Feeling overwhelmed?

Hi readers,
It's that time of year where we just want Spring to be here and it's not coming fast enough. At least up here in New England, it's that way. I know a lot of you have been hit with a bunch of snow and are stuck home with the kids (I mean that in a nice motherly way ;)

Maybe go through one cupboard (ie, the Tupperware cupboard) and organize and throw out and RE-USE those without a lid for some other type of organization in your home- maybe your husband needs some organizational help with all his nuts, bolts, etc...

Tackle something small. That's all. You will feel better.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with shopping, couponing, etc... you have to start small. I want you to enjoy it- to save money and feel good about it! Maybe just start with meats, find each week where it's the cheapest and stock up. Meats & produce tend to be the most expensive so if you start there, you'll save a lot. My IGA has chicken legs for .58 cents/lb! Now, I know most people don't like to eat dark meat anymore b/c it is more 'fattening' but if you take off the skin (before cooking it!!!), it takes so good still! And it doesn't get as tough when you bake it. I have such a hard time cooking white meat; especially if I'm baking it, which is what method I use most. Try drumsticks, chicken legs, thighs... they are always on sale and always cheap!!

Happy Saturday!

Here we go....
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coach-ess Extra: Three-Herb Drumsticks

I always buy my proteins by what's on sale and THEN plan my menu- that is KEY! So, when chicken drumsticks were on sale for .78 cents/lb at my local IGA. I bought some, of course!!

Anyway, I found this recipe in Weight Watchers magazine and plan on making it tonight and thought I would share it with all of you. VERY basic and easy ingredients that most of us have on hand. I am using dried herbs instead of fresh (which means I use less). Enjoy! And if you do make it at some point, leave me a comment here or on my fb page for coupon coach-ess!!

Three-Herb Drumsticks

8 skinless chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
juice of 1 lg. lemon
2 lg. garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (1-pt) container grape or cherry tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425. Spray large rimmed baking sheet w/nonstick spray.
2. Place drumsticks on baking sheet. Mix lemon juice, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, oil, mustard, s&p in small bowl. pour over drumsticks and toss to coat. Add tomatoes.
3. Roast until drumsticks are cooked through and tomatoes are softened, about 40 mins, turning drumsticks once halway through roasting time.

WW points: 5 (serving of 2 drumsticks and 1/4 cu tomatoes)

231 cal;8g fat;2g sat fat;0g trans fat;123mg chol;310mg sod;5g carbs; 1g fiber;34g prot;52mg calc