Wild about Blackberries

One of the things I love about living in Washington State is that during the summer the blackberries grow like crazy here. You can find them all over the place during an evening walk or at our local park. Every year we seek out the wild blackberries and pick a bunch or even freeze some for later. We eat them right off the vine, use them as an ice cream topping, and we make a few pies from our pickings. The best thing about BLACKBERRIES is they are FREE!!!

(Nana, Baby L and JJ all hard at work)

After all, FREE is my favorite number.

Tri State Contest NJ NY CT: Enter the 2011 Face Of Bangz Contest

Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, the Montclair, NJ based award winning salon and spa, is an oasis for beauty inside and out.  Since the opening of their new venue in 2009 Bangz has made it a priority to be heavily involved in the neighborhood. Bangz has supported numerous causes and non-profits as well as hosted fundraisers and events at the salon for many charities. Now, for the first time ever, Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa announces their first search to find The Face of Bangz, this will be a tri-state competition for NJ, NY or CT in which people can compete for the grand prize as well as be named the first-ever Face of Bangz. Entries will be accepted from now through October 15th, 2011. In addition, all entrants will receive 15% off of any salon or spa treatment. "The Face of Bangz Contest is a way for us to engage with the community and find out what is important to our clients and neighbors. Our goal is to find an individual with the same goals and ambition as Bangz in hope that together we can make a difference," said Israel Cronk, Manager of Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa. "We are hoping to find someone who knows and understands that having beauty on the inside will execute on the outside as well," adds Cronk.

If you live in New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut you can enter. Log onto www.bangz.net and click on the contest banner, contestants must upload a photo and in a short 100 word statement explain why they should be The Face of Bangz.  The statement should tell why beauty on the inside is important to you and which charity/community service project you support  and why.  Entries must be received by October 15th, 2011. Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa panel of judges, will then select the top ten semi- finalists based on the criteria of originality, creativity and kindness.  The top ten semi- finalists will be posted on www.bangz.net for open voting from October 20th until November 3rd. 

The five contestants with the most votes will be selected as finalists and invited to compete live in front of a judging panel at Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa in Montclair, at a date to be determined in November. One Grand prize winner will be crowned as The Face of Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa for an entire year.  Her prize also includes a year of Bangz treatments valued at $1,500, $500 charity donation to the charity of her choice and appearances at Bangz Better World Foundation events. The four finalists will be awarded prize packages that include $100 gift cards to the salon and a $50 donation to the charity of their choice.

Ebay Anyone?

I know there are fads on the net for certain websites. Its like fashion things go strong then everyone moves on. Like MySpace, Napsters and I am sure more that no one goes to and there is no buzz about it. I was curious to how everyone feels about Ebay. Is it a place you go to look for good deals on new stuff, a steal on used stuff or do you just list stuff and not buy? Do you trust the buy seller relationship. I am simply curious how people feel these days. I never see ads on it or promos. Is it like a mainstay you just go to or are people avoiding it?

I have been thinking about it since the holidays are coming and this year are budget is smaller than ever so I want to find places to get great deals. I was even thinking Halloween decorations used ones would be a good deal there.

Have you found anything good on Ebay lately?

Sunday Savings and Ad Match ups 8/21

Weekly Coupon and Ad Match Ups.

Happy Saving!

Target  from Totally Target

Rite Aid  from Deal Seeking Mom

Raley's / Bel Air from My Frugal Adventures

Safeway from My Frugal Adventures

Whole Foods from Organic Deals

Kroger in the South East from Frugal Coupon Living

Publix from I Heart Publix

Walgreens from Saving in Akron

CVS from She Saved

Rite Aid from Frugal on the Cheap

There is even a Coupon Database that has tips, coupons and more! From Frugal Coupon Living

Pampers Kandoo Coupon in Sunday Paper

Don't Miss Out -- Pampers Kandoo coupons will be in this Sunday's Paper. On August 21, Pampers Kandoo will feature an introductory $1.00 off coupon good for any Kandoo Soap, Shampoo, Body Wash or Sanitizer AND a $0.50 coupon good for any package of Flushable Wipes in the SmartSource insert in select U.S. newspapers. What a great way to try something new and stock-up on products you use every day.

There are great prices on Kandoo at Walmart and Target.