Kroger Has 2X the Fuel Points

I do my best to go shopping once a week.  It doesn't always work out that way and I do often find myself going back to the store a few more times than planned.  You know what I'm talking about right?  I try hard to to get my shopping list in order before hand and fill it up with everything I am going to need for the week and then I go back and add the extras.  I like that I can find everything I need at my local Kroger.  The grocery items and the extras (the non grocery items I add to my list.)  Being able to get it all in one place is a definite time saver for me.

On a good week my routine goes something like this - I get myself organized, I start my list by looking over the Kroger circular first to see whats on sale and then I decide on the weeks menu for the family. Then I quickly checkout the P&G Brands Circular for my "extras."  This week I am hoping to grab some Viva paper towels (love these,)  Hefty trash bags (lot's of yard work  and trimming planned for the week,) and some Coppertone sunblock.    This a screenshot of the circular along with my clipped coupons and the amount of digital coupon savings I have available.  

You can also use the Kroger mobile app the same way you would the website. Download the app, create an account and register your Kroger Co. shoppers card.  Then you will be able to load coupons directly to your card and your shopping list.  You can also create your online shopping list and use it anytime.  Check out the weekly ads from your phone too and so much more!

Let's see what else can I tell you - oh yes the post title - did you know that Kroger has 2X the fuel points on qualifying purchases on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - check it out right here and download your digital coupon - I got mine!

Alright - lets go shopping!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.





 

Loving My Pallet Garden

I am so excited about our Pallet Garden!  I think we may make a second one.  I did place some herbs too close together in this one but don't tell hubby because he told me I had them too close and I told him he was being silly - oops!  I almost did this last year and the year before and now that we have put together this pallet garden I don't know what took us so long - this was actually so easy.   Aside from this fun garden we also have a big kale plant and some tomatoes.  I love growing my own veges and herbs.  There is nothing like creating a meal with something you pulled from your very own garden.  The row that appears to be empty in this pallet,  is full of mixed greens and boy are they coming in fast - soon I will have enough to start making some delicious salads. 

I decided to make this after watching an episode of The Chew, Michael Symon made a pallet garden on an episode and he made it look doable.  and I did it!  Here's how.

Gather some supplies:
a Pallet
Landscape Fabric
Pebbles
Soil
Plants
Staple Gun

First you want to cover the back with the fabric and staple it in place.

Now go ahead and fill the pallet with pebbles you want a nice thick layer.

Add the soil

And now the fun part - add those plants.  Dig a hole in the soil and add a bit of water.  Loosen the roots of the plant and place it in the hole and then pack it in. 

See I told you that was easy!!

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Upside Down Cakes

This post brought to you by Private Selection. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

I love baking almost as much as I love cooking. You can normally count on me to show up at a put luck with both an appetizer and a dessert.  But of course, there are times when due to time constraints, I just can't get something whipped up in time.  Moments like these call for a good fall back.  My new favorite go to dessert for when I am in a crunch is a delicious option from the  Private selection Upside Down Cakes. 

Discover the indulgent new flavors of Private Selection™ Upside Down Cakes: German Chocolate Fudge – with the classically irresistible combination of gooey caramel, pecans and coconut; Double Chocolate Molten – prepared with real butter, eggs, milk, and the finest semi-sweet chocolate; and Amber Honey Apple Spice – topped with apple slices drenched in a sweet amber honey glaze.  Made with only the finest ingredients, they elevate dessert to the next level. Treat yourself and your guests to the rich flavors of the new Private Selection™ Upside Down Cakes.

Kroger is executing the “Spread the Love” campaign beginning on April 8, 2013 and running through June 2, 2013. During this time you can get your hands on a Private Selection Upside Down Cakes coupon! This coupon will get you $1 off you purchase.  But - check this out -you can double that coupon here at the  Private Selection Upside Down Cakes on Facebook.

What are your quick dessert solutions?  You should definitely add Private Selection Upside Down Cakes to that list.  Did Imention how easy it is to get this cake to the table? only 3 steps to getting a premium quality dessert without the premium price to your table. 1. warm, 2. flip, and 3. serve. Thats all it takes to get a delicious dessert that tastes like homemade, thanks to only using the best ingredients.

*Coupon ends 6/2/13. Official Rules. In order to load these coupons to your card, you will need to sign into your Kroger account or set up a Kroger account and enter your card number. Limit one use per digital coupon. Digital offers are not eligible on Manager's Specials, cannot be combined with manufacturer paper coupons on the purchase of a single item, and do not double. Not all items are available in all stores. A limit of 150 coupons can be loaded per household at one time.

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What I Bookmarked This Week

It's Saturday - time to share my weekly bookmarks with you. These are recipes I want to try or projects that have inspired me. Here are a few from this week I hope they inspire you as well.  No crafts this week just a bunch yummy recipes!


Let's kick things off with a great recipe that I found linked up to Friday Food Frenzy.    Feed Your Soul made French Toast Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.  Oh my goodness - yes please!!



How Sweet it is made a delicious Spicy Beer Queso with Chorizo and Black Beans. 



I am definitely giving this Creamy Indian Cashew Chicken from Bev Cooks!



I am always bookmarking great sweet treats from Cookies & Cups.  This week I bookmarked these Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies.



I can't wait for the tomatoes in my garden to come in.  I would love to try these Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes from Diethood.




Also don't forget, if you have been bookmarked on my site be sure to grab a button.

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Friday Food Frenzy

Don't forget to enter my Mothers Day giveaway!

Read more: http://www.mostlyfoodandcrafts.com/#ixzz2TYPSNnBN

Close to Home ,Mostly Food and Crafts and  Adventures in All Things Food welcome you to FRIDAY FOOD FRENZY where we come share your best recipes and browse others for some great and often easy recipes to try at home.  How many times do you hear "What's for dinner?", surprise them with a recipe you found on Friday Food Frenzy.  Outside of following the hostesses, we would just love for you to link up a tried and true recipe of your choice. Each week we will feature one recipe so be sure to stick around and click on your favorite recipes. The featured recipe will also be pinned on our Friday Food Frenzy Pinterest Board. Be sure to tell your friends we are cooking up a storm this Friday and to join the party.


Also - be sure to check back on Saturdays when I post my "What I Bookmarked This Week" list of goodies I find around the web -I might post some great finds from this link list.

Please visit the three recipes in the linky that are listed as HOST.  We really appreciate your visit. 

This week's Featured Recipe comes from Our Eating Habits.  Dont' these Lemon, Blueberry Coconut muffins look amazing.  Thank you for sharing your recipe I love finding great new twists on an favorite recipe.  

 

Lucille Ball + A Mothers Day Giveaway

Happy Mothers Day!  Make sure you take some time to relax today.  What better way to relax than with a delicious cup of tea.  How about a Sweet & Spicy cup of tea?  What - you don't have any in the house!  I can help with that, I am giving some away.  Two of you will each win a box of Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea.  Keep reading to learn how.

Lucille Ball Voted Mother who
Made the Biggest Mark in Good Earth Mother’s Day Survey

(May 9, 2013 – Montvale, NJ): Being a mother is one of the boldest jobs there is, so Good Earth Tea, maker of unique and untamed blends, asked fans about their own mothers in their second annual Mother’s Day survey.  Just like Good Earth’s distinct flavor combinations, the results are delightfully surprising.  When asked who the most untamed, “make-a-mark” mother in history was, respondents choose Lucille Ball (38.9%) over Eleanor Roosevelt (24.9%), Michelle Obama (17.1%) or Marie Curie (13.5%).  
Another unexpected survey finding is that more than 43% of fans related their mom to atypical and imperfect TV moms like frazzled but funny Claire Dunphy of Modern Family (23.9%) or snide and sassy Lois Griffin from Family Guy (19.3%).  The famous TV mom that fans say is most similar to their own?  The quintessential clean-cut, even tempered mom, Carol Brady of The Brady Bunch with 41.2% of the votes.

In terms of real-life mothers, fans voted Madonna as the overwhelming choice for boldest celebrity mom (41%), with Gwyneth Paltrow and Kris Jenner tied for a distant second with 16.6% of the vote each. Beyonce’ received the fewest votes (12.7%) just behind Victoria “Posh” Beckham who got 13.2% of the vote.

“Good Earth Tea’s unique fusions are inspired by the Earth’s natural wonders, and there are few natural wonders more profound than motherhood, so we love hearing what our fans have to say about moms,” said Anna Corini, Marketing Executive, Good Earth. “At Good Earth, we celebrate bold moves and untamed moments and mothers are always a source of both.”
One of those bold moves, dance moves, that is, that survey respondents thought their mothers most likely to be caught doing was “The Twist,” which received 66.7% of votes over the seductive “Tango” (15.5%).  Fans must not think their mothers are YouTube fans though, since the survey shows that not many expect to see their moms getting down with “Gangnam Style” (9.9%) or the “Harlem Shake” (8%). 
More than 45% of respondents said their own mother is both sweet and spicy - an ideal combination, just like Good Earth’s signature Sweet & Spicy blend.
The survey was conducted over a four-day period in April 2013 via a survey link on the Good Earth Facebook page.

Interesting survey right?  Lets make this a fun giveaway - Comment below and tell me which TV mom you most relate to.  Then come back and click the box in the Rafflecopter to be entered to win a box of Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea.  I'll announce the winner next weekend - Good Luck!!


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Let's Talk Popcorn

I love warm popcorn right out of the popper.  None of that stuff you buy in the grocery store in a bag for me, I don't do microwave popcorn either.  I like the sound of it popping and I love watching it overflow into the bowl.  Read on to learn how to make your popcorn better for you and why the oils used in popping your corn make a difference.

In addition to exercise and quality sleep, living a healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy foods. Part of healthy foods are whole grains, fruits and vegetables, oils, meats and dairy. Popcorn is a grain, but let's not take all the fun out of it. Diabetics, those with heart problems and those watching their cholesterol will all benefit from this fun and healthy food. The oils used in popping corn are important. Too much heat can make oils smoke and it breaks down the healthy aspects of the oils. Popcorn supplies at PopcornPopper.com uses healthy canola and green tea oils in addition to combinations of vegetable oils. It is a given that the buttery topping on popcorn is not butter because butter burns when heated. Alternative ingredients give it that movie-theater buttery taste. To get really good theater-quality popcorn, consumers must have the proper popper. Remember the small pan with tin foil over it that people made popcorn in back in the day? Popcorn lovers can have it again, from popcorn supplies at PopcornPopper.com. Also available are poppers resembling a pressure cooker in addition to microwave poppers and air poppers. When to enjoy popcorn? At the office for an afternoon snack to keep up blood sugar levels is an ideal time to enjoy popcorn. Of course, no movie would be complete without it. Popcorn can be given as gifts in baskets at any time of the year or for any occasion. Christmas trees aren't the only places for strings of popcorn anymore.

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written for Popcorn Popper