Links Worth Sharing: Week of August 23, 2020

Well, I didn’t intentionally mean to be absent for so long! Every Saturday, I would think to myself, “I should sit down and write this week’s Links Worth Sharing post.” And well, I kept getting distracted with other life stuff.

But, here I am, on a Sunday, getting my act together before all chaos sets loose. We’re embarking on another camping trip later this morning, so my morning is going to be full of food prep and trying to pack a lot of stuff into a small space. It’s all just so thrilling though, to leave the everyday, mundane behind for a few days!

How has your summer been? Have you discovered something new and fun that your family enjoys?

Anyways, here are the interesting links I came across on my travels around the web this week!  Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Here are some posts you may have missed from Simply Frugal:

Summer Infant 3Dmini Convenience Stroller Deal

We love this stroller! I bought an older version a few of years ago for traveling and we still get quite a bit of use out of it!

The Summer Infant 3Dmini Convenience Stroller in Dusty Blue is on sale for less than $60 at Amazon.ca! Here are some details:

  • Lightweight (11 lbs.) design & compact fold. The dimensions (collapsed) are 44 x 10.5 x 10 inches (111.76 x 25.4 x 26.67 cm)
  • Hassle-free canopy with pop out sun visor. Recommended for use with children ages 6 months + (or when baby can sit up on their own) up to 45 pounds
  • Includes 2 cup holders, storage pouch and storage basket
  • Full-sized seat with multi position recline & padded seat back
  • Anti-lock, Anti-shock front wheels and lockable rear wheels

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4 Delicious No-Bake Recipes You Can Easily Whip Up With Items in Your Pantry

You don’t have to be a wannabe chef to whip up some delicious meals. You don’t even have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, which is great news for anyone who prefers spending their free time binge-watching a show on Netflix or catching up on their reading.

All you have to do, is dig into your pantry and grab a few basic items to whip up these recipes. Best of all? You won’t even have to turn on your stove or touch your oven because they're no bake recipes!

No Bake Recipes Using Pantry Staples

No Bake Recipes using pantry items

3 Ingredient No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Want a no bake oatmeal cookie recipe that’s impossible to mess up? Then follow these instructions to create a batch of oatmeal cookies that are delicious and gluten-free. Best of all, you don’t need oil or butter to make them. Here’s what you will need:

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup of syrup (you can replace with about 20 drops of Stevia, or ½ cup of sugar)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Grab a large mixing bowl and add all the ingredients together. Make sure to mix well until they’re combined. Then, use your hands to form 12 small balls and place them on a large plate lined with parchment paper. Press each ball into the shape of a cookie and add the chocolate chips on top. Now refrigerate for about 30 minutes until they’re nice and firm.

Extra Yummy Microwave Cheese Sandwich

Craving a cheese sandwich but don’t feel like driving to the nearest fast food restaurant or turning on the stove to cook one? Then try this microwave cheese sandwich recipe. It makes a perfect go-to breakfast meal. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

  • A few slices of turkey or ham
  • 1 tablespoon of salsa
  • 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 split and toasted whole wheat bagel or two slices of bread
  • 3-4 spinach leaves

Place one of the pieces of break on the bottom of a custard cup, a ramekin, or a dish that’s microwave-proof and coat it with some salsa. Sprinkle with the cheese and microwave for 30 seconds until the cheese is melted. Now add some salsa, the turkey slices, and some spinach leaves to the other slice of bread and close the sandwich. Heat it up for 10 more seconds and enjoy this delicious mini treat.

3-ingredient Cookies & Ice Cream Pie

A cookies and ice cream pie recipe might sound complicated, but it’s actually quick, simple to do, and perfect for any occasion. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

  • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos or any kind of sandwich cookies you like)
  • 1 cup melted chocolate
  • 1 1/2 cups of softened ice cream

Place the sandwich cookies in a gallon sized plastic bag and smash them with a pan or rolling pin until they’re crushed. Now pat the cookie crumbs in to the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Then spread the softened ice cream on top and even it out. Then drizzle the top with some melted chocolate and place in the freezer for 4 hours to harden the ice cream.

The Easiest 3 Ingredient Cheesecake in the World

Looking for a 3-ingredient cheesecake that is very creamy and will take your taste buds on the greatest adventure in the history of cheesecakes? Then try this recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 liter plain double cream yogurt (Greek yogurt works amazingly well too!)
  • 1 tin condensed milk
  • 200g crushed biscuits

Press the biscuits down into the bottom of a microwave-safe deep dish. Then mix the condensed milk with the yogurt and pour the mixture over the even biscuit layer. Now smooth the top and microwave the entire thing on high for about 6 minutes. Then let it cool in the fridge and serve.

Other Easy Desserts:

Cozi: Free Family Organizer App

Cozi, the #1 family organizing app

Are you looking to get your family a bit more organized?  You should check out Cozi!  It’s FREE to sign up for!

Cozi is a free calendar app and website (that was named a must-have app by The Today Show!) that helps families stay organized and manage it all:

  • Everything in one place: calendar, shopping lists, to-do lists and more
  • One account the whole family can share
  • Accessible on any device (iPhone/iPad, Android, PC and Mac), at home and on the go

Sign up for Cozi today and you’ll finally have one place to manage school schedules, sports activities, meal plans, chores and more.

What do you use or do for family organization?

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Free eBooks: Mini Farming, Frugal Minimalism and More

There are 6 ebooks on Amazon that are free right now! Here they are:

The price is currently $0 but please be aware that this can change at any time.  Also note that these free downloads are especially for Kindles but you can download a free app which allows you to read these Kindle ebooks on your computer, tablet or smartphone!

Double check that they are still $0 before purchasing!