1 Act = 3 Impacts

After being in Fort Worth, Texas and seeing everything amazing Scentsy does, my husband and I did some brain storming. For those of you that do not know the Fall Catalog will be out shortly. This catalog season's charitable cause is Sasha the Bear, a Scentsy buddy. Scentsy Family Foundation will be donating 100% of all net proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House Charity from the sales of Sasha.

I wanted to take this a step further. Thus 1 Act = 3 Impacts was born. the 1 Act of buying Sasha through me now through December 1st, will have 3 impacts.

1) 100% of net proceeds will be donated from Scentsy to the Ronald McDonald house Charity.
2) 100% of my commissions from the sale of Sasha (now - December 1st) will be donated January 10th to the Ronald McDonald House in Knoxville, TN.
3) I would like to have donated from my customers (through your purchases) 1,000 buddies for my family and I to take to local hospitals on Christmas Eve.

Please note if I can sell 1,000 buddies I will donate aprox $7,500!! All commissions from ALL Sasha buddies sold will be donated, even if you do not donate the actual buddy. Cost of Sasha is $30 plus your states sales tax if you donate Sasha to me to deliver to a hospital. Want Sahsa delivered to you? Just pay an additional $5 shipping. If you decide to purchase Sahsa please contact me to set it up and include whether you would like to donate or have delivered to you. 1,000 buddies will change a lot of lives..... for $30 you are helping to touch lives beyond what that money could do for you. Please consider skipping the morning latte, packing a lunch, etc.

My kids came to me (my oldest anyways) carrying his piggy bank telling me he wanted to buy a buddy bear to give to a sick child. He is five and made me cry! If you donate your Sasha, please let me know what name you would like to put on the card. All buddies will have a tag of LOVE from their donator and pictures will be taken and posted on my facebook page. I can hit this goal of 1,000 with each of your help. Please if you find this a worthy cause contact me to purchase Sasha today. Don't wait if you can, we all get so involved in life and forget.

You can send me an email at giftswithjessica@gmail.com to order Sasha to be donated OR you can purchase Sasha on my site to have him shipped to you or someone you choose. Do you know someone that would love to purchase Sasha? Please have them contact me. Thank you for consideration of this worthy cause; I hope to hear from you soon. Together 1 Act = LOTS of IMPACTS!

Todays Living Social Deal Soap.Com

Living Social is offering a $20 voucher to Soap.com for $10. If you have never signed up for Living Social you will also grab a $5 credit when you sign up here. So in the end if you wanted free shipping you need to spend $15 to get $25 worth of stuff!

Offer only applies to the following brands: Accu-Clear, Align, Always, Ariel, Aussie, Bold, Bounce, Bounty, Braun, Camay, Cascade, Charmin, Cheer, Clairol, Clearblue Easy, CoverGirl, CoverGirl & Olay, Crest, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Era, Fact Plus, Febreze, Fixodent, Gain, Gillette, Gleem, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Ivory, Ivory Snow, Joy, Metamucil, Mr. Clean, Olay, Old Spice, Oral B, Pantene, Pepto-Bismol, Prilosec, Puffs, Pur, SafeGuard, Scope, Secret, Swash, Swiffer, Tampax, Tide, Tide To Go, Vicks.

Todays EverSave Deals

                                                                                               

	Today's Save: Vitalicious Today's Save:$12 for $24 worth of Good Housekeeping-approved, all-natural 100-calorie Guilt Free treats from Vitalicious Expires 11:59 PM - Jun 27, 2011
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Save 10% on Lowe’s Purchases up to $5,000

Are you doing any home or garden improvements this summer? If so visit Lowes and register your email to receive a 10% off Lowe’s coupon (up to $5000 Purchase) They’ll send you the coupon via email, LIMIT one per email!

(Thanks Smart Couponing!)

Free Month with Netflix

Netflix is offering FREE 1-Month DVD Rental to new members. Remember to cancel your subscription before the trial ends! Or you can keep it and pay $8.99 per month after the trial period. Make sure you go through Swagbucks to get 1,000 bucks or go through MyPoints to earn 2,000 points and one spot for the $10 gift card!

Earn FREE stuff with CheckPoints

Do you have an iPhone, iPod, or Android? Check out this FREE app called CheckPoints!  Play free games with coins to earn checkpoints, download free apps for coins (used to play games), check-in at various grocery/retail stores near you, scan specific products for free checkpoints, and more! When you have collected enough points, just redeem your checkpoints for rewards!  It only takes 300 points for a $1 Home Depot gift card, 600 points for a $2 CVS gift card, 3,250 for a $10 Amazon gift card, 3,440 for a $10 Home Depot gift card, 8,625 points for a $25 iTunes gift card, 17,250 points for a $50 Fandango or Victoria’s Secret Gift certificate, 52,500 points for a Nintendo Wii, and more!

Head on over here and download the FREE CheckPoints app for your phone.

Use the bonus code bolinj during sign-up and you’ll automatically earn 300 checkpoints This automatically offers you a FREE $1 Home Depot gift card!

(thank you hip2save!)

Huggies Wipes at Kroger, as low as 0.49!

This week Kroger is having a Mega 5 Event!  Buy 5 participating items and save $5.00 instantly.  Huggies Wipes are $2.49 but with the promotion and coupon, and you can pick up wipes for as low as 0.49 if your store doubles! Promotion is valid through 6/18.

Buy 5 Huggies Wipes, 64 ct. $2.49
Save $5.00 Instantly when you buy 5
Use 5 $0.50/1 Huggies Wipes from SS 6/12
Final Price: as low as 0.49 each when you buy 5

100 Free Business Cards at Staples

Offer valid 6/15/11-6/18/11 in Staples® U.S. stores only. Free instant business card offer applies only to 100 count 1-sided instant black and white business cards on 10 pt. matte white stock, item no. 717495, a $19.99 value. $19.99 coupon value may be applied to higher priced instant business card orders. Orders must be picked up in store by 6/18/11 to qualify. Limit one coupon per customer. Each item purchased can only be discounted by one coupon, applied by cashier in order received and prior to tax. Coupon value does not include tax. Coupon not valid if purchased or sold and must be surrendered. No copies/facsimiles. No cash/credit back. Not valid on prior purchases or on purchases made with Staples® Procurement or Staples® Convenience Cards.

Wordless Wednesday 6/15

Love of my life!

.40 Movie Rentals at Blockbuster Express!

I LOVE having movie nights as a family! I love saving money with those nights even more, today you can purchase a Groupon for Blockbuster Express.  Groupon is offering 5 one-night Blockbuster Express DVD Rentals for only $2!  Go here to find out if you have a Blockbuster Express kiosk near you.

Fine Print: Valid through May 1, 2013; Limit 1/person, may buy more as gifts; Valid only at any Blockbuster Express kiosks and for online reservation for pickup at kiosks; May use over multiple visits; NOT valid on Blu-ray or Hot List titles. Groupon value reduces by $3 after 5/1/2013.

Christmas Ornaments $1.99 SHIPPED!

Give your home a new lease of life by hanging a set of new customized ornaments. Fully personalized up to the edges, these ornaments look best when hung freely using the red ribbon included.

Not only suitable for Christmas decorations, but these accessories can also be used as Summer embellishments to brighten up indoor surroundings. With 4 new shapes added to our range recently, choose from any of the 8 available ornaments for a discounted price of just $1.99/each with free shipping. No quantity limits, get as many as you like for friends and family.

Coupon Code : SUMORNOS Expiry Date: 7 / 2 / 2011

Offer applicable to all one-sided ornaments.
http://www.artscow.com/photo-gifts/one-side-ornament

Jun Spic and Span Antibacterial Spray Cleaner $0.47

Here is a great deal on Spic and Span Antibacterial Spray Cleaner at Walmart!

Spic and Span Spray Cleaner — 97c
Use $1/2 printable
Total: 47c ea

(Thanks The Coupon Centsation!)

6 rolls of Bounty for $1.99 with coupon

Have you used the $3 off ANY Staples purchase coupon? ( Coupon good through June 11th.) This week they have 6 roll Bounty paper towels on sale for $4.99. They will be just $1.99 after the coupon!

YOU CAN USE ONE COUPON PER PERSON PER DAY!

Making Extra Money For Your Family

Have you ever balanced your check book and wished there was a few extra $100's in there? I mean it could mean a bill got paid down, a fun activity for the family, a better Christmas or Birthday, etc. After Faith was born I realized giving more to my kids just got harder and yet even more important to me. Growing up I never went on a family vacation. My vacations started in High School when I was in Key Club. I remember going to Atlanta, Chicago, Albuquerque, and a couple other places.

I do not blame my grandparents, one is disabled the other worked to provide for all of us, but looking back I wish I had those memories. My husband on the other hand went lots of places with his mom and talk about with fond memories. I want to make sure my children experience those same memories.

A milestone in my life

On Friday June 3, 2011 I accomplished something I never thought I would. My ten year High School Reunion is this year, but one I did not feel I should join in. In March 2001 I dropped out of High School. We were six weeks from graduating and I would have been in the top 10% of my class. I had a full ride to NAU and a bright future ahead of me.

I was dating someone and decided to move in with him. When I did that I moved over thirty minutes from school and it became to much of a 'burden' to finish. I let my grandparents down, as I lived with them. I would have (at that time) been only the second in our family to graduate and only the first to go to college. I still remember the disappointment on my grandmothers face up until the day she passed in 2003.

After my grandmother died my husband and I divorced. I bounced from job to job, I tired to get my GED but life always got in the way. This past year I had the opportunity to go back to High School. This is not one of those through the mail things. I mean I went BACK to High School! I attended classes, relying on my mother-in-law and husband to watch the kids after work so I could go to school. Then when my pregnancy took a severe downward spiral, I was allowed to do class work at home and check in at school.

I finished my 2.5 credits in March right after Faith was born. On June 3,2011 I joined GED graduates and 8 other Adult High School Graduates at Commencement. I walked proudly across the stage as my husband, mother-in-law, and daughter cheered from the audience (Faith cheered I swear, it does not matter that she is only 2 months). I was called back to the stage not once but TWICE to be honored as Valedictorian and presented with a scholarship from the local newspaper.

Ten years after the worst mistake of my life, all is in the process of being made right. I will be attending Roane State this fall to obtain a bachelors in Social Service. It may have taken 10 years but I fixed it. I truly pray my grandmother is looking down on me proud! Please remember it's not the mistakes you make it's HOW you FIX them that truly count!

2 Little Tikes Bean Bag Toss $12 for new members

               

Little Tikes Today's Save:Have fun in the sun with two TotSports Bean Bag Tosses for the price of one from LittleTikes.com ($39.98 value) Expires 11:59 PM - Jun 09, 2011

Shipping is higher than normal ($10.95 flat rate) due to the size of the product. To offset the cost, Eversave is  giving everyone who purchases this Save $5 in Save Rewards to use on a future purchase. New members can get this deal for just $17 after you use their $3 first time credit.

Todays EverSave Deals

                                                               

	Today's Save: Newsweek Today's Save: $17 for a one-year subscription to Newsweek - that's less than 32 cents an issue! (54 issues) Expires 11:59 PM - May 26, 2011
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	Bonus Save: Peggy Bank Today's Save:$35 for $100 worth of photo, video, and audio conversion services, plus free shipping and shipping materials, from PeggyBank.com Expires 11:59 PM - May 24, 2011
	Bonus Save: SwimSpot.com Today's Save:$40 for $80 worth of flattering designer swimsuits from SwimSpot.com - plus free shipping! Expires 11:59 PM - May 27, 2011

Freebie Friday RoundUp

Arbys Chicken Salad Sandwich with the purchase of Pepsi Drink. 

Get your best friend a free sample of Alpo Prime Cuts dog food.

“Like” Benjamin Moore on Facebook to get a coupon for a free pint of paint.

Sign up for a free sample of Carefree Acti-Fresh liners.

Fisher-Price has free greeting cards for your kids to print and color, including Father’s Day cards.
“
Like” John Frieda on Facebook to get a free sample of Frizz-Ease Smooth Start shampoo and conditioner.

Sign up with L’Oreal to get a free sample of a Youth Code skin care product, plus coupons and other offers.

Try for a free sample of Salonpas Pain Relief Patch or Arthritis Pain patch. A limited number are available daily. If you don’t see the “download coupon” button on the web page, try again the next day.

HighlightsKids.com offers free hidden pictures printables; kids can also find hidden pictures online in an interactive game.

Planning a trip to the Poconos mountains, or just want to dream? Order free guides and maps.

Get your pup a free sample of Rachael Ray’s Nutrish dog food.

Sign up for the DHC skin care catalog and receive four free samples of the company’s products.

If you haven’t requested one before, “like” NeilMed on Facebook to get a free NasaFlo Neti Pot with two packets of sinus rinse.

Get a free cup of coffee at Waffle House with this printable coupon, through June 3.

Sign up for a free sample pack of Poise products.

Grouptune is offering a free 10-song sampler of Christian music on MP3.

Costco members can get a free sample of FiberChoice sugar-free chewable tablets.

~Thanks Janie!~

Spring Time at My House

The next month is brimming with stuff on our agenda. Headstart just let out yesterday for Aaron and we have to start the transition to Kindergarten. (I can not believe he is starting 'real' school!) His graduation was so adorable though I have to admit I have some problems with all these false milestones, I mean what happened to celebrating only the big ones in a BIG way.

Speaking of a BIG one. I will be graduating from a state accredited High School on June 3rd! Yep after ten years of dropping out (this is my years ten year anniversary) I am going to walk across the stage and accept my diploma. Although I think I will leave the graduation announcements to me graduating College, I am beyond excited. Oh yes you heard that right, I will be starting college in August!

Aaron will be adopted by my husband in June as well. That is right we get to go in front of a judge and make what we already feel in our hearts, legal! I can guarantee I will purchasing photo gifts for mom and everyone  this year. I have already hired the photographer that did our wedding, to take family photos! Look for pictures in June.

T-Ball ends in June and then we have Caleb turning two in July. How can it be that my babies keep growing! I don't like it at all. I don't know what kind of party we will throw this year for him. It seems he is into whatever Aaron is into at the time. Caleb LOVES his brother. I love Shutterfly's birthday invitations though; I have caught myself looking through them several times.

I know things are busy right now and I have not been around. I think though that Spring time is so full for most families. Please remember to cherish every moment and capture those memories~ I KNOW I WILL! Happy Spring!

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FREE Diner Dash game download from Amazon

Today Only Amazon is Offering Diner Dash for free. This is a game download!

Fundraiser with Couponing to Disney

April 25 – 27 the Southern United States were hit with storms of an we have not seen in a long time. Multitudes of Tornado’s touched down in several Southern states. Alabama was hit extremely hard as day after day Tornado’s ripped through cities. Lives were tore apart and changed forever. Kristin here at Couponing to Disney has seen firsthand in her town what these storms did. She put a call out to all her readers to participate in an Online Donation Drive.

Jessica is a stay at home mom, author of It’s All About the Savings, and Independent Scentsy Consultant. Partnering with Couponing to Disney she has started an online fundraiser for the storm victims. Any Scentsy products bought through the Couponing to Disney party will benefit the storm victims. Jessica has offered to host this party on her Scentsy website from April 29 to May 11. 100% of all commission’s earned from the Couponing to Disney party, Jessica will donate to the Disaster Relief Fund being run by the First Baptist Church of Moody.
You can help! Simply visit Jessica’s Scentsy store and purchase your favorite items. Make sure you click to "Shop through Couponing to Disney Fundraiser"! If you are unfamiliar with Scentsy here are some facts.

• The wax (which costs $5 per bar) lasts up to 80 hours, where a jar candle typically lasts 40-50 hours!
• You can change between scents as often as you like, by either pouring the melted wax back into the original container or popping it out once it has cooled.
• It's made of food grade wax.  This is the safest wax out there. It’s the same wax that is on apples.
• There is no flame and the wax temperature is just over body temperature.  At its maximum temp, the wax will not burn your children or your pets.  The wax is heated with a 25 watt bulb which melts it slowly, maximizing its fragrance time.
• Did you know there are 23,600 fires, 165 deaths and $500 million dollars in property loss from candle/flame accidents?
• There will be no black soot on your wall, your TV, your toilet, etc...  No more “ghosting”! (“Ghosting” is when black soot outlines items such as pictures hanging on walls, etc…)

Scentsy makes wonderful gifts as well as purchases for yourself, and you can help support the storm victims. You can email Jessica for more information at giftswithjessica@gmail.com.

I am now selling Scentsy

I am now selling Scentsy. I won a warmer and candle bar in 2010 and since then I have been in love. I wanted to let my readers know I am now selling it! I would love any of you to check out my website. Also if your on Facebook come say hi to my business page.... You never know what might go on there. I would love to help you throw a party online or through catalogs, You can earn some really great stuff! Want to sell Scentsy? Make a comment here or come see my facebook/website. I would love to help you get started!

~WHY BUY SCENTSY~

*No flame or soot in your house!

*No chance of toxins released from the wick because there is no wick!

*The wax (which costs $5 per bar) lasts up to 80 hours, where a jar candle typically

lasts 40-50 hours!

*You can change between scents as often as you like, by either pouring the melted wax back into the original container or popping it out once it has cooled.

*It's made of petroleum wax.  This is the safest wax out there (food grade). It’s the same wax that is on apples.

*There is no flame and the wax temperature is just over body temperature.  At its maximum temp, the wax will not burn your children or your pets.  The wax is heated with a 25 watt bulb which melts it slowly, maximizing its fragrance time.

*Did you know there are 23,600 fires, 165 deaths and $500 million dollars in property loss from candle/flame accidents?

*There will be no black soot on your wall, your TV, your toilet, etc...  No more “ghosting”!

(“Ghosting” is when black soot outlines items such as pictures hanging on walls, etc…)

*THEY MAKE FANTASTIC GIFTS!