Birthday Cake :)

February 28th, 2008

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For my birthday party I made a Three Layer Cake. I had planned on making a Four Layer Cake, but I got a little nervous cutting into the layers. The Three Layer Cake worked out just fine, and I had fun dying the middle layer the perfect shade of Pink. I used just 2 drops of Red Food coloring to half of a prepared White Cake mix, and let Thade stir away. He was surprised when the batter turned pink, Food Coloring is just too much fun.

I used Valentines Day Chocolates for the topper. Some were solid chocolate, and some were caramel, both were yummy. I picked up the Chocolates at Walgreens for 50% off. The candies made a tasty and inexpensive cake topper.

I’ve got another birthday party to plan for next month, but this time I think I’m going to stick to Cupcakes ;)

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Midwest Dillons Deals

February 27th, 2008

I have been waiting for this sale ( 2/27-3/4) my pantry is getting a little bare, and it is time to stock up. I spotted a few great deals, and if the weather stays nice I see a Dillons trip in my future. Here is what I’ll be shopping for:

  • Rice-a-Roni & Pasta Roni 10 for $10.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Dole Fruit assorted 15-20 oz 10 for $10.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes 5 lbs 2 for $3.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Kroger Shredded Cheese 2 for $3.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Coca-Cola Products 12 packs 3 for $9.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Barilla Pasta 10 for $10.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Little Debbie Snack Cakes 10 for $10.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Peter Pan Peanut Butter 10 for $10.00 (with Plus Card)
  • Country Crock Butter 10 for $10.00 (with Plus Card)

Now I just need to make my lists and check through my coupons to see if I can save even more! Happy shopping :)

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Nico’s Computer may be a Zombie

February 26th, 2008

I have no idea how it happened, and how it is continuing to work, but for the moment my laptop has returned, even though it my router isn’t working properly. Spooky, but now I can post from the downstairs-land. so everybody wins :)

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