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Mommysavers Newsletter -- December 5, 2005 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." --Norman Vincent Peale ============================================================== Hello! Is everyone ready for the holidays? I have most of my gifts bought, and hope to get our cards out this week. If you're stuck with little time (or money!) for shopping this year, check out our Hot Deals page. We have lots of gift ideas listed. The page gets new deals added daily, so bookmark it and check back regularly. Just added: A FREE one-year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine! http://www.mommysavers.com/hot_deals.htm Have a good week! 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For more info or to set up an phone interview, call toll free (877)576-8921 or go to: http://reply2it.com/tr/workathome ------------------------------ HOT Deals: *Free one-year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine *Kitchen Aid mixer 57% off + Free shipping *Save $10 on Barbie *Crayola Model Magic set 75% off + Free shipping *Polar fleece scarf & gloves 86% off *80% off 230 tc Sateen Sheets + Free shipping on $25 order http://www.mommysavers.com/hot_deals.htm ------------------------------ Money/Time Saving Ideas: Savings on Meat Whether looking to stretch beef at the last minute or to save money, try this: When making a meal w/ seasoned meat, such as tacos, try adding oatmeal to the meat. It sounds strange, but it absorbs the flavor and texture and expands your hamburger. It worked for us in a pinch! I added about 1/4 C uncooked oatmeal per lb of hamburger. -- Darci from Papillion, NE Cleaning Soak paper towels in vinegar and place on faucets gushing into all areas of the faucet or other stainless pieces. Leave for 1/2 to one hour. When the paper towel is removed all water spots, lime residue are gone leaving them looking like new. -- Jeani, 42, from Oconomowoc, WI If you have powder dishwasher soap then you can use it to clean pans or skillets that have burned on food. What you do is sprinkle some in the bottom of the pan add a little water and then boil it for a few minutes. This will loosen the stuck on food and allow for an easier clean up with out all the scrubbing. Plus it will make you house have a clean smell. -- Andrea, 28, from TX We need YOUR tips for our newsletter! Submit them here: http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ----------------------------- What's New: Picture of the Week: "Gimme a Kiss" Submitted by Lisa of Holmen, WI Lisa writes, "Although it appears my daughter Emma is puckering up for a kiss from Mugsy the pug, she actually hates it when his slobbering tongue touches her ANYWHERE!" http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Lisa, 37, from Jackson, MS This busy mom of five tells us which stores she finds the best bargains, and shares her recipe for semi-homemade soup! http://www.mommysavers.com/real_moms/12.5.2005_lisa.htm ----------------------------- Featured Articles: Home for the Holidays: What to do Before You Deck the Halls By Kathleen Wilson Before you pull out the tinsel and tree, take a couple hours to make some quick changes to update your rooms, and provide a great background for your Christmas and holiday trimmings. http://www.mommysavers.com/Christmas/before_decking_the_halls.htm Gift-Giving with an Attitude by Shelly Burke, RN Use these budget-friendly tips to give gifts from your heart, with a fun, money-saving attitude! http://www.mommysavers.com/Christmas/gift-giving-attitude.htm ----------------------------- Deals for Moms: Holiday special - get 50% off your Arbonne holiday orders, incl. Mandarin Cashmere, Silver Bells and Pampermint ($4.99 maximum shipping costs) or have fun & get the benefits of owning your own business! Check out http://www.arbonne.com & call Shawna at 781-223-8972 or arbonne@hansenonline.net. 20 FREE 4x6 prints Preserve, Organize, Share and Enjoy your Photos from your Home Computer! Additional 4x6 prints, only 12?? each! Visit http://www.photogeekmom.com to find out more! ----------------------------- Other Resources for Moms: Start getting LocateADoc.com's free monthly newsletter Beautiful Living. It's full of news and stories about cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and vision correction, including unique perspectives from doctors and patients. http://www.locateadoc.com/ads.cfm?adv_id=305 Enter and Win Some Great Prizes on MainStreetMom.com! The online magazine for modern mothers with traditional values does it again. We've partnered with some big names to offer terrific prizes. Click here to enter our contests: http://mainstreetmom.com/contest More contests added regularly. Be sure to bookmark us! ----------------------------- Christmas Ideas: Puzzle Ornaments Our Christmas always is special because of all the cute little homemade decorations my girls have made over the years. Our tree is made almost completely made of homemade ornaments!!! It's very special to my girls. Here's just a couple of ideas they have done through the years---purchase a cheap puzzle, the kind with the mini pieces. Have the kids paint the pieces red and green using craft paint. Let them dry, then glue them (overlapping) in the shape of a wreath. You can also glue a picture in the center. Another idea is to buy popsicle sticks (the kinds with the grooves on the edges). Have the kids paint them white. When the paint is dry, apply Elmer's glue and have the kids sprinkle with glitter. After they're dry, glue 3 sticks together in the centers, making a snowflake! -- Dawn For more Christmas ideas from our readers, visit: http://www.mommysavers.com/Christmas/ideas_from_readers.htm ----------------------------- Winners! The following Mommysavers readers entered to win in November by submitting their tips, photos, and Real Mom Profiles. They will be receiving their gifts soon... will you? Deb of Nisswa, MN Kelly of Richmond, VA Sondra of Senoia, GA Darci of Papillion, NE Tonia of Rowlett, TX Jeani of Oconomowoc, WI To share a tip, visit: http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ----------------------------- What We're Talking About: Forum Questions Itchy, Itchy, Itchy Can anyone tell me what is going on with my body? About 2 weeks ago I had trouble falling asleep because I'd have an itch on my elbow, then my neck, then my ankle, then my knee, arm, etc. Just quick little itches. Finally fell asleep. A few days later my entire lower back itched like mad & I scratched scratched scratched until I had fingernail marks all over... (more)..... http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=22145 Daycare Provider/Teacher Gift Suggestions I just don't know how to handle the Christmas gift thing. I want to get her something small but at the same time with us moving I don't have any extra cash to be spending or the the time to be crafty. I don't know what I should do-or if I really need to. Also should I be doing something for his teacher(s) and aide at school? What teachers do you give gifts to? http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=22143 5th Grade Christmas Craft Ideas HELP! Somehow, I've been designated as my dd's Holiday Craft Mom! It's a one hour "holiday" party in a very tight fifth grade classroom of 31 10 & 11 year olds. I need any and all suggestions for crafts boys as well as girls can do at their desks in about 45 minutes. We don't have much time for "drying" so painting will have to be done quickly. I only have $20 to spend! http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=21850 ----------------------------- What's Cookin': Garlic Beef Stroganoff 1 can of beef broth 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 (7oz) mushrooms 1 large onion- chopped 3 cloves of garlic- minced 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 lbs bonless round steak trimmed and cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons of oil 1 pkg cream cheese (8oz) - cubed In slow cooker pour water and soup in. Add onions, garlicand worcestershire sauce. In skillet brown the meat in the oil. Add meat to slow cooker - cover and cook on low for 7-8 hrs. or until meat is tender. When done, stir in cream cheese until smooth.- Serve over egg noodles. Also new this week... Crockpot Sauerkraut and Sausage Meatball Stew Italian Beef Sandwiches Amazing Pepper Beef Tamale Chicken Crockpot Chex Mix http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showforum=12 ----------------------------- Real Moms: In the Kitchen I throw fresh baby spinach in a lot of dishes - casseroles, soups, sauces...a great way to get extra vitamins. -- Susan, 40, from Orange Park, FL I keep all the kids snacks and cereal in a cabinet that is low enough that they can get to. So if I am busy and cannot stop to get them something they will be able to get themselves something. I also have Nicholas's cups low enough that he can pick his cup just like everyone else, this helps him feel "like a big boy." -- Andrea, 28, from Nocona, TX Easy Raspberry Truffle: Tear up one angel food cake into 3/4 inch pieces, put on bottom of bowl, then add sugar free raspberry Jell-o (which has whole raspberries in it) you make it, but don't let it set completely. Put the Jell-o on top of the cake then put a layer of raspberry yogurt on top of that, repeat layers and voila! You have a sugar-free desert! -- Darci, 34, from Wells, MN 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 ------------------------------ |
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