Bob Evans recently came out with a new recipe collection for Bob Evans Mashtinis! Sounds a bit different, right? It’s actually pretty neat! They are great recipes you actually put in a martini glass, so it’s tasty and has a great presentation factor to it!

I received some recipes and Bob Evan’s mashed potatoes to try, and I will start by saying they make the BEST mashed potatoes! I had a package laying on the counter when my husband got home and his first remark was “Ohhh you have the good mashed potatoes!”. We really do love them, I even buy them without a coupon (if you can believe it)!

I let my husband pick up which recipe he wanted to try since they all looked delicious to me, haha. Really.. anything with mashed potatoes looks good in my book. So he decided on the BBQ one since it was summer and it fit!

Here’s the recipe I tried, in case you wanted to give it a shot yourself! You can also check out all the other recipe ideas here!

SMOKY SPUD BBQ MASHTINI^™

Prep time: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 Mashtinis

INGREDIENTS

16 pieces breaded popcorn chicken
1 package (24 oz.) Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes
1/2 cup Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce
3 scallions, diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare popcorn chicken by following the recommended baking instructions on the package.
2. In a small bowl, toss prepared chicken with Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce, coating evenly.
3. Prepare Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes by following the recommended microwave instructions on the package.
4. Swirl 1 Tbsp. Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ sauce around the inside of each glass.
5. Place 3/4 cup (1/4 package) of mashed potatoes in a martini glass.
6. Place 4 pieces of Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ-coated popcorn chicken on top of mashed potatoes.
7. Garnish lightly with a sprinkle of diced scallions.

I have to say, it was delicious! I took photos, but they have somehow disappeared from my computer (it’s like the black whole sometimes). But they looked good, I promise! Okay, maybe I didn’t make them AS pretty as the picture here but I was too excited to eat it and it was just hubby and I… but the next time I make these will be for guest so i’ll much a LOT more effort into presentation!

All in all it was yummy! We of course went back for seconds and I loved having the chicken in there, it was a complete meal in one. And there’s no better meal than one that consists of mostly mashed potatoes in my book

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I did a LOT of frugal shopping when we were getting the nursery ready for baby Chloe to arrive! From the changing table to decorations… I made sure to get a great discounts/deal on most of it because, well, I don’t like spending full price! And when you’re decorating or buying clothes there’s no reason why you can’t be open to any discount or even buy used!

However there were a few items we made sure to buy quality items one, one being the furniture she would be sleeping in.. her car seat.. and crib mattress. I am not a fan of buying a used mattress for us or her because you never really know the history of them. Some items can be cleaned easily while others not so much!

So after saving money on all the decor it helped us be able to afford the more high quality items for her to sleep on like the crib (which we still got a deal on!) and her mattress was something we were prepared to spend a decent amount on because it would be something that would last for years with her. From the crib to the toddler bed, we wanted one quality mattress that could withstand a child’s wear and tear! Which is why we checked out Colgate Mattress to see what they had to offer since i’ve heard quite a few things about them! [Read more...]

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I had the wonderful opprotunity to check out the iHealth – iBaby Monitor first hand from Best Buy! The first thing that caught my eye about the product was of course… video! The fact that I can not only hear what’s going on but also see first hand is fantastic because let’s face it, sometimes your imagination tends to run wild of things like this!

the iHealth – iBaby Monitor lets you monitor your child’s movements by simply swiping your ipad, iphone or clicking with your mouse! Not to mention it actually allows you to speak to your child so you can soothe them when you see them getting agitated or upset. Now this of course in no way replaces you actually being there but if you put the little one down for a nap it makes it simple and easy to monitor and talk to them if needed!

I tested it out with my PC because with baby pickles on the way I want to be able to work but still monitor him/her when I am in my office and the baby is in the nursery. I have one computer set up for my work and one set up for music/news/etc. so I set up the monitor on the second system so I can watch the nursery the entire time I work!

Since the nursery isn’t set up just yet I decided to actually test it in the living room with my dogs to keep an eye on them and see what they were getting into when I wasn’t in there.

Instillation was easy for my PC, simply entered the disc they provided to install. Set up the monitor to my router and attached the antenna to configure it for Wifi use. Once the disc installed the system I had to “search” to configure the IP address and locate the monitor.

Once everything was set and ready to go I was able to view my living room in all it’s glory (or not so much glory.. it is just a living room after all). but I absolutely love the smooth movement of the monitor, clear video and the ability to record! Not to mention with the availability to view online you can leave the baby with the baby sitter and check the video monitor anytime from your iphone, ipad or online so you always know what’s going on!

All in all I am in love with this monitor and plan to use it as long as it lasts, from baby years to toddler to the younger years where I can see what they’re getting into!

Disclosure : I have received the reviewed product from Best Buy for free. My opinions are 100% my own and in no way influenced. View my full disclosure policy.

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This is a great site for my fellow pet owners! Check out MrChewy.com for tons of pet food, toys, treats and more… anything your pet will need to keep them happy.

They have all sorts of products including high end pet food which can sometimes be hard to find at your local store. I know my dogs tend to do very well on Chicken Soup Dog Food and the closest feed store that sells it is 30 miles away from us. But MrChewy.com carries it for the same price as my local store which saves me in gas big time!

Not only that but they have tons of treats for your pets (mine love bones!) and even flea and tick meds at decent prices compares to local stores and definitely cheaper than my vet. I live in a rural area and it’s a drive to get to anything we really need, especially for our pets, so I tend to be more of an online shopper than anything and I am always looking for great deals on pet products since coupons are sparse for what we need.

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Mr. Chewy’s policy is simple. If you’re not 100% totally, completely, and unconditionally satisfied for any reason whatsoever, return it! We’ll happily accept packages within 365 days of the sale date and we’ll give you a complete refund. Oh ya, we’ll also pay for the return shipping. All we ask is that the product is not used or expired, is in the same condition you received it and is in the original box and/or packaging.

So why not head over and check out MrChewy.com to see what they offer? Whether you need higher end pet food for your sensitive animal or just want to stock up on supplies without having to leave the house, they have some fantastic options!

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