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Magic Indeed

Mr. Clean Magic Sponges, that is.  These things are truly wonderful.  I haven't found anything they don't work on.  I use them to clean walls, painted woodwork, doors and counters.  In a pinch, I have even used them to clean the grout on my tile floors.  Granted, they don't last long when cleaning grout, but the results make it worth it.

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Posted on June 16, 2008 in Product Review | Permalink | Comments (0)

I've spent a small fortune trying different shampoos and conditioners trying to find one that I really like.  Even the more expensive shampoos leave me shrugging my shoulders in indifference. At the grocery store a couple of months ago a bottle of Sunsilk advertised that it was an "anti-poof" product.  It sounded interesting so I tried it.  I was amazed that it actually did what it said it would do!  I've tried one other bottle of their hydrating conditioner as well as a leave in conditioner and have been equally impressed with all of them.  The good news is that these shampoos are all under $4 a bottle! (Even here in the land of $4.50 gasoline and $5 a gallon milk.)

You can visit their website to take a quiz to help you figure out which formula is the best for you as well as request a free sample and coupons!

Nestle's website has recipes for Cookies in a Jar and Muffins in a Jar that are great for giving as hostess gifts, teacher gifts, etc.  They even have gift tags that you can print.  The only problem is that now I am hungry and want cookies! They also have e-cards, screen savers and printable coloring pages to keep the little ones busy while you bake.

Win 1 of 3 Bob Jog Strollers at UpsideOver.com. While you are there you'll want to checkout all of the cool gear and clothing they have for kids.  They are offering free shipping on kid's gear on ALL orders over $45. UpsideOver.com Don't miss their Outlet section - there are some good quality shoes in there for 50% off.

Receive a free Smucker's Classic Cookie Recipe Collection booklet where you'll find scrumptious cookie recipes featuring Smucker's jams, jellies and preserves. The booklet includes over a dozen fruit-filled recipe ideas, each with a full-color photograph.

To receive your free booklet, just send a postcard to:

The J.M. Smucker Company
Attention: Classic Cookie Recipe Collection
Consumer Relations Department
P.O. Box 280
Orrville, Ohio 44667

Receive a free Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Recipes Booklet where you'll find scrumptious recipes for Decadent Peanut Butter Pie, Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Peanut Butter Frosty and more... each with a full-color photograph!

To receive your free booklet, just send a postcard to:

The J.M. Smucker Company
Attention: Peanut Butter Recipe Collection
Consumer Relations Department
P.O. Box 280
Orrville, Ohio 44667

There is an email going around telling people to wear red on Friday's to support our troops.  I've decided that my kids and I will be participating in this grassroots effort.  My husband would participate too, but he has to wear his BDU's instead :)

A new website has been developed: www.wearredonfridays.blogspot.com  We encourage all of you to visit their site to get a banner for your own blog or website and also read about some other things we can do to support our troops!

When I had a toddler and a newborn at home, time was at a premium.  Just getting to the grocery store was such a chore that it basically became an all day event by the time I got out the door, through the store, back home and had everything put away.

....then I discovered online grocery shopping.  After the kids would go to bed, I would sit down at the computer with my list and order all of my groceries online.  Then it was as simple as driving up to the front of the store and having them load it for me.  If I felt like spending a little extra, they would even deliver and bring everything right into my kitchen.  What a lifesaver that was for me and for my sanity.

Here is a list of grocery stores that offer online shopping (some with delivery).  If you don't see your grocery store in these links, just ask them.  Oftentimes it's not an advertised service, but one they will provide if asked.

Albertsons
Ralphs
Safeway Grocery Stores
Sam's Club
America Grocer
Netgrocer
ShopFoodex
Peapod
FreshDirect

Looking for a way to volunteer your time and talents?  A great place to start is Local Volunteer Opportunites (a site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) where you can search for organizations looking for volunteers by state. 

VolunteerMatch.com allows you to search withing a given zip code for opportunities to volunteer.

If you don't find anything that interests you on those two sites, keep in mind the following types of organizations that are often glad to accept volunteer hours:  Churches, hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, homeless shelters, zoos, museums, animal shelters, historical sites, park services, the United Way, Red Cross, American Cancer Society and many more.  Be creative and find your niche.

Awesome Product

I've spent a small fortune trying different shampoos and conditioners trying to find one that I really like.  Even the more expensive shampoos leave me shrugging my shoulders in indifference. At the grocery store a couple of months ago a bottle of Sunsilk advertised that it was an "anti-poof" product.  It sounded interesting so I tried it.  I was amazed that it actually did what it said it would do!  I've tried one other bottle of their hydrating conditioner as well as a leave in conditioner and have been equally impressed with all of them.  The good news is that these shampoos are all under $4 a bottle! (Even here in the land of $4.50 gasoline and $5 a gallon milk.)

You can visit their website to take a quiz to help you figure out which formula is the best for you as well as request a free sample and coupons!

Nestle Gift Ideas

Nestle's website has recipes for Cookies in a Jar and Muffins in a Jar that are great for giving as hostess gifts, teacher gifts, etc.  They even have gift tags that you can print.  The only problem is that now I am hungry and want cookies! They also have e-cards, screen savers and printable coloring pages to keep the little ones busy while you bake.

Stroller Give-a-Way

Win 1 of 3 Bob Jog Strollers at UpsideOver.com. While you are there you'll want to checkout all of the cool gear and clothing they have for kids.  They are offering free shipping on kid's gear on ALL orders over $45. UpsideOver.com Don't miss their Outlet section - there are some good quality shoes in there for 50% off.

Free Cookbooks

Receive a free Smucker's Classic Cookie Recipe Collection booklet where you'll find scrumptious cookie recipes featuring Smucker's jams, jellies and preserves. The booklet includes over a dozen fruit-filled recipe ideas, each with a full-color photograph.

To receive your free booklet, just send a postcard to:

The J.M. Smucker Company
Attention: Classic Cookie Recipe Collection
Consumer Relations Department
P.O. Box 280
Orrville, Ohio 44667

Receive a free Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Recipes Booklet where you'll find scrumptious recipes for Decadent Peanut Butter Pie, Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Peanut Butter Frosty and more... each with a full-color photograph!

To receive your free booklet, just send a postcard to:

The J.M. Smucker Company
Attention: Peanut Butter Recipe Collection
Consumer Relations Department
P.O. Box 280
Orrville, Ohio 44667

Support our Troops

There is an email going around telling people to wear red on Friday's to support our troops.  I've decided that my kids and I will be participating in this grassroots effort.  My husband would participate too, but he has to wear his BDU's instead :)

A new website has been developed: www.wearredonfridays.blogspot.com  We encourage all of you to visit their site to get a banner for your own blog or website and also read about some other things we can do to support our troops!

Online Grocery Shopping

When I had a toddler and a newborn at home, time was at a premium.  Just getting to the grocery store was such a chore that it basically became an all day event by the time I got out the door, through the store, back home and had everything put away.

....then I discovered online grocery shopping.  After the kids would go to bed, I would sit down at the computer with my list and order all of my groceries online.  Then it was as simple as driving up to the front of the store and having them load it for me.  If I felt like spending a little extra, they would even deliver and bring everything right into my kitchen.  What a lifesaver that was for me and for my sanity.

Here is a list of grocery stores that offer online shopping (some with delivery).  If you don't see your grocery store in these links, just ask them.  Oftentimes it's not an advertised service, but one they will provide if asked.

Albertsons
Ralphs
Safeway Grocery Stores
Sam's Club
America Grocer
Netgrocer
ShopFoodex
Peapod
FreshDirect

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for a way to volunteer your time and talents?  A great place to start is Local Volunteer Opportunites (a site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) where you can search for organizations looking for volunteers by state. 

VolunteerMatch.com allows you to search withing a given zip code for opportunities to volunteer.

If you don't find anything that interests you on those two sites, keep in mind the following types of organizations that are often glad to accept volunteer hours:  Churches, hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, homeless shelters, zoos, museums, animal shelters, historical sites, park services, the United Way, Red Cross, American Cancer Society and many more.  Be creative and find your niche.