Cooking With Kids Thursday: Snowflake Marshmallows!

January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Snowflake marshmallowsA rainy day like today definitely calls for some hot chocolate and major cuddle time on the couch with my kiddos and of course you can’t have hot chocolate without some yummy marshmallows to put into it.  Pinterest comes to the rescue again!  This recipe for homemade snowflake marshmallows looks like such a fun activity to do with the family.  I’m thinking instead of just snowflakes, I will let the kids do whatever shapes they want.  Thanks for the wonderful idea Martha Stewart!

Here’s what you need to do to make this:

  • 2 envelopes (each 1 scant tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Vegetable-oil cooking spray (Use lots to cover everything from the utensils you use, to the cookie cutters, to the mixing bowl.  This mixture is really sticky!)

Here’s how to make it -> Snowflake Marshmallows Tutorial

 

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Scott Extra Soft Toilet Paper for $.16 per roll SHIPPED!

January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Whenever I post toilet paper deals, I often get feedback that you guys would love to see a deal on Scott.  Here it is!  Get Scott Extra Soft Toilet Paper for just $16. per roll shipped!

Here’s how you can grab this deal for yourself:

1.  Click here to get the toilet paper–> Scott Extra Soft Toilet paper

2.  Scroll down and “clip” the $10 off coupon

  • You must be logged in to your Amazon account access this coupon
  • The coupon is one time use per account

3.  Choose a Subscribe & Save deliver schedule from the blue box on the right.

  • Subscribe & Save gives you free shipping and you will save an additional 5% off your purchase
  • You can cancel Subscribe & Save at any time after you receive your order and they will also send you an e-mail reminder before another shipment goes out and you can cancel at that time, too.

You will receive 48 mega rolls, which is equivalent to 144 single rolls for $22.45 shipped!  That’s just 15.5 cents per single roll!

PLEASE NOTE:  Pricing on Amazon can change at any time and frequently does.  Please verify final pricing before placing your order.

To get more for your money with Amazon deals, make sure you’re signed up with Swagbucks.  I earn FREE Amazon gift cards to help pay for deals like this one!

(Thanks Mashup Mom!)

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Weight Watchers Magazine: one year subscription for $4.50!

January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Are you trying to lose some of the holiday weight?  Need some inspiration?  Don’t miss this sale on Weight Watchers magazine.  Get a one year subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine for $4.50.  This offer is valid on new subscriptions as well as renewals and you can buy up to 3 years at this price!  Some of the articles included in each issue are healthy recipes, tips for exercise, coupons, and other motivating articles!

Click here to grab this deal–>Weight Watchers Magazine one year subscription for $4.50

Use the code MELISSA at check-out to get the discount!

Please allow 8-14 weeks for your first issue to arrive.  This offer is available today only!

 

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A Word about E-mail accounts…

January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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I post a lot of online deals and offers and many of those deals require an e-mail address.  I have had a few people express concerns about possible hacking, and so I wanted to address that.

1.  I check out every offer I post PERSONALLY before sharing!  My mom, siblings, and other personal friends and family members read this site.  I wouldn’t want to send any of them to a site that was not legitimate, and I don’t want to send any of you to those sites, either.  I honestly do check out every offer before sharing and that’s also why I’m so diligent about links posted on my pages by others.  I don’t want people to get scammed!

2.  Having an e-mail account just for “offers” is not a bad idea.  When I started doing surveys online a few years ago, my inbox was quickly over-run by e-mails and it was hard to keep up with e-mails from my friends and family members as a result.  I now have a separate e-mail account that I have set up just for special offers.  I personally recommend a Gmail account.

3.  Make sure your account is secure!  Whether you’re using a new account for offers or your personal account, it’s a good idea to make sure your account is secure.  Don’t use the same password you use for all of your other accounts on your e-mail account.  Use something that will be hard to guess, such as a combination of random upper and lowercase letters, numbers ,and symbols.  The reason I suggested Gmail earlier is because they have 2 step verification.  If someone tries to access your account from a device that is not recognized, they will text you a verification code.  If it’s not you, the person trying to access the account won’t have that code and won’t be able to get in!  Find out more about this here–> Gmail 2 step verification

4.  Consider getting a Google voice number  Oh how grateful I am for the person who introduced me to Google Voice!  It’s completely FREE and you can great a “virtual” phone number when you don’t want to give someone your “real” number.  They can even leave a message, which you can listen to through your Gmail account that is associated with your Google voice number!  Find out more about this here–> Google voice number

5.  TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!  If you’re not feeling good about an online number, check it out first.  A little Googling goes a LONG way!

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Huggies Simply Clean Wipes just $.02 per wipe shipped!

January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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If you’ve been looking for a deal on wipes, get Huggies Simply Clean wipes for just $11.61 shipped after discounts!  That’s just $.02 per wipe or $1.45 per tub.  Either way it’s a great deal!

Make sure you also take advantage of this deal on Huggies diapers–> Huggies Snug & Dry diapers for $.13 per diaper shipped

Here’s how you can get this deal for yourself:

1.  Make sure you’re logged in to your Amazon Mom account.  If you don’t have an Amazon Mom account yet, you can sign up for one for free for 3 months!  Amazon Mom gives you free shipping and you can save an additional 20% on select diapers and wipes!  Click here to register–> Amazon Mom registration

2.  Click here to get the deal–> Huggies Simply Clean Wipes just $.02 per wipe shipped

3.  Choose a Subscribe & Save delivery schedule from the blue box on the right.  You can cancel Subscribe & Save at any time after you receive your order.

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If you prefer Pampers, you can get Pampers Softcare wipes for $11.21 shipped with Amazon Mom and Subscribe & Save.  Click here to get that deal–> Pampers Softcare wipes for $11.21 shipped

Please note that pricing and availability changes frequently on Amazon.  Verify final pricing before completing your order.

Make sure you keep your holiday packages safe this year with your free UPS My Choice Membership–> Keep your packages safe this year with your free UPS My Choice membership

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