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Fangs, Fur, and Fey Happy 3 Year Anniversary contest!

Fangs, Fur, and Fey Happy 3 Year Anniversary contest!

  

Its an Anniversary celebration where you can win the prizes! Fangs, Fur, and Fey is holding a Happy 3-year FFF Anniversary contest!

Here are the fabulous prizes:

Grand Prize - One (1) lucky winner will receive a Kindle Reader, retailing for $259.00, more info about the Kindle Reader here:

Other prizes - Twenty-two (22) lucky winners will receive a gift card in the amount of $20.00 from one of these five book retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-A-Million, or Powell's - winner's choice

Read all about the contest rules and regs and enter the contest here

Contest started October 30th, and will close on Friday, November 13th, at 11:59 pm EST

Good luck to all, and here's wishing a very Happy Anniversary and continued success to Fangs, Fur, and Fey!

Food Safety Alert! Ground Beef Recall

Go check your ground beef because it may be contaminated with E.coli. Two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be linked to tainted fresh ground beef.

Ashville, NY, Nov. 2, 2009 — Fairbank Farms issued a voluntary recall for approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef on October 31. The product, which was produced between Sept. 14 through Sept. 16, 2009, is possibly linked to E.coli O157:H7. The fresh ground beef  was distributed in September to stores on the North Eastern Mid-Atlantic States. The meat could be in the form of meatloaf and meatball mix to hamburger patties.

While the recall was for distribution centers in eight states, Fairbank Farms has learned that some of its customers may have redistributed potentially affected ground beef into other states.

The recalled products are now past their expiration date by 23 to 32 days. This means they are no longer being sold as fresh product in supermarkets.

The products were sold at many stores, including Trader Joes, Price Chopper, BJ's wholesale Club,Giant, Shaw's, Lancaster and Wild Harvest, and Ford Brothers supermarket chains . Symptoms of E.coli infection include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea that can turn bloody within two to three days. Dehydration and kidney failure can occur. Symptoms typically show up three - four days after eating the contaminated food but can be up to eight days. Contact a doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms.

See below for details on stores and meat that may be affected.

Trader Joes

• 1-pound packages of "TRADER JOE'S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF 85/15."
• 1-pound packages of "TRADER JOE'S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF 80/20."
NOTE: The sell-by dates for the above two products may be October 6 or 7, 2009.
• 1-pound trays of "TRADER JOE'S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF PATTIES 96/4 EXTRA LEAN."
• 1-pound trays of "TRADER JOE'S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85/15."

Price Chopper

• 1- and 2.5-pound trays of "PRICE CHOPPER MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX."
• 1-pound trays of "PRICE CHOPPER EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF 96/4."
• 1-pound trays of "PRICE CHOPPER FRESH GROUND BEEF CHUCK FOR CHILI 80% LEAN 20% FAT."

Lancaster and Wild Harvest

• 1-pound trays of "LANCASTER BRAND 96/4 EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF."
• 1- and 2-pound trays of "LANCASTER BRAND 90/10 GROUND BEEF."
• 1-pound trays of "WILD HARVEST NATURAL 85/15 ANGUS GROUND BEEF."

Shaw's

• 1- and 2-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND BEEF 93/7."
• 1-, 2- and 3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND BEEF 80/20."
• 1- and 3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND BEEF 75/25."
• 1.3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND SIRLOIN BEEF PATTIES 90/10."
• 1.3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND ROUND BEEF PATTIES 85/15."
• 1.3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80/20."
• 3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND BEEF PATTIES FAMILY PACK 80/20."
• 1-pound trays of "SHAW'S ANGUS GROUND BEEF 85/15."
• 1-, 2- and 3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND ROUND BEEF 85/15."
• 1-pound trays of "SHAW'S 90% NATURAL GROUND BEEF."
• 1-pound trays of "SHAW'S 85% NATURAL GROUND BEEF."
• 1-, 2- and 3-pound trays of "SHAW'S FRESH GROUND SIRLOIN 90/10."
• 1-pound trays of "MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX."

BJ's Wholesale Club

• 5-pound trays of "FRESH GROUND BEEF, CONTAINS 15 % FAT" patties.
• 3- and 5-pound trays of "LEAN GROUND BEEF, CONTAINS 7% FAT."
• 2.5-pound trays of "MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX."

Ford Brothers

• 3-pound trays of "FRESH GROUND BEEF, CONTAINS 20% FAT" patties.

Giant

• 1-pound trays of "GIANT EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF 96/4."
• 1-pound trays of "GIANT MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX."
• 1-pound trays of "GIANT NATURE'S PROMISE GROUND BEEF."
• 1-pound trays of "GIANT NATURE'S PROMISE GROUND BEEF PATTIES."

Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 492" inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the nutrition label. These products were packaged on September 15 and 16, 2009, and may have been labeled at the retail stores with a sell-by date from September 19 through 28, 2009, unless otherwise noted above. 

Thanks to Jen from ModernMoms !

Want it? Win it! Dick's® Sporting Goods Gift card Giveaway

I know how precious your time is and I thank you for spending some of it with me. I hope you enjoy yourself and find some good reads here and participate in the first GIVEAWAY on Mommy's Multiple Mayhem one month debut;

but first--here's a bit about me.....

Name: Tanya aka @Twincere, author of this blog Mommy's Multiple Mayhem and my main blog, Multiple Blessings.

About Me: I'm 33 years old and married to my best friend David (ahhh the second time around was the charm for me) & I'm a Mom & Auntie extraordinaire of 5 kids + twins= 9 reasons 2 wake up everyday! While the they are all my children, I acquired & adopted two wonderful daughters when I remarried, Brandy (age 21, disabled & dealing with Asperger's syndrome & Bipolar disorder) and Amber (age 11), my biological kids are: Kayla (13, living with scoliosis) Liam & Lucas (9, referred to as the identical twins, dealing with ADHD and dyslexia) and my most beautiful nephews, whom I am just slightly more than half-raising at the moment; Nick (4) and Jake (1). Somewhere in between all that I work part time at a local hospital as an Orthopaedic (Medical-Surgical) Staff Nurse, night shift specifically. I am also a self described un-domesticated laundry hating, opportunity loving Diva!
I started my Blogs as sort of a personal tome & release to get my write on, and to re post contests and links to blogs that I found interesting. In the little spare time that I have (which is mostly at night, when not working at the hospital and when DH and all the kiddies are fast asleep) I love to of course hang with the family, read, write, run my mouth, sleep, volunteer (classroom Mom and Junior Troop Girl Scout Leader) and enter/ tweet about contests (I'm a member of Online-Sweepstakes.com, aka GonnaWinBig). I'm not going to lie, I love free stuff and great bargains, and I love stretching our hard earned dollars since we have a huge family to provide for. As a matter of fact, I was blessed enough to win 3 Dick's Sporting Goods® Gift Cards over the last several months. I used 2 of them for equiptment and various sporting gear for the kids and some fun stuff for the hubs and new kicks for me!  Now, I'd like to pass on the extra blessings to a reader and want to get it out to the winner in time for the holidays. Yeah!

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Here's the deal: I need more comments from you. The more comments you make, the more I know about you, my dear readers, and what you like about Mommy's Multiple Mayhem so I can keep it coming. Also, and let's not take this too lightly, the more comments I get-- the more giveaways you get. So it's win-win. I want to hear from you folks!

I have one $100 Dick's® Sporting Goods Gift Card to give to one lucky reader!

*This giveaway is an incentive to encourage my readers to participate on my blog posts. *I was not compensated or endorsed by Dick's Sporting Goods® in any way to promote their products, but I really like Dick's Sporting Goods® & I thought you might, too* I appreciate all of my Multiple Blessings  and Mommy's Multiple Mayhem readers and followers and your thoughts are important to me. Your privacy is and will always be respected. Please read my disclosure at the end of this post*

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Think QuicK Time & Money $avers! Easy Entertaining Ideas On The Cheap

No Tricks, Just Treats

Put your loads of leftover Halloween candy to work. Melt those leftover chocolate bars in a saucepan and you can dip strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, (you name it) for a fun and super cheap fondue dessert night or tasty treat that puts a chocolate-y spin on those same old lunch box snacks.

When Life Hands You Lemons

Next time you have leftover lemons or limes from a party, squeeze the juice into an ice cube tray. Then, when a recipe calls for fresh lemon or lime juice, you'll be all set. These also come in handy to add an antioxidant zing to chilled water, seltzer, tea and cola.

Candle Cleanup

To remove the last of the wax from votive candle holders, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes. The wax will shrink and pop right out, no mess, no fuss!

 

The Early Shopper Gets the Bird

Try to do your Thanksgiving meal shopping in the early morning or late evening at least one week prior to the holiday. Stores get more crowded as the holiday grows near, and you might find your favorite brand of bread crumbs have sold out. This especially is true on the busiest shopping days of the month, usually the first of the month and the 15th of the month. Most enlisted Military folks get paid on these days and Social Security recipients also receive their benefits on or around the first of every month as well.

Keep the Club Close

Keep club soda on hand to help pre treat any stains that might occur during holiday dinners.

Budget Entertaining

When picking out the food and/or recipes to serve at a party, consider the cost of the recipe ingredients. You may be able to pick different—but still tasty—recipes that will be a little more kind to your pocketbook.

Enjoy a Night In

Instead of going out, plan a cozy night in with your sweetie. Fondue makes a romantic appetizer for two. Curl up on the couch after dinner with a good movie. You'll save money and enjoy more quality time together. Plus, you can enjoy a stress free glass of vino or two without worrying about a designated driver.

Food Allergy Advice

Planning a party can be tricky if a guest has a food allergy. Avoid problems by communicating to find out the specifics, and by using designated cookware and utensils to avoid cross contamination when preparing your dishes. And don't be offended if a guest asks to see labels or avoids foods altogether—she is just trying to stay safe.

Quick Clean for Guests

Last-minute guests on their way over? Don't worry—not everyone maintains a perfectly put-together living room at all times. Grab an empty laundry basket, fill it with any clutter, and store it in an unused room. Then dim the lights and light a few candles to transform your room from cozy-but-cluttered to company-ready.

Kids'-Table Coup

Hosting a dinner party with kids in attendance? Keep them from getting bored at the kids'-table by covering their table with white drawing paper and providing a big box of crayons as the centerpiece. Once everyone is finished eating and the adults are chatting, the kids can entertain themselves by decorating their table.

Settle the Spice

Serving dishes with a little kick to them? Have some easy ways on hand for guests to calm the spice sensation. Milk, yogurt, and bread are great to help cool a peppered palette.

Save the Wine

Have some leftover wine after hosting a party? Try freezing it to use in marinades or sauces for future dishes.

Sensational Salad in a Snap

Restaurant-style salad—think gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds—is easy to come by these days. Just look in the produce aisle near the bagged lettuce for pre-packaged salad kits. Guests appreciate the extra touch, and it's less work than a simple vegetable salad.

Sweet Treats

The skinny 112 calories per tartlet 7 g fat (2.8 g saturated) 11.3 g carbs 0.5 g fiber 1.7 g protein enjoy this guilt free sweet indulgence!

Chocolate and Pecan Tartlets The only thing better than the fusion of chocolate and pecan in this tasty tart is finding out that two of them have only 225 calories!  Makes 24 tartlets Ingredients Crust 5 tablespoons butter, softened, plus 1 tbsp melted butter 4 oz light cream cheese 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar Filling 3/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation For crust Mix softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Blend in flour, a bit at a time, confectioners' sugar and 1/8 tsp salt. Form dough into a disk. Cover in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 3 hours. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Divide dough into 24 balls; press into two 12-cup mini muffin tins, pushing dough up over edges. Refrigerate. For filling Mix brown sugar, chocolate, egg, melted butter, vanilla and remaining 1/8 tsp salt in a bowl until combined. Divide half the pecans among muffin cups; top with brown sugar mixture; sprinkle remaining pecans on top. To assemble Bake 20 minutes or until dough is lightly golden around edges. Let sit 5 minutes. Run tip of knife around cup edges to loosen. Remove when cool enough to handle; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Taking Time For Yourself

 

                        Taking Care of You

You're a parent, school volunteer, Little League coach, and trusted assistant to your boss. You rose at 6 a.m., made breakfast, packed lunches, cleaned the house, chauffeured the neighborhood kids, helped with homework, read bedtime stories, and finished extra work from the office. It's 11:30. You're exhausted. And, in about six-and-a-half hours you'll begin the whole 24-hour cycle...again.

If you find yourself saying ‘Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off!' you're not alone. Most of us -- especially women -- have at some time found ourselves at the bottom of the heap when it comes to taking care of our needs.

The problem with that is that if we don't take care of ourselves, sooner or later we won't be of much use to anyone else--or to ourselves. Just as the airline attendant tells you to put on your own oxygen mask in an emergency before helping a child with theirs, you must take care of your own basic needs before you can attend to the needs of others. What's more, being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive with meaningful activity. (Do the workaholics you know really accomplish that much more in proportion to the time they invest?)

If "putting yourself first" (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: Put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself, too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals.

Your life should be like a checking account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits -- taking care of yourself with a 10-minute walk or a nutritious meal -- you'll be amazed at the interest you'll reap.