It’s Thursday again. I want to start by saying welcome to Thrifty Mommy. We are so glad to have you here. I would love to introduce you to a new series we are doing at Thrifty Mommy, the Thursday Cleaning Challenge. I want to challenge you today to clean out your fridge. I don’t mean just empty out those containers. Here are the things you need to do. It won’t take you too long. Set aside about 30 minutes and you will feel so much better later.

• Take out each shelf and clean it.
• Wipe down the inside of the inside walls.
• Check the date on all your dated foods. Throw away the old stuff.
• Wipe out your drawers.
• Wipe the outside and sweep underneath as far as you can.
• Don’t forget the top. Get out a stool and wipe the top of your fridge down.

I know the flyladies would not be happy that it takes longer than 15 minutes so break it down if you have to. Do half the shelves and the outside today and the rest of the shelves and the top tomorrow.

See you later,

Share This

A few weeks ago, I wrote about some ways to get free formula and other things for your baby. Well, here is one more way to add to that list.

If you will save your Beechnut baby food proof of purchases, you can send them in to get coupons from Beechnut. Just click on the link that says, “Save labels and save more”.

This week I have been doing some major purging of papers. My recycling bin is getting full already! The good news for you is that I found my stash of Beechnut food food labels. I have about 80 of them.

Just leave a comment below and next week I’ll mail my stash of labels to one of you. Please leave a valid email address in the box under your name (not in the big comment box) so that I can contact the winner. Good luck!

image from Beechnut

Share This

Don’t forget about the FREEiced coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts tomorrow. In case you can’t make it or you want to make your own, Dunkin’ Donuts has been nice enoughto share some of their yummy recipes with us. These recipes are by Stan Frankenthaler, Executive Chef for Dunkin’ Donuts.

All beverages can be garnished with whipped cream or topping of choice.

Very Merry Berry

3/4 oz Sweetened Raspberry Syrup (found at local retailer)
8 oz double brewed Dunkin Donuts coffee
1 oz of cream
1 tbs sugar
3/4cup frozen mixed berries

Peanut Butter Bomb

8 oz double brewed Dunkin’ Donuts coffee
1 regular scoop of vanilla ice cream (1/2 cup)
2 tbs caramel syrup
1 tbsp of creamy peanut butter
1 tbs of chocolate syrup

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass over ice.

Almond Joyish

8 oz double brewed Dunkin’ Donuts coffee
1 regular scoop of vanilla ice cream (1/2 cup)
1 tbs sugar
2 tbs pina colada mix or coconut cream
2 tbs chocolate syrup

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass over ice.

Iced Chocolate Vanilla Cappuccino

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar syrup
1 1/4 cup Dunkin’ Donuts espresso (Customize with chocolate and French-vanilla flavor shots or use 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.)

Bring water to a boil. Boil one minute and stir to completely dissolve sugar. Set aside to cool. Measure and combine sugar syrup and espresso. Place in flat bottom baking pan and place in freezer. Whisk every 20 minutes until frozen - color will lighten and texture will become “icy”. When firm, whisk and allow to freeze overnight. To serve: scoop into oversized cappuccino mug and serve with foamed skim milk.

Let me know how these turn out for you. They sound so yummy!!!! :)

[image and recipe use granted to Thrifty Mommy by Dunkin’ Donuts]

Share This

Each time Iturn on the news or open a newspaper, there is information about the rising cost of gas and groceries and people that are struggling to make ends meet. While there is absolutely nothing I can do about the cost of gas, I can work pretty hard to cut our grocery bill.

Here are some of the biggest and easiest ways to save on groceries:

1) Look through your cabinet and see what you already have.

2) Sit down and plan your meals using the sales flyer and considering what you already have in your pantry.

3) Stock up on items that are at rock bottom prices. This past week, Lowe’s Foods had ground turkey for .99/lb. I haven’t seen the price that low in a long, long time. I bought 5 packages and put them in the freezer.

Thrifty Mommy is full of articles on how to save money. Here are a few of my favorites that are full tips that anyone can use.

How to Play The Grocery Game

Top 10 Ways I Have Cut My Expenses

50 Ways to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill

Time is Money and Money is Time

10 Ways to Save Gas

75 Ways to Save Money

How are you doing at saving money?

Share This

Share This