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Halloween Bargains EVERYWHERE

Children’s Place: Costumes, etc are already 30% off and you could get an additional 15% off with these coupon codes online: HA99, PARENTING99 (expiration unknown). Click HERE

Kmart: 40% off Halloween costumes online. Click HERE

Disney Store: 20% off online if you use coupon code: FALLFUN. In some cases the items themselves are up to 50% off! Click HERE

Meijer’s: (we don’t have these in CA) but 25% off Halloween stuff here too! Click HERE for more details. They also have $3.99 standard shipping. NICE!

Remember it’s never too soon to stockpile for:

  • Next year
  • Birthday party treats for boys (severed fingers are timeless) LOL
  • Fall decorations and other ideas
  • 40% off Karma Baby Slings

    For the Moms (and Moms-to-be)  Karma Baby Slings has a 40% off deal for readers of the Celebrity Baby Blog on all baby slings. Check out the CBB site for more details!

    Click HERE for CBB

    Expires 10/18/2009

    Free Tow for Tipsy Drivers on Labor Day

    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:

  • Super Bowl: February 1, 6 p.m. to February 2, 6 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day: March 17, 6 p.m. to March 18, 6 a.m.
  • Cinco de Mayo: May 5, 6 p.m. to May 6, 6 a.m. 
  • Independence Day: July 4, 6 p.m. to July 5, 6 a.m.
  • Labor Day: September 7, 6 p.m. to September 8, 6 a.m.
  • Halloween: October 31, 6 p.m. to November 1, 6 a.m. 
  • Thanksgiving: November 26, 6 p.m. to November 27, 6 a.m.
  • Christmas Eve: December 24, 6 p.m. to December 25, 6 a.m.
  • 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!

    Must Read Blogs (Craft Ideas)

    Okay I’m not very crafty (as in I stink creatively) so I have to find other people’s genius for inspiration. I mostly like to stalk craft blogs but I also occasionally find non-professional blogs with adorable crafty ideas. Here they are, mixed together, in no particular order.

    1. Here is a FANTASTIC children’s bathroom decoration setup (including how to change ugly light fixtures). Click HERE for that.

    2. There is also the Be Different, Act Normal blog which has all kinds of cute ideas. (Okay I’ll admit the confetti monogram makes my inner neat-freak cringe but the rest is cool). Check out her stuff HERE.

    3. It’s never too late to be patriotic (although I meant to blog this in early July) but Serendipity’s blog has a totally adorable idea for an American Flag. Check it out HERE.

    4. Zakka life, one of my favorite craft blogs came up with Delightful Candy Favors. I recommended them for a neighbor’s daughters birthday party. Those kids were CRAZY hyper. 

    Let me know what other crafty sites you love. I’m collecting links!

    Free Tow for Tipsy Drivers on 4th of July

    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:

  • Super Bowl: February 1, 6 p.m. to February 2, 6 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day: March 17, 6 p.m. to March 18, 6 a.m.
  • Cinco de Mayo: May 5, 6 p.m. to May 6, 6 a.m. 
  • Independence Day: July 4, 6 p.m. to July 5, 6 a.m.
  • Labor Day: September 7, 6 p.m. to September 8, 6 a.m.
  • Halloween: October 31, 6 p.m. to November 1, 6 a.m. 
  • Thanksgiving: November 26, 6 p.m. to November 27, 6 a.m.
  • Christmas Eve: December 24, 6 p.m. to December 25, 6 a.m.
  • 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!

    Bath and Body Works: SEMI Annual Sale!

    Yup, the BBW is having their semi-annual sale where you can get up to 75% off their products. If you’re anything like me and prefer BBW body spray to the harsher (and allergy causing) smells of perfume then this is your magical sale.

    Click HERE to see what’s on sale.

    Check HERE for a store locator!

    Memorial Day Sales!

    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

    How to make shades out of old miniblinds

    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

    The Playroom You Always Wanted

    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

    Protect yourself from theft at ATMs

    ATM fraud is VERY prevalent in this current economy so beware!

    Check out this excellent article at to learn MORE.

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