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Some items I picked up at Wal-Mart & Weis yesterday:
2 Domino sugar $1.59 ..final price after coupons .59 each
2 Vlasic pickles $1.50 ..final price after coupons .50 each
6 Green Giant steamers $1.00..final price after coupons..all 6 free
4 Hot pockets singles $1.00..final price after coupon .50 each
4 Rayovac batteries .94..final price after coupons ..all free plus .24 cents overage.
Total for the day before coupons $19.94
Total after coupons $4.18.
Savings of $15.76
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Wal-Mart & Weis
Some items I picked up at Wal-Mart & Weis yesterday:
Posted by Debbi at 8:07 AM 2 comments
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sierra Adventure
Do you love the outdoors? Do you know someone who does? Know anyone who loves to go camping or maybe hiking? Well I just came across this great website that I thought I would share with all of you; Sierra Adventure Gear.
I browsed the site and they have so much stuff that you could ever possibly need for any outdoor adventure. You should have no problem finding what you need there.
They have everything you can possibly need for your outdoor adventures, from camping gear to backpacking gear to emergency and first aid.
They have items that you will need if this is your first time going camping or hiking or even if you are an expert in the great outdoors, I'm sure you will whatever you need at this website.
They also have free shipping on orders for $75.00 or more. Great place to get all your needed items in one place. They have name brands like Mag-Lite, Brunton, Gargoyles, plus many more.
So if you have a great outdoors person on your Christmas list or you just need to add or replace some items that you yourself need for an upcoming adventure in the great outdoors, give them a try, I know you will find whatever you are looking for there.
Sierra Adventure Gear
Thank you to my sponsor: Sierra Adventure Gear
Posted by Debbi at 8:13 AM 1 comments
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
K-Mart Double Again
As most of you know K-Mart is doubling coupons up to and including $2.00 this week again. I decided to go today as I had other errands to run and I figured the store wouldn't be to crowded during working hours. I also figured they would be out of things that I was looking for but I expected that, which they were by the way.
I got all the above for a grand total of $7.68 after coupons.
Before coupons my total was $43.93, the lady behind me in line was so impressed with my total. She asked me where do you get all your coupons? My Dad is retired and delivers the newspaper for extra income, so I get all the leftover coupon inserts that he has..yippie for me.
My savings for the day was $36.25.
Posted by Debbi at 5:21 PM 2 comments
Looking for a deal on eyeglasses??
If you are on a budget but need new eyeglasses you are in luck. I have found the perfect website for you to check out...ZenniOptical. I've heard nothing but good feedback on this website.
The prices for inexpensive eyeglasses at Zenni Optical start at $8.00 per pair!
All orders are only $4.95 to ship, no matter how many pair of eyeglasses you buy. So now you can get every ones glasses at once at a reasonable price.
Even if you wear bifocal or progressive lenses, Zenni Optical has inexpensive eyeglasses for you. Bifocal eyeglasses start at $25.00 per pair. Progressive eyeglasses start at $37.00 per pair.
Yes, Zenni Optical even offers the special add ons that you can get from your local optical. Photochromic lenses (the lenses that turn darker in the sunlight) are only $39.00 more. Anti reflective coating for the lenses is a mere $4.95, too.
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Thanks to my sponsor: Zenni Optical
Posted by Debbi at 7:52 AM 1 comments
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Went to Wal-Mart to get the rest of the items for Thanksgiving and while there I got some deals.
4 boxes Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes .98 x 4 = $3.92
2 Vlasic pickles $1.50 x 2 = $3.00
6 bags Green Giant Steamers $1.00 x 6 =$6.00
2 Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate $1.00 x 2 = $2.00
6 Post-it's $1.24 x 6 = $7.44
4 Kotex liners (not pictured)
2 coke 12 pack (also not pictured)
Coupons used:
2 $1.00/2 Betty Crocker = .48 for each box
2 Vlasic $1.00 = .50 for each jar
6 Green Giant $1.00 = 6 free bags
1 Swiss Miss $1.00/2 = .50 for each box
3 $3.00 Post It's = $1.56 overage
4 $1.00 Kotex = 4 free packs
2 free Coke coupons
Total before coupons: $26.36
Total after coupons : $2.36
Posted by Debbi at 5:43 PM 0 comments
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Cereal Deal
Weis' has certain Kellogg's cereal on sale this week for $2.00 each, plus you get a free collector's bowl when you buy 2, so I went to stock up on some.
5 Kellogg's Rice Krispies $2.00 each = $10.00
3 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes $2.00 each = $6.00
4 Land o Lakes Butter $1.50 each = $6.00
1 Weis Sugar $1.35
1 Pumpkin Cookie 6 pack $ 2.00
1 Apple Dumpling $2.00
4 Collector Bowls $1.99 each = $7.96
Total before coupons $35.31
Coupons Used:
$1.00 x 5 Rice Krispies = $5.00 off
$1.00 x 3 Frosted Flakes = 3.00 off
$1.00 x 2 Land of Lakes = $2.00 off
.55 cents x 2 Land of Lakes = $1.10 off (cashier messed up, these should have doubled also)
$2.00 Weis baking item = $2.00 off
$2.00 x 2 Weis bakery item = $4.00 off
.75 cents Weis coupon = .75 off
Plus the $7.96 off for the bowls =$7.96 off
Total $9.50
Savings of $25.81
Posted by Debbi at 5:33 PM 1 comments
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
CVS & Giant
8 Glade Air Sprays .99 cents each
1 Froot Loops $2.00
1 4pack of Safeguard soap $1.99
Coupons used:
4 Glade $1.00/2
4 Glade B1G1 free (so all 8 were free)
1 Froot Loops $1.00
$2.50 in CVS extra bucks
Total: .45 cents
My very first trip ever to Giant and I found out they only double one of the same coupon in one order..don't like that.
5 Green Giant steamers $4.00 = .80 cents each
2 Healthy Choice Cafe' Steamers $2.00 each
Coupons used:
4 Green Giant $1.00, overage of .20 on each coupon so that covered the fifth bag, so all were free
2 Healthy Choice .75 cents, only one doubled to $1.00
Total: $2.25
Posted by Debbi at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Friday, November 7, 2008
I recently found out about a new website geared toward clothing for the military and law enforcement. Although they can be worn by anyone. Check them out at 5.11 Tactical Pants.
With 20 years experience dealing with the military and law enforcement they have recently come out with a brand new line of pants that provide more comfort, more pockets to hold the stuff you need and they also have more maneuverability.
They state that they run true to size and have a cinch waist system that will tighten them up as you need. They are 60% cotton and 40 % polyester which makes them great for hot weather climates.
They are a great price and they have a nice look to them also.
Thanks to my sponsor: 5.11
Posted by Debbi at 7:25 AM 0 comments
Here are some free offers to start you weekend off.
Free T-shirt
Nexxus shampoo sample
Pantene shampoo
Enjoy your weekend and have a safe one.
Posted by Debbi at 7:21 AM 0 comments
Monday, November 3, 2008
Financial Help
With the Stock Market as shaky as it is you may need some help and advice about what to do with your stocks. I have found a web site for you to check out Andy Barkate.
He has years of experience and is now the owner of California Retirement Plans. He is also known as a financial author and speaker and does workshop for corporations.
Check it out, maybe he can offer you some really helpful advice in these troubling times.
Thanks to my Sponsor: Andy Barkate
Posted by Debbi at 9:18 AM 0 comments
Freebies for Monday
free haircut
Enjoy a free haircut if offered in your area
Pro force
Pro force cleaner samples
vaseline sample
Vaseline sample.
Enjoy the freebies, hope you get them
Posted by Debbi at 9:15 AM 0 comments
Sunday, November 2, 2008
How to save money on glasses
With the price of everything going up and no end in sight, we all need to save money where ever we can and a great place to save on your family's eyeglasses is ZenniOptical.
They have glasses that start at the low price of $8.00 and they have many styles to choose from.
This is a great way to get the whole family involved in saving money for something they need and maybe it will show them that they can save money elsewhere too.
This is one of the ways that my family has saved money this past year since I found about this great website, plus we now look good while saving money and I know it will do the same for you and you will certainly be happy with the glasses that you pic out.
ZenniOptical has even been mentioned in Google Books.
Thank you to my Sponsor: ZenniOptical
Posted by Debbi at 7:12 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
K-Mart part 2
Went back to K-Mart for their double coupons days yesterday before work and picked up $76.66 worth of stuff for $12.91 out of pocket. My 2 day total is $169.37 before coupons and after coupons I paid $39.62.
Here is everything that I got:
12 Glade Carpet....19 cents each
10 Advil ... 9 free, 1 @ $1.99 cause I picked up the wrong size
5 Tylenol...49 cents each
3 Tylenol Pm ...79 cents each
4 Beggin Strips...50 cents each
2 Dove Shampoo...1 free..1@ 79 cents
4 Scope...$1.50 each
3 Oust..all free
2 Kotex Tampons...$1.49 each
1 Scott toilet paper...3.99
3 Colgate..all free
3 Lipton Sides...66 cents each
1 baby wipes...99 cents
1 Irish spring soap..full price $1.99, completely out of soap
1 Scrubbing Bubbles wipes...50 cents
Posted by Debbi at 8:47 AM 0 comments
Monday, October 27, 2008
K-Mart Double Coupons
My local K-Mart is having Double coupons this week up to $2.00, which means $2.00 becomes $4.00 off. Took a trip yesterday afternoon to see what I could pick up cheap or even better free!!
All of the above before coupons was $92.71 and after coupons I paid $26.71. I thought I did better then that but hey that's a savings of $66.00. Will be going today again before work to pick up some more stuff if there is anything left as it was packed there yesterday.
The highlights:
Colgate...free x3
Kotex.. $1.49
Tylenol ....49 cents each x4
Advil ...free x3...one I picked up the wrong size so that was $1.99
Beggin Strips....50 cents each x4
Glade Carpet....19 cents each x4
Dove Shampoo...free
Scope...$1.50 each x2
Scrubbing Bubbles wipes...50 cents
Lipton sides...66 cents each x3
Baby wipes..99 cents
Posted by Debbi at 8:06 AM 1 comments
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Breaking news!!! Mercedes-Benz has launched a sneak peek of their new line. Check it out at The new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
It's a small 5- passenger SUV and it will be able in January 2009. The GLK made it's debut in the movie Sex and the City so you may have seen it there and wondered who made it, well now you know.
This is a vehicle not like any other from Mercedes-Benz; this is something totally new and exciting from them. But still has that excellent Mercedes-Benz quality that we expect from them.
Check it out if you are interested in a new vehicle.
Thanks to my sponsor: Meredes-Benz Canada
Posted by Debbi at 8:28 AM 0 comments
Mailbox Freebies
This is what I got free in the mail this week.
Country Home magazine
Family Fun magazine
Parents magazine
Pair of socks
Psoriasis medicine
Posted by Debbi at 8:09 AM 0 comments
Sunday, October 19, 2008
CVS Trip
Took a trip to CVS to pick up some cleaning stuff that was on sale. My total after all coupons was $1.49, plus I got $2.00 in extra bucks for next time.
Pledge $2.50
Windex Wipes $2.50
Scrubbing Bubbles $2.50
Colgate $2.99
Coupons used:
-$2.00 Pledge...final price .50
-$2.00Windex...final price .50
-$2.00 Scrubbing bubbles...final price .50
-$1.00 Colgate..got back $2.00 extra bucks..final price .1 cent profit
-$2.00 extra bucks.
Total $1.49
Posted by Debbi at 9:26 PM 2 comments
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Weis 10/15/0/8
Yesterday was the last day of the sale at Weis so I went to pick up a few things. Got a few more items that I had planned but still did good.
Coke $4.00
Sprite $4.00
Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.43 (got 3 boxes)
Green Giant Steamers 3/$5.00 ( got 3 bags)
Domino sugar $1.39
Crest $1.50
Coupons used:
Free Coke (from coke points..used 2 coupons) -$8.00
Ronzoni Pasta $1.00 x 3 -$3.00
Green Giant $1.00 x3 -$3.00
Domino sugar -$1.00
Crest -$1.00
Weis coupon -$3.00
Shelf price $20.16
Out of pocket $1.66
Savings $18.50
Posted by Debbi at 8:09 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Weis 10/7/08
I had heard on a message board that I visit that when you buy the Renuzit Tri-Scents that a coupon would come out for $3.00 off your next order at Weis. Since the Tri-Scents are on sale this week for $6.99 and I had a $4.00 off coupon I decided to go pick some up.
My first Tri-Scent cost me $2.66, used $4.00 & a .75 cents coupon (weis off next order) that I had and I got the $3.00 off next order. So I did this same deal two more times and every time a $3.00 coupon would print off, so I used that along with my $4.00 coupon and only paid .41 tax each for the next 2 Tri-Scents.
The coffee was free with a Weis coupon. Plus I have a $3.00 off my next order.
Shelf price for the above $22.47
Out of pocket price $3.48
Savings of $18.99
Posted by Debbi at 7:47 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Did 3 orders yesterday at CVS and got all the above for a grand total of $2.11
1st deal:
6 post-it's 2/$5.00..total $15.00
Coupons used:
-$3.00 extra bucks
-$2/10.00 cvs coupon
-$3/2 post-it's x 3
Grand total $1.06
2nd deal:
1 Fusion razor $9.99
Coupons used:
-$4.00 fusion
-$5.00 extra bucks
Grand total $1.05
3rd deal:
1 Blade energy drink $1.50 (not pictured)
1 Febreze Noticable $6.99
1 Lady speed stick $6.99
1 Pantene shampoo $3.33
1 Pantene mousse $3.33
I don't know what the cashier did on this order but some how my grand total came to exactly $0.00 so that entire order was free. I figured it should have come out to $1.82. After I got to work and checked my receipt it looks like she used my Febreze $5.00 coupon twice and there was 2 coupons that she never used. Oh well free is good for me..lol..best deal so far at CVS.
Posted by Debbi at 8:07 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Need new silverware???
Are you looking for new silverware? Need that special something for an upcoming wedding or anniversary to give as a gift? Well check out this website that I have found for you: It is Arthur Cutlery:
fine cutlery
They area family run business with more then 100 years experience. They have many different styles to choose from, I'm sure you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for. They also have an array of other items; picture frames, candle sticks, napkins rings, children's sets and many more.
I've looked through this incredible website and was pleasantly surprised with the items that they have to offer, very nice selection. I'm sure whoever you buy for will be thrilled with your purchase.
If you undecided on what on design to go with you can try their sample service. You can try up to 5 designs with this service. You get a couple pieces from the ones that you are thinking about and then when they come and you see how wonderful they are, you can then choose which one you would like to buy. This is an excellent service and saves you and the company from going through the return process if you are not happy with your purchase.
So if you need that special gift for a special someone, check out this excellent website, you will not be disappointed.
Thanks to my sponsor: Arthur Cutlery
Posted by Debbi at 8:41 AM 0 comments
Monday, September 22, 2008
Did 2 orders yesterday at CVS, the first one was just for the soda.
Pepsi 4/$12.00
Coupons Used:
-2/$10.00 CVS coupon
-$2.00 extra bucks
-$3.99 extra bucks
Total $4.25 plus $3.00 in extra bucks
2nd order
10 SoyJoy bars 10/$5.00
2 Sobe Life Water $1.00 x 2
1 Fantastik $2.50
1 Crest Pro Health $2.99
2 Schick Razors .99 cents x 2
Coupons Used:
-$3.00 SoyJoy
-$1.00/2 Life Water
-$1.00 Fantastik
-$1.00 Crest
-$1.98 Razors
-$3.00 extra bucks from 1st order
Total $1.49 plus got $2.00 extra bucks from Crest
Posted by Debbi at 7:46 AM 0 comments
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mail Call 9/21
Here are the freebies that I got in the mail this past week.
Fiber One Cereal
Fiber One Granola Bar (Yuck, took one bite and threw it away, have not tried the cereal yet)
Greenies Dog treat
Good Eats DVD (put in my yard sale pile) from SheSpeaks
Reusable Shopping bag from Shopper's Hotline
Posted by Debbi at 10:26 AM 2 comments
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Here is what I got at CVS yesterday:
1st Transaction:
2 Oust 2/$5.00
1 Pert $2.50
1 Excerdin $3.99
2 Schick Razors .99 each
1 Carefree pantyliners $4.19 (these were supposed to be on sale for $3.99, may take these back)
Coupons Used:
-$2.00 Oust
- B1G1 Oust so - $2.50
-$2.00 Excerdin
- $1.98 Schick Razors
-$2.00 CVS Carefree
-$3.00 extra bucks
I also had a $1.50 coupon for the Pert which gave the cashier problems and she had to manually enter it, I thought she did but when I got to work and looked over my receipt, she never did. So my grand total should have been lower then what I paid.
My total for my first order was $3.68, but should have only been a little over a dollar if she would have used my other coupon and the carefree would have wrung up right. Got back $3.99 in extra bucks for the Excedrin and $2.00 extra bucks for the Carefree.
My 2nd transaction:
2 Oust 2/$5.00
1 Pert $2.50
2 Glade .99 each
1 Dove deodorant $1.99
2 Schick razors .99 each
2 Malt O meal Cereals .50 each (on Clearance)
Coupons Used:
-$2.00 Oust
-B1G1 Oust so -$2.50
-$2.00 Pert
-B1G1 Glade so - .99
-.75 Dove
- $1.98 Schick
-$2.00/10 CVS Coupon
-$2.00 Extra bucks
Grand total for this was .21 cents!!! Woohoo!! Plus there is a rebate for the Oust for the full price so I actually made money on this order.
Posted by Debbi at 8:40 AM 0 comments
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Wal-Mart Savings
Weekly trip to Wal-Mart:
2 Toaster Strudels $1.83 each
1 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.50
2 Perdue Short Cuts $2.56 each
4 Kraft Easy Mac .75 each
3 Kotex pads $1.00 each
4 Green Giant Steamers $1.82 each
2 Colgate $1.88 each
2 Halls Naturals .25 each on clearance
Coupons Used:
- $1.00 Toaster Strudels x 2 (.83 for each box)
- $1.00 Ronzoni Pasta (.50 total)
- $2.00 Perdue short cuts x 2 (.56 for each box)
- $1.00/2 Kraft Easy Max x 2 ( .25 for each one)
- $1.00 Kotex x 3 ( all 3 free)
- $1.00 Green Giant Steamer x 4 (.82 for each)
- $1.00 Colgate x 2 (.88 for each)
Total I paid $9.82
Shelf Price $27.82
Savings $18.00
Posted by Debbi at 4:48 PM 0 comments
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Mail Call
Got these in my mail this past week:
Free coupon for cat litter
Disney stickers
Clean & clear Face cloths
2 books (they are the same, will put one away and one will go in my gift box.)
Posted by Debbi at 8:34 AM 0 comments
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Weis 9/10/08
Went to Weis yesterday before the sale ended and this is what I got:
1 Cheerios $4.19
2 Success Rice $1.79 each
2 Herbal Essences Conditioner $2.50 each
2 Silk Soy Milk $2.50 each
10 Dawn $1.00 each
8 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.00 each
3 Progresso soup $1.00 each
Coupons Used:
- $4.19 Cheerios (free coupon)
- $1.00 Success Rice (.79 total)
- $1.00 Success Rice (.79 total)
- $2.00 Herbal Essences (.50 total)
- $2.00 Herbal Essences (.50 total)
- $2.25 Silk Milk (.25 total)
- $2.25 Silk Milk (.25 total)
- $1.00 Dawn x 10 (all free)
- $.70 Grands x 8 (.30 total each)
- $1.10 Progresso ( .63 total each)
Grand total I paid $7.98.
Shelf price $36.77
Savings of $28.75
Posted by Debbi at 7:46 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
My trip to CVS yesterday got me this for a grand total of $7.84
2 Malt o meal cereal.. on sale for $1.00...free with coupons
2 Chex Mix ....on sale for $1.00................free with coupons
4 Colgate..on sale B1G1....was able to use 4 $1.00 coupons...so .98 for all 4
1 Herbal Essence shampoo...on sale for $2.49......49 cents with coupon, plus $1.00 extra bucks so I made .51 cents on this
1 Herbal Essence conditioner...same as above..made .51 on this
Renuizit Tri-Scents..on sale for $7.99..used $4.00 coupon , plus $3.00 in Extra bucks so .99 total
(is there a rebate for these???)
4- 2 packs Shick razors...99 cents each used $2.00 coupon for each 2..so free after coupons
1 Tylenol..99 cents..no coupon..had a headache so I picked this up.
Posted by Debbi at 9:04 AM 2 comments
Friday, September 5, 2008
I answered an email from my local Freecycle about some free toys and these are the ones that I will keep and put away for when our little one gets here.
Posted by Debbi at 10:13 PM 2 comments
Went to CVS yesterday to pick up some sale items. They were completely out of the Colgate and the Dawn that I wanted, so I just got the other items and a few extras. Total for all the above was $2.64 out of pocket, I saved $27.27 according to my receipt.
Posted by Debbi at 8:06 AM 0 comments
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Sale items
Just a few items that I picked up at Weis yesterday that were on sale.
Kotex $2.89
$1.00 coupon
Total $1.89 for each
Perdue short cuts $2.99
$2.00 coupon
Total .99 for each
Vive Pro Conditioner $2.24 (clearance)
Total .24 ( wish I would have had more coupons for this)
Total $6.00, saved $8.00
Posted by Debbi at 6:48 PM 0 comments
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Collision Help
Have you recently had an accident with your vehicle and now need to get it fixed?
Do you need a few estimates for your insurance?
Check out this website @ auto body
They will help you find local auto body shops in your area that deal specifically with Collision Repair so your vehicle can once again look like it did before your accident.
Don't take a chance with your vehicle and your safety.
Choose an EXPERT to return your vehicle to pre-accident condition!
Just put your zip code in the search box and you will get lots of places to check out for local businesses to help you get your vehicle fixed.
Thanks to my sponsor Collision Repair Experts.
Posted by Debbi at 8:51 PM 0 comments
Sunday Freebies
Posted by Debbi at 9:08 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wal-Mart Savings
Here's my goodies from a recent Wal-Mart trip. My total before coupons was $65.55 and after coupons I paid $18.14. Plus I will get back $4.92 from a rebate from the Scrubbing Bubbles so grand total of $13.22.
Here's the break down:
Just Bunches Cereal $2.50 minus $2.00... .50
South Beach Drink Mix $2.00 minus $2.00... free (both)
Kotex $1.00 minus $1.00 ... free
Excerdin $3.12 minus $2.00...$1.12 each (this was rung up wrong,,the sticker said $2.50 when I got home and looked at my receipt they rang up for $3.12 each)
Post-it's $2.48/2 minus $3.00/2... made .52 on each 2
Taco Seasoning $1.48/2 minus $1.00/2.... .48/2
Edge shave cream $1.47 minus $1.00... .47
Bic razors $2.96 minus $2.00... .96
Bic pens $1.76/2 minus $1.00... .76/2
Mighty dog .58 each both free with free coupons
Scott $2.68 minus $1.00... $1.68
Candles $4.00 clearance each
Pickles $1.78 minus $1.00... .78
Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber $4.92 minus $2.75..will send in for rebate for $4.92 so I made $2.72 on this
Franks hot sauce .78 minus .50.. .28
Clean team wipes $3.28/2 minus $3.00/2... .28/2
Posted by Debbi at 8:30 AM 0 comments
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Samll CVS Deal
My small deal at CVS yesterday, not that great of a deal but saving any amount of money is still great to me.
Kotex $3.89 minus $1.00 coupon...$2.89
Carefree $2.79 minus $2.00 coupon....79
Alavert $5.99 minus $4.00 coupon, plus I got $3.00 in extra bucks...made $1.01
Buddies soap .99 minus .99 coupon...free
Lip Balm $1.99 minus $1.00 coupon....99
Total $4.66 plus $3.00 EB for next time
Posted by Debbi at 7:52 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Freebies for Wednesday
Posted by Debbi at 9:47 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Total $11.14
Went to Weis today to stock up on shampoo and soap again while it was on sale and did a quick trip around the store and this is what I got for a total of $11.14 after coupons.
Before coupons my total woudl have been $42.53, a savings of $31.39.
Here is what I got:
8 bottles of Suave shampoo (.39 each)
8 bottles of Suave conditioner (.39 each)
8 bottles of Soft soap (.30 each)
8 boxes of Puffs tissues (.50 each)
8 bottles of Lipton Iced tea (Free)
1 large bottle of Dawn ($1.00)
1 Crest (Free)
1 Party Mix cat treats (Free..for my sister's cat)
Add the shampoo, conditioner and soft soap to the 20 bottles I already had I should be set for awhile.
Posted by Debbi at 9:35 PM 2 comments
Monday, August 4, 2008
Some new Freebies
Posted by Debbi at 8:28 AM 0 comments
Monday, July 28, 2008
La Police Gear
Do you know a police officer? Are you yourself a police officer? Do you need some new gear?
Well I have a great website for you to check out.
It's called La Police Gear.
They offer every thing that you could want or need, clothes, holster, gear bags, weapon accessories, etc.
I'm sure if you need it, you can find it there. Looks like they have some great prices also.
Thanks to my sponsor: La Police Gear.
Posted by Debbi at 8:49 AM 0 comments
Saving Sunday
Went to Wal-Mart yesterday and my total for the above was $11.49
(Not pictured is 2 -12 packs of Coke and 1 Cascade rinse-aid)
Chex mix was $1.00 each after coupon
Scott was $1.50 after coupon
Peanuts were free with overage to use on Kool-aid
Johnson's Buddy Soap was free with overage
Skintimate was .47 after coupon (trial size)
Colgate was .88 after coupon
Snuggle dryer sheets were .87 each after coupon
Large purple post-its were free (on clearance for $1.50, used $3.00/2 coupon)
Multi-colored post-its were free with overage
Shirts were on clearance for $2.00 each
2 Cokes (not pictured) was free after coupon (From Coke points)
Cascade rinse aid (also not pictured) free after coupon
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
A few Freebies
Gillette Shampoo for Men
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
Glad Force Flex garbage bag
Home Made Simple coupon book
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Free Baby Stuff
All of this baby stuff was free, either with coupons or over the internet.
The Playtex bottles were a freebie that I signed up for (my sister gave me the one she got)
The 3 pack of bottles was free from diapers.com with a $10 code (now over)
The Dapple dish soap was a freebie that I signed up for
The cabinet locks came in the mail with a fanny pack that I received.
The lotion was free with a coupon and well as all the Johnson buddies soap
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
My CVS trip yesterday got me all this for $1.19 total.
2 Airwick Mini's
1 Airwick plug-in
2 plug-in refills
6 bottles of nail polish
2 cleansing clothes
1 box of advil
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Wal-Mart Again
Went to Wal-Mart over the weekend to use up some coupons, got all this for $8.28.
2 jars and 1 can of Planters peanuts
3 jars of vlasic pickles
4 boxes of Snuggle dryer sheets
5 packs of baby wipes
4 packs of post-its
2 boxes of band-aids
9 packets of kool-aid
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Zenni Optical on Fox News
I blogged about this great website to purchase glasses the other day and now they have been shown on Fox news.
Check it out Zenni on Fox
or here : http://www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=EBE608CA931F
You will find a huge selection of frames, with single vision lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens.
The Secret to Zenni's Low Prices is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer.
Check out those cool frames, plus they have many more styles to choose from.
So remember the next time you are looking for new glasses, try Zenni Optical.
Thank you to my sponsor; Zenni Optical.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Curbside finds
We went to New Hampshire for the holiday weekend and on the way home we seen a free sign that someone had posted next to their leftover yard sale items that did not sell. So we did a u-turn and went back to check it out. I got a box full of kids books (not pictured) and the above items. The box had flowers were the holes are, will paint it and find some way to cover the holes.
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Zenni Optical
Are you looking for new glasses at a great prices? I found a new place for you to check out;
They have single vision lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens, and many more.
Many different styles of frames to choose from and they have some that start at just $8.00. You can buy for the entire family at that price from one place.
So if you are in need of new glasses, go check them out.
Thank you to my Sponsor Zenni Optical.
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Green issues are a hot political topic
More than three quarters of teachers (77%) think engaging schoolchildren in election manifesto topics will nurture a future generation of politically active citizens, according to new research commissioned by British Gas' Generation Green schools programme.
The study marks the launch of a new set of interactive teaching resources designed to help teachers run mock elections in their classrooms.
The majority of teachers say that election topics need to be tackled as early as Key Stage Two to ensure that we see more young people at the ballot box in years to come. 59 per cent of teachers think that the optimum age for engaging with these issues at school is just ten years old or younger.
The environment topped the list of subjects most likely to spark pupils' interest in politics, according to 81 per cent of teachers. Green issues were followed by crime (63%), education (53%) and health (36%).
The research also reveals that lessons inspired by politics or current affairs are a win-win solution for teachers and pupils. More than half of teachers (52%) say that teaching lessons based on topical issues such as the general election is more stimulating than traditional lessons. A further quarter (27%) viewed both types of lessons as equally rewarding, and 94% agreed topical lessons would also be more or equally as interesting to pupils as normal classes.
Whilst there is a clear interest in taking the election into the classroom, lack of time and resources prove an obstacle. Two thirds (67%) of teachers say that there are not enough resources to incorporate topical issues and current affairs into lessons, and more than half (55%) say that whilst they would like to incorporate the election into their lessons, there has been no time in the school day to do so.
The Generation Green schools programme has produced a range of interactive resources to help teachers take the general election, and children's favourite manifesto topic - the environment - into the classroom to help pupils think about the issues and policies that would win their vote. Teachers can download mock election lesson plans and interactive resources from www. generationgreen.co.uk.
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The ambiance at C Lounge at Conrad Manila was just perfect if you want to connect with a friend or spend some quality time with a loved one. The music wasn't too loud, and was more soothing and calming. They offer cocktails and nibbles and during my recent visit, I was able to sample some of the new items on the menu.
I had the Pita Chips with Hummus, Prawn Tempura, Butterly Bun with Honey Barbecue Pork, Tuna Rice Bowl, Jamon Serrano and Mozzarella Toastini, Salmon Sashimi Salad, and their signature PopTails.
To be honest, the bar food was just okay. Nothing stood out or was exceptional. I thought most, if not all, of the dishes needed a flavor boost. In my opinion, if you're going to put a hefty price tag on a Chinese Pork BBQ Bun (Php540), you have to at the very least, MEET the expectations that come along with it.
Now let's talk about their cocktails- now these… these "PopTails" are where the money's at. I'd absolutely go back for these! These beautifully crafted drinks were tasty and two glasses of their Aperol Pop Spritz or Tale of the Poptail are enough to get me pleasantly buzzed. These drinks were strong but not too strong, and you could definitely taste the alcohol.
Overall, C Lounge is worth paying a visit if you're in the area and needed some liquid relaxation after dropping cash on some retail therapy. It gives you this wonderful hotel 'lounge(y)' feel, without being too gimmicky.


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Robert Zuber discusses how the evolution of software development since 2011 has driven the evolution of CircleCI's architecture. From the explosive adoption of Docker to the steady rise of microservice architectures, the changing demands of software engineering teams have proven to be deeply coupled with the structure of their service–far more than they anticipated when they started the business.
Today, on The InfoQ Podcast, Wes Reisz talks with Gunnar Morling, a software engineer at Red Hat who leads the Debezium project. Debezium is an open-source distributed platform for change data capture (CDC).
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- Dreaming of wearing these earrings in a bikini aboard a yacht in St. Tropez. Really go all out and rock these earrings with a glamorous style including plenty of other bling. Shown here with the Shannon bracelet. Bikini optional.
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The astronaut accused of the first 'space crime' is protesting her innocence. Issues like this will inevitably become more common if space tourism truly takes off.
The definition of space is somewhat hazy, but Virgin's pilots are astronauts by at least one definition.
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has been working on a rocket-powered space plane for years that will eventually transport passengers to the edge of space and back home, and the vehicle just reached an important milestone by setting a new speed and altitude record.
Before anyone climbs aboard the crew capsule, the company wants to make sure they would be safe in the event of a rocket failure. That's what this week's test was all about.
The company won't be sending space tourists to orbit the moon this year as previously announced. Instead, it'll be the middle of 2019 at the earliest.
Virgin Galactic is today much closer to its goal to take passengers on quick jaunts into space.
Virgin Galactic is exercising caution after a 2014 crash killed a pilot.
Dennis Tito, the world's first space tourist, plans to send a married couple to Mars in 2018. The married couple will leave Earth in January, orbit Mars at an altitude of 100 miles (160km) in August, and then return home. The entire journey will last a total of 501 days; the longest continuous time ever spent in space.
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Currently, there are nearly 16 000 international students enrolled in degree programmes at Study in Prague TOP 7 universities.
Get in touch with other students. Meet international students and find information about university news and events at student community webpages and groups.
International students clubs, are clubs of Czech student volunteers who help interational students to feel well in their new home. They organize cultural events, courses and trips throughout the year.
Find your "buddy"!
The Buddy Programme helps you to settle in and get to know student life. Buddies are university student volunteers, who will help you in your new home, free of charge. A buddy is a Czech student who will assist you with your arrival, accommodation, basic orientation in the city and in school. Buddies are volunteers who want to improve their language skills, spend some time and have fun with international students.
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One of the greatest demonstrations of a meaningful life is making time work for you! There are only two things you can do about time with your brainpower: You can spend it, or you can invest it. Time spent (wasted) is gone forever (e.g. yesterday's news). Decide today not to live in historic events. There […]Continue
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Getting NDIS Plan Ready
A participant's first plan may include a transition of their current supports only. This will provide a continuity of access to supports for the participant, whilst they are provided the time to consider other goals they may wish to include in their plan, in readiness for when their review is scheduled.
As the parent or carer of a person with disability, it is likely you have developed a good understanding of the impact their disability has on their day-to-day activities. This means you are well placed to support them through the pre-planning process and to capture additional goals the person may have.
For consideration to bring along to the meeting:
- Reports, functional assessments and information on the person's disability
- Good day bad scenarios, to ensure all necessary support is captured
- Completed Carers Checklist or completed Mental Health Carer checklist
- Documented strengths, interests, challenges in daily activities
- Documented short term and long term goals.
- Completed Participant NDIS Planning workbook
- Carers Statement (Please click here for examples)
- Evidence of age and residency to verify the participant's access request
- Bank account details - solely to be used for NDIS participant funds
It is important to keep copies of all documentary evidence provided to the NDIA and their partners, including the NDIS Planning Workbook, carer checklist, and diary of activities. It is also advisable to keep a record of any communication held between yourself and the NDIA or their partners. Be sure to document the date, time and name of the person, this will help you to recall all relevant information if required to do so at a later date.
Support Coordination
NDIS Support Coordination definition:
'Assistance to strengthen participants abilities to coordinate and implement supports and participate more fully in the community. It can include initial assistance with linking participants with the right providers to meet their needs, assistance to source providers, coordinating a range of supports both funded and mainstream and building on informal supports, resolving points of crisis, parenting training and developing participant resilience in their own network and community.'
Supports Coordination hours can be included in a person's initial plan where requested, to help you and the person you care for to find and locate appropriate supports and services.
If you feel unsure about how to connect to supports and services in your community, or what the next steps are when you receive the NDIS plan, you may wish to consider including Support Coordination hours in the plan. Your planner will advise whether this is likely to be included, based on the information you provide during your planning meeting.
Pre-Planning Workbook examples
Please follow the links below for access to some pre-planning tools and resources. Carers Australia have put together these resources with the assistance of Parents and Carers, who have already been through the process of supporting the person they care for prepare for their planning meeting.
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Shane Dawson Reveals He's Taking A Long Break After Jake Paul Documentary
11 October 2018, 12:47 | Updated: 11 October 2018, 13:24
After his docu-series with Jake Paul, Shane wants to take a break from making videos.
YouTuber/ documentary maker/ director/ musician Shane Dawson has announced he will be taking a break from YouTube once his Jake Paul documentary series.
While the videos have been wildly successful, it's been fraught with difficulties. He received backlash for announcing he was going to make a documentary about Team 10 member Jake Paul. People weren't ready to feel sorry for such a controversial guy. (This all changed last week anyway). He was also criticised for the way he handled mental health, and his treatment of sociopaths.
This week, Shane got a lot of stick from people on Twitter after he said he was delaying episode 6 of the documentary by one day due to a bladder infection.
I'm so happy u guys liked yesterday's video! We worked really hard on it :,) We are still trying for part 6 tomorrow but my bladder infection put me back a little and i couldn't edit yesterday. but we are going full force today! worst case scenario it will be up thursday 😓 pic.twitter.com/Rkgb1ORHHi— Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) October 9, 2018
What a monster!
Twitter was not happy, but then Shane revealed the true extent of discomfort he is in.
i've been releasing 2 hours of content a week and i've been making it with one person. i feel like i'm allowed to take an extra day or even an extra few days if i need it when my dick is bleeding. https://t.co/LJgsetptQG— Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) October 10, 2018
Turns out, the reason he is delaying posting the video because his bladder infection is worse than most people presumed. His is literally peeing blood. I bet you all feel bad for complaining now!!!! Well, strap in, because you'll feel worse when you read this next bit:
next time i'm going to just take more time and not care about the "why aren't u posting" and "ur lazy" tweets. i probably won't be uploading for a few months after this series is over. 😓 https://t.co/WplXjKVfzM— Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) October 10, 2018
Yes. You read that correctly. Shane is taking a break from YouTube for a few months after his Jake Paul series is done.
After all the backlash and drama that's surrounded this documentary, can you really blame him? People then decided to send Shane well wishes, probably hoping to undo the damage they just did.
@shanedawson please read this, I mean every word I wrote. pic.twitter.com/DzxDyc3fTv— Ash ;) (@xoxodawson) October 10, 2018
You've kept relevant on YouTube SINCE IT BEGAN and you are still on top of your game, even now more than ever! Some people don't understand the effort that goes into making content, keep setting the bar higher and higher sis ❤— Trent Owers (@trentowers) October 10, 2018
LOOK WHAT YALL DID. I've said it before and I'll say it again; Shane has been putting out amazing content for you for FREE, and you bash him bc it's not out when you want it to be? Take a seat please. pic.twitter.com/8fMqsfHOY4— raini (@raini_days) October 10, 2018
Whatever Shane decides to do, we support him 100% and hope his health improves.


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Once in a while you encounter something that really touches you hearts, makes you feel good, smile. It can be a book, a song on the radio, an article in a magazine or something you see on television. About a year ago I saw the first episode of Friday Night Lights on television and I was hooked. I watched it every week like a religion. I am a sportfan, which helps. However I can't explain but there was something about the way they showed the lives of a communicity in a place called Dillion that kept me watching. The glue in this community is Football that holds it all together. A strong community on the outside but real fragile if you look more closely. They do not shy away from topics that are very controversial and real, not only in the United States but everywhere.
Watching it from the other side of the world I am amazed that this series has not won any major prize because the cast, the script and acting are and is phenominal. The show did not get picked up here (due to the air times change all the time and the network station) and so we never got the show for a second, third let alone a fourth season but I have taped all the episodes that were aired. Every rerun they aired last year I saw because I can not get enough of it no matter how many times I see it. It is that good! I have the book this series was adapted from, I saw the original movie, hope they release the other seasons for my region on DVD and I even have the opening credits as my ring tone (I kid you not).
So if you have the chance watch it from beginning to the end and then? Watch it again and again (like I did today). Take it all in because this is one series that actually is teaching us something. The uniting power of sports.
There are times when I do not think about it but every now and again I dawns on me. How did we every live without the Internet, mobile phones, Ipod or a laptops way back when? Can you remember those first years of the Internet when you had to dial in via a modem? Or the first mobile phone the size of a refrigerator, the walkman or a Commador 64? Ah life was good!
But of all these things I am so glad that there is the Internet. Glad for all the things I can share, buy, give or find. The Internet is a great place for photographers to find inspiration to see what other photographer have created and to learn from them. That is why I am going to show you on a regular basis who inspires me and why.
I would like to start with one of my favorite photographers Bruce Weber. He was born in 1946 in Greensburg Pennsylvania and is one of the great fashion photographers but also videographer, director, fashion design, author. In short a multi talent. A photographer with a passion for black and white. A photographer that shows the human autonomy like no other. He was one of the first photographers to introduce barely dressed men and women in commercials for Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Versace. He featured in Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Elle, Rolling Stone and many other magazines. He shot a lot of celebrities, fashion models, musicians and sport athletes. And his work was a major inspiration to the director of Top Gun, Tony Scott. I never knew until I bought the special edition a couple of years ago and watched the interview with Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. They shared that a photobook of Bruce Weber was the inspiration for director Tony Scott to incorporate the same sexy look in his film. They showed a photograph as an example and imagine my surprise when I discovered that I had that particular photograph somewhere in my house! That picture I bought when I was about 17 years old, in the Expo store in Amsterdam. I put it in frame because in some way it reminded me of the Top Gun movie that was still my favorite movie at the time (I still love to watch after 20 years I must admit), never knowing it was actually a source of inspiration for the movie.
I ran through my house because I had to find this picture. I searched and found my highschool agenda with all the black and white postcards I collected at the time. But this picture was nowhere to be found. Where was it? I could not be gone. I sat down at my desk dissapointed, no idea where it could be. Was there a spot that I missed? Anywhere I forgot to look? I stared blankly at my computer screen, my eyes slowly staring into nothing and than it happened. I swear, there it was, next to my computer screen, still in the glas picture frame. That photograph of the Butterfly Beach Parking Lot. Why hadn't I seen it before? A sigh of relieve escaped my lips and my heart skipped a beat as I picked it up and stared at it. I said something out loud. That beautiful photograph of three young well trained men, in a 60's car. Hanging out, lazy in the late hot afternoon summer sunshine.
I immediately checked the Internet for more Bruce Weber photography. He has made so much. Not only black and white, not only well trained men and woman, fashion models or celebrities but also his dogs, street life of detroit and Liberty City. I love his black and white photography and admire the way he uses color, which seems a little faded giving it a old look and feel.
To show you what I mean I will leave you with photographs of Bruce Weber copyright by Bruce Weber
This weekend I went to Brussels with the Thalys. What a nice way to travel! Within 1,5 hours I was at my destination while enjoying two drinks, a snack, comfortable chair and free Internet! And all for a very affordable 39 euro. My husband was already in Brussels so I only had to book one way. The amazing thing was no check in, no waiting lines or anything. I was on the platform 5 minutes before departure and that was it on my way!
But Brussels has not been the only place we visited the last half year either for business or pleasure or both. We went to Benelup in Spain, Berlin Germany, Las Vegas United States, Lissabon Portugal, Funchal Madeira and now Brussels Belgium. I realised I am a very blessed person to be able to see all to different sights.
I like to visit all sort of different places, to see the variety in the way people live, the climat, the surroundings. I always take a camera with me and try to capture the sites but while I travel I am most of all the tourist. So eventhough I vow myself to look beyond the touristy things I end up with, yes you guessed it right the touristy thing.
Ok I give it another shot on our next trip when we go to Lissabon again or to Hong Kong.
Leaving you with some of my travel shots.
When I started as a photographer my main subjects were landscapes, still life, interieurs. Things that didn't move. The reason why? I could not fail or so I thought. Landscape just is, just like still life. The only thing I had to deal with were the circumstances (light or darkness, sun or cloud, etc), but with people that is a whole different story or so I thought.
And it surely was in the beginning. Because people are unpredictable and I was scared to pieces to give them direction, tell them what to do, how to look, where to stand. I had no idea what to say. But the beauty with people is that we interact, that we respond to one another. And so together we can create chemistry, magic and that is what we together capture in a photograph.
Since then I am in portrait mode. Not only the orientation of my camera but I am literally in portrait mode. Looking for that expression, that look, that smile in their eyes. And that is what I want to convey.
But just let me show you what I mean with these smiling eyes.
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I went to a seminar this weekend on Photoshop and Lightroom. I love the Adobe tools because the possibilities are literally endless. Lightroom is a great tool and far easier to use for photographers to help with your workflow. It helps me organise and structure when in Library mode, while in Development mode I can really develop my pictures on so many levels. The best part of it is it will never destroy you original photograph so you can always go back. Something that can easily go wrong when you do it all in Photoshop. So a very comforting though. But then again Photoshop that is a whole world on its one but an overwhelming one as well. Fabulous integration across the various applications. This tool can help me get the most out of every picture. Can turn a mediocre into an amazing picture.
Going to this seminar I thought I could hold my own with these tools but I was wrong, wrong. If I know 1% of all the possibilities that might be stressing it. Boy how impressed I was when I saw how black and white photographs can be transformed into realistic color photographs. Just seeing a fraction of what these tools hold made me want to jump right in. Try to soak in everything there is to know about it. Impossible I know but that is how I am build. If I want to take it all in, I want to take it all in now. I can't wait. And indeed by the end of the night I was on my laptop trying all sort of tips I received in the seminar.
And then I realised that there is no better way to ignite creativity, inspiration, learning, giving and receiving by opening up to new things. To see what can be learned. Invest in myself, read books, attend seminars, workshops. To make me look for that one picture that is in need of rescue. There are times I just want to capture the magic but I really can get a sense of achievement if I manage to create the magic. That is what these tools provide, the option, the choices. Because nothing can give me a better feeling, a kick, umpf when I have saved a photograph.
But it all starts with inspiration so look here the basis of my workflow.
I am a summer girl born in Spring. Give me sun, give me a beach and I am content. I can forever stare at the ocean and warm myself with the rays of the sun. The power of the sun makes me feel alive makes me feel every fibre in my soul. It's my roots I can't help it. Having ancestors that came from warmer places. Maybe that is why I don't understand why we have winter. Why there are so many places that have summer all year round but we don't. And eventhough I have been born here and have lived here all my life I do not adapt to the cold. If I could I would move to warmer places but then I would probably miss this crazy little country to much. Because in the end this is home. And even if I could find a million reasons to escape the cold there is just one reason why I embrass it and that is my fireplace. I love sitting by my fireplace. So as soon as the temperatures drop I drag the logs inside to make a fire. To feel how the warmth of it envelops me, draws me in. With every log I put on the fire I sight a sight of contentment until the room feels like an oven and my husband looks at me with that you did it again look. Meaning it is so hot in the room that when I close my eyes fall asleep on the couch.
So tell me, can you feel the heat?
Everyone has a role in life and the role of a photographer is usually behind the camera to capture others. It is a nice place to be behind that camera. No worries about a bad hair day, what to wear (this is off course not true) or how to look into that camera. But i find that being behind the camera can be as intimidating a in front of it. To meet the expectations of the client can cause a lot of stress honestly. Because whatever happens failure is not an option.
So how to prevent failure from happening? For starters work with proper gear. That resolves about half of all problems. Then come prepared. So have a back up camera, format all the memory disks in the camera, have your battery fully charged and back ups available. It sounds very straight forward and to be honest it is.
But where was I? Ah yes I remember. As a photographer you are never in sight of a camera lens. So you can image that being in front of the camera myself this one time I felt a little uneasy. With the self timer I wanted to capture with this picture who I really am. A woman obviously, a wive (if you look closely you will see a ring), a sister, a friend, a project manager, a photographer, a writer. But off course these are all labels that I can tag on myself.
That is not who I really am. No my true sense of self is simple. I am a soul, a source of light.
Well hope you can see it.
Photography is magical, I tell nothing new. I have known this since I bought my first camera somewhere in the 80's. It was a Practica camera and everything about it was manual. If I wanted to have a proper expose shot it took me about a week to get set up properly. Just so you have an idea of how easy the digital era has become for photographers. Taking a picture used to be hard work and really that pictures ended up being great was all magical in itself. After the Practica my dad gave me a Canon EOS650. A really great camera that I still have after 20 years. If I put in a new battery it is still good to go. The pictures got better no doubt with this camera but still I had not idea what I was doing. The down side of it was I had to wait sometimes to see the result. So in my mind I thought I had shot amazing pictures that in reality did not resemble any of what I saw printed. With the digital camera I thought all of that would be behind me. Now I was going to take great pictures. It wasn't that easy though. No, it took me a couple of years to get the pictures I desire. I have read enless number of books and magazines on the topic. I have and still read a lot of Blog's of photographers to disect how they take their pictures.
So how did I learn? First I went to school, the Foto Academie. I did the basic training year and that really worked for me. I decided I was only going to buy new gear when I could control my existing camera and finally I did. During basic training we could only present our pictures in black and white. When I heard I was dissapointed. Why black and white? Off course it all had to do with mastering the basics and after this training I must confess I love black and white.
Secondly, I have learned that photography can only be mastered one way and that is practice, practice, practice. To get the results you are looking for, you have to take that camera out of the bag and take a picture. Freeze that 1/400 of a second and capture the magic. No matter what it is. Things, landscape, people, it doesn't matter. Have you children, husband or wife model for you to get it. In in digital you can always throw everything in the pin and start all over.
A group of my class at the Foto Academy still get's together to pratice, learn and off course have some fun. We have assignments to get us out of our comfort zone which is something you can try. What does not feel comfortable to you but is something you really want to shoot. Take your camera and go for it. Go on give yourself an assignment.
The assignment we have in our club is create a still life in black and white in the style of the old grand masters painter.
Off course I will not leave you without a sample of my still life
I know my friend Karin for more than 8 years. Being pregnant of her second child and with her daughter growing like crazy, I thought it a good idea to have a family session. With all of the snow falling this was a great oppertunity to go outside and take some great pictures of this family in the snow.
Little Bobbie was amazing, a real topmodel in the making. She is only a year and a half but she needed no instruction what so ever. So aware of the camera. She even came to me to look at herself on the camera, to look at Bobbetje! No crying all morning. You got to love this little girl. With Sidney also present I had the chance to take quite a number of great shots of this really great family.
Well I have selected a number of my favorites. Enjoy.
What happens in a country that is not used to snow? Chaos. We are in our third week of snow and still not used to it. While everybody was dreaming of a white x-mas we are now all officially done with it. The snow that is because the country is taken with the ice skating fever and not willing to let go. But back to the snow. I am so glad I took winter tyers a couple of years ago because I really disliked driving in the snow. Well I still is not my favorite hobby but way better then sliding across the road on my summer tyers. I would say it is worth every penny of the investment knowing that they can save your live.
But then yesterday when out of nowhere an unexpected amount of snow fell from the sky we had the worst traphic ever in history. In 10 minutes 10 centimetres of snow fell. Traphic came to a complete hold. They had to get in the snow plowers to clear the road. It only took them five hours to figure this out.
Near the city the traphic dissolved at about 02:00 in the morning. I repeat 02:00 in the morning. Can you imagine being in a car driving home from work at about 5:00 pm and not get home until 2 in the morning? Nowhere to go but behind the car in front of you. No food or drink or a place to pee. Well you can image what the weather stations had to endure not calling for a weather alarm. Hopefully they have learned from this because as I was home in a very reasonable amount of time I had to do with all those people stuc in traphic and public transport.
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Some "pet friendly" hotels simply allow pets to visit along with their pet parents. However, other hotels really go above and beyond when it comes to welcoming their pet guests. In North Carolina, a few top hotels do a great job at this, and they truly put the "friendly" in pet friendly. We've come up with the best NC hotels for pets, based on pet fees, how many and what types of pets are allowed, awesome pet amenities, and their overall pet friendly atmosphere.
Atlantis Lodge at Atlantic Beach
Atlantis Lodge in Atlantic Beach is a pet's paradise! They welcome their dog and cat visitors by keeping their pet fees low and their pet amenity offerings high! Their pet fees are only $15/night, and their pet amenities include pet sheets, cookies, poop scoops and bags, as well as a dedicated dog park. Plus, Atlantis Lodge is located right on a breathtaking dog friendly beach! And, their on-site pet washing stations help furry guests get clean after playing in the nearby sand and sea. Atlantis Lodge welcomes up to 2 pets per suite, and there are no weight limits or breed restrictions for furry visitors!
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel - Charlotte
This pet-centric, urban retreat welcomes pets, and its great location is close to pet friendly shops, breweries, and restaurants in the heart of downtown Charlotte. This boutique hotel is known for its exceptional pet program, where pets always stay free, there is no pet deposit, and any number of pets are welcome regardless of how many, how large, what kind, and what type. When it comes to pet amenities, they aim to please! Extra perks for pets include soft pet beds; food, water bowls, and mats; as well as a concierge list of nearby pet friendly restaurants, parks, groomers, and pet boutiques. Human guests have access to courtesy bags, making for easy clean-up when walking pooches on the property. There are also evening wine receptions, where people and their pets are welcome to mix and mingle with other hotel guests.
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel - Winston-Salem
This hotel can be described as a combination of classic elegance with a modern flair! It is conveniently located near the thriving arts scene, shops, and outdoor restaurants in downtown Winston-Salem that welcome furry family members. Along with all other pet-centric Kimpton Hotels, the Cardinal rolls out the red carpet for pets who visit! There are no pet fees, weight or breed restrictions, and pets of any type and amount are invited to stay. Pet amenities are abundant, with pet beds, pet bowls and mats, dog waste bags, and "pet in room" door hangers provided for pet guests. When checking-in, guests receive a concierge list of pet friendly places to visit in the area, as well as a list of local services that cater to pets. Additionally, mid-afternoon snacks and beverages are featured in the luxurious lobby, along with a wine hour in the evenings (where pets are also welcome) to bring the days to a close in style.
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore in Asheville
This property's location is a huge draw for people and their pets, as it sits right across the street from the Biltmore Village with its multiple pet friendly shops and restaurants. In addition, hiking trails along the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway provide a wonderful reprieve from city life! At the hotel, large pets up to 75 lbs. are welcome, and they get a special treat upon checking-in. The accommodations include suites with separate bedrooms, which many guests find to be a necessity when staying for an extended time with their pets. The property also provides special outdoor dog walking areas for stretching and getting some exercise.
Aloft Hotel in Raleigh
Aloft Hotels are known for their modern-day vibes, and they cater to pet guests in a hip way, too! The Raleigh location is within walking distance of the downtown area, with its many pet friendly outdoor shops, restaurants, and sightseeing tours. When it comes to pet guests, Aloft is most known for the Animals R Fun (ARF) program, which allows dogs to stay free! Pooches can accompany their pet parents to the stylish hotel lobby, where they are greeted with a special bed, bowl, a bag of treats, and toys to use during their stay. Guests also receive a concierge list of the dog friendly things to do in the area, such as walking around the heart of North Carolina State University's campus, which is right across the street!
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As a nurse who is always on the go, there's no room for errors and inadequacy. We carry around a lot of things in our pockets and some are even hanging around our necks. We do not have the luxury of time to get things somewhere else, especially if there is an emergency. I have seen some colleagues of mine bringing different kinds of pens that will not either work when accidentally dropped once or worse, when it is newly bought. When emergency strikes, it is such a drag to scrummage for another writing material. It is such a waste of time.
One day, it was my rest day and I was able to think of browsing through some internet sites. In one corner, I was able to see an ad from ThePenGuy.com that featured different promotional pens and their brands good for various purposes. There were over dozens of different models available. It is so convenient that they show pictures of the actual product. I managed to search for feedbacks over the Internet and all of them were all positive recommendations. So I decided to give the Option4 Ball Pen from Papermate a try. I chose this brand because it was widely popular to anybody who has seen a writing material. I also chose this specific model because this kind of logo pen has four different inks in one casing. It is so convenient and suitable for a nurse like me. I do not have to bring a lot of these since the different inks that I need are already in one stylus! Since they are advertising it, it must be good. I decided to give it a go and purchase it.


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"We're going to Miami, welcome to Miami." Juan Pablo goes home where there just happens to be cameras on my favorite person, Camilla. Juan Pablo and Camilla jump in the pool and then he tells his family how much he loves Sharleen. The best part about this is him calling Sharleen an "Oprah (opera) singer." If she was, you would get a sure, you would get a sure and YOU would get a sure.
Juan Pablo greets all of the women in their suite and hands the date card to Sharleen. She is super confused and finally realizes the date is for her.
We learn that Sharleen has not spent much time in Miami and that Juan Pablo is not her type. I completely believe Juan Pablo is not even close to being her type. Sharleen you are gorgeous and have perfect eyebrows but you can't have Ames taste on a Juan Pablo budget.
It could not be more fitting that he and Sharleen makeout in the ocean, because we know how well the water worked for Clare. I guess they did not do anything that he wouldn't want Camilla to see.
Back at the suite Sharleen has a talk with resident therapist, the lovely Renee.
Nikki asks what are they doing and Juan Pablo said he knew she was going to ask that, but really what are they doing? That question is legitimate, Juan Pablo. They go to a flower shop and Juan Pablo proceeds to tell Nikki she is going to get to meet Camilla, his parents and Carla. It is totally cool to meet your date's child, parents and baby momma on the second date.
Camilla has her dance recital and it is even more apparent she is the star of this show. Can he pick someone, ABC pick a Bachelorette and we just continue this with Camilla and her dance crew? She is totally my spirit animal.
On another note, how gorgeous is Carla? It wouldn't be fun to date someone with a child, but it would be brutal to date someone with a baby momma who looks like that. Camilla continues to be my favorite with her Cheetos. The next day is Carla's Birthday and I can't help but wonder if Juan Pablo would send her home too.
The date continues at Juan Pablos office also known as the Marlins stadium and it is confirmed that Nikki was not given wardrobe ideas. Baseball throwing and the plunge neckline do not mesh very well. I hope she had some double stick tape nearby.
Sharleen decides to leave and in my memory I can't think of a time a Bachelor didn't try to get someone to stay.
Group Date
Andi shows up with her fishtail braid as if she wasn't already my favorite. Chelsie just happens to have a stack of letters and a photo album on her, which is totally normal. Better yet Chelsie decides to read parts of the letter and it is pretty much everything Clare has done.
Clare and Juan Pablo talk about hometowns and I think he is terrified that she has that many sisters. If you dump her, they are going to find you. Clare reminds us that her father made a video for the person she marries and I just hope she does not give it to Juan Pablo.
According to Clare, whoever gets this rose is a clear front-runner and oh the awkwardness when he does not choose her, but picks Andi.
Later on, Andi is wearing a fabulous outfit and shoes but has to dance. Juan Pablo is really pushing the dancing thing.
Back at the suite
Nikki comes down to see the women after they return and I am convinced she is just looking for Andi, who is still continuing her date elsewhere. I learn being checked out isn't being fake. Clare talked about how she felt Andi needed reassurance and Nikki walked away.
Then the most entertaining exchange in recent Bachelor history occurred:
"Did you sleep in here?" "Did you pay for it?" "Did you sleep in here?" "Did you pay for it?"
Cocktail Party
Obviously all of the women asked themselves "WWVGD" which is What would Victoria Grayson do? Put on your Revenge best and let's do this. Clare and Nikki awkwardly are alone for a few minutes and I don't think anyone has been this happy to see another person.
Rose Ceremony
Andi has a rose and then the order goes: Nikki, Clare and Renee.
Chelsie goes home and the only consolation prize is bungee jumping after eating Venezuelan food.
Next week is a TWO DAY Bachelor event! Hometowns and fantasy suites are all in one week, so how am I supposed to survive?
Who is your favorite? Also, who should be the next Bachelorette. I can't wait to live-tweet next week so if you aren't already following me you can here: @BachelorExpert.


text: Naomi Elster, editor of HeadSpace Magazine, talks to Ellie Gehlert about supporting people with mental health problems through art and writingAlthough mental health awareness in Ireland has seen improvements in recent years, there is still a lack of understanding of "what it is really like to suffer from mental health issues," says Naomi Elster, the editor of HeadSpace Magazine.As a magazine that facilitates people with mental health issues to express their emotions through art and writing, HeadSpace aims at offering that kind of understanding. It is distributed to psychiatric wards and mental health support centres across Ireland and publishes stories, poems and art. According to Elster, this is based in the belief that it is often possible "through creativity, to communicate about things too difficult to address correctly."Apart from raising awareness on mental health issues in society, the primary purpose of HeadSpace is to give people in treatment the hope and strength to go through this experience and to make them feel less isolated. Seeing the problems they are dealing with relayed in a creative way by others who have had similar experiences helps the patients to feel less lonely and offers a new channel of reflection to them.HeadSpace is the first project to offer a forum for artists to publish their works themed around mental health. Elster explains that showcasing these stunning pieces of art and writing from people who themselves have suffered from mental health issue refutes a common misconception; namely "that people who suffer illness are always compromised in their intellect and ability to deal with life, even after they make a full recovery."For providing this forum, the HeadSpace team has not only received a grant from Rehab Ireland Visual and Performing Arts Fund for the second issue, but has seen media coverage from the Irish Times and Newstalk FM and has gotten an incredibly positive response from its readership.To have the hard work acknowledged and "to have people encourage us to keep going, really does mean a lot to us," says Elster as she recounts the strenuous months of fundraising to realize the project. "After a while you feel a bit desperate… but it felt too important not to try."The HeadSpace team are hoping to keep the project growing and are already preparing the new issue, which is to be launched in summer. Submissions for it will open in March, but as Elster points out, anyone can help support the cause by spreading the word, sharing on Facebook, volunteering or buying a copy for just €5. "We are entirely non-profit and volunteer run, so all money raised goes into providing free copies to patients."For more information on how you can read, submit to, or support HeadSpace, visit www.headspace-magazine.com or facebook.com/HeadSpaceForAll


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For many patients, the forehead area and the area around the eyes are the first to show signs of aging. As the natural aging process progresses, the eyebrows can descend to a lower position along the forehead, sometimes settling below the natural brow line. In these cases, the natural arch of the eyebrow is lost and the tail of the eyebrow begins to sag. Horizontal lines across the forehead can begin to form as a result of patients unconsciously raising the eyebrows to relieve heaviness that the sagging eyelids exert on the upper lids. Sagging of the brow can contribute to fullness and heaviness of the upper eyelids as well. Between the brows, vertical frown lines can be an area of concern; build-up of the muscle tissue in this area can create deep creases that can give the face a tired or angry appearance. The goals of brow lift, also called forehead lift, are to elevate the eyebrows, restore the natural arch of the eyebrow, soften horizontal forehead wrinkles, and alleviate the eyebrows contribution to heavy, puffy upper eyelids.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
The endoscopic brow lift is designed to elevate the eyebrows and restore the natural arch of the eyebrows by lifting the tail of the eyebrow to a more youthful position. The result is an aesthetically pleasing, youthful arch to the eyebrow. Oftentimes, with the traditional brow lift method, the head of the eyebrow can be lifted to a position above the tail, creating an unnatural, perpetually surprised or overly alert appearance. Typically, elevation of the brows during this procedure softens or helps to eliminate horizontal forehead wrinkles. Endoscopic brow lift generally results in a beautiful outcome with minimal scarring due to the fact that only a few small incisions along the hairline are necessary to complete the lift.
The Endoscopic Brow Lift Procedure
Small incisions are made within the hairline along the scalp through which the endoscope and specially designed surgical instruments are inserted to complete the procedure. The endoscope provides Dr. Constantine with a view of the structures beneath the skin while he completes the lift of the forehead tissues. During the procedure, the tiny muscles between the eyebrows, which cause fine to deep frown lines to appear, can be surgically removed to relax and smooth the area in an attempt to permanently remove frown lines. Brow lift is often combined with facelift or eyelid lift to achieve more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
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Indians' Jimenez claims he didn't intentionally hit Rockies' Tulo
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — I just got back from a brief interview with Ubaldo Jimenez, after the Cleveland Indians media relations department finally allowed the session.
Although it appeared that Jimenez clearly intended to throw at the Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki in the first inning, and then appeared to challenge Tulo to a fight on the field, Jimenez said that was not the case.
"As you can see, in the first inning I didn't have control of my fastball," Jimenez said. "As you can see, I walked the first guy on four pitches. (Tulowitzki) is one of the best hitters in the game. I tried to get inside on him and that's what I tried to do. It was one pitch that got away, that happens in a thousand games."
The pitch hit Tulo in the left elbow and Tulo was taken to a local hospital for X-rays.
Jimenez, the former Rockies ace, blamed Tulo for the confrontation that cleared both benches.
"I was surprised, because I never had any problems with him that I know about," Jimenez said. "He was calling me things."
Asked again if he intentionally tried to drill Tulo, Jimenez said: "No. no, no. I was trying to go inside on him. That is probably the weakest point that he has. The ball just got away. The thing that got started was the things that he was calling me. I mean, I'm a man. If somebody calls me out, I have to go. He was callng me names. He was calling me "chicken," but not chicken, another really aggressive word that I can't say right now. … I take everything easy and I never look for trouble, but it you are calling me out I am a man like everybody else."
Asked what he would feel if Tulo is seriously hurt, Jimenez said: "Of course I am going to be sorry because I mean he is one of the superstar players in the game. As a player you love to see him play in the game. And you don't want to be in the postion that you are going to take the guy out of the game. He was my ex-teammate, I don't want to hurt him at at all. It's just one pitch that got away. It could happen to anybody."
Reminded that he and Tulo had engaged in a war of words through the media, Jimenez said: "I never talked about anyone. The only thing I talked about was how the team treated me. I never mentioned anybody or any names."


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So the aim of an article this way really should not be to easily lay out a summary of things or places that you must go. Instead you have to focus on what you're truly searching for. I notice you with in all honesty that all the typical tourist attractions you will discover, all the kind of luxury travel things which you might look for there are actually, there are actually spots, you'll find Temple, you'll find ways to be spiritual, you'll find ways to exercise outside and ingest clean air, that can be done water-based activities, it is possible to swing from the tree, you can do just about anything that you would like to do with a vacation here. So we don't cherish providing you with a summary of things to do because after you get here you will determine the type of vacation that you might want to possess. You locate every one of the statues and all the things that you might want for taking a photo in front of the share with your friends and family. Nevertheless, you also find more. You may end up finding whom you really are and you might get a truly transformative experience but it's all your decision to possess that and to determine what it truly way to you. So to us a getaway this is simply not about jumping on the plane and head to somewhere diverse from where you're as a result is all about more than this. It is about accept it all of the spirit of your traveler. You will discover a saying that one could travel without being well traveled. And there exists a major distinction between the two. There's something to mention about seeing a place in developing a superficial experience versus gonna area in becoming truly immersed in the different culture. If there's anything that we could direct you to do during vacation which is for taking and everything as well as become one with all the environment. That may be how there is the ultimate time on a vacation in a city such as this one.
So name your adventure and be it. Top Things To Do In Khao Lak In December
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