Forever 21: Free Shipping, No Minimum

Today ONLY- Feb 23rd, 2012 – Forever 21 has free shipping sitewide, no minimum order required. Use code, ‘ FREESHIP21 ‘ on your checkout page to see the discount. Usually for this offer, you have to spend $50. So for me, this is a great deal and a great time to stock up on their earrings that start at $1.50/each. Check out their sales items here.

Forever 21 is full of trendy, inexpensive fashion styles. Because of that, I always buy things on sale and only with free shipping. To me, it’s really only worth it then. From my personal experience, most of their clothing will last through about one year’s worth of normal washing/drying. And jewelry will last longer, depending on how you care for it (don’t wear it to bed, in the shower, in the pool, spray perfume, or use lotion with it on). So when this sale comes around, I jump right on it!

This time around I snagged two pairs of earrings and a navy cardigan (that I’ve needed for a while) for $11 shipped to my door in about a week. So while these items won’t be essential, long-lasting staples in my wardrobe, they will update my look without breaking the bank. PS>> I also wanted another cardigan that was only $2.99, but it sold out before I could add everything to my bag. So here’s a great TIP – if you find something you love for a great price. Checkout ASAP!

Panda Express: Free Peppercorn Shrimp Feb 22nd

Hungry for some lunch today? Then print out this coupon for a FREE order of Peppercorn Shrimp and take it at Panda Express. This coupon is valid for February 22, 2012 ONLY. Only one coupon allowed per person. Coupon does state, “while supplies last” so be sure to head out to your local store soon!

Bahama Breeze: $10 off $20

Looking for 50% off next time you eat out? Check out this coupon from Bahama Breeze! Just click here to sign up for their Island Insiders club and you’ll get a coupon for $10 off your next $20 purchase.

The coupon is valid until 5/30/2012.

Unfortunately for me, there aren’t any near me. So hopefully this will help someone else out!

Kid’s Eat Free at Chili’s – Feb 21st & 22nd

The title says it all! Chili’s is doing a nationwide promotion that will get you TWO free kid’s meals per adult meal purchase. This deal gets even sweeter because you can also use it on take-out orders! Order on the phone at work, pick it up on your way home, and bingo, you got dinner covered! If you do dine in, you can use multiple redemption per table. Please be sure to check with your restaurant to make sure they are a “participating location” as is with most coupons.

Here’s the link to print out the coupon.

 

Shredded Chicken Nachos Supreme

Who doesn’t like a good order of nachos at your favorite Mexican restaurant? All that hot, melty, cheesy goodness covering crisp and salty tortilla chips sounds like a great way to enjoy your favorite game on TV. For a hearty, yet healthier than your usual restaurant version, here are the ingredients that you will need:

1 lb chicken breasts, preferably sliced fajita chicken for quick and easy cooking
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper
1/2 Packet of Taco Seasoning
1/2 cup of sliced onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp Frank’s Red Hot, or your preferred hot sauce
2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese, or similar
1 can Black Beans, strained and rinsed
Baked Tostitos Scoops (in my opinion, the best healthy/healthier full flavor tortilla chip you can buy!)
Optional:
Sliced Black Olives
2 Chopped Roma Tomatoes
Green Onions, for garnish
Sour Cream
Salsa

First, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. If you are using stoneware, it should be in the oven while it is heating up.

Begin by added extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet and set to medium-high heat. In the mean time, slice up 1/2 cup of onions. If you have picky eaters, finely chop your onions to disguise the flavor and/or use less onions. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, and your clove of garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.

Next, season your chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle about 1/2 packet of your preferred taco/fajita seasoning blend. I don’t like the chicken fajita blend, so I use the one that is actually intended for beef. To each, his (or her!) own. Add the seasoned chicken to your pan.

While the chicken is cooking, gather the rest of your ingredients. Open any cans, slice any remaining veggies you want to use, and rinse the black beans.

Once the chicken is no longer pink, turn off the heat and add cumin and garlic salt. Then drizzle the hot sauce across the top of the pan to incorporate with both the chicken and onions. Your kitchen should smell amazing right now!

One thing I’ve learned about my husband is that he always prefers shredded chicken when eating Mexican flavors. Fortunately, I have learned a wonderful trick to shred chicken in almost 10 seconds with no effort. Since then, I’ve made many more chicken Mexican dishes! So here’s the simple trick. Your stand mixer will shred your chicken to a restaurant quality consistency!

Simply add your chicken, of any cut, as long as it is boneless, to your bowl. Using your flat beater blade, slowly turn the mixer on low, then increase the speed to high. In about 10 seconds you’ll have excellent shredded chicken. See, that was easy!

If you prefer, you can always slice up your chicken, or keep it fajita style.

Assemble all your ingredients so you are able to make your nachos without too much fuss.

Star by creating a later of chips.

Then add about 1/2 cup of cheese to that layer.

Next add another layer of chips and then add another 1 cup of cheese and your black beans.

Next add your chicken and onion mixture.

Then add your remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. If you like things extra spicy, you can drizzle some more red hot sauce on top.

Then place the stone, or cookie sheet, in the oven until beans are cooked and cheese is bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

Top your nachos with tomatoes, green onions, and olives for a fantastic flavorful Mexican dish.

Then carefully move your nachos to a large plate or platter for serving.

Serve with a side of salsa and sour cream. Yum!

Related articles

• Mexican Chicken Lasagna (smokinchick.wordpress.com)
• Mexican Tortilla Soup (ilovesoup.net)
• Chicken Fajita Pasta with Hass Avocado Recipe (avocadocentral.com)

Clif Crunch Bars: $2.19/Box of 10

I just snagged this deal from drugstore.com! Hurry, before all the flavors are out of stock!

1. Click here to add any box of Clif Crunch Bars (make sure to buy in even quantities, since there is a coupon for $2/2)
2. Click here for 20% off discount to be automatically applied in your bag (savings for the boxes should go from $1 to $1.80/each)
3. Proceed to Checkout
4. Total should be $2.19/box + shipping

Shipping is free for anyone who has a ShopRunner account. Otherwise, spend $25 to get free shipping on your order.

I got both peanut butter and peanut butter chocolate chip. Going to arrive on my doorstep on Wednesday for only $4.38!

FREE: NOW Energy Bar

Like “Like” NOW Energy Bars on Facebook and then fill out the giveaway form.

Just for entering, you’ll get a free energy bar. Here’s the info from their website:

Become a member of the NOW Nation and enter to win an autographed of Phil Keoghan’s “The Ride” on DVD!All who enter will receive a free sample of the NOW Energy Bar while supplies last.

Contest begins February 17th, 2012 and runs through March 31st 2012. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. 5 winners will be chosen at random. Contest winners will be notified with 72 hours of drawing. For further rules and regulations email info@sbibrands.com

IKEA: Free Breakfast this weekend

IKEA is one of my favorite places to shop. But when I go to IKEA, it takes up my entire day! It’s like a vacation with planned arrival times, must-see’s, and of course, includes a time to visit their cafe and eat. And this weekend, you can get breakfast and coffee for free! No coupon or purchase is required. Just show up before 11am and each person will receive scrambled eggs, hash browns, and bacon, completed by a hot cup of coffee for FREE.

Offer valid Saturday, February 18 – Monday, February 20, 2012

Did you know that IKEA offers great food deals throughout the week, too? Click here to see all the meal deals this week at your IKEA store.

 

Cici’s Pizza: Free Kid’s Meal

Hey Parents! Need to grab a quick meal this week? Take your kids on over to Cici’s and save with this coupon. The coupon is for one free kid’s buffet with purchase of an adult buffet. Coupon applies to kids 10 years old and younger only and is only allowed to be used one per person, per visit. If you have two adults and two kids though, this should still work just fine. You just can’t use the coupon on ten kids with one paying adult, haha! The coupon expires on 2/25/12.

Bodum Coffee Press and Grinder Set: $28 shipped!

So last night I stumbled upon this great website, GiftingGrace, that is currently offering a promo code for 50% off the entire site, ‘FebFamily.’

Here is one of the many deals that I found: An 8-cup coffee press plus small grinder gift set in a sleek-looking white design from a well-known manufacturer, Bodum. If you are unfamiliar with a coffee press, it is considered one of the most pure ways to brew coffee. It’s pure because there are no paper filters that will discard the natural oils and flavors of the beans, or automatic machines that build up residue over time. Once you make the switch and learn the technique, you’ll wonder why you ever used that machine in the first place!

Why you’ll love it:

• It’s an elegant gift set that offers everything they need to make a fresh cup of coffee at home with simplicity and ease
• The grinder’s transparent lid allows the fineness of the grind to be controlled
• Lets them make fresh coffee in just four minutes
• It’s stylish and made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass and plastic frame
• It has a 3-part stainless steel filter to help extract coffee’s aromatic oils and flavors
• Perfect for the café connoisseur who appreciates brewing their own cup of coffee with freshly ground beans

Use the code ‘FebFamily’ for 50% off your purchase. Shipping should come out to $7 bringing your grand total to $28. Enjoy your new coffee experience!