Saving Money in the Laundry Room

For those of us who wash clothes in cold water to save energy, to save on electricity bills, or because our labels tell us to, Tide has formulated a coldwater laundry detergent washes clothes better than other detergents do in hot water. It seems their market research has told them that people want to save money by doing laundry in cold water, so they have responded and are marketing it as a money saver. Not to mention that clothes typically last longer washed cold. . It comes in powder (which contains a bleach ingredient), and liquid (which does not).
In a related thought, has anyone ever seen a laundromat washing machine that charges different amounts for cold and hot washes? :: Tide Coldwater

This week, Tide Cold Water is on sale for $1.00 off and remember to use your Futura Rewards Card!

The Importance of Disinfecting Your Child’s Toys!

Throughout childhood children are encouraged to share; however, sharing unclean toys can be potential dangerous to your child’s health. Properly cleaning and disinfecting toys is a topic that many parents have questions about. Many wonder if it is safe to use bleach, what about toys that cannot be washed and so on. The following information and tips will help to ensure that the toys your children are playing with are all clean.

It is recommended that all toys be cleaned if they will be shared; however, baby and toddler toys need to be cleaned regularly each day. Younger children tend to place toys in their mouths, it is important that you wash the toy before allowing another infant to play with it.

There are some toys that you can just wash with soap and water; however, there are some toys that you should clean with bleach. To clean these toys with bleach you should use one gallon of water and around one or two teaspoons of bleach. Adding more bleach will mostly likely not get the toys any cleaner and is not recommended. It is extremely important that you rewash the toy and make sure that no bleach is left over. You can also use a bleach and water combination to clean areas around the house like the changing table. It is important that you remember not to mix any other chemicals with the bleach. Most chemicals are okay on their own; however, if you mix them toxic fumes can be produced.

To be completely honest, I was a little bit uneasy with cleaning my child’s toys with bleach. If you have this same feeling, another great way to disinfect toys is by placing harder surface toys in the dishwasher. If the toys are lightweight, you may want to think about tying them to the rack with twisty ties or something else.

Many plush stuffed animals can be cleaned right in the washer or dryer. Be careful when placing these items in the dryer, because some materials will react different than other. When I was little my mother washed a pair of plush monkey slippers and after she dried them, they were fuzzy and not furry anymore. There are some talking electronic toys that are not washer safe. These items will have to be surface washed by hand.

Veggies?….Not So Yucky Afterall

How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables

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Everyone knows that vegetables are good for you and many parents earnestly strive to ensure that their children eat them everyday–sometimes with little success. In light of this all-too-common challenge, parents often ask for tips to get their children to eat more vegetables.

A good attitude and a little creativity are key
Perhaps the most important factor to consider is your own attitude and approach toward eating in general. Avoid forcing your child to eat vegetables–or any other food for that matter. Encourage your child to try a spoonful, but don’t get upset if she refuses it. Eventually, she will try it, so keep reintroducing various foods from time to time. And remember that even young children can learn why nutrition is important; you can simply say: “They taste good and make you healthy, big, and strong.”

Some other tricks of the trade:

• Add vegetables to store-bought foods or to those you already prepare (some suggestions are listed in the next section).
• Set out a plate of raw vegetables or a salad of cold, cooked vegetables before the meal–the time when your child is hungriest.
• Keep a bowl of cherry tomatoes or baby carrots in the refrigerator for a quick and handy snack. (Of course, you’ll want to take into account the fact that these foods can be potential choking hazards for toddlers and preschoolers.)
• Serve raw or lightly steamed vegetables with salad dressing or cheese sauce for dipping.
• Make mashed sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes, since sweet potatoes contain lots of vitamin A.
• Let your child make her own taco with shredded lettuce, tomato, ground turkey and a little cheese.
• Serve foods with tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes often.
• Try not to overcook vegetables to preserve their taste, bright appearance, and valuable vitamins.
• Help make your child familiar with vegetables; serve them everyday.
• Prepare meals together (e.g., younger children can wash and older ones can chop vegetables for stir-fry dishes and salads).
• Let your child help choose fresh vegetables when you’re shopping.
• Plant a vegetable garden with your child or even just put a small cherry tomato plant in a pot in a sunny spot in the yard.
• Most important, set a good example. Remember that your actions will speak louder than words. Besides, parents need their veggies, too!

Helpful additions
If your child turns up his nose at a lot of vegetables, try slipping them into her food by:

• Making muffins with your child and adding pumpkin, zucchini, or shredded carrots to the muffin mix.
• Tucking in a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, or carrot curls into sandwiches.
• Adding chopped spinach or a handful of frozen vegetables to soups, ramen noodles, spaghetti sauce, or lasagna.
• Adding chopped tomato or grated carrots to tuna, chicken, or pasta salads.
• Cooking frozen mixed vegetables according to the directions and then adding them to store-bought potato salad.
• Making pizza with your child and adding chopped broccoli or spinach to frozen pizza or frozen bread dough topped with tomato sauce.
• Adding chopped broccoli or extra carrots to canned or dried chicken soup.

Slow Drain Solutions!

 

Is your drain running a little slow?

Here’s a quick fix that’s inexpensive, easy on the planet and won’t harm your pipes or sink.

Simply pour 1/2 a cup of dry baking soda into the drain. Don’t worry if some of it sits on the outside of the drain opening. Then pour 1 cup of plain white vinegar into the drain. The fizzing action will clear minor clogs. Rinse with some boiling water. Repeat as often as necessary.

This solution really works but, if you have a stubborn clog or a lot of standing water, you’ll need a good chemical drain cleaner like Draino or Liquid Plumber.

100 Years Young!

Quality Market helped Mrs. Winnie Langely celebrate her 100th Birthday last Saturday March 5th!

We are pleased and proud to wish Mrs. Langely another happy birthday and many happy returns!

Remember to call Jenny at our bakery for your next birthday or special event! 768-8667 

The BEST No Bake Cheesecake!

  

This delicious no bake cheesecake is easy enough for everyday…or make ahead and freeze it for your next special dinner party . 

  

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of an 8 or 10 inch springform pan. Chill until firm.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and lemon juice until soft. Add whipping cream and beat with an electric mixer until batter becomes thick. Add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff. Pour into chilled crust, and top with pie filling. Chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan.

 This week, Philedephia Cream Cheese is on special at Quality Market. Check our flyer for details! (click here to view our current flyer)

Weird Smell? New Febreeze Air Effects Has the Solution

 

Do you have teenagers at home?

How about a pet…or a husband?

Sometimes they smell kind of weird. Blah blah blah.  CBC is fully committed to maintaining accuracy, integrity and fairness in its journalism. As a Canadian institution and a press undertaking, the CBC is committed to compliance with a number of principles. Foremost among those is our commit-ment to scrupulously abide by the journalistic code of ethics formulated in our own handbook of journalistic standards and practices which stresses lack of bias in reporting. We are committed to providing information that is factual, accurate and comprehensive. Balanced viewpoints must be presented through on-the-air discussions. As it is for other public and private journalistic undertakings, credibility in the eyes of the general population is our most valuable asset and must be protected. The Ombudsman is completely independent of CBC program staff and management, reporting directly to the President of CBC and, through the President, to the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

There are several suggestions solutions to coping with those weird household smells.

Febreeze has several excellent products available…..blah blah blah

and there’s even a new environemtally friendly options…blah blah blah….now available in Fresh Linen scent.

This week, earn an extra $1 in Futura Rewards when you buy Febreeze and present this handy coupon to your Quality Market cashier.

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