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Jawbone Up24 Fitness Wristband only $29.99!

July 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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It’s not too late to kick your fitness goals into gear!  Right now, Best Buy has this Jawbone Up24 Fitness Wristband for just $29.99 SHIPPED!  It’s regularly $129.99!  It’s available in a variety of sizes and colors at this price!

Click here to get one before they sell out–> Jawbone Up24 Fitness Wristband

  • Measures steps taken and calories burned to help you keep track of your progress.
  • Syncs with your iPhone
  • Watch-style design
  • Works with Nest
  • Connects with a variety of iOS and Android apps (not included)
  • Tracks motion, distance and location
  • Up to 10-day battery life

Have you tried this activity band?  What did you think?

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Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity Tracker 25% off!

July 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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If you’ve been looking for a deal on the Fitbit, get this Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity Tracker for just $74.99!  That’s 25% off the original retail price of $99.99!  I’ve heard GREAT things about this from friends who have it!

Click here to check it out–> Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity Tracker

  • Tracks steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes
  • Monitor how long and well you sleep
  • Wakes you (and not your partner) with a silent wake alarm
  • LED lights show how your day is stacking up against your goal
  • Slim, comfortable and easy to wear (sold with both large and small wristbands included)
  • Includes small and large wristbands

See more Amazon deals here–> Amazon Deals

You will get free super saver shipping when you spend $35 or more or you can get free 2 day shipping (no minimum purchase requirements) with Amazon Prime.  You can get it free for 3 months if you register for Amazon Mom here–> Amazon Mom registration

Please note that pricing and availability changes frequently on Amazon.  Verify final pricing before completing your order.

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LEGO Sets on sale under $5!

July 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Amazon has had several price drops on LEGO sets! This means that SEVERAL LEGO  sets are now less than $5!  Some of these sets are at the lowest prices they’ve EVER been!

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LEGO Creator Emerald Express – $5.09 (regularly $6.99)

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LEGO Creator Blue Racer – $4  (regularly $6.99)

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LEGO Creator Power Digger – $5.09 (regularly $6.99)

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LEGO Creator Sea Plane – $4.97 (regularly $6.99)

Here are more LEGO deals:

NOTE:  Some of these are “add on” items, so you will need to spend $25 to purchase them.

See more Amazon deals here–> Amazon Deals

You will get free super saver shipping when you spend $35 or more or you can get free 2 day shipping (no minimum purchase requirements) with Amazon Prime.  You can get it free for 30 days if you register here–> Amazon Prime registration

Please note that pricing and availability changes frequently on Amazon.  Verify final pricing before completing your order.

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Easy Pepper Steak Recipe

July 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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Lately, it seems like every time we go out to eat, I end up feeling disappointed and like I wasted my money.  We’ve really been enjoying creating some of our favorite recipes at home instead.  Shortly after I was married, my husband suggested that I contact his mom to get recipes for some of his favorite meals, and this recipe for pepper steak was one of the ones I requested.   It’s definitely been a hit in our family and if you’re looking for an easy pepper steak recipe this one is definitely it!  My 11 year old daughter has even been able to make it a few times now!

Easy Pepper Steak Recipe

Here’s how to make it:

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Easy Pepper Steak recipe
Ingredients
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1 lb lean beef round steak (cut into ½ inch thick strips)
  • 1 T Paprika
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1½ c. beef broth
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 green peppers, cut in strips
  • 2T cornstarch
  • ¼ c. water
  • ¼ c. soy sauce
  • 2 lg tomatoes (cut in eighths)

Instructions
  1. Pound steak to ¼ inch thick. Cut into ¼ inch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika. Let stand.
  2. Brown meat in butter.
  3. Add garlic, broth, onions, and green peppers.
  4. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add tomatoes and stir gently.
  7. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few others you might want to check out:

Bourbon Chicken

Easy Sweet & Sour Pork

Get more menu planning inspiration here–> Menu Planning Monday

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Menu Planning Monday: quick fix comfort foods!

July 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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I can’t believe that my son starts football practice already this week!  For our menu plan, I’ve picked some favorites and some recipes that are perfect for throwing together on busy days.

Looking for Advocare 24 Day Challenge recipes?  Check them out here:

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Do you like what you see here?  Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

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SUNDAY:  Easy Pepper Steak – This pepper steak recipe is so easy that even my 11 year old daughter can make it!  We never have leftovers because it’s so good!

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MONDAY:  Stacked Green Chicken Enchiladas – This is a great recipe when you want enchiladas, but don’t have a lot of time to make them!!

TUESDAY:  Football team meeting – eat out

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WEDNESDAY:  Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken – This is one of those lick your plate clean recipes. It’s SO SO good!!

THURSDAY:  Chicken Fajita Tacos – My son has football practice tonight, so I buy the pre-grilled chicken fajitas and we make tacos.  So easy!

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FRIDAY:  Country Style Macaroni and cheese – If I were to ask my kids right now what their favorite recipe is, this would be it!!

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SATURDAY:  Baked Ravioli – here’s another recipe that’s a favorite and we never have leftovers of this one either!

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