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FREE Canning/Jar Labels from Martha Stewart

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June 28, 2011 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Recipe 1 Comment

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.

Find more FREE Stuff on Frugal Coupon Living.

Thanks, Stretching a Buck

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Guest Post: 7 Tips to Gardening on a Budget

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June 28, 2011 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Recipe 2 Comments

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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June 25, 2011 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Publix, Recipe, Store Deals Leave a Comment

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.

If you would like more recipes with coupon match-ups like this one, visit Coupon Chaos Mama every Thursday for her weekly meal plan.


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Budget Recipe: Easy Potato Leek Soup

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January 5, 2011 by FrugalCouponLiving Filed Under: Recipe Leave a Comment

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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December 28, 2009 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Coupons, Recipe Leave a Comment

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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Guest Post – Graham Cracker Toffee Bars

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October 3, 2009 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Recipe 3 Comments

published date: October 03, 2009
modified datt: October 03,2009

This DELICIOUS recipe comes from Sarah at A Thrifty Mom!

Thanks, Sarah

When I was little I was addicted to sugar…but now that I am an adult I am more excited about a good salad, than dessert. But this recipe is one of those that still makes me want to eat the whole pan, I LOVE them!

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Start out by smashing one package of graham crackers ( not the whole box just one of the clear packages inside)

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Once you get the crackers all smashed up, put in the bottom of a 9X13 pan

pour one stick of melted butter on top

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Take a fork and make sure the cracker crumbs are well coated with butter

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Then press down in a flat even layer in the bottom of the pan.

Place in an oven at 350 degrees for 12 min

this will create a crust

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While still hot out of the oven pour one can of sweet and condensed milk ( not evaporated)

Pour in a thin even layer over the whole crust

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Top with what ever you like, I use about 1/2 a cup of the following

  • chocolate chips
  • peanut butter chips
  • nuts or ( i use sunflower seeds, my friend who had a daughter allergic to nuts made it this way and I LOVE it so, I have never switched back)
  • coconut
  • M&Ms candys

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While still hot place back in a 350 degree oven and bake for another 25-35 mins till edges are golden brown. Let cool at least 30 mins…..and enjoy

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This is what Matt and I did to the pan in ONE night……I am telling you this is one of my favorites! Hope you enjoy them too.


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William Sonoma Cooking Classes

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August 26, 2009 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Recipe, Retail Leave a Comment

published date: August 26, 2009
modified datt: August 26,2009

Williams Sonoma is offering up a great lineup of cooking and technique classes this fall! This could make for a fun time with the girlfriends. Pricing and class schedule may vary by store, but here is a general guideline for dates:

September 13 – Classic French Techniques of Braising & Sautéing

September 20 – Bistro Suppers

September 27 – Espresso, Cappuccino, Coffee, Anyone?

October 4 – Fresh Pasta

October 11 – Knife Skills

October 18 – Fall Baking

October 25 – Thanksgiving Hors D’oeuvres

November 1 – Let’s Talk Turkey

November 8 – Make-Ahead Feast

November 15 – Thanksgiving Desserts

November 22 – Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving Classics

November 29 – Special Event – Gifts Giving Event Weekend of Thanksgiving

December 6 – Hosting a Cookie Exchange

More details Here. Call your local store to confirm. Thanks, Mama Cheaps.


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Recipe – Punch with Crystal Light

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April 18, 2009 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Recipe 6 Comments

published date: April 18, 2009
modified datt: April 18,2009

Well the season is coming for some punch and light and fruity drinks. If you took advantage of the Publix sale this week you got Crystal Light for only $.67 (regularly priced almost $2.) Here is a light, summer recipe you could make to create a fruity punch.

Ingredients:
1 sm. c. Crystal Light fruit punch (4 to a can)
2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale
1/2 gallon raspberry sherbet

Directions:
Mix in a punch bowl the Crystal Light and ginger ale. Keep chilled in refrigerator. When ready to serve, spoon the raspberry sherbet to cover. For lower calorie drink, use diet ginger ale.

This recipe is taken from Cooks.com Here. Whenever, I have extra “ingredients/stockpile” around the house I visit this site to see what I can create. Just by typing a couple of ingredients, they will show you some great recipes.
If you have a great budget friendly recipe to share, please send it my way. I would LOVE to share it with our readers.


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