Quick Disclaimer: I do not have this recipe written down. Anywhere. So I don't have exact measurements or cooking times. But I feel this is a great simple recipe and want to share it.
I made these amazing appetizers for a dinner party one night. I was short on time, wanted something super simple, and didn't cost a lot of money to make. This is what I came up with.
Spinach Cheese Puffs
Ingredients
-fresh baby spinach (I usually use about 1/2 cup once it's diced)
-a container of herbed spreadable cheese (i.e. Laughing Cow)
-puff pastry sheets
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet and set aside. Dice baby spinach. Stir into cheese. Put puff pastry onto a lightly floured counter. Roll out until it is a 12 inch square. Cut into 3 inch squares. Put a spoonful of mixture in center of each square. Gather corners and twist into a little satchel. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown.
Like I said, super easy, and super tasty! Enjoy!
Friday, October 23, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Worth It Wednesday: Nerd Edition!!!!
OMG! It's Back To The Future Day! As a nerd, this excites and horrifies me. It makes me feel so old, because my first time watching the movies, I felt like today was so far away, and now IT'S HERE!
In honor of today, today's post is going to focus on gifts for the nerds in your life. As a goth/hippy/nerd, I know it is hard sometimes to shop for us weirdos. So let me offer some assistance with a few awesome-sauce ideas.
Nerd Block
This is a really cool service. Nerd Block is a subscription service (like Julep, BirchBox, etc.). Unlike these, you get, not beauty products, but collectables! You choose a category, like arcade or girls jr., and they send you a box each month. It costs $14-$20 depending on which package you choose. This is the gift that keeps on giving, and makes it super simple for you.
TeeFury
Before I start on this site, I must say: this is a great idea for more than just nerds. TeeFury is a clothing site. What makes them different is the designs on their shirts. They are created by independent artists, and they range from Disney to Walking Dead. There are mash-up designs, and even the ones that focus on one subject are wild. You will be hard-pressed to find something this original in stores.
Every day they offer a daily special, which is $11. After the time period for the daily design, it goes into the shop, which ranges from $17-$50. If you want $5 off your first order, click here.
Perpetual Kid
Finally, I acknowledge that not all nerds are sci-fi loving gamers. Some are the goofy, in-touch-with-their-inner-child types. Perpetual Kid is perfect for them. I ran across this site when I was maybe 20 (I can't remember exactly, it was that long ago, lol). I love this site so much! It's got so much crazy stuff that my head spins, in a good way of course.
Because they have such a wide array of gifts, I can't really cover all of the categories. A few that I think are awesome are mood nail polish, a hugging T-Rex ring, and a solar system necklace. Obviously those are really girly, but there are tons of options for guys as well as kids (including babies).
Another good thing about buying from this site is they offer 10% off your first order when you use that link, and they have a rewards program that you can use towards more coupons!
I hope that this helps you shop for your nerdy loved ones. Please comment with your favorite finds!
In honor of today, today's post is going to focus on gifts for the nerds in your life. As a goth/hippy/nerd, I know it is hard sometimes to shop for us weirdos. So let me offer some assistance with a few awesome-sauce ideas.
Nerd Block
This is a really cool service. Nerd Block is a subscription service (like Julep, BirchBox, etc.). Unlike these, you get, not beauty products, but collectables! You choose a category, like arcade or girls jr., and they send you a box each month. It costs $14-$20 depending on which package you choose. This is the gift that keeps on giving, and makes it super simple for you.
TeeFury
Before I start on this site, I must say: this is a great idea for more than just nerds. TeeFury is a clothing site. What makes them different is the designs on their shirts. They are created by independent artists, and they range from Disney to Walking Dead. There are mash-up designs, and even the ones that focus on one subject are wild. You will be hard-pressed to find something this original in stores.
Every day they offer a daily special, which is $11. After the time period for the daily design, it goes into the shop, which ranges from $17-$50. If you want $5 off your first order, click here.
Perpetual Kid
Finally, I acknowledge that not all nerds are sci-fi loving gamers. Some are the goofy, in-touch-with-their-inner-child types. Perpetual Kid is perfect for them. I ran across this site when I was maybe 20 (I can't remember exactly, it was that long ago, lol). I love this site so much! It's got so much crazy stuff that my head spins, in a good way of course.
Because they have such a wide array of gifts, I can't really cover all of the categories. A few that I think are awesome are mood nail polish, a hugging T-Rex ring, and a solar system necklace. Obviously those are really girly, but there are tons of options for guys as well as kids (including babies).
Another good thing about buying from this site is they offer 10% off your first order when you use that link, and they have a rewards program that you can use towards more coupons!
I hope that this helps you shop for your nerdy loved ones. Please comment with your favorite finds!
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Ice Cream Pie
Today's recipe is a personal favorite for both me and my family. It's super simple and so tasty!
This ice cream pie has numerous ways to make it. I'll include a few of the substitutions. Also, if you are diabetic, you can substitute sugar free candy and ice cream!
Ingredients:
-1 carton vanilla ice cream (can use peppermint ice cream and omit candies)
-20 starlight mints
-2 premade Graham cracker crust (can use plain or chocolate)
-chocolate syrup (I think dark chocolate tastes best, but you can use any)
Super easy directions:
Crush mints into a fine powder. If you want, leave very small pieces underused. Stir into softened ice cream until well mixed. Gently spread into pie crusts. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
To serve, run a knife under hot water, dry, and then slice the pie. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top of each slice.
You can use this recipe for any ice cream, so feel free to get creative! (I did chocolate ice cream with chopped mini Reeses.
Enjoy!!
Monday, October 12, 2015
Holiday Help!
Oh my goodness. In 3 days, we will be halfway through October. I don't know about you, but my life is stuck on fast forward! My investor and I had a financial discussion and agreed it would be prudent to plan out the next few months in advance, as there are a few big purchases in the future. (Ahem.... my fiancé and I decided to budget for Christmas because we want to do something awesome this year, lol.) I am becoming an extreme bargain shopper, so starting at least a month ahead lets me find the best deals for what we want to do.
Why the heck am I telling you guys this? Well, I figured that I could pass on my deals and amazing finds to you!!!
As you already know, I run a feature called Worth It Wednesday. To aid in your search for the perfect gift, I am going to showcase gift ideas in the Wednesday post. For example, this week is about a site that offers out of the ordinary items!
Also, I will be adding a feature on Fridays for activities or recipes to make your holidays shine. Keep an eye out this week for the first one!
Don't forget to follow me on BlogLovin so you don't miss anything!
Why the heck am I telling you guys this? Well, I figured that I could pass on my deals and amazing finds to you!!!
As you already know, I run a feature called Worth It Wednesday. To aid in your search for the perfect gift, I am going to showcase gift ideas in the Wednesday post. For example, this week is about a site that offers out of the ordinary items!
Also, I will be adding a feature on Fridays for activities or recipes to make your holidays shine. Keep an eye out this week for the first one!
Don't forget to follow me on BlogLovin so you don't miss anything!
Worth It Wednesday: Crazy Items Edition
So, this week I decided to be lazy and just search for interesting things on Google. Holy cow, did it pay off. The first site I found is a goldmine for wacky items that I didn't know existed!
Here's the site, which is full of not-your-average items. Instead of being a store, it is more like a showcase. When you click on an item, it takes you to Amazon.com to learn more and purchase.
There are a few items I have seen before, like the color-changing showerhead and the whiskey stones. But, it also features stuff like a jellyfish tank, a tree root chandelier, and a lockpick training kit. My personal favorite is the hidden door kit, which helps you make a bookshelf with a hidden doorway. I'm sorry, but I totally need that.
Hopefully this helps you find something creative for the people on your Christmas list! (hint: no one wants sweaters or socks when they could have a Batarang knife.)
Here's the site, which is full of not-your-average items. Instead of being a store, it is more like a showcase. When you click on an item, it takes you to Amazon.com to learn more and purchase.
There are a few items I have seen before, like the color-changing showerhead and the whiskey stones. But, it also features stuff like a jellyfish tank, a tree root chandelier, and a lockpick training kit. My personal favorite is the hidden door kit, which helps you make a bookshelf with a hidden doorway. I'm sorry, but I totally need that.
Hopefully this helps you find something creative for the people on your Christmas list! (hint: no one wants sweaters or socks when they could have a Batarang knife.)
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Worth It Wednesday: Free gift cards!
Christmas is coming!!! I don't know about you, but I start to panic at the end of September. The next few months fly by for me, with my daughter's birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and my birthday happening in rapid succession. So, if there is anything I can do to save money, I am all for it.
Amazon gift cards are my go-to for saving cash. They are easy to get if you know where to look, and can be used for so many great things. Today I am going to touch on a few of my favorite sites to get them for free!
1. Bing
If you don't know something, what do you do? Chances are you Google it. BUT, you don't get anything from it, besides information. With Bing, you can get paid to search. You get daily points that can be used for gift cards, sweepstakes, or travel points. Also, if you want to give back, you can donate to charity.
It takes a little over 2 weeks to earn a $5 Amazon card just by searching. You can earn it faster by referring friends!
2. MemoLink
This is a newer site for me, but so far I like it. Within 2 days, I have earned $5. Once you hit $10 you can cash out for gift cards. MemoLink has various ways to earn, like shopping, surveys, and trials. Right now they have point deals for Halloween costumes, which is great because I will be buying 2 this month. Also, they have a bonus "game" that you earn by doing a 100+ point transaction (which is extremely easy).
3. InstaGC
This site is the easiest option for cashing out. You earn points by doing surveys, listening to radio stations, shopping, etc. Once you reach 100 points, you can trade it for a gift card, or build up your earnings. Also, you can get points by referrals, and by codes from this site.
Bonus Earnings!
If you are looking to earn money while having fun, I personally like Inbox Dollars. You can earn money for searching, playing games, surveys, even downloading apps. It takes a little bit of time to cash out (you have to reach $30 before you get the option), but you can get a check mailed to you, or a virtual gift card. Also, the games are through Game Show Network's site, which has opportunities to win money as well as cash out points earned for prizes.
I hope you enjoyed this week's post, and I hope it helps! Good luck and happy earning!!!
Amazon gift cards are my go-to for saving cash. They are easy to get if you know where to look, and can be used for so many great things. Today I am going to touch on a few of my favorite sites to get them for free!
1. Bing
If you don't know something, what do you do? Chances are you Google it. BUT, you don't get anything from it, besides information. With Bing, you can get paid to search. You get daily points that can be used for gift cards, sweepstakes, or travel points. Also, if you want to give back, you can donate to charity.
It takes a little over 2 weeks to earn a $5 Amazon card just by searching. You can earn it faster by referring friends!
2. MemoLink
This is a newer site for me, but so far I like it. Within 2 days, I have earned $5. Once you hit $10 you can cash out for gift cards. MemoLink has various ways to earn, like shopping, surveys, and trials. Right now they have point deals for Halloween costumes, which is great because I will be buying 2 this month. Also, they have a bonus "game" that you earn by doing a 100+ point transaction (which is extremely easy).
3. InstaGC
This site is the easiest option for cashing out. You earn points by doing surveys, listening to radio stations, shopping, etc. Once you reach 100 points, you can trade it for a gift card, or build up your earnings. Also, you can get points by referrals, and by codes from this site.
Bonus Earnings!
If you are looking to earn money while having fun, I personally like Inbox Dollars. You can earn money for searching, playing games, surveys, even downloading apps. It takes a little bit of time to cash out (you have to reach $30 before you get the option), but you can get a check mailed to you, or a virtual gift card. Also, the games are through Game Show Network's site, which has opportunities to win money as well as cash out points earned for prizes.
I hope you enjoyed this week's post, and I hope it helps! Good luck and happy earning!!!
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