Where Every Penny Counts
There is a new printable coupon for $2 off Air Wick!.
Air Wick® has partnered with the National Park Foundation to capture the spirit of our nation’s pristine treasures so you can enjoy the scents of fall in your home. Join and get $2.00 off 2 products from the National park fall collection.
. Just click on the image above to get yours. Hurry because there are only 500!
There are only a few hours left to grab this exclusive WILD Deal offer! Get Sharpie Highlighters (3 ct) for just $.74 after cash back! The Sharpie Highlighters are priced at $3.74, but you will get $3 WILD cash back exclusively from ShopAtHome.com!
NOTE: If you are shopping through ShopAtHome.com for the first time, you will also get a $5 cash back bonus, which makes these a MONEYMAKER for you! Your cash back will be credited to your ShopAtHome.com account.
Shipping is $.97 or you can pick these up at your local store for FREE!
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information
As I sit here this morning reflecting on the events of 9/11/2001 and trying to pull together my thoughts to write this post, I am overcome with emotion.
I remember that morning started out as a “perfect” morning. I was living in Washington state at the time and the cooler temperatures were already kicking in. I had gotten up early and had an awesome work-out. Because of that, though, I was running behind schedule and I had to rush when I got home to get ready for work. I didn’t have time to turn the news on the way I normally did in the mornings. On the way to work, in an effort to maintain my adrenaline high, I had cranked up the stereo in my car with one of my favorite CDs and I was singing along, so no radio or news.
I remember that my cell phone started ringing. I was in a long distance relationship at the time and it was the guy I was dating. As I looked at the caller ID on my phone, I remember thinking it was such a pleasant surprise and just a continuation of that “perfect” morning. I smiled as I answered the phone, but that changed quickly as he asked if I had seen the news and filled me in on the morning’s events.
I was working in a middle school at the time as a school psychologist, and when I got there, they already had a TV on in the conference room across the hall from my office. As I watched the images play over and over again, I stood there in disbelief. It looked like something out of a movie and I couldn’t believe that something like that could happen. Not here. Not to us. The middle school years are rough ones on a “good” day, and I spent the day attempting to comfort, reassure, and console emotional middle schoolers even though I couldn’t seem to find the words myself.
This summer while I was in New York City, I had the opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial. The last time I was in New York City was shortly before 9/11 and the towers were still standing. As I was sitting at the Memorial, I watched a man and his two children, who were probably about the same ages as my children walk toward where the North Tower once stood. He wore a shirt bearing the name of a firefighter who was killed. He ran his hands along the names, appearing to be searching for one and pointed a few things out to his children as they walked. At one point, I watched as he was overcome with emotion, and suddenly I felt the same way. I could see that all of this was incredibly real to him and sense his pain as he remembered a loved one or loved ones that he had lost that day.
As we go throughout our busy lives day, I hope that we can take a moment to remember. To remember those who lost their lives that day. To remember those first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice as they put others before them selves. To remember how our nation rallied together and how people put political and religious differences aside.
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.
I’ve been working in education for 14 years, but even before I began working in education, back to school time has always been an exciting time for me. I always feel like it’s comparable to New Year’s. It’s a fresh start. New clothing. New school supplies. New friends and new teachers. For many families, though, especially in our economy, back to school time can be a source of stress as they try to find extra money to provide new clothing and school supplies for their children. This year, I was very excited to participate in the Pay It Forward Gutzy Gear Event, which allowed me to provide 2 backpacks and school supplies to two local elementary school-aged children in my area. Gutzy Gear provided me with $25 to purchase as many school supplies as possible! They also provided me with Gutzy Gear straps and patches for the backpacks!
I always look for opportunities to help my children learn to “count their blessings” so to speak and to involve them in projects where they can help others. This seemed like a perfect project for us to participate in as a family. My son started kindergarten this year and my daughter started third grade. I explained to my children that there were many other children, perhaps even their classmates, who would be without backpacks and school supplies this year. I asked them if they were willing to help. My daughter, who has a huge heart, even offered to chip in some of her own money! We decided to purchase school supplies for a kindergarten and third grader.
We took advantage of a BOGO free sale on backpacks at Walgreens and were able to find two backpacks for $10.99. I bought them during tax free weekend, so we didn’t even have to pay taxes!
Here are the rest of the items we purchased: I used a school supply list from a local elementary school to determine which items to purchase
Kindergarten
Crayons (24 ct box)
Facial tissues (2 boxes)
Folders (plastic) – 2
Folders with brads – 2
Glue sticks (4)
Liquid glue (2)
Index cards (100 ct)
Pencils (3 packages)
Pink eraser
School box
Scissors
Watercolor markers (Washable)
Watercolor paint set (2)
Ziploc bags (gallon size)
3rd grade
Colored pencils
Crayons (24 ct box)
Facial tissues (2 boxes)
Folders, plastic (2)
Folders, plastic with brads (6)
Glue sticks (4)
Liquid glue (2)
Index cards (100 ct)
Notebook paper ( package)
Pencils (6 packages)
Pink eraser
School box
Spiral notebooks (8)
Yellow highlighter
Ziploc bags (gallon size)
Our total spent, including the backpacks, was $36.81, so we spent more than the $25 we had been given, but it was worth the extra $12 to be able to give two kids a fresh start this school year!
Here’s the finished product, complete with the Gutzy Gear Patches!
If you’re not familiar with Gutzy Gear, here’s some information about them:
Gutzy Gear is a great, new way to express yourself by customizing your backback, sports duffel, messenger bag, and more! Gutzies are cool looking removable patches. Gutzies stick to a Gutzy strap cover that you put wherever you want to go Gutzy! With 56 Gutzies in a series and new Gutzies constantly being introduced, you can collect and trade a world of Gutzies.
I got some for my kids to start out the school year and they love them!
Thanks again to Gutzy Gear and Madame Deals Media for organizing this event!
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for writing this post. I did receive $25 from Gutzy Gear to purchase backpacks and school supplies. All opinions contained within this post are my own. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.
If you’re planning a home improvement project, make sure you take advantage of this new offer from Lowe’s! Get a FREE coupon for $10 off any purchase of $10 or more when you sign up for a MyLowe’s Account! Coupons for Lowe’s don’t come around very often, so make sure you take advantage of this!
Click here to grab this for yourself–> Lowe’s FREE $10 off coupon offer
Remember, you will need to sign up for a MyLowe’s account. After you do this, you will receive your coupon by e-mail within 24-48 hours.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or discount. Coupon is good for a single receipt purchase of any in-stock or Special Order merchandise only. Coupon is not redeemable for cash, is nontransferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Void if altered,copied, transferred or sold through any online auction. Limit one coupon per household. Not valid on previous sales, purchase of services or gift cards.
(Thanks Wheel ‘N Deal Mama!)
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information
Copyright © 2024 · Lifestyle Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in
