Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tuesday Free For All

Welcome again to the Tuesday Free for All! Sorry it's late, but today has been pure CHAOS!

Without further ado....

FREEBIES:

  • Free Celine Dion perfume: Get a free sample bottle of Celine Dion's fragrance Sensational.
  • Free stiffness reliever: Get a free sample bottle of Move Free Advance.
  • Free ring sizer: Get a free ring sizer from Netcarrots.
  • Free wine guide: Get a free Ohio wine guide from Taste Ohio Wines.
  • Zyrtec Sample: Complete the form to get a free sample of Zyrtec allergy medicine from Walmart (US residents only)
  • Daily Bread: Free sample of Daily Bread Freeze-Dried entree. This food has a shelf life of 25 years and is meant for emergencies. (US residents only)
  • Jergens Daily Moisturizing Soap: Get a free sample of Jergens Natural Glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer from Walmart (US residents only)
  • Emergen-C Blue: Sign up to receive free samples and stickers of Emergen-C Blue (US residents only)
  • Tide Total Care: Complete the form to get a free sample of Tide Total Care laundry detergent (US residents only)
  • Magazine Subscriptions, Free 1 Year Subscription: Choose from over 100 different magazines, including Woman's Day, Car and Driver, Inc., Men's Fitness, Stuff, and more! Each magazine is free, with a $4.69 processing fee. Subscription is for one year, good for both new subscriptions and renewals! (US residents only)
  • Cottonelle Sample: Get a free sample of Cottonelle Toilet Paper and Fresh Moist wipes, (US residents only
  • McDonald's McGriddle Sandwich: Join the "Society for the Morning Impaired" and get a free McDonald's Sausage McGriddle Sandwich (US residents only)
  • Attune Probiotic Bars: Sign up to receive a free Attune Probiotic energy bar (US residents only)
  • Free Jenny Craig Consultation: Complete the form to get a free phone consultation from Jenny Craig (US residents only)
  • Internet Safety Guide: Request a free copy of "Internet Safety: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Child" from the North Carolina DOJ (US residents only)
  • Glucoburst Gel Sample: Complete the form to get a free sample of GlucoBurst fast-acting glucose gel for managing diabetes (US residents only)
  • Free sample of Jergens Natural Glow lotion Wal-Mart here
  • Free sample of Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials lotion Wal-Mart here
  • Juice It Up is offering a free 16 oz. Strawberry Wave Smoothie from 4-6 PM on April 1st. Click here to find a location near you. As always, call first to see if your local Juice It Up is participating.
  • Pep Boys is offering 5 quarts of Peak Oil and a ProLine Filter free after rebate April 5th through 18th. This offer has a limit of 2 per person, available in-store only. To see if this offer is available in your local store click here. Once you select your location, click “View This Week’s Ad”. From there you will need to select “View All In-Store Specials” on the left of the page.
  • Bally Total Fitness is offering a free 7 day pass. Fill out the form here and you will receive your free guest pass by email.
  • So I was excited to discover that Maggie Moo's has an e-club, where you can join and receive special offers and birthday treats.
  • Free subscription to Focus On The Family Magazine
  • If you are looking for something fun and cheap to entertain your children, check out Kids bowl Free. Sign kids up absolutely FREE or buy a Family Pass (up to 4 people) so your family can have unlimited bowling for the entire summer.
  • Arby's has 4 new menu items and is offering all of them FREE with purchase and coupon. Print your coupons HERE!

SWEEPSTAKES:

*Huge thanks to my sources: Thunder Fap, PointClickHome, Woman’s Day Magazine, Weekly Freebie, "Deal"icious Mom, Elle Magazine, The Freebie Blogger, Centsible Sawyer Frugal Gals, In Good “Cents”, Couponing 101, & Better Homes & Gardens

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Friday Faves - Reaction Test

The automobile driving manual says the average driver's reaction time is: .75 seconds....... or 1 car length for every 10 mph...... Test your average reaction time.

Be very careful this can be addicting. Click on the link below and good luck.

Reaction Test

Have a great weekend!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

How NOT to Cut People Off

This is a trick that I learned when I was 15 years old and sitting in a Driver's Education class. However, since this trick has never failed me, I will share it with you. Too often on my daily commute down I-95 I see a LOT of people driving like morons. I cannot claim to be a perfect driver, but I can tell that that in all three accidents I have been in, ZERO have been my fault (based on my own assessment as well as the police reports!). Why is this? It's because between my Driver's Ed teacher and my dad, I had some seriously good training.

The tip I am sharing today is via the teacher though, and it has never failed in allowing me to pass someone safely and pull in front of them without cutting them off.

Why am I offering this tip? I'm not saying that YOU readers are these morons that like to zip in and out of speeding traffic like you're invincible, but in case you know anyone who does, you can share this tip with them and keep me from having to hit my brakes on the interstate because someone cut me off and I'm not comfortable traveling 80 mph just a mere 5 feet from their bumper.

If you are sitting in your driver's seat and leaning back in the seat, your rearview mirror should allow you to see straight out of the back of your car (not pointing at the carseat in the back although I admittedly do this at times and use the second reflection for my traffic cues). When you actually pass someone, of course you should always check both your side mirrors as well as your rearview...AND look over the appropriate shoulder to check the blindspot in case someone has snuck in.

Anyway...here's the real tip...once you pass the car in question, wait until you can see BOTH of their headlights in your rearview mirror while still leaning against the back of the driver's seat. If you lean forward to try to get this into view, you're cheating and likely to still cut them off. If you wait until you can sit comfortably and still see both lights in your mirror, you can pull back in front of them without worrying about being too close for their comfort.

slowpoke

Now...let's see if my drive home today is any less stressful. =)


Now you know what Works for Me and keeps me out of accidents (that I can prevent at least). Go check out We Are THAT Family and see what works for everyone else!
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Tuesday Free For All

Back another week for the Tuesday Free for All, are you? Well, you chose a great week to visit because there are LOADS of freebies to choose from this week!

Be sure to visit the sites listed at the bottom of the post, as they make this collection SO easy to compile. And since there are some new additions to the list this week, they are responsible for the abundance of goodies this week!

FREEBIES:

  • Big book full of coupons: Get a free coupon book from general mills.
  • Get 5 Free Issues of Mine Magazine - a customizable magazine!
  • Free toilet paper: Get a free sample roll of Cottenelle toilet paper.
  • Free skin cream: Get a free sample of Eucerin Daily Moisturizing Calming Cream.
  • Free energy water: Get a free sample bottle of Emergen C Health and Energy Water.
  • Free Diamond vitamin supplement: Get a free sample from Diamond Formulas vitamin supplements.
  • Free book: Get a free copy of Mysteries Of The Bible from the American Bible society.
  • Pegetables: Complete the form to get a free sample of Pegetables dog treats (US residents only)
  • Prilosec OTC: Complete the short form to get a free sample of Prilosec OTC (US residents only)
  • Dove Hair Therapy System: Fill out the form to get a free sample of the new Dove Hair Therapy System (US residents only)
  • Roots of Nature: Get a free sample of Roots of Nature hair care from Walmart (US residents only)
  • Degree Anti Pespirant: Get a free sample of Degree Men Absolute Protection (US residents only)
  • Canon Photo Sample: Upload your picture to get it printed for free on a Canon printer (US residents only)
  • Stetson Rich Suede Cologne: Complete the form to get a free sample of Stetson Cologne (US residents only)
  • Caress Body Wash: Register to receive a free sample of Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash (US residents only)
  • Campbell's Tomato Seeds: Get free tomato seeds from Campbell's. For the code, use P8039 - U6 - Cheddar Cheese (US residents only)
  • Remedy Life Magazine, Free Subscription: Fill out the survey to get a free three year subscription to Remedy Life magazine. They promise members free samples like Crystal Light, Purell, Blistex, and more. (US residents only)
  • Brewmaster's Tasting Kit: Enter your date of birth, then use codes: P3W9L4T or M9N7K3K (US residents only)
  • Allergy Sufferer's Survival Guide: Free 44-page survival guide from Achoo Allergy (US residents only)
  • Nicoderm CQ: Get a free sample and $7 coupon for Nicoderm CQ (US residents only)
  • Child Safety Kit: Get a free child safety kit from Polly Klaas Foundation (US residents only)
  • Attune is offering a coupon for a free Attune Chocolate and Granola Probiotic Bar here (available to US residents only)
  • Free subscription to The Sportsman Magazine here
  • Free sample of Gain from Sam's Club here
  • Sign up now to receive a coupon for a FREE SANDWICH with the purchase of a McCafe® coffee. Keep checking your Inbox for valuable coupons from McDonald's HERE
  • Get a FREE cinnamon n raisin biscuit with your next breakfast combo meal purchase at Hardee's by using this coupon.
  • Get 2 FREE donuts with a purchase of 24 oz. coffee and various other coupons at Donut Connection here.
  • Free sample Playtex Gentle Glide HERE.
  • Free Betty Crocker Calendar HERE.
  • B1G1 free Baskin Robbins Sundae HERE.
  • Free Sippy Cup from Juicy Juice
  • Free Diet Dr. Pepper
  • UnderJams sample here
  • GoodNites sample here
  • Free Coloring Pages from Crayola
  • Selsun Blue Shampoo sample from Wal-Mart
  • Metamucil sample from Wal-Mart
  • Quaker Rice Snacks
  • Organic Valley is still offering free Kids Activity Flyers. This offer is available to individuals, schools, and businesses in the US.
  • The Groton Sewing Machine Company is offering a free gift which I hear is a 6 pack of needles. This offer is available to US residents only.
  • NSCORP.com is offering a free Toby The Train Coloring Book. This offer is available to US residents only.
  • You can still get a free sample of Cream of Wheat with your choice of 5 flavors through 3/31/09. Sample comes with a $1 off coupon. US only.
  • The Maryland Cooperative Extension is offering free Home & Garden publications with topics in Pest Control, Ornamentals, Fruit and Vegetable Plants, Weeds and more. US only. Limit 10 per household.
  • HighlightsKids.com is offering free Hidden Picture Puzzle printables. You can also play online and watch the puzzles animate as you click on hidden objects. International.
SWEEPSTAKES:
  • Win an Emergen-C Immunity Pack: Enter the Emergen-C sweepstakes for a chance to win a t-shirt, stickers, and samples (US residents only)
  • Win $100,000: Get the official Nascar Toolbar for a chance to win $100,000 and a trip to Nascar Sprint Cup Series Champions Week (US residents only)
  • Win a Queen Duvet Set: Enter the PointclickHome sweepstakes for a chance to win a Sanford Burrows Riverbed Queen Duvet Set Sweepstakes (US residents only)
  • Win a Aruba Getaway: Enter the Woman's Day sweepstakes for a chance to win a getaway at the Westin Resort in Aruba (US residents only)
  • JVC Gumy Earbud Headphones Giveaway: Answer a Q&A in the Woman's Day Community for a chance to win earphones Number of prizes: 10 Expires: Saturday April 04 2009 ARV: $10.00
  • Pledge Gift Basket Giveaway: Enter to win a basket of five assorted Pledge varieties and a $100 gift card from Target Number of prizes: 2 Expires: Saturday April 04 2009 ARV: $150.00
  • Avon’s Sincerely, Sarah Gift Package Giveaway: Enter to win a Sincerely, Sarah by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, Collection gift package from Avon containing a luxury throw, Memory candle, heated neck wrap and travel set Number of prizes: 20 Expires: Sunday April 05 2009 ARV: $87.00
  • Win a Trip to Greek Islands: Enter the Luxury Travel magazine sweepstakes for a chance to win a 7-night stay for up to 7 guests at the Blue Caves Villas in the Greek Islands (US residents only)
  • Win a Colorado Family Vacation: Enter the Let's Talk Colorado sweepstakes for a chance to win a family outing to Colorado, courtesy of Travelocity (US residents only)
  • Win a Dell Living Room Makeover: Enter the Dell sweepstakes for a chance to win a Dell HDTV (US residents only)
  • Darphin Stimulskin Plus Divine Lifting Cream Sweepstakes: Enter to win Darphin's Stimulskin Plus Divine Lifting Cream for the face Number of prizes: 2 Expires: April 20, 2009 12:00 a.m. ARV: $ 295.00
  • Lockheart Michelle Bag Sweepstakes: Enter to win a gorgeous leather hobo bag from Lockheart Number of prizes: 1 Expires: April 15, 2009 12:00 a.m. ARV: $ 625.00
  • Silky Sexy Hair Sweepstakes: Enter to win the entire hair care line from Silky Sexy Hair Number of prizes: 2 Expires: April 08, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 125.00
  • Givenchy Ange ou Démon and Summer Sorbet Perfumes: Enter to win Ange ou Démon and Summer Sorbet perfumes from Givenchy Number of prizes: 1 Expires: April 01, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 128.00
  • Australia DVD: Enter to win a copy of Australia on DVD Number of prizes: 5 Expires: March 31, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 29.98
  • Bodhi Sophisticated Tote: Enter to win a Sophisticated tote from Bodhi Number of prizes: 1 Expires: March 25, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 528.00
  • MoovBoots Voucher: Enter to win a voucher for a pair of rubber all-weather boots from MoovBoots Number of prizes: 2 Expires: March 30, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 200.00
  • Traditional Home Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes: One (1) winner will receive a custom backyard plan with outdoor lighting from Bevolo and outdoor furniture from Agio, a prize worth $8,000! One entry allowed per day It ends: May 18, 2009
  • Over the Moon "Sacrifice Fat, Not Taste" Sweepstakes: One (1) winner will receive a $3,500 check. One entry allowed per household It ends: April 11, 2009
  • Fitness Daily Giveaway: Enter daily for your chance to win fitness gear. New prizes every day! One entry allowed per day It ends: April 18, 2009
  • Better Recipes Hot Daily Giveaway: Enter daily for your chance to win fabulous cooking supplies. New prizes every day! One entry allowed per day It ends: April 18, 2009
  • Despereaux DVD Sweepstakes: Ten (10) winners will receive one DVD of "The Tale of Despereaux" and one pair of Despereaux Mouse Ears. One entry allowed per household It ends: May 15, 2009
  • Country Gardens Arbor Sweepstakes: One (1) winner will receive a Vienna Arbor from New England Arbors, a prize worth $279. One entry allowed per household It ends: May 19, 2009
  • 2009 Eucerin Sweepstakes: One (1) winner will win $2,500 cash and a Eucerin product package! One entry allowed per day. Sweepstake Ends: April 1, 2009
*Huge thanks to my sources: Thunder Fap, PointClickHome, Woman’s Day Magazine, Weekly Freebie, "Deal"icious Mom, Elle Magazine, The Freebie Blogger, Centsible Sawyer Frugal Gals, In Good “Cents”, Couponing 101, & Better Homes & Gardens

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Information Please

As the next installment of my Friday Faves, I am posting this email forward that I received. I have no idea whether there is any truth to it. Regardless, it is a touching story...


When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood.
I remember the polished, old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the
side of the box.

I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother
talked to it. Then I discovered that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived an amazing person.

Her name was "Information Please" and there was nothing she did not know.

Information Please could supply anyone's number and the correct time. My personal experience with the genie-in-a-bottle came one day while my mother was visiting a neighbor.

Amusing myself at the tool bench in the basement, I whacked my finger with a hammer, the
pain was terrible, but there seemed no point in crying because there was no one home to give
sympathy. I walked around the house sucking my throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway. The telephone!

Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlor and dragged it to the landing. Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlor and held it to my ear. "Information, please," I said into the mouthpiece just above my head. A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear.

"Information."

"I hurt my finger..." I wailed into the phone, the tears came readily enough now that I had an audience.

"Isn't your mother home?" came the question.

"Nobody's home but me," I blubbered.

"Are you bleeding?" the voice asked.

"No," I replied. "I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts."

"Can you open the icebox?" she asked.

I said I could.

"Then chip off a little bit of ice and hold it to your finger," said the voice.

After that, I called "Information Please" for everything. I asked her for help with my geography,
and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helped me with my math. She told me my pet
chipmunk that I had caught in the park just the day before, would eat fruit and nuts.

Then, there was the time Petey, our pet canary, died. I called "Information Please" and told her
the sad story. She listened, and then said things grown-ups say to soothe a child. But I was not consoled. I asked her, "Why is it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, only to end up as a heap of feathers on the bottom of a cage?"

She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, "Gene, always remember that there are other worlds to sing in."

Somehow I felt better.

Another day I was on the telephone and called, "Information Please."

"Information," said in the now familiar voice.

"How do I spell fix?" I asked.

All this took place in a small town in Oklahoma . When I was nine years old, we moved across
the country to Boston. I missed my friend very much. "Information Please" belonged in that old
wooden box back home and I somehow never thought of trying the shiny new phone that sat
on the table in the hall. As I grew into my teens, the memories of those childhood conversations
never really left me. Often, in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the serene sense of security I had then.

I appreciated now how patient, understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a little boy. A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle. I had about a half-hour or so between planes. I spent 15 minutes or so on the phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was doing, I dialed my hometown operator and said, "Information Please."

Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so well. "Information."

I hadn't planned this, but I heard myself saying, "Could you please tell me how to spell fix?"

There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess your finger must have healed by now."

I laughed. "So it's really you," I said. "I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to me during that time?"

"I wonder," she said, "if you know how much your calls meant to me. I never had any children and I used to look forward to your calls."

I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I asked if I could call her again when I came back to visit my sister.

"Please do," she said. "Just ask for Sally."

Three months later I was back in Seattle . A different voice answered, "Information." I asked for Sally.

"Are you a friend?" she said.

"Yes, a very old friend," I answered.

"I'm sorry to have to tell you this,' she said. 'Sally had been working part-time the last few years because she was sick. She died five weeks ago." Before I could hang up she said, "Wait a minute, did you say your name was Gene?"

"Yes," I answered.

"Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down in case you called. Let me read it to you."

The note said, "Tell him there are other worlds to sing in. He'll know what I mean."

I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant. Never underestimate the impression you may make on others.

Whose life have you touched today?

I loved this story and just had to pass it on. I hope you enjoy it and get a blessing from it just as I did.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Scanning Magazine Articles

It is not unusual for me to find a recipe, article, craft project, or random point of interest in a magazine that I deem worth holding onto. So I keep a magazine with the sole purpose of using that information I loved so much one day--maybe one day in particular like our son's next birthday party, or just some day. However, that day approaches and I cannot, for the life of me, remember which one of the 60 magazines in our magazine basket that it is located in, and frankly, get tired of searching (usually) before I have actually FOUND the item I am looking for.
Then I discovered that I was brilliant. =)

It started off as a means to preserve some good information in All You magazine, but still get my hands on the high-dollar coupons that can be found in that particular publication. I simply scanned the recipe or tip or craft idea, cropped it like any photo, and saved it as a file name that I could remember. For instance--"All You-Chocolate Chip Cookies.jpg". That's a recipe that I thought looked yummy and worth trying. I was then able to grab the coupon that was on the other side of that page without compromising the recipe.
Then I realized that I should do this for all of the tidbits that I find in magazines that I want to keep! I have them all stored in a magazine folder, as I always remember that I was looking in a magazine when I discovered the tip or idea in question. I know everything in that folder was decidedly "useful" when I saw it and therefore, I don't have to flip through a lot of useless info to find it.
Also...I have more storage space for files on my computer than I have room in our house for magazines. This will allow you to recycle you old magazines (or donate them to doctor's offices or libraries) and get them out of your house while keeping all of the great stuff that you found that you could use!
That's just a little tip that Works for Me. If you want to see what works for everyone else, head over to We Are THAT Family to check out everyone else's tips for Works for Me Wednesday.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Tuesday Free For All


Hello, all and welcome to the St. Patrick's Day edition of the Tuesday Free For All? What makes it special for St. Patrick's Day? Nothing...except for the fact that I'm typing it on the famed Irish holiday.

Have fun perusing the free goodies and sweepstakes and be sure to visit those sites that make this post possible (listed at the bottom). There are lots of free goodies to be had, so make sure you look through them all!

FREEBIES:

  • Free chocolate and DVD: Get a 3 pack of Lindt truffles along with a Quentin Ulrich DVD entitled Secret Recipes.
  • Free coloring book: Get a free Toby The Train coloring book.
  • Ikea is offering their free breakfast again Stop in from 3/20-3/22
  • If you have never you use Gorilla Glue it is pretty amazing stuff. It is kind of regular glue "super glue". It really works- I have used it for several projects. And if you sign up for their "Tough Team" you will get samples and projects from Gorilla Glue.
  • Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash HERE
  • Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings HERE
  • Free Aerie Undies - at American Eagle with the coupon HERE Valid 3/12 - 3/18
  • Free Home Depot Classes-Register for an in-store class and receive $10 coupon (at class).
  • Nature Made wants you to try their new liquid softgels so they are giving you the chance to get a 14-day supply of 6 of their top vitamins and supplements. Note: This offer is limited to one per household so you can pick only one vitamin or supplement from this list to request. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. Calcium Liquid Softgels; Multi Complete; Multi for Her; Super B-Complex; Vitamin C; Vitamin D
  • Do you have a Bruster's Real Ice Cream in your area? If so and you bring your pup Bruster’s gives FREE Doggy Sundaes to each canine visitor that stops by the store. See if there is one in your area.
  • Brewmaster's Tasting Kit: Enter your date of birth, then use codes: P3W9L4T or M9N7K3K (US residents only)
  • Allergy Sufferer's Survival Guide: Free 44-page survival guide from Achoo Allergy (US residents only)
  • Nicoderm CQ: Get a free sample and $7 coupon for Nicoderm CQ (US residents only)
  • Child Safety Kit: Get a free child safety kit from Polly Klaas Foundation (US residents only
  • Harajuku Lovers Fragrance: Fill out the survey to get a free sample of Harajuku Lovers Fragrance by Coty Beauty (US residents only)
  • Volpi Samples: Join their VIP Club to get free Volpi samples and special offers (US residents only)
  • B. Kamins Skin Care: Free sample of B. Kamins, Chemist Skin Care (US residents only)
  • Presidential Coin Holder and More: The US Mint is giving away free Presidential $1 coin holders, bookmarks, posters, and more. Click through the link and go to the "Other Organizations" section. (US residents only)
  • Free Goodnights boxer sample here
  • Free Aveda Black Malva Pure Plant Shampoo Trial Bottle here
  • Get an Emergen-C sample free here

SWEEPSTAKES:

  • Win a 'Sunshine Cleaning' soundtrack, poster, pen and cleaning caddy! Check out the trailer for the film opening Friday, March 13. No purchase necessary. Entry period: Wednesday March 11 2009 - Wednesday March 18 2009
  • Free Gas Fairy gives away $250 in free gas every day! Enter HERE
  • JVC Gumy Earbud Headphones Giveaway: Answer a Q&A in the Woman's Day Community for a chance to win earphones
  • Oreck XL Power Team Vacuum Cleaner Giveaway: Enter to win an Oreck XL Power Team Vacuum cleaner Number of prizes: 1 Expires: Thursday March 19 2009 ARV: $599.00
  • Sony Ultimate Alpha DSLR Camera Package Giveaway: Enter to win Sony’s Ultimate Alpha DSLR Camera Package Number of prizes: 1 Expires: Friday March 20 2009 ARV: $800.00
  • CatGenie Giveaway: Enter to win a CatGenie self-flushing, self-washing cat box from PetNovations Number of prizes: 1 Expires: Saturday March 21 2009 ARV: $329.00
  • Warwick Melrose Hotel, Dallas Getaway Giveaway: Enter to win a weekend only stay for two at the Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas, Texas Number of prizes: 1 Expires: Sunday March 22 2009 ARV: $900.00
  • Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion Giveaway: Enter to win a 6.8 fl oz. bottle of Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion Number of prizes: 25 Expires: Thursday April 02 2009 ARV: $10.00
  • Avon’s Sincerely, Sarah Gift Package Giveaway: Enter to win a Sincerely, Sarah by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, Collection gift package from Avon containing a luxury throw, Memory candle, heated neck wrap and travel set Number of prizes: 20 Expires: Sunday April 05 2009 ARV: $87.00
  • Zatarain’s New Orleans, Louisiana, Getaway Giveaway: Enter to win a three-day, two-night stay for two, including two round-trip airline tickets to New Orleans courtesy of Zatarain’s food Number of prizes: 1 Expires: Friday April 10 2009 ARV: $1,500.00
  • Win a Colorado Family Vacation: Enter the Let's Talk Colorado sweepstakes for a chance to win a family outing to Colorado, courtesy of Travelocity (US residents only)
  • Win a Dell Living Room Makeover: Enter the Dell sweepstakes for a chance to win a Dell HDTV (US residents only)
  • Win a Queen Duvet Set: Enter the PointclickHome sweepstakes for a chance to win a Sanford Burrows Riverbed Queen Duvet Set Sweepstakes (US residents only)
  • Win a Aruba Getaway: Enter the Woman's Day sweepstakes for a chance to win a getaway at the Westin Resort in Aruba (US residents only)
  • Win a Trip to Greek Islands: Enter the Luxury Travel magazine sweepstakes for a chance to win a 7-night stay for up to 7 guests at the Blue Caves Villas in the Greek Islands (US residents only)
  • Win a Trip to Italy: Enter the Olive Garden sweepstakes for a chance to win an 8-day guided trip for two to Italy (US residents)
  • Win a Dodge Truck: Enter the Didger and Gander Mountain sweepstakes for a chance to win a new 2009 Dodge Truck (US residents only)
  • Win Handmade Craft Supplies: Enter the Artfire sweepstakes for a chance to win $160 of Artfire craft supplies (US residents only)
  • Win a Coastal Vacation in Texas: Enter the Texas sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for two to Corpus Christi, Texas (US residents only)
  • Silky Sexy Hair Sweepstakes: Enter to win the entire hair care line from Silky Sexy Hair Number of prizes: 2 Expires: April 08, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 125.00
  • Sand Jewelry Sweepstakes: Enter to win five new pairs of luxe earrings from Sand. Number of prizes: 1 Expires: April 06, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 209.00
  • Australia DVD: Enter to win a copy of Australia on DVD Number of prizes: 5 Expires: March 31, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 29.98
  • Bodhi Sophisticated Tote: Enter to win a Sophisticated tote from Bodhi Number of prizes: 1 Expires: March 25, 2009 1:00 a.m. ARV: $ 528.00
  • CC Skye Gold Mesh Bracelet Sweepstakes: Enter to win a gorgeous gold mesh cuff from CC Skye Number of prizes: 1 Expires: April 13, 2009 12:00 a.m. ARV: $ 110.00
  • Scrapbooks Etc. 10th Anniversary Sweeps: Thirteen (13) winners will win a monthly prize worth $250 and one (1) winner will win a grand prize worth $10,000! One entry allowed per day It ends: December 31, 2009

*Huge thanks to my sources: Thunder Fap, Frugal, Freebies & Deals, Woman’s Day Magazine, Weekly Freebie, "Deal"icious Mom, Elle Magazine, Centsible Sawyer , Premiere & Better Homes & Gardens


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Friday, March 13, 2009

Friday Faves - Iceburgs

Amazing striped icebergs Icebergs in the Antarctic area sometimes have stripes, formed by layers of snow that react to different conditions.

Blue stripes are often created when a crevice in the ice sheet fills up with meltwater and freezes so quickly that no bubbles form.

When an iceberg falls into the sea, a layer of salty seawater can freeze to the underside. If this is rich in algae, it can form a green stripe.

Brown, black and yellow lines are caused by sediment, picked up when the ice sheet grinds downhill towards the sea.





Antarctica Frozen Wave Pics - Nature is amazing!
The water froze the instant the wave broke through the ice. That's what it is like in Antarctica where it is the coldest weather in decades. Water freezes the instant it comes in contact with the air. The temperature of the water is already some degrees below freezing.
Just look at how the wave froze in mid-air!!!











Having the Internet means that we get to see something that we never imagined! Pass it on for others to enjoy!
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Tuesday Free For All

Alright, so everyone in the household is officially well now (knock on wood), and I am back to blogging and therefore...back for the Tuesday Free for All!

Be sure to stop by all of the awesome sites that find these freebies so that I can compile them all here for you on a weekly basis. They are listed at the bottom of the post, and are all awesome sites!

Enjoy your freebies and good luck with the sweepstakes!

FREEBIES:

SWEEPSTAKES:

*Huge thanks to my sources: Thunder Fap, Frugal, Freebies & Deals, Woman’s Day Magazine, PointClickHome, Weekly Freebie, "Deal"icious Mom, Elle Magazine, & Better Homes & Gardens

Photo credit: failblog

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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Some Light Reading...

Here are some articles that I thought you might be interested in reading:

Reclaim More Than 30 Minutes of Your Day by Doing Less!

Homebuilders brace for another tough spring

How savers could doom the economy

Getting by . . . on $32,000 a year / Getting by . . . on $400,000 a year

Is there a statute of limitations on debt?

What if your bank fails?

Is your home underinsured? 8 key points

Six Places Where Spending More, Even in Tough Times, is Wise

How to Plan a Wedding on a Tighter Budget

Libraries Are Back in Vogue as Economy Sours

$8,000 First-Time Home-Buyer Tax Credit is Available Now
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Friday, March 6, 2009

Friday Faves - Pilot With No Arms

For those of you who might be new to my blog, Fridays feature favorite email forwards (or such) that have been passed along that I enjoyed. Some are funny. Some are sobering. Some are inspirational. All are meant to take a break from blogging and enjoy the upcoming weekend.

This one is simply amazing...

Oxford and Cambridge have now decided to remove the words "CANNOT" and "IMPOSSIBLE" from their dictionaries...



Jessica Cox, 25, a girl born without arms, stands inside an aircraft. The girl from Tucson, Arizona got the Sport Pilot certificate lately and became the first pilot licensed to fly using only her feet.

Jessica Cox of Tucson was born without arms, but that has only stopped her from doing one thing: using the word "can't."


Her latest flight into the seemingly impossible is becoming the first pilot licensed to fly using only her feet.

With one foot manning the controls and the other delicately guiding the steering column, Cox, 25, soared to achieve a Sport Pilot certificate.. Her certificate qualifies her to fly a light-sport aircraft to altitudes of 10,000 feet.


"She's a good pilot. She's rock solid," said Parrish Traweek, 42, the flying instructor at San Manuel's Ray Blair Airport.


Parrish Traweek runs PC Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Services and has trained many pilots, some of whom didn't come close to Cox's abilities.


"When she came up here driving a car," Traweek recalled, "I knew she'd have no problem flying a plane."




Doctors never learned why she was born without arms, but she figured out early on that she didn't want to use prosthetic devices.


Jessica Cox, 25, earned a license to fly airplanes on October 10, 2008. Jessica also has two black belts in Tae Kwan-Do, a college degree in Psychology, and a thriving career as a motivational speaker. What doesn't Jessica Cox have? Arms. A bilateral congenital limb deficiency doesn't stop Ms. Cox from achieving and surpassing her goals. From birth on, her feet became her hands. She can drive a car, type 25 words per minute, and fly an airplane using her feet, without any special adaptations. She is the first woman without arms to earn a license to fly. "I highly encourage people with disabilities to consider flying," Cox said. "It helps reverse the stereotype that people with disabilities are powerless into the belief that they are powerful and capable of setting high goals and achieving them."

Jessica earned her Sport Pilot certificate after training with Able Flight, a North Carolina flight training company that specializes in helping people with disabilities learn to fly. Ms. Cox won an Able Flight scholarship and was able to train with instructor Parrish Traweek free of charge.


For more info on Jessica, visit this quick interview, view this site with a video, or learn about her motivational speaking.
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