Mama Koala

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Mobile C0upons

http://dealseekingmom.com/target-over-16-in-new-mobile-coupons/

Saturday, May 28, 2011

HEB*

Used 10.00 Catalinas+Meal Deals+Manufacturer Coupons+Yellow Coupons = 2 transactions, Total OOP was 22.00.

-6 packages Ball Park Franks

-16 hotdog buns

-16 hamburger buns

-3 pkg Borden shredded cheese

-3 pkg sliced HEB cheese

-3 HEB ketchup

-3 2 liters HEB soda

-Strawberries

-Dish Soap

-Olive Oil

-Foil

-2 packages Yellow Mahatma Rice

-12 pre cooked HEB hamburgers

Approx. 70.00 worth of groceries for 22.00.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Menu Plan

Monday - Holiday BBQ
Tuesday - Dinner at Mom's House
Wednesday - Fish Fillet Sandwiches, Mac&Cheese, watermelon
Thursday - Spaghetti, Peas, Watermelon
Friday - Out to Eat

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Favorite Saving Blogs

I obviously neglect this blog, so just in case anyone stumbles across the blog looking for some coupon pointers, frugal ideas, or deals, I thought I'd list out some great resources.

Money Saving Mom

Hip2Save

Life as Mom

Common Sense with Money

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

I read somewhere that kids will typically try any food - if it's served on a stick.

Koala (age 3) loves fruits and vegetables, but is hesitant to try new ones. He had not tried brussel sprouts before - so I thought I better get creative. I had some lollipop (or cake pop) plastic sticks on hand. I served the brussel sprouts with a stick in the top.

He still seemed skeptical, but when we showed him it looked like a lollipop he was sold! He had 4 or 5 - he kept asking for more.

I just wanted to share this idea - it works for me!

For more tips, head over to We Are That Family.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Simple Green Beans

I mentioned earlier that I've recently discovered my broiler. My favorite broiled snack so far?

Green Beans.

I'm not normally a huge green bean fan, but that has now changed.

At our local grocery store, I can buy a pre-washed, ready to go bag of "haricot verts" and it will make several servings of this yummy snack.

Ingredients:
Beans
Olive Oil
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Any other spices you like!

Drizzle olive oil on the green beans, sprinkle on spices and coat thoroughly. Broil for 10-12 minutes depending on how crunchy you like these treats!

Simple Rice

Using simple, on hand ingredients you can make many variations of fried rice. My one year old loves rice, and would live by rice and noodles alone, if we let her. Today for lunch, I fried up rice using up leftovers.

Ingredients:
Leftover Steamed Rice
Handful of Cashews
Leftover Brussel Sprouts
Soy Sauce
Eggs
Olive Oil
Chinese 5 spice powder
Ground Ginger

Combine ingredients, until eggs are scrambled.

Simple Sandwich

I've recently discovered my broiler. In the last couple of months, I've broiled like I never broiled before, because (ahem) I never broiled before.

Simple Sandwich, Worth Repeating

2 slices sourdough bread
mayo
deli sliced ham (I prefer thin sliced)
provolone cheese
jam (optional)

Spread mayo on the sourdough bread. Layer ham and provolone cheese. Broil for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese starts to brown and bubble. If you like Monte-Cristoish sandwiches, serve with a side of jam.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Macy's Denim Event

If you haven't checked out Macy's Denim Event - it's worth it.

I found clearance jean shorts in the infants department today - and paid 3.50. In turn, I received a 10.00 pass to use on the next apparel purchase. I love being "paid" to shop!

I did have luck "rolling" the passes into other denim purchases, however - note that you cannot use more than one pass in a purchase (a cashier tested it for me - and her register did not allow it).

Check out the details at Hip 2 Save:

http://hip2save.com/2010/12/macys-denim-sale-hot-savings.html

Monday, December 20, 2010

Tis' the Season

Tis the season

of runny nosed babies who need extra cuddles
of cookie making scaled way down - less stressful, more fun
of shopping, and a list still a mile long 5 days pre Christmas
of creativity (lacking this year!), but hoping to make time for some projects
of (no) Christmas tree until 3 days before Christmas
of recipes needing to be planned for Christmas breakfast
of grocery shopping needing to be done - and avoiding it because the it will be a crazy long shopping trip
of wondering if consciously trying to slow down from the hustle and bustle will backfire as I come up with more mile long to do lists on Christmas Eve:-)
of Sugar Cookie decorating and my excited little boy delivering them to our neighbors, and being invited in to visit
of letting him pour out the sprinkles and eat them by the handful
of cute Christmas Pajamas
of coffee with friends
of breakfast with friends
of breakfast with Santa at church
of cute Christmas crafts being sent home - Santa with a cotton ball beard - love it
of Chrismas programs - my precious godson with a speaking part, and watching my kids enjoy it all
of sugar on bread (cinnamon toast) and cocoa in front of the fire with my kiddos and the love of my life
of anticipating baking a birthday cake for Jesus

Wow - I could go on and on. As I review the list - I realize the things that get left undone won't really matter. We will embrace each other - embrace the reason for the celebration, and simply love.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Orphan Sunday

Why Love Orphans? from Christian Alliance for Orphans on Vimeo.

Tomorrow is Orphan Sunday. Have you heard about it?

Until this year, I didn't know such a day existed.

November is also National Adoption Month. I hadn't heard about that either.

I've learned a lot about Orphan Care this year, but have so much yet to learn.

No, we are not adopting. Yes, we have a heart for orphans.

I feel I've only learned a tiny bit of what is out there--what people are doing to help,

---what we can do to live James 1:27---

and I hope to share that tiny bit (supporting organizations teaching self sustaining skills, sponsoring children, praying for those adopting, donating items for fundraisers, shopping with a cause) here on the blog soon.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Ethiopia Mission Trip Giveaway

There is another chance to win an entry to the Ethiopia mission trip giveaway today. See below for details!

Kari, over at My Crazy Adoption, is giving away 2 mission trips to Ethiopia!

Crazy, right?

You can learn more at her site, just click here . Enter by purchasing one of her cool Simply Love shirts, or today only enter the mini-giveaway for a free chance to be entered into the contest (and/or a free shirt).

You can read more about the trip here .

This is by far the coolest blog giveaway I've ever heard of...if you have time read how she came up with this idea--through a dream!