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How to Use Your Overripe Bananas - A Collection of 30 Recipes

2013-05-21T21:43:00.003-05:00

Answer truthfully.... How often does your kitchen contain bananas that are starting to get more than a few black spots? I think we all have good intentions when we go to the store and load our carts with fresh produce. We think about the healthy meals we will prepare and all the fruit our families will eat instead of "junky" snacks. But, there always seems to be veggies that go limp and fruit that passes its prime before we have a chance to use it.

Even when our fruits and veggies start to get a bit old, there are lots of ways to use them. Today our focus is bananas because I ended up with almost a full bunch that got all brown on me last week. Thanks to the contributions of lots of other fabulous bloggers, we bring you this big list of over 30 recipes to help you use up those overripe bananas.

This first recipe is what I made myself this week with my bunch of brown bananas:

Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Banana Bread

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 large overripe bananas
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
6 Tbsp melted butter, cooled
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a 9"x5" loaf pan.

Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the bananas. Add in the sour cream, eggs (lightly beaten), butter and vanilla. Mix well.

Gently fold the wet ingredients and the chocolate chips into the dry ingredients and mix just until it's all combined. Batter will be very lumpy. Scoop into the prepared pan.

Bake 50-55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean.

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And now for the other amazing recipes, all using overripe bananas!!

Breakfast:

Baked Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal Squares
Oatmeal Banana Bites
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes

Banana Bread:
Very Moist Banana Bread
Melt in Your Mouth Banana Bread
Banana Bread Using a Boxed Cake Mix
Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread
Bundt Banana Bread
Cranberry Cherry Banana Bread
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Nutella Banana Bread

Muffins:
Banana Muffins
Banana Muffins for Kids
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins #2
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cranberry Banana Muffins
Cheerios Banana Raisin Muffins
Banana Nut Crunch Muffins
Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Muffins
Banana Muffins with Toasted Coconut
Healthy Banana Muffins

Ice Cream and Smoothies
Raw Banana Ice Cream
Monkey Milk Shakes
Dairy Free Banana Split Ice Cream
Banana Almond Paleo Smoothie
Simple Smoothie
Chocolate Banana Milkshake

Dessert:
Bananas Foskey Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Banana Cake
Elvis Cupcakes
Banana Spice Cookies

What is YOUR favorite way to use overripe bananas?

FREE Magazine Subscriptions: Waterski and Boating

2013-05-21T18:09:00.002-05:00

Now that summer is here, many of you will want to get out on the water. Get yourself ready with either (or both) of these FREE magazine subscriptions:

FREE 6 issue digital subscription to Waterski Magazine

FREE 1-year subscription to Boating Magazine (by mail)

If neither of these free subscriptions floats your boat (yes I know I'm corny!) you might find something else that you like at prices as low as $5 per year when you use coupon code JINXY to take 20% off the already discounted price of any other magazine from DiscountMagazines.com.

Costco 1-Year Membership Plus $50 Worth of Freebies for Only $55!

2013-05-21T17:30:00.000-05:00

If you have been considering a Costco membership, now is the time to buy! You can get a one-year Costco membership plus $50 in free extra coupon savings and freebies for only $55! With your extras you get coupons for:

FREE rotisserie chicken
FREE 48-pack of batteries
FREE 35 count case of Kirkland Signature™ water

If you're already a Costco member, you can use the package to upgrade your current membership to an Executive Membership, which comes with a 2% Reward on most purchases and other special benefits.

ORDER HERE. This offer is only valid through 5/23, so grab it while it lasts!

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How to Help Tornado Victims in Moore Oklahoma

2013-05-21T16:20:00.000-05:00

With the tragic news of the devastation from tornadoes in Oklahoma, many of us are wondering what we can do to help the victims. Carrie from Coupon Closet lives in Oklahoma and has given us specific information as to what is needed and how to help. (The included pictures are taken from her neighbor's yard.)

Now is the time for us to help and we can unite and help out the victims. The saying "something is better than nothing" is not true in this case. They NEED specific items. Right now, MONEY is what they need. Any amount is good. Any link that included here is a secure link and safe - Your money will be put to good use.

Monetary Donations:

You can donate any monetary donations via THIS website. This is the United Methodist Church and the money will go directly to those affected.

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Non-perishable food, water, clean-up supplies, diapers, clothing etc. can be taken to:

FEED THE CHILDREN - 333 N Meridian (Corner of Reno and Meridian)

FOOD BANK - 3355 S Purdue (972-1111) (Corner of 29th and McArthur)

CHANNEL 9 NEWS - 7401 N Kelly (843-6641)

KFOR - 444 E Britton (424-4444)

KOCO 5 - 1228 E Wilshire (478-3434)

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The Yukon high School StuCo and Leadership will be collecting
    water bottles
    Gatorade
    diapers
    baby wipes
    baby formula
    work gloves
    trash bags
    individual wrapped snacks
    hand sanitizer, hand towels
    sunscreen, batteries
    flashlights and money

These will be delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution.
Please bring items to the Yukon High School Rotunda by Wednesday 5/23/13 at 3:30pm

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All Edmond Schools are taking donations
The high schools in Edmond are collecting donations. North is collecting water, Santa Fe is collecting canned goods and Memorial is collecting clothes.

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St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
This is Carrie's church and it is located at SW 119th and May. They need non-perishable food items, water, and clean-up supplies (rakes, shovels, heavy duty gloves, etc).

More Ways to Help:

www.SalvationArmyUSA.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769). Text the word “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation through your phone; to confirm your gift, respond with the word “Yes.”

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma www.regionalfoodbank.org or call 604-7111 or text FOOD to 32333 to give $10 to relief efforts.

American Red Cross Visit redcross.org, dialing 1-800-REDCROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

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Donate to the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief to help provide tree removal services, laundry services and meals to victims of disasters. Send checks to BGCO, Attn: Disaster Relief, 3800 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK., 73112. (please do not send clothing)

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If you would like to Volunteer to help you can apply here.

Plantronics Bluetooth Headset 74% Off with FREE Shipping - Only $12.99

2013-05-21T12:45:00.000-05:00

This is a HOT deal on a Bluetooth Headset. You can get the Plantronics Explorer 395 Bluetooth Headset for only $12.99 at Rakuten.com. That's a $37 savings off the regular price of $49.99 - or 74%. Plus, shipping is FREE! Offer is valid through 05/26/2013.

This item gets GREAT reviews!

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Hello Kitty Apparel and Accessories Sale for Children AND Adults

2013-05-21T11:58:00.003-05:00

There is an awesome Hello Kitty Apparel and Accessories Sale going on at Zulily right now. Prices are as much as 50% off and more. There are many, many cute things for little girls including shoes, clothing, bathing suits and more. But, the extra cool thing is that they also have lots of women's items including clothing, bags, nighties and more. I love the Hello Kitty hoodies!! The sale just started today so the selection is still really good - items will sell out depending on how many they have in stock. The whole sale ends Thursday. SHOP HERE

Not Too Sweet Sugar Cookies Recipe

2013-05-21T11:48:00.000-05:00

These cookies are delicious and not overly sweet. If you plan on making a frosted sugar cookie, these are a great base because they complement a super sweet frosting nicely.

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
3 3/4 cups flour
5 tsp baking powder
additional 1/4 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.

Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Add in extracts, milk and oil. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir until combined.

Put the additional sugar in a shallow dish. Roll dough into 1" balls. Then roll each ball on the sugar plate to coat. Place 2" apart on baking sheets. Use a wide, flat bottomed glass to press down on each ball to shape into a cookie form.

Bake approximately 10 minutes or until the bottoms are just starting to turn golden brown.

Sell Your Old, Used or Broken Electronic Gadgets to Gazelle for Cash!

2013-05-21T11:38:00.003-05:00

Springtime is almost over. Did you do any? If so, you might have found that you have an old smartphone, or Apple product lying around. Or maybe a broken tablet, iPad, Macbook or iPhone unearthed itself while you were cleaning around the house. If so, you could earn some extra cash and do some good for the environment by selling your item to Gazelle! Gazelle offers a fast and easy way for consumers to get cash for their used electronics like iPhones, iPads, Macbooks Samsung Galaxy devices, tablets and other smartphones. More than 500,000 consumers have used Gazelle to sell nearly one million gadgets. Visit Gazelle today, and see what your items are worth!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Gazelle. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Dirty Dancing: 20th Anniversary Edition on Blu-Ray only $5!

2013-05-21T11:13:00.004-05:00

Oh, how I love this movie! Right now on Amazon you can get the 20th Anniversary Edition of Dirty Dancing on Blu-Ray for only $5! The regular price is $19.99, so this is 75% off. And it includes some great special features such as:

An Interview with Patrick Swayze
Deleted Scenes
Director's Commentary
and More

While you are over on Amazon, check out all of these other recent Amazon dealsas well! Remember that Super Saver shipping is FREE with Amazon Prime or on orders of $25 or more. As always, Amazon prices are subject to change at any time.

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$1/1 Dove Ice Cream Bar Coupon = $.32 each at Walmart!

2013-05-21T11:07:00.003-05:00

There is a new coupon available to save $1/1 Dove Ice Cream Bars. If your Walmart carries the 3-count packages, you can get this great deal:

Buy (1) Dove Ice Cream Bars, 3 pk -- $1.97
Use (1) $1/1 Dove Ice Cream Bars Coupon
Final Price: $.97 or only $.32 each

This is a great deal for these premium ice cream treats. Have you ever tried them? They are so delicious!! Head over here to print two coupons per computer.

Check this post for more Walmart match-ups before you make your shopping trip! You can find more current printable coupons at Coupons.com, Red Plum,SmartSource, SavingStar and Coupon Network.

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Amazon: Just Dance 4, Disney and Greatest Hits only $19.99 for Wii!

2013-05-21T11:06:00.000-05:00

There are some great deals right now on Just Dance games for the Wii on Amazon! These games are so much fun and I love that they are interactive and get kids (and adults) off the couch while having fun! Check out these titles and prices:

There are titles available for other consoles as well at great prices. Click the links above to learn more.

Box Tops for Education: Print Coupons to Earn Money for Schools!

2013-05-21T11:03:00.001-05:00

Have you signed up for Box Tops for Education? Clipping box tops off of product packaging is not the only way to earn money for your child's school. You can also print coupons - not only are you saving money for your family, you're earning money for schools!

And if you don't have a child in school, you can choose to earn money for your local school instead. Head over here to sign up for free to see ways to earn and ways to save.

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Qello Music On Demand - 7 Day FREE Trial + FREE Rolling Stone Subscription!

2013-05-21T10:59:00.000-05:00

Right now you can get a 7-day free trial to Qello! It's an on demand music entertainment service that streams music documentaries and concert films to any device! Titles include videos like Coldplay Live 2003, The Who: Live at Kilburn 1997 and other amazing concert videos!

And as a bonus, when you sign up for your free trial, you'll also receive a free 1-year subscription to Rolling Stone magazine! And after your free trial, it's only $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year! This would make a great Father's Day gift for the music lover on your list! Head over here to check it out.

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Printable Grocery Coupons for Memorial Day Weekend - BBQ, Snacks, and MORE

2013-05-21T10:31:00.002-05:00

Do you have any plans for Memorial Day Weekend? The husband has to work, so I don't really have anything exciting going on. But next week we will be taking a few days off (don't worry, I'll still be posting the deals!)

If your weekend plans involved cookouts, BBQs or other fun that evolves around eating, check out this big list of coupons to help you prepare:

You can find more current printable coupons at Coupons.com, Red Plum, SmartSource, SavingStar and Coupon Network. Get mobile coupons through Ibotta too!

$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for Only $6 - 2 Days ONLY

2013-05-21T09:12:00.003-05:00

Today (5/21) is National Wait Staff Day. To celebrate, Restaurant.com is offering $25 Restaurant.com certificates for only $6 with code THANKS at checkout! These will be handy to have on hand during the busy summer when you may be eating out more. Also think Father's Day gifts!!

Head over here to purchase this deal - it is today and tomorrow only!

10 FREE eBooks: Backyard Chickens, DASH Diet, Huntress Moon, Off Limits and MORE

2013-05-21T08:41:00.000-05:00

Here is a small round-up of some of the FREE eBooks available right now through the Kindle store.

Remember you DON'T need a Kindle to read these (or you can get a great deal on a Kindle here). It can be download for free to your Kindle, iPad, iPhone, PC or other compatible device. You can download a FREE Kindle app for your Web Browser, PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, or Android Phone. Remember that while these books are free now, the price may change at any time.

110 Ideas to Keep Kids Busy Without Technology
The DASH Diet for Beginners
The Giant Book of “How-To” Lists for the New Dad
Backyard Chickens Crash Course - Raising Backyard Chickens For Fun & Food
Freelance Writing Bootcamp: Learn How You Can Make Money From Home Freelance Writing Online

Fiction

Choking on a Camel
Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers)
A Joyful Break (Dreams of Plain Daughters)
Off Limits
Death Will Get you Sober

For lots more eBook deals, BookBub alerts you to fantastic limited-time offers that are available for Kindle, Nook, iPad, Google Play, and others. A team of experts makes sure that BookBub only features great deals on quality books that you'll love, from both top-tier publishers and critically acclaimed independent authors. Sign up for FREE here.

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See the Newest Lone Ranger Trailer - It's Action-Packed! #LoneRanger

2013-05-21T08:30:00.000-05:00

We're getting closer and closer to the release of THE LONE RANGER, in theaters on July 3rd. I can't wait to see Johnny Depp in this new role......with the dead crow on his head and all! Check out this newest trailer that was just released today on iTunes. This one minute and 40 second trailer is so packed with action that I can just imagine how much will be in the full movie itself

“Like” THE LONE RANGER on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theloneranger

"Follow" THE LONE RANGER on Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneypictures

Visit THE LONE RANGER website: www.disney.com/theloneranger

THE LONE RANGER rides into theaters on July 3rd!

Springboard America Panel - Enter the $1000 Sweepstakes and Earn Survey Dollars

2013-05-21T01:33:00.000-05:00

Looking for a great survey panel to join? Register as a member with Springboard America and you will:

- Make your opinion count in boardrooms, government and the media.
- Earn Survey Dollars redeemable for checks or charity.
- Get entered into our $1000 Sweepstakes for joining.

Springboard America will send you email invitations to participate in surveys and other research activities, as well as their monthly members newsletter.

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Redbox Instant FREE Rental of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2013-05-20T22:05:00.004-05:00

Redbox Instant started a really cool promo that means you can get a FREE streaming rental of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". They are asking people to tweet "#redboxinstantgimme @redboxinstant will give away The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at redboxinstant.com/gimme PLS RT", but no matter how many tweets they get, they will be giving away the freebie. You'll need to have a Redbox Instant account to watch, but you can get a FREE one-month trial membership to Redbox Instant.

All current member will receive an email on May 22nd when the promotion begins. You must rent the movie on that day (for FREE), but the movie will be in your library for 30 days.

Try McDonald's New McDonald's new Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie for only $1

2013-05-20T18:48:00.002-05:00

Starting tomorrow, 5/21, you can try McDonald's new McDonald's new Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie for only $1. The offer runs 5/21 to 5/23. Do you like any of their other smoothie flavors? I love the Wild Berry, but I'm thinking I'll like this one even more - I'm a big fan of blueberry AND pomegranate!

FREE Hardcover Photo Book - Just Pay Shipping

2013-05-20T18:30:00.000-05:00

MyPublisher is back with another FREE photo book offer - this time in honor of Father's Day. You can make a FREE Hardcover Photo Book with all of your (or Dad's) favorite pictures. You just pay shipping. Offer ends 5/30/13. Valid for new custoemrs only.

FREE 10-Day-Trial of GameFly - Choose Your Video Games - PS3, Wii, Xbox and MORE

2013-05-20T18:19:00.000-05:00

Buying video games can be VERY EXPENSIVE - especially if you have kids or master and/or get bored of games often. Even when you trade in your old games, the amount in difference for the new ones is a lot. And the worse is getting a new game and then no one really likes it! That's a total waste of money.

Right now you can try a FREE 10-Day-Trial of GameFly. With their service, you choose your games online and they send them to you by mail. You get to keep the games as long as you want and then return them to get more. If you decide you love the game, you can keep it at a discount. Members also get UNLIMITED downloads of PC Games you can play for FREE.

If you decide to keep your membership after your trial, monthly plans are as little as $5.95 per month!!! You can't even come close to buying ONE game for that price. Sign up for your FREE 10-Day-Trial of GameFly HERE.

Enter to Win one of 21 Digital Camcorder Packages

2013-05-20T16:12:00.000-05:00

Did you enter this giveaway yet? The FREE Deal Chicken Travel newsletter has tons of GREAT travel deals. But, whether or not your have vacation planning to do, they also have a giveaway going on! There will be 21 winners of a camcorder package that includes a Vivitar Camcorder, carrying case, 4GB memory card and mini tripod. Become a Deal Chicken Member HERE. Then checkout their giveaway for the camcorder package.

High Value $3/1 Hormel Party Tray Coupon = $4.01 at Target!

2013-05-20T11:54:00.001-05:00

There is a new high value coupon to save $3/1 Hormel Party Tray that you can stack with a $3/1 Hormel Party Tray TARGET coupon to score this great deal:

Buy (1) Hormel Party Tray -- $10.09
Use (1) $3/1 Hormel Party Tray Coupon
PLUS Use (1) $3/1 Hormel Party Tray TARGET Coupon
Final Price: $4.09

If you don't have any upcoming get-togethers to use this as a party tray, you could divide it up into small containers for sort of a make your own Lunchables! You can print two of these coupons per computer.

Also, check out other Target deals here. You can find more current printable coupons at Coupons.com, Red Plum,SmartSource, SavingStar and Coupon Network.

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HOT: $1.50/1 Starbuck K-Cups Coupon = $.45 per Cup at CVS! (starting 5/28)

2013-05-20T11:46:00.002-05:00

This high value $1.50/1 Starbucks K-Cups coupon is still available. If you haven't printed it yet, now would be a good time and hold on to it for this sale at CVS next week:

Buy (1) Starbucks K-Cups, 10 pk -- $6.99
Get $1 in ECBs
Use (1) $1.50/1 Starbucks K-Cups Coupon
Final Price: $4.49 or $.45 per cup

Such a great K-Cup deal, especially for the Starbucks brand! You can find more current printable coupons at Coupons.com, Red Plum,SmartSource, SavingStar and Coupon Network.

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