How to Duggie: Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Inspired by the Duggar family, I am making this year about homemade, from scratch recipes. To get started I made this morning a big batch of hot chocolate mix. This recipe is good for approximately 14 cups of hot chocolate goodness. *Recipe found on Mountain Maid Instant Nonfat Dry Mix Ingredients: 2 cups Instant nonfat dry milk1/2 cups cocoa, unsweetened1 cupContinue reading “How to Duggie: Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix”

Double Your Savings

As of 12/27/2011 Here\’s a list of Tucson stores that offer to double your savings: Safeway – DC* Fry\’s – DC* Basha\’s – DT (Double)*  *Here\’s the blog that explains the different deals. http://desertmamis.blogspot.com/2011_11_01_archive.html Basha\’s has a change in the coupon policy. \”We do not accept any Internet coupons over $3.00 or “free product” Internet coupons.\”Continue reading “Double Your Savings”

Comfort Food on a Budget

Cold days outside, Hot Spicy Chili inside Here is my modified version of the Simple Chili Recipe, using only what I had in my pantry and items generously donated to our family from the local food bank.   1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon of garlic salt 1 (14 1/2 ounce)Continue reading “Comfort Food on a Budget”

I Did It Again!

I\’m so excited to share my latest shopping trip. I found great deals and here they are… Purchased; 2 Panko Bread Crumbs (-$2.28 w/coupons) 10 Yoplait Yogurts ($4.00 price match/coupon) 2 Dole Premium Salads (FREE pm w/coupons) 2 30 ct Excedrin (-$2.04 w/coupons) 2 large eggs ($1.98 price match) 2 Pantene shampoo/conditioner ($2.98 pm w/coupon)Continue reading “I Did It Again!”

Coupons Doubled or Worth Up to a $1.00

Always be aware of coupon policy changes. I read the policy online in the corresponding store\’s website. Every store has its on policy. The ads will advise you when coupons are being doubled. Stores offer two different ways to increase the worth of your coupons. Dollar Coupons Offer (DC)- All coupons are worth at leastContinue reading “Coupons Doubled or Worth Up to a $1.00”

Love Thy Self

Many days we feel so unappreciated, believe we should have done more, stressed and overwhelmed. As woman we have the feeling that we need to do it all. We carry the burden of everyone\’s problems on our shoulders. The world crumbles and we are there to piece it together. We are superwoman. We are alwaysContinue reading “Love Thy Self”

Safeway Meat Sale- Worth It!!

SAFEWAY -SILVERBELL/GRANT 10/14/2011 MEAT SALE There\’s a great sale going on at Safeway with the meat, time to stock up!! Ground Beef 80/20 $1.99 lb. Rancher\’s Reserve $1.99 lb. (I saved over $19 on a pack) Tyson Buy 1, Get 1 Free!  Tyson Any\’tizers Reg. price $10.49 ea. $10.49*2=$20.98 I used a $1.00 coupon forContinue reading “Safeway Meat Sale- Worth It!!”