Taste Buds- Nature Valley Nut Clusters

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters are the item that I picked for this week. These became an instant favorite at my house! I packed some sandwiches and snacks for a long drive we had to take. When I got these out I was sad I hadn't brought the whole bag with us and so was my husband! We have tried all of the varieties and love all of them. The pieces of nut make it more trail mix-ish than just a granola bar. Nearly every item we have we purchase when it is on sale- but these are something I have bought a time or two at full price. They get an A in my book.

U-Pick Website Utah

One of the things I like most about living here in Utah this time of year are the U-Picks. My family and I love going out picking fruits and vegetables and taking them home and using them.

We picked Raspberries at the Raspberry Patch of West Mountain, and turned them into freezer jam. We had such a fun time driving there and enjoying the scenery. The families story on why they started a raspberry patch is fun to read! My kids also loved running up and down the rows.

We picked Blackberries at Phelps Berry Farm and enjoyed blackberry shakes and made blackberry syrup

We bought peaches at MJ Millers, and bottled them! This year we put a lemon in the jars with the peaches and they taste INCREDIBLE!

No matter what you are looking for you can find it on the PickYourOwn website. With fall creeping up on us you will be able to find all kinds of fun places to pick out pumpkins!

Why Milk? Instant Win Game

You can be an instant winner at WhyMilk.com! There are up to 50 Winners everyday! Prizes will include kitchen appliances, skillets sets, skillets, knife sets, magazines and more

This instant win game will run everyday thru 9/30/09 at 5:59 PM Eastern Time. You can enter daily and there is no purchase necessary to play. If you are new to the site it will ask for your registration info after you vote. Then it will tell you if youre an instant winner. I would love to win one of the prizes! Let me know if you do! Thanks to Free Sample Freak for this fun find.

Canning Green Salsa and Enchillada Sauce

Our family is addicted to Pork smothered burritos, fresh salsa and enchilada sauce so this year as we planted our garden we kept that in mind. We planted rows of tomatillos, peppers and tomatoes. Last week we turned our tomatillos into tomatillo salsa. Check out how much fun we had.

Tomatillo Salsa

Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints
You will need:

5-1/2 cups chopped cored husked tomatillos (about 2 lbs or 27 medium)

1 cup chopped onion (about 1 large)

1 cup chopped green chilies (about 2 medium) 

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp minced cilantro

2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 cup vinegar

4 Tbsp lime juice

4 (8 oz) half pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands

Directions:

1.) PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.

2.) COMBINE all ingredients in a large saucepan.

3.) HEAT to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

4.) LADLE hot salsa in to hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.

5.) PROCESS filled jars in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

Quick Tip

When cutting or seeding hot peppers, wear rubber gloves to prevent hands from being burned.

Thanks FreshPreserving for this recipe

I can't believe all these came out of my garden!

Putting in the rest of the ingredients

And Voila! Our finished product! They looked so pretty I am not sure I will be able to eat it!

Case Lot Sales vs Coupons

Prepared LDS Family has done some AMAZING research on case lot sales! Here are the dates of the ongoing and upcoming case lot sales.

Harmon's: Aug. 31 - Sept. 20

Smith's: Sept. 9 usually lasts 2 weeks

Macey's, Dick's, Dan's, Bowman's, Kent's, Winegar's: Sept. 16 - Oct. 6

Lin's: end of October

Not only did Prepared LDS Family find out the dates of the sale, but she also put together this incredible document that COMPARES the different stores prices! I just spent an hour awing over all her hard work!

Utah Case lot Prices

She compares almost EVERY store and their prices on case lot items. She Has Costco, Sam's Club, Smith's, Walmart, Macey's and MORE!

This is going to come in handy the next couple weeks!

Thanks UtahMomof7!

Labor Day Shopping Codes

Many retail stores are celebrating Labor Day and giving away some She Shops Smart discounts. Here are some of the various codes and steals:

Coldwater Creek:
20% off EVERYTHING. Online use the code WKH6326, or print off the offer here.

Bath and Body Works:
Buy 3, Get 3 Free Signature Collection Body Care Regularly each up to a $29.50 value.
Offer excludes Signature Collection Gift Sets, Signature Kids and Anti-Bacterial Collection.
While supplies last.
Exclusively Online:
$6 Signature Collection Classics Body Care Regularly each up to a $10.50 value. While supplies Save up to 50% on Select Items While supplies last.

Kohls:
Save 15% off EVERYTHING when you enter the code SEPTSAVE or click here to print off your coupon to take in the store.

Downeast Basics:
Save 15% off all new arrivals. Online exclusive only. Enter 15new at checkout. Expires 9/9/09

Limericki Swimwear:
Enter the code LABORDAY at checkout until Monday and get 20% off your purchase.

FREE Redbox Code

It's the first Monday of the month, 8/7, so you know what that means! A FREE rental from Redbox! Here is today's code, T46T3Q7! Happy Movie Watching!

Coupons in Sundays Paper

Remember, today is a Holiday, so yesterday there were no coupon inserts in the paper. I have been looking forward to a break from cutting coupons for my binder. Enjoy your holiday today!