Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ebates
Ebates has online rebates and coupons for over 1,200 stores! This is one of those stores that you go through their link to whatever shopping site you choose and then you get cash back on your purchase. They also have coupon codes available on their site to help you spend less. They also offer specials where they double the cash back for certain stores.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Gift Card Rescue
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Ebates
Ebates has online rebates and coupons for over 1,200 stores! This is one of those stores that you go through their link to whatever shopping site you choose and then you get cash back on your purchase. They also have coupon codes available on their site to help you spend less. They also offer specials where they double the cash back for certain stores.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Gift Card Rescue
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Defiants 4x4s
Have you seen these yet? If you have a son like I do he would probably really dig these. They are toy trucks that are motorized. Here is a video on YouTube of them in action. I am thinking these are going to be a big hit this holiday season. They also have playsets and each one can connect to the other one for loads of fun. They do take batteries (2 AAA) but I am sure even when you run out of batteries they would still be lots of fun. Right now they are on sale at Target for $5.99 (original price $7.99) so now would be a good time to pick some up for this holiday season. I plan to go to Target this week and buy a couple to hold back for Christmas.
Disclosure: I am currently involved in The Defiants 4x4 project and I am a member of One2One Network.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Ebates
Ebates has online rebates and coupons for over 1,200 stores! This is one of those stores that you go through their link to whatever shopping site you choose and then you get cash back on your purchase. They also have coupon codes available on their site to help you spend less. I have been using them a lot since I signed up and have already had 2 checks sent to me. They also offer specials where they double the cash back for certain stores.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Gift Card Rescue
Monday, September 26, 2011
Did You See This???
I logged into my Amazon account today to add another $5 giftcode courtesy of Swagbucks and I see this:
"Dear Customer,
I have big news for Amazon Prime members - we've just signed a deal with FOX to add a broad selection of movies and TV shows to our unlimited instant streaming service later this fall. The new additions from the FOX library include 24, Arrested Development, The X-Files, Ally McBeal, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and - available on digital video for the first time - The Wonder Years. We now have deals with CBS, NBCUniversal, Sony, and Warner Bros, and adding FOX will bring the total to more than 11,000 movies and TV shows available for unlimited instant streaming.
Since launching earlier this year, we have now doubled the number of titles available in Prime instant videos, and there's still more to come. Prime membership remains $79 a year, and of course features our unlimited free two-day shipping on millions of products. Prime is one of the best values anywhere.
Prime instant videos can be played on more than 300 HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and set-top boxes.
Millions have already joined Amazon Prime...
Unlimited free two-day shipping on million of items
Unlimited streaming of thousands of instant videos
With more instant videos coming soon:
More instant videos coming soon to Prime
If you're a Prime member, start watching now. If not, start your one-month free trial today.
Thanks for being a customer,
Jeff Bezos
Founder & CEO
P.S. You can also watch movies and TV shows instantly at our Amazon Instant Video Store, where we offer more than 100,000 movies and TV shows for rent or purchase, no Prime membership required."
This is very exciting. I have been an Amazon Prime member for sometime now and I love it. I love being able to stream loads of movies and tv shows to my computer and my bluray player. We don't have cable and when I say we don't have cable I mean we get absolutely ZERO channels on our tv. So we use Amazon Prime to watch many shows and movies. We also have a Sony BluRay player and it comes with some channels loaded on it (which you have to have internet and wifi to access) and so we watch Cracker.com also since it is free. I have been watching loads of Fraiser lately and was very excited to find it on Amazon for free for Prime Members. Now they will be carrying The Wonder Years and X Files I am very stoked!!
"Dear Customer,
I have big news for Amazon Prime members - we've just signed a deal with FOX to add a broad selection of movies and TV shows to our unlimited instant streaming service later this fall. The new additions from the FOX library include 24, Arrested Development, The X-Files, Ally McBeal, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and - available on digital video for the first time - The Wonder Years. We now have deals with CBS, NBCUniversal, Sony, and Warner Bros, and adding FOX will bring the total to more than 11,000 movies and TV shows available for unlimited instant streaming.
Since launching earlier this year, we have now doubled the number of titles available in Prime instant videos, and there's still more to come. Prime membership remains $79 a year, and of course features our unlimited free two-day shipping on millions of products. Prime is one of the best values anywhere.
Prime instant videos can be played on more than 300 HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and set-top boxes.
Millions have already joined Amazon Prime...
Unlimited free two-day shipping on million of items
Unlimited streaming of thousands of instant videos
With more instant videos coming soon:
More instant videos coming soon to Prime
If you're a Prime member, start watching now. If not, start your one-month free trial today.
Thanks for being a customer,
Jeff Bezos
Founder & CEO
P.S. You can also watch movies and TV shows instantly at our Amazon Instant Video Store, where we offer more than 100,000 movies and TV shows for rent or purchase, no Prime membership required."
This is very exciting. I have been an Amazon Prime member for sometime now and I love it. I love being able to stream loads of movies and tv shows to my computer and my bluray player. We don't have cable and when I say we don't have cable I mean we get absolutely ZERO channels on our tv. So we use Amazon Prime to watch many shows and movies. We also have a Sony BluRay player and it comes with some channels loaded on it (which you have to have internet and wifi to access) and so we watch Cracker.com also since it is free. I have been watching loads of Fraiser lately and was very excited to find it on Amazon for free for Prime Members. Now they will be carrying The Wonder Years and X Files I am very stoked!!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Loads of High Value Good Coupons to Print Now!!
Wowzers there are some amazing coupons to print right now. The best part is when I printed mine they don't expire until 11/20!!! Remember to print now because if you wait they may no longer be available. Also remember you can print each coupon 2 times!!! But please do not photocopy them because that is fraud!
Here are some good ones I see:
$5 off Schick Intuition Refill
$4 off 2 boxes of Playtex Tampons 14ct or larger
$6 off 2 packs of Schick Disposable Razors (reports are saying you can buy 10packs at Walmart for less than $2 each which means overage!!)
$5 off Quattro for Women Razor or Refill
$5 off Schick Hydro Razor
$1 off Schick Hydro Shave Gel
75 cents off Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel
There were also ones for various sunscreen and they too were very high value.
Food wise there were some for Philly cream cheese,Cheerios, Carnation Instant Breakfast, Gerber Snacks etc.
I bet there will be some good sales and money making opportunities with a lot of these coupons so go print them now!! Just click on the picture below to pick and choose which ones you want to print.
Here are some good ones I see:
$5 off Schick Intuition Refill
$4 off 2 boxes of Playtex Tampons 14ct or larger
$6 off 2 packs of Schick Disposable Razors (reports are saying you can buy 10packs at Walmart for less than $2 each which means overage!!)
$5 off Quattro for Women Razor or Refill
$5 off Schick Hydro Razor
$1 off Schick Hydro Shave Gel
75 cents off Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel
There were also ones for various sunscreen and they too were very high value.
Food wise there were some for Philly cream cheese,Cheerios, Carnation Instant Breakfast, Gerber Snacks etc.
I bet there will be some good sales and money making opportunities with a lot of these coupons so go print them now!! Just click on the picture below to pick and choose which ones you want to print.
Free After Rebate (Possible) Christmas Presents!
First go here to here and sign up for a free account. Then while you are on that site search for Walmart (this way you will get 3% back on your purchase- which means you will possibly make money off your purchase). Then on Walmart's site search for Venus Spa Breeze Holiday Gift Set Caddy. Look for the one that is $9. It has free shipping but that is not the best part - when you receive this item it comes with a free subscription to Allure magazine but you can opt out and instead get a $9.99 refund! Limit 1 per person/household.
I bought 2 and will just fill out the other form with my mothers info and let her have the $9.99.
Here is my order:
Venus Spa Breeze Holiday Gift Set Caddy with Bonus Free Allure Subscription for 1 Year. Value $23.00 Qty 2 Mon 9/26/11 to Wed 9/28/11
$9.00
Item Total: $18.00
Shipping: Free
Tax: $1.26
Total for this Shipment: $19.26
So I will actually make 72 cents off of ordering both of these (well, my mother and myself will be sharing that 72 cent profit!) but I will also get 3% back on the $19.26 from going through this link. Which means I will make approximately 58 cents (I think - my math could be wrong). Yes, it isn't much but they won't send me a check for awhile so I could possibly buy other items from elsewhere going through their links and get more money back.
So now I have 2 Christmas gifts bought and I can cross those off my list.
I bought 2 and will just fill out the other form with my mothers info and let her have the $9.99.
Here is my order:
Venus Spa Breeze Holiday Gift Set Caddy with Bonus Free Allure Subscription for 1 Year. Value $23.00 Qty 2 Mon 9/26/11 to Wed 9/28/11
$9.00
Item Total: $18.00
Shipping: Free
Tax: $1.26
Total for this Shipment: $19.26
So I will actually make 72 cents off of ordering both of these (well, my mother and myself will be sharing that 72 cent profit!) but I will also get 3% back on the $19.26 from going through this link. Which means I will make approximately 58 cents (I think - my math could be wrong). Yes, it isn't much but they won't send me a check for awhile so I could possibly buy other items from elsewhere going through their links and get more money back.
So now I have 2 Christmas gifts bought and I can cross those off my list.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
CVS
I had a whole whopping $1 ecb expiring so I bought the following:
3 notebooks @ 3 for $1
carefree pantyliners $1
dove candy bar 78 cents
used :
$1 ecb
50 cents off carefree
free dove coupon from cvs scanner
paid 63 after taxes and coupons
got back $1 ecb for the carefree
3 notebooks @ 3 for $1
carefree pantyliners $1
dove candy bar 78 cents
used :
$1 ecb
50 cents off carefree
free dove coupon from cvs scanner
paid 63 after taxes and coupons
got back $1 ecb for the carefree
Friday, September 9, 2011
Target
I decided to go to Target to buy some graph paper for school. Well, I ended up spending close to $115! But I did buy loads of stuff and some large items too.
Here goes:
small room ac unit 5000bc $57.48 (I figured this would probably be the cheapest I would ever find one)
desk chair $9.98 (granted it is pink but still I desperately needed a chair and it turned out to be rather comfy!)
2 - tower fans @ $6.24 each (I have never seen them this cheap)
small metal personal/desk fan $4.88 (works quite nice)
Hot Shot Bug Spray $2.78 (probably not that great of a price)
Neutrogena foaming pads bonus twin pack $2.48 (realized it is for that cleaning device they sell - oh well)
Clean and Clear Blotting Papers twin pack $1.98 (I love these but am generally too cheap to buy them)
2 sets of Clean and Clear Acne Wash twin packs with bonus trial size sample $2.48 each
2 sets of Clean and Clear blackhead eraser scrub twin packs $1.98 each
Revlon emery boards $1.47
Revlon lash and brow groomer $3.99
3 Composition books @ 20 cents each
4 refill filler papers @ 37 cents each
2 graph paper notebooks @ 75 cents each
5 notebooks @ 10 cents each (going to go back and buy 10 more today)
cottonelle wipes $2.24 (free coupon was about to expire)
Only used 2 coupons:
$5 off any 2 Revlon Beauty Tools catalina
free cottonelle wipes
Total after taxes and coupons $114.73
I will not have to buy facial cleansers for hopefully 2 years with all of these and all of the Biore ones that I bought awhile back. Also after going back today to buy more notebooks I am hoping that I will be good for at least this entire year of college (3 semesters). Would be nice if they would also last me another 3 semesters. I think I have about 17 of them so far. I am already on a second one for Algebra class and it is only 3 weeks in!!
Other than that I have not really been shopping. I pretty much have used up all of my Extra Care Bucks and haven't really been shopping there or anywhere lately. I am using up our stock pile and it hasn't even made a dent in it! I am just buying groceries but only items we absolutely need and when there is a good deal ($10 off coupon or $10 gift card with a certain purchase). We have a tiny fridge and freezer so can't stock up too much. Also have no cabinet space and a very tiny kitchen. But we do have certain food items stockpiled for awhile.
I look at it this way the ac unit was originally more than my entire total!! Almost like I bought the ac unit and got everything else for free!!!
Here goes:
small room ac unit 5000bc $57.48 (I figured this would probably be the cheapest I would ever find one)
desk chair $9.98 (granted it is pink but still I desperately needed a chair and it turned out to be rather comfy!)
2 - tower fans @ $6.24 each (I have never seen them this cheap)
small metal personal/desk fan $4.88 (works quite nice)
Hot Shot Bug Spray $2.78 (probably not that great of a price)
Neutrogena foaming pads bonus twin pack $2.48 (realized it is for that cleaning device they sell - oh well)
Clean and Clear Blotting Papers twin pack $1.98 (I love these but am generally too cheap to buy them)
2 sets of Clean and Clear Acne Wash twin packs with bonus trial size sample $2.48 each
2 sets of Clean and Clear blackhead eraser scrub twin packs $1.98 each
Revlon emery boards $1.47
Revlon lash and brow groomer $3.99
3 Composition books @ 20 cents each
4 refill filler papers @ 37 cents each
2 graph paper notebooks @ 75 cents each
5 notebooks @ 10 cents each (going to go back and buy 10 more today)
cottonelle wipes $2.24 (free coupon was about to expire)
Only used 2 coupons:
$5 off any 2 Revlon Beauty Tools catalina
free cottonelle wipes
Total after taxes and coupons $114.73
I will not have to buy facial cleansers for hopefully 2 years with all of these and all of the Biore ones that I bought awhile back. Also after going back today to buy more notebooks I am hoping that I will be good for at least this entire year of college (3 semesters). Would be nice if they would also last me another 3 semesters. I think I have about 17 of them so far. I am already on a second one for Algebra class and it is only 3 weeks in!!
Other than that I have not really been shopping. I pretty much have used up all of my Extra Care Bucks and haven't really been shopping there or anywhere lately. I am using up our stock pile and it hasn't even made a dent in it! I am just buying groceries but only items we absolutely need and when there is a good deal ($10 off coupon or $10 gift card with a certain purchase). We have a tiny fridge and freezer so can't stock up too much. Also have no cabinet space and a very tiny kitchen. But we do have certain food items stockpiled for awhile.
I look at it this way the ac unit was originally more than my entire total!! Almost like I bought the ac unit and got everything else for free!!!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Ebates
Ebates has online rebates and coupons for over 1,200 stores! This is one of those stores that you go through their link to whatever shopping site you choose and then you get cash back on your purchase. They also have coupon codes available on their site to help you spend less. I have been using them a lot since I signed up and have already had 2 checks sent to me. They also offer specials where they double the cash back for certain stores.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Gift Card Rescue
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Bounce It Off Millions
This looks pretty cool! Bounce has created a really interesting experience on Facebook. Are you undecided on something? Can't decide between 2 places of where to go for vacation? Having trouble on deciding something that has been nagging you forever? Then submit your question to Bounce Facebook and click on the Bounce it Off Millions link. Your question will turn into a poll where millions will be able to give you their opinion. This could possibly help you decide!
Not only that but Bounce will choose 4 of the most interesting polls to be featured in a Facebook ad which will end up giving you even more opinions from various people.
There is also a contest on the page where you can win 2 Bounce Dryer Bars (one for you to keep and one for you to give to a friend!).
***I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own. ***
Not only that but Bounce will choose 4 of the most interesting polls to be featured in a Facebook ad which will end up giving you even more opinions from various people.
There is also a contest on the page where you can win 2 Bounce Dryer Bars (one for you to keep and one for you to give to a friend!).
***I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own. ***
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Free 8x10 Collage Print at Walgreens
Use code PRINTONE to get a free 8x10 collage print. Pick up at store and it will be completely free (not sure of shipping charges if you select mail order). These are great for presents for the grandparents. I do these everytime they are free and hold them back for Christmas. Go to walgreens.com and make sure you select 8x10 collage and use code PRINTONE at checkout. Expires on Saturday.
Free $10 Credit!! Rue La La
Go here using this link and get a $10 credit added to your account when you sign up. Of course it is completely free to sign up!
With this credit you could potentially score something for free or very close. I see some Crocs for $19.90 and with the credit they would only be $9.90.
I also see a Cuisinart 5pc Pro Prep Cutlery Set for only $15.90 so after your credit it would only be $5.90.
With this credit you could potentially score something for free or very close. I see some Crocs for $19.90 and with the credit they would only be $9.90.
I also see a Cuisinart 5pc Pro Prep Cutlery Set for only $15.90 so after your credit it would only be $5.90.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Ebates
Ebates has online rebates and coupons for over 1,200 stores! This is one of those stores that you go through their link to whatever shopping site you choose and then you get cash back on your purchase. They also have coupon codes available on their site to help you spend less. I have been using them a lot since I signed up and have already had 2 checks sent to me. They also offer specials where they double the cash back for certain stores.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Gift Card Rescue
Friday, August 5, 2011
If Only Things Would Have Been Different....
Well, today I received in the mail an invitation to take some honor classes at my school. I scored high enough on my placement test that I have been chosen to take these classes.
Of course they are not offered at the 2 campuses nearest me. :( With my lousy vehicle and extremely limited hours in which my son will be in school (3 hours a day) this will not work. But nonetheless I am extremely proud of myself.
I grew up with a mother who constantly told me I would never amount to anything and no matter how many times I showed her awards I had won at school or my report cards (only times I got bad grades was for gym class everything else A and B's) she just said "so?". I really feel if I would have had a slightly normal family my life would have been way different than the many struggles I have endured in my years. This letter makes me both happy and sad. I see what could have been if only I had a caring family and not the family from hell.
So if anyone out there is reading this and you too have had a very unloving childhood just remember you are not alone. There are others like you out there. Just try to keep your chin up. I know it is hard but you have to. Even if it is just to spite them. :)
Of course they are not offered at the 2 campuses nearest me. :( With my lousy vehicle and extremely limited hours in which my son will be in school (3 hours a day) this will not work. But nonetheless I am extremely proud of myself.
I grew up with a mother who constantly told me I would never amount to anything and no matter how many times I showed her awards I had won at school or my report cards (only times I got bad grades was for gym class everything else A and B's) she just said "so?". I really feel if I would have had a slightly normal family my life would have been way different than the many struggles I have endured in my years. This letter makes me both happy and sad. I see what could have been if only I had a caring family and not the family from hell.
So if anyone out there is reading this and you too have had a very unloving childhood just remember you are not alone. There are others like you out there. Just try to keep your chin up. I know it is hard but you have to. Even if it is just to spite them. :)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Spanakopita Recipe
Ingredients:
3 boxes of frozen chopped spinach .99 cents each = $2.97 (I recommend using 4 boxes)
1 small block of feta 8 oz $3.99 (I recommend using 2 blocks)
Dill Weed $1.59 (I bought the Badia brand which is in with the Spanish foods their spices are super cheap)
Pam cooking Spray (I used both the olive oil kind and the butter flavor) $2.89 each
2 large eggs $1.49 for a dozen
Athens Phyllo Dough $3.69 (only used 1 roll out of 2)
2 bunches of scallions or green onions (whatever you want to call them) $1.18
1/2 container of cottage cheese $2.79
1 bag of Success boil in bag rice (do not cook!)
salt and pepper to taste
splash of lemon juice
olive oil
So for $20.59 I had way more than enough to make a large pan and have certain items extra (Pam, eggs, dill weed, phyllo dough). At the restaurant I go to a small piece of spinach pie is $4.99 and I am guessing in the pan I just made there is probably anywhere from 9 to 12 pieces depending on how you slice it (possibly even more).
3 boxes of frozen chopped spinach .99 cents each = $2.97 (I recommend using 4 boxes)
1 small block of feta 8 oz $3.99 (I recommend using 2 blocks)
Dill Weed $1.59 (I bought the Badia brand which is in with the Spanish foods their spices are super cheap)
Pam cooking Spray (I used both the olive oil kind and the butter flavor) $2.89 each
2 large eggs $1.49 for a dozen
Athens Phyllo Dough $3.69 (only used 1 roll out of 2)
2 bunches of scallions or green onions (whatever you want to call them) $1.18
1/2 container of cottage cheese $2.79
1 bag of Success boil in bag rice (do not cook!)
salt and pepper to taste
splash of lemon juice
olive oil
So for $20.59 I had way more than enough to make a large pan and have certain items extra (Pam, eggs, dill weed, phyllo dough). At the restaurant I go to a small piece of spinach pie is $4.99 and I am guessing in the pan I just made there is probably anywhere from 9 to 12 pieces depending on how you slice it (possibly even more).
If I bought 9 pieces it would cost me close to $45! So this is a very good savings!
****Put frozen spinach and phyllo dough in fridge overnight to thaw.******
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drain as much water from spinach as possible. This is my least favorite thing about spinach.
Wash scallions, chop both white and green parts up nice and small. Saute them in olive oil, sprinkle some dill weed (depending on your taste), a splash or 2 of lemon juice and salt and pepper.
After the scallions seem nice and sauted add the drained dry spinach and mix together and cook some more. To get all the flavors combined. Let cool.
In a very large bowl crumble up the feta. Try to smash it up as much as possible. Add 1/2 of the container of cottage cheese (I wasn't so sure about the cottage cheese but you can't tell). Though next time I will add 1 more pack of feta and 1 more pack of spinach. Combine feta and cottage cheese until they are mixed.
To large bowl of feta cottage cheese mixture add the spinach mixture. Mix really well. Eat some now if you must.
In another bowl crack the eggs and stir like crazy. Now add this to the spinach and cheese mixture. Mix everything up really good.
Open up 1 bag of boil in bag rice and mix throughout the spinach and cheese mixture. This will help to absorb any extra moisture from the spinach. This is actually the way they serve it at that restaurant. I was not aware they were being sneaky. lol
Now the fun part. Working with the phyllo dough. But I think I outsmarted it! I used Pam instead of brushing melted butter with a pastry brush on each sheet of it. I was scared that it would not turn out right but it seems and tastes just fine to me.
I used an 8x12 sized pan. Spray pan all over the inside and up the sides of it.
Unwrap 1 of the rolls of phyllo dough. Take 1 piece (it is very thin) and place it inside the pan. Spray pam all over it. Take another piece and do the same. Each time 1 piece at a time with Pam sprayed on it. Do this with about half of the roll (say 10 to 12 sheets?). Now add your spinach mixture evenly all on top of the sheets of phyllo dough. Now do the same exact thing with remaining sheets making sure to spray them. I read that you should score the top sheet to make things easier when cutting. Go for it if you want to. Spray top sheet as well.
Now throw it in the oven and check it at about 15 minutes to get an idea. Turn it around if needed. Put it back in for another 10 to 20 minutes depending on your oven. It should look pretty and golden. I highly recommend adding the rice because of the moisture of the spinach. My phyllo dough did not at all taste doughy and I am guessing this was the reason.
I have heard so many horror stories about how hard it is to work with phyllo dough. I didn't think it was bad. Of course I didn't make anything fancy I just layered them. I plan to make a Greek apple pastry with the remaining phyllo dough in a few weeks. I will again layer them in a pan.
Calorie and fat content: I have no clue! Just eat it and enjoy!!!
MIA
So a lot has been going on for me lately. Hence the reason there really hasn't been too many posts. I had a death in the family which I am still trying to push in the back of my mind so I don't have to deal with it just yet. I also have been getting things squared away for school. I should be starting school in August as long as nothing goes wrong prior (knock on wood). Some other things have been going on that is not at all good so I am trying to remain hopeful.
I have gotten a lot of things accomplished in the past few months and even if no one else is I am very proud of myself. Everything I have been doing and am doing I am doing for my son. If you have been following you know that my family is well not the most caring nor considerate to say the least. So at times it can get very difficult.
As I type I have a spanokopita in the oven. I have never attempted to make one before so hopefully it turns out yummy. I love spanokopita so much and so does my son. I made a huge pan full (no triangles for me). I didn't really go by a recipe (I rarely do) and just got ideas from various recipes I found online.
Depending on how things go in the next couple of months I hope to have more posts up each week. I have a lot of ideas brewing around in my head so it should be good.
I haven't been going shopping much (due to lack of funds) and the best part? It hasn't really effected us since we have been stocked up from previous sales.
Now I just have to stock up on the following:
Pur faucet refills
vacuum bags
cotton balls
rubbing alcohol
filters for my air purifier
filters for my dehumidifier
filters for my window unit ac
The timer just went off. Wholly molly! It is SOOOOOO GOOD!!! I will take some pictures of it and post later and give somewhat directions and kind of a recipe. lol
It seriously tastes like this one I like at a certain Greek restaurant.
I have gotten a lot of things accomplished in the past few months and even if no one else is I am very proud of myself. Everything I have been doing and am doing I am doing for my son. If you have been following you know that my family is well not the most caring nor considerate to say the least. So at times it can get very difficult.
As I type I have a spanokopita in the oven. I have never attempted to make one before so hopefully it turns out yummy. I love spanokopita so much and so does my son. I made a huge pan full (no triangles for me). I didn't really go by a recipe (I rarely do) and just got ideas from various recipes I found online.
Depending on how things go in the next couple of months I hope to have more posts up each week. I have a lot of ideas brewing around in my head so it should be good.
I haven't been going shopping much (due to lack of funds) and the best part? It hasn't really effected us since we have been stocked up from previous sales.
Now I just have to stock up on the following:
Pur faucet refills
vacuum bags
cotton balls
rubbing alcohol
filters for my air purifier
filters for my dehumidifier
filters for my window unit ac
The timer just went off. Wholly molly! It is SOOOOOO GOOD!!! I will take some pictures of it and post later and give somewhat directions and kind of a recipe. lol
It seriously tastes like this one I like at a certain Greek restaurant.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
magicJack
So recently I had an issue (I think a storm fried them both even though I have a surge protector) with both my modem and my Vonage phone adapter (router). I was able to go to the cable company and get a replacement for my modem. So I was once again able to go online but I could not get my router to work. I sent my router back today and Vonage is sent me out a replacement today (which I should get in a couple of days - free of charge). I have been with them since 2004 I believe.
Well, my cell phone which is Virgin Mobile which is a pay as you go type (which is great for emergency use) costs 25 cents a minute and 7 cents a minute after that. I like it for the fact that I use it for emergencies (calling AAA for instance) and that I only have to add $20 every 3 months. But if I have to use it to call the cable company when my modem is not working it sucks cause I am on the phone for at least 20 minutes but again that normally does not happen to often. Well, of course this week was a week I needed the use of a phone constantly (I am not a phone person at all so I can go without a phone for long periods of time (days etc.). Unfortunately, I HAVE to make an EXTREMELY important call and today was trying to make it and all the wait times were anywhere from 38 minutes up to 60 so minutes! So yeah my cell phone so isn't going to work for that. So I went and bought magicJack from Office Depot today.
That was back in May and I have been using it ever since. I did get my Vonage back but I haven't gotten around to hooking it back up. Though that is because I have a hard drive to installed and replace ethernet adapter and I didn't want to have any issues. A friend was supposed to install both but has been MIA ever since so now I have to try and do it. The ethernet thing should be simple it is the hard drive that is making me nervous.
Not saying that MagicJack is 100% perfect though. You do have to actually be online while using it. I would advise against browsing online while on the phone because it will make voices kind of echo and sound funny. But as long as you just talk while on the phone and don't play around on your computer there is no issues. If you are not online your calls will go to voicemail. For basically 40 bucks a year it is a good investment. Of course if your internet is not working well then you are out of luck.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Ebates
Ebates has online rebates and coupons for over 1,200 stores! This is one of those stores that you go through their link to whatever shopping site you choose and then you get cash back on your purchase. They also have coupon codes available on their site to help you spend less. I have been using them a lot since I signed up and have already had 2 checks sent to me. They also offer specials where they double the cash back for certain stores.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
They are free to join and they generally have a sign up bonus of $5 to $10 when you sign up. Go here for details.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Gift Card Rescue
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Super Cheap Vitamins!!!
O.k. I am constantly talking about Puritain's Pride Vitamins because they are SO INSANELY CHEAP!! They have these awesome sales 2? 3? times a year? Where you buy 1 get 1 free or buy 2 get 3 free!
Well, the sale is back on. I have been trying to find cheap prices for my son's vitamins and yet still end up paying like $6 something for 2 60ct bottles (which of course are the ones that they are supposed to take 2 of each day) and that is with a bogo sale and 2 coupons. Price wise it works out to about 5 cents a vitamin and since it is 2 per day that is 10 cents a day.
Well, I decided to look at Puritain's and see what their prices are.
Here we go:
I can get 720 chewable vitamins for my son (and they are 1 a day not 2 a day) and pay less than $31 shipped! That is over 2 years worth of vitamins for less than $31 shipped! This amounts to $5.15 a bottle and about 4 cents each day!!
This is 6 bottles (these ones are on sale for buy 2 get 4 free!) and 120 vitamins per bottle. Also if your child is younger than 4 then you only have to give 1/2 a vitamin so your cost will only be 2 cents per day!!
Buy 1 Get 1 Free or Buy 2 Get 3 Free at Puritan's Pride Vitamins! Offer Valid: 6.17.11 - 8.09.11
Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin
120 Chewable Tablets
Item #030231
Supports your child’s healthy growth and development**
Features pediatrician recommended Vitamin D 400 IU+
Contains Vitamin A for eye health, Vitamin C for immune health, and Calcium and Vitamin D for strong, healthy bones**
Enhanced with the B Vitamins, which contribute to energy metabolism**
Our delicious chewables come in flavors your kids will love: cherry, grape and orange
Buy 1 Get 2 Free 3 for $12.99
Buy 2 Get 4 Free 6 for $25.98
Shipping is $4.95 (orders shipped in 24hrs not including weekends and holidays)
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1/2 Tablet for Children 2-4 Years of Age
1 Tablet for Children 4 and Up
Servings Per Container: 240/120
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin A(as Beta-Carotene and Retinyl Acetate) 2,500 IU 100% 5,000 IU 100%
Vitamin C(as Sodium Ascorbate and Ascorbic Acid) 30 mg 75% 60 mg 100%
Vitamin D(as Ergocalciferol) 200 IU 50% 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E(as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 8 IU 80% 16 IU 53%
Thiamin(Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 0.75mg 107% 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin(Vitamin B-2) 0.85 mg 106% 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin(as Niacinamide) 10 mg 111% 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B-6(as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 1 mg 143% 2 mg 100%
Folic Acid 100 mcg 50% 200 mcg 50%
Vitamin B-12(as Cyanocobalamin) 1.75 mcg 58% 3.5 mcg 58%
Biotin(as d-Biotin) 20 mcg 13% 40 mcg 13%
Pantothenic Acid(as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 5 mg 100% 10 mg 100%
Calcium(as Dicalcium Phosphate) 50 mg 6% 100 mg 10%
Iron(as Ferrous Fumarate) 9 mg 90% 18 mg 100%
Phosphorus(as Dicalcium Phosphate and Magnesium Phosphate) 50mg 6% 100 mg 10%
Iodine(as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg 107% 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium(as Magnesium Phosphate and Magnesium Oxide) 10 mg 5% 20 mg 5%
Zinc(as Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg 94% 15 mg 100%
Sodium 15 mg
*Daily Value not established.
Directions: For adults and children 4 years of age and over, chew one (1) tablet daily. For children 2 - 4 years of age, chew one-half (1/2) tablet daily.
Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, Dextrates, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Aspartame, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, Silica. Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine
Supports your child’s healthy growth and development**
Features pediatrician recommended Vitamin D 400 IU+
Contains Vitamin A for eye health, Vitamin C for immune health, and Calcium and Vitamin D for strong, healthy bones**
Enhanced with the B Vitamins, which contribute to energy metabolism**
Buy 1 Get 1 Free or Buy 2 Get 3 Free at Puritan's Pride Vitamins! Offer Valid: 6.17.11 - 8.09.11
Well, the sale is back on. I have been trying to find cheap prices for my son's vitamins and yet still end up paying like $6 something for 2 60ct bottles (which of course are the ones that they are supposed to take 2 of each day) and that is with a bogo sale and 2 coupons. Price wise it works out to about 5 cents a vitamin and since it is 2 per day that is 10 cents a day.
Well, I decided to look at Puritain's and see what their prices are.
Here we go:
I can get 720 chewable vitamins for my son (and they are 1 a day not 2 a day) and pay less than $31 shipped! That is over 2 years worth of vitamins for less than $31 shipped! This amounts to $5.15 a bottle and about 4 cents each day!!
This is 6 bottles (these ones are on sale for buy 2 get 4 free!) and 120 vitamins per bottle. Also if your child is younger than 4 then you only have to give 1/2 a vitamin so your cost will only be 2 cents per day!!
Buy 1 Get 1 Free or Buy 2 Get 3 Free at Puritan's Pride Vitamins! Offer Valid: 6.17.11 - 8.09.11
Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin
120 Chewable Tablets
Item #030231
Supports your child’s healthy growth and development**
Features pediatrician recommended Vitamin D 400 IU+
Contains Vitamin A for eye health, Vitamin C for immune health, and Calcium and Vitamin D for strong, healthy bones**
Enhanced with the B Vitamins, which contribute to energy metabolism**
Our delicious chewables come in flavors your kids will love: cherry, grape and orange
Buy 1 Get 2 Free 3 for $12.99
Buy 2 Get 4 Free 6 for $25.98
Shipping is $4.95 (orders shipped in 24hrs not including weekends and holidays)
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1/2 Tablet for Children 2-4 Years of Age
1 Tablet for Children 4 and Up
Servings Per Container: 240/120
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin A(as Beta-Carotene and Retinyl Acetate) 2,500 IU 100% 5,000 IU 100%
Vitamin C(as Sodium Ascorbate and Ascorbic Acid) 30 mg 75% 60 mg 100%
Vitamin D(as Ergocalciferol) 200 IU 50% 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E(as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 8 IU 80% 16 IU 53%
Thiamin(Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 0.75mg 107% 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin(Vitamin B-2) 0.85 mg 106% 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin(as Niacinamide) 10 mg 111% 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B-6(as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 1 mg 143% 2 mg 100%
Folic Acid 100 mcg 50% 200 mcg 50%
Vitamin B-12(as Cyanocobalamin) 1.75 mcg 58% 3.5 mcg 58%
Biotin(as d-Biotin) 20 mcg 13% 40 mcg 13%
Pantothenic Acid(as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 5 mg 100% 10 mg 100%
Calcium(as Dicalcium Phosphate) 50 mg 6% 100 mg 10%
Iron(as Ferrous Fumarate) 9 mg 90% 18 mg 100%
Phosphorus(as Dicalcium Phosphate and Magnesium Phosphate) 50mg 6% 100 mg 10%
Iodine(as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg 107% 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium(as Magnesium Phosphate and Magnesium Oxide) 10 mg 5% 20 mg 5%
Zinc(as Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg 94% 15 mg 100%
Sodium 15 mg
*Daily Value not established.
Directions: For adults and children 4 years of age and over, chew one (1) tablet daily. For children 2 - 4 years of age, chew one-half (1/2) tablet daily.
Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, Dextrates, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Aspartame, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, Silica. Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine
Supports your child’s healthy growth and development**
Features pediatrician recommended Vitamin D 400 IU+
Contains Vitamin A for eye health, Vitamin C for immune health, and Calcium and Vitamin D for strong, healthy bones**
Enhanced with the B Vitamins, which contribute to energy metabolism**
Buy 1 Get 1 Free or Buy 2 Get 3 Free at Puritan's Pride Vitamins! Offer Valid: 6.17.11 - 8.09.11
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