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Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread with Coconut Oil

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published date: February 23, 2012
modified datt: February 23,2012

Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (use about 3 medium bananas)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix in a bowl the cake mix, bananas, eggs, oil, and nuts. Blend until there are no dry ingredients and everything is mixed well together
  3. Pour batter into a greased Bundt Pan.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.

Makes one large loaf.

Note: You can substitute the cake for white, chocolate or even butter pecan cake mix. You can also use vegetable oil or apple sauce instead of coconut oil.

Amazon has the Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 15-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 2) reduced to $15.30 with Subscribe & Save. (What is Subscribe and Save?) This makes each container $7.50/each.

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FREE Pumpkin Carving Templates

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published date: September 25, 2011
modified datt: September 25,2011

Head over to Pumpkin Masters and pick up FREE Pumpkin Carving Templates.

They also have some fun Pumpkin and Halloween Recipes like a Honey Pumpkin Butter Recipe – Yum!

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Publix Weekly Ad Recipe: Meatball Sandwiches

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published date: July 08, 2011
modified datt: July 08,2011

Coupon Chaos Mama is feeling saucy this week with a side a meatballs.  This recipe is intended to pair with Publix’s Current Weekly Ad Sales.

Open Face Meatball Sandwiches
Ingredient Prices are based on the Publix Circular staring Wed. or Thurs. depending on your location.

Ingredients:

Lean Ground Beef  $3.99 lb
B1G1 Barilla Pasta Sauce – 24 oz $2.59
Eggs or Egg Substitute
$.35  Nature’s Harmony Eggs SS 6/12
$.50 Smart Balance Omego-3 Eggs SS 7/10
$.50 Eggland’s Best Eggs SS 5/1
$.50 Eggland’s Best Eggs SS 5/1
B1G1 Nature’s Own Bread – 20 oz $2.85
Onion $.49
Garlic cloves $1.03 /Jarred minced
 garlic $1.99
Onion Powder
$3.19
$1/2 Spice Island Items Smart Summer Savings Publix Booklet
Dried Oregano $3.45
$1/2 Spice Island Items Smart Summer Savings Publix Booklet
Dried Basil $3.99
$1/2 Spice Island Items Smart Summer Savings Publix Booklet
Note: You can use Italian Seasoning($3.49) in place of the last three ingredients
Salt & Pepper
Assorted Hoagie Rolls – 4 ct $2.29
Publix part-skim mozzarella cheese
 Shredded Cheese – 6 or 8 oz $5/2
$1/2 Cheese coupon (if you live in FL)

B1G1 Green Giant Frozen Vegetables = 7 to 10 oz $1.79

Directions:

  • In a large bowl, combine ¼ cup egg substitute (or two eggs pre-beaten), ½ cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (you can buy bread crumbs plain or Italian OR make your own super fast putting 5 -6 slices whole wheat bread in a blender/food processor and pulsing on slow until small pieces), ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves (about 1 ½ tsp jarred) ½ tsp onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil (you can use an Italian spice blend in place of the previous three spices), ¼ tsp pepper and a dash of sale (kosher is better). Crumble 1 -1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef (93% -96% lean) over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs, 1 inch each. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches; drain. Place the meatballs in a large saucepan and add 2 cups of pasta sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto bun halves; sprinkle with mozzarella. Serve with a side of broccoli.

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FREE Canning/Jar Labels from Martha Stewart

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published date: June 28, 2011
modified datt: June 28,2011

This is a fun FREEBIE, especially for summer time and fruit preserves.

Get FREE Canning or Jar Labels from Martha Stewart.

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Thanks, Stretching a Buck

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Guest Post: 7 Tips to Gardening on a Budget

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published date: June 28, 2011
modified datt: June 27,2011

With the economy the way it is, home gardening is on the rise. Personally, we started gardening this year and are prepared to reap the benefits soon! While preparing and maintaining a garden is hard work, it is also rewarding… emotionally, physically, and can be easy on the wallet! Here are some quick key lessons I’ve learned to help me garden on a budget…

1. Select an area for your garden/Size of your garden– Always consider the amount of space you will have to garden (including a “working” area for you to move around in). Whether it’s a small section or a large space, make sure iron out exactly how much space you’ll have for your garden.

2. Research your options– With the internet at your fingertips, you can google anything! It takes no time to figure out what you’ll need to prepare for your garden!

3. Consider the climate– Before you select which vegetables you would like to plant, consider the weather! The last thing you want to do is to invest in planting a vegetable in the wrong season/weather (only to find nothing growing and wasting your time/money)!

4. Select your vegetables– When selecting your vegetable that you would like to plant, consider the amount of space you’ll need and what work will be involved.

5. Determine a budget– Figure out as much of the costs up front as you can. Depending on your space, consider things like Will you select raised beds? Do you have all of the gardening tools you’ll need? How will you protect your garden? Here are a few budget-friendly alternatives to consider when preparing your garden…

  • Landscape Cloth (for weed prevention) = Newspaper
  • Landscape Stakes/Spikes = Wire Hangers
  • Buying Gardening Tools = Borrow Tools (if possible)
  • Buying a Trellis = Use Old Broomsticks or Wood

6. Keep a journal– Keep track of everything you’re doing, particularly if this is your first time! This helps you keep track of potentially costly mistakes and help you make better decisions or alternatives for the next season! See an example journal on Amazon.

7. Involve the Family– First… cheap labor! Second, it helps create family memories together and bonding. Third, if you consider the family’s opinions/input, the more interested in it they will become. If you allow the kids make suggestions about planting certain vegetables and allow them to help out in the garden, the more likely they are to eat them!

With our fingers crossed we will have a successful garden this season! Hopefully these frugal gardening tips will help inspire and motivate some to consider gardening. It has truly been a blessing for my family and hope that it is for yours as well!

Cristi, author of The King’s Court IV is a full-time working, wife and mother of 2 who’s been blogging since December 2009. The goal of The King’s Court IV is to provide lots of money-saving tips, great store deals, fabulous recipes, and share the stories of family life for all to enjoy!

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Publix Weekly Ad Recipe: Not Fried Chicken

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published date: June 25, 2011
modified datt: June 24,2011

Coupon Chaos Mama is taking the “fried” out of chicken this week, but still leaving all the flavor. This recipe is intended to pair with Publix’s Current Weekly Ad Sales.

NOT Fried Chicken
Ingredient prices are based on the Publix Circular starting Wed. or Thurs. depending on your location.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs Split Chicken Breast $1.79 lb OR
Publix GreenWise Market Split Chicken Breast $3.49 lb
1 cup whole wheat flour $3.79
$1 Arrowhead Mills product
Non-fat or low-fat milk
$1.50 Stonyfield Organic Milk Rolling
$1.50 Smart Balance Milks SS 6/5
$.50 off Omega 3 Milk Organic Valley
$.55 Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Half Gallon Rolling
Eggland’s Grade A Best Large Eggs – 12 ct $4/2
$1/2 Eggland’s Best SS 5/1
$.50 Eggland’s Best SS 5/1
$.50 Eggland’s Best, Weight Watchers February 2011
3 cups crushed corn flakes $3.29 (Kellogg’s cereals are B1G1 this week, but looks like cornflakes may not be included)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
OR
B1G1 Nabisco Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers – 9.5 to 16 oz $3.39
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers SS 6/19
$1/2 Ritz crackers SS 5/15
Lawry’s Garlic Salt – 11 oz or Seasoned Salt – 16 oz $2.99 (Optional)
Raspberries, Blueberries, or Blackberries – 5.6 to 16 oz $6/3
$.50 Driscoll’s Berries Rolling

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using 1 1/2 lbs split chicken breasts (thighs or legs will work too), remove the skins then rinse and pat dry. Prepare batter by mixing 1 cup milk and 1 egg together and beating until combined, next stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour until thick. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare 3 cups corn flakes (or Whole Wheat Ritz crackers) by placing in a Ziploc bag and crushing with a rolling pin(or I smash the heck out of them with the back of spoon- kinda therapeutic). You do want some texture so don’t smash them up too badly. Add 1/4 tsp of salt (you can also use garlic powder or another seasoning salt like Lawry’s) and mix with a fork.
  • Place batter and crushed corn flakes (or Ritz) in shallow bowls. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with foil. Dip chicken pieces first in the batter, allowing the excess batter to drip off into the batter bowl, then place the battered chicken piece into the crushed corn flakes. You may have to press the chicken pieces in lightly to make sure they are coated. Flip and repeat.
  • Place the dipped chicken on the cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 45-60 minutes until golden and crisp. Serve with a mixed berry fruit salad.

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Budget Recipe: Easy Potato Leek Soup

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published date: January 05, 2011
modified datt: January 04,2011

It’s that time of year when soup sounds good just about every night to make us feel warm and cozy.  This one fits the bill and it’s cheap too.  Probably the most expensive thing in this recipe is the optional bacon; but if you are stockpiling, you may already have some in your freezer!  If you don’t have any, it really is optional – perfectly tasty without it.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, chopped (can do white part only or all of it – your preference)
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup low fat milk
Optional: Crumbled bacon on top when served

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Raise heat to medium-high and add onions and leeks.  Sauté gently until soft.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in stock.
  • Add potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce to Medium-High until potatoes are fork tender – about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Puree soup in a blender. Return to pot on low until ready to serve.

Serves 6.

Enjoy!

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Kraft Food and Family

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published date: December 28, 2009
modified datt: December 27,2009


This might be a nice email to receive in your “coupon” email account. Since you probably have a nice stockpile of Kraft foods (as there are always coupons and sale combinations out there) sign up Here for their Food and Family emails for recipes, savings, and more. I actaully LOVE their Kraft Food and Family magazine. It is sent quarterly and has not only great coupons but nice recipes. I have asked my girlfriend, Becca, a number of times where a recipe is from and she has referred back to that booklet.

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