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July 10, 2009

Chick Fil A Deals - How to Find Them

Chick-fil-a-coupons In case you love Chick Fil A and missed out on Chick Fil A customer appreciation day, there is another way to save.  We are always looking for a way to save some bucks.  I've blogged about it in the past but one of the easiest ways to save on products you love is buying coupons.  Yes I said buying.

Check out these coupons listed on eBay for Chick Fil A that will help you keep some moolah in your wallet or purse. 

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July 06, 2009

How to Find Great Deals on Coca Cola Collectibles in 2009

Coca Cola Image Coca Cola is the most highly recognized drink of all time. It is sold online, in vending machines, restaurants, and any supermarket imaginable.

To give you some history on Coca Cola, or simply “Coke”, was created in 1886 in the great state of Georgia. It was originally intended as a patient medicine, but people loved the taste of Coke so much that it later became recognized as a drink.

Throughout the years, coke has produced many different bottles, glasses, watches, belts, key chains, poker chips, pins, playing cards, refrigerator, signs, magnets the list goes on and on!

Because of the tremendous success Coke has enjoyed over the years, vintage coke collectible items like the ones mentioned above, have become valuable pieces of history worth collecting.

If you love collecting Coke products like me, you can join the Coca-Cola Collectors Club! Find great deals on all of these Coke collectibles at GetItNext!

June 21, 2009

Save 38% on Dyson DC25 Ball Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Today Only

Dyson-DC25-Upright-Vacuum eBay is featuring a Dyson DC25 Ball Upright Vacuum Cleaner as a daily deal today.  Retail for this unit is $499.99 and eBay has it offered at $309.99 with free shipping.  Click here to go directly to the Dyson DC25 Ball Upright Vacuum Daily Deal.

If you're more the auction type of shopper, follow this link to Dyson DC25 Vacuum auctions currently listed on eBay, powered by GetItNext.

Check out this funny (gotta love the Top Gun soundtrack) and informative video on the Dyson DC25 Ball Upright Vacuum:

June 16, 2009

Defend Yourself against Mosquitoes in 2009

Mosquito As we look forward to longer days and evenings spent leisurely outside, so do the pests that like to nibble on us that could potentially carry health threatening diseases.  Mosquitoes are attracted to body heat and light.  Repellent sprays work by disorienting the insects making them unable to detect where we are.  Sprays are a good option for those on the move.

To treat a larger area, such as a patio, when entertaining here are two mosquito trap options:

Rush Hampton Mosquito Catcher uses a blue led light to attract pests, and a fan to “vacuum” them in once they are within a close enough range.

The Intellitrap Mosquito and Knat Trap use a combination of liquid attractant, heat, and UV light to attract pests and a vacuum-like action to collect them.

Both products are a huge improvement over the original bug zappers from the old days that would lure insects in and “zap” them causing their remains to freely fall on your guests and food. 

June 11, 2009

Getting caught Green-Handed by living the Green Lifestyle!

Green Handed Image Living Green

• Wash your clothes on a cold cycle; there are even special detergents for cold washing.
• After washing on a cold cycle, hang-dry your clothes.
• Do not prop open exterior doors. In addition to being unsafe, open doors let cold air in during the winter requiring more from the heaters.
• Turn your Computer and T.V. monitor off when you are not using them.
• Turn out the lights when leaving the room.
• Buy a corded-phone for your room that does not need an electrical outlet.
• Print on both sides of the paper or multiple pages per sheet when printing.
• Unplug any cell phone chargers when they are not in use. Although they are not charging something, they still use power while sitting idle.

Eating Green
 
• Do not exceed the amount of napkins you actually need just because they are there.
• If using disposable plates and cutlery, choose to recycle the paper or plastic accordingly rather than sending to landfill through general garbage.
• Use paper bags for carryout, where provided.
• Recycle aluminum cans at designated recycling stations as well as at home.
• Set up home compost, or use community composting stations for organic waste.

June 08, 2009

Is that a Building shaped like a basket?

Longaberger Image Longaberger is an interesting company in the sense that their office building (displayed) resembles their product! The basket shaped building is truly unique and quite fun to marvel at.

For many years, Longaberger has made quality baskets the American public have fallen in love with. Longaberger became so successful based on the sales of their baskets that they expanded their business to pottery, tabletops, and wrought iron.

You can find great deals on Longaberger products through GetItNext!

June 01, 2009

Breaking Bread Made Easier With Bread Machines

Bread+machine Nothing brings a family together like fresh baked bread.  My family is drawn in by the comforting smell.  And no matter what mood they were in before, they greet the kitchen with a smile. 

But I am time challenged and cannot be bothered with the knead, punch and rise time requirements so I leave that up to my bread maker machine.  Many people complain about the shape of the loaves baked in a machine.  Honestly, I use my machine to handle the time consuming and physical process to make the dough.  Then I let my home oven bake up a loaf worthy of an artisan bakery. 

Also essential to great bread baking is a great bread cookbook.  I highly suggest “The Bread Bible” by Beth Hensperger.  Besides loaves of delicious bread, you will be able to whip up perfect pizza dough, bagel dough, soft pretzel dough and even sticky buns.   The bread machine and “The Bread Bible” are invaluable tools that my family cannot live peacefully without.

May 27, 2009

Getting Back To Nature - Camping is Affordable Fun For Everyone

Camping-Chick If a hike through the woods and a night spent sleeping under the stars or packing up for a week of exploring is your idea of relaxation, GetItNext has the deals to outfit you. 

The outdoor enthusiast or novice camper will enjoy lightweight Bivy tents which are very affordable and functional.  King size sleeping bags and quick inflating air mattresses will help you feel right at home while taking in nature.  Coleman coolers allow you to bring the necessities, or a romantic wine and cheese spread without spoiling the fun or food.  And if you're planning on cooking more than just roasted marshmallows, you will need a mess kit of various cookwares. 

Whether you're camping solo or with a friend, just getting away from it all for a night or embarking on a mini-expedition, GetItNext has all the supplies you will need for the journey.

May 15, 2009

10 Simple Ways to Be Greener

Green-globe Besides reducing our carbon footprint on the earth, going green can save you some green.  Here are a few ideas to get you started:


1. Replace your old incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs which use less energy.


2. Use an aluminum sport bottle and forgo the prepackaged bottled water to reduce the amount of landfill waste. Aluminum bottles do not absorb flavors like traditional plastic sport bottles. Lakin offers many styles.

3. Use grocery tote bags for your weekly shopping trip. Plastic and paper both require non-renewable fuel to be delivered to the store leading to harmful emissions being dispersed into the environment.

4. Install low-flow shower heads, and reduce the amount of time you spend in the shower if even by a few minutes each day - 2 minutes equates to 10 gallons of water. Also, turn the temperature setting down a degree or two on your hot water heater to save on gas or electric costs.

5. Bamboo is a good choice for flooring as well as clothing.  It is a renewable and self sustainable source. Diapers, shirts and even sheets are made from bamboo and are as soft as cotton.

6. Use  biodegradable or organic cleaners. Purchase concentrated forms and dilute in a refillable spray bottle. Concentrates are the most economical option in many cases. Seventh Generation has an extensive line of cleaning products.

7. Consider buying a laptop. They use considerably less energy than a desk-top computer.

8. Use a tire guage to keep the tires on your vehicle properly inflated to optimize gas mileage.

9. Eat less red meat. Cows require more water to grow their feed than other animals. Consider eating one vegan meal a week, and when possible, choose organically grown fruits and vegetables.

10.Consider installing motion sensor LED lights if you have a hard time remembering to shut off the lights.

May 07, 2009

Great Gardening Deals for Mother's Day

Topsypic1 Thinking about growing a flower or vegetable garden this season, or perhaps a gift for Mom this Mother's Day?  You could be the envy of the neighborhood growing some heirloom tomatos from seed.  Want to try a new way to grow tasty tomatos? The Topsy Turvy Tomato planter would be a great choice for plants to keep them up high and away from nibbling critters.  Perhaps growing an indoor herb garden is more your style.  The Aero Garden Hydroponic Growing System is perfect for your needs.  Whether you are starting a garden from seed, or in need of finding the right container to grow your nursery purchased plants, you can find great deals at GetItNext!