Author: ThriftyMomma

Paper Plate American Flag Craft!

June 27, 2016 Crafts, DIY, Family Life

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Paper Plate American Flag Craft!

Are your kids wanting to make a craft for the 4th of July holiday? If so, what patriotic project do you plan on making with your children? I found this Paper Plate American Flag project that my kids would love making. Want to make this project with your children too? If so, here are the supplies that you’ll need:

  • Paper plate
  • Red, white, and blue paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Pencil
  • Q-tip

PS: I was able to find all of these supplies at my local Dollar Tree store!

For further directions on making this patriotic craft, be sure to visit the ABC Creative Learning Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this DIY project, because we love to hear from our readers.

WOW! Free L’OREAL Lip Liner!

June 27, 2016 Free Samples, Freebies, Product Testing

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Sign up for Toluna to see if you qualify to get Free L’OREAL Lip Liner! Plus they add new Free products to test weekly!

You can earn $1-$5 each time you qualify and take surveys.

Test products for free and share your opinions!

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1.) Sign up with Toluna
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3.) Find the “Explore” tab on top of the page page, and find “PRODUCT TEST AREA” tab (sub-menu of Explore)
4.) If you are chosen to test this month’s FREE product, it will arrive at your door in a few weeks!

Free Free L’OREAL Lip Liner!
Note: They offer product testing and surveys every month. You can also keep the products that you test.

I Love This For My Family!

June 27, 2016 Free Samples, Freebies

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What’s in it, you ask? This Personal Emergency Medical Information Kits include a freezer-safe pouch, an EMS refrigerator magnet alerting emergency personnel that the kit is inside the freezer and pre-printed forms for personal medical information. Kit provides essential data including: Patient Info, Medications, Allergies, Emergency Contacts, Physicians, Medical History, and Out-of-Hospital DNR Information!! Get this for your family and stay protected!

Ultimate Taco Salad With Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe!

June 27, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Ultimate Taco Salad With Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe!

My daughter absolutely loves taco salad! She asks for this meal monthly. So, my husband and I decided to try a new recipe and my family enjoyed it more. You must taste this Ultimate Taco Salad With Avocado Ranch Dressing dish! Intrigued? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

For Taco Salad:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning (OR one packet store-bought seasoning)
  • 1 large head lettuce, chopped (green leaf, iceberg, or 2 small heads hearts of Romaine)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 2 cups fresh corn (sliced from two roasted cobs)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups grated cheddar
  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Optional garnishes: sliced pickled jalapeños, sliced black olives, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro

For Avocado Ranch Dressing:

  • 2 large avocados
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing (homemade or bottled)
  • 3 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (plus more, as needed, to achieve desired consistency)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For further instructions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Five Heart Home Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we love to hear from our readers.