Make edible-container snacks
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Cones are a practical, edible and portable container to hold snacks for kids. You can pour snacks such as trail mix, goldfish or animal crackers, dried fruit, mini marshmallows, popcorn or pretzels into a waffle or sugar cone. Or. when you make Rice Krispies treats, mold individual portions into cones to prevent sticky fingers. Not only can kids eat the cone container, but it offers good portion control, too. The first tip shares two low-fat alternatives to ice cream served in a cone.
FUN TREAT: Instead of giving my daughter ice cream cones, I put yogurt or pudding in a cone. It’s not as fattening and she loves it just the same. — Leigh, e-mail
HOMEMADE CAT TOY: I take a pipe cleaner, coil it slightly and toss on the floor. My cat pounces on it, rolls with it, chases it and has a great time — all for around a buck per carton, which can last a couple of years. If they disappear, use a yardstick to clean out from under the fridge. — Susan H., e-mail
CAT TOY 2: Another homemade cat toy is using the plastic containers that kids’ toys from the vending machines come in. You can put catnip or a small object in them and watch your cats go crazy. — Amy, Canada
INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS: I bought 12 (I think they are 2-cup) container bowls (glass) with lids from ABC distributing online for $19. I have been using them to put leftovers in. They make great single servings. I did a type of spaghetti, and the kids ate it like crazy. I even made a cake, cut the squares, then added Jell-O, pudding and whip cream in each single. They were great to just grab and go. They are glass, so be careful, but they are much easier to clean out than plastic containers. I do chicken-noodle soup, stew, etc. I put on the lid and stack in the refrigerator. Makes everything kid friendly. It has also turned out to help me a lot with my diet. I just pull out the one thing. When reasonably sized portions are ready to go, it’s easier to stay on track and easier with kids! — Louise, Georgia
SALAD SEASONING: With pasta-salad season on its way, I thought you’d like to have some of this on hand to jazz up your salads.
Salad Seasoning
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds and celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and coarse ground pepper
dash cayenne
Mix all ingredients together. This recipe makes one batch, and you can double, triple etc., and then put it into sealed containers and store in the refrigerator.
To use:
1 pound cooked pasta
8 ounces Italian dressing
4 tablespoons salad seasoning mix
assorted veggies
Mix all and refrigerate until serving. — Darlene B., New York
TUB FINGER PAINTS FOR KIDS:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup mild dish-washing soap
2 to 3 drops food coloring
Mix cornstarch and liquid soap in bowl. Pour equal amounts into ice cube tray. Pour drops of food coloring into each section and mix until blended. Paint away while in the tub! — Angie, North Carolina
HIGH CHAIR CLEAN UP: Cut a place mat the same shape as a tray on your child’s high chair. After they are through eating, just pull up the place mat and wipe off food in the trash. An old vinyl tablecloth works for under the high chair, too. Simple cleanup. — Ellise, South Carolina
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Hi-Lite and Danny’s sales fliers Jan. 4
Hi-Lite Supermarket and Danny’s Fine Foods in Monroe, Mich., run their grocery ads on Mondays in The Monroe Evening News.
- Danny’s is featuring 5 pound box of storemade hamburger patties at $9.95. Lean sliced bacon at $2.99 a pound. Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound.
- Hi-Lite is featuring 3 pounds Michigan apples for 99 cents. Campbell’s tomato or chicken noodle soup at two for $1. Progresso soup selected varities at $1.09. Coupon in flier for buy five Lean Cuisine dinners get one Skinny Cow product free. Country style pork sausage $2.79 a pound.
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Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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From Monroe on a Budget.
Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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From Monroe on a Budget.
Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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From Monroe on a Budget.
Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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From Monroe on a Budget.
Danny’s and Hi-Lite sales Oct. 12
The Danny’s and Hi-Lite supermarket ads for Monroe, Mich., run in Monday’s edition of The Monroe Evening News.
- Hi-Lite has Spartan yogurt for 29 cents, Spartan canned pineapple for 89 cents, Spartan assorted cereal for 99 cents, Spartan chicken noodle soup for 39 cents. Pillsbury cake mixes are 67 cents (think: Halloween parties).
- Danny’s has Krakus Polish ham at $3.99 a pound, boneless pork chops $3.49 a pound, head lettuce 89 cents, Domino cane sugar $2.99 for five pounds.
Click back a few posts to see the Saturday and Sunday grocery and drugstore roundups for Monroe, Mich.
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