McDonald's(R) Offers Customers Free Chicken Selects(R)

On February 17-20 (between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.), McDonald's will host its first-ever nationwide in-restaurant sampling event with Chicken Selects at participating restaurants. Customers have two enticing opportunities: Visit participating McDonald's during this time and receive a free Chicken Selects sample in-restaurant; or come through the drive-thru during this time and receive a coupon for a free medium fry and medium drink with the purchase of Chicken Selects.

During the four-day event, McDonald's is also introducing a new fat-free chipotle BBQ dipping sauce -- a sweet BBQ sauce with a spicy kick. The new chipotle BBQ sauce is one of four sauces available, along with the three original: creamy ranch, spicy buffalo and low fat tangy honey mustard.

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Will you head out to MickeyD for some free chicken?

How to Reduce Bank Fees

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A small increase

I hate getting mail from my mortgage company this time of the year. Usually it talking about my monthly payment going up and this year was not different. Both taxes and our home insurance went up so does my mortgage payment. This year by $68. I was paying an extra $50 a motnh so my budget won't take that much of a hit but still gets my goat. :(

Just a vent.

Meal Menu planning week of Feb 13th

Menu was really hard this week to plan out! Hubby is tired of pasta and sauce which we have been having a lot lately. I need a major shopping trip to the grocery store. I also need hit the recipe sites as well since I have not added a new recipe to my planning in a few weeks.

Trying to get some creative juices going.

Sun Leftovers clean out the fridge night

Mon Ham, Roasted Potatos, Squash and Green beans

Tues Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Wed From the freezer Hamburger goo (Hamburger and noodles)

Thurs Homemade chicken nugguts, mashed potatos,

Friday Leftovers

Sat Homemade pizza

A few free coupons

Lean Cuisine coupon for a free meal

Coupon for free dairy free ice cream

Print Real Coupons for your groceries!

Enjoy your savings!

Theresa

Romance on a Budget Love is Patient Kind and Cheap!

How to have a frugal Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is around the corner and men from Alaska to Florida are breaking into a cold sweat. They've bought into the fallacy that romance equals money. Men everywhere have been frightened off by television and movies and believe that romance is something outside of their budget. They are wrong.

When I think of the most romantic and breathtaking stories that my friends and I discuss over coffee, we don't talk about flying off to Europe or drinking the most expensive champagne. The little things like holding hands, reading stories together, and lots of laughter are what we hold dear.

I've put together a list of ways to show love -- without running up your credit card
bill. And, ladies, this list is for you, too. Initiate the following ideas with your
Sweetie, and show him how much you care. The ideas below are for men or women and fit
every budget.

Love Notes - Leave Love Notes for your Sweetheart to find.

Pampering - Brush her hair. Scratch his back.

Wildlife - Feed the ducks, squirrels, birds, turtles or fish near you.

Games - Turn off the TV. Sit and play cards or board games together.

Cooking - Find recipes to make with your sweetheart.

Candles - Candles should be used every day -- for meals, bath time, snuggling.

Read together - Choose a book and take turns reading it to each other.

Photos - When is the last time you had a photo taken together? What are you waiting for?

Work Date - Surprise your love with a lunch date.

Stroll - Leave the TV, phone and computer behind and go on a walk together.

Spell it Out - With Sidewalk Chalk, write your names in a heart on the sidewalk where
your sweetheart is sure to see it.

Entertainment - Go see a High School or College play or concert. It is affordable and
fun!

Slow Dance - Turn on the radio and dance to the songs you fell in love listening to.

Star Gaze - Drive out to the country and look at the stars.

Volunteer - Choose a charity or cause that means something to both of you and work
together to make the world a better place.

Love Story - Write how you met, fell in love, how you felt, what your thoughts were. You
will treasure looking through these books over the years.

Love Grows - Plant a garden together. Herbs, vegetables, flowers, fruit -- anything you
both like.

Cheer - Go to a High School Sporting Event.

Warm Hearts - Snuggle by a campfire or build a fire in the fireplace.

Watch the Clouds - Lay together and watch the clouds go by. Talk about the different
shapes you see.

Connect - Hug, Hold Hands, Put your Arm around your Sweetheart.

Big Money - Write your Sweetheart a Check for One Million Kisses. Or make a coupon book
of treats for him or her.

Window Shop - Go downtown and window shop.

Early Days - Look at photo albums of yourselves when you were kids through your dating
years.

Puzzles - Do a jigsaw or crossword puzzle together.

Wish List - Both make a wish list of things that make you happy and put them in order.
Hugs, dates, gifts, time together, intimacy, etc. Then look at the lists. They may
surprise you.

People Watch - Sit on a bench and watch people go by. Try to guess their stories.

Play - Go to the park and swing.

Kiss - Before you part for the day, kiss for 10 seconds. It is much better than a quick
peck on the cheek.

Picnic - Get take out food or make a picnic lunch. Take your time and enjoy your meal
together outdoors.

Throw Rocks - Go to a pond, creek, or lake and throw rocks. Try to skip them or aim for
different targets.

So, although an occasional expensive dinner is appreciated, it is truly the day-to-day
affection that builds romance and love. Yes, Love is Patient, Kind -- and Cheap!

About the Author: Nicole Dean is the owner of www.showMomtheMoney.com -- a fun and exciting site for Moms and Work from Home Moms. http://www.showmomthemoney.com She lives in Florida with her much loved Husband of almost 10 years, and their two silly children.

Two questions for today

1) What do you keep your temperature at in your home during the winter months?

I keep mine at 66 degrees. I tend to get very very cold, like cold in my bones.


2) How much is a gallon of gas? Since Gas Prices rising

I haven't filled my tank in about 3 weeks. I rarely drive anyways and a tank keeps me filled up in for about 1 month sometimes. Hubby filled his tank and said it was about $1.90. We are in Massachusetts.