[8 Jun 2010 | 2 Comments | 487 views]
Sneaky Snacks: “Protein-Packed” Breakfast Waffles

Welcome to Sneaky Snacks Tuesday where every Tuesday I share a healthier snack idea. Go here to read more about why I started Sneaky Snacks and go here to read about why I’m putting beans in these waffles!
We usually make waffles on the weekend for brunch or an easy Sunday evening dinner. A few weeks ago Jared said, “Hey you should come up with a waffle with BEANS in it!”
Well, you know I love a challenge so I played around one morning and came up with a recipe I was pretty happy with. Not …

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[8 Jun 2010 | 2 Comments | 487 views]
Sneaky Snacks: “Protein-Packed” Breakfast Waffles

Welcome to Sneaky Snacks Tuesday where every Tuesday I share a healthier snack idea. Go here to read more about why I started Sneaky Snacks and go here to read about why I’m putting beans in these waffles!
We usually make waffles on the weekend for brunch or an easy Sunday evening dinner. A few weeks ago Jared said, “Hey you should come up with a waffle with BEANS in it!”
Well, you know I love a challenge so I played around one morning and came up with a recipe I was pretty happy with. Not …

Couponing, Free, Shopping Trips »

[8 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 428 views]
Frugal and Free

Took a quick trip to Walmart today and picked up some free stuff! Here’s what I got:

Armor All products were $0.37 ($2/1 coupon here)
STP products were FREE plus $0.13 overage ($2/1 coupon here)
Nabisco packs were B1G1 FREE (coupon no longer available)
Taco Bell seasoning was FREE ($0.50 each and I used two $1/2 coupons) 
BIC pens were free with $1/1 coupon (no longer available)

My total was $5.42!!
Here are some more of my favorite frugal and free deals going on right now.
$7 worth of coupons for Scotch products
FREE Limeaid Sparkler at Taco Bell
40 FREE prints …

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[8 Jun 2010 | 10 Comments | 463 views]
Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit

When I started this rice and beans challenge I was fairly ignorant. I mean, I knew beans are full of fiber and brown rice is healthier than white, but I challenged myself mostly because I wanted to cut our grocery expenses. Dave Ramsey encourages to get out of debt and live within your means with his popular phrases: ”beans and rice, rice and beans,” “be weird” and “live like no one else so later you can live like no one else.” I needed a daily accountability reminder so I committed to preparing beans or rice every …

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[8 Jun 2010 | 3 Comments | 352 views]
Beans and Rice Overview: Week 20-22

Wow, if this challenge was like having a baby we’d be half way done! Crazy. Anyway, go here to read more about my 365 Days of Beans and Rice Challenge.
Week 20
Monday (Day 138) : Steak Fajitas, black beans and corn

Tuesday (Day 139): Orange Chicken over rice
YUUUUM. I can’t wait to share this recipe with you. It was sooooo worth it!

Wednesday (Day 140): Leftovers
Thursday (Day 141): Black Beans over rice, Garlic Bread, Salad, Brownies

Friday (Day 142): BLT Rice Salad, Garlic bread, fruit

Total experiement and I didn’t really like it. The flavors were …

Scrapbooking »

[4 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 462 views]
FREE Canvas Print!!

Several months back I fell in love with this photo canvas. They look so classy to me and I think they’d also make awesome gifts! (Think Father’s Day!!)
I’d love a huge one on my wall. Something like this:

or maybe some small ones, collaged on the wall, kind of like this:

or this:

or this:

I’ve shopped around a bit and canvas prints seem to be a bit pricey though so I was quite excited to find this deal from Canvas People.

All new customers get a FREE 8×10 print (you just pay shipping) OR a $55 credit (if …

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