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Super Simple Salads

Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? In our family even if my mom is the one preparing the main meal we all chip in by bringing a dish to pass. For some reason I’m always told to bring the salad. (Likely because one year I brought burnt pie to Thanksgiving.) I’ve since redeemed myself with the following salads. Both are super simple to make and have proven to be major crowd-pleasers—–even those who say they hate salad end up having seconds and thirds. And what’s nice about these recipes is that you can prepare them the night before, leaving … Continue reading →

Just How Healthy Is Your Salad?

I’m really not a burger and fries kind of person. Which is not to say that I don’t indulge in high calorie foods, it’s just that when I pig out it’s usually on pulled pork and bread pudding. The rest of the time I simply have a salad. Wait! Don’t stop reading. I’m not bragging… I’m segueing. For months (nay, years) whenever I was forced to eat at a fast food restaurant (I must confess I despise fast food restaurants but I have a kid who loves McDonald’s fries—hence our visits) I would order the salad. I did so simply … Continue reading →

Chicken Caesar Salad

This is a great recipe for the summer. The chicken can easily be made ahead of time, such as during the cooler part of the day. This will help keep the heat out of your house when it is warm. For economy and convenience, you can also make some extra chicken and pair it later with a veggie for a meal in itself. The salad is refreshing, yet filling, and it has earned two thumbs up from even my pickiest eaters, ages six and two. I hope your family likes this recipe as much as mine does. This recipe will … Continue reading →

Deals at Carl’s Jr., Starbucks, Caribou Coffee, and More!

Are you planning on having dinner at home, or will you be taking your family out to eat? Sometimes, dining out can be a more convenient choice, especially when you are busy. Before you go, read over this blog. It has lots of information about coupons and special deals at restaurants, fast food places, and cafes. These should help you save some money! Caribou Coffee has a deal that is good today, December 13, 2012, only! Buy a Keurig brewer and you will get a $25.00 Caribou Gift Card. This is a “one day only” deal. On the Border has … Continue reading →

Fun Ways to Get Rid of Leftover Turkey

Thanksgiving hangovers are no fun. However, you can prevent the post-Turkey Day pain by being prepared. I’m not referring to an aspirin run; rather, I prefer hair of the dog treatments. If you gobbled til you wobbled on Thanksgiving Day, then get right back up on Black Friday and do it again, but with fun-filled, kicked-up turkey recipes like these: SPICY TURKEY SKILLET Ingredients: 2 pounds of leftover turkey, shredded or sliced 1 package taco seasoning mix 1/4 cup water 1 cup chunky salsa 2 cups corn 1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 3 … Continue reading →

Deals at White Castle, Sonic, California Pizza Kitchen, and More!

Taking your family out for dinner, or for a quick treat, can seem enticing. Sometimes, it can be more than your budget can handle, though. Fortunately, it is entirely possible to dine out and save money while doing it. Before you head out the door, check out some of these deals at restaurants, cafes, and fast food places. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has a Holiday Open House, today, November 8, 2012. Arrive from 2:00 in the afternoon through 6:00 in the evening. Enjoy a 12 ounce Holiday beverage for $1.00. White Castle has a coupon for “Buy One, … Continue reading →

Restaurant Deals – June 29 – July 6, 2012

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It is always great to find out that a restaurant that your family enjoys visiting has a deal going on, or has created a coupon that you can use. The trick is to find out about the restaurant deals before they disappear. Every week, I bring you a blog filled with coupons and other deals from restaurants. It can help you spend a little less money while dining out! Beaujos has a coupon that doesn’t have an expiration date. The coupon gives you $5.00 off a $30.00 food purchase. This coupons is only valid from Monday through Thursday, and you … Continue reading →

Restaurant Deals – June 9 – 15, 2012

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There are many families who consider dining out at a favorite restaurant to be a special treat. They use it to celebrate anything from a birthday, to a good report card, to a milestone like losing a first tooth. It always helps if you can make the cost of dining out a little less expensive. Here are some restaurant deals, coupons, and other offers that you can use to save money this week! Marie Calendar’s has a Kids Eat FREE deal. This is being offered for a limited time, and only on certain days. This week, go to Marie Calendar … Continue reading →

Restaurant Deals – May 25 – June 1, 2012

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Where will your family be dining out this week? Eating at a restaurant can get expensive, especially for larger families. Here are some restaurant coupons, deals, and offers, that you can use right now. This should help stretch your budget just a little bit farther! Monical’s Pizza Restaurant has a printable coupon for $15.00 off a Family Pasta Pleaser. This includes a Family portion of pasta, a family sized garden salad, a pitcher of soft drink, and 5 garlic breadsticks. This coupon is for dine-in only. This coupon is valid on Sundays in May of 2012. Denny’s has a printable … Continue reading →

Staying On Atkins At the Buffet

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The Atkins diet allows for a fairly wide variety of food choices. There are limitations, however, especially when you are still in Phase 1 of the diet. I found it was much easier to eat at home, then to try to stay on Atkins while dining out. Going to a buffet can be challenging, but it is manageable. I was on the fourth week of the Atkins diet when my husband and I decided to eat at a buffet. This was something we did on occasion before I started the Atkins diet. I believe it was me who suggested it. … Continue reading →