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Weigh Me Wednesday- Will I Make My Goal by My Birthday?

January 12, 2011

So, my birthday is tomorrow, but remember how I post my weight loss status from the previous week?  So, you will have to stay tuned to my post next week about whether I met my goal by my 30th birthday or not.  As far as my last weigh in, I have only lost .4.  I [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe

January 10, 2011

I didn’t write down any New Year’s Resolutions or draw up a budget plan.  Still, I have an informal list in my head of things I’d like to do or accomplish and a savings goal in mind.  Right now though I feel like I have enough pressure and I struggle to keep up with daily [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

January 5, 2011

Only 1.2 lbs. to go and I am at my goal!  With less than 2 weeks to my birthday (as of when I weighed last week), I think I can come awfully close to this goal by then.  I am so excited!!  Let’s see if I can stop there though or if I shoot for [...]

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Free Holiday Pie Guide from All You

December 28, 2010

Sign up for a free Holiday Pie Guide from All You.  This seven-page booklet includes recipes for 10 pies, like Mocha Cream Pie and Sour Cream Apple Pie. Each recipe features a useful cost-per-serving too.

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Free Holiday Ecookbooks

December 16, 2010

Get a Mr. Food Hassle-Free Holidays Free Ecbookbook, featuring 52 pages of hassle-free holiday recipes and tips. You can also get 21 Healthy Christmas Recipes.  These feature the best healthy Christmas recipes from the blogosphere.

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Goodies for the Holidays from WalMart for $5 or Less

December 8, 2010

WalMart has challenged me to stretch my budget this holiday season and give more to others by baking personalized gifts for friends and family.  WalMart provides all baking “must haves” for less!  I have created 4 different holiday treats for my neighbors, friends and family that cost $20 total (so $5 per gift).  I would [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday: Goal Reached, but I Can’t Stop There!

December 8, 2010

Can I get a yeehaw?!  I have hit my goal, BUT I can’t stop there.  I want to lose 5 more lbs. on top of that.  Since I hit and beat my goal, I don’t have that far to go though.  Yippee!  I can do 4.2 lbs. for sure.  On another note, the baby is [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday: Thanksgiving Came and Went- Thankfully it’s Over

December 1, 2010

Well, I didn’t lose a single pound this week, but luckily I didn’t gain either.  I shamefully admit that I stuffed myself all week long.  oops!  I couldn’t resist.  I also realized I didn’t work as hard as I normally do when I am at home (was at my parent’s all week).  At home I [...]

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CPK Thanksgiving Recipe & Cookbook Giveaway

November 9, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen has shared a Thanksgiving recipe with us to share with you.  The California Pizza Kitchen Family Cookbook is available at their restaurants. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of them go to children’s charities nationwide. Recipe is as follows: Sweet potatoes or yams-2 to 3 (1 ½ pounds) Traditional or Honey-Wheat [...]

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Save from Right@Home

November 7, 2010

Become a member of Right@Home™ and get great offers, time-saving tips and recipes.  This is one of the best programs to get coupons in your mailbox.  (They are great ones too!)

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Annabel Karmel Starting Solids: What to Feed, When to Feed, and How to Feed Your Baby Review & Giveaway

October 19, 2010

Most parents have no idea where to begin with weaning; Starting Solids tells you everything you need to know — what to buy, when to begin, and how to do it. Starting Solids is packed with simple, practical advice for the initial stages of weaning.  It is the perfect introductory book to first foods and gives parents [...]

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California Pizza Kitchen Cookbook Giveaway

October 17, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen has shared a fun Halloween recipe with us to share with you.  It sounds delicious, looks festive and best of all, is a fun activity to do with the whole family.  The California Pizza Kitchen Family Cookbook is available at their restaurants. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of them go [...]

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Make Spooky Halloween Eyeballs

October 16, 2010

Have you checked out Allrecipes.com for your Halloween Headquarters?  They have some really neat recipes on there.  Check out the Spooky Halloween Eyeballs.  They look really neat! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons [...]

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40 Pounds of Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken from Zaycon Foods Giveaway

October 11, 2010

Have you ever purchased meat in bulk?  I’m not talking Costco sized stuff, but BIGGER.  I’ve heard of people buying things like “half a cow” and it sort of grosses me out a little.  I admit, I’m not big on cooking meat.  We eat a lot of chicken at our house and it mainly comes [...]

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Free Halloween Recipe Ideas

October 9, 2010

Sign up for the RecipeLion Quick and Easy Recipes newsletter and receive 23 Spooky Halloween Recipe Ideas’ eCookbook free.

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Nestle Toll House Review & Giveaway

August 31, 2010

The transition from summer to school signals the start of busier schedules, which can make it challenging for families to stay connected. That’s why NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE is sharing new ideas, occasions and reasons to bake – because baking brings people together and helps make memories. Now is the perfect time to find sweet ways [...]

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Free Recipe Book & Meal Planner for Diabetics

August 30, 2010

Free Desserts for Diabetics Mini Cookbook Free Diabetes Meal Planner

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Flavorful Low Sodium Meals

August 26, 2010

Twittermoms and Mrs. Dash have teamed up and asked us to share our favorite Flavorful and Low Sodium Meals.  I guess I have been hiding this recipe from you.  This will be one of the easiest meals you will ever fix in your life and my family loves it.  Yes, even my picky kids eat [...]

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Free Chicken Salad Recipes eCookbook

August 14, 2010

Get a free Summer Fun: 19 Wonderful Chicken Salad Recipes’ eCookbook.  Do you have any good chicken salad recipes?  I ran across this one today that sounds delicious!  My all-time fave is the Waldorf Chicken Salad from California Pizza Kitchen though- yum!

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Free Low Calorie Mini Recipe Book

July 21, 2010

Looking for some great low calorie recipes?  Check out this free mini low calorie recipe book!

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Free Jiffy Mix Recipe Book

July 13, 2010

Click HERE to get your free Jiffy Mix Recipe book! (Thanks, Sue!)

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Smoothie Party!

July 12, 2010

Several times a week I make my family smoothies either for breakfast or snack.  It’s a healthy yet yummy treat that is easy to make.  Since we enjoy them so much, I wanted to share them with our friends and family over the 4th of July weekend.  I packed up my HealthMaster blender and supplies [...]

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Free Healthy Easy Mexican Recipes eCookbook

June 30, 2010

Right now, you can receive a 40 Healthy Easy Mexican Recipes’ eCookbook free.  This is perfect for our Weigh Me Wednesday post that I am again having to make on Thursday.  sigh.  I am just happy I can attend a meeting this Thursday for once!

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Snickers Salad Recipe

June 25, 2010

My sister-in-law made this really yummy dessert dish on our recent camping trip.  I had never heard of it before but it was so easy and delicious I thought I’d share it with all of you! 1 large box instant vanilla pudding 8 to 12 oz. Cool whip 4 to 5 SNICKERS bars (cut into [...]

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Oooh Get Your Free Breakfast Recipes eCookbook

June 24, 2010

We love breakfast in our house.  Now, you can get a quick and easy breakfast recipes eCookbook.

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Free Decadent Desserts Recipes

June 15, 2010

Go HERE to get your Free eCookbook – Mr. Food Decadent Desserts.  It features 32 pages of dessert recipes.   YUM!!!

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Disney’s Family Fun Magazine

June 14, 2010

A Grate Gift for Dad. This clever trio is a tasty way to honor the King of the Grill on Father’s Day. And who doesn’t love dessert (they’re cupcakes!)? This clever trio is a tasty way to honor the King of the Grill on Father’s Day. Ingredients Brownie batter Black food coloring White frosting Orange [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Clickfree Traveler

May 28, 2010

The Clickfree Traveler is a backup storage device that is the size of a credit card with a swing out USB plug.  It is designed to work automatically upon connection to your Mac or PC. They say, “It’s easier than making toast!” and it is….unless you are me.  I have this old rickety laptop that [...]

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Free Coupons and Recipes from Bisquick

May 24, 2010

Sign up for free newsletter and receive recipes and savings coupons.I’m not exactly sure what that is in the picture but it sure looks delicious and I want the recipe!

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A Yummy Snack: “Glitter Grapes” Recipe

May 21, 2010

A friend just shared with me this recipe for “Glitter Grapes” which she found here.  It sounds so fun and delicious I wanted to share it with all of YOU! Ingredients 1 pound of seedless grapes, pulled from the stems and rinsed 1 3-oz. package regular gelatin, flavor of your choice (NOT prepared) Water Directions [...]

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Celebrate Mom with these Recipes and Crafts

May 5, 2010

Still trying to figure out what to get your mom for Mother’s Day.  Check out these two items for ideas; Free Craft eBook: Mother’s Day Crafts Blogger Edition 2010 featuring 20 Mother’s Day craft projects from 20 talented craft bloggers.  Free eCookbook – Celebrate Mom: 26 Terrific Mother’s Day Recipes, featuring 52 pages of Mother’s [...]

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Mexican Recipes in Time for Cinco de Mayo!

May 4, 2010

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo!  You can get a FREE eCookbook with 27 simple mexican recipes.  Aye Aye Aye!

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Hormel, Dinty Moore 75th Anniversary Prize Pack Review & Giveaway

May 4, 2010

From food to flight, 1935 was a year for legends:  Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Honolulu to Oakland; Monopoly debuted; Elvis Presley was born; and two iconic cans appeared on store shelves: Dinty Moore and Hormel. Seventy-five years later, these brands can be found in virtually every pantry in America. Each brand [...]

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Olive Garden Gift Pack Review & Giveaway

April 22, 2010

Olive Garden is giving you the chance to not only win a great gift pack at Mommies With Cents, but also the incredible chance at winning a $25 gift certificate to Olive Garden or a trip to Italy! The giveaway gift pack includes: Culinary Institute of Tuscany canvas tote Bamboo cutting board Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil [...]

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Hop Into Spring with Easter Recipes and Carft eBooks

March 30, 2010

Go here to get two free Easter craft and recipe eBooks. They feature over 60 free Easter craft projects and 10 bonus Easter recipes.  You can also get 17 excellent Easter recipes Free eCookbook here.

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Free St. Patricks Day Crafts and Recipes

March 12, 2010

Download this free St. Patrick’s Day eBook filled with crafts and recipes: Section 1: Fun Facts about St. Patrick’s Day Section2: St. Patrick’s Day Home Décor Craft Projects Irish Shamrock Plate, pg. 8 St. Patrick’s Day Embroidered Guest Towel, pg. 13 Section 3: Wearable St. Patrick’s Day Craft Projects Lucky Clover Pendant Necklace, pg. 21 [...]

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Duncan Hines Giveaway

March 8, 2010

Did somebody say food???  The pregnant ladies are definitely excited about this Duncan Hines giveaway.  I am not a very good baker- especially from scratch.  That is what is so nice about Duncan Hines products!  My baby is due on St. Patty’s Day, so I love that I could possibly make some tasty treats in [...]

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Weigh me Wednesday (Two Weeks Left…Can You Believe it?)

March 3, 2010

Can you believe I only have 2 weeks left?  Oh my goodness!  I can’t!  I am dilated 3 cm, so we are making progress, but too bad it is taking longer than hoped.  I FINALLY gained 1 lb. within the past 6 weeks.  Don’t get me wrong- I am not complaining that’s for sure!  I [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

February 24, 2010

It has been 5 weeks and I have not gained a single pound!  The baby is measuring on schedule though, so there is no concern.  I always gain my weight in the beginning and slow in the end.  I’ll take it.  I am still only 2 cm dilated, but my husband is away this week, [...]

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Free Recipe Books from Smuckers

February 23, 2010

Nicole let us know that you can request two great recipe books simply by sending in a postcard to Smucker’s.  Just do as their website says: Receive a free Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter Recipes Booklet where you’ll find scrumptious recipes for Decadent Peanut Butter Pie, Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Peanut Butter Frosty and [...]

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Are You a User of Canned Foods?

February 23, 2010

I am a huge fan of canned foods.  The food doesn’t spoil fast and it offers great ingredients in foods.  TwitterMoms asked us to learn more about The Canned Food Alliance and I get to tell you all more about it.  What I learned about the canning process is that vegetables are picked in their prime to keep [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

February 17, 2010

So, this has definitely been some of the worst weeks of my life.  My eardrum ended up rupturing and my sinuses are playing a huge role in it.  The only upside is that I was wrong on my weight and I haven’t gained a single pound in 4 weeks.  The Dr. wasn’t concerned and said [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

February 10, 2010

WOW!  Has it been a heck of a week for me.  I won’t even get into all of the details, but I completely see why I have not gained much weight.  Isn’t it crazy how emotions play so much of a role in our weight?  This week’s recipe is not a healthy recipe whatsoever, but [...]

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Century of Flavor Cookbook Review & Giveaway

February 8, 2010

I was offered A Century of Flavor cookbook from Nielson-Massey Vanillas for review, and I love it. I drooled the whole time I was reading through the book!  I wish that I had more time and company to make more in the book right now!  This book is so good looking that it doesn’t even look [...]

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Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe + Link to Homemade Egg Roll Recipe

February 8, 2010

I found this recipe over at A Thrifty Mom and decided to try it today.  It was my hubby’s favorite thing from all of the Super Bowl food so I’d say it was a hit! You will need: 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed 2/3 Cup Pineapple Juice ( or Orange juice) 1/4 Cup White [...]

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Free Game Day Appetizer Ideas Book

February 3, 2010

Sunday is approaching quickly and I still have no idea what I am going to make for our Super Bowl guests. This ebook of 39 Free Appetizer Recipes and Party Pleasers, featuring 60 pages of tasty appetizer recipes will probably come in handy. It’s perfect for your “Big Game” party!

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Weigh Me Wednesday: I Didn’t Gain Any Edition

February 3, 2010

What a great Weigh Me Wednesday!  I didn’t gain a pound at all between the two weeks of my appointments.  There’s just no room in the inn anymore.  I keep telling myself that I am going to start walking and I never do!  I am SO tired in the evenings that it’s hard for me to [...]

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Tail Gating Recipes Plus a Giveaway: Swanson Chicken

February 2, 2010

Are you ready for the Super Bowl?  Football is HUGE at our house.  My hubby LIVES for football so of course we are having a party.  Swanson has their very own Buffalo Chicken Dip eVite which is perfect for inviting the gang over to watch the big game.  The have also provided some quick and [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday: I Forgot Last Week’s Edition

January 27, 2010

I completely forgot about Weigh Me Wednesday last week.  Once I remembered, I forgot again.  I am blaming it on pregnancy brain.  I have hit the magical 35 mark.  eek!  It is what it is I guess.  There won’t be too much longer and I can start telling my weight loss progress although I am assuming [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday: It’s My Birthday Edition!

January 13, 2010

This Weigh Me Wednesday is a monumental one. First, it’s my 29th birthday. Almost to the BIG 3-0! Secondly, I have now gained as much as I have with my other 2 children. Woah! I still have awhile to go too. The bright side (is that possible)? I am 11 pounds under where I was [...]

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Chocolate Mousse Torte: Made By Moi!

January 11, 2010

“Lifestyle maven” Katie Brown, current PBS host and Oxygen network alumnus, is now helping to develop new product lines for Meijer while helping to provide shoppers with practical and easy-to-follow solutions to projects in and around the home. In addition to an illustrious television career, Katie Brown has authored several books focusing on lifestyle and [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday: It’s Been Awhile

January 6, 2010

It has been a month since I posted a Weigh Me Wednesday post! I felt like the posts were getting boring and other than the recipes, who cares that I gained 1 lb. or so each week? So, I figured as I am winding down to the end, it is time to start updating more [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

December 9, 2009

Oh my! I forgot about Weigh Me Wednesday last week with how busy everything was trying to prepare for Thanksgiving. So, I started my 2 week appointments only because my Dr. wanted to watch my weight. I only gained 1 lb. in 2 weeks which included Thanksgiving, so I was definitely very surprised to see [...]

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Free Recipe Roundup

November 11, 2009

It’s holiday season. We need a round-up of free e-cookbooks. I simply drag my computer to the kitchen and cook right from the computer. If you have a desktop, they are easy to save and print too! I love my e-cookbooks! So, here is the list of free e-cookbooks you can get: Quick and Easy [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

November 11, 2009

Yay!!! No weight gain this week! It is a monumental moment to say the least. ;) Am I going to ruin this with my son’s 1st birthday party this week and eating chocolate cake? possibly! haha We can pray I don’t though, right? I have to take a moment and ask if you even like [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

November 4, 2009

I am only up 1 lb. this week. Thank heavens! I don’t have much to report. I should stop eating my daughter’s Halloween candy that’s for sure! Weigh Me Wednesday has been a little bit of therapy for me, but I have to say that I am embarrassed for not being able to stay in [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday and Baby Update

October 28, 2009

I have come to the realization that I am going to gain more than 35 lbs. this pregnancy! It’s crazy to me becasue I gained 33 with my other 2 kids. I try not to think about it too much, but it’s just going to be that much harder to lose it afterwards. I am [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

October 21, 2009

Holy guacamole! I have gained ANOTHER 3 lbs. this week! I REALLY need to stop eating so poorly! I am completely embarrassed. I still have 20 weeks to go! I gained 33 lbs. with my other two children and am amazed at how fast I am gaining this time. I have a Dr. appt. on [...]

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Weigh Me Wednesday

October 14, 2009

Wow! It’s Weigh Me Wednesday time already?!?! One week has passed so quickly! This week was NOT a good week for me. I gained 3 lbs. in one week!! Is that even possible? I have finally realized my problem and it’s that I am drinking too much soda and not enough water. I had too [...]

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Halloween Punch Recipe

October 10, 2009

Halloween Brew: Black Eye Punch Black Eye punch is a terrific and frightful beverage to serve at your Halloween party. To concoct this wicked brew you’ll need to combine: 2 cups of sugar 3 quarts of water with 1 13 ounce envelope of unsweetened grape soft drink mix 1 13 ounce envelope of unsweetened orange [...]

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