VTech MobiGo for $29.99 (original price $59.99)

Amazon has the VTech MobiGo 2 Touch Learning System - Pink on sale for $29.99 (Regular Price $59.99) with Free shipping.

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Free $10 Target gift card with a $50 purchase

Click HERE to print a coupon for a $10 Target Gift Card with a $50 purchase.

Hurry! Deals like these don't usually last.

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Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for $249

Get the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for $249 after a $50 discount, today only, 12/10/2012.

Enter promotional code FIREHD89 at checkout.

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Organized and Clean Fridge

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The fridge is one of those few places around the house where we'd like to think that once it's out of sight it's out of mind. Leftovers, expired food, a hidden carrot behind the veggie tray. But it's important to have an organized fridge. I think that part of healthy eating is a clean fridge where you can have a good view of the vegetables and the fruits inside it. It just makes you want to grab them and eat those good-for-you vegetables. :) and when it comes time to cook, you don't have to spend extra precious time digging through the mountain of food. So I went to Bed Bath and Beyond looking for something that might just make cleaning/organizing the fridge easier. And I found it. They sell fridge liners for $4.99. And best of all they are machine washable. So no need to spend time cleaning the fridge. Throw them in the washing machine and put them back.



So I emptied the fridge one shelf at a time, threw away expired food, cleaned it (mixture of baking soda and water) and laid down the  shelf liners.

And voila, here are the final results.





 

And after all that work, I sat down to enjoy a healthy lunch :)



 

 

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Alex Toys for 60% off at Amazon

Alex Toys are on sale on Amazon today (December 6th) for 60% off.

They have craft kits, busy box, etc.....

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20% off at Olive Garden

Print this coupon for a 20% off entire table lunch at Olive Garden.

Valid till November 29,2012

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Chili's: Kids Eat Free

Today; Monday November 26th, Kids eat Free at Chili's with this coupon

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Kindle Fire for $129

Amazon Kindle Fire is available today only;November 26th, for only $129 ($30 off). Enter promotional code FIREDEAL at checkout.

Offer valid from 12:01AM PST through 11:59PM PST on 11/26/12, or while supplies last.
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Easy slow cooker chicken and Wild Rice recipe

Easy slow cooker chicken and Wild Rice recipe

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Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 6 hours

Total time: 6 hours 10 mins

Serves: 4

This is a very easy yet yummy and creamy chicken and wild rice soup. Recipe adapted from Landlakes website

Ingredients

• 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken


• 5 Cups of chicken stock or broth


• 1 small onion chopped


• 1/2 Cup of carrots cut or shredded


• 1/2 Cup of uncooked Wild rice


• 1 Cup of kale


• 1 Cup of sour cream


• 1/3 Cup of flour


• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put everything except the flour, Kale, and sour cream in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.


2. Fifteen minutes before serving, take out the chicken and lay it on a cutting board.


3. Add the kale to the slow cooker. Shred the chicken or cut into cubes and put it back in the slow cooker.


4. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and flour. If the slow cooker was set on low, set it on high and add the sour cream and flour mixture. Stir and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.


5. Serve warm with some bread or corn bread or by itself in small bowls.

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How To Watch Your Favorite Shows without paying for cable

Today, I am guest posting at Family Friendly Frugality about how you can watch your favorite TV shows without shelling out a lot of money on cable.

Here is a snippet of the guest post:

A few months ago we made the tough decision to cancel cable, but it was one of the best decisions we ever made. We were not big tv watchers during the day, but at night we did enjoy watching some shows, and managed to keep the news on as background noise, yet somehow the thought of not having cable TV was difficult to accept.

As it turns out, after we finally took the plunge, made the dreaded call, and cancelled, we don't miss cable TV much at all. In fact, it was one of the better decisions we have made, to "de-clutter" our lives.

So if you would like to save over $1000/year, head over HERE to read more about the many ways you can do to watch your shows for free or cheap .

 

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Free Rental at RedBox (Today Only)

Use code THANKS2U at any RedBox Kiosk to get a Free One night Movie Rental.

Valid Today only; Thurday March 8th, 2012.

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Pantry Organization: Part 3

It seems like every few months I find myself reorganizing the pantry. This time around, I wanted to make it more "colorful" so I bought some colorful budget-friendly baskets I found at Target (it seems like I am always at that store :) to make the pantry more bright and organized.

The flour, rice, and pasta are stored in clear plastic containers.



I used baskets to store snacks, salmon pouches,condiments, oil etc...

I also store medicine, lightbulbs, batteries, and crafts in the pantry. Baskets and shoe boxes are great for storage.

There are many products out there to organize the pantry. Baskets are always the most budget friendly to keep everything contained. Lazy susans are also a great way to store oil, spices, etc...

Check out my tips on how to organize the pantry. Also, Andrea at organized living recently wrote a great post on how to organize and stock the pantry.

Are you having a hard time organizing your pantry? What's the biggest challenge that's keeping you from organizing the pantry?

 

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How to organize under the kitchen sink

A few months ago, the water started leaking from under the kitchen sink. It was a complete mess and has been ever since. I stashed everything from cleaning products to paint material and buckets to sponges and fish food and .... Well, it just seemed like I stashed everything underneath the kitchen sink. It was a complete disaster.

As I was searching through pinterest a while ago, I came upon a picture of an organized under-the-sink cabinet. That was enough to convince me to stop putting off organizing under the sink and start clearing that mess as soon as possible.



I went to Target and bought a couple of baskets ($1 each), command hooks, a plastic grocery bag holder ($2.50) and some wrapping paper ($1) then stopped by Home depot to get a tension rod ($3).

Here is what I did to clear that disgusting mess (it was absolutely horrific, I couldn't get myself to take a picture of the before)

• Clear everything from underneath the sink and put it on the kitchen island.


• Discard any product you don't need and empty bottles and containers.


• Clean the surface of the cabinet then lay out the wrapping paper.

• Adjust the tension rod to fit underneath the sink then hang the cleaning bottles


• Mount the 3M hooks to the cabinet doors (3 total each for duster, dustpan and broom set, and towel) and the grocery bag holder.

• Hang the gloves on the tension rod using a clip

• Put the rest of the supplies in baskets and place them underneath the sink. I placed bleach and the oven cleaner in the far back and the dishwasher detergent, floor cleaners in the front.  I also used a sliding cabinet rack to store sponges and plastic bags box.

And the final result is:



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Kitchen tip: How to Clean The exterior of Your Kitchen Cabinet

If you have white kitchen cabinets then you are probably in a love-hate relationship with your kitchen. I love my white kitchen but I hate how easy the cabinets get and look dirty. Fortunately, cleaning the exterior of the kitchen cabinets is not that hard and will take no more than 15 minutes to get them all clean and shiny again.

if you have painted, laminate, or vinyl cabinets:

You need:

Dish Soap

Warm Water

Double sided Dish sponge

Towel

Fill up the sink halfway with warm water and add about 2-3 TBSPs of dish soap. Wet your sponge with the soap-water mixture and squeeze out excess water. Using the scrubber side of the sponge, scrub lightly over your cabinets then wipe with the towel.

If you have wooden cabinets:

You need:

Commercial Wood cleaner or Vinegar and Olive Oil

A kitchen rag and Paper towels

Make a mixture of your wood cleaner with warm water according to the product instructions or put a splash of vinegar in your kitchen sink that has been filled with warm water halfway through.

To clean your wood cabinets, wipe the cabinets with a towel that has been lightly wet with the woodcleaner-water mixture or water-vinegar mixture.

If you used the vinegar-water mixture to clean your cabinets, wait until your cabinets are dry then damp a paper towel with a little bit of olive oil and wipe your cabinets in a circular motion to get them shiny again.

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My world Tour Part 2: Seafood Paella

Click Here if you missed Part 1 of my Culinary World Tour.

I was born and raised in Morocco and one of my vivid and happiest childhood memories was when we traveled to the North of Morocco for vacation.

Northern Morocco is highly influenced by the spanish given the proximity to Spain and the decades of Spanish protectorate. So one of the most memorable moments was when we passed by a city called "Laraish" to devour the succulent heavenly seafood paella. So for my part 2, I am travelling down my childhood memory lane and recreating the paella.

 



There are three types of Paella; the traditional Valencian paella, Seafood Paella, and mixed paella. Traditionally, the Paella is cooked in a Paella Pan but you can use any pan or skillet (like I did) to make it.

Just with pretty much every recipe, I can't help it but tweak it to make it my own :) . The traditional paella recipe from Spain uses Arborio rice. I decided to twist the recipe a bit and use my favorite aromatic rice " Basmati Rice". I also couldn't find safran at the local stores so I substituted the turmeric for the safran. The result was a meal to die for.

Seafood Paella

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed


• 1 TBSP of Vinegar or Lemon Juice + 2 TBSP of Lemon Juice


• 1 tablespoon paprika


• salt and black pepper to taste


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 2 bay leaves


• 2 Cups of Basmati or Arborio Rice


• 4 cups of chicken stock


• 1 Spanish or white onion, chopped


• 1 tsp of Turmeric or 1/4 tsp of saffron threads


• 1 red bell pepper, chopped


• 1 tomato, chopped in small cubes


• 1 pound of mixed seafood (scallops, mussels, medium sized peeled and deveined shrimp)


• 1/4 pound of Jumbo shrimp


• 1 TBSP of chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the paprika, 1 TBSP of lemon juice or vinegar and salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces to coat and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.


2. In a large skillet or a paella pan, Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat then add the marinated chicken. Once chicken is cooked, add the chopped garlic, onions, and red peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes then add the rice. Mix well until the rice is coated with oil then add the seafood except for the Jumbo shrimp. Stir in salt and pepper, Saffron threads (or turmeric), bay leaf, tomatoes, chicken stock, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.


3. Once the rice is almost cooked (about 10 minutes), add the jumbo shrimp and parsley. Cover for about 5 more minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through (it curls up and turns pink).


4. Serve.

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