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Don’t Throw Out Those Chips!

by Wanda on November 8, 2015

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You know you’re a smart shopper. You save coupons, you hunt for deals, and you take advantage of sales. You save money like a pro and you should be proud of yourself! That’s why it’s so frustrating to have to throw out food because it’s gone bad. So it’s important to store food correctly in order to keep it fresh for as long as possible. Bag clips are a genius invention that allow you to put away an open bag of chips or whatever and not have them turn stale and soggy. In a pinch I’ve also used a twist tie, although those are hard to find. But what do you do when you don’t have a way to close up that bag of snack? You could finish the whole bag in one sitting, but you know that’s not really a smart solution! Watch this video from Pure Wow to learn a cool trick!

Cottonelle Coupons

by Wanda on November 5, 2015

MyShop coupon template toilet paper Cottonelle has the right products to keep you feeling fresh and clean. Click here for Cottonelle coupons and save up to $1.70 on Cottonelle Clean Care Toilet Paper and Flushable Cleansing Cloths.

Rock A Poncho This Fall!

by Wanda on November 4, 2015

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It’s November, so technically it’s fall. I guess it depends on where you live, but typically you expect November to be consistently chilly. You know that most days you’ll be wearing a sweater, maybe even a turtleneck or boots. And though you might not really need a winter coat every day, you will at least need a warm jacket. Sound right to anyone? Not to me! Where I live, the only consistent thing about fall weather is that it is seriously inconsistent!

I really don’t like these mind games the weather plays with me, but more importantly, I have a real dilemma when it comes to dressing appropriately for such erratic temperatures. I don’t know from one day to the next if I’ll need boots or flip flops, a light cardigan or a down coat! I don’t like weather surprises, I like to have fun with fashion, and I also don’t like to be too hot or too cold. Really, what do you wear? Every day was a guessing game until I hit upon a brainstorm- the poncho! A poncho is the perfect answer to a season where the temperature varies so much from day to day, or even hour to hour. A poncho covers all bases because: 1) it’s extremely stylish, 2) it’s perfect for chilly days when a cardigan isn’t enough but a coat is too much, and 3) it’s perfect for layering so that you can add or shed layers as the weather changes on you, and you won’t feel overstuffed or bulky.

Let’s talk about how hot ponchos are this fall. Yes, pun intended! Need some convincing? Read about it here and here. And here’s one more! I hope I’ve inspired you. If you don’t already own a fabulous poncho, go out and get yourself one! I guarantee you’ll put it to good use, and that you’ll love wearing it. The good thing is that you won’t have to hunt to find a poncho that you love and you won’t have to spend piles of money on one, either. There are so many poncho choices available this season at every price point, you’ll be sure to find one easily, but here are a few to get you started. Check out this great and affordable collection at Macy’s or these at Overstock.com. If you’re a knitter or crocheter you can make your own unique poncho. Here are some amazing free patterns from Lion Brand Yarns. Rock a poncho this fall and you’ll be loving the weather!

Purell Coupons

by Wanda on November 3, 2015

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You can’t be too careful keeping those germs away! Make Purell part of your arsenal and do what you can to stay healthy. Click here to print these Purell coupons to get $1.00 off Purell Canister Wipes and $3.00 off any $10.00 Purell purchase.

10 Ways To Use Leftover Candy

by Wanda on November 1, 2015

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Halloween finally came, and now it’s over. It was fun, but now what do you do with the aftermath of all the festivities? You can put away the costumes for siblings to wear another year, but what do you do with all that candy? There’s a mountain of it and you don’t want to keep all of it around because your kids have had enough junk food to last them until next Halloween, and you certainly don’t want it around to tempt you. Here are some clever ways to use up that candy:

  1. Bake candy into cookies and cupcakes. You can freeze candy to keep it fresh longer- and to keep it out of your sight- and then use them throughout the year as special add-ins to your favorite homemade cookies and cupcakes. Just use your regular recipe and add the candy to the batter right before baking. Smaller candies like M&M’s and Reese’s Pieces are perfect as it, but you can chop up larger candies and throw them in.
  2. Homemade mocha. Enjoy an indulgent treat and save money at the same time with those bite-size chocolate bars. Melt one (or two) into a cup of hot coffee for a mocha that costs way less than what you’d get in a coffee shop.
  3. Use it to create new treats. Here’s a recipe for Milky Way Caramel Apple Dip and here’s one for Halloween Candy Bark.
  4. Make your own flavored vodka.  Try this fun idea from Parenting.com: drop the candy of your choice into a bottle of plain vodka to create your custom flavored vodka.
  5. Put it away and save it. Collect your kids’s stash and put it away. Dole it out when you think it’s appropriate. You can use it for treats, and even the occasional bribe.
  6. Donate it. Some dentists have candy exchanges after Halloween; you bring your candy and they’ll pay you for it. Look for one in your area. Or send a treat to a soldier; donate it to organizations like Operation Shoebox or Operation Gratitude and they’ll send it to U.S. troops.
  7. Fill a piñata. A piñata is always a fun party treat. Make your own and fill with leftover Halloween candy. Here are instructions for basic piñata making, and Pinterest is full of creative piñata ideas.
  8. Make math fun. Use small candies as a sweet way to practice addition and subtraction.
  9. Make art. Check out this post and make paint out of Skittles.
  10. Do cool candy experiments. Science experiments are always fun, but how much cooler when they use candy? Here are a bunch to try.

What are your favorite ways to use leftover candy from Halloween? Leave us a comment!