H-E-B + Box Tops for Education

The new school year has already begun! And I cannot believe I am now sending to school a first grader, I'm thinking to myself, "where has the time gone..." We can all agree that it is bittersweet to see our little ones go and explore without us watching their every move but as a mother we can feel confident that they are receiving the best education possible. Which is why as parents it is important we support our community schools and it can be done in the simplest way possible. It is easy and it honestly takes no effort from our busy mom schedules.   Box Tops for Education is a wonderful way to give back to your child's school all while purchasing the products you & your kids already love. We have always been told sharing is caring. If you know any school teachers they'll tell you that school budgets are tight and help is always needed to reach their school's annual goal. This is a great way to participate and help raise funds and awareness without any extra money out of your own pocket. By collecting General Mills Box Tops your child's school will be receiving the money needed to buy the things they need. Whether it's new computers, classroom supplies, provide new after-school programs, or even making a bigger library for their students. 

Box tops for Education in Texas makes it easy to give back to schools on your everyday purchases at H-E-B. It is super simple to participate, all you have to do is find the H-E-B Box Tops label when you shop for your favorite General Mills products. Just by doing that your child's school will receive 10 cents for every box top parents clip and send. If majority of your child's class participates it really adds up all together. 

It all makes a difference
Clipping and collecting can be done in just a few minutes, you will be surprised how many products of General Mills Box Top items you have purchased or already have in your pantry. Best thing to do before throwing away the cereal box is clip and COLLECT it. 

20 Texas Schools will win 20,000 Bonus Box Tops ($2,000 value). All you have to do is support your child's school by entering the sweepstakes by registering here- cashforyoureducation.com  And remember the more entries for your school, the more chances your chid's school could win! 

How many H-E-B Box Tops will you collect to help support your community and children's school?  Register now! 

Ground Turkey Pasta

This has instantly become one of my go-to meals this summer. I cannot deny that I am a big pasta lover especially when it's cheesy fresh pasta. I am by no means the most handy woman in the kitchen, as a matter of a fact I look forward to my husband cooking every night- if possible. But this meal is cooked in one skillet and ready in under an hour! And best of all its still healthy and let me tell you that you'll be hooked with this ground turkey as I have. This Jennie-O lean ground turkey is a must, it is all natural with only 8 grams of fat per serving and no gluten. This is for the nights when you don't want to eat out and expect to have left overs for the following day...

 Ingredients: 

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey- Jennie-O 
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 RAGU traditional sauce (45oz or less), to taste
• 1 box (12 ounces) Gluten Free Penne Pasta or Fettuccine Pasta 
• 3 cups of water
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 
• chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large stove top nonstick skillet.
2. Add lean ground turkey meat;stir to crumble for aprox 14-16 minutes
3. Season with salt and pepper and stirring occasionally, until meat is browned on all sides.
4. Add half a cup of water and stir for one minute.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, add as much to taste and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. 
6. Boil water and add the fettuccine pasta 
7. Stir to combine and cover with a lid
8. Preheat oven to 450F.
9. Continue to cook and stir the pasta with turkey meat and sauce, stirring frequently to avoid burning, until pasta is tender cooked. 
10. Remove from heat and taste for extra seasoning and adjust accordingly. 
11. Get your nonstick baking sheet ready and spray canola oil to the sides evenly
12. Move the mixed pasta (with the ground turkey) to the baking sheet
13. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and transfer to oven.
14. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
15. Remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes. 
16. Garnish with parsley on top 
17. Serve and enjoy!