Horticulture & DavesGarden.com are sponsoring a Garden Photography Contest.
Great gardening goes hand in hand with great photography - that's why Horticulture is pleased to introduce the new Garden Photography Awards to celebrate the best in garden photography. One grand-prize winner will be selected by renowned garden photographer, Rob Cardillo. The winner will receive $1,000 and the photo with credit in an upcoming issue of Horticulture magazine.
Online submission (limit 2mb files)
Entries must be in by September 30, 2011
Check out the details here at Horticulture Magazine.
Good Luck Artists!
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Free Kindle ebooks
Thanks to Kari for sharing this super saver idea!
I Crave Freebies is yet another site that shares great deals. Check out this link from earlier this month for 15 free Kindle ebooks.
Today's deal on I Crave Freebies (7/27/11) is $20 Groupon credit.
So, check out http://www.icravefreebies.com/ for lots of other deals too!
Happy Savings!
I Crave Freebies is yet another site that shares great deals. Check out this link from earlier this month for 15 free Kindle ebooks.
Today's deal on I Crave Freebies (7/27/11) is $20 Groupon credit.
So, check out http://www.icravefreebies.com/ for lots of other deals too!
Happy Savings!
Win Free Stuff
Just found out about this site for FREE STUFF! Check out Tip Junkie!
http://freestuff.tipjunkie.com/
That's all for now. I need to catch up on a few more things and then I will share stuff from Ginger and Kari!
http://freestuff.tipjunkie.com/
That's all for now. I need to catch up on a few more things and then I will share stuff from Ginger and Kari!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Back to School Deals in July Cheap Office Supplies
Two days ago I bought two reams of paper from Staples for $5.00 each. This week, if I go before Wednesday (and they don't run out), a ream of paper is 25 cents! Therefore, this blog post to remind us to shop NOW!
Having taught elementary school for 15 years, I found lots of good deals. One of my favorites is back to school shopping for office supplies. The trick is to know when to shop. DO NOT WAIT until the first day of school when your child brings home the list of stuff the teacher recommends for the school year. This stuff does not spoil. Buy it all! If you don't need it this year, you may need it next year. Find a space in the closet, basement, or wherever to store it. Remember, you will need to replenish the school supplies at the semester break. And not too many kids are excited about getting a glue stick for a holiday present.
Why JULY? Why not wait until Labor Day when the sales are starting? Well, that's the problem. The sales started! Most parents around here don't realize that there are 1 cent sales going on now! When I was interviewing for elementary teaching jobs in AZ, one of the districts started teaching in mid-July! So, don't wait until you get the list, buy it now. Yes, some teachers will prefer glue sticks to bottles, or prefer crayons, and not markers for grades K-3, but kids can color at home too. They will need those markers and poster boards for science fair projects in the spring. I'm just saying.
Where to shop? Where to find the best deals? Well, check the Sunday paper's flyers. But, if you no longer get those, check out these sites online to find the local weekly ad. Oh, and sign up for the rewards program...especially if you are a teacher. Teacher Appreciation Days at the office supply stores often happen in early August (free stuff, coffee, pastries, and prizes).
If you can, pick up an extra ream of paper or some white board markers for your child's teacher. Budget cuts make it tough to get everything we need in our classrooms.
http://www.staples.com/ Click on the Weekly Ad on the right side, near the top.
1 cent deals Sunday-Wednesday, July 13th: pencil top erasers, pack of Bic pens, school glue (liquid)
25 cent REBATE deals Sunday-Wednesday, July 13th: ream of paper, pencil case, poly-folders, 5 Bic mechanical pencils
$1 deals: 5 pack of Sharpies, 50 pack of (8x10) photo paper, safety scissors, paper clips, fun shaped Post It notes
AND THAT'S JUST THE FIRST PAGE!!!!
http://www.officedepot.com/ click on the Weekly Ad on the right side of the page, near the top.
Buy two, get one free for Sharpies, Expo White Board Markers, and binder dividers.
Target Weekly Ad page (or find it on the top of the home page, on the far right)
20cent glue sticks two packs
$1.00 two pack of Sharpie markers
SHOP NOW! And pick up something extra for your child's classroom. Some ideas: extra copy paper (some schools limit how much they provide...teachers often need it for newsletters, homework packets, and well, just writing!), good pencils - Ticonderoga pencils are the best...they don't break in the sharpener and have a really good eraser, post it notes, markers - Expos white board markers work best and erase clean.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Having taught elementary school for 15 years, I found lots of good deals. One of my favorites is back to school shopping for office supplies. The trick is to know when to shop. DO NOT WAIT until the first day of school when your child brings home the list of stuff the teacher recommends for the school year. This stuff does not spoil. Buy it all! If you don't need it this year, you may need it next year. Find a space in the closet, basement, or wherever to store it. Remember, you will need to replenish the school supplies at the semester break. And not too many kids are excited about getting a glue stick for a holiday present.
Why JULY? Why not wait until Labor Day when the sales are starting? Well, that's the problem. The sales started! Most parents around here don't realize that there are 1 cent sales going on now! When I was interviewing for elementary teaching jobs in AZ, one of the districts started teaching in mid-July! So, don't wait until you get the list, buy it now. Yes, some teachers will prefer glue sticks to bottles, or prefer crayons, and not markers for grades K-3, but kids can color at home too. They will need those markers and poster boards for science fair projects in the spring. I'm just saying.
Where to shop? Where to find the best deals? Well, check the Sunday paper's flyers. But, if you no longer get those, check out these sites online to find the local weekly ad. Oh, and sign up for the rewards program...especially if you are a teacher. Teacher Appreciation Days at the office supply stores often happen in early August (free stuff, coffee, pastries, and prizes).
If you can, pick up an extra ream of paper or some white board markers for your child's teacher. Budget cuts make it tough to get everything we need in our classrooms.
1 cent deals Sunday-Wednesday, July 13th: pencil top erasers, pack of Bic pens, school glue (liquid)
25 cent REBATE deals Sunday-Wednesday, July 13th: ream of paper, pencil case, poly-folders, 5 Bic mechanical pencils
$1 deals: 5 pack of Sharpies, 50 pack of (8x10) photo paper, safety scissors, paper clips, fun shaped Post It notes
AND THAT'S JUST THE FIRST PAGE!!!!
Buy two, get one free for Sharpies, Expo White Board Markers, and binder dividers.
http://www.officemax.com/ Click on the Weekly ad on the left side of the page, near the top.
I couldn't view the ad today.
I couldn't view the ad today.
Walmart Weekly Ad page (or go to home page, find the blue words near the top...it's the second tab)
Didn't find any great deals this week for office supplies.
20cent glue sticks two packs
$1.00 two pack of Sharpie markers
SHOP NOW! And pick up something extra for your child's classroom. Some ideas: extra copy paper (some schools limit how much they provide...teachers often need it for newsletters, homework packets, and well, just writing!), good pencils - Ticonderoga pencils are the best...they don't break in the sharpener and have a really good eraser, post it notes, markers - Expos white board markers work best and erase clean.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Kids Bowl Free!
WOW!
Thanks to my cousin Tammy, I just found out this wonderful news - Kids Bowl Free really is a great opportunity for kids every day this summer! It looks like many of the bowling alleys allow for two games for kids who are accompanied by an adult. Each alley can set the times, age restrictions, and whether or not shoes are included. Check the main page then click on the map to find a bowling area near you.
Arizona Bowling Alleys participating in Kids Bowl Free (not too many yet)
Michigan Bowling Alleys
Washington State Bowling Alleys participating in Kids Bowl Free
Canadian locations for Kids Bowl Free
For example, Hartfield Lanes in Berkley, MI offers 2 games for children ages 15 and under, you pay for shoe rental and the hours are 4-8pm seven days a week.
You must sign up for the bowling alley you and your family will visit to get the email coupon for the week. You can sign up for up to six kids with your email account. If you want to sign up for more than one bowling alley, you will need to sign up with each bowling alley link separately with a different email account. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) PAGE.
You can also find information about Kids Bowl Free on Facebook (even if you are not a member of facebook). Sometimes they have contests on fb.
Have a wonderful summer and stay cool!
paintings by D.M. Sketch 2011
"We're gonna Rock
We're gonna Roll
We're gonna Bop
We're gonna BOWL!"
~Grease 2
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Forgotten Harvest Fights Hunger
The mission of Forgotten Harvest is to relieve hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing surplus, prepared, and perishable food and donating it to emergency food providers. The non-profit was formed in 1990 and currently is based in Oak Park, MI.
Food that is donated by the public as well as (literally) tons of food that is rescued from local grocery stores daily are then transported to local shelters, churches, and organizations that then sort and distribute the food to local hungry families.
A couple of weeks ago, I did a ride along with Curtis, one of the fantastic drivers for Forgotten Harvest. Starting at 7:30 am, we stopped at probably 10 different stores including Kroger, Plumb Market, Costco, and Edible Arrangements to pick up surplus food. This is not rotten food, mind you, damaged cans, ripped labels, slightly bruised or imperfect fruits or veggies. They even donate meat that is nearing the expiration. Everyone loves Curtis and his friendly demeanor made it easy to spend eight hours with him.
In the afternoon, we had three stops in Detroit to drop off the food. He sorted it out and volunteers from the organizations helped us unload the boxes. Bags of potatoes, rolls, one jug of fresh milk, boxes of fruit, cases of pop, some meat and lots of cans of food went to each of the three recipient locations. One of the churches had the neighbors walking up for boxes of food even before we pulled out of their parking lot.
It's an amazing organization and everyone there is friendly, helpful, and respectful beyond all else. So, if you have time to donate a few hours, they box food at their location M-F (and perhaps Saturday). Ron and I have helped out sorting donated food from various places around the country that drops off donations directly at the warehouse. Donating time at events is also another way you can help. Monetary donations or dropping off food are other ways you can help end hunger in metro-Detroit.
If you want more information, check out their website or LIKE them on Facebook (you don't even need a facebook account to read their entries). This past week, they've been sharing lots of national stories about fighting hunger throughout the nation.
Happy Father's Day!
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