Useful Hints and Tips

Here is a list of 6 healthy snacks that kids seem to go crazy over. Make one of these after school treats and see if you don't get rave reviews.

1. Banana Pops - Peel a banana and cut in half crosswise. Insert a wooden craft stick into each cut end. Spread the outside with peanut butter then wrap in wax paper. Freeze for four hours.
2. Petite Pitas - Fill mini pita pockets with tuna salad and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
3. Cheesy Pinwheels - Spread a flour tortilla with low-fat cream cheese and sprinkle with shredded carrots. Roll up tightly and slice crosswise
4. Fondue - Microwave 1 cup of shredded cheddar, 1/4 cup apple juice and 1Tbs. cream cheese in one minute intervals, stirring until melted. Then cool. Serve with pretzel nuggets, apple wedges or veggies.
5. Parfait - In a parfait glass, layer vanilla yogurt, sprinkles, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas and granola.
6. Mini Pizza - Spread pizza sauce on a small prepared pizza crust. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and broil until melted. Add olives and red pepper.

As we all have seen, the Monopoly Game at McDonald's is back in full swing for 2008. Whether you eat there much or not, it is kind of fun to collect the game pieces and enter the codes online for a double chance to win.

Here in our small town, there is not much of a choice for restraunts if you are going to eat out so McDonald's ends up becoming the "gathering" place. People go there for coffee clubs of a morning and afternoon and it's a place people gather to share the latest news. In turn, it can be easy to collect many Monopoly game pieces.

So far, I already have a couple of FootLocker coupons, a few free breakfast sandwiches and small drinks or coffees. I have also won 75 My Coke Rewards points in the online game.

I find it funny, but it never ceases to amaze me what people will sell on eBay. There are auctions all over for 2008 McDonalds Monopoly game pieces. The sad thing is, some are going for $10-$15 and more. So if you have a few extra game pieces lying around, you might want to pop them up for sale on eBay. You might at least earn the money back for your meal.

Other than the love you receive from people, there is nothing like the love you receive from a pet. Not only do they offer unconditional love, but their companionship is proven to ward off depression, lower our blood pressure and as far fetched as it may seem - research is showing pet can even reduce the risk for a heart attack.

To show your appreciation for all that they do for you, why not pamper them with a new treat or something special?

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With the cost of nearly everything going up and up, it is more important than ever to do all that we can to get the most out of our money.

Naturally, I thought this would be a good time to start a series of posts on ways to save some extra money.

According to previous research, nearly 42% of the money households spent on food went toward snacks and meals away from home. Here are a few tips that can help you save in that department.

Try dining at restaurants that have daily specials and bargains such as bar only menus. Applebee's offers half-price appetizers during certain hours in the afternoon and then again later on in the evening after dinnertime hours. Check your location to get exact times. You can also go to www.hotcoupons.com to find deals at Subway and many other places.

Another way you can save big is at the grocery store. Make a list and map your route before you ever go. You are more likely to make impulse purchases if you wander up and down every aisle. You can also avoid temptation by taking your spouse or kids with you and dividing the list. Not only do you get the shopping done faster, but you are more likely to pick up only what you need.

It is hard to keep your white leather tennis shoes looking new. The good news is that there is a way.

Spray them with window cleaner and wipe with a damp cloth. Window cleaner works faster than products made specifically for cleaning sneakers. Using this technique, you can get them clean quicker and faster than soaking or scrubbing.

The best window cleaners for this project come in a spray can and foam when used. You can find these window cleaners for $1 at your local Family Dollar or Dollar General Stores. Places like Wal-Mart carry a similar product, but it is now over $3 a can. I opt for the cheaper version because it works just as well.

If you do not access to purchase these type of window cleaners, regular Windex and spinoffs of the product will work just as well.

You can also scrub your leather sneakers with a paste of baking soda and water. Just mix enough of each to make a paste, wipe on and then wipe clean with a damp cloth.