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Welcome to the Mommysavers Newsletter!
10.22.2007
Is everyone
all set for Halloween? If you don't have your costumes or candy
just yet, there's no reason to be spooked. We've got great
resources to help save on costumes, candy and decorations.
Have a great week,
Kim
In this Issue:
1. Editor's Note
2. Money Saving Ideas
3. What's New
4. Online Bargains + Sales
5. In Our Forums
6. What's Cooking
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Two Times as Sweet
Double the amount of frosting that comes in containers. Just put
it into a big bowl and whip it using a hand blender or mixer, air will get
into it and it will double in bulk. This is also the way companies sell
their "whipped" products (which I don't buy because you're also buying air &
less product). By mixing your frosting you''ll save on having to buy another
container, plus you'll eat less of the frosting (less calories to consume)
but you''ll still get the full flavor.
-- Member
Alex's Mommy
Energy Savings
To save energy plan your day if you need to bake multiple things. If you
want to cook lasagna and bake cookies, try and time them to run
consecutively so the oven doesn't have to preheat again. -- Member
deemom
Free Gift Wrap
We don't buy gift wrap in my house
anymore. When we grocery shop we get paper sacks whenever possible. We take
the sacks and cut them open flat and turn them where the plain brown wrap is
on the outside when we wrap the package. Then the kids color, marker, paint,
stamp "DESIGN" the wrapping of their choice. They enjoy giving the gift so
much more because THEY are proud of what they made. We do this for birthdays
& christmas. We bought some foam stamps at hobby lobby for like 10 cents
each and have all sorts of stars, trees, balloons, wreaths, turkeys, hearts
etc. (You can use cookie cutters too!) Add a little washable paint and you
have an activity and a cheap way out!
-- Member AtHomeWith2
See how
YOUR tip could earn you a $100 Home Depot Gift Card
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How to Save Money on Halloween -- Tricks to Make it a Treat Without All
the Costs
by Kimberly Danger
Halloween is almost upon us. It’s tons of fun for kids -- but the cost
of all the treats, decorations, and costumes can be downright
frightening for parents. In fact, the National Retail Federation
reports that Americans spend nearly $3 billion at Halloween. Here are
some ways to enjoy Halloween without breaking your budget.
Get to Know the Fall 2007
Moderating Team
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discussing hot topics in their forums of interest. Learn more
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November 2nd.
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coupons. This group is for anyone who is a fan of coupons - especially
those that you can find online and print at home.
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Money Saving Ideas
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October Recipe of the Month
Just in time for football and cold weather, our
recipe of the month is... chili! See how other Mommysavers moms make
their version of this hearty classic.
Pumpkin Pancakes
2 C flour
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c milk
1 c pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp vinegar
Mix milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking
powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt, stir into pumpkin
mix just to combine. Let sit 5 minutes. Grill in 1/4 c portions -- Member
mommy2mercedes
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