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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Music Review: Five for Fighting - Slice

Back in 2001, unless you lived under a rock, then you would have heard the song "Superman" by Five for Fighting. I actually still hear this song on the radio occasionally. "Superman" was climbing the charts and after 9/11 it became a song of healing for the nation as it was such a emotional and powerful song.

Then in 2004, Five for Fighting released "100 years" which again was yet another inspiring and reflective song. John Ondrasik is the singer and songwiter behind Five for Fighting and he is now back again with a new CD hopefully to inspire and touch its listeners.

"Slice" debuted October 13th and on it John seems to "speak his mind about current issues, experiences and sentiments, while setting those thoughts to piano, bass and drums". John's voice is soothing and calm and when he sings you can actually understand the words, which I liked. Slice includes the following tracks:

Album Tracklisting:
1. Slice
2. Note To The Unknown Soldier
3. Tuesday
4. Chances
5. This Dance
6. Above The Timberline
7. Transfer
8. Hope
9. Story Of Your Life
10. Love Can't Change The Weather
11. Augie Nieto

Tuesday truly touched my memories, but many songs really make you assess the current state of the world, the work of our service men and women, and the simpler days of our past. It's a beautiful CD.

John is currently touring the country and is continually adding venues, so check this site to see if he will be near you soon!

Thanks to One2One Network for providing this great opportunity! Although the MP3 download was provided free of charge, the music review is my honest opinion! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Save over $60 on Hasbro games this week!

There is a fantastic deal on Hasbro games at Toys 'R Us this week! When you purchase $25 worth of Hasbro games, you get a $10 gift card. And the game sale prices are great!

You can also submit your purchases for a fabulous rebate from Hasbro. This is seriously double dipping at its best!

Here are some of the preschool games that are on sale along with the rebates that you can get for each one. Note that only the original games are part of the promo deal. That means that specialty versions like Strawberry Shortcake or Disney Princesses are not part of this deal (except Memory).

These games are on sale for $3.99 each. They are eligible for a $2.00 rebate, making them $1.99 each.
Ants in the Pants
Don't Break the Ice
Don't Spill the Beans
Cootie
Hi Ho! Cherry-O
Memory (all versions!)
Chutes and Ladders
Candy Land

Purchase 7 of the games listed above, and you'll spend $27.93 out-of-pocket.
You'll get back a $10 Toys 'R Us gift card.
You'll get back $14 in Hasbro rebates.
The final cost for 7 games will be $3.93 or $.56 each!
*Note: You must buy 7 (sorry, I had 4 earlier, but re-read the fine print of the rebate form) different games, not multiples. Games must be purchased at Toys 'R Us.

Below are the other games on the rebate form. The out-of-pocket isn't as low for them, but they might still be great deals if you have older children or adults to buy for.
Monopoly
The Game of Life
Pictureka!
Scrabble
Sorry!
Jenga
Battleship
Connect 4
Operation
Trouble
Twister
Gator Golf
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Elefun
Giraffalaff Limbo
Scatterpillar Scramble
Topsy Turtle

To see the details of the Toys 'R Us sale, head over HERE. To download the rebate form along with the list of eligible games, head over HERE.

I'm thinking about stocking up on games to give for Christmas and for birthday parties that we'll go to in the future.

Toys 'R' Us Deals this week! (starting 11/8)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Pledge to Spend Time with Your Kids & Enter to Win a Frigidaire Professional Double Wall Oven

For more than 75 years, Save the Children has been helping children survive and thrive by focusing on early childhood education, literacy and physical activity and nutrition programs.

Save the Children created the CHANGE program (Creating Healthy, Active, and Nurturing Growing-up Environments) to promote healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty by providing nutritious snacks and regular opportunities for children to be physically active.

Now, you can help. Raise your hand today to reveal your pledge to make time for your child, and Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children's U.S. Programs through the Make Time for Change Program. Also thanks to Frigidaire and their collection of appliances designed with time-saving features for busy Moms, every day you pledge your time, you'll be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Professional double wall oven. Click HERE to make your pledge.

Red Chair Confessions & Talbots

So have you visited Red Chair Confessions yet to see some really entertaining videos? I bet you won't believe this viral advertising campaign is being released by Talbots? Yes, I said Talbots? The videos are great, but I know I didn't expect Talbots to be the advertiser at the end of the segment! The ideas are so unique and truly touch on the hip and modern approach to advertising. There are really some funny videos on the site, such as:

Were you surprised at who was running this viral advertising campaign? Did you expect it to be Talbots? Nope? Talbots isn't your mom's store anymore! They are working hard to change their image to be more hip, modern, and more affordable.

If you get a chance, visit the new Talbots and let me know what your favorite item in their collection is!

I would love a new cashmere sweater, and I love their new colors for fall! The V-neck sweater in blue sapphire, shadow heather, and spell are absolutely beautiful, but I could never pass on a beautiful wrap dress! Talbots carries are beautiful 3/4 sleeve mock wrap dress in the color magic that looks like it would fit almost any body shape perfectly. You can also still purchase the winter white wool sheath dress that Michelle Obama wore earlier this week from Talbots.

The clothing is beautiful and classic so it will carry you from season to season and year to year. If you haven't visited Talbots recently, you should! Regardless, you should visit Red Chair Confessions and view all the great videos available! I only wish there were more!

Free Museum Admission for B of A cardholders this weekend!

Bank of America cardholders can visit select museums (over 100 nationwide) free this weekend (November 7th & 8th). Go here to read more about it and to find out which museums in your area participate! It's a great benefit if you are already a Bank of America customer! You can also sign up for text or e-mail reminders at the webpage! Escape the cold and head to the museum this weekend!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Upcoming Kid's Workshop at Home Depot, Saturday 11/7!

Don't forget to go to Home Depot this Saturday to make this tile trivet with your kids! To get more info, check out this website! Your kids will get a kid-size Home Depot orange apron and an achievement pin! The site states that the workshops are offered from 9am to noon (our store starts at 10am, so check to be sure)! They do run out of kits and at this time you can't preregister, so get there early! The workshops are free!

Gymboree: 30% off your entire purchase (11/5-11/8)

Gymboree's Circle of Friend's sale is this weekend! What a perfect opportunityto grab some cute outfits for holiday pictures or gifts for the family! Save 30% on your entire purchase with code GYMFAMILY (online only) and Free shipping when you spend $100 (after coupon) plus you'll earn $25 in gymbucks for use later (1/14-1/24, 2010) for every $50 in you spend (again, after coupon)! This is such a great time to buy new clothes for your kids or family members!

I think I will have to order my sons these firetruck PJs since my youngest learned how to make siren sounds before actually speaking words and the favorite place to visit with MiMi is definitely the fire station!