Hopefully all of you were aware of our first Small Changes contest! The deadline was this past Friday, June 25th, and through a random generator, the lucky winner is...Jan Klocko!!! Ding, ding, ding...confetti dropping, etc., etc. Jan has her choice of any one of the following $25 restaurant gift certificates:
- The Row Restaurant at the Riverdale Inn in Riverside. This place is fantastic! And romantic...here's their website: http://www.rowrestaurant.com/
- Vinny's Italian and Pizza on Beach Blvd: http://www.welcometovinnys.com/
- Abe's Pizza on Beach Blvd: no website available.
Jan, just email me at vickisfloyd@hotmail.com and your certificate will be emailed to you.
You, too, can win a fantastic prize in our next giveaway! The deadline for the 'Celebrate America' contest is July 4th, 2010 at midnight. How to enter? You will receive one entry for every blog comment that you post, and one entry for anyone who signs up to be a blog follower from your referral. Winner will be chosen on Monday, July 5th, 2010.
What would this blog be without some sort of freebie or money-saving tip? Boring! So here's what you came for!
I love samples...I use them for trips, or simply to try a new product that I won't buy before trying. Walmart consistently has some great samples. Anyone can request them, but the link is buried on their website...but I have it for you. Simply click on this link and you can currently request samples for Starbucks Via Ready-brew, Purina One, Nivea Body Lotion, Prilosec, Cottonelle and Zantac: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx
The annoying part is filling out your info for each sample...but I have a solution for that! If you will visit the website http://www.roboform.com/download.html, you can download the Roboform program free. (There is a pro version for sale...I just use the free one). On Roboform, you can fill in the information that you are comfortable filling in, and then this can be used as a 'form filler'. You simply enter your password when filling out a form and voila! All of the fields magically fill themselves in. I have had this program downloaded on my computer for a couple of years and I've never had a problem with malware or similar issues. This saves a ton of time!
Some samples are great to put in a nice basket to leave in your guestroom for overnight guests. Additionally, I am trying to set up a purse ministry, and some of the samples would be great for that. A purse ministry: take a gently-used purse, fill it with items, and we will be shipping them to a friend in Bangladesh who will distribute the purses to women in need; many of whom have never even owned a purse. More on that later...
And let's spotlight a business that can help your budget! If you went to Terry Parker with me, you will likely remember Sandra Jones Myers. Sandy recently opened a great consignment shop in San Marco called 'My Best Friend's Closet'. Here's her Facebook page link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jacksonville-FL/My-Best-Friends-Closet/102577539787649?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=25
This consignment boutique is for ladies sizes 14 and above. You can get some great deals on clothing and more in sizes just for you! So not only can you save money on clothes, if you have clothing in these sizes in great condition, put them on consignment and earn some easy money! Good luck, Sandy!
Happy 4th, everyone!
Vicki
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