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May of 2009 is going to be a very special month for my mother. Not only is it of course the month of Mother’s Day, but a week later will see the dawn of her 60th birthday. That’s a big birthday, a whole new decade, it has to be recognized. So in recognition of all this, my siblings and I, have decided to do something really special. We cast about for ideas, went back and forth, and then my sisters came upon a gem of idea. We will give her a headstart on a new home makeover. She is an active woman, but still she spends a lot more time around the house than she did twenty years ago. We thought about new furnishings and the like but the idea just seemed a little common.

What to do? What to do?

Well how about new blinds and curtains? The current ones, though not in terrible shape were old, and weathered…at the very least out of fashion. Window treatments are also often ignored, but will give one’s living space a real injection of new life. This seemed to be a fantastic idea. I found just the place to help us with our project too, Smith and Noble. Smith and Noble has a full line and massive selection of materials to craft custom window treatments. I know it sounds extravagant, but this after all our mother we are talking about and if you read my posting yesterday you know that there is no way we are going to be bad kids!

Only custom window treatments give you precise fit in your window opening, which not only looks but insulates better. Only custom window treatments let you choose, at no cost, important details like left or right side cord placement. Not only that but they are offering 15% off for new customers through May 1! This is great! I just know that she is going to be so happy this year!

Use coupon code SAVE-9PCH during checkout to get 15% off first order for new customers

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Okay so first of all, I have to admit that Popeye’s chicken is DELICIOUS! Straight up, may not be for you “lettuce chewing - carrot chomping folks”, but if you are in the mood for some juicy, tasty chicken then hit em’ up!! That said, I have to admit that I too would be disappointed if I went to my local Popeyes Chicken only to find out they ran out!! But NOT upset enough to waste my precious gas and go driving from city to city looking for a Popeyes that still had free chicken. I’m just saying…
Let me backtrack, yesterday they offered FREE CHICKEN to compete with El Pollos Free Chicken offer that I posted about yesterday. Well things started to get crazy when THEY RAN OUT OF CHICKEN!! It got so bad that they even featured the story on the news..

(Click on Image to watch the News Footage)
Okay now is it just me or was this news coverage totally racially slanted?! You mean to tell me not ONE single Asian, Caucasian or ANY other ethnicity was upset that Popeye’s ran out of chicken?! I am Filipino and I was disappointed. I live in Pasadena and was present at the Popeye’s on Lake and I can tell you that there were other people present besides African Americans that were sad they closed early.

This news footage plays like an SNL skit, totally plays into the stereotype that “African Americans LOVE their Chicken”. I mean not to stir the racial pot but how would you light folks feel if I ran a newscast about how a bunch of Caucasians lost their cool when they ran out of organic vegetables at Whole Foods? Not so funny now is it? (Actually, that image is pretty funny.. but you know what I mean.. )

Well hopefully this Popeyes Free Chicken Offer won’t cause a ruckus.

Get $50 American Express Gift Card Good for Free Popeyes Chicken!

Click on this link or the image above. Good Luck ALL people who love Chicken!

There are a few occasions that you just can’t screw up. What I mean to say is, if you screw up or forget, well you just screwed up really bad. Some of these are obvious, anniversaries, your partners birthday and the like…but Mother’s Day is absolutely one of those occasions you can’t forget!

I know, I know, you are out of the house, we are all busy, have a lot of stuff going on…but I’m telling you: you don’t want to drop the ball on this one! Oh she will tell you it doesn’t matter, that it’s no big deal, but it is. You will hurt her feelings. She will feel bad, perhaps dropping just how much it hurt her feelings in conversation at inopportune times in conversation for years to come…and then you will feel bad.You my friend will feel bad because you know you screwed up, and that you were a bad kid. Don’t let it happen! There is no reason for that!

I am reminding you, I’ve got your back! Don’t know what to get her? Not a problem, our friends at Red Envelope are here to help. They are THE place for unique and specialized gifts. There is so much cool stuff to choose from, you will no doubt find the perfect gift for the lady who gave you the gift of life.

No money? Also not a problem. They are offering us through April 30 10% off of any order, 15% off of any order over $80, and 20% off of any order over $125! See? I told you we had your back! Ta-dah, you will not face years of veiled digs about how you dropped the ball that one year. No you will be the best child in the world. Your mother will scream your praises! Geez, you’re like some sort of superhero. In fact your future is looking so bright, I’m getting kind of jealous.

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Wow! Where did the time go? It feels like prom was just yesterday. I am not going to say exactly how many years it has been BUT I will say that the slow jam they bumped at MY prom was - Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry, so ummm you do the math! Ha!

Well my younger sister is gearing up for the “rite of passage” so to speak of American teens and is searching for a Prom Dress. Now I will admit, I shopped for something a little bit more risque (aka, slutty) but my sister leans more towards the conservative end of the spectrum.

Which ever way your toast is buttered you will find great deals and fashions at TJ Formal.

“Looking for a cheap prom dress? You’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find dresses for prom, homecoming, wedding and special occasion discounted up to 75% off retail price. With clearance dresses as low as $69, there is something for every budget and every event. These dresses are limited and sell out quickly, so be sure to order soon.”

If you want to shop for your TJ Formal for your Low Priced Prom Dress - Click here.

TJ Formal offers:

• Free Shipping
• 75% Off Formal Wear
• Clearance Sale options as low as $69 bucks

This would have been a great deal even in my time, so I can only imagine in these recession times that this bargain would be helpful to your parents or your working class wallet!

(Click on this Free Shipping Image for TJ Formal Discount Codes)

Okay folks my friend sent me this offer and I had to share:

* The Taste the Fire® Offer (“offer”) consists of one flame-grilled leg and one flame-grilled thigh, two tortillas (choice of flour or corn) and fresh salsa.

* Offer is available upon request only.

* Valid only at participating locations.

* No coupon necessary.

* Limit one offer on April 28, 2009 until 8:00 p.m. per customer.

* Must be present to receive. Sides, drinks and breast substitutions are extra.

* Available for walk-in orders only (dine-in or carry-out). Not available for delivery or drive-thru. While supplies last.

Enjoy! I love me some Crazy Chicken Lovin’!

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I must admit that there was a time that I didn’t give a second thought to skin care. I cruised through the summer months and lazy days at the beach without so much as a simple sunscreen application. I was young, indestructible, and besides…weren’t all those creams and lotions just for the ladies?

Times have changed though my friend. I have suffered from from the sunburned aftermath of those lazy days at the beach one too many times. As age has started it’s inevitable march in the form of fine lines upon my face, vanity has started to get the better of me, outweighing my previous bravado. These days I have other concerns as well. During our family outings frolicking in the sun during these upcoming spring and summer months, I need to make sure the children are protected. This after all isn’t 1976, and it isn’t cool to bathe in the sun slathered in baby oil like my parents did (sorry Mom!). We now know the damage unprotected exposure to the sun can cause. Not only that, I have found that just a little bit of attention paid to skincare helps me look my best. Maybe even taking a few years off. That’s right I said it.

There are huge advantages, and I get quite a charge out of, my partner finding me as attractive these days as when I was ten years younger. In short, I have started listening to my wife  and I have learned a few things from the ladies. Just another example that they always know best I suppose.

That being said if there is an area in which I excel it is finding a good bargain, and saving money to use on fun stuff. I always say, a healthy relationship is all about partnership and recognizing the areas in which we each excel. Lavera NaturKosmetik has a full line of skincare and sunscreen products for the whole family and they are currently offering us 15% off all orders!

That’s just more money we can save spending quality time together in the spring sun! Bring it on!

 Use coupon code LAVER15 during checkout to save 15% off your orders at Lavera Skin Care.

More and more my computer has become the core tool in my life. The core, all purpose, multifunction, “I-use-it-for-everything tool” if there ever was one. I use my computer for work, to watch television and movies,manage my music library, keep in touch with friends and family abroad…put simply, I’d be lost without it. I daresay, my computer has become less a luxury than an absolute necessity. Now since the computer holds such a vaunted position in my life (and since tax season has left me with a little liquid cash in the form of a refund), I believe it’s time for an upgrade. A laptop certainly, something light and stylish that I can move around from room to room, and take on the road with me. A laptop with a nice sized storage capacity that can handle my growing digital library. An upgrade that will provide all the functionality that I need but won’t break me financially.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 looks to be just the answer. Of all the 16-inch media centers—laptops with 16-inch widescreens— out there, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 is easily the least burdensome on your back. It’s an alternative for those who don’t want to spend the money or make the switch to an Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch, but salivate over its lightness. The Y650 is designed with mobility in mind, when other Windows laptops with similar screens are at least a pound heavier. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 also has enough bells and whistles that it can also fill the void left by an old desktop. Not to mention, this laptop sure is purty. I don’t want to sound too vain or petty, but this baby is sure to draw tinges of jealousy when your friends see it.

This is all topped off with the fact that right now Lenova is offering us $300 off of the list price!

Oh me oh my, are you kidding me?!?! The time is now, go seize the day and jump on this deal!

Use coupon code USPSAVEY650 at checkout to get $300 off IdeaPad Y650 notebooks at Lenovo!

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In my experience it is best to plan in advance for such holidays like “Mother’s Day” .. anniversaries, birthdays, etc. If you don’t, time begins to fly and before you know it, the day is upon you or worst yet - YOU FORGET!!

Luckily my mom understands that in these tough times a small and loving statement, like a fragrant bouquet of beautiful flowers is enough. Once upon a time I might have whipped out a credit card or two and bought something sparkly and expensive, but the recession has brought such impulses to a halt.Time to tighten the purse strings, but I never planned on skimping on sentiment and general appreciation for dear ol’ mommy!

Check out the great Mother’s Day Flowers available at 1-800 Flowers! 

Plus enter Exclusive 1-800 Flowers Coupon Code: CPMTN15 at checkout to save 15% Off orders over $39.99

**Remember if you order them now, you won’t forget later!**

One of my best friends Nat swears by Under Armour Men’s Underwear! To the extent that for our annual “Friends” Kris Kringle exchange all he requested was an assortment of boxers and tactical v-necks! I have to admit I was a tad skeptical at the level of adoration he held for this athletic apparel but I have since become a convert myself.

I asked him, “What is so great about them?” Answer: “Dude they just support and breathe at the same time, it’s honestly the best active gear I’ve ever owned!”

Which is a bold statement from my adrenaline junkie amigo! The lad is an avid snowboarder, runner, basketball player.. etcetera. So if someone so active promotes Under Armour gear you know the quality can only be stellar!

Here he is wearing Men’s HeatGear Long Boxerjocks from Under Armour in Costa Rica! ($19.99)

If you love outdoor sports or lead an active lifestyle you should really invest in some Under Armour apparel, you won’t be disappointed in the quality, style and support provided.

 Special Bonus! - Enter this EXCLUSIVE Coupon Code: COUPONMTN at checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on your order

 This exclusive coupon offer is only available from (4.23.09 4.30.09) so hurry! 

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