My famous no-bake taco dip

Whenever I bring my taco dip to a party, it is a hit. It is very easy to make, and it is vegetarian-friendly. The recipe is below.

Ingredients:
-2 x 8oz packages of cream cheese
-16oz sour cream
-Taco seasoning packet
-Lettuce (shredded)
-3 tomatoes
-Approximately 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
-Olives and jalepenos are optional

1) Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and contents of taco seasoning packet. Spread mixture in rectangular foil or Pyrex container. It is best if you do this step the night before the party so that this layer can solidify in the fridge overnight.
2) The following day (or same day if you don't have time), sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the cream cheese- sour cream mixture.
3) Dice the tomatoes and spread evenly on top of lettuce. If you wish to add jalepenos or olives, you can spread them out as well.
4) Top with 1.5-2.0 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (depending on how cheesy you would like the dip to be).
5) Serve with tortilla chips. Make sure to keep refrigerated until it's ready to be served.

Shoes and Office Supplies for BTS

Going back to school shopping? If your kids need shoes and office supplies (which they probably do), then Office Max and Payless have a deal for you. Bring your Payless (in-store) receipt with you to Office Max and receive $10.00 off of an order of $40.00 or more!

The science of shopping at Target

Thank you to Chris who shared this article with me. The article discusses Target's schedule for mark-downs and the savings programs that they offer.

Mary also shared that Ebates has rebate and coupon programs for many stores including Target.

Thank you to Mary and Chris for sharing the info! :-)

1/2 off admission to Academy of Natural Sciences in Philly

Deal is on Groupon for the next 3 days. Voucher good until February 2013.

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Steel Pier deal

If you're a AAA member, you can get $60 worth of tickets at Atlantic City's Steel Pier for only $30!

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Famous Footwear- BOGO 1/2 off Plus an Additional 20%

Famous Footwear has a buy one get one 1/2 off sale right now (obviously the 1/2 off item is of equal or lesser value) plus an additional 20% coupon (15% if you aren't a rewards member)!

Cheap Camden Riversharks Tickets

Living Social has a great deal on Camden Riversharks tickets.

"Get two 100-level tickets to any Riversharks home game till September 23 at Campbell's Field for $14 (regularly $28), four tickets for $28 (regularly $56) or ten tickets for $60 (regularly $140).

This deal is good for another two days, and is a great deal for someone with kids (or especially someone with a child who enjoys baseball and has a birthday and possible birthday party coming up).