by Emmy on November 10, 2009
I wanted to ask all my local readers for some help. We all know that times are tough right now and our food banks are being stretched to their limit. More people than ever are in need of food and we can help!
My children are participating in a non-perishable food drive at their school and I would love to be able to just load them down with food every day! So if you are local and willing to donate please let me know and I can arrange to pick things up from you at your convenience.
Monetary donations are welcome as well and I will use any funds I receive to purchase non-perishable food items to donate.
If you can help in any way, please let me know in the comments, or by sending me an e-mail at imaybecheapblog@gmail.com.
Thank you so much for anything you can contribute. The drive ends November 20th.
by Emmy on November 11, 2009
by Emmy on November 11, 2009
All Veterans and Active Duty military members eat free at Applebee’s today!
by Josh on November 11, 2009
For a limited time, Tim Ferriss’ widely-acclaimed “4-Hour Work Week” book is available for free download from Audible.com:
http://www.audible.com/4hour/
For more information about the book, see Ferriss’ website (don’t miss the blog):
http://fourhourworkweek.com/
I own the paper version and quite enjoyed reading it. Chocked full of great ideas.
by Emmy on November 10, 2009
by Emmy on November 10, 2009
I saw this very cool Firefox add-on the other day and thought I would share it. It’s called Read It Later and it allows you to mark websites that you would like to read, but don’t necessarily want to bookmark and displays them in a page for you. I haven’t tried it yet, but I can’t wait to see how it works.
by Emmy on November 10, 2009
Go here and vote for the Harrisonburg/Rockingham SPCA as your favorite animal shelter and help them win $10,000!
by Emmy on November 10, 2009
Go here to get your Muir Glen Reserve Tomato Kit for $7 shipped!
Each 2009 Muir Glen Organic Reserve Gift Box Includes:
- One 14.5 oz can Reserve Yolo Red Diced Tomatoes
- One 14.5 oz can Reserve Brigade Whole Peeled Tomatoes
- One 14.5 oz can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- One 14.5 oz can Adobo Seasoned Fire Roasted Petite Diced Tomatoes
- Recipe Cards from Award-Winning Chefs
- “Diary of a Tomato” booklet featuring more than 25 delicious tomato recipes
- Packed in an attractive reusable wooden crate
by Emmy on November 10, 2009
Thanks to Renee for alerting me to this great deal! Kids Woot has EarGrips today for $2.49 a pair plus $5 shipping! Remember Woot deals are good for the day they are posted or until the are sold out!
by Emmy on November 9, 2009
by Emmy on November 9, 2009
Kodak has extended their Million Thanks Giveaway until 11/18! Go now and get $15 in free products and/or a 40% off coupon! For those of you who participated the first time, you may still be able to do this one as they appear to have been reset!
by Emmy on November 8, 2009
by Emmy on November 6, 2009
Recently I was reading a magazine that had a few ideas for some “green” gifts.
The water/lemon juice powered clock seems really cool and a pretty good bargain at $16!
These gift bags probably wouldn’t be considered a bargain as they are a bit pricey, but I suppose they are a bargain for the environment and they are pretty neat too! Visit Giveagreenbag.com to check them out!
by Emmy on November 6, 2009
For all of you vampire fans out there this is supposed to be the series to read! (I can’t personally say that I know, since this isn’t my type of book). I have some friends who love these! Apparently they are for more mature audiences than the Twilight series. This set is currently $36.97!
Sookie Stackhouse 8-copy Boxed Set (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood)
by Emmy on November 6, 2009
by Emmy on November 6, 2009
by Emmy on November 5, 2009
Go here to check out Trudie Styler’s Warrior Yoga DVD. The price has been lowered to $12.99 and shipping is free! Trudie is rock star Sting’s wife and this DVD features his music. A portion of the proceeds go to support UNICEF’s Ecuador Water Project.
by Emmy on November 5, 2009
by Emmy on November 5, 2009
Go here to take a quiz on Medicare Part D and get a coupon for $5 off $30 at CVS!!
by Emmy on November 2, 2009
by Emmy on November 2, 2009
Got a one night rental free from Redbox with code V6NTN34. This code is good today only!
by Emmy on November 1, 2009
Pump It Up is having a Family Jump Night Monday November 2nd from 6:00 – 7:30. The cost is $8 per child and adults are free.
by Emmy on November 1, 2009
by Emmy on October 28, 2009
This post is for anyone currently on the coupon train or anyone who would like to join it!
My attempts at getting this train moving have failed miserably. I thought I fixed the problem by eliminating a person where it seemed to be getting stuck. I tried contacting this person several times but the e-mail always bounced back. But, since removing that stop on the train it still isn’t going smoothly.
But, there is still interest and I want to try again. So here’s the deal. If you are interested in participating I want to hear from you. The way this will work is I will create one or more trains based on the number of responses I get. I will send out an envelope to the first person on the train and I will send them an e-mail with only the contact information of the person they are to send it to next.
When you get the envelope try to go through it as soon as you can due to the fact that if it doesn’t move quickly the person at the end may get a ton of expired coupons. Feel free to leave expired coupons in the envelope because when I get it back I will remove them and send them to someone who can use expired coupons at her stores.
This needs to be something that you really want to do. It is also usually a large envelope so if you don’t want to pay the postage don’t participate.
I want to thank those of you who have been doing your part already. I know it’s a busy time of year and we all get bogged down.
There is one more thing I need from current participants who want to remain. Due to a huge computer upgrade malfunction my laptop is a giant paperweight. I thought I backed up everything important, but I do not have the coupon train list anymore. So if you were on it and want to remain, I need you to send me your address again. I apologize for the inconvenience.
by Emmy on October 28, 2009
A friend of mine sent me this great list she found on Craigslist! (Taken straight from that post – so none of this is my work)
Monster Mash Safe Trick-Or-Treating
Thursday Oct 29th starting at 5:30pm
Cost: FREE
Trick or Treating, Costume Contest, and Dance Party
VALLEY MALL
1925 E Market St
Harrisonburg , VA 22801
Sponsored by Ritchie Law Firm 800-277-6124
Costume contest sponsored by Keith’s Auto Sales 540-289-9677
(Ad at Kiss FM’s website: http://937kissfm.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=202352&article=4388692 )
Town of Broadway Halloweenfest
October 30, 2009 – Time to be announced
Location and details to be announced see website at http://bhp-va.org/Eventcal.asp
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance – Halloween on the Square
Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 10am to 2pm Rain or Shine
Cost: FREE
“Wander down Main Street on a crisp autumn day with your little goblins when downtown merchants open their doors to trick-or-treaters and Court Square is filled with fun activities!” There are a lot of other activities available that you will need to go to the website to see and there will also be a mini-parade at 1pm.
Downtown Court Square Harrisonburg 22802
http://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/v.php?pg=133
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 3pm to 5pm
Cost: FREE
“Please join us for this family event – you’ll enjoy it as much as your kids do! Trunk or Treat will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the church parking lot.” Ok, I admit it, I had no idea WHAT a trunk or treat was but this website cleared it up. http://trunkortreat.homestead.com/ As you can see from the pictures below (some of the pics are actual pics from this church) they decorate their trunks and the kids trick or treat out of the trunk. Looks fun. 
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD AT TWO DIFFERENT CHURCHES AT THE SAME TIME SO IT’S UP TO YOU WHICH YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND. I’d go with the one closer to where you live though the Nazarene one does look more organized.
Church #1: Harrisonburg 1st Church of the Nazarene
Harrisonburg VA 22801
Phone: 540.434.1092
“We are located at 1871 Boyers Road in Harrisonburg, VA. This is at the intersection of Port Republic Rd. & Boyers Rd.”
Church #2: Fellowship Baptist Church
250 N. High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 442-9400
Chik-Fil-A Halloween Party
Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 3:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
Costume Party for the kiddies at the local Chik-Fil-A in Harrisonburg. Costume judging (I think), activity bags, and the COW will be there! Don’t know how much fun it will be but it’s worth popping in on. If all else fails there will be a lot of kids around and they do have that indoor heated play area.
Chik-Fil-A
1691 East Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540.574.2232
(Seen advertised on their sign in front of restaurant, also called to verify date & time.)
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 29, 2009 – 3pm, Dinner at 5pm, Bonfire to follow.
Cost: FREE
Covenant Presbyterian Church is holding their annual fall festival that offers games, a free dinner, and a bonfire. It is open to all and will be held not at the church but on a local farm. I tried to Mapquest the address but the road is too new so directions are listed below.
Marshes Farm, 9170 Doe Hill Rd, Harrisonburg, VA
DIRECTIONS: From Port Republic Rd. at the I-81 overpass, head east on Port Republic Rd. (Rt. 253) for 9 miles. Turn left on Doe Hill Road, continue about ½ mile to paved, tree-lined driveway on right. Watch for signs for “Fall Festival.” Check www.cov-pres.org for weather cancellation.
(Called to verify but also ad seen on website: http://www.cov-pres.org/news/documents/102509CalendarandFallFestivalinsert.pdf )
Things available at any time:
Lohr’s U-Pick Pumpkins and Playland
Mon-Fri 4-6, San 9-6, Sun 1-6
Cost: Not listed in ad or on website. Call # for specific pricing.
“50 Kinds of Pumpkins, Fall Decorations, Pedal Cars Race Track, For All Ages, 2 Corn Mazes, Weekend Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Tumble Tubes, & More.
10 Miles North of Harrisonburg on Rt. 11 or Mauzy Exit 257 off I-81. www.lohrsfarm.com 540-896-8798″
(As seen in Daily News Record, Page C6, 10/21/09)
MaizeQuest
Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 1-7pm
Cost: $7 a person age 5 and up, $2 discount on school holidays (see website for details and info)
“You choose the way through the corn maze as you discover games and clues. Maize-o-Vision secret decoders help you navigate the puzzle. Maize Quest is a great event for scouts, schools, youth groups and corporate parties. Enjoy victory together as you walk about through the entire United States! Maize Quest is located at Bridgemont Farms, only a few miles from Harrisonburg – the best place in the Shenandoah Valley for fall entertainment. Bring your family for a weekend to remember.”
www.getlostinthecorn.com
by Emmy on October 28, 2009
Wine Woot
Kid’s Woot
Woot
All three are having Woot Off’s today!!!
These sites normally sell one item per day, but during a Woot Off the sell multiple items until they are sold out!
by Emmy on October 24, 2009
by Emmy on October 23, 2009
by Emmy on October 23, 2009
by Emmy on October 20, 2009
Free Photo Gift from Kodak Gallery
Get a free $15 credit from Kodak Gallery when you sign up and agree to receive their newsletter. This is good for new customers and existing customers alike!!
by Emmy on October 20, 2009
by Emmy on October 19, 2009
I received this e-mail today from the woman in charge of the Angel Food program at Mercy House.
Dear Customers,
Some of you may already know this, however if you did not order this month, we would like to let everyone know that effective October 17, 2009 Mercy House will no longer be offering Angel Food Ministries. Mercy House can no longer sustain our role in Angel Food due to the recent loss of our distribution space. We have been unable to locate adequate space to continue the program. Additionally, the amount of work that Angel Food has grown to is beyond the 6 female staff to handle. Since we are not a church host site with a congregation, it has left us to find volunteers to run our distribution. We have added new programs and fundraisers to our agency and the additional time required by Angel Food is too much for us. This has come after extensive review of our programs and some very tough decision making. We feel as though we have fulfilled our mission to bring Angel Food to Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas and are very proud of what Angel Food has become in the Shenandoah Valley. We thank you for you patronage over the past 1 ½ years. You have been instrumental in the goal of bringing this program to your community.
To continue ordering, you can contact any of the host sites listed below who would be happy to have you as a customer!
Spring Creek Church, Bridgewater, VA
540-828-3366
Life Harvest Church, Verona, VA
540-248-0622
Christ Episcopal Church, Luray, VA
540-742-1743
Windhaven Church, Mt. Jackson, VA
540-975-0726
Riverside United Methodist Church, Bergton, VA
540-852-3577
Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene, Waynesboro, VA
540-886-8984
Upper Room Church, Elkton, VA 540-298-8000 or 540-746-0642
***If you pre-ordered the Thanksgiving Box you can pick it up at the Mercy House Shelter at 247 N. High Street on Monday, November 16 between 9 am and 5 pm. We will not accept any more pre-orders for Thanksgiving boxes after Saturday, October 17.***
by Emmy on October 18, 2009
Right now American Girl has free shipping with code PF99058 now through 10/31. Check out the sale for the best deals!
by Emmy on October 16, 2009
by Josh on October 16, 2009
Live in Concert from All Things Considered
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15681603
Some artists have concerts available for download, some streaming-only, and some have expired, so this is something to keep checking in on in the future.
Available downloads that I’ve verified: Animal Collective, Antlers, Black Kids, Blind Pilot, Blitzen Trapper, Blk Jks, Dan Deacon, K’Naan, Lee Fields And The Expressions, M. Ward, Mates of State, Metric, Moby, Neko Case, Sonic Youth, St. Vincent , Sunny Day Real Estate, Thao With The Get Down Stay Down, and The Gossip… that’s just the stuff on the first page!
Thanks to James C for the pointer!
by Emmy on October 15, 2009
by Emmy on October 14, 2009
Kodak Gallery is now offering prints for nine cents! First timers get 40% off their order!
