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Saturday, July 24, 2010

St. Louis - Eco Zipline Tours For $37!

On our honeymoon in St. Lucia, Jeff and I went on a Zipline Tour through the rainforest. I for one was terrified to do it, but I knew my then new hubby wanted some adventure. He also told me if I went he would buy me a new purse. He knows a way to a girls heart. After the first run, I actually had a really great time, and almost 3 years later we still talk about fun it was. I'm pretty much a weenie when it comes to this kind of stuff, but it definitetly fantastic.

Well, I came across the Living Social Deal today for Eco Zipline Tour is just outside St. Louis, and it sounds a fantastic fun. It's a company right by Hermann and sounds like the perfect day trip. for $37, you'll get to do 10 ziplines -which is usually a $75 value! So, if you make it a day date, it's more than 1/2 price! Once you do your zipping, then just head over to the wineries for a relaxing afternoon.

From my research, it looks like you'll be able to get up to 50 miles an hour and there is a zipline over 1200 feet. Holy Cow - I actually think this is longer and more ziplines than our honeymoon.

This would even be a great trip for kids, and with the price cut more than half, how can you not give it a whirl. I'm so excited to book our reservations and pack a picinic lunch and enjoy a great glass of wine.

So you can take advantage of this deal, you'll need to act this weekend. The deal ends on Sunday night!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Review - Casa di Bertacchi Meatballs

The Casa De Cowan LOVES Meatballs! And we're pretty lazy so I buy them frozen. It's fantastic because you just defrost, heat and enjoy! I had the opportunity from Casa di Bertacchi to try out the "101 Thing to do with Meatballs” cookbook, by Stephanie Ashcraft. Easy enough. You can get Casa di Bertacchi at Sam's Club and get the 101 Things to Do with Meatballs Cookbook on Amazon.

After going through the cookbook, I found the ultimate awesomeness Meatball Stroganoff in the Crock Pot.

Here's the low down:

1 1/2 lb frozen meatballs
2 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup ( I used reduced fat)
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup water
1 dash Tobasco Sauce
1 cup Sour Cream (I used Light Sour Cream)
1 can Mushrooms
8-10 Cups Cooked Egg Noodles

Mix soup, water, Worcestershire, water and Tobasco and coat Meatballs in a Crock Pot. Let it cook for about 4 hours on low. Then stir in mushrooms and sour cream and cook for another 30 minutes. Serve over egg noodles and makes about 8 servings - or 6 at the Casa De Cowan.

For Quick and easy entertaining, I love to make a big Crock Pot of meatballs for when the guys come over for Poker League or just to watch a baseball game. We also tried the Blue Cheese Buffalo Balls..

30 Frozen Meatballs
1 Jar Buffalo Sauce
1 Bottle Chunky Blue Cheese

Bake the Meatballs and Buffalo Sauce for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. You could also substitute Ranch Dressing as well.

You can't go wrong with a frozen bag of meatballs, they are so versatile, affordable and you can have an instant party! Just heat and go.

Do you Groupon?

If not, you should be! Get awesome deals on local places. Each day, you'll get a new Groupon deal.

Today, they have $35 gift cards for Kota Wood Fire Grill for $15!

Or get an St. Louis A-List Magazine Party ticket for $22 - usually $35!

I'll be at the A-List Party - so you'll know it will be a blast!

I'll start sharing my favorite Groupon deals each week so you're hip and with it with fantastic deals!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

$20 off of $50 Meal at Bristol Seafood

One of our favorite places to eat is Bristol Seafood in St. Louis. If you're in the St. Louis area and looking for something to do, they have extended their fantastic $20 off of $50 coupon until 7/11! This is only good for the O'Fallon, MO location (but I think it's much nicer than the one of Olive).

Print your coupon and try the Crab Cakes - they are amazing!