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I just did this and ordered large copies of my Santa pics for the grandparents, and it worked for me Of course, I screwed up and forgot to enter the coupon code for the Snapfish one - it’s tricky where it is located (you have to scroll down. lol) and I missed it. So I’m paying for 1 of the 3 I ordered. oooooo 2.99. I think I can handle it. O gee darn…now I have to keep one for myself. lol

Get one Free 8×10 Print from Snapfish when you pick up at Walgreens, coupon code: WALFREE This time this Walgreens photo freebie comes from Snapfish and you must place your order at Snapfish. This offer is only valid on Friday & Saturday (Dec. 19 & 20). You can pick-up your photo on any day (after it is ready), but you must order it on Friday or Saturday. Also remember that you must select Walgreens as your pick-up location. An 8×10 print would normally cost $2.99.

Get your second Free 8×10 Print at Walgreens, coupon code: FREEGIFT This offer is also only valid on Friday & Saturday (Dec. 19 & 20). You can pick-up your photo on any day (after it is ready), but you must order it on Friday or Saturday. You will enter the code, then see the payment screen (select “Pay In-Store”). Next you will see that the coupon code deducts the $2.99 to make your total in-store pickup order $0.00.

And while you are picking up your prints tomorrow if you are into using rechargable batteries - go to http://www.dealseekingmom.com/ and follow the instructions for free after rebate charger w/ 2 batts.

I recently came across a killer website that allows you to adopt different soldiers and their com padres overseas. I like it because you get to give a little back and make a solider’s life a little brighter. I took the surplus stuff I’ve been accumulating from CVS and the ECB game, as well as stuff I had lying around the house and am packing up boxes for Valentine’s Day. Yes, it’s a tad far away but honestly it takes roughly 3 weeks to get to them so by the time I pack and ship, it’ll be there on time.

I’ve also been cutting out coupons for candy and other items they request so I if I catch a deal on an item, it’s even sweeter.

Check the site out, but I’m warning you that you’ll get sucked in and want to adopt them all! New troops are added daily so be sure to visit often.

Who doesn’t remember those salt dough ornaments we made as kids. I know my mom still has the one I made in either Kindergarten or first grade. It is an orange Santa. Yup, I remember. He’s crumbly now and can’t go on the tree but she still has it. So…..why now whip some up with the kiddos for your tree, or even a mini-tree for them to decorate as they see fit!

Over indulgent mom here (ok on some things anyway) and Ant has a mini-tree complete with a train, just like daddy. His tree is decorated in gold balls, nonbreakable of course, and red bows. But if we have time I was going to make mini-salt dough ornaments with him. We have mini cookie cutters that would be perfect for the tree size.

Here’s the Salt Dough Ornament link if you’re game to tackle it.

I just received this email from Amazon. I swear, can ANY company put out a product that doesn’t require a recall. I’ll have to go get the codes off the seat tomorrow when I can see and order the fix.

Greetings from Amazon.com.

We have recently learned that Britax, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is voluntarily recalling certain Frontier Child Restraint Systems. Our records indicate that you have purchased one of the Frontier child restraint systems listed in this recall through the Amazon.com website and are therefore affected by this recall.

The recall involves models E9L54E7 (Frontier Red Rock), E9L54H6 (Frontier Rushmore), E9L54H7 (Frontier Pink Sky), E9L54M6 (Frontier Canyon), and E9L5490 (Frontier Sahara), manufactured between April 1 and September 18, 2008.

These items were sold between April 1st and December 15th, 2008 and are being recalled because if the harness straps are repeatedly loosened one strap at a time, then the harness strap(s) may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat. If this condition occurs, the child may not be properly restrained, and in the event of a vehicle crash there could be an increased risk of injury.

Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled restraint systems immediately, and register for a free repair kit at www.frontierrecall.com. For more information, you may also call Britax 1-800-683-2045.

You may also find additional details about the recall in the NHTSA bulletin at: www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=08C010000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true.

If you purchased this item as a gift for someone, please notify the recipient immediately and provide them with the information in the NHTSA bulletin concerning these safety issues

Don’t forget to give back this holiday season! I heard about a great concept this morning from Nick. He read on CNN yesterday that at a Starbucks someone started the pay-it-back concept. They paid for the person’s drink behind them and they in turn paid for the next in line, etc. It lasted through 50 people! What a nice pick-me-up during this crazy holiday season. Think about it next time you are out and give someone a genuine smile or a merry christmas. You may make their day.

I found this site yesterday - mokugift.com that plants a tree for a $1. You can email it to anyone and a tree will be planted in a country you select (or they can do it for you too). I planted a few trees for us, and then sent some out to the kid’s friends and their new second cousins as christmas presents from them. What a great, eco-friendly way to spruce up our earth and someone’s holiday

I’m hoping they’ll get a little wiser and allow you to select an occassion-specific card to use instead of a rather generic email, that may get over looked. Either way, it’s a great present for someone that has everything or a co-worker, etc.