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		<title>Win a FREE Blogging E-Course!</title>
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If you&#8217;ve ever thought of starting a blog or if you have a blog that you&#8217;d like to make even better, you&#8217;ll want to check out this giveaway over at The University of Better Blogging.  Enter to win a FREE seat in one of their interactive Blogging E-Courses (normally $19.95) AND a FREE copy of the e-book, How to Blog More Productively ($5.95).
They&#8217;re also giving away a copy of the book. Blogging for Bliss, this week.
Check out all the details on these giveaways for bloggers here!
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		<title>Easy Breakfast Ideas</title>
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Head over to Coupongeek.net to read my guest post on freezer meals for breakfast! 
Jaycie did a great series throughout the month of February on saving time and money by planning meals to make and freeze in advance. 
Today was the last installment of the series but be sure to click on the links to the rest of the series from my guest post!
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		<title>A Note from the Contessa&#8230;</title>
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You may have noticed that posting has slowed down a bit here at The Domestic Contessa. 
I wanted to let you know that this slow-down is a bit intentional on my part.  I am working through my expectations and plans for this blog and so have been trying to take a step back and re-assess things. 
I have a lot on my plate right now and am trying to determine the best use of my time.  Doing this requires time &#8211; which has to come from somewhere!
I LOVE blogging and writing here at ...]]></description>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday</title>
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Monday &#8211; Chicken Enchiladas, rice, peas
Tuesday &#8211; Pancakes, bacon, eggs
Wednesday- Tiajuana Taco Dip
Thursday &#8211; Crockpot Chicken Hobos
Friday &#8211; Frozen Pizza
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		<title>A Different Take on using the &#8220;Envelope System&#8221; (I like it!)</title>
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I&#8217;ve been hearing about this idea quite a bit lately&#8230;  The idea of paying for as many of your budgeted items as possible with cash.  This means putting away those credit cards (or even cutting them up) unless they are absolutely necessary.
I completely understand the concept of why this sytem would work to help keep a person on track budget-wise (once the envelope has no more cash in it, there is no more money to spend).  And I have respect for those who are able to successfully use this system!
But, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Stretching my Dollars: Staying at home&#8230;</title>
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You know what I&#8217;ve noticed lately?  Sometimes, the best way to save money and stretch my dollars is to just stay home.  Unless I really need to go out to run an errand, I try to stay at home as much as possible.  I&#8217;ve found that my trips out just to kill some time, or just to &#8220;get out of the house&#8221;, usually end up costing me money that I hadn&#8217;t planned on spending.
It&#8217;s really cold outside here so the idea of going to the nearby mall to walk around ...]]></description>
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		<title>Another Game Day Recipe: Tiajuana Taco Dip</title>
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This dish is pretty filling&#8230; another one that we often eat as a meal.  It&#8217;s a great meal for a movie or for watching a game!
Tiajuana Taco Dip
1 &#8211; 16 oz. can refried beans
1 c. salsa
1 tsp. red hot sauce
1 lg. tomato, chopped
3/4 c. mont. jack cheese, grated
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 tsp. chili powder
1 cup black olives, sliced
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 c. sour cream
Garnishes &#8211; chopped green onions, black olives, tomatoes,
Tortilla chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Mix together refried beans, salsa (3TBPS) and 1/2 tsp. hot sauce.  Spread this ...]]></description>
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		<title>Recipe of the Day: Japenese Chicken Wings for Game Day!</title>
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Growing up, this recipe was a favorite at my house.  I haven&#8217;t made these in so long, but thinking ahead to the Superbowl this weekend, these might be just the thing to serve!
Japanese Chicken Wings
2 lbs. chicken wings
1 large jar apricot baby food (or 1 cup apricot jam)
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
Separate wings into two pieces at joint.  You may discard the tips, if desired. 
Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl; add in the wings and coat thoroughly. 
Marinate in refrigerator overnight, stirring 2-3 times during ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thedomesticcontessa.com/around-the-house/from-the-kitchen/recipe-of-the-day-japenese-chicken-wings-for-game-day/</link>
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		<title>Cheap Hotdogs @ Walmart this week!</title>
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Here&#8217;s the deal:
Bar-S Hot Dogs $0.88
*Buy 2, Use $1/2 Bar-S Hot Dog Printable Coupon IE or FF
*Or this $1/2 Bar-S Hot Dog Printable Coupon IE or FF
FINAL PRICE = $.38 each wyb 2
Coupon Geek has more Freebies and Deals at Walmart this week.
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		<link>http://www.thedomesticcontessa.com/frugal-living/deals/walmart-deals/cheap-hotdogs-walmart-this-week/</link>
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		<title>Printable coupon: FREE 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk!</title>
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Head over and Enter the Great Gallon Give and you will have access to print a coupon for a FREE 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk with the purchase of a gallon of milk!
I don&#8217;t know how long the coupon offer will last so I&#8217;d hurry over there and get your coupon (I just did!)!
Thanks, Money Saving Madness!
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		<link>http://www.thedomesticcontessa.com/frugal-living/freebies/printable-coupon-free-12-gallon-of-chocolate-milk/</link>
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