Today's SweetFind

Red Plum Editor's Deal of the Day-- free full size Root Awakening Shampoo or Conditioner by John Frieda.  Offer good thru October 2, 2010.  More details @ http://www.redplum.com/

Meijer Healthy Living Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Meijer stores are hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness event on Saturday, October 2, 2010.  Giveaways, demos, samples and free Healthy Living booklet.  Meijer and its vendor partners will donate up to $200,000 to the fight against cancer. More details @ http://www.meijer.com/atstores/main.jsp#ad8?icid=as04 .

Upcoming Walmart Sample Events

Do you like to sample before you buy?  Walmart has a list of their upcoming free sample events @
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-In-Store-Events.aspx

Online Kids Clothing swap

Save money and time by swapping kids clothes through this national network. http://urlmule.com/?6058

Nature Valley Blogging For a Cause & Giveway

Networking Witches is giving away a Nature Valley National Parks Project Prize Pack . Pack includes:

• one backpack
• a green water bottle  
• Box Nature Valley Granola Bars 
• International author Patricia Shultz book, 1,000 Places To See Before You Die 

 Giveaway ends 08/28/2010   More Details

Kids Eat Free Everyday in August

Get one kid's meal free with each adult meal purchase, 4-10pm.  Limited time offer.  For more details visit http://www.ihop.com/kef/index.html 

My Recipes.com $5,000 Grocery Giveaway

Enter daily for a chance to win $5,000 worth of grocery @ MyRecipes.com  or http://www.myhomeideas.com/ . 

Low Cost Printer Cartridge Refills

Get low cost printer cartridge refills at your local Walgreens.  Color or Black for $12.99. Take empty cartridges to photo counter.  

Check website for participating stores and printer brands and models .  I just discovered this a couple of weeks ago. 

For Earth Day, you can get a refill for $1, if you use their in store coupon.

Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas

Are you still scrambling for that perfect gift for Valentine's Day?  At this point in the game, less just keep it simple.  Your gift doesn't have to cost a fortune to mean a lot. With a little time, a few materials and supplies that you probably already have on hand, you can still show your valentine, family and friends that they are special without spending lots of money.  

Below are four resources with practical Valentine's Day ideas:

Simple Sweets for Two

Thoughtful and Simple Valentine's Day Ideas    Some of the ideas can be done on Valentine's Day(for the true "last minuter"). 

Free E-Cards These cards are beautiful and can easily be personalized. 

Downloadable Valentine's Day Coupons from Better Homes & Garden

These coupons are simple to make and can be customized for chldren and adults.  

Enjoy your day,

"The Sassy Diva"

Reduce the Cost of Doing Laundry

Use a powder laundry detergent instead of a liquid.  Powdered detergents cost less per use and dissolve easily even in cold water.

Save Money by Eating Less Meat

Buying meat consumes a large part of many Americans budget.  How can we reduce this expenditure?  To save money, reduce the number of meals that include meat to 3-5 per  week. Good substitutes are: soups, stews, casseroles, veggie or cheese pizza, egg and cheese dishes.  Not only should you save money,  but will probably experience at least one health benefit--weight loss.

Gradually, introduce these changes into your meal plan.  Not sure where to start, visit http://www.EatBetterAmerica.com for ideas. Keyword: meatless recipes.

Green tip: How to Clean the Bathtub Using Baking Soda

Pour baking soda into a container that has a sprinkle top on it.  I recycle seasoned salt containers such as Lawry's or spice containers.  Dampen tub by turning on shower for a few seconds. Wet your sponge or cloth while the shower is running.  Sprinkle baking soda in tub, rub bottom, sides of tub and soap dish if applicable. Don't forget the corners of the tub. Turn shower on, rinse with warm water. Dry if you desire.  Wipe down outside of tub with damp sponge or cloth.  Baking soda may leave a residue.  If this happens, just rinse until it disappears.

How to Scent Your Home Inexpensively

Using a cotton ball, gently wipe a small amount of your favorite perfume on a light bulb.  When the bulb heats up, it will add the fragrance to your room.  Also, you can use perfume samples that you have picked up from cosmetic counters.

Are you getting what you paid for?

Use the scale in the produce section to check the weight of pre-packaged items such as a 3-lbs bag onions.  Before placing item on scale, check the scale for the maximum amount of weight it can adequately weigh.

Stay prepared for parking meters

Keep extra quarters, dimes and nickels in the ash tray, an envelope or an unused small prescription bottle placed in the glove  compartment or other storage area in the car.  This will save you time, because you will have coins at your finger tip whenever, you need them for parking meters.