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Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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published date: September 18, 2013
modified datt: September 17,2013

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Once the first touch of Fall comes, everything becomes Pumpkin Flavor! From grabbing a drink at your local coffee shop to creating exciting desserts, entrees and smells for your home. Nothing like football, a touch of Autumn, the first red leaf falling from the trees, Halloween, baking, warm fires and cozy nights.

Enjoy the touch of Autumn with this Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting.

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Pumpkin Bars

4 Eggs
1 2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Oil
1 16 oz. Can of Pumpkin
2 Cups Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Salt

Directions

  1. Beat Eggs and add sugar, oil, and can of pumpkin.
  2. Slowly add dry ingredients.
  3. Mix together with mixer.
  4. Spread into a greased cookie sheet (Size 15x10x1)
  5. Bake 350 Degrees for 25- 30 minutes.

These are yummy warm or cold but imagine them heated with a sweet touch of sugar, vanilla and cream cheese frosting. Spread with the delicious recipe below.

 Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. Cream Cheese (soften)
2 Tsp. Vanilla
1 Cup Maragine (soften)
4 Cups Powdered Sugar

Directions

  1. Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar until blended well.
  2. Spread evenly onto pumpkin bars and enjoy!

If you like the Pumpkin Bars Recipe, don’t forget the Pumpkin Soup Recipe! Absolutely delicious!

Find more Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living including the Freezer Weekly meals with Weekend Prep and the Fall Recipe Round-Up.

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Nutrisystem Weight Loss Program – 1 FREE Week Trail + 40% Off Deal

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published date: September 13, 2013
modified datt: September 13,2013

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Recipes for the Week with Weekend Prep – Easy and Budget Friendly

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe 7 Comments

published date: September 06, 2013
modified datt: September 12,2013

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Five Recipes for the Week with Weekend Prep
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The school year can be hectic and when life isn’t settled, it is very easy to to let your budget and money-management go by the wayside.

This week we are going make 5 delicious and simple dinners. We’ll start with a shopping list for all ingredients, and then move on to prep. From the time I spread all my groceries out on the kitchen table until I wiped down my prep table, and swept the floor, cleaning a bit as I went, for all 5 dinners! After the initial prep each meal will only require a few minutes of time on busy work nights.

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Here is our menu for the week:

Shopping List:

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts/tenders
  • 1 pack bacon -you will only need about 6 pieces)
  • 1 small pack pepperoni (again will only need a small amount, freezes great!)
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk- whole, skim, almond, whatever you prefer
  • Bottle of buffalo flavored hot sauce
  • Pack of tortillas
  • Small tub Greek yogurt
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2- 8 oz. bags of shredded mozzarella
  • 4-6 green bell peppers
  • 1 oz. bag frozen broccoli
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bunch of romaine or bag salad
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 3 zucchini

Pantry Ingredients*:

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Oregano
  • Garlic salt
  • Dried parsley
  • Garlic paste
  • Vinegar
  • Dill

* If you don’t have these add them to your shopping list!

These meals are based on 4 people with a little leftovers – perfect for a lunch the next day-double duty meals! They are easy to adjust to take out or add in ingredients based on your family size and needs.

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

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Fall Recipe Round-Up – 15 Savory Recipes for the Autumn Season

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by Filed Under: Halloween, Pinterest, Recipe, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

published date: September 16, 2013
modified datt: September 03,2013

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Fall Recipe Round-Up

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Warm Savory Dishes, Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Flavorings, and Rich and Hearty Soups – have I taken you to a time of the year? Chances are, you likely are thinking of Fall. Take a look below at the round-up of Yummy Fall Recipes.

Caramel Apple Pork Chops by Mommy Musings

Homemade Utah Scones by Bakerette

Poppy Seed Chicken by Julies Eats & Treats

Skinny Sweet Potato Toscana Soup by One Creative Mommy

Apple Pie Baked in the Apple by Frugal Freebies and Deals

Potato Casserole by A Night Owl

Holiday Leftovers: Turkey-Potato Patties by The Sweet Spot

Pumpkin Apple Cider Bundt by Vegan Mother Hubbard

Monster Munch by Julies Eats & Treats

French Onion Beef Stew {No-Fuss Gluten Free} by One Creative Mommy

Apple Crumb Muffins by Cincy Shopper

Shredded Potato Casserole by Julies Eats & Treats

Miniature Apple and Cinnamon Pies by Adventures of a Couponista

My Secret Weapon Sweet Potatoes by Frugal Freebies and Deals

DIY Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider by Cincy Shopper

Mini Pumpkin Muffins With Cinnamon Chips {Made With Applesauce and Greek Yogurt} by Pandoras Deals

Pumpkin French Toast by Julies Eats & Treats

If you try one be sure to tell us which dish! I am excited to make the Pumpkin French Toast myself!

Find these and more recipes on Pinterest. While on Pinterest, be sure to follow FCLAsh.

Happy Fall!

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Organizing your Kitchen Clutter: Meals, Recipes, & Shopping List with Cookmore.com (FREE)

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published date: August 03, 2013
modified datt: August 03,2013

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Cookmore.com is the newest way for you to get organized in the kitchen! With this FREE  site from Kenmore you are able to plan meals, search out your favorite recipes, add your on own recipes, or create cookbooks to store them all in one place. Ditch the kitchen clutter and get started by adding your favorite meals to your own cookbook! LOVE that idea!

Meal planning is a key element to saving money on your monthly grocery bill. Cookmore will assist you when it comes to planning your weekly menu and make the process much easier than you could ever expect! Counting calories? They’ve got you covered by adding them up for you too! After creating your weekly menu, simply add the items you need to grab at the store to your list. From there either print your custom shopping list or send it to your phone!

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Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter $.60 Shipped with Decorating Ideas

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published date: July 02, 2013
modified datt: July 01,2013

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Pick up the Mickey Mouse Face Shape Cookie Cutter now for $.60 with FREE Shipping – this is a price drop!

This is great for a child’s party or perhaps just to have a round for cutting up mini sandwiches!

Head to Amazon for a look. Find more Amazon Deals on FCL.

Also follow Frugal Coupon Living (FCLAsh) on Pinterest… Many Mickey Mouse Cookie ideas there!

Note: The top right has a fun Double Stuffed Oreo Idea (from Key Ingredient) to make Mickey. Pair that with fun cookie cutter cookies for the ultimate treat/display!

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FREE Coupons and Recipes from Bisquick Newsletter – Coconut Pie, Baked Fried Chicken and more

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published date: May 07, 2013
modified datt: May 06,2013

Sign up to receive Bisquik’s Newsletter for FREE and get exclusive coupons and recipes emailed to you each month!  Recipes like the one below, which looks really good, by the way!

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Their most recent newsletter had this recipe for Impossibly Easy Coconut Pie that gets great reviews!  I love coconut pie and when it turns spring, that’s one of the things we just have to make!

Sign up for free today and you can get the recipe too and some valuable coupons.

Find more ways to get coupons on Frugal Coupon Living, including the Pillsbury Newsletter too!

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Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter $.79 Shipped with Decorating Ideas

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published date: March 24, 2013
modified datt: March 23,2013

mickey-mouse-cookies-idea

Pick up the Mickey Mouse Face Shape Cookie Cutter now for $.79 with FREE Shipping.

This is great for a child’s party or perhaps just to have a round for cutting up mini sandwiches!

Head to Amazon for a look. Find more Amazon Deals on FCL.

Also follow Frugal Coupon Living (FCLAsh) on Pinterest… Many Mickey Mouse Cookie ideas there!

Note: The top right has a fun Double Stuffed Oreo Idea (from Key Ingredient) to make Mickey. Pair that with fun cookie cutter cookies for the ultimate treat/display!

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.