Raja's Hurricane Tips for Pets

Hi Efurryone, Raja here. A big scary hurrycane is hitting the US. I don't like hurrycanes. But since I live in Floorida I know what they are. Hurrycanes have loud winds and really heavy rains. Sometime there are tunderboomies and light flashs. The wind shrieks. It picks up trees and throws them. Glass shatters. Roads flood. It feels like the world is ending.

If you don't have to go to a new house  the best place to be is under the couch. It's dark and safe there. The people crawl into safe places, too, like closets. They get really frantic. They run around buying stuff like jugs of water, batteries, sterno and special foods. We kitties just need our crunchies and stinky goodness. The  people board up their windows and bring plants and patio furniture inside. Trees and plastic chairs in the house are fun to explore.

The lights go off, but we cats can see in the dark. We just have to be careful the clumsy people don't trip over us.And sometimes the human litter boxes won't work, so they have to use ours. This is an awful situation. At least they should buy another pan.

The hurrycane lasts for hours. Then it's sunny. But don't go out. The rain and wind monster starts up againf rom the other direction. It's even louder.

But then it ends. The sun comes out and our people hug and cuddle us. That's nice,but hurrycanes are still awful.

Good luck.

Save Money by Renting College Textbooks

Book Renter http://www.bookrenter.com/ is one of a growing number of companies offering college textbooks for rent. Their website advertises savings of up to 80% . Most students won't save that much, but with a single hardcover text costing upwards of $100, every dollar saved  helps. The books are shipped free of charge, writing and highlighting is allowed, and when the class is over, the
books can either be purchsed or returned. Friends of mine who have used the site have been quite satisfied with it. Afterall, it's very  fustrating to drop a wad of cash on a  single book, especially one that's not for a major subject.

Book Review: One book that's sure to be studied and discussed on college campuses this semester is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Set in Jackson, Mississippi in 1963, it's the compelling story of a white would-be journalist who interviews African-American maids for  book she's doing.  The women's stories, and the empowering effect of telling them, alters the lives of all involved. Stockett  also does a good job of evoking the pre-integration South (shudder) and the white women clinging to their traditional prejudices while the world around them becomes gone with the wind. (Sorry. I couldn't help  myself).

Finally, studying takes a lot of energy. Spark Energy Drink is offering a free product sample. Just go to
http://www.panitrol.com/best-energy-supplement/order/index.phpandchose and chose your flavor.

That's all folks.......

Deals- Week of August 14, 2011

Freebies:

Benjamin Moore paints is offering a free pint of Arborcoat stain via Facebook. Just go to their Facebook page,  http://www.facebook.com/benjaminmoorepaints , 'like' them, click on 'Arborcoat coupon' and print it out.
Benjamin Moore is one of the most respected companies in the architectural coatings industry. In additon to offering interior and exterior paints, tints and stains, they have  recently branched out. Both their Facebook page and the company's main website, http://www.benjaminmoore.com/   now offer decorating ideas and advice. The Facebook page is a chatty zone where customers write in with decorating questions, while the main webste offers an e- newsletter sign-up, painting tips, product information (includng color charts to download) and the opportunity to purchase paint samples. Benjamin Moore retailers also offer color chips, design tips and DIY advice.
Raja Speaks:
Hello, Efurryone. Raja here. Mommy got her free sample of Benjamin Moore.You can also get the coupon by going to www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/free-arborcoat-pint-sample. Whew! She got this picnic-table like round thing and wanted to stain it. She printed out the color chart from the BM website and spent hours trying to decide which color blue to get. Only the chairs on the patio are dark green plastic. I may only be a cat, but even I know that pale blue and dark green are going to look icky together. She finally realized this  (DUH) and opted for clear  stain instead. Now we just have to wait til the weather clears so she can apply it.   Once it dries we'll have a nice little kitty perch, er table.

Week of August 8 -More Freebies

 More Freebies:

Curves, the chain of fitness centers exclusively for women, is offering a free one week guest membership.Go to  http://www.curves.com/ or http://www.curvesinformation.com/  and fill out the form. Select a gym near you and print the coupon.  If you have trouble printing  call 1-800-419-9250. Curves is known for their 30 minute  combined strength and aerobic workout program.

Thompson's WaterSeal manufactures outdoor deck care products. They are offering two free booklets. The first, a Do-It-Yourself Deck Care Guide,takes the homeowner through the basic steps of waterproofing, staining ,cleaning and restaining a deck, porch or patio. The second guide,Outdoors is In, provides tips on using Thompson products to create a unique outdoor living space. Both booklets are available from http://www.thompsonswaterseal.com/. Click on  the promotions tag and order your guides.

Week of August 1

Freebies for the Home:

Kraftmaid is offering free copies of its 2011 Inspiration Guide. Inside the lushly photographed brochure are examples of their varoius styles of kitchen cabinetry. But you don't have to be an architectural student or an interior design maven to appreciate how every detail in each photograph works together to create not just cabinetry but an actual home. They are selling dreams here....Go to http://www.kraftmaid.com/  for a copy.

Tub o Towels is offering a free sample of their extra-duty disposable wipes. These are meant for tough cleaning jobs requiring vigrous scrubbing (like getting paw prints off stucco?).  Enriched with lanolin and aloe, the towels are suppsed to be easy on the hands and nose. Go to http://www.tubotowels.com/  for your sample.

 In the market for a new mattress? Tempur-Pedic is offering a free DVD and information kit. You can listen to testimonials and learn about the bedding, bt the best way to find a new mattress is to go to a furniture store and flop on a few... Go to http://www.tempurpedic.com/ for your information package.

Finally, Endless Pools is offering an informainal VD n its line of solo swimming pools.These pools are popular with the disabled, triathletes and those with small backyards. Go too http://www.endlesspools.com/
for more information.

Cheers!