One of my favorite things about summer is all the fresh fruits and veggies!  With summer coming to an end, this is a great time to stock up on your favorite fruits and veggies and freeze them for those winter months.  Not only will you enjoy the delicious taste throughout winter, this will also save you money.  Now is the time to buy strawberries and other berries while they are on sale, clean chop and freeze them, so during winter you don't have to purchase the pre-packaged frozen fruits.  Frozen berries, peaches, and plums make for jams and cobbler. You can also do this with pineapple, frozen fruit is great for smoothies.  
Some of my favorite veggies to purchase and freeze for winter are corn, bell peppers, green beans, and zucchini.  To freeze and store veggies you want to blanch them before freezing. They are great for side dishes but also for all those warm soups and stews in the cold winter months.  

 With all the great deals at Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580) now is a great time to start planning ahead and picking up some of those summer goodies to save for winter.  If you pick up a little extra every time you go grocery shopping for the next few weeks, it makes it easy on your budget.  
You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
https://www.luckysupermarkets.com/weekly-ad Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for August 15, 2018-August 21, 2018.
My favorite deals this week:
Family Size Whole Seedless Watermelon $3.49
Sweet White Corn 3/.99
Fresh Green Beans $1.99 lb.
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.99 lb.
Fuji Apples .88 lb.
Pork Sirloin Chops .77 lb.
General Mills Cereal 2/$3 (with digital coupon)
Powerade .69 each
Coca-Cola or 7-Up Products .77 when you buy in multiples of 4
Eggo Waffles $4.99 (large box)
Look for Pick 5 and pay just $5 each with purchase of 5 or more meat products.
Many Hot Savings on Back to School Snacks (Mix and Match)
Also look for products you can earn Bonus Box Tops!!!

3-DAY SALE 8/17-8/19 (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
Evergood Smoked Sausage $3.99 each (these are so good)
Kettle Chips $1.77 each
Kretschmar Oven Roasted Turkey or Provolone Cheese $4.99 lb.

Be sure to check out their NEW ClickCart on-line ordering service.  You can read more about this great service here: http://bit.ly/2uqsgkw.
Lucky Supermarkets debuted the first all-new Lucky California grocery store in Dublin after the successful launch of its new concept stores in Daly City and Carmel. The Dublin store is located in the Fallon Shopping Center, 2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580 which also has a Target right next door.  Be sure to check it out! 

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.


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Freeze those Summer Goodies | Lucky California, Dublin, CA
One of my favorite things about summer is all the fresh fruits and veggies!  With summer coming to an end, this is a great time to stock up on your favorite fruits and veggies and freeze them for those winter months.  Not only will you enjoy the delicious taste throughout winter, this will also save you money.  Now is the time to buy strawberries and other berries while they are on sale, clean chop and freeze them, so during winter you don't have to purchase the pre-packaged frozen fruits.  Frozen berries, peaches, and plums make for jams and cobbler. You can also do this with pineapple, frozen fruit is great for smoothies.  
Some of my favorite veggies to purchase and freeze for winter are corn, bell peppers, green beans, and zucchini.  To freeze and store veggies you want to blanch them before freezing. They are great for side dishes but also for all those warm soups and stews in the cold winter months.  

 With all the great deals at Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580) now is a great time to start planning ahead and picking up some of those summer goodies to save for winter.  If you pick up a little extra every time you go grocery shopping for the next few weeks, it makes it easy on your budget.  
You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
https://www.luckysupermarkets.com/weekly-ad Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for August 15, 2018-August 21, 2018.
My favorite deals this week:
Family Size Whole Seedless Watermelon $3.49
Sweet White Corn 3/.99
Fresh Green Beans $1.99 lb.
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.99 lb.
Fuji Apples .88 lb.
Pork Sirloin Chops .77 lb.
General Mills Cereal 2/$3 (with digital coupon)
Powerade .69 each
Coca-Cola or 7-Up Products .77 when you buy in multiples of 4
Eggo Waffles $4.99 (large box)
Look for Pick 5 and pay just $5 each with purchase of 5 or more meat products.
Many Hot Savings on Back to School Snacks (Mix and Match)
Also look for products you can earn Bonus Box Tops!!!

3-DAY SALE 8/17-8/19 (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
Evergood Smoked Sausage $3.99 each (these are so good)
Kettle Chips $1.77 each
Kretschmar Oven Roasted Turkey or Provolone Cheese $4.99 lb.

Be sure to check out their NEW ClickCart on-line ordering service.  You can read more about this great service here: http://bit.ly/2uqsgkw.
Lucky Supermarkets debuted the first all-new Lucky California grocery store in Dublin after the successful launch of its new concept stores in Daly City and Carmel. The Dublin store is located in the Fallon Shopping Center, 2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580 which also has a Target right next door.  Be sure to check it out! 

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.


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I was invited to attend a media preview night of Mama Mia a Broadway production at Music Circus this past week, I had an amazing time.  I was hoping to get this blog post out sooner because each production runs for only one week. While you can’t catch Mama Mia there is still one more production you can catch before this 2017-2018 season comes to an end. For tickets and more information on Broadway at Music Circus or Broadway on Tour shows visit www.BroadwaySacramento.com.  
They have announced the Broadway on Tour’s 2018-2019 Season and it is a great line-up.  I am most excited about Stomp because my husband and I actually saw Stomp in New York City.  As a Disney fan I would love to see Aladdin, and Waitress, I should just buy season tickets they all sound good.  
We were greeted before the show by Julie Gallaher from Get on the Map, she created the #instayelpatweetasnap community if you are a local Influencer I encourage you to check out her site, sign up and get invited to fun events like these.  Here is the link: https://getonthemap.us/instayelpatweetasnap.
One of my favorite things about attending blogging/social media events like these is getting to connect with other influencers from our community. I also love seeing people I’ve met from previous events, I am grateful for these lovely ladies who are supportive and encouraging. Check out their sites Ashley at AshleyNewell.me,  Justine at LittleDoveBlog, Maricela at Macaroni Kid (Folsom-El Dorado Hills), Jennifer at InspiredImperfection and someone I’ve only followed on social media I finally met at this event Heather at DoYouKnowHeatherFrick.


The last time I attended Music Circus they were in the tent, it’s been way too long. We were not able to take pictures or video during the performance you can see some beautiful pictures of the production on the Broadway Sacramento Facebook Page. Did you know they have a $35 under 35 club?  Although I don’t make the cut, this is a great deal for those of you who are 18-35, you can purchase up to two tickets at $35 each. It is free to join the club you must join in order to have access to the $35 tickets when they become available.  To join sign up here: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/35-under-35-club/sign-up/.
When I first found my seat I was thinking the round stage looked really small.  I was definitely intrigued by how they were going to make it work with props and dances with high kicks that I had heard about.  Well, I was pleasantly surprised!!! The stage is perfect! Props come down from the ceiling, props come up the aisles, it is quite a production.  I love the round stage, and the cast plays so well with it so that no matter where you are sitting in the theatre you feel close and capture their facial expressions so well.  
The cast of Mama Mia was AMAZING!!! A little synopsis...on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to an island paradise. Featuring over 20 ABBA songs, including the hits “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me,” this high-spirited, feel-good international sensation will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.  The singing, dancing, and acting were fabulous. Many of the characters had me laughing. I loved too many scenes to name a favorite. If Mama Mia is at a theatre near you, go see it, you will love it!
Broadway At Music Circus is a truly unique musical theatre experience, renowned by theatre professionals and fans across the country. Each summer the Broadway At Music Circus series features new productions of classic musicals with some of the most talented professional actors available, Tony-winning Broadway veterans and stars of touring Broadway, film, and TV. The theatre-in-the-round setting puts audiences so close to the action that they feel like part of the show. It’s been a summer tradition in Sacramento for generations.
I love musicals, plays and supporting the arts.  I think Music Circus is one of Sacramento’s best-kept secrets.  What a gem we have right here in our city that you don’t have to fly all the way to New York City to watch a Broadway performance.  If you have not attended or it’s been a while like myself, I highly recommend checking out Broadway at Music Circus or the Broadway on Tour shows.    
My in-laws are season ticket holders and they love it, I definitely will be getting tickets for the next season.  My husband and I love to find things to change up, date night. Broadway at Music Circus is a great way to do that! You can also use your ticket and receive 10% off at participating restaurants, dinner and a Broadway experience in Downtown Sacramento sounds like a great date night!

I would love to hear from you have you attended Broadway at Music Circus?  Which show? Do you plan on attending next year the Broadway on Tour Shows?  Which one are you most looking forward to attending?
Follow Broadway Sacramento on Social Media at:
Twitter: @SacMusicals
Instagram: @SacMusicals
Broadway at Music Circus was held at the Wells Fargo Pavilion
1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Website: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/

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Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to the production of Mama Mia, in exchange for my honest opinion.  Although I receive this benefit, all thoughts and opinions are my own.



Broadway at Music Circus | Mama Mia
I was invited to attend a media preview night of Mama Mia a Broadway production at Music Circus this past week, I had an amazing time.  I was hoping to get this blog post out sooner because each production runs for only one week. While you can’t catch Mama Mia there is still one more production you can catch before this 2017-2018 season comes to an end. For tickets and more information on Broadway at Music Circus or Broadway on Tour shows visit www.BroadwaySacramento.com.  
They have announced the Broadway on Tour’s 2018-2019 Season and it is a great line-up.  I am most excited about Stomp because my husband and I actually saw Stomp in New York City.  As a Disney fan I would love to see Aladdin, and Waitress, I should just buy season tickets they all sound good.  
We were greeted before the show by Julie Gallaher from Get on the Map, she created the #instayelpatweetasnap community if you are a local Influencer I encourage you to check out her site, sign up and get invited to fun events like these.  Here is the link: https://getonthemap.us/instayelpatweetasnap.
One of my favorite things about attending blogging/social media events like these is getting to connect with other influencers from our community. I also love seeing people I’ve met from previous events, I am grateful for these lovely ladies who are supportive and encouraging. Check out their sites Ashley at AshleyNewell.me,  Justine at LittleDoveBlog, Maricela at Macaroni Kid (Folsom-El Dorado Hills), Jennifer at InspiredImperfection and someone I’ve only followed on social media I finally met at this event Heather at DoYouKnowHeatherFrick.


The last time I attended Music Circus they were in the tent, it’s been way too long. We were not able to take pictures or video during the performance you can see some beautiful pictures of the production on the Broadway Sacramento Facebook Page. Did you know they have a $35 under 35 club?  Although I don’t make the cut, this is a great deal for those of you who are 18-35, you can purchase up to two tickets at $35 each. It is free to join the club you must join in order to have access to the $35 tickets when they become available.  To join sign up here: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/35-under-35-club/sign-up/.
When I first found my seat I was thinking the round stage looked really small.  I was definitely intrigued by how they were going to make it work with props and dances with high kicks that I had heard about.  Well, I was pleasantly surprised!!! The stage is perfect! Props come down from the ceiling, props come up the aisles, it is quite a production.  I love the round stage, and the cast plays so well with it so that no matter where you are sitting in the theatre you feel close and capture their facial expressions so well.  
The cast of Mama Mia was AMAZING!!! A little synopsis...on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to an island paradise. Featuring over 20 ABBA songs, including the hits “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me,” this high-spirited, feel-good international sensation will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.  The singing, dancing, and acting were fabulous. Many of the characters had me laughing. I loved too many scenes to name a favorite. If Mama Mia is at a theatre near you, go see it, you will love it!
Broadway At Music Circus is a truly unique musical theatre experience, renowned by theatre professionals and fans across the country. Each summer the Broadway At Music Circus series features new productions of classic musicals with some of the most talented professional actors available, Tony-winning Broadway veterans and stars of touring Broadway, film, and TV. The theatre-in-the-round setting puts audiences so close to the action that they feel like part of the show. It’s been a summer tradition in Sacramento for generations.
I love musicals, plays and supporting the arts.  I think Music Circus is one of Sacramento’s best-kept secrets.  What a gem we have right here in our city that you don’t have to fly all the way to New York City to watch a Broadway performance.  If you have not attended or it’s been a while like myself, I highly recommend checking out Broadway at Music Circus or the Broadway on Tour shows.    
My in-laws are season ticket holders and they love it, I definitely will be getting tickets for the next season.  My husband and I love to find things to change up, date night. Broadway at Music Circus is a great way to do that! You can also use your ticket and receive 10% off at participating restaurants, dinner and a Broadway experience in Downtown Sacramento sounds like a great date night!

I would love to hear from you have you attended Broadway at Music Circus?  Which show? Do you plan on attending next year the Broadway on Tour Shows?  Which one are you most looking forward to attending?
Follow Broadway Sacramento on Social Media at:
Twitter: @SacMusicals
Instagram: @SacMusicals
Broadway at Music Circus was held at the Wells Fargo Pavilion
1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Website: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/

Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 
Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to the production of Mama Mia, in exchange for my honest opinion.  Although I receive this benefit, all thoughts and opinions are my own.



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This past Friday, August 10th, was National S'mores Day! I shared three recipes on our local Fox 40 News show Studio40Live.  I am always grateful to be featured on our local Sacramento TV stations, it is fun and forces me out of my comfort zone.  I also love when I am able to bring my children on air with me, it is a neat learning experience for them.  Everyone at the station from the hosts to the producers, camera people, and the entire staff are always so kind and helpful.  You can view the segments below, I hope you will try these recipes and enjoy!







Here are links to the recipes: Mini S'mores, Homemade S'mores Ice Cream, S'mores Brownies.
Here are the segments, Part 1, 2 and 3!

Studio 40 Live | National S'mores Day
This past Friday, August 10th, was National S'mores Day! I shared three recipes on our local Fox 40 News show Studio40Live.  I am always grateful to be featured on our local Sacramento TV stations, it is fun and forces me out of my comfort zone.  I also love when I am able to bring my children on air with me, it is a neat learning experience for them.  Everyone at the station from the hosts to the producers, camera people, and the entire staff are always so kind and helpful.  You can view the segments below, I hope you will try these recipes and enjoy!







Here are links to the recipes: Mini S'mores, Homemade S'mores Ice Cream, S'mores Brownies.
Here are the segments, Part 1, 2 and 3!

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August 10th is National S'mores Day! These mini treats are a perfect way to help you celebrate.  According to the S'mores Cookbook Americans buy 90 millions pounds of marshmallows every year! If you don't have access to a firepit or open flame, this recipe is a great way to fill that s'more craving just using your oven.   

 We have been making these mini s'mores for years.  They are so addicting!  We've made these in the middle of winter when we are yearning for those summer days and I made these for my son's 'Camping Theme' Birthday party one year.  These mini s'mores are easy to make, and great for indoors because they are not as messy as regular s'mores.  I warn you now though, once you eat one, you will want another. 

 Ingredients
Graham Crackers - 1 Sleeve
Butter 6 Tablespoons
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
Chocolate (Hersey's or Chocolate Chips)
12 Large Marshmallows Cut in 1/2
Mini cupcake pan

 Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Smash up your graham crackers.  I just placed them in a ziplock back and smash. You could use a food processor if you have one.
Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and powdered sugar to make graham cracker crust.
Spray mini muffin pan with non-stick spray and place mixture in the mini cupcake pan.  About 1 Tablespoon in each mini cupcake, use the back of the tablespoon to press into mini cupcake pan.
Bake graham cracker crust for 5 minutes.
Place piece of chocolate or a few chocolate chips in each cupcake.
Cut large marshmallows in half. Top the graham cracker and chocolate with a marshmallow cut side down.
Place in oven for 3-5 minutes.
If you want to brown marshmallows place under broiler for 1-2 minutes.
Let cool for about 15 minutes and enjoy!

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Mini S'mores
August 10th is National S'mores Day! These mini treats are a perfect way to help you celebrate.  According to the S'mores Cookbook Americans buy 90 millions pounds of marshmallows every year! If you don't have access to a firepit or open flame, this recipe is a great way to fill that s'more craving just using your oven.   

 We have been making these mini s'mores for years.  They are so addicting!  We've made these in the middle of winter when we are yearning for those summer days and I made these for my son's 'Camping Theme' Birthday party one year.  These mini s'mores are easy to make, and great for indoors because they are not as messy as regular s'mores.  I warn you now though, once you eat one, you will want another. 

 Ingredients
Graham Crackers - 1 Sleeve
Butter 6 Tablespoons
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
Chocolate (Hersey's or Chocolate Chips)
12 Large Marshmallows Cut in 1/2
Mini cupcake pan

 Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Smash up your graham crackers.  I just placed them in a ziplock back and smash. You could use a food processor if you have one.
Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and powdered sugar to make graham cracker crust.
Spray mini muffin pan with non-stick spray and place mixture in the mini cupcake pan.  About 1 Tablespoon in each mini cupcake, use the back of the tablespoon to press into mini cupcake pan.
Bake graham cracker crust for 5 minutes.
Place piece of chocolate or a few chocolate chips in each cupcake.
Cut large marshmallows in half. Top the graham cracker and chocolate with a marshmallow cut side down.
Place in oven for 3-5 minutes.
If you want to brown marshmallows place under broiler for 1-2 minutes.
Let cool for about 15 minutes and enjoy!

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Back to School is right around the corner, along with school supplies we need lunch supplies too, be sure to shop the Back to School deals at Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580).  Although summer is coming to end we still have the summer heat here in California well into September.  So I am sharing some ways you can beat the heat.  
First tip when you go to grocery shopping stock up on fruit.  I don't know about you but when it is hot, we don't feel like eating full meals and when we snack we want snacks that are light and refreshing.  Fruit is a great way to help stay hydrated, did you know many fruits contain over 80% water! Melons, such as watermelon and cantaloupe have the highest water content at 90%.  I naturally drink a lot of water, but my kids don't, it is nice to know fruit can help them stay hydrated.  

Second Tip eat light! Keep ready-made salads in your refrigerator.  This can be green salads but also one of my favorites is a cold broccoli salad.  I love to make a large prepared bowl that we can snack on all week.  I also love to keep veggies like carrots and celery chopped, cleaned and ready to eat.  I will reach for these if they are ready to eat.  So as soon as you bring your produce home from the grocery store, wash and prepare it.  You can even store them in smaller containers, so if you are on the go, you can grab it and go. 

For my broccoli salad, I use broccoli florets, chopped to bite size.  I combine a 1/2 cup to 1 cup of mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoon of light brown sugar, depending on how much broccoli I'm using, a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.  Once combined I add in the chopped broccoli and stir.  I lastly add in chopped bacon, or bacon bits whichever I have on hand and a handful of raisins.  Simple and delicious!  You can make it your own and change it up, I've added diced red onions and slivered almonds at times.  

The last tip but certainly not least, when you cook, use the stovetop, grill, crockpot, and microwave as much as you can.  Avoid using your oven, it produces so much heat. Turn off extra lights and any equipment you are not using even the computer, all of these little things help keep the house cooler. 

There are some great deals on meat this week, ground beef is part of the 3-Day Weekend Sale for only $1.67 lb!  Ground beef is easy to make on the stove top and they have so many other meats on sale great for grilling!  My go-to meals with ground beef are tacos, hamburgers, sloppy joes, nachos, meatballs for meatball sandwiches or spaghetti and meatballs. 

You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
https://www.luckysupermarkets.com/weekly-ad Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for August 8, 2018-August 14, 2018.
My favorite deals this week:
Jumbo Cantaloupe 2/$3
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.48 lb.
Beef Tri-Tip Roast $2.77 lb.
Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs, Leg Quarter's or Picnic Packs Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Picnic Macaroni Salad $3.99 lb.
San Francisco Potato Salad $3.79 lb.
Market Essentials Water 24 pack $2.99
Kellogg's Fruit Snacks or Rice Krispies 2/$4 
Capri Sun 3/$5
Lays or Kettle Cooked Chips $1.99 each when you buy 2
Pepperidge Farms Trays $4.99
Oreos, Nabisco Snack Crackers 2/$5

3-DAY SALE 8/10-8/12 (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
Sweet White Corn 5/$1
Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck $1.67 lb. WOW, stock up time!
Beef New York Steak $3.99 lb.
Pork Backribs $2.78 lb.

Be sure to check out their NEW ClickCart on-line ordering service.  You can read more about this great service here: http://bit.ly/2uqsgkw.
Lucky Supermarkets debuted the first all-new Lucky California grocery store in Dublin after the successful launch of its new concept stores in Daly City and Carmel. The Dublin store is located in the Fallon Shopping Center, 2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580 which also has a Target right next door.  Be sure to check it out! 

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 

Beat the Heat with Lucky California | Dublin, CA
Back to School is right around the corner, along with school supplies we need lunch supplies too, be sure to shop the Back to School deals at Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580).  Although summer is coming to end we still have the summer heat here in California well into September.  So I am sharing some ways you can beat the heat.  
First tip when you go to grocery shopping stock up on fruit.  I don't know about you but when it is hot, we don't feel like eating full meals and when we snack we want snacks that are light and refreshing.  Fruit is a great way to help stay hydrated, did you know many fruits contain over 80% water! Melons, such as watermelon and cantaloupe have the highest water content at 90%.  I naturally drink a lot of water, but my kids don't, it is nice to know fruit can help them stay hydrated.  

Second Tip eat light! Keep ready-made salads in your refrigerator.  This can be green salads but also one of my favorites is a cold broccoli salad.  I love to make a large prepared bowl that we can snack on all week.  I also love to keep veggies like carrots and celery chopped, cleaned and ready to eat.  I will reach for these if they are ready to eat.  So as soon as you bring your produce home from the grocery store, wash and prepare it.  You can even store them in smaller containers, so if you are on the go, you can grab it and go. 

For my broccoli salad, I use broccoli florets, chopped to bite size.  I combine a 1/2 cup to 1 cup of mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoon of light brown sugar, depending on how much broccoli I'm using, a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.  Once combined I add in the chopped broccoli and stir.  I lastly add in chopped bacon, or bacon bits whichever I have on hand and a handful of raisins.  Simple and delicious!  You can make it your own and change it up, I've added diced red onions and slivered almonds at times.  

The last tip but certainly not least, when you cook, use the stovetop, grill, crockpot, and microwave as much as you can.  Avoid using your oven, it produces so much heat. Turn off extra lights and any equipment you are not using even the computer, all of these little things help keep the house cooler. 

There are some great deals on meat this week, ground beef is part of the 3-Day Weekend Sale for only $1.67 lb!  Ground beef is easy to make on the stove top and they have so many other meats on sale great for grilling!  My go-to meals with ground beef are tacos, hamburgers, sloppy joes, nachos, meatballs for meatball sandwiches or spaghetti and meatballs. 

You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
https://www.luckysupermarkets.com/weekly-ad Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for August 8, 2018-August 14, 2018.
My favorite deals this week:
Jumbo Cantaloupe 2/$3
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.48 lb.
Beef Tri-Tip Roast $2.77 lb.
Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs, Leg Quarter's or Picnic Packs Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Picnic Macaroni Salad $3.99 lb.
San Francisco Potato Salad $3.79 lb.
Market Essentials Water 24 pack $2.99
Kellogg's Fruit Snacks or Rice Krispies 2/$4 
Capri Sun 3/$5
Lays or Kettle Cooked Chips $1.99 each when you buy 2
Pepperidge Farms Trays $4.99
Oreos, Nabisco Snack Crackers 2/$5

3-DAY SALE 8/10-8/12 (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
Sweet White Corn 5/$1
Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck $1.67 lb. WOW, stock up time!
Beef New York Steak $3.99 lb.
Pork Backribs $2.78 lb.

Be sure to check out their NEW ClickCart on-line ordering service.  You can read more about this great service here: http://bit.ly/2uqsgkw.
Lucky Supermarkets debuted the first all-new Lucky California grocery store in Dublin after the successful launch of its new concept stores in Daly City and Carmel. The Dublin store is located in the Fallon Shopping Center, 2840 Dublin Blvd. off of 580 which also has a Target right next door.  Be sure to check it out! 

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

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With the recent heat wave we have had here in Sacramento this homemade S'more Ice cream makes for the perfect way to cool down!  I received this Cuisinart Ice Cream maker a few years ago as a gift from my mom, and I love it.  This is a great item to add to your birthday or Christmas list. I highly recommend it.  We have made all types of ice cream with this nifty machine it is easy and fun to use.  If you do not own an ice cream maker you can still make this with a hand mixer it will just need to sit in the freezer overnight. 

 This is a fun recipe to make with your children.  My toddler helped pour the sugar, milk and other ingredients into the glass mixing bowl.  My oldest son, chopped up the graham crackers and chocolate bars.  I poured the mixture into the ice cream maker, but the boys helped mix in all the ingredients when it was finished.  

 In honor of National S'mores Day in August here is a little fact from the Hershey's Company, they produce more than 373 million milk chocolate bars each year!  That is enough to make 746 million s'mores, wow! 

 Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 sleeve of graham crackers crushed slightly
2 Hershey's Chocolate Bars chopped or use 1 cup of chocolate chips
1 cup of marshmallow cream (optional)
1 cup of mini marshmallows

 Directions
Use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved about 2 minutes.
Mix in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla
Turn your Cuisinart ice cream maker on, pour the mixture into the freezer bowl and let mix for 20-25 minutes. The ice cream will be soft like soft serve. 
While still spinning in the Cuisinart machine I added marshmallow cream one teaspoon at a time so it will fold in throughout.  
The mixture was filled to the top, so I turned off the machine, and poured the ice cream into a glass bowl before added in the graham cracker crumbs, chopped chocolate, and mini marshmallows. 
Stir to combine all ingredients, place in an airtight container or cover glass bowl with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 3 hours or more.  
Enjoy! We loved this ice cream in waffle cones, it felt more s'more like. 









Homemade S'mores Ice Cream
With the recent heat wave we have had here in Sacramento this homemade S'more Ice cream makes for the perfect way to cool down!  I received this Cuisinart Ice Cream maker a few years ago as a gift from my mom, and I love it.  This is a great item to add to your birthday or Christmas list. I highly recommend it.  We have made all types of ice cream with this nifty machine it is easy and fun to use.  If you do not own an ice cream maker you can still make this with a hand mixer it will just need to sit in the freezer overnight. 

 This is a fun recipe to make with your children.  My toddler helped pour the sugar, milk and other ingredients into the glass mixing bowl.  My oldest son, chopped up the graham crackers and chocolate bars.  I poured the mixture into the ice cream maker, but the boys helped mix in all the ingredients when it was finished.  

 In honor of National S'mores Day in August here is a little fact from the Hershey's Company, they produce more than 373 million milk chocolate bars each year!  That is enough to make 746 million s'mores, wow! 

 Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 sleeve of graham crackers crushed slightly
2 Hershey's Chocolate Bars chopped or use 1 cup of chocolate chips
1 cup of marshmallow cream (optional)
1 cup of mini marshmallows

 Directions
Use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved about 2 minutes.
Mix in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla
Turn your Cuisinart ice cream maker on, pour the mixture into the freezer bowl and let mix for 20-25 minutes. The ice cream will be soft like soft serve. 
While still spinning in the Cuisinart machine I added marshmallow cream one teaspoon at a time so it will fold in throughout.  
The mixture was filled to the top, so I turned off the machine, and poured the ice cream into a glass bowl before added in the graham cracker crumbs, chopped chocolate, and mini marshmallows. 
Stir to combine all ingredients, place in an airtight container or cover glass bowl with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 3 hours or more.  
Enjoy! We loved this ice cream in waffle cones, it felt more s'more like. 









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National S'mores Day is celebrated on August 10th.  Our family just returned from camping and s'mores are definitely one of our favorite camping treats.  Did you know the s'more recipe was first published in the Girl Scouts Handbook in 1927 the recipe was called "Some More" the recipe was printed again in 1956 with the new name "S'mores".

 You don't have to wait until you go camping to enjoy s'mores.  You can make s'mores, in your oven or your backyard firepit.  

 In honor of National S'mores Day, I will be sharing 3 S'more recipes this week.  I'm going to start with a recipe smash-up of two of my favorite things brownies and s'mores.  YUM!!!

 With the kids getting ready to go back to school, this is a fun family recipe to bake together, as a goodbye to summer party.
Ingredients
Brownie Mix (Egg, Oil, Water)
Graham Crackers
Hershey's Chocolate or Chocolate Chips
Marshmallows  

 Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line your baking dish with parchment paper, spray with non-stick spray.
Place Graham Crackers on the bottom of the baking dish.
Prepare brownie batter according to package directions.
Add in chopped Hershey's Chocolate or Chocolate Chips.
Pour brownie batter on top of graham crackers in the baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes.
Place marshmallows on top of cooked brownies and bake for another 10 minutes.
Place under the broiler to brown the marshmallows, watch closely so they don't burn.
Let cool and serve.
We, of course, could not wait until they cooled, so they were a little messy.  If you let cool they will still taste good and will keep more of the brownie shape.  If they are too hot, they are really gooey. They even tasted great the next day, I was impressed by how the marshmallows hold up.  These were definitely a hit with my family.  

 Next time we make them we may try making the graham cracker crust, actually smashing the graham crackers and mixing with butter, our consensus was by just laying the graham cracker on the bottom, it seemed to disappear in parts.  We also used a really great brownie batter the Ghiradelli brand from Costco, which is really rich and dense, which maybe that was part of the reason our graham cracker seemed to not hold up as much.  

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S'more Brownies | National S'mores Day
National S'mores Day is celebrated on August 10th.  Our family just returned from camping and s'mores are definitely one of our favorite camping treats.  Did you know the s'more recipe was first published in the Girl Scouts Handbook in 1927 the recipe was called "Some More" the recipe was printed again in 1956 with the new name "S'mores".

 You don't have to wait until you go camping to enjoy s'mores.  You can make s'mores, in your oven or your backyard firepit.  

 In honor of National S'mores Day, I will be sharing 3 S'more recipes this week.  I'm going to start with a recipe smash-up of two of my favorite things brownies and s'mores.  YUM!!!

 With the kids getting ready to go back to school, this is a fun family recipe to bake together, as a goodbye to summer party.
Ingredients
Brownie Mix (Egg, Oil, Water)
Graham Crackers
Hershey's Chocolate or Chocolate Chips
Marshmallows  

 Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line your baking dish with parchment paper, spray with non-stick spray.
Place Graham Crackers on the bottom of the baking dish.
Prepare brownie batter according to package directions.
Add in chopped Hershey's Chocolate or Chocolate Chips.
Pour brownie batter on top of graham crackers in the baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes.
Place marshmallows on top of cooked brownies and bake for another 10 minutes.
Place under the broiler to brown the marshmallows, watch closely so they don't burn.
Let cool and serve.
We, of course, could not wait until they cooled, so they were a little messy.  If you let cool they will still taste good and will keep more of the brownie shape.  If they are too hot, they are really gooey. They even tasted great the next day, I was impressed by how the marshmallows hold up.  These were definitely a hit with my family.  

 Next time we make them we may try making the graham cracker crust, actually smashing the graham crackers and mixing with butter, our consensus was by just laying the graham cracker on the bottom, it seemed to disappear in parts.  We also used a really great brownie batter the Ghiradelli brand from Costco, which is really rich and dense, which maybe that was part of the reason our graham cracker seemed to not hold up as much.  

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