I Have A New Cause!!!

Just what I need right. I think this is so cool.

The Toy Society started in Australia. I found them last year around this time. I thought "WOW that is so cool. I wish people here in the States would do something like that." Then the holidays hit, Scott got the job in Iraq and I found out I was pregnant. I kind of forgot about the Toy Society. Shame on me!

Tonight while looking at a couple of blogs I found them again. I filled out the little application and am patiently waiting to hear what I need to do.

I know I need to make a toy, drop it in a public place, and photo it. But I am sure there is more to it.

My goal is to drop something over Thanksgiving weekend. Anyone going to join me is spreading smiles to random people?

I have heard from the Toy Society, I am in!!! I have printed enought letters and lables for 12 drops. I will be poluting our area with toys soon.

I'm Alive!

So I didn't fall off the face of the earth. I am still here. Scott was home, that is my only excuse.

Scott flew in on the 29th of October and life has been a whirlwind ever since. Friday the 30th he spent with the girls, putting in his new TV and recovering from flying. I was able to go to lunch with my cousin Steve that day. On the 31st we head to Old Sac to go on the Spook-o-Motive Train with friends and trick or treating at night. Monday the 2nd was dinner at Lodi Feed N Fuel with 13 friends that wanted to join us for dinner. We had a great time and saw many long time friends. Tuesday was spent to repairs in the back yard. I lost 6 feet of fencing in the last storm and found out that part of the rain gutters were pulling away from the house. Also Scott replace the rails to Delaney's bed that broke awhile back. Thursday the 5th we went to Modesto to drop off a quilt, look for boots and Delaney got carsick before we made it to the water mall.

The second week of his trip was much like the first, CRAZY! Friday the 6th was breakfast at Chuck's, shopping for clothes for family photos, shopping at Ikea and dinner in downtown Sac with more friends. Saturday was up early for photos at Delta College, THANK YOU H for getting us in!, more shopping, me having coffee with Kymn and Scott taking the kids to see his parents. Sunday we went to church for the primary program, then we did some Christmas shopping and ended the day at my parents with Thanksgiving dinner. That night the guys did get my new to me dryer installed, finally! Monday we left for VACATION! We spent the night at our timeshare in Windsor. We had dinner at Johnny Garlics in Santa Rosa and it was amazing, also Scott and Delaney went into the night time pool, hot tub. Tuesday we made the trek to Bodega Bay for Delaney to play in the ocean. Me and Daphne stayed in the car, Delaney and Scott played in the water, it was way cold! We did make the trip back to downtown Santa Rosa to go to the quilted Vine quilt shop, Fabric is running $11 a yard! Which really limited how little I bought, 2.5 yards was $30 with taxes. Wednesday the 11th was spent finishing things around the house, putting up the Christmas tree, and getting out ALL the Christmas decorations.

Today the visit was over. We took Scott back to SFO for him to fly to Dubai and tomorrow he will go to Iraq. His next trip should be in late February.

I have some photos, quilting up dates and an Etsy shop update that will be happening in the next 7 days. So come back soon! Also I am getting the house ready for a dinner party next week. Come back for some sneak peeks.

Target Deals This Week

First up is my Crayola Clearance deals. Also of the sidewalk chalk stuff and the glow station were 75% off at Target Tuesday. The 3 chalk sets were $1.24, the Rainbow Rake was $2.48 and the Glow Station was expensive at $3.48! The Princess Color Roll and the Window Markers were only 50% off. The color roll is 25 feet long with 19 different pictures and the markers were only $1.98 each. Can you say "Crayola Christmas!"
I am going to share with you how to score big on my other Target Deal. First you will need 2 coupons, go to Glades website for the printable buy one candle get one candle free coupon. The second coupon was in the paper a few weeks ago for $3 off a Glade soy candle. The 2oz candle is $2.99 at Target, you get both free. Then you go grab the Summer Time Ziploc bags that are 50% off right now, $1.16! Now you need all 3 items on the same receipt. So you can send in for the $5 mail in Rebate from SC Johnson. So. you spend $1.15 at Target, the price of a stamp and you get a $5 check! You just made $3, got 2 candles and 120 Ziploc bags!

A great deal is Keebler cookies at Target, Coupon Clippin' Mommy tells you how to get 3 bags for $1.50. Just in time for kids Halloween parties at school. The chocolate covered graham crackers are way good. Mandy and Abby over at Steals & Deals tell you what they scored at WalGreens this week. Stop over and see their deals. Also don't forget about getting Tinker Bell's movie for $1.99, everything you need was in Sunday's post.

Share with your great deal this week!

Finished Some Stuff

I finished and delivered the HHR clubs quilt on Saturday. It is going down to the So-Cal HHR Club's Tom's Farm event in November. The quilt is going to be with a picnic basket as a raffle prize. The quilt is about 65 inches square. It is meant to be kept in the car.

I also finished the Alice In Wonderland costume and delivered that today. I can't wait to see pictures of Alice. As soon as her mom post them I will link up to them.

As for now I am debating what to start next. I have my mom's machine until tomorrow night an will be picking mine up on Thursday on the way to the airport. I have a Thimbleberries quilt to make for a Christmas exchange due in November. I also have a fleece throw that is all handwork to make for another Christmas exchange due in November. I also have some Christmas pillow cases to make for me. Then last Friday I was asked if I could make a queen size quilt for Christmas. Yes I can. I am waiting for my new client to get me the fabric to start that this week.

What to do, What to do?

Tinkerbell Movie Coupon and Rebate

You knew this was coming. Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is being released on Tuesday. Of course I have found a deal for you! First I have found a coupon for $10 off the DVD and Blu Ray combo.

Second I have found some pricing for you:
Toys R Us will have the combo pack for $21.99
Target will have it for $24.99
K-Mart is giving $10 off when you purchase the movie and 12" doll
WalMart is advertising on it's website the price will be $23.32
Best Buy will have it for $25.99

Third Rebates, I posted this rebate back with Snow White from Kernel Seasons, IF you didn't use it then you can use it now for $5 back by mail. Another Rebate for $5 back from Leapfrog. BOTH of these rebates will accept a photocopy of your receipt, that means you could send in for both rebates. On the back of the movie case is 2 proof of purchase tabs, one for each Rebate!

That means you could buy the DVD Blu Ray for $21.99 at Toys R Us, use the $10 off coupon and pay out of pocket $11.99. Then purchase your 2 Kernel Seasons products and mail in that rebate bringing the total down to $6.99. Then purchase your Tinker Bell book or toy form Leapfrog mail in that rebate and it will make the final movie price $1.99!!!

Life Is About The Free Stuff

I learn when I was single Life Is About The Free Stuff. I dated a lot of scum. A LOT!!! So I learned to order a big dinner, usually pasta, eat half and take the other half home. Free lunch the next day! Here are a few FREE deals I found today over at BeatThat.com and from sites I visit.

I found a Noah's Bagel Coupon good Oct 30th for a FREE bagel! The coupon is one per a person so print one for everyone in your group.

Kids Eat 4 Free this website tells you what restaurant in your area kids eat 4 free each night. If you are travelling you can check that area too.

Kashi Granola Bar free sample. Also they have a $1.50 off coupon for a box a cereal, which is on sale at Target for $2.50 a box. You'd only pay $1 for cereal!

WalMart website has a Free Sample tab. They change offers all the time. Check it often to see what you can get!

Fisher Price is giving away a Free Geo Trax DVD. Delaney has watched her's a few times.

How about some FREE Lindt's Truffles. Go on over for your free 3 pack of truffles.

Don't forget about the Free Cookie and Kids Hot Chocolate coupon for Barnes and Noble this Saturday.

Go to websites of products you use. Usually they have a tab somewhere marked OFFERS or Offers and Promotions. You can find coupons, contest and samples there usually.

Thirsty Thursday

Since I can't go out and enjoy Thirsty Thursday with $1 pints of beer, grab your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy my VERY random post! Please wait while I grab my Pina Colada.

First, here is a link to a coupon to use this Saturday, October 24th, only for FREE small cookie and Kid Size Hot Chocolate. It is one per a customer, so print one for each person in your group. Also it doesn't state for kids only. I will be getting free cookies and Hot Chocolate this Saturday, maybe a book too.

Now for those of you wondering if I bust out the blender each night, NO! I buy Lt Blender's Pina Colada in a Bag. I purchase them 4 at a time at BevMo. They are so easy to use. Pour rum to the fill line, shake, pour warm water to the fill line, shake and freeze. You can usually find one or two in my freezer.

Some of the blogs I frequent have some fun post going on. First Judy is getting ready to start another Quilt For an Hour. Don't you know I will be joining this one too. I already have some fabric pulled form my stash. Next Vicki has an interesting post on sewing machines, also you can see the block she made after taking Paula Nadalestern's class in Houston. Over at Steals and Deals they have more great coupon tips and give aways. I hope I win the floor give away.

I am still working away on the HHR club quilt. I need to have it done and delivered by 10 am Saturday morning. I have a few, 2-3 hours of quilting left to do and then the binding. The end is in sight. Then I will be dropping off my mom's machine so she can take a class on Saturday morning. If I am lucky I can get it back to finish off the Alice in Wonderland costume. I am really hoping to get a call form the Sewing Machine Shop in Walnut Creek saying my machine is ready!

By the way JoAnn's is having their Moonlight Madness Sale this week. There are some great deals, including 50% off coupons. I have started my donation basket for the Manteca Quilt Show. My theme this year is "A Box of Mystery." I picked up a beautiful box and am filling it with fabric, notions, books and patterns. Not everything can be used together but you will be able to enhance your stash. You wont be able to see in the box until you win it.

And there is a Quilt Show this weekend in Antioch at the fairgrounds. The featured artist will be Freddy Moran, y'all know I am going. I will be their on Sunday.

Okay I need to get back to quilting since my drink is gone.