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How I Scored Cash Back on Everyday Purchases and Managed to Take My Family to New York- thanks to Ibotta.

Nov 25, 2024

Pitbull + Pancakes = Ricotta

Oct 30, 2024

You can take the girl out of Miami, but you can't take the Miami out of the girl.

Perks of working in the school system 🏫

I get to be off when the kids are off- que rico!

I'll tell you what though- we gotta take care of and bless these teachers, staff and administrators, because they don't get enough credit, praise or pay for what they deal with on a daily basis- so enjoy this well deserved Weather Day!

#mrskarlene #schoolstaffperks #noschool #weatherday #querico #happyfriday

Perks of working in the school system 🏫

I get to be off when the kids are off- que rico!

I'll tell you what though- we gotta take care of and bless these teachers, staff and administrators, because they don't get enough credit, praise or pay for what they deal with on a daily basis- so enjoy this well deserved Weather Day!

#mrskarlene #schoolstaffperks #noschool #weatherday #querico #happyfriday

I went from creating this @mrs.karlene Instagram account, to actually being called Mrs. Karlene all day long.

It's been almost 3 weeks now since I started working as a P.E. Aide at Harvest Elementary and it's exactly what I was looking for.

I still deliver food and pastelitos on weeknights and weekends, still able to pick up my kids after school and even more exciting news- I am officially the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Sparkman 🏐 🥰

#mrskarlene #peaide #assistantcoach #pastelitos #volleyball #chatgpt #actionfigure @chatgpt

I went from creating this @mrs.karlene Instagram account, to actually being called Mrs. Karlene all day long.

It's been almost 3 weeks now since I started working as a P.E. Aide at Harvest Elementary and it's exactly what I was looking for.

I still deliver food and pastelitos on weeknights and weekends, still able to pick up my kids after school and even more exciting news- I am officially the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Sparkman 🏐 🥰

#mrskarlene #peaide #assistantcoach #pastelitos #volleyball #chatgpt #actionfigure @chatgpt

Congratulations to the 🦝Trash Pandas ⚾ @trashpandasbaseball for their win, 8-6

Got to represent Wow! at last night's game, that was presented by Wow!

Although we wish we could have stayed longer to catch the win and watch fireworks, we hit a home run with dinner at @champysofmadison with chicken tenders and the BEST mac-and-cheese🫠

#mrskarlene #trashpandabaseball #trashpandas #baseball #pelota #win #wow #presentedbywow #homerun #champys #dinner #macandcheese #heaven #querico

Congratulations to the 🦝Trash Pandas ⚾ @trashpandasbaseball for their win, 8-6

Got to represent Wow! at last night's game, that was presented by Wow!

Although we wish we could have stayed longer to catch the win and watch fireworks, we hit a home run with dinner at @champysofmadison with chicken tenders and the BEST mac-and-cheese🫠

#mrskarlene #trashpandabaseball #trashpandas #baseball #pelota #win #wow #presentedbywow #homerun #champys #dinner #macandcheese #heaven #querico

Like WOW 🌴 like I'm here ⛱️

For Spring Break, I took the kids to Miami and had the best time.

We got to do an Everglade airboat ride, beach day in Hollywood and The Miami Dade Youth Fair.

I'll later share all the ways I saved money and even made money while vacationing.

In the mean time, enjoy the video and the audio of my aunt, @bebita_labatut

While we were in Miami, she was in Egypt and that audio was of her riding a camel. We spent the rest of the trip saying "like wow, like I'm here!"

#mrskarlene #blogger #miami #springbreak #bebita #egypt #camels #everglades #airboatrides #thebeach #hollywoodbeach #miamidadeyouthfair #likewow #likeimhere

Like WOW 🌴 like I'm here ⛱️

For Spring Break, I took the kids to Miami and had the best time.

We got to do an Everglade airboat ride, beach day in Hollywood and The Miami Dade Youth Fair.

I'll later share all the ways I saved money and even made money while vacationing.

In the mean time, enjoy the video and the audio of my aunt, @bebita_labatut

While we were in Miami, she was in Egypt and that audio was of her riding a camel. We spent the rest of the trip saying "like wow, like I'm here!"

#mrskarlene #blogger #miami #springbreak #bebita #egypt #camels #everglades #airboatrides #thebeach #hollywoodbeach #miamidadeyouthfair #likewow #likeimhere

Spring ni spring- it's 44° degrees right now and feels like 37°...but you know what does feel good - FREE cone day over at @dairyqueen 🍦

Went with the kids, no purchase necessary. We simply went to the counter, said that we wanted to take advantage of the Free Cone Day special, and walked out, into the cold non-spring weather, to enjoy our cold FREE cone🍦

Only for today- 03/20/2025
Dale, take advantage!
Thank you DQ 🍦

#mrskarlene #blogger #dairyqueen #dq #free #freeconeday #icecream #spring #springnispring

Spring ni spring- it's 44° degrees right now and feels like 37°...but you know what does feel good - FREE cone day over at @dairyqueen 🍦

Went with the kids, no purchase necessary. We simply went to the counter, said that we wanted to take advantage of the Free Cone Day special, and walked out, into the cold non-spring weather, to enjoy our cold FREE cone🍦

Only for today- 03/20/2025
Dale, take advantage!
Thank you DQ 🍦

#mrskarlene #blogger #dairyqueen #dq #free #freeconeday #icecream #spring #springnispring

"She was everything and she was nothing, which made her the perfect amount of something"- Calvin

Cooked up a dish made in the book, "You shouldn't have come here" by Jeneva Rose- beans, bacon and hotdogs! A little comfort food with a dark twist, just like the ending.

And just like Grace, I was conflicted over this concoction, but it's actually not that bad.

Speaking of that ending- let's talk about it- what did you think? Didn't see it coming and felt super rushed, but still a wild ride and page turner.

Shout-out to Diana for introducing me to this book and asking me to make some pastries and empanadas for their book club.

#mrskarlene #blogger #book #youshouldnthavecomehere #jenevarose #beansbaconandhotdogs #budlight #blueblueyes #bandaid #thriller #queenoftwists #graceevans #wyoming #calvinwells #averyadams #brianabecker

"She was everything and she was nothing, which made her the perfect amount of something"- Calvin

Cooked up a dish made in the book, "You shouldn't have come here" by Jeneva Rose- beans, bacon and hotdogs! A little comfort food with a dark twist, just like the ending.

And just like Grace, I was conflicted over this concoction, but it's actually not that bad.

Speaking of that ending- let's talk about it- what did you think? Didn't see it coming and felt super rushed, but still a wild ride and page turner.

Shout-out to Diana for introducing me to this book and asking me to make some pastries and empanadas for their book club.

#mrskarlene #blogger #book #youshouldnthavecomehere #jenevarose #beansbaconandhotdogs #budlight #blueblueyes #bandaid #thriller #queenoftwists #graceevans #wyoming #calvinwells #averyadams #brianabecker

Don't mind me, just over here, buying snacks and getting e-gift cards!

One of my favorite snacks @belvita
(Dark Chocolate Creme) is having a rebate until March 2, 2025.

Buy TWO 5ct Belvita Sandwich boxes, submit your receipt and get a $5 e-gift card sent to your email- simple as that.

#mrskarlene #blogger #belvita #rebate #darkchocolatecreme #snack #deal #egiftcard

Don't mind me, just over here, buying snacks and getting e-gift cards!

One of my favorite snacks @belvita
(Dark Chocolate Creme) is having a rebate until March 2, 2025.

Buy TWO 5ct Belvita Sandwich boxes, submit your receipt and get a $5 e-gift card sent to your email- simple as that.

#mrskarlene #blogger #belvita #rebate #darkchocolatecreme #snack #deal #egiftcard

With Ibotta- I was able to buy my family of four, airline tickets @spiritairlines and our hotel stay in New York.

It's a no brainer- when you use the Ibotta app, you get Cash Back for your purchases, all you have to do is submit your receipt.

For about a year prior to our trip, I was using @ibotta hardcore- referring friends and family, completing bonuses and challenges and buying everyday essentials like milk, egg and bread.

This year, I'm going to save up for my birthday next year and go somewhere for my big 4-0 🎂

The link in my bio has the link so that you can sign up to Ibotta and start getting cash back and planning your next trip. Plus, for any new members, you get a $5.00 bonus for signing up.

#mrskarlene #ibotta #cashback #rebate #bonus #friendreferral #signup #planyournexttrip #newyork #couponer #shopsmart #sahm #2018 #free #traveling #familytrip #airline #spirit #miami #miamitonewyork #thebigapple

With Ibotta- I was able to buy my family of four, airline tickets @spiritairlines and our hotel stay in New York.

It's a no brainer- when you use the Ibotta app, you get Cash Back for your purchases, all you have to do is submit your receipt.

For about a year prior to our trip, I was using @ibotta hardcore- referring friends and family, completing bonuses and challenges and buying everyday essentials like milk, egg and bread.

This year, I'm going to save up for my birthday next year and go somewhere for my big 4-0 🎂

The link in my bio has the link so that you can sign up to Ibotta and start getting cash back and planning your next trip. Plus, for any new members, you get a $5.00 bonus for signing up.

#mrskarlene #ibotta #cashback #rebate #bonus #friendreferral #signup #planyournexttrip #newyork #couponer #shopsmart #sahm #2018 #free #traveling #familytrip #airline #spirit #miami #miamitonewyork #thebigapple

Love my two funny Valentine's 💕
Not that I need a day, but I love any reason to show my children that they are loved.

Living in Rural Huntsville, I appreciate that we have @dollargeneral in almost every corner, so that I could wake up early and get my children just a couple things they enjoy.

#mrskarlene #happyvalentinesday #dollargeneral #myfunnyvalentine

Love my two funny Valentine's 💕
Not that I need a day, but I love any reason to show my children that they are loved.

Living in Rural Huntsville, I appreciate that we have @dollargeneral in almost every corner, so that I could wake up early and get my children just a couple things they enjoy.

#mrskarlene #happyvalentinesday #dollargeneral #myfunnyvalentine

Super simple, super easy to make and enjoy Iced Cafe con Leche with @cafebustelo and @starbucks

PLUS, get $2.50 Cash Back with Ibotta when you submit your receipt AND if you are new to Ibotta you also earn $5.00 when you sign up and complete your first rebate- link is in my bio.

You can drink the Cafe Bustelo by itself over ice, or you can mix it with the Starbucks chilled Vanilla latte- either way you have it, it's really good. Plus, it helps cut time for me in whipping up some cafecito.

Posting a video soon with more info!

#mrskarlene #blogger #cafebustelo #starbucks #espresso #cafecito #cafeconleche #vanillalatte #supereasy #superyummy #ibotta #cashback

Super simple, super easy to make and enjoy Iced Cafe con Leche with @cafebustelo and @starbucks

PLUS, get $2.50 Cash Back with Ibotta when you submit your receipt AND if you are new to Ibotta you also earn $5.00 when you sign up and complete your first rebate- link is in my bio.

You can drink the Cafe Bustelo by itself over ice, or you can mix it with the Starbucks chilled Vanilla latte- either way you have it, it's really good. Plus, it helps cut time for me in whipping up some cafecito.

Posting a video soon with more info!

#mrskarlene #blogger #cafebustelo #starbucks #espresso #cafecito #cafeconleche #vanillalatte #supereasy #superyummy #ibotta #cashback

Si tu quieres FREE @chifleschips like I did, check out gotoaisle.com or click the link on my bio, and sign up to get a FREE bag at any participating retailer.

Once you plug in your phone number, you get a text message with instructions on where to shop and how to submit your receipt. Then it's time to go shopping- I went to @publix
You then take a picture of your receipt and submit it to the text message thread and within 48-72 hours, you get the money sent to you.

Next video will be on what I will make with the Chifle Chips 🤤🤤🤤

#mrskarlene #blogger #gotoaisle #chifle #chiflechips #free #cashback #discoverproducts #newreel #clickthelinkinmybio

Si tu quieres FREE @chifleschips like I did, check out gotoaisle.com or click the link on my bio, and sign up to get a FREE bag at any participating retailer.

Once you plug in your phone number, you get a text message with instructions on where to shop and how to submit your receipt. Then it's time to go shopping- I went to @publix
You then take a picture of your receipt and submit it to the text message thread and within 48-72 hours, you get the money sent to you.

Next video will be on what I will make with the Chifle Chips 🤤🤤🤤

#mrskarlene #blogger #gotoaisle #chifle #chiflechips #free #cashback #discoverproducts #newreel #clickthelinkinmybio

Time to wake up Denali 🍞
Denali is a sourdough starter that is over 100 years old and made it's way from Alaska to Hazel Green, Alabama.

Some time last year, @fiveoaksfarmal showed up in my "for you feed", around the time that I was looking to make sourdough bread. They were hosting a giveaway, and one lucky winner would get a $40 credit to use at their gift shop, if they can help name their sourdough starter.

Although, I didn't give them the name Denali, I sent them a bunch of ideas paying homage to where they are from, when I said mountains like Kodiak, they went with Denali.

With the credit I bought Denali, a sourdough bread bag and a banneton cover. I love that everything was made by hand.

Five Oaks Farm is a family-run farm located in Hazel Green, Alabama. They are sitting on 17 acres and together they grow seasonal products, make sourdough bread and handmake sourdough bread bags and banneton covers, like the ones I bought.

It's about time I wake up Denali, so stick around for the process.

#mrskarlene #blogger #denali #sourdoughstarter #sourdough #fiveoaksfarm #localfarm #hazelgreen #trusttheprocess #alabama

Time to wake up Denali 🍞
Denali is a sourdough starter that is over 100 years old and made it's way from Alaska to Hazel Green, Alabama.

Some time last year, @fiveoaksfarmal showed up in my "for you feed", around the time that I was looking to make sourdough bread. They were hosting a giveaway, and one lucky winner would get a $40 credit to use at their gift shop, if they can help name their sourdough starter.

Although, I didn't give them the name Denali, I sent them a bunch of ideas paying homage to where they are from, when I said mountains like Kodiak, they went with Denali.

With the credit I bought Denali, a sourdough bread bag and a banneton cover. I love that everything was made by hand.

Five Oaks Farm is a family-run farm located in Hazel Green, Alabama. They are sitting on 17 acres and together they grow seasonal products, make sourdough bread and handmake sourdough bread bags and banneton covers, like the ones I bought.

It's about time I wake up Denali, so stick around for the process.

#mrskarlene #blogger #denali #sourdoughstarter #sourdough #fiveoaksfarm #localfarm #hazelgreen #trusttheprocess #alabama

It's nice to get away!

This past December, we went on our first friends road trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

We got to ride go-karts and play in the arcades at Pigeon Forge while enjoying funnel cakes and nachos.

At night, we ate at Big Daddies Pizzeria and enjoyed pizza, chicken wings and salad- super yummy and highly recommended!

After dinner we strolled the streets of Gatlinburg when I came across @crockettsbreakfastcamp and got super excited because I'd seen so many posts about this place because of their cinnamon rolls and pancakes.

Then the kids collected rocks along the river and we called it a night at our hotel Econo Lodge Riverside.

The next morning, I walked to Crockett's Breakfast Camp and because of their 1 hour 45 minutes wait, I ordered takeout instead.

Their cinnamon rolls are massive and their pancakes towered. We all shared from breakfast, and before we left the hotel, I made some cafecito that I promised to train conductor, Ron, over at @obermountain

We made a pitstop at Pigeon Forge to watch some Live Bears at the @threebearsgeneral 🐻🐻

Loved the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Definitely need to save up and plan for a trip like this because there is SOOO much to do.

What are some of your highly recommended places of things to do and places to eat in that area?

#mrskarlene #blogger #roadtrip #friendstrip #tennessee #gatlinburg #pigeonforge #econolodge #bytheriver #bigdaddiespizzeria #pizza #crockettsbreakfastcamp #cinnamonrolls #pancakes #gokarts #arcade #wannagetaway

It's nice to get away!

This past December, we went on our first friends road trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

We got to ride go-karts and play in the arcades at Pigeon Forge while enjoying funnel cakes and nachos.

At night, we ate at Big Daddies Pizzeria and enjoyed pizza, chicken wings and salad- super yummy and highly recommended!

After dinner we strolled the streets of Gatlinburg when I came across @crockettsbreakfastcamp and got super excited because I'd seen so many posts about this place because of their cinnamon rolls and pancakes.

Then the kids collected rocks along the river and we called it a night at our hotel Econo Lodge Riverside.

The next morning, I walked to Crockett's Breakfast Camp and because of their 1 hour 45 minutes wait, I ordered takeout instead.

Their cinnamon rolls are massive and their pancakes towered. We all shared from breakfast, and before we left the hotel, I made some cafecito that I promised to train conductor, Ron, over at @obermountain

We made a pitstop at Pigeon Forge to watch some Live Bears at the @threebearsgeneral 🐻🐻

Loved the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Definitely need to save up and plan for a trip like this because there is SOOO much to do.

What are some of your highly recommended places of things to do and places to eat in that area?

#mrskarlene #blogger #roadtrip #friendstrip #tennessee #gatlinburg #pigeonforge #econolodge #bytheriver #bigdaddiespizzeria #pizza #crockettsbreakfastcamp #cinnamonrolls #pancakes #gokarts #arcade #wannagetaway

When do you stop wishing everyone a Happy New Year? For me, I stop after the first week of January.

This year, we welcomed 2025 by eating 12 grapes, drinking cider, and walking outside with luggage. Then, on the 1st, a friend came over and we cooked black eyed peas.

#mrskarlene #blogger #nye #happynewyear #traditions #12grapes #cider #blackeyedpeas #alabama #huntsville

When do you stop wishing everyone a Happy New Year? For me, I stop after the first week of January.

This year, we welcomed 2025 by eating 12 grapes, drinking cider, and walking outside with luggage. Then, on the 1st, a friend came over and we cooked black eyed peas.

#mrskarlene #blogger #nye #happynewyear #traditions #12grapes #cider #blackeyedpeas #alabama #huntsville

It's a wrap 🎁

This weekend, we had a @nabiscosnacks Holiday Wrapping Party, thanks to @ripplestreetfun and @dollargeneral

We used the Ritz/Oreo beanies to blindfold the group and see who can Christmas wrap toilet paper the fastest- the winner got a Dollar General gift card

Then we did the Oreo contest to see who can get an Oreo from their forehead to their mouth, the fastest- the winner @yanely_allen got bragging rights 🏆

Lastly, we ended the night by writing Christmas cards, none of us know who got whose cards, but we added them to our Ritz themed gift bags, along with Nabisco treats and recipes as well as the iconic @thereallittledebbie Christmas trees and comfy Sour Patch socks.

Thank you Ripple Street for this opportunity- we had fun hanging out, playing games, listening to music, all while snacking on Nabisco goodies.

#mrskarlene #NABISCOHolidayWrappingParty #Sponsored #RippleStreet#ripplestreetfun #nabiscotreats #holidaywrappingparty #oreo #chipsahoy #nutterbutter #sourpatch #sweedishfish #ritz #dollargeneral #itsawrap

It's a wrap 🎁

This weekend, we had a @nabiscosnacks Holiday Wrapping Party, thanks to @ripplestreetfun and @dollargeneral

We used the Ritz/Oreo beanies to blindfold the group and see who can Christmas wrap toilet paper the fastest- the winner got a Dollar General gift card

Then we did the Oreo contest to see who can get an Oreo from their forehead to their mouth, the fastest- the winner @yanely_allen got bragging rights 🏆

Lastly, we ended the night by writing Christmas cards, none of us know who got whose cards, but we added them to our Ritz themed gift bags, along with Nabisco treats and recipes as well as the iconic @thereallittledebbie Christmas trees and comfy Sour Patch socks.

Thank you Ripple Street for this opportunity- we had fun hanging out, playing games, listening to music, all while snacking on Nabisco goodies.

#mrskarlene #NABISCOHolidayWrappingParty #Sponsored #RippleStreet#ripplestreetfun #nabiscotreats #holidaywrappingparty #oreo #chipsahoy #nutterbutter #sourpatch #sweedishfish #ritz #dollargeneral #itsawrap

Sambumbia= my grandfather's Cuban porridge recipe

Growing up in Miami, I thought everybody ate Sambumbia. Turns out Sambumbia isn't a word my grandfather invented, Sambumbia just means that it's a mixture of things and this mixture apparently is like a Cuban porridge.

In my grandfather's recipe, you start off by making cafe con leche, then you add crushed corn flakes, crushed Ritz crackers and then at the very end, you add cream cheese- sOOoOo good 🤤

Back home, we would call this a midnight snack and make it whenever the family got together. So now during the holidays, when I get homesick or feel nostalgic, I make Sambumbia and think of them.

If you have a texture thing with food, you may not like it. But if you aren't picky, and you don't mind trying something new- make it and let me know what you think.

Recipe will be posted soon on the blog - stay tuned!

#mrskarlene #recipe #sambumbia #cubanporridge #cafeconleche #cornflakes #ritzcrackers #creamcheese #yummy #nostalgic #familyrecipe #heirloom #querico

Sambumbia= my grandfather's Cuban porridge recipe

Growing up in Miami, I thought everybody ate Sambumbia. Turns out Sambumbia isn't a word my grandfather invented, Sambumbia just means that it's a mixture of things and this mixture apparently is like a Cuban porridge.

In my grandfather's recipe, you start off by making cafe con leche, then you add crushed corn flakes, crushed Ritz crackers and then at the very end, you add cream cheese- sOOoOo good 🤤

Back home, we would call this a midnight snack and make it whenever the family got together. So now during the holidays, when I get homesick or feel nostalgic, I make Sambumbia and think of them.

If you have a texture thing with food, you may not like it. But if you aren't picky, and you don't mind trying something new- make it and let me know what you think.

Recipe will be posted soon on the blog - stay tuned!

#mrskarlene #recipe #sambumbia #cubanporridge #cafeconleche #cornflakes #ritzcrackers #creamcheese #yummy #nostalgic #familyrecipe #heirloom #querico

@krogerco started their 12 Merry Days of Deals: December 4 - December 15

Day 1- December 4
🥤2 liters of soda= $0.88

Also, they have their Buy 5, Save $5.00
I bought the following:
• @armandhammer laundry sheets for $7.49 and get $7.49 cash back through Ibotta = FREE
• @clearlycanadian for $6.99
• Two @generalmills Honey Nut Cheerios for $3.58 and got $1.00 cash back through Ibotta
• @bettycrocker chocolate chip cookie mix (today is national cookie day)

I paid $20.55 for the five items and got $8.99 cash back through @ibotta

Then there were the following specials:
- dozen eggs for $1.99
- 12 days of Christmas candles advent calendar for $3.00
- 6 pack of Viva Paper Towels for $5.99

#mrskarlene #blogger #kroger #krogerdeals #12merrydaysofdeals #buy5save5 #ibotta #clearlycanadian #nationalcookieday #adventcalendar #bettycrocker
#cookies #eggs #cheerios #armandhammer #couponing #shoppingsmart

@krogerco started their 12 Merry Days of Deals: December 4 - December 15

Day 1- December 4
🥤2 liters of soda= $0.88

Also, they have their Buy 5, Save $5.00
I bought the following:
• @armandhammer laundry sheets for $7.49 and get $7.49 cash back through Ibotta = FREE
• @clearlycanadian for $6.99
• Two @generalmills Honey Nut Cheerios for $3.58 and got $1.00 cash back through Ibotta
• @bettycrocker chocolate chip cookie mix (today is national cookie day)

I paid $20.55 for the five items and got $8.99 cash back through @ibotta

Then there were the following specials:
- dozen eggs for $1.99
- 12 days of Christmas candles advent calendar for $3.00
- 6 pack of Viva Paper Towels for $5.99

#mrskarlene #blogger #kroger #krogerdeals #12merrydaysofdeals #buy5save5 #ibotta #clearlycanadian #nationalcookieday #adventcalendar #bettycrocker
#cookies #eggs #cheerios #armandhammer #couponing #shoppingsmart

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas thanks to @ripplestreetfun @nabiscosnacks and @dollargeneral

Over the weekend, I got the Nabisco snacks holiday wrapping party box and it included:
- 8 Ritz/Oreo customized beanies
- 8 pairs of Sour Patch socks
- Dollar General gift card to buy Nabisco snacks
- 7 Nabisco recipes
- Super cute Bluetooth speakers
- Nabisco wrapping paper, gift bags, tags and ribbon

Can't wait to host a Nabisco Snacks Holiday Wrapping party 🥳

#mrskarlene #blogger #ripplestreetfun #NABISCOHolidayWrappingParty #nabiscosnacks #dollargeneral #holidayseason #giftgiving ,

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas thanks to @ripplestreetfun @nabiscosnacks and @dollargeneral

Over the weekend, I got the Nabisco snacks holiday wrapping party box and it included:
- 8 Ritz/Oreo customized beanies
- 8 pairs of Sour Patch socks
- Dollar General gift card to buy Nabisco snacks
- 7 Nabisco recipes
- Super cute Bluetooth speakers
- Nabisco wrapping paper, gift bags, tags and ribbon

Can't wait to host a Nabisco Snacks Holiday Wrapping party 🥳

#mrskarlene #blogger #ripplestreetfun #NABISCOHolidayWrappingParty #nabiscosnacks #dollargeneral #holidayseason #giftgiving ,

Eat, drink, and be thankful!

Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving full of good food, great company, and even better memories! 🦃🍁

#mrskarlene #blogger #Thankful #Grateful #HappyThanksgiving #GratefulVibes #FeastMode

Eat, drink, and be thankful!

Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving full of good food, great company, and even better memories! 🦃🍁

#mrskarlene #blogger #Thankful #Grateful #HappyThanksgiving #GratefulVibes #FeastMode

This past weekend, I fell in love with the new @foodcitygrocery built in the Owens Cross Roads area.

What was supposed to be a quick stop, ended up with me signing up for their members card and walking through the aisles for an hour.

Walked away with their heap of popcorn bag for $2.99 and a breakfast night bundle special for $12.99, which includes:
• dozen eggs
• bacon
• cinnamon rolls
• fruit container of choice

Anybody else obsessed with Food City?

#mrskarlene #blogger #foodcity #obsessed #heapofpopcorn #popcorn #breakfast #breakfastnight #breakfastfordinner #eggs #bacon #cinnamonrolls #fruit #deals

This past weekend, I fell in love with the new @foodcitygrocery built in the Owens Cross Roads area.

What was supposed to be a quick stop, ended up with me signing up for their members card and walking through the aisles for an hour.

Walked away with their heap of popcorn bag for $2.99 and a breakfast night bundle special for $12.99, which includes:
• dozen eggs
• bacon
• cinnamon rolls
• fruit container of choice

Anybody else obsessed with Food City?

#mrskarlene #blogger #foodcity #obsessed #heapofpopcorn #popcorn #breakfast #breakfastnight #breakfastfordinner #eggs #bacon #cinnamonrolls #fruit #deals

Through December 31st, you can snag one FREE 6-pack of @splashrefresher by participating in their Splash Refreshiest Rebate.

The link is in my bio 👆

To make this deal even sweeter, you can get $1.50 cash back using @ibotta by shopping at @Walmart.

They have different flavors, such as:
Acaí Grape
Lemon
Mandarin Oranges
Pineapple Mango
Wild Berry

I chose Wild Berry 🫐🍓

Love that Splash is a refreshing and tasty way to stay hydrated- contains zero calories and no sugar.

With holiday gatherings around the corner, get in on this deal and pick up your 6-pack for FREE!

#mrskarlene #blogger #splashrefresher #water #zerocalories #nosugar #rebate #cashback #moneymaker #ibotta #walmart #wildberry

Through December 31st, you can snag one FREE 6-pack of @splashrefresher by participating in their Splash Refreshiest Rebate.

The link is in my bio 👆

To make this deal even sweeter, you can get $1.50 cash back using @ibotta by shopping at @Walmart.

They have different flavors, such as:
Acaí Grape
Lemon
Mandarin Oranges
Pineapple Mango
Wild Berry

I chose Wild Berry 🫐🍓

Love that Splash is a refreshing and tasty way to stay hydrated- contains zero calories and no sugar.

With holiday gatherings around the corner, get in on this deal and pick up your 6-pack for FREE!

#mrskarlene #blogger #splashrefresher #water #zerocalories #nosugar #rebate #cashback #moneymaker #ibotta #walmart #wildberry

Chips Ahoy S'mores are just built different and I'm here for it!

This weekend, the kids helped clean the backyard and fire pit area, so that we can invite family and friends over for some s'mores!

Fingers crossed I get picked to host a @nabiscosnacks snacks & candy holiday wrapping party!

Join the festivities and apply for a chance to host your own party with @ripplestreetfun

#mrskarlene #blogger #ripplestreetfun #NABISCOHolidayWrappingParty #Sponsored #RippleStreet #firepit #smores #makingmemories

Chips Ahoy S'mores are just built different and I'm here for it!

This weekend, the kids helped clean the backyard and fire pit area, so that we can invite family and friends over for some s'mores!

Fingers crossed I get picked to host a @nabiscosnacks snacks & candy holiday wrapping party!

Join the festivities and apply for a chance to host your own party with @ripplestreetfun

#mrskarlene #blogger #ripplestreetfun #NABISCOHolidayWrappingParty #Sponsored #RippleStreet #firepit #smores #makingmemories

Fun fact: the @publix mobile app not only helps save you money by using their digital coupons, but they reward you on the anniversary month you signed up to be a Club member, with a FREE Salsa floral bouquet 💐

Thank you Publix for my beautiful floral bouquet 💚

#mrskarlene #publix #clubmember #clubperks #anniversary #bouquet #flowers #free

Fun fact: the @publix mobile app not only helps save you money by using their digital coupons, but they reward you on the anniversary month you signed up to be a Club member, with a FREE Salsa floral bouquet 💐

Thank you Publix for my beautiful floral bouquet 💚

#mrskarlene #publix #clubmember #clubperks #anniversary #bouquet #flowers #free

These @belgioiosocheese Ricotta pancakes are whey better- according to my 11 year old son.

In fact, he said "Ma, whatever you did differently, do it again"

When I was looking for recipes, using Ricotta, for the @ripplestreetfun party, I came across @onceuponachef pancake recipe and decided to give it a try.

They were fluffy, slightly creamy but most importantly delicious. I shared the recipe in my bio and will blog about it shortly. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour, this recipe will make about 9 pancakes.

#mrskarlene #blogger #foodie #ripplestreetfun #belgioioso #ricotta #ricottapancakes #pancakes #onceuponachef #recipe #breakfast #pancakes

These @belgioiosocheese Ricotta pancakes are whey better- according to my 11 year old son.

In fact, he said "Ma, whatever you did differently, do it again"

When I was looking for recipes, using Ricotta, for the @ripplestreetfun party, I came across @onceuponachef pancake recipe and decided to give it a try.

They were fluffy, slightly creamy but most importantly delicious. I shared the recipe in my bio and will blog about it shortly. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour, this recipe will make about 9 pancakes.

#mrskarlene #blogger #foodie #ripplestreetfun #belgioioso #ricotta #ricottapancakes #pancakes #onceuponachef #recipe #breakfast #pancakes

When I think of Ricotta, I think of lasagna.

Thanks to @ripplestreetfun I discovered @belgioiosocheese Ricotta con Latte and decided to change things up to make a breakfast classic.

Can you guess what I made?

#mrskarlene #blogger #ripplestreetfun #belgioioso #ricotta #lasagana #breakfast #breakfastclassic #recipe

When I think of Ricotta, I think of lasagna.

Thanks to @ripplestreetfun I discovered @belgioiosocheese Ricotta con Latte and decided to change things up to make a breakfast classic.

Can you guess what I made?

#mrskarlene #blogger #ripplestreetfun #belgioioso #ricotta #lasagana #breakfast #breakfastclassic #recipe

POV: when you have to hide the fact that you took one kid out to eat and not the other one...because @texasroadhouse sent me a FREE appetizer coupon (with purchase of an entree) via email and because we didn't want to share the rolls 😂 talk about #bigback

All jokes aside, it's nice to take out each child individually, to spend that one on one time with them.

As our FREE appetizer, we were so excited to try the boneless wings, which were super delicious, mild and juicy. The buns of course are always a favorite and is probably one of the main reasons we go to Texas Roadhouse.

Then for our meal, we split a half rack of ribs, loaded mash potatoes and buttery corn.

We were soooo full and happy!

#mrskarlene #texasroadhouse #vipclub #freeappetizer #thembuns #bonelesswings #ribs #delicious #bigback #coupon #momandson #alabama #huntsville #yeehaw

POV: when you have to hide the fact that you took one kid out to eat and not the other one...because @texasroadhouse sent me a FREE appetizer coupon (with purchase of an entree) via email and because we didn't want to share the rolls 😂 talk about #bigback

All jokes aside, it's nice to take out each child individually, to spend that one on one time with them.

As our FREE appetizer, we were so excited to try the boneless wings, which were super delicious, mild and juicy. The buns of course are always a favorite and is probably one of the main reasons we go to Texas Roadhouse.

Then for our meal, we split a half rack of ribs, loaded mash potatoes and buttery corn.

We were soooo full and happy!

#mrskarlene #texasroadhouse #vipclub #freeappetizer #thembuns #bonelesswings #ribs #delicious #bigback #coupon #momandson #alabama #huntsville #yeehaw

Just posted my first blog, entitled:
"You can take the girl out of Miami, but you can't take the Miami out of the girl."

In it, I answer the ever probing question, "Why did you leave Miami for Huntsville?" and share what our experience has been like, since our move, six years ago.

I also encourage you to share what your experience has been like moving here, or even for the locals in how the influx of people to Huntsville has affected you.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a Miami girl through and through, but I have embraced the y'all while sharing the ¡Dale!

#newblogpost #blogger #mrskarlene #miami #miamigirl #dale #transplants #lifestylechange #alabama #huntsville #yall

Just posted my first blog, entitled:
"You can take the girl out of Miami, but you can't take the Miami out of the girl."

In it, I answer the ever probing question, "Why did you leave Miami for Huntsville?" and share what our experience has been like, since our move, six years ago.

I also encourage you to share what your experience has been like moving here, or even for the locals in how the influx of people to Huntsville has affected you.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a Miami girl through and through, but I have embraced the y'all while sharing the ¡Dale!

#newblogpost #blogger #mrskarlene #miami #miamigirl #dale #transplants #lifestylechange #alabama #huntsville #yall

Happy Frankenstein day 🧟‍♀️

You'll need:
@thereallittledebbie Swiss cake rolls ✔️
Green Icing ✔️
Purple sanding sugar ✔️
Candy corn ✔️
Candy eyes ✔️

#frankensteinday

Happy Frankenstein day 🧟‍♀️

You'll need:
@thereallittledebbie Swiss cake rolls ✔️
Green Icing ✔️
Purple sanding sugar ✔️
Candy corn ✔️
Candy eyes ✔️

#frankensteinday

Went from being called Karlene in Miami to being called Mrs. Karlene in Alabama.

Hoping to help others by sharing what I love.

Went from being called Karlene in Miami to being called Mrs. Karlene in Alabama.

Hoping to help others by sharing what I love.

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