I love their cleaning products, they are not harsh and smell great!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Method Cleaning Coupon
I love their cleaning products, they are not harsh and smell great!
FREE Sample of Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food
premium Dog Food! Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Nightwalker
Nightwalker (Dark Days, Book 1)
Dawnbreaker
by Jocelynn Drake
I have read the first two in this set, and I love her writing style. She leaves ya wanting more!! Very unique vampire series.
For centuries Mira has been a nightwalker—an unstoppable enforcer for a mysterious organization that manipulates earth-shaking events from the darkest shadows. But elemental mastery over fire sets her apart from others of her night-prowling breed . . . and may be all that prevents her doom.
The foe she now faces is human: the vampire hunter called Danaus, who has already destroyed so many undead. For Mira, the time has come to hunt . . . or be hunted.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3.Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!
Money Saving tip: JR Watkins Double Strength Vanilla can be cut in half in recipes because it is double
strength. So if the recipe calls for 1 tsp. you would only need to use a 1/2 tsp.
An Update
I am in the process of getting another site up and running, so I will get back to this one asap.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Mt. Dew Apple Dumplings
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mountain Dew ™
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.
3.Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew™ over the dumplings.
4.Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown
Spin For Your Skin
Dove beauty bars. Three chances a day to win.
Dove Beauty Bar, White, 4.25-Ounce Bars in 14-Count Packages (Pack of 2)
Tylenol, Rolaids, Motrin Recall
The following is the press release.
CONSUMER INQUIRIES:
1-888-222-6036 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, and Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST)
MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF CERTAIN OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS IN THE AMERICAS, UAE, AND FIJI
Fort Washington, PA (January 15, 2010) In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is voluntarily recalling certain lots of OTC products in the Americas, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Fiji (FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST BELOW). The company is initiating this recall following an investigation of consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events. These include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. This precautionary action is voluntary and has been taken in consultation with the FDA.
Based on this investigation, McNeil Consumer Healthcare has determined that the reported uncharacteristic smell is caused by the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA). This can result from the breakdown of a chemical that is sometimes applied to wood that is used to build wood pallets that transport and store product packaging materials. The health effects of this chemical have not been well studied but no serious events have been documented in the medical literature. A small number of the product lots being recalled were associated with the complaints of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor, and some of these lots were found to contain trace amounts of TBA. In December 2009, McNeil Consumer Healthcare also recalled all lots of TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain 100 count with EZ-OPEN CAP related to this issue. McNeil Consumer Healthcare has now applied broader criteria to identify and remove all product lots that it believes may have the potential to be affected, even if they have not been the subject of consumer complaints.
In addition to the product recall, McNeil Consumer Healthcare is continuing their investigation into this issue and is taking further actions that include ceasing shipment of products produced using materials shipped on these wood pallets and requiring suppliers who ship materials to our plants to discontinue the use of these pallets. We will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the situation and consult with the FDA.
Consumers who purchased product from the lots included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions on a refund or replacement. For these instructions or information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to the internet at www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time). Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The affected product lot numbers for the recalled products can be found on the side of the bottle label.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc. markets a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter (OTC) products.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Fix, Freeze, Feast: Prepare in Bulk and Enjoy by the Serving
Millions of shoppers save money buying groceries in bulk — trays of boneless chicken breasts, pairs of flank steaks, and flats of ripe tomatoes. But savings can quickly become losses if those bulk quantities spoil in the refrigerator or lie forgotten — unlabeled and unrecognizable under layers of ice crystals — in the back of the freezer.
Kati Neville and Lindsay Tkacsik have built businesses teaching home cooks how to take advantage of bulk savings by shopping wisely; converting food purchases into delicious, healthful family dinners; and labeling and storing the meals for easy access on busy days. They share all their best recipes and organizational wisdom in Fix, Freeze, Feast: Prepare in Bulk and Enjoy by the Serving - More than 125 Recipes
Fix, Freeze, Feast, a cookbook every price-conscious shopper will love, and warehouse club members shouldn't be without. With their help, home cooks will have freezers stocked with easy-to-prepare entrées, ready to be defrosted and cooked for weeknight family dinners. Imagine the comfort of knowing a homecooked meal is always available. Each recipe includes instructions for dividing, preparing, and storing the raw ingredients, and a second set of simple directions for thawing, cooking, and enjoying the food. Designed for the way people cook today, Fix, Freeze, Feast meals are lighter and fresher than traditional bulk-cooking recipes, with a focus on simple stews and stir-fries, quick grilled or broiled main courses, and popular ethnic meals such as Beef Fajitas and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry.
Add to the entrées ready-to-bake cookie doughs, warming soups and side dishes, fruit smoothies, and portable kids' snacks, and those warehouse club shopping trips begin to look more valuable than ever. This is a system that saves time, saves money, and saves families from the empty calories of takeout food. Make room in the freezer for next week's dinner!
Blackened Sirloin Steak
2 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Thyme
1/2 tsp. Watkins Onion Granules
1/2 tsp. Watkins Garlic Granules
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Watkins Black Pepper
1/4 tsp. Cajun Pepper
1 Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steak (2 1/2 pounds), 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
In a small bowl, combine paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, black pepper and cajun pepper. Coat the steak with the seasoning mixture. Heat a large nonstick skilelt over high heat until hot. Carefully place the steak in the skillet and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium rare, or until the steak is cooked the way you like it and the coating is blackened. Slice the steak across the grain into thin slices and serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Your final cost will be free & free shipping
UPDATE: You may have to pay shipping now, but a great deal still!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Get a FREE Static Window Cling for your car
Coupon Queen Wannabe
I went from spending on average $800 a month to today approx. $400. That is a $400 savings a month!
Do I consider myself a “coupon queen”? Absolutely not as I still have plenty I need to learn! But I do consider myself a “coupon queen wannabe”. That statement in itself makes me try harder, and learn more. It is almost a game to me, a challenge, to see how much more I can save and how much I can obtain for free!!
Don't use coupons? Stop and think about it. I know for most it is a blow to your ego or a pride issue to use those little pieces of paper. You want people to think you are successful and don't need to worry about saving $.50 cents. You would rather live above your means and pretend like you have all the money in the world. Or maybe they just takes to long to clip and file those pesky things. To loyal to a brand is another reason people won't use coupons.
Well here is my 2 cents! (Be sure to Save it!!)
GET OVER IT!
Okay, I know most of you won't listen to me just saying get over it, but I hope the following information changes your minds.
Here is a small list of reasons:
1) It's FREE money........yes Coupons are free and they save you money.
2) In today's economy Coupon use has doubled and I for one believe that using coupons is not associated with "poor" people, but rather "smart responsible" people.
3) They are abundant and easy to find. Look in your Sunday newspaper or print them on-line, in magazines, at the grocery store, they are everywhere.
Clipping coupons, does not really take that much time, you can file entire coupon inserts and clip as you need them only. There are plenty of sites on-line that will even tell you what coupon insert from what date had the specific coupon in, so just write the date on the front cover of the coupon insert, and pull it out when there is a great sale!
Quick and easy.
With a little bit of effort and time, you can save $100's of dollars a month off your grocery bills! Who couldn't use a little extra cash.
I'm not talking about saving just $.50 here. On my very first shopping trip, armed with sale ads and coupons I saved $71.00 with coupons and in store specials. Would you rather pay $3.00 for that tube of toothpaste or get it free? Yes I said free, and it is very do-able, with a bit of attention paid to store sales and coupons.
Here is an example:
Your store toothpaste on sale 2 for $3.00 which in turn makes them $1.50
each, you have a .75 cent coupon. Most grocery store chains double coupons, so that .75
cent coupon now becomes $1.50, thus making the toothpaste free.
Another example:
The drugstore has razors on sale buy one get one free (bogo). The cost of each razor is $8.99, you have $4.00 off 1 coupons. You may use two coupons, because you are purchasing two, even though one is "free". So if you have 2 $4.00 coupons, you now have taken $8.00 off the one razor you are paying for, getting it for .99 cents + tax in most areas, and getting the other completely free.
So what sounds better to you? $8.99 or .99?
If you can afford to do so, it is best to get as many coupons / Sunday newspapers as you can and or purchase good coupons on ebay ect., and stockpile stuff when you can get it for very reasonable or free, in the end you will save a ton of money that you could be paying off credit card bills with or tossing it into a savings account, instead of feeding it to the grocery store chain.
Menthol-Camphor Ointment
This cooling, soothing product has been making people feel better for more than 85 years. It helps relieve that stuffed-up, congested feeling of a chest cold and suppress the accompanying cough. Also provides temporary relief from aching muscles as well as sunburn, windburn and minor burns and scalds.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks Cookbook
I ran across this cookbook on several other blog sites, and went and checked it out! The Pioneer Woman Cooks Cookbook
You can visit her website and check out alot of good recipes, but I recommend purchasing the book! It has great reviews, and something you can work towards getting free with your swagbucks;p
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
1 clove (to 2 Cloves) Garlic
Salt To Taste
¼ cups Italian Flat-leaf Parsley
2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
1 cup (real) Mayonnaise
½ cups Sour Cream
Buttermilk or regular milk (as Needed To Desired Consistency)
White Vinegar (optional, To Taste)
Worcestershire Sauce (optional, To Taste)
Fresh Dill (optional, To Taste)
Cayenne Pepper (optional, To Taste)
Paprika (optional, To Taste)
Fresh Oregano (optional, To Taste)
Tabasco (optional, To Taste)
Preparation Instructions
Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about an 1/8 to ¼ teaspoons of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and any of the optional herbs very finely and add to the garlic.
In a bowl combine all ingredients, adding other optional ingredients as you wish, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thin with milk or buttermilk if desired.
Kraft First Taste
If your a current member of Kraft First Taste,head on over and sign in.
They are currently giving a coupon for a free Digiorno 200 calorie pizza. If your new to first taste, you can still score a high value coupon, so check them out and remember to check in as they don't seem to alert you when they are doing deals.
I have received coupons for several free products from them.
Wise Chips Coupon
Wise Snacks has a new coupon link available! Go here ( IE or Firefox ) to print a $0.50/1 Wise Snacks (6.75 oz or larger) coupon.
Possible to print more than 2 coupons.
Love, love love these!
You can also head over and sign up for their newsletter, they will send coupons with that as well.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Free Uni Ball Pen
Uni-Ball is offering 10,000 pens every day until 4/30. That sure is a lot of pens. To get your freebie just visit the Uni-Ball website after 12 noon CST and sign up for this freebie.
Head over asap daily for your chance, and remember it's central time so 1pm est.
NOTE:
I would make an email address strctly for these contests and freebies, to avoid spam in your regular email!!!
Cocoa & Vanilla Brownies
Ingredients
8 tbsp/120 mL unsalted butter
1 cup/250 mL all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/60 mL Baking Cocoa
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Baking Powder
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
8 oz/225 g bittersweet chocolate
1 1/4 cups/310 mL sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla
1 cup/250 mL walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C degrees. Brush a 9-inch/23-cm square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch/5-cm overhand on the two sides. Butter paper, and set pan aside. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Melt together butter and chocolate. Add in sugar and eggs mix to combine. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened. Transfer batter to baking pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Using paper overhand, lift brownies out of pan; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Serves 16
Coupons - Where to Start
Coupons are everywhere. You just need to learn to find them. The main source of coupons is the Sunday Newspaper. You can subscribe at a discount at Discounted Newspapers. You can also visit TaylorTown Preview to find out which inserts will be available for the week.
Note: Redplum inserts are now being mailed via postal mail in many areas.
Other places to find coupons include:
In Packages/Out of Packages - Be sure to check inside and out, there may be coupons lurking about.
I have found coupons for free dog treats in bags of dog food ect.
Magazines - Many magazines have coupons in them scattered throughout the magazine. All You magazine can have upwards to $50 in coupons or more!. You will also find them in other womens magazines as well as general interest mags. Later on I will let you know how you can obtain some of these subscriptions absolutely free.
NOTE: All you has exclusive online printables available.
US Mail - When you sign up for samples, newsletters for a product, many times they will send up a coupon with it.
In Store Brochures – Always check the store brochures
Doctor’s / Dentist Office – Doctors offices are a good place for coupons and samples.
Newspapers - Besides coupon inserts, check the actual pages of the paper as well as the magazine inserts. Sometimes you can also find coupons during the week in the actual pages.
Blinkies – Those little coupon dispensers in the isles that blink, on the shelves near products!
Tearpads – The coupons you can tear off pads, near products.
Peelies – Sometimes you will get lucky and there will already be a coupon on the product.
Product Testing Sites – I have minimal experience with these sites, however you can get free items and coupons. One example is General Mills.
Recycle Centers - Always ask first if it is okay as there may be local ordinances against it.
Buy Insert Coupons Online - You can purchase already clipped coupons on Ebay or other internet sources. You pay them for the time to clip them/sort them/mail them and not for the actual coupon.
Coupon Trains - Coupon trains are a way to trade all those coupons you can't use for coupons that you need. The person who starts the train gathers up $100 or more worth of coupons that they are not going to use, and posts on a forum that she is starting a new train, and needs riders. The members who want to join send her a PM with their name, address, and any "wish list" they might have.
This also works well with friends and family who live out of the area.
The leader types up a sheet with all that info, and mails it to the first person on the list. That person takes out whatever coupons she wants, plus any that have expired or are about to, and replaces them with new ones of equal value. Then she mails it to the next person on list. It continues on until it circles back to the leader, and starts over again.
Some trains are better than others. A good train has members that follow some simple rules:
1. Don't put in a bunch of coupons nearing their expiration date.
2. Don't load the train with duplicates.
3. Pay attention to other people wish lists and try to put in coupons that they can use.
4. Be quick about getting the train in the mail to the next person.
Library – If your local library doesn't have a coupon swap box, ask if you can place one there.
My library for example has tables in the main lobby, with misc stuff such as business cards and
brochures ect.
Friends & Family – Ask friends and family if they use their coupons, or if they can give you
the inserts when they are finished with it.
Dumpsters – Yes people do this, I would recommend checking your local ordinances and laws, because it is against the law in a lot of area's but most businesses only need the tops off the papers for credit, and throw the actual newspapers in the trash. Not something I would do personally, but it is done.
Writing to Companies – You can write to your favorite manufacturers and praise their products, and even complain if you are not happy, and a lot of times they will send you money off coupons,as well as free vouchers for products.
Printable Coupon Sources
You can find coupons at plenty of product sites (ex. Aquafresh.com) as well as some of these below.
Also check your grocery stores websites as well as discount stores ex. Walmart.com
These are just some, but please note, there are sites out there that are not legit and the coupons are conterfit.
Coupons.com – Coupons here reset each month!
Betty Crocker
Box Tops for Education
Eat Better America Coupons
Pillsbury
Red Plum
Smart Source
Coolsavings.com
Upromise - Electronic coupons loaded on your store card, no clipping required
Word of Mouth Market Companies – There are some great companies out there that will send your free full and sample size items as well as coupons for free products and high value coupons, I will cover more of these companies later but one of the easier ones to deal with is vocalpoint.com.
Coupon Clipping Services – You can find these online, some people swear by them. You pay a small fee and order what coupons you need, already clipped and sent directly to your door.
Recipe of the Day
I am going to try and put a tasty recipe up daily for ya all to enjoy. Won't always be the most frugal money saving recipe, but just a variety of different stuff!
Apple Breakfast Bake
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup Unsalted or Salted Butter, melted
2 cans (13.9 oz each) refrigerated orange flavor sweet rolls with icing (8 rolls each)
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling with more fruit
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon JR Watkins vanilla
1 egg
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
1/2 cup Sweet Orange Marmalade
1 1/2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping, if desired
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Pour 1/4 cup of the melted butter into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Separate dough into 16 rolls; set icing aside. Cut each roll into 6 pieces; arrange pieces on butter in baking dish.
2. Pour pie filling into medium bowl. Cut apples into small pieces with clean kitchen scissors or knife; spoon filling over roll pieces.
3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon of the orange peel and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg and sour cream until well blended. Spoon over apple layer; spread to cover.
4. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, cheese and flour until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle mixture over cream cheese layer.
5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until set and topping is golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
6. In small microwavable bowl, mix contents of 2 icing containers, remaining 1 teaspoon orange peel and marmalade. Microwave uncovered on High 40 seconds; stir.
7. For 12 servings, cut apple bake into 4 rows by 3 rows. Serve with sauce on the side. Garnish each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped topping.
Great Gallon GiveAway
Head on over to the great gallon giveaway contest and you could win milk for a year!!
And just for entering you will be able to print a coupon for free milk / with purchase coupon!!
Walgreens
Well I have not had the opportunity yet to take advantage of Walgreens deals and sales. The store just recently opened in my area, and I am still dragging my feet.
I know there is lots of great deals to be had over there, so if you would like to learn a bit more on how to shop Walgreens, head on over to Hip to Save. Collin does some great follow me Monday video's and she has a vlog on Walgreens, so check it out!
The Importance of Eating a Healthy Breakfast
The Importance of Eating a Healthy Breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast does make a difference.
It improves your overall health and well-being.
People who skip breakfast have slower reaction time and are more accident-prone. School children who skip breakfast are more disruptive in the classroom as well as have decreased ability to concentrate and solve problems.
Eating a healthy breakfast has a great many benifits. It reduces fatique, helps banish the blues, improves concentration, alertness and more.
A great way to start your day!
Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.
Other cereal benefits:
Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.
Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.
More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.
Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.
I have a very difficult time getting my children to eat breakfast, however thanks to General Mills for providing coupons through MyBlogSpark, I have managed to get my children to enjoy eating breakfast.
General Mills announced a public commitment to reduce sugar in cereals advertised to children to the single-digit grams of sugar per serving.
So send your children off to school with a healthy start in the morning.
Head on over here and print some coupons!!
J.R Watkins January Specials
JR Watkins has a fantastic natural line of products. One of my favorites is the
Orange Citrus Liquid Hand Soap
It is on sale buy one get one 50% off this month. I have never received compliments on hand soap in my life, however I have received countless for this particular soap from practically every guest who visits my home. It smells wonderful!! And the best part is the bottle seems to last forever and ever, so well worth the money spent. The packaging is excellent and looks great in the kitchen or bath.
Other scents include Lavender, Lemon and Aloe & Green Tea.
Head on over and check out the other great products on sale this month here.
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