Yumm... Specials on Corona Light

Congratulations are in order for my one friend... She got a new job and today is that day that she actually got to quit the old job. Hooray! So, to celebrate, we all headed up to our favorite place, Ed's Tavern. And, wouldn't you know it, Corona Light's were only $2. It was a celebration for me too, that's my favorite beer, and I had completely forgotten that it was Corona Light night at Ed's. What a fabulous little surprise for me on a dreary Thursday night! As a side note, Ed's has a completely revamped menu, and it looks amazing. I haven't eaten from it yet, but I have been with a bunch of people who have gotten the sliders and they look fantastically delicious!

Donate $1 without spending a dime...

So, I just found out a staggering statistic... Did you know that coffee drinkers throw out 28 billion disposable coffee cups each year? That is about 100 million pounds of trash going into our landfills. Wow! Well, the folks at Good Earth Coffee are trying to do something about it. If you sign the "Brew at Home" Pledge and pledge to brew your coffee at home using a re-usable cup, they will donate $1 to the Trust for Public Land. I signed it and plan to keep my pledge. That's something that I can feel good about. While we're on the subject ladies and gentlemen, does your office have a coffee machine? If you're drinking that, you're halfway there by saving yourself some money. How about bringing in your own mug instead of using disposable? Then you can save the environment too! I also like the opportunity to express a bit of my personality with my mug selections. Favorite mug slogan of mine? "Proud owner of a rescued dog"

In-Home Testing Institute?

OK, so I'll admit it like a dork... For some reason, I like filling out forms and surveys, things like that. I think it has something to do with not really being able to sit still and pay attention while watching TV. I like puzzles too, but that's another issue. Well, today in the mail, I received a long consumer survey, and, with excitement, started filling it out. Wouldn't you know that a $5 bill fell onto my lap? That's not cheap & free, that's getting paid for something I would be happy to do anyway. I certainly can't wait to send it back to them and am anxiously awaiting my next one. Shoot me an email at ktamerlano@gmail.com and I can send you the contact info, maybe they have a website and you can try to get on their mailing list too.

The Gem of the Habitat Restore

I was about to title this post "The Hidden Gem of the Habitat Restore," but this gem really isn't hidden at all, I just hadn't yet noticed how awesome it was. What is this gem you say? The book section in Julia's Coffee Shop, attached to the Restore. They have some truly awesome used books for sale and at some truly awesome prices. Hardbacks are either $1.98 or $3.98 and paperbacks are $.98. Plus, they are very, very organized, alphabetical by author's last name and in different subject sections. If you know that you want a book, but don't have a title in mind, check out the employee picks, there were some great books there. I didn't actually buy anything on this trip because I'm making the vow (for about the 5oth time) to read all of the books that I own before buying any more, deal or not, but my friend, Erin, was with me and she had a huge stack of deals that she was getting!

Wine-down Wednesday

I seriously work across the street from Village Tavern, and, I'm ashamed to admit it, but this is the very first time that I have been to Wine-down Wednesday. Basically, all bottles of wine are half off. How great is that? You can get a whole bottle of wine for less than the price of two glasses. Now, just because I love you all, maybe take a drinking buddy to either help you finish that deal of a bottle of wine or to sit and watch you drink it and give you a ride home!

Another thing that I love about the Village Tavern is the patio. And, that I have taken advantage of many, many times. It is big and has a great view of Southpark. Plus, now that it's getting a little cooler outside, they bring in heaters, so the patio can really be enjoyed almost year-round, unless it's raining, of course!

Freebies for Voting

Happy Election Day, everybody! I hope you all voted today and I also hope that you all took advantage of some of the freebies to be had today. 

I got up early to vote before work and when I was all finished, I stopped first at Starbucks for my free cup of coffee. They were giving away a free tall coffee to anyone who came in and said that they voted.

I had also heard that Chick-fil-a was giving away free chicken sandwiches at work and even verified online that Charlotte was one of the cities particpating. Unfortunately, when I went to the Chick-fil-a at Southpark Mall, I didn't get a sandwich. They just said that they had been hearing it all day, but that, no, it wasn't true. I pass the Chick-fil-a on Woodlawn on my way home and was going to try again, but there was an accident and Woodlawn was closed right there (Hope those people are OK, the cars looked pretty smashed up) so I can't verify this one. I had no luck.

Ben and Jerry's was giving away a free scoop of ice cream to anyone who voted today, but only from 5-8pm. My plan was to go get the dogs, drop them off, eat a quick dinner, and then head out again to get my free ice cream. However, I started watching election coverage and got sucked in, so decided against it. I'm still thinking about that ice cream right now.

At least I got my free coffee! I think it's great that all of these places were supporting the election in this way!

Way to use that VIC Card!

I love a sale! Especially, when it is on stuff that I have to buy, like food... I got a wonderful email about a 3-day sale at Harris Teeter... Steaks are $4.99/lb; shrimp is buy 1 bag, get 2 free; and grapes are $.79/pound. What? Crazy awesome prices. Well, I went to Harris Teeter today, and the manager had to override my transaction because I saved more than I spent. No joke! My total at the store today was $88 and my VIC card savings was $94. Yeah, I got a ton of food too! We're eating steak and shrimp for awhile!