Public Health: Toy Dangers

https://www.uspirg.org/home/reports/report-archives/product-safety/product-safety-reports/trouble-in-toyland-the-25th-annual-survey-of-toy-safety

I was led to the article from babycenter.com

Best Place to get $1 Balloons: Dollar Tree

We were there today! I was impressed by the balloon selection for a $1! They also have cute weights.

Location: Sawdust Rd behind Wendy's.

Texas Education Agency links to Curriculum

I finally found it! Here is a link to the curriculum that is taught in Texas Public Schools. Scroll down to see the link to the  Kindergarten Curriculum

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148

Use Less Soap in your Appliances: NY Times Article

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/your-money/13shortcuts.html

Amazon: 7 in Digital Photo Frame $24.99

Amazone link to 7 in Brown Photo Frame

That is the cheapest I have seen them, yet. I expect the price to keep dropping over the years. 

CVS 20% off Coupon

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From: Common Sense with Money http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2010/11/cvs-20-off-in-store-coupon/

Get a coupon for 20% off your purchase at CVS.  You will need to like CVS on Facebook and then click on the "Holiday Pass" tab to be able to get your coupon.  This offer is available through 12/3.  .

Infected Mushroom at The Lizard Lounge in Dallas Saturday, 11 December 2010

One of my favorite Groups is playing in Dallas. Houston, we have to get with it! 

Infected Mushroom

by Insomniac, Full Access at The Lizard Lounge

Saturday, 11 December 2010

http://fla.vor.us/182317-Infected-Mushroom-tickets/Infected-Mushroom-Dallas-The-Lizard-Lounge-December-11-2010.html

Upcoming Events at the J

Family Hanukkah Events with Acrodunk and Shalom Sesame

Sunday, Dec 5 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Hanukkah with Shalom Sesame  5:00 p.m. Hanukkah Miracle Madness Featuring Acrodunk Join us afterward for a family candle lighting and Hanukkah fun!

Anat Cohen Clarinetwork

Saturday, Dec 4 • 8:00 PM Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center Acclaimed Israeli jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen celebrates the music of Benny Goodman, the "King of Swing."  JCC members save 20%.

Exploring Our Heritage

Bagels & Grits: How Jews Built a Home in the South Sunday, Dec 12 • 7:30 PM Dr. Stuart Rockoff will trace the history of Jews in the South and show how they adjusted to the region's unique culture while maintaining their own Jewish traditions.

JCC Partners with Houston Rockets

Tuesday, Dec 7 • 7:00 PM • Hoops & Hanukkah Night Tuesday, Dec 14 • 7:00 PM • JCC Night with the Houston Rockets Bring your friends and family and watch the Houston Rockets play at the Toyota Center.  A portion of ticket sales benefit the JCC's Children's Scholarship Fund.

Winter Camp at the J Dec 20 - 24 and Dec 27 - 31 For ages 2 – 13

Winter Camp at the J

Dec 20 - 24 and Dec 27 - 31 For ages 2 – 13 Camps Include Preschool Camp at BAC and the West Houston JCC, Happy Days, Gymnastics, Tennis and Basketball. Registration deadline is Monday, Dec 6! Registration will be accepted after December 7 on a space-available basis only, so be sure to register early!

Crayola Deals on Amazon

There are quite a few Crayola items on Amazon at more than 50% off that qualify for the $2 or $3 mail in rebate. Be sure to read the reviews before you purchase them.

Stride Rite: 25% OFF your entire online purchase (use code: CYBERMONDAY)

TODAY ONLY | 25% OFF your entire online purchase (use code: CYBERMONDAY)

To redeem use online promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout

Walgreens: 15% off total purchase on December 1st

I Heart Wags has all the details and a link to print the coupon.

This is a good way to turn free items into money makers!

Party City: 30% Off Any Order - Monday Only!

*Enter code PCCM30 at checkout to receive discount. Merchandise total does not include shipping, handling, taxes or duty charges. Offer valid one day only, Monday, November 29th, 2010 until 11:59pm PST. Online only. Not valid on prior purchases. One use per customer. Not valid on favorsinthecity.com. May not be combined with other coupon codes or discounted shipping offers. No cash or credit back. We reserve the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of a discount.

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Shhhh... It's a Secret!

The new Hubble and Hudson at Gosling and Research Forest is open!

I like it!

Fwd: Sarah Palin at Houston Borders!

		signing Sarah Palin America by Heart Monday, November 29, 2010 • 11:00 AM >>Borders – Houston - Kirby 3025 Kirby | Houston, TX | 713.524.0200 Event rules apply. Capacity may be limited. Please arrive early. See store for details.

Hubble and Hudson: Champagne & Sparkling Sampling Event, 25% Off on Wine

FWD from their email list:
Join us on Saturday!
Champagne & Sparkling Sampling Event Join us on Saturday, November 27th from 11AM to 5PM . Get a break from holiday shopping, and sample over 20 champagnes & sparkling wines from all around the world. 25% OFF on Wine! Stock up for the upcoming holiday celebrations! A special 3 day sale at Hubbell & Hudson: buy any 12 bottles of wine (or more) and get 25% off plus a Hubbell & Hudson carrying bag. Our in-house sommeliers will help you answer your questions and give you expert advice in choosing that 'just right' bottles. Offer valid until Sunday Night, November 28th. 2010 Beaujolais Nouveau Hubbell & Hudson Market now has a great collection of newly released 2010 Beaujolais Nouveaus; Domaine Du Vissoux Noveau Pierre Chermette, Moillard Beajolais Noveau and Bouchard Aîné & Fils!

Bobbie's Peanut butter fudge recipe

Sounds Delic! Thanks for Sharing, Bobbie!

FWD:

U might want to put the fudge recipe on your blog.  It is something I make each year.

THis is the best recipe -- I use creamy p butter since kids don't like nuts.  My husband wants walnuts or pecans in his.  I had to find this so I could make it today before leaving.  It should be a hit if you are peanut butter lovers.


Here's the recipe

1 and 1/2 sticks margarine 3 cups sugar 2/3 cups evaporated milk 1 7oz jar marshmallow creme 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 tea vanilla   mix margarine, sugar and milk together and bring to a full boil and  boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.  Make sure you stir constantly.  Remove form heat add peanut butter, marshmallow creme, and vanilla..  Pour in a 13 x 9 baking pan that has been greased with a little margarine.  Let set until hard.   Hope this does it.  You do need to use a heavy pan.     Bobbie

Walmart.com Black Friday Deals

Look What I just found on walmart.com with free shipping:

LEGO Ultimate Building Set LEGO Ultimate Building Set

405 colorful classic pieces Storage box Lego minifigure

Order Online

$15.00

In Stock

Free shipping with
Site to Store

Store Availability

Prices in Store May Vary

Find In Store

LEGO DUPLO Bricks and More Bricks Box, Large LEGO DUPLO Bricks and More Bricks Box, Large

Large starter set Provides unlimited creative building fun

Order Online

$15.00

In Stock

Free shipping with
Site to Store

Store Availability

Prices in Store May Vary

Free Coloring Sheets at Crayola

I just had a good time looking at the different choices. I printed off the Teacher Certificates to include in our winter present.

http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/

Amazon MP3 Special Deals and Freebies

Here is the Amazon link to the mp3 download page with freebies and all other music deals. There are over 100 albums for under $5. Click here or on the right hand side of the previous link to just see free downloads.

This is what I bought with my $3 Amazon Credit!

I believe that this $5 GC deal is still happening, too.

Order Summary: Details: Order #: Subtotal of items:  $3.99 Discounts/Promotions:  - $3.00   ------ Total before tax:  $0.99 Tax Collected:  $0.00   ------ Total for this Order:  $0.99 The following item was ordered: Legend [MP3 Download] $3.99 By: Bob Marley Sold By: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Reminder: Free Coffee at Burger King Friday Morning.

Last Chance for the Free Coffee since tomorrow is the last Friday in November. I went last week. I thought it was interesting that Burger King on Sawdust is diagonal to Starbucks. There was no line when I went last Friday for this freebie at 8am.

Burger King – Free 12 oz. cup of Seattle's Best Coffee (Friday during breakfast hours)

Borders Printable Coupons: Free Coffee on Friday

Here are links to the printables. the 50% off one item coupon was in today's Houston Chronicle.

40% Off the List Price of One Item (Borders Rewards Members): http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/40main20101125.html Free Medium Brewed Coffee or Latte (Borders Rewards Members): http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/coffee20101125.html 40% Off the List Price of One Kids' Toy or Game (Borders Rewards Members): http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/40kids20101125.html

Turkey Day Thoughts and Deals

I just had a great time going through all the interesting ads that came today.
Walgreens caught my attention, as well as the Target Door Busters ($6 24 pack Play doh, $20 9 pack of cars), but I know if I am going to go out. Probably not.

There was another 50% off coupon at Borders plus a free coffee on Friday.

I am tempted to get a $5 Tool Box and a $5 set of screwdrivers at Ace Hardware.

I also saw a cute Table for kids for $75 at Aaron's Brothers.

Reminder to self: use $3 mp3 credit at amazon and make the 2 free 8x 10 collages online at Walgreens, check to see if I can get the play doh online ($0.25/can)

Reminder to everyone: Walmart will price match ads!

Buy $10 McDoanld's GC, get free Calendar with coupons.

Saw it in the newspaper. I definitely think it is worthwhile to keep track of the GC to get good coupons.

I was in Chick Fil A the other day and they wanted me to pay $6 for their calendar to get coupons. Yay, McDs!

Godiva: Buy $50 GC get $10 GC

I new idea about giving chocolate and gift cards. 20% return is pretty good!

Limit 3 of the same product per customer. Your exclusive discount "Up to 40% Off Select Items" will be applied to your merchandise before shipping and/or tax. Offer valid in US only on orders placed on Godiva.com through 11/26/10, 11:59AM EST. Not valid in Godiva Boutiques, department/specialty stores, or through 1-800-9GODIVA. Not valid on previous purchases, and cannot be combined with volume discounts or other promotions or offers that are not featured in this email. Not redeemable for cash. *$5 flat rate standard shipping will be applied to your merchandise total of $25-$59, per recipient, before shipping and/or tax. To redeem this special offer, you must enter code HOLLY at checkout. Additional fees apply for 2nd Day, Overnight, and Saturday Delivery. Offer valid in US only on orders placed on Godiva.com through 12/19/10, 11PM EST. Not valid in Godiva Boutiques, department/specialty stores, or through 1-800-9GODIVA. Not valid on orders over $59. Not valid on previous purchases, and cannot be combined with volume discounts or other promotions or offers that are not featured in this email. Not redeemable for cash. **Free standard shipping will be applied to your merchandise total of $60 or more, per recipient, before shipping and/or tax. To redeem this special offer, you must enter code MERRY at checkout. Additional fees apply for 2nd Day, Overnight, and Saturday Delivery. Offer valid in US only on orders placed on Godiva.com through 12/19/10, 11PM EST. Not valid in Godiva Boutiques, department/specialty stores, or through 1-800-9GODIVA. Not valid on orders over $300. Not valid on previous purchases, and cannot be combined with volume discounts or other promotions or offers. Not redeemable for cash.