FREEbies for you!

Good for 1 FREE coffee, cappuccino, espresso, freshly brewed coffee, or hot tea from Barnes & Noble. Must be used by 10/31/08. Note that directly under it, there's a coupon for 15% off 1 item.

FREE Arby's beef & cheddar sandwich coupon via email.

Shoebuy.com

Crocs are my weakness....I own a pair of every color in the rainbow (brown, black, light blue, red, pink). Well, almost, but I'm still working on it. Rather than paying full price for them at a retail store, I always buy mine from Shoebuy.com

I'm asking for a favor. Click on this referral link for a $10/$50 purchase coupon. When you sign up & make a purchase, I will receive a gift certificate once 5 of my referrals have made purchases. Did I mention that you will have the opportunity to do this same thing once you join? Oh yeah, and they always offer FREE shipping via UPS, FREE returns, and a price guarantee! Plus, if you make a second purchase within 60 days of your initial purchase, you will get an additional 10% off that order as well.

In addition to using the coupon I send to you, here are some more promo codes you can use for additional savings:
10% off SHOEBUY exp 12/31/08
15% off ENTSHOE15 exp 12/31/08
$5/$50 BUY5 exp 12/31/08

To (hopefully) get some more participation, I'm offering $10 (in the form of cash, PayPal, or a giftcard) to 1 of the first 5 (randomly chosen using a # generator) who use the referral link to sign up AND make a purchase. I can track it, so I'll know who does and does not make purchases. This offer is open through Oct 31. If there are not 5 who participate, then the deal will remain open until I do have 5 participants.

Fresh Sacks diaper disposal bags

Taken from Hot Coupon World:
Hi fellow mom's!! I am a mother of 3 boys, my youngest is 7. I now have a product that I manufacturer, this came about because of my childrens stinky diapers. The product is Fresh Sacks. They are a scented, odor neutralizing, degradable bags to dispose of the stinky diaper. We were so blessed to get shelf space with Walgreen's but if we don't sell the product they will not buy more. How do I get the word out about my product??? They are on the baby aisle near the ointments. Fresh Sacks come on a roll of 250 bags for $8.99, but if you go to my website there is a rebate for $5.00. www.freshsacks.com So you will only be paying $3.99. Can anyone give me some good advice. We can not afford advertising at the moment, but maybe with your help someday we can. Or maybe we won't need it if I get some good tips.....

A mom trying to make it happen!!!
Debbie String
800-371-0395

While I haven't tried these myself, it seems like a fantastic idea, especially when you are out & about with no where to dump that stinky package. Part of the reason I haven't tried them is because I can never find them at my Walgreens...but, next time I'm in there (which isn't too terribly often), I'm going to ask someone to help me find them.

Rite Aid deals 10/12-10/18

It's about time that Rite Aid offer some freebies. It's been pretty sparse the last few weeks, at least for me. Well, they're making up for it this week. Just wish I didn't have to front so much money to get the items first. I have a $30 gift card I will use for some of it, from transferring a prescription there, but that won't cover everything free after reabte--guess I'll just have to be selective in what I buy.

Thanks to jerzyaltyangl, hatch347, SwapSavers & BudgetQueen at Hot Coupon World for their assistance in finding the coupons & rebates to match up with the deals to give overage! I have posted links for printable coupons, but please remember it is corporate policy at Rite Aid to NOT accept them, however, YMMV.

All rebates are limit one, except noted otherwise. All are Purchase One (1).

Rebate #116
NeilMed
Nasaflo Neti Pot, includes 50 premixed packets
Up to $10.99 SCR
Look out for peelies on this product. Reported to be found: $2 at CVS, $1.50 at Walgreens

Rebate #117
Ayr
Saline Nasal Rinse Kit + 100 refills
Up to $6.99 SCR

Rebate #118
NeilMed
Pediatric Sinus Rinse Starter Kit
Up to $4.99 SCR

Rebate #119
Simply Saline
Sinus Kit
Up to $6.99 SCR

Rebate #120
Theraflu
Warming Relief Liquid, 8.3 oz., any variety
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #121
Excedrin Express Gels
Extra Strength or Tension, 20 ct.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #122
Triaminic
- Cough Syrup, 4 oz., or
- Congestion Spray, 6.7 oz., or
- Thin Strips, 14 ct., or
- Soft Chews, 18 ct., or
- Vapor Fan, 1ct.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #123
Children's Advil
Liquid, 4 oz., any flavor
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #124
Children's Throat Cooler
Strawberry or Grape, 6 ct.
Up to $2.99 SCR

Rebate #125
Mentholatum
Cherry Chest Rub for Kids, 1.76 oz.
Up to $2.99 SCR

Rebate #126
Little Colds / Little Noses
Little Noses Saline Mist, 1.7 oz. or
Little Colds Descongestant Plus Cough, 1 oz.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #127
Simply Saline
Allergy & Sinus Relief or Baby, 1.5 oz.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #128
Simply Saline
Nasal Mist Cold Formula, 3 oz.
Up to $4.99 SCR

Rebate #129
Hyland's
- Sniffles'n Sneezes 4 Kids, 125 ct., or
- Cough Syrup, 4 oz.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #130
Breathe Again
Adult or Child Nasal Spray, 3.3 oz.
LIMIT: TWO (2)
Up to $7.99 SCR

Rebate #131
Zucol Coldcare
Original, Menthol or Orange Creme, 18 ct.
Up to $5.99 SCR

Rebate #132
Sambucol Immune System Booster
- Syrup, 4 oz, or
- Lozenges, 30 ct.
Up to $7.99 SCR

Rebate #133
Comtrex
Cough & Cold or Cold & Sinus, 20 ct.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #134
Bee M.D.
Natural Cough Drops, any flavor, 21 ct.
Up to $2.49 SCR

Rebate #135
Nexcare
Microvex Cold Sore Treatment, 0.07 oz.
Up to $8.99 SCR

Rebate #136
Novitra
Cold Sore Relief Cream, 0.25 oz.
Up to $8.99 SCR

Rebate #137
Orajel Cold Sore Treatment
- Brush, 0.5 oz., or
- Overnight Patch
Up to $6.99 SCR

Rebate #138
Softlips
Lip Conditioner 1 or 2-pack
Up to $2.99 SCR

Rebate #139
Chapstick
True Shimmer, 0.15 oz., any flavor
Up to $1.99 SCR

Rebate #140
Buckley's
Buckley's Cough Mixture or Chest Congestion, 4 oz.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #141
4Way
Nasal Spray, 0.5 oz.
Up to $3.99 SCR

Rebate #142
Sucrets
Throat Lozenges, 18 ct. or Sucrets Ice
Up to $2.99 SCR

Rebate #143
Chloraseptic Max
- Sore Throat Spray, 1 oz., or
- Max Wildberries Lozenges, 15 ct.
Up to $2.99 SCR

Rebate #144
Lizard Lips
Lip Balm, 0.15 oz
Up to $0.99 SCR

Rebate #145
LypSyl
LypMoisturizer, 1 ct
Up to $1.99 SCR


$3 coupon for rebate #116
NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Makers of Sinus Rinse, NasaFlo Netipot, Nasal Irrigation

Coupon & Satisfaction Guarantee form for SCR #135
http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/Nexcare/ColdSoreTreatment/NCSTCoupon.pdf

http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/Nexcare/ColdSoreTreatment/NCSTGuaranteeform.pdf

$1.50 Mail in rebate for SCR #137
http://www.orajel.com/rebate.pdf

$2 Mail in rebate for SCR #142
http://www.sucrets.com/Sucrets_Rebate2008.pdf

BOGO coupon for SCR #124
http://www.throatcooler.com/TC_Buy1get1_FSI_V2_HI.pdf#zoom=125

$2 Mail in rebate for SCR #130

$1 coupon for SCR #123


TheraFlu coupon
Excedrin coupon

I also have a PDF mail in rebate for Sambucol. Please let me know if you would like for me to send it to you via email. Or, if you know a way I can post it on here, let me know & I'll try to figure it out.

Happy Birthday, little brother!

Happy 22nd birthday, "Brother Bear"! I'm sure you might already know it, but then again, you might not, but, you are one of my bestest friends in the entire world, and your neice & nephew think you're a pretty cool dude, too (along with a lot of other peeps I'm sure). Hope you had a good celebration at the fight & dinner before. I love you!

Be Careful!

My brother was sitting at his house (Fruitland) yesterday afternoon when there was a knock at the door. It was a young(er) black man who stated that he needed some $ for gas, his car had run out down the road w/ his "baby mama" in it. My brother stated he had no cash, but he had some quarters he could offer, and told the guy to wait outside. The man then proceeded to push his way into the house & sat on the couch. Roomate casually went to get his golf clubs, just in case. Then the young man followed my brother back to his room, all the while being told to stay outside. My brother gave the guy a handful of quarters, then told him to leave. He did, but then he went right to the next house & did the exact same thing. They called the cops just to give a statement in case something happened in the near future, it would be on record. The cops told them that a similar situation had happened last week to an elderly couple.

I have a cousin who lives in Princess Anne who had the SAME thing happen to her just last week....Except she was home alone w/ her young sons when the man came into her house "to use the phone" because his car had broken down/run out of gas. She told him she'd bring him the phone, and get her husband (who wasn't home), and he should wait outside. She returned to the window to show him a 9mm handgun and demanded he leave NOW. This only agitated him and he argued with her. It took the police over an hour to arrive!

LUCKILY, in these 2 situations, no one was hurt. This is SCARY! Please be aware of who you are answering your door to. Even if it seems harmless, it might not be. It's most definately an eye opener to me....since hearing of these 2 stories, I've heard even more, and not just things that happen at home, but even in public parking lots. With the way things are going in the world right now, it's only bound to get worse, so protect yourself, your family & your belongings when you're out & about!

Excited!!!

I'm SOOOOO excited! I saw a post on a local community board yesterday in regards to some fall/winter clothes for my baby girl. I was able to get the lady down from her $35 asking price to $20, if I came to pick them up. I was excited, but not nearly as excited as I was once I got them home & out of the bag to be washed. The 2 trashbags she gave me have almost single handedly outfitted my daughter for this winter! And these clothes are absolutely ADORABLE & in EXCELLENT condition. I didn't find one piece in there with stains on it or rips/holes in it. They're in the dryer as I type, and since it's supposed to be pretty chilly tomorrow, Miss Caroline might even get to wear one of her new outfits to "school"!


Tomorrow night's the BIG night! It's "Showtime in Salisbury" with a live boxing match to be aired on Showtime, and I'm going to be attending. While I'm not a fan of boxing (really, why would you want to let someone beat the crap out of you, or you do the same to them?? Sorry, I just don't see what "fun" that might be), I'm very excited to be going to see local Fernando Guerrero go for his 10th win, and remain undefeated. This was my birthday present from my folks, and we're lucky enough to be going with my little brother & his girlfriend, to celebrate his own birthday that very night.

Hey, Walmart lady!

To the lady who I was parked next to at Walmart: That wasn't my cart you were pointing at & giving me nasty looks for leaving there. I walked mine over to the cart "garage" but I guess you didn't see it. Had I not had 2 small (& crying) children in the car waiting for my return, I would have walked that one over there as well, just because I hate it when someone leaves their cart right next to my car (yes, I am guilty of this sometimes, too).

I got it!

I got the job I interviewd for in Wicomico! I kinda had a feeling I would, but hadn't heard anything official until today. My first day will be Nov 5. It's doing pretty much the same thing I'm doing now, just a different (busier) atmosphere, and a little closer to home. Although it's not more money, I figure I'll save around $150/week between gas & daycare costs, not to mention the time it will save me, being closer to home. Thanks to all those who said prayers!

High School

This one's from Michelle & Kathy.

1. Did you date someone from your school? no
2. What kind of car did you drive? Toyota Tercel
3. What was the most embarrassing moment of HS? hmmmm, can't think of anything too embarassing
4. Were you a party animal? definately NOT
5. Were you considered a flirt? no
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? band & chorus
7. Were you a nerd? I suppose maybe so
8. Were you on any varsity teams? no
9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled? no
10. Can you still sing the fight song? Do we even have a fight song?!
11. Who were your favorite teachers? D. Wilson
12. Where did you sit during lunch? depending on the weather, outside whenever possible
13. School mascot? eagle
14. Did you go to homecoming, and with who? which year? Michael, Josh, Stephen
15. If you could go back and do it again, would you? not sure
16. What do you remember most about graduation? hanging out afterwards
17. Where did you go on senior skip day? OC
18. Were you in any clubs? You name it, I was probably in it: band, MCJROTC, math club, foreign language club, SADD, NHS, Legal Interns (I'm sure I'm forgetting something)
19. Have you gained some weight since then? ya think? (having kids tends to do that to you)
20. Who was your prom date? Jon T (junior) & Aubrey (senior)
21. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? I hope to, the time has flown, and even though I'm still local, there are a lot of people who I don't see & can't wait to catch up with.

What's Buggin' Ya Wednesday?

The radio station I listen to in the morning had this segment on their morning show today, so I thought I might post it here rather than my usual "Wordless Wednesday"

1. As soon as I get the kids packed in the car for school/daycare in the morning, I smell a poopy diaper, and of course, because I'm running late, have to drive the 45 miles to daycare/school smelling it (or be late to work, which wasn't an option this morning).
2. It bugged me when I heard that the president was speaking tonight at 9pm....I was a little perturbed because for a split second, I was thinking it was Thursday & I was going to miss the opening episode of the new CSI season.
3. I can't find my social security card...and I need it for a job. I was told (or maybe read somewhere) a while ago that you shouldn't carry it in your purse/wallet in case of theft (or losing it, more my luck). Well, I took it out of my purse, but now I can't for the life of me remember where the heck I put it. I found the kids, and thought mine was in the same place, but I've not run across it yet. So, I'm either going to have to look harder (and FAST!) or take some time off work to go the the Social Security office, which will no doubt be more trouble than it's worth. I'm actually hoping that the HR office at my current job has a copy so I can just copy the copy & save me some trouble, even if only for the present time.

OK.....you're turn!

Couples Tag

Since no one has tagged me yet, I took it upon myself to accept Michelle's challenge.

What is his name? Rudy
What is her name? Melissa
How long have you been married? Will be 5 years on Valentine's day.
How long did you date? a year & a half
How old is he? 32
How old is she? 26 on Sunday
Who eats more? I eat more, he eats more often
Who said I love you first? me
Who is taller? Rudy
Who sings better? Me I guess....
Who is smarter? Honestly, I think we're both pretty darn smart!
Who does the laundry? Depends on who needs clean clothes first. Just kidding! Usually I do it, but I make him put his own clothes away (after folding them).
Who pays the bills? I like Marly's answer: "He hands the money to me. I hand it to others."
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Facing the bed, it's him. Laying in the bed, it's me.
Who mows the lawn? That's his job.
Who cooks the dinner? Well, since I burn tea bags, most of the time he does....though on rare occassion, I have been known to throw a pizza in the oven without burning the house down.
Who drives? I do....I don't mind it, and I tend to get carsick when riding. He doesn't much like driving, so it works out well.
Who is more stubborn? He's a typical man in the sense that he never thinks he's wrong.
Who proposed? Rudy
Who is more sensitive? Most definately, me
Who's next? Chad & Maria Jackie & Jason Erin & Nick

Help a girl out!

Fellow blogger Tanya is participating in a walk for autism later this month & is looking to raise some money. Go on over to her blog for more details!

My friend Penny is also doing a fundraiser for the Susan G Komen (breast cancer) foundation. Visit her Etsy shop to see all the beautiful items she's made to promote breast cancer awareness.

Walgreens Deals

There's a $10/$40 coupon out for today (well, yesterday too, but I didn't have a chance to post about it) if you go here.

When I was in there earlier this week, doing the cleaning deal (Buy 7, get $10 RR) and the Robitussin deal (buy 3, get $10 RR), I picked up a flyer that advertises you can get their "Ultimate Value Pack" of pictures for $5.99 if you bring in the flyer (which I dound at the register) and a pic of your little one heading off to school. Sounds like a pretty good deal. The Ultimate Value Pack includes: (3) 8x10, (20) 4x6, (3) 5x7, and (20) wallets. This deal runs through the end of this month.

Wordless Wednesday

Fun Things

My hubby ever so gently reminded me today that I hadn't posted anything on my blog in a few days, and I needed to do so....it's nice to know someone reads what I write. He even knew that tomorrow is "Wordless Wednesday!" :-D

So, just for you, hubby, here is my post for the day. It's a listing of some fund products/promotions that I've run across. Some end soon, so check 'em out quick!

Pull-Ups Big Kid Central potty training DVD

Purchase Baby Orajel, Orajel toddler training toothpaste or Gentle Naturals & receive free product samples, information & bandages in fun designs ($29+ value). Submit original receipt for any product listed above dated 7/15-9/15/08. Mail to: Healthy Kid Kit 375 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10017

$1.50 Orajel rebate

$2 Gentle Naturals rebate

Solo Cups now has a line of Sesame Street products. Their webpage includes coloring pages, recipes, and other fun activities for the kiddies.

Kelloggs promotion--save $1 on produce when you buy 2 qualifying Kelloggs Healthy Beginning products

Aquafina lip balm product review

Let me start off by saying that I have NOT been compensated in any way for posting this product review. I decided to post it simply because I LOVE this product! However, if someone from the manufacturer sees my post & decides to send me something, I certainly wouldn't refuse it ;-)

So we all (or most of us I assume) know that Aquafina makes bottled water. This is my preferred brand of bottled water actually, but that's not what this post is about. Little did I know until about a month ago that Aquafina also has skin care products, bath & body products and lip products.

I was in the check out line at Dollar General, when I saw the lip balm there by the register. I am a self proclaimed lip balm addict. I'm generally a chapstick girl, but have been known to "stray" for another brand (Carmex, Lypsyl, Blistex, etc--and usually only if I have a coupon or it's free). I figured for a dollar, I wouldn't be out much if I didn't like it, so I added it to my pile of things to buy.

I carried it around in my purse for about 2 weeks until finally deciding that I was going to open & use it. Was I surprised! At first, I wasn't sure if I liked it...it was a little minty for my liking, but then again, I kinda liked the tingly feeling it left on my lips, and it smelled so sweet. The square shape is neat too, because it keeps it from rolling away like most other brands of lip balm do. Ingredients include: jojoba oil, almond oil and vitamin E.

Now I can't wait to go out and buy more, in several different "flavors" if they make them like that. According to the Aquafina website, the lip oils come in flavors, but I'm not clear on whether or not the balms do too. I highly suggest that if you should see this item in your travels, pick it up & try it for yourself. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Coupon Links

I am posting a bunch of links for coupons to print, hoping that someone out there can use them. Most you can print 2x (per IP address), but a few you are able to print several more times and/or save to your computer and print at your leisure. Heck, if you want to, print them out & mail them to me to use (the ones with print limits). If you don't mind, leave a comment telling me which ones you printed, so I have a mental note of what kinds of things my readers are looking for. Enjoy!

$2 Seventh Generation diaper product
$1 Seventh Generation baby wipes
$1 Seventh Generation dishwashing product
$1 Seventh Generation cleaning product
$1 Seventh Generation laundry product

$1/10 Earth's Best jar foods
$1/2 Earth's Best Sesame Street products
Buy 5 get 1 FREE Gerber 1st foods
$1/8 Gerber 3rd foods
Buy 2 get 1 FREE Gerber DHA dinners in glass jars
$1/2 Gerber Grads Healthy Meals
$1/2 Gerber Grads fruit twists
$1 Hylands product

$1/5 Smart Ones
$1 Lean Cuisine
$2 South Beach Tide me Over drink mix
Healthy Foods (Green Giant frozen box veggies, Yoplait yogurt, Wheaties cereal, Total cereal, Fiber One cereal, Muir Glen, Cascadian Farms)

Sierra Mist
Buy 4 get 1 FREE Pepsi products

$5 K-mart coupons via email when you sign up

Horizon Organic Milk
Kashi Go Lean cereal
$3/5 SoyJoy bars

$1 Totinos pizza rolls
Deli Creations
Deli Creations #2
$1 Quaker Simple Harvest
$1/2 Delmonte Fruit Chillers
$1 Bush's homestyle chili

FREE bag of Iams pet food (choose from cat or dog, via email)

Wordless Wednesday

Labor Day meme (a day late)

Sorry it's late, but here it is. My friend, Emily, posted this meme on her blog.

How long were your labors?
I never went into labor with my son. I was induced at 38w (and a few days) due to high blood pressure. Even after a full day of pitocin drip, I made no progress, not even enough for the doc to break my water to try to get things moving.

I had a c-section for both kids....unfortunately, I was under the impression that the hospital where I delivered at didn't allow VBAC, so I was okay with it the second time around too. Now that I know different, our next kid (?) will be an attempted VBAC, even if it means that I don't show up there until the head is out.

How did you know you were in labor?
See above...never went into labor with my son.

I did experience some pre-term labor contractions with my daughter (at 34w and some days), and was given a shot of terbutaline to calm them. It worked, and even the contractions I did experience weren't strong enough to make any change to my cervix.

Where did you deliver?
At the hospital both times.

Drugs?
Spinal both times....I was numb from the waist down for a good hour after surgery.

Csection?
Yes, both times.....see above in regards to VBAC.

Who delivered?
My OB.....She's GREAT!