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Save Time With This Simple And Delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe!

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Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Source: 5 Dollar Dinners

Autumn is almost here, and now is a great time to check out some delicious and simple fall recipes. Try this great Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe! It is full of rich, yummy flavors that will have everyone in your family asking for seconds.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe Ingredients:

For the pesto:

  • 2 cups of fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup of walnuts
  • 4 cloves of garlic that have been peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil

For the pasta:

  • 1/2 pound of your favorite type of pasta, cooked
  • 1 pound of boneless/skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 roma tomatoes that have been diced and sliced
  • 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe Directions:

Create your pesto by placing the basil, walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper into your food processor or heavy duty blender. Blend them together and then add in the olive oil and parmesan cheese until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. Use a mallet or a hard object to flatten out your chicken breasts to approximately 1/4″ thick and grill for several minutes on each side until they are fully cooked. Alternatively, you could cook them on your stove top. Next, make your pasta according to the directions on the packaging. When the pasta is finished and you are ready to serve your meal, combine the hot pasta with the pesto, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, chopped walnuts, and cooked chicken. Then, dig in!

Discover The Secret to Cutting Your Decorating Budget With DIY Fall Decoration Projects!

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The Secret to Cutting Your Decorating Budget With A Cool DIY Fall Decoration!

Can you believe that summer is rapidly coming to an end?? It feels like just yesterday we were enjoying the first days of summer vacation. Now, it is time to slowly transition to autumn. That means jeans and chunky sweaters, pumpkins everywhere and in every food you eat, the leaves changing colors, and those slightly chilly autumn mornings. As we transition to fall, now is a good time to start thinking about autumn decor. Today, we have a super easy DIY fall decoration that will definitely make your home look fall-festive! Check it out.

Supplies:

A large, clear glass jar

A terracotta dish that will accommodate the size of the glass jar when you sit it overtop

Small pumpkins and gourds

Moss

Leaves (you can use leaves found outside such as ginko leaves)

Directions:

Cut the moss to fit within the hole of your glass jar and the base of your terracotta dish. Then, arrange the small pumpkins and gourds to create a fun fall scene on top of the moss. Use the leaves to add more visual interest to your decoration. Then, place your glass jar over the top of the terracotta dish/moss scene. Voila! There you have your simple DIY fall decoration!

DIY Cooking On A Budget: Pull-Apart Autumn Pumpkin Loaf!

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Pumpkin Loaf

Although it may be hard to believe, autumn will soon be here! It always bring with it cooler weather, corn maizes, falling leafs, fresh crisp apples, and pumpkin EVERYTHING. If you enjoy pumpkin flavored foods, you will likely love this delicious recipe for Autumn Pull-Apart Pumpkin Loaf. This recipe is fantastic and so simple to make. You can get your children involved in preparing this recipe because it is very easy to do.

Autumn Pumpkin Loaf Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can (8 count) of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (be sure to choose buttermilk or home-style biscuits; flaky will NOT work!)
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Ingredients for the glaze:

  • 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream or milk

Autumn Pumpkin Loaf Directions:

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use nonstick cooking spray that contains flour to grease your 8×4 or 9×5 loaf pan. Next, mix together the pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and egg. Then, slice each biscuit in half horizontally. In another bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. After that, cover each side of the biscuit dough in the sugar/cinnamon mix. Following the aforementioned step, cover each piece of biscuit in the pumpkin mixture and stack each biscuit on top of the next. Once you’ve covered and stacked each biscuit, place them in your loaf pan carefully. Bake until the biscuits are a light golden brown color. Make the glaze by combining the ingredients in a bowl, whisking, and then drizzling over the pumpkin loaf. Enjoy!

Brianna Renee Tells You If DIY Eyeliner Really Works- See What We Think!

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Brianna Renee Tells You If DIY Eyeliner Really Works!

Every woman who wears makeup knows that the cost of cosmetics can add up very quickly. But, what if you could create your own makeup right in your home and save yourself a few dollars? Youtuber Brianna Renee recently tested out a DIY eyeliner project and gave feedback on her experience. She found the idea for the project under Pinterest beauty hacks. In her video, Brianna uses non-toxic household colored pencils as her DIY eyeliner. Check out her video to learn more about this DIY makeup as well as other DIY products she created.

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Here is what we think about Brianna’s video:

  • She chose a really simple DIY Pinterest hacks to try out. As a result, the DIY eyeliner did not work out too well. She used colored pencils as eyeliner and lip liner. In a pinch, this DIY hack would work. However, there are much better alternatives to this hack that actually work.
  • The eyeliner ended up being only lightly pigmented and somewhat crumbly. This isn’t terribly surprising considering that she used a heated colored pencil.
  • We are a little concerned about the health aspect of this hack. While the colored pencil is essentially no different than an authentic eyeliner pencil, the compounds and ingredients used to make the pencils differ.
  • A good, affordable alternative is DIY gel liner that uses activated charcoal capsules, Vitamin E capsules, and aloe vera gel. You can check out this video to learn more.

How To Save Money on Decorations By Making Awesome Melted Crayon Art!

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melted crayon art

Do you like creating DIY wall art for your home? There are so many fun and creative things you can do to make your own home decorations. Also, you can use many household items to create works of art. Today, we are going to tell you how to make melted crayon art.

This is a fun project that you can get your kids involved in. In fact, your child can create their own melted crayon decor because it is so simple! Read on to learn how to create your very own melted crayon wall decor for your household! [Read more…]

Never Suffer From a Messy Laundry Room Again. Learn How To Create Your Own Laundry Pedestal!

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Laundry Pedestal

Source: Pinterest

Did you know that you can easily and affordably build a laundry pedestal right in your own home? It’s true! It is very inexpensive to create your own and customize it to your specific tastes. These laundry room pedestals are also functional and helpful with organization. You can use them to store your dirty laundry before your wash it or your clean laundry after it comes out of the dryer. It should cost your approximately $125 and take 2 days to complete. Check out the list below to find out what supplies you need to create your own laundry pedestal!

Laundry Pedestal Supplies:

2 – sheets of 3/4″ Medium Density Fibreboard or Plywood
5 – 2×4s that are 8 feet long
1 – 4×4 post that is 4 feet long
1 – stick of base cap moulding that is 6 feet long
4 – angle brackets
3″ screws
2″ Screws
Glue
Finish Nails
Wood Filler
Sandpaper

Laundry Pedestal Tools:

  • Tape Measure
  • Speed Square
  • Hammer
  • Drill
  • Circular Saw
  • Miter Saw
  • Brad Nailer
  • Sander
  • Level
  • Drill Bit Set
  • Ear protection
  • Safety goggles
  • Pencil

Measure to the specific perimeters of your washer and dryer.

  • 10 – 2×4 @ 25″ (Joists)
  • 4 – 2×4 @ 60″ (Sides of Floor)
  • 4 – 4×4 Posts (or 8 2x4s) @ 11″ (Posts)
  • 2 – 3/4″ Plywood or MDF @ 28″ x 60″ (Decking)
  • moulding cut it to fit

You can find complete directions here to learn more about how to build your own laundry pedestal!

Millions Across The Country Will Celebrate National Ice Cream Day With FREE Ice Cream! Find Out How You Can Too!

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National Ice Cream Day

Millions Across Country Will Celebrate National Ice Cream Day With FREEBIES!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Sunday, July 17 is National Ice Cream Day! Many ice cream shops around the United States will be celebrating by giving away FREE ice cream, offering special discount deals, and more. Check out this list of stores and shops offering special deals on National Ice Cream Day 2016!

Carvel- Carvel is offering a buy one get one FREE deal on cones and cups of ice cream. Bring someone with you to take advantage of this tasty ice cream offer! The offer is valid on Sunday, July 17 only.

Dairy queen- If you are a member of the Blizzard Fan club, you can buy one cone and get one FREE on Sunday. If you are not already a member of the Blizzard Fan club, you can join for FREE. When you sign up, you will also get special deals and freebies throughout the summer and on your birthday!

Cold Stone Creamery- Sign up for their e-club for FREE to get a buy one get one FREE coupon that will be valid this Sunday. When you sign up you will also receive additional coupons for ice cream deals and freebies throughout the year. So sweet!

Why Thousands of Crafty Savers Will Save Tons of Money Using Homemade Toothpaste!

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Homemade Toothpaste

Source: Wikipedia
By Scott Ehardt

Purchasing self care and personal care products can get rather expensive! These products are consumable, which means eventually we need to purchase them again. One way you can save money on these items is to  make them yourself! Initial costs up front may be more, but when you make bulk quantities of products you end up saving in the long run. Today, we are telling you how to make your own toothpaste. This homemade toothpaste recipe is pretty easy to concoct. Give it a try for yourself!

DIY Toothpaste / Homemade Toothpaste Ingredients:

  • 5 tablespoons of calcium powder
  • 3 tablespoons of Xylitol powder (this is optional, but it does keep the toothpaste from having a bitter taste).
  • 4 tablespoons of coconut oil at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon of baking soda (this is optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of Bentonite Clay (or Calcium powder)
  • 3 tablespoons of distilled water (you may need a bit more to thin it out)
  • 30 or more drops of essential oils  such as Spearmint, Peppermint, Cinnamon, etc.

Homemade Toothpaste Directions:

In a food processor, mix together all the ingredients except the clay. Once everything is well-blended and smooth, add in the clay a little bit at a time. Hand mix the clay into the main mixture using a plastic fork or spoon. Be sure to use the essential oils according to your tastes. Then, find a container or jar to store the toothpaste in. The consistency of the toothpaste will vary based on the temperature in which it is stored. It will be thicker when the temperatures are lower and a tooth-paste like consistency in warmer temperatures.

 

How To Start Couponing Like a Boss Using Our Extreme Couponing Tips!

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Extreme Couponing

Have you always wanted to try extreme couponing but were never quite sure how to get started? If so, be sure to read this article. Today, we are going to tell you how to start couponing. Couponing can be difficult at times, but it is ultimately worthwhile because you really can save a significant amount of money if you do it right!

Begin by gathering coupons. You can get them in your local newspaper, on websites, or through loyalty programs. You must carefully read the fine print so you know if the coupons can be stacked or combined. There are many, many websites on the internet that offer coupons. We recommend coupons.com, smartsource.com, and redplum.com.

Get organized! Purchase a folder or a binder where you can store all your paper coupons. This is a key part of the couponing process. You must be able to easily find and access your coupons. This is difficult to do if you have them thrown into a box or some other container.

Research, research, research. You need to know stores’ policies on coupons and you need to know them well! You have to know before you attempt extreme couponing what stores will and will not accept in regards to coupon stacking and combining coupons.

Look for deals and sales. Keep an eye out for deals or special sales offers on products that you have coupons for. This will help you attain maximum savings on your purchases!

Save! Once you have carefully done everything mentioned above, you should be ready to save moolah!

Cut Down On Your Expenses With Discounted and Cheap Booze For The 4th Of July!

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Independence Day

Happy July 4th!

The 4th of July is just a few days away! What plans do you have for Independence Day 2016? You could host a backyard barbecue, a cookout, a potluck, or any other fun holiday celebration. What would an Independence Day celebration be without 4th of July drinks for adults. It seems as though you just cannot properly celebrate the 4th of July without festive holiday alcoholic drinks. Today, we are telling you how to get cheap booze for your July 4th celebrations! You can stock up in advance so that you are all ready to celebrate Independence Day the right way! Be sure to purchase enough drinks for the number of guests you are expecting.

Cut Down On Expenses With Discounted and Cheap Booze

If you have a membership to a wholesale club such as Costco, Sams Club, or BJs you may be able to purchase cheap booze for your July 4th celebration! This will largely depend on what state you live in and the laws on the sale of alcohol in that state.

In some states, you can purchase good, affordable beer at Walgreens. Some Walgreens locations sell a 6-pack of beer for only $2.50.

Trader Joes sells beer and wine at very affordable prices. Shop around to find the best kinds of beer and wine that will suit your tastes while staying within your budget.

Because prices and sales laws vary by state, your best bet is to check around in advance to find out prices based on quantities. Larger liquor stores tend to sell alcohol for lower prices.

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