tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63759892825540262832024-02-06T23:00:02.267-06:00Free for my FamilyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-24522949673641069442010-07-31T16:05:00.002-05:002010-07-31T16:33:35.254-05:00Get Ready for Back to School Shopping Tomorrow!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nRdtpNJZh2MLY9VK_-H144bd6vjqIM9SNgVUFMUVqH0A4pVl9eKNirEz5PDXyRStAEeImQvjpQqERzM6DR52_J1r6nV_ZUDj3IV7CYH7I76WJY9EO7V3EWl_lQSpamCeI9gQYnImbmvh/s1600/grantham-u-400x218.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nRdtpNJZh2MLY9VK_-H144bd6vjqIM9SNgVUFMUVqH0A4pVl9eKNirEz5PDXyRStAEeImQvjpQqERzM6DR52_J1r6nV_ZUDj3IV7CYH7I76WJY9EO7V3EWl_lQSpamCeI9gQYnImbmvh/s400/grantham-u-400x218.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500186511024404114" /></a><br />Boys and Girls, It's Time!<br />Get your backpacks ready because it's time to fill 'em up! Not heading back to school? Please take advantage of the sales and donate the items to a local school or give as a gift to the teacher in your life. <br /><br />Here's a breakdown of the "deals and steals" in the DFW area starting August 1st:<br /><br />At <a href="http://www.walgreens.com">Walgreens</a> you can find a 10 pack of pencils for 9 cents, 6 pack of Papermate Highlighters for 19 cents, and index cards (100 pack, 3x5) for only 29 cents. Sophie still needs highlighters and index cards, so we will be there bright and early to take advantage of this deal!<br />You can also get Sharpie Markers for 50 cents (limit 4), pocket folders with prongs for 6 for a dollar(a little over 16 cents each) - limit 12, Fiskars scissors for 79 cents - limit 3.<br />If you use Register Rewards or Mail in Rebates, you can also get the following items for FREE (minus tax) at Walgreens this week:<br />Crayola Washable Markers (8 pack Classic/20 pack Super Tip) - $3.00 with a $3.00 mail in rebate (LIMIT ONE)<br />Crayola Crayons 24 pack $1.00 with a $1.00 Register Rewards (good at Walgreens on next purchase). Limit ONE.<br />(Walgreens also has some other FREE items using Register Rewards this week, so you can get some great deals on other products while you are Back to School Shopping.)<br /><br />At <a href="http://www.officedepot.com">Office Depot </a>you can find 6' protractors for 5 cents, limit 3; extra tough Poly Pocket Folders for 25 cents, limit 5, and 10 pack of pens for 25 cents as well, limit 3. If you spend 10.00 then you can get a FREE backpack, limit 2 per household/business. They also have a 2 pack of 5" scissors for 99 cents, limit 3 and a 4 pack of glue sticks for 99 cents. <br /><br />At <a href="http://www.target.com">Target</a> you can get colored pencils (12 pack)and crayons (24 pack) for 50 cents (that's total, you buy the pencils and get the crayons FREE). You can also get larger 4x6 index cards for 50 cents and 1" binders for 50 cents as well. Rulers,glue bottles, pencil sharpeners and 2packs of pink erasers are 20 centrs<br />Then you can head over to <a href="http://www.staples.com">Staples</a> and grab some dry erase markers (Bic), 4 pack for 1.00! I am hoping that their ad has other great deals as well, but their "sneak peak" didn't show anything else exciting.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-18834167795286867722010-06-14T19:20:00.002-05:002010-06-14T19:35:08.927-05:00Going Organic - Local Helpers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mWVCzFDAbRISP46CS0JVGkfNKXa8Pze3mQ1610_Yt87IDKjyoHMJsdtLuNDFSVj_ywLEkFmD2589sD4LU4ZCNVhJefVUKR3v7blEDPXuaOCD6oOUEqD6Mg_UbaNjZ4-uCDUCLzFpDhG2/s1600/header.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mWVCzFDAbRISP46CS0JVGkfNKXa8Pze3mQ1610_Yt87IDKjyoHMJsdtLuNDFSVj_ywLEkFmD2589sD4LU4ZCNVhJefVUKR3v7blEDPXuaOCD6oOUEqD6Mg_UbaNjZ4-uCDUCLzFpDhG2/s400/header.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482792434450117106" /></a><br />I have found some local help recently in my quest to get healthier by going organic. One of my newest favorite places is <a href="http://homestead-farms.net/">Homestead Farms </a>in Keller, TX. You can find them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Worth-TX/Homestead-Farms/104608136337">Facebook</a> even! <br />At Homestead Farms you will find raw grade A goat milk, goat cheese, grass fed beef, all natural pork, and seasonal produce. I have personallly tried their pork breakfast sausage as well as their grass fed beef and both were excellent. Sophie and I also got 2 t-shirts with the Homestead Farm "motto" - K<strong>no</strong>w your <strong>Farm</strong> K<strong>no</strong>w Your <strong>Food</strong> We love wearing them!<br />But I am most excited about the community events and classes that are offered through Homestead Farms. <br /><br />For example:<br />Kids Summer Club<br />Farm Fun for ages 5 and up!! The second and fourth Thursdays of the Summer, 7pm-8:30. Your kids can hang out at Homestead Farms in the evenings and help with chores, feed baby goats, play games, help in the garden and maybe even do a few horticulture experiments! Every week will be a little bit different and you can come to all or one. $10 per session, No sign up necessary just show up (eat first) wearing closed toe shoes, and old clothes.<br /><br />June 24 7pm-8:30<br />July 8 and 22 7pm-8:30<br />August 12 and 26 7pm-8:30<br /><br />I am also signed up for 2 activities this summer. <br />I am going to a cooking class focused on seasonal produce. The class is for Adults only on Tuesday June 29, 7pm and is $10/ person. Space is limited and you must reserve your spot by e-mailing Sarah at sfarris@homestead-farms.net<br />The other class is on Worm Composting! It is on Saturday, June 26 10:30am. Check out the website <a href="www.wormbincomposting.com/wormcompostingclassdfw.html ">www.wormbincomposting.com/wormcompostingclassdfw.html </a>for more information on the class. I really hope some of you come to these classes!<br /><br />They are also doing a "cleanup day" on June 17th from 7pm until dark. Sounds like a great time to meet like-minded citizens. I'm there!<br /><br />I really hope you go by Homestead Farms and see for yourself what this great little farm has to offer. And I do hope to see some of you at either the cooking class, worm composting class, or clean-up!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-50339774117429813822010-05-20T19:15:00.001-05:002010-05-20T19:15:28.284-05:00http://www.expotv.com/raf/granthamkk<a href=http://www.expotv.com/raf/granthamkk>http://www.expotv.com/raf/granthamkk</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-65228038328920461312010-05-16T19:44:00.000-05:002010-05-16T19:44:02.483-05:00Nestlé Pure Life. Take the Pledge.<a href="http://www.nestle-purelife.us/">Nestlé Pure Life. Take the Pledge.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-45025650706874953122010-05-16T16:10:00.002-05:002010-05-16T16:12:56.285-05:00Congrats to.......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5xsZjMR8Mwn5dv3V3kNccX3us2vqPWoSgjvNpuoPWcmrRERjVKPz8kg2c4bD4KoS81yF6i4aHnMiOnsz6OOYY0NV0RxJqjyXd0zY6hRVEH-u3-1pof5nryY2Uu4twmMdUwUA-viKqYqq/s1600/yoplait-goddess-pack-300x155.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5xsZjMR8Mwn5dv3V3kNccX3us2vqPWoSgjvNpuoPWcmrRERjVKPz8kg2c4bD4KoS81yF6i4aHnMiOnsz6OOYY0NV0RxJqjyXd0zY6hRVEH-u3-1pof5nryY2Uu4twmMdUwUA-viKqYqq/s400/yoplait-goddess-pack-300x155.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471978860964095426" /></a><br />Comment #5 - JJC who is a Free For My Family Follower!<br /><br />I will email JJC so that her Prize can be on its way!<br /><br /><br />Here is the info from the "random number generator"<br /><br />5 <br /><br />Random numbers generated May 16 2010 at 16:9:46 by www.psychicscience.orgAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-18308365754878583152010-05-11T13:18:00.000-05:002010-05-11T13:18:23.721-05:00Soleil 100 Days<a href="http://www.feelthesoleil.com">Soleil 100 Days</a>: "There are thousands of fun, sharable prizes in the BIC® Soleil® 100 Days of Sunshine promotion. Join now! www.FeelTheSoleil.com"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-6291620861930576672010-05-11T13:07:00.000-05:002010-05-11T13:07:49.317-05:00Official Food, Inc. Movie Site - Hungry For Change? - Sign the Petition<a href="http://www.foodincmovie.com/sign-the-petition.php#i1218">Official Food, Inc. Movie Site - Hungry For Change? - Sign the Petition</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-41480939380457536632010-05-11T12:51:00.004-05:002010-05-11T13:04:41.980-05:00You Know You've Watched Food Inc. If....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIZTogJDbbKoaCo0H-yp42VF9iqrSkgj8EymhRd9DKGx31Yd63SluAR2fa68SygNg_O169It58phiYwFoKTpANpKOww7aeXDONVWpmjMQ6pz94iZNAiVW31UDebisP5NGbGB_rMk4odry/s1600/100_5081.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIZTogJDbbKoaCo0H-yp42VF9iqrSkgj8EymhRd9DKGx31Yd63SluAR2fa68SygNg_O169It58phiYwFoKTpANpKOww7aeXDONVWpmjMQ6pz94iZNAiVW31UDebisP5NGbGB_rMk4odry/s400/100_5081.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470074668068928514" /></a><br />Observations From My Daily Life:<br /><br />You Know You've Watched Food Inc. If...<br /><br />1. You find organic milk and eggs on sale and seriously consider buying a freezer to hold it all. (notice the photo - and we already had 1.5 gallons of milk in the fridge)<br />2. Your love for Heinz ketchup is beginning to cause an inner moral dilemma.<br />3. You know who Monsanto is and you don't like them. <br />4. You start a backyard garden with "heirloom seeds" and you've never even grown a flower before. <br />5. You try to convince your children that grilled veggies go better with burgers than potato chips.<br />6. You attempt to make your own laundry detergent.<br />7. You think a composter or rain barrel makes a nice Mother's Day/Anniversary/Birthday gift.<br />8. You can drive by Sonic or McDonalds and NOT want to pull in and get something.<br />9. You try to come up with ways to teach your dog NOT to chase/kill birds so that you can have a few chickens.<br />10. You read the labels on products before you purchase them (and often put them back on the shelf).<br /><br /><br />Please feel free to leave a comment and add to this list (can be funny, serious, etc.)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-39338930988317270362010-05-09T13:04:00.004-05:002010-05-09T13:24:56.199-05:00Gardening - My new hobbyAs many of my readers know, I have started a backyard garden. Yes, the Grantham family is going "Green". I finally got the family to watch Food, Inc. and encourage you to do so if you haven't already watched it. At the very least it will make you aware of things, and hopefully encourage you to change. <br />My husband is now on board with buying grass-fed beef and organic milk and eggs!<br /><br />So, our garden started to see what we could do to be healthier and also allows us to know exactly where our food comes from and what is in it. Sophie really wants to raise chickens now, but we have explained that the two dogs (a golden retriever and a catahoula leopard) enjoy chasing and eating flying feathered creatures. <br /><br />Here's an update on the garden:<br />We had our first "infestation" issue. I am posting pictures and would love it if you could help me figure out what it is. I've tried some EcoSmart spray and ladybugs, in the hopes that it is aphids or mites. There's also a "black" powder-like substance on my peppers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XJ7UVwNp7WRT3eLkTZU4HkHO_zFYo-UfdBD1OF9mHsQ8VnFNrDldOr8i8Vi4413YLJSk4-DTUjXSeAyyOshpmaldvYkFWd9_cFLmTCblnfJy0yRVFVxirVS13bCp6VhKy0r_AXfqrhHt/s1600/100_5042.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XJ7UVwNp7WRT3eLkTZU4HkHO_zFYo-UfdBD1OF9mHsQ8VnFNrDldOr8i8Vi4413YLJSk4-DTUjXSeAyyOshpmaldvYkFWd9_cFLmTCblnfJy0yRVFVxirVS13bCp6VhKy0r_AXfqrhHt/s400/100_5042.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469337740768449730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSDs_IbDHzHgTKeZrmRcG7pSkLfx9iQQ-3peiC91cxintlgrhoS0njrrXfi3q0bjOzOBtqI2tosMryYAOP8N9RppAvrR1FU-8NDSPiVnHY4SjiKNeo4yDuSKja_tCu_TOHd0bEnNLckRl/s1600/100_5040.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSDs_IbDHzHgTKeZrmRcG7pSkLfx9iQQ-3peiC91cxintlgrhoS0njrrXfi3q0bjOzOBtqI2tosMryYAOP8N9RppAvrR1FU-8NDSPiVnHY4SjiKNeo4yDuSKja_tCu_TOHd0bEnNLckRl/s400/100_5040.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469337730200640498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />BUT - I have my FIRST tomato!!!! Yes, like a proud mother, I am posting pictures of it's growth! Will it last? Will the birds eat it? I don't know. But I am grateful for the small green orb that is in my garden right now. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaH9N4CAUvMddPr0x2Ddh9eROCyCeGxyffsrFoD1yFmeDHA6WCf-nSlevzNDNFNysT1sukn-eX4TRKmz5_be4Qy6GtDeQDeW6_jfBLypL80ZJprZSCa5_wONGTO6byo-wSgblJ712V-v4/s1600/100_5069.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaH9N4CAUvMddPr0x2Ddh9eROCyCeGxyffsrFoD1yFmeDHA6WCf-nSlevzNDNFNysT1sukn-eX4TRKmz5_be4Qy6GtDeQDeW6_jfBLypL80ZJprZSCa5_wONGTO6byo-wSgblJ712V-v4/s400/100_5069.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469337411290710658" /></a><br /><br />This year is a learning experience, and that's just what I am doing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-49607380117590109382010-05-09T11:41:00.005-05:002010-05-09T12:18:36.139-05:00My First Giveaway: Yoplait Greek Yogurt and "Inner goddess" package<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgiDTcI2FeUxbvdSLZsJf1isF9lCehlaquEVnVA-mtBXgkdGn0dMsRpj0lcNHl3nl3gKi1TZhDDTHMwvXox4ZpXzM30RynNLLnwdBreSxm_cNK25w8o6F-gw9cqblojjgL6-xNDqB7D4h/s1600/yoplait+greek_web_(final).jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgiDTcI2FeUxbvdSLZsJf1isF9lCehlaquEVnVA-mtBXgkdGn0dMsRpj0lcNHl3nl3gKi1TZhDDTHMwvXox4ZpXzM30RynNLLnwdBreSxm_cNK25w8o6F-gw9cqblojjgL6-xNDqB7D4h/s400/yoplait+greek_web_(final).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469320146058215682" /></a><br />Recently MyBlogSpark invited me to try out <a href="http://www.yoplait.com/product_greek.aspx">Yoplait's new Greek Yogurt line</a>. They sent me two coupons for the Yoplait Greek Yogurt single cups as well as an "Inner goddess" package that includes a divine bath wrap (think luxurious towel that wraps perfectly around your body!), as well as slippers, sponges, and various scrubbers. <br /><br />I tried the new Yoplait Greek Yogurt and really like the taste. I chose strawberry, but my local store also carried blueberry, honey, and plain. I plan on trying the honey flavored next!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=62092&ci=1&c=GM&p=aI8UZzdb">here</a> to download a .30 coupon and try some Yoplait Greek Yogurt today!<br /><br /><br /><br />Would you like to win an Inner goddess package from Yoplait and MyBlogSpark? I am so excited to be able to hold this giveaway on my site! <br /><br /><br />To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment telling me what flavor you are most interested in trying, or which flavor you like the most if you have already tried the new Yoplait Greek Yogurts. This is the first MANDATORY entry.<br /><br />Want Bonus Entries? <br />"Follow my blog" publicly using the "follow" button at the top of this webpage. This is worth TWO bonus entries (Be sure to leave a comment twice stating you are now a public follower or are already a public follower)<br /><br />Leave a comment on one of my other blog posts - this is worth one extra entry. <br /><br /><br />PLEASE leave an email address in your comment so I can contact you ( I always use this format to avoid spamming issues: myaddress(at)domain(dot)com<br /><br />This giveaway ends on May 15th at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (U.S.) and is only open to residents of the U.S.<br />I will randomly select a winner using <a href="http://www.psychicscience.org/random.aspx">http://www.psychicscience.org/random.aspx</a> <br />I will contact the winner on Sunday evening/night and the winner has 48 hrs. to respond. <br />In the event that the winner does not leave contact information or does not respond, another number will be drawn. <br /><br />Good luck to all!<br /><br />Please Note:<br />Yoplait Yogurt with MyBlogSpark provided me with 2 coupons for free Yoplait Greek Yogurt cups, an "inner goddess" package just like the one the winner of this giveaway will receive, as well as information, photos, and links about Yoplait Greek yogurt and this promotion. <br />Potential Winners: Due to different state rules/regulations,*This coupon offer for a free cup of Yoplait Greek yogurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Tennessee.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-3176091519627015622010-05-07T11:59:00.001-05:002010-05-07T12:04:07.713-05:00EcoSmart Giveaway at A Simple Kinda LifeWell, it happened! I looked in my garden and there were buggies! I am still trying to determine what type, though I am confident one of my problems is aphids. <br />Sophie, my daughter, and I headed over to Home Depot because we simply didn't have time to "make our own" insect spray. <br />We looked at the labels and decided to go with EcoSmart. It was a great lesson for her, because the other non-organic products all said you had to wait weeks to pick/eat the food. They also had large labels saying they were toxic to wildlife. Sophie said "Mom, we're Wildlife!". <br />I sprayed it on and am hoping for the best!<br /><br />In the meantime, head over <a href="http://angiemarion.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway-ecosmart-natural-bug-spray.html">TODAY and enter to win </a>your won set of EcoSmart products. Of course, I hope to win the Plant and Garden set. What do you want to win?<br /><br />This givewaway is sponsored by <a href="http://angiemarion.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway-ecosmart-natural-bug-spray.html">A Simple Kinda Life </a>and ends tonight (5/07)<br /><br />Good LuckAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-2061550597716879732010-05-05T14:52:00.005-05:002010-05-05T15:14:53.648-05:00Backyard Gardening - A New Adventure Every Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dOTMY0wgiXeJTaY7XJutNRESND8aYvKMVpo_jwkd0zfpNMFFRlOBt5ee4ni_914JqhzauARki_GVuWlpWy64SD04X4TuN4fzumeRSEfBaXghbbJmDMeWiiKi0zTagV1LF93W8fFvsD8n/s1600/ecosmart_logo.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dOTMY0wgiXeJTaY7XJutNRESND8aYvKMVpo_jwkd0zfpNMFFRlOBt5ee4ni_914JqhzauARki_GVuWlpWy64SD04X4TuN4fzumeRSEfBaXghbbJmDMeWiiKi0zTagV1LF93W8fFvsD8n/s400/ecosmart_logo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467881538489094210" /></a><br />This weekend I went to my local Home Depot with my husband to pick up some cedar mulch and a few more plants for the garden. While I was there I also looked around at their organic/eco-friendly insect sprays for the garden. The prices were higher and there were several brands. I looked over the ingredients. 99 percent was water - this is comparable to the chemical poision sprays as well. The rest were minute amounts of various herbal oils, including rosemary, thyme, and peppermint. <br />Being the "frugal farmer" that I am (lol) I immediately started thinking "I can make this!". I went to my local bargain book store (Half Price Books) and found two books on backyard organic gardening. Today I had time to do a quick search on the web and found several helpful sites that explain how to make your own garden insect repellant. <br />Here are my favorite "recipes"/ideas I found online:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.comfycountrycreations.com/bugspray.htm">Comfy Country Creations </a>in the garden has many different ideas for keeping the bugs out of your garden. I plan to try the herbal sprays. <br /><a href="http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html">Golden Harvest Organics </a>has a great article on "Companion Planting"<br /><br />Of course, you can always purchase products pre-made, such as the ones I saw at Home Depot. And I DO recommend this if you:<br />don't need a lot (you'll pay just as much for the oils to make your own, especially if you only make one or two batches)<br />don't have the time/patience <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ecosmart.com">EcoSmart</a> has a <a href="http://www.ecosmart.com/shop-landing-page-2/garden-insect-killer/">Garden Insect Killer</a> that includes rosemary, peppermint, thyme, and clove. It claims to repell against garden insects and mites at all stages (egg, larvae, and adult). You can purchase the <a href="http://www.ecosmart.com/shop/value-bundles/safe-plant-garden-bundle-with-bonus-repellent.html">plant and garden value bundle </a>for only 26.00, and includes 4 different products - Weed and grass killer, fungicide, insect repellant, garden insect killer. <br /><br />Right now I don't have a bug problem, but I want to be prepared if it occurs. Please let me know if you have heard of any great "home-made" solutions or have tried a product and love it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-19487186694480718742010-05-05T13:49:00.002-05:002010-05-05T14:18:04.458-05:00Great Grocery Deals This Week!Well, the weather in Texas is already acting like it summer, with the thermometer reaching 90 degrees. The grocery stores around here seem to be following Mother Nature's lead and offerin some "hot" deals on great spring/summer items as well as pantry staples. <br /><br />At Sprouts you will find an AMAZING deal on corn - 10 ears for 2.00! I would hurry over there or call ahead to make sure they have some - last week when I went on Sat. they were already out and the new shipment had not yet arrived. Seedless watermelons are 1.99 - and since the ones I planted are still less than 4 inches tall, I hope these taste as good as they look. You can also find great prices on cucumbers (49 cents each) and tomatos (4lbs for $5.)** If you go today (Wed.) and take advantage of the "double ad" sale, then cucumbers will still only be 39 cents each<br />Their chicken and pork are both on sale for $1.97lb.<br /><br />You can then head over to Albertsons and stock up on Kellogg's cereals this week. They have all of my kids's favorites on sale for 1.29 each (BEFORE coupons). You can choose from Rice Krispies,Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, or Cinnabon cereal. You can also get Borden's Single Sensations Cheese slices for only $1.00 after in-store coupon. Parkay Margarine and Skinner pastas are both on sale for 1.00 as well(without coupons). They are also having a good sale on lean ground beef (but it is not grass fed/organic). <br />Kroger seems to be having a "regular" week - but the following deals may appeal to your family:<br />Gatorade singles 79cents<br />Sunny Delight 1.00 each<br />Mission Flour Tortillas 1.00 each (great price to stock up/freezer cook with)<br />1b Organic Strawberries 2.97 - I would get these IF they look better than the ones I have been seeing - lately they've not been looking too good or lasting too long. <br /><br />SPECIAL POSTING - NEW STORES NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED<br />Central Market - They are having a great sale on their organic Gala apples - 1.49lb!!! The rest of the specials are still too pricey for me, and dont' mention that the foods are organic/grass-fed/etc.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-49349622381768948612010-05-05T10:36:00.002-05:002010-05-05T10:41:06.516-05:00Smelly Washer Giveaway - Great ProductThere are several natural washing products around right now, and one of my favorites is called <a href="http://www.smellywasher.com">Smelly Washer</a>. There is a giveaway going on at <a href="http://angiemarion.blogspot.com">A Simple Kinda Life </a>where you can win a bottle to try out for yourself! I would LOVE to win this!<br /><br />Go to <a href="http://angiemarion.blogspot.com">A Simple Kinda Life </a>and explore <a href="http://angiemarion.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-and-giveaway-smelly-washer.htm">Smelly Washer</a>, then enter your comment for your cance to win. You have until tonight - so hurry!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-6261749454531835792010-04-27T13:52:00.001-05:002010-04-27T13:55:48.336-05:00Episencial Product Giveaway at Burkett Blessings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqFREjJgTvOage8AK7I8Ja256qgrjbe0h4g7lHsbJAIre_omCb84J48QmtD0nRWfC7cSF3Ag__z3aqryOTSccmUqb1YaMMM22HP_tpooV2H1cJth78AOKZGK4HVnEl3UqT2CwwzHMA6FJ/s1600/ec_circle-354x352.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqFREjJgTvOage8AK7I8Ja256qgrjbe0h4g7lHsbJAIre_omCb84J48QmtD0nRWfC7cSF3Ag__z3aqryOTSccmUqb1YaMMM22HP_tpooV2H1cJth78AOKZGK4HVnEl3UqT2CwwzHMA6FJ/s400/ec_circle-354x352.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464892945600896290" /></a><br />Head on over to <a href="http://burkettblessings.blogspot.com">Burkett Blessing </a>and enter the <a href="http://burkettblessings.blogspot.com/2010/04/episencial-review-and-giveaway.html">Episencial product giveaway</a>. It ends tonight (April 27th) at 9:00 - so you've only got a few more hours to enter. <br /><br />The prize is 4 different Episencial products: Protective Face Balm, Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath, Better Body Butter, and Playful Foaming Wash. I would be most excited to try out the Protective Face Balm and the Bubble Bath (though the body butter sounds wonderful as well!). <br /><br />Hurry on over and don't forget to leave a comment if you win!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-29356399588881769922010-04-26T13:47:00.002-05:002010-04-26T13:50:38.468-05:00Win a Sonic Alarm Clock - very few entrantsI found a great website - The Giveaway Gallery - don't you LOVE the name?<br />As you all know, I have won several great things lately by participating in other blog giveaways. Just lask week I won an amazing organic sunscreen lotion set (and tried it out this weekend, smells awesome!) as well as a shirt for my youngest!<br /><br />You can go to <a href="http://www.thegiveawaygallery.com/">The Giveaway Gallery </a>to win a Sonic Alarm Clock. There are less than 20 entries right now - so good luck to you!<br /><br />This giveaway ends tonight (April 26th) at 11:59.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-63971267151238560802010-04-22T14:41:00.002-05:002010-04-22T15:17:38.806-05:00Kroger Deals for 4/21-27Here are the "best" deals (for my family and I) this week at Kroger. Remember that the Kroger in my area (DFW area in TX) will triple the value of coupons up to and including 39 cents and will double the value of coupons between 40 cents and 50 cents. This makes for great savings. <br />You can also find "loadable" coupons at www.cellfire.com and www.shortcuts.com <br />(Some people have said that they can't use loadables with paper, but I haven't noticed/checked, however I do plan to try it out this weekend and I will let you know)<br /><br />4 Rolls of Angel Soft Bath Tissue - check for coupons, you might be able to get free Bath tissue!!<br /><br />Country Crock Buttery Spreads - 1.00 each coupon <a href="http://www.countrycrock.com/Home.aspx">here</a> for .40 off (will double to .80), you pay only .20 each! <br /><br />Dial Hand Soap - 1.00 each, FREE after using .35 coupon from March 7th Newspaper.<br /><br />Green Giant Boxed Veggies - 1.00 each, can get FREE or CHEAP using coupons - check Cellfire, coupons.com, smartsource.com for online/printable coupons - there are LOTS out there.<br /><br />Weekly Deals (not part of 10 for 10 deals)<br /><br />Borden Milk is at a great price fo $3.79 - use the 1.00 off coupon from previous newspaper or go <a href="http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=GCCEYLGRQZZUC">here</a> for a .75 coupon.<br /><br />Purex Laundry detergent is on sale for 2.50 - use the .35 coupon from last week's paper (4/18) and pay only 1.45!<br /><a href="http://www.purexsavesgreen.com/">http://www.purexsavesgreen.com/</a> - you can also use this site to get a .50 coupon for Purex.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-62511343410134069182010-04-22T13:04:00.002-05:002010-04-22T13:08:57.723-05:00Soft Sole Shoe Giveaway - Ends tonight!There is a great giveaway going on right now and it ends today (April 22nd) - Earth Day! (You will also find today is the deadline/final day for a LOT of giveaways in honor of Earth Day). <br />The Giveaway is for a pair of <a href="http://mom-of-all-trades.com/?p=152">Soft Sole Shoes</a><br />This giveaway has very few entries right now (less than 35), so your odds are VERY good. The blog offering the giveaway is called <a href="http://mom-of-all-trades.com">Mom of All Trades</a><br /><br />I am entering this giveaway because the shoes will be perfect for my Callie - and she does need some new shoes. <br /><br />Happy Earthday and don't forget - let me know if you win!<br /><br />blockquote><a href="http://www.mom-of-all-trades.com"><img border="0" src="http://mom-of-all-trades.com/momtradessquare.gif"/></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-48150457881256417662010-04-20T12:40:00.003-05:002010-04-20T12:45:07.457-05:00Slimpressions Giveaway from The Write Gal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinURr-wBKY0s6TR3zxzyiUdnjOjdqKwBsXoOxkGvIXedXQHVwaQk6xQuI0gzs_hgMtsu1dETaKzu99zEtIXeoyFo7cg9seeb0Rqbjs9SXj2xL-UFSWEbDtpVXXaiuimyz_qk-_7RoKmex/s1600/slimpressionslogo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 77px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinURr-wBKY0s6TR3zxzyiUdnjOjdqKwBsXoOxkGvIXedXQHVwaQk6xQuI0gzs_hgMtsu1dETaKzu99zEtIXeoyFo7cg9seeb0Rqbjs9SXj2xL-UFSWEbDtpVXXaiuimyz_qk-_7RoKmex/s400/slimpressionslogo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462276971642560722" /></a><br />Slimpressions is a great company that offers slimming undergarments in a variety of styles for all body types that need lift,tuck, or gentle reshape. Their styles come in nude or black and offer support for the upper, middle, and/or lower body.<br /><br />At the <a href="http://writegal.com">Write Gal blog</a>, you can <a href="http://writegal.com/2009/04/06/slimpressions-review-and-giveaway/">win your own Slimpressions garment </a>( your choice!) AND you can find a discount code to save 25 percent if you want to purchase!<br /><br />Hurry - this giveaway ends tonight (April 20th)!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-31536986233981861292010-04-20T10:23:00.002-05:002010-04-20T10:30:11.917-05:00Mud Gardening Gloves Giveaway on Sweeps4Blogers!<a href="http://sweep4bloggers.com">Sweep4Bloggers</a> is giving away <a href="http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=3220">2 pairs of gardening gloves</a>! These aren't your ordinary gloves either. They are really cool and specially designed for light gardening/outdoor work and heavier outdoor work. They are both from the company "Mud Glove". Remember, there will be FIVE winners!<br /><br />Good luck to all , and dont' forget to enter today because this giveaway ends tonight(Tuesday, April 20th)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-17682512756101852192010-04-19T16:53:00.003-05:002010-04-19T16:57:22.784-05:0024 Hour Giveaway at Coupon Geek!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcoubUhJYXclNKuSTLCJprk8BVcFpAUyw2_tKjeuKjlFiY2G0hDLLE5ejtu2I2rCFC2ftpJ0xuJXM9JK_zo9YJWDOM52R9Rw2mrO6td0WLatCTcJX3SYVfJh8bcXq6Zm1b5QnBrggB31G/s1600/yoplait-goddess-pack-300x155.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcoubUhJYXclNKuSTLCJprk8BVcFpAUyw2_tKjeuKjlFiY2G0hDLLE5ejtu2I2rCFC2ftpJ0xuJXM9JK_zo9YJWDOM52R9Rw2mrO6td0WLatCTcJX3SYVfJh8bcXq6Zm1b5QnBrggB31G/s400/yoplait-goddess-pack-300x155.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461971059455733618" /></a><br />You can win an amazing package from Yoplait Greek Yogurt at <a href="http://www.coupongeek.net">Coupon Geek</a>!<br />It's a 24 hour giveaway, so you have to hurry!<br />You can win the <a href="http://www.coupongeek.net/2010/04/24-hour-giveaway-yoplait-greek-yogurt-goddess-pack.html">Yoplait Greek Yogurt Goddess pack </a>- offered by Coupon Geek and MyBlogSpark (a great site).<br /><br />The giveaway ends tomorrow at 2:30 (Central time).<br /><br />Good Luck to all and let me know if you win!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-33624007819457980222010-04-19T13:16:00.004-05:002010-04-19T13:21:19.105-05:00A Great Giveaway Site and a Great Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdY0eBudafwR4byRB-1ekioCHSuZnNBQsrvwZknYypfkSc7UKeRwVDKLIFJNyalIIL8hmiI0p0bUFyImjSAA6ET28tA6fLYJFr51S8oyhoYni-DXLeiw0XhM9cKHdYAvTestQ1ZJ26322b/s1600/grantham-u-400x218.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdY0eBudafwR4byRB-1ekioCHSuZnNBQsrvwZknYypfkSc7UKeRwVDKLIFJNyalIIL8hmiI0p0bUFyImjSAA6ET28tA6fLYJFr51S8oyhoYni-DXLeiw0XhM9cKHdYAvTestQ1ZJ26322b/s400/grantham-u-400x218.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461915250784835074" /></a><br /><a href="http://sweeps4bloggers.com">Sweeps4bloggers.com</a> is a great site where you can find numerous giveaways! Best of all, there giveaways are usually really easy to enter and they often offer ton of bonus entries,which increase your chances of winning. <br /><br />Today (Moday, 4/19) you can win a <a href="http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=3208">"Your Name University" t-shirt </a>from Yournameuniversity.com <br /><br /><br />Do you like how my shirt will look if I win?<br /><br /><br />I just entered and hope you do too! Let me know if you win!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-58393690453830676232010-04-19T11:58:00.002-05:002010-04-19T12:01:29.784-05:00Free "Freakin Clean" T-Shirt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyVI6QtC4E5snevhDGOmJzDMiS1FFMBTn_YikntJBzgmQVK5hDXdLoyk8_p9U14UbGbE5vjlnM513eXWn-B_Ntr6IeUUZFtxlZt21-CVR49lz2YfHX6eXdHckNH8Llx2GSrFu5IlWUvDV/s1600/freaking-clean.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyVI6QtC4E5snevhDGOmJzDMiS1FFMBTn_YikntJBzgmQVK5hDXdLoyk8_p9U14UbGbE5vjlnM513eXWn-B_Ntr6IeUUZFtxlZt21-CVR49lz2YfHX6eXdHckNH8Llx2GSrFu5IlWUvDV/s400/freaking-clean.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461894800818216642" /></a><br />You can grab a free blue t-shirt from the Company Cognitive Data, Inc. You can pick the size and which slogan you want on the front and back of the shirt. Just go <a href="http://www.cognitivedata.com/freeshirt/">here</a> and fill out the form.<br />Cognitive Data works in data accuracy and helps company reach their customers better.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-91807926643367505672010-04-19T11:43:00.002-05:002010-04-19T11:48:12.030-05:00Tonic HairCare Products Giveaway (ends 4/19)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmPIEeUWdA3-AVJyhK8RITnBdghx8r0j5-3vXT75rcD8ekWC5tQLzykI8Qe7PfkqUG9CzDVd9OGtCPBGRlyiFkdhmOv70DachD4yP7zei3uPu_GKwDWH_KdvqEiOVy99DXrqSRcclk9gK/s1600/the-chronic-tonic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmPIEeUWdA3-AVJyhK8RITnBdghx8r0j5-3vXT75rcD8ekWC5tQLzykI8Qe7PfkqUG9CzDVd9OGtCPBGRlyiFkdhmOv70DachD4yP7zei3uPu_GKwDWH_KdvqEiOVy99DXrqSRcclk9gK/s400/the-chronic-tonic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461891388115846370" /></a><br />I am sure you are noticing that I am linking you up with a lot of great giveaways. I just want to remind you what I have won recently on blog giveaways:<br />Earrings - won this weekend!<br />Kellogg's Fiber Plus bars<br />Peeled Fruit Variety Pack<br />KidsCraft Rocket Ship<br />Zhu Zhu Pet<br />The Autism book<br />Skelanimals gift pack<br /><br />This giveaway ends tonight (April 19th) - to make sure I don't "double enter" and to keep track of what I have entered already, I always enter on the last day. <br />This giveaway is for some quality hair products from Tonic. The Tonic line is eco-friendly as well as hair friendly! And the line looks like it will make you feel and look young and vibrant :) <br /><br />Just go to <a href="http://simplybeingmommy.com/">Simply Being Mommy </a>and sign up for the <a href="http://simplybeingmommy.com/2010/04/05/tonic-hair-care-giveaway/">Tonic Giveaway</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6375989282554026283.post-29171505247943278522010-04-19T10:26:00.001-05:002010-04-19T10:30:48.262-05:00Another great Giveaway ends Monday night!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3Y8mznpkutOANDBEFsTemDCEd20g4HvjhA7e8y9PmXNorqFUGpqcVrf4Ud4JWuKyfvD_SQerwV8OP_rsih3huGRfW4ztl9Uy5c1ZMy54RAqNi1RF8Gee408w_DjdsyCjmhntx_i-8MM7/s1600/il_155x125_125568126.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3Y8mznpkutOANDBEFsTemDCEd20g4HvjhA7e8y9PmXNorqFUGpqcVrf4Ud4JWuKyfvD_SQerwV8OP_rsih3huGRfW4ztl9Uy5c1ZMy54RAqNi1RF8Gee408w_DjdsyCjmhntx_i-8MM7/s400/il_155x125_125568126.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461871383873880162" /></a><br />There is a great giveaway being held at <a href="http://pennypinchingpenguin.blogspot.com/">Penny Pinching Penguin</a>! It's for a <a href="http://pennypinchingpenguin.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway-personalized-name-t-shirt-by.html">personalized name t-shirt by Holly Designs</a>. I really want to win this, especially since the little girl in the photo is wearing a shirt that says Callie, and that's my almost-3 year old's name!<br /><br />There are less than 50 entries right now, so your chances are good!<br /><br />Good luck, and remember that it ends TONIGHT (MONDAY the 19th). Just click on the link above to get there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025018498315401349noreply@blogger.com0