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Fridays In Your Freezer #TGIFGameDay

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Being on the East Coast we have to deal with the late start time of the Big Game.  This usually means smaller scaled parties because our group of friends and family either have kids or live a bit of distance away.  While that makes get together a touch more intimate it doesn’t mean we skimp on the goodies and appetizers.

This year we kept it easy by incorporating T.G.I. Friday’s frozen products instead of making a whole slew of sides.  This let me hang with friends and watch my team win instead of spending all my time in the kitchen tending to dips and salads.Loaded Chedar & Bacon Potato Skins #TGIFGameDay #cbias #shop

T.G.I. Friday’s offers lots of tasty appetizers to serve many different appetizers. One of my favorites is the Loaded Cheddar & Bacon Potato Skins.  The bubbling cheese and extreme bacon toppings really hit the spot especially next to a plate of saucy wings and perfectly smoked pulled pork.  We were left with piles of empty dirty plates.Empty Plates on Game Day #TGIFGameDay #cbias #shop

Having a little something for everything is the key to being the perfect host.  I try not to overdo it on one dish but instead offering smaller dishes with lots of variety.  I made sure to have selections that would appeal to kids and to those that don’t like spicy foods. A good variety is best for my group of friends and family.  I was lucky enough to snag a coupon from a T.G.I. Friday’s Demo at my local Walmart. They were out of food to try but were handing out more reasons to buy.Freezer Case #TGIFGameDay #cbias #shop

TFIG Coupons #TGIFGameDay #cbias #shop

Whether it’s #TGIFGameDay, a birthday or a holiday make things simple on yourself with T.G.I. Friday’s appetizers right from your freezer.  Shop Walmart, like I do, for great prices on favorites like Honey BBQ Chicken Wings.  You won’t sacrifice on flavor but you’ll gain time with your loved ones.




Walmart Chosen By Kids Gift Card #Giveaway

If you have kids anywhere in your family you’ve got to be thinking about the upcoming holidays and what you’re going to be shopping for.  The trends this year range from talking plush to dolls with a wicked sense of style to powerful creatures that come in packs of three.

The Chosen By Kids selection of toys at Walmart have been voted on by kids to see what they love most.  Here are some of their top choices.Top Toys Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Sewer Lair $79.77

Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster $29.09

Disney Doc McStuffins Get Better Checkup Center $64.77

Flutterbye Fairy $27.88

Furby Party Rocker $17.00

Hot Wheels Triple Track Twister Track Set $32.00

Disney Planes Dusty the Crophopper Wing Control Remote Control Plane$34.88

The hottest toys each year are often the ones that are the hardest to find. Walmart is stocking up now to try their best to get these toys in your hand.  They are also offering layaway with no opening fee to give you not only a way to easily pay for the gifts over a period of time but also a way to store them away from peeking eyes.  If you’d rather get the goods in your hands now than definitely take advantage of the great deals online and use the Site to Store shipping option.  No more driving store to store looking for that one special item.

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Top Toys Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

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Starbucks Coffee and Walmart Muffins #DeliciousPairings for Breakfast

School and work schedules often keep up apart for breakfast as an entire family. Come weekend time when errands need be done and we’re all going in different directions it doesn’t often get any better.

But Rob and I make it a point to stop for a few moments for a quick breakfast and talk about what to expect for the day. It isn’t fancy but it’s a time we set aside because it’s important to connect and get on the same page about the family happenings.

Coffee is our go-to. Anything else is just extra. But paired with a perfectly sweetened Banana Nut Muffin makes the experience so much better. The Starbucks House (Medium) Blend was rich with slight bitterness like I expected. Pairing it a Walmart Banana Nut Muffin brought out hints of nuts and fresh sweetness. I’m not a coffee and donut kinda person, I think the overt sweetness of a sugar glaze throws off the taste of coffee but this was a much better match, something I can get used to.

muffins and coffee

coffee and muffins

Shopping at Walmart is usually very easy. Seeing the #DeliciousPairings sign above the baked goods is a great way to learn what coffee blend goes with which bakery item. As you can see the display is directly above the danish and donuts. I went searching for muffins. I found a sugar free and regular version of their Banana Nut Muffins but that was the only flavor. I wanted to try the Blueberry Muffins also but there were none to be found.

deliciouspairings

I did find these Apple Pastry Bites but I’m the only apple filling fan in the house, that means I would’ve had to eat them all on my own. I skipped it.

walmart bakery, #deliciouspairings
The brewing process was wonderful. I could smell it as I stepped out of my bedroom. It’s a calming effect, knowing I’m just minutes away from a hot cup of coffee even though there are also kids and dogs waiting for breakfast so they can head off to school. I need to invest in a really good travel mug so I can take my coffee to go because stopping at random places never beats what is served at home since we already brew Starbucks Breakfast Blend and Thanksgiving Blend when it is in season.

Starbucks can be found at many retailers but visiting your local Walmart to shop will give you a little education about the best flavor matches for the coffee blends.

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