Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway

Are you preparing to go back to school? Let Boogie Wipes be part of it. Everyone knows that life can be messy and with Boogie Wipes you can help your child keep their act clean. Whether it be that runny nose that all to often appears as school gets started, sticky treats that accompany every classroom party or after school snack or to simply wipe hands and face whenever needed. Boogie Wipes can do each of these jobs easily.

Boogie Wipes available in package size as few as 10 or in a pack of 45. Scents such as grape, menthol and unscented allows you to have the boogie wipes of choice. Boogie Wipes are made with saline that easily dissolves boogies also known as mucus caused by the common cold, allergies, or other times where a child may have plenty of boogies present. Boogie Wipes are recommended by Pediatricians as a gentle, effective alternative to dry tissue.

Puffs has teamed up with Boogie Wipes and has released Puff's Fresh Face from the maker of Boogie Wipes. Now available at Target and drugstore.com!  Available in fragrance free, light lavender, Vick's menthol and fresh scent. Visit Puffsfreshfaces.com to receive your $2.00 coupon!! 

New at Boogie Wipes are their 90 count simply unscented canisters which are available now in most major retailers like Target, Walmart and BabiesRUs. Also be on the outlook for cotton candy scented Boogie Blasters 12 count pack as well as Boogie Mist which is a saline mist with a twist.

Now for a great giveaway where one winner will be awarded (2) 30 count packages of boogie wipes. This giveaway is open to all residents in U.S. , Canada and Australia

To enter giveaway please tell me one item that is very important and always on your back to school list

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Giveaway starts now and ends August 21, 2013 Thanks for entering and please include your email so that I can easily contact you if you are the lucky winner. Good Luck

disclaimer: we were sent samples of the product that we mentioned in this post. Thanks to the sponsor for sending us a sample so that we could provide a good review

Play In the Sand Day August 11 and enjoy some dessert

Play in the Sand Day
No summer is complete without a little sand between the toes. Have you been to the beach yet? Sunbathers and sand castle architects truly dig Play in the Sand Day on August 11^th.
Go with the grain on Play in the Sand Day. Pick up a pail and shovel, and smooth out that beach towel. Take the day off on August 11^th, and hunt for beautiful seashells and intriguing pieces of driftwood or sea glass at the shore. Perhaps this is the perfect and playful dessert for this day

36 vanilla cream-filled sandwich cookies
3 (3.9 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix (You could also try lemon flavor)
6 cups milk
1 large package gummy fish candy
umbrellas


 Place the sandwich cookies into a resealable plastic zipper bag, and crush with a rolling pin into crumbs. To get finer sand, chop cookies in a food processor. Whisk together the pudding mix with the milk in a bowl, stirring for 2 minutes. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the crushed sandwich cookie crumbs into the bottom of a serving bowl, and spoon the pudding over the crumbs. Smooth out the top of the pudding, then top with the rest of the cookie crumbs to resemble sand. Poke gummy fish halfway into the sand and add a cute umbrella. Refrigerate until serving.

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Blogger Question ==== Bargain Week

This past week was national bargain week. Did any of you find any amazing bargains this week? To start the week off I headed out to an auction sale where I found many beautiful pieces from depression glass to old pyrex. To finsish the week out did some shopping and found quite a few amazing deals. Awesome in my opinion. What did you do???

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Easy Rice Pudding

Mom often made a quick pudding for supper. It was only those events where we went somewhere or had company over where we would have an extra special dessert. So this type of pudding you could find on our table at home most any night.

 

 

 

2 cups instant rice (such as Minute Rice)

1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnishing (optional)

Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Uncover, add the ice cream and cinnamon, and stir. Divide the pudding among individual bowls and top with additional cinnamon, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Over Surplus of Beans : Freezing Time

While we love our farmers market there are times that I buy a bit too much. In order for it not to go bad and get good use out of it all it is freezing or canning time. It has been a while since I have did this by myself so I had to do a search for how to freeze green beans and guess what I found a great resource one I am very familiar with. 

Step 1

Cut the ends of the Green Beans off with a sharp knife as seen in picture below. (I personally just snapoff the ends by hand)Some people prefer to cut off both ends of the green beans. If you need them in smaller pieces you can also cut them into 1-2 inch pieces at this point.

Step 2

Boil Water and carefully place small batches of the Green beans in.
Cooking Times:
Small Beans: 2 Minutes
Medium Beans: 3 Minutes
Large Beans: 4 Minutes

Step 3

Carefully remove the beans from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and place them into a bowl of cold Water with Ice and let them sit for 3-5 Minutes (Pictured Below)

Step 4

Lay Green Beans out on a Towel to allow them to dry (or pat them dry with a towel to speed the process)  (Pictured Below)

Step 5

Place them in a Freezer Storage Bag and you’re now ready to put them in the Freezer!  When it’s time to cook them, you will just need to boil/steam/bake them for 6-10 minutes or until tender.

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Zucchin Recipe : Zucchin Cakes

As many of you may know I grew up in a rural farming community where the produce your grew and sold was also what you would find on the dinner table. Yes we ate veggies and fruit every meal and sometimes looking at some veggies like zucchini became a bit overwhelming.

 

 

 

But when mom served it up in awesome dishes like zucchini cakes we loved it and our plates were often left empty. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe with those that you love as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh zucchini, cheese, and spices blended together and fried until golden.

Makes: 8 Cakes

 

1 large zucchni grated, excess water removed (Note: To do this, after you grate the zucchini, put the grated zucchini into paper towels and squeeze to release the water)

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup panko bread crumbs

sprinkle of ground nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon (Note: If you add too much it can quickly take over the taste, less is more)

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 clove garlic, minced

1 egg

salt and pepper to taste

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Using a heaping tablespoon form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add patties and cook until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes per side. Serve.

These are great when served with a dollop of ranch dressing. Enjoy!

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Homemade Caramels in the Microwave

One of my favorite aunts, yes they are all my favorite, would bring delicious homemade caramels to every holiday family get together. She would put hours into making these but with this recipe it only takes a few minutes. Enjoy!!!

 

 

 

6 Minute Microwave Caramels

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup corn syrup (Karo Syrup)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

 

Mix all ingredients in a large microwave safe bowl (the mixture will bubble up so make sure there is lots of room in the bowl). Microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds. Pour into a small buttered dish and allow to cool completely. Cut into small squares. If desired, drizzle with chocolate.

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Babies Who Lunch Sweepstakes

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Svan TotSeat making Life easier

Are you tired of the constant battle to find a highchair in the restaurant or feed your child on your lap at grandmas house.  Well don't worry anymore as  Svan the maker of juvenile furniture has introduced the Totseat. Totseat is the original portable child seat for babies who lunch. Made of durable fabric seat that easily transforms an adult chair into the perfect seat for babies and toddlers.

Svan makes juvenile products and has now introduced the multi - award winning chair harness. The Totseat the new addition to the children's seating line from Sweden is made of fabric and is portable, washable and easy to use. The seat simply safely anchors to a little one in an adult chair in the absence of a high chair. The totseat weights mere ounces and easily folds to fit in diaper bag, purse or tote. 

Svan worked with safety experts and peditricians who offered input to create a design that would easily adapt to fit a variety of adult chairs and provide perfect seating for babies and toddlers.  The totseat fastens high across the back of the chair and features a 3-point adjustable safety harness for optimum comfort and safety of the seated child.

 

The seat is suitable for children 8 to 30 months of age and cleanup is easy as the seat is machine - washable.  As with any child product the chair used should be stable and on level ground and the child in the totseat should never be left unattended.

 

The totseat is available in a range of 6 stylish and colorful patterns including alphabet, apple, bramble, chocolate chip, coffee bean and Tapas. Retailing at around $34.95 which includes the totseat and coordinating carry pouch and to me is an awesome buy.

 

Totseat is available at www.svan.com and at leading specialty juvenile products stores nationwide including Buy Buy Baby.  For more information and to see a Totseat demo visit:

http://www.svan.com/products/boosters-and-other-seating/totseat-2/

 

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when we were kids we did not have cable t.v. in fact I can remember the guy coming around asking all those interested in getting cable tv to sign up.
we did not have video games in fact we had the game pong and our first atari was still a few years ahead. But soon it would come and we would get that chicken across the street.
But the one thing we did have was time to spend together talk, play truth or dare and little games and riddles. Tounge twisters were always fun and today being green pepper day I thought I would share this with all of you.

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers..."by Mother Goose
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

PICKLED PEPPERS

4 large bell peppers, either red, green, yellow, or any combination (about 2 lbs. total)

2 c. water

1/2 c. sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar or white vinegar

1/4 c. honey

1 t. black peppercorns

4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 c. sliced onion (about 2 small)

Slice up peppers, lengthwise, into strips about 1 inch wide; discard stems and seeds. Set aside.

In medium saucepan, heat water, vinegar, honey, peppercorns, and garlic until boiling. Add peppers and onions and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and continue cooking for 20 minutes, or until peppers are very tender. (I cooked mine about 30 minutes.) Let cool, and pack into jars or plastic containers. Refrigerate. Serve with a slotted spoon

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Pediped and a chance to help your school

As children get ready to go back to school many start think about what students will need before getting back into the classroom. Schools everywhere can celebrate the start of another new school year by giving the local PTA or PTO  great news that Pediped has launched an awesome school initiative this fall. July 24, 2013 Pediped launched a campaign known as pediped ♥ ‘s Schools’ This new giving campaign allows participating schools to receive a check for 10% back on their total attributed purchases of pediped footwear. Each school can earn up to $10,000 per year.

The leader of the schools PTO or PTA simply enroll their school to best spread the word. Likewise, parents and teachers may also enroll their school into the program. Each school will then be given a unique code upon enrollment. Members of the school and community should use this code at checkout when making a purchase on pediped.com or any pediped owned boutique. Purchases from now through May 15, 2014 will be added into the total and June 2014 the schools will receive their promised check of 10% of total purchase. Schools can also check their earnings on pediped.com. 

Angela Edgeworth, founder of pediped footwear recognizes that "Schools need our help now more than ever and it's essential for them to have the things they need. Giving back alway has and will continue to be a core value of pediped"

 

Pediped was founded in 2005 and has been dedicated to enriching the lives of children, pediped established the pediped foundation in 2010 to work directly with charities that are devoted to the health, education and basic needs of children around the world. Since its inception the pediped foundation has donated nearly 2 million dollars in product and monetary support.

 

 Please visit pediped.com/pedipedschools to enroll your school today.

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About pediped®

Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children's footwear brand in the United States. pediped® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped® shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. In 2011 Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market recognized pediped® with Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear. In 2012, Earnshaw’s recognized pediped® for their philanthropy efforts of nearly $2 million, and pediped® was awarded the Earnie Award for Company for Good.

pediped® footwear is sold in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 140 designs for boys and girls between their three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex® are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33. For more information, visit http://www.pediped.com/ or call 1-702-567-0311.

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Quesion for My Readers

I have a question for you all this time::::
I was sitting here having a conversation with my children about ways that stores in my lifetime have tried to get buyers to come in and shop. Among the ways we discussed were to play bingo and gain product and money when the shopper bingo. We have also seen a box in stores where buyers wrote name on back of receipt if name was drawn out the shopper won the amount of receipt. The third way we remembered was a punch card where the shopper had a card that each time they bought so much $$$ at the store they would have card punched.

Now its your turn does your favorite store have promotions like these? We would love to hear about them

Remembering Grandma: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

When I was a child both my mother and father worked and we spent a lot of time with my grandma and grandpa. The great thing was that they lived in the country the bad thing was that we did not have a lot of things to play with. Perhaps that was really the good thing. Not having things to play with meant we had to use our imagination to have fun. There were a few things that I remember that were part of the yard yet also was part of our pretend play the grape vine harbor which my grandmother loved became our house because the harbor was built like a box and the grape leaves etc... created a house like figure. We could spend hours playing house and having fun. What did you do when you was a kid??? Did you have any special games that you played???

I also enjoyed the treats that my grandmother would prepare us. I do not think I have ever had any chocolate chip cookies that tasted any where near hers. Perhaps it is because she used oatmeal in her recipe. Today being National Day to celebrate chocolate chip cookies I thought it would be cool to share a recipe that perhaps you can make up for your bunch. Create some memories and enjoy your bunch.















2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

1 1/2 c. white sugar

4 eggs

2tsp. hot water

3 c. sifted flour

2 tsp. soda2 tsp. salt

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

4 c. quick oatmeal

2 tsp. vanilla

Mix ingredients from top to bottom. Place onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes 200 cookies.

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Walgreen and Purex saving you money

 At walgreens this week you can get a great deal on Purex. 24-33 loads or Purex ultra packs 18 pack 2/$5

There is also a $1/2 coupon for Purex in RP this week

making the final cost of 2 only $4 or $2 each.

National Watermelon Day & A Trip Down Memory Lane

Today is national watermelon day. At our house we all love watermelon. My dad loved watermelon as well and he often brought one to our house to share with our kids. It was a day of having fun for all when the kids would eat watermelon with their grandpa. While not always graceful there was a lot of laughing on that front porch as all ate that red juicy fruit known as watermelon. I believe he was the one that taught them how to spit watermellon seeds and I know he was probaby behind the joke they all seemed to ask me about whether if they ate watermelon seeds if a melon would grow in their bellies. Now while they loved to eat their watermelon straight out of the rind directly after being cut I seem to love some of the many recipes that you can use with watermelon. This watermelon salad may just find its way into next weeks menu. I hope the farmers market has some fresh melons available.

Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves Recipe

1 (5-pound) watermelon
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar (your choice)
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
6 whole mint sprigs (for garnish)

Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite-size pieces, removing and discarding any seeds. Place watermelon pieces in a large serving bowl.

Peel and slice the onion into rings. Gently combine the onion rings and watermelon together.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, and pepper; whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings. Pour the dressing over the melon/onion mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.

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Fish for Friday

 

A bit of family history of mine and no this is no fish story while it does include a fish fry and a great new recipe for fish. Perhaps I should give you some background about myself. I grew up in a rural area where the little towns all came together for events. One such event was a fish fry that my grandparents pulled together because of the love of fish, good music and oh yes lots of company. Years before I was born my grandparents hosted this annual event and each family member was expected to play a role in the fish fry. It grew so much that the entire area came to the large Patterson fish fry to enjoy a get together with great music and amazing food. I can remember working at the picnic in a few different ways (1) waiting tables making sure that those that came to eat enjoyed their selves we filled their coffee cups and tea glasses. We replenished the garden fresh tomatoes and made sure that the crock bowels of pickles and onions were filled so that all could enjoy. The tables were served family style with heaping bowels of chicken and fried fish as well as garden fresh vegetables. It was the type of family environment that I still love to this day. While the fish fry as we knew it then no longer exist the memories in my mind as well as many others who came to eat, fried the fish or helped serve the tables will never forget. Our family still loves fish all though the fish fry that my grandparents started years ago is no longer in existence . Perhaps you will enjoy the amazing fish recipe that I share here today. If you like my story or you like my recipe please leave a comment so that I know there is someone out there reading my post. While I do enjoy sharing great finds I also love hearing from those of you who stop by my blog.

 
1 1/4 ounces lemon juice
1/2-ounce hot sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 (5-ounce) catfish fillets
3 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
3 cups buttermilk
3 cups corn tortilla flakes
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
9 ounces prepared chile con queso
3 ounces prepared pico de gallo
6 lime wedges

Whisk the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dip each catfish fillet in the lemon juice mixture. Dredge catfish in seasoned flour, followed by buttermilk, and then corn tortilla flakes to coat completely.
Pour oil into a large, deep saute pan until it comes about halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. When oil is hot, carefully add fish fillets to pan, in batches if necessary, and deep-fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Place 1 1/2 ounces of queso on each of 6 plates and top with the fried catfish. Place 1/2-ounce of pico de gallon on top of the catfish. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

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news in my area

news in my neck of the woods includes this story that ended up on none other than yahoo I work for the doctor that actually paid the charge he feels was not right in quarters. The two guys in the photo I think of as my close friends

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/man-pays-settlement-with-600-000-quarters-191225587.html

Hodge Podge Wednesday

1. Share one way you think the world has changed for the better since you were a kid?

I believe that there is more known in the health field both ways to cure as ways to work with healthcare

2. How 'bout one way it's changed for the worse?

While there was crime in the past there was still the closeness of the community and watching out for each other. These days I see more crime and less community get togethers


3. Starlight, starfish, starling, Starbucks...your favorite 'star'?

love those little fruit chews starburst

4. Name a song that's overplayed, but you love it anyway?

a recent one that I love is "This aint your mamas broken heart" but you hear it quite often but I still love it

5. When did you last have home made ice cream? Your latest favorite flavor?

been quite a while I would say last time church had an old fashioned get together and I tried blackberry was really good 

6. What do you think is the best way to inspire or motivate people?

II often motivate my girls at work by offering praise and that makes them feel better and work better

7. When was the last time you were without power?

last real time that I can remember was when the tornado hit our town very crazy atmosphere we were without power for a day or so but there were so many genorous people that helped us

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Do your best in life, be where you are supposed to be and do what you are to do and trouble is less likely to find you

Make Going Back To School A Ball

Going back to school can either be something that one dreads or with a bit of help can be something that is very much looked forward to. Why not have a ball getting ready to go back to school. It would  be easy enough to get the gang together and throw a back to school party. Easy decorations like this disco ball can make all the sparkle for the party to get everyone ready to return to school

To make this disco ball is easy enough

Supplies:

1. Large Styrofoam ball
2. Long wooden skewer or something similar
3. Invisible thread
4. Small craft mirrors varying in size
5. Craft jewels
6. Thin wire or something similar
7. Glue

Start by inserting the skewer through the center of the ball
Leaving the skewer in place take your large mirrors and firmly press them into the ball so they make a good indentation
They more than likely will not want to stay so glue the back of the mirror to the ball. You want to make the indentation first to create a firm place for the glue to adhere to
Now press the rest of the smaller mirrors into the ball and they should stay in, as well as the jewels

Now take a thin piece of wire (I used floral wire) and make a loop at the end to tie the invisible thread to. Remove the wooden skewer and guide the wire through the same hole. I’m not gonna lie, it took me a few tries. Then gently pull the thread through. Make sure the piece of thread is fairly long allowing to hang from a high place. Your done! Hang from the ceiling with a tack securing the thread and place a little clip under the ball to hold it in place till the big moment.

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Peach Dumplings

Last time I was at the farmers market there were peaches for sale. I did not buy any this past week but will be purchasing some this next weekend. Oh my the smell of the fresh peaches can only sit next to the delicious taste that they offer. I recently found this super easy recipe that shows off the fresh peach taste in a delicious manner.

Peach Dumplings

2 whole large peaches
2 8 oz cans crescent rolls
2 sticks butter
... 1-1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
cinnamon, to taste
1 12 oz can Mountain Dew

Peel and pit peaches. Cut both peaches into 8 slices. Roll each peach slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9 x 13 buttered pan.
Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir, and pour entire mixture over peaches. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top

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Cupcakes for the Dog Days Of Summer

For the dog days of summer check out these super cute cupcakes. How fun they would be to make them for a back to school party as well.

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NurtureMe Snack and Contest

Do you worry about what you give your kids to eat? Summer time often offers even more dilemas. With meal time sometimes being more sporatic snack time becomes important as well. There are so many products out on the market that kids would love to have the problem is they are not always good for them That is why I like nurture me. It allows both me and my little ones to be happy. Yum A Roos Organic Dried Fruit and Veggie Toddler Snacks offer big nutrition in a snack designed for little hands. Made from bite sized pieces of fruits and veggies that easily dissove in their mouth. The danger of choking as we all know is potentially there in any little one so anything that lessens the chance of choking is awesome to me. The Yum A Roos snack is great for little ones age 1 year of age and older. Nutrition is present because they offer veggies in additon to fruit preserves through a special process in order to lock in the delicious taste.

NurturMe has launched a new free iPhone and iPad APP featuring Yum A Roos adorable spokescharacter Roo to teach children about their favorite fruit and veggies. Link to enter here

 

Farmers Market and a Recipe to Share

Just visited our local farmers market. We were so busy this year that we missed putting out a garden. I am so glad that there are so many awesome people in this area that still garden and sell their goods to those of us who simply did not do it for whatever reason. I got a dozen ears of sweet corn for $3 and a nice sweet onion and 2 bell peppers for $1.50 and yet from another stand a real nice pint of cherry tomatoes orange in color for $1. Nice buys and all will be great on my table to enjoy this week. Yummy!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Lindsey’s Spinach Dip Recipe

Ingredients needed:

1 10 oz container of frozen chopped spinach – defrost and squeeze out all the juice

1-2 5 oz cans of sliced water chestnuts – dice into small pieces

1 8 oz container of 1% cottage cheese – blend with a handheld blender or in a traditional blender until smooth and creamy

1 packet ranch dressing
After completing the above tasks, mix well, eat, and enjoy!




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Another great way to enjoy vegetables is to take advantage of this awesome deal I found while visiting blogs today

There is a new coupon for $1/1 Birds Eye Recipe Ready Veggies!
Walmart has these for as low as $1, which makes them FREE after the coupon! My Walmart is usually higher than many prices I see online and I think I remember seeing some for $1.17. Either way, it’s an awesome deal!
Birds Eye Recipe Ready Vegetables – $1
$1/1 Birds Eye Recipe Ready Veggies
final price – FREE
Thanks Midget Momma

National Coffee MilkShake Day :

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

 

 

To make this Mocha Ice Coffee Milkshake you'll need:

Vanilla Ice Cream

International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee

Cold Creamery Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer

Whipped Topping

Chocolate Syrup

Chocolate Sprinkles

a Marishino Cherry

 

1. Add three or four scoops of vanilla ice cream to a large glass
2. Pour about 1/3 cup of International Delight Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer over the ice cream.
3. Drizzle some chocolate syrup along the inside of the glass.
4. Pour enough International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee over the ice cream to almost cover it.
5. Top with a healthy serving of whipped cream.
6. Sprinkle top with chocolate sprinkles.
7. Top with cherry.
8. Enjoy

Feature & Follow Friday Question

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly event/hop hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. It’s a great way to find new blogs and make new friends!

This week’s Question:

What do you do with your books after you are done reading them?

 

 

Well to tell you the trugh I have yet to get my first kindle so I still return the books to the library. At times I buy my own books or review them and these books I will share with other friends that would like to read them. Other wise the best frugal way I know to check out the new books on the market is to visit your local library and return them so that others can enjoy them as well.

Soda Pop Cake

Now while I think this soda pop cake looks awesome and would be a delightfull addition to any great party I know of another great cake that is a lot easier to make and goes great at any party as well.

Soda Pop Cake
makes one 9x13 cake

Ingredients:
1 boxed cake mix
1 can of soda pop

Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a bowl, stir together the cake mix and soda pop.

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Hope you enjoy this cake so easy, only 2 ingredients and tasty too.

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Blogger opportunity

Another one-of-a-kind Visionary Bri giveaway!

This time, I've partnered with Trusted Health Products
to bring you the OraMD Giveaway.

AND

Trusted Health Products sent me a bottle of OraMD to try out for myself. 

And I have to tell you that I've never been this blown away by a tooth care product. 

After one use, my mouth felt fresh-from-the-dentist clean. 

It is overpoweringly minty the first few times you use it, 

but OraMD did a better job at cleaning my teeth with a normal toothbrush 

than some other "Dentist Recommended" toothpastes do with an electric toothbrush.

I haven't been this enthusiastic about a self-care product

in a long time!

Some statistics on ORAMD:

Naturally fight gum problem-causing bacteria in 4 simple steps:
Brush, Floss, Rinse, Refresh.
Use as a 3-in-1 toothpaste, mouthwash and breath freshener
Recommended by Dentists Worldwide
Cheaper than Crest Pro-Health products – save up to 39%
100% Pure Ingredients killed Periodontal Bacteria in New Clinical Study
One Full Year, 100% Money Back Guarantee – No Questions Asked

You have to try this stuff to believe it!
Even my 60 year old father is a convert.

So, now, for the giveaway, Trusted Health Products
had offered one lucky winner
1 bottle of OraMD original strength.


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Open to US and Canada.
Must be 18 or older.
Bloggers not responsible for prize fulfillment.
Information may be used for marketing purposes by Visionary Bri.

This week at our house we will be enjoying

Cowboy Beans, corn bread, polish sausage and pineapple

 

Cheeseburger Mac, rolls and homemade cookies

 

 

polish sausage casserole, roll and strawberry dessert

 

chicken drumsticks, potatoes and blackberry pie

 

minute steaks, ribs and kraut, and cheesecake

 

 

 

 

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