Don’t feel like cooking for the kids today? Take them to Chili’s where kids eat free on the 4th. Here is the link.
Chili’s – kids eat free July 4th
Happy 4th!!
Here is a fun way to have your own fireworks show on your computer screen. Just click anywhere and it shoots up a firework. Here is the link, have fun. Thanks to JoeandSara
Change to Albertsons Twice the Value Coupons
Due to overwhelming use and abuse, Albertsons will no longer have Twice the Value Coupons available to give away at the service desk….the only way to get them is in the Sunday paper.
To order the Tacoma News Tribune, just mention “2frugal” or “2chicks” to get the Sunday paper delivered to your house for $1 per copy (you have to order a minimum of 3 copies). Here’s the number to call: 1-800-289-8711.
Oreo & Fudge Ice Cream Cake
This cake is full of chocolatey goodness, fun to make, and would be perfect for your 4th of July get-together. There’s even a video on how to make it on the Kraft website.
OREO & FUDGE ICE CREAM CAKE
1/2 C.hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
8 Oreo Cookies, chopped (about 1 C.)
12 vanilla ice cream sandwiches
Spoon fudge topping into medium bowl. Whisk in 1 C. cool whip. Add dry pudding mix; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped cookies.
Arrange 4 ice cream sandwiches, side-by-side, on 24-inch-long sheet of foil; top with half the cool whip mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sandwiches. Frost top and sides with remaining cool whip. Bring up foil sides and ends to loosely seal packet.
Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Serves 12.
Arrange 4 ice cream sandwiches, side-by-side, on 24-inch-long sheet of foil; top with half the cool whip mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sandwiches. Frost top and sides with remaining cool whip. Bring up foil sides and ends to loosely seal packet.
Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Serves 12.
Photo courtesy of kraftrecipes.com
Easy 4th of July treat
Here’s an easy 4th of July idea. Dipped strawberries posted by A Mom’s Impression. Click here for the instructions.
4th of July craft ideas
Looking for some 4th of July inspiration? Look no further than Stephanie Lynn. She has a fantastic round up of ideas. Now to only find the time to try a few.
Want a cheap air freshner for the car?
Meatloaf tips
Tip 1: I wrap my meatloaf in bacon to keep it moist and flavorful.
Tip 2: I line the meatloaf pan with bread. It soaks up the grease. When the meatloaf is done you just throw the bread away (or in my case, give it to the chickens who will love it).
$3 off your next order – Safeway
Safeway has a catalina ($3 off your next order) printing when you buy one SBC for $6.99 and a box of cereal. Many of the cereals are on sale. June 29-Aug 2nd. I need coffee anyway so I am definitely going to stock up on this one. Coffee freezes well. Thanks Heather at Queen Bee for the tip. 
Trout fishing trip
You may have noticed I haven’t updated any posts lately. We’ve been relaxing and fishing and had no internet access. I have a tip on de boning trout. Cook it really well and then the whole bone structure just lifts out. You may have a few pin bones but the whole back bone will lift out if it is cooked really well.
