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I just rented two movies today for free!!! There is a new promo code RBXLUV10 to get a free one-night movie rental with at your local Redbox. It expires at 11:59pm Monday, January 11. You can only use one code per transaction. So if you want to recieve more than one free rental, use two different cards.
For those of you that have never used Redbox before, here is how it works. All movie rental are only $1 per night. You can rent and return at any location. In my area they are located at Circle K’s,Walmart, and I know in some states they are inside McDonalds. Go here to find a location near you.
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Spring wedding season is just around the corner and the planning is in full swing. Brides-to-be are busy counting heads, finalizing every detail and of course, getting those wedding invitations in the mailbox.
There is now a one-stop shopping place for all your invitation needs, and you don’t even have to leave the comforts of your own home to get it done.
Check out Invitation Box, (http://www.invitationbox.com/), a company with all the flare for a blushing bride. From simple and elegant, to elaborate and fancy, Invitation Box has it all. Whether you are looking for invitations for a Bridal Shower to all the invitations for your wedding, this is the place to shop! You can even order your menu cards and place cards all without stepping away from your computer!
I remember putting together all my wedding invitations not that long ago, and I know how important time becomes when trying to organize all the pieces! So why not let Invitation Box help you out with many of those steps, at once!
Glade Candles giveaway
Posted on: December 19, 2009
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Are you looking for an inexpensive way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for family and friends this holiday? Then you really have to check out Glade® Candles Holiday Collection in Apple Cinnamon and Bayberry Spice scents.
We received some samples of these new candles and they’re fabulous! Not only do they come in festive refillable holders (a perfect complement for your holiday decor) but they smell so delicious. They really are an easy, inexpensive way to create a warm ambiance in your home this season.
In fact, Glade® Candles was generous enough to offer one lucky Marvelous Girl reader a basket of goodies for FREE! The gift basket includes the following:
- Two candles from the Glade Candles Holiday Collection, in Apple Cinnamon and Bayberry Spice
- Bellagio® Gourmet Cocoa Chocolate Truffle, a true liquid chocolate bar
- Home Classics® Fleece Throw, a blanket to keep warm when the weather’s at its worst
- Mineral Bath Soak Stress and Tension by The Village Company, made from natural lemon oil, rosemary, and eucalyptus
- The Polar Express DVD, a family holiday favorite
- Woven Strap Small Shelf Tote, great for stylish display and storage of accessories
WINNER: Congrats to Marvelous Girl, Kylie Larsson, in Georgia!
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The power of vinegar
Posted on: August 10, 2009
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Did you know that vinegar is one of the greatest natural cleaning solutions? This multipurpose cleaner is completely non-toxic and will not harm your family or pets whatsoever – plus it’s cheaper than conventional cleaners like Windex and Lysol!
All you need to do is mix an equal amount of water and apply it to the surface you wish to clean. Use it in your kitchen to clean draws, sinks, cabinets, countertops or appliances.
For stubborn stains, just get some baking soda and mix it with a little bit of water. This is a very inexpensive natural cleaning solution that can be used in almost any situation to clean and deodorize.
For stubborn bathroom stains, get a simple lemon, cut it in half and mix it with baking soda. For a natural cleaning solution for furniture, mix the lemon with olive oil.
Remember that chemicals can cause damage to the environment when washed down into our rivers and waterways. By using natural products, like vinegar, you will not only save money but you will help the environment as well.
FREE quart of Glidden paint
Posted on: June 25, 2009
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In this tough economic climate, stay-at-home moms are looking to earn a few extra bucks without leaving the home. Is working online the next big wave for women trying to earn a living and still be an active mother?
According to a recent LA Times interview with Mary Steadman, a women earning $5,500+ a week by working online, getting started is simple. Following these simple steps below is all you need to do to get started.
Step 1: Get Easy Google Profit, only pay the $1.00 for shipping.
Step 2: Also get My Internet Payday. This is key. I think you pay $1.95 for shipping or something to post. Start posting those links. Google tracks everything.
Step 3: Follow the directions on Easy Google Profit that basically shows you how to and set up a Google account. You need them both. Then they will give you the website links to post. Start posting those links. Google tracks everything.
To see the full article, visit http://www.los-angeles-daily.com/finance/index.php?t202id=82311&t202kw=
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Summer is here and so are the bugs! This year the recession has caused many people to take pest extermination into their own hands as an attempt to save money. Although this seems like a great alternative in the short term, it may end up costing you more in the long term according to industry research firm IBISWorld.
“Although do-it-yourself pest control is damaging [to the pest control industry] in the short term, improper extermination may actually cause the spread of pests to increase, especially bed bugs,” explained Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “This will create more work, becoming a positive for the industry in the long term.
According to IBISWorld there has been a 70 percent rise in bed bugs infestation since 2001, due to the increased travel, immigration, insecticide resistance and changes in pest control practices. Exterminator businesses are seeing a softening in residential pest control sales, as it can cost as much as $300-$600 to treat an apartment for bed bugs, but overall there may be more infestations as a result of do-it-yourself home extermination – costing you more money!
Looks like you get what you pay for.
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Each year about 2,000 children between the ages of one and 14 die and more than 3 million are injured as a result of home accidents, according to a leading consumer safety organization. Most of these deaths and injuries occur during the spring and summer months, when kids are home from school and parents are away.
As children spend more time at home during summer break, parents should ask themselves if they are doing everything they can to keep kids safe at home,” said Anne-Marie Rouse, with ADT Security Services. “It’s easy to get into vacation mode and forget about home dangers that put kids at risk.”
Rouse urged parents to remember that a home can be a very dangerous place for children if safety and security measures are overlooked. She suggests the following tips to help protect children:
- Lock up all matches and lighters and blow out candles when you leave the room or go to sleep. Never leave young children unattended near an open flame.
- Always supervise young children around water. Never allow older siblings to supervise children in or around water.
- To help prevent children from falling out of upper level windows install specially designed locks. Teach older children how to lock and unlock windows in an emergency.
- Help prevent poisoning by removing all medicines from purses, pockets and drawers. Lock all medications and household products in a cabinet with a child safety lock and keep cosmetics out of reach of small children.
- According to the Canada Safety Council, the best defense against fires, gas leaks and other emergencies is a well-rehearsed escape plan. While children are home for summer break take advantage of this time to create and practice your evacuation plan.
- Consider a monitored home security system, including monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These can detect dangerous levels of harmful CO and smoke and then alert a monitoring center which notifies first responders, giving them vital, specific information about babies, young children, seniors and disabled people in the home. Many systems can also be programmed to “chirp” when a protected door or window is opened, which can also alert parents to a child’s whereabouts or activities.
Rouse wants parents to know that they can reduce their children’s chances of accidental injury and even death by making home safety the top priority on their summer to-do list.
For more information on home security, click here.
Use spinach to dye Easter eggs?!
Posted on: April 10, 2009
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Are you looking for a low-cost way to naturally color Easter eggs? According to © Diane Laney Fitzpatrick you can use ingredients from your back yard and kitchen pantry to decorate eggs this season.
Natural Egg Dyes
- 1. Place eggs in a single layer in a large pot. Add water until eggs are covered and water is about ½-inch over the tops of the eggs. Add 2 teaspoons white vinegar to the pot unless you’re using onion skins. Don’t mix onion skins and vinegar.
- Add the natural dye material (see list below). If the dye ingredient is to be boiled first, boil it in a small amount of water and add the substance, water and all, to the pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- If you’re happy with the color, remove the eggs from the pot. If you want a more vivid color, remove the eggs and strain the dye through a coffee filter. Put the filtered dye liquid and the eggs in a jar or back in the pan and let sit overnight. If you want your eggs to have a speckled effect, don’t strain the dye before letting sit overnight.
- The next morning, carefully remove the eggs from the water. (The vinegar will have weakened the eggshells. When they air dry they’ll harden again.)
- Let air dry.
- For a glossy look, rub some cooking oil on the eggs with a paper towel.
To get colors, use these natural ingredients:
- Lavender – Purple grape juice or violet blossoms plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Blue Violet – Red onion skins (boiled)
- Blue – Blueberries or red cabbage leaves (boiled)
- Green – Spinach leaves
- Yellowish Green – Yellow Delicious apple peels (boiled)
- Yellow – Lemon peel, orange peel, carrot tops, ground cumin or ground turmeric
- Brown – Strong black coffee or black walnut shells
- Orange – Yellow onion skins (boiled)
- Pink – Cranberries, raspberries or beets
The amounts of the dye materials will depend on how vivid you want the color. For pale, pastel colors, add a small amount. For more vibrant colors with onion skins, use 2 cups; with spices use 4 tablespoons; for the others, use your own judgment.
Decorating with onion skins
Wrap the outer skin of an onion around a hard-boiled egg, overlapping to cover the entire egg. Hold the onion skins in place with rubber bands. Hard boil the egg. When unwrapped, the egg will have the color and design of the onion skin.
Read egg coloring tips visit – http://holiday-kids-crafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/coloring_eggs_with_natural_dyes#ixzz0CI55kLK9
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I personally think laundry detergent is too expensive for what it is…just soap. And after you add the fabric softener and dryer sheets, you practically need to take out a second mortgage.
Well, I ran across this article with a recipe to make homemade, less-expensive, laundry detergent:
Check it out and let me know what you think!
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