Texa$aver: May 2010

Friday, May 28, 2010

Make a Difference

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On tv.

On the radio.

People are becoming more self-aware of the environment

and the horrific consequences of using chemicals and toxins in our every day life.

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*40oz Free and Clear Fabric Softener

* tub of 35ct Disinfecting Wipes

* Disinfecting Multi Surface Spray

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* Bottle of F & C Natural Dish Liquid safe to use on hands.

* Disinfecting Bathroom Spray

* 1 Box of Dishwasher Pacs

* F & C All Purpose Cleaner

* A roll of paper towels

* Reusable Tote

Good Luck!

*All opinions of this post are my very own and

no compensation from Seventh Generation was given.

More Free Samples at Walmart

Go HERE to check out all the FREE samples you can get!

Here are just a few:

Free Sample of Crest 3D White Strips

6 oz. trial size bottle of Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Body Wash

Free Sample of Prilosec OTC

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Frugal Recipe: Whole Wheat Tortellini Carbonara

During the week, I often cook Monday thru Thursday.
Since I'm a working mom,
nothing I do takes me more than 30 minutes to prepare.
Here's a super quick recipe that I've come up with
for an easy quick dinner time meal.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Italian Dressing - .10

1 1/2 Cups Chopped Cooked Chicken - $1.15

3/4 Cup 100% Fat Free Chicken Broth - .75

1 package 100% Whole Wheat Three-Cheese Tortellini - $3.30

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream or Half n Half - .35

4 slices turkey bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled - Free from Kraft First Taste

1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese - .20

Total Cost - $5.85

Directions:

First, prepare the bacon to go into the oven.
I find that is the least amount of mess.
The last thing I want to clean up is a pile of grease.

Put the slices of turkey bacon (or regular bacon if you have it)
on a baking rack on top of a foil-lined baking sheet.
Follow package directions for bacon.
Mine cooked at 375 for 10 minutes.

While the bacon is getting crispy in the oven,

Heat a large skillet on medium heat.

Pour italian dressing into skillet to warm up.

Add your cooked chopped chicken to the skillet.

Re-heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned.

Next, add the chicken broth and

the refrigerated tortellini to the skillet.

Cook uncovered for about 5-6 minutes on medium to high heat

until the tortellini have cooked through and broth has evaporated.

Add the heavy cream or half n half to the skillet.

Turn the heat down to a simmer.

Cook for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

Frugal Recipe: Whole Wheat & Oatmeal Pancakes

We often have breakfast for dinner at our house.

Here's a frugal recipe that I've come up with...

Ingredients:

1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour - .20

1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats - .15

1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder - .10

3 Tablespoons Honey - .25

3 Tablespoons Canola Oil - .20

1 Cup Fat Free Sour Cream - .75

1/2 Cup Water
1 Egg - .20

Total Cost - $1.80

Directions:

Combine all the dry ingredients.

Combine all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.

Pour wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined.

Scoop 1/4 cup batter onto grill pan or hot skillet.

Makes 10-12 pancakes.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

NEW Weekly HEB Deals from 5/26 to 6/1/10

It's Wednesday, that means another circular from

HEB has come out with some awesome deals!!

Go HERE to get the latest savings from your HEB store.

Here are some awesome deals to make some frugal meals:

H-E-B Classic Selections® Extra Thin Pizza - 2 for $6

H-E-B Dip - $1.12 ea.

H-E-B HomeStyle Flour Tortillas (20ct.) - 2 for $3

H-E-B Natural Spring Water - $3.79 ea.

H-E-B Shaped Pasta - 88¢ ea. **STOCK UP

Lawry's Seasoned Salt - 5 for $5

Meal Deal: Get $5.32 in FREE items!

Buy two (2) Ball Park Beef, Cheese or White Turkey Franks

12.8 - 16 oz., assorted varieties - get 4 items free!

* H-E-B Homemade Style Chili 15 oz., with beans or no beans

* Borden Finely Shredded Cheese 8 oz., assorted varieties

* H-E-B Soft Drink 2 L btl., assorted varieties

* Hill Country Fare Ketchup, 24 oz.

with in-store coupons save more than $5.32 in FREE items!

Don't forget to check out all their MEMORIAL DAY Savings, too!

Happy Shopping!

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Free Samples of Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo

Get two free samples of Kraft® Sandwich Shop Mayo.

Possible sample flavors include: Garlic Herb, Chipotle, Hot and Spicy and Horseradish Dijon

Go HERE to get your free samples now!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

More FREE samples from VocalPoint!

Taste for yourself how easy it is to turn good 'ole water into a naturally sweetened, low-calorie drink with FREE samples of Crystal light Pure Fitness flavor packets, exclusively from Vocalpoint. www.vocalpoint.com/purefitness

Monday, May 24, 2010

Have you Joined Kraft Foods First Taste Yet?

"Check out what's new & delicious from Kraft Foods.

Be one of the first to try these great new products and

share the news with all of your friends and family.

Try them now and enjoy them all summer!"

Just recently, I was sent vouchers to get the following for FREE:

Yummy!

Photos and Content from Kraft's First Taste.

Week 22 Dinner Menu Plan

This is what we'll be having this week:

Monday: Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese & Tomato
Cut up veggies and fruit with dipping sauces

Tuesday: Tortellini Carbonara with Chicken (recipe to follow next week)

Wednesday: Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Waffles with smoothie shooters

Thursday: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Friday: Leaving for the Beach!