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The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips Giveaway

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If you’re anything like me, you love crunchy, salty snacks but hate the high fat content of regular potato chips. Because I want a healthier option, I’ve tried a lot of chip substitutes. Most are bland and unappetizing. Still, I keep an open mind and once you’ve had the chance to try The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips, you will too.

Made from real peas, real corn, and real rice, these naturally delicious snacks provide a serving and a half of vegetables in every ounce. (Talk about a great way to sneak extra veggies into kids!) They are gluten-free, Kosher, Vegan, and don’t contain any GMO’s.

They are green in color and come in 3 yummy flavors—all of which I got to sample:

  • Original (Plain taste, mild)
  • Sriracha (Extra spicy)
  • Aged White Cheddar (Tangy)

Because they’re baked rather than fried, they have 80% less fat than regular potato chips, but taste and crunch is not sacrificed. (While I enjoyed all the flavors, my favorite was the cheddar; it reminded me of popcorn seasoning.) Being able to toss these into a Ziploc for an on-the-go snack is so easy and tasty!

Here in New England, The Real Deal Snacks are available at Market Basket (convenient and affordable). Around the country, they can be found in variety of retailers.

Want to try these awesome veggie chips? One winner will receive a snack sampler!

 
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Would You Pay to Sleep in a Nazi Prison Hotel?

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Unbelievable but true: A former German prison that was used by the Nazis has been converted into a 56-room hotel. Anyone crazy enough to waste their money can spend the night in a former cell while wearing hotel-provided striped pajamas!

I seriously question the mindset of anyone who thinks this is a sound idea—both the owners and the guests. Not only is this beyond tasteless, I think it’s downright barbaric. I can’t even imagine someone wanting to be in a place of such abject misery and human suffering by choice.

Similar to the folks who wanted to build a shopping mall adjacent to the Auschwitz death camp, these bottom feeders need to find some decency and stop trying to capitalize on the worst type of tragedy. Genocide and Human Rights abuses shouldn’t be a tourist attraction!

 

I want my readers to chime in. If you would be willing to sleep in a Nazi prison hotel, tell me why. (I’m betting nobody would!)

Cooking with Lori’s Salt Caramel Syrup (Yum!)

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Sweet, salty, scrumptious! That’s how I’d describe Lori’s Salt Caramel Syrup, a delicious and unique condiment that I recently sampled.

Living in New England, I’m used to enjoying many maple flavored foods. While I love that super-sweet taste, it only works for my sugar cravings, not my salt tooth. Lori’s Salt Caramel syrup combines the best of both world’s into a sweet and salty treat.

100% handcrafted in Oregon by Chef Lori, only the finest ingredients are used in its production: mineral water, Celtic sea salt, Tahitian vanilla, caramelized cane sugar, and a hint of maple. It’s all natural, shelf stable, and only 60 calories per serving (a little goes a long way).

Prior to receiving this generously-sized bottle, I had only tried salted caramel in coffee drinks. The label says it’s a great alternative for maple syrup and can be used for breakfast foods (pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, granola) or as a dessert topping.

All of those sound good, but the options don’t have to stop there. I think it would be awesome mixed into sweet potatoes, homemade Chex mix, and homemade popcorn. For a savory option, I immediately thought of salmon.

Since I had some fish on hand, I decided to try it out. I mixed an equal part of the salt caramel syrup and soy sauce together, then marinated overnight. The following day, I baked it at 350 for 25 minutes on a cedar plank in the oven.

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Oh my goodness, was it ever tasty! I only made one filet, thinking that it wouldn’t be kid-friendly, but even the littles wanted a bite. I would definitely cook this again, in a larger quantity.

If you’re looking for a gourmet tasting sweet, Lori’s Salt Caramel Syrup should on the top of your list.

Super Savings Saturday – 1/16/16

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Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!

This week was all about diapers—8 packages for FREE! I love when deals line up perfectly with need. My stockpile was getting low and now it’s restocked at a fraction of the cost.

I also found amazing deals on chicken and picked up some salmon as a treat.

Rite Aid:

Transaction #1 – 4 Huggies diapers, on sale $7.99. I used 4 $2.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $23.96, plus $10.00 Plenti Points, $6.00 Plenti Points, and a $10.00 Catalina.

Transaction #2 – 4 Huggies diapers, on sale $7.99. I used 4 $2.00 manufacturer’s coupons and the $10.00 Catalina. Total: $13.96, plus $10.00 Plenti Points and another $10.00 Catalina.

After store rewards and the Catalinas, I actually came out ahead!

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Shaws:

I made 2 trips on different days to take advantage of a great deal on chicken.

Transaction #1 – 4 Perdue Perfect Portion chicken bags, 3-day sale price $3.88. I used 4 $2.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $1.88 each! (Regular price is a jaw-dropping $11.99 per bag, so this was a huge saving!)

Transaction #2 – The Perdue coupon reset and I was able to print 1 more. When I got to the store, I found 2 bags marked BOGO unexpectedly and the deal was even better. I bought 2 Perdue Perfect Portion chicken bags, ringing up free and $3.88. Total: $1.88 for 2! (I think the BOGO was from the previous week’s sale but it went through anyway.)

2 pieces of salmon, on sale $6.99/lb. (Not an extremely low price, but we really love fish and I need to use some for an upcoming product review.) Total: $16.37!

 

Did you find any freebies or cheapies? Share/link in the comments!