I discovered this recipe last year and made it for a quick chocolate fix while I was pregnant.  I thought I would re-post for anyone looking for a simple dessert recipe for their special someone on Valentine's Day.  

The first recipe is from the February 2011 Woman's Day Magazine (don't look at the nutrition info... just tell yourself its fat free).  Who knew molten cakes were so easy to make!

(I tried to make it look pretty....)

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus some for ramekins*
1 Tbsp flour, plus some for ramekins
1/3 cup bittersweet choc chips (I used semisweet and it was fine...I am going to try peanut butter chips next!)
1 large egg, plus one yolk
2 Tbsp sugar

*It calls for 2- 6oz ramekins, which I don't have.  I used Pyrex 1 cup glass dishes and those worked great! 

1. Heat oven to 450 & butter/flour 2- 6oz ramekins
2. Heat butter & chocolate in the microwave in 20 second intervals until melted (I would say about 1 minute)
3. Use a mixer and blend eggs & sugar until smooth, add chocolate mixture and flour
4. Pour into ramekins and bake until center is jiggly (8-10 minutes).  Let stand about 1 minute and run knife around edges.
5. Invert onto a plate.  No, this is NOT easy at first.  Also, dont put the ice cream (which you must have with this!) on the plate BEFORE you do this.  It's easier to put the plate on top, then flip.  Trust me.

Enjoy!  This is making my mouth water... I may have to make this sometime soon. 



Once again, this is from Woman's Day Magazine, not an original recipe! 

Meijer deal! $1.75 Gerber sleepers!

I happened to make a quick trip to Meijer tonight and I found a jackpot in the baby clearance.  Baby G is HUGE and she has outgrown her 12 month sleepers (she is 7 months...).  Alas, I wanted a cheap stockup to get us into spring where she has more hand-me-downs to wear.

It's hard to see, but they are marked down to $5.50!

Here's how to score a great deal:

1. Log-in to your mperks account and add the 50% off clearance perks. 
2. Go to Gerber to print off coupons for $2 off 2.  I like to print these and keep them in my binder for clearance deals like this!
3. Head to Meijer!  They ring up $5.50, but when you add your Mperks, it takes 50% off every item.  
4. Here's the addition (buy 2 or more): $5.50 each -50% off = $2.75 each.  Add the $2.00 off 2 coupon and it makes them $1.75 for 2 sleepers.  

Let me know if you find this deal!  There are also thermal ones for $4.  I may have to head back tomorrow.  Don't forget about all of your preggo friends and family...what a great gift filler!

Want a freebie?

Who doesn't love chocolate?  Especially FREE chocolate!  I never used to crave sweets like I do now before I had my girls.  Maybe it's a motherhood thing. 


SheSpeaks, a great freebie and information website, is sending out bags of Milk & Truffle Ghirardelli squares. Click here to find out if you can get some sent to your doorstep, plus some coupons!

Enjoy your weekend!  We are having a rockstar party for the twins' 3rd birthday.  I am going to try to make a guitar cake tonight...and not eat all of the batter.  

Bzzz: a great site for freebies

You may know by now, I love free stuff...especially in the mail.  I can hear the mail truck from 5 houses away and I wait impatiently for him to drive off so I can grab the mail.  BzzAgent is by far one of my favorite.  They send out great freebies and coupons for you to hand out to your friends.  Usually you get a full sized sample to try, then you Buzz about it on Twitter or Facebook.  So easy!

You just take some quick (less than 5 minutes) profile surveys and they will email you with any campaigns you might be eligible for.  They can be for anything from makeup to household cleaners.  The more items you sample, the more invites you get.

Sign up for free here!

No, I am not paid to rave about this, I just love it so much. 

Mmmm Monday: Pizza-dillas

This recipe is a new creation in our household over the past week.  It was actually Olivia who came up with it (sort of...) when she wanted a pizza and a quesadilla.  I am sure this has been done before, but it's a new idea to us!

I love having quick and easy meals for the girls that are actually healthy as well.  This takes about 5 minutes to make!  Serve with a side of fruits or veggies and you are all set!

Ingredients

• Whole Wheat Pita
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite pizza toppings

Step One: Slice the pita in half.  It can be a pain, it doesn't have to be perfect!

Step Two: Add sauce, favorite toppings and cheese.  This is a fun way to have the kids help in the kitchen too!

Step Three: Throw it on the Foreman grill.  I spray the top with Pam for extra crunch.

 

Step Four: Voila!  It's done and ready to eat.  I just cut mine with some kitchen sheers.

I am thinking of making actual quesadillas with this method as well.  I love the crunch that you get with the pita. 

What is your go-to kids meal? 

...And the winner is!

The winner of my Purex/Jockey giveaway is Lauren Weber!  If you haven't been to her blog, check it out: Mrs.Weber's Neighborhood.

Keep your eyes peeled for my next giveaway this weekend!

{GIVEAWAY!} So fresh and so clean!

In celebration of my birthday month (I will be 28 on January 16), I have two fun giveaways!  I have only done one other giveaway and it was a crash and burn, so let's try to make these a bit better!  Check back next week for the next freebie.

As I shared last week, Ricky and I workout at home.  I have been aiming for about 3-4 times a week, and actually it is going well.  I like to pop in a DVD after I put the girls to bed.  The downfall of any type of workout, gym or at home, is the stinky, sweaty clothes.  Nothing is worse than sweaty boy clothes (sorry Ricky!). 

Want 20% off a sports bra?  Go here!

Here's where the giveaway comes into play.  I have been given the opportunity to give one of my lucky readers a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals and a sports bra by Jockey.  The two brands have teamed up to help eliminate the hassle of cleaning workout clothes.  Purex Crystals don't contain any oil and are better to use on all types of clothes. 

I absolutely love the crystals.  Last spring when they were first introduced, I got about 10 bottles for free with coupons and we are STILL using them!  We do a ton of laundry around here and a bottle still lasts about a month.  Your clothes smell amazing for days after the wash, too. 

To enter, leave a comment below on what your favorite workout song is now.  Random, I know, but I love to hear about what type of music people are listening to. 

For additional entries (up to 3 entries per person!):

• Follow me on Twitter: @beincheapiseasy
• Tweet: I just entered @beincheapiseasy 's #purex giveaway at http://bit.ly/lCQxQy

For each action, leave a separate comment and you will be entered!   The winner will be drawn next Wednesday, Jan 18!  Spread the word!  If the winner does not respond by Friday, January 20, I will draw again.