Countdown to Christmas…. 5 days

Hi everyone,
Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season, with only 5 days till Christmas there is so much going on…

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS

 Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

The community is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A variety of entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.

Suggested donation of $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. Children 5 and Under are free.



For more information, call 352-628-5343.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.

http://floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings/doc/additionalinformation/hsw-celebrationoflights11.pdf

We vistited last night the lights were great, but i would say wait until Ice on Wednesday or Santa on Friday that way kids have something to do.

Don’t forget to look for the talented Anne Adams who is painting faces.

Also check out the Electric Company in Crystal River, kids will love it….



WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR… 
 LOOKING FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL 2012!

XOXO

Christina and Family

Fresh face of Sugar & Spice

Over the last few weeks i’ve been divided on which way to go with my blog, i want something diversed  something geared towards many different types of people, so with that being said i will be posting weekly deals, once a month or more eatery reviews, local happenings, and much more. So stay tuned the first post is up tonight.

Christina

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today i would like to take the time to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, this year i thought about what i am thankful for i've decided i'm thankfully for many things but decided to list my top three!

• My Family
• My Job
• My Life

First and foremost is my family i have the most amazing husband who takes care of me and our two children, my Job because so many people are unemployed and have been looking for work for years, i'm blessed to have had the same job for almost five years. Next would be my overall life, i recently decided to go back to school, we bought our first house in May, and things are really turing out better than i had ever dreamed.

Take a moment to think of what your thankful for this year. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving....

Oh and how could i forget Happy Shopping!

My next post will be on Sunday, my family and i are embarking on an adventure this year for a 5 day Thanksgiving/Birthday trip we leave tomorrow and i will post on Sunday when we get back!!

~Christina~

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What's for Dinner?

Cheddar Cheese Soup & Grilled Panini Sandwich's that's what!

Recipe for Soup:
Makes: 8 Cups
Hands-On-Time: 35 Mins.
Total Time: 35 Mins

1/4 Cup butter
1/2 Cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 Cup finely chopped celery
1 small onion finely chopped
1/2 small green bell pepper finely chopped
2 Garlic Gloves minced
1/3 Cup all purpose flour
1 Chicken Bouillon cube
2 cups milk
1 (8oz) block sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

1) Melt butter in a 3-qt saucepan over medium heat high; add carrots and next 4 ingredients and saute 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture, and stir until coated. Stir in bouillon cube, milk, and 3 cups water; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 11 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.

2.) Add shredded cheese and red pepper stirring until well blended. Serve immediately.

The Sandwich:
Place mayo or guacamole, tomato slices, bacon, arugula, provolone cheese and grilled chicken on your favorite fresh deli bread place on paninni maker until done.

Enjoy

-Christina

Below is the link to coupons.com check it out before heading out to get ingredients!

http://www.coupons.com/alink.asp?go=13903xh2010&bid=1231170001

The daily post!

Today has not gotten off to a great start it's raining and i'm all wet, but on to a good note vacation in just 6 days!! Below are some new sweeps and some deals enjoy. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to see.

https://www.facebook.com/AlamoRentACar?sk=app_273257302695444 to instantly win a Kermit shirt and poster, The Muppets soundtrack CD and movie poster, The Muppets movie tickets, a Full Package of The Muppets OPI nail polish, a Mini Pack The Muppets OPI nail polish, a Muppets movie poster, a Gas Gift Card, or a Free One Day Alamo Car Rental Certificate. Enter daily.

Ends December 16, 2011

https://www.facebook.com/applebees?sk=app_211788592214746 to instantly win a $20 Applebee’s gift code, a $10 Applebee’s gift code, or a $5 Applebee’s gift code. Instant Win Game Prizes are awarded as a digital code sent to the smart phone or web-enabled mobile device via email address used by winner to register. One (1) Instant Win Game prize per person per Entry Period. Enter daily.

Ends December 27, 2011.

https://www.facebook.com/Budweiser?sk=app_188747194490583 to instantly win SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Radio, a Budweiser 6-pack Cooler, a Budweiser Navy Cap, or a Budweiser Can Coolie.  Enter daily.


https://apps.facebook.com/jarritos-nation/ to instantly win a Jarritos t-shirt, a Jarritos sampler pack, a $20 Best Buy Gift Card, a $100 Apple Gift Card, or an Xbox 360 + Kinect. You will be able to play the Jarritos Scavenger Hunt once per day during the Promotion Period. Simply review the Jarritos Nation “tab” for clues. Then simply click on any location on the map to claim the location. If you pick the correct location for that day you will instantly receive a Prize Code if you have won. To claim your prize, simply click on the Prize tab section of the Website and then enter the Prize Code, full name, address, email address and phone number. Enter daily.

Ends December 31, 2011.

https://www.facebook.com/TropFifty?sk=app_154821784603060 to instantly win one (1) coupon redeemable for one (1) free 59 oz. bottle of Trop50. Enter daily.

Ends December 31, 2011.

https://www.facebook.com/HeadandShouldersForWomen?sk=app_137108416371328  for your chance to win a Nook, a $50 Spa Finder gift card, or two (2) Head & Shoulders products, or a trip for two (2) to Los Angeles, CA!  Limit one (1) prize per person.  You will need at least three (3) Facebook friends to enter this promotion.  They do not have to participate for you to play.  Each entrant may receive up to ten (10) plays per day during either entry period.

Ends December 31, 2011.

Good Luck

Christina

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-XOXO

 

Christina

More Deals and sweeps

Here are the up to date coupons!!
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https://www.facebook.com/Supercuts?sk=app_205089239531893 Enter to win this weeks prize High end roller luggage, Travel sized paul mitchell products and a $50 supercuts giftcard.

http://www.tgifholidaygiveaway.com/ There will be a Grand Prize awarded on November 27 and another Grand Prize awarded at the end of the sweepstakes! Enter often!

You could also win one of a slew of other Best Buy Reward Zone points prizes:

• 1,000,000 points, worth $20,000 in Reward Certificates
• 250,000 points, worth $5,000 in Reward Certificates
• 100,000 points, worth $2,000 in Reward Certificates
• 10,000 points, worth $200 in Reward Certificates
• 1,000 points, worth $20 in Reward Certificates

Complete the form to the right and click Enter Now!

https://www.facebook.com/Glad?sk=app_250770668299468 Enter to instantly win an Everyday Use Prize Pack including a $50 gift certificate to Cooking.com and a built gourmet lunch tote, a sauce/dip making prize pack including a kitchen aid 7 cup food processor and a rosie multi cutter, a Salad Prep Prize Pack including a OXO Stainless steel salad spinner and a pair of Williams-Sonoma chip salad scissors, a Going Gourmet Prize Pack including a set of 17-piece knife block set of chef’s knives by J.A. Henckels International and a 12-inch square maple cutting board with feet, a Something Savory Prize Pack including a Hamilton Beach 6 quart Set ‘n Forget and a 17-piece OXO Culinary tool and utensil set, a Get Sauce Prize Pack including a gourmet condiment gift set by Seasons Harvest Inc. and a Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2 1/2 quart shallow saucepan with lid, a Meal Planning Prize Pack including a $100 gift certificate to Cooking.com and a cooking recipe organizer including a recipe book and recipe keeper. Limit One (1) Prize Pairing Game prize per person. Enter daily.

Ends November 29, 2011.

https://www.facebook.com/Quaker?sk=app_214321791966976 for your chance to win a $25 Visa Gift Card, a $10 Amazon Gift Card, or a Free Quaker Instant Oatmeal. Enter daily.

Ends December 2, 2011

https://www.facebook.com/VIVATowels?sk=app_147477038650936 for your chance to win a free roll of Viva paper towels or a high value coupon!  Make sure to “like” their Facebook page, allow their application, and click on both the “Grab & Grasp” and the “Roll-A-Day Giveaway” tabs to play both games!  You can play multiple times per day, but are only elligable to win one coupon.

Ends December 14, 2011.

GOOD LUCK

-Christina

First Daily Deal Post!!

Here are all the update coupons!! http://www.coupons.com/alink.asp?go=13903xh2010&bid=1231170001

http://www.twix.com/pickyourpause/ Instant Win Game

http://lenovo.promo.eprize.com/generation/  Enter for your chance to win a $15 Amazon gift cards, a Lenovo IdeaPad, or a ThinkPad laptops with 2nd generation Intel. Core.  Limit one (1) game prize per promotional period.  Enter daily.

https://www.facebook.com/DOLESaladGuide Enter to instantly win a dance DVD, or a free package of DOLE Salad (to be awarded in the form of one (1) VIP coupon, good for one (1) free bag of salad. Limit one (1) Game Prize per person, household or address. Enter daily.
Ends December 9, 2011.

https://www.facebook.com/WhollyGuacamole?sk=app_210455058996316 Enter here to instantly win a Nintendo Wii game console, free Guacamole for a year awarded as twenty-four (24) manufacturer’s coupons (two (2) coupons per month for twelve (12) months), a $50 Pottery Barn gift card, a 25 Amazon.com gift code, a manufacturer’s coupon redeemable for one (1) free package of any Wholly Guacamole product, a manufacturer’s coupon redeemable for $1.50 off any size package of any Wholly Guacamole product, and a $200 Best Buy gift card, a Char Broil Grill2Go Ice, Model #08401504, a $100 Fathead.com gift code, or a $50 Williams-Sonoma gift card. Limit: One (1) Second through Fifth Instant Win Game prize per person and one (1) Sixth Instant Win Game prize per person. Enter daily.

Ends December 15, 2011.

Each day i will list of deal, freebies and sweepstakes please let me know if there is something you would like to see added.

Christina

THE GENERAL STORE REVIEW!!

Let me start off by saying WOW The General Store is amazing, anyone who has ever traveled up north will understand this, growing up spending summers in North Carolina and Tennessee this was always the kind of place to visit. Right when you walk in Marybeth will greet you and help find just what you are looking for.

The set up and creativity is amazing you will immediately feel like a kid in a candy store, there is a wide variety of old fashion candies that appeals to everyone young and old, there are also some other great novelty items be sure to check them out. The Bluebell ice cream is another one of my favorites and not to mention the prices are great.

After you get your ice cream cone or soda float you can have a seat at the counter or head to the back when you can enjoy a game of checkers (The Table Size) always a favorite. Be sure to stop in take a look and try something new or something that you haven't tried since you were a kid.

The General Store is located in Heritage Village in Downtown Crystal River
Store Hours

	Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sun: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Christina
Sugar and Spice Reviews

Just A Cupcake review!

I don't know where to begin there are so many great things to be said about my featured post for the day **Just A Cupcake** which happened to open just last week and it's amazing both inside and out, from the look to the atmosphere to the decor. Walking in there are tables indoor and out, the inside has lots to offer especially the yummy smell of a bakery they offer many goodies from Cuban sandwich's to Cheesecakes, and Cupcakes which are amazing we will get to that in a bit. They offer some cute Seminole and Gator merchandise along with cards, and adorable decorated picks for cupcakes.

Among entering the building i was greeted right away she was also very helpful, the cleanliness was perfect not a crumb on the ground, the inside of the building is decorated beautifully, and they are located in the perfect location the heart of Crystal River in Heritage Village.

The cupcakes were priced very reasonable at $2.50 which is a great price I've seen cupcakes sell for almost $5.00 a piece so this was great, you can purchase a dozen for $25 which makes it an even better deal. Today i tried the vanilla with creme cheese icing it was fabulous, it was a Delicious homemade cupcake. They have many different cupcakes available each day, along with cakes, cheesecake, and more goodies.

They have a beautiful display of all there goodies i especially love how the cupcakes are displayed see photo below post. The overall set up of everything was great. Stop and give them a try you will not be disappointed.

Just A Cupcake
Located in Heritage Village (Look for the Pink)
352-601-1556
Monday-Saturday 10-5

Until next time....

Christina

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