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Debbie Meyer’s Green Bags – A Review of an "As Seen on TV" that Really Works

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For me, "As Seen on TV" ads are like a bad car crash.  I know I shouldn't look..I really don't want to look...but I look anyway, and can't turn away.

I'll admit...I've actually been convinced a few times that the stuff they are peddling works.  I recently bought that foot file shaped like an egg after watching a recent infomercial.  Did it work?  Yes.  Was it worth $10.00 + shipping?  Probably not.

I had a retail therapy moment the other day when I was bored at our local Walgreens and decided to try the green bags that were taunting me from the check-out aisle.   As the checker scanned my items she squeeled like I'd just purchased a cute pair of shoes, "oh I love those - they are fantastic".  

I headed home and excitedly bagged up my bananas, apples, & grapes.  A week later...everything looks fresh and there is this cool little "gassy film" on the bag.  (I am sure that's the technical term).  ;)

Even better, I love to buy bananas at Costco but they only seem to last a day or two (I am hoping it is because they use less preservatives than grocery store fruit).  So far, my little banana bag has lasted a week...much to the dismay of my hubbie who loves banana bread. 

So...just a quick post to let you know that the Green Bags work.  I have a feeling they will save me lots of money...and a few extra trips to Costco.

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It Actually Works! Egg Shell Removal in Seconds

I saw this video on YouTube a few weeks ago and shared it on my SimpleSAHM blog.  It a nutshell (or eggshell, if you will) you simply peel both ends off of the egg and "blow" it out of the shell. 

Today, I made 5 egg sandwiches for our family lunch and had to "de-shell" 8 eggs.  Using this method, it literally took me 10 minutes to prepare my egg-salad - plus, my kids were cracking up (pardon the pun) the entire time!

Give it a try!  (Oh....and just make sure you blow on the larger part of the egg...and not the smaller part. ;)   I nearly popped my eardrums doing the opposite.

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A Few Kitchen "Sprintcuts" for Busy Cooks

Have you heard of "sprintcuts" yet? It is a cool video campaign by Sprint that shows viewers how to do things faster.... Here are two of my favorites...view more (like how to "quick pour ketchup" at waitless.org.

Quickly Peel a Potato

Quickly Peel Boiled Eggs

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Strawberry Freezer Jam

A quick and simple recipe for Strawberry Freezer Jam.

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Picky Eaters, Beware – Quesadilla Makers Make "Sneaking" Simple

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Salton QM2R Santa Fe 900-Watt Quesadilla Maker

I was reminded of one of my favorite kitchen gadgets by a desperate mother in a forum I visit, "how can I make tacos my children will eat?"

Last Christmas my husband and I received this bright red quesadilla maker from his aunt and uncle. The moment I opened it, I had one of those, "oh goody...another unused appliance to clutter up my pantry" moments. However, the moment we tried it, we lovingly stored it in the coveted spot next to the everyday pots and pans.

My personal favorite....leftover taco toppings between whole-wheat tortillas. Even my kids will eat black beans, olives, tomatoes & corn because they are nearly invisible sealed between the yummy tortillas. "Look kids - pizza!"

For dessert - mini apple pies consisting of fresh (uncooked) tortillas filled with apple pie filling & cream cheese - to die for!

This cute little gadget also revives leftover night. I simply take whatever "cream of soup casserole" I threw together the previous night and cook it again between tortillas with a little cheese and "wa-la" - cream of leftovers pizza! (Really, it's not as bad as it sounds).

These wonderful gadgets are cheap too! You can grab them for less than $30.00 at Amazon.com. Trust me, they are worth every penny!

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Salton QM2R Santa Fe 900-Watt Quesadilla Maker

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