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2013-04-22T17:56:00.002-07:00

Peanut butter, banana, chocolate chunk cookies. That's a mouthful.

From my table, to yours.

These have an inspiringly good taste, and texture.

The original recipe called for chilling the dough for 24 hours, um I want some sooner than later so I went ahead and threw them in the oven right away. They turned out great, slight crunch on the upside and a soft chewy center, as long as you pull them out of the oven before they LOOK done.

Oh, you'd like the recipe now? Okay, you twisted my arm here ya go. (You didn't have to twist my arm, I was going to give it to you anyway.)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoons baking soda

8 tablespoons of salted butter, softened

6 tablespoons of banana granola nut planters peanut butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cups chocolate chunks

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Mix the butter and sugars until creamy, add in the egg and vanilla until incorporated. Next spoon the peanut butter in just until combined. Then add the flour, and baking soda. Last toss in your chocolate chunks. Bake for about 8-10 minutes on a greased cookie sheet, or until edges are slightly brown and middle looks undercooked ( it will harden on the tray afterwards). Be careful not to overlook, the bottoms burn fast it seems!

Two Stop Coupon Trip.

2013-04-19T14:09:00.002-07:00

I love to coupon and stockpile for my family.

There haven't been many deals out lately, or perhaps I just haven't had the urge to shop?

It seems as though coupons go through a stage every 3-4 months where the coupons are just blah.

Then, THEN. some come around where I need to go to the store every. single. day.

Well, I was determined to get some good deals this week. I needed to feed my shopping addiction, without spending a boat load of money. Plus I love standing and looking at my stockpile. If you have a stockpile, you know what I mean.

This trip below, was two stores. Walgreens and then Target.

Walgreens:

Almay make up remover liquid $5.49 each (sale price)

Almay make up remover pads $5.99 each (sale price)

Morton epsom salt $4.00 (sale price)

1 bottle of A&W $1.00 (sale price)

Allergy lozenges $4.00 (sale price)

Bic razors Men $7.99 each (sale price)

Bic razors Women $6.99 each (sale price)

All Almay stuff is buy one get one 50% off (Also earn 4,000 points for spending $15.00)

Used 6 ($4.00/1) Almay coupons

Morton epsom salt is pay $4.00 receive $4.00 RR on your next purchase

A&W is pay $1.00 receive $1.00 RR on your next purchase

Allergy lozenges are pay $4.00 receive $4.00 RR on your next purchase

Amount before coupons: $80.38

Amount after coupons: $ 34.00

After receiving points and RR I paid: $17.00

Target:

All laundry pods $1.99 each

1 pair of socks for B baby $1.00

Tubes of "all natural" gum $1.79 each

Used these coupons:

All pods $2/2 coupons

Socks where a just because (paid the whole $1.00)

Gum was on clearance for .79 each

Total before coupons: $38.40
Total after coupons: $18.48

Raspberry Iced Sugar Cookies.

2013-04-18T14:11:00.002-07:00

These are the soft sugar cookies you can find in any grocery store. Yes, soft and tasty.

They have a light raspberry taste, just the right amount. You could totally switch out the extract for any flavor (I.e. vanilla, lemon, etc.) Oh my, the possibilities!

See the post here for my raspberry iced sugar cookies.

Soft Frosted Raspberry Sugar Cookies

Yield: about 2 dozen large cookies

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 large eggs

5 teaspoons raspberry extract

For the icing:

⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 pinch of salt

4 tablespoons (or more) whole milk, slightly warmed

2 cups (or more) powdered sugar

2-3 drops of food coloring (optional)

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream together the butter and sugar, add in the eggs one at a time, then the extract of your choice. Dump the liquid mix into the powder, mix well. Cover with tinfoil and place in fridge for about 45 minutes, to chill. Bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes. Or until edges are slightly browned.

Top with the icing of your choice, I used the butter icing colored with 2 drops of food coloring for each color and topped a few with ball sprinkles.

Raspberry Sugar Cookie Coffee Cake.

2013-04-18T14:04:00.000-07:00

These are the soft sugar cookies you can find in any grocery store. Yes, soft and tasty.

They have a light raspberry taste, just the right amount. You could totally switch out the extract for any flavor (I.e. vanilla, lemon, etc.) Oh my, the possibilities!

See the post here for my raspberry iced sugar cookies.

Soft Frosted Raspberry Sugar Cookies

Yield: about 2 dozen large cookies

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 large eggs

5 teaspoons raspberry extract

For the topping:

1 c flour

1 c brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter (more if needed)

1 tablespoon cinnamon

For the topping mix all until clumpy and crumbly.

Upcycled Tv Stand.

2013-04-18T11:57:00.003-07:00

Here we go!

I know we've all seen these makeovers going around the pinterest/blogging world. I thought I would share our version too, why not?!

We got this little guy at the Goodwill for just $10.00, exactly what I was looking for!

It was the ugly brown laminate, you know the kind.

We sanded and primed first.

It was coming along so quickly, I took a break from painting/decorating.

Now it's been a few weeks, and my daughter is awaiting its arrival!

We will be finishing this project up by the beginning of next week and I will show the full reveal!

In the meantime, I did sew up some "oven mitts", a "valance", and painted the "stove top".

I cannot wait to show you guys the finished product! Can't wait to see the look on my daughters face when she can actually "cook" us food!

Join The Party!

2013-04-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

Head on over to Somewhat Simple and join in on the party today through Sunday!

We are featuring our Toddler Smoothies there today!

Stockpile Everyday Items, Continued!

2013-04-18T06:38:00.003-07:00

In my earlier post you can find here, I explained when I first started couponing with other photos.

We have metal shelving K picked up for FREE that I'm using in the photo below. Remember, you don't want to spend alot of money for your stockpile shelving, because then you aren't saving money at all. That defeats the purpose all together! Try to pick cheap items up from garage sales, consignments, etc. Or build your own shelving out of scrap wood.

We have enough bar soap to last my whole family 10+ years!!! ~~My hubby ,~~ er, uh, we should NEVER have an excuse to stink. ;)

Stockpiling just makes like a little easier.

Shaving creme, Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Air fresheners.

Toothbrush Bin.

Bar soap!

Toothpaste (big, small, and one time use.)

Stockpile Everyday Items!

2013-04-18T06:33:00.003-07:00

I started couponing about 4 years ago. Although just started "stockpiling" for about a year.

It is great to score awesome deals, and be able to provide for my family.

I stockpile everyday items such as shampoo, conditioner, razors, toilet paper, toothpaste, paper towels, etc.

When we run out of something, we are able to grab it from the stockpile verse running to the convenience store and spending twice the amount you would in a trip to Walmart.

I try to pick up items we will use with coupons, not just use a coupon because "it makes it cheaper".

Although I do grab any items I can that come out free with a coupon even if we wont actually use the product, some else can!

Food items are good to grab, alot of them don't turn out to be "free" but they are way cheaper than what you would pay full price. I have stockpiled some free food items, but they aren't always "healthy" and shouldn't be eaten on a daily basis.

I have here photos that show you some of my stockpile items. K built shelves for me in our laundry room, I used bins from the dollar store that stack and metal shelving as well. It was hard figuring out how to organize everything, I still have some items that don't have a "home" yet. ;)

I will be doing a monthly (possibly bi-weekly) post on couponing. Posting deals with photos that I have picked up and giving tips and advice on how to start your own stockpile! In the meantime if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!

Honey Sesame Chicken OAMC

2013-04-17T13:42:00.001-07:00

LABEL YOUR FREEZER ZIPLOC WITH DISH AND DATE!

Honey Sesame Chicken Assembly for the crockpot.

6 Frozen chicken breasts

1 Green bell pepper

1/2 of a red onion

1 C of honey

Sesame seeds (For later)

I split everything into to two bags

(i.e. half of a pepper, 1/2 c of honey, etc.)

Freeze for later use. Once ready, pull out the night before to thaw and dump into crockpot for 4-6 hours on high or until juices run clear.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds when ready to serve. We serve this over rice (brown or white, your preference.)

Teriyaki Chicken OAMC

2013-04-17T13:17:00.001-07:00

LABEL YOUR FREEZER ZIPLOCS WITH DISH AND DATE!

Teriyaki Chicken

3 Frozen chicken breasts

1/2 Bag of small carrots

1/2 of a red onion

1/2 Can of pineapple

1/2-3/4 C of teriyaki sauce

This is for ONE bag. I made a double batch.

Pull this out the day you are ready to cook, and dump into crockpot for 5-6 hours on low.

This dish is one of our favorites, we sure do love to eat around here!

Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade.

2013-04-16T15:26:00.000-07:00

K wanted lemonade, I experimented.

Took 4 cups diced and seeded watermelon

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

3/4 cup lemon juice

Tad bit of sugar ( which we could have totally done without)

Didn't taste too bad, for me not liking watermelon too much.

Plastic double wall mason glasses from Walmart.

Pineapple Pork OAMC

2013-04-16T12:11:00.000-07:00

MARK YOUR FREEZER BAGS WITH DISH AND DATE!

Pineapple pork, this one sounds like funny ingredients but I'm hoping they all mesh together!

1 Pork loin (Cut in half)

1 Green pepper (Sliced)

1 Can Pineapple

1 Cup Italian Dressing

I split all the ingredients into two freezer bags. Freeze.

When it's time to cook, pull out frozen cook for 5-6 hours on low. Or until juices run clear.

Dump Chicken OAMC

2013-04-16T11:56:00.003-07:00

MARK YOUR FREEZER BAGS WITH DISH AND DATE!

4 Chicken breasts

1 Green pepper, sliced into strips

1 red onion, sliced into strips

1 bottle BBQ sauce

We seperated into to freezer bags, half of the ingredients into both bags.

This is called a dump chicken, because you do just that, DUMP it into the crockpot for about 5-6 hours on low. That's it!

Homemade Taco Bell Supreme Crunch Wraps.

2013-04-16T11:52:00.001-07:00

All toasted up!

These were very easy to make. We love tacos around here, but can be quite messy with a toddler.

You will need:

Flour tortilla shells

Corn hard shells

Ground beef

Taco seasoning

Toppings (Tomato, lettuce, onion, black olives)

Sour cream to taste, if you desire

Ooey, gooey, goodness!

Brown your beef.

Time to stuff!

Lay your flour shell down on the counter

Fill with a few spoonfuls of beef, lay the corn shell atop the beef, top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, etc.

Fold your shell over the toppings, lay in the frying pan sealed side down until brown, flip once to brown.

Cut in half, enjoy!

All the toppings, without all the mess!

Meatloaf Gourmet Style OAMC

2013-04-16T08:46:00.002-07:00

LABEL YOUR FREEZER BAGS WITH THE DISH AND DATE!

Meatloaf Gourmet Style

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup italian bread crumbs

1/3 cup milk

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 slices bacon, chopped

2 pounds ground beef chuck

2 large eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

I saute the onion and garlic in the butter. Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, worcestershire sauce, eggs, and ketchup. Toss in the onion, garlic, butter sauce.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for around 1 hour or until juices run clear.

I mixed these up on my OAMC cooking day. Formed into two loafs, and froze for later use.

Meatballs OAMC

2013-04-16T08:39:00.001-07:00

LABEL YOUR FREEZER BAG WITH DISH AND DATE!

I make my meatBALLS much like I do my meatLOAF.

1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Italian bread crumbs

I mixed these up the day of my OAMC.

I mixed everything until well combined, added the bread crumbs until I felt there was enough to help it stick together. Rolled into balls, placed onto a cookie sheet with tinfoil. Froze them on the tin foil cookie sheet first, then placed into a freezer ziploc to keep for a later date.

I plan on using these in the crockpot with BBQ sauce and Grape jelly. For Spicey meatball sandwiches.

Hawaiin Chicken (OAMC)

2013-04-16T08:28:00.001-07:00

LABEL YOUR FREEZER BAGS WITH THE DISH AND DATE!

4 frozen chicken breasts

1 bottle of BBQ sauce

1 can chunked pineapple

I divided it into two smaller freezer ziplocs, only because I bought the wrong size at the store.

Each bag has 2 frozen chicken breasts, half jar of BBQ sauce, and a half can of chunked pineapple.

I normally just dump this in frozen and cook on low 5-6 hours. You could pull it out and let it thaw and cook for 3-4 hours on high, if you wish.

Toddler Smoothies.

2013-04-16T07:43:00.002-07:00

We decided to try a new thing for B Baby.

I made fresh fruit smoothies for her, dumped into jars, and froze.

I used one container strawberries, one container blueberries, and two mangos.

Pour enough juice in to help it along with the mixing.

Mix well, and then pour into individual jars.

Freeze.

One batch made enough for 2 weeks, one a day.

I have been pulling a frozen jar out every evening for her to eat throughout the next day.

The morning of I add about 2 tablespoons yogurt, mix with a spoon, and pour into her cup.

She loves them.

Fill your blender to the top with fruit.

Pour in enough juice to help it blend.

Small jars, easy snack!

These were very tasty, I did add in extra juice at the end to make it easier to drink from a straw.

Peanut Butter "Trail Mix" Cookies.

2013-04-16T07:36:00.001-07:00

You read that right, I took my favorite cookie and mixed it with pretty much anything I could find in the pantry.

1 c peanut butter

1c brown sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup trail mix ( used pretzels, white chocolate chip, raisins, etc.)

Cream together the butter and sugar, add the egg, vanilla, and baking soda. Last stir in the trail mix, just until combined. This is a great way to use up the bottom of the bags in the pantry!

My Version of Homemade Cheeze Itz.

2013-04-16T07:23:00.001-07:00

This is the second time I've tried my hand at homemade cheeze itz, these were tastier than the first batch. Although I found they didn't keep their "crunch" as long as the first.

You will need:

8 ounces of cheese (I used a block of cheddar, and hand shredded)

1 c all purpose flour

4 tbs butter, softened

4 tbs ice water

I hand mixed the cheese, salt, and butter. Then dumped into my food processor where I added the flour, kneaded, and then added the water a tablespoon at a time until it reached a "doughy" texture.

Bake in your preheated oven at 375* until puffy and brown on the edges. Make your own cheeze itz with under 5 ingredients, healthy, tasty, easy!

Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Streusel Topping.

2013-04-16T07:13:00.000-07:00

This bread has several ingredients all that I had, except the pumpkin. Of course.

I did however, find the pumpkin at Aldi's for $1 a can. In my opinion, it's just good as good as Libby's canned pumpkin.

For mine I divided the batter into one giant loaf pan and 4 mini loafs. I froze 3 out of the 4 minis and we ate the other two for desserts and breakfasts the few days after.

Now, this recipe does call for pepitas in the topping, I used chopped pecans instead. My topping also turned out nothing like the picture in the recipe, which is my own mistake. I think I used to much butter.

Bakingdom is where I found this beauty of a recipe!

Sorry for the bright flash.

OAMC Cooking (Almost.)

2013-04-16T06:53:00.001-07:00

I have been wanting to try out OAMC (Once A Month Cooking) for awhile. I mean I occasionally make more of a dish or muffins and freeze the extras, but I'm talking FULL ON making a bunch of meals ahead of time to freeze and enjoy at a later date.

Sounds intimidating, yes? I chose an easier way out for my first time around, Crockpot freezer cooking. Which means there wasn't any cooking involved today, only "crockpot assembly". Alot of the recipes brought to you via pinterest, follow us there to see all the latest and greatest things we are pinning! (Link to the far left of the blog.)

So onwards, this, THIS was my list of every. ingredient. I. needed.

This was my list after going through my pantry/fridge/freezer to see what we ALREADY had.

We already had alot of the "staples" I needed to make most of the meals.

I then matched what I need with current sales.

Here we go, shopping time!

Follow our next posts for each recipe I made on my cooking day!

From start to finish it took me under 2 hours, with very little dishes.

Addicted

2013-04-11T07:06:00.000-07:00

White Chocolate Cinnamon Pretzels

These are to. die. for.

See my photograph pictured below for the yummy ooey gooey goodness.

Alas, another pinterest pin! Man, whoever invented this grand website is, well, a genius in my book.

These were super simple, like under 5 minutes, simple.

Follow the link above so that you too can make these addicting, sit on your counter no longer than 5 minutes, pretzels. :)

Oh, so yummy!

The beginning.

2013-04-09T16:14:00.001-07:00

Hi there, welcome to Backwards Supermommy!

My name is Beckie and I live with my wonderful husband, K, and our beautiful daughter, B baby, in a small town just north of The Windy City!

We are first time parents, to our 19 month old daughter. B baby is full of love, laughter, and lots of sass! She makes everything we do, worth it.

We love to shop consignment, swap, and recycle! You will always find me knee deep in another craft, another kitchen concoction, another this, or another that. We are an easy going family, with a busy lifestyle.

My hopes for this blog are to share my finds on the latest Upcycle crafts, yummy recipes, popular Pinterest pins, and my love for couponing. I do have a pretty impressive stockpile, you'll love me for it later!

Currently I have a loaf of honey oat bread baking, and banana caramel nut rolls cooling on my counter top. We are definitely a foodie family, even our daughter will each just about anything, especially mommy's baking!

For today I will leave you with one of my new favorite things to make, icecream!

Follow this link, Fresh Mango Icecream, to visit Cooking is Easy for step by step directions. You're welcome.

Thanks for joining us, on our block of the Internet world.

Beckie, K, & B Baby!