MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

RECIPE EXCHANGE - BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

I got this recipe from my aunt when many years ago. I remember eating it growing up but only on special occasions, and one of those special occasions was Christmas morning.

Because this meal can be made upto 24 hrs in advance, it makes for an easy going Christmas morning meal. I usally make it in Christmas Eve. Then when we get up to see what Santa's brought, I sneak downstairs and throw it in the oven to bake. By the time all the presents are open and played with and our stomachs are grumbling, my breakfast casserole is ready to be served. It couldn't be any easier.

Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
24-32oz Shredded Hash Browns
1 Stick Butter
3 Eggs - beaten
1 c Half & Half
1/2 tsp Season Salt
1 cup Cheddar Cheese - shredded
1 cup Swiss Cheese - shredded
1 cup Bacon crumbles
2 T Green Onion - chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 325. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Mix together hash browns and melted butter. Add to the pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until hash browns are crispy.

Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over hash browns. If you are making to bake later, make sure the hash browns have cooled first. Bake casserole at 375 for 30-40 minutes. ENJOY!!!

SHOP AND TELL

I guess that even the holidays can't stop me from couponing. I was able to sneak away with out my kiddos yesterday and made a quick trip to Target for some deals. I was able to get everything pictured above for only $11.52 and yes that includes the Tinkerbell Blu-Ray DVD.

Here is my transaction breakdown:

Total Value: $54.10
Total Spent:$ 11.52
Total Saved: $42.58
Average Savings 79%

Happy Shopping!!!

GIFT GIVING COUPON STYLE

Do you need a last minute gift for a co-worker or neighbor, but you don't want to blow your Christmas budget. Then here is the gift for you. Purchase a Betty Crocker Warm Delights and and make a tag that says

"May your Holidays be Warm & Delightful!"

I waited for a good Betty Crocker sale, but the Warm Delights never showed up. So I purchase mine at Walmart for $1.62. I used printable coupons I printed from HERE (I had access to mutliple computers) and was able to get all my Warm Delights for about $1.00. I made a cute tag and tied it all up with some matching ribbon. Overall, each gift cost about $1.15 each. Something my hubby could live with when our gift giving list was over 20.

NO COUPONS TODAY!

There may be not coupon insert in the paper today, but I did find these coupons hiding in the Parade and USA Today magazines. The Hasbro coupon may help you out with some last minute shopping.

RECIPE EXCHANGE - BROCCOLI GRAPE SALAD

OK Ladies - I missed out on some real goodness by not trying this recipe years ago. I can remember the day it showed its face in my family and thought to myself "you've got to be kidding me, grapes and broccoli!" However, I took a leap of faith a year a go and this has become anther personal favorite. Even my picky hubby, who doesn't like broccoli loves this salad.

Broccoli Grape Salad

4 cups Broccoli Florette's

4 cups Purple Grapes

1/2 cup Red Onion -sliced thin (I substitute chopped green onion)

1 pound Crispy Bacon - cut into chunky pieces

1/4 Sunflower Seeds

1 cup Mayo (can substitute plain yogurt)

1/4 cup Sugar

2 T Cider Vinegar

Directions

Wash and dry broccoli and grapes. Mix together mayo, sugar and vinegar for dressing. In a big mixing bowl combine all ingredients and dress. Chill before serving.

G Force DVD

You may or may not know that I have one rule for buying a new release DVD, and it is easier than you think to stick to it. I NEVER pay pull price for a new release. In fact, I like to take it a step further and keep the cost of the DVD under $10 if not $5.

Well, last night I was able to score the G Force for only $6.17 at Target. NOT BAD!!!! According to Target's website this DVD should retail at about $44.00 so if that is true, I saved 86%. Here's how . . .

• Print coupons found HERE (thanks Hip2Save)
• Take Walmarts ad to price match $19.96 price
• Check out - Now, I was told by a Target employee that all price matching has to been done at customer service, but I don't really think that is the case. So if you have trouble price matching the Walmart price of $19.96 then ask to check out at customer service.

Now since I have all of my Christmas shopping done - YIPEEEEE - I will be saving this DVD for Valentine's Day. I can never start shopping to early for the next big holiday!!!