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Handy Cookbook Hanger

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(Photo Credit Food Artist/Photographer Amie Dye – Website)

❤❤ Handy Cookbook Hanger ❤❤

We all have these plastic hangers in our closet, Why not put them to some good use?

Tired of your cookbook getting messy with food splatter as you cook? Do you get a little kink in the neck as you look down at the recipe over and over again? Hang it right on your cupboard door next time! No having to look down, no having to wipe off flour, food, etc. after you are done preparing your meal!

Simply clip your cookbook or recipe to your plastic hanger, hang it from your cupboard hardware, and after you have everything done and cleaned up, take it back down and put it away!

Another added bonus, it leaves room on your counter for your little one to sit where the cookbook usually would be! We all know how much they LOVE helping us in the Kitchen!

Potty Training

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One of the biggest expenses that comes with a baby
is having to buy diapers.  I know I am looking forward to the
day when my little guy is potty trained.
I was looking for tips and tricks for potty training and ran
across these FREE tools from Huggies Pull-Ups
to encourage potty training.

There is a timer that you can download to set a
Potty Break reminder for  your child, you can
choose either Lightning McQueen or Minne Mouse:


Also on the page there is a place where you can
schedule for your child to get a phone call from either
Mater or Cinderella
to also encourage them in their potty training:

Good Luck!

Walmart Price Matching

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✘✘ Price matching at Walmart ✘✘

We get several questions on our page on how to price match at Walmart so I decided to give you some tips that I have learned through trial and error.  Please understand that not every Walmart is the same when it comes to price matching, so it is always best to check FIRST before shopping.

You do the price matching at the register when you check out.

First Tip:
Always have the ad with you that you are price matching.  Don’t assume that the cashier will have a copy.  Sometimes they do have them at the register but it isn’t always guaranteed that they will.  If the cashier has to go to another register to locate the ad it will only hold up the line thus making the cashier frustrated and any people behind you irritated because they have to wait.


Second Tip:
Tell the cashier you are price matching BEFORE they start your transaction, and ask if they want the price match items at the beginning or the end of the check out.  This makes your transaction go smoother.

Third Tip:
Make sure the size item you are getting matches the item in the ad.  They will not substitute in most cases.


The Walmart I shop at will NOT MATCH the above type of ad because it does not have a specific price listed.


But they will price match the above store coupon because it has a specific price for the item listed.

I hope these tips help to make it easier for you, and as I stated above it is always best to ask BEFORE shopping because each Walmart is a little different.

Happy Shopping!

CLIPPED Coupons – Best Deal Around!
Wiz Clipz

Bacon Tips

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✰✰ Bacon Tips ✰✰

✰ Rinse the Bacon Under COLD water before frying! It will reduce the amount of shrinking!

✰ ALWAYS start with a cold frying pan! (If you add it to a hot frying pan you will scorch it)

✰ Take the Bacon out of the Fridge 5 Minutes before frying, It will bring the fat back to its natural stage.

✰ ALWAYS use a flat pan (Cast Iron is my favorite) and NEVER overlap the Bacon.

✰ Want to Make your Bacon in the Oven? Pre-Heat your Oven to 350 Degrees, Take TWO Cookie Sheets, Cover one Cookie Sheet with Kitchen Paper (Parchment Paper) , Lay your Bacon down, Put another sheet of Kitchen paper on top of the Bacon and then put your 2nd Cookie Sheet on top.Takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on your oven. WATCH it closely, it can burn FAST towards the end.

✰ If you do not want the house smelling like Bacon or a lot of smoke, here is a GREAT way to cook Bacon. Put your bacon in the frying pan and cover the bacon with water. Start your Bacon on a HIGH heat until it starts to boil, then switch it down to medium…ONCE all the Water has simmered away, turn your bacon down to medium-low and continue cooking until it is crisp and well brown. You will end up with PERFECT bacon every time that is NOT tough or brittle, but this method takes longer.




Home-made Green Bean Fries (just like a restaurant)

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Home made green bean fries !  I love to dip these is ranch dressing.

You can also bake these at 375 degrees for about 20 mins.

Ingredients

  • oil for frying
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine the green beans and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the beans are bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside.
  3. In one bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain the green beans and toss with flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Dip the beans into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.
  4. Fry beans in batches so they are not touching. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Skunk vs. Dog

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Due to the drought in various parts of the country
Animal Control Services are advising pet owners to
not leave out any food or water because nuisance animals
(such as skunks) are looking for water and food.

So what happens when your dog decides to get
up close and personal with a skunk???

I have a 12 pound Maltese so a tomato bath was out of the question.
My neighbor gave me this, skunk remedy and
I have had the pleasure to
confirm that it works on 3 different occasions.
Keep in mind it does not 100% get rid of the smell, but
it does make it bearable.

Skunk Remedy for Dog
1 Quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 Cup Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon of Liquid Dish Soap or Shampoo
(I use Dawn)

**Be sure to not get this in the dogs eyes**
Mix the above, wet down dog, work the solution
thoroughly into dog’s coat and leave on for 3-4
minutes.  Then rinse out.

You can double or triple the above recipe depending on
the size of the dog.  I have also repeated if after rinsing if
there was any trace smell.  Keep in mind using this recipe
is so much cheaper then buying the “skunk remover” products
at the pet stores.

Good Luck!

Stretching Your Milk Dollar

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One Gallon of Milk = Two Gallons of Milk!

Milk prices are SOARING, Here are two tips to help you save some Moolah!

Cut it in half: I have been doing this for years now! I buy, (Or get FREE with coupons and sales) 2% or Whole Milk, and break it into two gallons. We have always drank 1% or skim milk, so diluting the above two, it tastes the same! I personally prefer to use filtered water from our Brita Filter.
** Please note this will change the vitamins and supplements per serving.

Freeze Milk: Found a really good price? STOCK UP! Freeze your milk! You can freeze it for up to three months. It will expand by 9% so make sure to remove about a cup and half before freezing. It will turn yellowish when frozen, but when you thaw it, it will go back to white. Skim and 1% freeze better then whole or 2%. IT TASTES THE SAME!

 




Stretching Your Money Buying Meat

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Where I live here in Texas I do not have a store that doubles coupons and
recently our meat market closed due to the economy…so I have really had to watch sale
prices and save money where I can.

So for the 4th of July my local grocery store had large briskets on sale for
$1.98/pound while the ground beef was $2.99/pound or higher.
Since we are just a family of 4, don’t cook  a large brisket very often,
and use ground beef in A LOT of different dinners here
is what I did:

My store has a meat department where they
were able to grind up the brisket and
separate it into about 1 pound packages.  So by buying the brisket and having
it ground I saved about $1.00 a pound.

Just wanted to share because I was not aware that this could be done!

Kids Cooking with Clippie – Stuffed French Toast

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  • 4 slices cinnamon raisin bread (can use any bread)
  • 1/4 cup Cream Cheese Spread
  • 8 slices  Deli Fresh Honey Ham
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. maple-flavored or pancake syrup

 Instructions:

1. SPREAD cream cheese spread onto 2 of the bread slices.

2. TOP with ham; cover with remaining 2 bread slices. Lightly press edges of each sandwich together to seal.

3. BEAT eggs, milk and sugar with fork in pie plate or square baking dish until well blended.

4. DIP sandwiches in egg mixture, turning over to evenly moisten both sides.

5. SPRAY large nostick skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium heat (adult assisted). Add sandwiches; cook 2 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Serve with syrup. Makes 2 servings, one sandwich each.

 

Secret to Keeping a CRYSTAL CLEAR Fish Tank… NEVER CLEAN IT!

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Secret to Keeping a CRYSTAL CLEAR Fish Tank…
NEVER CLEAN IT!

 

Yup, you heard me right…If you want to keep a healthy, clean, fish tank, DO NOT EVER CLEAN IT COMPLETELY! Why you ask? Let me explain…

When you start a fish tank, it is unestablished…YOU DO NOT have any beneficial bacteria in your water to eat the ammonia the fish produce when they go to the bathroom. That is why when you start a fish tank, YOU NEVER want to overload it with fish right away…You only add two or three for the first few weeks, depending on the size of your tank to get the beneficial bacteria built in your tank. If you completely stock your tank right away, within a short time the water will fill with ammonia, get cloudy, and your fish will die off FAST. (Imagine swimming in straight ammonia)

If you add fish to your tank slowly, it gives the beneficial bacteria time to build on the rocks in your tank, and the more and more it builds, the more and more it will eat the ammonia waste of the fish, keeping your water CRYSTAL CLEAR!

Which brings me to cleaning your Fish Tank. SO MANY people make the mistake of cleaning the plants, the rocks, and draining their tank all the way or even half of the way to clean there tank. NEVER EVER do this…You will get rid of all that GOOD BACTERIA that eats the bad!

ALL YOU have to do is get a tank siphon, clean noticeable debris with your siphon once every two weeks ONLY taking the tank down 10 percent with the water and then top it off with fresh water! YOU CAN GO YEARS having a crystal clear fish tank by doing ONLY THIS on a regular basis! Of course you still need to change your filter cartridge as suggested for your filter. In between changes, washing it off helps also.

If right now you have a VERY DIRTY tank… Clean it, BUT DO NOT clean the rocks off, you will lose all that beneficial bacteria. It would also be a good idea in this situation NOT to change the filter out if you are going to start all over. This will leave beneficial bacteria in the rocks and in the filter to give your tank a “Kick Start.”

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