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Apocalypse Preparedness 2012

December 20, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 5 Comments

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I don't know how you've been managing, but for me, it's been a long week, and I'm ready to have a little fun.

Tomorrow, as you might have heard, is the end of the Mayan calendar. That's right lovelies... THE APOCALYPSE!

While I don't subscribe to all the hype and hullabaloo, I thought it might be a little fun to find some coupons to help you prepare in case you DO survive the apocalypse.

Coupons For The Apocalypse

Fighting Zombies all day can be a real headache:

You're gonna want something to do on those long cold nights:

Don't forget the kiddos, they're our only hope at re-populating the earth:

When your husband is out slaying the walking dead, he needs to smell good:

$3.00 off any one (1) Axe holiday pack

I hear blood stains are hard to get out of clothes:

$3.00 off Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent

And you certainly need to wash off the Zombie guts before dinner:

Snacks. Snacks. And More Snacks. Fighting Zombies is hard work!

Keep the putrid smell of Zombies out of your house (or what's left of it):

$3.00 off any 3M™ Window Insulator Kit

Fido and Fluffy can defend the homestead while you're scavenging for food:

Leaves and berries can be bland, sweeten them:

$0.85 off ONE Truvia Natural Sweetener

If you take to the seas to escape the Zombie herd, you'll need this:

$1.00 off any Dramamine product

Doesn't this stuff last forever?

$2.00 off (2) Silk Pure Almond half gallons

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate:

$1.00 off Minute Maid Juice Box 10-pk
$10.00 off 1 Filtrete™ Water Pitcher - 12 cup
$1.00 off three Welch's Sparkling Juice Cocktails (You might need something stronger though)

Where else are you going to store the food you scavenge?!

You do have one of those camp coffee makers right?

$1.00 off ONE (1) GEVALIA Coffee - 12 oz

And last but not least, you hafta look and smell good in the new world!

Oops...obvious necessities:

Filed Under: coupons, Humor · Tagged: coupons, end of the world

Spicy Tomato & Pineapple Salsa

August 17, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 2 Comments

Pineapple & Heirloom Tomato Salsa from ItsYummi.com

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IT'S FRIDAY! Let's do a happy dance!

Fridays here at It's Yummilicious are ALWAYS special, but I've added a new weekly feature that will bring our Friday fun to a whole new level. Are you ready to meet this week's featured foodie?

Introducing...KATRIN DOBBIN from RUNNING WITH THE DEVILED EGGS

Isn't that a great name for a food blog?! The name is just as fun as the woman behind it. Look how adorable Katrin and her family are!

Katrin lives "uppa der" in the great white north, dontcha know... (that's Canada for all of you who don't understand the "Wisconsin-ese" I was speaking!)

One of the things that I love about Katrin is her passion for using local foods. I'm all about keeping small businesses thriving, so I love that she goes to the farmers market and uses those great resources in her cooking and baking.

Here's just one example of the beauty of her recipes. She made her own hot dog buns....LOOK at this gorgeousness!

You can get the recipe for the buns HERE

If you go over to her website to catch a glimpse of her most recent post, you may be in for a bit of a surprise. Yours truly was given the honor of guest posting for her this week! I was tickled silly that she asked me to help her out. I shared my recipe for pineapple and heirloom tomato salsa with her readers.

Want to make a batch for yourself? Here's how!

SPICY YELLOW TOMATO & PINEAPPLE SALSA

Created By:

Chef Becca Heflin

Recipe Category: Snack

WHAT'S NEEDED

2-3 Heirloom (yellow) tomatoes, seeded and medium diced
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
3 Tablespoons fresh pineapple juice
2/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1 fresh jalapeño, Serrano, or Habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

HOW TO MAKE IT

Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper, and basil together in a non-reactive bowl and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to combine. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with basil and keep chilled until ready to serve.

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Filed Under: recipes, snacks · Tagged: back to school, coupons, fruit salsa, heirloom tomatoes, pineapple, recipes

LIMITED QUANTITIES! $1.00 / 1 Lia Marie’s

May 2, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · Leave a Comment

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If you live in Wisconsin, Missouri, or Texas and you haven't yet tried the Lia Marie's Garlic Spreads, NOW is a great time to do so!

I've used Lia Marie's for everything from traditional garlic bread to creamy garlic gnocchi and I've never been disappointed.

Right now, there are LIMITED QUANTITIES of coupons available for $1.00 / 1 container of either the original or 5-cheese variety of this awesome spread. Print your coupon now before they're gone!

CLICK HERE TO PRINT

Filed Under: coupons, grocery savings, meal planning · Tagged: coupons, grocery coupons, Lia Maries, recipe

NEW – May Grocery Coupons!

May 1, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 1 Comment

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It's a new month! Print these grocery and household coupons before they run out. Some are VERY limited in quantity!

GROCERIES

$0.50 off Trix cereal
$1.00 off 2 Cheerios cereals
$1.00 off 2 General Mills Divisional cereal
$1.00 off HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals
$1.00 off HORMEL COMPLEATS kid meal
$1.25 off one ICBINB! product
$1.00 off ONE 36 oz. V8 V-Fusion Smoothie
$1.00 off HILLSHIRE FARM GOURMET CREATIONS
$1.00 off one bag of DOVE Promises
$0.75 off 1 lb. of LAND O LAKES Half Stick Butter

$1.00 off when you buy any TWO BOXES select General Mills cereals

50¢ off when you buy ONE BOX Original Cheerios® cereal

50¢ off when you buy ONE BOX Reese's® Puffs® cereal

50¢ off when you buy ONE BOX Original Cheerios® cereal

50¢ off when you buy ONE Reese's® Puffs® cereal

50¢ off when you buy EIGHT CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt

$1.00 off TWO (2) LUNCHABLES with Fruit

50¢ off when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snacks

$1.00 off when you buy any TWO boxes of the listed General Mills cereals

50¢ off when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snacks

HOUSEHOLD COUPONS

$1.00 off one 2 roll Brawny paper towels
$1.00 off on any Comet Stainless Steel

BABY COUPONS

$1.50 off ONE Pampers Cruisers or Baby Dry Diapers
$1.50 off ONE Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
$0.75 off ONE Pampers Wipes 60 ct or larger

BEAUTY AND DRUG STORE

$1.50 off any Maybelline New York Eye Studio
$1.00 off Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Shadow
$1.00 off ONE MAYBELLINE NEW YORK DREAM product

Filed Under: coupons, Deals, freebies, grocery savings, meal planning · Tagged: coupons, deals, grocery coupons, money saving ideas

FREE Foodsaver Vacuum Sealer System!!

April 16, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 1 Comment

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WOW, what a deal!

Thanks to a number of coupon and saving sites that have posted about this awesome deal, we can all get our hands on a FREE handheld Foodsaver Vacuum Sealer at Target! Here's how:

PRINT THIS COUPON

$10.00 off any FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System

Take it to Target and STACK IT WITH THIS COUPON
$10.00/1 Food Saver Vaccuum System Printable Target Store Coupon

(LOOK UNDER "HOUSEHOLD" for the coupon)

The cost before coupons is $19.94

AFTER COUPONS, it's ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Word is spreading fast, so clip those coupons immediately and enjoy your Foodsaver!

Filed Under: coupons, Deals, freebies · Tagged: coupons, deals, FoodSaver, Free, freebies, Target

Changes at the Crossroads

March 29, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 6 Comments

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Just 8 short months ago, my life was forever changed, when my sweet mom went home to be with her King in Heaven. Some days I feel like she's been gone forever. Others, it feels like time has stood still and it was just yesterday that those of us who loved her gathered together to say our goodbyes to one of the world's greatest women. I miss her in ways I never imagined I would. I'm grateful that she's no longer in pain, but there's crashing pain in my heart at the longing I have to see her smile and feel her soft skin touch my lips as I kiss her cheek....

Three months after mom's passing, as I was in the midst of my final semester of culinary school, my life plans were put on hold and my dreams of working as a chef were shattered into a million tiny pieces. It was UGLY. I suffered a complete physical and mental breakdown. I had dismissed the warning signs, and I was anything but prepared for the internal fight that my body would endure. I'm still fighting to regain my health today...

As spring kicks into high gear, the sights and sounds at every turn remind me of "Granny" and her love of nature's beauty. The birds chirping, welcoming in each new day.... the Forsythia in bloom (her favorite), and the cool breeze running through the wind chimes on the back patio. Mom is everywhere...yet nowhere.

Through this experience, I've come to accept (and even appreciate!) that life doesn't always move according to my plans and time table, but it does move forward. I've learned that there's excitement to be found in new experiences, and that I have no need to fear the unknown. It's unknown to me, but not to my Maker. He knows and is aware of every twist and turn that my life will take. However, it's up to me to open the doors of opportunity to see what's hiding behind them, and it's my responsibility to take a step through the doorway to experience what's in store for me. Even if what's there looks scary and unknown, I'll have faith that it's all in His plan for my life.

As I continue to heal physically and emotionally, I've learned to do what I can, when I can. Baby steps for the win!

On the days when my endurance is at its best, I take advantage of the opportunity to cook and bake. It's therapeutic, and I feel accomplished and full of happiness seeing the smiles that my creations bring to the faces of those who partake of them. Almost always, the following day brings physical exhaustion (like today). I'm barely able to get up from my bed, so I take advantage of the opportunity to rest, have devotional time with God, to journal my thoughts and prayers, to create and adapt recipes, and to write blog posts like this one.

For me, consumption of food is a necessity for keeping my body fueled, but cooking, serving, and helping others learn about food is my life's blood...it keeps my heart in working order. Without the incorporation of those things in my life, I feel that I might wither away and be blown over like a dandelion in the breeze.

I don't want that to happen, so I'm hopeful that you'll continue to be here with me on this journey. If I could have anything I wanted for this blog, it would be for you to find a friend or two (or three!) that don't know about this site and to invite them over... share the link with them. Please help me to create happiness in your life and the lives of others!

Here are a few changes that I'm going to incorporate into this site moving forward:

FRUGAL FEEDING - Beginning on April 1st, I'm going to begin posting recipes that can be prepared for $1.00 (or less!) per person. They'll cover all of the culinary bases of breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and desserts. Because I'd love for you to cook along with me, I'll be posting the ingredients you'll need for that week's dishes every Sunday. If there are any great grocery coupons for the items you'll need, I'll post links to them as well. You're certainly under no obligation to click the links and print them, but I would greatly appreciate you doing so. I receive a VERY small compensation when coupons are printed and when you sign up for offers that I advertise here on the site. I'm not the type to beg for handouts and I'm certainly not one to sit on a pity pot and feel sorry for myself (or try to convince others to feel sorry for me), but right now, I don't have the ability to work, so every little bit of income helps me.

My goal will be to post 3 days per week, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I'll be posting a variety of dishes, from American to Italian, meatless to bacon-loaded, and of course, a nice selection of healthy and sinful recipes. If you have a preference on which days you'd like to see posts, if you'd like to see more or less posts, or if you have a dish you'd like to see me make, PLEASE leave me a comment. Feedback is the ONLY way I'll know if I'm meeting your needs!

If you decide to make any of the dishes that I post about, I'd love to see pictures of your creations! You can post them on my Facebook page, or email them to me

FOOD FACTS & COOKING TIPS - I've been posting these types of things for a while now, but primarily, I've been doing so on my Facebook page only. Now I'll be posting that information here so that anyone without Facebook will also have access to the information. If you have a food-related question, please feel free to leave a comment here on the site, or contact me HERE and I'll do what I can to get you an answer!

DEALS FOR YOUR FAMILY - Although the primary purpose and mission of this blog will continue to be to bring you food related content, I occasionally come across great deals for moms, kids, and families. I have no intention of becoming a coupon site, nor do I feel that I fit into the "mom blog" category, as I no longer have children at home. However, I know that lots of you have small children, and I want to pass along information and deals for you as I learn about them. Once again, I hope that you'll consider taking advantage of them to help me pay for the cost of maintenance on this site. Of course, I'm all about unconditional acceptance, so even if you don't choose to take advantage of the offers, I'll love you just the same

GIVEAWAYS & PRODUCT REVIEWS - From time to time, you'll see reviews and giveaways of great food, cooking related books, cookware, and products that all families can use and enjoy! Oh, and of course, my favorite thing to give away... Amazon gift cards! I earn them HERE and save them up to use for holiday and birthday gifts. It's so exciting when I think about the fact that I've "purchased" over $1,000 in products without paying a single penny for them!

So there you have it... my life and blog changes all tied up with bundles of ruffles and ribbon and sealed with a yummilicious kiss. WHAT DO YOU THINK?!

Filed Under: coupons, Food Facts, grocery savings, meal planning, Money Makers · Tagged: coupons, family fun, food facts, frugal recipes, groceries, kids, moms, parents, recipes

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

March 19, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 4 Comments

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Hey there! I'm SO glad that you stopped by for a visit. I've got a delicious recipe to share with you today, so let's skip the chitter chatter and get right down to the good stuff, shall we? If a picture is worth a thousand words, feat your tummy on this, my friend...

During my first-ever trip to Trader Joe's 2 weeks ago, I picked up some incredibly tasty treats. One of those treats was a bag of Argentinean shrimp like this one. YUMMILICIOUS!

Oh, before I go on, I know that there have been some not-so-nice comments made about TJ's by the folks at Greenpeace. Apparently, the store hasn't been using sustainable methods to acquire their seafood, but I'm happy to report that all of that it seems that things will be changing this year! See this article for more information.

Because my grocery budget doesn't usually allow me to splurge on delicious seafood, I wanted to make sure that I made a dish that would help the shrimp to be the star of the show. There are LOTS of spices that can do just that, but I am a huge fan of smart, simple, savory solutions (say THAT 5 times fast!), so garlic shrimp scampi seemed like the perfect choice to me. It got all the easier once I realized that I could use Lia Marie's Garlic Spread as a substitute for traditional butter. I have to tell you, that simple spread kicks the scampi up to new levels of deliciousness. You REALLY need to try it sometime! For more information on where it can be found AND for a money-saving coupon, CLICK HERE

To make the dish a little healthier, I used spaghetti squash instead of traditional pasta. By doing so, I was able to save over 200 calories per serving! Another plus is that spaghetti squash is a home run with most kids. You're getting veggies into their system and they're usually hard pressed to notice a difference. SCORE ONE FOR THE PARENTS! :)

To prepare the squash so that it comes out in long, spaghetti-like strands, cut it in half across the middle, then scoop out the seeds and pulp.

Lay the pieces flesh side down into a microwave-safe casserole dish, and add about 1/8 cup of water to the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, leaving a little space open for venting purposes.

Microwave on high for 9-11 minutes, or until the skin of the squash is tender.

While the squash is baking, prepare your scampi:

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Rating: 51

5 minutes

15 minutes

2 servings

Serving Size: 8 shrimp and 2 cups of spaghetti squash

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

This shrimp scampi is healthy, quick, and incredibly delicious. It uses less than 5 ingredients and cooks up in less than 15 minutes.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

8 ounces (about 16 pieces) precooked shrimp (If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw, drain them well, and remove the tails)
3 Tablespoons Lia Marie's Original Garlic Spread
1.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups (approximately 2 pounds) spaghetti squash, steamed or baked

HOW TO MAKE IT

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the garlic spread.

Add the shrimp and crushed red pepper and saute 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp is heated through

Toss the shrimp with the cooked spaghetti squash and serve on a bed of steamed spinach or french style green beans

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CAREFULLY remove the plastic wrap, being careful not to let the steam hit you in the face. The squash will be VERY hot! Use an oven mitt or pot holder to hold the squash and use a fork to pull the flesh away from the skin. Place into a large bowl and toss with the scampi. If desired, sprinkle with a little fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve & enjoy!

Filed Under: 5 ingredient dishes, coupons, grocery savings, Healthy Foods, recipes, seafood · Tagged: coupons, Lia Maries, quick dinner, recipes, shrimp, spaghetti squash

NEW Grocery Coupons for February

February 10, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · Leave a Comment

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Hot new grocery coupons off the press and perfect for anyone whose grocery store is having a double coupon day this weekend (like Copps, Pick N Save, Piggly Wiggly, and Rainbow Foods)

$0.50 off Skippy Peanut Butter This one is a PERFECT pair for the craving I had last night!

$0.55 off ONE Welch’s Jam, Jelly or Spread

$0.50 off Wish-bone Salad Dressings

$1.00 off Annie's Homegrown Totally Natural Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar Sauce Gluten Free

$1.00 off Annie's Homegrown Organic Peanutty Granola Bars. Certified Organic

$1.00 off STACY'SŽ Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips

$1.00 off STACY'SŽ Italian Harvest Pita Chips

$.50 off Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Pasta Sauce

$.50 off Ragu Chunky Country Garden Style Tomato, Garlic and Onion Pasta Sauce

$1.00 off 2 HORMEL COMPLEATS kids meals

$1.00 off HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals

Filed Under: coupons, grocery savings, meal planning, Money Makers · Tagged: coupons, grocery coupons, grocery shopping, meal planning

Monday Mind Bender – FOOD QUIZ

February 6, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · Leave a Comment

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Test your foodie knowledge with this trivia question and you could win a great prize!

TODAY'S QUESTION:
Cook them, mash them up, dehydrate them. Reconstitute them with moisture to make a dough; cut into a uniform size and shape and package in air tight containers. They were introduced in 1969 by Proctor and Gamble. What were they when they started out, and what is the name of the final packaged product?

When you think you have the answer, use the Rafflecopter form below to enter your answer and I'll randomly pick a winner to receive some great grocery coupons!

Popcorn Peanut Brittle

January 26, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 2 Comments

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Guess what today is?! Come on....guess! OK yes, it's 4 days until my birthday, but that's not newsworthy. What IS newsworthy, however, is that today is national popcorn day AND national peanut brittle day! Three cheers for confectionary creations that crack your teeth!

Hey, dentists have families to support too, so I may as well do my part in keeping food on their table by devouring a ~~pan~~ couple of pieces of today's confectionery creation... POPCORN PEANUT BRITTLE!

This stuff could easily become a new gateway drug. It's the perfect combination of salty and sweet, and it's so incredibly easy to make, you won't believe your eyes. Most people shy away from making candy and confections because they don't want to mess with candy thermometers, but I'm here to be your confection cherub.... this is a recipe that is made entirely with the use of a MICROWAVE! See, those little rays are good for more than warming up a cup of coffee! Of course, if you're a member of PETF (people for the ethical treatment of food), you are certainly welcome to pull out a pan of Jiffy Pop and a candy thermometer and go to town. No matter how you make this, it's absolutely yummilicious!

Popcorn Peanut Brittle

Adapted from Recipes.com

YIELD: About 1 pound

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Buy 1 Karo® Syrup, Save 40¢.
Expires 1/31/2012.
One time use only.

1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry-roasted or shelled raw peanuts

Save $1.00 when you buy TWO (2) Fisher® Snack Peanut items of any variety, 14 oz. or larger.
Expires 1/31/2012.
One time use only.
(Only at Jewel - Osco)

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup popped popcorn

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large (4-6 cup capacity) glass bowl.

Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, add peanuts, and microwave 2 more minutes with a 1,000-watt microwave. (If your microwave is less than 1,000-watt, microwave an additional 4 minutes) CAUTION! The sugar mixture will be VERY hot (beyond the boiling point), so use care when removing it from the microwave

CAREFULLY stir in the remaining ingredients (the mixture will bubble and may splatter when you stir in the ingredients, so PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

Pour into a buttered 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan (quarter sheet cake pan); shake pan or use a heat resistant silicone spatula to spread the mixture thinly and evenly in the pan.

Cool until firm, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Filed Under: Candy & Confections, recipes, snacks · Tagged: candy, confections, coupons, peanut brittle, popcorn

New Grocery Coupons – January 16

January 16, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 1 Comment

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Hot off the press.... some of these grocery coupons are rare and will reach their print limit fast, so get your printer fired up!

Oh, and don't forget to print out your $1 /1 Lia Marie's Garlic Spread coupon!

$1.00 off SMUCKER’S SUGAR FREE PRODUCT

$0.55 off two HORMEL Bacon Bits products

$3.00 off HORMEL Party Tray product

$0.55 off two HOMRMEL Pepperoni packages

$0.55 off 2 HORMEL Chili products

$1.00 off TWO Great Grains cereals

$2.00 off LLOYD'S Barbeque Ribs

$0.55 off 2 HORMEL Premium Chicken Breast

$0.50 off ONE MARIE CALLENDER'S FRUIT PIE

$0.50 off one Newman's Own Salsa

$1.50 off two PLANTERS Peanut Butter

Filed Under: coupons, Deals, grocery savings · Tagged: BAKING, cooking, coupons, food, grocery coupons, grocery savings

NEW Coupons for the New Year!

January 1, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 1 Comment

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It's not only the beginning of a new year, it's also the 1st day of the month which means that some awesome new coupons have been released.

Here are a few of the popular ones. Some of them have a capacity on how many the manufacturer will allow to be printed, so be sure to get your printer fired up and print these out while you can!

Incidentally, if you're like me and plan to kick a habit or shed a few pounds, there are some great coupons in this list for weight loss aids, healthy meals, vitamins/supplements, and smoking cessation aids available to help.

I'll be starting a healthier eating plan next week, so look forward to seeing some healthy option meal ideas in my future posts!

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