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Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Smoothie

  This would be a spin on your favorite childhood sandwich. Ingredients: 1c frozen strawberries or a fruit you like on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich 2T peanut butter 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2T uncooked rolled oats 1c skim milk Place all your ingredients in your nutri bullet or blender and enjoy.

DIY Natural Pain Relief Cayenne Salve

Cayenne has actually been used for years as a natural pain relief. This recipe is easy to make and should help relieve pain. Cayenne naturally works to reduce inflammation and relax muscles. This recipe makes 4oz Ingredients: 1/2c evoo 2T cayenne powder 1/2oz beeswax small tins or small mason jars Instructions: The first step is to infuse your oil with the cayenne pepper. You can do this with a slow cooker. Take care not to let the oil get too hot or fry the herbal material. 100 degrees is an ideal temp for the oil. Place the mixture in a slow cooker, you want to maintain 100 degrees for 2-3 hours.  Pour your infused oil through a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Gently heat the beeswax over low heat in a small saucepan until it is melted. Stir in the infused oil and continue mixing until wax and oil are thoroughly mixed. Immediately pour the mixture into your tins or small jars. Let cool and label your container. When it's ready to be used, rub a small amount on your affected area...

Dollar General Ad 9/27 - 10/3

  When it comes to this sales post you have to keep in mind that some posts I have made days in advance which means some of the sales ads I have looked at are previews; that means that this post may not show all the actual sales posts for your region. In addition to that it is never the whole ad, it is the best deals they are offering. Always check your sales ad before you head out. Also remember to use eCoupons, printables and Sunday coupons. 5 off $25 Saturday coupon Dr pepper, canada dry a&w, 7up 2 liters 3/$3 Lays & cheetos (select varieties) 2/$5 Folgers (select varieties) $4.95 Gain (select varieties) $6.95 - $2 eCoupon - $4.95 Tide & dreft (select varieties) $8.95 - $2 eCoupon - $6.95 Air wick (select varieties) $3.35 - $1.50 eCoupon = $1.85 Febreze (select varieties) 2/$10 - $5/2 eCoupon = 2/$5 Xtra laundry (select varieties) $4.50 - $1 eCoupon - $3.50 Tide simply (select varieties) $2.95 - $1 eCoupon = $1.95 Purex (select varieties) $8 - $2 eCoupon - $6 Bounce,...

Quote of the Day September 30, 2020

  If you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.

The Exercise Debate

  30 minutes or longer; how long should you workout? Different websites and Dr.s say different things. Let me start by saying if you only have 30 minutes then by all means do your 30 minutes it's better nothing at all. If you are trying to maintain weight 30 minutes a day is plenty. Generally a 30 minute workout is just cardio. If you want to add building muscles and strength, definition and cardio you definitely need more than 30 minutes. Most of the time you strength train for 30 minutes by the time you are done doing all your sets. Then you move onto cardio. Here are a few more things to keep in mind, your body doesn't start burning calories until you have reached your peak heart rate. Mine for my age and weight is in the high 140's.  So if I lift weights or do other activities for 30 minutes before cardio I have already started to raise my heart rate, that means 5-10 minutes into cardio I am already at my target heart rate. I used to do an hour on the elliptical. Since ...

Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

I was sold when I saw cheesecake in the recipe! Normally a protein shake recipe yields 1 this one actually makes 2 smoothies. What you need: 1.5c whole frozen strawberries 1/2c frozen sliced banana 1/4c vanilla protein powder 1/3c nonfat greek yogurt 1c unsweetened almond milk 2 crushed graham crackers for topping Place all ingredients except graham crackers in your nutri bullet or blender. Top with the crushed graham crackers and enjoy!  

DIY Gel Ice Pack

  I am sure everyone has seen these made, but have you ever made one? They actually work pretty good. What you need: 2 gallon plastic freezer bags 2c water 1c rubbing alcohol 70% Fill the plastic freezer bag with the alcohol and water. Try to get as much air out of the freezer bag before sealing it shut. Place the bag filled with the liquid into the second freezer bag just as a barrier. Leave the bag in the freezer for at least an hour before you go to use it. When you store it in the freezer try to keep it flat.

Walgreens & Rite Aid Ad 9/27 - 10/3

  When it comes to this sales post you have to keep in mind that some posts I have made days in advance which means some of the sales ads I have looked at are previews; that means that this post may not show all the actual sales posts for your region. In addition to that it is never the whole ad, it is the best deals they are offering. Always check your sales ad before you head out. Also remember to use eCoupons, printables and Sunday coupons. *Walgreens* Tide (select varieties) $4.99 - $2 eCoupon = $2.99 Kellogg's (select varieties) $1.99 - .50 eCoupon = $1.49 Arizona (select varieties) 2/$1 Select varieties of Vitamins BOGO Nature valley (select varieties) $1.88 Tide & downy (select varieties) $2.99 - $1 eCoupon = $1.99 Arm & hammer laundry (select varieties) BOGO Select Halloween decorations Buy one get 1 50% off Red Bull 3/$5 Downy & bounce (select varieties) $4.99 - $2 eCoupon = $2.99 *Rite Aid* Select vitamins BOGO Clairol hair dye (select varieties) $6.99 + BOGO ...