go "GREEN" with Weed Killing

This just in from my thrifty sister!

I haven't tried this - but some of you guys might - READ ON!!!

I have found that pouring boiling water on unwanted weeds is a great way to kill terminate the life of them.It’s a nice alternative to a)back-breaking hands and knees/pulling and digging, b)expensive store-bought chemicals, and c) a yard full of weeds.And as a bonus, you are adding water to your soil, which will fuel existing grass and other foliage!

10% off at LOWES

Just saw this in the circular today for Lowe's

10% off for Military Personnel and Immediate Family

Now through Monday, May 26Offer available for all active, reserve, honorably discharged, and retired military and immediate familyMust show valid military ID or other proof of serviceDIscount limited to purchases up to $5000Excluded from the discount are on-line sales, previous sales, Special Order items, installation and delivery fees, extended protection plans, gift cards, select Fisher & Paykel applicances, all Electrolux major kitchen appliances, and John Deer products.

What do you do with your USED coffee grounds?

Have you ever "googled" uses for coffee grounds? Neither had I - until my sister told me of ALL the items that come up! WOW - this is another "green" idea - here is the quickest and easiest to cut/paste for you - but this would be best for you to try yourself!

Ten Ways to Recycle Coffee Grounds (oops, I added #11)
I'm always amazed at the information I find online. Today I discovered numerous ways to recycle coffee grounds, along with some rather unusual ideas as well. Enjoy!
1. Mix the grounds with water to provide your houseplants with an "energized" drink. Plants need the nutrients found in coffee grounds, including nitrogen and potassium, both common ingredients in store-bought fertilizer. Using organic grounds will provide a healthier and happier plant environment!
2. Sprinkle used grounds on your outdoor plants.
3. Sprinkle a ring of used grounds around a tree or plantings to deter ants.
4. Use slightly damp grounds on icy steps and sidewalks. The grounds stick to the ice, creating a safer walking surface.
5. Pour a few grounds down your drains to gently scrape the sides of the pipes. Do not use if pipes are already slow draining or clogged.
6. Use to scrub gunk off surfaces such as grills and greasy pans. Use wet or dry grounds.
7. Keep a container of dried coffee grounds in a shaker near the kitchen sink. Use to scrub strong odors such as fish, garlic and onion, from your hands.
8. Wet your face and scrub with one tablespoon coffee grounds. This is a gentle exfoliating wash for your face.
9. Use steeped grounds and a cotton swab to touch up furniture scratches.
10. Coffee grounds are a great addition to any compost pile. Just throw them into your compost bin, filter and all.
11. Use Coffee Grounds For An Inexpensive Shower Scrub. Coffee grounds make a wonderful exfoliating scrub for your skin. A fantastically cheap way to give your skin a renewed, healthy glow.

a FREE refreshement from Chick Fil A

Chick Fil A near Wal-Mart in Alabaster - at the new Colonial Shopping Center at Exit 263 on I65 - is giving away 50 milkshakes between 2:00 and 5:00p.m. every Thursday in May.

What a great refreshment!

Thanks G

Free from Arby's

Arby's answer to McDonalds FREE items... you have to print this coupon - but you get free regular sidekickers with the purchase of a drink item..... good until JUNE 8th. This is better than McDonalds - you can get more than one and every day :)

http://coupons.shopping.yahoo.com/arbys/

Free Iced Coffee at Dunkin Donuts

go to www.dunkindonuts.com and follow the directions for a FREE iced coffee! WOW - everything is better when it is "free"!

Free Chicken Sandwich from McDonalds

May 15th - with the purchase of Medium Fry and Medium Drink - make sure you ask for the free southern fried chicken sandwich!

Only at McDonalds :)

Got Gift Cards ? Use Them!

I think GIFT CARDS are a wonderful choice for a gift. Businesses also think so! BUT, if you have the following gift cards in hand - you will want to go ahead and use them or you might just loose the value at some point.

The following companies just filed for Bankruptcy:

Hollywood Video (Movie Gallery)
Levitz
Sharper Image
Performance Team Freight
Linens n Things
Circuit City
Bed, Bath and Beyond

If you have gift cards from the above list, use them ASAP. They will not be valid for much longer.

Thanks to dear friend Gwen for the information below:

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Rave theater, in Lee Branch and
Patton Creek, will have free Kid movies this summer. They are every Tuesdayand Wednesday at 10am.
Below is the schedule. Dates Feature
6/10-6/11 Alvin & the Chipmunks (PG)
6/17-6/18 Bee Movie (PG)
6/24-6/25 Shrek the Third (PG)
7/1-7/2 Fire House Dog (PG)
7/8-7/9 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
7/15-7/16 Charlotte's Web (G)
7/22-7/23 Surf's Up (PG)
7/29-7/30 Veggie Tales (G)

If you are not in the birmingham area - check with your local movie theater for their summer schedule.