The Miva Memoirs

Easy Beef Tips and Noodles

2012-12-16T14:53:00.002-08:00

When I say easy, I mean EASY!

This is a great meal to make up when you want something comforting with out the hassle!

Ingredients:

2 lb. - Stew Beef

1 - 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup

1 – packet brown gravy mix

1 - packet lipton dry onion soup mix

1 – 4 oz can mushrooms (totally optional, I personally HATE mushrooms!)

1 - cup water

Directions:

Add cubed meat to a 9 x 13 inch pan. Don't spray it just toss the meat in!

In a large bowl mix the remaining ingredients together and pour over the meat.

Add mushrooms (if you like fungus) and stir to coat. Cover with foil and bake at 300 degrees for 3 Hours.

Do not remove foil until done.

Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Servings: 6 - 8

This is by far the best recipe for Beef Tips I have ever eaten! The meat is amazingly tender and the gravy is perfect!

I double the recipe and use the left overs for homemade hash!

The World's BEST Pineapple Upside Down Cake

2012-06-26T19:08:00.002-07:00

I'm just saying now.... that this is the best Pineapple Upside Down cake EVER! Brought to you by the best southern cook of all time (IMO)....Christy Jordan at the Southern Plate!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a regular aound most southern dinner tables and when I was a girl, it was even a regular in the school cafeteria! The flavor of a buttery cake, topped with brown sugar and that glazed slice of pineapple on top with a cherry in the center – whats not to love?

The way I make this cake is as easy as they come and you can pull off a nostalgic showstopper in no time flat! Everyone whose had my pineapple upside down cake goes on and on about how moist it is and how they just don’t know what I do to get it so moist! Today, I’m going to share my secret with you – and the fact that it was a complete and total mistake that led me to having the reputation of making the moistest pineapple upside down cake around!

You’ll need: Cake mix (Yellow or Pineapple Supreme), cherries, pineapple slices, brown sugar, and margarine (not pictured).

Note: The only reason why I have name brand pineapple slices for this recipe is that I was at my mother’s earlier and raided her pantry for them . Y’all know I don’t buy name brand pineapple!

You’ll also need the ingredients your cake mix calls for.

Turn your oven on 350 and while we are mixing up the cake batter, place a stick of margarine in a 9×13 inch pan and place in preheating oven so it melts.

Now, we’re going to go by tbe box instructions on how to make our cake, with one exception.

Drain the juice from your pineapple and use that as part of the water.

My can of pineapple yielded just over 3/4 of a cup of juice so according to my package, I’m going to add enough water to make 1 1/3 cup of liquid (in place of plain water) to add.

Then we add the vegetable oil and eggs according to the box and mix it up well.

Adding in this juice is going to make our cake so flavorful!

Once your batter is mixed up, remove pan from oven. Your butter should be nice and melted like this.

Sprinkle about a cup of brown sugar over the butter in your pan.

Until it looks like this. If you need to use more than a cup you can.

Or if you eat half of it on the way to the pan….

Place your pineapple slices on top of the cake, putting a cherry in the center of each one. If you don’t have cherries, don’t feel like you need to go buy them special just for this, just make it pineapple only and it will still be delicious .

Thank goodness there is always a slice or two of pineapple left in the can!!! I’m eating that right now…

Gently pour your cake batter over the pineapple.

Until it looks like this. Now place this in your 350 degree oven for about forty five minutes.

I have cake boards which I cover in foil and use to turn my cakes out onto.

Its just a thin piece of wood I had my dad cut for me.

I have them in all different sizes (I often like to make really big cakes!) and they come in so handy!

(This one was in my daughter’s room. I covered it in foil before the photo so you wouldn’t see all of the stick people she drew on it with her markers. We’re trying to look professional here ~laughs hysterically~)

Once your cake looks done, make sure you can press on the center and it springs back a bit before you remove it from the oven (or just use the toothpick trick. Insert a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean your cake is done).

Let sit on the counter for ten minutes.

After about ten minutes, turn your cake pan upside down onto your cake board (or whatever you are turning it out onto).

I usually make a 13×18 inch pineapple upside down cake so thats why my board is so big.

Oh my lord. I am about to eat my computer.

Now here is how I accidentally made the moistest pineapple upside down cake ever.

I made one, was running late, and had to take it to dinner at someone’s house. In order to transport it, I stuck toothpicks in it all over, like in this picture (look closely to see toothpicks).

Then I covered it in cling wrap before actually letting it cool (running late, ya know…)

I tucked it in the back seat of my car and headed off while all of that lovely pineapple and brown sugar scented steam made a futile attempt to evaporate.

Kinda like this. Now everyone knows you’re supposed to let cakes cool completely before covering, right? Well off I went, traveling along while my poor cake oozed steam only to have it accumulate on the wrapping and drop back down into the cake as I hit bump after bump.

When I got there, my cling wrap was dry again and my cake…well…

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

1 box Yellow Cake Mix (or Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix)
1 can Pineapple Slices (make sure your can has at least six. I get the large so I can eat two!)
1 stick margarine
1 jar of cherries (optional)
1 C Brown Sugar

In 9×13 inch pan, melt butter. Once butter is melted, sprinkle brown sugar all over bottom of pan. Place pineapple slices on top of brown sugar, reserving pineapple juice. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.

Prepare cake mix as directed on package, substituting pineapple juice for some of the water called for. Slowly pour cake mix over pineapple slices and cherries.

Bake at 350 for forty five minutes, or until toothpick insterted in cake comes out clean.

For moister cake, cover before it has cooled completely.

You Gotta LOVE Plum District!

2012-06-26T18:52:00.001-07:00

The sweet scent of freshly cut grass and swimming pools is in the air - and Plum District wants to make your summer a little more fun by giving you a chance to win $1000 Plum Dollars. Simply enter your email address to win, and earn more entries by sharing with your friends! Ends 7/8/12 at 11:59p PT.

You simply must enter! Think of all the MOMMY Goodness you could get with $1000 PlumDollars!

Enter here!

View's from Utah

2012-06-19T17:05:00.003-07:00

So lately I have found myself falling back in love with my camera.

I have tried weddings, senior portraits, family portraits and maternity sessions...

Nothing compares to natures beauty.

"A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words." — Ansel Adams.

My favorite photog of all time is Ansel Adams.

He was certainly one of our best-known landscape photographers. He made so many iconic images of the American landscape that he, himself, became an icon.

I will never be able to create the beauty of his images... but I sure have fun trying!

Salsa Chicken to Say Ole For

2012-05-23T18:26:00.004-07:00

Does the photo make you hungry? It does for me!

INGREDIENTS:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
2.	Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
3.	Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
4.	Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

This is the best Salsa Chicken Recipe Evah!

New Coupons

2012-05-23T18:20:00.002-07:00

New coupons are up!

Sneaky inside tip: if you see something you like, hit your back browser button, these should all print twice.

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$1.00 off any MAM baby product

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$1.00 off Gripe Water

$1.00 off Dr. Brown Nourish feeding product

$2.00 off Goodnites overnight diapers

.75 off Pampers Wipes

$1.50 off Huggies Pull-Ups

Grocery:

$1.00 off 2 Lunchables with fruit

$1.10 off refrigerated Jello Snacks

$1.50 off 2 Magnum Ice Cream products

$1.00 off any Glutino gluten free product

$1.00 off Morningstar Farms

$1.00 off Alexia Foods Sweet Potato Fries

$1.00 off Honey Bunches of Oats

Drug & Beauty:

$4.00 off Claritin-D

$5.00 off Neosporin products

$1.00 off Coppertone Sunblock

$1.50 off any Cutter insect repellent product

$4.00 off Alaway eye allergy drops

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Pet:

$1.00 off Snausages

$1.50 off Kibbles & Bits

$1.00 off Cat’s Pride cat litter

$3.00 off Nutrish dog food

$1.00 off Cesar cookie snacks

$10.00 off Breeze Tidy Cat litter system

Household:

$5.00 off 1 gallon Benjamin Moore paints

$3.00 off Garden Safe insecticide

DVD/Blu-Ray:

$5.00 off Season 2 “Big C”

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$3.00 off ”West Side Story”

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Have you the good word about PlumDistrict?

2012-05-23T18:15:00.001-07:00

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Free Printable Art by Your's Truly

2012-05-12T06:08:00.000-07:00

Good Saturday morning to you all! I am in the process of cleaning out my hard drive and I thought I'd share these printables with you! :) You may download them, print them and enjoy them. They are for personal use only. Please don't take them to sell them :) They are formatted to be an 8x10 :) Here's just 4 to wet your whistle... more to come soon!

The ONLY Chocolate Cake Recipe You will EVER Need

2012-05-06T13:18:00.003-07:00

Well, I am craving chocolate today... My sweet tooth is in hardcore overdrive. I'm not sure if it's because I am currently taking Midol or the result of the recent diet I have been on... but this cake...it's calling me and I have to answer.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sour cream

2 eggs

1 cup butter

1 cup water

5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

6 tablespoons milk

5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup butter

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9X13 inch pan.
2.	Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
3.	Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4.	For the icing: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. Spread frosting over warm cake. This is DIVINE. Leave all other chocolate cake recipes behind.

Deals and Goodies

2012-05-06T08:56:00.001-07:00

Check out this “free gift with purchase” from Bath and Body Works... Click on BathandBodyWorks.com and use coupon code MOMGIFT at checkout you’ll get the free gift with purchase–but when you buy 3 full-size lotions, you get two for free. Plus, shipping is just $1.00 on orders over $25.00 with this coupon code. $34.00 shipped, you can get 6 full-size Signature Body Lotions, plus the free tote bag shipped to your front door plus, the free wild garden tote bag! Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

Go to the Redbox Facebook page HERE and you can send any of your Facebook friends a code for a free Redbox DVD rental. Sneaky inside tip: the free-rental code is goodonly on May 13. After you send at least one friend a free-rental code, you’ll be given the option of getting a free-rental code via text message.

Thanks, One Cheap Chick!

Walgreens is offering on its Facebook page a coupon worth $5 off a $35 purchase. You'll need to "like" them and answer a few questions about your healthy habits to get the coupon, which will be e-mailed to you. Go HERE for this offer. You also can get a free $25 Walgreens gift card by transferring a prescription. Go HERE for details of that offer.

I go a text this week and it said:

Visit the nearest jcp salon in May and receive a complimentary quick hair touch up and OPI mini nail polish

I'm not sure what exactly a quick hair touch up entails, but I just asked for a the mini nail polish and got the choice of 2 colors! If you're at JCP this month, stop by the salon and ask for one!

Don't want to cook? Check out these deals!

2012-04-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

Arby’s

Join the Arby’s Extras club to get deals and coupons texted and/or emailed to you. Clickhere to join.

Bertucci’s

Get $10 off your $20 online order when you make an online account here. (Expires 6/30/12)

Blimpie

Buy one 6 inch sub, get one 6 inch sub free (Facebook)

Bob Evans

Free Kids meal with adult entree purchased (4/28 Only after 4 p.m.)

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill has Bang Wednesdays when you can get Bang Bang Shrimp for just $5.00.

Go here and sign up to receive emails and special offers from Bonefish Grill.

Boston Market

Enter your zip code here to receive a $3 off coupon for your next visit.

Kids eat free with adult entree and drink purchase (Expires 5/22)

Bravo! Italian Cucina

Free appetizer coupon when you sign up for the email club (Coupon expires in one month)

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Sign up for the Brio e-club for a coupon via email for a free Bruschetta Quattro with the purchase of an entrée (Coupon expires in one month)

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Chili’s

Get a free appetizer when visit the Chili’s bar with 2 or more friends, up to $5 in value with this coupon (Expires 5/30)

Dunkin’ Donuts

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See if you qualify to get a free appetizer printable coupon via email when you sign uphere

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Kona Grill

Sign up for the Konavore Club and receive a coupon via email within 24 hours for a free sushi roll or appetizer with purchase of the same (Coupon expires in one month)

Maggiano’s

Enter to win a Maggiano’s Dinner Party For 20 and you will receive a coupon for a FREE Flatbread upon entering (Expires 4/30/12)

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Free Appetizer with entree purchase when you “like” their Facebook page (will email within 7 days)

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Free Appetizer or Dessert with the purchase of 2 Adult Entrees, valid through 5/27!

Pilot and Flying J

Free hot beverage coupon (coffee, tea, cappuccino, or hot chocolate) (Expires 5/31)

PF Changs

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$10 off $20 Food & Drink Purchase (Expires 6/30/2012)

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Buy a sub and a drink, get a sub free (Facebook)

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Join So Connected Club for a Buy one entree, get one Free entree coupon (Expires 2 weeks after print)

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$5 off $15 purchase (expires 4/29)

Subway

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$5 Off $15 Purchase (Expires 6/30/2012)

Homemade Frozen Pizza

2012-04-29T19:12:00.006-07:00

Homemade Frozen Pizza (Does that defeat the purpose...nah!)

Yield: 3 (9-inch) pizzas
Total Time: 24 hours

For Crust:
2 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
7/8 cup (7 ounces) cold water
Cornmeal, for dusting

Stir together the flour, salt, and instant yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the oil and the cold water and stir on low speed until the flour is all absorbed. Switch to the dough hook and mix on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes, or as long as it takes to create a smooth, sticky dough. The dough should clear the sides of the bowl but stick to the bottom of the bowl. The finished dough will be springy, elastic, and sticky, not just tacky.

Transfer the dough to floured work surface. Lightly oil a baking dish or platter. Cut the dough into 3 equal pieces, and gently shape each piece into a ball. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared dish.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. At this point the dough balls can also be frozen; simply wrap each ball individually in plastic wrap and place inside a zippered freezer bag. Transfer to the refrigerator the day before you plan on baking them.

Remove dough from refrigerator and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours.
At least 45 minutes before making the pizza, place a baking stone either on a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, allowing the baking stone to heat for at least 30 minutes.
On a lightly floured work surface, gently press and stretch the dough into disks about 9 inches in diameter. Generously dust a peel or the back of a sheet pan with semolina flour or cornmeal. Lay the stretched dough on the peel or pan, making sure there is enough semolina flour or cornmeal so it doesn’t stick. Gently slide the crust on to the hot stone (or bake directly on a sheet pan). Bake until crust just starts to puff, about 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

Once crusts are cooled, arrange them on a baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal. Top with desired toppings. Place pizzas in the freezer, uncovered, until completely frozen, 4-6 hours, then wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap and place inside a large zip-top freezer bag, removing as much air as possible. I also found that using a 9-inch cake round covered in foil worked well as a sturdy base for the pizza.

To bake, preheat oven to 425ºF. Transfer frozen pizza to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and starts to brown.

The Prins Family Chicken Adventure 2012

2012-04-29T19:00:00.002-07:00

I have been after my husband for years to find a hobby.

I had a few things in mind.... Maybe model aircraft, fishing, hunting or even paint balling.

Did he pick one of those? Nope. He came home one day in February and said, "What do you think about getting free eggs?"...the coupon clipper in me was so very egg-cited! (tee-hee) Until I realized he meant he wanted to raise chickens as a hobby!

So on March 4th we went to our local farm store and bought these cuties....

This one is Ms. Grumpy....

They were this cute for about 2 days. Then they started turning into chickens! So we bought a coop!

Griffin, our youngest LOVES these chickens. He calls them "FLUFFIES!"

Today we went outside and we had a very serious situation!

We had a depressed chicken... ready to JUMP!

P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wrap Recipe

2012-04-29T18:36:00.003-07:00

Today I made the best lettuce wraps I have ever eaten... I am quite certain that I have hacked the P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wrap Recipe!!!

And here is is for all of you to share and enjoy!

Recipe for dipping and pouring sauce

4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup hot water
3 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free tamari
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup or canned tomato sauce
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Recipe for stir-fry sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free tamari
2 tablespoons brown sugar (not packed tightly)
1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Recipe for stir-fried chicken

1 teaspoon hot water
1 tablespoon nice dijon mustard (use the good stuff, it will make a difference)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into half-inch cubes”
1 – 8oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained and minced
1/2 cup minced mushrooms (minced to the same size as the water chestnuts)
1/2 yellow onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large leaves of iceberg lettuce

Making the Pouring Sauce:

In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup hot water. Blend in soy sauce or tamari, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and dark sesame oil. Mix well and set aside in the refrigerator until the rest of the dish is ready.

Making the Stir-Fry Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce or tamari, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Mix well and set aside.

Making the Stir-Fried Chicken:

In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon hot water, dijon mustard and minced garlic and set this aside.
In a wok or large frying pan over high heat, combine olive oil and sesame oil. Heat until it shimmers, about one minute. Add chicken chunks and stir fry until entirely cooked through, about five minutes. Remove from the chicken pan and allow to cool, but reserve the oil in the wok or pan, keeping it hot over a low flame.
Take the pan or wok that you cooked the chicken in (with the still warming oil) and turn it up to medium-high heat. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, wait one minute, and then add the garlic, onions, water chestnuts, mushrooms, cooked chicken, and the stir-fry sauce. Cook everything, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms have cooked through and are tender, about four minutes. Remove from pan and place in a serving dish.
Add mustard/garlic mixture that you set aside to the pouring sauce, 1/2 a teaspoon at time to taste.
Serve the entire lettuce wrap recipe in a nice, big serving tray, complete with stir-fry and iceberg lettuce leaves, and pouring sauce in small bowls. Wrap the stir-fry in lettuce leaves, then top with pouring sauce.

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

2011-11-16T09:35:00.000-08:00

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

Great Gift Deal from Fizook Deals!

2011-11-15T05:29:00.000-08:00

This is a great value! :)

2 Cinemark Movie Tickets that can be used at ANY Cinemark theater and a $50 Restaurant.com gift card! They NEVER expire! This is a HUGE deal for only $25!!! Check it out here!

Deals of the day :)

2011-11-14T07:40:00.000-08:00

If you’re planning to buy a ham, turkey breast or a side dish from HoneyBaked Ham Co. this holiday season, check out these printable coupons HERE. You can find your closest location here.

Baby formula doesn’t go on sale often but here’s a deal that can lighten the load a little. Get a 6 pack (8 oz. ready to feed bottles) of Similac Sensitive at Babies R Us for just $5.00–that’s down from $10.99.

Sneaky inside tip: if you’re near a store you can choose in store pickup for free shipping.

If you buy these for your kids, you'll want to hurry and print this coupon for $1/1 Smucker's Uncrustables! Coupons for these are rare and will probably go fast!

(Thanks, CouponersUnited!)

Head over here to request a FREE 3.5 oz Sample of Whites Premium Dog Food!

(Thanks, MojoSavings!)

Sweeeeet! Head over here to sign up for $5 off ANY Purchase at Gap, Gap Kids, or Baby Gap Store! Simply share with a friend and your unique code will be emailed to you! Coupon valid 11/14/11-12/24/11!

(Thanks, TheCouponCommandos!)

More to come!!! Stay tuned!

Almost Homemade Sticky Buns

2011-11-14T06:10:00.000-08:00

These are easy and yummy... great to pop in the oven in the morning as the kids are getting ready for school!

Here's what you'll need:

1 tube Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

1/2 C. pancake syrup

1/3 C. packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

I suppose pecans would be an awesome addition... I didn't have any in the pantry so no nuts today!

Spray your bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray, I had to improvise, I was all out of spray and had to use shortening...

Mix your melted butter with your syrup and put half of that said mixture in the bottom of your pan...

Mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon and put half of that mixture on top of the syrup in the pan :) Looking yummy already!

Lay your biscuits in the pan...you could use a tube and a half, but I've found that 2 tubes of Grands is just too much and it gets doughy in the center...

Then pour the remaing syrup and butter mixture over the rolls and sprinkle with leftover sugar mix!

Pop them into your oven at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes or until nice and golden brown...

Then pull them out, let them sit for about a minute and turn them on to a serving platter.... YUMMM!

Have your heard about ThriftySeeker?

2011-10-31T07:34:00.000-07:00

So I was spending some time catching up with friends on Facebook the other day when one of them were chatting about an amazing deal they found on a *new* deal site called ThriftySeeker....

The girls were were going on and on about the awesome deals they had. So of course I had to check it out. It looks like they post new deals a few times a week and the are usually 40-90% off!

Currently they have these adorable clothes pin magnets from Bluhm's Garden.

They also still have a YUMMY vanilla buttercream scented SOY cupcake candle...

AND these adorable Flower Crochet Headbands!

I had to get one of each! These are great deals for those "little" gifts you need for your kids friends or as "teacher" gifts.

ThriftySeeker is a national company that buys large quantities of great products to pass the savings on to you. They also have free membership and a great referral program. You can earn points to use towards future purchases! If you sign up today you receive a $5 credit that you can use right away on any of their great deals! Do you have a product you would like to showcase? You can e-mail them at info@thriftyseeker.com

Check them out, I am glad we did!

Do you love cute yummy candles?!

2011-10-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

Then YOU have to check out Pookaberry's!

They have the sweetest candles I have seen in a LONG time!

For a limited time you can get a great deal through Thrifty Seekers for a

Vanilla Buttercream Scented Cupcake Candle..Made with all natural soy wax for only $4.70! Check it out here!

Who likes to SKI?

2011-10-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

Now that we live in UTAH the state with the BEST powder in the country... Chad and I have to learn a little about Skiing... and what better way than with a free subscription to SKI magazine?

Free deals like this won't last long... so sign up HERE now :)

How do you Halloween?

2011-10-30T07:03:00.000-07:00

What will your kids be this Halloween? Something spooky? Something scary? Or just down right goofy?

Share your photos with me! I'd love to see all your little spooks!

It's coming to the end of the month!

2011-10-30T06:53:00.000-07:00

Get these coupons while their still hot! :) New coupons will be posted on Tuesday!

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Cellfire Coupons:
The offers below are available at Kroger/Kroger subsidiaries, Safeway subsidiaries (excluding Dominick’s), Shop ‘n Save, and Lowe’s Foods, and Foodtown from 10/18 – 10/31 and they expire on 11/14.

PB Rolled Pie Crusts Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts.

PB Sweet Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls.

Pillsbury Crescents Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls.

PB Italian Meal Brd Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust, Breadsticks, Loaves or Dinner Rolls.

Chex Cereals Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO BOXES Chex cereals: Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Chocolate Chex, Multi-Bran Chex, Cinnamon Chex.

Yoplait Cups Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait Yogurt (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, OR Whips!)

BC Cookie Mix Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy ONE POUCH any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker Cookie Mix.

MultiGrain Cheerios Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy ONE BOX MultiGrain Cheerios cereal.

Golden Grahams Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy ONE BOX Golden Grahams cereal.

BC Cake Mix/Frosting Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy BOTH Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker Ready to Spread Frosting (any flavors/varieties).

PB Refrig’d Grands! Save $.30
Save $0.30 when you buy TWO CANS any size/variety Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! or Grands! Jr. Biscuits.

BC Muffin Mix Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix.