Sunday, May 20, 2012

Yummy Pork with Dijon Sauce






Since some of you may know, I am a Bzz Agent and one of my very recent campaigns that I am on is The Pork Inspired campaign. So since I received some awesome coupons to try Kroger Private Selection pork products, I decided to get in the kitchen and whip up a very yummy recipe. This week it was Pork with Dijon Sauce. I got this recipe from Campbell's Kitchen.

***Note: This picture is from their website***




What you'll need:
4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms (about 3 ounces)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/4 cup milk (I used Kroger brand cream of mushroom soup)
2 tablespoons Chablis or other dry white wine (I used a Sauvignon Blanc)
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 

What to Do:
1. Season the pork with the lemon pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the pork and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides.  Remove the pork from the skillet.
3. Add the mushrooms to the skillet.  Reduce the heat to medium.  Cook until the mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir the soup, milk, wine and mustard in the skillet and heat to a boil.  Return the pork to the skillet.  Reduce the heat to low.  Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.






We served ours with carrots and wild rice. This pork recipe was very yummy and will be included in my recipe rotation from now on! :)


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Publix 4/17/12 - 78% Savings!




Pretty excited about this trip because I was able to get some things we needed plus we got to try some new things.

Here's what I got and the break down:

Publix Whole Milk - $2.99 (sale price)
Total due: $2.99
Red Grapes - 2.27lb @ $2.99/lb
Total Due: $6.79
2 Kraft MilkBites - $2.99
Used: BOGO Publix Coupon
2 $0.75 Manu
Total Due: $1.49 for 2 or $0.75 each
Kraft Natural Slices - %50 off @ $2.99
Used: $1 off Publix produce WYB Kraft Natural Slices
Total Due: $0.49
2 Kraft Fresh Takes - %50 off @ $2.99
Used: BOGO Publix Coupon
2 $0.50/1 Manu
Total Due: -$0.51
Bananas - 2.32 lb @ .69/lb
Total Due: $1.60
Publix Salad
Total Due: $3.69
PullUps - $10.99
Used: FREE Pull up coupon from ETR Program
$1.50 Publix March of Dimes Booklet Coupon
Total Due: -$1.50
Colgate Kids Toothbrush - $2.69
Used: Publix March of Dimes Booklet - FREE Colgate Kids Manual Toothbrush WYB Pull UPs
Total Due: FREE
Stonyfield Okios Yogurt - $1
Used: FREE coupon from emailing
Total Due: FREE
YoBaby Drinkables - $3.99
Used: $1/1 Manu
Total Due: $2.99
Nature Made Vitamins - $7.59
Used: $10/1 anyone from Facebook Promo
Total Due: -$2.41

Total Spent including Tax: $11.35

Total Savings: $39.46! :D

Friday, March 30, 2012

Publix 3/30/12 - 83% Savings!

Okay so today I saved 83% at Publix and yes I had some freebie coupons that I got through trading, there are some things that even non-couponers can get for cheap. :)



Huggies wipes - $2.43 (regular price)
2 Earth's Best cereal bars - $3.29 (regular price)
Earth's Best cheese crackers - $2.39 (regular Price)
Earth's Best vanilla cookies - $2.39 (regular price)
Yobaby drinkable yogurts - $3.99 (regular price)
Bananas - $0.69/lb - $1.44
Red Grapes - $1.69/lb - $2.82
Asparagus - $2.49/lb - $2.61
2 Wishbone Dressings - BOGO $2.65
Gerber Goodstart Formula - $13.69 (regular price)
Gorton's Fish sticks - $5.99 (regular price)
2 Ragu sauce - BOGO $2.19
2 Pam cooking sprays - BOGO $3.49
Ocean Spray Craisins - BOGO $2.45 - $1.23
Huggies Big Pak - $19.99 (sale price)

Total before coupons: $73.88

Coupons Used:
- $5 off $50 from Boy Scout card
- FREE Gorton's product $5.99 exp 3/31/12
- $1 off Yobaby exp 3/31/12
- 2 $0.50/1 Ragu Printable
- 2 $0.50/1 Wishbone Printable
- FREE Gerber Formula (value $12)
- Gerber check $3.50
- Publix $3 off Huggies diapers (not jumbo pack) from baby club
- Publix BOGO - Buy Huggies diaper get wipes free $2.43
- $0.75/1 Huggies wipes manu
- FREE Big Pak Huggies diapers $19.99 exp 3/31/12
- $1/1 Craisins from March Disney Family Fun Magazine
- 4 $0.55/1 Earth's Best item (received from emailing them and telling them how much I love their products)

Coupon savings: $60.77

Total paid after taxes: $15.55

83% Savings! :D

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Hospital Coupons?

You get the best baby coupons when you have a baby. Here are some things you can score ahead of time to make sure you get some great, high value coupons for baby products you'll learn to love!

Gerber:
Special Offers



Enfamil:
(I don't know if I would really call this a breastfeeding kit but it's still sure to be full of good freebies. And any formula samples you get, you can trade on sites like thebump with other moms for coupons/other samples you need!)



Also make sure to sign up for all these sites so they send you valuable coupons in the future!

Freebies and coupons from Similac

Remember to message your (soon-to-be) favorite companies like Earth's Best, Medela, Beechnut, Johnson & Johnson baby, Aveeno, Lansinoh, and Burt's Bees for product samples or coupons. Also check out my How to save money with a baby blog to learn more helpful hints.

I hope to make your baby finances a little easier. :)

Friday, December 30, 2011

FREE PRINTS

As Mommas we are constantly getting pictures printed, whether to hang in frames, print for older relatives, or keep in photo books. Here are some deals going on right now to score free prints:


Walgreens has a code for 25 FREE 4x6 prints when you pick them up in store using the code PRINTNOW at check-out.


40 FREE 4x6 prints from Clark Color using code 11CAPT44, you will have to pay s/h but it will only be around $2.95.


New to York Photo? Well you can score 40 FREE 4x6 (4 cents to us returning members) with the code 11YAPT44, you will have to pay s/h again on this one again around $2.95.


Score 100 FREE 4x6 prints from Snapfish using the code PRINTSFREE. You'll have to s/h.


All these codes expire 12/31 so hurry and get them while you can! :D


New to Shutterfly? You can score 50 FREE prints!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Saving tips for Baby Food and Formula




Although I am a very strong breastfeeding advocate, I do realize that it's not for everyone and sometimes you need help and formula is expensive. Here is a list of FREE formula samples I have come across. Also don't forget to sign up for Similac, Gerber (they will also send you coupons for snacks and foods as your child grows), and/or Enfamil email updates, along with money saving coupons and checks, they will sometimes send you samples. :)

Free Parent’s Choice Premium & Advantage Formula Samples
SIMPLY RIGHT infant formula samples
Parents Choice Formula sample (Walmart)

Sign up on PediaSure website and get a $3 printable coupon, if you don't have a printer, message them and they'll mail you one.

ALSO you can also sign up for Publix baby club, they send out coupons diapers, wipes, baby food, and formula that can be paired with a manufacturer coupon and a check.

Beechnut sends you a welcome package for what ever stage your child enters, if you sign up. You can also join their program where if you save labels and send them in, they will send you HIGH value coupons.

Earth's Best also has a program where if you save labels they will send you prizes if you pay shipping.

These are just a few I have come across, please let me know if there are more out there! I hope this helps all the mommas out there that are in need. :)

Monday, December 26, 2011

December

It's been a crazy month!

Lizzie had a great birthday. We celebrated her birthday with a balloon and a cupcake. Her Aunt graduated from Nursing School that night so we went to that and out to eat later.



12/9 was her birth date but 12/11 (her original EDD) is when we had her party. Many people came and she got lots of presents and had a lot of fun. :)



12/12 was Lizzie's One Month Check-Up:


The had to prick her finger but her blood work came back normal, she had to get 5 shots, she weighed 18.2 pounds. Doctor said she could drink whole milk now and that she can eat everything but spicy food. The doctor also gave her a sucker for being such a good girl.

12/17 we went and saw Santa.


She was not impressed but at least she didn't CRY! :)

CHRISTMAS! 12/18 was hubby's mom's side,


Our Entire Family

12/22 was my dad's extended families side,


With my Grandmother

12/23 was hubby's dad's side, 12/24 we got together with hubby's direct family and did our traditional reading of "The Night Before Christmas",


Lovin on Lexus

Christmas Day we went over to the in-laws and then to my SIL's house really quick and THEN to do a store check for hubby's work and THEN (lol) to my dad's side's Christmas, 12/26 my mom's family came over. WHEW! We were busy people!


That's it! We had a busy, busy month! Maybe we can have some time to relax now... :)