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A Good Date for the Hubby & Wife! January 10, 2009

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The wife is so busy, and usually the husband is too.  A “Date Night” for us is ordering in pizza and paying our monthly bills (not very fun for the wife). Which usually reminds us that our little pile of money is still very little, big fancy dates are out of the question. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t have some date fun on a budget!

night-at-the-moviesMOVIE NIGHT at Home: Who says staying at home and watching a flick can’t be a date night? You just have to add in your special wife touches! For less than $20 Bucks, it can fill like the real thing! Movie Rental $3.99, Lemonheads $1.95, Hot Tamales, $2.95, Popcorn (free, you know you have some in your cupboard), two Fountain Sodas $2.25! Dim the lights and let date night begin!

color-me-mineART & CRAFT NIGHT: Okay, some hubbies may not think this is such a good date night, but if you make it couples, it might actually be fun! For less than $50, both you and your hubby can have some quality fun time, find your inner artist and take something home to remember it by. My favorite example is Color me Mine!

ticketsCHEAP SEATS: Take the hubby out for a sport filled night! Your local sporting events are usually more budget friendly than the real thing! For less than $45.00 you can catch a game, enjoy a cold beer and maybe buy one of those really large #1 foam fingers!

What ever you do, make it wife special! Show your hubby you love him and of course you love saving money :)

 

No two wives are alike, no two SNOWFLAKES are alike! December 21, 2008

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Make your own BEAUTIFUL SNOWFLAKE! So much WIFE fun!

snowflake

 

The Wife can do Leftovers! November 27, 2008

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Turkey Day Tip #19: Keeping all those leftovers SAFE! fridge1

To help keep Turkey Day guests and their leftovers safe, here are four key rules to remember:

Rule #1: Refrigerate or freeze prepared foods, leftovers, and other perishables within two hours of preparation or purchase. If your guests are going to be delayed for a short time, keep hot foods in the oven, checking the internal temperature to be sure it stays at least 140°F.

Rule #2:Be sure your refrigerator is set at 40°F. Harmful food borne organisms can grow if temperatures are kept above 40°F.

Rule #3: If you freeze leftovers, never attempt to thaw them at room temperature. Instead, place them in the refrigerator. You can also use a microwave to thaw and reheat food more quickly if it will be consumed right away.

Rule #4: When storing leftover foods, get the temperature of the food down rapidly to discourage any type of bacterial growth. Separate large amounts of leftovers into smaller containers, as this will allow for more rapid cooling of the foods once they are placed in the refrigerator. It is okay to place hot food directly in the refrigerator, provided large quantities of food are divided into shallow containers for quicker cooling.

 

The Wife could use a Turkey Day Cocktail! November 25, 2008

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TURKEY DAY TIP #16: Some festive holiday cocktail treats!

If your holiday planning is as stressful as mine, something tells me you could use a tasty wife cocktail! Try these special seasonal drinks for personal wife enjoyment or for entertainment!

 

top_pumpkinspicePumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Frangelico
- 1 oz. Monin Pumpkin Spice
- 1 Shot Espresso
- 4 oz. steamed Half and Half
- Garnish: Fresh Whipped Cream and Pumpkin Pie Spice

Combine all ingredients in a coffee mug and top with fresh whipped cream. Dust with pumpkin pie spice and serve while warm.

 

pumpkin-martini

PUMPKIN MARTINI

1/2 oz Sylk Cream Liqueur
2 oz vanilla vodka
1/2 oz pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
1 tsp whipped cream
cinnamon stick for garnish

 

 

 

 

 

top_plymouth_fallPUMPKIN FRENCH 75

Ingredients:
1 oz. Plymouth Gin
1 oz. Pumpkin Puree
1 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon juice
1 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Champagne
Directions:
Shake all ingredients (except Champagne) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the mixture into a Champagne flute. Top with chilled Champagne and serve.

 

 

Bringing the “Wife” Game! November 24, 2008

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Turkey Day Tip #14: Family Games, Family FUN!

Thanksgiving is a great time to bust out the family games! Here are a few that are always a HIT! Find them at great stores like Target or Wal-Mart.

apples-to-apples

APPLES to APPLES!

lrc 

LRC: Left Right Center

 

 
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