A Little Greener, A Little Healthier: Growing Tomatoes

I'm the odd gamer when I'm gaming in my choices of snacks. I am known for grabbing a salad instead of chips. As a result, I have become fond of growing my own tomatoes. And, I have grown from both seed and baby plants I pick up.

Many of you may be thinking tomatoes are difficult to grow. No and yes. Once you realize a few basics, you will be growing your own tomatoes and snubbing store bought.

Basics
  1. When transplanting/planting tomatoes, bury the little plants up to their first set of leaves.
  2. Cage or stake each tomato plant. 
  3. Remove extra side branches to promote growth and yummier tomatoes. Side branches (suckers) tend to grow from or next to an established branch.
  4. Keep an eye out for pests. Grow basil with your tomatoes.
  5. Do not plant related species close to each other. Including eggplant and peppers. Helps prevent disease spreading.
  6. Don't go hog-wild with high nitrogen fertilizers. Unless you want fewer tomatoes produced.
  7. Most of the time seeds from tomatoes you bought to eat at your local grocery store will produce plants. 
With those basics in mind, go, experiment and have fun growing your own yummy tomatoes!

Need more info? Here you go!



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Crayola’s Big Colorful Birthday Adventure

With the iconic Crayola turning 110 years old, they are having a huge bash to celebrate. And even a sweepstakes.

Here is the scoop for you and your family.


To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash at the new fun-omenal Crayola Experience, the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction. Right now, they're out on a colorful adventure to spread the news, and you're invited to join the fun!

How can you join in on the fun? You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure, LEARN more about each color and enter to WIN a trip for 4 to celebrate their birthday and the Grand Opening of the all new Crayola Experience this coming May, 2013!

Visit the Crayola Facebook page and click "enter now" for your chance to be first in line when the Crayola Experience reopens.

The new Crayola Experience features four floors of new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child's creativity to life! The winner will be among the first to experience the fun, along with a three- night, all-expenses paid stay. It's an experience your kids will never forget - and neither will you!

With this fun exhibit about to open, and a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to party Crayola style, how could anyone not love this?

Disclaimer: I received this information from Crayola. In exchange for this post I will receive a box of the limited edition 110th birthday pack. As always all opinions expressed are my own. And, let's be honest, being paid in crayons is kinda fun! Read full disclosure here.


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Sunday's Newspaper Inserts 4/28/2013

Hi all you frugally fabuloso people out there!

Coupon inserts for April 28, 2013 is P&G, RedPlum and Smartsource. Value of coupons, coupons themselves, and expiration dates of coupons vary depending on your area.



P&G
Always $1/1 Infinity 12ct+
Always $1/1 pads or feminine cleansing cloth
Always $1/1 pantiliners 30ct+
Bounty $.25/1 towels or napkins
Charmin $.25/1 product
Clairol/Herbal Essences $2/1 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy or Herbal Essences hair color product
Clairol/Pantene Buy 1 Clairol Natural Instincts color product, get 1 Pantene product free up to $4.99
Covergirl $2/1 LashBlast Mascara or eye shadow
Covergirl $3/2 nail products
Crest $1/1 4oz+
Crest $7/1 3D White Intensive Professional Effects 7ct, Professional Effects 20ct or 2 Hour Express 4ct Whitestrips
Febreze $.50/1 3.5oz candle
Febreze $.50/1 Air Effects
Febreze $.50/1 Set & Refresh or Stick & Refresh
Febreze $1/1 5.5oz candle
Febreze $1/1 car vent clip
Febreze $1/1 fabric refresher
Febreze Buy 1 NOTICEables refill, get warmer free up to $3.50
Fixodent $1/1 adhesive 1.05oz+
Fixodent $2.50/2 2oz+ Complete Original, Complete Free, Complete Fresh Mint, Food Seal+Scope or Food Seal Free
Gillette $2/1 disposable
Gillette $5 off Fusion cartridges 4ct+ and Fusion ProGlide razor
Ivory/Safeguard $.50/1 personal cleansing product excludes Ivory 1-bar and Ivory Dish & Laundry
Ivory/Safeguard $.50/1 personal cleansing product excludes Ivory Dish & Laundry
Olay $1/1 complete facial moisturizers, daily facials, fresh effects or cleansers excludes Pro-X, Regenerist, Total Effects or Age Defying series
Olay $3/1 Pro-X facial cleansing device, Regenerist or Total Effects facial moisturizer or facial cleanser or facial hair removal excludes brush head refills
Old Spice $1/1 shave prep
Old Spice $1/2 products
Old Spice Buy 1 deodorant twin pack, get 1 body spray free up to $4.99
Oral-B $1/1 adult battery toothbrush or 3D White action rechargeable toothbrush
Oral-B $1/1 Glide Floss 35m+ or Glide Floss Picks 30ct+
Oral-B $1/1 Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health or Complete or 2 Indicator or Cavity Defense toothbrushes
Oral-B $3/1 replacement brush heads 2 or 3ct
Pampers $.50/1 wipes 60ct+
Pampers $1/2 bags or 1 box diapers or pants
Pantene $3/2 products
Prilosec OTC $1/1 product
Puffs $.25/3 singles or 1 3pk+
Scope $1/1 mouthwash 750mL+
Secret $4/2 Clinical excludes .5oz
Secret Buy Outlast or Scent Expressions twin pack excludes .5oz, get body spray free up to $3.99
Swiffer Buy 1 starter kit, get 1 refill free up to $6
Tampax $.50/1 18ct+
Tampax $1.5/1 Radiant, Pearl Active or Pearl Liners
Tampax $1/1 Pearl, Pearl Compak or Pearl Active 16ct+
Tide $2/1 boost 15-37ct duo pac
Tide/Downy/Bounce $.40/1 Tide detergents, Tide boost, Downy or Bounce excludes PODS
Tide/Downy/Bounce $1.5/2 Tide detergents, Tide boost, Downy or Bounce excludes PODS
Tide/Downy/Bounce $3/3 Tide detergents, Tide boost, Downy or Bounce excludes PODS
Venus $5 off razor and refill excludes disposables
Venus & Olay Buy 3ct refill, get razor free up to $8.99
Vidal Sassoon $1/1 styling aid product
Vidal Sassoon $1/2 shampoo or conditioner products
Vidal Sassoon $3/1 hair color product 

RedPlum
Advil $1/1 Congestion Relief, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Cold & Sinus or Allergy Sinus product (7/14)
Advil $3/1 Congestion Relief, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Cold & Sinus or Allergy Sinus product (5/12)
al fresco $1/1 dinner sausage (6/30)
Aleve $1/1 20ct+ excludes D (7/31)
Bio Spot $5/1 Spot On product (6/30)
Body Fortress $3/1 powder (6/16)
Brawny $1/2 paper towels packages (5/27)
C&H Light $1/1 40ct packet box (7/21)
C&H Light $2/1 2lb bag (7/21)
Citrucel $1/1 fiber product (6/30)
Colavita $1/1 extra virgin olive oil 17floz+ (6/30) DND
Dial $.35/1 liquid hand soap, foaming hand soap or 3-bar pk+ soap (5/25)
Dial $.55/1 kids body wash 12oz+ (5/25)
Dial/Tone $1/2 Dial, Dial for Men or Tone body wash 6oz+ (5/25)
Endust $.55/1 cleaning product (6/9)
Fat Hair $1/1 shampoo, conditioner, stylers & finishers (6/15)
Garnier $2/1 moisturizer (6/22)
Garnier $5/2 moisturizers (6/22)
Garnier Nutrisse $2/1 haircolor box (6/22)
Gaviscon $1/1 product (6/30)
L’Oreal $1/1 Advanced Haircare shampoo or conditioner (6/22)
L’Oreal $1/1 Paris lip product (6/22)
L’Oreal $2/1 Advanced Haircare treatment (6/22)
L’Oreal $4/1 Paris Infalliable Never-Fail 24HR 2-step lipcolour (6/22)
M&M’s $1.50/2 9.9oz+ (6/9) DND
Nicole by OPI $1/1 nail lacquer (6/30)
Nicorette $15/1 Lozenge 72ct+, NicoDerm CQ 14ct+ or gum 100ct+ (6/2)
One A Day $2/1 50+ Healthy Advantage multivitamin product (6/15)
One A Day $2/1 women’s multivitamin product (6/15)
Os-Cal $2/1 calcium supplement (6/30)
Pure Leaf $1/1 59oz chilled carafe (6/30)
Purex $1/1 detergent 128oz or 54ct+ (5/26)
TheraTears $4/1 eye care product excludes contact lens comfort drops (7/31)

Smartsource
Arm & Hammer $1/1 powder laundry detergent (6/30)
Benadryl $1/1 adult or children’s product (7/15)
Blink $1/1 Tears or GelTears (6/3)
Carvel $3/1 ice cream cake 56oz+ (9/30)
Colgate $.50/1 adult or kids manual toothbrush excludes Plus, Triple Action and Extra Clean (5/18)
Colgate $.50/1 toothpaste 4oz+ (5/11)
Complete $1/1 12oz+ multi-purpose solution (6/3)
Complete/Blink $1/1 Complete Blink-N-Clean lens drops or Blink Contacts lubricant eye drops (6/3)
Crunchmaster $1/2 bags or boxes of crackers (6/30)
Don Miguel $1/1 breakfast burrito product (6/30)
Egglands Best $.50/1 eggs (7/28)
Egglands Best $.75/1 cage free dozen or organic dozen eggs (7/28)
Jennie-O $1/1 turkey burger product (7/27)
Johnsonville $1/1 new premium cooking sausage (6/14) DND
Lance $1/2 8pks including Xtra Fulls (6/30) DND
Mean Green $.75/1 mildew destroyer, anti-bacterial or orange cleaner 32oz+ (6/9)
Mean Green $.75/1 super strength 32oz+ (6/9)
Neosporin $2/1 Essentials product (6/8)
Nestle $.60/3 single bars 1.5-21oz (5/31)
Nestle $1/2 Pure Life .5 liter multipacks 15pk+ (6/9)
Nestle $1/2 Pure Life 8oz multipacks 12pk+ (6/9)
Nestle $1/3 bars, sandwiches, drumstick cones or push-up frozen snacks 4ct+ (7/8)
Nestle/Wonka $1/2 stand up bag candy 9-12oz (7/31)
Oscar Mayer $.75/2 classic beef franks (6/16)
Pace $.60/2 products (6/30)
POM Wonderful $.50/1 8-48oz bottle (5/31) DND
Post $2/1 shredded wheat 10oz+ (6/9)
Purina $.50/2 Friskies cat treats (7/28)
Purina $.50/2 Whisker Lickin’s cat treats (7/28)
Purina $1.50/3 3.15lb+ Friskies dry cat food bags (7/28)
Purina $1/1 10oz+ T-Bonz or Tiny T-Bonz dog snacks (7/28)
Purina $1/1 14lb+ Tidy Cats cat litter (7/28)
Purina $1/1 36oz+ Moist & Meaty dog food (6/10)
Purina $1/6 Fancy Feast Delights with Cheddar (7/28)
Purina $2/2 multipacks Beneful Tuscan Style Medley, Romana Style Medley or Mediterranean Style Medley dog food (7/28)
Purina $3 off 14lb+ Tidy Cats cat litter AND 1 6lb+ Friskies dry cat food (7/28)
Purina $3 off Beneful dog food AND Beneful Baked Delights dog snacks (7/28)
Purina $3/6 tubs or 1 6ct variety pack Beneful Prepared Meals dog food (7/28)
Revlon $1/1 beauty tool (5/28)
Revlon $1/1 color cosmetic (5/26)
Revlon $2/1 foundation, powder, BB cream, concealer, blush or primer (5/26)
Schick B1G1 free disposable razor pack up to $10.50 excludes 2ct, 10+2ct, Hydro 5 or Hydro Silk disposables (5/26)
Skinny Cow $1/1 multi-pack product 4.65-6oz (7/31)
Skinny Cow B1G1 free singles candies .77-1oz up to $1.09 (7/31)
Speed Stick B1G1 free mens or lady antiperspirant/deodorant up to $2.99 (5/18) ETS
Sudafed $1/1 adult or children’s regular or PM product (7/15)
Tylenol $1//1 sinus product (7/15)
Tyson $.75/1 crispy chicken strips (7/27)
Zyrtec $6/1 5ct (5/5)
Zyrtec $7/1 70ct+ (5/12)


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Summer Adventure Event - Upcoming Giveaway

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Hosted by: Mom to Bed by 8
Prize: Banzai Plummet Falls Adventure Slide Water Park
Event dates: 5/13 - 5/28
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Freebie Roundup (4/22/2013)

It has been ages since a Freebie Roundup has been done here. I hope you find some goodies!

4-Wheel & Off-Road - Magazine subscription. USA
Art In America - Magazine subscription. USA
Better Homes & Gardens - Magazine subscription. USA
Brave or Cars 2 Reusable Bag - At Disney stores. Must recycle 5 plastic shopping bags. Find a store. USA
Coffee - Bring in a reusable mug/tumbler to Caribu Coffee on April 22 to get a free cup of coffee. USA
Cosmopolitanism - Magazine subscription. 7 issues. USA
Fancy Feast - Sample. USA
Maxium - Magazine subscription. USA
National Park Pass - From April 22-April 26 National Parks are free! USA
Pumped - Magazine subscription. USA
Seeds - Kids get a free packet of seeds from participating Pottery Barns. USA



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Janna's Taco Inspired Pie

This is my take on what has become a classic Americana recipe. Enjoy!!

Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
¼ cup Chopped Onion
8 oz Tomato Sauce
1¼ oz pkg Taco Seasoning Mix
½ tsp Ground Cumin
½ tsp Dried Oregano
2.25 oz can Sliced Black Olives, drained
8 oz can Pre-made Biscuits
2 cups Coarsely Crushed Corn Chips, divided in two
1 cup Sour Cream
4 oz can Chopped Chipolte Chiles
1¼ cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp Cilantro

Method
Heat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is browned and onions translucent. Be sure to pour off the extra oil/fat.

Next, stir in tomato sauce, seasoning mix, cumin, oregano, cilantro and olives to the beef and onions.

In a bowl, mix  together sour cream and Chipolte chiles.

Now, cover the bottom of ungreased 9-by-13-inch pan, with the pre-made biscuits. Biscuits will touch each other.

Sprinkle 1 cup of the crushed corn chips on top of dough. Spoon on meat mixture. Spread the sour cream and chilie over meat mixture.

Finally, sprinkle the remaining corn chips over sour cream mixture and the top evenly with cheddar cheese.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crust is cooked.

Notes
Freezes well. Make a double batch and freeze for a no-prep dinner.
Guacamole is great to top this with when serving.
Chipolte chilies may be substituted for any chilie you and yours can handle.
Ground beef may be substituted with ground chicken, turkey or pork.



Author: Janna Hall
Janna enjoys the thrill of a deal and sharing frugal tips, cooking and her passion, video gaming. When not blogging, Janna can be found on her Xbox 360, cooking, earning some cash or gardening. Share tips, recipes, deals here and follow on Twitter.

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Marked Down On Xbox This Week (4/17/2013)



With nine (9) games on sale this week for 50% off or more, things look good for frugal gamers!

Sale
Gotham City Impostors
Original release date: 2/8/2012
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Shooter
Gold Exclusive Price 600

I Am Alive™
Original release date: 3/7/2012
Game Rating: M (Mature)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Gold Exclusive Price 480*

Lara Croft: GoL
Original release date: 8/5/2010
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Gold Exclusive Price 600

Geometry Wars Evolved²
Original release date: 6/23/2010
Game Rating: E (Everyone)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Gold Exclusive Price 200*

Warhammer® 40,000®: Kill Team™
Original release date: 7/27/2011
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Shooter
Gold Exclusive Price 320*

HELL YEAH! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
Original release date: 9/26/2012
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Platformer
Gold Exclusive Price 480*

BionicCommando:Rearmed
Original release date: 6/23/2010
Game Rating: M (Mature)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Gold Exclusive Price 320*

BC - Rearmed 2
Release date: 2/2/2011
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Platformer
Gold Exclusive Price 480*

Black Knight Sword
Original release date: 12/12/2012
Game Rating: M (Mature)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Platformer
Gold Exclusive Price 400

*Demotes greater than 50% off

You can check out the deal of the week for Xbox 360 right here.

Windows Mobile Gaming Deal of the Week is still listed as Tiki Towers for only $0.99. Check it out here.

Did you snag any Xbox deals this week?


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Facebook Fan of The Week - Fhs Freebies (4/16/2013)

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Last Chance Deals - Xbox & PSN 4/15/2013

Be sure to grab up these goodies on sale with Xbox Live and PSN.

Xbox Live
Prince of Persia
Original release date: 6/7/2010
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Classics
Gold Exclusive Price 400

Counter-Strike: GO
Original release date: 8/22/2012
Game Rating: M (Mature)
Genre: Shooter
Gold Exclusive Price 600

REAL STEEL
Original release date: 12/14/2011
Game Rating: E10 (Everyone 10+)
Genre: Fighting, Sports & Recreation
Gold Exclusive Price 320

Battlefield 1943™
Original release date: 6/14/2010
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Shooter
Gold Exclusive Price 600

Dungeon Defenders
Original release date: 10/19/2011
Game Rating: E10 (Everyone 10+)
Genre: Role Playing, Strategy & Simulation
Gold Exclusive Price 480

RAW
Original release date: 9/19/2012
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Role Playing
Gold Exclusive Price 480

Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Original release date: 7/29/2009
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Classics
Gold Exclusive Price 600

Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins
Original release date: 9/26/2012
Game Rating: T (Teen)
Genre: Fighting
Gold Exclusive Price 600

Mortal Kombat Arcade
Original release date: 8/31/2011
Game Rating: M (Mature)
Genre: Fighting, Classics
Gold Exclusive Price 400

You can check out the deal of the week for Xbox 360 right here.

Windows Mobile Gaming Deal of the Week - Tiki Towers - $0.99. Check it out here.

PSN
Labyrinth Legends (PS3 - Full Game) - Free
Hot Shots Golf Kratos Character – PS3 Add-On (now: FREE original price: $1.99)
Hot Shots Golf Sackboy Character – PS3 Add-On (now: FREE original price: $1.99)
Mercenary Vehicle Pack (Free) – Download this additional content and explore the universe of Fuel Overdose with 5 these eccentric and powerful vehicles: Monster Truck, Loader, Limousine, Hovercraft and Military.
Shampuru Puru! (Free) – An overwhelming battle against the shampurus from Mugen Souls awaits you at the Colosseum. *To access, the Colosseum must be unlocked.
Guacamelee! Wallpaper 1 (Free)
Guacamelee! Wallpaper 2 (Free)
Guacamelee! (Cross-Buy with PS Vita) – PS Plus Price $11.99
Guacamelee! Vita (Cross-Buy with PS3) – PS Plus Price $11.99
Borderlands 2 – PS Plus Price $19.99
Borderlands – PS Plus Price $6.99
Borderlands & Borderlands 2 Bundle – PS Plus Price $20.99
Zombie Driver HD – PS Plus Price $5.99
Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack – PS Plus Price $7.79
Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack – PS Plus Price $2.99
Zombie Driver HD Apocalypse Pack – PS Plus Price $1.79
Borderlands: The Secret Armory Of General Knoxx – PS Plus Price $3.49
Borderlands: Zombie Island – PS Plus Price $3.49
Borderlands: New Revolution – PS Plus Price $3.49
Borderlands: The Underdome – PS Plus Price $3.49

Go here to see the last chance stuff and full discounts.What did you pick up this week at a deal for PlayStation?


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