Thought I'd pass along an interesting site I heard about through a friend. It's called Houseparty.com and you basically sign up to get free stuff and then host a party to show off the products. It's hit or miss with the parties they offer, but there are some pretty sweet ones!
I had filled out the application to host the EA Sports party in December where we would have got the free video game and then just have to invite friends over to see the game...how fun is that?! Unfortunately, I didn't realize my app was incomplete until after the deadline, so I didn't get it in in time. Now I'm just waiting until another interesting product is available to host!
Just to give some examples, currently you could have signed up to host a NYE party if you have a PS3-- They give you all sorts of paper products, THREE games, 2 controllers, and a PS3 camera...not bad! Other ones may center around food products where you have people over to try Pizzas...or even Wine!
I'll be sure to post an update if I end up getting picked and host something!
12.15.2010
12.14.2010
T-shirts recycled!
I've seen this idea on a few blogs and thought I'd give it a try while trapped inside with the snow yesterday! One lucky person (that does not read this blog) will be getting this as a xmas gift...and if she thinks it's ugly, then she can throw away since it was free! I made a scarf out of old t-shirts...and thought it turned out decent. Don't think it's going to rock anyone's world, but is unique!
Here's what I did: Grab 1 or more old t-shirts. (I used some of Dustin's since he has I swear over 100 t-shirts piled up.) I picked Orange and Blue for Illini colors. I cut about .5-.75 inch strips across the shirt. Then wrap each strip several times around your hand to make it into a loop. Take small pieces of the shirt fabric (can use sleeves) to tie in a double knot to tie 2 of the loops together. Continue in this fashion and can leave open at the end or tie it into a circle.
Here's what I did: Grab 1 or more old t-shirts. (I used some of Dustin's since he has I swear over 100 t-shirts piled up.) I picked Orange and Blue for Illini colors. I cut about .5-.75 inch strips across the shirt. Then wrap each strip several times around your hand to make it into a loop. Take small pieces of the shirt fabric (can use sleeves) to tie in a double knot to tie 2 of the loops together. Continue in this fashion and can leave open at the end or tie it into a circle.
12.12.2010
Snowy Day
I was looking forward to going on a holiday house tour today, but awoke to snow on the ground and is still coming down...so those plans are cancelled!
Dustin is monopolozing the tv with football, so what can I do stuck inside here all day??? Here's what I've came up with to pass the time (and force me to be productive):
1. Wrap all the xmas gifts!
2. Vaccuum the floors. It's been 3 weeks and they are FILTHY
3. Pick up the bedroom and Gus Mountain (the heap of clothes in the background).
4. Eat a delicious hot dinner and sip a hot drink! We have leftovers of a great Cream of Asparagus soup that I found on Gina's Skinny Taste blog. I used a combo of fresh and canned asparagus. This has so few calories and is so healthy, but tastes as good as if it had 1000 calories per serving!
All right, time to get to work!
Dustin is monopolozing the tv with football, so what can I do stuck inside here all day??? Here's what I've came up with to pass the time (and force me to be productive):
1. Wrap all the xmas gifts!
2. Vaccuum the floors. It's been 3 weeks and they are FILTHY
3. Pick up the bedroom and Gus Mountain (the heap of clothes in the background).
4. Eat a delicious hot dinner and sip a hot drink! We have leftovers of a great Cream of Asparagus soup that I found on Gina's Skinny Taste blog. I used a combo of fresh and canned asparagus. This has so few calories and is so healthy, but tastes as good as if it had 1000 calories per serving!
All right, time to get to work!
12.10.2010
Hilarious Boy Dancing on TV
So I saw this live on the Today Show and was laughing out loud at this kid who was amazed at seeing himself on tv, so he starts to dance and do funny moves....all during what was supposed to be a serious film segment. If you need a good chuckle, check him out:
Walgreens = FREE wrapping paper + money
Hi, so as I find super good coupons or deals, I'm going to try to pass them along on here. I visit Clippin with Carie daily for good deals in the St. Louis area-- of course, some are better than others. But it is amazing the money I've saved since using her site!
UPDATE: Carie reported on 12/10 that
Walgreen's has pulled this deal and no longer issuing the jingle cash. Sorry!
Here is a current deal where you can get Hallmark wrapping paper for FREE at walgreens PLUS actually make $1 on the deal.
Buy 2 Hallmark Wrapping Paper $1.99 – B1G1 Free this week
Get $2 RR/Jingle Cash
Use (2) $.50/1 Printable Coupon HEREFinal Price = FREE + $1 Money Maker
You can view Carie's site for an explanation on the Jingle Cash or RR if you are not familiar, but basically it will print a $2 Walgreens coupon to be used on your next visit (usually within 10-14 days). If you are like me and do not visit Walgreens often, then just get something in the store now that you need/want and have them ring that up as a second separate transaction and use your $2 coupon right then and there.
UPDATE: Carie reported on 12/10 that
Walgreen's has pulled this deal and no longer issuing the jingle cash. Sorry!
Here is a current deal where you can get Hallmark wrapping paper for FREE at walgreens PLUS actually make $1 on the deal.
Buy 2 Hallmark Wrapping Paper $1.99 – B1G1 Free this week
Get $2 RR/Jingle Cash
Use (2) $.50/1 Printable Coupon HEREFinal Price = FREE + $1 Money Maker
You can view Carie's site for an explanation on the Jingle Cash or RR if you are not familiar, but basically it will print a $2 Walgreens coupon to be used on your next visit (usually within 10-14 days). If you are like me and do not visit Walgreens often, then just get something in the store now that you need/want and have them ring that up as a second separate transaction and use your $2 coupon right then and there.
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