Mommies with Cents

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Schwan’s Recipe Contest: The Search For the Perfect Pizza

What’s the recipe for your favorite pizza?  Schwan's wants to know! Enter the Schwan’s Starter Crust Recipe Contest on Schwans.com from now until October 31st for a chance to win big!  If there's one thing my whole family will eat, it's pizza.  When I have the time I make my own wheat pizza dough but I love the Schwan's Starter Crusts when I don't have time to make homemade.  Here's the recipe for … [Read more...]

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Slow Cooker Mondays: Beef Stroganoff

Carol cooked up a Beef Stroganoff recipe that's perfect for a cold Fall day for this week's Slow Cooker Monday post.  Be sure to check out all of the posts in the Slow Cooker Mondays series for more yummy recipes for fall. Ingredients: 1 cup of beef broth 2-3 steaks cut in 2 inch strips 2 tablespoons of butter 1 tablespoon of flour 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 tablespoon of onion … [Read more...]

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Savvy Sunday: Spending Individual Time With Your Kids (+ a Pumpkin Muffin Recipe!)

We have three kids ages 4, almost 3, and just turned one.  My husband works full time outside of the home and between all of my projects, I pretty much work full time IN the home.  It's difficult to find quality find to spend together as a family, let alone individual one-on-one time to spend with each of our children.  We have to get creative because I think it's important for our kids to have … [Read more...]

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Slow Cooker Mondays: Hawaiian Meatballs

This recipe is great for parties (think football Sundays) as well as a weeknight meal when served over rice.  Be sure to check out all of the posts in the Slow Cooker Mondays series for more yummy recipes for fall. . Hawaiian Meatballs 2 pounds of frozen meatballs 1 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 16 oz. can pineapple chunks, juice from pineapple 2/3 c. vinegar 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 … [Read more...]

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Homemade Carmel: Perfect for Dipping Apples In!

I usually have heavy cream left over after making White Chicken Chili or Fettuccine Alfredo and since there isn't a whole lot it can be used for, I usually make homemade carmel sauce with what's left. Here's the recipe. Homemade Carmel Sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water pinch of salt 2 Tbs corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 stick butter Directions: Combine sugar, … [Read more...]

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Cupcake Cake Bites: A Tutorial

When I first saw cupcake cake bites on Bakerella I knew I had to try them.  My daughter's first birthday party was the perfect opportunity since I had decided on a cupcake theme.  Here's what you'll need to make cupcake bites: 1 boxed cake mix, any flavor (red velvet works well) (+ eggs, water, oil to prepare) 1 can of cream cheese frosting Chocolate candy melts in brown + at least one other … [Read more...]