Are You Ready for Prime Day 2019?

July 15 - 16, 2019. 48 Hours of Shopping!

Prime Day 2019 is gearing up to be a HUGE online shopping day. Not only for Amazon Prime members, but also for anyone who shops online at large retailers. Here are a few things to keep in mind about Prime Day.  ***This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

1. In order to fully take advantage of Prime Day deals, be an Amazon Prime member. Try Prime free for 30 days, or see if you qualify for a special $5.99/month prime memberships.


1. 30-Day Trial


2. Prime Discount


2. Amazon Prime Day deals tend to sell out fast. Download the Amazon app to stay up-to-date as soon as deals are available so you don't miss out. Turn on your notifications. (download here)


3. Make a list. Starting now, you can select to "watch" the deals you like and get notifications in the app when they become available.


4. Get Paid to Shop. You can get a $10 credit the first time you download and log into the Amazon app. Get another $10 credit with your 1st in-app purchase.


5. There are a TON of exciting things happening during Prime Day that you probably just need to go see the full list on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2XwvBei 

Rumor has it that some deals may start to drop as early as 9 PM July 14. Never hurts to check, just in case.

DYK? In the Fire TV Stick was the #1 Worldwide Bestseller During Prime Day 2018?

More Retailers with Prime Day Deals

Walmart & Target are just some of the over 200 retailers preparing to compete with Amazon for online sales during Prime Day. Don't forget to check them out, make sure your notifications are enabled in their apps, and check Facebook frequently. Facebook, why?

In 2018 I had ads coming fast and furious across my Facebook timeline from retailers jumping on the Prime Day coattails of Amazon. I was able to buy a set of closeout frames from Michaels for over 50% off with FREE shipping because their ad popped up on my Facebook timeline.

Get those credit and debit cards ready. Make a list. Come with a great strategy, and go find those Prime day deals!

Peanut Butter Treats (with a twist) - Gluten Free

I LOVED the peanut butter treats we had in elementary school.  The best part of elementary school was being a 6th grader and we could work in the cafeteria (not sure what OSHA would say about that now).  On peanut butter treat day the student workers could eat any leftover treats at the end of lunch. YUM!

I searched the Internet for recipes for the glorious treats, but the ones I found had way too many ingredients and more steps than I wanted to follow.  One day I decided to make my own, bulk them up a little, and I only used 3 ingredients.

In order to make this recipe gluten free, be sure to use certified gluten free ingredients.  In the photos you will see I used crunchy peanut butter.  This was because of Hurricane Irma and the fact that the store was out of creamy peanut butter.  Apparently people prefer creamy peanut butter over crunchy in their Hurricane Emergency bags.

I like quick and easy, semi-healthy, treats and this is one of them. Makes about 6, 2"x2" treats.

Equipment/Utensils:

• Microwave
• Microwave safe bowl (used to mix ingredients and set treats. I used a basic plastic, square storage container)
• Spoon

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 - 2 cups peanut (of your choice)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats/quick oatmeal (uncooked)
• 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Put the peanut butter in the microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds.
2. Add oats and raisins and mix until completely coated with peanut butter
3. Once mixed, smooth mixture in the bowl until even
4. Put in refrigerator and let set for about 2 hours
5. Once set cut into squares & enjoy

Bon Appétit !

Amazon Prime & Downton Abbey (6 years later)

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This was the post on my Facebook page today. Despite being a self-proclaimed anglophile (just Google it) I refused to watch Downton Abbey unless I could start from Season 1 Episode 1. Because we cut the cord about 2 years ago the only place I was able to access the first episode of Downton Abbey was on Amazon's Roku app, and that was if I had a Prime subscription.

Well, my personal Independence Day came on July 4, 2016 when I finally was able to access Season 1 Episode 1 of Downton Abbey on my Amazon Roku app with a Prime login. Let the binge watching commence!

Check out the great benefits of Amazon Prime with Prime Day now until July 12, 2016.

Creating Custom T-Shirts is Easy with CustomInk

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Creating Custom T-Shirts is Easy with CustomInk

• Family Reunions
• Day Camps
• Fun Runs
• Kickball Tournaments… the list goes on for all the fun summer events that call for a special shirt to unite the crowd and commemorate the moment. 

CustomInk is an online custom t-shirt service that offers a hassle-free design and order process, helpful customer service and free shipping! For all of the reasons you can think of to create a t-shirt, their design lab has fonts and artwork ready to inspire your ideas.

Watch their commercial below to help you get to know more about CustomInk and how they can help you outfit your next event.

Amazing Amazon Deals

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It's never too early to talk about back to school.  Okay, maybe it is, but here are some great deals you don't want to miss.  Save on school supplies, books, and more for your little ones up to college age students.

Back to School Deals

Shopping Specials for College Students

French Toast Bake

This recipe came across my Facebook news feed (click here).  I wanted to be able to pin it and have it available for future reference.  I have added it to my blog so others can pin it also.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 loaf Texas toast
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar....stir till mixed.
2. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan....spread around
3. Beat eggs, milk, & vanilla
4. Lay single layer of Texas Toast in pan
5. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer
6. Add 2nd layer of Texas Toast
7. Spoon on remaining egg mixture
8. Cover & chill in fridge overnight
9. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes) 10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar
11. Serve with warm maple syrup

Where Were You 10 Years Ago?

This morning I saw an interview with Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg on the TODAY Show. It's Facebook's 10 year anniversary. Congratulations!  It really made me reflect on where I was 10 years ago.

This Fall marks my company, JMB Designs, LLC, 10 year anniversary.  A lot can happen in 10 years.  In February 2004 I was in school, about 3 months pregnant with my first child, and helping my husband build his business.

I had a long list of goals and expectations.  I never planned to start a web design company, but instead I wanted to work for a company as a designer.  That happened; except the company is owned by me.  I thought we'd only have one child, but we ended up with two beautiful girls.  The business my husband ran successfully for years is now just a shadow of pleasant memories.  I have relocated, traded in a gold sports car for a black SUV, and now spend my weekends shuttling kids to the skating rink and play dates.

Your life can change a lot in 10 years.  How has your life changed?