Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Hey guys the paper this Sunday April 29th will have great coupons in it! :)
You can see the preview here! :)
http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/

Also you should visit this page:
http://www.potawatomi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=304:april-sale-2012&catid=96:firelake-discount-foods&Itemid=61

Cheesecake : )

Crust:
hard margarine or butter 1/3 cup
Graham Crackers (I use two sleeves) (crush them into crumbs before opening sleeves.)


Filling:
Can of sweetened condensed milk ( I use 11oz.)
Block of light cream cheese (8oz, softened) (I have been buying the tubs instead of the block these days - cheaper and it's already softer)
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 & 1/2 cups of dry curd cottage cheese
4 large egss.


Directions (crust):
Melt margarine and crumbs in the microwave till the margarine is completely liquid form. Mix Well. Press into bottom of pan of your choice. (9x13) (muffin pan) (pie pan) I also put mine in the fridge till I am done with the filling!

Directions (filling):
Beat first four ingredients in large bowl until smooth.
Put cottage cheese in the bowl.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread evenly over crust.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
I leave mine in the fridge at least 6 hours before serving.


I hope you enjoy! :)

lauren lo

Hot Turkey Sandwiches....thanksgiving leftovers...

I use this for the day after thanksgiving or the evening after thanksgiving lunch... I don't like the cranberry sauce but I know it's tradition for most of you! :)

What you are going to do is make a sandwich. So, get two pieces of wheat bread out.
Spread stuffing (or brocolli and rice casserole) on the bread. Then layer it with turkey or ham whichever your family prepares... this is when you add the cranberry sauce if you prefer (yuck...to each their own).

Then cut into triangles and smother in brown gravy or turkey gravy! Best sandwich ever! I like it year round but I don't always get it year round!!! :)



enjoy,
lauren lo

Creamy Carrot Soup

Ingredients:
3 cups water
4 cups sliced carrots (4 cans) (1 bag)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cloves garlic (minced , you can buy pre minced in a package)
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash ground cinnamon (I am allergic so I leave this out : )
1 chicken flavor bouillon cube
1/2 cup skim milk

Directions:
In large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add remaining ingredients except milk. Reduce heat to low; simmer 40 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove from heat; pour mixture in batches into food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Return mixtures to saucepan. Over low heat, stir in milk, heating until warm but not boiling. Serve warm.


enjoy,
lauren lo

Tuscan Chicken with White Beans

Ingredients:
1 large fresh fennel bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can no salt added stewed tomatoes
1 can fat free reduced sodium chicken broth (15 ounces)
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 teaspoons of hot pepper sauce (tabisco sauce) (optional)


Instructions:
1. Cut off and reserve 1.4 cup chopped feather fennel tops. Chop bulb into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped fennel bulb: cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Sprinkle chicken with rosemary and pepper; add to saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in beans; simmer uncovered, 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce, if desired. Top with reserved fennel tops.

If you are in a hurry put all the ingredients in the crock pot on low all day. When you get home put on high till ready to eat.

enjoy
lauren lo


p.s. you can also add corn and or green beans if you like vegetables.

Oh how I need these...along with every coffee drinker in America...

I found yet another Etsy shop that I will be ordering from very soon! I absolutely cannot wait to pick a few fabrics and order!!! I just thought I should share once again!

Never buy paper towels again!!!

I found a product while looking around on pintrest that I WILL Be buying soon! Yes $48 is expensive but that is only 4 months of papertowels and these will last for years!!! I go through papertowels at this house way to fast... Not to mention I could probably order my favorite pattern to match my kitchen and they will look better than just a thing of papertowels sitting on my counter! Absolutely cannot wait to decide on which patter and color I want!!! I will come back and blog about them once I order and use them! 

Want to see pictures??? 

Also, please help this mother of three busy boys build her facebook page! Go like her!!


Thanks,
Lauren Lo

Roast Beef!!

Okay, I know I am not a woman when I can NOT for the life of me cook a good pot roast! However I am going to try one more time tomorrow night! I found an amazing recipe tonight on PINTREST of all places!
It seems easy enough and I don't think I can ruin it :)

Do any of you have good roast beef/pot roast recipes???
I would seriously love to hear them!

This is the recipe I found!

3 pound beef roast (such as chuck roast)
1 envelope of dry Italian salad dressing mix
1 envelope of dry ranch salad dressing mix
1 envelope of dry brown gravy mix
2 cups water

Put the water in a measuring cup that is larger then the amount of water you are using. Now add and mix all three envelopes of dry salad dressings to the water. Mix until blended completely. Brown the roast (if desired). Add the meat to your cooker. Pour the water, salad dressing mixture over the roast. In the slow cooker cook it on high for about 4 hours on low about 8 hours.

p.s. I think I will make mashed potatoes and green beans or carrots to go with this! I usually leave the carrots and peeled potatoes in the crock pot with the pot roast...what about you??? 

Thanks,
Lauren Lo

Continued...

04/13/2012
I have started the roast beef! It is in the crock pot with red potatoes and carrots. I also put head and country seasoning on the roast before putting it in the crockpot.

Here is a picture! 

Want to win a free $10 gift card??

I am trying to earn gift cards myself and I want to give away a $10 gift card for every 30 people that I get to do something  for me! Want to be entered to win a $10 gift card of your choice??

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I will post on facebook how many more I need so keep watching. Once I hit 30 I will draw a winner for the FREE $10 gift card!


Thanks,
lauren lo

Help me earn ... by earning yourself!

I joined ebates to earn more gift cards and I really hope that you will join me through my personal link!
If I refer 3 of you I get 3 $10 giftcards. If I refer 10 of you I get 10 $10 giftcards. If I refer 50 of you I get $500 or an ipad! Now as we all know I give away 25% of what I earn for FREE! :)


I really hope to get 30 of you to follow it today!
Thanks,
lauren lo


P.S. I use my gift cards to buy things for my Scentsy business. :)
You know all my crafts I do.... :)

Goals...everybody has them!

My name is Lauren Lo! I absolutely love my life but I want to make it better! I have a list of goals that I am always working! I spend a lot of time trying to save and earn as much as I can between now and the fall semester! I haven't decided whether I will be attending school for a business/accounting degree or going for hair & make up! I really want to do both but I don't have time for both! My thoughts are that business/accounting would push me further in my Scentsy endeavors....however Hair & Makeup would take less time and I would always have a job to fall back on!

I am saying all of this to push you to have your own goals and to follow me as much as you can!

Deals & Freebies

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Thanks,
lauren lo

p.s. more to come tomorrow...

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I get my business cards, product labels, pens, stamps, flyers, invitations, loyalty cards, mouse pads, post its, etc from vistaprint.com! I would really love for you to use this site but also if you would use it via my link so that I earn money each time you purchase! Then you can turn around and use it over and over again for your friends and we will both earn money when they spend!

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Thanks,
LO

Free Nail Stickers, yes I said FREE!

I want to earn free nail stickers by giving you free nail stickers! Yes, I mean FREE!
They are awesome I have done zebra, leopard, stars, stripes, music notes, newspaper, so let's get you some for FREE!

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Oh, and the good part is when you do this - I get $10!!
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Thanks,
Lo

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I use listia to get rid of the items I no longer want but I know I won't earn a whole lot of money off of! :)
Like with my purses I get rid of them by stuffing them with $5 gift cards, makeup, samples, etc!
Clothes I get rid of them : )
Oh and I also earn rewards when you do it!

Once you earn the points for selling your items you can get FREE items, I have got a lot of cute clothes, cute shoes, crafts, gift cards, perfumes and such for FREE on here! : )


I love it!
(Also, I try to sell my items on "for sale in _____" on facebook and craigslist first then resort to this on the items that just won't sell! )


Thanks,
Lo

Swagbucks & Me!

I am asking that all of my friends follow me on swagbucks! I use everything I earn to further my business, home, life, and to give back to you during giveaways! I was asked to spend more time sharing ideas and so I am doing so by having all these ways you can follow me!
Please let me know once you have followed me!

Please also follow me on SuperPoints!


Thanks,
Lo

Earn Free Gift Cards!!!

I am going to use this blog for all of my money saving, coupon clipping, cutting corners, recipes, crafts and so forth ideas. I have done so much in such a little time that I am going to do more! :)

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Sign up for the Free Credit Report just don't forget to cancel subscription by the 17th! :)

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Lauren Lo