Do you love shoes? I'm not a shoe lover per se, but I know a great deal when I see one.
Today become a fan of DSW on Facebook and get a code for $5 off of shoes.
Here are your steps to new shoes:
1. Go to Ebates
2. Put DSW in your browser
3. Pick out your shoes
4. Go to RETAILMENOT
5. At retailmenot, put in DSW to find any deals they have or codes you can use (ie. free shipping)
6. Buy your shoes from DSW using FB5OFF and 2 other codes you find on retailmenot.
7. Wait for that fabulous deal to come in the mail.
I love DSW...and Ebates...and Retailmenot...and a deal is even better!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Help Me Blogworld!
It's Little Dude's birthday. Finally, right? He's been looking forward to this day since the WonderTwins turned 6. Here's my dilemna. He wants to bring a treat to preschool for his birthday. The school has a whacked policy on school snacks. Or maybe it's not whacked. You be the judge.
With the onslaught of allergies. the school gathered a focus group of moms of allergy ridden kids and made lists of what that particular group of kids could and could not eat. From that list they decided upon what would be acceptable for the entire school...for years to come.
At the beginning of this year they handed out the list (that only had fruits and vegetables on it by the way) and a mom raised her hand (at orientation) and said, "Excuse me, but my son is allergic to tropical fruits so please, everyone, don't bring tropical fruits. To this day I have no idea what is included in the "tropical fruit" category.
I asked (read: BEGGED) the director to allow Little Dude to bring Krispy Kreme donuts for snack and the director firmly said, "NO!"
But I'm still expected to provide not only a snack (of fruits or vegetables, and NOT tropical fruits) but also a special something (preferably a toy) for the 20 kids that are in his class. Really? I'm supposed to provide toys for 20 kids? I asked for specifics from the 2 teachers and the director and really still did not understand what I'm supposed to do. For the 3 times I've provided snacks thus far this school year I've brought BANANAS all THREE TIMES.
You moms of allergic kids...tell me I'm wrong. I just feel like 17 kids should be able to enjoy whatever the snack is and the school can provide an acceptable treat for the 3 (considering how different the allergies are) if the treat falls outside the acceptable parameters. I'm not saying it should be this way EVERY day but can't there be special occasions? This school is down to vegetables and some fruits for snack for 3 and 4 year olds.
At least they're healthy I guess. Jamie Oliver would approve.
With the onslaught of allergies. the school gathered a focus group of moms of allergy ridden kids and made lists of what that particular group of kids could and could not eat. From that list they decided upon what would be acceptable for the entire school...for years to come.
At the beginning of this year they handed out the list (that only had fruits and vegetables on it by the way) and a mom raised her hand (at orientation) and said, "Excuse me, but my son is allergic to tropical fruits so please, everyone, don't bring tropical fruits. To this day I have no idea what is included in the "tropical fruit" category.
I asked (read: BEGGED) the director to allow Little Dude to bring Krispy Kreme donuts for snack and the director firmly said, "NO!"
But I'm still expected to provide not only a snack (of fruits or vegetables, and NOT tropical fruits) but also a special something (preferably a toy) for the 20 kids that are in his class. Really? I'm supposed to provide toys for 20 kids? I asked for specifics from the 2 teachers and the director and really still did not understand what I'm supposed to do. For the 3 times I've provided snacks thus far this school year I've brought BANANAS all THREE TIMES.
You moms of allergic kids...tell me I'm wrong. I just feel like 17 kids should be able to enjoy whatever the snack is and the school can provide an acceptable treat for the 3 (considering how different the allergies are) if the treat falls outside the acceptable parameters. I'm not saying it should be this way EVERY day but can't there be special occasions? This school is down to vegetables and some fruits for snack for 3 and 4 year olds.
At least they're healthy I guess. Jamie Oliver would approve.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Random Question for the Blogosphere...
What is the customary amount of time or life should we say...what is the life of a toilet seat? When we moved into this money pit lovely home I changed out all the toilet seats. I really WANTED to change out all the toilets but that was not to be. It's been two years. How long must I wait until I change them again?
I'm ready now. I have a thing for toilet seats....or maybe against toilet seats.
I'm ready now. I have a thing for toilet seats....or maybe against toilet seats.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Ah Yea...Triple Coupons!!!
No matter how much I detest the grocery store, I LOVE triple coupon days! In fact, I love it so much that I went twice this weekend. It's rare for me to go to the grocery twice in one week much less one weekend. Often I shop every other week but I made up for that tonight. Look what I got for $35!
Sorry about the quality of the pic. My camera is dying a slow and painful death. For $35, I got 2 bottles of lotion, 8 rolls of paper towels, 18 rolls of TP, 1 bag of tostitos, 1 bag of pretzels, 1 vitamin water, 3 boxes of pasta, 8 boxes of organic mac&cheese, 2 bags of cheese, 2 containers of Smart Balance, 1 bottle for French's mustard, 4 jars of babyfood, 1 tube of toothpaste, 2 cans of pineapples, and 5 bars of soap, Grocery shopping would be a lot more fun if it was always like that. I love saving 70% off my grocery bill!
Goodreads
Where have I been! I must have just crawled out from under a rock because I just found the site I have needed for years. It's called Goodreads and you could probably tell me more about it than I can share with you but I'm pumped! I'm constantly asking for suggestions via Facebook and I generally hear the same suggestions over and over. For great books, mind you, but I happen to have already read them. Examples are : The Help, Three Cups of Tea, and The Lovely Bones.Each book is worth a read for sure but I'm needing new and different suggestions. A friend sent me to www.goodreads.com and I've found paradise. I can't wait to read more! I've reserved 6 books from my library and I'm just waiting for them to come in (so I can pick them up via the drive-thru at our Library. I LOVE the drive-thru!) Anyway, thought I'd give you the heads up on Goodreads and I'll let you know which book comes in first!
Friday, March 26, 2010
I Won!!!
As you know I've been following several money saving blogs lately and not only am I raking it in via coupons (and it's triple coupon weekend at Kroger in much of Ohio and West Virginia, FYI) but now I'm winning things! I NEVER win things but over the past 3 weeks I've won $75 ($50 via Huggies and $25 via Discover) and a can of coffee via Kroger sweeps!
Okay, so it's not the lottery but I'm over the moon anyway.
Last night I went to a professional hockey game with some friends. We stopped by Panera for dinner and I used a gift card that I acquired via www.MYPOINTS.com. Then we got into the hockey game for free because of a mishap my friend's dad had with USA Today. We then stopped by a pub for a drink and I used the gift card that I won via www.Enjoytherewards.com. Go HERE to learn how to find codes to enter and how/when to play. If you are an extreme morning or night person, this game is for you. Last night I was playing at 1:30AM EST and I won $25 in bill pay, meaning they will pay $25 of my cable bill or utility bill. 2 weeks ago I won a $25 gas card which turned out to be $25 on a card that I could use for anything...Including a Blue Moon at the pub.
Thought I'd give y'all a heads up on this one. I never win anything and I tell ya what. Winning is FUN!
Okay, so it's not the lottery but I'm over the moon anyway.
Last night I went to a professional hockey game with some friends. We stopped by Panera for dinner and I used a gift card that I acquired via www.MYPOINTS.com. Then we got into the hockey game for free because of a mishap my friend's dad had with USA Today. We then stopped by a pub for a drink and I used the gift card that I won via www.Enjoytherewards.com. Go HERE to learn how to find codes to enter and how/when to play. If you are an extreme morning or night person, this game is for you. Last night I was playing at 1:30AM EST and I won $25 in bill pay, meaning they will pay $25 of my cable bill or utility bill. 2 weeks ago I won a $25 gas card which turned out to be $25 on a card that I could use for anything...Including a Blue Moon at the pub.
Thought I'd give y'all a heads up on this one. I never win anything and I tell ya what. Winning is FUN!
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