Archive for December, 2009
Just say “No” to the balloon animal!
It seemed like a cute, innocent idea when the balloon-animal girl at Chili’s came by the table. “Sure, she would love a balloon animal.” Silly Mom didn’t think about the dinner ramifications of this soon-to-be monkey. Logically, Mom should have known better, but we were having such a good day…
I believe the initial decision of accepting the balloon animal was magnified tenfold by the inane idea that she should have a pink monkey to match her shirt. Monkey’s, you see, have long tails…
As our delighted daughter watched the creation of her very own monkey, it still seemed like a good idea – bringing joy to our daughter. Unfortunately, when dinner came, the full picture of the monkey became clear.
Toddler rules – even if I am ok with putting down “puppy” or “baby” for dinner at home, I will cry in loud protest at the idea of my new pink monkey sitting across the table from me. We are in a public place, you will give into me.
Clutched under one arm, K began to eat, but monkey seemed to get even more exciting as dinner went on. As Mom foolishly continued her quest to put the monkey down, K decided she must not only hold monkey, but sit in Mom’s lap to do so.
By now, the back end of the monkey had unraveled, so the monkey was now just a head with a really long tail. And Mom spent the rest of dinner ducking and weaving to avoid being bopped in the eye with the bouncing monkey. Not only did Mom loose the monkey battle, the eating battle, and the sitting in her own chair battle, but she had to endure her husband and daughter’s laughter as monkey’s tail slapped her face continually.
Dear Chili’s,
Next time we come, please hide the balloon girl.
Thanks,
Mom
Christmas Recycling PSA
Happy Christmas Eve to all! I hope this email finds you and your family well before the big day!
I want to take a moment of your time to gently remind you that most (if not all) of the packaging that your family with tear through tomorrow is RECYCLEABLE! We are very lucky to have a fantastic curbside recycling program here in Seminole county, and this is the perfect time of year to review all of the items that can be recycled just by leaving them on the curb!
- Wrapping paper
- Tissue Paper
- Bags (unless you plan to reuse, of course)
- Boxes – all cardboard!
- Plastic #1-7 – this includes toy packaging
- Cards – unless you plan to keep
- Envelopes – after you jot down the return address
- Diaper boxes – not Christmas, but just a reminder
All of these items and more can be left on the curb for recycling pick up. I know this might mean storing it in your garage for a few extra days, but isn’t it worth it to make the world a better place for our kiddos?!?!?
I know that I am a bit of a dork, but it just kills me to see the giant boxes of Christmas trash heading to our landfills when I know that it could be held onto for just a couple more days and then put out just as easily to be turned into something new…
For a full list of all of the items that can be recycled by the Seminole County Curb-side recycling program visit http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/envsrvs/solidwaste/recycling.asp. I think you will be surprised at how much of your families weekly trash could be recycled instead of thrown in the landfill!! (If you don’t live in our area, just google your county recycling program and check out what can be recycled in your area!)
Ok – enough of my gentle push. Merry Christmas to all!!!!!
Free Pampers Gifts to Grow Code
Merry Christmas to everyone who collects Pampers Gifts to Grow Points - here is a code with 10 points – HappyHolidays10 (exp 1/2/10).
Free Movies from Amazon!
Looking for something to do with all those extra people in your house – or the kiddos are fast asleep – or even to get the kids out from under foot while you are finishing your preparations? How about a movie, a free movie?
Go to Amazon to get a $4 credit to Amazon’s Video on Demand, from there you can browse new releases for $2.99 (including Julie and Julia, which I still want to see) or Christmas favorites for only $.99 (so you could strech this credit to 4 movies!).
There are lots of movies to choose from, but the credit is only good from 12/22 – 1/4, so be sure to use your credit during that time.
Happy Movie Watching!
Save 20% on GIFT CARDS at Old Navy!
Most coupons specifically say, not valid on Gift Cards, but I have a coupon for you that is 10% off specifically FOR gift cards ! WOW – now that is a deal!
This is an in-store-only coupon to be used at Old Navy now through December 24. Use this coupon with your purchase of a gift card (up to $300) and save 20% – that’s up to $50.
Now, let’s make this deal sweeter… While gift cards have to be purchased at Old Navy, Old Navy gift cards are also valid at Gap, Banana Republic and Piperlime! Combo this with some after Christmas sales, and you could do some serious shopping damage! (Or a great deal for a last minute gift!)
Guess where I am going tomorrow?!?!
