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Copycat Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli Recipe – So Delicious

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June 3, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
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Copycat Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

So many of you loved the Copycat Olive Garden Dressing, now we have another Copycat Italian Recipe from Olive Garden. Make these easy and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS Toasted Ravioli in your home.

]Ingredients:

16 oz package thawed Meat Ravioli
2 Eggs
1/4 cup Water
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 cup Flour
1 cup Breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
Grated Parmesan (for garnish)

Directions:

Beat water with eggs together.
In another bowl, combine oregano, basil, garlic salt and bread crumbs.
Place flour in a third bowl.
Heat oil to 350 degrees.
Dip each ravioli in flour then in egg wash and finally in bread crumbs and set on plate for 3-5 minutes.
Carefully place in oil and fry until golden.
Place on rack or paper towels to drain.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with you marinara sauce.

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Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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June 3, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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I think I could visit Olive Garden every week. Their endless soups and salads really are the best. Since the restaurant is far away from my home, I had to perfect the dressing at home and think I did a pretty good job with this Copycat Olive Garden Dressing. If you love copycat recipes as much as my home, try this Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce. We made this recipe with fresh shrimp (we do live in Florida), but if you use the frozen shrimp, thaw it out ahead.

Ingredients:

Sauce:

1 tbsp Butter
1 1/2 tsp minced Garlic
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
3/4 cup Milk
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 beaten Egg Yolk
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Pasta & Toppings:

8 oz Fettuccine
6 Medium Raw Shrimp (thawed if frozen)
2 oz Broccoli pieces

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Steam fresh or frozen broccoli.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Drizzle shrimp with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cook for 7-8 minutes.
In a skillet or large pan over medium heat, combine butter, garlic, cream and milk.
Cook just until ready to boil and remove from heat.
Temper egg yolk by taking a few spoons of liquid from pan and whisking into egg yolk to raise temperature without scrambling it.
Add tempered egg yolk and Parmesan to pan and whisk to incorporate.
You can gradually add a little more milk if too thick.
Add in pasta and gently toss to combine.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to plate and add broccoli and shrimp.
Garnish with additonal Parmesan and parsley.

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Fritos Bagged Walking Tacos Recipe – Also Use Doritos

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June 3, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

Fritos Bagged Walking Tacos Recipe
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Plan a block party and make it a fun fair or camping theme with this easy to do entree – Walking Tacos are tasty and exciting to each and best of all, clean up in incredibly easy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb Ground Beef
2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
7 Lunch size bags of Fritos*
Shredded Lettuce
Shredded Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Jalapeno Slices
Taco Sauce
Sour Cream, etc.

Directions:

Brown ground beef and drain.
Add seasoning and 1/4 cup water.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Gently crush chips in each bag.
Open top of bags and roll down edges.
Add a meat and cheese and your favorite toppings and gently toss with a plastic fork.

*Also use Nacho Doritos and Cool Ranch Doritos!

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Sour Patch Grapes Recipe Made with Lime JELL-O Mix

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May 19, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant, Summer

Sour Patch Grapes Recipe
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Fun summer time fun, can you imagine the kids snacking on these outside by the pool or sprinkler. Make these EASY Sour Patch Grapes using Lime JELL-O Mix.

Ingredients:

1 lb White Seedless Grapes
1 box Lime JELL-O
1/2 tsp Citric Acid (optional)

Directions:

Pour dry JELL-O mix into quart plastic bag.
Optionally, add citric acid to make them more sour.
Shake bag to mix well.
Remove grapes from stem and rinse in colander.
While grapes are still slightly damp, toss a handful at a time in the bag and shake to coat.
Pour out coated grapes onto plate, being careful not to dump out powder.
Place in refrigerator for at least an hour.

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Your First UBER Ride is FREE!

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May 13, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

What is UBER?

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What is UBER? UBER App is Powerful Way to Get Where You Need to Be…Cheaper

If you have visited a larger city, or needed to get somewhere without a car, chances are you have hailed (or tried) a cab. With hailing a cab comes frustrations and irritations. Late arrivals, missed signals and ridiculous and unknown pricing can all cause one to second guess getting a taxi in the city. UBER is a smartphone “taxi” app that came along back in 2009 and has slowly been changing the transportation landscape ever since. This idea is a very interesting take on the economic model we pattern our lives around….we buy and sell based on reputation and convenience.

With UBER, you send a signal through an app that you need a ride. That signal is then given to a driver that is nearby (through the wonders of smartphone and satellite technology) and all payment is done via credit card – no cash necessary. The driver picks you up and then takes you to the desired location. This business model, at it’s core, is pretty solid. You do not need to carry cash OR even tip!

How it Works:

1.) Download the app. Use my Uber promo code, ashleyl4951ue, and get $20 off your first UBER ride.

2.) Request your ride.

3.) Track your driver and their arrival time on your GoogleMaps-like map.

4.) You have your driver’s name and car color and make so you can make sure you get in the right car. They often an UBER sticker on the side of the window. They also have your picture so they will know what you look like.

5.) Place your end location in the app and your driver will get you there. No need to pay (as your credit card info is in the app) or offer a tip.

There are some challenges that UBER has faced over the years, however. One such problem is the safety of the drivers and riders. Because the drivers are vetted to some degree, that is somewhat under control. Drivers MUST PASS background checks and have a constantly monitored driving record that meets certain standards. While not foolproof, it is a fairly solid program to keep riders safe. The flip side of that equation, however, is still somewhat a point of contention. Compared to a taxi, however, there is RECORD of your travel, location and diver leaving a safe history to your whereabouts and who you are with.

Prices are, of course, another important aspect of the program. They implement what is called surge pricing and the model is based on supply and demand. At high traffic times, the pricing goes up. When demand is lower, rides are much cheaper. Compare these prices, though, at all times to a cab. Living in the city (DC), we have found this service to be much cheaper than the alternative. For our family of four, UBER IS EVEN CHEAPER THAN THE METRO!

This is important when selecting a car. There are also many different levels of UBER rides. You can get luxury automobiles, SUV sized vehicles (UBER XL or UBERSUV) and various other types of Uber rides if you are willing to pay for them. The key is to fit the Uber experience to what you are comfortable with. When we have more than 5 people, we always select UBER XL

UBER has carved out one heck of a niche in a powerful market. The company is worth billions and they seem to be expanding all the time. Right now, they are in hundreds of cities across the globe and that number is only going to increase in the coming years. It is the ride of choice for our DC Family of four!

We love UBER…often more affordable than the Metro for larger parties and cheaper than a Taxi. DID YOU KNOW? Your first UBER Ride (up to $20) is FREE?! Go to www.frugalcouponliving.com and search UBER for your code. Grab it now, add it to your app and use later!

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Preparing Your Home for Company

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April 12, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Target

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Preparing Your Home for Company

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Since we moved from Florida to DC, there is probably nothing I love more than having guests over to my home. However, everyday life doesn’t always leave my home appealing for visitors. It’s important to prepare your home for guests before they get there. Over the years, I’ve come up with some tips that leaves me feeling relaxed when my guests arrive. Maybe you can apply these tips as well, so you stay less stressed about how your home looks and enjoy your guests more!

Clean the Bathroom – This is a must in my home when I know that guests are arriving. I don’t just use any cleaner, though. I typically choose a strong cleaner that leaves a “clean” smell. One product that does just that is Lysol Power and Free Bathroom Cleaner. It’s amazing how clean it helps me get my bathroom. I don’t have to worry about any of our germs invading my guests’ space as it kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. Win-win for the guests and for my family. I also clean the rest of my house as well, but the bathroom and bathtub is a major priority.

Welcome Basket – Another thing I’ve started doing before guests arrive to my house is preparing a welcome basket. I place a few magazines and snacks in a basket for their stay. Sometimes also grab a few other things like a toothbrush and some other travel sized products for my guests to enjoy!

Take 15 – Take 15 with a quick 15 minutes of de-cluttering. To help me relax and to provide a relaxing environment for company, before my guests arrive is to clear the house of clutter. I set a timer for 15 minutes and during that time and tackle rooms of the house. I put things where they belong and make sure there are not extra items lying around the house. I don’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable with clutter, so cleaning it up is a priority! If it is something your family routinely keeps out, place it away in a closet or basket for a few days and take out upon your guests departure. If 15 is not enough, perhaps take 15 a few days before your guests arrive and daily apply this trick until the process is done!

Layout Fresh Towels on the Bed + a Bar of New Soap – It’s so nice getting to a home and seeing fresh towels and a bar of fresh soap laid out. One of my old friends used to do this for us and I started doing it. My guests have always given me good feedback on this. I think they love it most because they don’t have to search for a bar or soap and a fresh towel. It makes guests feel awkward when they have to hunt for something, so it’s nice when it’s laid out for them and makes them feel cared for.

Room Spray, Plugin-ins and/or Candle – Finally, when you’re having guests over, one thing you must do to prepare is creating a peaceful smell to your home. Consider this. When you walking into a spa (a true place of relaxation) what is the first thing you notice? The smell! Eliminate odors with the fast acting Air Wick® Life Scents™ Room Mist. This will be a true life saver for you and your guests. A great place to store it is over the bathroom toilet. No one likes a smelly house, right? Placing a plugin in the wall will continuously keep the air fresh and the home inviting so you don’t feel like you are running around the home constantly spraying – that would be pretty comical. I also light a candle in a common location like the living room or kitchen.

Of course, we know the people who are coming to our home love us no matter what, but I still love to do these things for our guests. It shows that we took a few extra steps to take care of them. What is your favorite way to prepare your home for guests? How are you Springing into Spring Cleaning?

There are a few products I used for preparing the home for a guest – Air Wick® Life Scents™ Room Mist, Lysol Power and Free Bathroom Cleaner, Lysol Mold & Mildew Blaster, and Air Wick® Life Scents™ Plug-ins. All can be found at Target. If you shop between 3/27/26 – 5/14/16, you can buy 3 selected Lysol items and get one free!

Cleaning? Also take a look at our Laundry Room Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Disney Movies Anywhere | Stream Your Disney DVD Purchases

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March 3, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Disney Movies Anywhere | Stream Your Disney DVD Purchase

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Have you ever bought a movie on a device that you realized later you would rather have as a DVD instead? Or the opposite, you know you can pop it in the DVD player but you wish you could simply pull it up on your tablet or other device while out and about or on a road trip? Now you can! Disney Movies Anywhere is a fantastic new cloud-based service that will pull all of your existing content as well as any new things you purchase, and make them available anywhere!

If you love Disney like we do, this is huge news! Now, when you buy a Disney title you will have access to it across all platforms. Want to see your movie on your tablet? No problem. Want to watch from your cell? Your computer? Your DVD player? All are now available when you buy a DVD or digital copy.

This applies to Disney as well as Pixar, Marvel and so on. All you need to do is get things set up and then breeze your way to all your favorites in no time flat from all of your favorite devices. You will also need to download a free app to watch.

To get started, access Disney Movies Anywhere on your computer (PC or Mac) through DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com. From there, you will sign up and connect to all of your accounts like iTunes, etc. This will sync up completely and pull over what you have already bought. As you buy new titles, you will receive redeemable codes to enter and add to the account. These Magical Codes are pieces of paper inside the DVD box, look on the outside of the DVD book and see if includes a “Digital Copy.” You can use digital purchases, DVDs or any other movie purchases for this program. Additionally, over time, you will even earn rewards for the digital content that you buy too. You can also use your rewards to gift cards, disney souveniers, etc.

When getting started, look for eligible movies that are clearly marked as Disney Movies Anywhere available. Simply go the website and enter the magic code to add your titles there. Inside your account, you will see a list of library of movies and a layout that feels very similar to Netflix, which is makes it familiar and easy to navigate. In your account you can create a collection or mark favorites. You can also do a search by title, keyword, or browse based on genre (like comedy, action, princess). You can learn more about this program at www.disneymoviesanywhere.com/support.

Watch When You Want. Where You Want.

The advantages here are obvious but they stretch to so many areas of our lives. Having your kid’s favorite movie at your fingertips when they are cranky in a public place is a lifesaver, right? Now you will buy something one time and no longer have to worry about replacement copies. There are so many advantages to this that you will realize over time. The best part is, it is free!

Everyone loves Disney Movies and now we can enjoy them all the time without a ton of hassle with multiple copies. What better way to build a library and watch your favorite movies for years to come?

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Make Money From These Secondhand Clothing Tips

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February 23, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Make Money From These Secondhand Clothing Tips

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If you’re looking to make some extra money, consider selling secondhand clothes. Don’t get me wrong, it’s awesome taking your used and unwanted clothing and donating it to places such as Goodwill, but if you’re looking to earn (and have some extra spending money), hold off on donating and check into selling online! It doesn’t matter if you want your own online thrift store or you want to stretch your creative muscles and make a store selling handmade items made from used clothing – with either one, you could find your new favorite side job.

Ebay –

There are many sites online to sell used clothing. The sites that are strictly selling secondhand clothes, usually have a lot of requirements to meet before you can even list the items. Certain sizes, the quality of the clothing, and the big one being, the brand.

You can definitely make money with those sites if your clothing meets those requirements, but if you want less stress and a bigger group of buyers, try eBay. EBay has been around for years, it’s trusted, and people are going there searching for killer deals on items such as clothes.

Tip to Make More: If you don’t have many of your own clothes to sell, check out the thrift stores in your area. Many stores run weekly specials on different items. Find when your stores run sales on clothing – you can score some great pieces at low prices, then go home and list them on eBay – you can easily make good money selling secondhand clothing in your own eBay store. Be sure to do some research and see what brands sell best.

Local Facebook Yard Sale Groups –

Check to see if your area has a Facebook yard sale group. Local people post what they have and sell to local buyers. You can get rid of your items, get cash in hand, and skip on shipping! You also get to see someone’s profile which might give a little more insight into your buyer. Usually Facebook groups have group rules to make sure to look them over before selling.

Tip to Make More: Often larger, speciality brand names have their own re-sell group. Two of my personal favorites are LuluLemon and Mini Boden!

Etsy –

There are numerous ways to upcycle/recycle secondhand clothing into awesome, one of a kind items. Craft supply prices can be high, but when your medium is used clothing, it’s good not only for your budget, but the planet as well! Take an old t-shirt and make a rug or even yarn! Sweater can turn into boot cuffs, coffee cozies, stuffed animals and more! Turn men’s button up shirts into cute baby bibs.

Tip to Make More: When I say there’s numerous ways to turn clothing into new crafts, I’m not exaggerating. Utilize the web to help with your creativity. A quick Pinterest search and you will see many ideas on how to use t-shirts, sweaters, socks, ties, you name it!

ThredUP –

ThredUP is the place I sell my unwanted clothes. I also use the money I make selling my clothes to buy future clothes for my girls and for myself. You can order a bag on thredUP and have it shipped to your house. I keep my empty bag under my kid’s bed and as they outgrown quality clothing I toss the clothing in the bag. Eventually the bag is full and I ship it to the company!

Tip to Make More: Buy online in good condition, resell in good condition. This is what I do. Are you not making money fast enough to purchase more used clothing? Refer your friends for a credit of $10. You get $10 and they get $10 with a referral too!

Whether you’re selling used clothing as it is or turning it into unique, one of a kind items, you’ll be able to make money. With these ideas you’re able to capture two big groups of people, those wanting to save money and shop frugally for clothing, as well as those who are willing to spend extra money to get something handmade. Now, go scour the clean laundry for unwanted clothes and make that money!

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