I’ve written about personalized candy wrappers before (click HERE for full instructions), but the actual candy wrapper design is generally the most time-consuming element. Thanks to the McKids Family for sharing a designing shortcut with pre-made Halloween labels and clipart!
Not me - I swear it’s not me! My first job was as a “Mervyn’s Gift-Wrapping Associate”, so I swear it’s NOT ME! But, alas, this time around, it doesn’t pay to be a good gift wrapper 
. Bowdabra® is running a contest through October 31st to find the WORST gift wrapper in America. Prizes will be awarded to several lucky winners, but as a consolation prize for even having the ability to enter, Bowdabra® is also giving away a free gift wrapping eBook to everyone who enters.
For those of you who boast awesome wrapping skills, you can access two free Fall Decorating eBooks (retail value: $14.99 each) without having to enter the contest. Obviously, the eBooks are offered as a marketing tool for the Bowdabra, but many of the projects can be completed without one. (I really liked the candy-filled jelly jar place setting idea, and to be honest, the Bowdabra® does look like a time-saving alternative to crafting your own bows, and to be even MORE honest…none of my bows are as elaborate as some of those shown on the Bowdabra website!)
Not to get off-topic, but thanks to Sarah, seamstress and hobbyist EXTRAORDINAIRE, for passing along this information! The next time you’re in a creative mood…go check out the Crafts section on her website. She has some excellent ideas (with step by step instructions) for crafts, gifts, decorations, and jewelry! Some of her ideas are nothing short of genius (who ever would have thought of using old coffee mug handles, decorated with large beads or buttons to make…drapery tie-backs?!)
Okay, onto the fun with the Worst Gift Wrapper in America (which, I guarantee…is not Sarah either! After spending an hour on her website…maybe I DO qualify for this contest!)
Thanks to Money Saving Methods for sharing one of my favorite treats! Through October 31st, head to Barnes & Noble with a printed coupon and receive a free tall-size caffé latte, cappuccino, espresso, freshly brewed coffee, or tea.
What an excellent way to get away and relax…a store full of books and a free coffee! You might even find a few Christmas gifts while you’re there!
If you really think your household can handle another remote, here’s one from Zenith Philips and Staples! Regularly priced at $14.99, you’ll receive an immediate $4.99 discount at the register and a $10 prepaid Visa gift card via mail within four to six weeks (with the Staples Easy Rebate).
Register with the HarperCollins Advance Reader program (First Look), and you may be selected to preview free books that aren’t yet available in stores. Reviewers are selected randomly, but the registration can be quickly completed.
(For those of you with teenagers, HarperCollins also has a First Look Teen program.)
There are four items worth picking up from SuperTarget this week…fresh carrots, Artisan bread loaves, Horizon organic milk, and Lipton To Go sticks or Lipton Tea (2-liter bottles). Here’s the deal…
“The Message of Hope: Discover Meaning and Purpose for Your Life” by Eugene H. Peterson is available free of charge this month as part of World Missionary Evangelism’s regular free monthly offers.
Love it when IKEA seizes the days! They seized two weekends last month, and they’re at it again this weekend! If you’ve never been to IKEA - I highly recommend them. As I’ve said before, their furniture styles are not my furnishing style, but with two stories of products (at amazing prices, even without a sale), a household treasure can always be found!
The best deal this weekend? Laminate flooring at $0.49 per square foot, with seven colors from which to choose (and a 15-year warranty)!
Thanks to Bekah for passing along this info from the Environmental Defense Fund. The EDF works to “fight global warming, protect endangered species, restore our oceans, clean up toxic pollution and promote tough clean air and water health and safety standards.” In an attempt to improve actions concerning environmental policy, the EDF has drafted a letter to both of the Presidential candidates requesting several actions to be taken during the first 100 days in office. In exchange for signing that letter, the EDF will send you a free gift of your choice: a travel mug, umbrella, or reusable shopping bag (you can also sign the letter without requesting a gift).
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