Archive for the ‘Money & Finance’ Category
Secondhand Glam
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Redbox Code 05.21.08
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is 2052DL. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together!
Side Notes:
– If you want to rent more than one movie for free, bring more than one credit/debit card. You can use the same promotional code, you just will need different cards to charge it to. The charge will be zero as long as you return your movie on time for the next day.
– When entering in your free movie code, you need to enter it FIRST before picking the movie. On the very first screen, click the, “Rent with Promo.” Enter in the above code and then make your selection- the amount should then total zero.
The Bad Side of Gardening
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Our neighbors have the most beautiful yard on the block. The landscaping is impeccable and they are always working on their lawn. I can see them slaving away while I sit in my little lawn chair in my garage…which is why they have an amazing lawn and I have a so-so lawn.
Last week, I headed over there to chat with them and saw them sitting in a huge pile of overturned dirt that they had dug up. They were sifting through the dirt for roots to a plant that had been planted there ten years ago. The family had hired a landscaper to come and do their landscaping and he had the perfect plant for the side of their house…something called the Chameleon Plant (read another bloggers experience with it here).
Over the years, this plant has taken over their beautiful yard so my neighbor searched on the internet to see if she could find out more about this plant. Guess what? It is one of the most invasive plants in the world. So invasive, in fact, that New Zealand has banned this plant from their country.
Desperate to remove this plant from their yard, she has been in contact back and forth with the New Zealand government and they recommended she do the best she could to remove it. The roots to this plant can be planted deeply though and so they are trying to find all of the roots and are burning them because they don’t want to put them in the landfill.
When she was browsing at a flea market, this past summer, she noticed that same plant was being sold in buckets for $6.99. She went over and spoke to the person that was selling it and asked if they knew anything about the plant, “It is a great ground cover,” they said. She promptly informed them just how wrong they were.
I have heard of other plants taking over people’s lawns too. Have you ever had any plant that you have planted that you would tell someone NEVER to plant? What has been your experience with invasive plants?
Now the good sides of gardening… Here are some great gardening reads to help you with your gardens this year:
Miles of Aisles of Chemicals- Except Now Their Green (@ Garden Rant)
BFP Garden Project: The $29 Kick-off (@ Blueprint for Financial Prosperity)
When Can I Harvest My Basil? (@ The Kitchn)
Free Mulch! (@ Frugal Upstate)
Garden Entertaining Tips (@ The Kitchn)
High Food Prices Lead to Growth in Backyard Gardens (@ ParentDish)
Focus on Garden Flowers (@ Chocolate on Cranium)
Food Gardening Is On The Rise (@ You Grow Girl)
Natural & Green Lawn Care (@ Nature Moms Blog)
Tips for Improving Your Garden Soil (@ Blissfully Domestic)
A Beginner’s Guide to Organic Gardening (@ Mad About Martha)
Redbox Code 05.19.08
Monday, May 19th, 2008Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is EA5636. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together!
Side Notes:
– If you want to rent more than one movie for free, bring more than one credit/debit card. You can use the same promotional code, you just will need different cards to charge it to. The charge will be zero as long as you return your movie on time for the next day.
– When entering in your free movie code, you need to enter it FIRST before picking the movie. On the very first screen, click the, “Rent with Promo.” Enter in the above code and then make your selection- the amount should then total zero.
Freebie Friday: May 16, 2008
Friday, May 16th, 2008
As always, a big thank you to Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, for helping compile this week’s freebies. Check out Heather’s post on The Knack for Crafty Kids and find out how you can score another Michael’s coupon. After all, can a family truly have too much craft supplies…. We won’t let my husband answer that!
Health & Beauty
Ban Deodorant (Walmart sample)
Food
Taco Bell Frutista Freeze (free with coupon, print more at Coupons.com)
Corazonas Chips (free with coupon)
Entertainment
TV Guide 1-yr. Subscription (offered by Rewards Gold)
Columbia University Music Lab (free downloads for taking survey)
Nine Inch Nails free album download “The Slip”
Barenaked Ladies- Snacktime download (I am so excited they came out with a kid’s album!!)
Motor Trend Magazine (2 year subscription)
Garden Design Magazine (digital subscription)
Boating World Magazine
Barenaked Ladies- Snacktime download (I am so excited they came out with a kid’s album!!)
Motor Trend Magazine (2 year subscription)
Garden Design Magazine (digital subscription)
Boating World Magazine
Home & Garden
Viva Paper Towel (Walmart sample)
May 18 – Free Sundaes at Walmart 12-5pm
May 20 – Free Dippin’ Dots 4pm
May 21 – Baskin-Robbins Bump Day 11am-10pm (limited locations)
Redbox Code 05.14.08
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Guess what started coming to my phone? Wednesday Redbox codes! Yup, they are adding a mid-week code that you can use towards a free rental. Even if you think that there is no Redbox in your area, I would double-check their list because it seems they are adding new locations all of the time. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is 2672JC. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together!
Side Notes:
– If you want to rent more than one movie for free, bring more than one credit/debit card. You can use the same promotional code, you just will need different cards to charge it to. The charge will be zero as long as you return your movie on time for the next day.
– When entering in your free movie code, you need to enter it FIRST before picking the movie. On the very first screen, click the, “Rent with Promo.” Enter in the above code and then make your selection- the amount should then total zero.
Redbox Code 05.12.08
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is DM1048. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together!
Side Notes:
– If you want to rent more than one movie for free, bring more than one credit/debit card. You can use the same promotional code, you just will need different cards to charge it to. The charge will be zero as long as you return your movie on time for the next day.
– When entering in your free movie code, you need to enter it FIRST before picking the movie. On the very first screen, click the, “Rent with Promo.” Enter in the above code and then make your selection- the amount should then total zero.
Freebie Friday: May 9, 2008
Friday, May 9th, 2008
I just want to say thank you to Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, for all of her help with our freebie list this week! Heather has lots of great stuff on her site this week, continuing her Coupons 4 Mom feature with tons of coupons & the scoop on kid’s summer movies! Thanks Heather- you rock!
Health & Beauty
Benefiber fiber supplement (Walmart sample)
Food
Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, Country Time On-the-Go (Walmart sample)
Entertainment
Home & Garden
Mark Your Calendars
May 11 – TCBY Free Cup or Cone for Moms
May 15 – Free Iced Coffee at Dunkin Donuts 10am-10pm
May 18 – Free Sundaes at Walmart 12-5pm
May 20 – Free Dippin’ Dots 4pm
May 21 – Baskin-Robbins Bump Day 11am-10pm (limited locations)
Frugal Hacks: Simple Writing Brings Simple Pleasures
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Today on Frugal Hacks, I share how much reading about the simple life has inspired me and how it can inspire you in your everyday life. I am pretty proud of this piece and I hope you will swing over and check it out!
WSBT-TV: Cheap Summer Day Trips
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008On WSBT, this morning, we discussed ideas for cheap summer day trips. This is about the only way we do family trips anymore and I share my tips for getting the most bang for your buck.
Sound Off: Do you have any family day trips planned this summer? Where are some of your favorite places to visit?