Offers from NESTLE brands

This site---> http://www.nestlefamily.com/SpecialOffers/Default.aspx lists offers from various Nestle brands.. (e.g., Ovaltine, Toll House, Juicy Juice, Carnation Breakfast, Edy's...)

You can print coupons, get free recipes, "like" facebook pages, etc..

free copy of the JIFFY recipe book

click here----> to request the book (or view the online version)

Cheapie- Fancy Coffee Drinks

If you were to add up what you spend on coffee drinks (lattes, cappuccinos, assorted frozen coffee concoctions..) you may be surprised... Figure each costs $3 ?? I think that's a fair assumption. Come up with a rough estimate of the monthly or annual cost, and then check out this recipe for a cheapie alternative: NOTE- there are no precise measurements here because it is "to taste."


1. Use coffee or espresso. (I use espresso because for some odd reason I only like espresso and not regular coffee. I prefer decaf Medaglia D'Oro, and have found it on sale occasionally @ the local supermarkets for about $4 and change for a pound which lasts a while.)
 2. Sprinkle cinnamon in the coffee grinds before brewing. OR a little bit of cocoa powder.
3. brew as usual
4. In a blender, add a handful of ice cubes, pour in some coffee or espresso. Add either milk, soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk.. Now blend it all. 
5. If you skip the cinnamon or cocoa, you can try flavored coffee creamer or syrup. 
6." Do you want whipped cream with that?"
7. Get a thick straw that can accommodate this lovely blend of coffee and iciness, and enjoy.


More fancy- shmancy drink ideas: 
1) blend coffee, ice, milk, banana.  
2) Want it coffee-less?: Blend chocolate syrup, milk and ice for icy chocolate milk


Have any more ideas for cheapy fancy drinks?? Leave a comment below!

Save Money With Reuseable Popsicle Makers

Stuck in a Heat Wave? Make your own ice pops 
any flavor you want!  

Pudding pops, fruit juice pops, fruit smoothie pops, iced- tea pops, lemonade pops..
 

Here are some links I found for ice pop molds.

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Inexpensive Frozen Yogurt @ home: Also FREE printable Yoplait yogurt coupon

Just thought I'd share since I am enjoying this yummy frozen snack and happened to have a camera handy...

I stocked up on yogurt during recent sales on "La Yogurt" so now I am wondering if I bought too many. Can I possibly eat them all before they expire? 

So I put a few in the freezer and now I can have fro-yo anytime. Such as right now. This is Key Lime flavor. Also good frozen: coffee, vanilla, chocolate... 

It will be frozen solid, so use a spoon that can handle the initial scraping, without bending!

Want a printable coupon available for Yoplait?..Just follow these easy directions:

1. click on this link. ---->   Print Free Coupons
2. click on "foods" on the category list on the left side of the website.
3. look for the "$40 cents off six Yoplait" coupon and check off the box to "clip." (Some supermarkets may double this coupon; see your local store for details).

4. "print"
5. Share this post with your friends ;) Links powered by CJ 

Yummy Snack Recipe: Fresh Berries, Bananas, Sliced Almonds, Whipped Cream, Waffles...

I thought I'd share my idea for a quick, easy, and inexpensive snack.

I just finished eating this------->

To prepare this snack:
1. cut up some strawberries, and a banana.
2. top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
3. sprinkle on some sliced almonds.
4. take a photo of it to show people, and post online.
5. eat.

Alternative Recipe, I made on Memorial Day (note the patriotic colors...)
1. Toast some whole grain waffles (I used the ones from Trader Joes).
2. top with sliced banana and some strawberries.
3. top with whipped cream, sliced almonds, and blueberries.

I think this one is prettier than the first one, (if food can be considered pretty) and it is also more substantial because of the waffles. This also makes a yummy breakfast.