Chef Boyardee: Think Outside Of The Can

Chef Boyardee

As a kid I LOVED Chef Boyardee.  I loved their pizza (still do!) and occasionally I got their ravioli as a special treat for dinner.  Even though I now have kids of my own I still enjoy their food.  As a busy mom, who likes simple, healthy meals I was excited when when Mom Central asked me to be a part of their latest Chef Boyardee campaign.

 

They sent me a huge box full of items to help me prepare a Chef Boyardee party.  It included a a bunch of colorful nesting mixing bowls, a Curious Chef measure and prep kit, Le Creuset bakeware, Chef Boyardee coupons and some fun Chef Boyardee brand goodies (matching aprons, a chef’s hat, & notepads).  We had just about all we needed for a great dinner party!

 

 

 

Chef Boyardee Recipe

 In one dish we made the Ravioli Lasagna.

 

 

Chef Boyardee

In the other we made my own creation.  It was Chef Boyardee’s Beefaroni covered with my favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe.  It was yummy!

 

I have to say that I love Chef Boyardee recipes because they are so simple to make!  Both recipes were a huge hit with everyone who was over that night and I know my family can’t wait to try some of the other Chef Boyardee recipes.

 

Enter to Win FREE Groceries for a Year!  Here’s how:

 

Enter the Make it Boyardeelicious Recipe Contest on the Chef Boyardee Facebook page for a chance to win a grand prize of free groceries for a year.

 

Now through March 11, 2012, submit an original recipe that uses Chef Boyardee as an ingredient (anything your mind can dream up!), upload a photo of your recipe, and about share why your family loves it.  Each week there will be a winner chosen based on creativity, all-family appeal, ease of preparation, and palatable appeal by an expert of panel judges.Those winners will get $500 as well $75 in Chef Boyardee coupons. If you don’t win one week,  you can re-enter again the next week.  At the end of the promotion one of the 10 weekly winners will win the GRAND prize – free groceries for a year! I don’t know about you, but I would LOVE to win free groceries for a year!!!!  The winner will be chosen based on taste points and votes.

 

The voting period lasts March 26-April 8, 2012. Don’t forget to check back to vote because voters get entered into a daily sweepstakes for the chance to win $100

 

For more information, visit www.chefboyardee.com. You can also find Chef Boyardee on Facebook. {Don’t forget to follow Embracing Beauty on Facebook too!}

 

“I wrote this review while participating in a In Home Party campaign by Mom Central Consulting  on behalf of Chef Boyardee and received product samples to facilitate my party and review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

United/Market Street/Amigos Deals of the Week, March 7-13

United Market Street Amigos

Here are the best deals at United, Market Street, and Amigos stores this week, with thanks to Amanda from ABCZooHome for her help with compiling these.

Yoplait Greek yogurt – $.87
Buy 2 and use $.50/2 Yoplait Greek yogurt from 1/22 Smartsource or 2/5 GM inserts – OR – Buy 5 and use $1.50/5 Yoplait Greek yogurt from 1/22 Smartsource insert.
As low as $.57 each after coupon
United and Market Street West Texas locations
Mach 3 disposable razors, 3-4 ct. – $5.96
Buy 1 and use $2/1 Gillette Mach 3, Sensor 3, or Custom Plus 3 disposables from 3/4 P&G insert.
$3.96 after coupon
United and all Market Street locations
Zyrtec, 30 ct. – $15.00
Buy 1 and use $5/1 Zyrtec product from 3/4 Red Plum insert or $4/1 Zyrtec product printable.
As low as $10.00 after coupon
United and all Market Street locations
Pepsi, various types, 12 pk. cans – $3.97
Buy 2 and use $2/2 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Mt. Dew, or Sierra Mist multi-packs from 2/26 Pepsi Moments insert.
$2.97 each after coupon
Amigos locations
Meal Deal – Breakfast
Buy Smokehouse Ranch bacon, 24 oz.
Get 1 Pan-Kits pancake mix and 1 Food Club syrup free.
All locations 3/7-20

See the full list of deals for United, Market Street, and Amigos Supermarkets here.

Ask the Readers: Ideas for saving with teens?

Today’s question is from Lisa:

 

I am very interested in ways to save money. I have two teens one is a boy who is eatting me out of house and home. The other is a” DIVA” in the making who only uses a towel once, washes a load of clothes almost every day. I need help and fast.

 

What advice do you have for Lisa? Looking back at your own life, what financial moves would you have made differently when you you had teens at home? What did you do right? How can Lisa go from worrying about money to saving more and feeling confident about her future?

Crazy North Carolina Weather

In February, it can be 75 degrees & pouring sunshine.  The next night, it is snowing.

 

So far March has brought an 85 degree day, a 32 degree day, and a tornado driven hail storm.

 

Even though it’s cold out today I am glad for the sunshine.

 

North Carolina Hail

 

ING: Free $50 Bonus for New Checking Account

ING

 

Even though ING was bought by Capital One last week they’re still bringing back their popular $50 bonus for new checking accounts!

 

Here’s how to get your free $50:

Go to ING and apply to open an Electric Orange Checking Account.

-Follow the steps to set up your account. There are no fees and no minimums!

-Once you make a total of 3 Electric Orange debit card purchases or Person2Person Payments (or a combo of the two) within 45 days of account opening.

-On day 50 of having your checking account, $50 will be deposited in your account.  That’s it!

 

Thanks, Moms By Heart & Money Saving Mom!

Ace Hardware: Free Quart of Paint (3/3 Only)

Ace Free Paint

 

Go to Ace Hardware’s Facebook page, “like” them, click on the “Find Your Soul Paint” tab, and then click on the “like” button inside the little square that says, “Free Paint Saturday.” Click this button and you’ll be able to print a coupon valid for 1 free Quart of Clark + Kensington Paint+Primer In One.  Simply take your printable coupon with you to Ace Hardware tomorrow morning, March 3, 2012, to get your free paint!  This freebie will go fast so you might want to get there when your store opens.  Limit one coupon per household.

 

*Fine Print: This offer is only valid while supplies last.  Average availability is about 40 quarts per store.  Most colors available for tinting, limit 1 per household.  Coupon must be presented to redeem free quart.  Value of quart not applicable to another purchase.

Free Night-Time Renewal Kit from Tempurpedic


Right now you can request a free Night-Time Renewal Kit from Tempurpedic! This kit comes with a DVD, Tempur material {which makes a great computer mouse wrist rest}, 3-Month In-Home Tryout Certificate and more!

The Age of Beauty

Beauty is timeless and I love styles that will stand the test of time.  Audrey Hepburn embodied this ultra-feminine quality that combines confidence with grace, poise, and a put-together image.  Whatever she wore instantly became an iconic style.

 

Check out these great items that I think are timeless:

Tory Burch shoes are an affordable luxury brand.  They offer a classic American look with a slight modern twist.

Calvin Klein’s double breasted tweed trench coat.  This is an updated classic trench coat with fall’s favorite: textured tweed!

New CouponNetwork Coupons!

Honey Bunches of Oats

 

Here are the hottest new CouponNetwork Coupons!  These are the most printed coupons from CouponNetwork so they must be good.  🙂  Get them before they’re gone!

 

$1.85 off when you buy any ONE Birds Eye® Voila® Product

$1.00 off when you buy any ONE POST Honey Bunches of Oats NEW Fruit Blends

 

$3.00 off when you buy any ONE AVENT Multi-pack BPA-Free Baby Bottles

$1.50 off when you buy any ONE AVENT BPA-Free Toddler Cup

65¢ off when you buy ONE Knorr® Homestyle Stock **VIDEO REWARDS** (+$0.70) –> See Image Below For Details.

Cloudy Day Quote

Baby Smiling

“A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.”
― William Arthur Ward