10-13-10

I'm not a coffee drinker but will occasionally
get a latte or cappucino.
On our return trip from Hoover yesterday evening
I stopped in Speedway and got a caramel latte.
It was really good and gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling,
perfect for the cooler weather.
But I made the mistake of drinking this a couple
hours before bedtime.
I did not sleep too well last night tossing
and turning and constantly waking up.
So my eyeballs feel shriveled up this morning
like they could just fall outta my head!
For sure gonna get a nap in today!
Need a little rest before this evening
as I've got 2 shows coming on tonight I want to watch.
9pm SyFy- Ghost Hunters
10pm Discovery - a new season of Storm Chasers
I've also been getting into a show called
Rehab, Party at the Hard Rock Hotel.
The new shows come on at 10pm Tuesdays on truTV.

As for Hoover, I have never seen it this low before.
In some places you could walk out to the middle
of the reservoir!
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10:45AM

Got a gingerbread going in the oven at the moment.
Trying out a spring form pan for the first time
so will see how it goes.
I greased and floured it before hand.
I did not put anything like foil into the bottom
of it and 10 minutes into baking no leaks, whew!
The gingerbread mix was more watery than
what a cake mix is.
Once baked I'll let it sit and cool the rest of the day
and work on the rest of my recipe this evening.

I really wanted to get some flat bread done up
in the bread machine today but don't think
I have the energy to do it at the moment.

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11:15AM

Well I got an eye opener just now.
Just a lil bit because they still feel as though
they are shriveling up like raisins.

Anyway if I had a video of me at the moment
it would look a little something like this, LMAO!!
So it's a good thing no one can see me at the moment!
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Downy called or should I say Proctor & Gamble.
They are changing the prize for the contest.
Instead of winning a trip to Proctor & Gamble
they are now doing away with that and sending
out a check.

HAPPY DANCE!!!!!

And damn it, I still forgot to ask what scent
I entered won. Guess I'll just have to wait til
it hits the stores and let y'all know, lol.

The lady told me it could take 30-60 days for
the check to arrive.
Just in time for Christmas!!
I'm not saying I would spend that amount on
Christmas gifts, but it sure would help
to build up the savings account
with any extra expenses for the holidays!
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Hurry before they are gone.
I got mine :0)
Even managed to get mom one also!

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Tonight for supper we had Minute Man pizza and subs.
Was too tired to bake up some flat bread today for Chalupas.
I wanted to celebrate my new prize winnings
so pizza sounded good since another one of their
$6.99 coupons came in the mail today.

I most always get the hand tossed crust.
This has the thicker crust along the edges of the pizza.
Many people would eat their pizza up to the edge crust
and throw it away.
I've been telling the kids if they don't eat their crusts
to save them for later on.
We eat them like bread sticks with a little
spaghetti sauce or ranch dressing as dip.
Wrap crusts in a wet, wrung out paper towel,
and put into microwave a few seconds to warm.
Why let food go to waste.
And why spend the money for an order of bread sticks.

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Check out this fun freebie for the kiddos. Just head on over here to score a FREE Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook along with a FREE jar of Gross Slime!

And I can't believe I just sent away
for slime for the kids, ahhhh!
I can imagine purple carpet or furniture!

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We all like to share our couponing experiences, preferences, frustrations etc., right?! With that being said, you may want to take a few minutes out of your day to complete the coupon survey found here (it took me about 5 minutes to complete). In exchange for the completed survey, you will be entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. At this point, I am not sure what the odds of winning the gift card are, so you’ll have to decide whether this is worth your time. Good luck!

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Head on over here to score a FREE Breathe Right Advanced sample!

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My tip for when requesting coupons, samples
& freebies is to check the URL to see if the words
before the dot com are associated with the maker,
manufacture or offer.
I sometimes shy away from offers that say anything else.
For example to get the breathe right strips
I check the URL and it said breatherightstrips.com.

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Yay! Simply Orange (I LOVE this stuff!) just released a new coupon on their Facebook page. Head on over here to print a coupon valid for $1/1 ANY Simply Lemonade, Simply Orange or Simply Apple– ANY size!

I think I have seen these individual sizes go
on sale for $1.00.

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6:30pm
Well I might go work on a cheesecake.
I'm debating on a box no bake cheesecake mix
or a homemade baked one.
This is for the TOH contest.


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7:00PM

Cheesecake is in the oven.
I went with a baked one.

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7:15pm

Cool, Kroger just sent me a survey in my email.
Got a $1.00 for doing it.

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8:15pm

Getting ready to head towards the bedroom
to watch some shows.
But before I go I wanted to show
you my cheesecake I pulled out of the oven.
It will have to sit and firm up before
I can remove the spring pan.
I also made some homemade maple
whipped cream to go on top :0p
To give you an idea of size it's a
10 inch wide pan by 3 inches high.
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10-12-10

10:40AM

Had to make a run to Kroger this morning
to get a few things to make a dessert with.
While there I found 5 pound bags of
Kroger flour for $1.28!
I picked up 2 for upcoming baking
or using in the bread machine.

Then found a 2 pound package of
beef chuck boneless blade steak
with 2 large steaks in it marked down
from $9.63 to $5.19.
I put one in a freezer bag and put into freezer.
The other I cut up into small cubes
and put into the crock.

For supper tonight I am making Beef Stew.
1 pound steak, cubed- $2.60
2 pkgs brown gravy mix (with 3 cups water)- .78 cents
2 boxes frozen carrots- free
about 5 medium potatoes, diced- .75 cents
1/2 can leftover French Onion soup- free

TOTAL COST: $4.13
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Toys R Us has the Iron Man 2 Action Figures on sale this week for $4.99 (Reg $7.49). Plus, you can use the $1/1 coupon found here to score them for only $3.99! These action figures would make great stocking stuffers!

*Also, don’t forget to trade in your old board games this week!

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Currently, DiscountMags.com is offering up a 1 year subscription to Everyday With Rachael Ray Magazine for ONLY $2.99!! Just use coupon code 7975 at checkout. The suggested retail price on this magazine is $39.90, so this is one amazing deal! You can also score up to 4 years for ONLY $11.96!

…AND, as I’ve said before, magazine subscriptions make great gifts! So if you already have a subscription, think about subscribing a friend or family member.

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MAIL CALL

All sorts of freebies today!
-Martha Stewart magazine
-Solar Cooking DVD
-Wisk sample
-Coupon for FREE bottle of Advil
-Kroger coupons
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11:20AM

My friend Kendra stopped by and
gave me a floor fan and 2 rolling carts.
The floor fan will be great especially
when I clean carpets and want them
to dry faster.
I think for the holidays I'll use the carts
as a kitchen island for my baking.
It has 2 drawers in each cart that I could
put baking supplies like decorations,
chocolate chips, cookie cutters
and all sorts of stuff in!.
I could use the racks on these shelves
as baking racks for cookies or putting
pies or cakes when they come out of the oven.
I can dream up all sorts of things for uses
for these carts.
Then once the holidays are over I can clean
them up and put in the kids closets
and use the bottom part as a shoe/boot rack
and drawers for undies and socks.
I could also put one in the hallway for
boots during the Winter months
and use the drawers for hats, gloves & scarves.
It rolls so I could even put it over a register
and use as a drying rack
to dry wet items like boots or gloves!
I LOVE PRACTICAL THINGS
that have many uses!!!!
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.75 cents coupon on Shake N Bake.

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I did this next offer BUT read after the offer of my comments!


From Hip2Save

Wowza! I’m not sure if this is a mistake or what… but currently, you can head on over to WomanWithin.com and purchase $50 or more worth of items, then use coupon code WW48580 to get $50 off your purchase of $50 or more! They have lots of Tees priced at just $5, so you could potentially score 10 Tees for just the cost of shipping! And they do have lots of other items too.

I ordered 10 $5.00 t-shirts in boy colors
thinking I would get the boys some t-shirts for Christmas.
All through the ordering process it kept telling me after
I entered the promotional code that my shipping was free
and that my balance was $0.
Well I am now hearing they just changed the code
to only be $20 off a $50 order and that change must of went into
effect while I was ordering because when I sent the payment
to them my order went from $0 to $36.99!!

I should have done this earlier today because some people got
in on that deal before it changed.

But anyway I immediately called the 1-800 number
for customer service and canceled the whole order!!

This pisses me off!!
That through this whole order up until the time
I sent payment it said I owed $0!!
GGGRRRRRR!!!

I very rarely buy stuff online and the one time
I do it got all F'ed up!!

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Woo Hoo just did 2 more surveys
for Opinion Outpost and are now
up to $40.80!!

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5:30PM

Hoping supper gets done soon,
boiling the potatoes for beef stew
and got some gravy going.

I would like to head over to Hoover
tonight. It's such a pretty place to see in the Fall!
Taking camera along.

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5:50PM

Supper's done.
Made 4 servings with an additional 2 servings
for Tony's lunch.
$4.13 for 6 servings
.68 cents a serving.
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10-11-10

from Hip2Save
Coffee-Mate just released a VERY high value coupon! Just head on over here and login or register to print a coupon valid for $1.50/1 Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder creamer 15-oz or larger! You should be able to print this coupon twice.

Walgreens often has Coffee-Mate on sale buy one at $2.99 get one free… so potentially you may be able to snag 2 FREE Coffee-Mate creamers after the $1.50/1 coupons. Hopefully they’ll be on sale at Walgreens again soon!

Here's some Coffee House recipes
to use Coffee-Mate in. They look so good!

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10:20AM

OK, just got done writing up a recipe
for the boxed desert contest.
The only problem I have is that I have no
spring form pan, so yes Kendra can I borrow yours please?
Wasn't easy. I kept thinking about
all these different flavors that when combined
should taste really good together.
Sorry I can't share the recipe just yet
til I make and submit it :0)

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Look for your sample to arrive within 5-6 weeks. Limit one sample per household. While supplies last.

Woo Hoo, I won a free 4-pack sample!

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Here's another deal from Hip2Save.
My closest Toys R Us is Sawmill Rd.
Anyone know of a store that is closer?

Yippee! Toys R Us has a hot new deal available through October 16th. Trade in ANY used board game and receive 30% off the price of one Hasbro Board Game. Here’s the best part… you can trade in as many board games as you want! Keep in mind that you only receive one discount coupon per game traded in and the discount is only valid on the day of trade-in. So clean out those closets, gather up those old games, and head to Toys R Us (if you’re in need of old games for trade-in, hit the thrift store).

Wanna make this deal even sweeter?!
Purchase $15 or more of any Hasbro game(s) and get a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card! You know how I love my coffee, so of course I’m excited about this promo!

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 of the following games: Monopoly, Sorry or Clue on sale for $7.99 each
Total = $15.98
Trade in 2 board games to give you 30% off each game
Total now = $5.59 per game which = $11.18 for both will now cost $5.59
Use 2 $4/1 coupons from the USA Weekend Magazine (not sure what issue?)
Pay $3.18
Get a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card*
Final Cost FREE + $1.72 moneymaker (when you take into account the gift card!)

*Keep in mind that I am assuming that you will receive the Dunkin Donuts gift card with any $15 game purchase before the 30% off discount and/or coupons. However, I have not actually done the deal scenario, so I cannot confirm this.

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Jimmy Dean coupon has reset! Head on over here and “Like” Jimmy Dean on Facebook, then click on the “Coupon” tab to access a $1 off ANY Jimmy Dean product coupon.
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First 10,000* to respond will receive a canister of Scrubbing Bubbles® Antibacterial Bathroom Wipes, a pouch of Pledge® Lemon Clean Wipes, a pouch of Pledge® Multi Surface Wipes and a canister of Windex® Original Glass Wipes.

I have never gotten anything from
these but keep trying!
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I don't shop Walmart too often but
figured I'd post these deals here anyway.
from stockpiling moms.

Here are deals at Walmart this week.

Gain Liquid Dish Detergent, $.97
$1/1 Gain Dish Detergent 10/10 P&G
Final Price = Free + $.03 overage!

Tic Tacs Single Pack $.94
$0.75/1 Tic Tac Product, exp. 12-31-10 (RP 10/03/10)
Final Price= $.19

Argo Corn Starch 16 oz $1.27
$0.30/1 Argo Corn Starch, exp. 1-2-11 (SS 10/03/10)
Final Price= $.97

Sea Pak Shrimp Poppers 6 oz $1.52
$1/1 SeaPak item, any – 10-03-10 SS
Final Price= $.52

Creamette Quick Cook Pasta $1.12 (Rollback)
$0.55/1 Creamette Quick Cook Pasta, exp. 12-31-10 (SS 10/03/10)
Final Price= $.57

Sun Fabric Softener Sheets 40 ct $.97
$0.25/1 Sun Cuddle Soft Fabric Softener, exp. 11-14-10 (RP 10/03/10)
Final Price= $.75

Colgate Sparkling White Toothpaste 6.4 oz $1.50
$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, exp. 10-23-10 (SS 10/03/10)
Final Price= $.75

Just a reminder that Walmart’s vary from region to region.

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With my birthday a little over a month away
I started signing up for
birthday freebies from different restaurants.
I have not verified any of these
as I am just now signing up for them.
Here are a few in Columbus:

.Hometown Buffet – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but a free meal just for signing up!.

.Friendly’s – Free ice cream cone if you join their birthday club.

.Noodles & Company – Signup for their newsletter and they’ll send ya a coupon for a free meal right around our birthday!

.Smoky Bones – Members of the Bones Club get a free meal or appetizer, not sure which.

.Spaghetti Warehouse – Signup for a free meal & possibly free appetizer?

.Texas Roadhouse – They send a coupon for one free appetizer or sidekick of ribs.

OTHERS

.CVS – If you have an Extra Care Card, register it online and get $3 ECB on your birthday.

.Hallmark – 20% off coupon for one item and a free card.

.Proctor & Gamble – They’ll send you a batch of BOGO coupons for various products.


I already received an email from Friendlys
and printed off a coupon for a
FREE 3 scoop sundae!
with purchase of adult entree.
Wonder if that includes breakfast entrees.


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Easy supper tonight.
Why, because
I have been enjoying my day of being home,
no shopping, no going anywhere, no housework,
so figured something simple to wind down the day.
Every now and then I need a day off!!

2 Cheeseburger Ranch Hamburger Helpers $1.00
1 pound hamburger - free
frozen corn- .60 cents
bread & butter .12 cents

TOTAL: $1.72
Serves 5 @ .34 cents a serving

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I've been craving Mexican food.
Thank you Food channel and Guy Fieri with
the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show that keeps me
up late most nights. Then I find myself wandering into
the kitchen for a midnight snack and a rag because
my mouth is drooling.
All I can say is I want his job!!
So maybe here in the near future I'll be making something
Mexican.
So here are a few recipes for some
flat breads.

Taco Bell Chalupa bread Indian fry bread

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 cup milk
oil (for deep frying)
To make Indian Fry Bread Mix dry ingredients together.
Cut in shortening; then add milk.
Shape dough into a long cylinder; cut into 8 equal parts.
Flour hands, then work the pieces into 6″ tortillas.
Fry in oil until golden brown..

FLATBREAD (Like Taco Bell Gorditas)
This recipe looked really good til they
started adding anchovies, yuck!
But I will still use it as a guide.

Both these recipes could be used in a bread machine.
Use the dough or pizza dough cycle like mine has.

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8:45PM

Ok this is weird, I just picked up 4 Taste Of Home
magazines and started looking through them
and found a quick and easy flatbread recipe
for tacos.
You need a can of Grands biscuits
Roll each biscuit out into a 6 inch circle.
In a small skillet, over medium heat, cook each
flattened biscuit for 30-60 seconds on each side.
HERE it is on TOH.
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10-10-10

Hey, it's 10-10-10 and it's almost 10:00am.

I forgot to mention a few things yesterday
that happened with surveys and such.

At first I had gotten an email from HouseParty saying
I qualified for the Brewstation HouseParty.
BUT then they sent an another email saying it was a mistake
that it was sent out accidentally.
They said to make it up to me they would send
me a Brewstation offer after Nov. 6th.
Anxious to see what kind of offer it is.

Then I got a online survey I did and when completed
it asked if I would want to do a telephone
survey for $75!!
I said yes, so am waiting to see if that happens.

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Free sample of Lanacane Anti-Chafing Gel

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10:30AM

This morning's breakfast is
biscuits & gravy.
2 pkgs country gravy- .80 cents
1 tube of biscuits- .40 cents
Total Cost for Breakfast- $1.20

Me & Tony aren't eating breakfast so will
take remaining of white country gravy
and make potato soup out of it.

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Here in a little bit we're heading to Kroger
to get Tony's prescriptions.
I might pick up a few items for the
dessert recipes I'll be making for the contests.
This sucks because I won't be able to share
any with the kids classrooms due to
them not accepting classroom treats anymore!
Then once home I'll continue my housework.
I try to set a goal each day of what I want done.
-finish 1 more load of laundry
-put laundry away
-clean living & dining room
-sweep & mop kitchen floor
-vacuum & carpet clean
-make Halloween cookies for contest
-make potato soup
(peel, cube & boil potatoes)

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I thought this was cute, lol.
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1:30pm

Just back from Kroger.
Now working on lunch.

Potato Soup

6 small- medium potatoes, peeled & cubed- .75 cents
leftover country gravy- free
1 pkg smoked sausage, cut up- $1.35
1/2 pkg pepperoni, cut up- .50 cents
small bag of broccoli- free
1 small onion, cut up- .20 cents

TOTAL COST: $2.80
don't know servings yet.

To save time:
-when boiling potatoes
and broccoli I throw them together
in the same pot.
Also saves on cleaning an extra pot!
-I threw sausage, pepperoni
& onions all in one skillet to fry
at the same time.
-To stretch out the country gravy
I put about a cup of milk, some chicken
bullion & a couple tablespoons of flour
in a shaker cup then poured it into
the sausage mixture while cooking.
added 1/2 cup more milk to make creamier.
Then added in the country gravy & stirred
in the potatoes & broccoli.

Either I was starving or that
soup was pretty darn good because
I ended up have two bowls of it!

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4:00PM

Starting to wear out.
Got kitchen floor swept & mopped.
Then vacuumed the living, dining & hallway
then carpet cleaned it all.
Got towels off the clothesline that I hung
yesterday evening. Got them folded up
and put away.

Will have remaining soup for supper.
Then work on getting clean clothes put away
and some ready for tomorrow morning.
Yeah I don't have to worry about making
school lunches for tomorrow.
You just don't know what a relief that will be
from now on!!

Maybe here in a few I'll go make
some chocolate chip cookies for the contest.
Once done I'll post some pics for you to see
and tell me which one you like best because
I can only enter one.
I already have my ideas drawn out onto
paper and asked the kids which one they like
just from the drawings. So we'll see if they change
their mind once they see them made.

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5:50pm

Here's the three types of spooky
cookies I made.
I don't think anyone liked the worm cookies
so it's between the skulls and I haven't got
a name for the other one, the one with the teeth.
These had to be easy enough that a 3 year could
help decorate!
And it wasn't easy coming up with something
made out of chocolate chip cookie dough!
...I'm looking at other entries and are starting
to wonder if people even read the rules
to this contest. Like I said it was supposed to be
easy enough for a 3 year old to help decorate
and it had to be an original design.
Many of these I see I couldn't imagine a 3 year
old helping with and others are copycats
of things I have already seen.
Everything has to be edible also!
You can go HERE and see other entries.
Then click on the tab that says contest.
Then "click here to find out more"
Then on the tab that says "view entries"

People are seeing the main part of the contest that says:

"Create a Halloween-themed Baking Activity using NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Submit the name of your project, step-by-step instructions and a picture of your fun creation. Ten lucky finalists will be chosen by NESTLÉ. Votes from our NESTLÉ baking community will determine the winners"

But I wonder if they read the part that says:
"Read The Official Rules"
It is very important that when you enter
any contest to read this!!

Here is what it says:

- Entries must meet all of the following requirements or they will be disqualified

-Each entry must use Nestle® Toll House® Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to create a Halloween themed baked creation.

-The skill level of the Baked Creation must be such that 3-12 year old children could participate in making the Baked Creation, and the look and taste must be appealing to that age group.

- Each entry must be completely edible: Non-edible items such as craft sticks are acceptable, provided they can be removed prior to consumption, or do t they affect consumption or the safety of the Baked Creation.

-Each entry must be original and created by the entrant, unpublished, the sole property of the submitter, and not previously submitted in any other contest. Entry must not violate any 3rd party rights including, but not limited to copyrights, trademark or right of publicity. Entry must not highlight any third party trademarks, company names or logos. Do not use imitations of famous people or characters from books, movie or television shows, etc.

-Judging: Two rounds of judging will be conducted. Entries in each round will be judged as follows (the “Judging Criteria”):

Creativity/Originality 40%
Clarity of instructions/Ease of re-creation 40%
Relevance to the theme 20%

-Round One: The NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Marketing Team will review all eligible entries submitted and select ten (10) finalists.

-Round Two: The ten (10) finalists selected in Round One will be posted on www.Facebook.com/TollHouse for consumer voting. Voting will run from 10/21/10 12:01 a.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. ET 10/28/10. Consumers will be asked to vote for the Baked Creation based on the Judging Criteria, with the top three (3) finalists chosen by voting consumers. Limit one (1) vote per person per day. In the event of a tie, winner will be determined by NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Marketing Team in its sole discretion. Winners will be notified on or about 10/29/10.

Now after reading this go back and check
out some of the entries.
I see allot that will be disqualified
because they did not read the above!!

I think it also helps to use other products
made by that manufacturer, just my opinion,
because I think this recipe is a way they
can advertise to sell more cookie dough.
So I added Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chips
to my recipes when decorating!

I did that when coming up with
the recipe for Betty Crocker.
Along with their cookie mixes
I also included Betty Crocker frosting!
Like I said I think it helps to sell more of
their products!
I had always wanted to go into advertising
so I see these contests in different ways
other than just baking :0)
I see it from the manufacture's point of view!

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7:35pm

So far three votes for mouth cookies
and 1 for skull.

Thinking of a name for mouth cookies.
How about "Cookie Bites"?

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Found this tip that I also do:

After Halloween, watch at stores for 90% off holiday items.
Stock up on multi-packs of party favors that can be given out
as next year's treats. Be creative and think outside the candy
box!
Beth in Galesville, WI.
from Dollar Stretcher

I also stock up on candy at that price.
I use it throughout the year
and even when the next Halloween rolls around.
Those candy corns used in my cookies were
from last years 90% off sales!!
Still tastes just as good and no
discoloration!
Watch out for chocolate candy bars
and keeping them that long,
unless you are freezing them,
the chocolate can sometimes turn white.

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from Hip2Save

MEIJER

If you have a Meijer nearby, I’m sure you’ll be excited to hear about this awesome Gain Catalina promotion they have going on– Buy 3 or more select gain items ( including dish soap 24 to 30 oz) = $3 Catalina coupon valid to use like cash on your next purchase!

Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 Gain Dish Soaps 24-30oz $2 each
Total = $6
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 10/10 PG
Pay $3
Get back a $3 Catalina coupon
Final cost all 3 dish soaps FREE and keep in mind, these are for the big bottles!
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On another note, there is also a Catalina running on Betty Crocker Frosting– Buy 2 Betty Crocker Ready to Spread Frosting Tubs in a single transaction = $1 Catalina coupon to use like cash on your next purchase or buy 3 = $2 Catalina or buy 4 =$3 Catalina. Well, the best part is that this frosting is actually on sale for just $1, so here’s how you can snag frosting for just $0.25 each (No coupons needed!)…

*Buy 4 Tubs of Betty Crocker Ready to Spread Frosting $1 each
Pay $4
Get back a $3 Catalina coupon
Final cost ONLY $0.25 per tub!

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OK y'all I entered

COOKIE BITES

in the Spooky Cookie Contest!
This is the one the kids liked best
and hey that's pretty much what the contest is about
isn't it, kids.
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INGREDIENTS

1 package Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
1 can vanilla frosting
red food coloring
green food coloring
Gummy Life Savers
Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet chocolate Morsels
Nestle Toll House Premier White Morsels

DIRECTIONS

Bake cookies according to package directions. Cool completely.

Divide tub of frosting into two bowls.
Tint half of frosting red and the other half green with food coloring.

Spread half of cookie with green frosting and the other half of cookie with red frosting.

Insert a semi-sweet chocolate morsel upside down into the center of a gummy lifesaver for a pupil. Make 2 for each cookie. Add to the green frosted part of the cookie for the eyes.

Place white morsels on their side around the red frosted area as teeth.


OK now have to wait 10 more days to see who
the 10 finalists are!
Ahhh I hate the waiting period.
Tiiccckkkk......Toccckkkk.

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9:00PM

Time to hop in the shower
and head to bed in the near future
with visions of $2,500 in my head LAMO!
Chances are probably slim to none
but it doesn't hurt to hope.
I followed every criteria in the rules.

I got most everything done I set
out to do today.
Tomorrow I would like to work
on the
Out Of The Box Desserts Contest
for Taste Of Home.
Need to borrow a spring form pan
from mom. Sure hope she has one!

10-9-10

From Hip2Save

*HOT!* $2/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal Coupon

This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, October 8th, 2010 at 10:20 pm.

WOW!! I have a smokin’ HOT Quaker coupon to tell you about! Just head on over here and click on the “Coupon” tab, then scroll down and click on the print coupon link. You will then be redirected to a new page where you’ll be able to print a super high value $2 off ANY one box of Quaker instant oatmeal coupon!! Can you beleive that?! That’s the highest Quaker coupon I think I’ve ever seen. You also should be able to print 2 coupons per computer.

I see FREE Oatmeal in my future!

Here’s one deal you can score starting next week, 10/10, at CVS:
Quaker Instant Oatmeal 2/$5 = $2Ecb (on 2)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from above
Pay $1
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

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Went down to the flea market this morning.

Here's a couple deals we got.

Tony picked up a new 2 GB camera

card for my birthday for $6.00

He saved $4.00 because Walmart has

them for about $10 (plus tax!)

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I needed cereal and found large boxes of

Corn Pops and Sugar Smacks for $1.00 each.

When buying at a flea market always

check the expiration dates on food.

By buying the cereal at the flea market at

a price that I would normally buy cereal for,

it saved me time from waiting for sales

and matching up coupons.

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I also noticed on the boxes of Corn Pops

it said $5.00 worth of coupons inside each box!

They don't expire til March 2011!

Which is a good thing because the coupons

are found inside the bags of cereal.

.I refilled my cereal storage container

so was able to glance at what coupons

was inside!

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Christopher found some old train cars & engines

while at the flea market.

The guy had $1.00 each on them but

came down to .25 cents each!!

I believe these metal Midgetoys are

from the 1950's!

.Here is an example of what

that .25 cent investment was worth.

This one is $13 on Ebay.------------------------------------------

12:45PM

Well I need to get started on housework.

This is my goal for today:

laundry,

removing skins & bones from chicken

that I cooked in the crocks yesterday

and prepare for freezer,

regular house cleaning,

then I want to work on putting some Summer

clothes away and rotating and getting

out the Winter clothes.

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I saw this tip for couch cushions that slide

out after people sit on them.

I had that problem and guess what,

this is exactly what I did before even reading this tip!

I didn't pay $15 though as I found my grippy

stuff at Dollar Tree or other Dollar stores.

from budgethomemaking

.Dear Ladies, since I bought our new couch three years ago I have hated it
because the seat cushions constantly slid out. Every time someone would sit
on the couch I had to get them pushed back in, everyday, sometimes several
times a day. We tried, but couldn't think of a way to secure them to
permanently stay where they belonged. But now I'm so happy! I googled the
problem and found many others are having the same trouble with their sofa
cushions and people were posting the solution. It's about $15.00 worth of
the rubbery padding sheets that you put under area rugs to stop slipping.
You place that under the sofa seat cushions and the problem is over.
Yippee! I'm so thrilled I can stop hating my sofa and love it instead.
Just wanted to share in case anyone on the BH list might have this
aggravating trouble.
Smiles, Barbara .

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Here's another deal I found on Hip2Save

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WOW! I have another smokin’ HOT Online FoodSaver deal to tell you about! Currently, you can score the FoodSaver Freshsaver Handheld Vacuum Sealing System for ONLY $3.83 Shipped! These are regularly priced at $19.99 + shipping, so as you can see this is one awesome bargain!

The FoodSaver FreshSaver Handheld system is cordless and rechargeable, no need to replace expensive batteries. It’s compact and easy to use. At the press of a button it vacuum seals airtight your FoodSaver Vacuum Zipper Bags and Deli Containers.

System includes:
1 FreshSaver Appliance
2 Quart Vacuum Zipper Bags

Here’s how to get in on this deal..
* Register with ShopAtHome.com or login (if you’re already a member)
* Click on the FoodSaver link they provide and you’ll score 6% cash back
* In the search field on FoodSaver.com, enter “FSFRSH0051-000″
* Add the FoodSaver FreshSaver Handheld Vacuum Sealing System to your cart
* At checkout use promo code J0FV85FS
* Your final cost will be $3.60 (+ tax) shipped!!! …AND you’ll get 6% cash back! Yay!

Hurry– I’m guessing this will sell out FAST!

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from the thriftycouple

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There are two new Nabisco cookie coupons to print.

• $1.00/1 Oreo Fudge Cremes
  
• $1.00/2 Nabsico Chips Ahoy

Print these and watch for a great sale on the single serve packages or the cups as there are no size restrictions. Most of the singles and cups sale for $1.00 or less = final is .50 – FREE!

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Lunch- Personal Pizzas

4 leftover tortillas from lunches- free

leftover spaghetti sauce- free

4 slices american cheese- .24 cents

1/2 cup habanero shredded cheese- .50 cents

1/2 pkg peperoni- .50 cents

chicken- .30 cents

TOTAL COST:

$1.54 for 4 servings @ .38 cents a serving

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Kodak Moment.

This is the view we saw from our kitchen window.

Jonathan and a friend were laying on the hill

where you couldn't see nothing but their feet and legs.

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I probably won't have too many

coupon & sales match ups for this

week unless I think it's really cheap or free

and worth mentioning.

I won't have lunches to pack the rest

of the school year, woo hoo, so

don't need to buy for that!

We are stocked to the hilt with everything

from food to non food items!

So this week will be the basics like

milk, eggs, bread, pop and

whatever else I may need to work

on these recipe contests I am doing.

Well I need to run down and change the laundry over.

Boy, having my new laundry bar by my washer/dryer

sure helps me out allot!

I use it to put extra clothes and hangers on.

Then I have a free standing clothes rack I use

to put clothes on straight from the dryer,

then take upstairs to hang in closets.

I love anything that simplifies my life!

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I would like to enter a Fall Foliage contest.

Friend & family, can you help me decide

which photo I should enter?

You can only enter 1 photo.

Here are the ones I took you can

choose from:

I narrowed it down.

#1

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#2

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#3

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#4

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#5

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#6

.

#7

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#8

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