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BROTHER OF ALEX ROSS TO SHAVE HEAD??? AT CONCERT
 Posted 3/16/2010 5:22:00 AM
Nick Ross, brother of shooting victim Alex Ross will either "Save or Shave" his hair on Friday, March 19th on stage at the Jacksonville Landing.
The event is the culmination of Nick's Save or Shave fundraiser in which the college student sold raffle tickets, with the winner deciding if he will Save or Shave his luxurious blond locks! The funds raised will be used to help defray the cost of brother Alex's care.
Alex Ross was shot in the head in January and is recovering at Brooks Rehab.
The "shaving" or the "saving" will happen on stage during 99.9 Gator Country's Free Spring Concert Series featuring Chuck Wicks on Friday, March 19th at 8pm.
99.9 Gator Country's Eden Kendall said "We just love this family. When we found out that Nick was looking for a place to wrap up his fundraiser we were thrilled to offer our stage. And, by ...
USING THIS FOR THAT!
Posted 8/25/2009 3:59:00 AM
Not sure why...but lately I'm obsessed with finding alternate uses for stuff. You know, using a product intended for one use, for another....
Here's a great one...I'll post more soon...and I hope you will too!
Use Coffee Filters to:
1. Diffuse the flash on a camera. When you’re taking a close-up, soften the brightness by placing a coffee filter over the flash.
2. Strain wine from a bottle with a broken cork. Place the filter over a pitcher or a carafe and slowly pour the wine into it.
3. Serve popcorn or other snacks. The filters act as disposable bowls, so there’s no dishwashing.
4. Make yogurt dip. Use a rubber band to secure a paper coffee filter over the mouth of a deep cup or jar. Slowly pour 8 ounces of plain yogurt onto the filter. Let drain for one hour. In a bowl, mix the thickened yogurt with ...
18 clever time-savers for super busy people
Posted 8/4/2009 4:04:00 AM
Ingenious ideas from (and for) busy women everywhere.
Designate a space for "in use" cups
Create a special spot on the kitchen counter where everyone can put half-filled coffee mugs that need to be reheated, water glasses to be used again later, or sippy cups that can be refilled.
At the end of the day, put everything that's still out into the dishwasher. It cuts down on kitchen clutter, and it also avoids shouts across the house of "Are you done with that coffee yet?"
Presort the family laundry
Clean laundry is only half the battle it still needs to be sorted and put away.
Save those steps by keeping washer-and-dryer-safe mesh bags (27-by-36-inch mesh bag, $8, stacksandstacks.com) in each kid's room one for lights, one for darks.
Throw the bags directly into the washing machine and dryer, then hand them back to the kids. If they're old enough, they ...
How To Save On Everyday Stuff You Need
Posted 7/27/2009 4:02:00 AM
Find deals on everything from garden supplies and groceries to cell phone plans and school supplies.
How to save on your grocery bill
Purchase oranges, onions, and potatoes in bags rather than individually. You'll pay roughly half the price, says Kati Neville, coauthor of "Fix, Freeze, Feast." These items are staples that will get eaten before going bad.
Don't buy nongrocery items at the supermarket. Health and beauty goods are usually cheaper at mass-market retailers, like Target. And you'll find the best deals on paper products at warehouse clubs.
Opt for frozen seafood over fresh. Vacuum-packaged salmon, flounder, and tilapia fillets and bags of frozen shrimp cost 20 to 40 percent less than their counterparts at the fish counter. (If that sounds unappetizing, consider that most "fresh" fish has been previously frozen during transport.) Real Simple: 11 money-etiquette issues, solved
Buy ground beef and chicken breasts in bulk or family-size ...
A Great Website for Saving Money and Going To Mars
Posted 7/21/2009 4:59:00 AM
I want to thank everyone who participated in my survey about what you've been having for dinner...
And...I want to thank Sharlee for including her favorite website Swaggrabber.com
Not only does this site offer coupons and freebies, but it gives info on how you can have your name included on a microchip that will be sent to Mars!
Thanks Sharlee!!!
Eating at Home...
Posted 7/14/2009 9:26:00 AM
Ok...I know this is a blog about saving money...but not eating out, no matter what you make (unless it's filet migon or lobster) will save you money!
So, I want to know about your inexpensive and easy meals. And not just one recipe...I actually don't even care about the recipe (unless it's so unusual that we can't figure it out by googling it...).
I am asking you to tell me what you served your family for dinner EVERY night for the past five days. Include leftovers,Froot Loops (you know my motto...cereal, it's what's for dinner ) or gourmet meals. Let me know if you ate out one night...or ordered pizza one night...
It's my own personal experiment to see what busy families are getting on the table every night...
I will go first..and this is backwards from last night
Monday: Ate at Mellow Mushroom in Jax Beach
Sunday: Pork ...
INTERVIEW TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS!
Posted 7/6/2009 4:29:00 AM
Hi...I thought these tips from Careerbuilders.com make really good sense!
"Dress professionally."
"Make eye contact."
"Research the company."
"Have a firm handshake."
Any of these pointers sound familiar? They should, because you've heard them thousands of times. While the above suggestions are great (and valid), the truth is that this kind of advice can get a bit generic.
We decided to turn the tables and make you -- the job seeker -- the expert. After all, you're the ones out there interviewing, so really, it's not too much of a stretch. We asked you to share what you've found to be successful during your interviews.
Check out these interview tips from real job seekers around the country. Have you tried any of them yet?
Ask the important questions
"One thing I always ask at the end of the interview is, 'Have I said anything that would lead you to ...
JOIN US FOR LUNCH
Posted 6/17/2009 10:13:00 AM
I realize that this is a blog about saving money...but one thing that is worth spending your hard earned cash on is a great cause like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Steve, Amadeus and I have several friends who have CF and we would love to see you at this great event...
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Bonefish Grill Luncheon on Thursday, June 18th at the restaurant's Mandarin location, 10950 San Jose Blvd. There are two available times: 11am to12:30pm and 12:30pm to 2pm. The luncheon will include food from Bonefish Grill's menu. The morning crew from 99.9 FM Gator Country will be on hand and a fashion show will be presented by Kohl's. Cost is a minimum donation of $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For reservations, call (904) 733-3560 or email adatres@cff.org.
How Do You Save on Travel?
Posted 6/4/2009 4:19:00 AM
There are many websites out there that offer cheap travel deals...Recently, Ken Amaro from First Coast News visited us in the studio. He mentioned that he visits the Atlanta Journal Constitution website weekly (Tuesdays) to check out great travel deals. Actually, they seem to update their page daily as far as cheap airfares go...Just go to the AJC website...click on travel....deals...scroll down and they list the cheapest posted airfares. You have to be flexible but if you are...you can get a great deal!
DEALS OR DUDS AT THE DOLLAR STORE
Posted 5/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
Here is MSN's Money's guide to the 5 best Dollar-store deals and several products you should leave on the shelves.
Deals: Household cleaners
Duds: Vitamins and drugs
Deals: Shampoos
Dud: Toothpaste
Deals: Spices
Duds: Batteries
Deals: Kitchen utensils
Duds: Electrical products
Deals: Party goods and gift wrap/bags
Duds: Jewelry and vinyl lunchboxes
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