Free dog treats, coffee, and more

1. Garden Harvest Toasted Chips
2. Snausages Treats for your dog
3. GoodNites® Sleep Boxers coupon
4. Folger's Gourmet Coffee
5. Dry Cleaner's Secret
6. Buy.com has 12-month X-box Live Gold Halo 3 Edition card with 1 free month for $38.77. New Google Checkout users can save an extra $10 making it $28.77
7. The Milk Matters campaign offers free publications and materials about the importance of calcium for children and teens.
8. Potty Training Guide
9. Tide Pure Essentials
10. LEGO Magazine

Midna

Since I have been on my "un-vacation", I have come to realize how much cats sleep. Midna sleeps almost all day. She some how pulls the covers down on the spare bed and curls up and sleeps! She has been known to venture out if she wants to fetch her little bear. Yes, I said fetch! She fetches for as long as you will throw it for her. I have never heard of a fetching cat, but I suppose she watched Cinnamon and learned from her.

I took a cute picture of her today under the coffee table laying with Cinnamon. I stuck my camera under the table, while sitting on the couch and took the picture.

"Hot in Here"

I saw this great video of a remake of Nelly's song, "Hot in Here". It is really different and the outfits in the video are funny. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Free Greenies, Tide, and more!

1. Greenies for your dog or cat
2. Can of new Mighty Dog Select Menu Seared Filets
3. Tide Laundry Detergent (have to scroll down)
4. Hamburger Helper

Green Beans

As we all know, the winter months are creeping among us and our dogs (and us) are not excited about the bulge we may get because lack of exercise, so I have been looking for ways to help Cinnamon loose a little weight because she is definitely showing a little bulge.

PetPlace.com shared an article about how green beans are a great diet for dogs showing signs of being overweight. I have heard about this before, but just never thought about using it. I will be trying this for sure!!

Gourmet Dog Snacks

I received this recipe for dog snack off of PetPlace.com and wanted to share it with everyone. This could be tasty for the dogs; however, I am not sure if they are healthy are the rice cakes I posted about earlier. If you make these, let me know how they turn out and if your dog likes them.

Basic Gourmet Dog Snack:
 
Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup water or broth (chicken or beef broth avoid bouillon with onion)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix together all ingredients.
3. Gently roll out to ¼ inch thickness.
4. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter.
5. Bake 30 – 40 minutes
6. Allow to cool and store in a tightly sealed container.

Yummy-Sounding Recipe

In my PEOPLE magazine there was a recipe from Campbell's and it sounds yummy and easy to make!

Campbell’s Hearty Chicken & Noodle Casserole:

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. Makes: 4 Servings

• 1 can (10 ¾ oz.) Campbell’s™ Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Stir soup, milk, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, vegetables, chicken, and noodles in 1 ½ qt. casserole.
2. Bake at 400° F. for 25 min. or until hot. Stir.
3. Top with the Cheddar Cheese.

• Note: To make it crunchy: omit the cheese and use ½ cup of French’s ™French fried onions. Give it a twist: Use 2 cups cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta for noodles.

Free diapers and safety pack

1. Diapers from Wal-Mart
2. Pet Safety Pack

Great Home Remedy Hints

I have not used many of these remedies, so I am not saying they work, but they are worth a try. I read this in an email sent to me and I think these are great tips, if they work. Our products at home can be used for other uses:

Eliminate ear mites with a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear, then massage it in, and clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Did You Know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately?

Clear your sinuses before you head to the drugstore by chewing on a couple of strong Altoids peppermints.

Sore throat? Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. Vinegar kills bacteria.

Honey is a remedy for skin blemishes! Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. The honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, speeds healing, and works overnight.

Listerine therapy, a powerful antiseptic, for toenail fungus! Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. OR use as Balm for broken blisters: To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine.

Easy eyeglass protection to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening: before tightening the screws, apply a small drop of Clear nail polish to the threads.

If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly!

Need a cure for boils? Just cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress and the acids from the tomatoes will soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Use vinegar to heal bruises! Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blue color and speeds up the healing process.

Yarn Storage Dilemma!!!

We all know I have started knitting a couple months ago and I am already addicted and addicted to YARN. There seems to be a small problem...I need some type of cute, neat, and/or contemporary, storage I can place in my spare room. I have looked and looked but ended up with no luck at all. All the yarn storage containers are basically "totes", for a project in the works- I do not need that. I do not want a storage bin--those are best in a closet, attic, or basement. I do not want a canvas bag; at the moment my yarn is already in canvas bags. I want to be able to see what yarn I have when I need to decide on my next project. I need something that is not too pricey. Can't you all see I have a dilemma! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am a little agitated because I have been searching the net for the past hour trying to find something.

Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you are currently a knitter, what do you use??? 

Healthy Dog Treats

Looking for a way to save money on dog treats, a way to help your dog loose weight or eat healthy? Well I found a way, not my idea, but through an article I read at PetPlace.com (you should really subscribe to their newsletter because they have some great tips). Let me get to the point, the article talks about rice cakes being a great dog treat. Rice cakes are suppose to be healthier for your dog because they are low in fat, sodium and calories, not to mention, cheaper than doggie treats. I am going to have to try this for my dog, Cinnamon!

Prisonbreak Reminder...

Don't forget about the third season of Prisonbreak airing this Monday, September 17th on FOX!!!! From the previews, there seems to be a couple of new cast members. Most of all, I can't wait to see Wentworth Miller in action!

Nintendo Wii Console

Has anyone ever played the Nintendo Wii? I would love to hear comments about the game and if you like it or not. I have never played this game and I'm eager to know. My boyfriend wanted this gaming system, but I heard better reviews on the XBOX 360 and bought the XBOX. In the meantime, for those of us who do no have the Wii, Sears has a great deal for only $249.99, compared to $325.00 at Amazon. And again, don't forget it is time to think about the holiday season right around the corner...

Free Cereal, gaming magazine, and more

• Fiber One Cereal (Enter Pin number: 10128-793932 and sign-up for the Eat Better America newsletter to receive a FREE sample pouch of General Mills Fiber One cereal!) 
• Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (Enter pin: 11005-194063 to get a FREE sample and a recipe booklet when you sign up for their Dinner Made Easy email newsletter!)
• Electronic Gaming Monthly Magazine
• Call of Duty 4: Free Beta Token
• Always Pads

Transformers

Did you see Transformers, the movie, when it was released? This movie was awesome and action-packed; I really enjoyed it. I ran across this great deal at Amazon for pre-ordering the movie, which is being released in October: Amazon: Pre-order Transformers on 2-disc special edition DVD for $22.99. The holiday season is right around the corner, so I am trying to think ahead and share ideas with you.

Boye Needlemaster

I know I have been neglecting my blog and my fellow friends who may enjoy my articles, but I have been on my un-vacation and not "up-to-par" for typing a lot. I did splurge and buy a great needle set, the Boye Needlemaster! I feel like I got a great deal, which is important to me. I searched all over and Page Additions had the best price. I can’t believe the bargain on this needle set; it retails for $95.00 and I got it for only $47.99!!! Gotta love a bargain! I have to say this is a must have set and recommend it to any beginner or intermediate knitter!! I have already completed 2 scarves using these needles.

Free Coffee, snacks, and more

1. Johnson & Johnson Stress Challenge
2. 7 Day Supply of Coffee Mate
3. Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser and Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
4. Sunsweet Fruit Snacks

Free Cat food, magazine, music downloads, and much more!

1. Biz Laundry Detergent
2. Friskies Cat Food
3. CARNATION Family Favorites Recipe Booklet
4. 25 Free Music Downloads on emusic.com
5. Travel 50 & Beyond Magazine (they will send you a free issue, no risk and no obligation to buy)
6. For your children or people you may know: The National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE creates and distributes valuable and informative resources dealing with the issue of education of homeless children and youth.
7. 2 Nutella samples (for Canadian residents only)
8. KraftMaid Cabinetry Idea Book
9. Cozi Central for busy parents

Make You Think

· Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

· How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

· Why do you have to "put your two cents in" but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?

· Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

· What disease did cured ham actually have?

· How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

· Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?

· If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?

· Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?

· Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

· Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.

· Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural?

· Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?

· Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane ?

· If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?

· Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!

· If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?

· If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

· If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

· Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?

· Why did you just try singing the two songs above?

Today's Doggy Tip

I receive email newsletters and information from PetPlace.com and they sent me a great article I wanted to share. The article gave tips on traveling with your dogs or other animals. They suggested having extra name tags for your dog when you are visiting family or friends away from home. It is a good idea to write their phone number, your cell number, and address on the tag, just in case. I felt this was a great tip and hope you find it useful, too. The photo I have displayed is actual inexpensive tags I found online. You can write your pet's information on this tag, put it in the oven, and watch it shrink to a lightweight, waterproof tag. Aren't they just darling?

Doggy Tip

Recently, I read an article about dogs and rainy days and thought it would be a great tip to share with everyone. Usually when it rains I wipe Cinnamon down with a towel, but the article said to wipe your dog down with a fabric softener sheet. This is suppose to help your dog smell nice. I can't believe I never thought of this. Next time it rains I know I will try this...hope it works....

Free cereal, coffee, and more...

1. Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
2. Enter to win the National Stamping Month Contest!! Fill out the contest entry form for Close to My Heart Scrapbooking.
3. L'Oreal Skin Genesis (upper right hand corner to request a sample)
4. Dry Cleaner's Secret
5. Carrageenan Lubricant
6. If you or your child have asthma:
• Receive this DVD with interactive games, music, and  important information that will help you understand your child's asthma.
7. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee (They are mailing a free coffee coupon to you!)
8. Playtex tampons

Good Neighbor Day

The 13th Annual FTD® Good Neighbor Day® is on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. This is a day to build relationships, make new friends, show kindness and appreciation to your neighbors. Many florists across the U.S. are distributing free floral bouquets. Locate a participating FTD Good Neighbor Day florist.

Finished Project

Today, I finished another project using Lion Brand yarn (see the picture to the left). I made a clutch, which is a small purse, and it turned out great. The Jiffy, Thick, and Quick is such a great yarn for beginners to work with. I have also knit two scarves using this type of yarn.

Other uses for Acrylics

Today, my boyfriend's mom and I made jewelry out of acrylics (normally used in scrapbooking). She is teaching a class on how to use the acrylics for different purposes, so she was making samples and teaching me at the same time.

I used some of the acrylics I purchased from Page Additions to make the jewelry, which was mainly bracelets. We used StazOn, alcohol inks, and other various types of inks to stamp the acrylics. They turned out really great and look awesome... except I messed up a little because I painted the wrong side of one bracelet, but we managed to make it look good anyway. I couldn't believe it because I worked so hard on it. The stamping part was very fun because it was something I never did before. I definitely recommend trying this project.

Knit, Knit, and more Knitting

Yesterday, I started another felted handbag and hope to finish it soon. I am very excited about the pattern and how it is going to turn out. It is my first time knitting on circular needles so it should be interesting! I can not tell you how much I love to knit and how many patterns I have chosen to make. I have been laying around trying to recover from my surgery thought I would get a lot of knitting completed, but I have been so out of it and haven't knit much at all.

"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"

I am not a huge fan of classic type movies, but last night I watched "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and I thought it was rather interesting. The movie had a cute plot and the actors/actresses featured in the movie had great voices. Keep in mind this movie was made in 1954 and I believe it was one of the first techni-color movies. I suggest if you haven't seen it, take the time to watch it.

Pet Risk

I read an article today about shredders and animals. Please take the time to read the article if you have any animals and a shredder at home, this is not a joke. A crazy accident happened to this individual's dog and could have been prevented. I would hate for this to happen to anyone's animal, so use precautions from the article and keep you shredder unplugged!

Free Video Game Download

Download the original Command & Conquer video game for free.

Day 4 of Recovery and Counting...

I have been laying on the couch and crawling to the bathroom; the highlight of the past 4 days. My boyfriend's mom has been with me during the day and she is teaching me how to cook (explaining and demonstrating from the kitchen). I tried sitting there to help, but it is not working because I have been in so much pain and the medicine given to me makes me nauseous and dizzy.

I have learned how to make zucchini bread, a jello dessert thing, and barbecue ribs. She also has taught me other odds and end things about cooking and stuff.