New Starbucks Summer Treats

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CREDIT: COURTESY OF STARBUCKS

Debuting today, the first day of summer, the Chicken Maple Butter and Egg Sandwich features breaded white meat chicken, fluffy eggs, and a maple butter spread on a toasted oat biscuit roll for what Starbucks describes as "a satisfying and savory sandwich with a hint of sweetness.

As for beverages, the Pineapple Passionfruit beverage features "tropical flavors of pineapple and passionfruit, hand shaken by Starbucks baristas with real diced pineapple pieces and ice to create a delicious island escape that is 100 calories for a Grande." The chain then adds, "Customers can also order the beverage with lemonade for an extra burst of flavor."

"The Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers beverage is like sunshine in a cup — the bright tropical flavors are radiant, happy, and joyful," Raegan Powell, a senior product developer from Starbucks R&D who led the creation of the new drink, stated in the announcement. "It's the perfect summer sip for a little moment of escape wherever you are."

Starbucks is also adding a Cookies & Cream Cake Pop, which "combines chocolate cake with creamy sandwich cookie buttercream and cookie bits, dipped in white chocolate coating, and finished with dark chocolate cookie crumb."

Starbucks is also adding new summer-inspired cold cups, tumblers, water bottles and more, with the reminder that Starbucks Rewards members who bring in a clean, reusable cup are still able to earn a 25 Stars bonus in addition to the existing 10 cents off their beverage.

Snyder's Pretzel Sweeps

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One lucky winner will score a FREE $3,500 check from this new Snyder’s “Pretzel Pieces For Life” Settlement Sweepstakes! You’ll need to call in to enter. Through July 13th, call 1-844-JCHILES (toll free) and, after the prompt, leave a clear voice mail that includes your first and last name, your phone number and valid email address to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes.

Mountain Dew Lost Treasures Sweeps

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Enter this Mtn Dew Lost Treasures of Baja Island Sweepstakes for your chance at winning 1 of 18,000 free cans of unreleased Mountain Dew Flavor! Plus, 84 will also win a $1,000 pre-paid gift card. Codes can be found on select products.

To obtain an entry code without making a purchase: hand print your first and last name, complete mailing address (no PO Boxes), date of birth, and email address on a 3” x 5” index card or piece of paper and place your entry into an outer-mailing envelope with proper postage affixed and mail it to: MDE Daily Sweepstakes, c/o GSE, PO Box 130, Dept. 22-8108-03, Glencoe, MN 55336-0130.

Cheesecake Factory Linda's Fudge Cake Copycat Recipe

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Linda’s Six-Layer Chocolate Fudge Blackout Cake

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
Chocolate Ganache (recipe follows)
Chocolate sprinkles (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat in eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat 2 minutes on medium speed. On lowest speed (to avoid spattering), beat in boiling water (batter will be thin) until well blended.

Pour into 2 greased 9-inch round layer cake pans, dividing evenly. (You can use 3 pans if you want to cut three in half instead of two in thirds to get the six layer, it is up to you.)

Bake in preheated 350-degree oven about 30 to 33 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out just dry. Cool in pans 15 to 20 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.

When cool, with a long serrated knife, cut each layer in thirds horizontally. Spread a layer of ganache over the bottom layer and over the tops of 4 more cake layers and stack together on a large serving plate. Place remaining cake layer on top of cake stack. Frost top and sides of cake with Chocolate Ganache. Press chocolate sprinkles into ganache around sides of cake, if desired. Refrigerate cake until serving time. Makes 1 (9-inch) cake.

Chocolate Ganache 

Ingredients:
6 cups semisweet chocolate chips (3 (12-ounce) packages)
3 cups whipping cream
4 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut up
3 teaspoons vanilla

In a large microwave safe bowl or measure, combine chocolate chips and whipping cream.

Heat on high (100 percent) power in microwave oven 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended. Add butter and vanilla stirring until butter is melted and mixture is well blended.

Cool in refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until of good spreading consistency to spread over cake layers. Use to fill and frost top and sides of a 6-layer 9-inch cake.

Target Deal Days- July 11-13, 2022

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From July 11-13, with deep deals across every category at Target, including food and beverage, electronics, beauty, home, apparel and toys.

See below for a preview of top deals available during Target Deal Days:

SEE ALL THE DEALS!

Win Gift Cards, Trips and More- Prime Day Small Business Sweeps

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From June 21-July 13, for every $1 you spend on Amazon on eligible small business items, you’ll earn an entry into the Prime Day Small Business Sweepstakes! Win gift cards, trips and more!

Items from small businesses will show the “Small Business badge” on the product page, and entries will automatically be credited for every dollar you spend, up to $1,500.

Free $10 Amazon Credit

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Score a FREE $10 Amazon Credit through July 13th! Just activate your Stampcard and complete all four activities. Once you have received all 4 stamps, your FREE $10 Amazon credit will appear in your account within 24 hours. Spread the word!

How to score this freebie…

  1. Click here to promotional page (Prime members only)

  2. Click on “activate your stampcard”

  3. Complete all 4 activities by July 13th

  4. You’ll get your free $10 credit within 24 hours!

Amazon Prime Sale- July 12-13, 2022

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Are there early deals available before Prime Day?

Customers don’t have to wait to save this Prime Day. Early deals and new, member-only offerings start June 21. Here’s a preview of some of those deals:

  • Subscribe to Wondery+: Prime members who haven’t yet tried Wondery+ can get three months free of the ultimate immersive podcast listening experience with ad-free listening, early access to new shows, and exclusive content from all their favorite Wondery originals, including Dr. Death, SmartLess, and How I Built This. Offer available from June 20 to July 13.

  • Save on IMDbPro: As part of the 20th anniversary of IMDbPro, the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, Prime members receive a 30-day free trial and save 60% on an IMDbPro annual membership, making it just $95—the lowest price of the year—for a full year of access. This deal will be available from June 20 to July 13.

  • Score big on Amazon Devices: Get deals starting June 21 and save up to 55% on select Amazon devices, including Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) and Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids, Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon Glow with Tangram Bits, Halo Band, Luna Controller, Fire 7 Tablet (2019 release), Echo Dot (4th Gen) with a Free Smart Bulb, Ring Alarm Security Kit 8-Piece (2nd Gen), Blink Video Doorbell, eero mesh WiFi routers, and more.

  • Save on Fire TV smart TVs: Starting at just $89.99, save early with Fire TV smart TVs from brands including Toshiba, Insignia, Pioneer, and Amazon.

    • Insignia 24-inch HD Smart Fire TV: $89.99 (47% off)

    • Insignia 32-inch HD Smart Fire TV: $99.99 (44% off)

    • Amazon Fire TV 55-inch Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV, hands-free with Alexa: $299.99 (46% off)

    • Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV: $199.99 (46% off)

    • Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV: $259.99 (45% off)

    • Amazon Fire TV 55-inch 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV: $284.99 (45% off)

    • Toshiba 75-inch M550-Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV: $699.99 (50% off)

    • Pioneer 43-inch 4K UHD Smart TV: $199.99 (37% off)

  • Shop on Amazon Live: Starting June 21, customers will have an opportunity to shop early Prime Day deals alongside their favorite celebrities and influencers including Porsha Williams, Joe and Frank Mele, and Lala Kent. On June 28 at 1 p.m. EDT, Hilary Duff will join some of her favorite small business owners who will showcase their products and share inspiring stories behind their brands. Watch on Amazon Live or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV.

  • Try Amazon Music Unlimited: For a limited time, Prime members who haven’t yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get four months free, unlimited access to more than 90 million songs ad-free, in high quality streaming audio and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months of the premium subscription service free.

  • Get free Prime games: Starting June 21 through July 13, claim more than 25 indie games instantly, including PC games from Curve Games, HandyGames, SNK, and more. Visit the Prime Gaming blog for more details and a full list of available games.

  • Get three months of Audible Premium Plus free: Starting June 21 through July 31, Prime members can get the first three months free of an Audible Premium Plus membership. Membership includes an unbeatable selection of new releases and bestsellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.

  • Buy now, pay over time with Affirm: From June 28 through July 11, Prime members can get 0% APR on three equal monthly payments when they spend $50 or more on eligible products on Amazon upon credit approval by Affirm. For example, a $300 purchase might cost $100/month over three months at 0% APR. Visit Affirm on Amazon to learn more.

  • Save with new Amazon Fresh Stores Prime benefit: Starting June 29, Prime members will save 20% on select everyday essentials at Amazon Fresh stores across the U.S. Members can enjoy this new benefit year-round by scanning their Amazon app at the register or paying with a credit card registered to their Prime account.

  • Earn rewards with the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: From July 1 through July 29, Prime members get a $200 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Cardmembers with an eligible Prime membership can earn 6% back at Amazon and Whole Foods Market purchases on Prime Day and 5% back year-round, plus 2% back at restaurants, gas stations, and drugstores, and 1% back everywhere Visa is accepted.

How can I prepare for Prime Day?

This year, Amazon makes preparing for Prime Day easier and more rewarding than ever. Members can earn credit to put toward their Prime Day purchases, receive custom product recommendations, and set up deal notifications and reminders to get ready. We’re also offering an exclusive gaming experience just for Prime members to celebrate before Prime Day. Join Prime or start a free trial at Amazon Prime Day to participate.

  • Create deal alerts for personalized recommendations: Prime members can subscribe to receive deal alert notifications related to their recent Amazon searches and recently viewed items. All they have to do is visit the Prime Day event page on the Amazon app between now until Prime Day to create deal alerts. Once Prime Day arrives, members will receive push notifications on any available deals.

  • Earn a $10 Credit Through Prime Stampcard: From June 16 through Prime Day, members are invited to explore the perks of membership to receive a $10 credit toward their Prime Day order or future Amazon purchase. To participate, members collect a stamp for completing each of four Prime activities: stream Prime Video, listen to Prime Music, borrow a Prime Reading or Kindle Unlimited book or add one to their library, and make a Prime-shipping eligible purchase. Learn more.

  • Get deal notifications from Alexa: Prime members never have to worry about missing a deal thanks to Alexa. Members can add products to their Wish List, Cart, or Save for Later, and then ask Alexa to notify them about the deal when it’s live or even order it on their behalf.

  • Set a reminder: Prime members can tell their Alexa devices, “Remind me when Prime Day starts,” to be alerted when the two-day deals event begins.

  • Tune in to Ultimate Crown: On July 9 starting at 7 p.m. EDT, Prime members can tune in globally to the gaming event of the summer—Ultimate Crown—on the Twitch TV Crown channel and Prime Video. An all-star lineup of gamers and streamers will battle live from Las Vegas at the HyperX Arena. Prime members will have a chance to attend in person or participate in live chats for a chance to win exclusive giveaways and gifted subs.