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Sales Tax Holiday - July 30 - August 2, 2009

Today starts a 4 day sales tax holiday!  If you are in need of a personal computer or it’s time for back to school clothing ($100 per item maximum) or school supplies ($20 per item maximum) - now is the time to buy!

In addition to being able to purchase a laptop or desktop PC - other computing items may be eligible for the tax exempt status - software, docking stations, disks, memory, keyboards, printers, printer cartridges, zip drives, scanners, storage devices, etc. 

For details on what is included & excluded click here.

Apple Raisin French Toast Casserole

I have made Apple - Raisin French Toast Casserole twice now.   It is EASY and a hit for any crowd. If you are serving a buffet - it holds up well and is even delicious the next day.  I love that it is assembled the night before and just needs to be cooked the day you are ready to serve. 

APPLE MIXTURE:

1 c. brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup butter, melted

3 to 4 apples - peeled, cored & sliced (I leave them chunky & use Braeburn Apples)

1/2 cup raisins (good without too)

1 lbs of PepperRidge Farms Cinnamon or Cinnamon raisin bread.  Cut into cubes.

EGG MIXTURE:

6 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk (2% or whole is fine)

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

~grease 9″x13″ baking dish.  In a large bowl - mix in the apples,  raisins, brown sugar & 1 teaspoon cinnamon.  Mix in the melted butter until coated.  Pour onto the greased baking dish in an even layer.  Next arrange the bread cubes in an even layer over the apple mixture.

~Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla & 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.  Pour over the bread and make sure every slice is fully soaked.  You may need to slightly press down with a spatula to make sure the bread is soaked.  Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

When you are ready to cook it - pull out the casserole while preheating the oven to 375 degrees.  Bake covered for 40 minutes.  Remove foil and bake an additionally 5 minutes.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Recycled Glasses

I stumbled upon this site  - The Green Glass Company - months ago.  The company is in Wisconsin and recycles bottles into glassware.   There process is environmentally friendly.   I LOVE THESE!

Since finding the site I have  been dreaming of owning a few of these bar ware collections.  The colors of the collections are fabulous ranging from the deep blue seen on this site to a pale blue/green color.  I am particularly fond of the deep green collection as well.   It would be difficult for me to make a decision!  

 Star Provisions on Howell Mill carries the line of glasses.  Of course you can order on line as well.  AND their shipping materials are also recycled materials.

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