Slow Cooker recipes for a month

Just ran across this website.  She lists slow cooker recipes that last one month.  I love how easy slow cookers are to use. 

Do you Swag?

If you Swag, did you know that you can take their daily poll and earn one point each day for taking it. I know 1 swagbuck isn't much but just think 365 over a year is. :)

I know I talk way too much about Swagbucks but I seriously love it!

Can't beat almost $100 in free and easy Amazon gift cards!!

I told my husband last night, it's my mad fun money. ;)

Here's a referral link, if you haven't signed up yet.

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Friday is Mega Swag Buck day where you can earn lots of swag bucks

just by doing searches.  Their pictures crack me up.

anyone want 1 month of free Amazon Prime???

Last month, Amazon was nice enough to give me 3 months of Free Amazon Prime.

I didn't think I'd use it but boy was I wrong.  What I love most is that you don't have to have a minimum order in order to qualify for the free shipping.  You get free shipping if the item costs $5 or $50!

I have 2 free one month memberships that I can give out.  It says it's for a family member but we're all family right. ;)  If you'd like an invitation, please leave me a comment or send me an email.  If I get more than 2 requests, I'll pick out of a hat.  I'll pick the winners on Sunday night.

Amazon... Starbucks deal

Amazon is having a good sale on their Starbucks coffee right now.  I'm not a coffee drinker.

GASP... I know I'm weird!  But my husband is!!

Several months ago, I bought a bag on sale and a coupon for about $7 each.  They are on sale for approx. $19.99 for 3 bags ($6.66 ea).  I had two $5 Amazon gc so I paid $9.99 for 3 bags. 

I have free Prime shipping right now this is an added bonus. :)

New recipes...

I didn't take any pictures but these were big hits at our house. Hope you enjoy them!!

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf... Crockpot meal.  Something a little different with great flavors

Zucchini cakes... what kid doesn't like a cake??? You don't need to tell them there are veggies in it. ;) we dipped them in ranch dressing.  Yummmmmmmy!

Beef Stroganoff... I omitted the Dijon. Very good!!  I made it in the crockpot.

Crockpot Lasagna... making this tonight.  smells delish!

Tamale Pie....

1.5 lb ground beef, turkey or chicken

2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
20-22 oz. of diced tomatoes
1 can of corn [you can also use frozen corn. I used roasted corn from Trader Joes]
1 small can of sliced black olives (optional)
1 box cornbread mix  (Prepare per instructions on box)

other options:
-diced zucchini
-diced green chilis

Preheat oven at 375 degrees. Brown meat w/garlic and cumin in large skillet. Add tomatoes, corn & olives and heat through. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 dish. Top with prepared cornbread mix and bake for 25-35 minutes, until cornbread is slightly brown.

Optional... top with sour cream and avocados :)

Coldstone 2 for $5 coupon

"Like” Coldstone Creamery on Facebook to score a coupon for (2) Like It Sized Create Your Own Ice Creams for just $5.   If you hit the back button, you'll be able to print this twice.

Rainforest Cafe 99 cents reward meals

Rainforest Cafe has a fun way for you to treat your little ones! They are providing an opportunity to motivate and reward your kids when they accomplish their goals with several different certificates outlining various achievements that you can download and print for FREE! Bring the certificate in to any Rainforest Cafe and receive a kids meal for only $.99!!

Also if your child has lost a tooth, they can get a 99 cent meal!!

3 FREE greeting cards from Shutterfly.com

You can get three FREE greeting cards from Shutterfly.com!  You just have to pay shipping which will be around $1.00 for all three.  Use code: SUMMERCARDS. You can use this code for any 3 5×7 cards.  These would be cute for birthday cards, thank you notes or fun summer pictures of the family.

80% off at Restaurant.com

Save 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates.   Use code BIG at checkout through 8/16/10.   These are great for gifts too.

Swagbucks is awesome and great deal...

I know I've raved about Swagbucks before but seriously I BIG PUFFY HEART THEM!!

I've earned twenty-two (22!!) $5 Amazon gift cards!!  $110 in easy money!!  I've got free diapers, toys & several other things.  It's really easy & this isn't a scam or joke.  Just use their search bar like you would for Google.  Take their surveys to earn more swagbucks too. 450 swagbucks earns you $5 Amazon gc.

If  you are new to Swagbucks this is the time to sign up.  They have released a valuable new coupon code for new sign-ups! If you are not already registered, Swagbucks is offering you 70 free Swagbucks if you sign up by August 15, 2010, 11:59pm PDT!

Simply head over to Swagbucks HERE to register and enter the code “BackToSchool” in the blue SwagCode box.

Melissa & Doug deal's on Amazon.com

I love Melissa and Doug toys and when they are on sale... that is even better!!  Amazon is having a great sale on their Melissa and Doug stickers and art supplies. They are as much as 76% off right now. Plus there is FREE shipping with Amazon prime or many on orders of $25 or more.

Using a gift card I earned thru Swagbucks, I got this cute (boy) sticker book for free!! 500 stickers for $5.65.

other great deals...

9x12 drawing pad for $3.61!!

There are lots more!!  Start thinking about Christmas too. ;)

FREE Fruitista drink at Taco Bell

Head over to Coupons.com and get a FREE Fruitista Freeze with any purchase at Taco Bell !

This sounds great on a hot summer day!! :)

Ok... here are a few tonight :)

Do you have an iPod/iTouch?  Here's an amazing deal on this 3 in 1 charging kit from Amazon.

It is only 36 CENTS!!!  No joke!!  It retails for $19.99!!  Shipping is $2.95.  I paid for it with one of my Amazon gift cards from Swagbucks. :)  

You never know how long an Amazon deal will last so if you want it, jump on it fast.

Yikes!!!!

I'm having a difficult time multi-tasking lately and keeping up with this blog!!! Sorry!!! Juggling way too many balls... literally because I'm coaching high school volleyball again too. ;)  I'm hoping to post a few things tomorrow.  Time to crash after a long day!!

Proof you don't always need coupons to save $$$

Last weekend, I needed to go grocery shopping because we had been gone for a week & had no food in the house.  I used only one coupon but purchase a ton of items that were on clearance... lots of bread, meat (4 kinds), veggies (kabob veggies, cole slaw, salad mix) plus diary.

All of this cost $31.25

Rachael Ray magazine for $2.99!!!

Get a one year subscription of Everyday with Rachel Ray for only $2.99 when you use coupon code FOOD. These sell out fast at such a awesome price, so get yours quick!!!!!!

Sign 2 Me (sign language for babies)

Sign up for their newsletter and you'll receive 3 gifts. 

Free lettuce wraps at PF Chang's

Enter your email address here and receive a coupon for a FREE order of lettuce wraps at PF Chang’s with purchase of any entree. This offer is good through 7/31/10.

FREE 8x10 collage at Rite Aid

Create a FREE 8x10 collage at Rite Aid. Use coupon code FREECOLLAGE and select in store pick up to get it totally free. You’ll have to hurry because this offer ends tomorrow (7/7).

Sloppy sliders

I made these Sloppy Sliders a week or so ago & they were good!  I'm looking my crockpot especially on hot days where I don't want to heat up the kitchen with the oven.