Use a new promo code to get a free movie download at Target Ticket!
Look for a $5.00 title on Target Ticket. Use the $5.00 promo code TEAMTARGET at checkout. Total: Free!
Any of these movies would work for the promotion:
I’m getting Pretty in Pink for sure!
In an effort to use up a bunch of cheap berries, I embarked on a jam making adventure! I’ve eaten plenty of jam and jelly in my life, but I’ve never actually made any.
To simplify things, I used a no-cook recipe for “freezer” jam (the whole boiling/sterilizing the jar part seemed like drudgery.) An easy one is found on the back of Ball’s instant pectin packet.
To make this jam, you will need:
Finely crush the fruit and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the sugar and the pectin.
Add the crushed fruit to the sugar/pectin mixture and stir for 3 minutes. Spoon into the jars. Let stand for 30 minutes and dig in.
The process was easier than I expected and the taste was delicious! I would give it 5 stars for ease, but not price. I paid $0.97 for the pectin, $4.29 for 4 jars, and $1.98 for the fruit. (I had sugar on hand, but that would be an additional expense.)
Jam will keep 3 weeks in the fridge or up to a year in the freezer. I don’t think it will spoil since the jars are so small. I loved this jam on English muffins served with eggs for an awesome breakfast.
On an unrelated, side note, any time I see pectin it makes me think of the Anne Frank case, because Anne’s father owned a pectin company. Anne’s story, and the book and movie developed from her writing, was very moving for me as a youngster. I so wish Anne could be here today, enjoying life as she should! She was a beautiful soul, taken way before her time.
Isn’t it funny how something as simple as jam can spark a reminder of the Holocaust? I guess this Jewish Lady sees things from a Judaic perspective.
Combine 2 coupons and a clearance sale for free Cover Girl makeup at Target!
Buy 2 Cover Girl eye shadow singles, clearance price $1.57. Use a $3.00/2 Cover Girl Manufacturer’s coupon, stacked with a $1.00/2 Target Cover Girl coupon. (These coupons are in the 7/27 P&G insert.)
I found these eye shadows on end caps and in the makeup aisle, so check both. Some of these were labeled $2.18 but all rang up $1.57. Look for shades “Bedazzled Biscotti” and “Pink Chiffon.”
If you don’t need eye shadow, there were also clearance lipsticks and foundation, at a slightly higher price.
Calling all Hebrew School Moms, Soccer Moms, Girl Scout Moms, and PTA Moms!
Are you a group leader looking for a way to simplify communication, volunteering, and fundraising with other team moms?
In the old days, hours were wasted on individual calls and mailings. Email has greatly simplified the process, but BCC emails aren’t perfect (I have lost many emails to spam filters). CC emails aren’t great, either. The list is a mile long and sometimes inappropriate. Frequently, I end up having to chase someone and I really hate asking where their check is (so embarrassing)!
I’ve always wanted a better solution—something that will encourage maximum parental involvement with minimal effort on everyone’s part. Finally, we have a solution, Monday Envelope.
What is Monday Envelope? It’s an all-in-one communication solution that helps in numerous ways:
* Easier to access information
* Saves hours of time
* Builds support
* Better organization
* Simplifies involvement
* Encourages community
* Revitalizes fundraising so budgets are boosted (crowd funding and Amazon payments are utilized)
I love that I can use this app on the go. We’re all busy these days; wasting time searching for email addresses and/or phone numbers doesn’t make sense. If you’re anything like me, you too need a cure for the chaos.
With Monday Envelope, you have peace of mind knowing that a single notification will reach the entire group, whether or not they log on. It is free to use, the app works on any device, and there is no downloading or registration necessary.
I can’t begin to tell you how many headaches I’ve avoided by using Monday Envelope. All of the tools are awesome, but my personal favorite is the hassle-free Payment Collection (goodbye, embarrassing phone call follow-ups)!
While this simplifies things for the Group Leader, group members will certainly enjoy these wonderful features:
* A daily dashboard that allows you to see what’s happening
* Reminders so you never forget an event/deadline
* Take action
* Total transparency
* No more “Reply-All Emails”
Teachers and administrators will also love Monday Envelope since it preserves valuable classroom time and eases parent/teach interaction—all of which benefits the school and students.
By streamlining the process, we can increase membership across the board. Parental involvement is key to overall school success and individual student success. So many of our youngsters are slipping through the cracks, often because the parents think they don’t have the time or energy to participate. By introducing this system, we will have the ability to reach so many untapped resources!
I believe in the power of parents and teachers working together to provide first-class education and opportunities. Monday Envelope founder, Bryn Boughton, does too! She is just another mom trying to make a difference—not just for her daughter, but for all children. She has designed the tool to create the environment we all crave: an organized, involved community of parents and teachers.
We all need to spread the word about this incredible app! If you are a Group Leader, sign up now. If you’re a room or team mom, encourage the leadership by bringing Monday Envelope to their attention. Together, we can do this!
And what’s the best way to spread the word? By having a Giveaway, of course! Enter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card, sponsored by the wonderful folks at Monday Envelope!