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8X8 20-page Hardcover Shutterfly Photo Book for 67% Off!

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:01:18 +0000

The side deal of the day for Groupon is an 8X8 20-page hardcover photo book for just $10 (regularly priced at $30!). Sign up today through Groupon and you have until November 22, 2010 to use it! These are great (and cheaper) alternatives to scrapbooking all those cute photos of Little Man so I am definitely in! Today only!

Set the Color in Dark Clothes

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:06:39 +0000

Since we all in back-to-school mode and many of our kids are rocking brand new jeans, it’s time for a laundry tip!

When you wash dark clothes for the first time you can help to set the color by washing in cold water and adding a cup of plain old table salt during the rinse cycle.

Recycle Batteries the Easy Way

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:16:52 +0000

We all know that we *should* recycle our rechargeable batteries and CFL bulbs, but let’s be honest–it’s generally a pain in the butt.

So we were left with two reasonable choices: toss them in the trash and hope (to the detriment of the environment) or clutter our house with junky old batteries (to the detriment of our sanity).

Well now Lowe’s has offered up an easy solution. You can now bring your rechargeable batteries, plastic bags, and CFLs at your local Lowe’s store. Bins are located near the store entrance. (Source: Sept/Oct 2010 Lowe’s Creative Ideas)

Free Fisher Price Trio Car

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:02:25 +0000

Get a FREE Fisher Price Trio Car ($9 value – with FREE shipping) from Mattel here while supplies last. As a warning — the site is SLOOOOOW right now but be patient; my order went through fine.

What a great way to get a jump start on stocking stuffers!

5 FREE Breakstone’s Sour Cream at Publix

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:25 +0000

A tip for all of the locals out there: Publix is offering cartons of Breakstones sour cream for $1 this week (through next Tuesday, Sept 7th). Pair with this $5 off of $5 coupon and you’ve got 5 free cartons of sour cream!

As a side note…I don’t know too many people who can actually USE 5 cartons of sour cream before the expiration date…so…

According to the Food Channel you CAN freeze it if you plan to use in cooking or baking later but it isn’t recommended if you’re planning on using it straight (like on a baked potato) because the texture will change.

PLUS – when you redeem your coupon, Kraft will donate 5 meals to Feeding America (see coupon for more details).

Free Subscription to Harpers Bazarr

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:57 +0000

You can sign up for a free no-strings-attached subscription to Harpers Bazaar here right now — hurry, these never last long!

Father’s Day Craft / Gift Idea – Sport’s Themed Bulletin Board

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:16:31 +0000

This is a fun idea from Pat Catan: Make a sports themed bulletin board for Dad for Father’s Day using sticky backed felt sports shapes and placing them all around a framed bulletin board. You could use sports themed foam shapes as well. A fun gift for any sports enthusiast!

$10 Off ANY Purchase at Medco – With .99 Cent Shipping!

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:41:02 +0000

Wow! This is a great deal! Get $10 off any first purchase at Medco with code MHS10 - shipping is only .99 for standard shipping! THEN – place a second order using code TENOFF for another $10 off. I tested this out and if you purchase less than $10 worth of merchandise both codes still work — so you’re getting $20 worth of stuff for just $2 shipping!

This is one of my real orders above (with address and credit card and such blacked out of course)! * yeah..I spent an extra 67 cents but I LOVE Maybelline Great Lash mascara

Free MP3 Album – Native Flutes for Relaxation

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:03:48 +0000

I’m loving this freebie! Amazon is offering the entire Native Flutes For Relaxation MP3 album for free right now! These are absolutely beautiful and haunting melodies. I love them! And hey, it’s free – if you hate it, delete it. I doubt you’ll hate it though!

Local readers, if you’ve ever attended the Flowertown Festival in Summerville and passed by those beautiful native flute players, this is the closest album that I have found so it’s a total steal! My son gets this complete trance going when he hears this style of music and I’m so excited to find it for free!

Free Neti Pot

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:53:09 +0000

Get a free Neti Pot and 2 packets of rinse from NeilMed by clicking the “Like” button on their Facebook page (“Free Neti Pot” tab) – while supplies last!

I suffer from extremely painful sinus headaches and infections and started using I use this brand specifically out of an act of absolute desperation — turns out this was EXACTLY what I needed to clear the pressure and relieve the pain. I paid full price for mine and I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

This is an honest testimonial based on my own use–not a paid placement of any type. I’m just telling you this is a GREAT freebie for anyone who suffers from sinus issues and wants to find a drug free option. (and yes, you do look like a freak with a tea pot looking thing pouring water out of your nose but believe me, when you feel the relief you don’t care!)