Thought of the Day

"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose."

Lyndon B. Johnson

FINALLY FRIDAY

I just realized I didn't even post my Finally Friday last week.......must have been because I was so excited that I was getting a 3 day weekend. It has been a short week this week but I am still glad today is Friday. I really didn't want to get up this morning, a couple more hours of sleep would have been son nice.

My to do list is full for this weekend. I have company coming in Thursday night so I need to prepare my guest bedroom/bathroom, linens, etc. I also want to finish my "frugal redecorating project" that I am doing in our home office. I will share photos soon.

Have a great weekend and I will see you Monday!!

FREE POST-IT FLAG GEL PEN

Click here to order.

Thanks to Money Saving Mom for this great freebie.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Cheesecake Brownies - Just looking at these make my mouth water.

2) Simple Flower Garden Sachets - These are so cute and would make great gifts.

3) Today is National Make Your Bed Day - I didn't know there was such a day.

4) Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe - This sounds great and I love to use my crock pot.

5) Spiced Pumpkin Waffles - I would love to make these.

6) Chalkboard Paint Project - I want to make one these.

7) Fried Rice - Quick and easy recipe that sounds great. It would be a quick and easy meal.

8) When Frugal was a Way of Life - Great post.

FREE CHOCOLATE FRIDAY

"What is Real Chocolate Relief? Mars only uses Real Chocolate - that means its made with 100% pure, cocoa butter. Come back to www.realchocolate.com every Friday through September to get FREE* Real Chocolate coupon for your favorite Mars brand. If its Mars, then you know it is real chocolate. Give away starts 9am EST every Friday.''"

FREE DOVE HAIR CARE THERAPY SAMPLE

Click here to request. You can choose between Heat Defense Therapy or Intense Damage Therapy.

Thought of the Day

Remember the victims and families of 9/11.

OVARIAN CANCER MONTH - KELLY'S TEXT-A-THON FOR A CAUSE

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Kelly Ripa has team up with Electrolux to hold a "Text-a-Thon for a Cause" to help raise support for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Their mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer.

During the month of September, you can donate $5 to the cause by texting "KELLY" to 85944 from your mobile phone - or visit

http://www.kelly-confidential.com/ to donate. Each time you sign in, you automatically be entered into a drawing to win a luxury front load washer and dryer from Electrolux in Turquoise Sky, the color inspired by the teal ribbon of ovarian cancer awareness.

Also, while you are visiting http://www.kelly-confidential.com/ create a virtual T-shirt at no cost to you and send to a friend. For every virtual T-shirt sent, Electrolux will donate $1 to OCRF. You can also purchase a limited edition T-shirt designed by Kelly Ripa. Watch Kelly's PSA here, where she is helping spread the awareness of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.

FREE PACK OF SNIKIDDY ALL NATURAL PUFFS

Click here to request.

DIRECTV CUSTOMERS - 2 MOVIES FOR THE PRICE OF 1

Here's How It Works:
1) Go to directv.com/movies or browse Channels 125-199.
2) Order any 2 DIRECTV CINEMA™ movies by 9/30.
3) Directv will automatically credit your account for 1 movie.

THRIFTY TIP - ALWAYS SAVE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES

ALWAYS save your manufacturer warranties and guarantees!!! I just saved myself $160 this month in doing so.

We built our house 9 years. I have 4 shutters on my house that have NOT been replaced. As you see in the picture, the vinyl shutters haved faded.

I called the manufacturer and I had my new shutters in 5 days at no charge.

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

Lots of goodies this week not only for me but for upcoming giveaways too:



Gain Detergent Sample and Coupon
Pop Tart Sample and Coupons
FREE Address Labels
FREE Bottle of Paula's Choice Sunscreen Spray
FREE TV Guide
FREE Ballpoint Pen (local company)



2 Packages for upcoming Giveaways

Thought of the Day

"People fail forward to success."

Mary Kay Ash

ATTENTION CHARLOTTE READERS - DISNEY ON ICE TICKETS GIVEAWAY

Disney on Ice - Celebrations is coming to the Time Warner Cable Arena in October.

I have a 4-pack of Tickets for Opening Night, October 8 at 7pm

to Giveaway!!

Charlotte Show Dates:

Thursday October 8: 7:00pm

Friday October 9: 10:30 am, 7:00pm

Saturday October 10: 10:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm

Sunday October 11: 12:00pm, 4:00pm

Thanks to MomCentral, I have been given a 4-pack of tickets and a 4-pack of tickets to given away. You also have the opporutnity to get a discount thanks to MomCentral. Get 4 Tickets for $44 for weekday shows and a $4 off all tickets for weekend shows by entering Coupon Code MOM in the promotion code box on Ticketmaster. Any additional ticket beyond the 4-pick for shows during the week are still priced at $11. Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP seats. Cannot be combined with any other offer, services, facility and handling fees will apply.

How to enter: (3 entries per person)

- Leave a comment with your/your child's favorite Disney character along with your email address.

- Tweet about this giveaway (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling you did.

- Blog about this giveaway (1 extra entry) and leave me comment with the post url.

- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me comment telling me you did.

Remember: This giveaway is for the Charlotte show only.

This giveaway will close on Wednesday, September 16 at 9pm. The winner will be emailed and posted Thursday morning. You will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Good Luck!!

This Sheet Works - Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ Laundry Sheets

Click the picture above and watch a short video on how Purex Complete 3-in-1 works. I can't wait to try this product.

FREE SAMPLE OF CUREL ITCH DEFENSE SKIN BALANCING MOISTURE LOTION

Click here for a FREE Sample of Curel Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion.

BATH & BODY WORKS COUPON

FREE Signature Collection Body Care or Home Fragrance Item with any $15 Purchase

Click here to print.

FREE 8 X 10 PHOTO AT WAL-MART WITH ANY 1 HOUR PHOTO ORDER

WALGREENS PHOTO SALE

4 x 6 Prints for .10 each for 4 days

Offer ends Saturday, September 12

Enter Coupon Code CATCH for this great offer

RESTAURANT.COM $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR $1

Use Coupon Code NINETY at checkout to receive this great deal. This is good through Sunday, September 13. I have never seen them offer a deal this good before.

Thought of the Day

"It's not knowing what to do, its doing what you know."

Anthony Robbins

PRODUCT REVIEW - CAST IRON RIVER RIM ROCK FIRE PIT

I was contacted by CNS Stores a couple weeks ago to conduct a product review for teakwickerandmore.com. I graciously agreed to do this because after reviewing their website and seeing lots of great items I was also going to receive something that I have been wanting all summer..... A Fire Pit.

I absolutely love the fire pit that I was sent. It is definitely one that I would have picked out and purchased myself. It looks great on my patio and we have thoroughly enjoyed using it the past couple of weeks. Not only have we used it as a source of heat for the couple of cool evenings we have had but we have also used it for entertainment to roast marshmallows and make smores. I highly recommend this item for anyone who is looking for a fire pit. You will not be disappointed. Here is a list of the great features offered with this item.

Features:
- black steel fire bowl
- Colorful river rock look cast iron rim
- Decorative steel legs
- One piece dome fire screen with high temperature paint
- Screen lift tool and wood grate included

Free shipping is also available.

Disclaimer: CNS Stores sent me free products to write this review. My thoughts and review is my opinion.

FREE 2010 Wildlife Calendar

Click here to request yours.

MENU PLAN MONDAY - 09/07

Well, I am onday Week 3 no and I love planning my weekly menu. The best thinga bout it for me is that my husband no longer calls and asks me everyday........."What's For Dinner?" He already knows.

Monday - Grilled Chicken Salads

Tuesday - Grilled Chicken Fajitas, Mexican Rice

Wednesday - Spaghetti with Garlic Bread and Salad

Thursday - Frozen Pizza (Got these FREE)

Friday - Chinese Take-Out (Coupons to Use)

Saturday - Spaghetti Dinner at the Lodge

Sunday - Birthday Dinner for My Mom

You can find other great Menu Plans at Menu Planning Monday - Organizing Junkie.

Thought of the Day

"I used my imagination to make the grass whatever color I wanted it to be."

Whoopi Goldberg

Thought of the Day

Happy Labor Day!

Thought of the Day

"A Sense of meaninglessness does not come from our lives, but from the quality of awareness with which we live our lives."

Ani Tenzin Palmo