You get a choice of any of the Chick-fil-a breakfast items, including the burritos, the bagels and the chicken sandwich.
So sign up and enjoy!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Raleigh Durham area only - Free Chick-Fil-A breakfast every Thursday in April
Every Chick-fil-a in the Triangle area of North Carolina will have free breakfast Thursday throughout April. You will have to go here and sign up for a specific location, date and time. There is a limit of one breakfast per person throughout the month.
You get a choice of any of the Chick-fil-a breakfast items, including the burritos, the bagels and the chicken sandwich.
So sign up and enjoy!
You get a choice of any of the Chick-fil-a breakfast items, including the burritos, the bagels and the chicken sandwich.
So sign up and enjoy!
Aldi eats - try this recipe to get your kids to eat cauliflower
Aldi recently had a sale of both cauliflower and pork roast. So I decided to roast the pork and use spices sparingly since I wanted the vegetables to contribute the main flavor. Initially I had planned to use the red cabbage that Aldi had on sale some time ago, but then the cauliflower on sale gave me the idea to prepare cauliflower that way my family had prepared it, if the vegetable had to carry the flavor of the meal.
I cooked the cauliflower in water until it was cooked, but still crisp. I wanted to use the florets whole and not get them all mushy. Once the cauliflower was cooked, I browned a couple of tablespoons of butter in a small skillet and then added breadcrumbs. I did not use flavored breadcrumbs since I used butter and the natural breadcrumbs allow for the butter flavor to come through.
I had previously roasted by pork loin for about 45 minutes at 400oF (for 3lbs). My pork roast had been patted dry with paper towels and gotten a simple covering of freshly ground pepper.
Below is the image of the complete meal.
Since I used no spices with the exception of pepper on the roast, the buttered breadcrumbs are coming through nicely. So if you have kids that do not like cauliflower, try this recipe to see whether it appeals to them.
I had also found a recipe online in which the roast itself was covered in browned breadcrumbs. I suppose you could use Italian-flavored breadcrumbs, but I prefer to traditional breadcrumbs since I like the butter flavor to come through.
I cooked the cauliflower in water until it was cooked, but still crisp. I wanted to use the florets whole and not get them all mushy. Once the cauliflower was cooked, I browned a couple of tablespoons of butter in a small skillet and then added breadcrumbs. I did not use flavored breadcrumbs since I used butter and the natural breadcrumbs allow for the butter flavor to come through.
I had previously roasted by pork loin for about 45 minutes at 400oF (for 3lbs). My pork roast had been patted dry with paper towels and gotten a simple covering of freshly ground pepper.
Below is the image of the complete meal.
Since I used no spices with the exception of pepper on the roast, the buttered breadcrumbs are coming through nicely. So if you have kids that do not like cauliflower, try this recipe to see whether it appeals to them.
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| copyright Durhamonthecheap - pork roast with cauliflower and buttered breadcrumbs |
I had also found a recipe online in which the roast itself was covered in browned breadcrumbs. I suppose you could use Italian-flavored breadcrumbs, but I prefer to traditional breadcrumbs since I like the butter flavor to come through.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
two freebies from Walgreens Photo
walgreens.com offers a Free 5"x7" Personalized Folded Card (Assorted Occasions) after applying Coupon code FOLDCARD. Store pick-up is free.
walgreens.com also offers 25x 4"x6" Prints for Free after applying Coupon code FREEDEAL. Store pick-up is free.
walgreens.com also offers 25x 4"x6" Prints for Free after applying Coupon code FREEDEAL. Store pick-up is free.
Keep in mind, you must:
- have an account with walgreens.com
- select in store pick-up, otherwise postage will apply
- follow the guidelines regarding size and number of prints
I just ordered both of mine and the deals are currently working. Good luck and have fun!
Target Spring samples and beauty bag - FB account required
Target has their annual giveaway of beauty products and they always throw in a nice beauty bag as well. So go to Facebook, like the Target homepage and select target Spring Beauty Bag giveaway here.
This year, I see samples from Nivea, Pantene, Nexxus and Simple, the new skincare line that I have been blogging about!
Fine print:
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The Target Spring Beauty Bag Giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years & older. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Starts no earlier than 4/3/12 at 11:00 AM ET and ends after an attempt to award 457,000 prizes or on May 26, 2012, at 11:59:59 PM ET, whichever occurs first. Click here for complete Terms and Conditions, entry requirements, odds of winning, and prize descriptions. Sponsor: Target Corporation, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
This year, I see samples from Nivea, Pantene, Nexxus and Simple, the new skincare line that I have been blogging about!
Fine print:
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The Target Spring Beauty Bag Giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years & older. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Starts no earlier than 4/3/12 at 11:00 AM ET and ends after an attempt to award 457,000 prizes or on May 26, 2012, at 11:59:59 PM ET, whichever occurs first. Click here for complete Terms and Conditions, entry requirements, odds of winning, and prize descriptions. Sponsor: Target Corporation, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Walgreens - Photo specials (meaning something for free!)
Walgreens.com offers a 8"x10" Collage Print for Free when you enter Coupon code 7DDCOLLG at checkout. Select free in-store pickup. Offer valid today only 4/1/2012.
Walgreens.com also has a 8"x10" Glossy Print for Free when you enter coupon code CS6483 at checkout. Select free in-store pickup.
You will need to create an account and upload the images to then either order the collage or the regular print. If you select in store pick and pay at store, within a couple of hours the order is processed and you can simply walk into the Walgreens store and pick up the photo for free!
Walgreens.com also has a 8"x10" Glossy Print for Free when you enter coupon code CS6483 at checkout. Select free in-store pickup.
You will need to create an account and upload the images to then either order the collage or the regular print. If you select in store pick and pay at store, within a couple of hours the order is processed and you can simply walk into the Walgreens store and pick up the photo for free!
Review: SIMPLE skincare line - refreshing facial wash gel
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| copyright Durhamonthecheap - sample of refreshing facial wash gel |
To determine what was in the facial wash gel, I went to the UK site for the product line here and found the following information:
The facial wash gel is the perfect blend of ingredients to cleanse the skin thoroughly and revive it. It is great for sensitive skin and contains Pro-Vitamin B5 to soften and gently cleanse the skin.
As with all products from SIMPLE, the facial wash gel does not contain perfume or colors. On the sample tube that I received, it also states that SIMPLE facial wash gel contains no animal-derived ingredients.
You can purchase the SIMPLE products through Walgreens or on Amazon.com.
I used the facial wash gel by SIMPLE now a couple of times since I got the sample and wanted to review it. I am quite happy with it, but I do notice a difference to the moisturizing facial wash that I received through shespeaks.com. This facial gel is not moisturizing and so I follow up with a little bit of my favorite moisturizer. I would recommend adding some moisturizer after you have used the SIMPLE facial wash gel, especially if you routinely use a moisturizer to deal with dry skin. I do not need the moisturizer when I use my SIMPLE moisturizing facial wash.
Bookreview: By Faith, Not By Sight - Scott MacIntyre (former American Idol contestant)
"By Faith, Not By Sight" is an autobiography by Scott MacIntyre, who
most people will know from his too short a stint on American Idol some
years ago. I do recall Scott appearing on AI because to me he started
with the handicap of being blind and competed with others in a show that
to me is as much about singing as it is about showmanship. I do not
know how much showmanship figured into the voting or the comments that
the judges make, but I know that judges tend to mention if a singer
could improve in that aspect.
Reading this biography, I learned that Scott is so much more than a singer, he is summa cum laude college graduate, Fulbright scholar and, most importantly, a very strong person. The book starts in the middle and each chapter picks on a specific, personally important, episode, in Scott's life. Overall, he describes his life in a more uplifting language than I had initially anticipated. He covers his scholarship, his love for music, his health and his family in honest and open terms. Not everything is easy, no surprise there, but importantly Scott prevails and in large part because of the support of his family.
Scott MacIntyre certainly has a story to tell and to everyone that keeps asking why me, this book may be a support tool that shows that despite the times asking why me, the more important statement is "I will get through this".
Overall, a well written biography that taught me a lot about the person Scott MacIntyre.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book through booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review. The opinion expressed in this review are my own and have not been influenced by either booksneeze or the author.
Reading this biography, I learned that Scott is so much more than a singer, he is summa cum laude college graduate, Fulbright scholar and, most importantly, a very strong person. The book starts in the middle and each chapter picks on a specific, personally important, episode, in Scott's life. Overall, he describes his life in a more uplifting language than I had initially anticipated. He covers his scholarship, his love for music, his health and his family in honest and open terms. Not everything is easy, no surprise there, but importantly Scott prevails and in large part because of the support of his family.
Scott MacIntyre certainly has a story to tell and to everyone that keeps asking why me, this book may be a support tool that shows that despite the times asking why me, the more important statement is "I will get through this".
Overall, a well written biography that taught me a lot about the person Scott MacIntyre.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book through booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review. The opinion expressed in this review are my own and have not been influenced by either booksneeze or the author.
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