Free Ink Days at Participating Ace Stores

If you are lucky enough to live near one of these participating Ace locations, gather up your empty ink cartridges to take in for free ink day! Dates vary with location. They are promoting their new Ink-O-Dem cartridge refill systems by offering one free ink refill per customer (but you could send your hubby in with one if you have more than one!) ;-) Check the list here to see if your cartridges can be refilled (mine weren't on the list).

Thanks Pocket Your Dollars!

Overheard: Can I Have a Cell Phone?

H: Mommy, can I have a cell phone?
Me: Why?
H: The kids at school have them.
Me: Kids your age?
H: Yes.
Me: What would you use it for?
H: (shrugging) To call my friends.
Me: (trying HARD to contain myself) But you don't even call your friends from our regular phone! Do you want to call your friends? You can use our home phone, you know.
H: No thanks.

Are landlines just not cool? On a sidenote, she's homeschooled, but I sent her to summer school so she could take some fun classes (computers, art, etc), and this is what she came home with after one week, wanting a cell phone before she even turns 7. I guess it could be a lot worse. . .

Is She a Good Baby?

We've been asked many times since J was born, "Is she a good baby?" Actually, every time we have a new baby we are asked that question multiple times. You would think I would know how to answer it by now, but I don't! Every single time, it gives me pause. Sometimes I answer the question with a question, "what do you mean by 'good baby'?"

Both my pause and my question always surprise the person asking. But seriously, what is the definition of a good baby? Some have said a "good baby" is one who doesn't cry much and lets us sleep at night. Well, baby J doesn't fit that definition, so does that mean she is by default a "bad baby"? I should say not!

So most often, when asked this question, I respond with, "She's a normal baby. She eats, poops, cries, and likes to be held a lot." Babies are a gift from God, even if they are colicky, spit up all over the place, and get up several times a night. Having a newborn isn't easy, but it's a precious season of life that won't last long.

(One time I was sick of hearing this question--maybe it was the sleep deprivation--so I really surprised someone by saying she was born with a sinful nature like the rest of us, so no, she's not good, just like none of us is good. True, but probably not the answer they were looking for! But maybe they'll think twice before asking that question again!)

Overheard: Windmills are Like Coupons

Whenever we pass windmill turbines, we explain to the girls that they are generating electricity for buildings when they are turned by the wind. Ted even dreams of having one of his own someday!

Ted: Girls, look at the windmills!
H: But they're not turning, there's no wind.
G: Does that mean there's no electricity in the buildings so they can't turn on the lights?
Ted: No, when the windmills turn, it's like "extra". (Ted went on to try to explain a couple different ways that they don't generate instant electricity, but give a "credit". They weren't getting it.)
Jessica: Girls, windmills are like coupons. When they're turning, the people in the buildings save money on electricity.
H&G: Oh, that makes sense!

Everything comes back to coupons with me! :-)

Roundy's Matchups (Copps, PNS, Rainbow)

Roundy's stores (Copps, Pick 'n Save, and Rainbow) double 5 coupons up to $1 per $25 order every Wednesday and now they are doubling on Saturdays, too! There are several deals this week, so here are some printable coupon matches to help you make your list. Check your coupon stash to see if you can find more matches. For printing tips, click here.

$3.00/ea: Bob Evans Fresh Breakfast Links, Patties or Roll Sausage
$0.35/1 any variety of Bob Evans Sausage
$2.30 ADC
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$1.66/ea: Pillsbury Frosting
$1.00/1 Pillsbury Easy Frost No Fuss Frosting (if included)
Better than free ADC!
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$6.99/ea: Caribou Coffee
$1.00/1 bag of Caribou Coffee (Whole Bean or Ground)
$4.99 ADC
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$2.09/ea: Clorox Liquid Bleach
Free Clorox Liquid Bleach wyb 45 oz. Clorox 2 product
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$2.69/ea: Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
$1.00/2 NABISCO Multi-Packs
$1.69 each ADC
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$1.25/ea: Act II Microwave Popcorn, 3 ct.
$0.40/1 package of ACT II Popcorn
$1.00/2 packages of ACT II Popcorn
As low as $0.25 each ADC
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$2.00/ea: Activia 4 Pk. or 24 oz.
$0.50/1 Activia 4-pk or Activia 24 oz.
$1 ADC
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$2.79/ea: Post Raisin Bran
$2/1 Post Natural Advantage Cereal (if included)
$0.79
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$1.00/ea: Skinny Cow Single serve Cups
$0.50/1 Skinny Cow Cup
FREE ADC!
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$1.99/ea: General Mills Cereal
Various coupons here
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$2.75/ea: Aunt Jemima Syrup
$1/2 here
$1.75 each ADC
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Mailbox Monday

New Freebies to Fill Your Mailbox!

• Get a free sample of 3M Floor Gripper, an anti-slip runner for floor coverings.
• Check your P&G BrandSampler account to see if you are eligible to request new freebies.
• Here is a new link for a free sample of Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo.
• Christian Audio is offering a free download of “The Pursuit of God” by A.W. Tozer. Enter code JUL2010 at checkout to get it free.
• Through July 28, 2010, Grace To You is offering a free copy of “Saved Without A Doubt” by John MacArthur.
• Get a free sample of Susta Natural Sweetener.
• Get a free sample of True Citrus Flavoring Products.
• Register for a free sample of CitraCharge. Use it for washing dishes and more.
• Receive free samples of Customized Pantene Solutions by texting fine, thick, color or curly to 467467. You must be registered with ShopText.
  
• Text BIORE to 467467 for a free sample of Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub. You must be registered with ShopText.
• Text LADY to 467467 and you’ll receive a free sample of Lady Speed Stick Stainguard Antiperspirant. You must be registered with ShopText.
• Sam's Club members can get a free sample of Purina One Smartblend. Wait for the screen with Purina One Smartblend that has a button to click for a free sample.
• Sign up for a free sample of Hairtriggered Shampoo and conditioner.
• Get a free sample of Teeccino.
• Request a free sample of IdeaPaint, a paint that can transform your walls into a dry erase board that works with all brands of dry-erase markers. (I don't know about letting them draw on walls...)
• Get a free sample of Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant from Walmart.
• If you are on facebook, request a free sample of new Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleansing Cloths.
• Don't forget to pick up your free sandwich at Arby's today! I'd suggest printing off the facebook page offer to bring in to your Arby's, just in case.
  

Free Sandwich at Arby's 7/5

Arby's is having a promotion tomorrow to celebrate the 4th of July and promote a new sandwich. Pick up a new Junior Deluxe Roast Beef sandwich free with any drink purchase (excluding Value drinks and coffee) on Monday, July 5th! Limit one per customer.