Month: May 2019

This New Cookbook Is Just Peachy (in More Ways than One)

This New Cookbook Is Just Peachy (in More Ways than One)

Don’t you just love a good cookbook? I sure do, and I’m loving Just Peachy by Belinda Smith-Sullivan (Gibbs Smith, May 2019). This lovely new cookbook is brimming with recipes I want to make, information I can use, personal stories that bring the food to 

Clay Play! Jewelry Book with Over 40 Awesome Projects

Clay Play! Jewelry Book with Over 40 Awesome Projects

Transform simple balls and coils of modeling clay into an awesome alligator, laughing lizard, magic trinket box, and other sculptures, signs, and ornaments! These full-color illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques as well as every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, including 

Italian Green Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Italian Green Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Love Italian cuisine? Looking for some new recipes? If so, I think you’ll love the Italian Green Pasta Puttanesca Recipe that we’re featuring for you today. Its a great recipe for those of you who are watching your weight…less than 210 calories per serving. The recipe is courtesy of Pastafits. You can visit their website to learn more.

Serving Tip: Add drained, canned tuna for additional protein if desired.

Italian Green Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Italian Green Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

4 oz. spaghetti
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp. chopped green onions divided
1 can 14 oz. canned artichokes in water drained and chopped
2 tbsp. chopped capers
1/2 tsp. anchovy paste
2 cups baby arugula
2 cups baby spinach
3 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. red chili flakes optional

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic and 2 tbsp. green onions until tender and fragrant. Add artichokes, capers and anchovy paste; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.

Toss pasta into skillet along with arugula, spinach, basil, lemon juice and reserved pasta water until well coated.

Sprinkle with remaining green onions, and chili flakes (if using).

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Get Glowing Skin this Summer with Elina Organics Fruit Peel

Get Glowing Skin this Summer with Elina Organics Fruit Peel

It’s spring—a time of rejuvenation and growth—and a great time to start giving your skin some extra love for the upcoming summer months. I was recently introduced to Elina Organics Fruit Peel, a nightly serum that will have your skin feeling refreshed and energized and 

Stunning and Luxurious Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry from Anjolee

Stunning and Luxurious Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry from Anjolee

Just like most women…I love jewelry. All kinds of jewelry. I have very high-end gold and platinum pieces, sterling silver and fashion jewelry. I’m always looking for new pieces to add to my collection or to buy for upcoming gifts. * Complimentary product received for 

Fun, Frugal, Finds – Big Lots Bargains and Deals

Fun, Frugal, Finds – Big Lots Bargains and Deals

Frugal Finds and Hot DealsLike most women…I enjoy shopping! With that said, I’m all about hunting down the best bargains and deals. Over the past several years I’ve shared several posts here on the blog that feature some of the best bargains that I’ve found. Today, I’m back again to tell you about my latest haul.

On this particular shopping trip I headed to my local Big Lots store. I try to go there once every 8 weeks or so…to hunt down some deals. When I hit my local Big Lots store I always focus my attention on the back-end of the store and at the end of each aisle. In addition, I go shopping on their Friends & Family weekends where you’ll get an extra 10-20% off, even on clearance prices! You need to sign up for their FREE rewards club to be eligible for the extra discount during Friends & Family events.

Okay, let’s talk about the deals and bargains that I snagged on this particular shopping trip to Big Lots!

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Spring 2019 Bargains & Deals at Big Lots

1. Door Mat – I needed a small and thin indoor doormat for my back door. I always have to buy “thin ones” so that it clears the weather strip on the bottom of our door. This doormat was originally priced at $12.99 and I got it for $3.00 on clearance.

2. Overnight Oatmeal Cups – My mom loves those overnight oatmeal cups and buys them almost weekly. Our local grocery store sells them for $1.49 per cup but will often put them on sale 10 for $10.00 ($1.00 a piece). Well, we found them on clearance at Big Lots for .50 cents each! They had 6 left so I grabbed all 6. I would of grabbed more if they had them.

3. XXX Brand Chocolate Chip Cookies – We have had this brand before and they’re actually pretty good! Each package typically costs $2.89 each…they were on clearance for $1.00 per package so I grabbed 3 of them!

4. XXX Brand Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – Again, we’ve had this brand before and they’re good…just like the name-brand cookies. Each package typically costs $2.99 each and they were on clearance for $1.00 per package, so I grabbed 3 of them!

5. Suddenly Salad Pasta Mixes – At our local grocery store these boxed salad mixes typically will cost $2.89 to $3.99 per box. We found them on clearance (name brand) marked down to .65 cents per box! Yes, you read that correctly, .65 cents a box so I grabbed 1 of those! (not shown in the picture).

6. Double Cat Food Dish – We recently rescued/adopted a handsome little boy…aka Tucker our new cat!  I found one that was regularly priced for $4.99 marked down on clearance to $1.49 so I grabbed it. (not shown in the picture)

7. Large Plastic Storage Containers – I used to buy the name brand ones found at our local HOME & GARDEN type of store for $9.99 to $14.99 each…but for the past year I’ve been buying them at Big Lots. You can get large sized ones from $7.99 to $9.99 each. Just as nice quality as that famous R-bbermaid brand.

All items were marked down and on clearance! None of them were damaged and the food items were still within their sell-by-dates. On top of the prices listed above, I got another 20% OFF at the register because it was family & friends weekend so I showed my rewards card and got that additional discount. SCORE!!!

If you have a Big Lots near you…check it out. Always look in the back of the store and at the end of the aisles for their marked down goods! Plus, you can really make out like a bandit on seasonal items by hitting them the day after a holiday for BIG clearance deals of 50-80% off on seasonal/holiday items.

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 100 Best Bions Book

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 100 Best Bions Book

Sit back, relax, and celebrate 100 years of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! with 100 of the best unbelievable stories Ripley’s covered in their 100 year history! Rediscover everything, from amazing people like famous half-man John Eck to unbelievable animals like Mike the headless chicken 

Preview Sunday Week of May 19th

Preview Sunday Week of May 19th

Today is Sunday, May 19th, 2019. This coming week, we have some fabulous product reviews and giveaways that you are going to enjoy! Today, I am sharing just a tease of what I’ll will be posting this week for all of you to see! Are