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Guinness Beef Stew – St. Patricks Day Recipe

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February 24, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Spring

Guinness Beef Stew

Another St. Patricks Day Treat – Check out this Guinness Beef Stew Recipe, perfect for your St. Patty’s Dinner. This entree makes a great prelude to your Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb Beef Chuck cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
2 tsp minced Garlic
3 cup Beef Stock
1 bottle Guinness Extra Stout (optional: 1 bottle for yourself)
1/2 can Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp dried Thyme
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 pounds of small Red Potatoes, quartered
1 Onion, chopped
1 lb Carrots, chopped
1 Bay Leaves

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix together flour salt and pepper.
Heat oil in dutch oven over medium high heat.
Dredge meat in small batches and brown in oil.
Remove browned beef and set aside.
Add Onion to pan and cook until golden (about 5 minutes).
Add Guinness and garlic and scrape browned bits from bottom of pan.
Add back browned beef and remainder of dredging flour and bring to a simmer.
Then, add in the beef stock, tomato paste, brown sugar, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
Place in oven for 2 hours or until meat is fork tender.
Add in carrots and return to oven for 1 hour.
Add in potatoes and return to oven for 1 hour or potatoes are cooked through.

This recipe can also be made in the slow cooker.

Enjoy!

Also check out this Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for a recipe without Guinness, check out this Rustic Beef Stew made in the Slow Cooker. Pin to Pinterest.

Find these other Irish and St. Patricks Day Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living.

Guinness Bread – Pin to Pinterest
Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey’s Buttercream Frosting – Pin to Pinterest
Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting – Pin to Pinterest
Rainbow JELL-O Squares – Pin to Pinterest
Lime JELL-O Cupcakes (also check out this Rainbow Cupcake) – Pin to Pinterest
Lucky Charms Marshmallow Stuffed Cupcakes – Pin to Pinterest
Chocolate Marshmallow Leprechaun Hats – Pin to Pinterest
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies – Pin to Pinterest
Copycat Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies – Pin to Pinterest

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Last Updated on February 24, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Groupon Valentine’s Deal: 20% off up to 3 Local Deals (Ends Today)

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February 10, 2015 by FCL Filed Under: Groupon, Online Shopping, Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Here’s a great way to save on your Valentine’s Day date or a gift for your sweetheart – shop the Groupon Valentine’s Deal and save 20% off up to 3 local deals when you use promo code LOVE20 at checkout!

You can use this to save on restaurant vouchers for your Valentine’s dinner date, massages, entertainment and other deals. I am eyeing a deal on Shari’s Berries to use this promo code on. Nothing says Valentine’s Day and romance more to me than some delicious chocolate covered strawberries!

This promo code ends TODAY, so make sure you hurry to plan your Valentine’s Day date!

Find more Seasonal Deals and Valentine’s Day Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Amazon Daily Lightning Deals February 10

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February 10, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Today there is a large amount of Lightning Deals. You will also want to check out today’s Amazon Toy Deals! These deals sell out super fast and are only available for a short period of time. Be ready to buy!

DEAL OF THE DAY:

Invicta Watches Starting at $54.99

Up to 50% Off on Remington Hair Tools & Shaving Products

TOP LIGHTNING DEALS:

9AM EST: Speedo Men’s Modern Stripe Reversible Boardshort

10AM EST: Reebok Women’s 3 Pack Multi Stripe (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

10AM EST: Calvin Klein Little Boys’ Polo with Shorts (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

10AM EST: IZOD Big Boys’ Belted Cargo Short (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

10:30AM EST: Brother Desktop Labeler (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

11AM EST: Nike Skylon Ace Pro PH Sunglasses – Red

11AM EST: Lindor Lindt Valentine Chocolate Love Gift Box

11AM EST: Republic Morocco Comforter Set (8-Piece), Queen

12PM EST: Stackable Jewelry Trays – Set of 4 (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

12:30PM EST: BlenderBottle Classic Loop Top Shaker Bottle (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

12:30PM EST: DBTech Automatic Shut-off Electric Egg Cooker (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

12:30PM EST: Cold Stone Creamery $25 Gift Card (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

12:30PM EST: LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Desk Lamp (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

1:30PM EST: Paul Frank Women’s Julius Academy Blue Plaid Pajama Set

1:30PM EST: Jayne Copeland Little Girls’ Satin Tulle with Dies Cut Flowers

5:30PM EST: Hello Kitty Women’s Lovely Dreamer Plaid Notch Collar Pajama Set

5:30PM EST: Pura d’or: Organic Anti-aging Face Cream (1.7 Oz.) (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

7:30PM EST: Galerie Conversation Heart Pops, 1.76 Ounce, 12 Count

9PM EST: Lego Kid’s LEGO Movie Emmet & Wyldstyle Watches (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

10PM EST: Charmed Lockets Mom “You Are Loved” Necklace (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

11PM EST: Disney Kids’ Frozen Snow Queen Watch (Prime members can access 30 mins earlier)

HOT AMAZON SALES:

Up to 40% Off Select Men’s Running Shorts

70% or More Off Active Apparel for Boys

Up to 40% Off Select Women’s Running Shorts

40% or More Off Disney Clothes for Boys

25% or More Off Jockey for Women

25% or More Off Jockey for Men

60% or More Off Boys Sweaters

Up to 30% Off New Dress Arrivals for Little Girls

70% or More Off Clothing Sets for Little Girls

Up to 70% Off Little Girls Young Hearts Apparel

Up to 50% Off Clothing Sets for Little Boys

Remember you get FREE Shipping on Amazon when you spend $35 or FREE shipping with Prime.

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Amazon prices can change at any time, so grab these deals while you can. The Amazon Deal of the Day is a 24-Hour Sale Only and is good while supplies last. You can also find hourly deals on the Amazon Lightning Deals page.

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KITCHEN HACK: Odor Rub Away Bar – Onion, Garlic and More

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May 4, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

A lot of soup and winter recipes call for onions. Does anyone else hate the smell left behond on your hands after you cook? I have the perfect solution!

Right now, you can get this Odor Rub Away Bar for $7.50! And, shipping is FREE with Amazon Prime or with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $35 or more!

I hate how odors linger on my hands when I cook, so I’m totally up for giving this a shot. It’s very highly rated, and reviewer say that it works perfectly! And, it looks like it may work for other odors as well!

Details:

Rubbing the bar removes any odor from your hands
Great for use after working with onions, fish, or garlic
4-Inch Length by 2-1/4-inch Width by 1-1/2-inch Height
Great avid cooks

Like cooking with onion and garlic but hate how the smell lingers on your hands, the grab this! You can also find other Odor Rub Away items here! Some are as low as $3+.

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Remember, Amazon prices can change at any time, so grab these deals while you can.

Last Updated on May 4, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Charmin Ultra Strong Bathroom Tissue Only $0.41 per Double Roll!

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February 9, 2015 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Online Shopping, Target

This week Target is offering a free $5 Target gift card when you purchase two select household paper products. Some of the brands included in this offer are Charmin Toilet Paper, Bounty Paper towel, Viva Paper Towel, Cottonelle Toilet paper and more. Also, Target now offers an additional 5% discount when you take advantage of their “Subscribe and Save” program. Here are some of the deals you can get:

Buy 2 Charmin Ultra Strong Bathroom Tissue 24 Double Plus Rolls for $24.68 after Subscribe and Save discount and get a FREE $5 Target gift card. That makes each double roll only $0.41 each.
Buy 2 12ct packs of Bounty Paper Towels $30.38 after Subscribe and Save discount and get a FREE $5 Target gift card. That makes each MEGA roll of paper towel $1.05.
Buy 2 10ct packs of Puffs Facial tissue for $15.75 after Subscribe and Save discount and get a FREE $5 Target gift card. That makes each box of Puffs only $0.53.
Buy 2 30ct pack of Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Double Rolls for $30.38 after Subscribe and Save discount and get a FREE $5 Target gift card. That makes each double roll only $0.42 each.
Buy 2 8ct pack of Viva Paper Towel Giant rolls for $18.98 after Subscribe and Save discount and get a FREE $5 Target gift card. That makes each GIANT roll of paper towel $0.87.

Choose to pick these items in store to save on shipping. With Target “Subscribe and Save” program have your favorite products shipped to your home at your convenience, you control the frequency. You also get FREE returns or bring them into any Target store.

Don’t forget that if you have a Target RedCard you get an additional 5% off your purchase and FREE Shipping. You may also be able to pick these up in store.

Find more Target Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Disney Family Decal for FREE + FREE SHIPPING

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February 9, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Free

Here is a nice Disney FREEBIE! Get your Disney Family Decal for FREE!

Create your Disney Family Decal and see what your Disney family looks like! Add picking your family, their names, and choose your background- FUN! No only will you be grabbing this decal for FREE you will also be getting FREE Shipping too!

Also be sure to check this out. Receive your Free Disney Cruise Line® Vacation Planning DVD, Online DVD and/or e-Brochure. Now is the time to plan in the off season and prepare your savings for future expenses.

Don’t forget Disney Movie Rewards is giving you a FREE enchanted call with the character of your choice when you use the code ENCHANTEDCALL. Look for an email with instructions and a schedule to set up your call time. You get choices of what your character says too – perfect for times of celebration like Birthdays!

Also consider signing up to receive occasional updates, special offers, new product announcements and other information from Disney Destinations, and from THE WALT DISNEY Family of Companies.

Find more FREEBIES on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Homemade Chest Rub

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December 14, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Homemade Chest Rub

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Always consult your doctor before use or intake. I am not a doctor or medically trained physician.

We are still in the cold and flu season and while I have nothing against modern medicine and we use medicine when needed I prefer to keep chemicals to an absolute minimum. So one thing I can do is replace over the counter items for symptom relief with my Young Living Essential Oils, Juice Plus+ and other chemical free items. While I love the benefit of chest rubs, the chemicals…not so much. So I used a fabulous trifecta of oils to create the same thing minus the icky stuff – Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint. These are great for the Winter and Fall Season!

Ingredients:

¼ cup coconut oil
8-10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
8-10 drops Lemon essential oil
8-10 drops Peppermint essential oil

Directions:

Stir coconut oil and essential oils together until very well mixed. You can do this by hand with a spoon or spatula, or with a hand or stand mixer.

To Use:

Apply to chest, below nose and alongside nose- take care to avoid eyes. I also suggest putting this on the bottom of your feet and then slipping on some socks – trust me!

This rub is safe to apply as needed throughout the day.

I recommend storing in a glass jar like a small mason jar because lemon will break down plastic and release toxins into your mixture. This mixture will melt in hot temperatures, I keep mine in the bathroom and it has only softened very little.

Also check out these other Essentail Oil Recipes

Homemade Sugar Scrub – Pin It to Pinterst

Lavender Linen Spray – Pin It to Pinterest

… and take a look at 20 Uses for Thieves Oil (Pin to Pinterest)!

Do not forget to check out our current Essential Oils Deals. Also see how I avoided the Flu this year with Juice Plus+.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please confirm any information obtained from or through this web site with other sources, and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website.

Last Updated on December 14, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

I Believe in Plan A!

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February 8, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram

I Believe in Plan A.

You might have heard (through Instagram or Facebook) the wedding bells ringing a few weeks ago, and I’m writing to tell you that, Yes, I got married to that amazing man I shared with you previously!

If you’ve stayed with me over the last 7 years, you may think that my marriage to Wes doesn’t look like someone’s typical Plan A. In Who is Ashley, I shared with you about my history – my background as a divorced, single mom raising two little girls. Well, I feel like it’s time to give everyone the latest update and connect some of the dots that may have been lost along the way. Initially, when MY first marriage (MY Plan A) didn’t work out, it wasn’t something I wanted to make public. It was a tough time, and I thought it best to keep to myself and move on to Plan B. Eventually though, my heart began to change, and as time passed, I felt that sharing my story was important for a lot of reasons.

Through that change of heart, I began to reconsider my perspective of moving on to MY Plan B, and as I took direction from God’s Word, I grew to believe and understand something completely different. The more I thought and prayed about it, the more I began to understand that God doesn’t have a Plan B, his Plan is always Plan A, and it always focuses on us growing more mature in our relationship with Him. Sometimes that growth requires a heavy pruning, and I believe that I felt that over the past 4+ years, and as hard as it has been at times, I look back and am so grateful to the place God has brought me. I don’t always feel that I deserve this amazing gift God has given – an amazing husband and leader – but I believe my girls do. In the amazing recognition of how God has protected and watched over the girls, I realize our Father does the same for myself. I am grateful for the man He chose for us, one that far exceeds the highest of expectations I had.

As this orginal plan rolls on, I am looking forward to 2015. I see glimpses of God’s Plan A before me, and I believe it’s going to be amazing.

Truth is, there’s always a Plan A. It just may not be the road we’ve envisioned…. Grab the reigns, and enjoy the ride.

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Last Updated on February 8, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living