Todd and Erin "That Went Well..."

Selling Our House

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Editor’s note: The Todd and I are listing our house for sale–AGAIN. It was up for 2 years in 2008 without a single offer. And like going back to a bad boyfriend, I’m deep into staging, cleaning, and screaming at my children for using the “demo towels.” Here’s a repost from the first time around. Any of this feel familiar to you? Is there such a thing as home sales PTSD?

I knew that my endless hours of watching HGTV’s “Sell This House” “Designed To Sell” “The Unsellables” “Get It Sold” “Look at the camera and exclaim, ‘oh this really pops!’ Or We’ll Kill Your Family” (okay, not that last one) was going to pay off. I got a POD, took out anything that showed a personal stamp, like family photos, decluttered, blah blah blah.

I decided to use the marketing technique they drill into us at the station and concluded that my home buyer was a 36 year old named Madison, thin, blonde hair pulled smoothly back into a ponytail, wearing a black cashmere sweater set and chinos. I hated her immediately, so I knew she was the perfect demographic. There are many Ladies Who Lunch in this neighborhood, so she’ll fit right in. My neighbors are my joy, my life, the people I can race to at 3 in the morning to help me when one of the kids has to go to the ER. But I am the Neighborhood Anomaly. I am forgiven because we’re pseudo-celebrities and we’re considered funny.

We painted classic colors, I scrubbed the living hell out of everything and placed pristine white towels in every bathroom. I warned The Todd and the boys that I would set them on fire if they touched them. “What are we supposed to use?” asked The Todd in a resigned tone. At this point, the man would have made do with paper towels if necessary to avoid my lectures about “staging sells!” one more time. “The crap towels are hidden in the closet. And don’t drink any of the Pelligrinos in the fridge. They’re for Madison.”

It’s been a month, no offers yet but “lots of traffic!” like they cheerfully say on the shows when the house has not yet successfully been boosted off. I’m exhausted with keeping the house clean. The Todd is running out of ways to arrange roses from the cutting garden. On the bright side, I have so effectively terrorized The Todd about the whole towel thing that I caught him drying off with toilet paper after a shower. But, when my sister Jenne got a nosebleed, I found myself shrieking at her because “you’re using Madison’s towels! Are you insane?” “No,” she said while tossing my formerly pristine towel in the corner,”but YOU are.”

Seriously, what if we’re one of those doomed families stuck in the home sale timewarp for a year? What if Madison doesn’t come? What if I can’t bleach Madison’s towels back to their virginial whiteness? What if I snap and murder one of my sons for scribbling on my exquisite yellow (Tuscan Sun, Ralph Lauren) kitchen wall?

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BOGO Free Smashburger Coupon

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:06 +0000

Pick up a BOGO free coupon for Smashburger by liking them here. I’m starving, and the new Club Burger looks goooood…

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Free Slurpee Day At 7-Eleven!

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:17:06 +0000

Wednesday, May 23, is Free Slurpee Day at your local 7-Eleven! From 11a to 7p pick up a free 7.11-ounce Slurpee. This offer is while the cups last at each location, so go early.

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This Week’s Most-Printed Coupons

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:26:49 +0000

So, I checked back this week and these were the most printed coupons here from That Went Well, so I’m re-posting them in case you didn’t get to take advantage of them the first time around…

$0.55 off Hillshire Farm Deli Carvers Lunchmeat
$0.75 off any ONE Welch’s Juice
$0.75 off any 18.5 oz. Gold Peak Tea
Buy One (any) 64oz. Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Drink Get 1 Cherry Juice Drink FREE
$5.00 off two NEOSPORIN ESSENTIALS product
$2.00 off any NEOSPORIN Body Wash
$0.55 off any Florida Crystals Sugar product
$2.00 off Any ONE Garden Safe Fungicide

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Free: A Month Of Netflix & A $15.00 Eversave Credit

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:24:07 +0000

Seriously? This is my favorite new offer right now–sign up for a free month of Netflix AND get a free $15.00 shopping credit for Eversave! I’m not sure how you beat free and uh…free. Click here to get started.

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This Week’s Big Fat List Of FREE

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:21:02 +0000

Free sample of Garnier® Ultra-Lift Moisturizer:

Free sample of Emergen-C® Kidz Vitamin Drink:

Free sample of Clear® Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy:

Free Oscar Mayer® Selects Hot Dogs Coupon:

Free Spinach Artichoke Dip at California Pizza Kitchen

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Win A $100.00 Kohl’s Gift Card From That Went Well!

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:15:20 +0000

Let’s be honest…I’m working on the relaunch of the website, putting our house up for sale and pleasing a new boss at work. I’m beat.

So without further ado (or clever quips) here’s this week’s giveaway: a $100.00 Kohl’s gift card from That Went Well.

Wanna win? Please follow us on Twitter, friend us on Facebook, join in on Pinterest or subscribe to our free daily updates. You’ll find links for everything in the upper right hand corner of this page. Then just drop me a comment on this post to let me know you’re the Most Clever Soul In The Universe. You’re welcome to enter once for every way you’re part of the community here. Already part of the In Crowd? A comment is all I need. We’ll draw Wednesday, May 24th. Good luck!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:59:57 +0000

Copngratulations to Michelle H, our winner this week for the $100.00 Walmart gift card from That Went Well–congratulations, my little cabbage! Enjoy your shopping spree…

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Restaurant Coupons & Bargains

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:06:02 +0000

Don’t feel like cooking your own Mother’s Day dinner? (Editor’s note: what’s worse is my girlie Karen’s dilemma–her husband’s cooking is the worst on the planet. He has inadvertently poisoned dinner guests twice.) Here’s a nice long list of coupons and bargains for your favorite eateries. Enjoy your weekend!

Arby’s

Join the Arby’s Extras club to get deals and coupons texted and/or emailed to you. Click here to join.

Bertucci’s

Get $10 off your $20 online order when you make an online account here. (Expires 6/30/12)BlimpieBuy one 6 inch sub, get one 6 inch sub free (Facebook)

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill has Bang Wednesdays when you can get Bang Bang Shrimp for just $5.00.

Go here and sign up to receive emails and special offers from Bonefish Grill.

For each $50 gift card purchased, receive a $10 Bonus Card (Bonus card valid 5/14-7/15/12) (Expires 6/17/12)

Boston Market

Kids eat free with adult entree and drink purchase (Expires 5/22)

Boston’s

Buy a $25 gift card and get a Free Indy Pizza on next visit (Expires 6/24/12)

Bravo! Italian Cucina

Free appetizer coupon when you sign up for the email club (Coupon expires in one month)

Buy a $50 gift card from Bravo and get a $10 gift card for free

Brio Tuscan Grill

Sign up for the Brio e-club for a coupon via email for a free Bruschetta Quattro with the purchase of an entrée (Coupon expires in one month)

Buy a $50 gift card from Brio and get a $10 gift card for free

California Kitchen

Go to the California Pizza Kitchen Facebook page and ‘like’ them for a free Spinach and Artichoke Dip, no purchase necessary (Expires 5/14)

Champp’s

Any Mom that goes into Champps May 11th-May 13th will get a gift card for $10/$25 to use once per month all year long!

Chili’s

Get a free appetizer when visit the Chili’s bar with 2 or more friends, up to $5 in value with this coupon (Expires 5/30)

Cinnabon

5/6 -5/12 Nurses get to enjoy a free Classic Cinnabon when they show their Nurses Healthcare ID Badge.

Denny’s

Send the Mom in your life an eCard and you’ll both get a FREE Skillet Cookie a la Mode (with purchase of two entrees) for Mother’s Day (Expires 5/19)

Dunkin’ Donuts

First Watch

Treat Mom to a meal on 5/13 and she will get a free box of chocolates (dine in only, while supplies last)

Flat Top Grill

See if you qualify to get a free appetizer printable coupon via email when you sign up here

Great American Cookie

Print a coupon for B3G1 FREE Domino Cookies, (Expires 5/4)

Haagen-Dazs

Free ice cream cone May 8, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. (No purchase necessary)

Hooter’s

Get 10 Free wings for Mom on 5/13!

Kona Grill

Sign up for the Konavore Club and receive a coupon via email within 24 hours for a free sushi roll or appetizer with purchase of the same (Coupon expires in one month)

Complimentary Red Velvet Cupcake for Mom on Mother’s Day with purchase

Maggiano’s

Enter to win a Maggiano’s Dinner Party For 20 and you will receive a coupon for a FREE Flatbread upon entering (Expires 4/30/12)

McDonald’s

Mom gets free breakfast at select locations during breakfast hours (Valid 5/13)

$1/1 McCafe Cherry Berry Chiller, Frappe, Real Fruit Smoothie or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade coupon (Expires 6/15/12)

O’Charley’s

Free Appetizer with entree purchase when you “like” their Facebook page (will email within 7 days)

Olive Garden

Free Appetizer or Dessert with the purchase of 2 Adult Entrees, valid through 5/27!

Outback Steakhouse

For each $50 gift card purchased, receive a free $10 Bonus Card (Bonus card valid 5/14-7/15). You can even create a personalized card online (This would also be good for Dad’s and Grads too!)

Pilot and Flying J

Free hot beverage coupon (coffee, tea, cappuccino, or hot chocolate) (Expires 5/31)

PF Changs

Planet Hollywood

$10 off $20 Food & Drink Purchase (Expires 6/30/2012)

Quiznos

Buy a sub and a drink, get a sub free (Facebook)

Ruby Tuesday

Join So Connected Club for a Buy one entree, get one Free entree coupon (Expires 2 weeks after print)

Free “Simply Fresh” Cookbook for Moms dining in on 5/13 (whole supplies last)

Rusty Bucket

Moms receive a free sweet treat to take home on May 13th.

Smokey Bones

$5 off $15 purchase (expires 5/12)

Sonic

Half price shakes after 8 p.m. all summer long!

Starbucks

Half price frappuccinos from Starbucks from 3-5 p.m everyday through 5/13

TCBY

Treat Mom to a FREE Yogurt! (Participating locations) (Valid 5/13)

T.G.I. Fridays

$5 Off $15 Purchase (Expires 6/30/2012)

White Castle

“Like” White Castle on Facebook here to get a Buy One Fish Nibbler, Get One Fish Nibbler Free.

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

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20% Off Payless Coupon–Good Today Only

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:56:01 +0000

Here’s another “good TODAY ONLY” coupon:

Payless is offering 20% off through Sunday 5/13 at Payless.com or in-store with this printable coupon. Payless also offers free ship-to-store, which means you can head over to Payless.com, do your shopping, save 20% when you use coupon code 72366 at checkout and choose ship-to-store and not even have to leave your house!

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Still Shopping For Mother’s Day? Free $10.00 “Fashion Cash” For The Limited

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:43:39 +0000

Nip down to your closest Limited today if you’ve been greedily eyeing something–click here for a coupon for free $10.00 in “Fashion Cash.” Sneaky inside tip: It’s good today only–Sunday, 5.13.12.

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Free Mother’s Day Redbox Rental

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:38:52 +0000

Get a FREE Redbox DVD rental today, May 13th, when you use promo code MAY13. The free movie is in honor of Mothers Day, but you do not have to be a Mother to use it.

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Big Fat Coupons From Michael’s Arts & Crafts

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:35:18 +0000

Feeling crafty? Michael’s had a couple of excellent coupons I wanted to pass on…and they’re good through 5.19.12.

$5.00 off any $25.00 or more purchase: click here to print.

40% off one item coupon: click here to print.

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Oh…Man. Another Thing For Moms To Fight About?

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:55:08 +0000

I’m torn.

The Parenting Dilemma–”Time” Magazine has a cover photo of breast-feeding advocate Jamie Lynn Grumet nursing her 4 year old son. I’m a firm believer in the importance of nursing–I nursed the twins for over a year. I’m not sure I mind her nursing her 4 year old as much as the skinny jeans and defiantly sexualized look. Is it outrageous? Is it completely logical? Many cultures internationally DO nurse until as late as 6. What’s your thought? I’m exhausted by the battle between advocates for Attachment Parenting and for Traditional Parenting.

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Free–Or Cheap–Weekend Fun

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:53:08 +0000

Forget my twins, I know The Todd would love the Big Trucks at Kennecott. Click here to print a pass for a free tour of the Bingham Copper Mine Tour, and they’ll donate the $5.00 admission fee to charity.

The Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshop this Saturday (5.12) has the Littles building a wooden picture frame planter for Mom. Click here to find your closest location and to register.

Michael’s Arts & Crafts has a free Make It and Take It Mother’s Day Button this Saturday (5.12) from noon to 2pm. You can also create a personalized shirt or apron in the workshop from 10am to noon–but purchase of the clothing item is required. Here’s a 40% off one item coupon to use, and another for 50% off any framing job.

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Mother’s Day Fun & Freebies

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:46:07 +0000

I’m a little disappointed at how few freebies seem to be available for Mother’s Day this year–but let’s start the list and I’ll add to it as we go along. If you have any suggestions, please add them in the comment section.

1. Free Redbox Movie Rental

Redbox has a Mother’s Day freebie that’s not just for moms, but for everyone who has a mom!

Use their Facebook app to send a card to one of your friends and that card will contain a free Redbox code good for a free 1-night rental on Mother’s Day, May 13.

2. Free Breakfast for Moms at IKEA

With this Mother’s Day freebie, your mom can get a free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a cup of coffee at IKEA.

Take her in before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, to participating IKEA locations for this free breakfast.

3. National Public Gardens Day

Photo: Getty Images / George Doyle

Use the link above to find out how you can get a coupon that will get you and your mom in free to a participating public garden on Friday, May 11, 2012.

This Mother’s Day freebie isn’t just limited to mom – the coupon is good for any two admissions and you can print off as many of them as you need to accommodate everyone in your party.

4. Free Mother’s Day Cards You Can Print

These free, printable Mother’s Day cards look great–and if you’re a little late on the card, no worries because you can always send one of these free Mother’s Day ecards.

5. Free Mother’s Day Coloring Pages

These Mother’s Day coloring pages are all free to print from your computer.

6. Free Mother’s Day Craft Book

I’m helping my nieces make the charms for my sister–so cute!

7. Mother’s Day Craft Projects

This free eBook has some cute ideas, like picture frames and felt purses.

8. Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Downloading this brunch recipe book might save you from another hideous “toast ‘ala mode” episode.

Thanks, About.com!

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$25.00 Worth Of Proctor & Gamble Products

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:44:19 +0000

Head to the Procter & Gamble Everyday Solutions website to request a free‘Home Made Simple’ coupon booklet from Procter & Gamble. These coupon booklets are packed with over $25.00 worth of coupons for household products like Mr. Clean, Febreze, Dawn, and Swiffer.

You’ll need to log-in or register to request your free booklet.

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

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Kids Bowl Free This Summer

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:11:25 +0000

The flood of free and cheap kid’s summer fun has begun: AMF Bowling Centers are offering 2 free games of bowling until 8 p.m. every day all summer long to kids ages 15 and under from May 14th through September 3rd when you go here to the Summer Unplugged program site and register to get your weekly coupon.

Please note shoe rental is not included, but this is still a great deal!

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

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Kids Eat Free At Chili’s

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:09:00 +0000

Go HERE for a printable coupon good for up to two free kid’s meals per adult entree purchased at Chili’s. Coupon is good through May 9.

Thanks, One Cheap Chick!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:38:25 +0000

Congratulations to Briann Neely, our winner this week for the $100.00 Target gift card from That Went Well! Bri–enjoy your shopping spree!

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Personalized Office Supplies, Photo Books & More…All Free

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:21:00 +0000

Six free products! Seriously, click on the Vistaprint website and take your choice of Business Cards, Rubber Stamps, Sticky Notes, T-Shirts, Tote Bags and/or 4×6 Photo Flip Books all for free. Shipping was $12.65 to my house, but ranges from $10-$13 for all 6 products, which makes them an average of $2.00 a piece.

Here’s how:

Head here to Vistaprint
Choose your first free item
Once it is personalized, come back here and click this link
Choose your next free item and customize
Repeat those steps until you’ve got all of the items you’d like
Choose ‘no thanks’ or ‘skip’ offers
Checkout

Sneaky inside tip: there’s a lot of upcoming holidays to consider: Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, Father’s Day…

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Six Big Bottles Of Bath & Body Works Lotions For $34.00–Shipped

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:10:06 +0000

The phrase “free gift with purchase” always makes me squeal like a little girl. Click on BathandBodyWorks.com and use coupon code MOMGIFT at checkout you’ll get the free gift with purchase–but when you buy 3 full-size lotions, you get two for free. Plus, shipping is just $1.00 on orders over $25.00 with this coupon code. Soooo, to recap: for $34.00 shipped, you can get 6 full-size Signature Body Lotions, plus the free tote bag shipped to your front door.

This makes each lotion just…let’s see…carrry the three…add the five…$5.67 shipped, plus, the free wild garden tote bag!

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

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FREE $5.00 Payless Shoes Coupons

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:44:53 +0000

This is handy–there’s always a plethora of foot-based goodness on the Payless Shoes website that one can’t find in stores–here’s a coupon for $5.00 off a purchase of $5.00 or more: plus free shipping to your closest store. Use code: 72625 at checkout. I found these cute “Avengers” slip-ons for my Thor-obssesed niece for $4.99 after my discount code. Not bad, eh?

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Free Redbox Rental Codes

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:32:31 +0000

Go to the Redbox Facebook page HERE and you can send any of your Facebook friends a code for a free Redbox DVD rental. Sneaky inside tip: the free-rental code is good only on May 13. After you send at least one friend a free-rental code, you’ll be given the option of getting a free-rental code via text message.

Thanks, One Cheap Chick!

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Free Cone Day: Haagen Dazs

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:29:17 +0000

Stop by any Haagen-Dazs location on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. to get a free Haagen-Dazs ice cream cone. No purchase is necessary.

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The Glorious Pecan Toffee Squares

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:23:55 +0000

I fell in love with these little fellas when I found out how nicely they freeze. I made, like, 16,003 batches and hid them in our chest freezer downstairs. Spring is always an insane carnival of birthdays and baby showers around here, and finally: I was prepared! They’re delicious hot off the cookie sheet, and also delicious gently thawed and hurled onto a fancy plate in the car while I’m working the steering wheel with my knee. (Editor’s note: don’t try that–the steering thing. Definitely try the Glorious Pecan Toffee Squares.)

Glorious Pecan Toffee Squares

Ingredients

Crust:
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1½ cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 pound pecan halves
Topping:
2 cups chocolate chips, semisweet or bittersweet

Instructions

For the crust:
Preheat the oven to 350° and set rack to the middle of the oven. Line 9″ x 13″ pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl for 3 minutes, scraping the bowl down as needed. Add the egg and vanilla. Lastly, add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well blended.
Press evenly into the parchment lined baking pan. The dough is very sticky. Use a spoon to help guide the dough while holding the parchment paper from the other side of the pan or flour the palm of your hand before pressing the dough into the pan. Bake at 350° for 24 minutes, rotating the pan front to back halfway through.
For the filling:
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add the cream, stirring to combine. Lastly, add the pecan halves and stir well.
Pour over the baked crust, evenly spreading the nuts and the caramel sauce. Return the pan to the 350° oven and bake for 18 minutes, rotating the pan front to back halfway through.
Remove the squares from the oven and turn the oven off. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and place the pan back in the oven for 3 minutes.
Place the pan on a cooling rack and gently swirl the chocolate over the squares. Immediately place both the cooling rack and the pan into the refrigerator and cool for 1¾ hours. Score the top of the bars with a sharp thin knife and return to the refrigerator to cool completely. This is done so that the chocolate does not break apart once it is completely chilled.
Lift the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Cut The Ultimate Pecan Toffee Squares into bars using a sharp thin knife, rotating the cutting board so that the square you are cutting is in front of you. Transfer to a serving plate.
Sneaky inside tips:
The parchment paper makes it much easier to cut the squares evenly. However, using a 9” x 13” ungreased and unlined pan will also work, but it is much harder to remove the squares this way.
I prefer bittersweet chocolate chips on top of my squares, but semisweet will work just as well. For that matter, milk could also be fabulous if that is your favorite chocolate.
When cutting Pecan Toffee Squares, cut one square at a time. I have tried cutting horizontally across all of the bars at once and have found that the top and bottom separate this way.

Culinary Credit Goes To: DessertRequired.com

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Free $5.00 Walgreen’s Coupon

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Sun, 06 May 2012 02:32:53 +0000

Pick up a free coupon from Walgreens worth $5.00 off a $35.00 purchase. Sneaky inside tip: there’s a couple of hoops to jump through: you’ll need to “like” them on Facebook and answer a few questions about your healthy habits to get the coupon, which will be e-mailed to you. Go HERE for this offer. You also can get a free $25.00 Walgreens gift card by transferring a prescription. Go HERE for details of that offer.

Thanks, One Cheap Chick!

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Gnocchi Mac & Cheese

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:15:55 +0000

Once I actually learned HOW to pronounce Gnocchi, I’ve been in love with it ever since. (By the way: it’s “nee-yokiee”) Combine that humble potato pillow with cheese and I might just have a pleasure-based aneurysm.

Gnocchi mac & cheese

Ingredients:

1 pound purchased or homemade gnocchi
2 Tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
Salt and white pepper to taste
1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
Basil leaves for garnish, optional (I chopped fresh basil and added it in to my cheese sauce)

Procedures:

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and place gnocchi in a single-layer in a 1-1/2 quart shallow baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour until it thickens and bubbles, then whisk in milk and Dijon. Continue to whisk mixture and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Combine Gruyere and fontina, then add by the handful to milk mixture, stirring until melted before adding the next handful. Once all cheese is melted, season sauce with salt and pepper.
Pour sauce over gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano over top. Bake gnocchi until they puff and the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let gnocchi rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Culinary Credit goes to: The Cutting Edge Of Ordinary

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15 Fun Backyard Games

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:00 +0000

I’m always on the lookout for new backyard romps–I found a really lovely, comprehensive list from iMom.com. You can print “15 Fun Backyard Games” by clicking here.

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Free Gevalia Coffee Maker & Four Boxes Of Coffee For Under $10.00

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:45:26 +0000

Behold the Awesome:

Gevalia Coffee is offering a set that includes both the classic coffeemaker, plus 4 boxes of coffee or tea for just $9.99! ~~Shipping is just $5.95, so for a total of $15.94, you’ll receive a ton of coffee or tea, plus the coffeemaker!~~ I just got word back from a couple of girlies that tell me shipping is free! I’m guessing the free shipping offer won’t last long, I’d suggest jumping on this now if you’re interested. The Todd has a deep and almost unnatural love for our stainless steel Gevalia coffee maker.

Please note that you’ll need to choose auto-delivery to get your free coffeemaker, but you can choose up to 13 weeks in between shipments and can cancel if you choose to do so.

To cancel auto delivery (after you have received your order from this promotion) go to the Auto Delivery Orders page within the My Account section of the website. If you need help changing or canceling an Auto Delivery, please call Customer Service toll free at 1-800-GEVALIA (1-800-438-2542), and a customer service representative will be happy to assist you.

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

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New Grocery Coupons

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:33:36 +0000

COUPON NETWORK

Most Printed Coupons!
**VIDEO REWARDS**

55¢ off when you buy any TWO DOLE® Fruit Bowls All Natural Fruit in 100% Juice

$1.50 off when you buy any ONE AVENT Pacifier Pack

$1.00 off when you buy any ONE Tyson® Any’tizers® Snacks

55¢ off when you buy THREE LEAN CUISINE® varieties

$1.10 off when you buy any FIVE Stouffer’s® entrées or Stouffer’s® French Bread Pizzas

COUPONS.COM

Beverages

New Coupons!
$1.00 off 4-Pack of Welch’s Fruit Fizz

Foods

New Coupons!
$1.00 off any one box of South Beach Diet bars

$1.00 off any Country Crock Spread

$1.00 off ONE MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods

SavingStar Grocery eCoupons

New Coupons!
Buy 1 Pompeian® Olive Oil 16 oz. or larger, Save $1.00. Expires 5/31/2012.

Buy 1 Gold ‘n Soft®, Save 75¢. Expires 5/30/2012.

Buy 2 Wasa Crispbread Crackers, Save $1.50. Expires 5/30/2012.

Buy any 1 Culinary Circle® Pizza, Save 25%. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Spend $10.00 on any wild harvest® items, Save $2.50. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Buy any 1 Baby Basics® item, Save 50¢. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Buy any 1 Culinary Circle® Pizza, Save $1.50. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Spend $10.00 on any wild harvest® items, Save $2.00. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Buy any 1 Baby Basics® item, Save $1.00. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Spend $15.00 on any wild harvest® items, Save $3.75. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Buy any 1 Baby Basics® item, Save 75¢. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Buy any 1 Culinary Circle® Pizza, Save $1.00. Expires 5/16/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Save 50¢ when you buy ONE (1) BOX Trix® Cereal . Expires 5/31/2012.

Save 75¢ when you buy ONE (1) BOX Fiber One® Cereal listed in the Info button below. Expires 5/31/2012.

Save 50¢ when you buy ONE (1) BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal. Expires 5/31/2012.

Save 50¢ when you buy TWO (2) CUPS any flavor Yoplait® Greek Yogurt. Expires 5/31/2012.

Save 75¢ when you buy TWO (2) any flavor Yoplait® products listed in the Info button below. Expires 5/31/2012.

Save 50¢ when you buy TWO (2) any flavor Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® Mixes. Expires 5/31/2012.

Save 40¢ when you buy SIX (6) CUPS any variety Yoplait® Cups (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, OR Whips!®). Expires 5/31/2012.

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This Week’s Big Fat List Of FREE

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:31:45 +0000

No credit card, no “trial” period. Just free.

Free Zone Perfect® nutrition bar

Free sample of Sani® Sani-Hands Instant Hand Sanitizing wipes

Free Thornton® sample starter kit

Free BiPro® Whey Protein Sample pack

Free trial-size sample of 3 Biore® Skincare Products

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Kindle Readers For A Mere $49.00!

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:56:03 +0000

While supplies last, Walmart is selling Kindle book readers for $79.00, with a free $30.00 Walmart gift card. That’s like paying $49.00! Go HERE for more information.

Thanks, One Cheap Chick!

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Free Artisan Pizza At Domino’s

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:53:16 +0000

The free Artisan Pizzas are back at Domino’s–you’ll just need to drop by their Facebook page by clicking here. Domino’s are offering free gift cards through Thursday, 5.3.12. The tricky part? It’s at random times during the day, so you’ll need to check back.

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Jamba Juice Coupon

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:50:11 +0000

Click here for a coupon for a big fat Jamba Juice for a mere $2.00

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$50.00 Tanger Outlet Gift Card For $40.00

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:47:58 +0000

Print a coupon from the Tanger Outlet’s Facebook page HERE or show it on your mobile phone to the customer service office at Tanger Outlets in Park City, and you can buy a $50.00 gift card for only $40.00.

Thanks, One Cheap Chick!

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Up To 80% Off Fila Running Shoes, Hello Kitty Organics & Toddler Push Bikes

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:21:27 +0000

The Hello Kitty Organic Wear line is on sale at Zulily today–65% off by clicking here. Sneaky inside tip: these offers are all good through 5.5.12.

Fila’s new Skele-Toes and running shoes are actually shockingly comfortable–and shockingly comfortable. Get them for 80% off by clicking here.

Fila’s Boy Sports line is 65% off by clicking here.

Strider Sports manufactures those clever push-along bikes to get your little people used to bicycles. Get them for 40% off by clicking here.

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$10.00 & $5.00 Dollar General

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:30:32 +0000

This Friday, May 4, 2012 at Dollar General you can use this $5 off your $25 or more purchase printable coupon in-store. Or use promo code: SAVE10 to save $10 off your purchase of $50+ online. Offer valid through May 4, 2012 only. Limit (1) offer per customer.

Thanks, Bargain Briana!

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Making Money At Home

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:28:14 +0000

I’m hearing some positive things about “Get Paid To Try.” I only have one girlfriend who’s participating, but Annette is very pleased. You’ll earn money for the usual surveys, etc. but most participants are sent most or nearly all the products to try out. You’ll enter in for a $20.00 cash bonus when you sign up, and after you complete your surveys, will be paid within 48 hours. Annette strongly suggests using Paypal. Click here to apply, and let us know if you’re accepted so we can follow along. Good luck!

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New Coupons Up! Grocery, DVDs, Beauty & More

Erin (and sometimes The Todd) — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:21:53 +0000

Foods
$0.70 off ONE Kellogg’s Krave™ Cereal
Home Entertainment
$5.00 off The Descendants on Blu-ray™ or dvd
$5.00 off What’s Your Number on Blu-ray™ or dvd
Personal Care
$1.00 off any LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
$1.00 off on any (1) LISTERINE product
$1.00 off any (1) LISTERINE SMART RINSE 500ml
Pet Care
$1.50 off one carton Purina Moist & Meaty Dog Food

REDPLUM
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Colour Riche lip or L’Oréal Paris lip product
SAVE $4.00 on OneTouch® Ultra® Blue test strips (25-ct.)
SAVE $10.00 on ANY OneTouch® UltraMini® meter
SAVE $1.00 on ONE (1) 2-Giant Roll or larger package of Brawny® Paper Towels
SAVE $1.50 on any TWO (2) Garnier Fructis Shampoos, Conditioners or Treatments (excluding trial size)
$1.00 OFF any TWO (2) packages of Land O’Frost Premium®, Delishaved® or Bistro Favorites™
$0.35 OFF Aunt Millie’s Deli Buns or Rolls
SAVE $1.00 on ANY L’Oréal Paris skincare item (excludes trial size)
SAVE $10.00 on NicoDerm®CQ® 14ct or larger, Nicorette® Gum 100ct or larger, Nicorette® Lozenge 72ct or larger or Nicorette® mini Lozenge 81ct.
SAVE $0.50 on any ONE (1) Snuggle® Fabric Softener Liquid or Dryer Sheets

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