11Dec 2012 by holly

Easy Chocolate No Bake or Boil Cookies

Recipes, Uncategorized
When I was growing up a tradition that my Dad and I would do is make these yummy No Bake Boil Cookies. They take minutes to make and are so yummy and even a bit healthy since they have oatmeal in them. Makes 3 Dozen cookies 2 Cups Sugar 1/2 cup Cocoa 1 Stick Butter 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (optional) 3 cups dry uncooked oatmeal Boil sugar, Cocoa, Butter, Milk and Vanilla for 2 to 4 minutes.  Take off burner.  Add Oatmeal and stir.   Then drop 1 Tablespoon on wax paper.  Let dry.
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30Oct 2012 by holly

Check this out the next time the power goes out!

DIY, Dollar Tree, Harbor Freight, Uncategorized
Thanks to my wonderful husband, we are fortunate enough to have a generator.   Woohoo!  So when the power goes out we can push a button that will turn on the diesel beast and it will give us power to run the well pump, some lights, TV/DVR, refrigerator, freezer and pellet stove.  The generator has been worth every penny because it has given us piece of mind and comfort. Last night right before going to bed the power went out.  My hubby and I talked and agreed that it didn't make sense to run the generator and use the fuel, if we didn't need to right away.  Our refrigerator and freezer were very cold and we hoped the power would be back on soon. So as we collected our LED flashlights…
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10Oct 2012 by holly

LivingSocial- G Street Fabrics $25 for $50 Fabric or Classes

living social, Uncategorized
Lately, I've become even more in love with fabric and crafts.  I think I have fabric fever.  My plan is soon to create a small side business so I can sell some of my creations and hopefully earn enough to pay myself back.  If you love fabric like I do check out this awesome deal before it is gone.  LivingSocial is offering a G Street Fabrics $50 voucher for $25. The best part is you can buy as many as you want even as gifts.  Hint!  Hint! If you use my link then I can get it for FREE, if 3 people buy it through my link. You can do it too!
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23Sep 2012 by holly

DC area McDonalds Offer Free Coffee 9/23/12-9/29/12 & Giveaway!

Food, Freebies, Giveaway, Uncategorized
McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Washington, D.C. want to thank you for your continued support by participating in the biggest giveaway to hit McDonald’s restaurants, along the Eastern Seaboard, from Maine to Miami!  From Sept. 23-29, in honor of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, local McDonald’s will be hosting a week-long celebration by offering FREE small Premium Roast McCafé Coffee to all customers.  No coupon or additional purchase needed! To kick off the celebration, street teams, accompanied by a giant McCafé coffee cup will be giving away coupons near the Silver Spring and Metro Center (12th & G streets entrance) metro stations on Monday (September 24th) and Tuesday (September 25th) from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.  In addition, people will have the opportunity to take a photo with the giant…
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28Aug 2012 by holly

My CVS Shopping Trip 8/27/2012

CVS, Shopping deals, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Yes!  You read that right.  I paid $.36 out of pocket for all you see.  I used a $10 Extra Care Bucks that I had with me from last week's diaper deal.   I didn't expect to pay that little.  I expected to pay around $8 or so. Which is still a great deal! 1 Cascade 75 oz $4.99 1 Dimetapp $4.99 2 Children's Advil $4.49 each 1 Stayfree Pads 24 ct $2.00 1 Gillette 4 Ct Custom Plus $8.49 1 Gillette 4 Ct Venus Simply $8.79 1 Snickers $.99 Subtotal = $39.23 Use the $4/$20 coupon I got in my email.  Note:  If you get one of these it is recommended to print it out when you are going to use it because it will expire 4 days after you…
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24Aug 2012 by holly

Dollar Tree: Accepting Coupons starting on 8/26/12

Coupons, Dollar Tree, Uncategorized
Dollar Tree stores will be accepting manufacture coupons starting on 8/26/12!   I've added it to my list of coupon policy pages. Here are the details: IN-STORE COUPON ACCEPTANCE: GUIDELINES & LIMITATIONS DOLLAR TREE WILL ACCEPT COUPONS IN STORES BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012 Only original and intact manufacturers’ coupons will be accepted. Retailer-specific coupons will not be accepted. Coupons are void if copied, scanned, or if they have been altered in any way. Only two (2) print-at-home Internet coupons may be redeemed per transaction. We are unable to accept coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements or where the amount for the product is blank. Coupons can only be used in stores and must be presented at time of purchase. Coupons cannot be redeemed for cash at a later…
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13Aug 2012 by holly

Meal Planning 8/13/12

general, Meal Planning, Uncategorized
This is week 5 on creating a meal plan.  I fell off the bandwagon for 4 weeks!  I think I got in a rut about creating the meal plan.  So it is technically Saturday and I'm on my computer and MAKING myself do this. Monday: Breakfast:Cereal Lunch  Left overs of stuffed peppers Dinner  Pasta bake Tuesday:Breakfast Cereal and Yogurt Lunch  Sandwiches, veggies  Dinner: Roast Beef Sandwiches Wednesday: Breakfast Oatmeal Banana Cookies Yum! Lunch Pasta bake leftovers    Dinner:   Turkey Burgers and veggies Thursday: Breakfast Oatmeal Banana Cookies Lunch Fake Crab Sandwich and veggies  Dinner: Mac N Cheese with veggies Yum! – My kids LOVE it when I take the frozen yellow carrots and orange carrots cooked really well and then pureed and added to good old Mac N Cheese.  They…
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09Aug 2012 by holly

Harbor Freight Finds!

Harbor Freight, Uncategorized
Have you ever been to Harbor Freight?   I love Harbor Freight.  Of course 99% of the items are made in China.  It is so hard to find anything these days that isn't made in China.   It is a great place to find inexpensive tools.   I find so many hand tools that I can use for organization, and crafts. At this particular trip, I went in and got this very nice measuring tape for FREE with the store coupon!  (I believe a purchase was necessary.)  I also got a pack of my favorite 22 pack clamp set for $1.99.  They were on sale.  These clamps are fantastic to use all over the house.  I use them as chip clips, veggie clips, clothing clips, and so much more.  Recently, my daughter…
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31Jul 2012 by holly

McDonalds: Free Medium Fries Coupon – Frydrate.com! – Ended!

Coupons, Food, Freebies, Uncategorized
  How do you survive these record breaking temps in D.C. and sizzling summer heat? Why with the perfect icy cool beverage coupled with your favorite tasty snack of course! McDonald’s® Family Restaurants of Greater Washington, D.C. has just the combo to satiate those hunger pains and make sure you stay hydrated ….or should I say FRYDRATED while also saving a couple bucks! A Frydrator combines McDonald’s® World Famous French Fries with one of the McDonald’s McCafé® premium iced beverages or any other McDonald’s beverage of your choosing to create the ultimate in Frydration. What’s more, from now until September 16, head to Frydrate.com to get a coupon for a FREE medium fries with the purchase of a medium McCafé beverage  and create your very own Frydrator with one of…
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