Return of Yanni

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Apr 082011
 
Yanni has released his first instrumental album in 8 years.   Truth of Touch consists of 15 original compositions.  The album is of an upbeat tone of sound tracks unlike the instrumental music one would hear a doctors office.  I see this being a great soundtrack to play in the background for a dinner party or reunion.

Beginning in March, Yanni launched a 40-date tour of the US to promote his album.  His tour includes performing at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, the Nokia Theater in LA.  You can find the complete list of the tour schedule at Yanni Tour Information.  Amazon.com has the album for sale.



**One to One Network provided me a copy of the album to review. All opinions are mine.

Restaurant Copycat Recipes

 Recipes
Apr 062011
 
Have you ever wanted to copy a restaurants recipe at home?  My daughter and I made the Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls a couple of years ago, and they came out just like Cinnabon’s.  Absolutely delicious! Here’a a free eCookbook you can grab that has a total of 17 copycat recipes for Chili’s, Olive Garden, and Cracker Barrel, to name a few.  Click Here

Customizable Scrapbook from Recyclable Products

 Thursday Thriftiness
Apr 062011
 
I came across this project and I so wish I had known about it 13 yrs. ago when my daughter was small.  I see this project as being extremely customizable.  One can use wrapping paper from their child’s first bday and so on through the years.  They can use shoelaces from their child’s shoes.

Since I am 13 yrs too late to use wrapping paper from my daughter’s first bday; I will customize the scrapbook using her clothing I have saved throughout the years. I will cut them up and fuse the pieces to hold them all together for the wrapping paper. I will also use strips of the clothing I have and make a tie instead of a shoelace.  I could also enlarge a picture from the event to use as wrapping paper. I will then cover with an iron on vinyl to preserve the clothing from stains etc.

I bet you are thinking I must be a huge pack-rat…well that is true to a point.  If I think there’s a way to recycle something…I’ll hold on to it…I love containers (read this short post on a couple of my uses for different containers). I tell ya, some of the things I have saved, have come in very handy!  As far as the my daughter’s articles of clothing I have saved all these years, I set a mission into place back 13 yrs ago. I am going to make her a quilt, out of her most favorite clothing articles, since she was a baby.  I want to give this to her for her 18th birthday.  Even using the clothing for the scrapbooks, I should have plenty left over for the quilt. As far as the scrapbooks of her…I bought all the stuff 13 yrs ago…and it still waits for me in the closet.
What you need:

  • Cardboard (cereal boxes work well)
  • Used gift wrap
  • Brown paper bags
  • Slightly used office paper
  • Old shoelaces, ribbons, string or yarn
  • Hole punch
  • Scissors
  • Tape
How to make it
  1. First cut the cardboard to be the size you want your scrapbook to be. You will need 2 pieces the same size. Or you may cut one large piece and fold it in half.
  2. Wrap the cardboard up like a present with the old wrapping paper. Try to do the backside neatly as this will be the inside cover of your scrapbook. You may cut another sheet of wrapping paper to tape over the inside to hide all your tape marks.
  3. Cut 10-12 sheets of slightly used office paper, or cut a paper bag into pages in the size of pages you want.
  4. Punch 2 holes along the side (spine) of the front and back cover (see picture). Then punch holes in the pages to match the cover. Make sure they are equal.
  5. Put the pages inside and string the holes with the shoelace or ribbon. Tie this into a bow. Add more pages as needed.
  6. Fill with your favorite memories, pictures or words
Find this project, and others, at Envirokids

Naturally Dye Your Easter Eggs

 DIY, Holidays
Apr 052011
 
Easter is coming and I came across this activity which I thought was really cool…not as convenient as store bought coloring kits, but environmentally friendly.  You would use some (or all) of the following ingredients:

  1. Items used to create various colors of dye:
  • Pink/red: Pomegranate juice, red onion skins, beets, chopped rhubarb stalks, cranberry juice, red grape juice
  • Orange: Yellow onion skins, paprika, chili powder
  • Yellow: Orange or lemon peels, shredded carrot, celery seed, ground cumin
  • Green: Spinach
  • Blue: Red cabbage, blueberry juice, blackberries, purple grape juice
  • Brown: Dill seeds, black walnut shells, instant coffee, tea

You can get the directions in complete HERE.  They have other projects too…click on the link at the bottom of the page that says “more projects” :-).  How cool is this!?….Have fun!

Is AutoAssure for You?

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Apr 042011
 

This post brought to you by AutoAssure. All opinions are 100% mine.

Last year we purchased a used vehicle; and at that time, we were asked if we wanted to take out an extended warranty.  In the past, I have never taken one out as I felt we really would be okay, and luckily we were.  That being said, when we purchased our current vehicle we opted to take out the extended warranty for the mere fact that today’s automobiles operate with too many electronics not to.  That being said, I wished I had done my home work before making a decision to purchase the extended warranty through the dealership as I could have gotten more for my money if I had known about AutoAssure.com. 

What you get with AutoAussure: 
  • Customized Vehicle Protection Plans – I had a choice of two plans
  • Rental car coverage…mine doesn’t
  • Trip interruption coverage…meal and lodging payments…mine doesn’t
  • Roadside assistance…mine doesn’t
  • Tire repairs and replacements…mine doesn’t
  • No out of pocket expenses for covered repairs option available…mine has a deductible for each   occurrence with no option of not having one
  • You can choose your favorite ASE-certified repair shop or dealership to perform the repairs…my plan takes me to where I purchased the vehicle or a dealership of the same brand 
  • Unlimited claims-up to the maximum value of your vehicle…my plan simply ends after 2 yrs.
  • Transferable coverage- adds value to your car when you’re ready to sell…not mine
  • Simplicity of paying for the repairs…AutoAssure pays the repair shop or dealership directly 

As you can see when I compare my extended warranty coverage to AutoAssure’s, not all extended warranty plans are the same in a multitude of ways.  It’s most definitely worth your while to check out your options.  Getting a free quote is very simple and I would urge you to fill out the form to speak with one of their agents before making a decision of not taking out an extended warranty or one through the dealership.  Auto Coverage As Seen On TV

Making Friends Monday Blog Hop – I am the spotlight host – C’mon join in

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Apr 042011
 
Excited, yes!  Thank you to the hosts for this opportunity. So…c’mon friends, let’s make some new friends…..   



Welcome To Making Friends Monday Blog Hop 4/04/11
This Blog Hop is hosted by Living on Love and Cents, The Thrifty Things, Reviewed By Mom , and Coupons are Great.

SPOTLIGHT/ GUEST HOST OF THE WEEK

This week’s spotlight is Sue from A Finger Click Saver This blog is #5 on the linky this week. Stop by and tell her hello! Here are a few things she wanted to share:

I am ecstatic to be here. A bit about me…I live in NH with my 2 children, 16 cats and a dog. I am an advocate for the physically and; developmentally disabled, a mystery shopper, a lover of animals and my latest love in life…blogging. Finger Click Saver came to be from my yearning to teach others how to get the most for their money when shopping online; however, little did I know how much I would enjoy blogging! I am very happy if only one person benefits from any of my posts should this be a freebie, a frugal tip, learning of a new product, or whatever it may be, that helps them. I sincerely appreciate my fellow bloggers support, so be sure to leave me a comment, so I can return the support. Make it a great week!

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2011 ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY – JOIN IN and LET’S PARTY!

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Apr 032011
 
Ultimate Blog Party 2011
Welcome (big smile), I’m so very glad you’ve stopped by to visit!  My name is Sue and I live in New Hampshire with my 13-yr. old daughter, 27-yr. old son and my daughter’s father.  We have a menagerie of animals that don’t pay rent; but love to eat, sleep, receive and give love and bring home treasures to mom.  These would be our 16 kitties and our dog.  I am an animal lover and someday hope to own a teacup pig or a potbelly pig…all in due time.My interests and hobbies are many.  I advocate for the physically and developmentally disabled.  I enjoy crafts, home decorating, sewing (but not from patterns), trash to treasure projects, mystery shopping, and revamping my home.  My favorite holiday is Christmas…oh dear…another thing to add to my decorating list…my blog! You will probably see snowmen throughout my blog for a few months…I love snowmen!

In August of 2009, I decided one day to build my blog.  I would work on it here and there, decorating and redecorating it, many times over for months. In late 2010, I began to get more motivation to go live when one of my girlfriends took her’s up again (thanks Laura).  I guess I needed that boost. Now, I find myself addicted to blogging.  I loved the Internet before blogging came along…now blogging gives me more of a reason to be on it…I’m debating still, if this is a good or bad thing…any thoughts?

The main goal of my blog was to educate others on getting the most for their money when shopping online.  I claim to be no expert, but I certainly know how to strike a good deal and make each dollar-spent, work for me many times over when I shop online.  I like to write posts that I feel may help someone else…even if it’s just one person.  My posts consist of freebies, computer tips and tricks, home remedies, blogger solutions, cash back deals, coupons, great websites, and more.

Onto the PARTY! Please drop by again soon…I love company!  I hope to visit your site soon if I haven’t already.

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