Lent has begun. That time to focus on our faith and those areas that have "fallen to ashes". It also means fasting and meatless Fridays. I am not a "meat at every meal" girl, so I don't mind this at all. We always start Lent and celebrate Good Friday with a trip to Pappadeaux. The remainder of our Fridays are celebrated at home around the dinner table. I have several favorite Lenten meals and foods that I turn to each year. I wanted to share them with you this season. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Lenten Foods & Recipes
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Discounts Galore - Gymboree, Kohls & Payless
I'm not a big shopper as a rule, but when I do have to shop, I love coupons! Here are three great coupon codes for your enjoyment.
Gymboree take 20% off your total purchase including sale prices Now through March 28th
Enter code 11PL60THFD99630 at checkout online at www.gymboree.com
Kohls take 15% to 20% your total purchase February 26th - 28th online at www.kohls.com
Enter code PICK15FEB at checkout for 15% off your total purchase
Enter code FEBTAKE20 at checkout for 20% off your total purchase of $100 or more
Payless Shoe Source take 20% off your purchase Now through March 15th at www.payless.com
Enter Coupon Code 31239 at checkout
Gymboree take 20% off your total purchase including sale prices Now through March 28th
Enter code 11PL60THFD99630 at checkout online at www.gymboree.com
Kohls take 15% to 20% your total purchase February 26th - 28th online at www.kohls.com
Enter code PICK15FEB at checkout for 15% off your total purchase
Enter code FEBTAKE20 at checkout for 20% off your total purchase of $100 or more
Payless Shoe Source take 20% off your purchase Now through March 15th at www.payless.com
Enter Coupon Code 31239 at checkout
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Breakfast on the Go
My family loves breakfast tacos! We all have our favorites - chorizo and egg; bacon egg and cheese; and potato and egg. There is even a Taco Cabana on the way to work. This, however, can quickly add up (especially when they charge $0.70 for cheese).
My solution is to cook extra bacon and sausage on Sunday morning. I then make and assemble tacos for the first few days of the week. It is quick to assemble, wrap in foil and place in the refrigerator. To reheat, just pot in the oven at 250F for about 15 minutes or microwave on medium for a minute. Nice hot breakfast to start the day! They are even easy to eat on the go.
My solution is to cook extra bacon and sausage on Sunday morning. I then make and assemble tacos for the first few days of the week. It is quick to assemble, wrap in foil and place in the refrigerator. To reheat, just pot in the oven at 250F for about 15 minutes or microwave on medium for a minute. Nice hot breakfast to start the day! They are even easy to eat on the go.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Making it a Green Year!
I do promote Going Green and am always looking for simple ways to be greener. Of course, I love passing on those little things I find. So here's my green tip for the day.
No more paper napkins! (Okay, so I'll still pull out the cute paper napkins at the holidays!) You can find great cotton hand rags in packages of 10-12 to use as table napkins. I picked up a package of 12 white cotton hand rags at Kohls for less than $3.00. They are great!
A quick wash in hot water and Oxiclean and they are sparkling again.
No more paper napkins! (Okay, so I'll still pull out the cute paper napkins at the holidays!) You can find great cotton hand rags in packages of 10-12 to use as table napkins. I picked up a package of 12 white cotton hand rags at Kohls for less than $3.00. They are great!
A quick wash in hot water and Oxiclean and they are sparkling again.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Dinner is done, the kitchen is cleaned, and the ads perused. Now, it is football time.
Hope each of you and yours are enjoying a day full of family, fun and good food. Be sure to take a moment and count all of the things for which you are grateful and say a prayer of thanks!
Take a family picture, have everyone write down one or two things they are thankful for and create a Thanksgiving 2009 scrapbook page. Not a scrapper? Create a quick piece of art to display on the fridge. It is fun to look back on these lists a few years down the road.
Hope each of you and yours are enjoying a day full of family, fun and good food. Be sure to take a moment and count all of the things for which you are grateful and say a prayer of thanks!
Take a family picture, have everyone write down one or two things they are thankful for and create a Thanksgiving 2009 scrapbook page. Not a scrapper? Create a quick piece of art to display on the fridge. It is fun to look back on these lists a few years down the road.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Freebies!!
2010 is just around the corner and that means a new calendar. Here are two free calendars that include excellent coupons!
Betty Crocker Calendar
Oriental Trading Calendar
Betty Crocker Calendar
Oriental Trading Calendar
Sunday, November 22, 2009
What fun to ride....The Polar Express
We love the Polar Express movie. It is a holiday staple in our home. My greatest wish is for my home to ooze the magic of the holiday season. Decorating for Christmas takes days and days, but what fun!
This year I was looking at fun day trips that we could do on the weekends and what to my wondering eyes should appear? The Polar Express departs from the Texas State Railroad depot in Palestine, Texas. Yes, you read that correctly. Last night, we departed on the 8:15 to the North Pole. I was so magical. There was hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas carols, elves, and Santa. My son loved his first gift of the season....the sleigh bell. We all heard the ring of that special bell!
I know that this will be a wonderful memory for all of us and hope your family can experience the same magic. The Polar Express runs select days through December. May you all Believe!
Polar Express Train Ride
This year I was looking at fun day trips that we could do on the weekends and what to my wondering eyes should appear? The Polar Express departs from the Texas State Railroad depot in Palestine, Texas. Yes, you read that correctly. Last night, we departed on the 8:15 to the North Pole. I was so magical. There was hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas carols, elves, and Santa. My son loved his first gift of the season....the sleigh bell. We all heard the ring of that special bell!
I know that this will be a wonderful memory for all of us and hope your family can experience the same magic. The Polar Express runs select days through December. May you all Believe!
Polar Express Train Ride
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