Look - if your not hip to SwagBucks, you need to be!!
I'm including a link for you to sign up at the end of this, because trust me, you will want to!
I really didn't want to use it at first. I love my google search, and I didnt want to use this SwagBucks search. Yea well, that's all changed.
Four simple steps make earning free SwagBucks all the more exciting!
1) Sign up!
2) Like them on FaceBook
3)Follow them on Twitter
4) Enter the codes in the "Gimme" box!
I'm telling you, they have a WIDE range of things you can spend your SwagBucks on! They have everything from stickers, to CDs, to electronics, clothes, school supplies, and baby stuff too!!
Seriously, you have to check this thing out!
Here is just a rundown of how I have earned so many SwagBucks so quickly!
I joined on 1/11/2013 - ok, so I wasn't so fond of it, and I really didn't understand it. I don't like to ask too many questions - seriously, if I really get into something (like free stuff) it gets addictive. I honestly think I . was just scared I would get addicted to finding & earning swagbucks. Guess what? I am lol
On 1/11/2013, I earned 96 SBs. I didn't log in again until 1/17, and I am still kicking myself in the you-know-what!
On the 17th - I only earned like 3 SBs. Why? Because I was still a little confused.
On the 18th - I logged back in and searched for this Toolbar I heard of. I hate toolbars, so I figured I would hate it, but I would try it anyways. Plus, I would get 1 SB for each time I used it to search. Look, I search for things all day long (free samples, images, recipes), so why not earn stuff for it?
On the 19th - I just used the tool bar, earned 1 SB.
On the 20th - Used the toolbar, 1 more SB.
On the 21st - whoopy! Used the toolbar, 1 more SB.
This was getting old, there had to be a way to earn these things faster!!!!
On the 22nd - I decided to poke around, and really figure out what this SwagBuck thing was all about.
I did some searched, scored some bonus bucks for things I went looking for, did some little surveys, entered some SwagCodes I had found, watched some short videos (seriously, they are lik 2-3 minutes long), and signed up for this SavingsStar coupon ap for my phone (love it! it loads coupons right to my store cards so I don't have to clip them!) I earned 148 SB! AHHHHHH-MAZING!!!
On the 23rd (today) - I was back fist thing in the AM, checking facebook, clicking the little "Check for Swag Code" button on the toolbar, and reading the blogs. I found a SwagCode on the SB page, and earned some more bucks for some searched. In total, I earned 97 SwagBucks!
Seriously, this is so easy! Earning about 100 Bucks a day, and they even have hourly give away! You check the page, and every hour they announce a new winner, if its you, you just click on the button, and it awards you the SwagBucks. So far, I've seen amounts from 100-1,000 SBs.
Look, you get SBs for refering people (so I would LOVE it if you could use the link below to sign up so I can get some bonus points :-), you get points for simple surveys, and you get mega points for 60 SBs for more in depth surveys.
And the toolbar is the best!! It gives you a little search box, and a button to see if there is an active swag code. It will say "Check FaceBook" or "Check HomePage" or "Check Blog". You just go to the page and check for the hints, or the code itself!
Seriously, you have to check this out!! Plus, you can use those gift cards for grocery shopping, birthday gifts, or Christmas gifts!!
Head over there now and check it out!!!
SwagBucks Sign Up
Happy Searching, and Happy Swagging!!!
- Patty
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Hawaiian Skewers
This is a great appetizer or party snack food!
Ingredients
1 lb Thick sliced Baked ham (not honey or glazed)
1 can Dole Pineapple Chunks (or 1/2 fresh pineapple, grilled) + 1/2 cup juice
12 - 6-8"wooden skewers, soaked in water for 12-24 hours
2 Tbsp. Low sodium Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Sprite
Instructions
Slice ham into 1/2 inch strips, 2 inches long
Place ham and pineapple on skewers, alternating.
Fold ham strip in three (like a snake) and place on Skewer, and then add a pineapple chunk.
Mix The Pineapple juice, and remaining ingredients, and use as a marinade for the skewers.
Marinade in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
Grill for 10-15 minutes or until heated through, using the marinade to baste.
OR
Broil for 2-5 minutes till warmed through, basting once, halfway through.
For additional taste - mix remaining marinade with 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 cup yellow mustard for dipping.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Walgreen's Balance Rewards
** All information was gathered from Walgreens.com **
(you HAVE to sign up for Balance Rewards to get these points!!)
Walgreen's introduced an new Balance Rewards program last year. On the surface this program looks a lot like KMart's Member Rewards Program. But, they are not the same.
Here are some ways you can earn free Money with Walgreen's Balance Rewards Program!
-> Purchase items that offer you rewards points! (I will post a blog with this weeks offers, and how much you can earn later today)
-> Use your Walgreen's online account to track your walks! Use a pedometer to track your steps, and then log them at Walk with Walgreens. For every mile you walk, you will earn 10 pts.
-> use coupons (don't I always say this??) to pay an even lower price for your sales items!
OK, here's the deal with the points. Every week Walgreens has items in the local ad, and in stores that will earn you Balance Reward Points.
Once you earn 5,000 points, you get $5 off your next purchase. But the more you spend, the more you save.
5,000 pts. = $5
10,000 pts. = $10
18,000 pts. = $20
30,000 pts. = $35
40,000 pts. = $50
Trust me, these points can rack up quick!!
Here are some home needs that will rack you up points with this weeks ad! Lots of great buys for the Superbowl coming up too!!
Grocery Items
(great way to use food stamps to buy grocery items, and earn points to buy house hold needs)
You can earn 3,000 pts just by spending $15 in participating items by Aquafina, Pepsi, or Frito-Lay.
Here are the items that were showed on the ad this week.
Aquafina 24 pk. - $3.99
Doritos, Lays, or Tostitos chips (9 - 13 oz.) - 2 / $5
Frito-Lay Dip or Salsa - 2 / $5
Pepsi 2 liters - 4 / $5
Pepsi 12 pk cans - 4 / $10
Here are other grocery items you can earn points on
Smart water or Vitamin Wanter singles - 5 / $5 (earn 500 points when you spend $5)
Walgreens Brand Nice! Select Nuts - 2 / $5 (earn 500 points when you spend $5)
Select Keebler (8.5 - 16 oz) or Cheez-It (7 oz.) crackers - 3 / $6 (earn 1,000 when you buy 3)
Walgreens Nice! Brand Honey - $4.99 with in-ad coupon (earn 1,000 points)
Walgreens Nice! Hard, gummy or Chewy candy - $0.69 - $0.99 each (earn 100 points when you buy 2)
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats or Kraft Cheese Slices - 2 / $6 (earn 1,000 when you buy 2)
Wrigley's 15 piece gum or Mentos 14 piece gum - 3 / $2 (earn 100 points when you buy 3)
Biscoff or Nutella spread - 2 / $7 (earn 250 when you buy 2)
Mentos candy - 3 / $2 (earn 250 points when you buy 3)
Select Post* cereal - 4/ $10 (earn 1,000 points when you buy 4)
Other Household Items you can earn points on!
Cottonelle toilet tissue (12 roll) - $5.00
Viva Paper Towels (6 roll) - $5.99
Scott Toilet Tissue (12 roll) - $7.49
--- Buy any 2 or more and earn 1,000 points
Spend $20 on DayQuil or NyQuil and earn 4,000 points
Spend $15 on CoverGirl cosmetics, and earn 3,000 points
Spend $40 on Finest* Nutrition Vitamins and earn $5,000
Spend $10 or more on select Nice! Cleaning products and earn 1,500 points
(Concentrated Bleach - $1; Laundry Detergent liquid or packs - $4; Glass cleaner - $2; Toilet Bowl Cleaner - $1)
Spend $10 on Revlon cosmetics and earn 2,000 points
Spend $15 or more on select Dove, Caress & Level 2000 and get 1,500 points
Spend $20 on Jergens or Curél Lotion and get 5,000 points, or spend $10 and get 2,000 points
Buy two CeraVe lotion and get 1,000 points
.... there are so many more!!!
But here are the two big buys I saw -
If you spend $20 or more on select* Edge, Skintimate or Schick products and get 10,000 points! (that's huge, and there are TONS of coupons for these products)
If you spend $30 or more in select Gillette products, and you will get $10 in Register Rewards on your NEXT visit.
There are so many different ways to earn points, you just have to research it!
And remember, MATCH YOUR COUPONS!!!
Keep a list of coupons you have, or keep your binder organised so you can find your coupons easily!
When your going through your weekly ad, look to see if you have coupons to match those deals.
Happy shopping!!
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Free toilet paper at CVS!!
This week CVS has a "Spend $30 get $10 free CVS bucks" deal going.
Here is a link to CVS, where you can pull up the ad and view what is included on the $10 for $30 deal!
CVS Pharmacy
Some of the items are food items, which means - if you need these items, or even have coupons for these items, you can buy them with your FoodStamp card, get the $10 in CVS bucks, and use that $10 on toilet paper, or what ever else you may need for the home!
Also, REMEMBER to use your coupons and save more money!!!
Here is just a small list of items which are included in the ad in my area (Cleveland, Ohio)
Food Items-
Coca-Cola 12 pk cans. - 3/$9
Coca-Cola 8 pk cans -2/$6
Coca-Cola 2 liters - 4/$4
Nabisco Tricuits, Wheat Thins or Ritz - 2/$6
Power Aid or Vitamin Water Multi Pack - $3.99 each
Planters Peanut - 2/$6
Non-Food items -
Tide or Gain Detergent - $5.49
Old Spice of Gillette deodorant - BOGO 50% off
Always Infinity pads or Tampax Pearl tampons - $6.99
Kotex light days, Pads or Tampons - $4.99
They also have a variety of other items too! Just walk around the store and look for the green dollar hanging off the shelf in front of the items.
If you spend $30 on groceries, then you get a free $10 to spend as you wish!
Well, this week, CVS had a great coupon deal
get upto $2 off a pack of Scott's Toilet paper.
Here is the link - >
CVS Scott's Toilet Paper Coupon (you can print off TWO of these!!)
Also, in the 1/13 SmartSource coupons insert from the Sunday paper, there were coupons for Scott's Tissue for $50 off one, or $1 off two.
The Tissue is on sale for $7.49
Use the $2 Store coupon to make it $5.49
Then, use the $0.50 off one coupons.
Your total (before tax) would be $4.99
Now, you can double that, and get two packs of toilet paper for $9.98 (before tax)
So, you spend $30 on grocery items, and get the $10 CVS bucks, and then run a second transaction, and pay only tax for the toilet paper!!
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Here is a link to CVS, where you can pull up the ad and view what is included on the $10 for $30 deal!
CVS Pharmacy
Some of the items are food items, which means - if you need these items, or even have coupons for these items, you can buy them with your FoodStamp card, get the $10 in CVS bucks, and use that $10 on toilet paper, or what ever else you may need for the home!
Also, REMEMBER to use your coupons and save more money!!!
Here is just a small list of items which are included in the ad in my area (Cleveland, Ohio)
Food Items-
Coca-Cola 12 pk cans. - 3/$9
Coca-Cola 8 pk cans -2/$6
Coca-Cola 2 liters - 4/$4
Nabisco Tricuits, Wheat Thins or Ritz - 2/$6
Power Aid or Vitamin Water Multi Pack - $3.99 each
Planters Peanut - 2/$6
Non-Food items -
Tide or Gain Detergent - $5.49
Old Spice of Gillette deodorant - BOGO 50% off
Always Infinity pads or Tampax Pearl tampons - $6.99
Kotex light days, Pads or Tampons - $4.99
They also have a variety of other items too! Just walk around the store and look for the green dollar hanging off the shelf in front of the items.
If you spend $30 on groceries, then you get a free $10 to spend as you wish!
Well, this week, CVS had a great coupon deal
get upto $2 off a pack of Scott's Toilet paper.
Here is the link - >
CVS Scott's Toilet Paper Coupon (you can print off TWO of these!!)
Also, in the 1/13 SmartSource coupons insert from the Sunday paper, there were coupons for Scott's Tissue for $50 off one, or $1 off two.
The Tissue is on sale for $7.49
Use the $2 Store coupon to make it $5.49
Then, use the $0.50 off one coupons.
Your total (before tax) would be $4.99
Now, you can double that, and get two packs of toilet paper for $9.98 (before tax)
So, you spend $30 on grocery items, and get the $10 CVS bucks, and then run a second transaction, and pay only tax for the toilet paper!!
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Starter Coupon Tips! Tip #3
Coupon Tip #3
Keep organized!
You never want a Coupon to expire when you can use it to save money.
There are many ways to organize your coupons, and everyone is different.
Me personally, I have a binder that I have separated in alphabetical order. It has 27 dividers (one for each letter, and one for numbers) and I file according to the brand name. Each section has baseball card pages in it - eachpage has 9 card holders, and you can file multiple like coupons in each sleeve.
Some people like to sort by grocery type, or isle, or store. I prefer it in alphabetical order because its easier for me to find what I need quickly.
Keep the coupons that are expiring soon on the top, and the ones expiring later towards the bottom.
DON'T let your coupons expire! Its like throwing away money! And, if you have coupons you just know you will never use, offer them to someone else, or buy the product and barter with a neighbor for fresh veggies from their garden, or some canned/jarred fruits/veggies from their personal pantry.
At any rate, DO NOT THROW THEM OUT!!! If you have absolutely NO USE at all for them, you can send them to military families. There are commissary stores on base and over seas that will take coupons that are no more then 6 months past their expiration date.
(If anyone would like info on where to send these, let me know and I will be more then happy to find the address for you!
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Keep organized!
You never want a Coupon to expire when you can use it to save money.
There are many ways to organize your coupons, and everyone is different.
Me personally, I have a binder that I have separated in alphabetical order. It has 27 dividers (one for each letter, and one for numbers) and I file according to the brand name. Each section has baseball card pages in it - eachpage has 9 card holders, and you can file multiple like coupons in each sleeve.
Some people like to sort by grocery type, or isle, or store. I prefer it in alphabetical order because its easier for me to find what I need quickly.
Keep the coupons that are expiring soon on the top, and the ones expiring later towards the bottom.
DON'T let your coupons expire! Its like throwing away money! And, if you have coupons you just know you will never use, offer them to someone else, or buy the product and barter with a neighbor for fresh veggies from their garden, or some canned/jarred fruits/veggies from their personal pantry.
At any rate, DO NOT THROW THEM OUT!!! If you have absolutely NO USE at all for them, you can send them to military families. There are commissary stores on base and over seas that will take coupons that are no more then 6 months past their expiration date.
(If anyone would like info on where to send these, let me know and I will be more then happy to find the address for you!
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Starter Coupon Tips! Tip #2
Coupon Tip #2
Get to know your local grocery store. There are three reasons for this
1 - most stores have sales in cycles - 12 week cycles. Every 12 weeks an item will go on sale. If you know WHEN that item will be on sale, then you will know when to stock up on it :-) If an item is usually $5, but goes on sale for $3, and you know you use 4 each month, you could buy 4 when its on sale, and save $8, and then spend the $40 for the next two months, OR...
Buy 12 at the sales price, and spend $36. This will save you $24. Honestly, that's half a tank of gas, a date night with your spouse, or money into the Christmas Account!
2 - You NEED to know your stores coupon policy. You can ask the manager, OR, you can go online on the store website and get it. IF you are unable to find it there, e-mail the company, and they will be more than happy to send it to you. Its a great idea to print this out and keep it in your binder. That way if a cashier, or manager questions your coupon using, you have the policy, and you can point out to them that you are doing it per the company policy.
3 - Double or Nothing? Yep - some stores DO double coupons, and some stores don't take coupons at all. I know Giant Eagle and KMart near us double, but I know if Aldi's has name brand items, I cannot use coupons there. Also, a lot of mom&pop shops don't take them.
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Get to know your local grocery store. There are three reasons for this
1 - most stores have sales in cycles - 12 week cycles. Every 12 weeks an item will go on sale. If you know WHEN that item will be on sale, then you will know when to stock up on it :-) If an item is usually $5, but goes on sale for $3, and you know you use 4 each month, you could buy 4 when its on sale, and save $8, and then spend the $40 for the next two months, OR...
Buy 12 at the sales price, and spend $36. This will save you $24. Honestly, that's half a tank of gas, a date night with your spouse, or money into the Christmas Account!
2 - You NEED to know your stores coupon policy. You can ask the manager, OR, you can go online on the store website and get it. IF you are unable to find it there, e-mail the company, and they will be more than happy to send it to you. Its a great idea to print this out and keep it in your binder. That way if a cashier, or manager questions your coupon using, you have the policy, and you can point out to them that you are doing it per the company policy.
3 - Double or Nothing? Yep - some stores DO double coupons, and some stores don't take coupons at all. I know Giant Eagle and KMart near us double, but I know if Aldi's has name brand items, I cannot use coupons there. Also, a lot of mom&pop shops don't take them.
- Patty
SAHMandD@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/SAHMandD
Starter Coupon Tips! Tip #1
Coupon Tip #1
ALWAYS grab a coupon booklet (or two!) from your local drug store, or KMart ad. The coupons on your ads, or that are in these booklets are STORE coupons. 99% of the time, you can combine the store coupon with a manufacture coupon (this is called "stacking")
Sometimes you see coupons for $0.50 or $1 in your store ad, and you don't think you need to clip them, but sometimes you do! If they show a dotted line, clip them just to be safe!
These are known as store coupons. These are discounts the STORE is offering on the product. These coupons usually are only good for the length of the ad (usually 1 week).
Example-
In the Sunday paper, I got a ad for KMart. On the ad was a coupon for a 14 oz. can of Maxwell House coffee. The coupon says I can get a can of the coffee for $3.99 instead of $5.99
I also got a coupon flyer int he mail that week. It had a coupon for $1.00 off any Maxwell coffee.
If I put these two coupons together, I can get the coffee for $2.99 instead of $5.99. I'm saving $3.
HERE IS THE BONUS - a LOT of KMarts will double Coupons upto $1. A LOT, but not all of them.
If you happen to be near a KMart that does, the $1 coupon will be doubled, and you will get the coffee for $1.99. Awesome right?
Bigger deal - the coffee will stay fresh on the shelf UNOPENED for up to 2 years.
This would be a great item to stock up on!
- Patty
ALWAYS grab a coupon booklet (or two!) from your local drug store, or KMart ad. The coupons on your ads, or that are in these booklets are STORE coupons. 99% of the time, you can combine the store coupon with a manufacture coupon (this is called "stacking")
Sometimes you see coupons for $0.50 or $1 in your store ad, and you don't think you need to clip them, but sometimes you do! If they show a dotted line, clip them just to be safe!
These are known as store coupons. These are discounts the STORE is offering on the product. These coupons usually are only good for the length of the ad (usually 1 week).
Example-
In the Sunday paper, I got a ad for KMart. On the ad was a coupon for a 14 oz. can of Maxwell House coffee. The coupon says I can get a can of the coffee for $3.99 instead of $5.99
I also got a coupon flyer int he mail that week. It had a coupon for $1.00 off any Maxwell coffee.
If I put these two coupons together, I can get the coffee for $2.99 instead of $5.99. I'm saving $3.
HERE IS THE BONUS - a LOT of KMarts will double Coupons upto $1. A LOT, but not all of them.
If you happen to be near a KMart that does, the $1 coupon will be doubled, and you will get the coffee for $1.99. Awesome right?
Bigger deal - the coffee will stay fresh on the shelf UNOPENED for up to 2 years.
This would be a great item to stock up on!
- Patty
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Mac-n-Cheese Movie Bowls
These are a cute idea that my daughter and I used to do when we lived with my Parents.
Sure, now I am anti food in the bedroom, but back then, living in a 4 bedroom house, with 7 people and a dog - it didnt seem to bother me so much if it meant time away with my little one :-)
This makes enough for about 4-6 depending on the serving size!
1 box Kraft Mac-n-Cheese (prepare according to box)
Crinkle Cut Fries - about 6 fries per person
1 lb ground beef seasoned for hamburgers minus the bread crumbs and egg. (I like to use Turkey)
Hamburger toppings
*Pickles
*Ketchup
*Mustard
*Tomatoes
*Onions
Cook Mac-n-cheese as directed.
Season ground meat for burgers, cook fully in skillet, crumble.
Serve as directed-
Portion the mac-n-cheese and meat so that there are two parts mac, and one part beef.
Let the kids get creative and add the toppings to the bowl that they would add on their burger.
Seriously, you think Mustard would be nasty on Mac-n-cheese, but when you add the meat and seasonings, its really yummy!
I don't recommend lettuce as it will wilt with the heat!!
Also, you can always sub the fries for a salad!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent
Sure, now I am anti food in the bedroom, but back then, living in a 4 bedroom house, with 7 people and a dog - it didnt seem to bother me so much if it meant time away with my little one :-)
This makes enough for about 4-6 depending on the serving size!
1 box Kraft Mac-n-Cheese (prepare according to box)
Crinkle Cut Fries - about 6 fries per person
1 lb ground beef seasoned for hamburgers minus the bread crumbs and egg. (I like to use Turkey)
Hamburger toppings
*Pickles
*Ketchup
*Mustard
*Tomatoes
*Onions
Cook Mac-n-cheese as directed.
Season ground meat for burgers, cook fully in skillet, crumble.
Serve as directed-
Portion the mac-n-cheese and meat so that there are two parts mac, and one part beef.
Let the kids get creative and add the toppings to the bowl that they would add on their burger.
Seriously, you think Mustard would be nasty on Mac-n-cheese, but when you add the meat and seasonings, its really yummy!
I don't recommend lettuce as it will wilt with the heat!!
Also, you can always sub the fries for a salad!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Free Money??
Check out these two contest running this month on our page!!
You could win one of two $15 Gift Cards!!
WHO DOESN'T LOVE FREE MONEY?!?!
We have two contest running through the month of October!
Why not try your hand in winning one of two $15 Gift Cards??
Stop by our page today *LIKE US* and enter to win!!
All e-mail's should be sent to:
SAHMandD@gmail.com
Please make sure to put "Contest 1" or "Contest 2" in the subject line!
You could win one of two $15 Gift Cards!!
WHO DOESN'T LOVE FREE MONEY?!?!
We have two contest running through the month of October!
Why not try your hand in winning one of two $15 Gift Cards??
Stop by our page today *LIKE US* and enter to win!!
All e-mail's should be sent to:
SAHMandD@gmail.com
Please make sure to put "Contest 1" or "Contest 2" in the subject line!
♥ Contest 1-
Like our page, and send us an e-mail to let us know who you are!!
Include your name, and make sure to put "Contest #1" in the subject line!
You can e-mail us no more than once a day, and each time you e-mail us, we will put your name into a jar!
We will pull a winner October 31, 2012, and we will announce the winner on our page. The winner will have 24 hours to contact us via e-mail to claim the prize!
♥ Contest 2 -
After you have liked our page, and sent us that e-mail, Post a cute picture of your little one in their Halloween costume.
You may post NO MORE than ONE photo PER CHILD.
Include the child's name, age, and what they were for Halloween.
Page members will have a chance to vote for the Photo by "liking" the picture.
We will let you post pictures and do voting until November 2nd, so you all have a chance to get those photos off the digital cameras!
NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED!!!
This is all about seeing the child through Mommy or Daddy's eyes ♥
The winner of this contest will also win a $15 Gift Card to Walmart or Target.
- The All-in-One Parent Admin Team ♥
Like our page, and send us an e-mail to let us know who you are!!
Include your name, and make sure to put "Contest #1" in the subject line!
You can e-mail us no more than once a day, and each time you e-mail us, we will put your name into a jar!
We will pull a winner October 31, 2012, and we will announce the winner on our page. The winner will have 24 hours to contact us via e-mail to claim the prize!
♥ Contest 2 -
After you have liked our page, and sent us that e-mail, Post a cute picture of your little one in their Halloween costume.
You may post NO MORE than ONE photo PER CHILD.
Include the child's name, age, and what they were for Halloween.
Page members will have a chance to vote for the Photo by "liking" the picture.
We will let you post pictures and do voting until November 2nd, so you all have a chance to get those photos off the digital cameras!
NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED!!!
This is all about seeing the child through Mommy or Daddy's eyes ♥
The winner of this contest will also win a $15 Gift Card to Walmart or Target.
- The All-in-One Parent Admin Team ♥
Cucumber Sandwiches
Another one of Grandma's Favorites!!
2 - 8 oz bricks cream cheese
1 - 0.7 envelope of Good Seasoning's Italian Dressing Mix
1 large English Cucumber (seedless)
2 loafs Pepperidge Farm Party Rye Bread
Mix the Cream Cheese and Dressing mix until fully blended.
Peel the Cucumber, and slice thinly (almost see through).
Apply a thin layer of the spread to a piece of the bread, and top with a slice of Cucumber.
DO NOT top this sandwich, it is a finger sandwich.
When storing, use an air tight container, and use wax paper between layers.
Don't worry about how long left overs will last, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY!!!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
2 - 8 oz bricks cream cheese
1 - 0.7 envelope of Good Seasoning's Italian Dressing Mix
1 large English Cucumber (seedless)
2 loafs Pepperidge Farm Party Rye Bread
Mix the Cream Cheese and Dressing mix until fully blended.
Peel the Cucumber, and slice thinly (almost see through).
Apply a thin layer of the spread to a piece of the bread, and top with a slice of Cucumber.
DO NOT top this sandwich, it is a finger sandwich.
When storing, use an air tight container, and use wax paper between layers.
Don't worry about how long left overs will last, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY!!!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Labels:
Cream Cheese,
cucumber,
Finger Sandwiches,
Italian Dressing,
party food
Marshmallow Salad
My Grandmother used to make this every time we had a family gathering. I was debating on posting this, but I know she wouldn't mind sharing if she were still here today :-)
Marshmallow Salad - serves 10-12
1 - 16oz tub sour cream
2 - 5oz cans of Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 - 12 oz can Pineapple tid bits, drained. (Can use chunks, cut in half if needed)
1 bag Mini Marshmallows
Mix all ingredients together and chill before serving.
I know, so simple, and almost like Ambrosia, but not the same!!
Its perfect, sweet, and makes a lot!!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Marshmallow Salad - serves 10-12
1 - 16oz tub sour cream
2 - 5oz cans of Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 - 12 oz can Pineapple tid bits, drained. (Can use chunks, cut in half if needed)
1 bag Mini Marshmallows
Mix all ingredients together and chill before serving.
I know, so simple, and almost like Ambrosia, but not the same!!
Its perfect, sweet, and makes a lot!!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
31 Days of Halloween - Day 10
Today's Halloween idea is for the ADULTS!!!
Why shouldn't we be able to have an evening out without the kids to celebrate Halloween with our friends, and have fun?
This web site has a list of Halloween Themed Adult Drinks that can be Fun, Spooky, and tasty at the same time!!
Parties van be fun, and an adult time out is always nice, but please, remember to DRINK RESPONSIBLY!!!
http://www.drinknation.com/theme/halloween
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Why shouldn't we be able to have an evening out without the kids to celebrate Halloween with our friends, and have fun?
This web site has a list of Halloween Themed Adult Drinks that can be Fun, Spooky, and tasty at the same time!!
Parties van be fun, and an adult time out is always nice, but please, remember to DRINK RESPONSIBLY!!!
http://www.drinknation.com/theme/halloween
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Yummy filled Sugar Cookies!
I use this easy Sugar Cookie recipe for drop cookies, sprinkle cookies, and filled cookies!
For filled cookies, use a mini muffin tin. This recipe makes 48 cookies
ALL COOKIES BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES AT 350*
2 3/4 C. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. White Sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
Preheat oven to 350*
In small bowl sift together flour, Baking Soda and Baking Powder and set aside.
In large bowl cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and vanilla, mix on medium until smooth.
Slowly add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture.
For CANDY Filled Cookies -
If your making candy filled cookies, use the dough right away. Make a 1 inch ball and flatten it in the palm of your hand, take your candy (I use rolos), and then shape the cookie dough around the candy, and place in the greased mini muffin tins.
OR
Roll into 1" balls, and drop into tins - bake 10 minutes, and as soon as you pull them out of the oven, press the candies into the top of the cookies.
Pull out and let cool for 2 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks. When completely cool, store in air tight container.
For Cookies filled with Jam, Spread, or Pie filling -
If your filling your cookies with Jelly, a spread, or a pie type filling, roll the cookie dough into 1" balls and drop into the greased tins.
Bake 10 minutes.
Pull out from oven, and immediately use a tart press to put a 1/4" - 1/2" deep hole on the top of the cookie.
I use 1/4" for Jelly or Spread (I use Nutella!), and /2" for Pie fillings.
At this point, you can let cool, and store until you are ready to serve.
When filling, you can just use a butter knife to plop a dollop of your filling on the hole, of for a spread, or icing filling, you can use a pipping bag.
Fresh out of the oven -
From left to right - Rolo topped cookies, Rolo filled cookies, Nutella filled cookies.
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
For filled cookies, use a mini muffin tin. This recipe makes 48 cookies
ALL COOKIES BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES AT 350*
2 3/4 C. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. White Sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
Preheat oven to 350*
In small bowl sift together flour, Baking Soda and Baking Powder and set aside.
In large bowl cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and vanilla, mix on medium until smooth.
Slowly add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture.
For CANDY Filled Cookies -
If your making candy filled cookies, use the dough right away. Make a 1 inch ball and flatten it in the palm of your hand, take your candy (I use rolos), and then shape the cookie dough around the candy, and place in the greased mini muffin tins.
OR
Roll into 1" balls, and drop into tins - bake 10 minutes, and as soon as you pull them out of the oven, press the candies into the top of the cookies.
Pull out and let cool for 2 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks. When completely cool, store in air tight container.
For Cookies filled with Jam, Spread, or Pie filling -
If your filling your cookies with Jelly, a spread, or a pie type filling, roll the cookie dough into 1" balls and drop into the greased tins.
Bake 10 minutes.
Pull out from oven, and immediately use a tart press to put a 1/4" - 1/2" deep hole on the top of the cookie.
I use 1/4" for Jelly or Spread (I use Nutella!), and /2" for Pie fillings.
At this point, you can let cool, and store until you are ready to serve.
When filling, you can just use a butter knife to plop a dollop of your filling on the hole, of for a spread, or icing filling, you can use a pipping bag.
Fresh out of the oven -
From left to right - Rolo topped cookies, Rolo filled cookies, Nutella filled cookies.
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
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Oven Baked Mayo Chicken!
Yes, the name sounds a little strange, and I'm sure you have seen some of the recipes on TV for things like this. But I promise you that this is different, and you can flavor it any way you like!!
This recipe serves 4
2 Chicken breast halves, filleted
1/2 cup Real Mayo, Fat free
2 tbsp your choice seasoning*
1/3 cup Bread Crumbs
Place Chicken in a 8" x 8" square glass pan.
In a bowl, mix together mayo and seasoning until well blended.
Use a rubber spatula to spread the mayo mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes of until chicken is no longer pink.
*If you can, try to stick with a Salt Free seasoning, like Mrs. Dash, or McCormick Blends. If your seasoning contains salt, cut it back to 1 tbsp.
<3 Patty
This recipe serves 4
2 Chicken breast halves, filleted
1/2 cup Real Mayo, Fat free
2 tbsp your choice seasoning*
1/3 cup Bread Crumbs
Place Chicken in a 8" x 8" square glass pan.
In a bowl, mix together mayo and seasoning until well blended.
Use a rubber spatula to spread the mayo mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes of until chicken is no longer pink.
*If you can, try to stick with a Salt Free seasoning, like Mrs. Dash, or McCormick Blends. If your seasoning contains salt, cut it back to 1 tbsp.
<3 Patty
31 Days of Halloween - Day 9
Spider Web Game
(another game from the CD from Pat Catans!)
You’ll need:
• A ball of yarn for each player
• Halloween Music
Give each player a ball of yarn. Players tie one end of the yarn loosely around their waist and then stand in a circle. Play your favorite Halloween music CD. Whenever the music stops, players toss their ball of yarn to anyone in the circle. Then, each player wraps the yarn around any part of his or her body—around their leg, arm, waist, foot, fingers, but not around the neck. Play the music again, tossing the yarn to another player when the music stops. Continue until players run out of yarn. There are no winners or losers, and players will be entertained for quite a long time. Plus, they’ll have fun untangling themselves.
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 8, 2012
31 Days of Halloween - Day 8
Dead Finger Cookies
(I found this online, but cannot remember the web site!! If this is your recipe or Idea please let us know so we can give you credit!)
Cookies give new meaning to the term “finger food.”
You’ll need:
Cookie dough
Almonds
Royal icing
Put refrigerated sugar cookie dough in a large plastic storage bag. Cut a “finger-size” corner off the bag. Carefully squeeze finger-length dough onto a cookie sheet. Use a dull side of butter knife to carve lines into each finger—knuckles and wrinkles. Use an almond to make a fingernail impression at the tip of each finger cookie. Bake the cookies according to the package directions. After baking, “glue” an almond to each finger with icing.
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Sunday, October 7, 2012
31 Days of Halloween - Day 7
Too cute!!
Test Tube Treats!
These little plastic test tubes are filled with round candies for a treat the kids wont soon forget!!
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/10/test-tube-treats.html
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Breakfast Casserol - Oven
The original recipe on Pinterest called for 4 eggs, and I made it with 6 and STILL had to add 3 more.
1 pack Crescent rolls
9 large eggs
1 pack Brown and serve sausage links
2/3 cup finely chopped ham (1/4 inch cubes)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional add ins -
(No more that 1 cup total extram or you will need to add more eggs)
Red bell peppers
Mushrooms
Onions
Bacon
Preheat oven to 425*
Grease a 9" x 13" glass pan (I used cooking spray).
Lay crescent rolls on bottom and press to spread out and close all seams and holes.
Sprinkle meat, cheese and any additional veggies on top of rolls.
Mix together eggs, salt & garlic powder.
Pour eggs over bottom two layers.
Bake for 17 minutes.
For a full breakfast serving cut down the middle longways, and then into 4 pieces on each side.
For a buffet brunch, cut into 15 servings.
(Long ways twice, top to bottom 4 times.)
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
1 pack Crescent rolls
9 large eggs
1 pack Brown and serve sausage links
2/3 cup finely chopped ham (1/4 inch cubes)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional add ins -
(No more that 1 cup total extram or you will need to add more eggs)
Red bell peppers
Mushrooms
Onions
Bacon
Preheat oven to 425*
Grease a 9" x 13" glass pan (I used cooking spray).
Lay crescent rolls on bottom and press to spread out and close all seams and holes.
Sprinkle meat, cheese and any additional veggies on top of rolls.
Mix together eggs, salt & garlic powder.
Pour eggs over bottom two layers.
Bake for 17 minutes.
For a full breakfast serving cut down the middle longways, and then into 4 pieces on each side.
For a buffet brunch, cut into 15 servings.
(Long ways twice, top to bottom 4 times.)
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Italian Crock Pot Sandwiches
Made these for dinner one Saturday, and they were a huge hit!!
3-4 lb rump roast
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Dried Parsley
1 tsp Dry Basil
1 tsp Black pepper
1 0.7 Italian Salad Dressing packet
Mix hot water, with dried seasonings and dressing mix.
Place roast in crock pot, pour dressing mix over meat.
Cook on high 4-5 hours, or 10-12 hours on low.
When finished, shred with forks.
Serve on hoagie rolls with cheese, mushrooms, peppers & onions! Or just the meat!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
3-4 lb rump roast
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Dried Parsley
1 tsp Dry Basil
1 tsp Black pepper
1 0.7 Italian Salad Dressing packet
Mix hot water, with dried seasonings and dressing mix.
Place roast in crock pot, pour dressing mix over meat.
Cook on high 4-5 hours, or 10-12 hours on low.
When finished, shred with forks.
Serve on hoagie rolls with cheese, mushrooms, peppers & onions! Or just the meat!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
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