Jun 232011
Jun 212011
Thank you to those who joined in on the Footloose and Fancy-Free Weekend Hop. If I haven’t come to return the love – not to worry…I will :-). Thanks to all of my readers who follow along with my blog. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you!
Vocalpoint
Vocalpoint
If you like to try new products and voice your opinion on them, then you should take the time to sign-up with Vocalpoint. In the past few months, I have received coffee, coupon for free Breve Coffee Creamer, cereal, and most recently, I am being sent Downy’s new Unstoppables in wash scent booster. I am all too excited to have this coming. I happen to love strong scented softeners and detergents. {Join here}
My Job Chart
MyJobChart.com – Suzy Orman recently endorsed this website and had this to say about it:
“This free online chore chart revolutionizes how you teach kids about money.” She adds that the site can teach children “how to save, share and spend while reinforcing how to be responsible and value a dollar!”
I signed up, added my daughter and next step is to add the chores she’s responsible for. Normally, I don’t feel a child should earn money from doing chores because they also need to learn if they live in the house, they have to do their share. However, I will add extra chores she wouldn’t normally have to do so she can get that reward at the end. This will help her realize there is a price for what she wants and it’s her that can be the only one to make it happen. Another cool feature…Parents get a daily summary email…mine just arrived in my inbox. Sign up is simple…{Click here}
New Pampers to grow code: FXHMWY4WKHU47JD
Lot 18 is for Wine Lovers
I am not a wine drinker however know lots of people who love wine.
Lot 18 offers deals on premium wines. Click Here
I am not a wine drinker however know lots of people who love wine.
Lot 18 offers deals on premium wines. Click Here
EXPIRED – Watermelon eCookbook
30 Easy Watermelon Recipes from Mr. Food, 41 pages of easy watermelon recipes to enjoy all year long! Get it here. For more eCookbooks including copycat recipes, casseroles, brunch recipes etc. {Go Here}
Jun 202011
I hope you had a good week…myself, I am so glad this past week is done and over.
My son’s evening LNA of 17 yrs., was hospitalized Thursday and the docs aren’t even sure what she has. Blood cultures come back tomorrow and depending on what they show…she may have to have a spinal tap to rule out meningitis. I am so praying this isn’t the case. That’s all my son would need now. The Doc’s tell me it will be close to a year before he will fully recover from the post viral pneumonia which caused him to be intubated back in March. They also say he will be susceptible to other illnesses more so during this time.
I then get a call from the Home Health Agency…no LNA coming this weekend. All fine and good…except my son decided he was going on what I call ‘strike’ Saturday. This means he stops eating and drinking after the first meal of the day. I am hoping I don’t get a call from Easter Seals saying his day support person isn’t coming in on Monday. I could care less if he eats…he won’t starve to death by any means…but the not drinking is not good.
Okay…so then let’s add, one of my friend’s sons killed himself this past week with a gun shot to his head..which decapitated him. My friend was called over to his house to mediate a fight between her son and his wife and somewhere along the line, the fight escalated beyond no return. Not only did he kill himself; he killed his wife too. His mother saw the whole deal as did their two children, and niece and it was her who called the police when the fight went astray.
I can’t get out of my mind how his mother will have to live with this for the rest of her life. I can’t fathom the thought of what those little girls will remember and will have to live with…which two are old enough to do so. It’s just the unimaginable for any mother to have to witness something like that, as well as the young children. I feel bad her son was in such emotional turmoil…he was a VERY brilliant young man…why he chose that route no one will ever know. He came from a good home, he had two fabulous children, a great job and was full of life. I guess no one will ever understand and no one will ever have answers.
As for meeting my goal on catching me a trout this week…well I thought I had caught two last night! I was so excited until I got home and my bubble was burst. The fish weren’t trout they were pond shiners! I was so bummed. My daughter caught a trout though; and her friend, she caught a sucker fish. I didn’t even know we had these things around here but I surely do know…I will NOT be putting my feet in that river! What an ugly fish that thing is….check him out (click pic to enlarge):
During that same fishing excursion, my daughter befriended a snapping turtle. She named him Mossy. He had a very good dinner. I told her she could feed him a couple of worms…more like he ended up with 15!
Here’s to a great week for all of us!
Jun 182011
If anyone is interested in taking surveys for Pinecone Research send me an email so I can forward you the email I received. This email has the registration link that you will need to sign up.
This is my favorite survey site…they pay $3, faithfully, each time a survey is completed.
Jun 172011
Ended 6/30/11
Dinner is Ready Giveaway
One of the tasks I absolutely hate is meal planning. I hate thinking about what I need to buy at the store, I HATE grocery shopping. I hate thinking about what is going to be for dinner each day. I hate preparing meals. In addition, I am not overly fond of eating the same foods week after week. Anyone have the same or similar issues? If you do, I may have the perfect solution for you.
I was given the opportunity to test drive 30 Meals in One Day’s “Dinner is Ready.” What a program! I am sure you get that the idea of the program is to make 30 meals all in one day, but this isn’t set in stone. You can modify the program to your needs. The way the program is structured I am sure this is possible if you have the time. However, when I went to make all the meals I had chosen, I didn’t get no 30 meals made for the mere fact that I was interrupted a hundred times over that day. I will not let this discourage me from trying again…I just need a better game plan. On a good note, I have at enough ingredients to make all the meals, minus any basic staples such as milk, for the next 3 weeks.
Dinner is Ready contains over 150 freezer-worthy dinner recipes in the software. The book is packed full of helpful hints and tips on bringing this all together and recipes. And an extremely user friendly User’s Manual for the software. Let me break this all down for you:
- There are loads of recipes for you to chose from and these recipes can be modified based on your serving needs. I actually modified many as I have one big eater in the house and I need enough to pack a lunch the next day for my son. Looking for a recipe not on the list…they’ve got you covered! You can add your own recipes to your menu.
- The software recipes can be categorized in such a manner where they are displayed by how they are prepared. For instance, on the Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Oven, and straight to the freezer after assembling the dish (some require cooking in the aforementioned manners before freezing).
- Once you’re done with that task, you can then create a shopping list. The list includes all the ingredients from your chosen recipes (including the recipes you’ve added). You are able to customize the list by deleting items on the list in the event you already have some, or in the event you need to buy something not on the list, you can add them. One thing this program doesn’t do, which I wished it did, is pair the meal with suggestions of a side dish. I would recommend one to go through their recipe choices when doing their grocery list, so you can add what you would like as a starch and/or a vegetable so you can purchase these during the same shopping trip.
- When you are satisfied with your list…print it! The list will print out in such a manner where the food items are categorized by where you’d find the item in the grocery store…i.e. frozen, dairy, baking and so on. I loved shopping by the list…this worked out very well for me.
- Shop but don’t put all away…you’ll be using it very soon (refer to the book on step-by-step organization of what you’ve bought).
- Print out the recipes. They print two to a page and left side shows the ingredients; right side the directions and are the size of an index card.
- Now the fun begins…time to prepare your dishes…again refer to the book…you’ll be glad you did.
- Once you’ve got your dishes done, they are now ready to freeze. Labels are easily printed from the program for you to be able to slap on each Ziploc or container…that by the way, will show on your grocery list…letting you how many of each are needed.
- All there is to do now is to chose which dish you want for supper, thaw and finishing cooking.
In need of more meal solutions? Two other products are sold to complete the task of mealtime beside Dinner is Ready. These are: Lunch is Ready and On the Side. One can purchase just the book, or the book and software for any of their products, just the software, or add to a program you already have via the web (download). Alternatively, you can purchase the entire set. Labels are also sold for inkjet and laser printers.
Where to buy: 30 Meals in One Day (via online ordering or by mail)
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Giveaway is for Dinner is Ready ONLY
Giveaway is for Dinner is Ready ONLY
Giveaway begins on 06/16/11 and ends at 11:59pm on 06/30/11. Winner will be selected using random.org. Winner will be notified by email within 24 hours. Winner will have 48 hours to respond and if not heard from by the end of the 48th hour, a new winner will be chosen. Thank you for your participation!
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
Mandatory entry: Worth 2 Entries
1. Visit 30 Meals in One Day and come back and tell me which program you’d get the most benefit from.
2. Follow Finger Click Saver via Google Friend Connect publicly.
Extra Entries: Worth 1 entry each (w/exception to #7 & #8
1. ‘Like’ Finger Click Saver on Facebook
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3. ‘Follow’ Finger Click Saver on Twitter
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6. ‘Tweet’ 30 Meals in One Day Dinner is Ready Giveaway @ leave a comment with link to your status (for verification of entry) This can be done once daily.
7. ‘Bring aboard’ a new follower via GFC (worth 2 entries) have them tell me you sent them and this will count for 2 entries for your referral, should they decide to enter.
8. Write a post about this giveaway (worth 5 Entries)
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
Mandatory entry: Worth 2 Entries
1. Visit 30 Meals in One Day and come back and tell me which program you’d get the most benefit from.
2. Follow Finger Click Saver via Google Friend Connect publicly.
Extra Entries: Worth 1 entry each (w/exception to #7 & #8
1. ‘Like’ Finger Click Saver on Facebook
2. Subscribe to Finger Click Saver via RSS feed
3. ‘Follow’ Finger Click Saver on Twitter
4. ‘Follow’ Finger Click Saver via Networked Blogs
5. ‘Follow’ Finger Click Saver’s Community via The Blog Frog
6. ‘Tweet’ 30 Meals in One Day Dinner is Ready Giveaway @ leave a comment with link to your status (for verification of entry) This can be done once daily.
7. ‘Bring aboard’ a new follower via GFC (worth 2 entries) have them tell me you sent them and this will count for 2 entries for your referral, should they decide to enter.
8. Write a post about this giveaway (worth 5 Entries)
Winner of 30 Meals in One Day – Dinner is Ready IS…..
Thank you so much to all those who took the time to enter! Sincerely appreciated! Onto the winner…..
Congratulations to Wendi who posted comment #9!
Wendi said: the sot were would be nice to have with the books. It would make my life easier to be able to cook for a month in one day. Wendi – you have been sent an email…please make sure to respond with the requested information.
Please note: It is important for all entrants to know that after posting this giveaway, I installed Intense Debate which disabled blogger comments. At the time of the installation, I had 3 other entries that no longer showed due to the switch over. Should anyone like to view these entries please email me: spar9797@gmail.com and I will forward you the entries which shows who the entrant was and the date of the entry.
Make it a great weekend…Have a Happy 4th!
Jun 162011
Jun 162011
Dinner is Ready Review and Giveaway
One of the tasks I absolutely hate is meal planning. I hate thinking about what I need to buy at the store, I HATE grocery shopping. I hate thinking about what is going to be for dinner each day. I hate preparing meals. In addition, I am not overly fond of eating the same foods week after week. Anyone have the same or similar issues? If you do, I may have the perfect solution for you. {Continue Reading}
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Fishing update…didn’t go. Another day and I still don’t have my trout. I already informed my daughter she is going with me tomorrow night. She tried to debate that because she doesn’t want me to get my trout. I hate to tell her…it’s happening regardless :-).
Jun 162011
Twitter and I have an issue. The program has stopped me from following anymore Tweeters until I get more followers. Personally, I think this is absurd, but there’s nothing I can do….so I would say, this most definitely isn’t my social app of choice.
In the event you would like to see what Twitter’s Follow policy is:
http://support.twitter.com/articles/66885-i-can-t-follow-people-follow-limits
Jun 162011
Personally, I am an avid purchaser of store brand products for several reasons. One reason is they are often much less costly than the brand names. I also know the brand names often are the makers of the store brands. And, I have found store brands are just as effective as national brands. Basically, if the store has their brand available…I’ll buy it.
My most recent encounter for needing an over the counter health product was when I had strep throat. Not only was I blessed with strep throat; I was blessed with my allergies acting up. So when I was filling my scripts at Walgreens, I decided I would get myself an allergy med. Normally my insurance covers allergy meds, but I hadn’t called for a script, so I was on my own if I wanted relief any time soon.
In looking at the choices available, I ended up choosing Walgreens Wal-Itin 24-Hour Allergy Relief Tablets; one of Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products. These would cost me a mere $13.99 for 30 tablets compared to the cost of $15.99 for 10 tablets of Claritin that offered the same relief. Plus, they weren’t all that much more had I used my insurance – given my co-pay.
However, that being said, I always ask the pharmacist their thoughts on my choice before purchasing. He told me the same active ingredients in Claritin are in Walgreens Wal-Itin 24-Hour Allergy Relief Tablets. He recommended I give the product a try. I was told if I wasn’t happy, Walgreens offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Good enough. I’ll take their brand.
I couldn’t have been more pleased with my decision when all was said and done…the product worked fabulously. To learn more about the Walgreens Brand of Health & Wellness Products visit: http://www.walgreens.com/walgreensbrand. And, do you know about the Walgreens Way to Well Fund™? It’s worth checking out!
Would you like to win a $50 gift card from Walgreens? Several bloggers are hosting giveaways on their blogs.