Karen Mendes

13 Zucchini Recipes to Liven up Your Healthy Living!

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Recipes, Summer, Zucchini Recipes | 1 Comment

I am always looing for Zucchini Recipes. Soon enough my garden will be overflowing with Zucchini. It's not a bad problem, but it's a problem. My family is getting sick of the same ole' Zucchini Recipes. I needed to find different ways to cook it.. or bake with it! The creativity on the internet with cooking zucchini is crazy! Ideas I'd never even think of! Here are 13 Zucchini Recipes to use your stash that your family will love. 13 Zucchini Recipes Zucchini and Spinach Quesadillas | Sweet Little Kitchen – This looks delicious and super healthy to boot! A quick meal that will leave you satisfied. Zucchini Carpaccio | Just us Four – If you’re looking for a yummy side dish that’s...

Evian Water Printable Coupon

by Karen Mendes | Beverage Coupons, Printable Coupons | 0 Comments

Evian Water Printable Coupon Are you looking for an Evian Water Printable Coupon? Look below for the latest Evian coupons. Print a coupon for $1.00 when you buy one (1) evian® 1L 6-pack. You can also check their website HERE to see if they have any special offers or coupons available. *This coupon may not be available anymore. MORE WAYS TO SAVE Using cashback apps can help you save on health and beauty products in stores. I recommend Ibotta, and Checkout 51. You can also earn gift cards for scanning in your receipts with these apps: Fetch Rewards and Receipt Hog NEED MORE COUPONS? Be sure to check Coupons.com, and SmartSource for more coupons! Please note: Printable coupons have a print...

6 Awesome Grilled Chicken Recipes

by Karen Mendes | Chicken Recipes, Grilling Recipes, Recipes | 18 Comments

Chicken is a staple in my house and we especially love Grilled Chicken! I'm on the look out for more ways to season and cook chicken this summer. I'm finding that there are many awesome grilled chicken recipes and while I'd love to try them all, it's pretty hard to do that. I did make a quick & easy grilled chicken which I shared before, but that's just the beginning. The more I look online, the more I'm finding that there are so many other ways. It looks like my grill is going to get a good workout! Below is a list of a few from my list and as I make them, I'll let you know how they come out! 6 Awesome Grilled Chicken Recipes BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe Grilled Chicken Cordon...

Doorbuster Deal: 10¢ Notebooks at Office Depot & Office Max + Enter to Win $50

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Doorbuster Deal: 10¢ Notebooks at Office Depot & Office Max + Enter to Win $50 Office Depot & Office Max have everything your kids need for back to school supplies, including notebooks for just 10¢ this week! Plus you can enter to win a $50 Office Depot & Office Max gift card! I'll be grabbing the college ruled notebooks for my kids because this is a fantastic price at just $.10 each! This sale runs 7/21/19 - 7/27/19 or while supplies last. So hurry. And be sure to enter the $50 Gift Card giveaway too! Shop Now This post is sponsored by Savings.com.

Back To School with Grocery Delivery from Peapod

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Summer time is so relaxing and less stressful because we don't have to run around like crazy all the time. But once school starts, that is not the case. And this fall will be no exception. I've recently taken on another job which will make things even more hectic. Plus my oldest is going to a school that is 30 minutes away which is an hour round trip if I have to pick her up! I'm all for saving money and time which means I will be getting grocery delivery a lot this coming school year. Grocery Delivery from Peapod for Back to School Being a single mom of two kids and the only driver in the house, sometimes grocery shopping isn't easy to get to. I'm so glad to have Peapod delivery in...

Five Perfect Herbs for Making Marinades

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, Marinade Recipes, Recipes | 7 Comments

You Five Perfect Herbs for Making Marinades Today I have Five Perfect Herbs for Making Marinades. One way to add flavor to your food is to marinade it. The best marinades include one or a combination of flavor filled herbs that give food that you cook a burst of flavor. Just like spices, there is a great marinade for every type of meat, fish and vegetable dish that you serve. Using herbs is a great way to bring out the natural flavor of food, and using fresh herbs is the best way to enhance natural flavor. Growing your own herbs ensures that you know what is going into your food so that you will always have the healthiest option. Use these tips to grow the best herbs to create marinades...

No Churn Oreo Fudge Swirl Ice Cream Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

School is out and we spend a lot of time outside in our backyard in the summer. We have an in-ground pool and lots of friends. Our house seems to be the gathering place from June till August and I'm OK with that! I love it when the kids are happy and being in the pool with their friends, makes them happy. Plus I get to spend time with my friends too. Because of our jobs, we don't work as much in the summer. The kids don't play as many sports in the summer and we tend to not make as many plans away from the house during the summer, so it's a great time to catch up. When the kids have been swimming and jumping in and out of the pool all day, they get hungry! I love to grill in the...

8 Ways to Use Fresh Basil

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 10 Comments

Is there anything better than the scent of fresh Basil from the garden? I love the smell and the fresh taste when I step outside, pick it and then add it to my meal. The scent of it alone is enough to get my taste buds excited! I've been looking for some different recipes for my basil and I found some delicious ones! Summer Uses for Fresh Basil We do a lot of entertaining in the summertime so anything quick, easy and enjoyable outdoors, is always nice. Plus, I'm Italian so using basil is a must! Here are 8 Ways to use fresh Basil that I'm going to try this summer. Baked Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese - This recipe can also make use of those tomatoes and spaghetti...

Old Time Candy Sale

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals | 0 Comments

Check out this Old Time Candy sale below! Old Time Candy Sale Celebrate the way our forefathers would want you to! Use code AMERICANDY at OldTimeCandy.com to get 17.76% off site-wide through 7/4/19 plus Free Shipping On Orders $250. Shop Here! Offer Is Good: 6/26/19 thru 7/4/19. Old Time Candy has a huge selection of candy. Over 300 different types! They have theme boxes and a while ago we received the 70's theme box filled with lots of candy from my childhood. My kids had a great time going through the box and learning about what mom and dad used to like when we were kids. These boxes are great gifts for people celebration milestone birthdays and anniversaries. It's a fun walk down...

Tea Collection Sale

by Karen Mendes | Deals | 0 Comments

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Tea Collection. All opinions are 100% my own. Tea Collection Sale - Additional 40% off Do you love a good Tea Collection sale? If you answered yes, then you are in luck! Right now you can take an additional 40% off the sale price from 6/26 through 7/5. Select dresses are under $12 and select tees are under $10. I am a huge fan of Tea Collection and my daughter's have worn many of their dresses and leggings. The quality is great and they wash and wear well. In other words, I've been able to pass them down from one girl to the other and they still look great! You definitely get your money's worth on Tea Colletion. So with this...

3 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits This Summer

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Summer | 3 Comments

Summer is a time where fun is supposed to happen. However, kids seem to think their parents are MEAN for making them eat fruits and vegetables. Some kids just avoid eating fruit and will not consume it no matter how hard you try. With fruit being expensive, you need a few tricks up your sleeve to get your kids to eat more fruits this summer: Parents need to eat more fruits How many of you know kids that will eat fruits while their parents are consuming ice cream? Not too many! If you want your kids to eat more fruit this summer, then it’s time for you to get on the fruit eating bandwagon. Make it fun for your whole family and create a challenge. Challenge your entire family to try at least...

Frozen 2 New Trailer and New Posters

by Karen Mendes | Disney News | 0 Comments

We are so excited for the Frozen 2 NEW Trailer and new poster and we can't wait for November 22, 2019 for this to hit theater . Are you excited too? My girls and I are huge fans of Frozen and I'm excited to see what they came up with for the second movie. Olaf is my favorite character... he's the perfect mix of funny and serious. Who is your favorite charactor? Did you know that the first Frozen movie, which opened in 2013, is the highest grossing animated film of all time? Yup! My girls were little then and we played the movie over and over again, every day. Of course, we also played the songs when the movie wasn't on. As a result I know all the words from every song from Frozen. ...

High Value Sorbabes Coupon

by Karen Mendes | Printable Coupons, Summer | 0 Comments

Summer is here and we are always looking for yummy treats to cool us off! Sorbabes is a dairy free ice cream because they use nut butters and fruits to flavor each one. Why not print this high value Sorbabes coupon to save on your purchase. High Value Sorbabes Coupon If Sorbabes is new to you then check out the Sorbabes website for more information including the different flavors you might find. And while you are there look at all the recipes they have for Sorbabes. I am going to make the Cocoa Haze Tart for my next get together!

12 Cucumber Recipes to Flatter any Palate

by Karen Mendes | Cucumber, DIY, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Summer, Vegetable Recipes | 1 Comment

I'm in need of some Cucumber Recipes! Right now my garden is overflowing with cucumbers! While we are really enjoying them, I needed to find some new ways to use them in recipes. Otherwise my family will get sick of them before they are gone. Are you having the same proble? If so, check below for a list of some great cucumber recipes that your family is sure to love! 12 Cucumber Recipes Cucumber Ranch Turkey Wraps | Flour on my Face – These are a wonderful snack or even a meal that’s full of nutrients and not junk! Cucumber Salad Wrap | Food N Service – The wraps are adorable and classy looking with taste to boot! So make these for your next finger food and make an impression!...

5 Perfect Side Dishes for your Summer Cookout

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

When we plan a cookout, we usually make hamburgers and hot dogs. They are easy and everyone usually eats one or the other (or both!). Pretty boring if you ask me but it's what we do. The fun part comes in planning the side dishes! I love to try new side dishes but I also have some good ole' stand by things I tend to turn to knowing everyone loves them. I've made a list of side dishes that I'd like to try this summer that I can't wait to dig into. I'm sure these will be a hit with our friends based on the things I know they like. And if they don't, then more for me! Tortellini Pasta Salad Three Bean Wild Rice Salad Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad Garlic Mushroom Kabobs Prosciutto and...

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