Sunday, September 30, 2012

Progresso Recipe Starters giveaway


Back to school means back to busy weeknight schedules.  Between homework, activities, practices, work and class, preparing a delicious home-cooked meal can be quite a challenge, and getting started is often the hardest part. Let new Progresso Recipe Starters cooking sauces give you a head start to a home cooked meal, and you´ll ace the dinner time routine this year!

Progresso Recipe Starters sauces are available in five flavorful varieties that can each be used as a starter to create numerous home-cooked meals. For added inspiration, Progresso created 80 recipes utilizing this new line of cooking sauces that can be found on Progresso.com/RecipeStarters. Many of these recipes are classic family favorites, such as Bacon Mac n´ Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Parmesan, and utilize ingredients your family may already have on-hand.

Inspired by the five "Mother" Sauces that form the basis of classical French cooking, including Béchamel, Velouté, Tomato, Espagnole and Hollandaise, Recipe Starters use a variety of ingredients and the best techniques to make sure you have delicious options to take on the school days dinner dilemma. The five varieties are:
  • Creamy Parmesan Basil: This creamy, full-bodied and indulgent sauce that was inspired by alfredo and creamy pesto sauces can be used to make dishes such as Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken, Creamy Chicken Alfredo, Basil Chicken Ravioli Carbonara and Basil Chicken Thai Noodle
  • Creamy Roasted Garlic with Chicken Stock: With caramelized, roasted chicken broth, garlic and a touch of cream, this stock is perfect for dishes such as Creamy Lemon Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Enchiladas
  • Fire Roasted Tomato: A medium-thick tomato sauce, accompanied by flavors of roasted, caramelized tomatoes, oregano and bell peppers, which can be used as a great way to begin creating  Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Easy Weeknight Chicken Parmesan, Cheese-stuffed Mini Meat Loaves and Mole Tacos
  • Creamy Portabella Mushroom: Creamy and highly indulgent, this smooth sauce is rich with sautéed Portabella mushrooms,  giving you any easy way to start delicious dishes like Easy Weeknight Beef Stroganoff, Steak and Mushroom Sandwich and Tetrazzini
  • Creamy Three Cheese: Rich and creamy with a blend of yellow and white cheeses, and a savory background of chicken stock, onion, garlic and cracked pepper, this is a great way to satisfy cheese lovers with Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac & Cheese, Twice-Baked Potato Pizza and Cheesy Egg Breakfast Tacos

I have made chicken Alfredo with the Creamy Parmesan Basil and chicken pot pies with the creamy roasted garlic w/chicken stock and my family and I loved them both. As soon as I find the creamy three cheese I'm gonna make something yummy with it. "Anything with cheese has to be good."
You guys should head on over t this Coupon link and SAVE 65¢ when you buy ONE CAN any flavor Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce

One of you guys has a chance to win:
  • Two cans of Progresso Recipe Starters
  • $10 Gift Card to purchase your recipe ingredients
  • Progresso Recipe Starters recipe book, including 5 recipes to get you started
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • Sauce Scraper
Just fill out the form below:-)

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Fiber One Chewy bars giveaway

Looking to make the grade this school year? Get an A+ from your kids with new Fiber One Chewy bars in Chocolate and Strawberry PB&J varieties, the perfect packable snack to accompany your child to the classroom, playground, and beyond. Complete with a peanut butter or chocolate-flavored bottom and yummy drizzle in every bite, parents can rest assured that their kids are getting more than greattaste from Fiber One Chewy bars. 


  • These 110 calories or less bars contain fiber* and calcium kids need , no high fructose corn syrup, and 8 grams or less of sugar
  • According to the results of a recent taste test**, kids prefer Fiber One Chewy Chocolate bars over Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
  • This fall, each box will feature the added bonus of Box Tops for Education coupons on-pack, making Fiber One Chewy bars an ideal snack for school-aged children
Combining the taste kids’ love with nutrients they need, Fiber One Chewy bars are a wholesome snack that the entire family will enjoy. To make it easier to stock up on Fiber One Chewy bars this back-to-school season, you and your readers can visit http://bit.ly/F1CLBTS to download a printable coupon for $.80 off the purchase of 1 box of Fiber One Chewy bars.

 These bars are awesome and they are great for snack at school, after school snack or just a anytime kinda snack. I also love that they have box tops for the schools. These days the schools need all the help they can get.  

Now one of my wonderful readers has a chance to when a prize pack that would include-


  • (1) Box of Fiber One Chewy bars in Chocolate
  • (1) Box of the Fiber One Chewy bars in Strawberry PB&J
  • Water Bottle
  • Lunch Tote
  • Sandwich Bag
  • Mini Lunch Notes
  • Notebook Mate

All you have to do is fill out the form below for your chance to win all this fab stuff..

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Coupon for Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain From


Calling all pizza lovers! Looking for a way to bring delicious homemade pizza to your dinner table? It´s simple with New Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain. Quick, convenient, and completely customizable new Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain will help you add some pizzazz to your homemade pizza along with the health benefits of whole grain!

Whether your family loves pepperoni, veggies, or the works, the possibilities are endless! You can visit http://bit.ly/PCwWG to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off one package of New Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain. Grab a coupon and let the good times un-roll with Pillsbury!
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Playmobil Take Along Soccer Match Giveaway

Dribbling across the field and scoring a goal has never been easier. Pass, shoot, and score with the PLAYMOBIL Take Along Soccer Match that allows your kids to challenge one another to a soccer game no matter where you are. With six athlete figures primed and ready to play, this set comes fully equipped with everything kids need to have a complete soccer game experience.   

It's perfect for-
*Perfect for travel, this compactable and travel-ready Take Along Soccer Match includes a 22 x 33 inch field, soccer ball and other accessories.
*To further enhance the soccer experience, the figures have a leg that kicks to propel the ball forward, which helps make playtime more realistic.
*There are also goalie figures that connect to goal joystick, which allows kids to control the goalies’ movements from behind the goal net.
*The PLAYMOBIL Take Along Soccer Match is ideal for kids ages five to ten; because of small parts it is not recommended for little ones under the age of three.

My kids both boys and girl all had a blast with this game and my kids that are older then 10 had just as much fun as the younger kids did. I really wondered if it would be easy to pack it up and travel with it and it really was.It so easy even the kids can do it. With the holiday just around the corner this would be an awesome gift for any kid. You can head on over to Playmobilusa.com to redeem the coupon code US72A12C for 20% off Playmobil Take Along items. You will also see the they have some fun activities on there website as well!

One of you lucky peeps has a chance to win your very own Take Along Soccer Match!

All you have to do is fill out the form below..





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Coupon for Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mixes

Are you ready to re-mix your morning meal routine? The delicious flavors of Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Reese´s Puffs are making their way out of the bowl and into the oven with new Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mixes! Whether your family is gathering around the breakfast table or simply grabbing a bite on-the-go, new Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mixes will provide a tasty and convenient way to jumpstart your day! 

Want to enjoy the classic cereal flavors you and your family love as mouthwatering muffins? Visit http://bit.ly/CMcoupon to download a printable coupon for $.80 off one package of any variety of Cereal Muffin Mix. 

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

First Day of school

I now have two kids in middle school which is still crazy to me that I have kids old enough to be in middle school and my baby is in fourth grade. They all had a great first day of school, i just hope they continue to like school as the years go on. Alyssa started a day later then my boys because in middle school they give the younger grade a day to be in middle school with out the older kids. 
                                          Ryan's first day of 4th grade
                                           Joe's first day of 6th grade

Alyssa's first day of 7th grade

I love that middle school starts 1hr 5min later then Ryan;s school!