Family Recipe: Great Grandma Albrecht’s Corn Bake
I have so many wonderful memories of my Great Grandma Albrecht. Thankful for the opportunity to learn from her. She was beautiful, a great cook, crafty, and full of spunk. At my bridal shower she brought her Corn Bake as one of her favorite recipes. Even after age 90 she was still baking! When she arrived with the Corn Bake and recipe in hand we were curious about the blue dots in it. In her hurry to get ready and cook she accidentally put a box of blueberry muffin mix into the Corn Bake instead of the Corn Mix. She waved her hand and just laughed. It was interesting, but still tasted good. This is just one of many memories of Great Grandma Albrecht that make me smile.Corn Bake
- 1 small Onion (optional)
- 1 small pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup of melted Butter
- 1 can Whole Kernel Corn
- 1 can Cream Corn
- 1 (8 oz) box Corn Muffin Mix (or Blueberry Muffin Mix if you want to venture out a little more)
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Saute onion and pepper in the butter. Mix in corn, muffin mix, eggs, sour cream and cheese. Put in a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Recipe: Chocolate Pretzels, Snowmen, & Snowflakes
We were getting tired by the time we got to making the Chocolate Pretzels, Snowmen, and Snowflakes on our Christmas Baking Day. Despite being tired these turned out pretty well. Brina was determined to “help” us make them which slowed down the process but we got enough to share with our neighbors. The purple didn’t set right and the blue got a drop of water in it so it was done within a matter of minutes but we had plenty of the red, yellow, white and brown colors to make it look festival. We added crushed candy canes for a minty flavor and a Holiday flair. The neat part about these is the kids can pitch in and help. They enjoy making special candies for others as well, however, I do not recommend starting around 9:30 in the evening after baking for several hours.Chocolate Pretzels, Snowmen, and Snowflakes
- White Chocolate
- Milk Chocolate
- Mix of Colored Chocolates
- Candy Molds – we had Flower Pretzel Sticks, Snowmen, and Snowflakes
Melt the chocolates over a double boiler or slowly in the microwave (microwave for 15 seconds, stir, microwave for 15 seconds, stir) because they can burn easily. Use the molds you have chosen to place the chocolates into. You can paint the chocolate into the mold using a toothpick then fill in the reminding amount with a solid color. When doing the pretzel molds paint the flowers, fill with solid color, then roll the pretzel stick to coat. We stick the chocolates into a pan of warm water on a griddle to keep the chocolates melted while decorating, just make sure to not get any water in the chocolates at it will ruin the entire bowl. Once the tray is complete freeze for about 10 minutes, turn the mold over and the items should pop out quickly. Repeat the steps as many times as you like or until you run out of chocolates.
Recipe: Peanut Butter and Candy Cane Cookie Cups
These are super easy and add fun to the any meal or snack. We made these during our Christmas Baking Day. I remember first making these yummy treat when I was in high school. It is one of the easy recipes that I continue doing because they are such a hit with family and friends. It is basically a sugar cookie dough baked in a mini muffin pan with a Peanut Butter Cup or Candy Cane Kiss added at the end once it has started to cool.Peanut Butter & Candy Cane Cookie Cups
- 1 package (18 ounces) refrigerator Sugar Cookie Dough OR here is our recipe for Sugar Cookie Dough if you want to make it from scratch.
- All Purpose Flour (optional)
- 12 unwrapped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- 12 unwrapped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Grease 24 (1 inch) mini muffin cups or you can put them directly into a greased mini muffin pan.
3. Make Sugar Cookie Dough according to directions or if you have purchased it from the store unwrap it. Sprinkle the dough with a little flour to minimize sticking (if necessary).
4. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop about 1 rounded tablespoon into each of the 24 mini muffin cups.
5. Bake at 350° F for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool for about 5 minutes. If you do not let it cool long enough the Peanut Butter Cups and Candy Cane Kisses will melt completely, you want them to remain recognizable. Press the 12 unwrapped Reese’s Peanut Cups and 12 unwrapped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses into the mini sugar cookies. You should have half Peanut Butter and half Candy Cane. Let cool for an additional 5 to 10 minutes then gently remove them from the pan and place on a decorative dish or wrap in a pretty bag to give to family and friends.
Save A Lot | Rite Aid: Deals for the week of December 15-21, 2010
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot | Rite Aid stores.
Meats and Seafood
2 lb bag Frozen Cooked Shrimp – $9.99
Country Style Ribs – $2.49 per pound
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – $1.99 per pound
Cornish Game Hen – $2.49 per pound
Fridge and Freezer
Bright & Early Orange Drink – $0.79
Coburn Farms Cheese – $1.89
Household
Charmin Basic Bath Tissue – $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon 10/17 Red Plum (Expires 12/17/10)
Use $1/1 coupon 11/28 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
$1.99 each after couponDart Foam Cups (50 count) – $0.99
Gift Wrap – $0.99
Solo Red Plastic Cups (20 count) – $0.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon from Print Coupons
FREE plus overageRite Aid Batteries (10 packs AA or AAA) – B1G1F
Produce
Idaho Potatoes (10 pounds) – $3.49
Grocery
Coke & Coke Products (12 Packs)* – $2.50
*You must buy 4 to get this priceSemi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – $1.50
Morning Delight Pancake Mix – $1.00
Morning Delight Syrup – $1.00
Caskey’s Soup or Broth – $0.59
Palmer Bagged Candy – $2.50
$1 UP Rewards when you buy 2
$2.00 after UP RewardsHoliday Hershey’s Kisses – $2.50
$ UP Rewards when you buy 2
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Print Coupon
$1.50 each after coupon and UP RewardsJ. Higgs Buttery Rounds or Gourmet Crackers – $1.49
Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $0.99
Fruit Berry Crunch or Circus O’s Cereal – $1.99
Portmann’s Salad Dressing – $1.29
Panner Peanut Butter – $1.59
Ginger Evans Granulated Sugar – $1.99
Westcott Vegetable Oil – $2.19
El Monterey Quesadillas or Taquitos – $2.99
Hunt’s Pasta Sauce – $0.99
Simplify Purified Water (6 pack) – $0.79
Marcum Iodized Salt – $0.39
Splash Out Drink Mixes – $1.67
Morning Delight Toaster Pastries – $1.75
Health & Beauty
Vicks (NyQuil, DayQuil, Vapor Rub or Inhaler) – 2 for $7.00
$3 UP Rewards when you buy 2
Use (2) $1.50/1 coupon from 11/28 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 10/17 Red Plum (Expires 12/17/10)
As low as $0.50 each after UP RewardsCetirzine or Loratadine – B1G1F
Centrum Silver – $6.49
Use $2/1 printable coupon from Centrum
Use $2 /1 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 1/31/11)
$4.49 each after couponEmergen C Supplements – B1G1F
Rite Aid Tussin, Day or Nitetime Cold, Nasal Decongestant, Complete Allergy – $2.50
All Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements – B1G1F
Crest Toothpaste, 3D White Rinse, Oral B Cross Action Manual Toothbrush – $2.49
$1 UP Rewards
Use $0.75/1 coupon from 11/28 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
$0.74 after coupon and UP RewardsAlways and Tampax Pearl Tampons – $6.49
L’Oreal Preference Hair Care – $8
Use $5/2 in-ad coupon
$5 UP Rewards when you buy 2
Use $1/1 printable coupon from L’Oreal
$1.50 each when you buy 2Rite Aid Grooming Implements and Cotton Balls – B1G1F
Tresemme Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers – $3.00
Use printable B1G1 coupon from Print Coupons
As low as $1.50 each with coupon.Baby Items
Pampers baby Dry Big Pack Diapers – $19.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
$18.99 each after couponHuggies Snug & dry Big Pack Diapers – $19.99
Use $2/1 printable coupon from Print Coupon
Use $2/1 coupon from 12/5 Smart Source (Expires 1/1/11)
$17.99 each after couponEnroll in the free Rite Aid Wellness Rewards Program and earn up to 20% off drugstore purchases as well as UP Rewards. Remember to use any UP Rewards you currently have to get additional savings on your purchase.
For more information about Save A Lot | Rite Aid’s coupon policies go here.
If you discovery another coupon for additional savings let me know and I will add it.
Recipe: Cinnamon Star Cookies
Recently, I spent a few hours on a Saturday doing a Christmas Baking Day with Ashley from Reflecting on the Simple Things in Life baking treats to give to family, friends, and neighbors. One of the recipes we made from Favorite Brand Name: Cooking for Kids, Kids’ Party Food was the Cinnamon Stars. We made Stars, Christmas Trees, Snowmen, Bells, and many more fun shapes with this delicious recipe. The recipe was easy to do and delicious! The girls helped with this one recipe by picking out the shapes and sprinkling the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the top of the cookie cutouts.Cinnamon Stars
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 cup Butter or Margarine, softened
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 package Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe French Vanilla Cake Mix
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Set aside.
2. Combine butter, egg yolks and vanilla extract in large bowl. Blend in cake mix gradually. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut with 2 1/2 inch star cookie cutter. We used a variety of cookie cutters when we made our cookies.
3. Sprinkle cookies with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake at 375° F for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet. Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely. Store in airtight container. We put separated ours out into Christmas bags to distribute to family, friends, and neighbors.
This is a quick and easy recipe you can do with little ones helping. The recipe makes about 3 to 3 1/2 dozen Star cookies at 2 1/2 inches, however, our recipe made closer to 3 dozen since we used a variety of shapes. We had plenty to divide out and give as gifts. If you are looking for an inexpensive and easy recipe for the Holidays you may want to try this one.
Love It – Lenovo G460 Laptop
I am very excited! I just received my first “new” laptop! My husband was able to get a great deal on a Lenovo G460 Laptop a few weeks ago. When it arrived my husband let me open the package first. It was shiny, sleek and running in a matter of only a few minutes. It is much faster and one of the nicest pieces of technology I have ever owned. Love that it is quick, portable, and looks great. I never thought a piece of technology could be so awesome!
Why did I need a new laptop? Having a computer is wonderful but like any technology it doesn’t always run perfectly. The last few months my “hand me down” laptop screen got a crack and other issues were starting to pop up. I had to keep decreasing the screen size as the crack spread. It was hard to transport the old one because movement would cause the crack to worsen. Although I was grateful for a computer and it got the job done (most days), but with the crack and more issues we decided it was time to consider upgrading. I have been very fortunate to not have to purchase a computer for many years. In the past, my husband has been able to piece together computers for me with parts that he has and I am thankful for a man who is very knowledgeable in doing that because it has saved us a lot of money.
My sweet husband has been looking for a couple months for a great deal on a new computer for me. We were thinking that a laptop would be the best fit because it is light, portable and fits with the projects that I have been doing recently. Since I spend a lot of my time working on the computer this allows me to be more mobile and efficient.
I have been using my new Lenovo G460 laptop for only a couple days and I am still amazed at the difference! Very thankful for such a wonderful computer and for a husband that researched to found the perfect one for me. I plan to use it for many years to come!
B1G1 Free Disney Kids Sleepwear
Disney has a B1G1 Free Mix & Match Kids Sleepwear and Plush Toys.
They have great items for girls & boys!
The prices range from $6.95 and up.
Plus FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75 with coupon code SHIPTODAY
Borders 50% Off Coupon (12/14 to 12/16)
Borders has a coupon that takes 50% off the list price of any one item. Good from December 14, 2010 to December 16, 2010. In store use only. Must be a Border Rewards member, free to sign up for a Membership.
Terms and conditions:
Valid with Borders Rewards membership only. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, sale pricing, coupon, or discount, including group discounts, except Borders Bucks, Borders Rewards Plus 10% off purchase-price and Personal Shopping Day 10% off purchase-price discounts (10% off purchase-price discounts are taken after all other discounts are applied, including this offer and Borders Bucks, if any). Offer Excludes: Borders Rewards Plus memberships, previous purchases, special orders, shipping, gift cards, coupon books, newspapers, magazines, comics, eBooks, audiobook downloads, music downloads, vinyl LPs, Rosetta Stone® software, video games, and all electronics (including eReaders), and eReader Protection Plan Packs. Single-use only: One coupon per customer during the valid period. Original coupon must be relinquished at time of purchase. Void if copied, transferred, and where prohibited by law. Any other use constitutes fraud. Cash value .01¢. Not redeemable for cash. Valid 12/14/10–12/16/10 at U.S. Borders, Borders Express, and Waldenbooks stores only. Not valid at Borders.com.
Looking for a Borders location near you – Store Locator
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of December 15-21, 2010
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies – $2.59
Use $1/1 Hillshire Farm Cocktail Links & (1) Crescent Rolls Booklet (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $1/2 coupon from 12/5 Red Plum (Expires 1/22/11)
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon from Red Plum
As low as $2.09 each with couponAssorted Pork Chops – $1.99 per lb
Pork Loinback Ribs – $2.99 per lb
Pork Spare Ribs – $1.69
Sugardale Sliced Bacon – $1.99
Frozen Cooked Shrimp – $9.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese – $0.89
Use $0.55/1 coupon from Kraft Food & Family (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $1/3 coupon from Holiday Cravings Kraft Foods Booklet (Expires 1/2/11)
Use $1/2 coupon peelie (Expires 3/31/11)
Use tearpad coupon FREE Philadelphia Cream Cheese WYB Kraft Grated Parmesan (Expires 1/31/11)
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
As low as $0.34 each after coupon.Bright & Early Breakfast Drink – $0.79
Kraft Chunk Cheese (10 oz) – $1.79
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
$1.29 each after couponCreamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.99
Household
Wrightware Foam Plates – $0.99
Axis Liquid Bleach – $0.99
Produce
Mini Carrots – $0.79
Grocery
Ritz Crackers – $1.79
Use $1.50/1 printable coupon from Kraft
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
Use $1/2 coupon from Kraft tear pad in stores (Expires 12/31/10)
As low as $0.29 each after couponLibby’s Pineapple – $0.99
Maruchan Ramen Cups – $0.33
Baymist Cranberry Juice Cocktail – $1.99
Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.49
Ginger Evans Graham Cracker Crust – $1.29
O’ Day’s Mac & Cheese – $0.33
Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $0.99
Ginger Evans Frosting – $1.25
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.39
Ginger Evans Cake Mix – $0.89
Shelby’s Grove Applesauce – $0.99
Portmann’s Cocktail Sauce – $1.29
Theodoro Plain or Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.39
Senora Verde Dice Tomatoes with Green Chiles – $0.63
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Free Tickets to Six Flags (Students & Teachers)
Six Flags is offering free tickets to students and teachers. Six Flags and Discovery Education are encouraging students to read through their Read to Succeed Program. More details about the program below:
Read to Succeed is a free educational program sponsored by Six Flags to inspire kids in grades K through 6 to engage in recreational reading. Students who complete six hours of recreational, nonschool-related reading are eligible to earn a free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags theme park. Teachers whose classes participate and complete the program are also eligible to earn a free ticket. Schools must be within a 250-mile radius of a participating Six Flags theme park in order to participate.
Check to see if your school is participating. It looks like even those homeschooling can participate in this program. They are starting this program in January 2011, but you can go ahead and sign up now. It is wonderful seeing companies rewarding students for reading.
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