Don't Worry About the Michael's Weekly Coupon

Every week, we set aside the Michaels flyer from the Sunday paper. Inevitably I'd forget where I put it or worse, threw it out by accident (yes, even after setting it aside).

I registered at Michaels website. So now I get a weekly coupon emailed to me. So much more convenient.

Michaels Craft Books

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No Free Lunch Just Cheap Oatmeal

Jamba Juice going head to head with Starbucks. Not sure how long this link will be good but, JJ's new oatmeal for $1

Florida Bus Running Via Teenage Gas

The only thing I smell in the Florida bus is lawsuit. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090324/ap_on_fe_st/odd_stench_suspension Teenager suspended for farting on school bus. How many other teenagers (mostly boys, right?) break wind (intentionally or otherwise) and don't end up on the national news. Especially since the incident happened in November 08 & it is in today's news. Teen's dad must have gotten a good PR firm and/or creative lawyer.

For Teenage Boy With Too Much Gas

Legit Freebie Legit Company

I got may sample the other day from Quaker (old fashion oats; chewies). New "True Delights". I can't think of few other food combinations better than chocolate & raspberry. Click here to get a free, up scaled Chewies. They also include a $1 off coupon. This is worth 30 seconds to take advantage of.

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

Twilight Stars at Midnight DVD Parties

Its cool that various people associated with the Twilight movie are making appearances at the various parties. Wish they would have hit more Hot Topics, the list looks like mostly Borders. Understandable there are only so many Twilighties to go around.

Twilight [Blu-ray] Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Tween Dora = Jump the Shark

WHY would anyone be upset, the tween version is very conservative, nothing sexual. It is a really good image (i.e. not to thin, clothes are modest).

My criticism is that it will fail. They have a good idea but are going about it the wrong way. They should make this tween version an older cousin, not Dora her self. It would open a lot more opportunities for story lines that would HELP little girls as they start to grow up. They are going to loose their fan base but not because of her being too sexy, the little girls need Dora. Rugrats "All Growed Up" was fun but not sustainable. Can you say "Jump the Shark"

And what'cha wanna bet, someone from Mattel and/or Nickelodon reads this post & uses this idea - and I get nothing? Kinda my luck sometimes

Glory Days for Ebay & Pixar Cars Gone

At one time the Disney Pixar Car business on Ebay was hot. I actually did make $1000 one weekend. That was selling cases & about 40% of those were going overseas. While there are still opportunities, those frenzy days have faded.

There does seem to be a decent market for loose cars. Basically if you pick up a box at a garage sale, or pick 'em up for .25/each at the thrift store, you can trickle in a small amount. What is nice is being loose, they will be REALLY easy & cheap to ship. On this day (3/15/09), the loose ones are selling more regular then the carded ones.

The other are that sells well but takes more patience than I can possibly imagine, is customizing the cars. People carefully remove the car from the package, give it a custom patient job (i.e. Apple car) They might actually put it back in the package & relabel it but it looks like loose ones are doing well too. So if you've got the time & the skill of an airbrush - really cheap way to make a buck.

The latest release in the stores is the Race O Rama. Cars are numbered. There are also 'chase' pieces. They actually say 'chase' so no doubt you've got one that supposedly has some extra value. The ones I've seen so far are 'impounded' Looks like they have a traffic ticket boot.

The Art of Cars

Lipofen RX Savings

Lipofen is not available in generic and can be pricey depending upon your insurance. I'm paying at $65 for a 30 day supply. There is some good help.

1) Ask your doctor for sample (usually 7 days). The sample boxes usually contain a coupon for $25 which can be used up to 3 times.
2) Go to the manufacturer's website http://www.lipofenrx.com/lipofen_to_go.asp You can sign up to get a text message. So far its been one per month so not irritating at all. The message sends you the info for $30 off your next prescription. I've had 2 this year. You will need to write down the info & give it to the pharmacy when getting the Rx and/or refill
3) When I signed up on Lipofen's website, I got a $25 printable coupon (pdf file) as well. And I've had no spam related to this sign up

Because of these coupons, you usually can't call in the refill, you need to actually go to the pharmacy window to be sure they have the coupon info before it gets processed

These coupons are always subject to change without notice, but certainly work checking into.