November 2006

Warning: Gift Card Theft

by Andi on November 30, 2006

in money

I’m always amazed at the trouble people will go through to steal. I got this message from a family member: If you buy gift cards from a display rack that has various store cards you may become a victim of theft. Crooks write down the card numbers in the store and then wait a few [...]

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WFMW: The Gift Storage Bin

by Andi on November 29, 2006

in projects, tips

A former employee used to store her children’s gifts at work so they would not be able to find them while someone else kept them (the gifts not the kids – thanks anonymous!) in the trunk of her car. I, myself, keep them in bin so that I have one centralized place to keep the [...]

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Free Stuff: My 2 gig iPod Nano

by Andi on November 28, 2006

in free stuff

I needed a different bank account for my Paypal account so when PF bloggers posted about the free iPod when you open a Key Bank checking account, I gave it a whirl. I knew going in I would have to pay tax, but some party-poopers told me never see the iPod because other companies offered [...]

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Sale: 40% off at Chronicle Books

by Andi on November 27, 2006

in shopping

Last year, I was tipped off to the Chronicle Books sale and now I am on the mailing list so I thought I would pass it on. Now through December 10, get 40% off Chronicle Books (excludes gift packs and bargain books). They have Anne Taintor items, Jenny Hart’s Stitch It Kit, stationery collections, fun [...]

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Make It: Green Bean Casserole

by Andi on November 24, 2006

in food

My contribution to the Thanksgiving meal is green bean casserole, which is on the back of the crispy onion containers. Combine: 3 cans of green beans, drained 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup of milk Bake at 350* for 30 minutes Top with crispy onions Bake for 5 minutes Serve Happy Thanksgiving!

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Get It: Hot/Cold Water Bottle

by Andi on November 22, 2006

in projects

Some of the best money I spent was on this hot/cold water bottle from the drug store. As soon as the temperatures start dropping, I have cold feet until Spring warms them up again. It is so bad that I cannot fall asleep if my feet are cold so I put a water bottle filled [...]

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