tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36239557523594336172024-03-27T16:53:20.867-07:00Too Poor To EatMeals, Deals, and Steals in Lincoln, NEAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-52082450462107974682010-08-20T12:16:00.000-07:002010-08-20T12:20:59.177-07:00Goodbye NebraskaWe are leaving Nebraska and I am getting rid of this blog. I will either delete it entirely or change it to reflect the info that is pertinent to my new location.<br /><br />So, I think there are 3 or 4 of you that visit this site. If any of you want to keep this site I would be glad to transfer it over to you so my name is no longer associated with it. It is pretty easy to do. If no one wants it, then jot down the links that you need because this blog is going the way of the Dodo. It will be gone by September.<br /><br />Muchas Smoochas<br />AnnaAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-37090129623347590882010-02-23T09:34:00.000-08:002010-02-23T10:11:34.655-08:00Pampers and Luvs jumbo packs for < $4I ended up spending $3.72 each for 7 Jumbo packs (6 Pampers and 1 Luvs)<br /><br /> Variations of the deal can be found <a href="http://babygoodbuys.com/2010/02/20/pampers-jumbos-for-4-09-each-free-shipping.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.coupongeek.net/2010/02/diapers-com-luvs-diapers-for-4-42-a-pack.html">here</a>. <br /><br />I adjusted things because I didn't mind mixing Pampers and Luvs, which makes the cheapest deal. If you want all Luvs or all Pampers then you can easily adjust your sale and the price only goes up to a max of $4.54 per Jumbo pack.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /> <span style="font-style:italic;">Oh, you have to have never ordered from Diapers.com for this to work.</span></span><br /><br />So, here are the steps:<br /><br />1. Go to <a href="http://www.diapers.com/MyDiapers.aspx">Diapers.com</a> <br /><br />(If you belong to ShopatHome or Ebates or Upromise go to Diapers.com through one of them. If not, you should join them all but don't worry it doesn't change the deal.)<br /><br />2. Find the <a href="http://www.diapers.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?productId=5716&site=pfx&cm_ven=affiliate&cm_cat=Performics&cm_pla=Baby%20GoodBuys&cm_ite=Pampers%20xl%20box">Pampers Baby Dry XL Case.</a> Click the $1.50 ecoupon box. Add the Pampers to your shopping cart. I got size 1 diapers.<br /><br />3. Add a <a href="http://www.diapers.com/Product/SubCategory.aspx?CategoryId=3&CategoryName=Diapering&SubCategoryId=120&SubCategoryName=Diapers&QueryFrom=SUBCATEGORY&FilterName=Brand&FilterValue=Luvs">Luvs</a> jumbo pack to you shopping cart. I got the newborn ones because...I am having a newborn. It turns out they are on sale as well. The sizes you choose will change your total a bit. <br /><br />4. Now your total is over $49 which is important because this is how you qualify for free shipping.<br /><br />5. Type in the code: <span style="font-weight:bold;">100C7696</span> This will take $10 off your order.<br /><br />6. Buy your diapers. If you ordered the same sizes I did your total out of pocket would be $40.98 for the equivalent of 7.25 Jumbo packs. That's about $5.25 per pack This is a pretty good deal by itself...but there's a rebate!<br /><br />7. Print <a href="http://www.diapers.com/helpcenter/parenting.htm">this form</a> here that offers you either a free magazine subscription or a $14.97 rebate. You can also print the rebate when you are checking out if you'd rather. It's at the bottom of the screen. Anyway, fill it out, mail it in, and get sweet $14.97 back.<br /><br />8. Your total: 26.01 for 7 Jumbo packs of Diapers (6 Pampers and 1 Luvs). That's $3.72 a pack. Whoop Whoop!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-47056152574037461672009-11-09T14:28:00.001-08:002009-11-09T14:31:47.728-08:00QuestionI am not sure if any still checks this, but I have a question. So I have noticed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">a lot</span> of items going on sale for Christmas. I have been looking for varies presents and I have seen some cheaper items. I don't know whether to wait to by it to see if it will go any cheaper or snag it while I can. Cause you never know what <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">future</span> deals there will be like the day after Thanksgiving. What advice or experiences do you have? So you wait and risk it being any cheaper than it is? Just comment and let me know. Thanks!Frasure Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05141396218114500165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-5953197815833987192009-08-30T06:37:00.000-07:002009-08-30T06:38:27.236-07:00You’re invited to the revival of<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE COUPONING GROUP<br /></span><br />10:00 Thursday, September 3 at Alysson's House <br /><br />We’ll have a 5 minute presentation on how to save money on your heating bill this winter, and then spend the rest of the time trading coupons, showing off our awesome deals, and throwing all our extra money in the air and letting it rain down onto our happy faces.<br /><br />Come at 10:00 a.m. if you have never couponed before and would like to learn how.<br />Come at 10:30 a.m. for everything else.<br /><br />Children welcome.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-35764690026915930502009-08-21T08:05:00.001-07:002009-08-21T08:05:28.500-07:00Couponing Group Rises Again!Hi guys.<br /><br />It's Fall and the smell of apples, the bright colors of changing leaves, and crisp clip of scissors cutting coupons is on my mind. A lot of people have approached me about a fall coupon group.Some people want to learn and some people want to swap and show and tell.<br /><br />So, I want to resurrect the coupon group. Here is my plan: <br /><br />1/2 hour before the group starts there will be a couponing class. This is strictly for people who want to get started.<br /><br />Then the group starts and will consist of the following:<br /><br />-one 5-8 minute presentation of some frugal/ money saving skill (for example I was thinking of someone explaining how to make their own cleaning solutions, or laundry soap)<br /><br />-coupon trading<br /><br />-show and tell (everyone can show off and share their awesome deals if they want.)<br /> <br />The End.<br /><br />I figure the added structure might be good so that everyone at different levels of couponing would benefit. And, if you don't want to hear another lecture about how to cut coupons you can just show up after the couponing class.<br /><br />I was thinking that it might be beneficial to have the group either on Mondays (right after coupons come out) or on Thursdays (Right after we have new grocery store ads).<br /><br />I know some of you have classes (Christina) and if you want to come I don't want to schedule a time when you are in school. Let me know if you have preferences on times.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-31404277905909599222009-08-20T08:39:00.001-07:002009-08-20T08:41:43.393-07:00Roberts Dairy ClubRobert's Milk goes on sale periodically for $1.99 a gallon at SuperSaver. You can sign up <a href="http://robertsdairy.com/coupons">here</a> to become a member and get coupons. I just signed up and they offered me a coupon for 40 cents off sour cream. I am hoping that milk coupons will be put up in the future.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-14004281054169384382009-08-11T11:53:00.000-07:002009-08-11T12:01:34.247-07:00CVS deals<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks <a href="http://booksdealsbirdsmeals.blogspot.com">Books*Deals*Birds*Meals</a><a href="http://booksdealsbirds.blogspot.com/"></a> for this post.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:16;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(111, 60, 27); line-height: 20px; text-align: left;font-family:Georgia;font-size:13;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-qiaokOE3XeN5jlRLSL2xGNrmyU3pXjNu3KUKECnhPsymvUEJwQW9eNgiUj2vq-t2RqiHU8W3o2-Wt1Wi8JK_iwYN6quoliekWa7i4J9ZJI0hqwqcKS4T61s0MQDXymu_xVuG95An4Y/s1600-h/DSC_0025.JPG" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;"><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-qiaokOE3XeN5jlRLSL2xGNrmyU3pXjNu3KUKECnhPsymvUEJwQW9eNgiUj2vq-t2RqiHU8W3o2-Wt1Wi8JK_iwYN6quoliekWa7i4J9ZJI0hqwqcKS4T61s0MQDXymu_xVuG95An4Y/s320/DSC_0025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368751735060033154" style="border: 1px solid rgb(148, 15, 4); margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Transaction 1</span></div>Sun.-Tues. Only</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mouse Makeup $9.99</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">get $9.99 EB back</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">All week</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Neutrogena neutrashield sunscreen $8.99</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$5.00 MC here</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$3.99, get $2 EB</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Bic Soleil Razor $6.99</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$3.00 MC from newspaper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$3.99, get $3 EB</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Total before coupons: $27.44</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$5 off $25 (quiz here)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$5 Neutrogena sunscreen</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$3.00 Bic Soleil Razor</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$14.44, get $14.99 EB back + my free gift for August, coupon for free 100 ct. aspirin</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Reg. price w/o coupons (I count EB savings when I use them) = $37.42, savings of 61.5%</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Transaction 2</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">100 ct. CVS Aspirin</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><i>Clearance items</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Sandisk 1 GB USB drive $2.49 x 5 (reg. $19.99 each, commonly sold online for $12 each)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">8 oz. CVS gentle skin cleanser $1.62 x 2 (reg. $6.49 each)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$17.92</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-FREE Aspirin coupon</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$14.99 EB</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$1.80</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Regular price w/o clearance = $122.97, savings of 99.6%</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">I normally don't use EB on items that don't generate EB, but I couldn't pass up these great deals on clearance items!</span></div></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-38547537407086056522009-08-11T11:51:00.000-07:002009-08-11T12:02:31.773-07:00Walgreens deals<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:16;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(111, 60, 27); line-height: 20px; text-align: left;font-family:Georgia;font-size:13;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks <a href="booksdealsbirdsmeals.blogspot.com">Books*Deals*Birds*Meals</a></span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://booksdealsbirds.blogspot.com/"></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for this post.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpztZlkDWKmuTbvDi3Jl5XLUVdofToFDEr5X51_iCpgzczreIVOsy4zgxefPsqXoW34s4NPgsyxq9bK3R9xbbT_BY5mlGOGzSVQ_Eyw9ZtsgspInYstP9Fgu39QqoKOSxcQB2MBgT0jU/s1600-h/DSC_0023.JPG" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpztZlkDWKmuTbvDi3Jl5XLUVdofToFDEr5X51_iCpgzczreIVOsy4zgxefPsqXoW34s4NPgsyxq9bK3R9xbbT_BY5mlGOGzSVQ_Eyw9ZtsgspInYstP9Fgu39QqoKOSxcQB2MBgT0jU/s320/DSC_0023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368778747628691730" style="border: 1px solid rgb(148, 15, 4); margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">There are a few great deals at Walgreens this week.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Sharpie 4 pk. highlighters $.99</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$1.00 MC here</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=FREE</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">BIC Grips 8 ct. pens 2/$1</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$1/2 MC here or from newspaper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=FREE</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Scotch Tape 3 ct. packs (+1 bonus roll at my store) $3.99, BOGO</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$1.00/3 ct. pack MC x 2</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$1.99 for 8 rolls of tape</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Mentos Gum $.99 w/ in-ad coupon (limit 4)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$.55/1 MC</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$.44/each</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Listerine mouthwash OR Reach toothbrush 2 pk. OR Reach dental floss 3/$9</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">-$3/3 MC</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">=$6.00, get $6 RR</span></div></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-13989617462502952322009-08-10T06:38:00.000-07:002009-08-11T12:03:19.848-07:00School Supplies under $1<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Thanks <a href="http://booksdealsbirdsmeals.blogspot.com">Books*Deals*Birds*Meals</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> for this post<br /><br />As you look over this list, think about how much you can spare for People's City Mission or another reputable agency collecting supplies for those in need.<br /><br />I'm only going to list things that are under $1.00 </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >and</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > at a price near or better than I've seen this year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Office Max</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >24 pk. Crayola Crayons, $.20, (limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >10 pk. Dixon #2 Pencils, $.10, (limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >12" wooden ruler, $.05, (limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >70 sheets Spiral Wide or College-Ruled 1 Subject notebook, $.01, (limit 3)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Office Depot</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >2 pocket folders, $.05, (limit 5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >2 pk. scissors, $.25, (limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Wilson Jones binders, $.50, (limit 5)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Composition books, $.50, (limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >3 pk. Papermate Pink Pearl erasers, $.75</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Acrylic ruler, $.40</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Shopko</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 pocket folders, $.10, (limit 18)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">24 pk. Crayola crayons, $.20, (limit 4)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4 oz. Elmer's glue, $.20, (limit 4)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">10 pk. Crayola Markers, $.99, (limit 2 each size)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >CVS</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >4-6 pk. Sharpie or Paper Mate highlighters, $.99</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">10 pk. Paper Mate pens, 3/$1</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Walgreens</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >120-130 sheets filler paper, $.49, (limit 3, w/ in-ad coupon)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >2 pocket folder w/ prongs, $.19, (limit 6, w/ in-ad coupon)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >50-80 sheets Mini memo or Composition Book, $.19, (limit 6, w/ in-ad coupon)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Highlighter or Jelly Belly scented gel pen, $.19, (limit 6, w/ in-ad coupon)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >4 pk. Sharpie highlighters, $.99</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-81627701682744061252009-08-09T08:01:00.001-07:002009-08-11T12:04:12.740-07:00Coupons for you<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks <a href="booksdealsbirdsmeals.blogspot.com">Books*Deals*Birds*Meals</a><a href="http://booksdealsbirds.blogspot.com/"></a> for this post<br /><br />I have a couple of coupons for someone who can use them:<br /><br />*2 McDonald's FREE Med. fries and soft drink w/ purchase of Angus Third Pounder<br />*50 bonus box tops for education<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am pretty well stocked, so I don't need very many coupons at the moment. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you are in need of other coupons, leave a comment and I'll let you know if I have one to spare. There is a fairly good chance that I might have what you need.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-22077173020633396842009-08-08T10:30:00.000-07:002009-08-08T19:34:16.057-07:00People's City Mission needs School Supplies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/Sn24FmzrH6I/AAAAAAAABwU/T1-Pgromubs/s1600-h/DSC_0071.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/Sn24FmzrH6I/AAAAAAAABwU/T1-Pgromubs/s400/DSC_0071.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367648737351638946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/Sn24FGD9gWI/AAAAAAAABwM/PD_O2THUJSQ/s1600-h/DSC_0443.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/Sn24FGD9gWI/AAAAAAAABwM/PD_O2THUJSQ/s400/DSC_0443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367648728561582434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I dropped these things off at People's City Mission on Thursday, and they said they are in great need of school supplies right now. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I got everything pictured for under $10 by picking up the best deals at Target, CVS, Office Max, and Office Depot over the last few weeks.</span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/Sn24EpPwEgI/AAAAAAAABwE/br3BTibmq3g/s400/DSC_0089.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367648720826405378" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Watch for great deals and donate what you can. I found it was easiest to get to PCM by driving west on O st. and turning left (south) on 21st. It is located on the corner of 21st and N St. just east of Randall's car wash. You can drive around to the back to leave your donation.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-22146420626285209592009-08-08T08:45:00.000-07:002009-08-08T19:33:10.900-07:00Clearance at Target<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHBNrpC74Unee0zpomFCX2jPyI3W_3nXHGoFPvMH6hyphenhypheny-L16qcsc7bcsSayJgwpHvK8Z0YYf89hLl91yu7L1l6S17OXaeNMniPOCScQDCN6yNGUFYYXpZ8TercSfKU9obiessmeWvULo/s1600-h/DSC_0006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHBNrpC74Unee0zpomFCX2jPyI3W_3nXHGoFPvMH6hyphenhypheny-L16qcsc7bcsSayJgwpHvK8Z0YYf89hLl91yu7L1l6S17OXaeNMniPOCScQDCN6yNGUFYYXpZ8TercSfKU9obiessmeWvULo/s320/DSC_0006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367602954504191074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Target on 48th & O has some great clearance items to match up with coupons right now. Thanks to <a href="http://chicksdigdeals.blogspot.com/">Chicks Dig Deals</a> for finding them.<br /><br /></span><strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;">Poptarts are $1.52</strong><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">-$.55/1 MQ </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.poptarts.com/moms/#/section">here</a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />-$.75/1 TQ </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.afullcup.com/target-coupon-generator">here</a> <strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;"><br />= $.22</strong> <strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;"></strong><strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br />Kraft Deluxe shells and cheese $1.38</strong><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">-$1.50/2 MQ </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qg4lfcl11767036&bt=vg&o=56178&c=KR&p=R6Q9AMlp">here</a> <strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;"><br />= $.63 each</strong><br /><br /><strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;">Kelloggs Cinnabons bars $1.75</strong> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />-$1/1 MQ </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">here</a> <strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;"><br />= $.75</strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-70837829659446922122009-08-06T13:50:00.000-07:002009-08-06T13:54:35.053-07:00Quilted Northern Price Match<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Super Saver has a store coupon </span><a href="http://www.super-saver.com/specials/coupons.html?offset=2&1=1" style="color: rgb(225, 119, 30); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> for $2 off 12 double rolls of Quilted Northern.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Quilted Northern is on sale for $6.49 for 12 double rolls at Russ's.<br /><br />You can price match Russ's price at Super Saver (bring the Russ's ad with you).</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">-$2.00 SC</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">-$1.00 MC from 7/26 RP</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">=$3.49/ 12 double rolls!<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(I don't pay over $0.50 a double roll for toilet paper, this works out to $0.29/roll!)</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-88706843231347645882009-08-05T19:57:00.000-07:002009-08-05T20:09:39.544-07:0020 cent Ziploc containers<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDztS1zguBy2avTzRZ8MSajWgkw1LKmbiuF9wIFxGiUAE2p0dbZVfC7YM8gaCvX-0XpEmKoFLoGsiSysMGqhjgD2GHGZIZmNKKR9L9hhgyapO1Lw_14jNJ9mA9Z1Sh63epPcaWpPkIC_s/s1600-h/ziplock.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDztS1zguBy2avTzRZ8MSajWgkw1LKmbiuF9wIFxGiUAE2p0dbZVfC7YM8gaCvX-0XpEmKoFLoGsiSysMGqhjgD2GHGZIZmNKKR9L9hhgyapO1Lw_14jNJ9mA9Z1Sh63epPcaWpPkIC_s/s400/ziplock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366680402252605794" border="0" /></a>****This is a lot of rambling, but I was so excited to catch this deal!!!! ******<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Actual 'deal' is bolded for those who want to skip my rambling:)</span><br /><br /></div>I have learned to clip every coupon that I would possibly use if I found a good enough deal. This leaves me clipping WAY more coupons then I would ever use, but I have it 'just in case'. So anyway, I normally purchase dollar store containers because they are usually cheaper, but this week I clipped the ziploc coupons out of the sunday paper and got a steal of a deal!! Here is the Deal:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ONLY AT O-STREET HYVEE (that I know of)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">x-small to medium containers are on sale for $.88 </span>----I was told this is an instore sale, so it is not in the ads. Anyway, $.88 is a great deal so I picked up 3 of them. As I was shopping, I realized that I could make this deal better.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Sunday's paper had 2 ziplock coupons in it. One for $1.50 off 2 and one for $.55 off one. So I used both of those and got<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> 3 packs of ziplock containers for $.59</span></span><br /></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13286135650208295012noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-50230911480830064462009-08-05T17:47:00.000-07:002009-08-06T13:50:27.082-07:00Another Ziploc coupon<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><a href="http://toopoortoeat.blogspot.com/2009/08/20-cent-ziploc-containers.html">(In reference to Becky's post above)</a> - You can also print another Ziploc coupon <a href="http://www.rightathome.com/offers/0907ziploc/?sid=email&cid=pfe200907ziploccoup&rid=349701&om_rid=AAjcyz&om_mid=_BKZa37B7ud$2rh">here</a>. Remember to click back to print a second copy.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-15275887160319142632009-07-30T16:25:00.000-07:002009-07-30T16:29:06.625-07:00For those of you who haven't heard, we are moving back to Utah. We will be leaving Monday! I will miss all of you, it was fun to get to know everyone.<br /><br />If anyone is in need of, or knows anyone that would like a stroller/ carseat combo, we are trying to get rid of ours and just asking for a little money for it. It is Winnie the Pooh with light green and blue colors. We bought it in 2006 and it is still in really good condition. Just let me know if you are interested by Sunday. Thanks!Ryan and Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997468939364834195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-84126283348483483622009-07-29T12:41:00.000-07:002009-07-29T12:44:48.393-07:00Use your freezer to stock up<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Whether you grow your own garden or find a great sale, here are some tips for freezing extras, courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.teachstreet.com/gardening/articles/jolene-taylor/freezing-foods-from-apples-to-zucchini/pb-2fscx6l4w"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jolene Taylor</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; line-height: 16px; font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Before we start with the alphabet, a little lesson for gardeners on how to prepare those home-grown veggies for the freezer.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:tahoma;font-size:13px;"><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Blanching</span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Most raw vegetables should be blanched before frozen.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span>(Exceptions are onions, garlic, and bell peppers.)</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Blanching means to boil for a few minutes to stop enzyme actions and keep flavor, texture and color.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Method:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bring water to a boil, add vegetables.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After boiling recommended time, drain and plunge into ice water to cool quickly.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Drain.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span>Freeze.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Look up specific time guidelines in a cookbook or on the web.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">DO NOT blanch in the microwave. </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Foods are safe to eat without blanching, but may suffer undesirable changes in flavor, texture and color.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><em style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">N</span></span></em><em style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ow specifics from Apples to Zucchini!</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Apples:</span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Peel and slice a few at a time. Treat with lemon juice or cold salt water to prevent darkening. Place in freezer bags. Great for pies, applesauce and more.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Asparagus: See blanching above.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bananas: Peel and place in a freezer bag. They will mash easily after defrosting for use in smoothies, breads, etc. The whole banana in the peel can also be frozen.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Refried Beans:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Didn’t use the whole can?</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze what’s left for a lunchtime quesadilla.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Berries (whole):</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wash and pat dry.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lay out on a cookie sheet and freeze, then put in a bag for long-term.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Broccoli: See blanching above.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Butter/Margerine:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freezes fine in the tub or the box.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Carrots: Peel, slice, blanch.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cheese:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grate it and freeze it.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cherries, whole or pitted: Treat them same as berries.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chips (as in potato and tortilla):</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze in the bag to extend shelf life.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chocolate:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Absolutely.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wrap in foil.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chips and candy bars too.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cookie Dough:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don’t make it too thick or it takes a long time to thaw.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can freeze it in balls (see whole berries, above) ready to bake.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Corn on the cob:</span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Clean ears by trimming ends and removing silks. Do not wash. Freeze in freezer bags. To serve: Drop ears in boiling water and cook 6-8 minutes after water returns to a boil.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> For fresher taste,</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">blanch and cut off the kernels before freezing.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fresh Fish:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Put filet in freezer bag, add water to cover fish, freeze.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fresh Herbs:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Parsley, basil, etc.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wash.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Put leaves in ice cube trays, add hot water.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Put in freezer.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Later, p</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">op out and put in zip bags to use for soups and recipes as needed.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Green beans: See blanching above.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Leftover vegetables:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A spoonful of this and that can be put in a container in the freezer and later used in vegetable soup.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lemons/Oranges:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">W</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ash thoroughly. Grate the peel before using and freeze the zest for later use.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The juice can be frozen also.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ice cube trays work well for this.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Liquids:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Allow 1 inch headspace.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cover with plastic wrap, then with foil.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Milk:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze in the container.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pour off a little to allow for expansion.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Use within 2 weeks for best quality.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Melon:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Honeydew and cantaloupe.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Peel and cube, put in zip bag.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Use for smoothies.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Makes good smoothies combined with citrus).</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Nuts:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze whole for best results.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Always double bag.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Onions and Peppers:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dice and bag.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Best for cooked dishes, not fresh salads.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Great in eggs and on quesadillas – just sauté right from the freezer bag.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pasta:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Leftover pasta can be put in a zip bag.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Squeeze out the air and freeze.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Thaw and microwave; or put into boiling water and reheat.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Peaches, nectarines:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Peel and slice. Fruits that darken can be helped by adding 1/8 tsp. lemon juice to keep them from browning.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Or use ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) or Fruit Fresh type product.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sugar also works as a preservative.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Peas: See blanching above.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pies:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Most can be frozen whole, cooked or uncooked.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Exceptions:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span>custards, cream pies, meringue.)</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Filling only</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Line a pie plate with foil.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span>Prepare filling and pour into dish.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze until solid, remove pie plate and wrap frozen, pie-shaped filling with foil, label and return to freezer until needed.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Crust only:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Roll out circles of pie crust dough, place layers of plastic wrap or wax paper between; stack, wrap with foil, label and freeze until needed.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can also freeze a ball of pie dough.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Whole pie UNBAKED:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></span>Sometimes results in soggy bottom crust.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don’t slit the crust when preparing for freezing.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Be sure to pre-treat fresh peaches or apples to prevent browning.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freezes well 2-3 months.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bake 450 degrees 10-15 min, then 375 degrees until done.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Whole BAKED pie</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Slightly undercook before freezing.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Keeps well 4-6 months.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When ready to use, thaw about 30 minutes, then bake 350 for about 30 minutes.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Soup:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Line container with foil.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pour in leftover soup.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Take out foil and put in zip bag for a serving later.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tomatoes:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Can be frozen whole.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rinse and dry.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When ready to use, hold under hot water while still frozen.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Skin will fall off.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I prefer to scald and peel my tomatoes as they ripen in the garden.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I put them in a large bucket with lid in the freezer.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When I have a full bucket, I thaw them overnight and bottle them.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Leftover Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Paste:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Freeze and add to it until there’s enough for a meal.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Zucchini:</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Slice and blanch.</span></span><span style="font-weight: inherit; 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I also had two $1 off Old Spice deodorant coupons in my stash from earlier.<br /><br />Since you can combine manufacturer coupons with in store coupons you end up with free deodorant. Nice<br /><br />Remember you can only use one in store coupon per visit.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-74433092138416986942009-07-16T12:38:00.000-07:002009-07-16T12:44:57.537-07:00Clearance rack at Supersaver on 48th and OI love the clearance racks at Supersaver and Russ's Market.<br /><br />Today at SuperSaver they have a whole bunch of children's medication for sale for $1 to $3. They had Triaminic, Benadryl, and Tylenol. They also had Citrucel and Bufferin.<br /><br />Remember that manufacturer's coupons work on clearanced items as well.<br /><br />Go <a href="http://www.triaminic.com/">here</a> for $1.50 of any Triaminic item.<br /><br />Go <a href="https://www.tylenol.com/vcrc/manage/nmtycampaign.jhtml?oid=5315">here</a> for $1.00 Tylenol.<br /><br />There have been a bunch of Benadryl coupons in the paper so check your coupons.<br /><br />These will go fast!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-41389242915254630422009-07-13T18:39:00.000-07:002009-07-13T19:15:07.589-07:00Free school supplies at CVS<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/SlvimyKKb6I/AAAAAAAABfI/iGkyDdCHEMU/s320/DSC_0001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358125337614643106" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was able to get a few freebies and almost freebies at CVS this week. I <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">started with just $4.00 EB</span>, <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">ended up with $6.00 EB</span>, and I got everything in this picture for <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">$1.40 w/tax OOP</span>. I did 4 separate transactions to avoid spending more OOP.<br /><br />I was especially excited because I plan to donate most (if not all) of the school supplies to a shelter or some kind of school supply donations program - so I get to help others without spending much. It's always nice to pass the savings on.<br /><br />The breakdown:<br /><br />3 X Papermate pens, 8 ct. @ $.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">(receive $.99 EB for each, limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after EB</span> (especially if you roll EB)<br /><br />2 X CVS 1 subject notebooks (wide or college rule) @ $.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">(receive $.99 EB for each, limit 2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after EB</span><br /><br />2 X CVS ruler (wood or plastic) @ $.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">(receive $.99 EB for each, limit 2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after EB</span><br /><br />2 X CVS 5 oz. school glue @ $.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">(receive $.99 EB for each, limit 2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after EB</span><br /><br />2 X CVS scissors @ $2.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">(receive $2.99 EB for each, limit 2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after EB</span><br /><br />2 X Tylenol 8-Hour 24 ct. @ $3.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">-2 X 1.00 off any Tylenol </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="https://www.tylenol.com/vcrc/manage/nmtycampaign.jhtml?oid=5315">here</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">(receive $3.00 EB for each, limit 3)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after EB & coupon</span><br /><br />2 X Honey Nut Cheerios single serve cups @ $1.00<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">-2 X $1.00 off</span> any Honey Nut Cheerios (printable coupon - search online - can't remember where I got it but I just printed it today)<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">=$1.40 OOP (tax)</span>, plus I have <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">$6.00 EB to use later</span><br /><br />The good news:<br />All of the school supplies are on sale through tomorrow, Tues. July 13, and the Tylenol deal is good all week. 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Have you ever wondered if there are any real jobs that can be done at home? I'm sure you've all seen e-mails and ads about "work-at-home opportunities" where you can make "$10,000 a month guaranteed!" I'm here to tell you about an actual job that is usually done at home. Is it easy? No. Can you make millions in the comfort of your own home? No. But you may be able to supplement your family's income in a reasonable amount of time if you're willing to work hard. It's called medical transcription, and I've been doing it for a year now. When my husband lost his business and decided to go back to school last year, I decided I was going to have to do something to help support our family. I had a 2-year-old at the time, and I'm not into the whole daycare thing, so I was looking for something I could do at home. My sister works as a transcriptionist for an insurance company, and I had actually done that before, so that's the first thing I looked into. Unfortunately, her company didn't hire any subcontractors in my state, and I couldn't find any other similar companies to apply to. Every transcription company I could find online needed medical transcriptionists, and I had no idea how to do that. I noticed on several national medical transcription companies' websites an ad for something called Career Step. I finally clicked on it and found information about how to train to be a medical transcriptionist (MT). After a lot of thought and waiting to see if I would qualify for a student loan, I decided to go for it. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Career Step's course was designed by an MT named Andrea Anaya. She started working as an MT as a teenager. When her friends learned how much money she was able to make, they were constantly asking her if she could teach them. Since she didn't have the time to personally teach everyone who wanted to learn, she decided to develop a course to teach people how to become MTs. Career Step is now a very large company and one of the top three schools for medical transcription in the nation. Currently, you can train to be an MT through Career Step for less than $2000. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Are you wondering what an MT does? Basically, whenever a person has an encounter with a physician, he or she will dictate a note about your visit into a handheld recorder. MTs listen to that recording and transcribe it so that it can be placed in the patient's medical chart. MTs type notes on basic doctor visits, specialist visits, consultations, letters to other physicians, emergency room notes, surgical procedures, etc. Sounds easy right? All you have to do is listen to what the doctor says and type it? Well, it's not easy!<span style=""> </span>Please don't think this is a get-rich-quick kind of job, because it isn't. It takes a lot of time to develop the skills necessary to be a good MT. You have to be very familiar with medical language, have a good handle on spelling and grammar, top-notch research skills, excellent typing skills and, most importantly, you have to enjoy being on the computer for hours and hours every day. If this doesn't sound like fun to you, then this probably isn't the right job for you. But, if you're intrigued, keep reading!<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I took Career Step's course from March through June of 2008. It takes most people 12-18 months to finish the course, but it can be done in four months if you have at least 40 hours a week to work on it. I was a bit desperate to start making some money, so I put as much time as I possibly could into my studies. I graduated with High Honors on June 4, 2008. The very next week, I received four job offers. When you are looking for a job as an MT, you have to take employment tests. The employers give you actual dictation to transcribe and see how you do with it. It's very time consuming and sometimes frustrating, but if you do well on the test and they have an opening, they will offer you a job. I work as an independent contractor, but there are employee positions available also. The main differences between the two are flexibility and benefits. As an independent contractor, your company can't tell you when to work as long as your work is back by the time it's due, but you will not be offered benefits, and you have to pay self-employment taxes. Employees usually have to work a set shift, but they are also offered benefits like health insurance, 401K plans, etc., and the employer takes care of withholding your taxes from your paycheck. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">MTs are almost always paid on a production basis. The more you type, the more you make! I started out making about $10/hour, which is pretty good for a brand new MT. Most people struggle for a few months just to make minimum wage. There is a lot of luck involved in how much you can make when you're first starting out. On my first account, I had a small group of seven doctors to transcribe for who all worked in the same specialty and were all fairly easy to understand. If you start out on a hospital account in a large city, you could be transcribing for several hundred doctors, many of whom are still learning English, so it can be very difficult to make a decent living. However, there are plenty of transcription companies who specialize in clinic accounts (doctor's offices), and those companies will typically have much easier accounts. I now average over $25/hour. If I was able to transcribe for my favorite doctors only, I could make $35/hour, but that's not how it works. I now work on a small hospital account, and there are about 30 doctors who I transcribe for. I never know who will be in my workload that day. Some days, I make $150 and some days, I make $50. I usually work anywhere from 4-7 hours a day. My first year, I made $17,500, but I was struggling with a company who had too many MTs for the amount of work that was available. I now work for a company that is able to supply me with plenty of work, so that has really helped my bank balance!<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I really love my job, even though I have days where I want to throw my computer through the window!<span style=""> </span>The patients never see me and most of them aren't even aware of my existence, but I am still able to help them receive the best care possible. When patients' medical records are clear and error-free, physicians are better able to treat them. This isn't a glamorous job (most days, I work in my pajamas!), but it makes me feel good to be helping someone else and supporting my family at the same time. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions or are interested in training through Career Step, please visit my website at <a href="homecareerinfo.com/1140">http://homecareerinfo.com/1140</a>. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ashley Killingsworth</span>ashleykkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13930616183792726972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-74021169779276881512009-07-09T09:13:00.000-07:002009-07-09T09:20:36.145-07:00Free music class for you and your child<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/SlYYYRFX1yI/AAAAAAAABeY/AQxhYyDXgwc/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 87px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uO2zQAqJlTc/SlYYYRFX1yI/AAAAAAAABeY/AQxhYyDXgwc/s400/images.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356495611985647394" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A good friend of mine, Jentry Barrett, teaches music lessons. I have known her since we were very young, and as long as I have known her, she has been a talented musician. Read on for information on how you can experience her talent with your toddler or preschooler for FREE! This is a wonderful experience. I have even considered borrowing a child so I can go!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"This upcoming fall Jentry Barrett will start teaching some Kindermusik classes at Harris Music Studio. As part of her licensing she needs to teach a 4 week practice course. This course would be free and each session would last about 50 minutes. The class is for 18 month-4 year olds and a parent. She is teaching these classes on Wednesdays in August (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) at 2:00 at Harris Music Studio (27th and Pine Lake). If there is enough interest she will also teach another at 3:00 and at 6:00 (same days).<br /><br /></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"This class is a really neat bonding experience with you and your child. We make music with instruments, sing, and play. This exposes your child to music, but it also helps them develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically. 99% of parents who do Kindermusik would recommend it to a another parent. If you are interested email Jentry at jentrybarrett@gmail.com. To learn more about Kindermusik you can visit their website at </span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.kindermusik.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.kindermusik.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. You can also visit her blog at </span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/polkadotsound.wordpress.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">polkadotsound.wordpress.co</span></span></a></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/polkadotsound.wordpress.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><wbr></span></span></a><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/polkadotsound.wordpress.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">m</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to learn more about Jentry."</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-54157843728150028292009-07-02T08:53:00.000-07:002009-07-02T09:00:28.812-07:00Great deal on Kool-Aid and Sugar<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Right now, Super Saver has reduced their price on C&H 4 lb. sugar to $1.87 to beat Hy-Vee's price. Also, Kool-Aid is on sale 15/$1.00. If you have one or more of the $2.00 off sugar wyb 10 Kool-Aid packets (from 6/28 newspaper), you can get 10 packets of Kool-Aid (I didn't have to buy exactly 15) and 4 lbs. of sugar for $0.57! I got mine at the 48th & O store with no problems.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-47329712836760140702009-06-29T18:07:00.000-07:002009-06-29T18:14:43.846-07:00Best time to buy<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am anxious to buy a propane grill to use for cooking this summer (it's too hot inside!), but I need a good deal. I would hate to buy one only to discover it will go on sale soon after. I've gone to some yard sales to find one, but I have no way to get it home. My goal is to get something cheap so we can use it here and gift it when we're ready to move. While searching for information on when it is most prudent to buy a grill, I came across this list of the best times to buy a large number of items. I haven't verified any of this information, but <a href="http://frugalliving.about.com/od/bargainshopping/tp/Best_Time_To_Buy_Everything.htm">you can go here to check out the source</a>.<br /><br />If you're wondering, Sept/Oct are the best times to buy a grill according to this. It makes sense, but bummer! I should have thought of it last year! </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hopefully you will find this to be useful for large purchases/stocking up! </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>January</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Chocolate (Christmas clearance)<br />Soda<br />Diet foods<br />Frozen finger foods </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Linens<br />Electronics<br />Computers<br />Small appliances<br />Air conditioners<br />Carpeting and flooring<br />Furniture<br />Winter clothes<br />Toys (on clearance after the holidays)<br />Bicycles<br />Christmas gift wrap<br />Christmas decorations<br />Athletic shoes<br />Exercise equipment<br />Motorcycles<br />Houses<br />Boats </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>February</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Chocolate (post Valentine’s Day)<br />Steak (post Valentine’s Day)<br />Seafood (post Valentine’s Day)<br />Oatmeal </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Big screen TVs (before the Super Bowl)<br />Boats </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>March</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Frozen foods </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Boats </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>April</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Candy (Easter clearance)<br />Eggs<br />Ham<br />Cheese<br />Mustard<br />Ready-made dough<br />Dinner rolls<br />Frozen pies<br />Cake mix<br />Cake frosting<br />Pie crusts </p><p><b>Non-Food:</b><br />Electronics<br />Vacuums<br />Cookware<br />Tires and other car care supplies</p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>May</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Hotdogs<br />Ground beef<br />Hamburger and hot dog buns<br />Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)<br />Salad dressing<br />Chips<br />Ice cream<br />Popsicles<br />Frozen pies<br />Soda<br />Bottled water </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)<br />Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)<br />Vacuums<br />Cookware </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>June</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Ice cream<br />Popsicles<br />Soda<br />Bottled water<br />Iced tea mix and bags </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Tools (around Father’s Day) </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>July</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Hot dogs<br />Ground beef<br />Hamburger and hot dog buns<br />Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)<br />Salad dressing<br />Chips<br />Ice cream<br />Popsicles<br />Soda<br />Bottled water<br />Iced tea mix and bags </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)<br />Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)<br />Furniture </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>August</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Cereal<br />Breakfast bars<br />Peanut butter<br />Jelly<br />Lunch meat<br />American cheese<br />Yogurt<br />Chips<br />Snack cakes<br />Cookies<br />Ice cream<br />Soda<br />Bottled water<br />Iced tea mix and bags<br />Drink boxes </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Pool supplies<br />Outdoor toys<br />Outdoor furniture<br />Bathing suits<br />Summer clothes<br />Summer shoes </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>September</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Cereal<br />Breakfast bars<br />Peanut butter<br />Jelly<br />Lunch meat<br />American cheese<br />Yogurt<br />Chips<br />Snack cakes<br />Cookies<br />Hot dogs<br />Ground beef<br />Hamburger and hot dog buns<br />Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)<br />Salad dressing<br />Canned fruits and vegetables<br />Soups<br />Broth<br />Frozen pies<br />Soda<br />Drink boxes </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)<br />Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)<br />School supplies<br />Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers)<br />Cars<br />Lawn mowers<br />Grills </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>October</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Canned fruits and vegetables<br />Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)<br />Soups<br />Broth </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Large appliances<br />Lawn mowers<br />Grills<br />Tires and other car care supplies </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>November</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Turkey<br />Butter<br />Cheese<br />Baking supplies (flour, sugar, yeast chocolate chips, baker’s chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, cooking oil)<br />Pie crusts<br />Ready-made dough<br />Dinner rolls<br />Frozen pies<br />Cake mix<br />Cake frosting<br />Pie filling<br />Spices<br />Nuts<br />Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)<br />Oatmeal<br />Candy (Halloween clearance)<br />Marshmallows<br />Soup<br />Broth </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Aluminum foil<br />Plastic wrap<br />Disposable baking pans<br />Cookware<br />Electronics<br />Tools<br />Carpeting and flooring </p></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" class="lsItm"><h3>December</h3><p><b>Food:</b><br />Ham<br />Butter<br />Cheese<br />Baking supplies (flour, sugar, yeast chocolate chips, baker’s chocolate, sweetened condensed<br />milk, cooking oil)<br />Pie crusts<br />Ready-made dough<br />Dinner rolls<br />Frozen pies<br />Cake mix<br />Cake frosting<br />Pie filling<br />Refrigerated cookie dough<br />Spices<br />Nuts<br />Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)<br />Oatmeal<br />Soda </p><p><b>Non-food:</b><br />Disposable baking pans<br />Aluminum foil<br />Plastic wrap<br />Electronics<br />Computers<br />Carpeting and flooring<br />Tools<br />Toys<br />Winter clothes<br />Cars<br />Motorcycles </p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3623955752359433617.post-5436314026748999122009-06-28T19:18:00.000-07:002009-06-28T19:24:07.361-07:00Bartering Group is OnOkay everyone, here is the scoop: we are meeting tomorrow (Monday) at 1:00 p.m. at my apartment. It will be part play group, part bartering so, if you just want to come hang out at my house with your kids, we would love to have you :) I think we will meet for an 1 to 1.5 hours.<br /><br />Mostly, it looks like we will be swapping baby toys, coupons, and advice. I am pretty psyched. There will be treats as well.<br /><br />Please pass the word on and I will see you all tomorrow.<br /><br />AnnaAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316237512519156209noreply@blogger.com2