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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip!!

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Here is one of our family’s favorite dishes.  You can use it as a Buffalo dip or use it as shredded chicken and serve on a bun or you can eat it both ways.  We make this a couple times a week as our son, Isaiah, loves to take this to lunch as a sandwich.  

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip

This is so easy and you can even make it with frozen chicken, will just need to cook a bit longer.  Add chicken, butter, ranch dip, cream cheese, and your favorite hot sauce.  Cook and then add cheese and it is ready to serve. 

Our favorite hot sauce is the Sweet Baby Ray’s Sauce, but you could use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or any other.  We only use 8 oz of cheese, but I know some like it more cheesy.  If that is the case, be sure to use 16 oz. 

This is perfect for families on the go that need a quick meal.  I love it that you can use it as a snack or actually make up shredded chicken sandwiches and serve with french fries and BAM – you have a meal 🙂  This is truly one of our kids’ favorite meals/snacks.  

Serves 8-10
 
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Ingredients
  • 2-3 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
  • 2 Tbsp Ranch drip or 1 packet ranch dip 
  • 1 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce 
  • 1 stick butter 
  • 8 oz cream cheese 
  • 8-16 oz cheddar cheese 
Instant Pot Directions: 
  • Place chicken, cream cheese, ranch dip, butter, and hot sauce in your instant pot. 

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  • Cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes – if chicken is frozen – do 20 minutes 
  • When finished, use the quick pressure release. 
  • Take out chicken and shred with 2 forks 
  • Stir in cheddar cheese  – 8-16 oz 
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips or on a bun 🙂

We love to serve this with saltine crackers and a side salad – YUMMY 🙂 

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Here are some other awesome things about pressure cooker meals:

  • Reduces cooking time by 70%.
  • Make sure you stay out of the way of the steam when you release the pressure. 
  • Less dirty dishes, because it is all prepared in the same pan. 
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip!!
Easy, delicious, and kid-friendly snack or meal 🙂
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 2-3 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. 2 Tbsp Ranch drip or 1 packet ranch dip
  3. 1 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce
  4. 1 stick butter
  5. 8 oz cream cheese
  6. 8-16 oz cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Place chicken, cream cheese, ranch dip, butter, and hot sauce in your instant pot.
  2. Cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes - if chicken is frozen - do 20 minutes
  3. When finished, use the quick pressure release.
  4. Take out chicken and shred with 2 forks
  5. Stir in cheddar cheese - 8-16 oz
  6. Serve warm with tortilla chips or on a bun 🙂
Notes
  1. This can be served as a snack with tortilla chips or as a shredded chicken sandwich on a bun. Either way it is absolutely DELICIOUS 🙂
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Have you used an instant pot or pressure cooker?  Please share your thoughts in a comments below!




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KROGER MEGA EVENT: Colgate Total Toothpaste ONLY $0.49 (reg. $3.29!!)

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KROGER MEGA EVENT

Kroger is having another Mega Event, buy 6, save $3 instantly (mix and match participating products) and the Colgate Total Toothpaste is included for $2.49.  In addition, we have a $2/1 coupon making them ONLY $0.49. 

If you need coupons, you can order from the best coupon clipping services listed below:
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OR get full inserts – Capris Coupons

That’s a stock up price and a great donation item 🙂

Kroger Affiliates: Ralphs, Smiths, Fred Meyer, QFC, Frys, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Gerbes, Bakers, Hilander, JayC Food, Pay Less Food, Scotts.

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
Colgate Total Toothpaste  – $2.49 each (wyb 6 participating products)
Use Colgate $1/1 Total, Optic White, Enamel Health or Sensitive Toothpaste (3.0 oz or larger)(2/17) 20 coupons not valid in PR, exp. 2/17/18 (SS 2/4/18) – REGIONAL COUPON
Final Price: $0.49 each wyb 6 participating products! – Yes, you can mix & match

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

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KROGER MEGA EVENT

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
Creamette and Creamette 150 Pasta – $0.49 each (wyb 6 participating products)
Use $0.50/1 Creamette 150 Pasta Blinkie coupon
Final Price: FREE each wyb 6 participating products! – Yes, you can mix & match

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

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Fashion Cosmetic Bag, Large Capacity, Waterproof Travel Bag ONLY $5.29!!

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AMAZON DEALS

I saw this on FB and was so excited. This is so much easier than the normal makeup bags that you have to look through to find the eyeshadow or eyeliner you are looking for. You can see all your cosmetics at once and it has raised lip so it keeps make up and brushes from rolling off the counter.  This is such a cool thing 🙂  I ordered them for my girls for CHRISTmas this year LOL 🙂 

Hurry and head over to Amazon.com where you can snag this Fashion Cosmetic Bag Large Capacity Lazy Makeup Toiletry Bag Multifunction Storage Portable Quick Pack Waterproof Travel Bag ONLY $5.29!! You will get FREE shipping.  Are you an Amazon Prime Member – (Sign up for a FREE 30 day Amazon Prime Trial HERE) to receive FREE Shipping on Amazon Prime eligible products or when you spend $35 or more with Super Saver Shipping! That’s a great price! 

DESCRIPTION: 

  • Stylish Design-When you open the drawstring ,the bag lay out completely flat within seconds,you can see all of your toiletries and cosmetics at once.No more digging and dumping in a traditional black hole make up bag.Easy to find every things.
  • Magic pocket-The outside has a mini pocket,the Inside has two zipper pocket,which can be respectively provided with small beauty tools,sharp cutting eyebrow clip or cosmetic cotton and so on.Solve the trouble of carry small items.
  • Large Space-Unfold size:20”*20”,it is enough to put all the daily essentials into the single bag.Foldable,portable and lightweight, easily put it in your backpack or luggage.
  • Use Flexible-Put all of the toiletries on the bag,tighten the two lines drawstring, quickly pack.Close the outside velcro,prevents the tiniest of your items from falling out.If you’re in a hurry you don’t even have to open the bag fully- pull the drawstring half way and grab what you need. makeup bag can be worked as cosmetic bag, toiletry bag and jewelry bag etc.
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KROGER MEGA EVENT: U by Kotex Tampons or Pads ONLY $0.49 (reg. $3.99!!)

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KROGER MEGA EVENT

Kroger is having another Mega Event, buy 6, save $3 instantly (mix and match participating products) and the U By Kotex Tampons and pads are included for $2.49. In addition, we have a $2/1 coupon making them ONLY $0.49.

If you need coupons, you can order from the best coupon clipping services listed below:
Klip2Save!!
TheCouponClippers!
OR get full inserts – Capris Coupons

That’s a stock up price and a great donation item 🙂

Kroger Affiliates: Ralphs, Smiths, Fred Meyer, QFC, Frys, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Gerbes, Bakers, Hilander, JayC Food, Pay Less Food, Scotts.

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
U By Kotex Tampons or Pads – $2.49 each (wyb 6 participating products)
Use $2/1 U By Kotex Tampons or Pads Coupon, exp, 2/10/18 (SS 1/7/18)
Final Price: $0.49 each wyb 6 participating products! – Yes, you can mix & match

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

You may also like this Kroger Mega Event Deal:

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KROGER MEGA EVENT

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
Creamette and Creamette 150 Pasta – $0.49 each (wyb 6 participating products)
Use $0.50/1 Creamette 150 Pasta Blinkie coupon
Final Price: FREE each wyb 6 participating products! – Yes, you can mix & match

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

Money Saving Tip: Are you looking for more coupons? Check out all the Printable Coupons currently available!!

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KROGER MEGA EVENT MATCHUPS 1/24 thru 2/6!!

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Please note when doing the Kroger Coupon Matchups we are only listing items that are FREE and/or cheap. We are listing items that we think are a “true” savings and would be good items to purchase or even stock up on.

Things to remember:
• Kroger only accepts coupons at face value
• Kroger does not accept competitor’s coupons
• You CANNOT stack e-coupons and paper manufacturer coupons
• All Kroger’s in our area accept 5 “LIKE” coupons and 2 “LIKE” internet printable (IP) coupons

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Need Cash? Why not try, Check Into Cash for that Payday Loan?

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KROGER: Colgate Toothpaste ONLY $0.33 (reg. $1.69!!)

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KROGER COUPON MATCHUPS

Here is a great coupon deal on Colgate Toothpaste. It is on sale for $0.88. In addition, we have a $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste printable [3-oz+] making it ONLY $0.33.



That’s a major stock up price and a great donation item 🙂

Kroger Affiliates: Ralphs, Smiths, Fred Meyer, QFC, Frys, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Gerbes, Bakers, Hilander, JayC Food, Pay Less Food, Scotts.

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
Colgate Toothpaste – $0.88
Use $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste printable [3-oz+]
OR Use $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, exp. 2/3/18 (SS 01/21/18) [3-oz.+]
Final Price: $0.33

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

If you need coupons, you can order from the best coupon clipping services listed below:
Klip2Save!!
TheCouponClippers!
OR get full inserts – Capris Coupons

Money Saving Tip: Are you looking for more coupons? Check out all the Printable Coupons currently available!!

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KROGER MEGA EVENT: Post Pebbles Cereal ONLY $1.29 (reg. $3.99)

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KROGER MEGA EVENT

Kroger is having another Mega Event, buy 6, save $3 instantly (mix and match participating products) and the Post Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles are included for $1.79. In addition, we have a $0.50/1 Post Pebbles Cereal Printable Coupon making them ONLY $1.29.  


That’s a stock-up price and a great donation item 🙂

Kroger Affiliates: Ralphs, Smiths, Fred Meyer, QFC, Frys, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Gerbes, Bakers, Hilander, JayC Food, Pay Less Food, Scotts.

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
Post Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Pebbles – $1.79 each (wyb 6 participating products)
Use $0.50/1 Post Pebbles Cereal Printable Coupon
Final Price: $1.29 each wyb 6 participating products! – Yes, you can mix & match

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

You may also like this Kroger Mega Event Deal:

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KROGER MEGA EVENT

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**KROGER COUPON DEALS 1/24 THRU 2/6**
Pringles Chips – $0.89 each (wyb 6 participating products)
Use $1/3 Pringles Kroger Digital Coupon
Final Price: $0.56 each wyb 6 participating products! – Yes, you can mix & match

**REMEMBER YOU CAN PRINT 2 COUPONS PER COMPUTER**

If you need coupons, you can order from the best coupon clipping services listed below:
Klip2Save!!
TheCouponClippers!
OR get full inserts – Capris Coupons

Money Saving Tip: Are you looking for more coupons? Check out all the Printable Coupons currently available!!

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Fall Apart Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

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We heard all the hype about pressure cookers, so we finally purchased one. We have been experimenting with it and it is as AWESOME as they say. The time that it saves for meals is amazing, plus the meats are so tender, they just fall apart.  

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Fall Apart Pressure Cooker Pot Roast 

I love that you can saute and do all the work right in the pressure cooker.  No need to dirty any other pans, just one pot for all the steps.  The meat for this meal was falling apart in only 75-90 minutes.  The old way of ALL day in a crockpot or half a day on the stove top is done in just over an hour in the pressure cooker. 

This is perfect for families on the go that need a quick meal, but a hearty, healthy meal.  We are still experimenting but expect to have many other recipes soon. 

Serves 6-8 
 
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Ingredients
  • 3 lb Pot Roast 
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion, quartered 
  • 7-8 Potatoes quartered 
  • 1 lb bag baby carrots 
  • 2 cups beef broth 
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano 
  • 1 Cup Red Wine (We prefer Holland House) 
  • Salt & Pepper 
Pressure Cooker directions
  • Turn Pressure Cooker to Saute and add olive oil 
  • Salt and pepper pot roast on both sides
  • When simmering, add the pot roast. Cook 2-3 minutes on both sides until brown. 

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  • Top roast with quartered onion 
  • Add potatoes and carrots 

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  • Add 1 cup red wine and 2 cups beef broth and top with oregano 

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  • Close and lock the lid.
  • Set Pressure Cooker to “Manual” or “Stew” setting and program for 75-90 minutes.
  • Use the quick release and when steam is completely released, carefully open lid 

We love to serve this with saltine crackers and butter and a side salad 

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Here are some other awesome things about pressure cooker meals:

  • Reduces cooking time by 70%.
  • Make sure you stay out of the way of the steam when you release the pressure. 
  • Less dirty dishes, because it is all prepared in the same pan. 
Fall Apart Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
Serves 6
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
1 hr 20 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 lb Pot Roast
  2. 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  3. 1 medium onion, quartered
  4. 7-8 Potatoes quartered
  5. 1 lb bag baby carrots
  6. 2 cups beef broth
  7. 1 Tablespoon Oregano
  8. 1 Cup Red Wine (We prefer Holland House)
  9. Salt & Pepper
Instructions
  1. Turn Pressure Cooker to Saute and add olive oil
  2. Salt and pepper pot roast on both sides
  3. When simmering, add the pot roast. Cook 2-3 minutes on both sides until brown.
  4. Top roast with quartered onion
  5. Add potatoes and carrots
  6. Add 1 cup red wine, 2 cups beef broth, and top with oregano
  7. Close and lock the lid.
  8. Set Pressure Cooker to “Manual” or "Stew" setting and program for 70 minutes.
  9. Use the quick release and when steam is completely released, carefully open lid
Notes
  1. We love to serve this with saltine crackers and butter and a side salad
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Have you used a pressure cooker?  Please share your thoughts in a comments below!




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February Daily Devotion 2/5

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FEBRUARY DAILY DEVOTION

Waiting is one of the hardest things for many of us. We live in a world of instant gratification, but that is not the way God works. We don’t always understand his methods. His ways don’t always make sense, but we need to stop and realize He sees the BIG picture. When it’s the appointed time, no man can keep it from happening. When it’s time to happen, God will bring it to pass. Rather than being anxious during this times of waiting, we should be praying and asking God what He wants us to learn, how he wants to change us, and cause us to grow, and remember to always PRAISE HIM!!

GOD IS GOOD. . . ALL THE TIME!!




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Joni-Family-SmallMy name is Joni Meyer-Crothers and I run this couponing/money-saving blog along with my husband, Jamie. We love to show others how to save money in a BIG way! We do all the work for you. . we do the matchups and show you where to get the coupons, many FREE printable coupons. Sit back and follow the blog and watch your savings increase! Couponing is a ministry for our family as we we love to show others how to save and share from their couponing harvest!

I just recently wrote a book called “Extreme Couponing” (released March 5, 2013)  that gives step-by-step directions on how to coupon.  We have been featured on TLC “Extreme Couponing” five times, The 700 Club, 20/20, Today Show, GMA, HLN, Rachael Ray, AOL “You’ve Got”, Fox News, CNN Money, Huffington Post ~ to see a complete list you can click on the right-hand sidebar and the clips and articles are listed there.

I continue to challenge everyone weekly to donate 5 nonperishable or hygienic items to a local food bank/pantry and/or family you may know in need.  Don’t ever discount the smallness of any act of kindness. . it matters!