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At our house, we love to have homemade smoothies in the Summertime. Not only are they yummy and refreshing–especially on a hot Summer day!–but they can also be quite frugal. Yes, really, smoothies can be frugal!

Almost any kind of fruit can be used in a smoothie, but berries are especially good. During the Summer months when berries are in season and plentiful, the sales on them are usually abundant. Buy a little extra each week and wash, chop, and freeze them to have for later and you’ll save a bundle and stock your freezer with a nice variety of berries to use in smoothies for a few months to come.

I like to spread the berries on baking sheets after I’ve washed and chopped them and then stick them in the freezer until they are frozen. Once frozen, I transfer them from the baking sheets to freezer bags. This method prevents all of your berries forming into one big clump in the freezer bag and makes it much easier for you to get out a cup or two at a time to add to your blender for a smoothie.

Bananas

Another fruit which is a must-have in smoothies is bananas. Our stores sell bananas which are past their prime for a very reduced price. I buy these up and we eat what we can the first day and then chop and freeze the rest to use in smoothies and banana bread. This is a much more cost-effective way to add bananas to your smoothies and you can’t tell that a banana was a bit overripe if it is in a smoothie!

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Since I love experimenting in the kitchen, I find smoothies to be a great way to use up some of those odds and ends of produce from the refrigerator and freezer. From that little bit of leftover juice or yogurt which wasn’t used for breakfast the day before to the spinach from the garden which you have in abundance, almost anything can go into a smoothie so long as you put enough other things in it to “hide” it!

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The other day, I used the items pictured above to whip up some strawberry smoothies: some of the YoBaby yogurt, frozen strawberries, milk, and some Santa Cruiz juice.

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I always begin by adding in the frozen fruit and any fresh fruit, then yogurt or milk, and then liquids (either milk or juice). I add more liquid if needed and sweeten it with honey or sugar if it needs it (most of the time, we don’t add sweetener as the fruit is plenty enough!).

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And the girls just gobble it up!

We love strawberry smoothies, but another family favorite is our Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie recipe which is posted here. I made it up on a whim one day and we all decided it was a keeper! If you’re a little more adventuresome, you might also try Green Smoothies. We’ve made these before and no one seemed to even notice the spinach in them!

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Would you like to try your hand at making smoothies? Just for fun, I’m giving away a Smoothie Kit on my blog today complete with yummy smoothie recipes, a small Hamilton-Beach blender (shown above), and Bone Health t-shirts.

May was National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month and the Milk Bone Health Program was going to give away this kit then, but since I had a baby in May, I’m a little behind here. But I thought it’d be fun to still give away this kit–especially since it’s a wonderful time of year to be making smoothies.

To enter to win this Smoothie Kit, just leave a comment on this post in the next 24 hours. I’ll randomly choose a winner once this giveaway is closed.

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The girls, enjoying their smoothies and sporting their “I {love} strong bones” t-shirts.

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  2. Stephanie says

    Smoothies are great and thanks for the tip on freezing the fruit. I hadn’t thought of that.

  3. Risha says

    I love smoothies but don’t make them very often because my blender is wearing out. Would love to try out a new blender!

  4. Sarah Wagner says

    We also love smoothies! One of our new favorites: vanilla yogurt, frozen banana, Tang, and milk. “Mum! Mum!” is what my 1 1/2 year old says!

  5. Pauline says

    I tried to do smoothies for breakfast but i am no where near as creative as you all, i was following directions and they were calling for things that i had never heard of!
    Pauline

  8. Frances says

    Found your blog today and love it! I cannot wait to make the peanut butter banana smoothie!!

    Great giveaway, too!

  13. Carrie says

    My husband loves smoothies! He uses frozen strawberries instead of any ice. The frozen bananas are a great idea. Thanks!

  14. Kathy Scott says

    Thank you for the GREAT smoothie recipes!
    I enjoy reading your site, it is a big help.

  16. Talia says

    I’m going to take your ideas and start freezing fruit and making smoothies at my house!!

  22. Angie Blanchette says

    Thank you for all the GREAT tips you give us moms. I am new at this couponing, frugel life style but I am loving it. I must say it is alot of work and kind of mind boggeling at first. I read your site first thing everyday. Thank you!

  24. Geeta says

    Hi
    Thanks for the chance to win a blender. V don’t have one n so use the one at my friends house(can b awkward tho”). I have found 5.5 lbs bags of frozen berries during the summer at $3.99/bag which I think is a good deal n one bag lasts for a while, too.

  25. Margaret says

    I feel silly for saying this, but I have never even THOUGHT of making smothies for my family. But, wow….what a great idea! Like you said, you can pack them pretty much full of anything and they are a yummy, easy-to-make treat. I also love the idea of slicing up bananas that are about to “go bad” and freezing them for later use. Again, thanks for the great ideas!

  28. Stefany says

    Smoothies sound delicious! I can’t think of anything better with 90 degree temps already this morning. 🙂

    Thanks for the tip on freezing the fruit. I will try that to avoid the massve hunk of fruit I have gotten in the past.

  29. Joan says

    I have been planning to look up a green smoothie recipe all week. Going to try it out at my moms this week. 🙂

  31. Kristi says

    I do something called a Green Smoothie. My 2 year old loves them bu the 4 yr old and Daddy do not. I need to try something a little sweeter for them. Thanks.

  33. Emiley Rios says

    Thanks for the ideas! I’m not much of a breakfast eater but I know how important it is to have. Smoothies are a great substitute. And thanks for the ideas on freezing fruit. I never thought about freezing bananas.

  34. shannon says

    I’ve always wanted to try smoothies but we don’t have a blender, and it doesn’t make the cut for the budget. Thanks for the chance to win!

  35. Krystal says

    My daughter (and the whole family) loves smoothies so much that she has requested them for two birthday in row. Sadly our blender is on it’s way out. Mommy would love to get a free one.

  37. Kristi says

    Manking smoothies is one way to get fruit into my kids. I cna even sneek in a vegetable now and then which makes it even better.

  39. Letty Casey says

    What a great giveaway. I’d love to enter it’s not too late. Love your blog, you are truly an inspiration.

  41. Carla says

    We love smoothies, and buying them from those smoothie places can get expensive fast!!!! Thanks for the tips and for the giveaway.

  42. Moxie says

    We’re big smoothie drinkers here. We add greens to ours to kick it up a notch. Anything from kale, spinach, chard — we love ’em all!

  43. Mel says

    Thanks for the post! I just discovered “green smoothies” and am totally hooked! Need to try some other, more “fun” types, too.

  45. anon says

    I’d love a new blender- ours is 2nd hand and 25 years old. It doesn’t even come close to breaking up ice.

  47. Nina Anderson says

    Hope I’m not too late to be considered, but we love smoothies, and so do my two grandsons. Smoothies may be the only way to get some “good for them” fruits and veggies into their tummies!

  53. Hillary says

    Love smoothies and love your site. Thanks for keeping me up to date on deals and other ways to save.

  58. Christy says

    I LOVE smoothies, but unfortunately rarely make them! My blender doesn’t work so well… Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!

  59. Kira C says

    When I only have time to read a couple of blogs, I always make sure yours is one of them. I love the tips and info you provide and your girls are adorable!! My family loves smoothing, but I never even thought about freezing the fresh fruit, I don’t know why, I guess it just didn’t occur to me. Guess I will be doing that for sure now!! 🙂 Thanks again!! Love ya!!!!!!

  60. Cindy says

    My mom always made us smoothies (some were better than others, she used beets in hers sometimes) and now I make them every so often for my kids. Still not as good as my mama’s though!

  61. Fiery says

    What a wonderful giveaway. My DD had her first smoothie not to long ago and loves them. Their great for letting her practice drinking out of a regular cup since they are thicker then milk or water. I would love to be able to whip some up at home.

  64. Jenn says

    These sound yummy – I bet both my 2 and 1-year-old girls will love them and it would be even cooler to win the giveaway! thanks,
    Jenn

  65. ~vee says

    Yay for smoothies! I never seem to remember these when I’m looking for a yummy summer treat – thanks for the reminder!

    ~vee

  66. Kelsey Bergen says

    I love making smoothies and then freezing them. I take them out a few hours before I want to eat them and have a quick healthy treat.

  67. Elaine says

    I would love a smoothie blender…a little motivation to make them for my girls!! Thanks!

  73. Alicia says

    Thanks for the chance to win….We love smoothies and my blender was broken recently….;(

  75. Carrie says

    We love smoothies, too, with all kinds of berries and great deals on yogurt from Kroger! Thanks for this opportunity!

  78. K.Coleman says

    I have added smoothies to my breakfast menu during my pregnancy (I’m 32 weeks now). They were a great way to get some protein, calcium, and fruit into my diet even when I was rushed in the morning to get to my job as a teacher. I saved money by purchasing the fruit from the farmers market through a co-op when it is in season (a whole flat of strawberries/blueberries or a basket of peaches goes a long way!). I was also able to get my husband who is not usually a breakfast person to drink them, with an added scoop of protein mix.

  80. Marlene W. says

    Is it too late? LOL I don’t know what time zone you’re in, but I am in need of a new blender 🙂

  82. Perri says

    Thanks for doing this blog – I save so much money because of you and get to try so many neat products.

    Have a great day.

  85. sarah b says

    smoothie goodness. i would whip some up with stuff from the garden and some soy milk for my son. wholesome goodness for the allergy king!

  86. Julie says

    Smoothies are a huge favorite around here. Thanks for the recipes I have been wanting to experiment more!

  87. Karen says

    Oohh–I’ve been needed a new blender. A child seems to have lost my lid! Great give-a-way

  89. Dawn says

    We have just started making smoothies for afternoon snacks around here, but I haven’t got the perfect mix yet- I am still working on it.!!!

  93. Toni :O) says

    Smoothies are the BEST and I make them often! Thanks for the tips about freezing fruit…I had no idea and I’m going to start applying those tips this weekend. I LOVE your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!

  96. Lauren Swedenborg says

    Well, you’ve now got me in the mood for a yummy smoothie. My boys will be thrilled – as they love it when I make smoothies, which unfortunately is not often enough for them.

  98. Shannon says

    I guess I need to re-read my post next time..I’m a terrible typer before I have my coffee!!

  99. Shannon says

    I chckled when I saw this post…I JUST Finished making a smoothly for my son…blueberries, strawberries, yogurt and a little OJ..and of course a banana! I love your tip about chopping them before you freeze them. I freeze them wol in the pel and hen they are a mess to thaw and usen the smoothy. Thanks!!!

  100. Christy Mullan says

    I’ve just started experimenting with smoothies! They are so healthy and easy to make.

  101. Erica says

    AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I sure hope I am not tooooooooooo late……
    but i thought it was worth a shot !!!

    I <3 Smoothies, and my housemate broke my magic bullet, did not replace it, and now I need to buy a new on ......

    or win one!

  102. Noreen says

    I would love to win!! The kiddos love smoothies and hate spending too much money at Smoothie King. Can’t wait to try some of your recipes!! Thanks!!

  105. Anna says

    We really like smoothies! My 18 month old calls them “keam” short for ice cream! 🙂

  106. Sarah says

    Smoothies are great. When my oldest was 2 he decided to stop eating breakfast and only wanted milk. Instead, I made him smoothies with yogurt and fruit so he was still getting more nutrition in. Thanks for the opportunity!

  108. Sara Jones says

    We love smoothies at our house, too! I try to make them for Sunday mornings on the way to church (since we’re usually running late). That way we still get something to eat that holds us over till lunch. 🙂 Thanks!

  111. celina says

    i really want to try out smoothies and need a blender..if canadians qualify…pls enter me..if not i understand..

    celina in canada

  113. Sarah says

    Smoothies (or poothies as my 2 year old calls them) are one of our favorite quick breakfasts!

  119. Carrie says

    Hi–I always put whole peeled bananas tight in a freezer bag and *chop* them by breaking them up with fingers. So many added nutrients using banana *ice* rather than real ice.

  122. Jennifer G. says

    I love smoothies! I’d love to make them at home, but I don’t have a blender, so this would be the perfect giveaway for me to win!! I’m keeping my fingers crossed… Thanks Crystal!! 🙂

  125. Laura says

    We love smoothies around here, too! We freeze pineapple juice in icetrays to add to smoothies. Gives it a nice tropical flair and a great consistency.

  127. lori l says

    I am definately going to try the green smoothie this weekend. I could really use a new blender too!
    Thanks,
    Lori

  131. Stacie H says

    We love smoothies in our home!!! And can I mention that your girls are adorable!!!!

  134. Sarah says

    Yum! My kids would love this – I will definitely try this one, even if I don’t win 🙂

  136. amy says

    My daughter and I love smoothies also. Fresh pineapple is our favorite fruit smoothie. Yum!! Thanks for the giveaway. Amy

  141. Nita says

    I love to make smoothies as well. Sometimes I’ll use kefir and frozen fruit, and sometimes coconut milk with fruit. Strawberries & bananas are our favorites. Thanks for posting great deals! I read them every day.

  143. Tara says

    We often add a spoonful or two of raw oatmeal to our smoothies. Extra protein, fiber, and delicious texture! Try it!!

  147. kara says

    my husband and daughter love smoothies! we live in florida so we have them year around!

  148. Lecia says

    Our blender died years ago and I never replaced it so I have not been making smoothies, this would be a great prize to win!

  151. Mable says

    Smoothies are the best in the summer. I worked at a smoothie shop once and my favorite was the strawberry smoothie. Ingredients were: frozen vanilla yogurt, orange sherbet, orange juice, half a banana, frozen strawberries and a spoonful of pinapple chunks. The pineapple really adds the last punch of flavor and zing to it.

  152. Ruth Stewart says

    I have really been wanting one of these but can’t seem to make the splurge! I hope I win.

  153. Ratmama says

    I follow your blog from Holland (Europe)…I’m a military spouse. Love the tips on smoothies. Thanks!

  154. Malinda Ball says

    Oh I would love to win this. I really want to start making smoothies for my children. They would really love it!!!

  156. Stacy says

    Your blog has always been my favorite. Funny thing… the other two bloggers I love just had babies and have not updated for weeks! Thanks for keeping us in tune.

  162. Nancy says

    Your giveaway is so great & love to have new recipes. Would like a new blender since mine is leaking everytime I blend smoothie. I add flax seed and oatmeal with milk & ice for the morning breakfast with bananas, blueberrries, and strawberries. It’s delicious, you should try it !! :0)
    CHOOSE ME — Bunniluv88@aol.com

  164. Yvette says

    we love smoothies to my oldest son now makes one everyday after his basketball practices!!! Your girls look so cute to 🙂

  166. Trish says

    I would love the smoothie recipes and blender. It might help with my daughter, who is a picky eater as of late ,to get some more nutritious meals. Thanks for the chance.

  168. Andrea M says

    What a great give away. One thing we always do with our smoothies is put in a complementary flavor of yogurt (instead of plain/vanilla) it adds just enough flavor so that we never have to sweeten it up.

  169. Michele says

    What a great giveaway! We love smoothies. I’ll have to try your peanut butter banana one. I think my four year old would love it!

  170. ann beck says

    thanks for the idea of freezing fruit pieces just never thought about doing that thanks!!!again

  175. Celia says

    Would love a copy of your Smoothie Recipes! We just started making homemade smoothies – so much fun! 🙂

  177. Paige says

    We love green smoothies too! I’ve never tried making just plain strawberry smoothies, or smoothies without ice, so I’ll have to try that. Thanks!

  179. sandi says

    I’d love to win this! I’ve been wanting to make smoothies for my girls – they love them, I’m just too lazy… Our girls look to be about the same ages! Such a fun time!! 🙂

  180. Karalin says

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter! I have three little boys that I’m sure would go crazy for some of these recipes. 🙂

  181. Jennifer says

    Great idea freezing the fruit individually, I’d never would have thought of doing that. Love the recipes. Thank You

  185. Teresa Cunningham says

    Thanks for this offer. Just froze 6 lbs of strawberries. Your smoothie kit would get them blended in no time. 🙂

  187. Sunny says

    We love smoothies. My blender is not working. I have been trying to use a wisk and making lumpy drinks! LOL
    Thank-You for all your recipes. 😀

  189. Sarah A. says

    I love the idea of chopping up overripe bananas to freeze and use in smoothies! We would love more smoothies for summer.

  190. Sunny says

    We love smoothies. Thank-You so much for all of your recipes. I hope that I win, as I need a new Blender! 😀
    Thank-You!

  192. Liz says

    We love smoothies!! I’m always trying new ones…even the Green on! it’s a must try 🙂

  193. Emily says

    love smoothies and would really like a new blender, thanks! This is a great blog, I am new to it…

  194. Lisa says

    thanks so much, I have tried your peanut butter smoothie and love it, I plan to try the green smoothie, but am nervous about my kids being willing to try it. I have been trying to make more things at home, however, my blender seems to be giving out–so this gift would be perfect timing–thanks!

  195. Ami Montgomery says

    I am always looking for a good way to make smoothies..I love them, but being a frugal mom I can’t always go to Smoothie King. this would be a great way for me to get started!

  200. Katherine Liddle says

    The smoothie kit would be wonderful. We don’t have a blender, so I do my best with our mini food processor, but it’s pretty messy with liquids! Thank you!

  207. Anna Beth says

    I always want to make them, but our blender is no good, so I never do! Maybe I’ll win this one and get the chance..

  208. Kim says

    We have (almost) 17 mo old triplets and are just beginning to find new ways to get them hydrated and enjoy what they are drinking. They LOVE fruit, so I think smoothies would be the “fun” treat and keep them hydrated at the same time.
    Thanks for a great blog! We love it!

  209. Becky says

    We love pumpkin smoothies. You just use bottled or canned pumpkin, ice, milk or water & powdered milk, and sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to taste, with a dash of cloves. It tastes like pumpkin pie (if you add enough sugar and milk), and is very frugal, since we use pumpkin that I bottled last fall, when I bought pumpkins for $1 a piece after Halloween. You can also freeze the pumpkin if you don’t have a pressure canner, but do have enough freezer space.

  212. karen says

    I LOVE how you can put so much “good stuff” in a smoothie (kefir, protein powder…..) and they always turn out great!!

  215. Cindy says

    We love smoothies as well and I love your tips on your blog. I have been freezing bananas and strawberries today to use in recipes later.

    My son tried making our service dog a smoothies with his milkbones, didn’t work out so well and he also burnt the motor out in our blender. Oh well, at least he learned not do this again

  218. Dana B. says

    My family has started drinking smoothies just recently. We love them and my husband is the one who tries the crazy things but for the most part they turn out pretty good. Would love to win the smoothie kit.
    Thanks
    Dana

  219. Michelle says

    We make smoothies about once a week around here! The kids love them and I love all the healthy things that I can pack into one glass!

  221. marie says

    I was just thinking about buying a blender like this since I’m making so many smoothies lately!

  225. April says

    My step-daughters (ages 4 and 7) love to try putting new things in their smoothies. We have had some great ones and some not to do ones. We use lots of fresh fruit. I have never froze berries before, but that is a great thing.

  228. Elizabeth says

    Hi Crystal! I have been trying to think of something new for my kids for breakfast this summer and since its so hot here where we live a smoothie is a great idea. Thanks for the idea and being a blessing. Elizabeth

  235. Lisa Dawson says

    I have been wanting to make smoothies, but don’t know how to get started! Plus my blender quit working, so this would be perfect!

    Thank you-
    Lisa
    lisadesigner(at)hotmail(dot)com

  236. Krista says

    I loved to hear about your peanut butter banana smoothie, I make something similar, except I also add about 1 tbsp of nesquik too, which makes it a choc pb banana smoothie, it is like a treat but healthy!

  240. Valerie says

    Our blender died a few months back and it hasn’t been replaced. This would be great!!

  241. Chancy says

    That’s a great idea to freeze everything seperately!!! All these years I have been hacking at a frozen chunk of fruit, lol, I will be using that one. I really enjoyed this post 🙂 Thanks!
    -Chancy

  244. Holly says

    What a great idea!! I would love to win–great pics of the girls! Thanks for all you do!

  246. Abby says

    I’d love to win. Our blender just broke and we would love to try some of your smoothie recipes.

  247. Stacy says

    I love smoothies! They’re my breakfast most work days, and its great here in Phoenix. I don’t like bananas in mine though. 🙁 Most of my smoothies are yogurt based with fruit and such added based on whatever we have around.
    I find I can puree in some lettuce or an avocado and not taste it but know I’m getting the nutrients.

  248. Marie says

    I’ve never made smoothies . . . but yours always look so wonderful I would love to give it a go with a new Smoothie Kit!

  251. Jenny Leigh says

    It’s funny you should post this. I just began making green smoothies this week for my breakfast. (My husband and 16 yo daughter aren’t sold on the idea just yet.) It’s an easy way to get a large number of my daily fruits and veggies. I also stay full longer.

  252. Kim says

    We love smoothies in our house! It is a great way to get good nutrition into our kids (without them even knowing it!!). I am a new blog subscriber and have learned so much from you already! I am planning a baking day (once the weather goes back under 90!) Thank you for all of your hard work.

  253. jeanne says

    Yeah for smoothies!!!
    Try freezing chunks of watermelon to make a watermelon sherbert type smoothie!

  258. Jenn says

    We LOVE smoothies. I really like green smoothies too. I don’t make them nearly as often as I should! Great giveaway!

  266. Stephanie says

    I love smoothies! We like taking orange juice, a bannana, and strawberries:) This would be a great kit to have. Thanks.

  271. Amanda says

    My girls (5 and 3) were looking over my shoulder as I was reading this post and asked why we never eat smoothies. Because I don’t have a blender! So pick me!

  272. Shannon says

    I love smoothies, but never think to make them. I have been reading your blog for awhile now and am always amazed at the new things I see. I am even trying my hand at the Walgreens deals. Thanks!!

  278. RAchel says

    We love smoothies at our house. In fact, yesterday and today I made smoothies. i’ll have to try a green smoothie some time. thanks

  284. Andrea Mattes says

    I’ve always wanted to make smoothies. Thanks for the ideas. Now I just need to win the blender.

  286. Jo Riddle says

    I freeze berries and peaches like you do, but never thought to slice bananas. I always froze them whole, I will slice from now on for convenience of use. Thanks for the idea! Smoothies rock!

  287. Ruth says

    We’ve tried the green smoothies and we are hooked. We put spinach. pineapples, and a banana and the kids love it. Thanks for offering another great giveaway! Ruth

  288. Lea Berry says

    I loved this post! We love experimenting with smoothies and I NEVER knew you could freeze Bananas so I am very excited about that 🙂 thank you for sharing you knowledge with opportunities to win as a bonus

  290. Terra says

    Thanks for the great Smoothie recipes!! I would love a kit, my blender is definately on the way out, would love a new one!!

  293. Sue B says

    We love smoothies, espeially blueberry. My blender is on the fritz so this would be great! Thanks!

  294. Alissa says

    I found strawberries at Aldi a couple weeks ago for 49 cents a pound so I bought a bunch and am so glad I decided to freeze them! We have been enjoying smoothies around here!

  297. Krista says

    I freeze my bananas whole in the peel. When I notice they are getting really ripe I just toss them in. The skin turns black but the inside stops ripening. Works great!

  299. Connie R. says

    The girls look so cute. Smoothies look wonderfully yummy!
    Thanks for the tips.

  301. nan says

    Thanks for the great advice on freezing sliced bananas for smoothies. The family was getting tired of banana bread every week! LOL!

  303. Julie Campbell says

    smoothies are a great healthy treat. THanks for your awesome blog!!! – Another mom of 3 (6 yr old girl, 4 year old girl and 2 year old boy 🙂 )

    Julie

  305. allison says

    Thank you so much for all your cooking recipes. You’ve really inspired me to start baking more!

  311. heather says

    I just love this blog and all your neat ideas and tips! Hope I’m the winner! 🙂

  313. Jennie says

    Just made a peach smoothie tonight and was very disappointed with the state of my blender. I would love to win your giveaway!

  317. Joanna says

    I have never made a homemade smoothie . . . shame on me. I LOVE the idea for the bananas . . . I will have to try that. Put me in you giveaway!!!

  318. Danielle says

    Great giveaway!! We are smoothie and shake fans around here!!! Hubby loves to make them…I think it might have something to do with running the blender…it has a motor…..which means it’s manly…right? (smile!)
    Pick US!!!!

  319. Krystle Ross says

    My family loves smoothies, we make strawberry, banana and kiwi smoothies. They are amazing! We would love to win!

  320. Naomi Kessel says

    This looks like something I could use. I know smoothies are great if the right ingredients are put in them. Since my husband has diabetes and I have high cholesterol we are trying to take better care of ourselves.

  323. Jenna says

    I really did wonder why the girls seemed to be wearing brand new white t-shirts when eating fresh smoothies : ). Both of my oldest children learned to say, “Oxiclean emergency!!” quite early : ).

  324. Manda says

    i LOVE smoothies! that is actually one thing that i craved while i was pregnant! 😛 i will remember your idea about freezing your fruit! what a good idea to freeze it on a cookie sheet THEN transferring them into a baggie! oh and another good idea w/the bananas!

  329. Cyndi says

    Our boys love smoothies, too. Can’t wait to freeze the fruit so we are always ready. Thanks for the tips!

  330. Cindy W. says

    Oooooh yummy…smoothies are pretty much the only thing my husband has for breakfast, and me and my kids love them too!

  332. Kathryn says

    I babysit in my home and the kids love stuff like this so I dont have a blender so I would love to be able to make them some smoothies while theyre at my house Id be the BEST BABYSITTER ever!!! Thanks for all the info you’re always posting.

  334. Jeeka says

    I have never tried to make smoothies with my kids before! I would love to win this so I can have more of the recipies!!! Thank you for doing this!

    Jessica

  335. Lacey says

    I make smoothies almost every day, either strawberry banana or our own version of peanut butter and banana smoothie…we love them!

  340. Joni says

    Before I jumped on the coupon and frugality bandwagon, I used to go to the local Planet Smoothie every morning for my favorite smoothie…The Hangover-over (not sure why it was named that). Nothing more than strawberries, bananas, and vanilla frozen yogurt. This would be great for me to make smoothies at home and get hung up on the Hangover-over all over again. I sure do miss them!

  344. Holly in OK says

    Thanks for the reminder that you can freeze the bananas. I know, not rocket science, but I always think I need to use them up for the smoothies just as they’re starting to overripen, then once they’re too ripe, they get chucked or used for banana bread…eventually. But hello! Freeze them in chunks, Holly!! Sometimes the obvious escapes us! Or me…

    I’ve been meaning to try the green smoothie, so thanks for the reminder!

  345. Sspence says

    Yay! Smoothies…Yummy. My girls and I would LOVE it!
    Thanks so much for all you do—your site is awesome!

  346. Christine M! says

    Awesome giveaway!! My kids loved the free smoothy last weekend for flipflop day and it would be fun to make some at the house!

  349. Rebecca says

    Adorable pixs! Thanks for the recipe. Smoothies are a favorite in our house too. Not to sure about spinach. Yuck!!!

  350. susan says

    Oh, I would love this kit. My blender is so old that it struggles chopping frozen stuff. Please pick me.

  351. Sarah says

    I hope I win this. I am a big fan of smoothies. Have you ever tried using cooled green tea as the liquid in smoothies you make? I read that idea once, and love it. It is a a nice way to add more antioxidants, as well as more liquid without all of the extra calories.

  352. Erica says

    We love smoothies too. I’ve always wanted to try your peanut butter banana smoothie, but I always tend to forget about it until after they are made.

  353. Jenny says

    I just got some bananas today from Kroger on clearance! Some even organic and put them in the freezer. I am learning so much from you!!

  356. Shelly Nissley says

    We love smoothies and I often wish for a smaller blender to pull out when the smoothie urge hits! We have a great blender but it’s part of the huge Bosch machine which takes up so much counter space when all I really need for smoothies is a little thing! Can’t wait to see who gets this refreshing give-away. =)

  357. Jamie Grupka says

    My kids love smoothies! I never thought of chopping bananas and freezing, that’s a great idea! Thanks!

  358. Dawn says

    Freezing them on a pan b4 putting them in a bag is a great idea. I’m going to try this next time!

  359. Kate Duff says

    We love smoothies! I tried your peanut butter smoothie! Yum! I add strawberries, too, sometimes.

  365. W Paff says

    I would love to try those smoothie recipes. Cute pictures of your taste testers 🙂

  366. Scott says

    My wife and I make smoothies almost daily as part of our workout routine. A little fruit goes a long way! We love the idea of adding spinach!

  370. Lisa says

    Ive never had a smoothie before…If I dont win, I will ask my kids to buy me one for my July 7th birthday.

  372. Sarah says

    I love making smoothies for my girls as well. My youngest is a very picky eater, but I can always get healthy fruit, yogurt etc into her by making a smoothie. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Sarah
    imascubagirl@yahoo.com

  373. Suzy Doss says

    Wow!!! What a fabulous giveaway! Smoothies are a great treat in this hot Texas heat (already past 100)! Thanks for all of your hard work!

  377. shari says

    we love to make smoothies too, I like to put frozen spinach in ours, the kids can’t taste it LOL but it makes me laugh that they are eating a veggie that think they HATE

  379. Lisa says

    I’ve been wanting to start making smoothies forever and just have never started. Your post inspired me and since we have some fresh-picked strawberries, I believe we’ll make one first thing tomorrow!

  380. Krissy says

    Oh my God…we love smoothies and I can never seem to get them to taste as good as they should be…always too thick…this would be great for me and my family!! Love your blogs and thanks for all your information you share!!

  385. MrsTea says

    I’ve never made smoothies for my kids but am inspired to now! We’re always looking for new, exciting, and healthy snacks! Thanks!!!

  390. Kristin Donley says

    I love smoothies her is a Jenny Craig Receipe for a low fat one 1 frozen bannan a small contianer of yogurt and some skim milk with a tbls Peanut better. it is oh so good!!!!

  397. Carrie says

    My family would love this! We also love frozen veges straight from the freezer in the summer. Wonder how’d they be in smoothies?

  402. Kayla says

    We love smoothies! I like your idea of buying the fruit in season then freezing it. When I read that I thought “Duh! Why haven’t I thought of that before?!” Thanks for all your tips!

  406. Cindy R. says

    Your girls look so cute in their shirts–and they really look like they enjoy the smoothies. Never hurts to have your kids liking something healthy, especially when it doesn’t “taste” healthy!

    Would be fun to experiment with smoothies for my boys, ages 2 and 1, but we are blenderless at the moment. This would be a fun giveaway to win.

  408. Vanessa says

    I would love to win this since our blender broke and our wallet is pretty tight right now since i’m staying home with 2 kids.

  410. Audrey Bollers says

    I really hope I win since we need a blender! My daughter keeps begging for smoothies. We just moved from DE to TX and it is HOT!!!

  413. crystal says

    Wow! Those looked delicious. I think we will make some for snack tonight. I am also going to try and make your muffins tonight. Once the house cools down a bit. Thanks for your wonderful blog.

  414. Monica says

    My dear son loves to make smoothies. We are limited though because we have a latex allergy in our family and bananas have become an allergy problem because they are related to the latex family. We use lots of berries.

  417. Sara Kostaroff says

    My husband and I used to make smoothies everyday. I would love to get back into it, and this time we could make it more cost effective with your tips! Thanks.

  420. Elizabeth says

    We love smoothies at our house! We might just have to try your Peanut Butter Banana smoothie! I bet that my kids will love it!

  421. Steph says

    Yum! I love the idea of cutting up bananas and freezing them! MUCH better than freezing the banana whole! Thanks for sharing this tip.

  423. Cori says

    Never knew you could freeze bananas, can’t tell you how many I have thrown away! Would love to win this giveaway and try them!

  425. Jessica says

    I love smoothies and my little one just started drinking them. This would be great!

  426. Shelly says

    Your girls are adorable! I used to be the smoothie queen, but got out of the habit. I’m trying to get back on track with my healthy eating so your post comes at the perfect time – thanks!

  427. Cassie says

    Thanks for the recipe! I’d love to win as I don’t even own a blender but I’m thinking about trying to make one in my food processor!

  428. Katie says

    I enjoy spinach in my smoothies too, you can’t taste it at all and a great healthy addition!

  430. Kat says

    I love smoothies. They are great for an afternoon “snack” to get you from lunch to dinner without the “letdown” time or that craving for something but your not sure what.

    I use fruit, fruit juice or yogurt, AnyWhey Protein powder or cottage cheese (actually can’t tell its in there but makes it really creamy) and ice.

  431. Jeannie says

    Smoothies are soooo good in summer! Strawberry is my fave, blueberry a close second

  433. Jen says

    A tip for green smoothies: Freeze the spinach before adding it, and the green doesn’t show much (especially in darker smoothies like blueberry), for those who object to the green color. Also, ground organic flaxseed is easy to add for essential fatty acids.

  436. Ellen says

    One of my favourite things to do is make fresh banana ice cream. Freeze thin-ish chunks of banana, throw in a blender with a little milk and blend until smooth! It tastes like AMAZING banana ice cream and has like two calories if you use skim milk (I do and it tastes rad!). No sugar or anything needed because the bananas do more than nicely for it.

  439. Kristen says

    Thanks for the post! A favorite in my house is kale and banana. Smoothies are a great way to throw in some nutritional value!

  440. Shannon Leary says

    Your idea on smoothies sounds great i would love to be able to try them out, but i don’t have a blender so i thought i would give a this chance a whirl!!!!

  441. Starr C says

    Oh! I hope I win! I love making smoothies but my blender is seen it’s better days.

  449. Karen Holman says

    Hello…thanks for your blog. I have really enjoyed it. I discovered it about a month ago.

  458. Teri says

    Definitly a favorite around here. We love fresh peach and banana smoothies and often add in frozen blueberries. Yum-O!

  461. saundra says

    I just started making smoothies at home.They are so delicious. Thanks for all your great ideas.

  462. Cindy says

    Oooh…we LOVE smoothies at our house and I love your ideas for buying extras during sales and freezing them. We’ve never done that. Frozen fruit is quite expensive and with four kiddoes, we go through a lot of it.
    Thanks!
    Cindy

  463. Debbie Acevedo says

    My kids are 18 and 15 now but they love the stuff I’ve made following your recepies. I love seeing the pics you post of your girls eating and helping prepare the goodies. Oh…how I long for those days. I’m making the smoothies soon!

  464. Toni says

    Smoothies are a staple around here as well! Where else can you get a whole meal all whipped up in one glass?

  466. Kara says

    We need a new blender so badly! I LOVE banana peanut butter smoothies now thanks to you!!

  468. Jessica says

    Yummy! smoothies are not a normal breakfast item at our house, but you’ve inspired me to give it a go!

  470. sandy says

    I’ve been wanting to make smoothies ever since i found out you drink smoothies frequently….but did not have mixer to make one every morning….It will be super awesome if i can have the kit….

  477. Trisha says

    thanks for all the smoothie tips!! I would love to be entered in the contest 🙂

  480. jennifer thompson says

    We would love to get this kit. My little one loves smoothies too. Thank you for all of your ideas. I love reading your blog.

  481. Donna Crum says

    Wow, is your blog well read! Thanks for the chance and for all the fabulous tips!

  482. Cathy Keck says

    I think that this recipe sound delish. I think I will try it for my daughter, just as soon as I get a blender.

  485. Denise says

    How fun! I would love to make some smoothies now that my new son has just arrived- only 5 days old!

  487. Kathy farnesi says

    Thank you for helping us to save so much money each week! Our family would love a new blender!!!! We love smoothies.

  490. Julie says

    I’ve been having a lot of smoothies while pregnant…especially as it heats up here in Texas!! Usually it’s either a protein smoothie (rice milk, protein powder, milled flax seed, and frozen strawberries) or a green smoothie (orange juice, two handfuls of fresh spinach, and two handfuls of frozen mixed fruit). Yummy…and a great way to get in that extra protein and fruit my midwife wants me to have!!

  493. Kristin says

    What a great giveaway. I also like your suggestion for freezing the chopped fruit individually first – I’m going to try that. kkhill (at) swbell (dot) net

  497. Mrs. Rhoades says

    How fun to see your happy and beautiful girls!

    THanks for great smoothie ideas, too!

  504. Stephanie Thatcher says

    I love smoothies! What a great way to get their vitamins. I need to remember those and also what a great way to freeze banana’s. Usually I stick the whole thing in the freezer for banana bread but didn’t even think about smoothies.

  505. shristi says

    I just made orange julius today for the first time, and that bigger blender would’ve helped! =)

  507. Sarah says

    Smoothies are my son and hubby’s fave and very easy to make. Thanks for the chance!

    love your blog

  510. Bev says

    Thanks! I would love to win this kit. That is a great tip on the bananas, I look the old bananas over ~ I look at them in a new way now. Thanks

  511. Lisa E. says

    I haven’t had much luck with smoothies so I think this kit would be great! I’d love to have my 2-year-old getting all those good fruits and veggies that he won’t eat!

  517. Heidi says

    We also love smoothies at our house. I got the idea for freezing the bananas from you and I love it. We also love the peanut butter banana smoothie.

  520. Linsey says

    Oh I’d love this smoothie kit! We’re in New Mexico and man, it is HOT!! My five kids are so bored of popsicles they want to scream and if I have to hear “but mmmooommmmm” one more time, I’ll be screaming too! Great contest!

  524. Angela says

    We love smoothies at our house too! I usually add a pack of no-sugar-added Carnation Instant Breakfast to get in some more vitamins and protein. I have also added protein powder if I have that on hand-makes for a very balanced, healthy breakfast! Thanks for a chance to win, and thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful money-saving ideas on your blog!

  526. Leslie M. says

    Holy Moly I am the smoothie Queen!!
    Throw a fat free sugar free yogurt and some frozen strawberries in the blender with some sugar free torani fruit flavored syrup and I have breakfast.. toss in a ton of ice and YUM!! I am set for a few hours!!
    Thanks for a FABU Giveaway!!!!

    YAY YOU and ME!!!
    Leslie

  531. shelley says

    We have just recently started making smoothies with lite vanilla yogurt, frozen fruit and soy milk. It would be neat to try other varieties, the banana peanut butter sounds like one to try. Also thanks for showing how to freeze bananas for smoothies I never thought to do it like that before.

  533. Lisa says

    I love going to get a Juice Stop Smoothie, but for almost $5 a smoothie, it’s definitely only a special treat kind of thing, so this would be awesome to try my hand at making some! Thanks!

  537. Judi K says

    I love to make smoothies for my grands and myself. I have osteoporosis so it helps get the calcium in in a yummy way. Thanks.

  539. DebbieK says

    Great tips. Great giveaway. Enter me, please. I would love to win this one. Thank you

  540. Mama On A Budget (Genevieve) says

    We love smoothies in our house, too! My kids are pretty good eaters, but I love knowing that, on the days when our fruit/veggie consumption is a little low, a smoothie can really make up for it quickly… and it’s yummy!

  542. lorena says

    We haven’t made smoothies at home in a long time since our blender broke and we hadn’t gotten around to replacing it until just recently. This is a great giveaway. Thanks for a great blog!

  545. Jennie says

    I’ve been reading your blog for a while and now that summer (I’m a teacher) is here I’m really getting into couponing. I made my first trip to CVS today. Thank you for all this information and keeping our money in our house!
    ; – )
    Jennie

  547. Alesha says

    we just had smoothies today for lunch – fresh cherries, banana and frozen strawberries. Yum!!!

    thanks for sharing the giveaway!

    Alesha

  548. Azul says

    Oh, I’d love to win this! The spigot on my smoothie maker cracked a while ago, and I haven’t been able to work a new one into the budget yet.

  552. Kimberly says

    This would be a great win for me! My 7 year old who weighs all of 43 lbs eats like a chick-a-dee during the summer and we’re trying to increase his calories so he doesn’t lose any weight (and hopefully get him to gain some). Smoothies was suggested to me as one way to do that. Thanks for the chance to win!

  556. Nicole C. says

    Smoothies are a definite favorite in our house, I have never tried freezing bananas I will try it though! We never seem to go through them all. Thanks for the contest.

  560. Cheralee says

    We are just getting into the smoothies as it seems to be the only way I can get my stubborn almost two year old to eat her fruits and vegetables these days. I think I might try the spinach – I think the kids would love a green smoothie and we could all benefit from a little extra healthfulness.

  561. Courtney says

    I have gotten really into Smoothies during my first pregnancy and had them a lot during the first trimester when I couldn’t stand the thought of eating fruit but a Smoothie went down fine! I’d love to win this.

  563. cathy says

    Smoothies would be even greater if I had a smoothie maker! Love reading your blog!

  565. Erin says

    I’ve never frozen bananas! Thanks for the great ideas – my kids LOVE to make smoothies in the summer!!!

  567. amanda s. says

    I declare this the summer of smoothies! It’s 100+ degrees and miserable outside.

  568. Lori Hurley says

    I love, love, love smoothies and my blender is terrible. My family of 5 could really use a better one. Thanks.

  573. Jenelle Mejia says

    We love smoothies too…I make them at least 3 times a week for breakfast and sometimes snack!

  586. Janelle says

    I love to make smoothies. Thanks for the cookie sheet tip. My friend told me she freezes banana’s but didn’t tell me to put them on a sheet. now I have a bag of 5 banana’s cut up and in one large chunk! Nellyo521@aol.com

  591. Joslin says

    Yum! That is a great tip on saving ripe bananas! I have some strawberries and mango in the fridge right now waiting to be made into a smoothie!

  593. Lisa says

    Would “love” the t-shirts and blender! We have been without a blender for a few months–waiting on a deal!

  596. Cheryl says

    Love the spinach idea! We recently switched our diet to only natural and healthy foods, so smoothies are going to be a staple for us this summer, when ice cream is not an option!

  599. Dawn S says

    Crystal – my kids love your recipe for peanut butter smoothies!!! It has become a regular treat around here!!

  601. Rebecca Criddle says

    I need a blender! Hopefully we win so we can start making smoothies too.

  606. Mellisse says

    Summertime smoothies are the best! My favorite is too use soy protein powder, oj, banana, and frozen cherries, best breakfast ever!

  607. Jane says

    My husband is the chief smoothie maker at our house. In the last month of my pregnancy I inhaled strawberry ones and kept him busy making them. 🙂

  611. Christina says

    I love smoothies! My husband usually doesn’t like banana smoothies, but I’m going to try your peanut butter banana smoothie. Thanks 🙂

  613. Krista says

    i would LOVE to win! my boys are pretty much obsessed with jamba juice, so they would love if i made some for them!

  615. Kristi Burleson says

    Especially loving smoothies this summer w/ 108 degree heat index and being 7 months pregnant! Tried mango smoothies for the first time a few weeks ago after getting a box of mangoes for a great price! Would love to win this giveaway! Thanks for your great site!

  619. Sandra says

    I especially like smoothies made with bluberries! Must try your peanut banana recipe though…Yum! Thanks for posting it.

  620. Katie Dayton says

    we love smoothies. we have green drinks, which are like the one you described but we do this:
    1 apple
    1 banana
    handful of grapes (they freeze great)
    a few handfuls of spinach
    1 scoop of orange juice concentrate
    flax seeds
    and throw in any juice i have in the fridge or a few ice cubes
    SO GOOD.

  621. Tracy says

    Smoothies are a big treat at our house. Thanks for such a informative moneysaving site 🙂

  628. Shelly says

    Yep, we’re big smoothie fans too, although I haven’t tried green smoothies yet. Next time…

  629. Lauren R says

    Our family loves smoothies too, I find by adding some ice to the smoothie also helps strecth it and make more for everyone and makes it much thicker!! We would love to win your giveaway!! Thanks 🙂

  630. Amber says

    well, we love smoothies, and have learned more about making them and saving money on them (freezing on a cookie sheet is ingenious!!). Thanks for posting!

  633. Brenda Reed says

    YUM! I love smoothies. I’m hooked on green smoothies right now. A friend shared the idea and it is a great way to get more veggies in. I have an older blender so it takes a while for mine to blend up the frozen fruit, but I love to use berries of all kinds, pineapple, bananas, and spinach for the greenies! Thanks for sharing!

  634. Paula says

    We love smoothies, too! Yes, bananas + yogurt + any other fruit laying around + some kind of juice (and maybe ice) whipped in the blender = great smoothie

  635. Whitney says

    We love smoothies! I have never tried cleaning the berries and freezing them but that is a great idea! Thanks for the yummy recipes!

  638. Cheryl Wade says

    Thank you for the opportunity to win such a great prize. I like smoothies and they are quite filling. My preference is the berry smoothies.

  639. Michelle says

    We are going to the pick-your-own strawberry field this week. I always freeze some extras to keep on hand for smoothies- YUM!

  641. Amy says

    We enjoy smoothies using various odds and ends. I usually leave them a little thick as I can’t eat ice cream very well. So they double as my cold treat. Thanks!

  644. Kara says

    I love smoothies. I have a problem burning through blenders though. I would love to win this!

  651. Anne Munro says

    Smoothies are great for the reluctant milk drinker at our house. Thanks Crystal!

    Ace1234

  654. Whitney says

    We love making smoothies! It is a great idea to clean all the berries and then freeze them. Thanks for the yummy recipes!

  658. Kacie says

    What a great idea! We love smoothies as well but I never thought to freeze my own fruit! I am new to saving money and to your blog. I have enjoyed it thoroughly. It is simply ideas like this one that make me feel inspired! Also, I saw where you are shutting down your other blogs. Reading about how you came to that decision was great. I will miss reading them but I am so glad that you can just be with your family and trust that the Holy Spirit will guide you. I am trusting that I will be lead into many great ideas and deals in my quest to save money for my family. You are one of the instruments God has lead me to. Thank you for being obedient.

  660. Brittany says

    Oooh…great giveaway! We love smoothies around here, and I can’t wait to try some of your recipes! 🙂

  663. Johnna Shortsleeves says

    My kids and I love to throw whatever we can find in the fridge for our smoothies!!!:) YumYum!!

  664. Katrina says

    Thank you for the opportunity to win such great prizes….this will be a def. addition to my families summer snacks 🙂

  672. Monica says

    Hey there, love your blog. I have found that smoothies are a great way to stretch dollars and to not let anything go to waste.

    Your blog gives me a bunch of great tips that I plan on using when I get married and have kids! But for right now I’m a single career girl waiting (patiently 🙂 for God to send me the right man, but I’ll be ready to roll in the kitchen when my lucky day/man comes!

    God Bless!

  673. sharon britton says

    We have recently discovered homemade smoothies and how much you can save over those “smoothie stores”. Thanks for the giveaways…your site is the best!

  675. Danika says

    Smoothies are wonderful healthy snacks – we love them! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  676. AmandaC. says

    I would have never thought to freeze bananas for smoothies. I do puree and freeze mangoes though when they are on sale. I LOVE making mango strawberry banana smoothies. I usually add some Arbonne protein powder and fiber shakes in too for even more benefits. 🙂

  677. Dawn says

    Thanks for a wonderful blog! And thanks for the Peanut Butter and Banana recipe! Yum!

  678. Melissa says

    Your freeze-things-from-chicken-to-fruit-on-a-baking-tray-so-they-don’t-clump-together-in-the-freezer method is absolutely brilliant and has changed my life. On the one hand, I’m smacking myself in the head for not thinking of it myself – but on the other, am glad to have come across it. Manyt hings!

  680. Stephanie H says

    I make a smoothie for my husband’s breakfast about every other day! He never has time for breakfast so I whip one up in a to-go cup. We’ve just about worn out our blender!!

  687. Becki says

    Yummy! I think I’m going to make a smoothie right now! I just need to mix up some milk first. We have tons of frozen strawberries from when we went strawberry picking!

  688. Heather says

    We would love to win this! My boys eat smoothies every day for breakfast! Thanks for all your hard work!

  691. Em says

    The thing about smoothies is that they are so yummy and are actually pretty good for you too! Plus, if you’re active, a smootie is an awesome post-workout snack!

  694. Melodie says

    Love smoothies! Thank You!

    P.S. I’ll miss you on your other two blogs, but I know your reasons too. It was a tough choice to make I’m sure, but I know God will bless you for making the call. Thank you for the time and heart you put into being a blessing and a valuable testimony on the web!

  700. Caren says

    We love smoothies too! I sometimes add a spoonful or two of GoLEAN vanilla protein powder. Our fave is strawberry-banana with orange juice and a either plain or vanilla yogurt.

  702. Angie says

    We have not have smoothies yet- probably because we don’t have a blender- but I would love to try them. Sounds like a great way to get the kids to eat fruits and dairy.

  709. Brooke says

    I have just recently found your blog and have been telling all my friends about it! Thank you for being a great resource to help other moms out!

  710. Leilani says

    We looooove smoothies. My favorite is blueberry banana!

    Thank you for the chance!

  712. Susan says

    I always want to try Smoothies and would love get this prize and see what all I can do with Smoothies. I wish I liked more fruits & veggies and think that this would be a way for me to get more into my diet. (the dislike is a texture thing with most of them) 🙂

  713. Billie says

    Thanks for the banana tip. I always use overripe bananas for bread, never thought to put them in a smoothie!

  714. Jen says

    we have been loving smoothies lately. a new favorite is mango, frozen banana, a few strawberries and orange juice. YUM!

  718. Alison says

    I would love, love, love this blender! What a great idea to sneak nutritious food into your kids’ bellies.

  719. Adrianna says

    I love smoothies! Homemade are a great way to save money considering that Jamba Juice and such places are more expensive and usually crowded when you craze one during the summer!

  721. Nicole Price says

    Thanks for this great giveaway! I would love to win this. I love making smoothies but my blender doesn’t always want to cooperate 🙂 Enter me too please.

  722. Heather says

    I would LOVE this!

    Our blender died…or part of it did and we are in need of a new one. This would be perfect timing.

    Have you ever had the bottom of a blender just stop spinning? This is our problem. It is stuck, like can’t turn the blades at all stuck. The motor works, the glass is perfect and this little disc with the blades is stuck.

    Hope we get a new one 🙂

    Heather

  730. Maranda Oliver says

    i took my daughter to have her 1st smoothie the other day-she absolutally loved it. she now askes everyday if we can go back and get more, so this would be great to get for us i could just make them at home!!!

  731. Lorelle Stofko says

    Mmmmmm…… sounds good. Never made them before, but would love to try if I won. 🙂 Please enter me!

  734. Karen says

    We LOVE smoothies! I’ve bought some lately when they went on sale at the grocer, and the kids made quick work of them. Thanks for the opportunity!

  737. Jen Gordon says

    we love smoothies, your post had a lot of great ideas. I am going to find some extra bananas to freeze this week.

  739. Peggy says

    I would love a smoothie kit as they are wonderful with this very hot weather.
    Peggy June 25, 2009 at 2:50PM

  740. alison T says

    Yum! We’re going strawberry picking on Friday–what great inspiration to pick extra fruit.

  741. lori sifuentes says

    We make smoothies all the time but never thought to freeze bananas. That is a great idea. Next time they are on sale, I will stock up.

    Thanks
    Lori

  742. Cara M says

    I started making smoothies because my little dude refused to eat breakfast before school, but would gulp down a healthy smoothie! I added almond butter to most of them to give them a little more substance so he’s make it until lunch time.
    Thanks for the chance to win!!

  744. Jan Wilson says

    I’ve been on a smoothie kick since it’s already really hot in the mornings here in Austin. Such a good breakfast and easy way to get a chunk of your 10 fruits and veggies for the day.

  745. Jacqueline Sayers says

    I have never made a homemade smoothie before, probably because I dont have the proper equipment. I hope to win this great giveaway!!!! Thanks so much.

  752. Kristen V. says

    I would love to do this with my girls but unfortunately dont have a blender to do it with. My girls are 3 & 5 and we have only lived in florida for a year. They get very hot easily and this would be a great treat to give them 🙂

  756. Beth says

    My husband and I love smoothies and used to make them all the time when we were first dating/engaged. For some reason we stopped when we had kids – probably had something to do with not sleeping and not being able to find time for anything, even going to the bathroom (our first was a demanding little guy) :-). I’d love to get back into smoothie making – it’s a great way to get some great fruits into a toddler!

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  758. Kristel says

    My husband is a BIG FAN of smoothies. He would love it if I surprised him with a smoothie kit! It would be great to try a bunch of new recipes.

    Great giveaway!

  761. kayla says

    We would love to win sshhh!! don’t tell my children that I sneak cottage cheese in ours to up the protein….

  763. Tamara says

    I am in desperate need of another blender! My daughter broke ours and another one is not in the budget. Thanks.

  773. Ashley says

    Smoothies are the only thing I can eat for the first few months of being pregnant- nothing else sounds good or stays down!! Thanks for a great website!!

  774. Jamie Schoeling says

    We love making our own smoothies at home! I always tell my family that ones made by me have a special ingredient of LOVE in it.

  781. Vanessa Moore says

    Thanks for the great ideas! I never thought to freeze fruit on a baking sheet first!

  782. Indymoney says

    I love smoothies. Most of the time I make my own smoothies. Its not only frugal but also healthy. Strawberry smoothie is my favorite. 🙂

  783. JennyM says

    I’ve made smoothies before but not on a consistent basis- only and I totally agree with you- if we’ve found the yogurt on a super sale and we have some fruit that needs to be eaten=). I’ve also used instant milk in smoothies too.

  787. Karen W says

    We love smoothies too and recently came across a recipe for homemade yogurt in your crockpot! If anyone else is interested in this, the recipe can be found at http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html . Thank you “crockpot lady”! We’ve been making it for a few weeks now and it works great! This definitely helps to make smoothies more frugal and healthier! Make it with organic milk and you have a great substitute for yo baby! Give it a try!

  788. Katie says

    I’ve been making lots of smoothies lately. Made some with spinach and my kids had no idea they were eating veggies…Love it!

  791. Stacey V says

    I so want to make smoothies for my kids but our blender broke years ago. I’d love a new one!

  792. Maria K says

    Crystal,
    what a great idea! thanks so much for the chance to enter.
    (will miss your momoflittles site) 🙁

  793. Eunice B says

    What a perfect & healthy way to cool off on these hot summer days. 🙂 Thanks for the freezing banana tip…I’ve never frozen them, but do other fruits.

    ~eunice

  794. Helen says

    I love to make smoothies. And hadn’t even thought of freezing extra berries from the farmer’s market! Thanks for the idea.

  795. Olivia VanCott says

    I love smoothies and yet my kitchen is without a blender! I would love to win this 🙂

  796. Kristen says

    I would LOVE to make my kids homemade smoothies! We’re enjoying homemade pitas right now! BTW – they work GREAT on the grill!

  797. Spoodles says

    I’m in! I’d love to have a smaller blender for these smaller jobs. My 2yo and I love smoothies, though my husband and 5yo won’t touch them. I don’t know what’s wrong with those two.

  799. amy says

    I would love to start my 2 yr old on smoothies. Since he is allergic to milk, maybe he can eat more yogurt for the calcium if we make smoothies.

  804. stacy says

    I need to learn how to make them at home and stay away from the $4 a pop ones out!

  806. Kris S says

    Great ideas! I will keep smoothies in mind as I put away the abundance of wild blackberries.

  821. Alison says

    Wow! And I was just looking at the bananas on the counter and thinking about making banana bread, but with the temps suppose to hit the 90’s, this is a much better idea! Thanks!

  823. charity says

    mmmmm yummy smoothies just what I need on a hot day. Love them they are so delicious. i would love a smoothie kit.. thanks for posting this.

  824. Kacy says

    Fruit is my favoite thing in the world!!!!! I could literally live off of fruit…well, you know what I mean!

  827. fairy dust says

    mmm, smoothies in the summer – how wonderful! I need to work a little harder at freezing the fruit that’s available in the summer so I can stock up a bit when the prices are good.

  830. Jen says

    I would love to win the smoothie kit! My son is 18 months old, and I think he would like them.

  831. Heather says

    I’ve always wanted to try making smoothies, but have never taken the plunge! I think your post just inspired me to give it a try!

  835. Heather D says

    I thought you were brave, letting your girls eat strawberry smoothies in white shirts. 😉

  839. LisaGrace says

    thanks for this post! my husband LOVES smoothies and it was encouraging to know that i can make him smoothies frugally!

  842. Robin Armstrong says

    I wish I could actually win something on here. I try all of the time during the giveaways..

  846. Nisha says

    Yes smoothies are a great and healthy treat. I just made one before reading your blog! Thanks for the great tips on freezing fruits.

  848. Jenn says

    i’ve been wanting to try making some smoothies. our local market/coffee shop has AMAZING fruit smoothies that I love! Of course, at almost $4 a pop, I rarely buy them! 🙂

  851. Lisa says

    I’m in! We love smoothies here as well, though I used to make them much more often. Love your blog!

  855. melissa says

    I love smoothies and my blender broke a couple weeeks ago. I’d love to win this.

  862. Whitney says

    Love your blog!!!! I have been blessed with so many freebies and cheapies in the past few months because of it. My family would love to have a smoothie blender, so fun!!!

  865. Eden says

    Had a smoothie for lunch. But having a second smoothie maker would make it easier to have enough for everyone – or to make multiple varieties at the same time for when friends come over!

  866. Jennifer says

    We make green smoothies for breakfast and snacks a lot. I love that I can get so many good things into my girl at one time! We’d love a new smoothie maker! Thanks!

  870. Kacy says

    You are so sweet! Even with a newborn in the house, you STILL have time for a fun giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

  875. Jean Metz says

    My favorite smoothie is an Orange Creamsicle Smoothie…. OJ, Vanilla Yogurt and ice cubes – it can’t be beat!!!!!!!!!!!!

  880. Betsy says

    Love smoothies here too. My poor blender has about had it b/c of all the smoothies we’ve eaten! Thanks.

  881. Christina Truelove says

    I’d love to win! We haven’t ventured down the homemade smoothie road yet, but I know the kids would love them!! This would be a great kickstart!! My husband loves Smoothie King!
    Thanks!
    Christina Truelove

  882. Angie Rouse says

    Your girls are so clean for eating smoothies in white shirts! The perfect treat in this heatwave!

  883. Monica L says

    I don’t make smoothies as often as I would like to, but winning this would help me come up with more ideas on what to put in a smoothie for my son.

  884. Amy R says

    Smoothies sound great right now. And hopefully, we will be off to pick strawberries this week.

  885. Melissa says <