Archive for April, 2008

Angel Food, It’s Not Just Cake!

fresh fruits and vegetables to keep you healthyAngel Food Ministries helps people afford groceries.  They offer a monthly menu consisting of frozen meats, prepared meals, produce, dairy, grains, and dessert.  (Items, may or may not be available from month to month.) The cost to you is $30 for $60 (or more) worth of restaurant quality food. After you purchase the main monthly menu or "regular unit" you have the option of adding on to your order of 3 featured specials for $20 per special. 
 
My hairdresser was telling me of a family that she knew personally that was in need and that’s where they get their groceries every month. With the rising cost of food, fuel and everything else, it’s comforting to know that if you need an alternative to the bulk of your grocery needs, you have one.
 
Researching the site, items are not close-out, 2nd hand, expired, or poor quality foods. It is restaurant quality food at wholesale costs. There are no qualifying requirements to take part of their fantastic offerings. The site is very informative and upfront. Founded in 1994, Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that provides food relief to over 500,000 families each month in 33 of 50 states. Spread the word, if you know of a family in need! 

Expiration Date: unknown

Spring Time! Play Ball and Look Good.

be a part of your favorite teamHere are some deals for you sport fans and athletic people.  Footlocker is offering 15% off all orders.  Use coupon: LKS18M15.  Sportsauthority has 15% off $100 orders.  Reebok deal is 10% off $75 orders.  They all offer free shipping on some items.  See site for more details and restrictions.

Here is my chance to get some new shoes and apparel.  I wear my Nike drifit shirts on my days off and they keep me cool and the sweat wicks off.  It feels better than wearing a regular 100% cotton shirt.  It’s spring time and I can’t wait to go and enjoy the outdoors. 

Expiration Date: 4/30/2008

Savings Everyday For Your Furry Friend!

a little pug looking for attentionPaws4deals is a website that offers one pet item per 24 hour period at a substantial savings!  They feature items for pets from dogs and cats to various small animals.  The daily special could be pet collars, treats, or a new wardrobe for your furry loved one.
 
The daily special for this Monday was the Upsie Daisies Pull Toy, the fun flower for your pet.  They offered the 15" toy with crinkle petals and a squeaker in the flower for only $2.49.  I searched the web and found you could purchase this same item at other sites from $6.95  – $12.95.  They also offer one flat rate shipping to US and Canada, no matter the quantity of your purchase for this item.  Depending on the weight and quantity of each order, this could change.
  
We have two love able cats, Snoopy & Rusty and their birthdays are coming up this summer. Thanks to this awesome website I will be ordering their special toy or treat and save our budget some bucks. But that’s not all, the icing on the cake is paws4deals donates a percentage of each and every sale to benefit homeless and abandoned pets. This goes directly to the cause, absolutely no money is tied into administrative costs…can you say "meow"velous!

Expiration Date: Daily or while supplies last. 

Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Own

Forbes magazine recently publish their list of the top 10 cheapest cars to own.  With gas prices skyrocketing and projected to go even higher I think many people that live in the suburbs should take a look at purchasing a more economical car.  I have read some reports or analysis saying in a couple of years we could see $6-$7 a gallon due to a bubble.  Thank goodness I work from home.

Note that the cheapest cars to buy are not necessarily the cheapest cars to own.  For example a Kia or Hyundai may be cheaper to purchase than a Toyota or Honda but the resale value is much stronger for a Toyota or Honda, also in general it is more reliable.  Many people buy cars not thinking about the resale value and other long term costs.  By the way, I think in the past couple of years resale values of those gas guzzling SUV must have really taken a nose dive.  Supply and demand, nobody wants a gas guzzler anymore.

Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Own:

  1. Toyota Yaris
  2. Honda Fit
  3. Chevrolet Aveo5
  4. Nissan Versa S
  5. Hyundai Accent GS
  6. Dodge CAliber SE
  7. Kia Rio
  8. Chevrolet Cobalt LS
  9. Scion xD
  10. Honda Civic DX Sedan

See Full List

Check out the 2009 Toyota Prius which is rumored to get up to 80 miles per gallon.  They are also talking about bring out a plug in version of the Prius in 2010 or 2011 which would easily be a 100+ mile per gallon car.

An Even Cheaper Ride

On a side note, I have been thinking about purchasing a bike since I live in the city of Honolulu.  I think I want to purchase a foldable bike because it is very convenient  and allows you to put it in your car, office, home or even on the bus.  It is a bit smaller and easier to ride.  Plus the weather is great and I could use the exercise.  My only concern is my own safety from aggressive drivers.

I recommend anyone that lives in a large city to check this list of foldable bikes at TreeHugger.  Parking in downtown Honolulu can cost as much as $250 a month.  When I visited Japan, I was amazed how many people used bikes and public transportation.  I think as gas prices go up we will see more bikes friendly cities.

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Printable Enfamil Coupon – Free Enfamil Products

EnfamilUse this printable Enfamil coupon to receive a free sample of one of Enfamil’s popular baby formula products.  Baby formula ain’t cheap so don’t forget to let your expecting or young parents know about this freebie.

Update: You can still get more printable Enfamil coupons are available here.

Enfamil Products Available:

  • Nutramigen Lipil – Resolves Colic Symptoms often within 48 hours
  • Enfamil Gentlease LIPIL – 1/5 lactose of full lactose milk based formula.
  • Enfamil A.R. LIPIL – Clinically Shown to provide approximately four times as many split-up free freedings.

To get your printable Enfamil coupon just choose your baby formula and click on the print button.  Be sure to check if the baby formula is right for your baby with your doctor.

Expiration: While Supplies Last

Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night!

there's plenty of ice cream to go aroundBaskin-Robbins is having their second annual 31 cent scoop night on  Wednesday, April 30,2008.   It runs from 5pm to 10pm.  There are  2,800 locations nationwide and each person can get 10 scoops of 2.5 ounces of their favorite flavor.   Baskin-Robbins is teaming up with The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and donating  $100,000 to the foundation.  

You can satisfy your sweet tooth and help a good cause.  Usually a scoop of ice cream cost around $2 or so.  You could buy 6 scoops of ice cream for only $2 on wednesday night.  I can’t wait, I am going to order gold medal ribbon, very berry strawberry, chocolate chip cookie dough,  oreo cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip and rocky road.  I know this isn’t going to help my diet, but for a good cause I can cheat.

Expiration Date: 4/30/2008

Sears Clearance Craftman Sale

tools a great gift ideaSears has some fantastic clearance prices on its well-respected Craftsman tools and companion tools.  Is that a Mother’s Day gift?  Well, maybe if you have a handy type of mom.  Otherwise, you could get a jump on Father’s Day – or treat yourself.

This 60 pc. Tool Set comes with a Utility Bag to store the tools.  It was $29.99, now only $19.88. The set includes:
1Pc. Tape Measure 3/4"x16ft., 2Pc. Screwdriver (-)1/4×4,(+)#2×4, 1Pc. 6" Slip Joint Pliers, 1Pc. 6" Long Nose Pliers, 1Pc. 8" Adjustable Wrench, 1Pc. 10oz. Claw Hammer, 1Pc. Utility Knife, 1Pc. 9" Torpedo Level, 1Pc. Bit Driver Handle, 30Pc. Bits w/ Box, 18 Pc. 1/4 Dr. Sockets: 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; 1Pc. 1/4 Dr. Ratchet Handle, 1Pc. Hex Coupler.

Note the cheaper tools are Sears companion tools, which means they are lower quality tools which for most people is fine.  If you use tools often I recommend getting the quality Craftsman brand.

Mark writes:

I love my craftman tools from Sears.  Since Kmart bought Sears, I see their tools at Kmart as well.  They are better made than any other tools, I have owned before.  I heard their guarantee on craftman tools is better than costco return policy.  It’s worth the money to invest in good tools.

Expiration Date: 4/26/2008

Bath & Body Works Online Discount

cherry blossom bloomingBath & Body Works now offers $10 off your online purchase of $30 or more.  Use code: BBWPcgj6TT82.  Free Shipping with $65 orders, use coupon: SENDFREE65.   You can’t go wrong with some nice bubble bath, body lotion or soap for Mom.

For example, you can get a nice gift basket of the Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection in their popular Japanese Cherry Blossom scent.  It comes with 8 oz. shower gel, 8 oz. body lotion, and 10 oz. body splash plus a bath sponge, all in a wicker gift basket.  It’s $30 – the $10 discount = $20. 

Expiration Date: 5/12/2008

$4 Restaurant Gift Certificates

romantic dinner for 2 loversRestaurant.com is offering their $25 gift certificates for only $4.  Use code:FLAVOR.  It’s a saving of 60% off regular price.  It has been featured on  ABC’s Good Morning America, The Today Show and Wall Street Journal Online.  Hurry, this offer ends soon. 

Here is another chance to save some money and still enjoy a great meal.  Usually for $4, you can only get a happy meal from McDonalds or a burger and fries from other fast food chains.  But with this gift certificate, you can get a full meal with all the fixing for only $4.  What a great deal. 

Expiration Date: 4/24/2008

Free 5 Hour Energy Drink Sample

people dancing with 5 hour energy drinkGet a free sample of 5 hour energy.  It has the same amount of caffeine as a cup of joe and no sugar.  5 Hour Energy gives you a elevate sense of alertness, energy and focus.  It is available at Walgreens, Rite Aid, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, CVS Pharmacy and other stores.

This is great for me because I love drinking energy drinks.  My favorite is Monster Juiced.  It taste better than Red Bull and doesn’t have a bad after taste.  But when I drink an energy drink, I crash a couple hours after consuming my favorite drink.  I can’t wait for my sample to arrive, so I can get energy without crashing. 

Dean writes: Has anyone tried this stuff, looks like a marketing niche product so I never tried it.  I like the size of it though, it might come in handy for people that travel or are just flat out tired at work.  Kind of reminds me of Gummiberry juice.  Sorry, I grew up watching this Disney cartoon.

Gummiberry Juice
Disney’s Gummi Bears

Expiration Date: unknown

Free 5 Hour Energy Drink Sample