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Recipe: Best Ever Apple Pie (and recipe for a double pie crust)

October 14, 2013 by Sandra 154 Comments


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Recipe: Best Ever Apple Pie & Double Pie Crust #MyMarianos #shop
Apple pie.

Every year we pay a visit to an apple orchard in Indiana and pick apples to bring home and use to create the most amazing apple pie. But this year, with everything that’s going on with David’s health, traveling far away from home to pick apples isn’t an option.

So instead, we did the next best thing. We headed to my favorite grocery store, Mariano’s, to pick fresh apples that ended up being perfect in our pie. Mariano’s actually has a huge assortment of apples to choose from, and finding the right ones to use for the pie was easy. I carefully selected the apples I needed for the recipe along with several more items on my grocery list. Then I looked through my purse for my Mariano’s rewards card and headed for the checkout lane.

Recipe for Apple Pie and Double Pie Crust #MyMarianos #shop

I always love shopping at Mariano’s because it’s more than just a grocery store. It’s an experience, and I can’t think of a better place to snag fresh apples (outside of an orchard) than Mariano’s. ๐Ÿ™‚

Double Pie Crust
With any pie, you need to have a great crust, and the recipe I’m sharing for a double pie crust (since you need a top & bottom crust for an apple pie) is delicious! This crust has just the right balance of crunch around the edges, softness on the bottom, and sweetness, since we’re using it for an apple pie.

This is my go-to crust.

Recipe: Double Pie Crust - Perfect for Pies, especially apple pies! #MyMarianos #shopHere’s the recipe:

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Double Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 8 tablespoons vegetable shortening, well chilled (I put the shortening in the freezer for at least 15 to 20 minutes before using it in this recipe.)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, well chilled and cut into 1-inch pieces (I put the butter into the freezer for at least 15 to 20 minutes before using it in this recipe.)
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and sea salt.
  2. Scatter the vegetable shortening over the flour mixture and using either two butter knives or your hands, incorporate the shortening. Afterwards, the mixture will resemble coarse sand.
  3. Scatter the butter over the coarse flour mixture using the same method you used with the vegetable shortening. (I actually used a combination of both methods for incorporating the butter.)
  4. Sprinkle ice water over the dough one tablespoon at a time. Press the dough together with a spatula after each tablespoon. Stop adding ice water once the dough has come together.
  5. Divide the dough evenly, so that it's in two pieces. Then flatten the dough and shape it into disks. Wrap the dough disks tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for 1 hour.
  6. When you're ready to use the dough, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit for approximately 10 minutes, so that it softens and is easier to roll out.
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Best Ever Apple Pie
I won’t make you wait any longer.

Recipe: Best Ever Apple Pie & Recipe for a Double Pie Crust #MyMarianos #shopHere’s the recipe for the best ever apple pie:

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Best Ever Apple Pie

Ingredients

  • 6 large Honeycrisp apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 Double Pie Crust (see recipe above)

Instructions

  1. Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack. Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the apples with 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, sea salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set mixture aside, and prepare to roll out the double pie crust.
  3. Roll out the double pie crust on a floured surface then place the bottom crust in the pie pan.
  4. Pour the apples onto the unbaked bottom crust. Make sure the apples create a mound shape in the pie crust.
  5. Lay the top crust over the apples, then seal and crimp the edges of the crust using either your fingers or a fork.
  6. Cut 4-5 vent holes in the top of the pie crust.
  7. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg white, and then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the crust.
  8. Carefully place the pie on the hot baking sheet in the oven then reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Bake at this temperature until the top crust is golden brown. This should take 20-25 minutes. (I like to set a timer for 20 minutes and check at that point.)
  9. Once the top is golden brown, rotate the baking sheet, and turn the temperature down to 375 degrees. Bake another 30-35 minutes, until the top crust is a deep golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling.
  10. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before serving.
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Perfect for the Holidays or Any Day
This apple pie pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and it would be perfect to enjoy for Thanksgiving or any old day of the week. ๐Ÿ™‚

Recipe for Apple Pie & Double Pie Crust #MyMarianos #shop #dessert

UPDATE: I filmed a YouTube video with this amazing recipe. You can see exactly how I make the best ever apple pie and glean a few tips in the process.

BEST EVER APPLE PIE RECIPE VIDEO

What’s your favorite apple recipe? What’s one of your family’s favorite Fall recipes?


Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes, Reviews, Saving, Thanksgiving Tagged With: #cbias, Chicago, Mariano's

Coupons for Fall Family Activities: Save on Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More

September 21, 2013 by Sandra Leave a Comment


Thanks to US Family Guide for the fantastic savings in this sponsored post.

Coupons for fall family activities

I love the Fall.

It’s the season for cooler weather, apple picking, and pumpkin…everything. While this Fall is like no other, and it comes with the unpredictability of life right now, I’m still going to try to enjoy it as much as possible.

We’re actually hoping we can make it to a local farm to pick pumpkins and torture ourselves with enjoy the corn maze in the near future. David is going to have to wear a mask, and I’ll have to have hand sanitizer at-the-ready, so that we can avoid catching germs as much as possible. But we’re going to try to make it happen.

Coupons for Fall Family Activities
If you’re thinking about visiting your local pumpkin patch, corn maze, or farm, then I have a great list of coupons to share to make it a little easier on your budget.

Here’s a list of places offering Fall savings across the nation:

Arizona
Schnepf Farmsย – Queen City
Tolmachoff Farms– Glendale, AZ

California
Forneris Farmsย – Mission Hills

Colorado
Anderson Farmsย – Erie
Flat Acres Farmย – Parker
Fritzler Mazeย – La Salle
Sunflower Farmย – Longmont
Mile High Farmsย – Bennett
Wishing Star Farmย – Calhan
Harvest Farmย – Wellington

Florida
Harvestmoon Farmย – Masaryktown, FL

Texas
Devine Acres Farmย – Devine
Fiesta Farmย – San Antonio
Yesterland Farmย – Canton
South Texas Maizeย – Hondo
Dewberry Farmย – Brookshire
Brazos Valley Maize– Brenham

Louisiana
CM Farmsย – Dry Creek

Georgia
Lane Southern Orchardsย – Fort Valley
Poppell Farmsย – Odum

Michigan
Farmer Charley’s Corn Maze Adventureย – Monroe

Indiana
Amazing Fall Funย – Waterloo
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patchย – Lowell
Hobson’s Fun Farmย – Rockville
Guffey Acres– Kokomo

Illinois
All Seasons Orchardย – Woodstock
Kuipers Family Farmย – Maple Park
Odyssey Fun Farmย – Tinley Park
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farmย – Lockport

Maryland/DC
Summers Farmย – Fredrick County

Massachusetts
Sauchuk Farmย – Plympton

Missouri/Kansas

KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Mazeย – Gardner
Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patchย – Pleasant Hill

Mississippi
Seward Farms Mazeย – Lucedale

Minnesota
Afton Apple Orchardย – Hastings

Montana
The Maize at Grandpa’s Farmย – Billings

Nebraska
Camp Fontanelleย – Nickerson

NewJersey
VonThun Farmsย – Monmouth Junction
Sahl’s Father Son Farmย – Egg Harbor City

New York
Wright Family Farmย – Warwick
Harbes Family Farmย – Mattituck

North Carolina
Patterson Farm Market and Toursย – Mount Ulla

Ohio
The Corn Maze at the Sharp Run Marketย – Millersburg
Meadow View Growersย – New Carlisle
Oregon
The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch– Portland

Pennsylvania
Hurricane Hill Farmย – Coatsville
Triple B Farmsย – Pittsburgh
Reillys Summer Seat Farm
ย – Pittsburgh
Rhode Island
Confreda Greenhouses & Farmsย – Hope (Western Cranston)

Virginia
Cows-N-Cornย – Midland
Wayside Farm Funย – Berryville
Belvedere Plantationย – Fredericksburg

Utah
Cornbelly’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festย – Spanish Fork

For Daily Updates on these coupons and coupons for other family attractions, please visit US Family Coupons.

Do you have any special Fall traditions? Have you been to a local pumpkin patch with your family this year?


Filed Under: Family Fun, Saving, Travel Tagged With: activities for families, Chicago

Year of the Staycation: Find Staycation Ideas from Tons of Participating Bloggers

May 22, 2013 by Sandra 1 Comment


staycation in Naperville, IL

Yesterday, I shared Staycation ideas for Naperville, Illinois. Today, you can go through this amazing list to see if there’s a blogger covering your local city or a city near you.

Mid Atlantic

NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles
Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin
Central, New Jersey :: Our Good LIfe
Adirondak Mountains and Central, New York :: For This Season
Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York :: Ann’s Entitled Life
Syracuse, New York :: I am THAT lady
Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry
Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania :: Family Balance Sheet
Hershey, Pennsylvania :: Good Deal Mama
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania :: Beyond the Cover
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania :: The Coupon “High”
Poconos, Pennsylvania :: Bucktown Bargains
Scranton, Pennsylvania :: Bucktown Bargains

Midwest

Des Moines, Iowa :: Make the best of everything
Aurora, Illinois :: A Savings WOW!
Central, Illinois :: The Homeschool Scientist
Chicago, Illinois :: Chicagoland Homeschool Network
Naperville, Illinois :: The Sensible Mom
Schaumburg, Illinois :: Ravings By Rae
Fort Wayne, Indiana :: Simplified Saving
Indianapolis, Indiana (Metro Area) :: In Good Cents
Muncie, Indiana (Central IN) :: the daisyhead
Northern Indiana :: So Dough Savvy
Kansas City Area :: Kansas City Mamas
Metro Detroit, Michigan :: Saving Dollars and Sense
Grand Rapids, Michigan :: Give Me Neither
Oakland County, Michigan :: Bargain Shopper Mom
Minneapolis, Minnesota :: Creative Couponing
Rural Minnesota (either Southern our Lake Country) :: Mommysavers.com
St. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders
Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget
Springfield, Missouri :: Getting Freedom
Cincinnati, Ohio :: Family Friendly Cincinnati
Columbus, Ohio :: Cleverly Simple
Dayton, Ohio :: Savings Lifestyle: Dayton
Mansfield, Ohio :: The Traveling Praters
NE Ohio :: Raising Lifelong Learners
Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) :: Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring
Black Hills, South Dakota :: Little House Living
South Dakota :: Moms Mustard Seeds
Oshkosh, Wisconsin :: Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom

Mountain

Phoenix, Arizona :: Mom Endeavors
Scottsdale, Arizona :: Saving For Someday
Tucson, Arizona :: Desert Chica Ramblings
Colorado Springs, Colorado :: The Greenbacks Gal
Denver, Colorado :: Bargain Blessings
Helena, Montana :: The WiC Project
Omaha, Nebraska :: Mom Endeavors
Reno, Nevada – Lake Tahoe (Northern Nevada) :: Saving in Nevada

Pacific

Fresno, California (Central Valley) :: NerdFamily Blog
Los Angeles, California :: Savings.com
San Diego, California :: Good Cheap Eats
San Diego, California :: Life as MOM
Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW
Seattle, Washington :: Thrifty NW Mom

South Atlantic

Arkansas :: Discovering Arkansas
Washington, DC :: Kidventurous
Clearwater Beach, Florida :: Bargain Briana
Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money
Southwest Florida (Ft. Myers area) :: Chaos Is Bliss
St. Augustine, Florida :: Simply St. Augustine
Tallahassee, Florida :: SwagGrabber
Atlanta, Georgia (metro area) :: Hodgepodge
Atlanta, Georgia (metro area) :: The Couponing Couple
Annapolis, Maryland :: The Happy Housewife
Hagerstown, Maryland :: Cheryl Pitt
Asheville, North Carolina :: Paradise Praises
Charlotte, North Carolina :: from our front porch lookin’ in…
Raleigh/Southeastern, North Carolina :: Upside Down Homeschooling
Upstate South Carolina :: The Tween & Me
Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All
Richmond, Virginia :: Teachers of Good Things
Smithfield, Virginia :: Walking in High Cotton
Virginia Beach, Virginia :: The Coupon Challenge

South Central

Coastal Alabama :: Meet Penny
Huntsville, Alabama :: The Traveling Praters
Northern Kentucky :: Simply Sherryl
Chattanooga, Tennessee :: Living Chic on the Cheap
East Tennessee (Smoky Mountains, Knoxville) :: Finding Joy on the Journey
Nashville, Tennessee :: Montessori Tidbits
Arlington, Texas :: Grocery Shop For FREE
Austin, Texas (Hill Country) :: Ponder the Path
College Station, Texas :: How to Homeschool My Child
Dallas, Texas :: Surviving The Stores
East Dallas, Texas :: Funky Faith Girl
Fort Worth, Texas :: Coupons & Freebies Mom
Houston, Texas :: MomsToolbox
Houston, Texas :: MyLitter
Katy, Texas :: Moms Confession
McAllen, Texas (Rio Grande Valley) :: iLoveMy5Kids
San Antonio, Texas :: Melissa’s Bargains


Filed Under: Family Fun, Saving Tagged With: Chicago, tips, vacations

Staycation Tips and Ideas: Naperville, Illinois

May 21, 2013 by Sandra 7 Comments


staycation in Naperville, IL

Today, I’m teaming up with other bloggers to share ways to enjoy a Staycation in your city and on a budget. Tomorrow’s post will include links to all of the other bloggers who are involved in sharing Staycation posts and the cities that they’re covering. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to find a blogger who is covering your city or a city near you.

I live in Illinois, so I’m sharing ways to have a great Staycation in the city of Naperville, Illinois.

Naperville is an amazing city that’s full of character and fun things to do. It has a wonderful park district, and our family enjoyed many happy times together when we lived in Naperville a few years ago. There’s truly no shortage of ways to enjoy a Staycation in the city of Naperville.

Staycation Tips & Ideas for Naperville, Illinois

naperville public library

One place where you can find family friendly activities is at the Naperville Public Library. Pick up an activity guide when you enter to find out what’s going on this summer.

It’s also a great place to check out free movies for a Staycation movie night. Besides that, the selection of books available for summer reading is enormous. When I can’t find a book at my local library, I’ll check the Naperville library’s system; we’re reciprocal borrowers. Oh, and the summer reading program is fantastic.

naperville riverwalk

The Naperville Riverwalk is can’t-miss free entertainment. Walking the Riverwalk is fun, relaxing, and best of all, a memory you’re sure to remember.

From the City of Naperville’s website:

ย The Riverwalk “features 1.75 miles of brick paths, fountains, bridges, meeting and event places, outdoor sculpture and artwork, recreational facilities, and celebratory memorials.The Riverwalk is a preferred destination and an ideal place to stroll, unwind, and reflect.”

naperville

Don’t forget to bring your camera! ๐Ÿ™‚

kids bowl free The Brunswick Zone in Naperville is offering kids bowl free days.

frontier kite fly festival

The Frontier Kite Fly Festival

On June 2nd from 10am – 4pm, there’s a free kite festival at the Frontier Sports Complex. Bring your own kites, marvel at the gigantic kites in the sky, enjoy hands-on activities, games, and more!

The Naper Settlement

The Naper Settlement is an outdoor history museum, and it’s free for Naperville residents.

What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy a Staycation in your city?


Filed Under: Family Fun, Saving Tagged With: Chicago, tips, vacations

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Spicy bacon-wrapped sausages in the air fryer ๐Ÿ˜ Spicy bacon-wrapped sausages in the air fryer ๐Ÿ˜ We stocked up on mild and hot Buona Beef sausages at the grocery store and decided to try making the spicy ones wrapped in bacon๐Ÿ‘ So good! For the process, hubby cooked the sausages a bit in the air fryer first and then wrapped them in the bacon. These were from over the weekend. Hubby made more last night.๐Ÿ˜„ I hope you guys are doing well! If you want to see the specific sausages we used, they're in the most recent grocery haul on my YouTube channel. #dinner #sausages #bacon #baconsausage #lunch #meals #mealideas #airfryer #buonabeef #momlife #airfryerrecipes #easy #whatsfordinner #delicious #yum #tasty #spicy #food #savory #delicioso #baconwrapped
I made tempeh for the first time ever yesterday. I I made tempeh for the first time ever yesterday. It was @lightlifefoods Organic Original Tempeh, which happens to be a great source of plant protein. Have you tried tempeh? What's your favorite way to eat it? I'd love to know! ๐Ÿ˜ #momsmeet #ad @momsmeet #tempeh #vegan #vegetarian #savory #nongmo #organic #protein #plantbased #food #soy #meatless #nomeat #meatlessmeals
I'm using these products to try to look younger ๐Ÿ˜‚ I think they're making a difference. They one thing I'm not crazy about is the light fragrance in the moisturizer but I love the Revitalift Ampoules ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ They're very moisturizing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ #Revitalift #DermIntensives #complimentary @lorealparis @Influenster #antiaging #loreal #beauty #beautytips #aging #moisturizer #cream #youngerskin #momlife #lotion #lorealparis #lookyourbest
Thank you @calsangels for the fantastic care packa Thank you @calsangels for the fantastic care package full of toys and activities for my three youngest kids! ๐Ÿ˜ They had no idea a package was coming and loved getting new toys and games to play with. I truly appreciate it! ๐Ÿ’› For those not familiar with Cal's Angel's, they're a fantastic organization that grants wishes for kids who are sick and fighting for their lives. They granted a wish for our son, David, when he was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. #thankyou #calscares #aplasticanemia #survivor #bmt #bonemarrowtransplant #live #blessed #blessings #saa #toys #family #surprise #love #wow #calsangels #severeaplasticanemia #wishes
Love my little Magic Bullet for making a quick smo Love my little Magic Bullet for making a quick smoothie ๐Ÿ˜„ We bought ours maybe a year ago from Bestbuy and I like that I don't have to pull out a big blender for smoothies.๐Ÿ‘ Quick and easy! #simpleliving #simplelife #momlife #smoothie #smoothies #drinks #mangosmoothie #mango #magicbullet #tasty #easy #quick #snack #mmm #worksforme #momsofinstagram #drink #bestbuy #magicbulletsmoothie
Just peeked ๐Ÿ‘€ at the pork roast for dinner and Just peeked ๐Ÿ‘€ at the pork roast for dinner and it's looking good๐Ÿ‘I'm cooking it low and slow and going to shred it and make barbecue pulled pork sandwiches ๐Ÿ˜ What's for dinner at your house? #inthekitchen #momlife #weekend #mealideas #dinner #dinnertime #mealtime #meal #pork #porkroast #weekendfun #marriedlife #whatsfordinner #dinnerideas #mmm #yum #delicious #delish #sogood #food #foodstagram #meat #delicioso #flavor #sabroso #tasty #tastyfood
We went to IKEA and picked up a new dresser for me We went to IKEA and picked up a new dresser for me. I โค it. We have a super small bedroom because we gave the master bedroom to our 3 boys, and the dresser fit perfectly in the spot next to our bed. It's tall, yes, but not too tall.๐Ÿ‘ My old dresser became hubby's because he gave his dresser to my oldest daughter. Lol - It's musical dressers around here.๐Ÿ˜‚ #yay #momlife #ikea #new #dresser #white #furniture #bedroom #ikeahome #dressers #bedroomideas
I haven't shared a #cleankitchenatnight picture in I haven't shared a #cleankitchenatnight picture in ages so here's my kitchen tonight. Dinner is done, the kitchen is clean and I'm about to make myself an iced coffee.๐Ÿ‘ #momlife #cleaning #kitchen #marriedlife #momof5 #simpleliving #simplelife #clean #inthekitchen #inspiration #mom #motherhood #tired #cleankitchen #motivation #blessed #thankful #done
Mexican Meatball (Albondigas) Soup is one of my ve Mexican Meatball (Albondigas) Soup is one of my very favorite soups and takes me back to my childhood ๐Ÿ˜Š Is there a soup that brings back childhood memories for you? #remember #memories #soup #meatballs #meatballsoup #albondigas #albondigassoup #momlife #mexican #inthekitchen #food #foodstagram #eat #eats #dinner #delicious #delicioso #delish #tasty #tastyfood #flavor #yum #mmm #mexicanfood #comida #comidamexicana #childhood
Mango smoothie made with frozen mango chunks from Mango smoothie made with frozen mango chunks from @costco and sparkling water ๐Ÿ˜ I made it in my little Magic Bullet๐Ÿ‘ #easy #momlife #mango #yum #smoothie #smoothies #delicious #healthy #simpleliving #simplelife #snack #snacktime #drinks #mangosmoothie #inthekitchen #magicbullet #healthysmoothies #costco #funtimes #mmm #drink
I can only have these Costco praline pecans in the I can only have these Costco praline pecans in the house once or twice a year because it's so hard to be self-controlled when they're around. They're so sweet and delicious that I can't eat just one or a couple. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Lol - Hubby knows this so he bought me some for Valentine's Day and the container is already halfway empty.๐Ÿ˜ณ Oh well! I'm enjoying them! ๐Ÿ˜ Do you have a favorite food you can't keep in the house much? #pecans #delicious #snacks #sweets #sogood #yum #selfcontrol #valentines #valentinesday #love #praline #nuts #momlife #snack #delish #delicioso #eatsandtreats #treat #eats #costco #kirkland #good #foodstagram #pecan
Homemade m&m cookies ๐Ÿ˜ My daughter, Breanna, ma Homemade m&m cookies ๐Ÿ˜ My daughter, Breanna, made these for homeschool this week. I found the m&ms on clearance after Christmas hence the red and green ๐Ÿ˜‰ #cookies #homemade #homeschool #homeschooling #baking #inthekitchen #sweet #treats #delicious #delish #delicioso #yum #eatsandtreats #momlife #homeschoollife #home #simpleliving #simplelife #sweets #christmas
I did my taxes this week and I'm so happy to have I did my taxes this week and I'm so happy to have that task done! I was pretty happy to see that we finally didn't owe the State this year and instead we're getting back $1. Lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ I'll take it! I love doing my taxes using @turbotax It's super easy and not intimidating because the TurboTax program is so intuitive and walks you through everything๐Ÿ‘ Seriously, I've used TurboTax MANY times and it keeps getting better. Do you use TurboTax? ๐Ÿค“ Thanks to @influenster for a #complimentary code they sent me to try out #TurboTaxLiveExperts #contest #taxes #momlife #selfemployed #tax #taxtime #turbotax #money #todolist #refund #taxseason #simpleliving #simplelife #breakfast #done #coffee #taxrefund
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