Friends of Pfister: Saving with Rebuilding Together

April 11, 2012 Filed Under: Sponsored Post, Tips by 0

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

Hi there friends!

Today I wanted to share a few things with you…

1 – A way to save up to $500 a year on energy costs. Sweet!

AND

2 - A way to help out in the community with a few mouse clicks.

Everyone that signs up for the Pfister newsletter will be provided with a FREE Home Safety and Energy Saving guide from Rebuilding Together. This guide can help you save up to $500 a year on enery costs!

How is all this possible? It’s possible because of two companies working together for a great cause: Pfister and Rebuilding Together.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

December 12, 2011 Filed Under: Christmas, Recipes, Tips by 2 Comments

Writing this post is making me hungry!
Today, I wanted to share a new recipe I made up that tasted DELISH…

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Monte Carlo Sandwich Recipe + All Things DISNEY

November 28, 2011 Filed Under: Recipes, Tips by 8 Comments

Today is about all things DISNEY!
We are going to the happiest place on earth this week, and to prepare, I wanted to get in the right mind set…

If you have been to Disneyland, you may have had their Monte Cristo Sandwiches found at the Blue Bayou {the ride inside Pirates of the Caribbean}.
If not, I apologize.
These sandwiches are DELISH!
I’ve posted this recipe before, but it was when I first started blogging and wanted to make sure everyone saw it so that they could try it out, because I promise, you’ll LOVE it!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS:
-6 slices swiss cheese
-6 slices cooked chicken or turkey breast slices
-6 slices ham
-12 slices white bread
-Vegetable oil for frying
-Powdered Sugar

BATTER:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 TB baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cups water1 egg beaten


DIRECTIONS:

1. To make batter, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In separate bowl, mix water and egg. Add egg mixture, blend thoroughly.

2. Make sandwiches, placing 1 slice of cheese between 1 slice of turkey and 1 slice of ham. Cut sandwiches in half and put in a toothpick to hold the sandwich together.

3. Dip in batter and fry in 360 degree oil until golden.

4. Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpick and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

MMMMM – ENJOY!


TIP OF THE WEEK:


Did you know that Disney will replace any of your broken or scratched Disney DVDs?
Yup – it’s true!
Don’t know about you but with small kids, our DVDs get ruined so quickly.
For more info, go HERE.



DEAL OF THE WEEK:

It’s Cyber-Monday!
Deals are everywhere!!!!!!!!!



VIDEO OF THE WEEK:

If you love Disney’s Newsies
AND
LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem,
you’ll LOVE this next video…

XO - Kristyn

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Puppy Chow Mix Recipe

November 14, 2011 Filed Under: Recipes, Tips by 2 Comments

There are SOOO many foods I love to EATaround the holidays.One of those is:
PUPPY CHOW MIX
It’s a family FAV, and I wanted to share our version of it with you today.

{Pic from Tastebook}


RECIPE OF THE WEEK: PUPPY CHOW MIX

Recipe, Tip, Deal and Video of the Week: Puppy Chow Mix
Recipe Type: Snack
Author: Kristyn {Lil’ Luna}
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: LOTS
A super yummy and delicious snack perfect for your next party or movie night!
Ingredients
  • 9 cups of chex {any variety}
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Stove top directions:
  2. Into large bowl, measure cereal, set aside.
  3. In 1 quart sauce pan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat stirring frequently until melted.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
  5. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  6. Pour into two gallon resealable plastic bags.
  7. Add powdered sugar.
  8. Seal bag and shake until well coated.
  9. Spread over waxed paper to cool.
  10. Store in airtight containers.

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Swedish Pancakes

October 24, 2011 Filed Under: Recipes, Tips by 5 Comments

First off,I wanted to thank all of those who helped me out with THE GREAT PUMPKIN SERIES!
{Stay tuned later today for a round-up of all the amazing crafts from the series!}

It was so nice to have so many fun ladies here showing off some amazing Pumpkin Ideas. It was especially helpful because I knew the blog was in good hands as I got ready for The Glitter Academy Friday night.Thank you. Thank you!!!

Now, it’s back to the grind…
I hope you like this next recipe as much as we do.And let me preface by saying they are NOT crepes.They are Swedish Pancakes.I learned there is a BIG difference when I married into a Swede family. :) What’s great is we have these for dinner all the time, and they are sooo good, especially with the buttermilk syrup recipe!

Swedish Pancakes
Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Kristyn {Lil’ Luna} via Grandma Merkley
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 20-24
A super yummy, quick and easy way to make delicious Swedish Pancakes and Buttermilk Syrup.
Ingredients
  • 3 eggs, well beaten
  • 3 c. milk
  • 3 TB melted bytter
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • BUTTERMILK SYRUP:
  • 1 cube butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
  1. Beat eggs and add about 1/4 cup milk. Add some flour with the salt and sugar; mix.
  2. Add melted butter and more milk. Add rest of the flour and milk; mix well. Wipe griddle with some butter or oil when it is hot. Cook. {Swedish pancakes can be frozen and reheated. Batter can be saved for a day in the fridge – just stir before using.}
  3. For syrup, melt all ingredients in a pot until well mixed. Serve on top of pancake

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