Bargains, Kitty, Freebie

ByeBye KItty (aka BBK) came in for a while last night, but cried to go out, so out he went.  He slept on the outside chair, and was gone this morning.  Maybe that’s a sign of warm weather coming.  One can hope, right?  I need to order Frontline Plus if he’s going to be semi-indoor.

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I found this deal on Egyptian Cotton sheets. I usually look for a higher tc, but being Egyptian Cotton, these should be very soft. I have too many sheets now, but really would like the teal. Hmmmmm http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&deptid=3&catid=44&prodid=3030595779&aid=123&program=15313&ls_sid=XbNIV9yhNbw-3WJsZLAH30RWNYGDZTvkUQ”><span

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We often start off our day (after cofee) with oatmeal.  This is a coupon for a brand I’ve never tried.  BetterOats Oatmeal

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For someone well under 5′, I really like large hanbags.  I don’t know how much of a bargain this is because I’m not familiar with the name, but I really like that it comes in navy and has lots of pockets.  Presa ‘Kennington’ Large Leather Hobo with Shoulder Strap | Overstock.com

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If you live in an area they cover, BuyWithMe – Group Buying, Big Discounts from Local Businesses can get you some great deals, very much like Groupon.com.  New York Deal of the Day | Local Daily Deals from Groupon

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Weekend is on it’s way.  It’s supposed to be warm, though wet on Sunday.  Hope to get my tiny plot weeded and th soil turned.  See you all Monday.

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AI, Bargains, Kitty, Olive Garden

I’m really angry that Siobahn was voted off American Idol last night, and have decided not to watch it anymore, but I bet that Aaron is next.

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Guess who’s sleeping in my daughter’s bed.  Please note she doesn’t live here, it’s just where she sleeps when she stays over.  I went out to pet ByeBye Kitty this morning, and it was cold, 39° I believe.  I invited him in.  He’s been alternating between sleeping, purring, and cleaning himself  ever since.  Memo to self:  This isn’t permanent.  Found a pretty good coupon for 9 Lives. 75¢   

http://www.9lives.com/promotions?gclid=COCG8pv2qqECFRwtswoduntrFg

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I got this nice little coupon from The CEREAL.com  We eat at Olive Garden a lot because I get gift cards from clicking  and doing surveys.  I have fund I don’t love all the sauces at Olive Garden, but they’re very cooperative about switchin sauces for you.

$5 Off Coupon for Olive Garden   (Exp. May 7)

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Modnique is a site that sells highly discounted designer accessories and clothing.  To be perfectly honest,  if you buy something, I’ll get something back to use there, but if you want to look around I get nothing, which is fine.  I’m a great “window ” shoopper.  I know I found some really nice scarves for $20, and you get $5 for signing up.  http://www.modnique.com/invite/honbee97@aol.com

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A pharmacist once told me that Eucerin was athe best hand cream, but wasn’t popular because it took so long to absorb, which was why it was best.  Sounds like a Catch 22 to me.  Anyway, here’s a free sample of their skin fortifying lotion.

Walmart.com – Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion

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Here’s a 50¢ coupon for International Delight coffee creamer, one of my guilty pleasues.  International Delight: International Delight Coffee Creamer – Flavor Your World

It’s very cold here this morning, and when I finish this, I wil make myself a big cuppa.

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Kitty, Bargain, Program & Rice

Who can resist a face like this?  He is really sweet too.  I wish I could find ByeBye Kitty a real home, though I’d miss him terribly.

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You know how frustrating it is when you want to copy an image, a recipe, a card picture, or just about anything, and it’s copy protected.  Not from Jing it isn’t.  Shhhhh!   I use this all the time.  Great program. 

Jing Features | Add visuals to your online conversations

 

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I found this recipe recently and now use it all the time.  I usually use brown rice (healthier) instead of Jasmine, but for company I would definitley use Jasmine.  It’s really good.  Great for “over rice” dishes.

Lemon Coconut Rice

Lemon, coconut milk and jasmine rice make this mouth-watering side a welcome addition to just about any main entree. You can’t go wrong with this simple dish.

2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed until the water runs almost clear (2-3 times)
2 1/2 cups stock or water
1 tsp. salt
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

In a pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally. When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low. Cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 10 minutes.

 

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For you crafty ones.  I enjoy walking around Michael’s.  Hope this is useful.   Just copy and paste it to email or Word, and print, as many times as you like.

  

 

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Bargains, Question & Stuff

ByeBye Kitty, who’s been spending almost all his time on my chair, didn’t come home last night (dirty stay out), and I was a bit worried, but about 6:30 this morning, he came back and was starving.  I’m getting more and more attached to him.  Now I’ve got to go get his food and water bowls before management makes their morning tour.

 

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Does anyone wear the fitness walkers, Sketchers, Reebok, or the ones Payless puts out, don’t remember the name?  I’m thinking about them, but would love some feedback before I get them.  BTW, Sears has the Dr Scholl’s ones for $45 this week.  They have reviews, but I always worry about who write them, and their legitimacy.  That’s true everywhere.  I’m not picking on Sears.

 

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Anyone belong to AARP?  Personally, I am not fast enough to get these daily specials, but I keep trying.  Sign up to get early notice of what the day’s bargain is.  They’ve had WIIs, cameras, Fandango gift cards, all kinds of really good stuff for half price, that you can only get at noon (EST).  You have to be lightening fast.  They have a lot of other bargains/discounts listed.

 

Overwhelming Offers – Everyday Savings Center   Click on OO in darker gray bar, on the left.

 

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Another goodie from James.  I would never get any sleep if Hubby didn’t use these.  They work really well for him though I give no guarantee they’ll work for you.  Sleep is a good thing.

Snoring & Congestion Relief with Nasal Strips and Spray – BreatheRight.com

 

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Bargains, Scary Stuff & Fun

Good morning.  It’s Monday, and I’m back.  Just did some food shopping over the weekend, nothing special.  BybBye Kittie spent the whole rainy day yeserday on my stoop, and demanded petting by everyone in and out of my apartment.  Today he’s gone.  Thus is life.  Maybe he doesn’t like the new brand of food I got him.

 

At Sam’s Club I got a great deal on coffee.  Kona is one of my favorites. and I really enjoy freshly ground coffee.   Thisis a 2½ lb bag of Mayorga  Coffee Roasters, Whole bean Hawaiian Kona Blend.  It was only $4.31, a great buy.  Got one for my daughter too.  If it sounds like something you’d like, you should get it before it’s gone.  BTW, I haven’t tasted it yet.  Want to finish off my good old faithful, Maxwell House.

 

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This is a terrific freebie from James at JustFreeStuff.com.  Luggage tags.  I got mine a while ago, and ordered a couple for Hubby today.

Facebook | KLM

  

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I got this from Adrianna.  A bit scary, and I immediately changed my setting.

 

 FYI – privacy setting changes. As of Friday, there is a new privacy setting called “Instant Personalization” that shares data with non-facebook websites and it is automatically set to “Allow.” Go to Account > Privacy Settings > Applications and Websites and uncheck “Allow”–it’s at the bottom of the page.

 

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This is just fo fun.  Mine is awful.

 

Become an Avatar | Own AVATAR on Blu-ray & DVD April 22

I loved the movie, based on the effects, but the story was same ol’, same ol’.  Good, but nothing new.  Just my opinion.

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Free Game

Just a quickie.  Giveawayoftheday.com has a good game for free today Crystal Cave Lost Treasures.  Game Giveaway of the Day – Crystal Cave Lost Treasures  It has to be downloaded by midnight.

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Advice? Needed & Given

I live in an apartment in a complex, and there is a little stoop (old fashioned word for porch) in front where I keep a chair, and a small table with my window box where I grow herbs in the summer.  Anyway, the chair is taken, not away, but slept on by ByeBye kitty, a beautiful, feral cat, who has decided he wants to live here and runs inside whenever I open the door.  I guess it’s my fault.  I’ve been feeding him – outside – every night.  I have birds, and am a bit afraid to take him in.  The fact that they add $40 to our rent every month if we have a cat, really dissuades me too.  I’m very torn.

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This is something I think can be handy for anyone to have around.  Thanks James of JustFreeStuff.com . You can order up to 10.   Free 2010 Consumer Action Handbook
Order the 2010 Consumer Action Handbook. This everyday guide to being a smart shopper is hot off the press and chock-full of helpful tips about preventing identity theft, understanding credit, filing a consumer complaint, and much more. In the 2009 edition, you’ll find updated information about filing for bankruptcy, finding a lawyer, and planning a funeral, along with many other useful topics.

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I must have way over 100 of these hangars from HSN.  They don’t make that much more room in my closet (when spans several size ranges), but they’re not as tight and wrinkled.  With free s&h this is a good deal for starting out.  I’m always buying more, sometimes as gifts.  Luckily I had a 10% off coupon.  I don’t know if it will work a second time, but it’s CAP2-A9F9-F7F4-2565.

Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers Cleaner Closet Storage Set – Brass at HSN.com

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Does anyone shop at Sam’s Club.  Nothing (almost nothing) pleases me more than getting a great bargain.  I got this Hamilton Beach Diecast 400-watt Stand Mixer | Overstock.com mixer at Sam’s for about $50, and this Overstock one is at a clearance price.  Of course I always wanted a Kitchenaid, but never had the excess space and money at the same time.  Still don’t have the space, and it’s on a shelf I can’t reach, until I need it, but this Hamilton Beach is the sturdiest and extremely powerful.  Couldn’t resist the price.  The trick with Sam’s is to wait till they are very low on an appliance, like one in the box and one on the shelf.  Sometimes they’ll mark the one in the box way down.  Sometimes they won’t, but it will sell, and then the (unused) floor model will go back to the clearance area, or even stay on the shelf for a pittance of the original price.  It usually works for me.

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Restaurant.com has the 80% off discount starting today.  If you haven’t been there, they sell (mostly) $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10, but with the promo code MEAL, you get 80% off and pay $2.  I use these a lot.  Note that there is usually a minimum you must spend, but it’s not that much.

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I hope you’re enjoying this so far.  I’ll be back Monday, unless I find something wonderful for you before then.

 

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Free, Scam, and Info

Hi!

I am going to pretty up this Blog, I promise.  My handy, dandy, Blognician will be here this weekend and help me figure it out.

It’s my second day, and I have a freebie I found for you  (easy form) from “Sayvings.com”  I crochet and am always measuring, so this will come in handy.  I ordered blue.

Free 10′ Translucent Tape Measure Click the text link “Request A Sample” then choose a color for the Tape and click “Add Sample” and follow instruction to check out to request your free sample.

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Cruising Tips (from Champaignliving.net)

Ever wonder why some passengers get to sit at the Captain’s Table, get invited to private on-board cocktail parties or get SPECIAL treatment? Yes, they may have traveled with the cruise line a zillion times before and have platinum status or they may have paid $5,000 more for the owner’s suite compared to your $300 inside cabin. But – THAT’S NOT ALWAYS THE CASE!

The Best Way to get the Royal Treatment is to ASK YOUR TRAVEL AGENT! She/he can write to the cruise line and have you marked for VIP Treatment!

What can you expect? –

How about an invitation to sit with the Captain at dinner?

A GREAT seat in the dining room (your travel agent should be able to get you a table in the center of the room where you can take in everything & everyone around you).

An invite to the Captain’s cocktail party.

Flowers/wine/fruit in your cabin.

One of the OTHER little tricks that I have is to PRE-TIP our room steward (as well as to slip a little extra to the person who delivers our room service goodies). On our last cruise, our steward made sure that our ice bucket was never melted and he knew in advance EXACTLY what we wanted. Extra cookies, sodas, etc. were always available in our cabin for us. We were able to get those great thick bathrobes as well as down pillows and the mattress toppers that are reserved for the more expensive cabins. Overall, if you pre-tip you will find the service to be NOTICEABLY better. Remember TIPS is an acronym for “to insure personal service” and pre-tipping on a cruise ship travel will insure this.

Now, go find a nice inexpensive cruise – and – Bon Voyage!

 

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Yesterday someone sent me the following.  I’ve had no problems with Amazon per se, except and occasional delay in shipping,  I’ve only bought books from their outside sellers, and have been pretty lucky,  This is scary, and comes from someone I know and trust.

 

I hope I’m passing on useful info.  Please let me know what you want me to Blog.

 

Speaking of Amazon, I had an odd thing happen.  I bought a DVD from one of their alternate sellers and used my usual payment method, my checking account.  I’ve used this account with Amazon for a few years now and on other sites.  I got a message from Amazon saying the purchase was denied because the bank account did not permit the transfer.  They gave me the name of the firm that handles bank transfers for them and told me to ck with them since the denial came based on the firm’s info.

I did get in touch with the firm (Telecheck) and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the account and no denial was given to anyone.  They had no record of the alt seller or Amazon contacting them.

This kind of weirded me out as I wondered if the alt seller is working some kind of scam to get a credit card number from me or something – you know, instead of the bank account info.  They absolutely did not even try to get the money from the bank account.   So I cancelled the purchase.  Then I went to Amazon and deleted the checking acct info from my account.  Today, 2 days later, I re-entered the chkg acct info and purchased a book from Amazon (not an alt seller) and payment went thru perfectly.

Just a cautionary note to you as I have no idea what that was all about.

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Meet Me

Hi, I’m Jill, and I find bargains and cook.  I do a lot of other things, but not usually here.  If you’re looking for a bargain on something particular, let me know and I’ll post my results if I find what you want, or what I think you want.  Same with recipes.  I only do easy ones, and usually healthier than today’s.  You can also comment and introduce yourself, and let me know what you’d like me to post about.  Today a friend asked about a good deal on sheets.  I sent her the following:

These are a good price even with the s&h.  Remember,many over 600 tc are a double layer, in this case, 600 each.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002GFAAMU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1271879869&sr=8-3&condition=new

I have the second one in brown.  Very nice.

Renaissance 600 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sateen Queen Sheet Set, Chocolate by Renaissance Buy new: $120.00 $39.99 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping.

Renaissance 600 Thread-Count Woven Stripe Queen Sheet Set, Ivory by Elite Home Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping.

Online shopping for brand names at discounted prices. Duvet covers, sheets, shoes, handbags & more; find the best bargains at.. 30% off coupon

I like these.

Dobby Windowpane 420 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set | Overstock.com

I also made a new dish (for me) this week.  Fish Tacos.  I took Sandra Lee’s Food Network recipe and tweaked it a bit, not too much.  Added garlic, and used fresh lime (she used bottled).  Anyway, it was delicious, and even my husband, who dislikes fish, ate it.

Crispy Fish Tacos

1  pound tilapia (or other white fish) fillets, about 4 (I used flounder)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Kosher salt (I added garlic granules)

1 to 1 1/2 cups water

3 cups canola oil (I used vegetable)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoon garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided

Freshly ground black pepper

8 corn tortillas

1/4 head green cabbage, shredded

Cut the fish into 1 1/2-inch chunks.

To make the batter, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in enough water, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups, until the mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.

Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 360 degrees F.

When the oil is hot, working in batches, dip the fish pieces into the batter and carefully add them to the hot oil. Cook the fish until golden brown on both sides and the fish is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Remove from the pan and drain on to a sheet tray lined with a paper bag or paper towels.

To make the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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