Wow! We went and saw "Marly and Me" this evening. When a great movie it is. We read the book first and loved it. Lots of time, the movie is never as good as the book; however, this time the movie was just as good. The movie was about a labrador and how much of a pain they are when they are young and then how wonderful of a dog they are once they are a few years old. They are our best friends.
This is such a great movie to watch since we also have a yellow lab and a brown lab. It is so true of what they can do to you, and how much you can love them and also hate them. Labs are the best dog you can have! This movie will make you laugh and make you cry, but if you haven't seen it, go see it. You will really see how much labs can make you happy!
Any other movie reviews? We would love to hear them!
Freebies for your Birthday
Subway - free meal w/purchase
Schlotzky's - free sandwich
Kids Freebie for their birthday
Applebee's - free meal for child, fill out postcard at restaurant
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Cline were the winners of the gift card for donating a toy for our toy swap. They picked an Olive Garden gift card.
There is a new family to our neighborhood who purchased one of the two story homes in our neighborhood. We welcome them to our neighborhood and would like to let them know if they should need something please let us know.
Any birthdays or anniversaries this month? I know my birthday is the 15th, any one else's?
Freebies for the Day
There is a new family to our neighborhood who purchased one of the two story homes in our neighborhood. We welcome them to our neighborhood and would like to let them know if they should need something please let us know.
Any birthdays or anniversaries this month? I know my birthday is the 15th, any one else's?
Freebies for the Day
Clark Color Labs Get 40 free prints when you sign-up for a new account and place your first order. Prints are 8 cents each after that.
SeeHere by Fujifilm Get 50 free prints when you sign-up for a new account.
dotPhoto Get 50 free prints when you sign-up for a new account.
Shutterfly Get a free 12 month calendar when you enter the coupon code CALENDAR12 that expires Jan. 12. Update: Sounds like you can only use this coupon code if you got an email about it from Shutterfly!
Money Savings Tip
When shopping for standard items (clothes, sports equipment, older games, etc.), start by shopping used. Quite often, you can find the exact item you want with a bit of clever shopping at used equipment stores, used game stores, consignment shops, and so on. Just make these shops a part of your normal routine - go there first when looking for potential items and you will save money.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Does any one know why there is broken glass throughout a couple of our streets here in the neighborhood? Kids were outside today stating that there is glass all over.
Recycling day is tomorrow. Remember all papers and catalogs are being collected at NeSmith elementary to help raise money. Please take just those items up there for recycling. I saw on the news yesterday that recycling has taken a big hit because of the economy. Let's cross our fingers that things improve. I would hate to start having to throw everything in the garbage can!
No one has commented on any blog entries lately. Please comment if you would to let me know that I actually have some readers!
Gardening Thursday!
When would any of you suggest planting strawberries or flowers. The package says during the months of January and February, when the ground reaches 50 degrees. Since I am not much of an outdoors person, would you say that the ground temperature is that right now? Any help with this would be appreciated!
Money Savings Tip
Cancel unused club memberships. Are you paying dues at a club that you never use? Like, for instance, a gym membership or a country club membership? Cancel these club memberships, even if you think you might use them again someday - you can always renew the membership at a later date if it turns out that you actually do miss it
Freebies for the Day
Get a free sample of Cream of Wheat cereal from B&G Foods, the company that makes it. You even get to select one of 4 flavors: Maple Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl, Apples & Cinnamon, or Strawberries & Cream. Another great cereal sample to start off the New Year!
Get a free sample of SOYJOY offered by Walmart, the best source of free samples. You can also print a coupon to Save $1 on 5 SOYJOY bars.
Recycling day is tomorrow. Remember all papers and catalogs are being collected at NeSmith elementary to help raise money. Please take just those items up there for recycling. I saw on the news yesterday that recycling has taken a big hit because of the economy. Let's cross our fingers that things improve. I would hate to start having to throw everything in the garbage can!
No one has commented on any blog entries lately. Please comment if you would to let me know that I actually have some readers!
Gardening Thursday!
When would any of you suggest planting strawberries or flowers. The package says during the months of January and February, when the ground reaches 50 degrees. Since I am not much of an outdoors person, would you say that the ground temperature is that right now? Any help with this would be appreciated!
Money Savings Tip
Cancel unused club memberships. Are you paying dues at a club that you never use? Like, for instance, a gym membership or a country club membership? Cancel these club memberships, even if you think you might use them again someday - you can always renew the membership at a later date if it turns out that you actually do miss it
Freebies for the Day
Get a free sample of Cream of Wheat cereal from B&G Foods, the company that makes it. You even get to select one of 4 flavors: Maple Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl, Apples & Cinnamon, or Strawberries & Cream. Another great cereal sample to start off the New Year!
Get a free sample of SOYJOY offered by Walmart, the best source of free samples. You can also print a coupon to Save $1 on 5 SOYJOY bars.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Babysitter Hunt!There are families here in our neighborhood that have little ones that may need to be watched here and there. I would like to start a list to add to our blog of available teens or maybe even adults who would be interested in being added as a babysitter. Please forward me your name, age if teen, and phone number.
Restaurant Freebies for the Day
Julie and Melissa told me you can print a coupon for a free small spaghetti with meat or marinara sause when you purchase any drink. Just submit your first name and email address to access the printable coupon. The coupon expires Jan. 19, find your nearest location here. Sounds like a cheap dinner out! There isn't one that close to us here, but if you are going away on business or leisure you may stumble across one!
Just sign-up for the Captain D's Club, says Barb, and they'll email you a coupon for free fish & fries or free chicken & fries. The closest is in Dallas!
Health Tip
Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Surveys show most Americans don't eat enough of these foods. Do you eat 6-11 servings from the bread, rice, cereal and pasta group, 3 of which should be whole grains? Do you eat 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables? If you don't enjoy some of these at first, give them another chance. Look through cookbooks for tasty ways to prepare unfamiliar foods.
Money Savings Tip
Cancel unused club memberships. Are you paying dues at a club that you never use? Like, for instance, a gym membership or a country club membership? Cancel these club memberships, even if you think you might use them again someday - you can always renew the membership at a later date if it turns out that you actually do miss it.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Congratulations to Helen Cline!
She is the winner of the restaurant gift card for donating a toy for our neighborhood toy drive! Thanks so very much. We will be doing this toy drive next year also, so if you find a great deal on a toy this time of year, pick it up for our toy drive this next Christmas!
Trash Favor
I noticed today that the trash man left a lot of messes in the road. If you have a mess at the end of your drive way, can you grab a broom and sweep it up. This will keep our neighborhood looking fresh.
Also, I see someone has posted a lost dog sign. If you are the person, remember you can send that info to Bently Farms email address to also have it added to our blog!
Wednesday Freebies
Total cranberry crunch cereal: free sample of Total Cranberry Crunch Cereal
Another great gift pack offer from SC Johnson's Right@Home website: Back to Basics Gift Pack.
"The Biggest Looser"
This season of the biggest looser is the first season to have so many very over weight people. Let's make this spring be the spring that we all are proud of. Get out and take a walk or go for a run! If you don't like to do it alone, grab your neighbor. Make it a group walk! Just thinking out loud, maybe we should have a neighborhood competition and see who can get out and walk the most! There would be a prize! What do you think, let me know!
Money Savings Tip
Do a “maintenance run” on your appliances. Check them to make sure there isn’t any dust clogging them and that they’re fairly clean. Look behind the appliances, and use your vacuum to gently clear away dust. Check all of the vents, especially on refrigerators, dryers, and heating and cooling units. The less dust you have blocking the mechanics of these devices, the more efficiently they’ll run (saving you on your energy bill) and the longer they’ll last (saving you on replacement costs).
She is the winner of the restaurant gift card for donating a toy for our neighborhood toy drive! Thanks so very much. We will be doing this toy drive next year also, so if you find a great deal on a toy this time of year, pick it up for our toy drive this next Christmas!
Trash Favor
I noticed today that the trash man left a lot of messes in the road. If you have a mess at the end of your drive way, can you grab a broom and sweep it up. This will keep our neighborhood looking fresh.
Also, I see someone has posted a lost dog sign. If you are the person, remember you can send that info to Bently Farms email address to also have it added to our blog!
Wednesday Freebies
Total cranberry crunch cereal: free sample of Total Cranberry Crunch Cereal
Another great gift pack offer from SC Johnson's Right@Home website: Back to Basics Gift Pack.
"The Biggest Looser"
This season of the biggest looser is the first season to have so many very over weight people. Let's make this spring be the spring that we all are proud of. Get out and take a walk or go for a run! If you don't like to do it alone, grab your neighbor. Make it a group walk! Just thinking out loud, maybe we should have a neighborhood competition and see who can get out and walk the most! There would be a prize! What do you think, let me know!
Money Savings Tip
Do a “maintenance run” on your appliances. Check them to make sure there isn’t any dust clogging them and that they’re fairly clean. Look behind the appliances, and use your vacuum to gently clear away dust. Check all of the vents, especially on refrigerators, dryers, and heating and cooling units. The less dust you have blocking the mechanics of these devices, the more efficiently they’ll run (saving you on your energy bill) and the longer they’ll last (saving you on replacement costs).
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
First of all, I didn't get to the drawing today for the toy drive. I was busy doing past do work! However, I will do it tomorrow.
Tomorrow is trash day, so make sure and pull your cans in after the trashman goes!
Recipe Tuesday
If you have a recipe you would like to share please forward it to Bently Farms email!
This first recipe is for Monster cookies! I had these for the first time at Christmas time and boy are they good!
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins, optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable plastic bags.
Health Freebie for the Day!
Free 14-day sample of Nature Made (choose one of six vitamins you want to sample)
Health Quote
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."
Money Savings Tip
Talk to your loved ones about what your dreams are. This seems like an odd way to save money, but think about it. If you spend time with the people you love the most and come to some consensus about your dreams, it becomes easy for you all to plan for it.
Tomorrow is trash day, so make sure and pull your cans in after the trashman goes!
Recipe Tuesday
If you have a recipe you would like to share please forward it to Bently Farms email!
This first recipe is for Monster cookies! I had these for the first time at Christmas time and boy are they good!
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins, optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable plastic bags.
Health Freebie for the Day!
Free 14-day sample of Nature Made (choose one of six vitamins you want to sample)
Health Quote
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."
Money Savings Tip
Talk to your loved ones about what your dreams are. This seems like an odd way to save money, but think about it. If you spend time with the people you love the most and come to some consensus about your dreams, it becomes easy for you all to plan for it.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Happy New Year!!!
Sorry it has been awhile that the blog hasn't been updated! I just returned from being in Michigan for the holidays and my father passing away. Anyway, I am back!
Any new news that you would like to share the beginning of this New Year?
Also a reminder, drivers need to slow down in our neighborhood. I seen alot of people flying past my home the last two days. We have lots of little ones that play in the road and that cross the road to get to friends, as well as animals, that we don't want hit!
I will be drawing for the winner of the toy drive tomorrow!
First Freebie of the New Year!
Gold Bond Ultimate Soothing Lotion from Walmart
Health Tip
This tip is directed towards cholesterol. My dad died from all arteries being hardened from cholesterol, thus him having a heart attack.
Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. It is best to have a blood test called a "lipoprotein profile" to find out your cholesterol numbers.
This blood test is done after a 9- to 12-hour fast and gives information about your:
Total cholesterol
LDL (bad) cholesterol--the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries
HDL (good) cholesterol--helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries
Triglycerides--another form of fat in your blood
Money Savings Tip
Don’t spend money just to de-stress. Quite often, I used to spend money just to wind down from a stressful day at work. Instead, I’ve found that I quite often feel much better by going home and taking some quiet time just to stretch and then meditate. I end up feeling much more together, happy, and ready to face an evening with the kids in the right mindset than I ever would by just blowing some cash after work. Instead of spending to de-stress, try some basic meditation techniques, stretching, or yoga and see how you feel.
Sorry it has been awhile that the blog hasn't been updated! I just returned from being in Michigan for the holidays and my father passing away. Anyway, I am back!
Any new news that you would like to share the beginning of this New Year?
Also a reminder, drivers need to slow down in our neighborhood. I seen alot of people flying past my home the last two days. We have lots of little ones that play in the road and that cross the road to get to friends, as well as animals, that we don't want hit!
I will be drawing for the winner of the toy drive tomorrow!
First Freebie of the New Year!
Gold Bond Ultimate Soothing Lotion from Walmart
Health Tip
This tip is directed towards cholesterol. My dad died from all arteries being hardened from cholesterol, thus him having a heart attack.
Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. It is best to have a blood test called a "lipoprotein profile" to find out your cholesterol numbers.
This blood test is done after a 9- to 12-hour fast and gives information about your:
Total cholesterol
LDL (bad) cholesterol--the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries
HDL (good) cholesterol--helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries
Triglycerides--another form of fat in your blood
Money Savings Tip
Don’t spend money just to de-stress. Quite often, I used to spend money just to wind down from a stressful day at work. Instead, I’ve found that I quite often feel much better by going home and taking some quiet time just to stretch and then meditate. I end up feeling much more together, happy, and ready to face an evening with the kids in the right mindset than I ever would by just blowing some cash after work. Instead of spending to de-stress, try some basic meditation techniques, stretching, or yoga and see how you feel.
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