Sunday's media madness...

I have warned my readers many times over about my eclectic tastes so today is proof positive that there is no telling what will strike my fancy.  I have two CDs I am interested in as of late.

The first is Some Kind of Trouble by James Blunt and features his hit song Stay the Night.  I  saw this for the first time watching the BBC and was just thrilled to find out about the third album from him, even if I am a little late since it was out in November of last year.  I was able to find the CD at Movie Mars for $10.66 with free shipping.  Plus, coupon code HOLIDAY10 will get $2.00 off your order when entered at the checkout, the code is good until August 1, 2011.

The second CD that has caught my eye lately is the new Grammy nominated CD by Eminem entitled Recovery.  Its like a rap documentary of his journey through getting sober and sounds a lot like his Slim Shady recordings.  Like rap or not I have never heard anyone who can put together lyric like he can.  I was able to find both the explicit version and the clean version at Movie Mars, the explicit version is $10.52 and the clean version is $13.54, both with free shipping.  Remember to use coupon code HOLIDAY10 to get $2.00 off your order when entered at the checkout.

You can download songs from either album at Amazon and iTunes for $0.99 each.  Maybe next week I will review some of the Opera that I like, ya just never know what your gonna get.

I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing weekend.

C.Q.

Sniqueaway for Valentines day...

OK so Valentines day is right around the corner, are you ready?  You could do the usual stuff again this year, or you could surprise your love one with a get away to someplace fun for a couple of days or more.  Awhile back I found a great place called Sniqueaway that is kind of like Groupon or Restaurant.com, only for vacations.  Sniqueaway is part of TripAdvisor and offers great deals on 4 and 5 star vacation properties at locations all over the globe.  This weeks they are offering a stay at the Nine Zero hotel in Boston for $119 - $139 per night, the usual rate is $179 - $200 per night.  The Nine Zero (this link goes to the hotel site NOT Sniqueaway) is part of the Kimpton Hotel chain and is pet friendly so you can bring your furry pal as well as your sweet heart.  Don't feel like being in the US for vacation? No problem, how about warm and sunny Mexico?  You can stay at the Garza Blanca (this link goes to the hotel site NOT Sniqueaway) in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.  You can get a junior suite or one bedroom suite for $179 - $199 per night saving $100 per night!  If you would like to travel with another couple you can get a two room suite for only $249 per night, a savings of $153 per night, then split the cost between two couples and you save even more!

The sales usually last about a week then new properties and destinations become available, I am always checking to see what is coming up.  Currently I am on the hunt for a fun get away to someplace close to us, although there is a beautiful hotel called  The Garden Gables Inn (again, this goes to the B&B site, not Sniqueaway) coming up in Lenox. MA that is a Bed & Breakfast Spa that would be a great stop for us when we visit my Nephew.  A nice feature of the site is being able to set up reminders for future deals, but if you are not interested in what is currently on sale be sure to sign up for the emails, then you won't miss a fantastic deal.

As far as travel deals go, I have not seen any other site that has been able to provide this kind of discount on such nice properties.  I know you can name your own deal and get discounts with some of those other sites, but you may end up in the smallest room they have since you don't get to see the room in advance.  When I found Sniqueaway I was overjoyed, and even though I haven't booked anything yet, I love to look at the new sales and take a mini vacation from my sofa. 

Have a great weekend everyone!

C.Q.

Friday's freebie...

Today its all about the snacks.  Yoplait is promoting you getting enough calcium in your diet so they are giving away one million cups of their yogurt free, just fill in the on line form. 

This next one is for folks that live or work near a Murphy USA Gas station.  They have e-offers you can sign up for on line , right now they have coupons for a free Package of M&M’s or a Red Strike Energy Drink.

I hope you are all having a great Friday.

C.Q.

Thursdays picture perfect deal...

The picture...

I think its fun to take pictures of the area landmarks around my area.  Not too far from my house is a Sinclair gas station that has the old Dino from way back when. "Sinclair began development of the apatosaurus (brontosaurus) in its advertising, sales promotions, and product labels in 1930. The apatosaurus was registered as a Sinclair trademark in 1932. An exhibit at the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair highlighted dinosaurs and established Sinclair as the company that featured the apatosaurus." ~ Sinclair Oil Corporation

The deal...

If you don't already have one the Entertainment books are a fantastic way to save money in your area or when on vacation. From now until Valentines day Entertainment is taking $14 off of each book plus giving free shipping.  You can check the list of areas covered in the US and in Canada to see if there is one you may be interested in purchasing.

Have a great Thursday everyone!

C.Q.

Wednesday's learn and earn...

~WORD OF THE DAY~

plinth \PLINTH\ ~ noun

DEFINITIONS:
1: the lowest part of the base of an architectural column
2: a block used as a base (as for a statue)

EXAMPLES: The museum workers reverently set the newly restored statue back onto an imposing plinth.
"Anthony put on his glasses and bent down, searching for a minute label taped to the marble plinth on which the Atlas figures stood." -- From Rose Tremain's 2010 novel Trespass

DID YOU KNOW? "These ivy-clad arcades -- / These mouldering plinths ... are they all -- / All of the famed, and the colossal left…?" In these lines from "The Coliseum," Edgar Allan Poe alludes to a practical feature of classical architecture. The plinth serves the important purpose of raising the base of the column it supports above the ground, thus protecting it from dampness and mold. The humble plinth is usually a mere thick block. It’s humbly named, too, for the Greek word "plinthos" means simply "tile" or "brick." English writers have used "plinth," a shortened version of the Latin form "plinthus," since the beginning of the 17th century. The meaning was extended to bases for statues, vases, or busts in the 18th century.


~THE REBATE~

Have kids on your Valentines list or looking to start putting together a Easter basket?  Now through March 22, 2011 when you buy any Hasbro 4 Furry Frenzies or Snuggimals you can get an exclusive pink Furry Frenzies ladybug free.  Just mail in the four original UPCs from the packaging together with the mail in rebate form.  Requests need to be postmarked by March 22, 2011 and received by Hasbro no later than March 31, 2011.  This one is going to require some patients, the lady bug will be mailed in 10 to 12 weeks from receipt of your request. 

I hope you are all having a great week!

C.Q.

Budweiser Clydesdale commercial 2006 Super Bowl

I was too busy visiting this Super Bowl to see most of the commercials. This got me to thinking about my all time favorite commercial. It makes me cry each time I watch it.

This morning, I thought I would share that warm and fuzzy feeling with you all. Doesn't this make you say, "Awwww"



Have a wonderful day!

Meet me on Monday...

Every Monday Java over at Never Growing Old hosts a Meet me on Monday blog hop that is always fun and helps to introduce new folks. Hop on over and check it out!!


Today's Questions:

1. Did you watch the Superbowl?
2. What is the last book that you read?
3. What is your favorite kind of cake?
4. Do you snore?
5. Do you play an instrument?

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1. Did you watch the Superbowl?

I sure did, what a great game!!  I have been a Packer fan since birth so I was very happy.

2. What is the last book that you read?

Housecat Confidential  by fellow blogger Fin and her human Momma.  Its a wonderful read and I highly recommend it.  Feel free to check out my blog post about the book, or check it out at Amazon, or just hop over and say hello to Fin at her place.

3. What is your favorite kind of cake?

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Lemon Coconut cake

4. Do you snore?

Yes, and because I do I often sleep in the guest room so both hubby and I can get a good nights sleep.

5. Do you play an instrument?

I was forced to play the piano even though I hated it when I was younger so as a result I play nothing now.

Have a wonderful week everyone!

C.Q.