New blog

So I'm back now! :D Finally after moving, getting everything situated and finally, finally getting my internet, I am back to blogging! I have created a new blog that combines both the frugal deals blog and this blog! If you would be so kind, please go here and like this new blog. I promise to keep it updated more frequently and have lots of interesting posts!
Thank you so much for sticking with me, I look forward to seeing your smiling face on the new blog!


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What's for dinner?

What are you having for dinner?
Since I'm trying to watch my calories I made myself baked lemon pepper ocean perch fillets and fresh green beans. My husband had his "real" fish out of the box greasy battered fish tenders. hehehe He is so silly!
I think I will make a yogurt fruit smoothie for dessert :)

What are you having?


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Homemade yogurt fruit smoothie

So I'm taking better care of myself, trying to eat better and working out now. I've already lost 5 pounds! You can follow my weight loss journey here!
I went to the grocery and purchased a ton of groceries yesterday, lots of fresh fruit and veggies! I had a bowl of cereal this morning but I was wanting a snack. I couldn't find a recipe to fit all the ingredients I have on hand so I made up my own!

Yogurt Fruit Smoothie
1 6 oz cup of your favorite flavored yogurt
1 cup low fat milk
1 heaping cup of your favorite frozen fruit (I used a peach, strawberry and banana mixture)

Put all this in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. I put this in my favorite party glass and have a wonderful fruity treat! This tastes delicious and is rich, thick, creamy and fruity! Its lower in calories and fat than soda's and my sweet tea my husband loves to make and keep on hand. It feels like I'm getting away with something and should feel guilty!

I found lots of frozen fruits in the freezer section of my grocer. I love fruit! It's just so expensive, but this way, I can keep my favorites on hand at all times for a multitude of treats!

I hope it's finally turning spring wherever you may be and you are getting out and enjoying the beautiful awakening of earth!


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I've been a very bad blogger

I can't believe its been 2 months since I posted here :( I have been a very bad blogger. I guess I got burnt out on trying to do everything I wanted to do all at once.
I have a new gusto in me though and I have a new recipe for you! Ill post it after this one! I promise to post on a regular basis, it may not be several times a day, I start nursing classes on Monday and I now have a part time job so I'm going to be very very busy, but at least once a day I promise! :)


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Tip of the day

One lemon yields about 1/4 cup juice


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Sweetheart Rolls

Ingredients:

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4 1/2	cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 1/3	cups milk
1/4	teaspoon almond extract
2	tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1	package (4-serving size) raspberry- or strawberry-flavored gelatin (not sugar-free)

Powdered Sugar Icing

2	cups powdered sugar
2	to 3 tablespoons milk or water
1	teaspoon vanilla Directions:

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1. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1 1/3 cups milk and the almond extract until soft dough forms. On surface generously dusted with Bisquick mix, gently roll dough in Bisquick to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times.
2. Divide dough in half. Roll or pat each half into 12x7-inch rectangle. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over each rectangle. Sprinkle half of the gelatin over each rectangle; spread evenly with back of spoon. Roll up each rectangle tightly, beginning at 12-inch side. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Cut each roll into 12 (1-inch) slices. Place on cookie sheet. To make heart shape, pinch one side of slice to form sharp point; make deep indentation in opposite side of dough with knife to make top of heart.
3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, mix icing ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Remove rolls from cookie sheet to cooling rack; spread icing over warm rolls.

Read more on this recipe here!

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Edible Valentines Cards

Add an edible twist to traditional V-Day cards with these easy-bake cookies. Decorated with red and pink frosting, candy sprinkles and chocolate hearts, each card showcases a unique way to say "I love you."

Ingredients

• 2 packages (16.5 ounces each) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Bar Dough
• 1/2 cup pink, red and/or white frosting or decorator icing
• 21 NESTLÉ CRUNCH Hearts
• Pink, red and/or white candy sprinkles or hearts
• 21 small cellophane treat bags with ribbon or twist ties

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Line 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with foil.

PLACE two whole bars of dough in prepared pan. Allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes. Using palms and fingertips, pat dough gently to fill the pan.

BAKE for 22 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; peel away foil. Cut away edges of dough to form a 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Measure and cut this rectangle into twenty-one 2 x 3-inch individual rectangles.

SPREAD frosting over cookie cards; top with Nestlé Hearts and candies. Allow frosting to harden slightly (about 30 minutes) before putting into bags.

Original recipe found here

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