December Extreme Cash Giveaway until 1/14/13

 

Welcome to the December Extreme Cash Giveaway! Gumdrop Swap has partnered up with some amazing blogs for this special giveaway where one of our readers will win a $400 cash prize!

This giveaway is co-hosted by:  Life With Levi |  Always Searching for Savings | Broward Saves | This Mama Loves Her Bargains | Freebie Spot | I'm a full-time mummy | This Mommy Saves Money | The Lucky Ladybug | 

The Extreme Cash Giveaway runs for a full four weeks, which means that you will have lots of time to complete the entries that you choose to do. Remember, all entries are OPTIONAL. We have a variety of daily entries available as well, so bookmark this giveaway and come back everyday for more chances to win! 

Giveaway is open worldwide and ends January 14th at 11:59 PM EST. Good luck!

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Home Sweet Home Again

We've been in our new location for about a month now and starting to feel settled. Thank you to all who supported in some way. Whether a customer, donor to our fundraiser campaign or physically helped move - THANK YOU!

Be sure to visit as soon as possible. We are now at 993 Main St, Suite 1U, Bridgeport, CT 06604. We didn't move far. If you are familiar with our old location we just moved from in side the Arcade Mall to the outside, right across from Jimmy's. Our street location makes it a lot easier to unload and load for swapping. If you haven't checked out our new digs, here are some photos to wet your palette.

FedEx Business Grant contest

I have entered the FedEx Business Grant contest. If you are a business I recommend that you try to win $25,000. I would appreciate your vote! (click here)

Entering is simple. Go to the link above and at the bottom you will see a link to enter your business. You must submit your business story and photo by November 17 (for more days). Once your application is approved, you can vote for yourself once a day - and get all your friends, customers, and associates to vote as well - through November 24.

Thank you & good luck!

Apple Pie Pancakes

I love adding fresh fruit to pancakes. We usually use blueberries or raspberries. But since it's apple season and I had apples available I decided to try something new. This recipe is so easy and screams fall.

INGREDIENTS:

• Aunt Jemima instant pancake mix 
• 1 apple 
• syrup or whipped cream
• cinnamon
• about 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted 
• 1 pan for apples, 1 pan for pancakes

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare pancake mix as the box instructs (I made enough for 12-16 pancakes)
2. Peel apple and slice thinly discarding the core
3. Melt butter in med-high skillet
4. Coast apple slices with cinnamon and add to hot butter
5. Begin browning apples and sprinkle brown sugar as you stir until apples are soft
6. Let cool and mix with pancake batter
7. Prepare 2nd pan with oil and prepare pancakes as usual

I hope you enjoy this savory and sweet spin on your usual pancakes.