Karen Mendes

Five Ways to Use Pesto This Summer

Pesto is an excellent way to add flavor to meals. Because it is often a bit expensive, here are a few tips for using it all up in a variety of tasty summer dishes. Cooking with Pesto I love cooking with Pesto because it is in my opinion, delicious - be it basil, sun-dried tomato, mint, or otherwise. Basil pesto, in particular, is an excellent complement to many foods and is even very easy to make at home (mix in a processor two cups packed basil, one clove of garlic, four teaspoons olive oil, a half cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and a handful of walnuts or sunflower seeds). If you want to grow your own basil make sure you read my tips for growing basil. Store-bought versions can get...

Baileys Coffee Creamers Review

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 328 Comments

Product Name: Baileys Non-Alcoholic Coffee Creamers Product Information: People have loved the smooth, creamy richness and flavor of BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream since it was created over 30 years ago. So we thought (and soon found out we were not alone), wouldn’t it be great if people could enjoy this rich flavor in their coffee anytime they want? So we came up with BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers — delicious, non-alcoholic flavored coffee creamers, with all the quality and great taste for which BAILEYS is known. They come in 6 awesome flavors: French Vanilla - Ooh-la-la … lush, creamy vanilla in your coffee. Just the aroma alone is enough to induce some serious coffee-sipping … serious in a...

Tic Tac Printable Coupon

by Karen Mendes | Candy Coupons, Printable Coupons | 1 Comment

Tic Tac Printable Coupon Are you looking for a Tic Tac printable coupon? Look below for the latest coupons and deals for Tic Tacs. Print a coupon for $1.00 Off Tic Tac Mints Bottle Pack.* *This coupon may no longer be available You can also find Tic Tac Deals on Amazon. I love this Tic Tac Spender Box. It holds 60 mini Tic Tac boxes in Orange, Mint, Peach, Peppermint! What a great idea. Did you know that Tic Tac's are gluten-free, peanut-free, and not processed in a plant with any peanuts at all? And each one is only 2 calories! MORE WAYS TO SAVE Using cashback apps can help you save on health and beauty products in stores. I recommend Ibotta, and Checkout 51. You can also earn gift...

Tic Tac Printable Coupon

by Karen Mendes | Candy Coupons, Printable Coupons | 0 Comments

This post has been moved. You can find it HERE. MORE WAYS TO SAVE Using cashback apps can help you save on health and beauty products in stores. I recommend Ibotta, and Checkout 51. You can also earn gift cards for scanning in your receipts with these apps: Fetch Rewards and Receipt Hog NEED MORE COUPONS? Be sure to check Coupons.com, and SmartSource for more coupons! Please note: Printable coupons have a print limit. Once that limit is met the coupon will no longer be available.

What You Need to Know to Give Your Child the Ideal Early Education

by Karen Mendes | General | 0 Comments

What You Need to Know to Give Your Child the Ideal Early Education Kids gain so much from getting into preschool because they get to interact with other children their age. However, as a parent, you may be compelled to give your child the ideal early education that they deserve. This article lists down some of the things that you need to know for you to be able to do so. Essential Skills Children Should Have Before Starting Preschool One of the primary things that you need to know to give your child the ideal early education is the essential skills that they need to possess before they even get to start preschool. As much as possible, before you leave your kid in a child care centre, he or...

3 Basic Tips To Help You Set Up The Best Family Aquarium

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Tips | 0 Comments

Having an aquarium at home can help to create a relaxing environment in your own living room and can even keep you stress-free. In fact, interacting with fish in an aquarium was proven to be potentially beneficial to human well-being, according to The U.S National Library of Medicine. A family aquarium also offers other benefits since it is a fun project for the family and kids as they get to learn about marine life and also learn how to take care of a pet fish. However, setting up a family aquarium can be a bit challenging especially if you have no idea how to set one or haven’t done enough research on it. Here are 3 basic tips to help you set up the best family aquarium. Choosing A Fish...

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest In A Baby Monitor

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Nothing gives you the serenity of mind like knowing that you are connected to your little bunny even without the physical presence. A baby monitor is an essential tool for every parent and baby. It keeps you connected to your bundle of joy 24/7. You can rest easy while out and about. You stay stress-free knowing that there is an extra eye watching over your baby in case of anything. A baby monitor gets you real-time footage of all the happenings around your little one anytime from anywhere. All you need is a smartphone to automatically connect with the monitor. Come with me as we discover some of the main reasons why a baby monitor should be your next investment. 1. Tracks Baby Sleeping...

Building Your Children’s Confidence In The Water

by Karen Mendes | General | 0 Comments

According to a survey done by the Red Cross, 54% of Americans can’t swim or don’t have the basic swimming skills needed to be safe in the water. Not being able to swim confidently not only puts you at risk, but it also means that you are not able to enjoy a fun form of exercise that can bring great enjoyment. The best time to learn to swim is when you are young - this is why it is important to sign your children up for swimming lessons early and spend some time helping them to build their confidence in the water. Go to the pool or the beach Visiting the pool regularly, or taking them to the beach, will help your kids gain confidence. Don’t just jump straight in though, especially if...

How Healthy is Coffee?

by Karen Mendes | All things Coffee! | 0 Comments

I love coffee. It is part of my morning routine and sometimes in the afternoons for a treat. I will drink it either hot - black, no sugar please! - or iced - cream only. I love coffee so much, my home office is "coffee" themed with artwork and a collection of my favorite coffee mugs. I have a bit of an addiction with coffee mugs too. As I said, I love coffee! How Healthy is Coffee? That being said, coffee has been the butt of innumerable jokes and is often connected with negative emotional and physical side-effects. This beverage has been accused of increasing the risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as raising cholesterol and blood pressure according to Complete Care Physicians....

How To Prepare A Package For Shipment

by Karen Mendes | Tips | 0 Comments

Wondering how to prepare a package for shipping? Read on to know the steps to follow for proper shipment. Imagine your package being thrown around in the back of a truck, sounds nightmarish, right? But that’s what happens when you ship a package, it travels from one truck to another and different warehouses, then at some stage may be handled mercilessly before it finally reaches its destination. All your careful effort to make and deliver a product went to waste just because the packaging was not done right. And what about your customers? Are they going to be happy about the product if it turns out broken or damaged? The correct way of packaging will not only ensure your product reaches...

How to save money on gifts during the winter season

by Karen Mendes | Valentine's Day Ideas! | 0 Comments

Who doesn't want to save money on gifts? With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the time for giving is here again. You will no doubt already be thinking about all of the presents that you need to get for the most important people in your life. Gift giving may cause you to worry over your bank balance, and the festive season can be a stressful time for many when it comes to managing the finances. But, with gift-giving being an important part of the holidays, you’ll want some money-saving tips so that you can give the best presents without breaking the bank. Here are a few ways that you can go about doing just that. Planning Is Vital When it comes to saving gifts during the...

FREE Bambi Valentine’s Day Cards

by Karen Mendes | Free Stuff, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 0 Comments

Valentine's Day cards can be pricy so if your looking to save on them, print these FREE Bambi Valentine's Day cards. The kids will love them and you don't have to spend a lot on them. Plus you can print as many or as few as you need! Bambi Valentine's Day Cards - Print them for FREE! Bambi Valentine's Day Printable Cards

Dancing Deer Valentine’s Day Goodies

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 6 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Dancing Deer but my opinions are 100% my own! Those look delicious, right? Considering sending someone Dancing Deer Valentine's Day Goodies this month. I assure you, they will love them!!! Sometimes our loved ones are across the country, which makes it harder to not only see them but to show them how much we appreciate them. Just because someone isn't in your everyday life, doesn't mean they aren't important. My best friend lives about 3 hours from me but we talk on an almost daily basis. There are some days I wouldn't know what to do if I couldn't talk to her. She's a great listener, she always has my back and always takes my side! She knows me so well...

Nabisco Nilla Wafers Printable Coupon

by Karen Mendes | Printable Coupons, Snack Food Coupons | 0 Comments

Nilla Wafers Printable coupon Are you looking for a Nilla Wafers Printable coupon? Check below for the latest Nilla Wafers coupons: $1.00 off ONE Nabisco Vanilla Wafers.* You can also sign up on their website for the newsletter which sometimes contains coupons. *This coupon may not be available anymore. MORE WAYS TO SAVE Using cashback apps can help you save on health and beauty products in stores. I recommend Ibotta, and Checkout 51. You can also earn gift cards for scanning in your receipts with these apps: Fetch Rewards and Receipt Hog NEED MORE COUPONS? Be sure to check Coupons.com, and SmartSource for more coupons! Please note: Printable coupons have a print limit. Once that...

Valentine’s Day Pizza and Ice Cream Sandwiches

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 10 Comments

I'm working with Great Value brand products again and this time it's for Valentine's Day! Last week I told you about two recipes my kids and I were going to try this weekend in honor of Valentine's Day and it worked out really well because we were snowed in over the weekend. We had 2 feet of snow which is not normal for us. It was fun and crazy all at once. But the girls loved it and it looked so beautiful! But back to our baking! They love making their own pizza's and the fact that they were shaped like hearts made this so much more fun. I wasn't sure at first if the cookie cutter would cut through the pizza dough but it did and they even kept their shape when cooking. Mini Heart...

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