Happy Mother's Day

I will be taking a breaking from posting for the weekend. So I wanted to wish each of you a Happy Mother's Day. I will be back Monday with my Mamavation update, Fat Fling update, and Giveaway Monday Roundup.... Plus I may have another giveaway for you!




Mother's Day Glitters

Couponing for Community! Big Day

So remember when i told you I was participating in the Couponing for Community, tomorrow is the big day! Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will make this even easier for you all you have to do is put a bag of non-perishable items out by your mailbox on tomorrow Saturday, May 8.

I am looking for anyone that has donated! Please email me or post with a picture or story of what you donated this week. I will say I am in awe of what I am seeing on the facebook page! Want to read even more then head on over to Cha Ching on a Shoestring.... warning it can move you to tears!

I will be posting my update on Monday instead of tomorrow as I am taking hubby away camping and then Sunday is filled with Mother's Day activities!

Joe Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill ~Book Review

The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Cas e#1 The Great Pie Catastrophe is book one in a series by Renee Hand. It is a short chapter book that is a younger childs version of 'who-dun-it'.

The Case: (About the Book)
Down in Acorn Valley just before the 42nd annual Pie Festival could begin, a crime was committed. Someone stole Miss Clucks blueberry pie that she was going to enter into the pie contest. Who did she call to come to her aid? She called the best detectives in the valley of course—Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill animal detectives. As they discover clues and gather facts, the hunt begins and Joe-Joe and Biscuit follow animal tracks that lead them to four different suspects. Bears, ducks, frogs, raccoons…oh my! But who committed the crime? Use your deduction and reasoning skills to solve the case along with Joe-Joe and Biscuit. Learn about animal tracks and some of the animals who make them. Can the case be solved before the judging of the pies? Come find out in Book #1: The Great Pie Catastrophe.

 About the Author:

I am an award-winning author, educator, tennis coach and various other things. I have been writing for over twenty years and have been a published author for five years with five works published. I write for various chronicles and newsletters, as well as write reviews for various authors of children´s books on my blog, http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com
You can find out more about Renee on her website! 

My Thoughts:

Aaron liked this book and loved all the animals. I like how it is chaptered so gives him something to look forward to and also allowed us to take pieces of the book to discuss. This book is a little advanced for my 4 year old but he loved it all the same. It is nice to see a mystery book geared to the younger child. All in all I would recommended this book for any elementary school children.

Please see my disclosure policy for details about reviews and giveaways!

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It's a Social Parade~ Google Friend Connect

Who does not love meeting new people and networking online! Here is some more information about this Parade:

It's a Social Parade - Wednesday Link-up is a weekly link-up hosted by Smart and Trendy Moms . We created it for socializing and to get new followers, fans, subscribers, readers without feeling overwhelmed. Every week will be a new link-up that will focus on one of the ways you connect with people through your blog!  We will rotate through gaining followers, fans, Networked blogs and more.  Link-up and focus on one thing at a time. Its about fun one follower,fan and reader at a time!

And don't worry you do not have to carry this button or any button of ours on your side bars. Your blog sidebars are great real estate and we respect that : )   The button needs to be posted in your participation post only.

How it works.

Grab the link-up button and post It's a Social Parade!! Wednesday Link-up. Every Wednesday a new linky will be posted with that weeks exchange info.

So for this week it is Goggle Friend Connect. So if you like my blog, saving money, winning free stuff..... then be sure to follow me! I would also love to have you as a Fan (or like) of It's All About the Saving's on Facebook and if you are already... well I love ya! I use my fan page to post whats going on with this blog and it really helps get the word out on time sensitive deals as they are found! I have several giveaway's going on and more on the way.... don't be shy enter today!

So now if you have a Blog and want complete instructions on how to participate, you can visit Smart and Trendy Moms.

What's Cooking Wednesday 5/05

I found this recipe on a can of Cream of Chicken Soup. Oh My we LOVE IT!

Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup (I use the lower fat version)
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream (again I use the fat free)
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 tsp Chili Powder (add more if you like it spicy)
• 2 cups cooked shredded Chicken (I used 3 large skinless chicken breasts)
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack or Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 6 Flour Tortillas (I used whole wheat but use what you like)
• Any 'mexican' toppings you like (tomatoes, olives, guacamole, etc)

Nutritional Info       

• Calories: 396.5
• Total Fat: 13.3 g
• Cholesterol: 91.7 mg
• Sodium: 1,710.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
• Protein: 34.3 g

Cook chicken. (I baked it in oven for 45 min. Stir soup, sour cream, salsa, and chili powder in medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup of the soup mixture in with chicken and 1/2 cup of cheese in a large bowl. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas. Roll up tortillas and place seam side up in a shallow baking dish. Top with remaining soup mixture then cheese. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 min, or until enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with your favorite toppings. Number of Servings: 6




So what are you cooking up? I would love to know! I need all the ideas I can get:

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