Free: The Everything Food Allergy Cookbook

I have a book problem. At least with free books from Amazon, I’ll be able to avoid buying a new bookshelf! I don’t own a Kindle, but I have no problem reading them on my Android phone. You can also read them on your computer.

This book regularly sells for $15.95, but you can get it for free while it lasts!

Food allergies in the United States are growing at an alarming rate and, unfortunately, children are often afflicted with more than one allergy. For the families, preparing a meal can be unnerving. This cookbook takes the guesswork out of shopping and cooking delicious meals everyone will enjoy.
There’s no missing out with such tasty delights as:

  • NoNut Crunchy Coffee Cake
  • Eggless French Toast
  • DairyFree Risotto Curry
  • No Soy Pork and Veggie Stir Fry
  • Wheat and DairyFree Chocolate Chip Cookies

and more!

Each recipe is labeled to indicate which allergies are safe so readers can mix and match according to their family’s needs. Packed with tips and tools for reading labels and purchasing ingredients, this is a great addition to your Kindle library.

Thanks, Frugal Reads!

Individual books may have additional territory restrictions, and not all deals are available in all territories. Amazon may modify the selection of books offered at any time.

These books are free at the time of this posting for US readers only.  If you see Free for Prime members or Kindle Owners, these books are no longer free.  I have no control over Amazon.com’s pricing.

Kristin

Free Money Friday: Swagbucks Megabucks!

I love Swagbucks.

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Let me count the ways.

1. Easy rewards. I average one Amazon gift card per month, as long as I do the polls, visit the trusted survey site, and search on Swagbucks.
2. Great Referral Program.
3. I get excited when I find Swagbucks just for searching for things.
4. I get to spend money (or give it away) without actually having to you know, spend my own.
5. On Fridays, you can win even bigger amounts, up to 50 Swagbucks at a time!

So, are you Swagging? If not, why?

Kristin

Free Money Friday: Superpoints!

In the few months I’ve been doing SuperPoints, I’ve made a very decent amount of money. Some of that is because I’ve invited lots of readers, but most of that is just because it’s a great program! I’ve got a specific number goal in mind to pay for Christmas 2012, so let’s get cracking!
SuperPoints is a new program that rewards you for just being a member and clicking on their emails once a day! They also have a SuperLucky button that you can possibly win just for clicking! They’re a cross between Swagbucks and My Points, but they’re invitation only. I won 10 points yesterday, just by clicking on the email!

Secrets to SuperPoints:
1. Invite your friends.
2. Use all of your spins on the SuperLucky Button.
3. Click on your SuperLucky Emails and Survey invites.
4. Do offers, if that’s your thing. (It’s usually only my thing when I want to cash out!)

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Whole Foods Deals – 5/23

These deals run from 5/23 – 5/30, which means Wednesdays are double ad days!

How to save at Whole Foods:

  • Whole Foods accepts manufacturer coupons AND their Whole Deal coupons on one item.
  • Save 10% when you buy a case.  If you’re not sure what a case of one item is, you can ask an employee or look here to see.
  • Save $.10 for bringing a reusable bags

Everything in Whole Foods is dye free, which makes it Jamey-appropriate!  It’s the only place for his breakfast bars (like Nutragrain but no dyes) and often has the best prices on other things as well.  I have saved 40-75% several times at Whole Foods.

Best prices:

Bi-Color Corn on the Cob – 4/$1
Mustard Potato Salad – $1.99/lb
Local Texas Yellow Peaches – $1.49/lb
Shrimp Skewers – $1
Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade – 3/$5
Kettle Brand Potato Chips – 3/$5

 

Kristin

Babies R Us Huggies Deal!

It’s SUMMER TIME!  Which means swimming!  And if you’ve got a little one in diapers or who is ALMOST THERE in potty training, you might want to check out this deal at Babies R Us!  Buy 1 pack of Huggies Little Swimmers, get one 50% off!  Don’t forget, you can use manufacturer’s coupons at Babies R Us AND Toys R Us!  Since you’re still paying for both packs, you should be able to use 2 $2/1 coupons, making this a very hot deal indeed!

 

Kristin

Sunday Coupon Preview – 5/27

Rules for Buying Sunday Papers:

1. Know what coupons should be in the paper before you buy.

2. Know which paper is the best. For me, the Houston Chronicle is the best option, but I might have to start branching out. The Galveston Daily News sells a bundle of 10 papers for $10, which beats the Chronicle’s price all to heck.

3. Know who to hit up for more coupons. Church, school, daycare, friends, neighbors, family.

4. Always check your paper for inserts before you buy. People are greedy and getting really bad about stealing the inserts. Which is just silly.

What can you add to this list? How do you get multiples of coupons?

 

Kristin

School Troubles…

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So, I haven’t written about the school for a while.

Mostly because everything was going on track, or got fixed appropriately.

Until yesterday.

Jamey had been running an ultra low grade fever – about 99. One dose of ibuprofen or tylenol and he was back at it. No problem. Not sick enough to go to the doctor, and not sick enough to stay home.

Fine, fine.

I go out to the driveway to get Jamey from the bus. His afternoon bus driver is a sweet lady. She tells me that Jamey had a fever at school and he can’t come back for 24 hrs.

Huh?

Why is the bus driver giving me this information?  I checked his bag, and no note from the nurse.

Phone broke? Nope, getting calls.  I even had my neighbor call and check.

Did they call CJ and he was busy? Nope, husband didn’t get a call.

I shot a quick email to his teacher asking for clarification and expressing my confusion. You can see it here.

I get Jamey settled with his cup, a clean diaper and his favorite show (Little Einsteins this week) and the phone rings.

It’s the nurse. With attitude. Oh, goody.

She tried to call me. I didn’t answer.  She dialed the wrong number for my husband.  His number is something like 1334 and she dialed 1834 instead.  One digit off.  Could be my handwriting, could be her.  Not sure.  Apparently, it wasn’t enough of an emergency to pull his care card which has the numbers again, as well as an additional emergency contact.  Of course it wasn’t.  He only had a “fever” of 99.5.  Not exactly life threatening.

When I asked her why she didn’t send a note, she got even more hostile.  Telling the classroom aide to tell the bus driver was apparently good enough in her book.

Not in mine.  If she knew at 9 am that he was running a temp, she had over an hour to get a note written.  An hour and 45 minutes to be exact.

Finally, I’m done listening to her condescension and I hang up after a brief  “Okay, thanks, bye.”  Because if I hadn’t gotten off the phone, it wouldn’t have been pretty.  I’ve got an attitude, and I know it.  But what I don’t have?  Is the patience for an employee of the district where I pay school taxes to insult me and talk down to me.

I shot an email off to the principal, which you can see hereHere is her response, almost 24 hrs later.  I have removed all identifying information, except mine.  Cause I don’t care.  ;)   Y’all know where to find me.

I’m ticked.  HIPAA covers the school because they’re a Medicaid provider.  I’m not sure why it covers the bus driver, though.  She had no burning need to know (burning, fever, I’m so punny today).  A fever of 99.5 isn’t even a real fever.

I called the district today and spoke to the admin for one of the assistant superintendents.  I don’t even know right now.

I do know that I don’t want this “nurse” treating my nonverbal kid though.  If she’s got this much of a problem being professional, her treatment comes under suspicion.

I’ll keep you updated!

Kristin

Mi Tienda Deals – 5/23

Mi Tienda

Mi Tienda is an HEB owned store with 2 locations, South Houston and E Little York Rd. They’re great for fresh tortillas and produce, and their meat is always fresh. They accept manufacturer’s coupons at face value, as well as yellow HEB coupons. Here are some of the better deals to be found there this week:

Hill Country Fare Seasoned Beef for Fajitas Family Pack  - $1.97 lb.            Limit 2 with additional $15 purchase

Seasoned Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Pork for Fajitas Family Pack  - $1.97 lb.

H-E-B Fully Cooked Seasoned Chicken Breasts 25 Oz – $2.97 c/u

Calabacita Squash  - 57¢ lb.

Gold Pineapple  - $1.97 c/u

Peaches  - 68¢ lb.

Hill Country Fare 14.75-15.25 oz.  Mixed Vegetables  - 3 for $1

Cucumbers  - 3 for $1

Yellow Onions  - 3 lbs. for $1

Small Red Delicious Apples  - 4 for $1

Hill Country Fare Hot Dog Buns 16 ct – $1.28 c/u

H-E-B Salt 26 Oz  - 3 for $1

Kristin

Free Kindle Books from Amazon – Read for Free!

I have a book problem. At least with free books from Amazon, I’ll be able to avoid buying a new bookshelf! I don’t own a Kindle, but I have no problem reading them on my Android phone. You can also read them on your computer.

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Spoon: Soup, Chowder, & Stew Recipes (Spring/Summer) offers 25 delicious recipes that are easy-to-prepare, healthy meals that are also full-flavored and delicious.

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In addition to the recipes, Spoon: Soup, Chowder, & Stew Recipes (Spring/Summer) contains:

  • Recipes for Homemade Stock: Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Shellfish and Fish
  • Soup-making Basics
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  • Charts of Seasonal Produce
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Here’s a sampling of just a few of the recipes in this book:

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  • Banana Icebox Cake
  • Brandy Refrigerator Cake
  • Banana Split Poke Cake
  • Chocolate Eclair Refrigerator Cake
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Some recipes from this book:

  • Fajitas with Onions and Tri-colored Peppers
  • Jane’s Special Lamb Chops
  • Grilled Pork Pinwheels with Fennel Salsa
  • Sage and Lemon chicken
  • Grilled Las Cruces Trout with Green Chile and Pecan stuffing

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This book is a beginner’s guide to rolling sushi. It is clearly laid out with simple explanations of all of the fundamental recipes and techniques required for making delicious and healthy sushi at home. On your first attempt your will impress yourself and soon you will be impressing friends and family with the amazing food you are able to prepare; three different styles of sushi with many different types, a variety of sauces, and Japanese pizza or Okonomiyaki. These recipes are great as a meal or a snack; serving sushi at your next party is sure to be a hit with your guests.

Individual books may have additional territory restrictions, and not all deals are available in all territories. Amazon may modify the selection of books offered at any time.  These books are free at the time of this posting for US readers only.  If you see Free for Prime members or Kindle Owners, these books are no longer free.  I have no control over Amazon.com’s pricing.

Kristin

Joe V’s Smart Shop deals – 5/23

Joe V’s Smart Shop is an HEB store with 5 locations. You can find their page here. They do accept coupons at face value, and recently adjusted their coupon policy.  Now, you can use a coupon on an item that is equal to or lower than the price of the coupon, but it is limit 2 per family, per day.  Their coupon policy is here.  Most of their prices are about 15%-30% lower than a regular HEB store.

Hill Country Fare Seasoned Beef for Fajitas – Your Choice! value pack, or H-E-B Seasoned Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Pork for Fajitas value pack – $1.97 lb.

Texas Grown Unshucked Corn – 6 for $1

Bulk Bolillos Made from Scratch! Every Day! – 8 for $1

Bananas Every Day! – 3 lbs. for $1

Calabaza Squash – 57¢ lb.

Hill Country Fare Canned Vegetables selected varieties – 3 for $1

H-E-B Fully Cooked Seasoned Chicken Breasts 25 oz. lemon herb, reduced sodium or herb roasted – $2.97 ea.

Hill Country Fare Hot Dog Buns – 16 ct. – 98¢ ea.

Morrison Corn-Kits Corn Bread Mix – 6 oz. – 4 for $1

Blue Bonnet Spread Quarters – 16 oz. – 68¢ ea.

Mt. Olive Hamburger Dill Chips – 32 oz. – $1.44 ea.

H-E-B Dip – 16 oz. assorted varieties – $1 ea.

Kristin