800 Flowers is Hiring - are you looking to work out of your home?

I saw that 1-800-Flowers is hiring AT HOME agents.  No sales...just customer service.  Good luck in your search for at-home employment!

Here's the link:  http://ww11.1800flowers.com/template.do?id=template8&page=9000#temp

Ever wonder how to link coupons to your grocery card?

Ok, I'm the first to admit that I'm really really good at clipping coupons, but not always so good at organizing them and actually using them.  I recently found out that you can link coupons to your grocery card.  I thought I would share the info.  Thanks to the folks over at frugalliving.about.com for the great tips!

Add Coupons to Your Grocery Card

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide

 

Want to coupon, but find yourself short on time? Just take a few minutes to load electronic coupons onto your grocery loyalty card before you head to the store, and when the cashier scans your card, your coupons will automatically be deducted. No coupon clipping required!To Get Started:Find the store that you shop at in the list below. Then, register with the website that runs their electronic coupon program. It's that simple. Cellfire.com - Baker's, Carrs, City Market, D"Agostino, Dillons, Food Lion, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Genuardi's, Gerbes, Giant Eagle, Harps, J&J Foods, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Lowes Foods, Mainstreet Market, Marsh, Owen's, Pay Less, QFC, Ralphs, Randall's, Scott's, SHOP n' SAVE, Shop Rite, Smith's, Tom ThumbSavingStar.com - A&P, ACME Markets, Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Angeli's Central Market, Baesler's Market, Baker's, Bashas', Bel Air, Big Y, BI-LO, Bloom, Brookshires, Buehlers, City Market, Copps, CountryMart, County Market, CVS, D&W Fresh Markets, Dicks, Dillons, Dorothy Lane, Family Fare, Farm Fresh, Festival, Food City, Food Emporium, Food Lion, Foodtown, Fred Meyer, Fry's/Fry's Marketplace, Gerbes, Giant Eagle, Giant Food Stores, Giant/Martin's, Glens, Hannaford, Harris Teeter Food Markets, Harveys, Hen House, Hilander, Homeland, Hy-Vee, Ingles, Jack's SuperValu, JayC, Jewel - Osco, JustSave, Kash 'n Karry, Kennies, Key Foods, King Kullen, King Soopers, Kings Super Markets, Kroger, Lancaster and Lebanon, Lofinos, Lowes Foods, Main Street Market, Mariano's, Marsh, Martin's IGA Plus, Nob Hill Foods, Omalia's, Owen's, Pathmark, Pay Less, Peapod, Pick n Save, Piggly Wiggly in SC or GA, Piggly Wiggly in WI or IL, Price Chopper, QFC, Rainbow, Raleys, Ralphs, Redners, Remke bigg's, Rite Aid, Roche Bros, Ron's Sav-A-Center, Shaw's, Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, ShopRite, Shurfine, ShurSave, Smith's, Star Market, Stater Bros. Markets, Stauffers of Kissel Hill, Stop & Shop, Sudbury Farms, Super Fresh, Super Fresh Northeast, Sweetbay Supermarket, Thriftway Shop n Bag, Tops, VG's, Village Market, Waldbaums, Wegmans, Weis Markets, Winn-DixieShortcuts.com - Baker's, City Market, D' Agostino, Dillon's, Food 4 Less, Foodtown, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Fry's Marketplace, Gerbes, Giant Eagle, Harps, J&J Foods, JayC, King Sooper's. Kroger, Lowes Foods, Marsh, Meijer, Owen's, Pay Less, Price Cutter, QFC, Ralphs, Shop' N Save, Shop Rite, Smith'sZavers.com - A&P, BI-LO, The Food Emporium, Harris Teeter, Pathmark, Price Chopper Northeast, Superfresh, Waldbaum'sTo load Procter & Gamble coupons onto your card, visit:pgesaver.com

Old Navy - Boyfriend Jeans and more! 30% off Lands End

Old Navy has some great boyfriend jeans...and at a fraction of the Gap Boyfriend jean price!



30% off Landsend.com Friends and Family even!

Great Deals at Target!

Received these deals via email and had to post them.  Thanks so much to Charlene over at +www.Myfrugaladventures.com for all the info on Target! 

Target Gift Card Deal: Dove, Simple, Vaseline and More

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:15 AM PST

So I mentioned there is a $5 gift card when you buy 4 select personal care items. I have a bunch of prices for you below.
To make it easy to see what the price is going to be- I took $1.25 off each item (4 items/ $5.00 gift card= $1.25 per item).
There is a Target coupon for Dove Men + Care items so just remember you can only use that coupon once per tarnsaction.
Dove Men + Care Shave Gel $3.99 (new item!)
Use $1/1 Target coupon for Dove Men + care
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $1.74
Vaseline 20oz Lotion $4.99
Use $1/1 from 1/27 RP
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $2.74
Clear Shampoo and Conditioner $4.99
Use $1/1 Target coupon for women’s
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $2.74
**Some bottles have $3 off coupons
Dove Shampoo $2.99
Use $1/1 Dove Color Care coupon
or Use $1.50 off Dove Conditioner wyb Shampoo, exp. 2/24/13 (RP 01/27/13)
or use $.75/1 Ibotta coupon for daily moisture
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: as low as $.74
TreSemme 32oz Shampoo and Conditioner $3.49
Use $1/1 Target coupon
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $1.24
St Ives Renew Firm Scrub $2.99
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $1.74
Simple Facial Care items starting at $4.78
Use $2/1 Simple coupon
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $1.53
Ponds Skin Care starting at $4.49
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $3.24
Dove Stylers $4.49
Use $.75/1 Ibotta coupon for Mousse
and Use $1/1 Dove coupon
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $1.49
Dove Deodorant $3.49
Use $1/1 Target coupon for Men + Care
and Use $1/1 Dove Men+Care Antiperspirant or Deodorant, exp. 2/24/13 (RP 01/27/13)
or Use $1/1 Dove Men + Care Antiperspirant or Deodorant printable
Take off $1.25 for gift card offer
Final Price: $.24
Dove Men + Care 8pk Soap $8.39
Use $1/1 Target coupon
and Use $4/1 Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, exp. 2/24/13 (RP 01/27/13) – limit 2
Take $1.25 off for gift card offer
Final Price: $2.14
Axe Products $3.49
Use $1/1 Axe Anti-Perspirant, Deodorant or Bodyspray, exp. 2/24/13 (RP 01/27/13)- limit 2
Take $1.25 off for gift card offer
Final Price: $1.24

{Deal Idea}
Buy 3 Dove Shampoo or Conditioner at $2.99
Buy 1 Dove Men + care deodorant at $3.49
Use $1/1 Dove Men + Care Target coupon
and Use $1/1 Dove Deodorant from 1/27 RP
and Use (2) $1/1 Dove Color Care coupon
and Use or use $.75/1 Ibotta coupon for daily moisture for Dove
Pay $7,71 and get back a $5 gift card
Final Price: $.67 per item

And you can also get Nivea Body Wash for .69 this week.

New M&Ms Coupon ($.09 per bag at Target!)

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:55 AM PST

Here is a new M&Ms printable coupon for $1.50 off 2 bags. I bet this coupon doesn’t last so you might grab it while you can.
The nice thing is this doesn’t restrict you to Easter candy so you can also use it on the regular varieties, the Valentine’s Day clearance or new Easter candy.
I mentioned yesterday you can get bags of Valentine’s Day candy at Target right now for as low as .09 per bag!
Here are the deals:

If your store has Valentine’s M&Ms for 50% off – projected price $1.59
Use $1.50/2 Target coupon
and Use $1.50/2 M&M’s Bags, exp. 3/10/13 (RP 01/27/13)
Final Price: .09 per bag
If your store has Valentine’s M&Ms for 30% off- projected price $2.23 per bag
Use $1.50/2 Target coupon
and Use $1.50/2 M&M’s Bags, exp. 3/10/13 (RP 01/27/13)
Final Price: $.73 each

OR you can buy regular M&Ms or Easter M&Ms for $1.39 per bag with the coupons above.
If you prefer Rite Aid:

Hershey’s, Reese’s, Cadbury, M&M’s or Nestle Candy – $2.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward (limit 4)
or Use $1/2 M&Ms Rite Aid coupon
And use $1.50/2 M&Ms coupon
Pay $3.48 and get back (2) $1 +Up Rewards
Final Price: $.74 each!

 

I'm back....talking "spark people, "sweeptakes", and "discount magazines"

Sorry that I took 2 weeks off....taxes, keeping New Years Resolutions, working out, kitchen remodels...all keeping me busy.

SWEEPSTAKES!
So first I want to say that I've started doing "sweeps" again.  Don't laugh...if you know me, you'll know I've won cash, vacations, etc.  I started years ago back in San Diego with Zippy H. and find them so much easier now that they are online.  My favorite sweepstakes website is +http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/directory/cash/.  Try them out!  You can make an account or just click on the links without making an account.  Its a wealth of information when it comes to sweepstakes.  I try to do it 30 minutes every other day. I think of it as my mini part-time job.


Like I said earlier , I'm keeping to my New Year's Resolution.  I work out every day and log all my food intake on Spark People (http://www.sparkpeople.com/).  My sis (+Teresa L) and my neighbor (+Nancy H) told me about it.  I also started using PB2 (powder peanut butter), sprouted bread, drinking more water and flavored seltzer water, and gave up all types of alcohol for Lent.  Wish me luck as I have 10 pounds to loose before Spring Break starts!



Do you still read magazines...like the kind that are delivered to your physical mailbox?  Well I do!  Call me old, but I enjoy reading them in bed or during a lazy Saturday!  Have you checked out + http://www.discountmags.com/?  I love this magazine website!!! They have awesome deals and you don't get "automatically" signed up for years and years of subscriptions. 

I like drinking coffee...but don't like having to buy a bigger size of pants, so...

HAD TO PUBLISH THIS AS IT LISTS THE WORST COFFEE DRINKS!!


The 6 Worst Coffee Drinks

6. #6: Worst Chocolaty Coffee Drink: Starbucks Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino with Whole Milk and Whipped Cream (venti)

520 calories, 23 g fat (15 g saturated, 0.5 g trans), 350 mg sodium, 69 g sugars
Talk about double trouble. Within this chocolate calamity lurks three-quarters of your recommended daily intake of saturated fat, and as much sugar as you’ll find in 10 Rainbow Popsicles! Slash your calorie intake by switching to skim milk and cutting out the whipped cream. Knock the size down to a grande, and switch from the frappe to an iced mocha, and you’re looking at a drink with 350 fewer calories than when you started. Make a switch like that every single day, and you’ll lose about 6 pounds in two months!

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Drink This Instead!

Grande Iced Caffe Mocha with Skim Milk (No Whipped Cream)

170 calories, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated, 0 g trans), 70 mg sodium, 28 g sugars

5. #5: Worst Seasonal Coffee Drink: Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Gingerbread Latte (large)

450 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated), 290 mg sodium, 68 g sugars
This holiday horror packs a whopping 68 grams of sugar (that's as much as in three and a half Twinkies!) and almost a quarter of your daily calories. (Hope you weren’t planning to eat much today.) To enjoy the same chilly gingerbread coffee flavor, simply swap the latte for iced coffee and drop down a size. Suddenly, you’re looking at nearly half as much sugar and a far more digestible 270 calories.

Drink This Instead!

Iced Gingerbread Coffee with Cream (medium)

270 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated), 90 mg sodium, 36 g sugars

4. #4: Worst Caramel-Flavored Coffee Drink: McDonalds Caramel Latte with Whole Milk (large)

330 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated), 210 mg sodium, 51 g sugars
This caramel confection hides an unhealthy dose of sugar and an unnecessary amount of calories. But don’t blame the caramel flavoring entirely. Choose the flavored cappuccino instead for a fat-free, lower-calorie, lower-sugar alternative that will hit your sweet spot just the same. When given the choice, always opt for a cappuccino over a latte—they’re made with less milk than lattes, which means they’re lighter, with fewer calories.

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Drink This Instead!

Caramel Cappuccino with Skim Milk (medium)

190 calories, 0 g fat, 150 mg sodium, 41 g sugars

3. #3: Worst “Arctic” Coffee Drink: Cosi Double Oh! Arctic Mocha (12 oz)

434 calories, 22 g fat (13 g saturated), 241 mg sodium, 46 g sugars
This drink’s deliciousness is no excuse for its queasy dietary overload: as many calories as you’ll find in nine Chicken McNuggets, as much sugar as in three and a half bowls of Froot Loops, and as much saturated fat as in 13 strips of bacon. Get the same great taste with a quarter of the fat and 245 fewer calories by opting for an arctic latte instead. No need for all that superfluous chocolate—the latte is just as delicious without the extra baggage.

Drink This Instead!

Arctic Latte (12 oz)

189 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated), 124 mg sodium, 34 g sugars

2. #2: Worst Hot Chocolate Drink: Starbucks White Hot Chocolate with Whole Milk and Whipped Cream (venti)

640 calories, 28 g fat (18 g saturated, 0.5 g trans), 340 mg sodium, 78 g sugars
No one orders a hot chocolate and expects it to be anything but a dessert-like beverage. And certainly you should enjoy the occasional indulgence. But other times try this: Go with 2% milk (which is Starbucks' default unless you specify otherwise) and shave 50 calories from these numbers. Cut the whip and trim another 70. Downsize to a grande and shed 120 more. Or swap to a cinnamon dulce latte, and cut out hundreds of calories while still indulging in a deliciously sweet treat!

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Drink This Instead!

Cinnamon Dulce Latte (grande)

210 calories, 0 g fat, 135 mg sodium, 38 g sugars

1. #1: The Worst Coffee Drink in America: Cold Stone Creamery Lotta Caramel Latte, Gotta Have It Size

1,530 calories, 85 g fat (56 g saturated, 2 g trans), 161 g sugars
It may be coffee-flavored, but this latte shake is virtually unrecognizable next to your typical morning cup of Joe. It's simply a giant dessert drink disaster. This large shake has nearly a full day's worth of calories, as much saturated fat as you'll find in 62 strips of bacon, and you'll exceed your daily limit of trans fats in the few minutes it takes you to drink it. Oh, did I mention the ridiculous sugar load? (44 spoonfuls!) If you want a sweet, caramel latte taste, opt for the actual caramel latte at Cold Stone, not the shake. You'll cut more than 1,250 calories from your order!

Thanks for reading!

Drink This Instead!

Lite Milk Caramel Latte, Love it Size

250 calories, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 34 g sugars

Job Leads from Rat Race Rebellion

Got an email from +Rat Race Rebellion with the following job announcements.  If you feel the need, you can check out the website directly at http://www.ratracerebellion.com/job_postings.html#axzz2JNLf9FV7

SCREENED JOB LEADS

Call Center Representative - Teleperformance "Teleperformance is looking for professionals to help supply their award-winning brand of technical and customer support services from home. This position is available immediately and provides the opportunity to work full-time from the convenience of your home. In addition to convenience, working from home provides the added benefits of: Telecommuting can eliminate the cost, stress, and time of your daily commute. Working At Home can dramatically reduce stress levels that are common when working from a typical office environment. Working At Home produces a more flexible full-time work schedule. Your day will be identical to those of our in-house technical and customer support professionals. Just like these employees, you will have scheduled breaks, lunches, and work as part of larger support teams, and be supported by a team leader. If you: Have at least one year technical - customer support experience Have a thirst for knowledge of technical products Are comfortable using the internet and navigating the web And believe in helping customers get the most of their products and services Teleperformance wants you to Work From Home for us! What you will receive from Teleperformance while Working From Home: Three weeks of paid company training Flexible full-time work schedule Overtime when available Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year Health Insurance and 401k Virtual supervisors and working teams there to provide support and assist you throughout each shift What you will gain from this professional opportunity: Increase your ability to self-manage Increase your professional, technical, and customer service skills Increase your understanding of internet usage, products, and services Increase your problem solving skills Duties/Responsibilities: Professional skills required to Work From Home: A quiet and professional work environment Professional, pleasant phone presence Ability to quickly identify, empathize, and formulate a resolution Works well independently Strong work ethic Ability to trouble-shoot and fix minor problems with computer system Strong computer navigation skills Qualifications: Must have previous customer service experience Must have previous technical experience Must have High School Diploma or GED Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen Must be able to type 25 wpm" Click here for details. Data Collectors - RetailData; various locations "The Data Collector will be responsible for collecting pricing information at the retail level. The Data Collector will be assigned stores in their general area to visit weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly meeting collection and transmission deadlines. Must be able to work 20-25 hours per week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Professionally represent client in demeanor and image at all times. Use data collection device to record product unique codes, accurately enter unique price(s) and appropriate attributes based on individual client collection criteria. Download lists(s) required based on the type of data collection equipment and audit type. Transmit data collected with accurate store time and drive time. If collecting data from a list that requires more than one day to complete, transmit items audited daily using the correct work date and store time. Call automated telephone system or utilize web-based Client Field Portal to verify successful transmission(s). Call or email the District Manger immediately with error transmission information. Complete all work assigned by District Manager or Logistics Manager or other company management. Notify District Manager immediately when a deadline will be missed. Meet performance expectations of at least 95% for on-time completion, 95% accuracy rate and successful data collector re-audits at least twice a year with a minimum threshold of 80% to remain in good standing. Assist on any check including but not limited to: Undirected Category checks and full books, Directed Item Lists, Lapel Checks (Undirected and Directed), CPG and PSV checks. Collection Rate Index must be at or above 90% at all times to stay in good standing. Must timely take and pass the Data Collector Certification Test(s) to be eligible for continued employment and bonuses. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid driver's license. Must have reliable transportation. Must have auto insurance and periodically produce evidence of such. Must have internet service. Must be willing to perform all assignments, including Lapel Checks (defined as "undercover" and working in stores discreetly). Must be willing to travel between store locations and cover a minimum 60-mile radius from home location, as needed. Must be able to work 20-25 hours per week. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Multi-tasking/time management/organizational skills Detailed oriented Flexible and quick to adapt to changes Excellent follow-up skills Strong communication skills Professional demeanor Previous retail or grocery experience Ability to travel overnight if required 10-key experience EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT: Daily personal contact with store personnel. Telephone or face-to-face daily communication with District Manager and/or Corporate staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to read, bend, kneel, reach, stretch, squat and have the ability to move heavy items to access Universal Product Code numbers while standing on your feet for long period of time. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to use data collection equipment. May be exposed to extremely cold temperatures for extended periods of time." Click here for details. Customer Support Specialist - Harvest "Going above and beyond isn't above and beyond, it's all in a day's work. I love learning new things, and explaining them to people. There is no such thing as "too fast" when it comes to fixing problems. My bad days get turned around by making people smile. I enjoy actual human interactions, not acting like a robot. Did we just describe you? If so, we should probably talk. Our customer support team is looking for somebody new to join us in delighting our customers. You'll spend your days providing support over email, on the phone, and over chat. Our customers are accustomed to receiving world-class support, and you'll help us give it to them. Here's Who We're Looking For: You're patient and enjoy solving tough problems, and you take pride in explaining and helping others understand the problem and solution. You are an exceptional communicator. You can write, speak and demonstrate the solution to even the most complex problems. You listen first and speak second. Sometimes the problem described isn't the true problem. You're humble and curious. You might not know all of the answers, but you're sure going to find them. You're a fast learner, and familiar & comfortable with technology. You're a hard worker, and know how to get things done. You have the ability to switch gears quickly, and readjust your focus appropriately. What You'll Do Learn the ins and outs of Harvest. Become the primary point-person for incoming support requests via email and phone. Either answer them, or assign them to the right person to ensure a quick response. Think of new ways to impress, delight, and surprise our customers." Click here for details.