Betty Crocker Fan Fare

Betty Crocker has posted some amazing sounding recipes to share with you.  You can check these out at Betty Crocker FanFare.

These popcorn recipes sound amazing.  I love relaxing in the evenings with seasoned popcorn and a good movie.  I am definitely going to try some of these great popcorn flavors and probably a lot of the other featured recipes as well.

Disclosure:  This information was received from Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

Angell Organic Candy Bar Review

I recently had the chance to try out some new organic candy bars called Angell bars.  They are awesome!  The company sent me all three of the flavors to try out.  The greatest thing about these candy bars is that they aren't loaded with corn syrup and they are organic!  Who doesn't want a candy bar that they don't have to feel guilty about?  I am a slight chocoholic so these were a breath of fresh air.

The Crisp ones are just that, crispy!  It is made of creamy milk chocolate and rice crisps.  This one is also gluten free for those of you who have to avoid gluten.  It was chewy and crispy at the same time, awesome!

This one was made with dark organic chocolate, cocoa center and almonds for a little crunch.  I am normally not a fan of dark chocolate.  What made this bar good for me was the soft cocoa center and the almonds.  I think the almonds kind of broke up the super dark chocolate idea to me.  It still definitely has the dark chocolate bittersweet taste to it so those of you that like dark chocolate will love it.

Let me tell you, this one was my absolute favorite!!!  This one is made with creamy white chocolate with an organic coconut center.  It was amazing!  I loved the smooth coconut flavor which really added to the white chocolate.  If you like coconut even a little bit, you should definitely try this one!

These candy bars are not available in all areas yet.  You can go to their locator here and see if any stores in your area sell them.  Otherwise, you can buy the Snow Angell and Dark Angell on Amazon.com.  Click the links to order!

Guest Post - Jiffy Lube Love Me, Love Me Not?

Love Me, Love Me Not? Americans’ Response is Loud and Clear When It Comes To Their Vehicles

Jiffy Lube® Survey Reveals Special Bond Between Drivers and their Faithful Road Companions

Whether it was love at first sight or a relationship that developed over time and many miles, there’s no denying it – drivers love their vehicles. With the holiday dedicated to love just around the corner, a national survey conducted by Jiffy Lube International shows that drivers shower their rides with affection just as they do a close friend or family member. More than a third of American drivers reveal they’ve humanized their relationships with their vehicle by providing words of encouragement, doling out compliments, and apologizing or saying thanks.

Expressions of Love

Open communication is a driving factor in the relationship between man (or woman) and machine these days – with many drivers admitting they very openly express their love and affection for their set of wheels. In fact, drivers are 30 percent more likely to encourage their cars for good performance than they were three years ago[1]. Today, 60 percent of drivers say they provide encouragement to their rides in various ways, allowing the relationship to blossom as the pair travels along the roads of life. How else are drivers showing love for their vehicles?

Simple Support – Drivers show their endearments in many ways, proving that sometimes actions speak just as loudly as words. Three-in-five drivers say they have shown affection for their cars by providing verbal support or physical gestures of encouragement – such as rubbing the dashboard or steering wheel – to get their rides to start up, speed up, not stall out or stop.

Friendly Flirting – More than a third of drivers compliment their vehicles. Dependability, superior performance and appearance top the list of drivers’ reasons for bestowing praise on their rides – if only the rides could flatter their owners in the same way.

Abundant Appreciation – Ever been thankful to get somewhere on-time, make it through rough weather or on a limited fuel supply? Almost half of drivers have thanked their cars for a job well done and nearly a third has apologized to their vehicles – be it for driving recklessly or getting into an accident.

“Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love and appreciation for special people in our lives, but for some people that extends beyond friends and family to their vehicles,” said Eric Eurich, head of marketing for Jiffy Lube International. “Just like any relationship, the one between driver and vehicle is built on taking care of each other. As drivers, we rely on our rides to get us to where we need to go, and our rides depend on us to properly care for them.”

In it for the Long Haul & Avoiding Heartache

Long-term relationships are also on the rise, with nearly nine-out-of-10 drivers planning to keep their vehicles as long as possible. It’s no wonder, since more than three-quarters of drivers have experienced major life milestones, such as having a baby, getting a new job, or acquiring a new pet, while owning their current vehicles. In fact, for some, vehicles outlast significant others – one-in-10 drivers say that his/her current vehicle has been with him/her through a break-up with a significant other or spouse.

Drivers’ passion for keeping their ride alive has become a national trend, and today, odometers are sporting hundreds of thousands of miles, with more than a quarter of drivers aspiring to clock 250,000 miles or more before moving on[2]. Drivers who are passionate about standing by their ride for the many miles ahead can confess their love and share their stories with the Jiffy Lube Facebook community, “Keeping My Ride Alive.” Visitors can cruise the site to browse photos and stories from other enthusiastic drivers, or share their own photos and stories. No matter what the relationship status, every driver is welcome to join the community by “liking” the page and uploading their vehicle’s image and story. Visit www.Facebook.com/KeepingMyRideAlive to share a story and read about others.

So what’s the secret to any long-term relationship? Proper preventive maintenance. To help drivers express their affection for their rides and keep them running for years to come, Jiffy Lube offers quick and easy preventive maintenance services, including the popular Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change – a convenient service that includes changing, inspecting, checking/filling and cleaning key vehicle parts and fluids and offers drivers a quick and convenient way to maintain their vehicle. This Valentine’s Day, drivers can demonstrate their commitment to the relationship by ensuring their ride keeps up with its preventive maintenance – a date involving a Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change might be just the right way to show how much they care.

To find a Jiffy Lube in your area, please visit Locations.JiffyLube.com. Drivers can also visit JiffyLube.com to find oil change coupons and promotions, Jiffy Lube news articles, community involvement programs and events, franchise information, and employment opportunities.

Survey Methodology

The Jiffy Lube International survey was conducted via telephone interviews during the period of January 13-16, 2011. The survey included a national probability sample of 1,006 adults comprising 502 men and 504 women 18 years of age or older living in the Continental United States. The survey was conducted by Opinion Research Corporation.

About Jiffy Lube®
Jiffy Lube International Inc. (“Jiffy Lube”), with more than 2,000 franchised service centers in North America, serves approximately 24 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit www.JiffyLube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.

I was not compensated in any way for posting this and the content is not my own. The article was written by Emilie Valle.

Guest Post: Frugal Savings For Mommy w/ An iPhone

Guest Post by Garage Sale Tracker

Frugal Savings For Mommy with an iPhone

Since apple has released the iPhone it has absolutely revolutionized the way we have lived and found bargains. Being very frugal it’s easy to find the best frugal apps out there that offer the best savings and can guide me in the right direction to find the best deals. As a parent it is essential to save money on every little child expense possible and shopping for kids whether its at toys R us or disney world; well they want everything they see and money is no object to a little one.

So every weekend I am ecstatic to have the Garage Sales Tracker iPhone app which is allowing me to find all the local consignment shops, flea markets, and yard sales all at the palm of my hand! These sales let me purchase those expensive items, toys, dolls, action figures and more for pennies on the dollar because the sellers just want to get rid of their old items so I can benefit.


The reason why rummage sales are so beneficial when hunting for bargains and trying to maintain a frugal lifestyle is that in many cases it’s an opportunity to purchase items that are almost brand new at bargain basement prices. Furniture, clothes, jewelry, rare antiques, and just about anything you can really think of is available at a weekend treasure hunt and with the help of the internet you can now search for those items listed above before you part out on your mission to find deals.

McNeil Product Recalls

If you have a little one, you may want to check your medicine cabinet or supply box and see if the NDC #s match the recall ones. Check out the details at McNeil's website here. They are recalling most children's medications. I know I have some, check to see if you do and be sure not to give anymore to your kids!

Where to find a Wii

One of my readers asked me to help her find a place to purchase a Wii for her grandkids for Christmas. Everywhere she thought sold them, no longer had any. I have searched and here are the places that I have found that still have some.

1. newegg - They have it listed at $249.99 here. Order it through ebates and get 3% cash back. Order it today and get 6% cash back!
2. Kmart & Target - Advertised them in their ads that just came out on Sunday for $249.99.
3. ebay - There are several listed here to bid on or buy out right. They are priced from $.01-$400. If you are interested in ordering from ebay, be sure to do it through ebates because you will get 3% cash back! If you order today, you will get 6% cash back!
4. Buyer's Catch - They have them listed for $328 here. You can order online or by phone 1-877-88-CATCH.

How to order through ebates:

1. Click on the ebates link here or above.
2. Register or log in.
3. In the search box on the top left, type in the store name you are interested in ordering from.
4. If that store participates with ebates, you will see it listed in the center of the page. You will see a column that says Cash Back, Store Name, More Info. If the store offers a coupon on top of the cash back, you will see a grey box that says See Coupon. Click on that and a small box will pop up with the available coupons inside. If you like one click on that otherwise click on the store name.
5. A new window will pop up bringing you to the website for that store.
6. Place your order as desired.
7. Return to ebates in a few hours and you will see a credit on your account for the % listed for that stores purchase.
8. ebates says it could take days for the credit to appear but I have found that they are pretty quick about it.
9. You can see when you will get your rebate check by clicking on the link that says Total Cash on the top green task bar. It will give you when your next cash back check will be mailed.
10. Its that simple!!!