{Events} Build-A-Bear's New Girl Scouts Bear

In celeBEARation of the 

Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary...

  

This beary special teddy* is all about leadership, friendship and fun! 

Dress her up to look just like your Daisy, Brownie or Junior Scout!

Arrives in stores March 16

Find your nearest Build A Bear store!

*while quantities last




  Make this a Troop Event and save 10% on a $200+ order. Get your coupon here. 

{Events} The Disney Store's 25th Anniversary!

Celebrate 25 Years of Magic and Memories at the Disney Store!

Disney Store Quest
Saturday, March 3, 10:30 - 1:00 pm 
Kids must find images of Mickey Mouse and his friends hidden throughout the store to unlock the secret code. Upon completion, children will receive a prize.

Craft Celebration 
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 
Kids create their own festive party hat to help celebrate Disney Store's 25th anniversary.

Trivia Game & Dance Party 
Saturday, March 17 at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm 
Kids will test their Disney knowledge and play fun dance games. All participants receive a prize.

Stickermania & Storytelling 
Saturday, March 24, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 
Kids create their very own Disney Store party story using stickers.

Happy 25th Anniversary Disney Store! 
Wednesday, March 28 
FREE Mickey Ears to first 250 guests! Celebrations continue all day with store wide savings.

I'll be there, will you?! Find your nearest Disney Store to attend here. 

{Events} Dr. Seuss Month

Saturday, March 3rd

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free Activity book and a Free HP 5x7 Photo Flip book coupon 

to the first 50 customers to the event.

While you're there pick up your favorite Dr. Seuss books!

Not only will they be on sale at 50% off BUT for every book sold, 

a book will be donated to a child through the First Book program. 

I'll be there, will you?! Find your nearest Meijer store here. 

Ohio's Perks!

I'm a Jersey Girl whose used to getting certain merchandise from certain merchants.

My Groceries:   A & P  ~  Food Basics  ~  Pathmark  ~  ShopRite

                        
Gas for my car:  Exxon  ~  Sunoco 

Shopping:          Marshalls  ~  TJ Maxx  ~  Target  ~  Walmart  ~  Outlet Malls! 

                         

Here in Ohio, there aren't any supermarkets that are found in Jersey.  There's also no chain of gas stations I'm familiar with.  BUT you can imagine how happy I was to discover that just down the road from me is a Target, TJ Maxx, Walmart and a Mall!  Everything I need literally down the road. 

What's even better?  The supermarkets I have newly aquatinted myself with, Giant Eagle and Kroger, offer rewards for fuel! 

Giant Eagle's Fuel Perks Program

• Use your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at Giant Eagle, GetGo, Market District, or Giant Eagle Express.

$50 Spent = 10¢ off per gallon 

 

Kroger's Fuel Program

• Earn a point for every dollar you spend at Kroger and Turkey Hill stores.

• Earn 50 points for every qualifying prescription you fill. (Government funded prescriptions are excluded)

• Earn double points for every dollar you spend on qualifying gift cards.

100 points = 10¢ off per gallon 

  






Obviously, comparing the two, Giant Eagle has the better program.  I spent $270.33 in groceries and got $1.15 off per gallon of gas!  I saved over $10 when I filled up my tank.  Way to go Ohio! 

{Recipe} My most favorite soup? Zuppa Toscana!

                                                                                            

Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana

Spicy sausage, russet potatoes and cavolo greens in a creamy broth.

Calories 170

Total Fat (g) 4

Sat. Fat (g) 2

Sodium 960

Carb. (g) 24

Fiber (g) 2

Protein (g) 10 

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As much as I love Olive Garden, and their Unlimited Soup, Salad & Breadsticks, I prefer to have myself a bowl of homemade Zuppa Toscana whenever my heart desires. 

Try my recipe and let me know what you think! 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 medium to large onion, diced
• 1 tbs garlic, minced
• 4 - 6 tbs Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits
• (4 cups chicken broth) OR (4 cups of water & 2 chicken bouillon cubes)
• 2 cups water
• 1-2 lbs Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups Kale, chopped, rinsed, and drained

Directions:

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil; add 2 chicken bouillon cubes.  

Simultaneously, thoroughly cook the Italian sausage until brown over medium-high heat. Drain on paper towels and set aside. (10 - 15 min)

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent. Add bacon bits. (5 minutes)

Add additional water, onion mixture, sausage and potatoes to the chicken broth. Boil until fork tender (20 minutes).  

Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and kale.

Don't forget to save this to your AllRecipes Box! 

{Home} Kitchen Set

I fell in love with a white round table from Pottery Barn, but not with it's price tag!
Just the table itself is $500.  I'm now on the hunt for the perfect set to grace my breakfast nook.

Pottery Barn's Shayne Kitchen Table $499

Better Homes & Gardens Pedestal Dining Set $259

Ikea Dining Table $249.00

{Wedding Bells} Bridesmaid Dresses

Who doesn't love Target?

If you don't and you're getting married, maybe now you will. 

Target now has a Bridesmaid Collection that features 9 styles, each available in over 6 colors!