Couponing

Trying to get motivated and figure out this couponing deal...... So far averaging a savings of over 50%
My best deal yet was 33 trial size degree deoderant, 1 reach floss, 3 nivea body wash and 4 tgifridays for one all for just $6.77 :)
Last week saved $78 at Walgreens - thank you http://thekrazycouponlady.com/ for all your helpful hints

toddler scared of scotch tape

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My favorite "hide the veggies" recipe or Runzas

Getting kids, especially K, to eat certain vegetables is not always easy..... LOVE love this recipe, I came up with when craving Runzas (its a nebraska thing, that most people dont know even exists)......
Start with 1 lb ground beef - put in skillet with about 1/2 cup water and 1/2 - 1 packet dry beefy onion soup mix. Mush it all up, doesn't look appetizing, but just trust me :)  I use my mix-n-chop from pampered chef.  Let me tell you this is my absolute favorite kitchen "toy"

Cook until browned.  Throw in 1/2 onion chopped and

are you ready  1/4-1/2 head of CABBAGE finely chopped, as fine as the onions

Season it up really good, I use garlic powder and pepper.  Let it cook until cabbage and onions are tender.  Drain all the juices off.  Turn the heat off. Then throw in a whole bag of shredded cheese (I never claimed to be a healthy cook lol)  Give it a stir.

Roll out grands biscuits into about a 5-6 inch circle.

Then put a spoonful of the meat stuff in there

Fold over and pinch the edges to seal - it will be a half moon shape.  Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes until nice and brown.

All I can say is YUM!  Not the prettiest meal I've ever made, but SO good!

FREEBIE FRIDAY!

Well, its not Free but pretty close!  80% off already discounted restaurant certificates!  Use code "TOUCHDOWN" at checkout.  I got $90 worth to use as gifts and only paid $7.20

apple pecan bread pudding with homemade caramel sauce

APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING
CUBE OR TEAR A LOAF OF FRENCH BREAD INTO A WELL GREASED 9X13 PAN
TOP WITH 3 APPLES CORED, PEELED AND CHOPPED - I USE GRANNY SMITH, THE TARTNESS SETS OFF THE SWEETNESS OF EVERYTHING ELSE
SPRINKLE WITH CHOPPED PECANS (ABOUT 3 OZ)
IN BOWL, BEAT 3 EGGS.  ADD 1 CAN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, 1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR, 1/4 CUP BUTTER MELTED, 1 TSP CINNAMON, 1 TSP VANILLA, AND 1 3/4 CUP HOT WATER.  MIX WELL
 POUR OVER BREAD MIXTURE AND LET SET 15 MINUTES
BAKE AT 350 FOR 45 MIN - 1 HOUR OR UNTIL KNIFE INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN.
TOP WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE - SERVE WARM.

Tortellini toss

Ok so it looks and TASTES much better in reality -
One bag frozen cheese tortellini, cook according to package directions.  Rinse with cold water
Toss with 1 cup creamy italian, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 bell pepper diced, and a handful of grape tomatoes.  Chill for about 30 minutes......  Super easy and super yummy..... Would go great with grilled chicken