Mixin' it up with some Mexican...

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So we got little talking in this week about couponing and more about the blog, although I did get a few questions answers from our experts and also some great sites to follow. More to come as I learn. If anyone has any input it would be greatly appreciated. Shoot us an email or leave a comment of your favorite sites you use.
Doing a bit of my own research and digging I found http://dealspl.us/ It's extremely easy to navigate and has deals and coupons from all the department & grocery stores we already frequent.

Here are your couponing/deal links that Emily uses daily and suggested:

http://www.hip2save.com/  (this site is mainly good deals online, free giveaways, and some different deals you wouldn't find on the other sites)
http://www.fabulouslyfrugal.com/ (this site is mainly grocery store deals and lots of coupons). FF has a great tutorial and simple instructions for how to get started on saving.
http://www.thekrazycouponlady.com/ (this site is mainly grocery store deals and lots of coupons)

Emily says, "All of them will send you emails daily with new deals but I check "hip2save" all day long because a lot of their deals are time sensitive. I also get four Sunday newspapers every week so I have at least that many of each coupon. You'll want as many as you can when you can get things for free! The stores I find the easiest to get deals at are Rite Aid and Walmart." These girls are hardcore with the coupon binders they bring in to the stores with them, and I just started putting mine together...took it for a test drive last night after my husband & I put the little one to bed. Now keep in mind that I didn't have the 4 Sunday newspapers, but I did search, print and clip my coupons. Anyway, I ended up saving $42 on things I need to stock up on anyway, plus I got a $5 Target gift card to use on my next trip. I gotta tell you, being at the register and watching your total decrease is a RUSH...I'm hooked! If my mother only heard me say that...it would be an "I told you so!" moment that I would never hear the end of :)

Now for some food & family talk...

As we know, having kids and/or a busy work schedule, we need to utilize things in our kitchen to create more "free time", if you can call it that. That being said, the crock-pot is one of the best ways to do so. It does all the work for you...take advantage! Lauren made some DELICIOUS burritos using hers - Cafe Rio Pork Burritos to be precise :) Here is the recipe:

1.5 lbs. pork roast (I used a Hormel Pork Tenderloin)
1/2 can Dr. Pepper or Coke
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup salsa (I used a little more)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
Place all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. With one hour left, shred the pork.

RiceUse the type of rice you prefer and follow directions for cooking time and amount.
When you add the rice to the boiling water, add the following ingredients as well
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced green chiles
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped onion

*You will also need a can of black or pinto beans...warmed on the stove.

Layer meat, rice, & beans in tortilla. Wrap and place seam side down. Cover with enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Cook under broiler until cheese is bubbly.

This recipe was courteous of Fabulessly Frugal...Again, their website is:  http://www.fabulesslyfrugal.com/

For dessert we had our options of Whoopie Pies that Lauren made and the 1st test of CAKE POPS that Tiff is in trial run for her wedding desserts! So yummy!

That is all for this week. We look forward to having dinner Thursday at Danielle's new house! Until then...