Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
My Favorite Websites
Here is a list of some websites I use to earn free gift cards, learn about great deals, print great learning materials for the tots etc!
Swagbucks - My newest favorite this website allows me to earn points for searching the Internet! I can then use my points to buy gift cards to Amazon.com. Four points can be earned daily just by visiting the Daily Polls, Trusted Surveys, Special Offers pages, and using the toolbar. Now if you want Swagbucks to be worth it you must download the toolbar since you can search straight off of it. I joined swagbucks in June and already have $15 to Amazon.com You also get points for anyone who joins based upon your referral (click the link above and it will credit me).
MyPoints - Another way to earn free gift cards this site sends emails based upon your interests (the more you have the more emails you get) then if you click on them you receive points. I also shop through mypoints.com to earn points. Our favorite store Barnes And Noble offers 10 points per dollar. Over the past 2 years I have received over $200 in gift cards.
Money Saving Mom - This lady is absolutely awesome and so is her site. She posts all kinds of incredible deals and links to coupons - even pairing up the best deals at each store each week. As if that wasn't already enough she also gives amazing advice and encouragement through her articles. This is a gifted woman. We do not practice the Dave Ramsey way of life we have our own method but it is encouraging to see other families live like no one else!
Confessions of A Homeschooler- Even if you aren't going to home school please still look at this site. There is a great wealth of information and printables which could be used to cure boredom (both mom and child). She has great book reviews, recipes, and scheduling materials.
Coupon Mom - This is another great site as it posts the current deals for the grocery stores you may shop at. We mostly shop at Ralphs and they even list the unadvertised specials and tell you where to find your coupons. Truly awesome
Starfall.com - My daughter loves this website and it is purely educational! From learning the letters to learning to read this is an interactive website allowing growth in a multitude of areas. My oldest tot has now mastered the keyboard and mouse and my youngest tot dances along to the music.
There are many more websites but this is a start - I will be back to add more over time!
Swagbucks - My newest favorite this website allows me to earn points for searching the Internet! I can then use my points to buy gift cards to Amazon.com. Four points can be earned daily just by visiting the Daily Polls, Trusted Surveys, Special Offers pages, and using the toolbar. Now if you want Swagbucks to be worth it you must download the toolbar since you can search straight off of it. I joined swagbucks in June and already have $15 to Amazon.com You also get points for anyone who joins based upon your referral (click the link above and it will credit me).
MyPoints - Another way to earn free gift cards this site sends emails based upon your interests (the more you have the more emails you get) then if you click on them you receive points. I also shop through mypoints.com to earn points. Our favorite store Barnes And Noble offers 10 points per dollar. Over the past 2 years I have received over $200 in gift cards.
Money Saving Mom - This lady is absolutely awesome and so is her site. She posts all kinds of incredible deals and links to coupons - even pairing up the best deals at each store each week. As if that wasn't already enough she also gives amazing advice and encouragement through her articles. This is a gifted woman. We do not practice the Dave Ramsey way of life we have our own method but it is encouraging to see other families live like no one else!
Confessions of A Homeschooler- Even if you aren't going to home school please still look at this site. There is a great wealth of information and printables which could be used to cure boredom (both mom and child). She has great book reviews, recipes, and scheduling materials.
Coupon Mom - This is another great site as it posts the current deals for the grocery stores you may shop at. We mostly shop at Ralphs and they even list the unadvertised specials and tell you where to find your coupons. Truly awesome
Starfall.com - My daughter loves this website and it is purely educational! From learning the letters to learning to read this is an interactive website allowing growth in a multitude of areas. My oldest tot has now mastered the keyboard and mouse and my youngest tot dances along to the music.
There are many more websites but this is a start - I will be back to add more over time!
Monday, August 2, 2010
August Meal Plan
So meal planning is one of my favorite things to do - as long as I do it in advance! This is one of my lists that make living for today sooooo much easier. Unfortunately I am easily stressed by the unknown and am also extremely indecisive. If we do not have a plan for dinner I will spend at least an hour stressing over what to cook etc. then still not be happy with what we made. When I plan a whole month's of meals I don't have to think about what to make at all I just look at my calendar and bam its all there! Also, just because it is planned this way doesn't mean we always stick to it - I have already adjusted the first four days due to having leftovers and our unexpected picnic at the beach last night! Each week I will update with some of the recipes others I will post a link to where I found it. Enjoy!
Aug 1st - Egg Salad Sandwiches, Watermelon, Pasta Salad, Oranges, and Pie (Picnic at the beach)
Aug 2nd - Leftover Brazilian Beef & Pork, Salmon Tacos, Corn, Refried Beans
Aug 3rd - Broccoli & Garlic Pasta (recipe to come later in the week), Garlic Bread
Aug 4th - Leftover Brazilian Beef and Pork with Chiriasco Sauce, Baked Beans, Zucchini
Aug 5th - Tostadas, Corn, Chips and Salsa
Aug 6th - Meatball Subs with Grilled Zucchini
Aug 7th - Hamburgers, Homemade Fries, Baked Beans, & Salad
Aug 8th - My Sister's Going Away to College Celebration
Aug 9th - German Pork Roast, Corn Bread Muffins
Aug 10th - Visiting Family for Dinner
Aug 11th - Green Chili Burritos, Corn, Chips & Salsa (these are awesome recipes to follow)
Aug 12th - Pork In Orange Sauce, Rice, Stir Fry Veggies
Aug 13th - Chorizo & Eggs, Tortillas, Salsa, Fruit
Aug 14th - Lasagna, Garlic Bread & Salad
Aug 15th - Rotisserie Chicken, BBQ Potato packets, grilled veggies
Aug 16th - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Broccoli & Cauliflower
Aug 17th - Risotto Alla Milanese, Salad (uses leftover rotisserie chicken)
Aug 18th - Breakfast Burritos, Fruit
Aug 19th - Chicken Tacos (using leftover rotisserie chicken), Corn, Beans/Rice
Aug 20th- Chili Cheese Dogs, Fries, Salad
Aug 21st - Steak Pasta Salad, Garlic Bread
Aug 22nd - Garlic Lime Game Hens, Long Grain Wild Rice, Corn
Aug 23rd - Fire Island Ziti, Grille bell Peppers
Aug 24th - Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli, Bread
Aug 25th - Veggie Chow Mein
Aug 26th - Dirty Rice, Tomato Salad
Aug 27th - Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, Grilled Veggies
Aug 28th - Alfredo Pizza, Salad
Aug 29th - Fried Burritos, Corn/Peas, Chips & Salsa
Aug 30th - Pasta With Pesto, Salad, Bread
Aug 31st - Chili Verde, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice
Wow that is a lot of yummy food and I am already looking forward to cooking dinner each night! Now recipes and links will come at a later time since my littlest tot wants to get dressed and go outside! Enjoy this for now and I will be back to edit this post later.
Your List Lady
Aug 1st - Egg Salad Sandwiches, Watermelon, Pasta Salad, Oranges, and Pie (Picnic at the beach)
Aug 2nd - Leftover Brazilian Beef & Pork, Salmon Tacos, Corn, Refried Beans
Aug 3rd - Broccoli & Garlic Pasta (recipe to come later in the week), Garlic Bread
Aug 4th - Leftover Brazilian Beef and Pork with Chiriasco Sauce, Baked Beans, Zucchini
Aug 5th - Tostadas, Corn, Chips and Salsa
Aug 6th - Meatball Subs with Grilled Zucchini
Aug 7th - Hamburgers, Homemade Fries, Baked Beans, & Salad
Aug 8th - My Sister's Going Away to College Celebration
Aug 9th - German Pork Roast, Corn Bread Muffins
Aug 10th - Visiting Family for Dinner
Aug 11th - Green Chili Burritos, Corn, Chips & Salsa (these are awesome recipes to follow)
Aug 12th - Pork In Orange Sauce, Rice, Stir Fry Veggies
Aug 13th - Chorizo & Eggs, Tortillas, Salsa, Fruit
Aug 14th - Lasagna, Garlic Bread & Salad
Aug 15th - Rotisserie Chicken, BBQ Potato packets, grilled veggies
Aug 16th - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Broccoli & Cauliflower
Aug 17th - Risotto Alla Milanese, Salad (uses leftover rotisserie chicken)
Aug 18th - Breakfast Burritos, Fruit
Aug 19th - Chicken Tacos (using leftover rotisserie chicken), Corn, Beans/Rice
Aug 20th- Chili Cheese Dogs, Fries, Salad
Aug 21st - Steak Pasta Salad, Garlic Bread
Aug 22nd - Garlic Lime Game Hens, Long Grain Wild Rice, Corn
Aug 23rd - Fire Island Ziti, Grille bell Peppers
Aug 24th - Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli, Bread
Aug 25th - Veggie Chow Mein
Aug 26th - Dirty Rice, Tomato Salad
Aug 27th - Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, Grilled Veggies
Aug 28th - Alfredo Pizza, Salad
Aug 29th - Fried Burritos, Corn/Peas, Chips & Salsa
Aug 30th - Pasta With Pesto, Salad, Bread
Aug 31st - Chili Verde, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice
Wow that is a lot of yummy food and I am already looking forward to cooking dinner each night! Now recipes and links will come at a later time since my littlest tot wants to get dressed and go outside! Enjoy this for now and I will be back to edit this post later.
Your List Lady
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