Loveable Garfield Digital Children's Books for Android and more CHEAP and Fun

Discount Books online... Garfield Digital books for Android and more!

"Garfield's Pet Force" is only 99 cents... a cheap way to have fun and read with your kids! Digital books like Garfield and many more favorites are available and cheap. 

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Garfield's Pet Force digital book: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CastleBuilders.Garfield

A popular cartoon cat that loves lasagna and occasionally gets annoyed by his dog friend, Odie, is presenting himself in digital books for Android! Garfield digital books for Android are available now for mobile devices and also on PC and Macintosh. Garfield makes reading fun and it is convenient to have these stories easily accessible through your Android phone or device.

Some cell phones such as smartphones and also tablet computers have an operating software called Android. With Android you can download and use various applications on mobile devices. Some applications commonly known as apps include digital books. Digital books are electronic books, also called ebooks. These digital books can also be downloaded to a PC or Mac computer and iPad too. What makes digital books special is the fact that there are many to choose from and with digital it is easy to purchase new or favorite stories from your fingertips.

Garfield is a character from the comic strip created in 1978 by the humorous and talented Jim Davis. Garfield was named after Jim Davis' grandfather. The story is set in Indiana which is the home of Davis'. The character of Garfield was created to have mass appeal to its audience, and such is the case still today. Garfield is a highly syndicated comic strip displayed in many newspapers. Television shows and movies have been created as well. Garfield is a very lucrative cat. Merchandise and more rakes in approximately a billion dollars per year.

Garfield is a bright orange, lazy, over-eater who is crazy for lasagna and dreads a diet. He lives with his owner, Jon and his friend Odie the dog. Garfield hates the vet and also Mondays. His owner Jon cannot communicate with him and neither can Odie, but you can expect Garfield to be sure to crack jokes.

Besides the story comic strips, where Garfield got his start a lot more adventures can be read. Garfield digital books for Android make reading even more fun by adding 3D video animation to the story and there is also optional voice narration. In the Android digital book Garfield's Pet Force, Garfield and a couple friends become superheros to help save Cartoon World and his world too after a visit from a muscle cat. The look and feel of this app is that of an actual book including page turning. A nice added optional tool is that sign language of the story is available.

Garfield stories are great for kids yet equally enjoyable for adults too. Garfield digital books for Android reinvent the adventures to make them very entertaining.

Quick Easy Way to Save Online and Local: Coupons

Check out this site to print U.S. coupons for online and local stores. I noticed Target has some good coupon codes, you can save money with discounts for toys too. Household and grocery coupons and more to print or copy codes.


www.coupons.com

Albertson's Wish Big Win Big or Win Small?

Are you one of many collecting Albertson's grocery store Wish Big Win Big stamps? I have a lunch size paper bag full of unneeded yet, collected stamps... up for grabs!

So far I have played along with the game since it's start, the more "grocery product" stamps I earned the more I wanted to shop, wishing to win big! I won $2.00 and didn't cash in. I won $2.00 - 2 more times. I gave one of my $2.00 gifts away to a friend needing a missing stamp. She said I was lucky when I won my first $2.00! It's something right?

There are a few that won bigger prizes, and one wished and won big. The family in need in Anaheim, CA. Got the nice $50,000.00 cash prize. That OC family needed the extra income and I couldn't be happier for them! Yet, I am still hoping it will be me!? Probably not.

My gambling, I hope in this case, Lord forgive me I try to win for goodness sake though. I know I play scratchers sometimes even praying for a win, and the Mega or Super Lotto... so far nothing, and if the California Lotto gives to schools, I haven't noticed it. Well, I have won occassionally with scratchers, not much though and usually a free ticket. I get Albertson's instant win tickets too, even an instant win can of vegetables... I had to laugh about this one.. I'm thinking, I'll pick artichokes if it's available. Albertson's has a good gimmick going, ha that's funny to say. I'm guessing the winning tickets could easily have gotten lost though too, like in a gutter somewhere... that $250,000.00 ticket could just be sitting there, accidentally dropped by an unaware shopper. I hope to find it!

What would I do with the money?
#1 Help my family, #2 Buy a home, #3 Invest, #4 Do something good for the homeless, including animals.

Before you spend like crazy to feed a gambling addiction, shop carefully, Albertson's prices are sometimes higher priced then other retailers. I suggest, a careful shop with coupons and sales.

Alysa Good Stuff Shopping to WIN Tips:

I got Albertson's ice cream with an instant coupon, and a Wish Big Win Big Coupon, plus the ice cream is (currently) on sale so it was a great deal. I also bought some favorite candy bars on sale with the Bonus ticket mark, at a dollar a piece and tripled tickets (tripled tickets until Jan.17th) this doesn't hurt the bank. My guess is the better tickets are after this date (Jan. 17) though. As far as trying to win, shop at different nearby Albertson's stores- that's what I'm doing. Save money, don't spend all your instant win tickets at once, but different times, when new tickets come in, my guess is maybe weekly.

Have fun, but don't be bummed if you don't win. :)

Christian Rap Rock KJ52 (KJ Five Two) Stuff- Buy One + Get a Tshirt Sale!

Christian Rap Rock KJ52 (KJ Five Two) Stuff- Buy One + Get a Tshirt Sale!

http://www.merchline.com/kj52/
Buy something and get a shirt free!
I like this one!
This shirt priced $15.00
 

T Shirt Sale at C28 Not of This World NOTW NOW

http://www.c28.com/shopping/sale.asp?SaleID=64146&numberitems=&category1=&size=&sorttype=6

Yikes late posting... still up sale for 2 more hours sorry.. if you miss it check out their clearance/sale prices too.
Christian living clothing for men, women and children. They have Outerwear and Jewelry too.

Every purchase supports a good ministry; Mercy Ships (smile surgery), Campus Crusade, C28 Evangelism Missions.

CLEARANCE SALE $8.88 COOL Christian Clothes NOTW- C28 TRUTH SOUL ARMOR

TODAY: Tuesday October 12, 2010: In Store and Online Sale at C28.com $8.88 Sale T-shirts, some really great rockin designs too! I looked over the sales and there are some cute girl's clothes, and cool T's.

Other Current Sales: 50% Off Sale, 25% Off Shoes, they also have $10 sales often too:  I believe Not Of This World took over Truth Soul Armor brand Christian clothing which they also carry. They also carry Ezekiel, Endure and more. Also, their brand Canvas- which has designs made by you... or whomever has designs that are accepted by winning per votes. Check out more about this at http://www.canvasthreads.com

Feel good too, when you make a purchase from C28 they support a charity in which you can direct where it goes: Mercy Ships, Campus Crusade, or C28 Outreach. I love knowing that not only is it "T-Shirt Ministry" but it's cool that you can also have a direct impact wearing the shirts and knowing that some of that purchase went to something good.

Drew Barrymore Wears $25 Thrift Store Dress on Red Carpet

Go Drew! She is so cute and I believe has such a genuinely sweet nature. I love thrift store finds! Drew looks retro gorgeous in a metallic sparkle mod dress. I bet she could have pulled off Payless pumps even and still look great (her pumps worth over $700). See the photo of her and article here:   http://shine.yahoo.com/event/the-thread/drew-barrymores-25-red-carpet-hit-2302282/

Visit my growing eBay Store (bookmark... new store still stocking shelves) for home decor, some bargains and retro clothing: www.retrobrightboutique.com

LOST TV Show Merchandise Check it out while it's still available!

LOST items for sale still online, some items marked at discount. Fun looking at them even if you don't buy... There are DHARMA Metal signs which would be great for a DHARMA Party! You can even buy an entire LOST DVD Collection set for discounted price $199.99 ($29 off). Search my blog for more LOST blog posts, including free LOST DHARMA Labels info and Party ideas.
Check it out: http://abctvstore.seenon.com/?v=abctvstore_lost&&pagemax=all

Good Deal Vintage 80's-2000's Dolls JEM Strawberry Shortcake Bratz Barbie Sale Information

JEM is Truly outrageous, truly, truly, truly outrageous!

Fun site I found thanks to someone's link on someone's blog! When you go to the site choose either Pranceatron Toys (they also have sales on ebay: pranceatron), or Jem Vs Pranceatron. They sell vintage to now toys, dolls, and doll accessories via email very cheap, starting at $0.25 and up.

I love JEM and the Holograms and Misfits- so cool, you can find the cartoon episodes on YouTube. After looking at some vintage toys, I wish I kept my vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls, even if they were a little ratty. I really want the first set of Jem and Misfit dolls, especially Jem doll, like since I was a kid and they first came out! On my to get list. The Jem Vs. Pranceatron site has very good information on JEM dolls and accessories, perfect for collectors searching for good stuff!

So check out this site it's a little "JEM"! http://www.pranceatron.com/

Oh, on a side note, I want this JEM wig! http://www.80stees.com/products/Jem-Wig.asp?referer=Shoppingcom_JEM021&

JEM and the Holograms Commercial:

Funny 1961 Barbie Dolls Boyfriend First Ken Commercial

Narnia 3D in Movie Theaters December 2010 NARNIA The Voyage of the Dawn Treader C.S. Lewis

On December 10th, 2010 Narnia world returns to the big screen in 3D! The new movie NARNIA THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER Based on the wonderful magical writings of C.S. Lewis.


About C.S. Lewis: http://www.cslewis.org/resources/chronocsl.html

Movie "Shadowlands": A time in C.S. Lewis life, romance between Lewis and Joy Gresham.
C. S. Lewis Books Amazon.com
C. S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia on Amazon- Books, videos, games
Chronicles of Narnia on eBay- Lowest Priced first 

KJ52 Signed CD Christian Music SALE Free Sale T-Shirt with order

JUNE 2010
KJ-52 Sale Free Sale T-Shirt with your order. I got the latest KJ CD Five-Two Television signed cover and disc both including shipping for about $15.50 - Good deal! https://www.merchline.com/kj52/category.4445.c.php

photo via www.merchline.com/kj52/category.4445.c.php

redbox FREE Rental June 2010 Rent 2 at once with email. + 4 Free Rentals Albertson's

Free redbox movie rental information for June 2010:
redbox will email you free movie rental after you rent 2 at one time with your email address (takes a few days to receive offer).
http://www.redbox.com/content.mvc/rent2?om_rid=NF3vRH&cid=EM%3A_BMCEmDB8K8ydOc

Also limited time 4 free redbox rentals when you buy $20 worth of Nestle products at Albertson's grocery stores. (Check with store to confirm details/dates.)

Cool $5 DVDs at Wal-Mart San Clemente, CA Orange County

COOL DEAL
$5 New DVD's at Wal-mart found at San Clemente movie bin box:
Wal-Mart Orange County, CA locations directions

Photo courtesy of http://www.webtvwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/21-jump-street.jpg
I got: The Outsiders, 21 Jumpstreet First Season (2 DVDs set), RV (with Robin Williams- Funny!), Thomas the Train.

More I saw: Reality Bites (Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller...), Superman Returns and more!

Bargain Eating Tips Make Cheap Meals and Food Banks in Orange County, CA

   Depression like status reaches across the US, in Orange County, California you don't always notice. Mom's chatting through the windows of their SUV's while they pick up there kids in the school parking lot line. Commenting on gorgeous weather and their bedroom's ocean view. The Shops at Mission Viejo, The Laguna Hills Mall, South Coast Plaza, The Irvine Spectrum all still busy with hustling sales rack shoppers and big spenders, some with overdue credit card bills.

Even still, a closer look behind the scenes is the children needing free lunches, though they don't feed those on a strict or special diets. Another even closer look, before you drive by that corner and tell yourself not to glance over, or better yet, please glance over and know that the reward is in the giver... A family on the corner sitting together asking for a little help or work. Or the man with a suitcase and a bottle of Windex outside or Wal-mart. Does my 1-20 bucks really help much? I send it off with a prayer. I give with a whole heart, how it is spent is left on them.

So now you know in the really real OC with overpriced rents, even in low income homes, and high sales tax, yes, even glorified Orange County beach cities have poor and even desperate folks. Plus the hungry young ones just starting out on life trying to balance their budgets... these tips and food lists are for all of you. A nifty little article I found on Depression style eating- good read with tips on making food stretch; good staple foods for those on a tight budget. I have also added some information on Food Banks in Orange County, California.

If you don't need extra food, would you consider on donating to the food banks listed here? Keep in mind there are many people with food allergies and special diets that have a hard time finding food they too can eat, think outside peanut butter and wheat, think of other staple foods: Natural Foods, almond butter, raisins, gluten-free (non-wheat) noodles, and canned meats.

• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kurt-friese/three-days-on-one-chicken_b_587303.html
• San Diego County, Orange County: Irvine and San Clemente- Discount food boxes "Golden Share" http://www.goldensharefoods.com/index.php?option=com_sobi2&Itemid=62
• California Partial Food Bank List http://www.californiasharvest.com/food.htm

• Some Food Banks in Orange County, California:
  
  
  
  Family Assistance Ministries 
  (Sometimes Financial asst., Food 1x month +lunches)
  

  929 Calle Negocio, Suite G
  San Clemente, CA 92673
  Phone: 949-492-8477
  Fax: 949-492-8081

  Hours: Mon 9am–6pm, Tues–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–Noon, Closed Sat/Sun
  South County Outreach
  http://www.sco-oc.org
  (Food, Sometimes Rental, Utilities Asst., Housing)
  26776 Vista Terrace
  Lake Forest, CA 92630
  Phone: 949-380-8144
  • Serves: Aliso Viejo, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente
  
  

  Ocean Hills Community Church

  
  

  32222 Del Obispo St
  San Juan Capistrano, Ca 92675
  phone: 949-496-7411
  fax: 949-496-4927
  info@oceanhillschurch.com

  Back Parking Lot: Thursday Mornings 10am-Noon
  
  
  Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
  Irvine, CA
  Phone : 949-653-2900
  
  SHFB Orange County
  8014 Marine Way
  Irvine, CA 92618
  Phone: (949) 653-2900
  Fax: (949) 653-0700
  Executive Director: Joe Schoeningh
  Web Site: http://www.feedoc.org
  
  
  Community Action Partnership of Orange Co. Food Bank
  Garden Grove, CA
  Phone: (714) 897-6670
  
  
  
  
  

MICHAELS COUPONS May 10-22 40% off plus 5/13-5/15 Art Craft party supplies 20% off anything

MICHAELS Art and Craft, Framing Store:
20% off anything in the store and 60% off Framing: May 13, 2010 to May 15, 2010. (20% discount includes sale items.)
Visit link to print your coupons: http://mic.michaels.com/20100507FriendsFamilyUS.aspx?reg_source=MFAF0510&utm_source=prom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MFAF051610&id=478&referenceno=07136078495

Sharing my other coupon 40% off May 10-22, 2010 (1 coupon per visit): http://www.theknackkids.com/Coupons/20100505TKNewsletter.aspx?token=634092808155781250&reg_source=MWK0410&utm_source=news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0510Kid&id=480&referenceno=07052897878

Red Box $1 rentals, get a free rental Plus Albertson's special 5 free!

redbox movie one night, $1 dollar movie rentals on dvd or blue ray.

Find a redbox near you: http://www.redbox.com/Locations/LocationSearch.aspx

Get a FREE Rental from redbox: Online reservation rental. Reserve one online then rent it from a redbox, and the next online reserved movie is free!

Current deal valid 4/28/10-5/4/10 (check with your local Albertsons grocery store first):
Purchase $20 in one transaction of P&G products at Albertsons
Get: $5 off a redbox purchase and 5 FREE one night movie rentals

*All purchases must be made in a single transaction to qualify. Your codes will print along with your register receipt.

Coupon Deals LA, Orange County and other California areas +Utah

Cool! Just found this, Screamin Coupons. I haven't tried it, if you have feel free to comment and tell us what you think.
How to get deals
Buy Coupons and use the next business day. Get daily alert emails with an unbeatable deal from local businesses, if you like it you can buy it. Share deals with your friends and you could get $10. They also help give back a small percent to local schools and non-profits.

www.screamingcoupons.com

Coupons for California areas: Los Angeles and Orange County, plus Fresno, Sacramento Metro, San Diego, San Francisco Bay area, San Jose Metro. Also, Utah. http://www.screamincoupons.com/deals/

Orange County FREE Spring Concerts in Southern California

Keepin it low cost... and FREE! Fun doesn't always have to mean emptying the bank. Just learned about this:
Orange County Market Place (Swapmeet location) has free concerts coming up May 2-June 20, 2010. All you need to get in is some canned food to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank for Orange County. Come and have fun with the family and feel good that you helped someone in need too.

Click for information here OC Market Place Special Events & Entertainment: 2nd Annual Spring Concert Series

Also enjoy other fun and shopping: food, arts and crafts and more the OC Market Place has to offer.
Saturday & Sunday 7 am to 4 pm
OC Fair & Events Center
88 Fair Drive - Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
$2 Admission, kids 12 and under free
Shoppers hotline: 949-723-6616 recording
Vendors: 949-723-6606 recording
info@ocmarketplace.com

Afford a Vacation on a Budget in Orange County, California - Plus Day Trip ideas Disneyland, Beach, Movies, Museum

Think... Day trips as mini vacations! Think locally. With a little googling, binging, or yahooing, coupons and discounts a vacation is possible! As an example, for those that live here in Southern California, Orange County there is a lot to offer... we live in a vacation destination location! I have some day trip ideas. First, here's an idea for a vacation not so away from home, unless of course you aren't in OC. Have you dreamt of an ocean front property? Why not vacation right here in our own backyard? Oceanfront properties can be pretty pricey especially in the Summer months (lasting through September). Yet, if you are close to home, think of the savings: no flights, less gas costs, and no need for a car rental.

I found one oceanfront deal for you in Laguna, CA.:

This oceanfront property in Laguna is for those less accustomed to luxury and more about location. Weekly rates start at $1000 for the studio; Summer rates are $1500. The studio has a large lounging porch right above the sand and big screen TV: Studios De Laguna http://studiosdelaguna.com/

What about Disneyland?

If you want you can book a hotel nearby Disney and park hop for a couple days, or skip the hotel and park hop for the day or more stay home and go back... either way we live close enough that a hotel is not even needed! And guess what? You can find tickets for less! Try Craigslist: Disneyland on Orangecounty.Craigslist.org I haven't tried this personally but you can rent your park hopper tickets for less! Found this: http://cheapvacationforyou.com/ Located near Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.

Try searching for other tickets for concerts, other amusement parks, and other day trip ideas. Local concerts are much cheaper for entertainment. Craigslist, www.pennysaverusa.com for ads and coupons too.

Day trips are the easiest "mini vacations". You can fill your calendar with lots of these: Plan your dining and fun for the day (use coupons), and go home after- you can have lots of "vacations" like this on a tight budget.

Beach Trips:

Park yourself early at a nearby bonfire and barbecue, voila beach vacation!
What you need to plan a beach day/evening: Lots of large throw blankets, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, jackets, sun umbrellas, chairs, towels, a couple coolers, picnic basket, drinks, sandwiches and other goodies (fyi hold the mayo not safe if set out too long), for the barbecuers keep it easy with hot dogs and buns, marshmallows and sticks (real ones or metal for roasting). You can vary this trip for a park trip instead.

Dana Point Harbor Dana Point CA. offers Sports-fishing and Whale Watching: Half priced days Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Calendar/buy tickets: http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf


There are also lots of freebies out there, search online in your local area for free entertainment.

Here's one idea for you in Newport Beach, CA:
Orange County Museum of Arts: Free admission every second Sunday and children under 12 are free: OCMA.com Rates You can also visit South Coast Plaza nearby for dinner and shopping.

Cheap fun!

$1-$2 Movies! Recently out movies; Dollar hotdogs YAY! Not in California? Look for one near you! http://www.starplexcinemas.com/locations.php
In Orange County, CA- Woodbridge Movies 5, Irvine: 4626 Barranca Parkway, CA 92604 Movie Line 949-733-0980, info 949-733-3795

Make it a Tuesday for Dinner and a Movie!: $1 movies are on Tuesdays and Ruby's diner nearby offers free meals after 4pm for children 12 and under with adult meal purchase also on Tuesdays. In the Woodbridge shopping center there are coffee and bakery shops, a painting class for kids and adult, and a Barnes and Noble bookstore. Nearby a bridge takes you just a walk away to a beautiful lake with swimming ducks. Fun for everyone in the family... even on a budget!

More ideas anyone? Comment and share with your locals. Gotta help each other in this economy.