I really do not think that the words “fiber one” and “caramel delight” should go together—ever—but I am not the one marketing the cereal.
If you dare, go get some for free.
(I think I’ll be sticking to this granola I made yesterday, but you knock yourself out.)
Oh, how I love the Discovery Channel. Yes, I am a geek. So it’s possible that I’m salivating a bit over this Best of Discovery Collection Volume 4 DVD Set
, which contains 5 discs of great Discovery Channel shows, including my family’s favorite—Mythbusters. It’s just $9.99 (already a bargain), but when you add it to your cart you’ll see an automatic $3 discount, which more or less covers your shipping.
And then you can watch the Mythbusters blow stuff up, or other great geektastic shows. It’s educational. Stop looking at me like that.
Well! Today is shaping up to be extremely exciting. For one thing, we’ve given out $75 worth of Kroger gift cards. For another, I am looking mighty spiffy in my new glasses. (Yes. I know that mattered to you. Deeply.) And finally, I thought we’d go ahead and squeeze in one more contest before the week is over!
Have you heard of this new little company called Giftventure? What they do is pretty neat—you sign up, tell them a little about your kid, specify a gift you’ve hidden somewhere, and then they mail your child letters full of clues and puzzles to send them on an adventure to find their present. Fun, right? It only costs $14.95 plus shipping, but one lucky Want Not reader will be receiving a free Giftventure, and just in time for Valentine’s Day, too!
To win, simply leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008, for an entry into a random drawing. One entry per person, please. (And also, please pay attention to the deadline. I don’t have a problem with time zone differences, but on the last couple of contests I’ve had entries days late. Maybe from aliens?)
Ready? Go!
Today I’d like to tell you all about my recent adventures in buying eyeglasses. I know! You’re on the edge of your seat with anticipation!
Once upon a time I wrote this little piece and basically begged you to consider glasses one of those must-have, must-pay-for sorts of items. “Do not go cheap!” I told you. “You get what you pay for!” I insisted.
Due to various factors, I decided to challenge my own notion that this was the gospel truth. I had read many sources extolling the virtues of Zenni Optical, where glasses start at just $8 for a complete pair. What did I have to lose, really? I would consider it an experiment. And so that’s what I did. (more…)
If you haven’t gotten hooked on the magic that is the Sabuda and Reinhart pop-up books, let me just say that they are not books so much as complicated art that you might deign to share with your child. I don’t know of anyone who can pick up one of these books and not be amazed. They are simply stunning.
Now, if you’re wanting to stock your gift closet or you need a filler item to get up to free shipping at Amazon, you’re in luck! Because this Castle: Medieval Days and Knights book is currently 76% off, at just $4.75. Please do note that the recommended ages are 9-12—this is not a toddler pop-up book, but a little treasure for an older child who can be gentle with it.
We had 278 entries for the Kroger gift cards. You people do enjoy going Krogering! The fine folks at Kroger first offered up a single $25 card, and then added two more, so we have three lucky winners today.
The random number generator selected 13, 172, and 97. That’s Sara, mamacita, and Mari Ickes! (You should’ve received an email from me already if you won. It says, “Hi! Buy me some groceries!”) (Not really.)
Thanks to everyone who entered! I’m digging this contest-ful groove we’ve been in lately. So much so, in fact, that I have yet another contest coming a bit later on today. Stay tuned!
Headed to Walgreens today? Would a coupon for $5 off $20 sway your decision any? I don’t know that I’d make a special trip when I didn’t need anything, but if you were running low on shampoo or whatever, already, and it was on the way to wherever you were going… well… why not save a few bucks?
Coupon is valid today only (January 31st, 2008).
Don’t forget that you have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to enter the drawing for a $25 Kroger gift card.
And I have some exciting news to share—I let my contact know what an overwhelming response the contest has received so far, and Kroger graciously offered to donate two additional cards. That means that your chances of winning $25 in free groceries just tripled! We’ll have three lucky winners to announce tomorrow morning!
So why haven’t you entered? Hurry up!
Have you checked your Amazon Gold Box lately? I always forget about that.
Right now (as I’m posting, though it’ll change later and someone will undoubtedly leave a comment on this post saying “no it isn’t!”) there’s a Garmin Nuvi 660 in there for $350, which is a great deal if you want a fancy GPS unit.
Why, my cheap Garmin StreetPilot C330 is getting jealous right now just because I’m looking.
Don’t forget to check out the JC Penney Wednesday Deals today.
Especially if you need the world’s largest remote. Yikes. That thing scares me.
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