Today I start a new job at a local Hospital and I am extremely nervous. What is it about new jobs or other situations that cause such anxiety? I am a friendly person who can talk to anyone, I am good at what I do and usually fit in just about everywhere, so why the apprehension?
Do you all feel this way when you start new jobs? Is it just fear of the unknown or what? What are your thoughts?
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Leading Lady Bra Review & Giveaway
My experience with bras started very early. At 12 years old I was in the sixth grade and already wearing a 34 C. I was the only girl in my class that had "blossomed" over the summer vacation and I definitely was not ready for all the attention it brought. So at 41, to say I have been on a lifelong search for bras that not only fit but also were pretty or feminine, is not an exaggeration.
I am someone who just cannot wear under wire bras. They never fit me correctly and always cause pain under my arms and around my chest. Finding a bra with great support that doesn't have an under wire is like trying to find the proverbial needle in the haystack.
Then I find Leading Lady! I received on of their molded padded seamless wirefree full figured bras . This is what I have been searching my whole life for. A beautiful, wire free bra that FITS and feels great. From the moment I tried it on I was astounded by it's comfort. I have to be honest, I slept in it the first night and it was amazing! No digging into my skin, no riding up or straps all over the place. I have found my bras for life.
Leading Lady is proud to celebrate “Leading Ladies” everywhere through its products, programs and philanthropic activities. Leading Lady is dedicated to arming new moms with the support – physically, intellectually and emotionally – they need to nurture their babies through breastfeeding and is committed to supporting a variety of organizations and issues that are relevant to women across the country. You can follow Leading Lady on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
No matter what you are looking for, Nursing bras or full figured: Nursing gowns and more, you will find everything you need at Leading Lady .
I am so excited to have found this company and their wonderful products! I now do not have to spend endless hours going store to store searching for a bra that I never seem to find. I even was able to check my size using their fit guide and realized I had been buying the wrong size.
Leading Lady is generously offering one of their amazing products as a giveaway for my readers. One winner will receive an item of their choice.
Entry is easy, just follow the rafflecopter below. Giveaway is open to US residents over 18. Entries will be verified. Good Luck!
I received a free product for this review. These opinions are my won and I only recommend products I would use myself or think would benefit my readers. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with facebook, twitter or google and is solely my own.
I am someone who just cannot wear under wire bras. They never fit me correctly and always cause pain under my arms and around my chest. Finding a bra with great support that doesn't have an under wire is like trying to find the proverbial needle in the haystack.
Then I find Leading Lady! I received on of their molded padded seamless wirefree full figured bras . This is what I have been searching my whole life for. A beautiful, wire free bra that FITS and feels great. From the moment I tried it on I was astounded by it's comfort. I have to be honest, I slept in it the first night and it was amazing! No digging into my skin, no riding up or straps all over the place. I have found my bras for life.
Leading Lady is a premiere, intimate apparel company dedicated to creating comfortably functional, remarkably affordable, stylish and easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear. A family owned and operated business, Leading Lady has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years. For the first time, Leading Lady’s extensive line of nursing and full figure intimates – including sexy stretch lace wire-free and under wire bras, supportive and seamless sport and yoga bras, and cozy sleep and leisure bras – can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.
I am so excited to have found this company and their wonderful products! I now do not have to spend endless hours going store to store searching for a bra that I never seem to find. I even was able to check my size using their fit guide and realized I had been buying the wrong size.
Entry is easy, just follow the rafflecopter below. Giveaway is open to US residents over 18. Entries will be verified. Good Luck!
I received a free product for this review. These opinions are my won and I only recommend products I would use myself or think would benefit my readers. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with facebook, twitter or google and is solely my own.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Walgreens match ups: week of 4/29
Mc= manufacturers coupon RR=register rewards SS=smart source RP=red plum
Lean cuisine: on sale 2/$5
buy 4
use 1.00/4 mc 4/29 SS
final price: 4/ 9.00
Starbucks refreshers 12oz: on sale 1.49
use 1.50/1 4/29 inserts
final price: free
Skinny cow ice cream: 2/$7
use 1.50/2 mc 4/29 SS
final price : 2/5.50
Swiffer products: on sale 20% off
use 2.00/1 swiffer duster online coupon
final price will vary
Palmolive: .94
use .25/1 mc 4/29 SS
final price: .69
Neosporin essentials 1 oz: 8.99 B1G1 50% off
use (2) 2.00/1 mc 3/18 SS
final price: 9.48/2 or 4.74 each
Edys 6 ct fruit bars : on sale 2/$7
use 1.00/2 mc 4/1 SS
final price: 2/6$
Colgate power max toothbrush : 6.99
get 3.00 RR
use 2.00/1 mc 4/29 SS
final price : 1.99
Colgate toothpaste optic white: 2/7.00
use (2) .50/1 mc 4/29 SS
get 3.00 RR
final price: 2/$3
Listerine cool mint: 3.99
use .50/1 mc 4/29 RP
final price: 3.49
Speedstick deodorant: 2/$4.00
use buy one womens get one mens free mc from 4/29 SS
final price: 2 for $2
Miralax: 19.99
get 3.00 RR
use 3.00 mc 4/29 SS
final price: 13.99
Aleve: 7.99
use 2.00/1 mc 4/29 RP
final price: 5.99
Bayer advanced: 8.99
get 1.00 RR
use 1.00 mc 4/29 RP
final price: 6.99
Lean cuisine: on sale 2/$5
buy 4
use 1.00/4 mc 4/29 SS
final price: 4/ 9.00
Starbucks refreshers 12oz: on sale 1.49
use 1.50/1 4/29 inserts
final price: free
Skinny cow ice cream: 2/$7
use 1.50/2 mc 4/29 SS
final price : 2/5.50
Swiffer products: on sale 20% off
use 2.00/1 swiffer duster online coupon
final price will vary
Palmolive: .94
use .25/1 mc 4/29 SS
final price: .69
Neosporin essentials 1 oz: 8.99 B1G1 50% off
use (2) 2.00/1 mc 3/18 SS
final price: 9.48/2 or 4.74 each
Edys 6 ct fruit bars : on sale 2/$7
use 1.00/2 mc 4/1 SS
final price: 2/6$
Colgate power max toothbrush : 6.99
get 3.00 RR
use 2.00/1 mc 4/29 SS
final price : 1.99
Colgate toothpaste optic white: 2/7.00
use (2) .50/1 mc 4/29 SS
get 3.00 RR
final price: 2/$3
Listerine cool mint: 3.99
use .50/1 mc 4/29 RP
final price: 3.49
Speedstick deodorant: 2/$4.00
use buy one womens get one mens free mc from 4/29 SS
final price: 2 for $2
Miralax: 19.99
get 3.00 RR
use 3.00 mc 4/29 SS
final price: 13.99
Aleve: 7.99
use 2.00/1 mc 4/29 RP
final price: 5.99
Bayer advanced: 8.99
get 1.00 RR
use 1.00 mc 4/29 RP
final price: 6.99
How to make your own soy candles
I have been making soy candles for over 10 years now. I use to make them and take them to craft fairs and home parties but I have just became so busy that it isn't feasible anymore. I still make them but just when someone requests them now. I make jar candles, votives, tea lights, pillars, floaters and car fresheners. I have done centerpieces and gift baskets and even shower favors. My favorite is making candles in baby food jars in the scent of baby powder and tying them up with pastel ribbons. They go over huge at baby showers. Wedding showers I have done wine and champagne glass favors in the wedding colors as well.
I started making my own candles when I realized just how much I was spending on Yankee candles as I was addicted. My husband bought me a Yankee candle for my birthday about 10 years ago. It was one of the big ones with 3 layers of different apple scents. This candle cost 30$!! But I thought, Oh well, it's Yankee. I lit the candle as soon as I opened the gift and let it sit on my dining room table. About 4 hours later I went by the candle it had gone out and the wick had melted down into the wax.
It was so buried, I could not retrieve it. I took the candle to the Hallmark store where my hubby bought it and was quickly told, they do not refund or exchange candles for any reason. So I had a candle that my husband spent 30$ on that I could not even light. I went to Michael's and bought some wicks and some glass jars. I went home and chipped the wax out of the Yankee candle and remelted it in an old pot. ( would not recommend this again unless you are going to throw the pot out).
I hot glued the wicks into the jars and re poured the wax into them so I could at least enjoy what he paid for. And my passion was born. I had recently heard a lot of buzz about soy candles and started to investigate. I quickly found some supply companies, spent a small fortune at first to get started and after trial and error and l a lot of sweat and tears, I had my recipe down pat!!
Now, unless you know you are going to make huge quantities of candles for yourself or gifts etc or are going to sell them, I suggest starting out small. It is definitely more cost effective to buy in bulk, but why waste money if you are not sure this is something you are going to keep up with. I, myself, even though I don't sell as much anymore, still keep a huge supply of everything on hand as it is cheaper to make my own for my own home because we go through a lot of candles. especially the Odor eliminator candles( which are my fave and have a cherry scent and even get rid of cigarette odor). DID YOU KNOW SOY CANDLES ARE NON-CARCINOGENS!! every other wax has cancer causing agents in them, the worst offender is GEL candles, I do not allow these in my home ever!! as the gel burns and evaporates, it never quite loses its gel quality and adheres to the nasal membranes and lungs like a leach. Soy candles burn cooler and even if you stick your finger into a pool of liquid wax as its burning, it will not burn you. Soy wax can be cleaned out of carpet with hot water and soap. Try that with paraffin wax.
Ok, here is what you will need to get started making your first few candles....
Remember I am starting you off small. Later in the post, I will tell you where to get your supplies.
Buy about 1 pound of soy wax flakes
1 or 2 one oz liquid colors ( I would start with 1-2 just to see)
1 bag of wicks ( now depending on the size candles you are going to make, will determine what wicks to buy.) if you are going to make small glass ware candles use CD 12 or CD 14
if you are making them the size of jelly jars, use CD14 or CD16 if you are using glassware that has more than a 3-4 in diameter across, use CD 22
Glue gun
Scent oil. Now this gets tricky. I would decide on 2 scents you like and buy the small 4 oz size bottles.
a melting pot ( again buy the small one until you are sure)
and old pan
a old metal spoon
and old glass or ceramic plate you will never use again except for candle making.
food scale
First off.... ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WINDOWS CRACKED OR OPEN AND IF POSSIBLE A CEILING FAN ON. VENTILATION IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE THESE SCENTS BREWING IN THE KITCHEN IT'S REALLY EASY TO GET A HEADACHE .
Plug in glue gun
Fill your old pan about a 1/3 of the way up with water and put on medium heat to start boiling.
I suggest starting off with small glassware at first just til you get the feel for it because unfortunately most candle making is trial and error.
put about 2-3 oz of wax into the melting pot then put melting pot into water pan ( acts like a double boiler)
while the wax is melting, use a dab of hot glue on the bottom of the wick then press into place centered in the glassware. be careful, hot glue is just that, HOT!
Now candle making is not an exact science , I don't care what anyone says, There are so many variations that you cannot even calculate them all. altitude, gas or electric stoves etc.
Most candle making books and websites will tell you that each wax has to be brought to a certain temp and use a thermometer blah blah blah.. In ten years, I have never used one and won't start now.
when the wax is completely melted, take it off the heat. it works best to sit the pot on a hot pad or trivet. your ready to add your scent. the general rule is to use 1 oz of scent for every 3oz of wax. I use an old shot glass for this. some scents are normally stronger than others like vanilla is a much lighter scent than say, apple, so you may have to use just a tad bit more of a lighter scent. Be careful though until you have some experience under your belt. the scent is an OIL. and if you use too much in a small candle especially, when you light the wick and the wax gets liquid , the excess oil can float on top and burn. I always suggest for the first few candles you make, never leave them unattended, & do not place anywhere that something is above them such as a cabinet.
Don't be freaked out if it does ignite ( even after 10 years, it has happened to me, especially when I let the hubby help out and he goes scent crazy) simply pour a glass of water over the candle.
One thing to remember with soy candles, less is more!! Soy wax automatically holds and releases scent better than any other wax. If you find that you have not scented your candle enough, just add a little extra the next time. Don't expect perfect candles when you're just starting, heck don't expect perfect candles every time even when you have been doing it for ten years lol.
Now it is time to add color. The liquid color is the easiest to work with. you only have to add a drop at a time as it can become dark quickly. if you are using a color such as red, add a drop , stir, and let a drop from the spoon dry on the ceramic plate and see what the color is. if it is not what you are looking for then add another drop and so on.
When you have the scent and color where you want it, you are ready to pour. if the wick is way too long in the glass, simply trim it with scissors but make sure you leave at least a half inch above the glass, as a beginner maybe leave an inch. pour your wax slowly as the other hand holds the wick so that it won't fall into the wax. do not fill the glass all the way to the rim , leave a little breathing room. Now you can buy wick holders on line or in stores but I always improvised at first. I used a pen or pencil laying across the top of the glass to steady and center the wick. make sure it is in a place on your counter where no one will bump it or try to move it. If the wick dries crooked, it stays crooked.
Drying time varies with the size of the candle but if you are making a small one with 3 oz of wax, general rule is about 3 hours for complete setting. You do not want to move a candle until it is all the way dry.
As you get more adept at candle making, you can experiment. I mix scents, layer candles etc.
If you are going to layer, make sure each layer is completely dry before adding the next.
I hope you have as much fun making candles as I do and below is a list of retailers and websites to help you out!! HAVE FUN!
I use a lot of canning jars like jelly jars, Biglots has these but usually seasonal so check at local grocery and ACE hardware stores I even get them at yard sales.
Michaels I suggest the store as the website does not offer much. Micheal's is great for small glassware and usually has coupons in their ads.
Lone star candle supply below I will post individual links for the different supplies
soy wax this soy 135 is the best and easiest to work with
CD wicks this is a sampler pack of different sizes.and they come with the wick pins attached
liquid dyes start out with 1 oz bottle til you try them
fragrance oil again start off with the 4oz bottles til you try them
Glassware, I suggest using old candle glass you may have around the house or getting some from yard sales or thrift stores while you are practicing. cheap is always better to make mistakes with.
After you have gotten a little more practiced and decide you want to venture in to molds etc, just drop me an email and I would be glad to help. officegirl70@yahoo.com
Couponfreestuff( Krista Lafave) is in no way liable for any mishaps that may occur from candle making. You are starting a new craft at your own risk. There are always dangers involved when using fire, hot wax etc. I suggest using the utmost care at all times and to remove any distractions while you are crafting. Keep lit candles away from children, pets and anything flammable. Do not leave burning candles unattended. This post is for informational intent only. I am in no way affiliated with Yankee and the opinions expressed in this post are based solely on my experience. It is not meant to deter or deflect anything from yankee company.
I started making my own candles when I realized just how much I was spending on Yankee candles as I was addicted. My husband bought me a Yankee candle for my birthday about 10 years ago. It was one of the big ones with 3 layers of different apple scents. This candle cost 30$!! But I thought, Oh well, it's Yankee. I lit the candle as soon as I opened the gift and let it sit on my dining room table. About 4 hours later I went by the candle it had gone out and the wick had melted down into the wax.
It was so buried, I could not retrieve it. I took the candle to the Hallmark store where my hubby bought it and was quickly told, they do not refund or exchange candles for any reason. So I had a candle that my husband spent 30$ on that I could not even light. I went to Michael's and bought some wicks and some glass jars. I went home and chipped the wax out of the Yankee candle and remelted it in an old pot. ( would not recommend this again unless you are going to throw the pot out).
I hot glued the wicks into the jars and re poured the wax into them so I could at least enjoy what he paid for. And my passion was born. I had recently heard a lot of buzz about soy candles and started to investigate. I quickly found some supply companies, spent a small fortune at first to get started and after trial and error and l a lot of sweat and tears, I had my recipe down pat!!
Now, unless you know you are going to make huge quantities of candles for yourself or gifts etc or are going to sell them, I suggest starting out small. It is definitely more cost effective to buy in bulk, but why waste money if you are not sure this is something you are going to keep up with. I, myself, even though I don't sell as much anymore, still keep a huge supply of everything on hand as it is cheaper to make my own for my own home because we go through a lot of candles. especially the Odor eliminator candles( which are my fave and have a cherry scent and even get rid of cigarette odor). DID YOU KNOW SOY CANDLES ARE NON-CARCINOGENS!! every other wax has cancer causing agents in them, the worst offender is GEL candles, I do not allow these in my home ever!! as the gel burns and evaporates, it never quite loses its gel quality and adheres to the nasal membranes and lungs like a leach. Soy candles burn cooler and even if you stick your finger into a pool of liquid wax as its burning, it will not burn you. Soy wax can be cleaned out of carpet with hot water and soap. Try that with paraffin wax.
Ok, here is what you will need to get started making your first few candles....
Remember I am starting you off small. Later in the post, I will tell you where to get your supplies.
Buy about 1 pound of soy wax flakes
1 or 2 one oz liquid colors ( I would start with 1-2 just to see)
1 bag of wicks ( now depending on the size candles you are going to make, will determine what wicks to buy.) if you are going to make small glass ware candles use CD 12 or CD 14
if you are making them the size of jelly jars, use CD14 or CD16 if you are using glassware that has more than a 3-4 in diameter across, use CD 22
Glue gun
Scent oil. Now this gets tricky. I would decide on 2 scents you like and buy the small 4 oz size bottles.
a melting pot ( again buy the small one until you are sure)
and old pan
a old metal spoon
and old glass or ceramic plate you will never use again except for candle making.
food scale
First off.... ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WINDOWS CRACKED OR OPEN AND IF POSSIBLE A CEILING FAN ON. VENTILATION IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE THESE SCENTS BREWING IN THE KITCHEN IT'S REALLY EASY TO GET A HEADACHE .
Plug in glue gun
Fill your old pan about a 1/3 of the way up with water and put on medium heat to start boiling.
I suggest starting off with small glassware at first just til you get the feel for it because unfortunately most candle making is trial and error.
put about 2-3 oz of wax into the melting pot then put melting pot into water pan ( acts like a double boiler)
while the wax is melting, use a dab of hot glue on the bottom of the wick then press into place centered in the glassware. be careful, hot glue is just that, HOT!
Now candle making is not an exact science , I don't care what anyone says, There are so many variations that you cannot even calculate them all. altitude, gas or electric stoves etc.
Most candle making books and websites will tell you that each wax has to be brought to a certain temp and use a thermometer blah blah blah.. In ten years, I have never used one and won't start now.
when the wax is completely melted, take it off the heat. it works best to sit the pot on a hot pad or trivet. your ready to add your scent. the general rule is to use 1 oz of scent for every 3oz of wax. I use an old shot glass for this. some scents are normally stronger than others like vanilla is a much lighter scent than say, apple, so you may have to use just a tad bit more of a lighter scent. Be careful though until you have some experience under your belt. the scent is an OIL. and if you use too much in a small candle especially, when you light the wick and the wax gets liquid , the excess oil can float on top and burn. I always suggest for the first few candles you make, never leave them unattended, & do not place anywhere that something is above them such as a cabinet.
Don't be freaked out if it does ignite ( even after 10 years, it has happened to me, especially when I let the hubby help out and he goes scent crazy) simply pour a glass of water over the candle.
One thing to remember with soy candles, less is more!! Soy wax automatically holds and releases scent better than any other wax. If you find that you have not scented your candle enough, just add a little extra the next time. Don't expect perfect candles when you're just starting, heck don't expect perfect candles every time even when you have been doing it for ten years lol.
Now it is time to add color. The liquid color is the easiest to work with. you only have to add a drop at a time as it can become dark quickly. if you are using a color such as red, add a drop , stir, and let a drop from the spoon dry on the ceramic plate and see what the color is. if it is not what you are looking for then add another drop and so on.
When you have the scent and color where you want it, you are ready to pour. if the wick is way too long in the glass, simply trim it with scissors but make sure you leave at least a half inch above the glass, as a beginner maybe leave an inch. pour your wax slowly as the other hand holds the wick so that it won't fall into the wax. do not fill the glass all the way to the rim , leave a little breathing room. Now you can buy wick holders on line or in stores but I always improvised at first. I used a pen or pencil laying across the top of the glass to steady and center the wick. make sure it is in a place on your counter where no one will bump it or try to move it. If the wick dries crooked, it stays crooked.
Drying time varies with the size of the candle but if you are making a small one with 3 oz of wax, general rule is about 3 hours for complete setting. You do not want to move a candle until it is all the way dry.
As you get more adept at candle making, you can experiment. I mix scents, layer candles etc.
If you are going to layer, make sure each layer is completely dry before adding the next.
I hope you have as much fun making candles as I do and below is a list of retailers and websites to help you out!! HAVE FUN!
I use a lot of canning jars like jelly jars, Biglots has these but usually seasonal so check at local grocery and ACE hardware stores I even get them at yard sales.
Michaels I suggest the store as the website does not offer much. Micheal's is great for small glassware and usually has coupons in their ads.
Lone star candle supply below I will post individual links for the different supplies
soy wax this soy 135 is the best and easiest to work with
CD wicks this is a sampler pack of different sizes.and they come with the wick pins attached
liquid dyes start out with 1 oz bottle til you try them
fragrance oil again start off with the 4oz bottles til you try them
Glassware, I suggest using old candle glass you may have around the house or getting some from yard sales or thrift stores while you are practicing. cheap is always better to make mistakes with.
After you have gotten a little more practiced and decide you want to venture in to molds etc, just drop me an email and I would be glad to help. officegirl70@yahoo.com
Couponfreestuff( Krista Lafave) is in no way liable for any mishaps that may occur from candle making. You are starting a new craft at your own risk. There are always dangers involved when using fire, hot wax etc. I suggest using the utmost care at all times and to remove any distractions while you are crafting. Keep lit candles away from children, pets and anything flammable. Do not leave burning candles unattended. This post is for informational intent only. I am in no way affiliated with Yankee and the opinions expressed in this post are based solely on my experience. It is not meant to deter or deflect anything from yankee company.
In a Pikle Bag: Review and Giveaway
Let me start off by saying that you will rarely ever see me with out a colossal handbag at my side. I love big handbags! The only problem I have is keeping them organized. I could not tell you how many times someone has asked me for a nail file or a band aid and it takes twenty minutes to find if I find it at all. Organization has never been my strong suit when it comes to my purses. I usually just toss what I need in and hope for the best.
You will never know how relieved I was when I found the In a Pikle Bag . I love everything about this bag including the oh so appropriate name. I kick myself as I think, "Why didn't I think of this". I believe that this amazing product is a must have for every woman's handbag, briefcase or backpack. The name says it all. In a pickle? Need an item quick? Well you will never look far again with this in your bag! Are you intrigued?
I received the Bread and Butter Pikle in Plum Gator and it comes in black too, with the complete starter pack.
Now that I have this little gem, I don't know what I would do without it!! Everyone I need to buy gifts for is definitely getting In a Pikle bags. I just ordered one for my mom for Mother's Day and can't wait to see her face. I even love their website and you can tell them your own in a Pikle moment
Entry is easy, Just follow the rafflecopter form below. Open to US residents over 18 only please. All entries will be verified. Good Luck!
I received a product for this review. I only recommend products I would use myself or think would benefit my readers.
You will never know how relieved I was when I found the In a Pikle Bag . I love everything about this bag including the oh so appropriate name. I kick myself as I think, "Why didn't I think of this". I believe that this amazing product is a must have for every woman's handbag, briefcase or backpack. The name says it all. In a pickle? Need an item quick? Well you will never look far again with this in your bag! Are you intrigued?
I received the Bread and Butter Pikle in Plum Gator and it comes in black too, with the complete starter pack.
Bread & Butter Pikle with Starter Pak Contains:
- 1 exterior cover of your choice
- 4 double sided clear bags
- 1 hand sanitizer pen
- 1 spot remover pen
- 3 individually wrapped antibacterial wipes
- 1 credit card size mirror and floss combo
- 1 pair of tweezers
- 1 pair of fingernail clippers
- 2 emery boards
- 1 travel size sewing kit
- 1 retractable mini scissors
- 1 24" tailor tape
- 3 hair bands
- 5 rubber bands
- 5 bobby pins
- 5 safety pins
- 5 paper clips
- 1 phillips head mini screw driver
- 1 straight head mini screw driver
- 1 mini pen
- 1 "In A Pikle" sticky notepad
- 10 adhesive bandages
- 1 package travel tissues
- 1 pill box
How amazing is that! Getting all of these items and the bag!! In a Pikle is small enough to fit in your purse and organizes all of the essentials neatly for you and you won't be rummaging through your purse anymore to find just what you need. Along with the bag and starter pack, you receive 4 double sided, clear plastic bags that have a zip closure, making all of your necessities easily accessible.
The other styles available are Dill Pikle, Pepper Pikle and Sweet Pikle which are also available in different colors or patterns. When you need essential refill packs, you have many to choose from to pack your Pikle...
- Beauty Refill pack
- Essentials Refill pack
- Mcgyver Refill pack
- Ala carte packs
- Complete refill pack
- Open up your Pikle bag
- Unsnap interior straps
- place the empty interior plastic bags with the holes lined up and then re snap the straps.
- Begin placing the items in the bags ( comes with suggested directions)
- Then roll your Pikle bag closed and snap!
Now that I have this little gem, I don't know what I would do without it!! Everyone I need to buy gifts for is definitely getting In a Pikle bags. I just ordered one for my mom for Mother's Day and can't wait to see her face. I even love their website and you can tell them your own in a Pikle moment
join their mailing list or even host a Pikle party. In a Pikle is offering a special discount code for my readers. Just use the code COUPONFREESTUFF at checkout for 10% off.
In a Pikle has generously offered one of their great bags as a giveaway for my readers. One lucky winner will receive the Sweet Pikle in chocolate brown polka dots.
Entry is easy, Just follow the rafflecopter form below. Open to US residents over 18 only please. All entries will be verified. Good Luck!
I received a product for this review. I only recommend products I would use myself or think would benefit my readers.
Diamondozen Review and giveaway
I was recently introduced to a great site, Diamondozen
which is made in New York City by an eighteen year old boy. I am a lover of all things jewelry and all things unique and this site has both and more. I received the skull and lock necklace and I love it. My jewelry box is an eclectic mix of fashion, costume and fine jewelry and I have no problem mixing and matching them up to create my own look.
Diamondozen also offers accessories such as bows and headbands and apparel. If you are looking for an item for yourself or a gift for any occasion, you are sure to find a fresh, funky gift idea here.
I have a twenty three year old daughter who loves finding new items for her wardrobe as well and she absolutely flipped for these items. I am so happy that hair bows have made a comeback and these bows are perfect for any outfit and any occasion. Choose a bow, tee and jewelry item to put together a great new look.
Diamondozen has several tees to choose from and you can make a statement in any of them.
If you have teens or twenty somethings they are sure to love these items. I wore my necklace several places now and have gotten several comments and compliments on it and isn't that what we all want? Our jewelry and clothes to stand out and say something about us?
Diamondozen has generously offered a giveaway to my readers. One lucky reader will win the Skull and lock necklace. Giveaway is open to US residents over 18 only. Entry is easy, just follow the rafflecopter form below. Good luck
I received an item for review, however, I only recommend items I would use myself or think would benefit my readers.
which is made in New York City by an eighteen year old boy. I am a lover of all things jewelry and all things unique and this site has both and more. I received the skull and lock necklace and I love it. My jewelry box is an eclectic mix of fashion, costume and fine jewelry and I have no problem mixing and matching them up to create my own look.
Diamondozen also offers accessories such as bows and headbands and apparel. If you are looking for an item for yourself or a gift for any occasion, you are sure to find a fresh, funky gift idea here.
Diamondozen has several tees to choose from and you can make a statement in any of them.
If you have teens or twenty somethings they are sure to love these items. I wore my necklace several places now and have gotten several comments and compliments on it and isn't that what we all want? Our jewelry and clothes to stand out and say something about us?
Diamondozen has generously offered a giveaway to my readers. One lucky reader will win the Skull and lock necklace. Giveaway is open to US residents over 18 only. Entry is easy, just follow the rafflecopter form below. Good luck
I received an item for review, however, I only recommend items I would use myself or think would benefit my readers.
Friday, April 27, 2012
UPrinting giveaway
It's a Giveaway! Military Wives Saving, UPrinting, and [Couponfreestuff] have teamed up to bring you this very exciting giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a sweet 250-piece Die-Cut Business Card Set from UPrinting and a nice little $100 Amazon.com Gift Card!
Winner will receive a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card and 250 Customizable Die-cut Business Cards:
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Wexy bags review: Cute snack bags for kids
I am always looking for new, fun items for my three year old grandson. He takes snacks everywhere with him and now he can take fun bags from Wexy bags
These bags are so cute and come with pictures of four different funky monsters on them. They are the perfect kid size, fit great in a lunch box/bag and I can barely get them away from my grandson to even refill them.
The bags are reusable or disposable, whichever you would like. They are BPA free and biodegradable and my favorite, they are made in the USA. I have tried to make my families lifestyle a little greener and these Eco-friendly bags make that a little easier. These bags are great for so much more than snacks. I put my grandson's crayons in one, he has carried a toy with them and we put a stash of first aid supplies in one for his backpack for daycare.
These cute bags also help keep your child's special diet needs separate in the classroom. Maybe your child has an allergy or a special diet such as gluten- free or diabetic and they need to keep their snacks in class or daycare. I took a sharpie and wrote my grandson's name on the bags and he calls them " Jeffrey's monstah bags". Are you trying to get your child to eat healthier? These fun bags may be just the tool you have been looking for. If a snack is fun, the child is more likely to enjoy it.
Wexy offers a free e book download
on their site entitled, "Top 25 Healthy snack ideas for kids". If you have any comments or questions, you can contact them here on the website. They offer several different purchase items including 28 bags for 3.99 and since they are reusable, you can save a lot of money with these bags.
Your kids will love toting these fun bags in their lunches, on the playground and where ever they go!
These bags are so cute and come with pictures of four different funky monsters on them. They are the perfect kid size, fit great in a lunch box/bag and I can barely get them away from my grandson to even refill them.
The bags are reusable or disposable, whichever you would like. They are BPA free and biodegradable and my favorite, they are made in the USA. I have tried to make my families lifestyle a little greener and these Eco-friendly bags make that a little easier. These bags are great for so much more than snacks. I put my grandson's crayons in one, he has carried a toy with them and we put a stash of first aid supplies in one for his backpack for daycare.
These cute bags also help keep your child's special diet needs separate in the classroom. Maybe your child has an allergy or a special diet such as gluten- free or diabetic and they need to keep their snacks in class or daycare. I took a sharpie and wrote my grandson's name on the bags and he calls them " Jeffrey's monstah bags". Are you trying to get your child to eat healthier? These fun bags may be just the tool you have been looking for. If a snack is fun, the child is more likely to enjoy it.
Wexy offers a free e book download
on their site entitled, "Top 25 Healthy snack ideas for kids". If you have any comments or questions, you can contact them here on the website. They offer several different purchase items including 28 bags for 3.99 and since they are reusable, you can save a lot of money with these bags.
Your kids will love toting these fun bags in their lunches, on the playground and where ever they go!
Online buyer beware: Read the fine print
I usually consider myself a very savvy online shopper but I guess even us shopping queens make mistakes . I recently went on line to find a deal on scrubs I needed for work. The color I need, galaxy blue, is hard to find and I was ecstatic when I came across a site that had them for a great price.
Unfortunately, I let the euphoria of finding what I thought was a great deal, take over reason. I quickly purchased a set, paid and anxiously awaited their arrival. The other day I heard the fed ex truck drive up and clamored to the door. I opened the box to find that not only was the color definitely not galaxy blue but their sizes run small.
I quickly jumped on the computer to start the process of getting them returned. I was completely shocked when I clicked on their return policy and saw this...
Returns accepted only with a 15.00 restocking fee and return postage is the customers responsibility. I was shocked as I have never heard of such a return policy. I sent off an email to their customer service department or what tries to pass as one and was told this...
" Our return policy is standard in this business. The restocking fee is not unusual to our knowledge. The customer should be sure of their purchase and sizes before ordering. It is not our responsibility to pay for shipping back to us for your mistake."
Now I was completely ticked off and went back to the website to see if they even had a size chart and just as I thought, there was not one. But as the brand was one I had bought before and knew my size I didn't think this was a big deal. And for the color, it is NOT the same color shown on the site as galaxy blue nor does it even come close to the color of scrubs I already have.
I will take this as a learning experience and will in the future be more careful with my online purchases. A little good came from it as I took them to a local uniform shop where I went to purchase the correct scrubs. They were taking donated scrubs in return for 20% off each item you buy. So I got something out of it plus they went to a charity so I feel a little better.
The moral of the story: Look before you leap!
By the way, avoid Scrubgallery.com
Unfortunately, I let the euphoria of finding what I thought was a great deal, take over reason. I quickly purchased a set, paid and anxiously awaited their arrival. The other day I heard the fed ex truck drive up and clamored to the door. I opened the box to find that not only was the color definitely not galaxy blue but their sizes run small.
I quickly jumped on the computer to start the process of getting them returned. I was completely shocked when I clicked on their return policy and saw this...
Returns accepted only with a 15.00 restocking fee and return postage is the customers responsibility. I was shocked as I have never heard of such a return policy. I sent off an email to their customer service department or what tries to pass as one and was told this...
" Our return policy is standard in this business. The restocking fee is not unusual to our knowledge. The customer should be sure of their purchase and sizes before ordering. It is not our responsibility to pay for shipping back to us for your mistake."
Now I was completely ticked off and went back to the website to see if they even had a size chart and just as I thought, there was not one. But as the brand was one I had bought before and knew my size I didn't think this was a big deal. And for the color, it is NOT the same color shown on the site as galaxy blue nor does it even come close to the color of scrubs I already have.
I will take this as a learning experience and will in the future be more careful with my online purchases. A little good came from it as I took them to a local uniform shop where I went to purchase the correct scrubs. They were taking donated scrubs in return for 20% off each item you buy. So I got something out of it plus they went to a charity so I feel a little better.
The moral of the story: Look before you leap!
By the way, avoid Scrubgallery.com
Toe Juice: Review and giveaway
Does anyone in your family have trouble with any of the following...
Toe Juice is safe for any age, infants to geriatric and even pregnant and nursing women. This product can be applied as much as necessary and won't dry out the skin or leave irritations and works as a natural exfoliant. At first use, you will smell alcohol,, no worries just rub it in, allow alcohol to evaporate and you will smell the DermaVine scent of citrus-menthol.
My feet have always been a source of trouble for me as they are dry and even crack. It has become so bad at times that my feet have bled. I have tried every lotion and cream under the sun and while some provided mild relief, none of them ever took care of it fully. When I applied the Toe Juice, I instantly felt a refreshing feel on my feet and I did smell the alcohol but after just a few minutes all I could smell was the menthol scent and my feet felt better than they ever have. For the best results, it is recommended to use the products for 2 weeks, as I did and it has really made a difference.
This product alleviates the symptoms from all of the conditions I mentioned above and more. I have a family full of diabetics that always have trouble with their feet and my niece used this on a cut on her foot and saw a remarkable improvement in just a few days. My sister suffers from eczema and found long awaited relief with Toe Juice as well. You can try a 1oz bottle of Toe Juice for just the price of shipping to see how it can work for you.
Toe Juice is available on line and in stores such as Walgreens and Bed bath & Beyond. You can find a store near you right from the website. They are also offering printable manufacturers coupons to save you some money! The fine people at Toe Juice have generously offered their product as a giveaway to my readers. One lucky winner will receive one full size bottle and a 1oz trial size bottle of Toe Juice to try for themselves.
Individual Results may vary"
*Results may vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This Product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Acne
- Diabetes
- Athletes foot
- Eczema
- Jungle rot
- Rashes
- Ringworm
- Psoriasis
- Warts
Toe Juice is safe for any age, infants to geriatric and even pregnant and nursing women. This product can be applied as much as necessary and won't dry out the skin or leave irritations and works as a natural exfoliant. At first use, you will smell alcohol,, no worries just rub it in, allow alcohol to evaporate and you will smell the DermaVine scent of citrus-menthol.
My feet have always been a source of trouble for me as they are dry and even crack. It has become so bad at times that my feet have bled. I have tried every lotion and cream under the sun and while some provided mild relief, none of them ever took care of it fully. When I applied the Toe Juice, I instantly felt a refreshing feel on my feet and I did smell the alcohol but after just a few minutes all I could smell was the menthol scent and my feet felt better than they ever have. For the best results, it is recommended to use the products for 2 weeks, as I did and it has really made a difference.
This product alleviates the symptoms from all of the conditions I mentioned above and more. I have a family full of diabetics that always have trouble with their feet and my niece used this on a cut on her foot and saw a remarkable improvement in just a few days. My sister suffers from eczema and found long awaited relief with Toe Juice as well. You can try a 1oz bottle of Toe Juice for just the price of shipping to see how it can work for you.
Toe Juice is available on line and in stores such as Walgreens and Bed bath & Beyond. You can find a store near you right from the website. They are also offering printable manufacturers coupons to save you some money! The fine people at Toe Juice have generously offered their product as a giveaway to my readers. One lucky winner will receive one full size bottle and a 1oz trial size bottle of Toe Juice to try for themselves.
Individual Results may vary"
*Results may vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This Product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Acceptcreditcards.me Review
Do you own a website for your business and would love to add accepting credit cards as a feature on your site. By allowing customers to pay with credit cards, it makes the check out process fast and easy. No matter how small or large your business is, this feature can make handling your customers payments affordable and reliable.
Acceptcreditcards.me can help you set up this payment option for your site. As a business owner, you have many obligations and responsibilities and this company can help the burden and hassle of payment. Whether you are just starting out or a well established business, Acceptcreditcards.me can help you find the best rate available and can even help high risk clients.
There are many articles about this very subject online and they help you, the business owner, to understand that by offering different payment options, you increase your sales and loyal customer following. Many businesses today offer Paypal and sites like them as their only payment option. This severely limits your customer base as not everyone uses a site such as this, while most people have a credit card or at the very least a debit card. These are just a few of the reasons a company
should offer credit card payment services .
As a business owner, it is your responsibility to provide your clients with as many options as possible. A flexible owner is a successful owner. Many of us today lead rushed, busy lives and want to make our purchases as quickly and securely as possible. Don't leave yourself out of a consumer niche that another business will be glad to supply. Get your quote online today and even apply right from the website. Take advantage of a great sales tool.
Acceptcreditcards.me can help you set up this payment option for your site. As a business owner, you have many obligations and responsibilities and this company can help the burden and hassle of payment. Whether you are just starting out or a well established business, Acceptcreditcards.me can help you find the best rate available and can even help high risk clients.
There are many articles about this very subject online and they help you, the business owner, to understand that by offering different payment options, you increase your sales and loyal customer following. Many businesses today offer Paypal and sites like them as their only payment option. This severely limits your customer base as not everyone uses a site such as this, while most people have a credit card or at the very least a debit card. These are just a few of the reasons a company
should offer credit card payment services .
As a business owner, it is your responsibility to provide your clients with as many options as possible. A flexible owner is a successful owner. Many of us today lead rushed, busy lives and want to make our purchases as quickly and securely as possible. Don't leave yourself out of a consumer niche that another business will be glad to supply. Get your quote online today and even apply right from the website. Take advantage of a great sales tool.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Kitchen Aid Mixer giveaway by Commercial Industrial supply
Commercial Industrial Supply is a pvc fittings and pipe company giving away a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer!
(more details on this prize)
a Commercial Industrial Supply giveaway powered by Rafflecopter
Brillo products review
I love to cook but hate the mess. When I cook, I am all over the place, slopping sauces and cheese all over my stove and counter tops and it is not unusual to find bits of anything I am cooking on the strangest places. It's fun while I'm cooking but when I'm done and look around at the mess, I feel defeated. I just prepared this wonderful meal for my family and this is what awaits me? Ugh!
I have been a fan of Brillo Products for over 20 years. They have long been a must have staple in my home. In my years starting out as a wife and mother, I must admit I did dabble with the no name brands of cleaning products. I thought that on my budget, cheaper was better. I quickly found out I was wrong and finally figured out I was spending more because the products either didn't work or barely lasted through one use. I sat down and did my homework and realized I was really spending double the money by using these so-called bargain brands.
Brillo steel wool pads are never very far from my sink. I use them to clean stubborn, dried on food on my pans, cleaning the small and not so small cooking remnants I leave on my stove and oven, counter tops and even sticky sucker pieces discarded on my floor by a three year old. But let me assure you, my need of Brillo pads does not stop in the kitchen. I use them to clean my bathtub and shower doors that always seem to get soap scum and even mold attached to them by a teenager that can't quite figure out how to dry things after a shower. Brillo estracell sponges
work great too. I know a lot of people don't like using sponges for cleaning dishes because of the bacteria issue, but my solution to that is soaking my sponges in a bleach water solution and using them over again.
I also use my Brillo products to clean all of my grandson's outdoor toys. I do not have a garage and most of his toys are left outside to the elements only covered by a tarp. When Spring arrives, I head outside with my trusty bucket, a box of Brillo pads and a Brillo sponge. Scrubbing down his toys is so much easier and faster with these products. I scrub and rinse and I'm done. I'm happy but more important, the little prince is happy.
My husband loves using the Brillo steel wool pads for cleaning our grill. He isn't the cleanest cook around either and they make cleaning the grill and the utensils a breeze. We love grilling all summer long and a box of these pads stays right in the cabinet of the grill.
Let's face it, no person I know likes to clean. I can think of at least a hundred other things I would rather be doing, bust clean we must, so why not make it as easy on your self as possible and use a trusted name and a trusted product to get you through life's little and not so little messes
Become a fan of Brillo on faceboook
and twitter to get all the latest news and specials.
I received one or more products for review. I only recommend products that I do or would use myself or believe would benefit my readers.
I have been a fan of Brillo Products for over 20 years. They have long been a must have staple in my home. In my years starting out as a wife and mother, I must admit I did dabble with the no name brands of cleaning products. I thought that on my budget, cheaper was better. I quickly found out I was wrong and finally figured out I was spending more because the products either didn't work or barely lasted through one use. I sat down and did my homework and realized I was really spending double the money by using these so-called bargain brands.
Brillo steel wool pads are never very far from my sink. I use them to clean stubborn, dried on food on my pans, cleaning the small and not so small cooking remnants I leave on my stove and oven, counter tops and even sticky sucker pieces discarded on my floor by a three year old. But let me assure you, my need of Brillo pads does not stop in the kitchen. I use them to clean my bathtub and shower doors that always seem to get soap scum and even mold attached to them by a teenager that can't quite figure out how to dry things after a shower. Brillo estracell sponges
work great too. I know a lot of people don't like using sponges for cleaning dishes because of the bacteria issue, but my solution to that is soaking my sponges in a bleach water solution and using them over again.
I also use my Brillo products to clean all of my grandson's outdoor toys. I do not have a garage and most of his toys are left outside to the elements only covered by a tarp. When Spring arrives, I head outside with my trusty bucket, a box of Brillo pads and a Brillo sponge. Scrubbing down his toys is so much easier and faster with these products. I scrub and rinse and I'm done. I'm happy but more important, the little prince is happy.
Let's face it, no person I know likes to clean. I can think of at least a hundred other things I would rather be doing, bust clean we must, so why not make it as easy on your self as possible and use a trusted name and a trusted product to get you through life's little and not so little messes
Become a fan of Brillo on faceboook
and twitter to get all the latest news and specials.
I received one or more products for review. I only recommend products that I do or would use myself or believe would benefit my readers.
Recipe of the day: 3 cheese pasta bake
I love anything Pasta and here is a great recipe!!!
3 cheese pasta bake
3 cheese pasta bake
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Todays Target trip: can you guess what I spent?
I just got back from my Target trip and thought it might be fun to see if you could guess what I had to spend out of pocket if anything? The person who gets closest will get a little treat sent to them. only hint you will get is the coupons i used. lets see if you know Target prices.... and how good of a guesser you are lol I will take until guesses until 9pm est Saturday 4/28
Here goes:
Glade expressions starter kit and a refill used a coupon for buy starter get refill free
Green works dish detergent
\purex ultra packs 26 load
peasant top ( on clearance rack and used 3.00/1 merona item coupon) 60% off
summer sleeveless blouse (reg price) used 3.00/1 mossimo item
individual bag of skittles blenders on clearance 25% off
obertos regular size bag of jerky on clearance 30% off
welchs juice 32oz size on clearance 25% off
oscar meyer turkey franks on clearance 30% off
my pantry egg noodles bag
my pantry shredded hash browns bag
my pantry small sour cream clearance 25 % off
4 pack of stoneyfield kids yogurt had a coupon for a free pack
got 2 be hair pomade had coupon for 3.00/1
reynolds wrap recycled 50 feet had coupon for 1.50/1
angel soft toilet paper 4 roll double rolls used coupon .45/1
up window cleaner
2 pretzels with cheese at the cafe
I had a $50 gift card to use. how much did I have out of pocket, or left on card or broke even.................
Here goes:
Glade expressions starter kit and a refill used a coupon for buy starter get refill free
Green works dish detergent
\purex ultra packs 26 load
peasant top ( on clearance rack and used 3.00/1 merona item coupon) 60% off
summer sleeveless blouse (reg price) used 3.00/1 mossimo item
individual bag of skittles blenders on clearance 25% off
obertos regular size bag of jerky on clearance 30% off
welchs juice 32oz size on clearance 25% off
oscar meyer turkey franks on clearance 30% off
my pantry egg noodles bag
my pantry shredded hash browns bag
my pantry small sour cream clearance 25 % off
4 pack of stoneyfield kids yogurt had a coupon for a free pack
got 2 be hair pomade had coupon for 3.00/1
reynolds wrap recycled 50 feet had coupon for 1.50/1
angel soft toilet paper 4 roll double rolls used coupon .45/1
up window cleaner
2 pretzels with cheese at the cafe
I had a $50 gift card to use. how much did I have out of pocket, or left on card or broke even.................
Pure Michigan Travel guide
I am a life long Michagander and I think we have one of the prettiest states there is. There is so much to do and visit in our great state.
Frankenmuth (about an hour North of Detroit) little Bavaria it is called and is like walking back in time. Great old shops, amazing food and even a splash world for the kids. Take a ride on a river boat or a horse drawn carriage.
Traverse city has an amazing Cherry festival every year.
Do you love adventure? Own a dune buggy? Sleeping bear Dunes is just what you ordered.
Beaches, light houses and meritime tours Michigan has beautiful lighthouses to tour, ship wreck diving and more.
Step back into yesteryear as you take the Mackinaw bridge to Mackinaw Island or take the ferry, people not cars, as no vehicles are allowed on this beautiful island.
Check out Pure Michigan
Frankenmuth (about an hour North of Detroit) little Bavaria it is called and is like walking back in time. Great old shops, amazing food and even a splash world for the kids. Take a ride on a river boat or a horse drawn carriage.
Traverse city has an amazing Cherry festival every year.
Do you love adventure? Own a dune buggy? Sleeping bear Dunes is just what you ordered.
Beaches, light houses and meritime tours Michigan has beautiful lighthouses to tour, ship wreck diving and more.
Step back into yesteryear as you take the Mackinaw bridge to Mackinaw Island or take the ferry, people not cars, as no vehicles are allowed on this beautiful island.
Check out Pure Michigan
Mothers day gift idea for tea drinkers
Still looking for a gift idea for Mom? if she is a tea drinker, this is a cute one
Primula glass flowering tea gift set. It is a daily deal today only at Target.com for only 19.99 and free shipping!
Primula glass flowering tea gift set. It is a daily deal today only at Target.com for only 19.99 and free shipping!
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Smothered chicken recipe
I have been making this for years and my family loves it. When my family from down south visits, this is the first thing they request. Hope you love it too.
This works best with chicken that has been cooked on the grill but is also good with pan fried and baked chicken.
Krista' smothered chicken
What you need:
4 boneless chicken breasts
sliced provolone
sliced mozzarella
olive oil
bacon ( 4-6 slices cooked but not too crisp)
Italian dressing
green onion( 2 stalks chopped)
Marinate the chicken overnight in the Italian dressing.
after the chicken has been cooked however you like
place the chicken on a baking pan with just a little olive oil in a thin coat on the pan.
place chopped green onions on each breast
cover each breast with cooked bacon ( as much or as little as you like)
put 1 slice of each cheese on each breast.
bake in oven at 350 just until cheese is melted. voila!
another variation I have done with this is adding a layer of sweet bbq sauce to the chicken breast before the green onion.
This works best with chicken that has been cooked on the grill but is also good with pan fried and baked chicken.
Krista' smothered chicken
What you need:
4 boneless chicken breasts
sliced provolone
sliced mozzarella
olive oil
bacon ( 4-6 slices cooked but not too crisp)
Italian dressing
green onion( 2 stalks chopped)
Marinate the chicken overnight in the Italian dressing.
after the chicken has been cooked however you like
place the chicken on a baking pan with just a little olive oil in a thin coat on the pan.
place chopped green onions on each breast
cover each breast with cooked bacon ( as much or as little as you like)
put 1 slice of each cheese on each breast.
bake in oven at 350 just until cheese is melted. voila!
another variation I have done with this is adding a layer of sweet bbq sauce to the chicken breast before the green onion.
Sauteed Bananas
I love bananas and often use them in my baking. This recipe for sauteed bananas is so easy and can be used on many desserts.
Place a stick of unsalted butter in a pan and heat, be careful not to burn the butter.
Cut up 2-3 medium bananas ( depends on what you are using them for)
saute' the bananas for just a couple of minutes again being careful not to burn them.
Add a 1/2 cup of brown sugar and saute' til carmelized.
( many variations can be used here also
you can add:
Honey
dark caro syrup
chocolate
I have served this over vanilla ice cream as a sundae
over banana bread and ice cream
over pound cake
over warm peanut butter cookies.
I'm sure you can come up with some great uses of your own!
Place a stick of unsalted butter in a pan and heat, be careful not to burn the butter.
Cut up 2-3 medium bananas ( depends on what you are using them for)
saute' the bananas for just a couple of minutes again being careful not to burn them.
Add a 1/2 cup of brown sugar and saute' til carmelized.
( many variations can be used here also
you can add:
Honey
dark caro syrup
chocolate
I have served this over vanilla ice cream as a sundae
over banana bread and ice cream
over pound cake
over warm peanut butter cookies.
I'm sure you can come up with some great uses of your own!
Profiteroles recipe: awesome dessert
This is a Barefoot Contessa recipe and I just love her!!! Profiterole's are an amazing dessert and they do take a little time to prepare but are so worth it! The chocolate sauce recipe is also amazing over a pound cake!!
profiteroles recipe
Ingredients
1 cup milk
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted
butter
Pinch kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 ounces semisweet chocolate
chips
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons prepared coffee
Good vanilla ice cream
(recommended: Haagen-Dazs), for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat the milk, butter, and salt over medium heat until scalded. When the
butter is melted, add the flour all at once and beat it with a wooden spoon
until the mixture comes together and forms a dough. Cook, stirring constantly,
over low heat for 2 minutes. The flour will begin to coat the bottom of the
pan. Dump the hot mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the
steel blade. Add the eggs and pulse until the eggs are incorporated into the
dough and the mixture is thick.
Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip.
Pipe in mounds 1 1/2 inches wide and 1-inch high onto a baking sheet lined with
parchment paper. You should have about 18 puffs. With a wet finger, lightly
press down the swirl at the top of each puff. (You can also use 2 spoons to
scoop out the mixture and shape the puffs with damp fingers.) Bake for 20 minutes,
or until lightly browned, then turn off the oven and allow them to sit for
another 10 minutes, until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Make a
small slit in the side of each puff to allow the steam to escape. Set aside to
cool.
For the chocolate sauce, place the cream and chocolate chips in a bowl set
over simmering water and stir just until the chocolate melts. Add the honey and
coffee and stir until smooth. Set aside.
For serving, cut each profiterole in half crosswise, fill with a small scoop
of ice cream, replace the top, and drizzle with slightly warm chocolate sauce.
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