Candy Store Salted Caramels

A few weeks ago I played around and discovered the perfect MICROWAVE recipe for Salted Caramels. 

These are dangerously fabulous death by sugar yummy goodness. 

This recipe makes a full 9" x 13" pan so be ready to share. Or use a bigger pan for thinner caramels. 

Here is the recipe I came up with! 

1 Cup butter

1 Cup white sugar

1 Cup Brown sugar

1 Cup Light Corn Syrup

1 10oz can sweetened condensed milk

(Hey, I said death by sugar!)

Use a large glass bowl. it will expand and get very hot. be careful! Use potholders. 

1. Melt  Butter in microwave until liquid. 

2. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well.
3. Place Bowl in microwave for 5 minutes. 

4. Take out and stir well. 

5. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. 

6. Take out and stir well. 

7. Cook for 3 more minutes. 

8. Take out and stir well. 

9.Carefully pour into the pan. 

10. let set. I put it in the fridge to harden. will become a soft solid. 

11. cut and wrap pieces in wax paper for best storage. 

Enjoy! 

Annie

A Creative Wife

Coupon Sources

I have compiled a current list of all the sites I use to get my coupons. All links should work but let me know if you come across one that doesn't, and I will try to fix it. 

This post has TONS of information and I will add to it as I find new so check back often and come peek as you need info. 

Don't get overwhelmed!

I'll be going through each area of my couponing in the next few weeks. 

Please email any questions to acreativewife@gmail.com or post in the comments!

Couponing Blogs/websites

I am THAT Lady!
Hip 2 Save
The Krazy Coupon Lady
Discount Queens
Coupon Divas
Valley Deal Seekers (FM area)
Couponing 101
Deal Seeking Mom
My CNY Mommy

Printable Manufacturer Coupons

Coupons.com
Red Plum
Smart Source
P&G Everyday

Store Specific Coupons

Target
Target Printable Coupons
Cartwheel by Target
Target Samples 
(Samples are not always available)
Target Weekly Ad
Target Coupon Policy

Cashwise
Cashwise Coupons
Cashwise Coupon Policy

Hornbacher’s
Hornbacher's Coupons
Hornbacher's Coupon Policy

Walgreens
Walgreens coupons and Ad
Balance Rewards Terms
Walgreens Coupon Policy

Dollar General
Dollar General Coupons
Dollar General Current Ad
Dollar General Coupon Policy

Wal-Mart
Walmart.com Manufacturer coupons
Wal-Mart Coupon Policy

Family Dollar
Family Dollar Coupons
Family Dollar Coupon Policy

Jiffy Lube
Oil Change Coupon


Other Coupon Sources
Restaurants.com
www.restaurants.com


Pet Coupons
Rachel Ray Nutrish

Local coupons
Fargo Mobile Coupons app

Military coupon donation
Here you can send off your expired coupons and they will go to service men and women who are deployed as they can use these coupons when they are expired. Please follow the requests of the organizations. There are more our there too and I ill research if you ask. The adopt a solider is a great program which pairs you up with a deployed solider to send personalized care packages to. 

Expired Coupon Donation
Adopt a Solider

Brands Samples/Coupons
Search for Brands you use. Most will offer coupons or samples even just occasionally. I would look and see if you can sign up for emails with each of the brands too. You will receive different ones through emails occasionally. f you don't want to "flood" your inbox I suggest making a separate e-mail for couponing. There is a lot of great deals but it quickly adds up. 

Free samples Blog
L’Oreal Paris
U by Kotex
Playtex sport
Scotch Brand
Neutrogena
Aquafresh
Nexcare
Gerber
Our Family
Nestle Baking
Pillsbury
V8 Juice
Visine
Clorox
Farm Rich

Store Websites
These are best to sign up for their emails. You will receive coupons, sales, and offers through the year. If you don't want to "flood" your inbox I suggest making a separate e-mail for couponing. There is a lot of great deals but it quickly adds up. 

Target
Cashwise
Payless Shoes
Maurices
Old Navy
Kohls
JC Penney
Barnes and Noble
Hobby Lobby
Gordmans
Family Christian Bookstore

Finally!

We've been waiting for this day for over 2 years.

It finally happened.

Yay!

On May, 12th we got the final counter offer and accepted it. It came with a 2 week closing. I continued packing, we found our new rental apartment, organized our plans, loaded up the moving truck, unloaded into storage, Signed the closing papers, and settled in a hotel for the next 10 days until we can move into our new home. It has been a crazy, exciting, and emotional whirlwind of changes. 

Jon started his new job in April. He is still settling into his new routine but enjoying doing something different.
Just before moving, I  finished a very intense semester. That is why this site and my personal work has been, once again, very neglected. I will focus, again, here as I have the summer off.

Our summer plans..

work, get settled, relax, visit family and friends, boost paparazzi, boost etsy, and explore the life of living in a new area. :)

As we move and unpack I will post about my packing and moving organization as well as I organize a new home!

Love to all.

Annie

A Creative Wife

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Fall is here and I'm bringing out the fall flavors in this weeks meal plan. Today I am making the cupcakes and they are AMAZING. I have made the ma few times and they really are fabulous. 

These cupcakes have a spiced cinnamon cream cheese frosting. My husband devours these so they are a extra special treat here in this house. 

I got the recipe from Pinterest and that led me to this tasty fall treat. 

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Enjoy! 

A Creative Wife

Busy Schedule?

Get Organized! 

I am making and selling these custom calendars. They are completely dry erase and customizable. 

You can choose your size, colors, patterns, and layout. Or pick colors and let me go crazy! whatever works for you. 

I am making monthly calendars, weekly calendars or menu boards,  Message boards, and even bulletin boards! Why not get a whole set? ;-) Perfect for back to school! 

Put your order in now as things are getting busy! 

Check my etsy or email me to buy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ACreativeWife?ref=si_shop

Jewelry Displays

Hello! I hope you are having a fabulous summer.

I finally have the time to work on all these projects that are not school related! This week we celebrated the 4th of July with family and friends. My husband spent most his free time last week off with the guys building a great fire works display. I spent my free time building a display for my Paparazzi business! 

I followed a lady's tutorial on you tube and you can see that HERE. 

My pictures are poor quality because I used my phone. Sorry!

My adventure began with a trip to Home Depot. 

We picked up peg board, vecro strips, S hooks, and paint! 

I ran to Target and bought a garment rack too! 

We had some fun painting the back side of the boards.

I followed the You tube video to set up the displays. 

Then filled them with my inventory! 

Here are some close ups! 

I am so excited to host my first party soon and grow my inventory! 

Each piece is for sale for $5.50. The children's stretchy headbands are 5 for $5.50. 

Hosting an in home party or an online party gets you TONS of free jewelry! 

Everything sells straight from inventory with no catalogs. No waiting! No competing with other consultants. 

I can sign you as a consultant on my team and you can sell yourself! I can connect you to fabulous women to learn more about the group. There is really nothing for you to lose here these fabulous things sell themselves! 

The best part is making other women sparkle.  

I am so excited about my future with this fabulous company! 

Email me with any questions at acreativewife@gmail.com

Visit my paparazzi Facebook Page!

Celebrate!

Jumping into things again I wanted to share a bit of my life. 

I am married to a very caring, protective, hardworking, and loving man.

This weekend we celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary! We had a bit of a "staycation" and unplugged from the internet for a few days. We had a blast watching movies, playing board games, and having some great conversation. Everything I do would not be possible without him. 

TO honor this time I want to share some wedding photos and date night ideas! 

Enjoy the photos and plan a fun date night!

Dating Fun.

5 linked ideas for a special date with the one you love. 

YouTube Video Date (2.5 hours of laughter)

Check it out!

Movie Themed Date

Check it out!

Garage Sale/Thrift Store scavenger hunt Date

Check it out!

Personalized Board Game

 Check it out!

50 cheap and fun Date Ideas

Check it out!

You can see these and many more on my Date Night/ Married Life Pinterest Board! 

Go plan something special for your loved one!