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Mission Tornado Relief Spin-a-thon: Win Superpoints for you and a friend!

March 20, 2012 by 1 Comment

Mission Giveaway started with the $100 Story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are the Mission Giveaway Group!

Early in the month we once again saw powerful storms leave destruction as they swept through the south. This leaves many of us feeling powerless as we wonder what we can do to help.

This week’s Mission Giveaway is going to be a little different. The team has come together to do a SuperPoints Spin-A-Thon where all points earned will be donated to Tornado Relief efforts.

What can you do to help? SPIN! It’s as easy as that! If you don’t already have a SuperPoints account,

About SuperPoints:

Superpoints is a rewards site that is HOT right now. It’s an invitation only site and you earn points which can be redeemed for rewards:

  • 500 points=$5 Amazon Gift Card
  • 1000 points= $10 PayPal Cash
  • 1500 points= $15 Starbucks Gift Card
  • 2500 points= $25 Walmart Gift Card
  • 2500 points= $25 PayPal Cash
  • and many other great prizes.

Here’s how you get started:

1. Sign up through a current Superpoints member.

2. Fill out your information to get to the Basic Level.

3. Confirm your email.

4. Fill out your profile to get full points!

Read more SuperPoints Tips to get the most of your membership!

Here’s How You Enter this week’s Giveaway:

The Giveaway will open up on Tuesday 3/20 at 12:01 am EST and Close on Friday 3/23 at 11:59 pm EST.

1) Start at the Rafflecopter Giveaway form.

2) Complete the Mandatory entries.

3) Complete any bonus entries (this week it’s all Facebook ‘likes’…easy way to get bonus entries)

4) Come back for additional daily entries!

That’s it! You have successfully entered this awesome giveaway!

Good luck!!

The amazing Blogs participating in the event this week are:

Slop Swap, Madame Deals, Klippin’ Krazy Koupons, Moms Saving Money, Colleen’s Book Nook, Coupon Savings In The South, Taking Time for Mommy, Slickhousewives, A Savings WOW, Couponing to be Debt Free, Deal Hunting Diva, Insights by April, Melissa’s Bargains, Go Momma Coupons, Clippin 4 A Cause, Meg’s Moxie, Tammilee Tips, My Mommy’s World, Money Saving Michele, Coupon Crazy in Kentucky, Utah Coupon Deals, Stretching Your Budget, Mommy’s Money Saving Obsession, Saving by Design, More 4 Moms Buck

To inquire about becoming a sponsor, please contact Amee or Dawn at missiongiveaway@yahoo.com for details. Take a look at our Media Kit to see what Mission Giveaway has to offer.

Are you a blogger that would like to participate in Mission Giveaway? Find out how you can join us.

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Ranger Rick Magazine for $10 per year! ($40 value)

March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If your kids love animals, they will love this deal!  Choose a one year subscription from one of three magazines from the Ranger Rick Family of Magazines for just $10!  This is a $40 value!  I started our subscription to Ranger Rick Magazine a year ago and my daughter, who is 7, loves to get the magazine in the mail and always shares interesting facts about the things she has learned!

Click here to grab this deal for your family–>Ranger Rick Magazines one year subscription for $10

Here are the magazines you can choose from:

  • Wild Animal Baby (for ages 2-4)
  • Big Backyard (for ages 4-7)
  • Ranger Rick (for ages 7+)

It’s really hard to find “deals” on educational magazines for kids and this has been a worthwhile investment for our family.  I just renewed our subscription!  A one year subscription includes 10 issues.

PLEASE NOTE:  This deal ends today (3/20).   Limit 1 per household (may buy more as gifts).  Your subscription will begin in 6-8 weeks.  Select a school and they will also donate 5% of your purchase price to your local school!

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Menu Planning Monday: My Menu Plan for the week of 3/18

March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment


I’m really trying to focus on meal planning again and also planning out breakfasts and lunches, too.  I find that if I have a “plan” it’s easier to stick with it!  There are lots of quick and easy recipes once again this week.

If you’re just starting with meal planning or you’re in a rut, check out Food on the Table!  I just discovered it last week and it takes the work out of meal planning!  It helps you pick out recipes and then puts together a grocery list for you based on the sales at your local stores.  Print out your list or have it sent to your Smartphone.  It’s that easy!  Right now, you can get a FREE membership for life (it’s regularly $5 per month!)  Find out more about Food on the Table here–>Food on the Table menu planning

The plan listed here just includes our dinner menu and recipes. I have calculated someWeight Watchers points values using the e-tools Recipe Builder, and points values this week are based on the new Points Plus program! (I will update with points values on the others as we have the meals)

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, then you know that for the past two years, I have done a $40 weekly budget. With the changes to our eating habits and the end of grocery stores in our area doubling and tripling coupons, I’m  finding that is no longer feasible and we end up spending $60-70 per week on groceries instead.

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here.  You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

SUNDAY:  Sub Sandwiches – I sometimes forget that my family doesn’t need elaborate meals to be happy and often the “little things” are the biggest hits in our house!  We resorted to sub sandwiches after a “dinner fail” moment last night, but it was a big hit!

MONDAY:  French dip sandwiches (slow cooker)- This is a family favorite and these are SO easy to make!

TUESDAY:  Stacked green enchiladas – This is a modified version of a recipe my dad makes

Ingredients:
1 can green enchilada sauce
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% FF)
1 can Rotel (drained)
3-4 chicken breasts
corn tortillas (one dozen)
monterrey jack cheese

I place the chicken breasts, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup, and Rotel in the crockpot on low all day. When I get home, I shred the chicken and add it back to the mixture. Then, you can either do stacked enchiladas (pour some of the mixture on a corn tortilla/add cheese and repeat for as many layers as you would like) or do rolled enchiladas (place some of the mixture in the corn tortilla, roll, and place in a pan….repeat 9 times…then, pour the remaining sauce mixture over the top and top with cheese and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes).

WW points = 8 per serving (makes 4 servings)

WEDNESDAY:  Chili (slow cooker) – this was on our menu last week, but we ended up using a gift card and going out to eat instead, so this is a “carryover”

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (brown in skillet and then place in crockpot)
1 can dark kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 packet chili spices

Mix all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours. Sprinkle cheese on top.

WW points = 7 points per serving (6-8 servings) – cheese and any additional toppings are “extra”

THURSDAY:  Crockpot chicken and rice

Ingredients:
2-3 frozen chicken breasts
1 pkg McCormick Zesty Herb chicken seasoning blend (sometimes I substitute the Good Seasonings Italian dressing blend if I have it on hand)
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. hot cooked rice
Grated cheese
Tomatoes
Celery
Bell peppers

Place frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Mix ingredients for McCormick seasoning according to directions on the packet and pour over the top of chicken. Cook on low for five hours. Shred chicken in crock pot using a knife and fork. Add cream of chicken soup. Let cook for one more hour. Service over rice with additional toppings as desired (we add cheese, celery, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. depending on what we have on hand).

FRIDAY:  Spinach chicken wraps – This is another quick and easy meal idea!  I buy the spinach wraps, a Lite Caesar salad mix and throw in some grilled chicken.  We fill the wraps with the chicken and caesar salad mix and it’s a hit with our family!

SATURDAY:  Rice meatballs – This is a recipe from my mother in law.  It’s a family favorite and SO easy to make!

Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked minute rice
1 lb ground beef (I use 93/7)
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 t. grated onion
2 t. salt (I cut this in half)
1/8 t marjoram
dash pepper
2 1/2 cups tomato juice (or two 8 oz cans tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water)
1/2 t sugar

Combine rice and all other ingredients except tomato juice and sugar. Form balls and arrange in skillet. Pour tomato juice & sugar over meatballs. Bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer uncovered 15 minutes.

WW points = 7 points per serving


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Halo Sleep Sacks as low as $10.50 shipped (60% off!)

March 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

If you’re expecting or you’re looking for the perfect baby shower gift, don’t miss out on this sale on Halo sleep sacks!  You can get them for as low as $10.50 shipped!  They have the standard sleep sacks, swaddlers, and even layette sets.

Keep baby safe and sound with sleep-related products from Halo, including their ever-popular SleepSack, a wearable blanket that keeps babies warm and cuddly all night. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, wearable blankets reduce the risk of SIDS, and the SleepSack remains the #1 trusted choice of hospitals. You’ll love the sweet selection of soft and cozy Halo goodies inside, which includes sleep sacks and layette essentials. For newborns and infants.

Totsy is a members only site. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can sign up here to check out all of their deals–>Totsy registration 

If you’re already registered with Totsy, start shopping here–>  Halo Sleep Sack Sale

You’ll get FREE SHIPPING if this is your first order!  I’ve got even more great news for you!  You can also save $15 off a purchase of $60 or more with the code VIPMOM.  Please note:  From what I understand, you can no longer combine free shipping on your first purchase with the other codes.

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The Cooking Club for Kids: prices start at $12.99! (50% off)

March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

My kids LOVE to help in the kitchen!  Zulily is having a sale right now on these adorable Cooking Club for Kids sets!  Prices are up to 50% off regular retail prices and start at just $12.99!  They’ve got an apron and chef hat set, a cupcake making kit, a  pizza making kit, a pancake kit and more!  These would be super cute to add to your child’s Easter basket!

Zulily is a “members only” site.  If you are new to Zulily, you can sign up here–>Zulily registration

If you are already registered with Zulily, you can shop this sale here–>Cooking Club for Kids sale

Get $5 off on orders of $50 or more when you use the code GA3468 at check-out.


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