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What is the worst thing you can do for your Desktop Computer?

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What is the worst thing you can do for your Desktop Computer?

This is going to surprise A LOT of you…But one of the worst things you can do to your computer everyday is shut it down! Booting and rebooting your computer can really take a toll on it!

A few years back, an IT person at where I worked told me this, and I have to admit I was skeptical, but I am now a believer! We have officially had our E-Machine now for six years! YES, six years with no problems what so ever for this cheapie desktop we paid under $300 for. Sure we slow down a little here and there, but it tunes right back up without a problem!

So, stop shutting the poor little guy off at night and give him a break, you will use a little more electricity, but in the long run you will save more than buying a computer every couple of years!

St. Nick – The night of December 5th

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Do you do the St. Nick Tradition?

 

Does your family celebrate the St. Nick Tradition? I assumed everyone’s did, but I am finding out many do not know about him, especially in the United States, so I just wanted to take a second to explain in my own words.

St. Nick visiting is an old German Tradition my Mother always did for us kids, even as we got older. On the Eve of December 5th, Us kids would put outside our bedroom door our shoe or boot, or hang our Christmas Stocking so St. Nick could fill it with goodies!  This usually included a nice little note letting us know if we had been Naughty or Nice and what we needed to improve on. (Of course always signed St.Nick) If you have been extra naughty, you would not get any goodies, just a lump of coal. (And yes, I had a few years of Coal)

I think St. Nick is a great thing to start as a family tradition for a few reasons. The first being, Kids get sooooo excited for the holidays, it is a nice way to settle them down a bit with just a few little goodies and trinkets. It is also a nice tradition they will carry on with their family. My grandmother did it, my mother did it, and I also did this for our son. It is a great way to help build your Childs self esteem, When you write the letter, of course there will be a few “Need to improves” on there, but you can sandwich these comments with praise and appreciation for wonderful things they have done through out the year! Playing nice with their siblings, sharing, helping out around the house, etc.

Another idea I have heard others suggest is making December 5th a family get together, Instead of using their shoes or boots, pick up some of the plain old Red and White Christmas stockings and decorate them as a family event that night, then have them hang them out for St. Nick to fill and leave his special little note in!

Now…Who has heard about the Christmas Pickle? Oh the FUN we have with that on Christmas Morning when it is hidden in the Christmas Tree!

~ Micki
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Italian Sausage Pizza Sandwich

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Italian Sausage Pizza Sandwich

These are one of my families FAVORITES and so VERY Simple!

Ingredients:

  • Johnsonville Brat (Italian Sausage Variety)
  • Bakery Style Buns
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Green Peppers
  • Onions
  • Mushrooms

SOOO yummy, they are always a big hit at cookouts! (You can also fry these during those cold winter months)

Make Healthy Brownies (Tastes the Same)

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Brownies w/ Black Beans
(They will never know)

WHAT? You want me to add black beans to my brownies?

Yup! You heard me right, add a can of black beans to your brownies! Black beans are cheap, healthy, and HIGHLY nutritious! They are also rich in manganese, protein, magnesium, thiamine (Vitamin B1), phosphorus and iron. They are loaded with antioxidants and proven to lower cholesterol.
It really is very simple! All you do is open up a can of black beans, drain them, rinse them, and put them back in the can. Add water to the top of the can, dump beans and water into a blender to puree, and then add to your box brownie mix. Easy as that! (You are eliminating the oil and the egg this way)

You honestly will not be able to tell a difference in the taste! (They are more of a chewy type brownie then a cake type brownie)




Copying Coupons is ILLEGAL

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Copying Coupons is ILLEGAL

One of the first things you need to know about printing coupons from the internet, is that you should NEVER, EVER copy them! Under no circumstances! This is illegal, and you will get caught, I guarantee! This illegal action is happening all over the place, and authorities are cracking down.

With most internet printable coupons, you are able to print two coupons per computer. You can do this by using your back browser after you print your first coupon. So, if you have two computers set up to your printer, YES you can print four coupons! Please note though, some coupons say one coupon per transaction. This means, you can only use one of the coupons.

For those of you that don’t know, each coupon that is printed through brinks has a unique series of numbers on it – along with the date and time that it was printed. It also has a 1 or a 2 to indicate if it was the first or second coupon printed from your IP address (www.veri-fi.com). After the original coupons are redeemed any other coupons with that exact same info come back from the manufacturer as fraudulent. There is a similar way of tracking for all coupons.

So please Folks, follow the rules, NO PHOTOCOPYING of coupons! You are doing something illegal, and NO product or overage is worth spending time in jail and having a criminal record for! Also remember, you are hurting those of us that follow the coupon policies, if these actions continue, soon all the stores will not allow any internet printable coupons!

~ Micki Streeter
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Fla.Vor.Ice Pops – Be the talk of the town!

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halloween flavorice

100 Count Fla-Vor-Ice Giant Popsicles Variety Pack
$10.24 – Just 10¢ each!
Note: You must CHOOSE 1 Box, 100 Count with Drop Down

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Tired of handing out the same old candy every Halloween? Want to be the house that is the talk of the Trick or Treaters? Think outside the wrapper! Hand out Fla.Vor.Ice pops (unfrozen)!

Now I know there are “healthier options,” and if you do that, that is GREAT! But there are a few reasons I have done Fla.Vor.Ice pops the last few years!

1) Everyone seems to LOVE these, kids and adults a like! (Maybe for us kids it is just a bit more nostalgic) But take a look at them, they are colorful and don’t they just give you that smiley feeling inside? I know they do me!

2) They are tamper resistant! If they have been tampered with in anyway, a parent can tell! (I also put an address label on all of mine, I sure get enough of these free through out the year)

3) It is something different for the kids! I can not tell you the times I drop them in a pumpkin or bag and a kid pulls them out and shows them to his friends or parents with a “AW COOL” being spoken!

4) You can pick these up at pretty much any store towards the end of the summer clearenced. You can get a whole box for just a few bucks!

So, if you are undecided what to hand those little ghost and goblins this year, keep Fla.Vor.Ice Pops in mind, the kids will Thank You!

~ Micki Streeter

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Micki’s Personal Post: Think you can not afford Disney? THINK AGAIN!

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My two passions in life. Couponing, and everything Disney!
My family and I have been going to Disney for the last ten years, often twice a year.

Think you can not afford Disney? THINK AGAIN! If there is anything I have learned in the last ten years, it is how to save $Money$ and make it a very affordable trip!

 

Over the next few months, I am going to start posting tips and tricks I have learned to help all of you be able to visit “The Most Magical Place on Earth!”

The first step, Is making sure you are on Disney’s Mailing list. (Click on the picture at the top or at the bottom of this page) A few times a year you will be sent different specials that are exclusive to your family! Usually 40 percent off a hotel stay on Disney Grounds. But that is just the tip of the Castle to helping make it an affordable trip! Stay Tuned Folks…

Find out which Newspaper is the BEST to get in your area!

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Find out which Newspaper is the BEST to get in your area!

Important Note: For me personally, My Paper does carry the Red Plum, Smart Source, and the P&G, BUT with my Red Plum inserts, It is usually MOSTLY ADS and not a lot of coupons. I have found it more beneficial to order my Inserts from  bigger populated city like Tampa Bay so I am guaranteed to get all the HIGHER VALUE Coupons. You can look into ordering inserts HERE, this is the place I use!

Want to find out what is the best Newspaper to buy in your city? Check which Newspaper carries all Three Common Coupon Inserts! The Red Plum, Smart Source, and the Procter and Gamble.


Red Plum: Check HERE to see what Newspapers in your area carries the Red Plum Coupon Insert’s
(In some area’s your RedPlum Coupon Inserts will be mailed to you)


P&G: Check HERE to see what Newspapers in your area carries the Procter and Gamble Coupon Insert’s
(The P&G comes out once a month, usually the first Sunday)


Smart Source: Smart Source is a little harder to find out. You can contact someone at News America Marketing by filling out the Contact Us Form HERE or by calling 1-800-462-0852.

 

1 Gallon of Milk = 2 Gallons of Milk! FREEZE IT!

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One Gallon of Milk = Two Gallons of Milk!

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!

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