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Shop Albertsons #HugeSale (Get FREE Eggs) #ad

July 30, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This is a compensated Post By Albertsons Do you like to grocery shop?  I always have (unless I am tired), I even loved going with my mom when I was a kid and grabbing all the great deals. I was checking out my local Southern California Albertsons ad and I noticed a bunch of great deals from their #HugeSale I wanted to share with you. This HUGE  75th Anniversary Sale starts today, July 30th, and runs through August 12th. Whole {Read More}

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36 boxes of cereal on the wall..

July 27, 2014 by jlpenner 3 Comments

So- I love a bargain, they can really suck me in. The other day I saw that Albertson’s had cereal on sale for 4 for $4- you had to buy 4 in order to get the deal. So I checked my coupon stash and I had some coupons for cereal- the one the was on sale. So I went to get a few boxes, well, at least 4. OK- I ended up with like 36 boxes- and then about 8 {Read More}

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Filed Under: Life with FFD

Healthier Eggplant Parmesan

July 24, 2014 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Healthier Eggplant Parmesan

This is just a yummy recipes.  I really love making decedent food just that much healthier. This would still be higher calorie, since you are using almonds, but no frying and no white flour bread crumbs.  If you want to make it REALLY healthy serve with “zucchini noodles“. Let me know if you try it! FrugalFreebiesandDeals.com Yields 4-6Healthier Eggplant ParmesanHealthier Eggplant Parmesan25 minPrep Time 50 minCook Time 1 hr, 15 Total Time Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Dinners with No Meat, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Dinners, Recipes

Go Ahead.. Let Go.. It Might Be the Best Thing For You.

July 21, 2014 by jlpenner 5 Comments

You know when it’s time.. to let go.   It’s never (or rarely) easy to let go of thing in our lives that are important to us.  I know it’s not for me. I’ve had  big dreams wrapped up in my ideas and it can be painful to let those dreams go.  Believe me, I know. You may or may not know that for almost 15 years I was a professional wedding photographer.  I started immediately after college and LOVED {Read More}

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Kiwi Raspberry Pops

July 18, 2014 by jlpenner 1 Comment

It is always easier to get kids to eat fruit if it is in a Popsicle form! In general my kids are pretty healthy eaters but some-days they just don’t want a piece of fruit!  But freeze it and they will eat it all day..lol. If you want to cut down on the sugar even more on these Kiwi Raspberry Pops just combine the OJ with about 4 cups of frozen raspberries, thawed so they are soft enough to blend (in place {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Dessert Recipes with Fruit, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Heathy Snacks, Kid's Snacks, Recipes, Snack Recipes

Super Easy Caramel Corn Sundaes

July 17, 2014 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Super Easy Caramel Corn Sundaes

The other night my family and I got together with friends. We where watching the Swiss Family Robinson with all the kids in our friend’s backyard (outdoor movies are a super fun summer night tradition, btw). Ice cream sandwiches had been planned on so I had made some gluten free cookies for our family. Unfortunately they turned out pretty weird. I had a box of GF chocolate cake mix and decided to make cookies from it. I went online and {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Kid's Snacks, Recipes

Headed Back to School? Make An Organization Station

July 15, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Headed Back to School?  Make An Organization Station

My friend Heather over at Family, Friendly Frugality has some great tips on making an Organization Station for back to school. It’s a great idea, because who couldn’t be a bit more organized?? Pop over and see her Back to School Organization Ideas. She also has a TON of post on saving on Children’s Clothing, make sure you check those out, too! Also see: Got Kids? Tips on Storing and Organizing Crafts and School Supplies

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Free Amazon Giftcards and Sports Equipment from Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards #Ad

July 13, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Free Amazon Giftcards and Sports Equipment from Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards #Ad

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. How many of you work hard to stay hydrated?  In the summer it is especially important in our family.   My oldest gets migraines.  She has gotten them since she was 4 and one of her triggers is dehydration. They are excruciating for her and can last up to a week, so we work hard to make sure she stays hydrated. When we go anywhere we have to {Read More}

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White Chocolate Cranberry Chex Mix

July 12, 2014 by jlpenner 2 Comments

White Chocolate Cranberry Chex Mix

FrugalFreebiesandDeals.com Yields 8White Chocolate Cranberry Chex MixWhite Chocolate Cranberry Chex Mix10 minPrep Time 10 minTotal Time Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients4 Cups of Rice Chex2/3 Cup White Chocolate Chips1/3-1/2 cup Dried Sweetened Cranberries1 Tablespoon Powdered SugarInstructionsPlace Rice Chex into a medium bowl.Place White Chocolate Chips into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Microwave on high for 30 seconds then remove and stir. Again, microwave on high {Read More}

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Dessert Recipes with Chocolate, Dessert Recipes with Fruit, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Gluten Free Snacks, Kid's Snacks, Recipes, Snack Recipes

Save $50 a Month: Try Cooking in Bulk

July 6, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

As we all know, food is expensive! It seems as though each time we visit the grocery store the prices are getting higher and the packaging is getting smaller. If you aren’t buying fresh and in season food, you might notice that especially your convenience foods and dining out are really starting to add up. So this month, challenge yourself to saving $50  by making a change in your eating habits. More specifically, try cooking in bulk! You already may {Read More}

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