Browsing the blog archives for June, 2010

Crazy Coupon Sites!

I am all about getting a good deal and saving money where I can, so I thought I’d share some of these great coupon websites with you so you can start saving too!
www.couponmountain.com
www.ShopAtHome.com
www.coupons.com
www.smartmoney.com
www.coupondad.com
www.coupincabin.com

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June 30, 2010 in Uncategorized

Way Cool Websites Part 2

Go to www.saveology.comto compare prices of cable and satellite companies, cell phone services, Internet prices, and more.
Looking for a new family pet?  Check out www.petfinder.com to browse pets up for adoption near you.
Miss your favorite show on tv and the DVR didn’t record it?  Go to www.hulu.comto watch tv shows for free online!

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June 29, 2010 in Uncategorized

Way Cool Websites Part 1

Don’t have a BlackBerry or an android phone but want to get some cool apps?  Try going to www.getjar.com.  You can type in your mobile model to see what applications are available for you to download and enjoy.
Want the best deal you can get while shopping online?  Go to www.retailmenot.com and search for the retailer [...]

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June 28, 2010 in Uncategorized

Save Money In The Kitchen!

Saving money is a top priority these days for just about everyone, and saving money in the kitchen is one of the easiest places to start.  Try these tips and tricks to start saving today:
Cook once, eat 3 or 4 times – make a double, triple, or quadruple batch of dinner one night and freeze [...]

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June 27, 2010 in Uncategorized

Awesome Anti-Oxidants

Anti-oxidants fight free radicals and diseases and fortify our immune systems.  Luckily, anti-oxidants are found in these delicious, carotene-rich (Vitamin A) foods:

Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Pumpkins
Squashes (especially winter squash)
Beets
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cabbage
Brussel Sprouts

Foods that contain Anti-oxidants as well as sulforanes, which are agents that encourage our bodies to produce anti-oxidants, are:

Blueberries
Boji berries
Strawberries
Cherries
Dark chocolate
Turmeric
Cloves
(Turmeric and Cloves have the highest amounts of sluforanes [...]

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June 25, 2010 in Uncategorized

Cut The Processed Foods!

Processed foods tend to void of the essential nutrients and supplements that are naturally found in whole and unprocessed foods.  Try these great, easy, and delicious lunch ideas for an unprocessed but yummy lunch – those marked with a * are even gluten free!
*Salad rolls (lettuce, avocado, sliced carrots and other fresh veggies wrapped in [...]

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June 24, 2010 in Uncategorized

Amazing Almonds!

 Aside from just being delicious, almonds are:
• An excellent source of Copper and Manganese, (cancer, cardiovascular)
• An excellent source of Vitamin E
• High in protein
 Almonds contain relatively high amounts of both copper and manganese, both of which are cancer fighters.  100 grams of almonds will supply 129% of your manganese and 70% of your copper [...]

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June 23, 2010 in Uncategorized

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!

We all know that recycling and going green is the way to go, but it is sometimes difficult to know where to start.  Here are some great small steps you can take to improve our environment:

Use reusable water bottles and coffee cups/mugs
If you print out a blank page of paper, or if it just has [...]

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June 22, 2010 in Uncategorized

Kid Friendly Snacks for Summer

Summer break means more meals at home or daycare for our kids, who can tend to get bored quickly with meals and snacks.  Try some of these fun (and easy!) ideas to keep your kids full and happy:
Wiener wraps:  Wrap hot dogs in crescent rolls and bake in the oven as directed on the roll [...]

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June 21, 2010 in Uncategorized

Homemade Smokey BBQ Sauce

Grilling weather is upon us (sort of) and grills across the country are firing up!!!  Try  making this delicious smokey barbecue sauce on chicken, beef, pork, or even veggies:
Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
1 cup Beer (any brand)
1 cup maple syrup
½ chopped onion
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses or sorghum
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon allspice

 Directions:
Combine [...]

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June 20, 2010 in Uncategorized