Author Archives for livecheapfeelrich

#NationalPumpkinDay

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Happy #NationalPumpkinDay!

It seems like everywhere I turn, there’s something pumpkin flavored or pumpkin spiced something. I used to think this was such a novelty, but now it’s almost overboard! I’m admittedly a huge pumpkin-spice latte fan, from Starbucks. I went to get one at the beginning of the season though, and it was $6. $6. $6! For a coffee.

I thought that in honor of #NationalPumpkinDay it’d be appropriate to give you all a homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe that you can make on your own for considerably less money.

This recipe, from Betty Crocker, makes 10 servings of pumpkin spiced lattes! Perfect recipe to finish a fall dinner party and serve with dessert.

In a slow cooker, mix the following ingredients, and whisk until well combined: 5 cups strong brewed coffee, 4 cups milk (2% or whole), 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. 1/4 cup canned pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring once after the first hour.

THAT IS IT. Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream if desired!

How amazing is that? So easy, all inexpensive ingredients, and made in a slow cooker, no less – couldn’t be easier or less expensive. Enjoy!

Free Diaper Sample

Baby Diaper

EarthBaby is a compostable diaper service started by two Bay Area dads in 2008. These dads searched high and low for a convinient and environmentally friendly alternative to disposable diapers. Though single use compostable diapers were available, no service existed to compost them – no matter what, they’d still end up on a landfill..

Disposable diapers constitute the 3rd largest contributor (by volume) to US landfill sites (based on 2008 data). EarthBaby is looking to decrease this volume considerably by diverting m ore than 16,000 pounds of diaper waste from Bay Area landfills each week by converting it to nutrient-rich soil.

If you’re interested in trying one of these diapers, you can simply enter your information here to get a FREE sample. Unfortunately, this service is currently only provided for the San Francisco Bay Area, but if you are in this area, this is a wonderful cause that is worth trying.

Free Nature’s One® Product

Nature's One

Nature’s One® is a pioneer in the organic medical nutrition category introducing the first organic baby formula to the United States in 1999 under the brand Baby’s Only Organic®.

From day 1, Nature’s One® has heavily invested in research and development to offer the very best in organic and nutritional science. The products are sold nationwide and internationally through a wide range of retail outlets and medical suppliers.

Nature’s One® is giving out free samples – a complimentary can of Baby’s Only Organic® or PediaSmart® products.  A $5.95 shipping fee applies to these two products.  If you prefer to try PediaVance®, this ships FREE!

You can see the full list here and see what is best for your needs. Once you select your product, you simply complete a quick survey. Once completed, you will receive a coupon code at the email address provided. This code will be available for use through NaturesOne.com.

Try out organic products and be the judge of whether or not they are worth the extra buck – you may be surprised…

#NationalPumpkinCheesecakeDay

I know that it’s Wednesday, which means it’s freezer meal day, but it is also, EQUALLY IMPORTANTLY, #NationalPumpkinCheesecakeDay. I frankly cannot imagine a more decadent, delicious, or more seasonal dessert, and it just so happens that an important part of this recipe is freezing it, so this doubles up our Wednesday to accommodate both LCFR priorities!

What’s awesome about Chelsea’s Messy Apron’s recipe is that it has such a unique spin on pumpkin cheesecake. It is a hybrid of cheesecake, ice cream, and pumpkin pie. The pie is frozen to give it an ice-creamy texture, the cheesecake flavor comes from cream cheese, and the pumpkin pie flavor comes from regular pumpkin with some pumpkin pie spice. It’s the perfect combination of flavors – you’ll agree.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake [http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pumpkin-pie-frozen-cheesecake/]

Most importantly, this recipe is crazy easy with a prep time of only 15 minutes, and a total time of 15 minutes. That means all you’re doing is prepping and freezing – yes, please!

Ingredients include cinnamon graham crackers, light brown sugar, butter, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, cool whip, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and butter extract.

To make the crust, you simply blend the graham crackers and stir in brown sugar and softened butter, and then press the mixture into the bottom of a spring form pan – place in the freezer while you make the filling!

To make the filling, beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, and then add pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and butter extract. Beat until combined and then slowly add in condensed milk until smooth. Fold in cool whip just until combined – be careful not to overwhip!

Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and freeze overnight or for 6-8 hours. Let soften for about 10 minutes until serving.

YUM! Enjoy celebrating today 🙂

Free JustGoGirl Sample

Exercising Woman

Brooke Solis created JustGoGirl because she knows first-handedly what it’s like to be a mom & an athlete. Menstruation pads aren’t made for fitness leaks at all, and for this day’s woman, she sought to find a solution for the active woman. She built JustGoGirl, focusing on one thing only: helping women get back to their active lifestyles. If you give someone the tools they need to live the life they want, you’ll never have to hold back.

Inspirational and practical! These pads are made for women who experience fitness leaks, which generally occur if you’ve just given birth or have started a weight-loss workout program. They’re triggered by strenuous activities and are extremely common – roughly 1 in 3 women experience this type of incontinence.

Fitness leaks require different absorption techniques and odor-fighting properties than menstruation pags. They call for exercise incontinence pads that are invisible in the back and incredibly absorbent in the front. The JustGo Pad™ holds up to 140ml of fluid, and they guarantee that you’ll never come close to leaking that much while exercising. They are light, comfortable, and invisible.

Sold yet? If you aren’t, try a free sample – simply fill out your shipping address and get a free sample pack right to your door.

I Love CVS As Much As This Girl

CVS Birthday Party

I’ve already told you all how much I love CVS so this story totally touches me – so cute!

This girl loves CVS so much that she got a CVS themed birthday party! I love CVS even more knowing that when CVS headquarters heard about Iris’ party, they sent this family snacks, favors, and party supplies.

We need Iris on our LCFR team, she clearly loves a good deal!

Free Mountain Green Laundry Detergent Samples

Mountain Green Laundry Detergent Samples

Not a bad deal here! Detergent can be so expensive, especially the kind I want for my family (biodegradable, plant-based, no harsh chemicals, safe for sensitive skin, etc.)

I stumbled upon Mountain Green products while I was researching the laundry detergents out there these days, and I really love what I see here. As of right now, you can only buy Mountain green  products on Mountain Green’s website or at their manufacturing facility in Arizona. If you prefer to purchase at a store, they are able to be found at SOME natural/health food retailers.

Most importantly, Mountain Green is giving out (virtually) free samples on their website for $2. Laundry samples are available for Lavender Laundry Detergent, Free & Clear Laundry Detergent, Lavender Fabric Softener and Free & Clear Fabric Softener. You can specify in the Customer Notes which product you’d like to choose – you get 5 trial sizes!

Give it a try here and let us know what you think!

Free Sample Concentrate 128

Concentrate 128

Did you know that when you buy any kind of ready-to-use cleaning chemical at the store, that they are 95% water? News to me!

Concentrate 128 is a concentrate cleaning product that relies on you to dilute and mix on your own. They are taking an initiative to go green by using this concentrated product – just think about how much money and resource that’s been wasted on shipping water back and forth around the country!

Concentrate 128 is a powerful, peroxide cleaning solution that cleans any surface not harmed by water, from windows to floors – it’s up to you! It can be used in spray bottles, mop buckets, carpet extractors, etc. It’s 100% biodegradable AND cost efficient. Since it is so highly concentrated, one quart of Concentrate 128 can make up to 128 courts of all purpose cleaner at less than $0.05/quart – hence the name!

Get a free sample of Concentrate 128 here and let us know what you think!

Free Sample Advil® Film-Coated

Advil Film Coated

Happy Monday!

This calls for a day of the week appropriate free sample. Advil® Film-Coated tablets are their latest innovation in relief to stop pain before it gets worse. This particular tablet is formulated with a unique Advil Ion Core™ Technology and an ultra thin shell to absorb quickly – nothing is proven to work faster.

Use the fast acting Advil® for headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, back pain, and aches and pains associated with the common cold.

Target is giving out free samples of the new product just for taking a quick survey and Advil® themselves are giving out $3 coupons to try their new product. Give it a go! The faster a pain reliever works, the better for me and my family. Enjoy!

1 2 3 … 20
Blog at WordPress.com.