Back when I was in First Grade (olden days) I remember my mom, Bless you Evelyn!, trying to make me wear a cheesy store-bought bride costume delivered hot off the press from the Sears catalog! I was a pretty compliant kid, but that was my limit! No Bride costume, not then, not ever! I changed my mind later but you all know how that turned out. The Sears Bride costume was I think the ONLY thing I have every really wasted in my life. I passed it along to a cousin in kindergarten (sorry … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Save on Halloween; Candy to Costumes!
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you can believe it, Halloween is now only a month away! It's often as much fun for adults as it is for kids. You're allowed to dress goofy without the weird looks and the parties and caramel apples and leftover candy isn't bad! What could be better? Well - doing it on the cheap is one way! Click on this LINK to shop online for children's, adult (and even pet) costumes! Free shipping on $75 or more! SAVING ON CANDY: Comparison shop - Look for sales, use your … [Read more...]
Yummy Pumpkin Bread!
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recipe Name: Pumpkin Bread This is not just a seasonal recipe but I admit that I love it in the fall the most!. Pumpkin bread is delicious and excellent year round. I love it topped with whipped cream cheese-- or whipped cream cheese blended with a dollop of orange marmalade! Serve right out of the oven, cook and wrap second loan and freeze for later, or wrap it up as a gift! Oven: 350 Cooking: 1 1/2 hours 3 cups sugar 1 cup oil (Vegetable Oil/Canola) (Wesson/Mazola) 4 eggs … [Read more...]
Win a Chance to Meet Oprah!
September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
So who doesn't like Oprah? Oprah may have ended her daytime TV show and given us the appearance of retirement, but wait! "O" is returning for a daily show but at night! The show is starting out with a bang and a great contest. Yahoo! Shine is giving us a chance to meet the legendary Oprah Winfrey in Atlanta! They'll provide round-trip airfare for two, transportation, hotel accommodations and meals. Plus, you and a friend (me?) will be able to attend Oprah's O YOU!, a day of learning, … [Read more...]
Cowboy Potatos & Cheese, Sure to Please!
September 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
Cowboy Potato Casserole Great side dish that tastes great at dinner with meat, fish or chicken, but I have also used this to make my own breakfast/brunch "skillet" meals. To make as skillet meal for your favorite cowboys you divide the finished product and bake in individual corning ware or similar serving dishes, remove from the oven and top with eggs of the diner's choice. For variety in breakfasts, add diced sausages, ham, onions, broccoli or any variety of sauteed veggies. Oven: … [Read more...]
Campbells Labels for Education Program Still Ticking!!
September 11, 2011 By 2 Comments
I'm a former teacher I guess I can say, "Once a Teacher Always a Teacher!" Just like parenting, teaching never leaves your system, and neither does the the desire to step up and help the teachers and the schools. Here's a painless way to help while you save money by shopping at participating stores that sponsor scholarships and free school supplies to your local schools! As fall swoops down on us there are a number of programs coming down the pike that can save you money on school supplies and … [Read more...]
FREE Dove Rebalance Body Mist PLUS $1 off Coupon
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While supplies last get a FREE Dove Rebalance Body Mist spray from walmart.com AND $1.00 OFF your next purchase. Stay fresh all day long with Dove! … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Chili – Really Hot & Plenty to Go Around!
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recipe Name: Tiger Woods Chili THIS CHILI IS WAAAY ABOVE PAR!!! Who doesn't love a great bowl of lip smackin' chili! Far be it from me to capitalize on someone's woes--but I just couldn't resist the pun. This chili is spicy and delightful and it's hard to stop at one bowl. I love to serve it with buttered cornbread muffins--sometimes homemade and sometimes I just cave in and use Jiffy mix. (Ok, so Tiger's game might not be so hot this season--but his name sake chili sure … [Read more...]
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