MARS CANDY - FREE CHOCOLATE FRIDAY!

Have you gotten your FREE chocolate yet? I did! Enjoyed it too! Just click here every Friday through September to get your FREE chocolate coupon!

Thanks Mars!!!

Happy Snacking!

Karina

COUPONS, DEALS, FREEBIES

Hi Readership:





I wanted to share with you today some wonderful coupons, deals and freebies that I have found today:





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More to come!

Happy Dealing ~ Karina

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GO GREEN - COUPONS!

With the invention of online coupon printers you can save yourself time searching through the newspaper clipping out the coupons you want. In effect, this is also a way to help out the environment and go green. You are only using paper to print out the coupons you will actually use. SIMPLY CLICK THE COUPON BAR (located here on my blog) to preview some of the great coupons:

With the invention of online coupon printers you can save yourself time searching through the newspaper clipping out the coupons you want. In effect, this is also a way to help out the environment and go green. You are only using paper to print out the coupons you will actually use. Scroll through on the banner above and use the “quick print” button to print out the great coupons recently added to Coupons.com. Below are just some of the offers you will find:

~ $1.00 off Land O Lakes (MY FAVORITE!!!)
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~ Save $1.50 on Bayer Aspirin
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And much, much more!
Happy Printing

GIVE WILDLIFE A BRAKE FREEBIE!

Here's a peek: Give Wildlife a Break! (Freebie)" Free bumper sticker from the Human Society.

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JACK IN THE BOX FREEBIES COUPON

Jack in the Box Inc., based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises restaurants, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,170 restaurants in 18 states.

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KARINA'S DAILY RECIPE

Philadelphia Cheesesteaks

from Karina's Kitchen

What a YUMMY anytime Dish and Easy and 1-2-3. My kinda cookin'.

Juicy steak, peppers, onions and a creamy cheese sauce, all served up on a roll...it just doesn't get any better than this!

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 10 min.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large red or green pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 frozen sandwich steaks (about 2 ounces each)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
4 (8-inch) long hard rolls, split

Directions:
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the onion, pepper and mushrooms and cook until the vegetables are tender.

Remove the vegetables from the skillet.

Add the steaks to the skillet. Cook and stir until they're cooked through.

Spoon the soup into a microwavable bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until it's hot. Stir and spread each roll with 2 tablespoons soup.

Divide the steaks and vegetables among the rolls and top with the remaining soup.

Karina's Kitchen Klip: I used prepared garlic bread instead of the rolls in this recipe. Delicious!

Serves 4.

Can also serve with a side of french fries or potato chips and a crisp green salad.

Happy Eating!

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NEW LAW MAKES PARENTS LIABLE FOR KIDS' DEBT

I found this email very interesting...Comes from my friend Mary @ Debt-Proof Living Online

New Law Makes Parents Liable for Kids’ Debts

Parents of semi-adult children, listen up. Under new laws aimed at protecting college students from debt, you could get stuck with your kids’ credit card bills.By “kids,” I mean your offspring who have reached the age of majority, which allows them to serve in the military, to vote and to sign for student loans, but have not yet turned 21.The Credit CARD Act of 2009 forbids credit card companies to hand out applications to any college student for the asking. The law also prevents the popular practice of giving free gifts to college students who sign up for credit cards. Under the new law, to get a credit card, students either must prove they have an independent source of income to repay their debt, or have a parent cosign.Knowing me the way that you do, you may be surprised to learn that I am not jumping for joy over this provision in the CARD Act. In fact, I am somewhat ambivalent. On the one hand, I abhor the rampant handing out of credit to unemployed young people with the intent of hooking them into revolving credit card balances for life. On the other hand, I find it sad that it took the government to fill a void created by the lack of effective parenting and basic personal finance education.Be that as it may, what’s done is done. The CARD Act of 2009 becomes effective in early 2010, at which time you may find yourself as a cosigner, agreeing to be fully responsible for all the debt incurred. All of it. Don’t forget that any late payments will be reported to your credit file.May I make a recommendation? Do not cosign. One good thing about this new law is that it gives parents power. I know that many of you are reading this wishing you’d had that kind of power in years past, when your student was signing up for free pizza, t-shirts and flashlights by filling out a credit card application. There’s nothing quite so pathetic as a newly minted graduate who comes out of school carrying a load of student and credit card debt.What’s your alternative as a parent? Teach your kids the ins and outs of living a cash lifestyle. Get out the envelopes to teach the simplest of all budgeting systems. Introduce the concept of money orders when the requirement arises to send money through the mail.Don’t get suckered into cosigning in an effort to help your child build credit. Students don’t need big credit scores to get a job or move into a dorm. What they need is a clean credit file that shows an absence of irresponsibility.There will be plenty of time in the future for your Johnny or Suzi to build credit, when they’re over 21.If you have questions or comments about this new credit card law and its implications, please join the conversation at my blog, Money Rules, Debt Stinks!If you liked this article by Mary Hunt, you'll find lots more in the Everyday Cheapskate Archives, or subscribe to receive Everyday Cheapskate in your email inbox every weekday.

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SIMPLE SOULTIONS for a REAL SIMPLE LIFE!

Karina's Simple Solutions for a REAL SIMPLE LIFE Tip:
NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

OLD THING: CAR WAX

NEW USE: Grease for your Garden Shears!

Instructions:

Rub a little past on the hinge of a pair of clippers so they don't get jammed.

REWARD is: Cleaner cuts with less elbow grease!

No more soggy bottoms!

Happy Recycling!

DOUBLE-DUTY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS for a SIMPLE LIFE

Welcome to Karina's Simple Solutions for Everyday Life!

NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

Old Thing: Mellon Baller

New Use: De-Seeder

The original purpose of the Mellon Baller was to carve melons (such as cantaloupes, honey dew melons, etc.) .

Karina's New Use: Scooping out of tomato seeds. This tiny little tool is the perfect size and shape for removing the squishy-seedie part.

REWARD: A better bruschetta.

Enjoy and Happy Recycling!

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS for A REAL SIMPLE LIFE!

Karina's Simple Solutions for a REAL SIMPLE LIFE Tip:

NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

OLD THING: A MUFFIN TIN

NEW USE: Cooling Rack

When I cool any kind of baked goods, such as: casseroles, cookie sheet, pies, cakes and Brownies, I use my muffin tin. Simply turn the muffin tip upside down and rest your piping-hot treats top of it!

I have found that the space between the muffin molds lets the cool air flow freely and your 'treats' will cool quicker!

REWARD is: No more soggy bottoms!

Enjoy and Happy Cooking,

Karina

COOKING WITH HERBS TIP!

Do you really know how to cook with herbs? I didn't! I want to share a wonderful tip with you that I have learned.

Fresh herbs are always better, but Dried Herbs are just as good! Usually dried herbs are almost always what I have in my pantry!

Here's the Tip:

For instance, you are making Spaghetti sauce, when you are browning your meat you will want to take your herbs (i.e., Italian Seasoning, Basil, etc.) and add 1/2 of them. If using fresh herbs just chop finely and add. All the aroma and seasoning will seep out as you are chopping. ***If using dried herbs instead of just dumping the seasoning in from the bottle (like I used to do), you will want to pour the seasoning (remember 1/2 of the total amount you will use) into the palm of your hand and gently rub your palms together before adding to your sauce. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP...because it releases the oils and aromas from the dried herbs. **** Now when your meat is browned and you are adding your sauce go ahead and add the remaining seasonings as stated above.

I was amazed, but this really works.

Enjoy and ~

Happy Cooking!

Karina

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SNEAK PEEK - CULVERS FLAVORS FOR AUGUST

CULVER'S FLAVORS OF THE MONTH - AUGUST

There's a new kind of deliciousness happening at Culver's every day. Come on in and let us dish up some of our irresistible Flavor of the Day just for you. Every flavor, including our always popular chocolate and vanilla, is made fresh throughout the day. It's happiness by the scoopful.

August Flavors

1 Chocolate Oreo Volcano

2 Caramel Cashew

3 Cheri Amour Amaretto

4 Cookie Dough Craving

5 Oreo Cheesecake

6 Caramel Buttercup

7 Andies Candies

8 Chocolate Covered Strawberry

9 Really Reese's

10 Cappuccino Almond Fudge

11 Bananas Foster

12 Red Raspberry

13 Cherry Pecan

14 Awesome Chocolate Almond

15 M & M Swirl

16 Turtle

17 Double Strawberry

18 Mint Explosion

19 Butter Pecan

20 Boston Cream

21 Snicker Swirl

22 German Chocolate Fudge

23 Toffee Pecan

24 Manager's Choice

25 Orange Creamsicle

26 Manager's Choice

27 Georgia Peach

28 Heath Chocolate Almond

29 Kit Kat Swirl

30 Chocolate Caramel Twist

31 Pumpkin Pecan

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SEVEN (7) STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE

By: Karina Struven

Now that summer is here you might have some free time to use up. You an start by turning your "hidden treasures," into some money-making time -- by hosting a garage/yard sale. I know from experience, that a garage sale is a Fantastic way to purge your home from all of those "hidden treasures" -- as well as, make some extra needed cash. So come on, get up and start purging that house, clear out the closets and cash in on some of your "hidden treasures."

By following these short steps you an obtain garage sale success:

1. Pick a date that works best for you and where you live. I've noticed that in my neighborhood, Thursday is the best day. While Friday is slower. See if your neighborhood is hosting a multi-sale and if you want to join your neighbors, you might attract more traffic to your sale.
2. Sort and organize all of your "treasures." Even though this might be more time consuming, it is definitely worth it! Make sure that everything has all their parts and that everything is in working order. Be sure to wash old clothes and toys -- display them easily for people to browse through your selection. After all, nobody wants to purchase dirty-dusty items.
3. Price all merchandise. I did this by creating a price list very easily on my computer. After printing off the list, I then cut it into either rectangles and/or circle shapes and labeled every item with tape. Not only is this a neat, clean and pretty presentation; it saved me time having to repeat the prices to customers. REMEMBER: be reasonable on your pricing. If grouping items, make sure your price is clear -- (set of 4 for $5.00, etc.)
4. Advertise your Sale. If you are fortunate enough to live off of a busy highway and/or main artery in your town, that can save you tons of advertising money. But if you do not, by all means, utilize the garage sale advertisers in your area. The most avid garage sale shoppers do check the weekly ads, both in the paper and online. When using signs to advertise your sale, make sure they are marked appropriately and clearly. There is nothing worse than a confusing sign to a passerby. Mark your sign with the following: Time, Date, Location, Directions (an arrow), Hours and Specials.
5. Be Prepared! This is so important for your own piece of mind because on the day of the sale most likely you are going to have "early birds." Have your money ready and safely hidden. You should start with at least $5 in small coin; $15 in singles; and $10 in fives. Also make sure that you provide used grocery store bags so that your eager shoppers can carry away their new found treasures. This is also a great way to recycle those unwanted bags.
6. At the end of the day! Hopefully you have had a successful day and now it is time to call it quits, but you probably have leftover items. Now what? Box them up right away! Do not bring them back into your house. Either keep them right in your garage for another quick sale and/or donate all of these "leftover treasures" to a local charity, shelter, and/or thrift store. REMEMBER: "One man's junk is another man's treasure."
7. CHA-CHING! Count your new made moolah and head to the bank!

Happy Selling,
Karina Struven

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HOMEMADE DOG TREATS

I definitely will be trying this one!

HOMEMADE DOG TREATS!

Tired of the expense of dog biscuits, but still want to treat your "babies"? I make a variety of drop biscuits using flour, meat broth of some kind, a little corn meal, an egg and enough milk to make it "droppable" onto a greased cookie sheet. Sometimes I use ketchup and powdered parmesan- those are favorites! I drop them by spoonful, not too big, and bake them at about 300 degrees until crunchy (turning them over helps, and then leave them in the oven after you turn it off for additional crunch.) They turn out differently every time, but my dogs go crazy when they hear the oven timer go off! ~ By Lee Ann from SC

Thanks Lee Ann for this great tip on saving money

GUILTLESS POTATO SALAD

Guiltless Potato Salad
1 1/2 lb small red potatoes, halved

3 carrots, thinly sliced

2 ribs celery, finely chopped

2 Granny Smith apples with skin, cored and finely chopped

1/2 sm onion, sliced

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt

1/4 cup fat-free lemon yogurt

1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp salt

Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Add carrots and cook 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to cool.

In a large serving bowl, combine celery, apples, onion, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon yogurt, dill, parsley, mustard, and salt. Add potato mixture and stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 121 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 270 mg sodium

Yummy!

DINNER TOOL - MENU PLANNER

FAMOUS QUESTION ~ WHAT'S FOR DINNER???

SOMETIMES DON'T YOU JUST DREAD THAT QUESTION! I know I do after a long hard day of getting our youngest ready for Tonsil surgery!

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ULTRA FOODS GROCERY STORE

We always here about Strack and VanTil savings; CVS; Walgreens and more! BUT, I have found ULTRA FOODS in Highland, Indiana a wonderful savings place. Did you know that Ultra Foods is the overstocked budget store of Strack and VanTill? I just found that one out.

Check it out for yourself.

Here is their website:

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Happy Shopping~

CHICKEN and PINEAPPLE PINWHEEL

Ingredients:

2 large can chicken salad
Mayonnaise
1/4 c. Pineapple tidbits (or to your liking)
1 Cup of Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Fresh Parsley
2 Cans of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Combine:
In a mixing bowl the 2 Cans of Chicken with Mayo until moistened. Then add your pineapple, cheese and fresh parsley and stir! Set this mixture to the side while you open the crescent cans.

• Take a cookie sheet and spray with PAM.....Then take the crescent dough and form 2 crescents together into a large rectangle.
• Layer the chicken mixture (about 1-1/2 tbsp.) in the center of your rectangle.
• Then fold the 4 sides (each corner) to the center the of the mixture and seal. It will kind-of-look-like a pinwheel, hence the name.
• Bake @ 375 degrees for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown!
• Serving size: about 8 chicken pinwheels.

Delicious and Enjoy!