Mrs Happy Homemaker

December 16, 2011

New Coupon - Nabisco Crackers, Buy 2 Get 1 Free

12/16/2011 10:17:00 AM Mrs Happy Homemaker

There is a new coupon available today for Nabisco Crackers - Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Remember, you can print these twice per computer.

Neilsen Consumer Home Panel is Now Open!

12/15/2011 07:43:00 PM Mrs Happy Homemaker

The full registration version of Neilsen Consumer Panel has just opened looking for new people - this version does not require the use of a landline like the older version, so if you are a cell phone using household - that's fine. If they weren't looking for new people in your area with the other that opened up the other day, you can still try & see if they're looking for new people in your area with this one.
With Neilsen Consumer Home Panel, you can earn valuable points, which are redeemable for electronics, household items, jewelry, toy, gift cards, and more. NO Land Line Required. You will be send all the scanning equipment free of charge. I have been a member for over a year now, and I really enjoy the prizes that I have earned. Try it out, and if it doesn't work for you - you can opt out at any time.

Personalized Gifts

12/15/2011 11:54:00 AM Mrs Happy Homemaker

Christmas is almost here - so everyone is in a hurry to finish their Christmas shopping. If you just don't know what to get someone, I wanted to mention one of my favorite shopping destinations on the web - Personalization Mall. My friend Jeanene got me hooked on them a few years ago. This site literally has everything you can think of to personalize. I got my mother a personalized bamboo cutting board from them several months ago, and that was one thing I was shocked to find there. So, if there are still people on your list that you just don't know what to buy for them, go give Personalization Mall a look over.
***This isn't anything that I have been paid to write, I just really love the products!***

Sweet Chipotle Pork Roast

12/15/2011 07:00:00 AM Mrs Happy Homemaker

Pork Roasts are the one meat that we always have in our freezer. I usually by them in one big bulk loin at Costco, and then cut them up into 4 roasts. We got tired of having them prepared the same way over & over though - so I began experimenting in the kitchen with new ways to eat them.

This Sweet Chipotle version came to be from having a small can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce in the fridge that had been opened, and really needed to be used. It took me a couple of times adding in a little of this, and a little of that til I finally came up with this humzinger of a recipe.
It's so good, that it's now hard to eat a pork roast any other way. I am halfway tempted of drinking a glass of the glaze because of how seriously yummy it is.
This would not only be a great main dish for every day, but it would be a wonderful addition to your holiday table.

Sweet Chipotle Pork Roast

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Ingredients:

1 3-5 pound pork roast
1 (20oz) can of crushed pineapple, 1/2 the juice drained out
1 to 3 chipotle peppers, depending on how spicy you want it
1 cup honey
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the pineapple, chipotle peppers, honey, & ginger together in a small saucepan & bring to a slow boil. Turn the heat to low & simmer for about 15 minutes.
Salt & pepper the pork loin to taste. Place the roast on a roasting rack, and pour 3/4 cup of water in the bottom of the pan. Drizzle 1/2 cup of the glaze over the roast. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees using an internal thermometer. Remove the tinfoil, pour another 1/2 cup of glaze on top and continue cooking until the internal temp reaches 150. Remove from the oven & let rest for 15 minutes. It will continue cooking a little & reach the right temp by then.
Slice the roast, and serve with the additional glaze.

Neilsen Homescan Program is Open!

12/14/2011 12:38:00 PM Mrs Happy Homemaker

I have been apart of the Neilsen Homescan program myself for over a year, and so far I have really enjoyed it, along with the prizes that I have earned with my points. Currently, they are looking for some new people, so if you are interested - fill out the form & see if you can get in.

You will get a scanning device that you will scan your grocery barcodes in. In exchange for doing that, you will accumulate points that you can exchange for such things like electronics, jewelry, gift cards, and much more.
If you don't like it - no problem. You can opt out at anytime & send your home scanner back.

Homemade Vanilla Extract (An Update)

12/14/2011 07:00:00 AM Mrs Happy Homemaker

It has been a long time since I first posted about making vanilla extract from scratch from vanilla beans. My first double strength batch has been done for a good while now, so I figured it was about time that I get on here and update ya'll about how I like it.

Ok, so 'like' probably isn't the word to describe it. It's more like a deep infatuation, maybe even love. Actually - it's definitely love. As soon as you crack open a batch, the aroma of it makes your whole house smell like you want to eat it. This stuff is just fantastic. Both the aroma & the taste of the items you use it in are out of this world. I will never again go back to store bought. This stuff is it for me.

With Christmas right around the corner, how great would this be to give as gifts? I know it's too late in the season to give a prepared batch, but you can take the original recipe & divide the ingredients in individual mason jars to give. Attach a note to let the recipient know to open in 3 months for single strength vanilla extract & 6 months for double strength vanilla extract.

Check out the recipe, and get started on making your own homemade vanilla extract. You won't be sorry!

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Rock Star Mickey - $29.99 Shipped! (Normally $54.99) Today Only!

12/13/2011 10:19:00 AM Mrs Happy Homemaker

Rock Star Mickey is one of the hottest toys of the season - and normally it retails for $54.99. Today only, Target has it on it's daily deal for 45% off - at just $29.99, and it comes with a credit for free shipping. If this is on your little one's Christmas list, today is the day to get it.

Bacon Jalapeno Crescent Poppers

12/13/2011 07:00:00 AM Mrs Happy Homemaker

I totally love jalapeno poppers, which is probably obvious by such recipes on the Mrs like the jalapeno popper grilled cheese, the jalapeno popper dip, and of course - the bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers.
Now - in addition to the above recipes are these flavorful Jalapeno Crescent Poppers. All the flavor of a jalapeno popper but stuffed inside of a crescent roll. Half the work too.