I apologize for not posting on this blog for a very very long time! Lots have definitely happened. Here are my other two blogs that you can check out now that I am starting again! This blog has left my life and a new chapter has started! Happy Blogging!

http://ranchopalosverdesca.blogspot.com

http://palosverdesreagent.com

Peanut Butter Recall

It is scary to think of peanut butter having such a huge recall. Especially when we (as parents) constantly give our children peanut butter for the protein and nutrition. But as a mom I want to make sure all my other friends and family know what is going on.


Here is an article on the latest news.

— A New Mexico-based company has recalled 76 types of peanut butter and almond butter after a product it sold to Trader Joe's groceries was linked to a salmonella outbreak.

Sunland Inc. recalled the products under multiple brand names after the Food and Drug Administration and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked 29 salmonella illnesses in 18 states to Trader Joe's Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter.

Trader Joe's recalled the Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter from its stores on Saturday after consultation with the FDA and the CDC. Coburn said the FDA is currently inspecting Sunland's plant in Portales, N.M.

Those sickened reported becoming ill between June 11 and Sept. 2, according to the CDC. More than three-fourths of those who became ill were children under the age of 18. No deaths have been reported.

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 hours to 72 hours after infection. It is most dangerous to children, the elderly and others with weak immune systems.

Brand names included in the recall are Archer Farms, Earth Balance, Fresh & Easy, Heinen's, Joseph's, Natural Value, Naturally More, Open Nature, Peanut Power Butter, Serious Food, Snaclite Power, Sprouts Farmers Market, Sprout's, Sunland and Dogsbutter. Two additional Trader Joe's products are also included in the expanded recall—Trader Joe's Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds and Trader Joe's Almond Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds.

                                    No other Sunland or Trader Joe's products are included in the recall

 manufactures and packages the Trader Joe's product.

Sunland spokeswoman Katalin Coburn said the company recalled the other peanut and almond butters because they were manufactured with the same equipment as the Trader Joe's product. None of the other products have been linked to illnesses.

Amazon.com: News on California Taxes

Amazon is now charging California residents state taxes on purchases!

I always used Amazon because there wasn't any taxes charged and amazon was a little bit cheaper. Well now since they are starting to charge taxes my thought is why go through Amazon for smaller items now if it's going to be the same price going to stores around town.


Now knowing this I will probably still shop Amazon and the only reason why is because it's still cheaper on books, toys, and other items. But I will now buy regular items like baby shampoo at stores instead. It is the same price!

Thank you!
ciao!

Labor Day Weekend! Meaningful!

I hope everyone is having a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend!

I just wanted to give a breakdown on why we have this amazing holiday!


Labor Day is observed annually in honor of working people on the first Monday in September in all the states and territories, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The day was originally conceived in 1882 by Peter J. McGuire, the radical founder and indefatigable warrior of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of New York. On 8 May, McGuire proposed to the New York City Central Labor Union that the first Monday in September, because it fell midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving Day, be set aside annually as a "labor day." His effort bore fruit on Tuesday, 5 September 1882, when workers in New York City held a large parade and a festival sponsored by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor. In 1884, the New Yorkers held a parade on the first Monday of September and designated that day as the annual Labor Day. The agitation in New York City was soon followed by labor unions in other states, which staged vigorous campaigns in their state legislatures for the establishment of Labor Day as a legal holiday. Their earliest victories were in Oregon and Colorado, where Labor Day was declared to be a state holiday in February and March 1887, respectively. The next year the American Federation of Labor passed a resolution for the adoption of a Labor Day at its St. Louis, Missouri, convention. Thirty states had followed the lead of Oregon and Colorado by the time the first Monday in September was made a national holiday by an act of Congress, with the bill signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on 28 June 1894. In the early twenty-first century, Labor Day parades, rallies, festivals, and speeches were still organized by labor unions across the country and often supported by political leaders. Because of the shrinking popular base of traditional labor unions, however, most Americans tended to regard the day merely as the finale of a long summer of fun in which hot dogs, barbecues, and picnics reigned.

• Oregon was the first U.S. state to recognize Labor Day in 1887. It became a U.S. National holiday in 1894.
• In Canada, it became a national holiday on July 23, 1894.

Dollar Tree: Coupons are now Accepted

Since 8/26/12 Dollar Tree will start letting customers use Manufactured Coupons!!

I would definitely read their coupon policy to make sure you understand beforehand.

Here are the details of the policy:

1. Only original and intact manufacturers’ coupons will be accepted. Retailer-specific coupons will not be accepted.
2. Coupons are void if copied, scanned, or if they have been altered in any way.
3. Only two (2) print-at-home Internet coupons may be redeemed per transaction.
4. We are unable to accept coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements or where the amount for the product is blank.
5. Coupons can only be used in stores and must be presented at time of purchase. Coupons cannot be redeemed for cash at a later time.
6. Coupons will not be accepted without the purchase of the item specified and are subject to the terms listed (e.g. expiration date, size, limitations, quantity, etc.).
7. Coupons cannot be redeemed for more than the purchase price of the item.
8. Only one (1) manufacturer’s coupon will be accepted per item.
9. Management has the right to refuse any coupon or otherwise limit quantities.

Extreme Couponing

The past 4 months I have been cutting coupons for my household and other nonprofit organizations. It has been an extreme couponing feeling for me. I have had 3 really good couponing moments/ transactions. I only shop at Target since I know the ins and outs on their couponing policy, which has taken me 3 months to understand. I ask around on a facebook couponing chat that is based out of the desert area. During the past month I have saved over $400. My first real big couponing moment was one Sunday afternoon I went to target and spent $7.52 in cash and saved over $250 for all of my items. I am now starting up a stock pile in my extra bedroom (husbands office). At the same time you have to understand it's mostly cereal and necessity items (cleaning supplies, toothbrushes, toothpastes, shampoo and conditioners, etc.) It is hard to find coupons on actual grocery/ food items. While shopping at Target I print out their coupons online to coincide with the coupons in the Sunday paper which make it almost free items. I would definitely recommend looking into your local grocery store that you shop at to see if they have coupons online for you to print out and use! They do it for a reason definitely use the free money.

If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message and I will answer to the best of my ability.

Have a lovely Labor Day Weekend!

Target.. Summer Clearance Sale!

Target is always having their before Christmas Clearance sale the last couple of weeks in July and beginning weeks in August. I do Christmas shopping, and Birthday shopping during these couple of weeks. That way I am not running around crazy during the busy months at the end of the year! Look into you local Targets and see what clearance toys they have on sale. (I have 3 Targets around my area and each Target has different items on sale!!)

Julia Kim