Thursday, March 22, 2012

Update to London Drugs Couponing Policy

I received an email today from the head of public relations for London Drugs. They have updated their coupon policy again, and put heavier restrictions on it, due to couponers abusing the policy. Please see their updated information by clicking here!

You can NOT stack SC Johnson coupons any more, and they will NOT allow you to pre-order. Please be respectful of this change in the policy!

~Melissa~

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Giveaway Time!

Me thinks it's a great time for a giveaway! And what better prize to give away than something to relax and unwind with--after the busy weekend I've had, I've considered keeping it for myself....
A bottle of Shiraz & new Allan Dessert Bites-Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake flavor!
So head on over to my Facebook page, share the post AND like the post that will be on there regarding the contest. Contest closes at midnight on Monday March 19. Winners will be notified shortly after on Facebook. More amazing giveaways to come this week! Good luck!

Saturday, March 17, 2012

More Donations and Updates

Definitely paid it forward today, when I visited the Crowfoot Safeway. Safeway, in conjunction with CTV Calgary, was holding a food drive called "Friends Helping Friends", with all donations going to the Calgary Food Bank. I went through my stockpile and filled box after box of food items: juice boxes, pasta, canned beans and tomatoes, juice jugs, peanut butter, jam, and more... Ended up overflowing a shopping cart with product that had a retail value of over $650. I felt amazing! I figure if I have gotten the product for free or close to free, and have extra, why not?!

Did some research on their website as well. Besides food donations, they are looking for Birthday Kits and other Fun Donations, to help out with the families that come through. Please take a look at these---it's a really neat way to donate something special! As well, their website lists items that they take, including hygiene products, diapers, etc., as well as drop off locations.

So, try to pay it forward. Even if it's dropping a can of soup off in a food bank bin once a week...

Until next time, happy clipping! There will be another giveaway coming soon, along with big news! Keep your eyes peeled!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Burrito Madness!

Have been busy in the kitchen the past couple of days, prepping some freezer meals. Made a batch of Breakfast Burritos and a batch of Smothered Burritos. It's always great to have meals set aside in the freezer for hectic dinner time rushes or late mornings! The recipes are below, and they double and triple quite easily!

Breakfast Burritos
2 tsp. oil
12 eggs
2 cups cheddar or monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup of chopped onions and red peppers
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
12 medium flour tortillas
salsa

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook onions and peppers until they start to get soft, and add egg mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until cooked through.

If tortilla shells are not soft and pliable, heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Place about 1/2 cup egg mixture into each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and top with some salsa. Roll them up burrito style.

Wrap each tortilla in tin foil, and stack in large ziploc freezer bags. Freeze for up to one month.

To cook, bake in foil at 350F for 10-15 minutes.
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Smothered Burritos
Filling:
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
2 cups refried beans  
2-3 4oz. tins diced green chiles
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
2-15 oz. cans tomato sauce
4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1-4 oz. tin diced green chiles

12 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Brown the ground beef with the onions and drain off excess fat. Add the remaining filling ingredients and heat through.

Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll up and place in 13X9X2-inch baking dishes (tinfoil disposables) treated with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the sauce ingredients and pour over burritos. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil, label and freeze.

To serve, thaw the burritos. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 40 minutes, or until heated and the cheese is melted. 

Makes 12 servings.
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Hope you enjoy guys! They are super tasty and easy to prepare! Until next time all, happy clipping and cooking!