04.30.08 at 10:59 pm by Kara_S
Nothing turns me off faster than an ill-informed writer. I know that sounds a little harsh, but it’s true. I think I’ve taken more notice of the problem since I began reading an occasional article on Associated Content. It actually cracks me up how many articles with inaccuracies are published on AC. Do the editors not care about false statistics, misquoted information, or just plain wrong details? As an English teacher, I tried to emphasize the importance of research before writing. (The kids didn’t always like the research assignments, but I know it taught them necessary skills.) Research is especially important in non-fiction writing where others depend on what you’ve written for their information. When writing some articles about hypothyroidism for AC (links are in the sidebar), I made sure I included accurate information from credible sources. I didn’t want to lead someone else down the wrong road when she was searching for a solution
Continue reading The Source of Inspiration – Paula and RSD
04.30.08 at 6:35 pm by Kara_S
Would you believe I paid $1.24 for everything above plus a king size Snickers bar and a 20 oz Diet Coke? So how did I do it? First, I started with $12.99 in ECBs (CVS money).
Transaction #1:6 Post-its (2 each of Super Sticky, Flags, and Markers) – $2.50 (originally $2.79-$3.59)2 Palmolive dish soap 11 oz. – Buy one get one free – $1.59Total: $16.59Coupons: Palmolive 25 cents; CVS $3 off $15; 3M Post-it $3 off 2 (I used 3 of these)ECBs used: $4Total oop: 70 centsECBs earned: $5
Transaction #2:2 ALL Free and Clear detergent, 100 oz. – Buy one get one free – $6.491 Snickers king size – $1.491 Diet Coke, 20 oz. – $1.49Total: $9.47ECBs used: $4, $4.99Total oop: 54 centsECBs earned: none
Total amount saved: $36.86 (That means with no coupons and no ECBs, I would’ve paid $38.10.)
Couple of notes about my transactions: I had a 2nd transaction planned with Bounty paper towels and
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04.29.08 at 4:12 pm by Kara_S
So it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged about anything of interest – other than CVS. I fully intend to get back to my regular blogging schedule within the next few days.
A couple of things have happened around here in recent days. First, I was without email for 3 days. Our ISP attempted a server upgrade, but it failed royally. Today they finally decided to revert back to the old servers so we could access our email. Do you know how lost I felt without email?
Then at 3 a.m. this morning, we woke up to the pitiful cry of a kitten. Little Girl Cat, a young female that adopted us, decided to have her litter behind our bed (the bed sits diagonally in a corner). As a first-time mother, the first kitten terrified her, so I played mommy for about a half hour until Little Girl Cat had her 2nd kitten and started taking care of
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04.25.08 at 10:06 pm by Kara_S
Welcome to another edition of deals from CVS! I started this week with $16.96 in ECB. I did four separate transactions which probably could’ve been combined into 2 in reflection.
Transaction #1:4 Diet Coke @ 99 cents eachI tried paying with $3.99 ECB but my total was a penny short. So I added a Heath bar for 50 cents.ECBs used: $3.99OOP: 49 centsECBs earned: none
Transaction #21 Speed Stick 24/7 @ $3.991 bag Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups @ $3.491 bag Hershey’s Miniatures @ Buy 1 Get 1 FreeTotal: $7.48ECBs used: $4.99OOP: $2.59ECBs earned: $3.99
Transaction #31 Alavert Allergy Med, 18 ct. bonus pack, @ $6.991 Softsoap Spa @ $4.991 Herbal Essence shampoo @ $4.291 Herbal Essence shampoo @ Buy 1 Get 1 FreeTotal: $16.27Coupons used: 75 cents Softsoap Spa; $2 Alavert; $3 off 2 Herbal Essence products; $1 CVS (shows on my receipt but I don’t remember what it was for!!!)ECBs used: $3.99OOP: $6.21ECBs earned: $4.99 Softsoap; $4
Continue reading Super Savings: CVS and Kmart
04.22.08 at 1:51 pm by Kara_S
In a couple of weeks, we’re going to be moving into a new home. (Yippee!!!!) But I have a dilemma…
Our new home will be very close to our current home. Close enough that the dirt pile from the new site is sitting in the old backyard. I’m a horrible judge at distances, but I’m going to say that from front door to front door is about 300 feet.
Now, here’s the dilemma – Do I pack most things in boxes as if we’re moving 300 miles instead of 300 feet? Anyone have experience with this?
I’ve thought about using laundry baskets to move most things. For example, when the new home is ready, unload the kitchen cupboards into the laundry baskets, carry them over, unload them in the new pantry. I like that idea. We can also carry the dresser drawers this way.
But what about things like books? (I have lots of books.) And things that are
Continue reading Dilemma: To Pack or Not To Pack
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