Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

We went to a local minor league baseball game with my sister in law and her family, since we were ahead by quite a bit we decided to leave early.  On the way out I stopped to take this shot of the best seats in the house.  Our home team boys were watching the other teams pitcher and it made such a great end of Summer picture.  Looking forward to a fun and busy Fall.

The deal...

If you are looking to up date your home this Fall then be sure to stop by HomeClick where you can find almost everything you need in on stop.  They are having their annual Labor Day sale with 10% off everything and free ground shipping.  They always offer free shipping on all orders over $99.00 but with the coupon there is no minimum needed.  If you are looking for specific items be sure to check out the codes at RetailMeNot, there are currently some great coupons for lighting at HomeClick.

Sorry for the delay in getting this up today, it has been a busy week!

Have a great day,
C.Q.

Friday's freebie

Grandparents day is coming up on September 9th and now through Sunday, August 26, 2012 you can get a free get a free Grandparents Day card with free shipping from Cardstore.com.  All you need to do is head over and pick the card of your choice, then add your own message and a photograph.  Then when you check out just use the code CCK2248.  You can have the card shipped directly to you or have it mailed directly to the recipient.  Note ~ there is a limit of only once card for each account.

I hope you are all looking forward to a great weekend!

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

Last year we had snow which made everything look like a fairytale.  This is a view out my front window of my garden shed.  (It also doubles as a squirel hotel in the Winter) I'm not complaining, but it sure looks a lot different this year.  Hopefully this Spring we will get buckets full of rain so we don't have any issues with fires.

The deal...

What's so great about the second half of February? Easy...great candy and great prices!  Its an opportunity to splurge a little on Godiva Chocolates.  Godiva is having their after Valentines day sale on all their seasonal candy, up to 40% off!  The expressions of love gift set, which comes with an adorable stuffed bear with 8 pieces of dark chocolate and a 29 piece heart shaped box is marked way down from $100.00 to $59.00.  My personal favorite is their coffees, and they are on sale now too.  You can get either their set of three which includes the Chocolate Truffle, Caramel and Breakfast Blend Coffees for $35.00, marked down from $42.00 or individual bags of the Breakfast Blend, Caramel, Chocolate Truffle, French Vanilla or Hazelnut Cream for regular price of $14.00.   There is free shipping if your order is between $75.00 and $300.00,  just use coupon code SHIP75 when you check out.

Hope you are having a great Thursday!

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

This was taken a few years ago on Labor Day.  I am missing Summer and this quiet alcove on Lake Superior is such a great place for an afternoon of lazy strolling and hot dog roasting.  I am looking forward to spending some time here this summer with my hubby and camera.

The deal...

There is a great online exclusive sale going on at Avenue.  Get 30% off your first three items and 40% off everything else.  Plus, if you spend $100 or more you will get free shipping, just enter coupon code AV121042 at checkout.

Hope you are all enjoying your day today!

C.Q.

Friday's Freebie...

Today's freebie is a fun one for Valentines day.  Each day The Card Store is giving away 10,000 free valentines cards.  Just pick the card you want and head over to check out.  Fill in all the information and then enter coupon code 10KPEOPLE to get your card for free, including shipping.  A great way to say "Be mine" without spending a cent!

Hope you had a great week so far!

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

I took this picture at our local train museum last year.  They show a short movie on train history in the museum and the seats that are there are from the 1920s.  I loved the look of them, even though I think they would be a bit uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time.  In the 20s a film over a half hour was very rare so the seats were designed to be comfortable by putting cushioning in the back and forming the seat.  I can just imagine someone sitting here watching a Charlie Chaplin film.

The deal...

Here are a couple of fun deals for Valentines.  First get 30% off your order of $30.00 or more at Fannie May until 2/3/12 (need to hurry for this one).  Who doesn't love chocolates?  They have so many choices, from the standards of the Chocolate Assortment box or Mint Meltaways to gourmet Truffles or Deluxe Berry bundle.  Just enter coupon code 23304 when you check out.  Shipping is $4.99 on any size order.

The second idea is from F.Y.E. and is super fun and original.  Put together a personalized CD for your Valentine, you choose from over 4 million songs.  The first track is $3.99 and each track after that is $1.19, you can fill up to 75 minutes with music for your sweetheart.  When you are all done you get to design the cover and add gift wrapping if you want.  If you order before 2/7/12 and use coupon code VALENTINE12 you will get free standard shipping, a $5.00 value.

Hope you are enjoying your Thursday.

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

This was taken last summer on my trip to St. Paul, Minnesota.  We don't get many English Sparrows where we live and this little guy was happy to have his picture taken.  We were at Como Park and it was quite a dreary day so he was all poofed up trying to stay warm and dry.

The deal...

L'Occitane is having a sale on their new super sizes.  You can get some of you classic favorites in larger sizes and save some cash; like some of my favorites, Almond Shower Oil which is great for dry skin is marked down from $48.00 to $36.00 for a 16.9 ounce bottle, or the Rose Bath and Shower gel that really lifts my mood in the winter is marked down from $40.00 to $30.00 for a 16.9 ounce bottle.   L'Occitane also usually includes free samples with your order which is always fun and right now they have free shipping on all orders over $40.00.  If you create an account with them and sign up to recieve their emails you will also be entered to win a trip to Providence, if you are already a subscriber, just go to their site and sign in, then click on the Providence tab to find the entry form.

Hope you are all having a great Thursday.

C.Q.

Sunday's media madness...

I love finding new TV shows on DVD, but the price has to be right.  Lately I have been seeing commercials for a show called Justified that I think looks really good and I wanted to give season one a try.  I checked out all my online sources and found it for only $19.00 at Amazon, plus if you are a prime member you will get it shipped in 2 days for free.  If you are already a fan of the show and know its something you would like to own yourself, season two is also available for $19.00 from Amazon.

Here is a synopsis of the show from Amazon:  "Justified is the story of Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant), a true-blue hero and something of a throwback, given to wearing a Stetson and cowboy boots, carrying his sidearm in a hip holster – a weapon he only draws when he has to, and when he does, he shoots to kill, because, as he sees it, that’s the purpose of a gun. The character of Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens was created by America’s pre-eminent crime novelist Elmore Leonard (Get Shorty, Out of Sight) and is played by Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood, Live Free or Die Hard). The Chief Deputy of the Lexington USMS office is Art Mullen, played by Nick Searcy (Cast Away, From the Earth to the Moon). Working alongside Raylan are fellow deputies Tim Gutterson – played by Jacob Pitts (The Pacific) – and Rachel Brooks – played by Erica Tazel (Life, The Office). Raylan, Art and the other deputies do what all U.S. Marshals do – chase down fugitives, protect witnesses, transport prisoners."

Have  you seen the show?  I would be interested in hearing what you thought of it.

I hope you are all having a great weekend.

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

This is one of the five waterfalls in Goosberry Falls State Park, not too far from me.  I loved the idea of summer being frozen in time.  There is still a little water running over the falls, but most of it is in suspended animation.

The deal...

Today's deal comes from GlassesUSA.com. For me shopping for glasses is a lot like shopping for jeans, not something I look forward to, until I found this site. They make it super easy to find what you are looking for at a really great price. The very first page helps you narrow your search down to the shape, style and material you want, then you can see how your selection will look when you wear them. Yup, that’s what I said, you can "try them on" using the virtual mirror! I have never seen this at another site and its so easy, just select your gender and upload a photo of yourself or use your webcam, how cool is that?

Found the perfect pair of eyeglasses for you? Then its time to pick the perfect lens to go with your frames, the choices are vast, something you don't usually see when you order online, thin and ultra thin, anti-scratch, Anti-Reflective, UV coating, you can even get Transitions® VI on most lenses. If you need help anytime along the way there is an online help button right on the site, or you can call GlassesUSA.com and they will help you with your purchase.


I also love the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If for some reason, you're not satisfied with your glasses you may return them to us for a refund or a new pair of glasses. Full refund in case your glasses were made incorrectly, were defective, or with the wrong prescription. They offer an easy exchange, full store credit, or 50% refund, if you don't like your glasses or for any other reason.  What a great way to get your eyeglasses prescription filled with so much less hassel!

Still not sure if you want to try buying glasses online?  Here is a little added bonus, use coupon code New2012 at check out for 20% off your order and free shipping, plus, my readers can take 10% off any order of prescription glasses, just use coupon code: Blog10.

*This is a paid review; however, the thoughts, words and feelings about the site are my own.

Hope you are all enjoying your week.

C.Q.

Friday's Freebie...

Got a great picture from the holidays or vacation or an old family picture you want to do something fun with?  Check out the great freebie from Canvas People.  You can get a free 8x10 canvas of your print, just upload your photo and click the 8x10 option.  If you want to, you can add a frame for a fee, but you may have better luck on a frame from a craft store or even a thrift store for a more vintage look on an older photo.  There is a charge of  $14.95 for shipping and handling, but it is still a great deal.

Hope you are having a terrific Friday!

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture(s)...

Since today's deal came from one of my favorite readers; the beautiful Fin over at Housecat Confidential I thought I would share a picture of one of my kitties.  OK its actually an action scene, the first one is Twinkie thinking she is hiding, the next is her saying NO pictures, the paparazzi tires her out so much.

The deal...

PetCo is offering the Clean+green line of cleaning products for only $5.59 for either the Carpet and Upholstery version or the Wood and Tile cleaner.  Both versions are great at cleaning and permanently removing stains and odors from bet accidents, but even better, they are environmentally friendly.  PetCo is also offering free shipping on orders over $49.00 and they are having their 40% off sale as well, so if you have other items to get for that pet lover on your holiday list, now is the time.  Enter promo code LUCKY10 in the discount box at checkout and receive an additional 10% off your order until December 31, 2011.

Thank you so much for letting us know about this great sale Fin!   Have a great Thursday everyone!

C.Q.

Sunday's media madness...

I am so excited.  Bones Season six will hit the shelves Tuesday October 11th, this is one of my favorite shows so I am looking forward to snuggling up with my blanket and hot chocolate to solving some great mysteries.  I don't think I would ever spring the extra money for TV shows on Blu-Ray so I keep the price lower by only shopping for the standard DVD format.  With that in mind I was able to find the lowest price for the DVD with DeepDiscount for $35.99 with free shipping.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the show, Bones is the story of  forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan, who works with FBI Agent Seeley Booth to help the Bureau solve crimes and identifying human remains.  The shows character of Temperance Brennan is based on Kathy Reichs who is a best selling author as well as a practicing forensic anthropologist.  As smart as Temperance Brennan seems in the series, I think she would be a close second to the real Dr. Reichs.  If you are interested in Kathy Reichs books or background you can find it all at her website, as well as additional information on the show.

Hope you are having a beautiful weekend!

C.Q.

Sunday's media madness...

Not a lot of folks know that September 25th is National Comic Book Day, but I thought I would give it a little attention.  There is also a Free Comic Book day in May where many stores give out a free comic book.  I don't know if your local stores may be celebrating today with some sales or freebies but its worth checking out if you or someone you know is a collector (its not too early to be thinking about your holiday shopping).  If you like today's artwork it is an actual mural that you can purchase at Stargate Cinema for 42% off its original price of $250.00, today its $145.99 with free shipping, and it is huge ~ a whopping 6' x 10.5'  so if you have an avid collector this may be a perfect holiday gift.

Growing up I read a lot of the Archie comics, they were my favorites and I was not even sure if they print them anymore or who's comics they were, but with the help of the Grand Comics Database I was able to find out that the comic is still around today and that when it started it went through many transformations, large and small.  Its a great place to start looking for information on starting a new collection or filling in an existing series.

Currently one of my favorite authors has one of her book series being made into comics for Marvel.  I purchased the first in the series and liked how it followed along with the book and brought the characters to life, it had been a very long time since I read a comic.  Your can check out Anita Blake for your self at Marvel.  Also be sure to check the other major comic publishing house DC Comics for whats new with them, there are so many more characters than when I was a kid, and the ones I loved, like Wonder Woman are still there (she does appear to have been pumping iron over the years though, she has gotten some beefy biceps).  Dark Horse Comics features Star Wars and Buffy among other well known names, and Image Comics is the home of Spawn and Whitchblade.

There is also a growing amount of comics on the web, just check out Online Comic Books, it can be your own guilty pleasure because no one will ever find comic books sitting around your house.  Can't get enough comic book movies? Stop over to Comic Book Movies to discuss Ann Hathaway as the new Catwoman, your favorite episode of Dr. No or the upcoming Superman: Man of Steel currently being filmed. 

Have a current comic and wondering about its value, you can sign up free at Comics Price Guide and find out more about your one comic or your entire collection, you may be surprised to see what you have!

Hope you are having a great weekend!

C.Q.

Sunday's media madness...

Most of my readers know that I really enjoy watching TV on DVD, I can watch when I want, when I want, where I want with no commercials.  I do have a DVR but it has never worked and I really enjoy keeiping a DVD library.  Lately I have really been enjoying NCSI and I could hardly wait for season 8 to come out.  I am about 1/2 through the season and I am going to be so sad when its over, I will have to wait a year for season 9 to come out next.  On the up side I will have Bones, Castle, The Mentalist and Super Natural to look forward to coming out in September and October.  I was able to find the lowest price on NCIS season 8 at DeepDiscount.com for $35.99 with free shipping.  If you would like to own seasons 1-8 you can purchse them all togethr for the lowest price of $169.00 with free shipping from eCrater, that makes each season just $21.13 each.

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, and to everyone on the East Coast I hope you are staying high and dry.

C.Q.

Thursday's picture perfect deal...

The picture...

When we visited St. Paul this summer I really enjoyed the bronze Peanut's characters that were scattered around in and near Rice Park.  I really loved this one of Charlie Brown resting under a tree with his best friend Snoopy.

The deal...

Need to get started on your holiday craft gifts?  A Cherry on Top has a beautiful 2012 calender kit on sale from Basic Grey, it was originally $19.95, now its on sale for 10% off at $17.95.  They also have Copic Markers on sale, buy 3 get one free!  If you have never used Copic Markers this is a great way to try them out, if you have and are hooked like I am, this is a great way to fill in what you need.  While you are there be sure to check out the stores clearance section, you can always find some amazing deals, and  all orders over $49.00 will be shipped for free.

Hope you are having a great Thursday!

C.Q.