More Than Bargains

Dish-washing Tips and Tricks April 30, 2008

I will have to tell you dish washing is one of my least favorite chores in the house.  I was raised that whoever cooked dinner didn’t have to do dishes but that doesn’t work in my house.  I know I have raised this issue a couple (okay actually several )times to my husband but he just doesn’t GET it!  Tiny vent, lol!  Anyways here are couple great tips:

~Pamper yourself after washing dishes by giving yourself a hand massage with some nice smelling hand cream.  I have my hand cream by the sink so I don’t forget.

~Revitalize your dishwasher (wish I had one, lol): Each month run the machine empty on short cycle w/2 cups of vinegar in the detergent spot.  It will brighten up the interior.  Remember this from back in the day when I did have a dishwasher.

~Burnt food on pans/pots: slightly dampen spots, sprinkle liberally with baking soda and leave overnight.  Use your scourer to remove the remains the next day.  You can also use this for the bottom of the oven too!

Reversible Heart Pendant~$54.99

Sterling Silver Reversible Cubic Zirconia and Created Ruby Pave Heart Pendant by Charles Winston
List Price: $140.00
Price: $54.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
You Save: $85.01 (61%)

Wow what a gorgeous pendant to give that special lady in your life. I love it and already sent a link to my hubby. Someday he will understand when I send him links it means I LIKE IT AND I WANT IT. LOL! I’m just kidding of course (okay not really) but I’m just giving him hints of things I like. After 10 yrs you would think he would understand I love jewelry but then after 10 yrs he probably wishes I would understand he isn’t the jewelry buyer, lol!

Not sure how long this will be on sale so HURRY! You could get this in time for Mother’s Day too!

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Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop~Tonight Only!

Limit 10 scoops per person, per purchase. Available 04/30/08, from 5pm to 10pm, at your local Baskin-Robbins while supplies last.

Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities.

Grab the family and enjoy this great deal that supports the local fire fighters! We love ice cream so we will be there tonight.

Forever Stamps

Stamps go up to .42 on May 12, 2008.   I know a penny isn’t much but it’s all about the FUTURE.  With the rising gas and grocery prices it might not be long before we pay $1.00 for a stamp to mail a letter.  But the FOREVER stamps are forever 41 cents!  So you might want stock up on the Forever Stamp at the current rate of 41 cents.  

Featuring the Liberty Bell image and the word “forever,” the stamp will be good for mailing one-ounce First-Class letters anytime in the future — regardless of price changes. 

Mother’s Day Gift~Diamond Watch 70% off April 29, 2008

List Price: $1,900.00
Price: $199.00 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
You Save: $1,701.00 (90%)

Stylishly versatile, this chic women’s timepiece comes with a stainless-steel 16 millimeter bracelet and three interchangeable leather bands. The three bands each sport a different color, and are also 16 millimeters wide. Suitable as a versatile fashion accessory to complement a wide variety of formal and casual wear, the watch comes with other great features, including a hand set 152 diamond encrusted bezel(GH color and SI clarity), a 36 millimeter stainless-steel case, and bold, yet feminine Roman indexes. With Swiss-quartz movement, this Invicta is water resistant to 165 feet. This watch comes backed by a 1 year manufacture’s warranty.

This would make a great gift for that special MOM. I would love a diamond watch (hint hint) on Mother’s Day. I love that it has interchangeable leather bands. Better hop on this deal SOON because I’m not sure how long this will last!

Click here to get the Invicta Women’s Diamond Interchangeable Band Watch TODAY for $199

Stimulus Rebate Dates April 28, 2008

Economic stimulus payments will be issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer’s Social Security number.

DIRECT DEPOSIT~people who used direct deposit will be among the first to receive the payments starting May 2. 

Last two SSN digits: Payment will be transmitted:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16

PAPER CHECK~Paper checks will be put in the mail starting May 16.
Last two SSN digits: Payments will be mailed by:
00 through 09 May 16
10 through 18 May 23
19 through 25
May 30
26 through 38 June 6
39 through 51 June 13
52 through 63 June 20
64 through 75 June 27
76 through 87 July 4
88 through 99 July 11

If you want to know HOW MUCH you are getting then go to~http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/ 

We are going to catch up on some bills and go grocery shopping at Costco.  What are you going to do with this tax payment? 

Shnoop Daily Deal- 2 Two-Way Radio $14.99

New! 2 XACT M4X Two-way FRS/GMRS Personal Communicator Radi

Retail Price: $70.00
You Save: $55.01
Shnoop Price:$14.99
You Save: 79%

Details:

2 handheld two-way radios
22 channels (Channels 1-14 FRS, Channels 15-22 GMRS)
Range of up to 2 miles (maximum range only over water or open rural areas)
Backlit LCD screen
Voice-operated transmitter (VOX) function for hands-free conversations
Automatic squelch function uses built-in circuitry to cut down on background noise
Built-in digital clock
Integrated belt clip and lanyard
operates on three “AAA” batteries (not included)
1 year manufacturer’s warranty

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Winter’s Tale: An Original Pop-up Journey [BARGAIN PRICE] (Hardcover) April 26, 2008

I have this book. It is nothing short of awesome! The pop-ups are a work of art. I would recommend reading this with your child so as to not tear the intricate pop-up. This really is something to keep for years to come. Enjoyable for children AND adults.

WAS $26.95 TODAY $11.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

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Here is more information on buying Bargain Price books from Amazon:
This is a bargain book and quantities are limited. Bargain books are new but could include a small mark from the publisher and an Amazon.com price sticker identifying them as such.

More pictures of inside the book.

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Restaurant.com - 70% off Dinner of the Month Club coupon April 25, 2008

At Restaurant.com, coupon code GOURMET cuts 70% off the price of their Dinner of the Month Club.

Use the same coupon code to drop the price on their $25 dining certificates to $3, and their $10 certificates to just 90 cents.

Offer ends 04/30/2008.

I have used this site a couple times and was very happy with my certificates!

Amazon Friday Sale

Betty Crocker Double Sided Non Stick Griddle

WAS $49.99 TODAY $19.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

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Opus 453-2 Garden Song 10-Ounce Glass Hummingbird Feeder

WAS $24.00 TODAY $12.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

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Stamina 65cm Crystal Edge Exercise Ball with Workout DVD

WAS $39.99 TODAY $11.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

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Toddler Girls Quilted Snow-boots~ $2.99 April 24, 2008

Price: $24.50
Sale: $2.99
You Save: $21.51 (87%)

Size 4 Toddler-8 Toddler available.

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No Posts~ Sorry!

I went camping with my 2 kids and my mom for a couple days.  I brought my laptop because the campground advertised they had WIFI so I just assumed I would be able to connect online with no problem.  Ummm NO!  WIFI costs $25.00 a day well I’m cheap and didn’t want to pay that fee.  Love blogging, checking email, and being online but $25 was way too much for me, lol!  I did put in $40 at the arcade in Santa Cruz and I felt good about that because my kids had a blast.  Off to find some deals. 

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium April 20, 2008

This DVD was recently released to the public. We originally rented it from the library to see if it was one we would like. My three year old son kept talking for weeks afterward about the ‘lovin monkey’. It took me awhile to figure out WHAT LOVIN MONKEY??? Well, after hearing that it was ‘Mr. Gorium’s lovin monkey’ I knew that the movie needed to be in our very own DVD library. (Here’s a picture of him if you are wondering what the ‘lovin monkey looks like)

My review on the movie is that it is a very nice FAMILY movie. This is one you need not worry about your children watching again and again. Very nice little plot for little tots…and big ones too.
Lucky YOU, it is on sale right now at Amazon!
WAS $29.99 TODAY $14.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

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Editorial Review
Amazon.com
Equal parts whimsical and bittersweet, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a family-friendly movie that will charm youngsters. Dustin Hoffman stars in the titular role of an eccentric 243-year-old owner of a magical toy store. He doesn’t appear to be sick, but he has lived a long and happy life and is content to leave his emporium to his employee Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). A former child prodigy who has grown up unsure of herself, she barely knows who she is, much less what she wants to become. Molly is both frightened that her beloved boss is leaving and that she will be left in charge of a store she doesn’t know how to run. “Are you dying?” she asks him. Magorium points out, “Light bulbs die, my dear. I am departing.” His take on death is both comforting and matter of fact, things younger viewers may find soothing when dealing with mortality. Though the film has drawn comparisons to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this G-rated venture is less dark, curious and interesting than the former. Still, it offers dazzling visuals and a premise that who you are isn’t equivalent with who you think you are. Adult moviegoers may find the premise cloying and repetitive. But seen from a child’s eye, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is indeed a magical place for a short visit. –Jae-Ha Kim

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Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker $124.43 April 18, 2008

List Price: $300.00
Price: $124.43 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
You Save: $175.57 (59%)

Product Features:
*Mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes in 3 loaf sizes, up to 2-1/2 pounds
*Settings for white, whole wheat, multigrain, French, quick breads/cakes
*13-hour delay timer makes meal planning easier
*Includes recipes for 40 breads and doughs, plus baking tips
*Measures 14 by 13-1/2 by 9 inches

With grocery prices going up everytime I go grocery shopping I’ve been thinking about how I can save money. Making my own bread could be one way. I remember my grandma making bread every Sunday and the house smelling sooooooo GOOD! Now I’m on the hunt for a nice bread maker.

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Where is the Sibling Love? April 17, 2008

Lately, my house has been a war zone.  My two kids can not/will not get along and it’s driving me NUTS!  My youngest will be turning 4 next week and she has been reminding us EVERYDAY that it will be her birthday soon.  She tends to rub it in a lot and I think my 6 yr son is just tired of hearing her talk about her party.  I think he forgets he does the same exact thing in December when it is his birthday.

Time-out doesn’t work with this dilemma (in my eyes) so I thought HUGGING IT OUT would work.  I was wrong!  When they started fighting I separated them and explained this is not the way to treat family.  I wanted the kids to hug until they could calm down and say sorry to each other.  Well the 4yr old decides to chomp down on the 6yr old shoulder because he pinched her arm.  That was fun.  Back to the drawing board!

I took out a couple parenting books (yes I do read these) and came up with a new plan.  My kids love to earn prizes, treats, or little outings so I found the perfect solution to our sibling rivalry.  Bean Counters!  Every time we see them treating each other nice, with respect, or even doing something for the other one we will put a bean in their jar.  Now if we see them fighting, teasing, or anything that we feel is inappropriate behavior towards the other one then they get a bean taken away.  The jars I found are a little bigger than a baby food jar so I think it might take them a couple weeks to fill up.  It’s worth a shot.  Because I just want to pull my hair out!

Does anyone else have something that works in their house?