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Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla Recipe #FastFiveMeals

by Dana Zeliff on March 15, 20132013-03-15
in Giveaways, Recipes

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Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla Recipe

I participated in a Fast Five Meals recipe swap with Savings.com and my fellow DealPro’s.  The purpose of the recipe swap is to help get the word about about the new Meal Planning classes with Savings.com.  You’ll find DealPro’s across the country teaching you how to save money by Meal Planning. Meal planning not only helps combat stress in the kitchen, but it also can help drastically reduce your grocery budget and help you spend less time in the kitchen.

A great method to help you save in the kitchen is to determine Fast Five Meals.  These are 5 easy to prepare meals that you could have on the table in less than 20 minutes.  I made Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla’s for my family courtesy of Alea from Premeditated Leftovers.  The recipe was super easy to prepare and my entire family loved it.  It is definitely going on my Fast Five Meals list!

Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla

Ingredients:

 

  • 12 tortillas     
  • 1½ cups cheese       
  • 1½ – 2 cups spinach leaves     
  • 1½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms     
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced


Directions:

  1.  Brush the pan with oil and heat until hot. (350 on an electric skillet or medium high on the stove).     
  2. Place tortillas on pan.     
  3. Sprinkle 1 -2 tablespoons of cheese on each tortilla.     
  4. Place ~1/4 cup of spinach leaves on top of the cheese.     
  5. Spread sliced mushrooms over the spinach.     
  6. Sprinkle sliced onions over the mushrooms.     
  7. Top with 1 – 2 tablespoons of cheese.     
  8. Place another tortilla on top and press it down to evenly smush the ingredients between the tortillas.     
  9. Cook until the bottom tortilla is brown.
  10. Flip and cook until the other tortilla is brown, approximately 3 -4 minutes each side.     
  11. Repeat until all of your quesadillas have been made.     
  12. Cut in half and serve while hot.

Tip: Serve with salsa and sour cream.

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See more fast five meals by checking out Fast Five Meals on Pinterest!

Savings.com sent me a box filled with goodies such as an oven mitt, calculator, pin and gift card to purchase my ingredients.  Not only did I get to try a great new recipe, but one one reader will win a Fast Five Meal Recipe Box from Savings.com!

Find a Meal Planning Workshop in your city to learn the ins and outs of Meal Planning and time-saving cooking strategies to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in less time than you may think!

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And the Winners Are

by Dana Zeliff on February 21, 20132013-02-21
in Giveaways

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And the winners of Amazon Gift Cards are…

#9 barbara

#26 msc

#111 alicia

#33 orgain

I used random.org to select all winners.  An email has been sent to the winner. Please respond within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected.

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to complete my reader survey!

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$25 VISA Gift Card and The Money Code Giveaway Ends TODAY

by Dana Zeliff on February 8, 20132013-02-08
in Giveaways

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Giveaway Reminder –

Today (2/8) is the LAST DAY to enter to win a $25 VISA gift card and a copy of The Money Code!

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Giveaways Galore 2/1

by Dana Zeliff on February 1, 20132013-02-01
in Giveaways

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Check out these giveaway then link-up

WIN a Kate Spade Purse – ends 2/1

WIN a KitchenAid Classic Plus 4.5 QT Stand Mixer – ends 2/1

Designer Purse Giveaway – Kate Spade Shopper Bag (retail value $248) – ends 2/2

Freshwater pearl & sterling silver hand stamped necklace – ends 2/1

Madame Deals Event RoyalNote Amazon Gift Cards Giveaway – ends 2/13
Little Passports membership

$1000 Cash Giveaway

$25 Visa Gift Card

$100 Amazon Gift Card

Acer Chromebook

On-In Beauty Starter Set 3 winners

Clifford the Big Red Dog Prize Pack 5 winners

Hello Winter $1000 Cash Giveaway – Ends 2/24

$25 Giftcard to CafePress ends 2/10

Coupon for FREE Bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby ends 2/10


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The Money Code by Joe John Duran Review and Giveaway

by Dana Zeliff on January 22, 20132013-01-22
in Giveaways

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Financial issues are such a big part of most people’s daily lives. Money can be a huge stress or a great thing in life depending on how you look at it. This really rings true in a book I recently read called The Money Code.

The Money Code by Joe John Duran is a book that reveals the true meaning of money and what it can and cannot do in your life. The author of this book unveils 5 different money secrets to living your optimum financial life. You can learn how to become reasonable and responsible with your money, and how to effectively communicate with your loved ones about your financial standing. Through this book, you can discover how you personally interact with money and how that plays into the important financial decisions you make throughout your life. If you ever wanted to gain confidence and complete control over your financial life this book has many methods and steps to walk you through the process, through the eyes of the author’s main character.

I found this book to be very interesting for a person who is looking to improve their finances. I thought the way the author used a main character to tell the tale of how to improve your money situation really spiced up what is normally, to me, a dull subject to read about. I really enjoyed this book from cover to cover and was intrigued by the main character and story plot.

I would recommend this book to any person who is looking for a new outlook on how to approach and attain their financial freedom and independence. I think it would be an especially great book for a person starting out on the beginning of their financial journey in life, since I think their is some great information that you don’t often see in run of the mill financial books.

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About the author:
Joe John Duran is CEO and founding partner of United Capital, which consistently ranks as one of the nation’s fastest growing wealth counseling firms. He’s fueled by his passion to change the industry and improve lives by empowering people to make better, more informed financial decisions. From CNBC to CNN, Joe frequently provides commentary on TV. He has been profiled in numerous publications, including the New York Times and Smart Money.

Purchase The Money Code: Improve Your Entire Financial Life Right Now for $10.91 – was $14.95 on Amazon right now.

Can’t see the video? Click here.

Giveaway: Start 2013 right – find your money mind with The Money Code! One winner will receive a $25 VISA gift card and a copy of The Money Code.

The winner will be selected at random.  The winner will be contacted via email after the close of the giveaway. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email or a new winner will be selected. Entry for this giveaway will close on February 8th at 8pm EST.

**Leave a separate comment for each entry method!  Mandatory entry MUST be completed.

Mandatory Entry Method:

Leave a comment here telling me your #1 money saving secret.

Extra Entry Methods:

– Like The Money Code on Facebook.  Leave a comment telling me you Like.
– Like The Coupon Challenge on Facebook. Leave a comment telling me you Like.
– Follow @CouponChallenge on Twitter.  Leave a comment telling me you Follow.
– Follow @money_code on Twitter. Leave a comment telling me you Follow.
– Subscribe via email feed (must be verified). Leave a comment letting me know you subscribe.
– Blog, post in your facebook status, or tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment telling me how you’ve spread the word about the $25 VISA gift card and a copy of The Money Code Giveaway. (You may choose 1 or all 3 methods)
Tweet: Win a $25 VISA gift card and a copy of The Money Code @CouponChallenge @money_code http://bit.ly/Wk1lgB

Disclosure: Review and Giveaway Coordinator, Courtney, received a $25 VISA gift card and a copy of The Money Code to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others.

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Giveaways Galore 1/15

by Dana Zeliff on January 15, 20132013-01-15
in Giveaways

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Check out these giveaway then link-up

Win a Coach Purse – ends 1/22

WIN a Kate Spade Purse – ends 2/1

WIN a KitchenAid Classic Plus 4.5 QT Stand Mixer – ends 2/1

$5 Giveaway Daily – ends 1/31

Signazon Custom Yard Sign – Ends 1/26

Keurig Vue V700 – Ends 1/20

Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, or Cash – Your Choice! – Ends 1/20

Win 1 of (2) $25 Whole Foods Market Gift Cards, Ends 01/22


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Whole Foods Market Health Starts Here Program Gift Card Giveaway *Closed*

by Dana Zeliff on January 14, 20132013-01-14
in Giveaways, Whole Foods Market

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Are you looking to eat healthy in 2013?  Whole Foods Market is here to help you stick to your New Years resolution while staying on budget!

I met with Cara, the healthy eating specialist, to discuss the Whole Foods Market Health Starts Here Program.  If you’re shopping in the Virginia Beach location, make sure to check the end-cap for their Health Starts Here display.  You’ll find recipe cards, books and healthy food options to help you with your healthy eating goals.

Whole Foods Health Starts Here Display

The Health Starts Here Program focuses on plant based meals and is salt and oil free.  Most of the recipes are Vegan, but Cara was able to help me adjust the recipes (when needed) to suit my families preferences.

Right now, you will find the Meals for Four Under $15 Recipe Booklet which is part of the Health Starts Here Program.  This booklet is only found in-store, and I would highly recommend picking it up.  There are great recipes for every day of the week already priced to be under $15.  Money-savvy individuals will be able to make these healthy and delicious recipes for even less!!

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I made the Mole Chili from the Meals for Four Under $15 Recipe Booklet and spent under $7 (for organic!) in addition to the cost of avocados and bunk bin cornmeal to make the Avocado Fries.  My fresh cilantro is still in the refrigerator to be used in more meals this week.

PLUS the Mole Chili fed my family 2 dinners and a lunch – for well under $15!

Vegetable Penne with Sausage Recipe

I also made the Whole Foods Market Vegetable Penne with Sausage and Balsamic Vinegar Recipe.  This dish is absolutely fabulous!  It’s colorful, healthy and packed full of fresh veggies and great flavor. I spent a bit more for this dish since I needed to purchase several fresh vegetables and sausage.  The biggest expense ($5.41) was the fresh Garlic and Basil Pork Sausage.  However, purchasing the sausage fresh saved money and is totally worth the expense.

My family has already requested that both dishes be added to our Menu Plan again soon.

Cara has 3 Healthy Eating Tours this month. She is friendly, knowledgeable and also has tips to help you save money while eating healthy.  Visit her January 15th, 22nd or 29th at 11am. You can see more Whole Foods Market Virginian Beach Events here.

Eat healthy and save money in 2013 at Whole Foods Market!

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The Giveaway: Whole Foods Market is offering (2) $25 Whole Foods Gift Cards to help you eat healthy!

The winners will be selected at random.  The winners will be contacted via email after the close of the giveaway. The winners will have 48 hours to respond to my email or a new winner will be selected. Entry for this giveaway will close on January 22nd at 8pm EST.

**Leave a separate comment for each entry method!  Mandatory entry MUST be completed.

Mandatory Entry Method:

Leave a comment here telling me your healthy go-to weeknight recipe.

Extra Entry Methods:

– Like Whole Foods Virginian Beach on Facebook.  Leave a comment telling me you Like.
– Like The Coupon Challenge on Facebook. Leave a comment telling me you Like.
– Follow @CouponChallenge on Twitter.  Leave a comment telling me you Follow.
– Follow @WholeFoodsVAB on Twitter. Leave a comment telling me you Follow.
– Subscribe via email feed (must be verified). Leave a comment letting me know you subscribe.
– Blog, post in your facebook status, or tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment telling me how you’ve spread the word about the Whole Foods Market $25 Gift Card Giveaway. (You may choose 1 or all 3 methods)
Tweet: Win a $25 Whole Foods Gift Card @CouponChallenge @WholeFoodsVAB http://bit.ly/UhOQn3

Disclosure:  I received a Whole Foods Gift Card to purchase ingredients for the recipes above.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others.

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