Websites for Printable Grocery Coupons and Free Online Learning

Kellogg's

RedPlum

Coupons.com

BoxTops4Education

Betty Crocker

Eat Better America

Free Online Courses (mostly basics):
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/

Freelancing, Medical Care, and Air Conditioning

GREAT ideas for freelancers trying to network. I thought the BarCamp thing and this Help A Reporter thing was (were?) darn intriguing!

More on medical care for the uninsured. 5 good resources - some you may have thought of, but never hurts to be reminded!

Hrm, Food for thought if you're considering going "AC free" this year (most likely because you can't afford it).

Packwhiz.com is so rad, I wanna build it an aquarium!

This site is now going to replace my somewhat disorderly and never complete enough MS Excel packing list. HUZZAH!

It's even integrated into Google - I love Google stuff. I use it for almost everything. Especially their Calendar, without which I would be UTTERLY LOST AT ALL TIMES!

So basically, you go into the site, it asks where you're going, how you're getting there, and what accommodations you're staying in (in very simple format, albeit), and it GENERATES A LIST FOR YOU!

I have honestly been looking for this for the longest time, but the only thing I ever found was pre-generated down loadable lists or lists I didn't like. For some reason, I like this a lot more.

I'm easy to excite, shut up.

EDIT: OMG IT ALSO GIVES YOU A TO-DO LIST!

WALGREENS EASYSAVER DISCONTINUED! (And how to replace it)

Oh my goodness, I have to share this... Walgreen's EasySaver (their Free After Rebate items) has been.....


.........DISCONTINUED!

I... I... don't know how to FEEL! Man, I have used the heck out of that for the past several YEARS, and I am so going to miss it! Guess it's on to other venues...

I know Rite-Aid has a rebate program, but in the past I haven't been too satisfied with it. I'm going to start keeping an eye on it, though.

Now I know there are some real experts at CVS ExtraBucks out there, but to me, it shouldn't take that much effort! I'm going to keep an eye on these ads, too, though.

Man, I haven't paid for toothpaste or hair gel in YEARS, and now I'm going to have to start doing it again? MAAAAN! Oh well :(

Random Articles/Freebies + BACK TO THE FUTURE II ARTICLE

How to Launch an EECB (Executive Email Carpet Bomb). This is in case you're not getting anywhere with customer service at any particular company and need to go higher up.

Dalai Lama says "DUH!"

B&N (Barnes and Noble) is doing their kids book club summer reading thinger again this year.

No more excuses to not send mom a Mother's Day card with this offer - a free mother's day card that they mail for you!

OMG BACK TO THE FUTURE II HOVERBOARD ARTICLE! (I love BttF!!)

Why I am giving up modeling

I've been struggling with this decision for some time now, but I have come to the conclusion that discontinuing modeling is for the best at this point in my life. There are several factors influencing this decision:

• I've always liked getting the extra money, but it has never been reliable enough of an income for me to miss it that much. This is a difficult thing for me to let go of if you know how I feel about money!
• I dislike committing my evenings and/or weekends, and would rather spend them with my family and/or in other pursuits, such as volunteering, attending HSA/PTA meetings, becoming more active (possibly purchasing a bike), and simple RELAXING!
• It's hard on my feet and knees (mostly referring to art modeling). Standing or sitting in one position for long periods of time causes a lot of strain on my body, and I'm concerned about the long term effects.
• For photographic modeling, I'm getting older and just can't "compete" - and I don't want to! I don't desire to expend to effort anymore.

In the end, modeling is just not getting me anywhere towards my true life goals, and it's something I have been dreading recently. I may experience a slight "mourning period", because modeling has always boosted my (terribad) self-esteem, but on the other hand, I'd rather boost it in other ways, such as being a better mother, better lifemate, and doing more for others. There are also some small side ventures I'd like to have more time for.

The exceptions to this decision will be:

• Special projects that I may stumble upon or be asked to do, depending on content.
• If I lose employment, I may fall back on art modeling until I can get a steady income going again.
• Completing any special projects that I have already committed to.

Again, this has been a difficult decision and a long time in the making. Feel free to give thoughts or feedback. I always like hearing what everyone has to say!

If you are interested in the "other projects" or special interests I would like to work on, here is a partial/starter list:

• Becoming more involved with the HSA/PTA at my son's school and possibly helping with their projects.
• Fitness and starting a walking club with family or my mom's church (although I am not religious).
• Volunteering for cancer initiatives, Human Rights campaigns, and Animal Rights (among other things).
• Starting a side business with family (strombolis, cookies, etc - more ideas developing).
• Finally getting and riding a darn bike!
  

Recipe - Cheesy Beefy Quesadilla (Healthy!)

Just a quick one for today because I'm pretty ill! Hopefully it's not SWINE FLU OMG!!

No, just kidding. I'm sure it's not.

Anyway, I've had this sitting in my inbox for a while and I REALLY want to try it - HG's Cheesy Beefy Quesadilla

Personally, I'd probably substitute 2% cheddar for the fat free. The fat free cheddar tastes a bit like plastic to me! FF Sour Cream is fine, though. I'd also just use whichever tortilla I happened to have on hand (usually a bunch of wheat ones in whatever variety was on sale).

If anyone tries it, let me know how it is.