Cheater Cheesecake Recipe

I love this recipe because it is so easy!  It is a great go-to dessert recipe when I need something quick to serve guests or take to a potluck.  I call it "cheater cheesecake" because it is way easier and much quicker to make than a real cheesecake - it has minimal ingredients and there is no baking involved!  I usually prepare the filling and put it in a store-bought prepared graham cracker pie crust.  I have also made my own graham cracker crust, but find it more convenient to just use the graham cracker pie shells pre-made.  You can usually find them in the baking goods isle at the grocery store.  I have often topped it with a can of cherry pie filling, but tonight I made it with homemade blueberry pie filling.  I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Cheater Cheesecake Recipe

1 - 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
1 - 8 oz bar of cream cheese, softened
1 - prepared graham cracker crust
Pie filling of your choice

In mixing bowl, place thawed cool whip and softened cream cheese and combine with a mixer until well blended and creamy.  Place cheesecake mixture into the graham cracker crust and top with pie filling of your choice.  Refrigerate and serve when ready.  It is best when well chilled.

25% Off Your Entire Purchase at Michael's

Michael's is offering a coupon for an extra 25% off of your entire purchase now through July 20th.  There are a few exclusions, but it does apply to almost everything, including sale items.  I like to go to Michael's every now and then and stock up on their sale craft items - it's a great way to give kids something to do and keep them from getting bored at home.  To order online, use code 25ENTIRE at checkout.  To get your printable coupon to use in the store, click here.

10% Off Entire Purchase At Hancock Fabrics

Now through Monday, July 8th, Hancock Fabrics is offering an extra 10% off of your entire purchase.  To use online, enter code ETNDG at checkout.  To get your printable coupon to use in-store, click here.

$25 off $50, $50 off $100 at Herberger's

On June 28th and 29th, Herberger's is offering a printable coupon for $25 off of a $50 purchase, and $50 off of a $100 purchase.  These coupons are only available for in-store purchases.  To get your printable coupons, click here.  Happy shopping!

Extra 20% Off at Kohl's This Weekend

Kohl's is offering an extra 20% off Thursday, June 13th through Sunday, June 16th.  These coupons are awesome!  Kohl's allows them to be used even with clearance merchandise, so it is a way to get some really great deals.  For online orders, use code FFJUN20, with pin number 5701.  Click here for your printable coupon to use in the store.

New Herberger's Coupons

Herberger's has several new coupons out, including $10 off $25 (expires Saturday, June 15th), 30% off jewelry/shoes/accessories (Valid only on Thursday, June 13th), 50% off one apparel item (Valid only on Thursday June 13th), or an extra 25% off of select sale items (expires June 18th).  Click here for your printable coupons - they will all print on a single page.

These coupons are also good at Bon Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, and Younker's.

Hancock Fabrics Coupon - 10% Off Total Purchase In Store Or Online

Hancock Fabrics has a great coupon right now for an extra 10% off of your entire purchase.  It can be used in store or online.  The coupon is good from Thursday, June 6th through Sunday, June 9th.  For online orders, use code SAVE10E at checkout.  To use in the store, get your printable coupon here.

Yummy Oat-Free Granola Recipe

I recently discovered that I am allergic to oats.  That was disappointing!  One of the foods I have missed being able to have the most is granola.  I figured that there had to be some way to make granola without oats, which led to an internet search for recipes.  There are several different kinds of oatless granola recipes floating around out there, but this one over at PopSugar gave me some ideas on how I could make my own.  I was able to adapt this recipe using ingredients I already had on hand in my pantry.  I wasn't sure I believed it could work, but the end result met with rave reviews in our home.  It goes great just plain or in milk, and it is an easy take-along snack.  This is definitely going to be a staple item around here!

Oat-Free Granola

2 Cups Walnuts
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Jam or Fruit Preserves
1 Cup Various Seeds/Nuts/Fruits (I used flax seeds, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries)

In  food processor, process walnuts for a few seconds - enough to chop into small pieces.  Combine ground walnuts, honey, coconut oil, and jam/fruit preserves.  Stir until evenly and well combined.  Mix in seeds/nuts/fruits.  Spread mixture evenly onto a baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Stir mixture 2-3 times while baking.  Granola should have a light golden brown color when done.  Let cool and store in a covered container or ziploc baggie.

12% Off At Vitacost

Vitacost is having a one day sale and is offering an extra 12% off of your entire order.  This offer expires on 4/2/13 at 9AM EDT.  To get your discount, enter promo code NOJOKE at checkout.

Hancock Fabrics Extra 15% Off Printable Coupon

Hancock Fabrics is offering a coupon for an extra 15% off of your total purchase through Saturday, March 30th.  To use this coupon online, use code EXTRA15 at checkout.  To get a printable coupon to use in the store, click here.  This is a good coupon - Hancock Fabrics does not offer coupons like this very often.  It is a great opportunity to stock up on craft and sewing supplies!

Herberger's $50 off of $100 - Printable Coupon Good Through March 30th

Herberger's has put out another $50 off of a $100 purchase coupon.  This one is good through March 30th, 2013.  There are some exclusions on what it can be used for, so you will want to read the fine print.  This coupon is also good at Bon Ton, Bergner's. Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, and Younker's.  To get your printable coupon, click here.

$10 off of $25 at JCPenneys - Printable Coupon

JCPenney's has a printable coupon good for $10 off of a purchase of $25 or more, good now through Sunday, March 31st.  Click here to print your coupon.  This coupon is also available to use for an online purchase at the JCPenney website.  To get your discount online, use code SPEND25 and serial number 0658155248.  You can also use this coupon on discount, clearance, and sale merchandise. 

Extra 20% Off At Kohl's - Printable Coupon

Right now through this weekend, Kohl's has a coupon going for an extra 20% off of your entire purchase.  Kohl's coupons are great because you are able to use them on clearance items, including final clearance items.  I used this coupon yesterday, in addition to my March Kohl's Cash (they will let you stack Kohl's cash and other coupons).  I bought mostly clearance items, and bought over $600 worth of clothing items for everyone in my large family, but my total after the coupons was only $97!  To get your printable coupon, click here.  For online ordering, use promo code LUCKYFF20.

Herberger's Printable Coupon - $50 off $100 In-Store Purchase

Herberger's has a great coupon, good through today only.  It is printable, $50 off of a $100 purchase.  It is good to use even on sale prices!  There is a chance to get some great deals, there are a few exceptions on what the coupon can be used for, but if you use it right you could save a ton.  Here is the link to print yours off.  This coupon can also be used at Bon Ton, Bergner's. Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, and Younker's.  Happy shopping!

12% Off Coupon Code at Vitacost.com!

I just thought I would pass this one along, but you'll need to hurry and order if you want to use it.  This code, 1BIGSALE, is good for 12% off of your entire order, and expires tomorrow, March 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM.  Just in time for my order!  Yeah!