Check out this article from yahoo finance about Memorial Day sales.
Particularly if you have a military ID.
Still deals are being advertised for:
The Gap.
Macy’s.
Ann Taylor Loft.
Nike.
Home Depot.
For the whole article click HERE
Okay I just found this blog where a lovely woman posted about how to make shades out of your old abused mini blinds. It is a great way to recycle and a cheap way to dress up your house!
Check it out HERE
I think I might have to marry a contractor.
I was randomly websurfing and found this builder’s site. I don’t know anything about them other then the fact that this is the coolest play room any kid could EVER have.
I want it.
Your kids want it.
You’ll want it too. Trust me.
Click HERE for the drool worthy pictures.
Told you so
ATM fraud is VERY prevalent in this current economy so beware!
Check out this excellent article at to learn MORE.
First I’d like to state that I’m not getting paid for this endorsement but I feel compelled to make it.
A couple weeks ago I had a really nasty computer virus. (emphasis on REALLY NASTY). This was particularly troubling because I’d paid for an antivirus program and it clearly hadn’t worked.
Mr. Tech guy recommended AVG antivirus which is FREE. Once you download and set it up, the software does automatic scans and updates. He’d installed AVG on my dad’s computer when he’d visted us last about 6 months ago and guess what? Dad’s computer was CLEAN.
If you know anything about what a tech-challenged guy my dad is you’d realize how incredible it is. My dad is one of those people who opens every email attachment and when he gets a popup clicks whatever button is closest to make it go away. This includes the “accept” button. *shudder*
The fact that my dad’s impatience with computers didn’t land him in computer virus hell just proves how great AVG is. I’m sold based on my dad’s experience. Woo hoo!
I think by now we all know I’m a big supporter of home improvement do-it-yourself classes. Even if you don’t actually do it yourself you should at least understand how something is done so you don’t get taken for a ride by your local handyman/contractor.
This month’s Home Depot classes include:
Tiling Floors and Walls- the #1 class at Home Depot and VERY easy to do. I just regrouted the corners of my own shower and I’m NOT a handy girl.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Maintenance- Did you know the standard tune-up for a walk-behind mower is $100? That’s can really bite a budget. The session includes setting up a maintenance routine (including sharpening blades) to keep your outdoor equipment out of the repair shop year after year. Also remember a sharp mowerblade can affect the health of your grass and re-landscaping is even more expensive then $100!
Installing Ceiling Fans- Summer is here for many of us and the weather is already toasty warm. One way to save on a huge air conditioning bill is to install ceiling fans in the rooms you use most. While they do not add a set-in-stone dollar value to your home, the added bonus to ceiling fans is that they’re a fixture in your home and when you go to sell it buyers tend to like them. Win-win.
The class I’m taking? Repairing Screens. The ad says that window and door screens were actually designed to be repaired which is a great relief to me because I just punched a hole in my own window screen and scotch tape over the hole is not cutting it as a MacGyver-esque repair technique.
For more info or to register for Home Depot classes click HERE.
For those of us who prefer to learn at home with online videos Lowe’s has an entire library of information on all of these topics. Click HERE to see wha is available.
Just remember that materials are free at the Home Depot class and if you like to ask questions like me, the live option might suit you better. On the other hand if you need info and can only find the time at 10pm after the kids are asleep a 5-10 minute on-demand video is the perfect solution to your time challenge.
I don’t ever cheer for store closings because I know there are always people who depend on the convenience of local stores to fulfill there needs. That being said I’ve only been to a Ritz Camera/Wolf Camera once in my life and was stunned by how expensive equipment was there compared to other stores.
However, store closings do mean one thing: DISCOUNTS. If you’re a camera junkie now is a good time to check out camera equipment and accessories as well as scrapbook items, etc.
About half of the Wolf Camera/ Ritz Camera stores are closing so go HERE to find a store that is closing. The list is a download with VERY small font so be prepared. Rumor has it the sale is from 40-60% off in some places.
(Side note: Moms love camera stuff and Mother’s Day is this Sunday…)
Unlike Ritz Camera, Boater’s World is going completely out of business. All stores are closing so if you’re in the market for a wetsuit this summer or other Marine equipment now is the time to shop around! Click HERE for the Boater’s World announcement and click on the image to go to the website for a full list of stores that are closing.
See this stamp? The price goes up on May 11th. I know many of us pay things online now, or with autopay but these pesky stamps are always necessary for something. So now might be a good time to stockpile them. They’re going to go up in cost from $0.42 to $0.44 cents on May 11th and chances are your local store will sell out before then so get them while you can! (And if your post office runs out remember Costco/Sams/Grocery stores/etc. All have Forever Stamp strips too).
For info from the USPS about the price increase click HERE.
You’ve probably heard of free cab rides home on drunken holidays like today. AAA is taking it one step further. Not only will they take YOU home, they’ll bring your car. For free. AAA is offering its Tipsy Tow program on most drunken holidays.
The holidays include:
If you’re too drunk to drive, and your car is parked within a set number of miles from your home, you can get a free tow. You don’t even necessarily have to be a member depending on where you live. Just call 800-AAA-HELP (800-222-4357) and ask them what the rules are for the “tipsy tow” in your area. A driver will pick you and your car up, and give you a one-way ride home.
So, if you must drive, stay within 5 miles from your house, and AAA has your back. NICE!
Ever wonder what to do with all the crayon pieces that end up at the bottom of the crayon bucket? It seems a shame to toss them out but what are you supposed to do with them?
How about:
For precise (and easy) directions on how to transform your crayon scraps into recycled works of art check out Makes and Takes. I just discovered the site and Marie, the site founder comes up with all sorts of fantastic activities. Definitely worth checking out!
(oh and for a really cool mother’s day gift check THIS out)
