Crock-Post Hearty Beef Stew Seasoning

Tonight I tried a new recipe. Crock-Pot Hearty Beef Stew Seasoning. I actually had to add about 2 cups of beef broth because I don't measure, I had way too much beef and veggies! Their was a ton of flavor going throughout this stew! Only thing is, I used Food Network crockpot instead of an actual Crock-Pot lol

I added in a can of corn when the stew was done. I turn off the crockpot and let sit covered for about 5 minutes. The heat will warm the corn and it will still be crunchy.

Campbell's Skillet Sauces

Chili Beans

1 Packet of Campbell's Skillet Sauces Fire Roasted Tomato
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
(1) 15oz can of Hunts diced tomatoes, drained
(1) 15oz can of Teasdale pinto beans, drained
1 lb. ground beef
2c. water with 1 beef boullion cube / 2c. water with 1 tomato boullion cube
(I boiled water in a measuring cup and added boullion cube. Stirred until the cube was dissolved then poured it in)
1 1/2 tbls. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt to taste
Chili powder to desired spiceyness

Heat oil on medium heat. Turn to medium-low and add onions. Sweat the onions in olive oil for about 2-3 minutes in a dutch oven. Add ground beef and garlic, brown meat. Add about 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp. of chili powder to the ground beef mixture. Drain ground beef and return to pan. Add beef and tomato broth, pinto beans, Campbell's Skillet Sauce and tomatoes. Add more salt and chili powder, just taste and add what you think is needed. (I don't measure I just put some in my hand and throw it in.)Cover and simmer on low for about 30-40 minutes.

Serve with cheese and crackers.

Call me cheap but why buy it when you can make it yourself?

The other night my husband burned his hand on the hand of our pan and asked that we go and look for pot holders that fit the handles. I told him shoooooot I can make you some! Sure enough I did! I used scrap material and Insulbright. Best part is it fits our decor :-) Found these ones on line for around $8 for 2! I know I could've just went to Bed Bath & Beyond and used 20% off coupon blah blah blah! But I just saved us some money by making it myself! Didn't come out too bad I think and fits perfectly on the handle of our pan!

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-2-Piece-Handle-Holder-Pepper/dp/B00008GKCL/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1353112679&sr=8-3&keywords=pot+handle+holders

Multiple Transaction Coupon Holder For My Binder

More times than not I have 2-3 transactions when I go to Fry's. It is hard to keep the coupons seperated sometimes. So I made this sleeve to go over the front of my binder. Their are 3 pockets so I can seperate my transactions and keep it organized. It velcro's on the inside. I made it to where if I change binders it will fit on my backup binder. Which is a bit bigger than my #1 binder. It isn't the best, kind of just threw it together but it works out perfect!

Christmas Shopping on a Couponers Budget

Today I found Axe gift set for $5.08 on clearance at Target. Of course you know I had a coupon!!! I had $2 off ANY Axe Gift Set making this gift for my nephew $3.08! I found the little trial size deoderant's for .97cents....and of course another coupon! I had $1 off ANY Axe product. Their were no size restrictions. So for $3.08 I got my nephew Bradley Christmas presents.

I found these Wet n Wild train cases $9.99 BUY ONE GET ONE FREE plus CVS coupon for $1 off Wet n Wild Product. Well the cases are broken so they reduced them to $7 plus they were still BOGO!! So for $5 I got both train cases. They have (2) of each: eye shadow, polish, mascara, blush and I believe a few other things inside! So HER N HER are done!

So for $8.08 I got 3 people covered for Christmas!!! Not too bad!

Burt's Bee's Intense Hydration Products

Wasn't too happy with the Burt's Bee's Intense Hydration products. I broke out after using the cream cleanser and night cream. I didn't leave the mask on as directed. I was afraid of a major breakout! I didn't like how the day cream did not contain SPF. I do not want skin cancer and always make sure I wear a SPF facial moiturizer!

WOW I JUST HAD AN AMAZING TRIP TO CVS! In the words of Rose the cashier "NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN BOUT!"

I received some great CVS coupons in my email today (hubby's CVS card as well as mine). $2 off CVS Brand Beauty, $2 off Essence Beauty and $3 off Nuance Hair Care. Their wasn't a size restriction for these products. For the CVS Breand Beauty I got a trial size nail polish remover which sells for $1.19. The Essence of Beauty is $1.99 and the Nuance Hair Care is $2.99! I also had a CVS Red Machine coupon for $5 off Lumene product. I found a small jar of facial cream, was told it wasn't trial size, for $3.99. The coupon too off the full $5!

Coupons that I had:

$5 off $30 purchase
$4 off $20 in facial products
20% off
$10.50 in ECB (give or take a few bucks)
The rest were manu q's and CVS red machine q's

All this after coupons was $7.02 I SAVED $82.42! Check out the deal on the Brita pitcher......

WOW!!!! I know the filters are expensive, but for a few uses until the filter goes out is so worth it! Because the pitcher is still usable. Or this would make a great Christmas gift!!! When I saw the price of this I ran home for my coupon! This was the only thing I pulled out the debit card for. The rest I paid with change! My 2 transactions of beauty products were both minus, so I had to find fillers to eat up the negative lol The facial cream alone was $12.99! I so rocked it today!!