Gift Closet

I finally took an inventory of my gift closet. This is what I have accumulated so far from sales, clearance, and online deals. I have already started filling in my Christmas list for this year and I am prepared for baby showers, birthdays, and wedding gifts. I just need invitations now.


Inventory:
Bath and Body Works
5 lotions
1 body creams
3 shower gels
4 body sprays
2 BB&W bags
4 Purse Size Perfumes
3 Soaps
2 Wallflowers
baby clothes & accessories for gift baskets
1 Mini Chopper
1 Mini Crock Pot
2 Carry/Overnight Bags
Christmas ornaments
Christmas dish towels
Snowman tealight set
2 decorative trays
earring and pin set
crystal candle holders
2 pedicure kits
3 cosmetic bags
1 mini keychain digital cameras
2 Coldwater Creek watches
1 Caswell-Massey gift set
2 Necklace/Earring Sets
Summer Insulated Glass Set
Wax Simmering Pot with Wax Melts
2 Candle Sets

After typing this out......Oh My Gosh I had no idea I had so many gifts accumulated. WOW !!
The only thing missing is men and kid/teenager gifts.

I still have baskets to make gift baskets, lots of gift bags for any occasion, cards for any occasion, tissue paper, ribbon, and bows.

P. S. I can't wait to see Shannon's (my dear friend and regular blog visitor) comment to this!! LOL

Saturday Morning Cleaning

This is my precious daughter, Payton, helping her mom sweep. She is only 18 months old. I hope the help continues. LOL

BINGO -- I WON!!!

The prizes were Home Interior items. I got to say Bingo once but I got a great prize. I'm not sure if I will keep this or add it to my gift closet.

Mail Call

Monday - 4/28/08
FREE Issue of Hallmark Magazine
Free Huggies Diaper with Lotion and Body Wash
Family Records Organizer DVD
Coupons from Unilever - Including a FREE item of my choice
FREE Recipe Book from

Tuesday - 4/29/08
Another FREE Sunmaid Raisin Recipe Book

Wednesday - 4/30/08
Nothing Today.

Thursday - 5/01/08
Free Jiffy Cookbook

Friday - 5/02/08
Travel Size Deodorant
DVD from Mattel
Pack of Perennial Seeds

Thought of the Day

You don't have to always be right.

12 Ways to Find Cheaper Gas

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FREE Sample of Snuggle

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Finally Friday

I've survived another week. Tonight is Bingo night and I feel lucky!! I hope win this time since I didn't last month. I always go with my good friend Ann and she is hilarious. She has now started holding up a sign with what number she needs. Of course, everyone laughs at her but she feels confident that it will eventually work.

I'll let you know how we do.

As for the weekend, my family is going out to dinner to celebrate my brother's birthday and I'll be getting some items ready for a yard sale. I hope to have one soon. I need to check out some helpful tips so I can have success one.

Have a great weekend!

FREE Dentek Floss Picks

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FREE Subscription to Hallmark Magazine

Hallmark Magazine - Free Subscription
Click here to order. A great gift idea for Mother's Day and its FREE.

Thought of the Day

Happiness starts with you.

2-Pack Nike IPOD Carrying Case

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Regularly - $ 79.98

Sale Price - $ 10.00

Use Google Checkout - 1st Time Users ($10.00)

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Thoughtful Thursday

Share a useful website that you enjoy with someone who may enjoy or find it useful too!! Don't forget to share it with me also.

Example: www. wakerupper.com

I have used this before while my husband was working out of time. It is a nice free service.

7up Coupons

Click here to print BOGO coupons for a 2 liter and a 20 oz. drink. You can print each coupon twice. Enjoy!!

FREE Bush's Bean Recipe Book

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Local Library - Used Book Sale

On my way to work this morning, I noticed a banner at my local library.....USED BOOK SALE GOING ON NOW!! I plan on going tomorrow. The prices are excellent and they normally have a great selection. They are lots of hardback books too. They cost a little more but they are great for gifts, get well baskets, etc. I'll let you know if I find anything good.

Another Deal -- Digital Card

Click here to check it out. use Google Checkout, first time users get a $10 discount. Choose free shipping and this card will be free.

Regularly $49.99

Sale Price - $10.00

1st Time Users Google Checkout ($10.00)

Free Shipping

Total - 0.00

Thought for the Day

Even though you've been hurt, keep your heart open.

FREE TRIPOD - Camera or Camcorder

Click here to check it out. If ordering, use google checkout to receive a $10 credit and Choose Free Shipping. I had to enter a credit number but my card was not charged. Hurry, I'm sure this will not last long!!!

Microsoft Ladies Computer Tote

Computer Tote - Reg. $39.99

- $20.00 Rebate

Free Shipping

-10.00 - Using Google Checkout for 1st Time

$9.99 Total

Click here to order.

FREE Woman's Day Magazine - Mother's Day Gift??

Click here for your FREE subscription. Enjoy!

Thrifty Idea for a Greeting Card Organizer

I love to send cards. To me there is nothing better to get a note in the mail from a friend/relative just to say hello. I always try to keep birthday, sympathy, anniversary, wedding cards on hand just in case. A good friend of mine gave a card organizer last year (picture incl.) for my birthday and it has been very useful. Each month has a page with a card holder for storage. You can write the important dates on the page - birthdays, anniversaries etc. and then store your card for the important date. There is also an address book in the back along with note pages.

Materials Needed:

3-ring Binder or Scrapbook Album

Hole Puncher

6 or more 2-Pocket Folders

Design a Page for you to List your Birthdays, Anniversaries

Card Stock/Construction Paper

Stickers/Any Idea of Items to Decorate

Address Book or Design one on the Computer

Letter Stickers for Address Book Pages

This would be great to make for yourself or as a gift*. Use your imagination, decorate the cover, and the monthly pages. Include a few cards.

Thought for the Day

Write someone you love a note saying so.

FREE Dunkin Donuts Coffee Sample

Prayers Needed .... For All Soldiers

I watch the news and see the newspaper almost everyday. I have watched the reports of soldiers being hurt and dying and the happy returns of soldiers to NC to see their newborns for the first time. I only know 1 soldier personally serving in Iraq and I found out this morning that he was killed yesterday. Sending my prayers to his family and to Adam - THANK YOU for sacrificing your life for our country.

Click here to read the news article.

FREE Toothpaste Sample

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FREE DVD from Mattel

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Thought of the Day

Spend less than you earn and save the rest.

FREE Photos and Photo Book - Sign UP NOW!!

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FREE Advil Liqui-Gel Capsules

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FREE Nad's Hair Removal Strips

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Do We Need to Stockpile Food?

Read the article here.

Have you considered stockpiling food??

Multi Uses for Old Socks

Clever Ways to Recycle Old Socks

1) Dust Rags - Cotton Socks are the Best - Place sock on your hand, spray furniture polish on one side, and then turn sock over when needed.

2) Muscle Relaxer - Knee Sock - Fille with White Rice, tie off the open end into a know, place sock in microwave and heat for 2 - 4 minutes. Place on sore muscle. Reheat as needed.

3) Handpuppet - Use your imagination to decorate.

4) Dog Pull Toy - Just tie a knot or two in the sock.

5) Tie Up Strips for your Garden - Great for tomato plants.

6) Hand and Feet Softeners - Before bedtime, rub a generous amount of your favorite dry skin lotion/vaseline on your hands or feet and use your old socks to keep the lotion from getting on your sheets.

7) My FAVORITE thing is to use them during icy weather. My mom taught me this trick. Put an old sock over your shoes and it keeps you from sliding on ice.

Thought of the Day

If you're too busy to have fun, you're too busy.

Thought of the Day

Do your best with what you've got.