I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #ChooseSmart Here on the California Central Coast, Smart & Final is growing! We recently had a Smart & Final Extra open up in Arroyo Grande […]...
In our family, we cook a lot of chicken and one of our favorite meals is Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice Pilaf and Asparagus. Having a big family, Frank and I like to shop for the best cuts of meat and freshest produce at a great price. We know we’ll find what we’re looking […]...
“I’m looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before. First is the sunshine, the second is rain. Third is the roses that bloom in the lane. There’s no need explaining, the one remaining, is somebody I adore. I’m looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before.” Every time I think of […]...
Back in June of 2012, I had the opportunity to attend and feature the Grand Opening of the 4th Smart & Final Store in Bakersfield, but the FIRST Smart & Final Extra! Store!!! It is a gorgeous store – very clean, well stocked, and comfortable to go shopping in. I had a great time mingling with […]...
It’s that time of year when holiday baking goes into full throttle at our house! I remember baking cookies and decorating with my mom growing up. We would mix the cookie dough and then cut them into different shapes and decorate them with sprinkles. Then we’d bake them and the sprinkles would melt. That was […]...
I live on the Central Coast and recently discovered a new Smart & Final opening in my hometown. I was thrilled to be invited to the Grand Opening Preview of the 56th Smart & Final (the 3rd one on the Central Coast)! Smart & Final is located on 1464 E. Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande, […]...
I love to make casseroles and Chicken Divan is one of my favorites! This week is the person time to buy the ingredients for Chicken Divan, since chicken will be on sale at your local Smart & Final. First Street Chicken Leg Quarters in the Value Pack will be on sale for $0.79 per […]...
My boys love meatballs and this one is a family favorite. Plus, it’s budget friendly and easy to make! To make Porcupine Meatballs, I purchased the ingredients from Smart & Final. I love shopping at Smart & Final because I find quality food items at affordable prices! For this meatballs recipe, I purchased Ground Beef […]...
Who likes shopping at Smart & Final? We do, we do! Who likes grilling all year long? We do, we do! Who loves trying new recipes? We do, we do! Today, we’re featuring Healthy California Chicken Wraps and you can find all the fixings at your local Smart & Final, some of which are going […]...
I was excited to be one of two bloggers present at the Grand Opening Preview Event for the second Smart & Final to be opened in Bakersfield, California! This was an “Invitation Only” event that took place on June 26th at 5:00 p.m. This is the second Smart & Final location in Bakersfield – 4980 […]...
Summertime is here and with it comes barbecuing weather! My boyfriend is amazing at the barbecue and we jumped at the opportunity to grill up some of Cattleman’s Finest Beef from Smart & Final. I visited the Smart & Final in San Luis Obispo and had such a hard time choosing the meat – I […]...
Do you and your family enjoy pasta? How about lasagna? Are you looking for a way to get some veggies into your family’s meal without them knowing it? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out this Easy and Yummy Lasagna with Ragu Spaghetti Sauce and First Street Pasta. Ragu Spaghetti Sauce and First Street […]...