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Mommysavers Newsletter -- December 20, 2004 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "Christmas is the day that holds time together." -- Alexander Smith ============================================================== Hello! Ready or not, Christmas is almost here! Despite a late start this year, I only have a couple things left to buy. We have a few great last-minute gift ideas listed below for those of you who haven't finished their shopping yet. I hope all of you and your families have a GREAT holiday! Best Wishes, Kim ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: A CANDLE LOVER'S DREAM BUSINESS FROM HOME - Be part of the hot new trend in healthier, cleaner burning, stronger scented gourmet candles with exclusive Mia Bella Soy/Veg Candles and Soy Sational Body Care. This is a simple, affordable and FUN new business the whole family can enjoy! Exciting Retailing options, Fundraiser program and Residual income! Enter to win a free candle! http://www.SoyCandlesByDesign.com Are You STAYIN HOME AND LOVIN IT? Get excited and work from home! Join one of the fastest growing Teams on the internet today. No Selling, No Stocking, No Parties. Risk-Free. Ask Us How Today: http://ourteam.stayinhomeandlovinit.com GET EXCITED and COME BE SUCCESSFUL WITH US! ------------------------------ Gift Wrap Ideas: Ever wonder how much money and time we spend on selecting the perfect gift wrap? How about calling/visiting your local newspaper office and asking if the end rolls of plain newsprint is available! In our towne, this paper is 100% free! Select several holiday themed stamps and several colors of stamp pads. Wrap gift and let your kids go wild with the stamps! Tie with ribbons or sisal twine and you have a perfect personalized package! Newsprint can be recycled, commercial wrap cannot. -- Frances Another tip for inexpensive wrapping is to use the brown paper bags from the supermarket. It is especially helpful for large gifts. I just wrap the gift in the brown paper bag and you can usually dress it up with ribbon. Or my son decorates the bag with rubber stamps, glitter glue, markers etc. It has come in handy plenty of times when I needed last minute wrapping paper. -- Melissa, 35, from NY During the year, as I visit garage sales, etc, I collect candy and popcorn tins of various sizes. I use these to store Christmas decorations and ornaments in during the majority of the year. At Christmas time these tins end up under the tree with the presents in them. I have also purchased various Christmas prints and made drawstring bags of various sizes. There are some really beautiful fabrics that outdo any wrapping paper. I didn't acquire these all at once, just a little at a time. I keep my eyes open and also acquired a beautiful set of cloth covered hat boxes for the same purpose. -- Rachelle, 42, from MN To save money I save my christmas cards from year to year and cut the front of the card off and use them as gift tags on christmas gifts.When I am wrapping my gifts I just sort through the cards till I find one that is appropriate. -- Lori, 33, from IL We need YOUR tips for our newsletter! Submit them here: http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ----------------------------- What's New: Picture of the Week: "Scrub a Dub Dub, One Man in the Tub" Submitted by Brenda from OR Brenda writes, "This is my nephew Landon hamming it up in the bath. He is 14 months old. It's so fun to watch him learning about the world around him!" To view the photo, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Pamela, 32, from TX This busy mom to three under the age of five has budgeting and bargain-hunting down to a science! http://www.mommysavers.com/real_moms/12.19.2004_pamela.htm ----------------------------- Last-Minute Deals: Restaurant.com Restaurant gift certificates at the fraction of their retail value! Print your own Mega Certificates, or send them via email instantly. http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/restaurant.com.htm Best Deal Magazines (GREAT Holiday Gift Ideas here!) Just wrap up a current issue along with a note tht says "A subscription has been ordered for you." Budget Living, Bazaar, Interview, Nick Jr., Parents, Saveur, Spin, Rolling Stone, Woman's Day, etc. only $3.99/year w/code: PXBF1226 http://www.mommysavers.com/coupons/best_deal_magazines.htm Entertainment Books Save $5 plus get free shipping on 2005 book http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/entertainment_book.htm Strathwood Potter's Bench List Price: $149.00 Price: $29.99 You Save: $119.01 (80%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00018HSM4/mommysavers Turkey Fryer 30-Quart Aluminum Cooking Set List Price: $81.97 Price: $19.99 You Save: $61.98 (76%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000CAQ0M/mommysavers Casa Moda S'Mores Maker with Ceramic Round Tray List Price: $40.00 Price: $7.97 You Save: $32.03 (80%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0004JTI0U/mommysavers Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid List Price: $168.00 Price: $21.95 You Save: $146.05 (87%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006FX83/mommysavers Calphalon Nonstick 9-Inch Stir-Fry Pan List Price: $75.00 Price: $9.98 You Save: $65.02 (87%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000273OAE/mommysavers ----------------------------- Deals for Moms: No Dental Coverage? Save up to 80% on dental care for the whole family! Also save up to 60% on frames and lenses, save on prescription drugs and Chiropractic Care! All this for only $19.95 a month for the ENTIRE household (related or not) To locate providers in your area or for more information on these great savings check out: http://www.deliveringonthepromise.com/mfinley1 ----------------------------- Coupon Codes: Visit Our Updated Page! Children's Place $10 off $30 purchase CODE: ACGP4 Exp: 12/31 http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/childrens_place.htm Joann's 40% off the regular price of one item CODE: DECA440 Expires: 12/31 http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/joann.htm Fashion Bug $15 off $50 order CODE: 776107104 Expires: 12/31 http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/fashion_bug.htm Eddie Bauer $15 off $75 order CODE: EBWELCOME Expires: 12/31 http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/eddie_bauer.htm New, updated, and easier to use than ever! Check out all the coupons listed: http://www.mommysavers.com/coupon_codes.htm ----------------------------- Christmas: Tips from our Readers Two other neighbors and I meet at one of our houses a few weeks before Christmas. Each of us bakes three varities of cookies and spend the entire day together baking. Before I go to my neighbor's house, I premix my batches so I can start baking right away while my neighbor starts to mix hers. We've gotten it down to a science and things really move along efficiently and before you know it we have nine varities of cookies. We split the cookies between us. I end up packing the cookies in a tin and delivering it to other friends in the neighborhood or bring it to the office. For the last three years, it's become a Christmas tradition with my two neighbors and we have fun memories of us baking together. Not only does this save time and money, but it's a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit. -- Catherine, 30, from PA I save my Christmas cards from each year that I receive as well as any extras I might have & make gift tags for the next year for gifts. Cut the fronts off the cards & trim to whatever size you'd like. You can even punch a hole in the top and put pretty ribbon through it. Great way to make a unique tag & your cards do "double duty." -- Leslie, 32, from NC For a Christmas decoration I bought a bag of cranberries and put them in a clear glass vase with some red and gold ornaments. It looks great and I also put some red Christmas lights around it on the table to make it glow. It cost less than $10. -- Kacee, 20, from MN ----------------------------- What's Cookin': Buffalo Chicken Dip INGREDIENTS: 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup Ranch dressing (I used Bleu Cheese and like it even more) 3/4 cup pepper sauce, such as Franks?® Red Hot?® (I used a tad more Frank's) 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Serve with: 1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces 1 (8 ounce) box chicken-flavored crackers DIRECTIONS: Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in half of the shredded cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on Low setting until hot and bubbly. Serve with celery sticks and crackers. This was posted in our recipe archive by Lisa. For all the recipes, click here: http://mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php ----------------------------- Real Moms: Money Saving Tips I buy all of my girls clothes at local thrift or consignment shops. One of them even has a .25 cent bin. Everything is in great condition and I feel better knowing I am not wasting my money on something they're only going to wear for a short time anyway. -- Mary, 34, from FL Always watch clearances in case there is something that you would buy anyway. Find out which nights the restaurants around you have kids night. Some have "Kids eat free night". -- Amy, 27, from OH If I don't need it right away I will always try to find it on eBay or yard sales. I have yet to pay full price for something I can wait for. We only have a short yard sale season in PA so I try to find everything I want to tide me over until next year. -- Courtney, 28, from PA These great hints came from our Real Mom Profiles. Keep 'em coming! To fill one out, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/real_mom_profiles.htm ------------------------------ Shopping Tips: Target Post-Holiday Markdown Schedule Dec 26 - Jan 1: 50% off Jan 2 - Jan 6: 75% off Jan 7: 90% off Read the best tips on what deals you'll find in store this week. http://mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: Want to work @ home around your kids? Use your phone & PC. Earn $500-$1950 PT. Full training given. Log in for a FREE tour: http://www.success-alliance.biz/?refid=ezmomsaver-567878690 ------------------------------ Your Help Is Needed! After-Holiday Deals Do you have some clever ways of saving money on post-holiday bargains? Ideas for shopping ahead or tips for finding the best deals? We'd love to hear about them! http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm |
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