Ideas for Mishloah Manot Containers

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Purim is less than a month a way and I have been searching for different kinds of containers and ideas for Mishloah Manot. Here are some of the ideas I have come across for containers on Amazon. There are tons of deals.

Containers

• 100 16 oz. Clear PET Plastic Cold Cups & 100 Straw Slot Flat Lids.
• Great for Iced Coffee, Smoothies, Bubble/Boba Tea, Milkshakes & Frozen Cocktails.
• Approximate Dimensions : Top Diameter : 3 7/8" , Bottom Diameter : 2 1/4" , Height : 4 5/8"
• Proudly made in the USA with a BPA free plastic.

Total Price: $17.40 for 100, 17 cents a cup set

• 24 Gift Boxes
• Measures: 2"
• Cardboard
• Hot Pink

Total Price: $5.79 for 24,  24 cents a box.
You could have your kids decorate it with stickers.

• Package of 50 - 5oz. Plastic dessert cups with lids
• Great for all occasions
• Perfect for parties and everyday use
• Disposable - reusable - easy clean up quality plastic cups with lids
• Polar ice brand quality

Total Price: $13.35 for 50, 27 cents a cup

• Paper Black And White Gift Boxes
• Package contains 24 2" square boxes
• Simple assembly required

Total Price: $8.95 for 24, 37 cents a box

• Paper gable boxes in stripe, chevron and polka dot patterns
• Measure 4 x 2.5 x 4.75 inches
• Ship flat for easy assembly
• 36 per package; 12 of each pattern
• Perfect touch for birthdays, weddings, baby or bridal showers, candy buffets and gift wrap

Total Price: $19.98 for 36, 56 cents a box

• Cardstock favor box decorated with light blue watercolor and white stripes with rope pull
• Personalization available at additional cost
• Measures 3.25 h x 2.25 w

Total Price: $14.99 for 24, 62 cents a box

• 1 Dozen Oriental Clear Frosted Takeout Boxes.
• Boxes Measure 2 1/4 Inches x 2 1/2 Inches x 2 1/4 Inches.
• Metal Handles Measure 2 1/4 Inches.
• Plastic.
• Simple Assembly Required.

Total Price: $9.07 for 12, 76 cents a container

Make Your Own Mishloah Manot


Check out Tori Avery's Woven Baskets.




Check out these cute Cookie Baskets or this Paper Plate Crown.

Tips & Tricks for Planning Your Disney World Family Vacation (Part 1)

We decided last minute (1 month before) to take our kids to Disney World for a week during the month of July. Yes it's the hottest month of the year and it does rain every day. Even though we were sort of a last minute plan, we did a great job with planning the trip and making it a great experience for everyone.

Hotel
I used points to pay for our hotel. We stayed at the Hilton that gets the Magic Hours and it was nice and free so I have no complaints. Great room and it was across the street from Downtown Disney. If you are not using points for hotel, I would suggest you look into a Disney Travel Guide to help out. I would highly recommend Simply Magic Travel as she has a lot of insight and can give you a good idea of what works.

Meals
We are Hilton Diamond members so we also got free breakfast with the hotel and I was able to pack bagels and cream cheese and fruit for lunch every day which helped minimize the amount that we needed to eat at the park. I brought cooler bags and ice to bring in with me ahead of time. I didn't feel so bad paying too much for ice cream at the park because we weren't buying too many meals there.

We eat vegetarian out so we opted in for a Character Meals at Hollywood Studios and because I put in a list of allergies (meat, shell fish, etc) the chef came out and he explained exactly how they cooked everything so I was confident in what we could and could not eat.

We also ate almost all of our dinners outside of Disney, so this was a big cost savings.

Hopper/Magic Hours
Because we were staying at the Hilton in Downtown, we were able to get the Magic Hours. I opted for the Hopper Tickets, but we really didn't take full advantage of them. We tried using the bus from Downtown to the Parks, but the wait is rather long and tedious with a stroller and all the stuff. Since we had a car, we found even with paying for parking it was much easier to travel with the car. The only day we used the hopper was we had a short day at one of the other parks and went back to the hotel to change, eat dinner, and some naps. We went to Magic Kingdom and the kids saw the Main Street Electric Parade. We stayed close to the front of the park and I brought glow in the dark necklaces with me to give to them. They loved it and the break in between made it easier. If we had been at Disney longer, we probably would have gone back to Epcot. We all really loved it and didn't get to even explore half of what is there.

Deals on Tickets & Car Rental
Because we weren't doing the meal plan or staying at one of the resorts, we ended up buying our tickets through Undercover Tourist. I also added a Car Rental because renting a mini-van was pretty reasonable and gave us the ability to do a bunch of traveling around. I would definitely have looked at Simply Magic Travel had I decided to stay at one of the Disney Properties. I also signed up for Mousesavers that helped give me tips on deals.

Amazon: Graco Nautilus $129

I can't believe the Graco Nautilus is still on sale for $129. I would say between $119-$129 are great prices. It's a great seat and really is the end of the seats you'll need because it goes into a booster and then a backless booster. In NY, the law is 7. In MD, the law was 8. Either way, I have a few years before car seats will no longer be needed. I have one of these in each of our cars. Love the cup holder. Wish there were two. My only complaint is they redesigned it and it's difficult for my 4 3/4 year old to buckle herself in. I of course always tighten her, but I love giving her the independence to try to help out.

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix

Product Features Color: Matrix 3-in-1 multi-mode car seat for longer use; 20-100 pounds and 27-57 inches EPS, energy absorbing foam for effective impact energy management and steel reinforced frame for durability 3-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy on your many journeys together Rigorously crash tested to meet or exceed US safety standards; side impact tested for occupant retention solely with the built-in 5 point harness system Five-point harness car seat from 20-65 pounds that converts to a belt-positioning booster from 30-100 pounds and finally converts to a backless booster from 40-100 pounds Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Amazon: Double Boiler Sets

Some great discounts on Double Boiler Sets. A lot of the recipes I'm looking through tonight seem to be calling for a double boiler. I seem to only have a double boiler for Fleish.

Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 2-Quart Covered Saucepan with Double Boiler Insert for $29.99

Cuisinart MCP111-20 MultiClad Pro Stainless Universal Double Boiler with Cover for $34.95

Fagor Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Double Boiler with Steamer Insert for $35.38
This one comes with a steamer as well.

Deal on Kindle Fire HD

Kindle Fire HD 8.9", Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB - Includes Special Offers

Today only, save $50 on Kindle Fire HD 8.9" when you use the code FIREHD89 at checkout 

Stunning 8.9" HD display, exclusive Dolby audio, and fastest Wi-Fi

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Amazon: Belkin USB Port $4.99

Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub

• Compact design ideal for travel
• 4 downstream ports with data transfer rates up to 480Mbps
• Compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Convenient plug-and-play installation
• Backed by a lifetime warranty

Deal on 7th Generation Diapers

Seventh Gen. - Baby Overnight Diapers, Stage 4, 24 Count (Pack of 4) = 96 total diapers

Subscribe & Save $31.98
Coupon -$4.00
Total = $27.98
=$0.29 a diaper

Seventh Generation Training Pants 2T-3T, 25 Count (Pack of 4)

Subscribe & Save $30.84
Coupon - $4.00
Total = $26.84
=$0.27 a diaper


I often found that when my girls reached the larger sizes of diapers, that it was more beneficial to move them into pull-ups per cost of the diaper. I actually found that the Seventh Generation were often cheaper than Pampers or Huggies Training Pants per diaper.

There weren't Seventh Generation overnight diapers for my first child, so I'm not sure as we are in the midst of potty training if I will cancel that order yet, but we have definitely moved into Training Pants. I just hope to only need one case of Training Pants.

Save 10% on select subscribe and save items with a MasterCard®

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10% off Household Supplies

Quilted Northern, Ultra Plush, Double Rolls, [6 Rolls*8 Pack] = 48 Total Count

for $21.74 ($1.00 Coupon/Subscribe and Save)
and additional 10% off your first Subscribe & Save Order if you use a MasterCard®

Puffs Ultra Soft and Strong Facial Tissues, 6 Pack of 124-Count Family Boxes (Packaging May Vary)

for $8.41 ($0.25 coupon and 5% Subscribe and Save)
and additional 10% off your first Subscribe & Save Order if you use a MasterCard®

Finish Dishwasher Cleaner, Liquid, 8.45 Ounce (Pack of 2)

for $7.83 (with 5% Subscribe & Save)
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Samsung Printer for $59.99

Samsung ML-2545 Monochrome Laser Printer
Description: The Samsung ML-2545's fast print speeds of up to 24ppm will have you back to work in no time. The ML-2545 features a first page output time (FPOT) of just 9 seconds and an impressive 1,200 x 1,200 dpi print resolution, satisfying both your need for speed and your demand for quality.

Pashmina Scarfs $8.99

Very cute scarfs are on sale at Amazon. This is a great accessory as the days get colder.

New Best Soft Pashmina/Shawl/Scarf/Wrap/Stole for $8.99

Oneida 5-Piece Aquarius Set on Sale for $15.45

This is a hot deal at Amazon right now. You can get 1 place setting of the Oneida Aquarius for $15.45. When we got married 8 years ago these were running anywhere from $39.99-$60.00 for one setting.
Oneida Aquarius 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1