PCCA Spelling Bee Winner 2010 0 comments
Congratulations to Andrew Roberts, our Patriot 2010 Spelling Bee winner.
Please come and support him at the Benton County Spelling be on Saturday, January 22nd at 9 a.m. at the Northwest Arkansas Community College.
Attention Patriot Nation 0 comments
Attention Patriot Nation,
It's a BIG night at our West Campus Gym. These are our last home games of the 2010 calendar year. We need you to come out and support YOUR PATRIOTS ! It's going to be a packed house with a great Friday night that includes our Pee Wee Girl's team AND our Little Dribblers.
Here's the lineup:
- 5:20 Pee Wee Girls Scrimmage
- 6:00 Jr. Boys Tip Off vs. St. Vincent DePaul of Rogers
- 7:00 Little Dribblers Perform
- 7:15 Jr. Girls Tip Off vs. St. Vincent DePaul of Rogers
- 8:30 Sr. Boys Tip Off vs. Cave Springs High School, Bunch, Oklahoma
Remember students, we have our "Code Red" Student Section and we need you here loud, crazy, and rowdy. In other words, we want you to act the way your parents tell you not to at home.
Our concession stand will include Dickey's Bar-b-Que, Pizza, Chili, and Hot Dogs.
It's Friday night and there's nothing better to do than come get crazy and be a part of the Patriot Nation !
Support Our Patriots 0 comments
Frugal (a.k.a. Cheap) Me 0 comments
Submitted By Lori Bova, Patriot Mom
Okay, we’re among friends, right? Since I’ve been on a roll of confessing my deep dark secrets, here’s another one for ya. I’m a bargain hunter. Not like an occasional seeker of a deal…more like a don’t buy it unless it’s a steal!
God stirred me a couple of years ago (Suffice it to say He was really busy that year!) to be a better steward of what He has blessed us with. He wanted me to provide for my family, but He also wanted us to be more giving to others. Being a serious bargain shopper has enabled me to do both to levels that I can hardly believe. In tracking deals, I have been able to create a pantry stockpile at our house as well as giving loads of goodies away to those in need. This has simplified my shopping patterns, meal planning, and serving others, as I always have plenty of items on hand to whip up a little happy.
Here are my two favorite blogs that I follow to keep up with the best deals. They also have facebook pages if you prefer that method of communication. There are literally gillions of sites like these, so find ones that you like.
Passion For Savings
Deal Seeking Mom
Many of the blogs have the coupon policies of the chains. I especially love Walgreens and Target as they allow you to “stack” one of their coupons (from the paper or their websites) with a regular manufacturer’s coupon (from the paper or online sites). This when coupled with a sale is what results in free or very cheap products. I also love Harp’s which doubles coupons up to .50 cents! Who can’t stand to keep one of your hard earned dollars on something you would purchase anyway!
I know most of you are thinking that you don’t have time for this. Well, never fear. These great bloggers do the hard work for you. They match up, on a weekly basis, the best deals at each store. All this leaves you to do is clip the coupons and do the shopping. Take it slow at first. It may seem a little overwhelming, but it becomes quite fun once you get the hang of it. If you’re up for the challenge…give it a shot. I’ll be cheering you on!
PS-I rarely pay for tooth brushes, toothpaste, or deodorant. When I find deals that are free or extremely cheap, I buy multiples. All are mainstream name brand products. When canned goods are under .50 cents, I stock up. That way I always have the ingredients for a great side dish or casserole very reasonably. The holiday season is the best time of year to stock up on food items. The sales are abounding!
Monday Meals For Moms 0 comments
Submitted by Lesley Riendeau, Patriot Mom
Brunswick Stew
1 ½ lbs. chicken cooked & diced
1 ¼ lbs. ground beef
1 lb smoked turkey, chopped
1 large onion & 2 TBS butter (sauté)
1 tsp salt
1 ¾ tsp pepper
4 shots of hot sauce (optional)
3 oz. vinegar
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 cans Italian Style stewed tomatoes (Del Monte makes this)
1 lb potatoes diced and cooked until soft (sometimes I cheat and buy the frozen hash browns)
1 18 oz. bottle BBQ sauce
2 can creamed style corn
1 can lima beans
4 -5 14 oz. cans Swanson chicken broth (I usually add broth from the cooked chicken as well)
Everything goes in a large pot to heat over very low heat. The creamed corn will stick if it gets too hot. I usually spray Pam on the bottom of the pot before putting everything in. Everything is already cooked, so it’s ready to eat after it’s simmered for several hours. It’s better on day 2, and it freezes very well, too.
Enjoy!
Need A Little Help For The Holiday Season? 0 comments
Submitted by Carrie Husong, Patriot Mom
I would like to tell you about Elli Ledzinski and her new business, Dinner Divas. I met Elli at Bible study last year. She is an amazing cook and is now sharing her talents by making and delivering freezer meals. My family has sampled several, and they are really good. They are great for busy nights and also make great gifts for families with newborns or illness.
Dinner Divas ~ "when you are too cooked to cook!"
Dinner Divas offers homecooked meals that are delivered to your doorstep frozen for you to use at your convenience. All meals are intended to be around $3-4 per serving which make them a VERY affordable and HEALTHY option to eating out or drive-thru. Gather your family around the table and produce a "homecooked" meal (they don't have to know it's not from you) that takes you less then 10 minute to prep. Cook times for the menu items vary from 10 minutes to 1 hour, but it will take you no longer than 10 minutes to prep the dish yourself. To view the entire selection of items or to place an order go to her website: www.dinnerdivasnwa.com.
I hope you enjoy this service as much as I have!
