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Dickey's BBQ Anniversary Deal

Join Dickey's BBQ for their customer appreciation day tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 19th to mark it's 69th Anniversary! Get yourself a Big Barbecue Pulled Pork sandwich for only $1 (limit 2)

FREEBIE for Teachers: Take a Veteran to School Day Wristbands

Veteran's Day is on November 11th and teachers can get a jump start on celebrating our national heroes. The History Channel in conjunction with Veterans.com is offering 30 FREE wristbands. You'll want to get your orders in early before they run out, plus you need time to get them in good old snail mail! Support the vets!

Take a Veteran to School Day is a national program developed by the HISTORY Channel to link veterans with students. Schools and communities invite veterans of all backgrounds to share their stories and receive thanks for their years of service. Teachers, register your Take a Vet to School Day event today and we'll send you 30 free Take a Veteran to School Day wristbands while supplies last. Click here to register!

Launched in 2007, thousands of schools nationwide have participated in Take a Veteran to School Day. From single class visits to all-school assemblies, these events provide a way for students to learn more about the history of Veterans Day and about the experiences of veterans from all backgrounds and walks of life. Inviting veterans to share their stories connects generations while helping our young people learn about the past. View and download the resources on this site to get started organizing your event! The How-To Guide in the Teacher Resources section is a great starting point. Questions? Email us at veterans@aetn.com.

Remember 9/11 on it's 9th Anniversary

Can you believe that we will commemorate on Saturday, September 11th the nine-year anniversary of 9/11? While politicians and pundits continue to argue about the "Ground Zero Mosque," New Yorkers will come together to honor and remember the victims of September 11th at various events in Manhattan and around the nation. Please remember all those who lost or gave their lives on that tragic day. And let's celebrate the survivors, the armed forces, and the victim's families.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Birthday Freebies!!

We have a lot of birthday's in my family in February and September and we love to get together and go out to celebrate them. Here are some of the places where I have gotten fabulous freebies on my birthday locally and nationally. Many even give you savings throughout each phase of your membership once you sign up for their email clubs!  Enjoy!! 

• Join IHOP Pancake Revolution to receive a FREE meal upon signup, birthday's and anniversaries.
• Head over to Greek Fiesta and click on the "Email Club" link for your freebies
• Coldstone Creamery offers a free Creation of your choice 
• How about some Ruby Tuesday on get So Connected for a free burger
• Head over to Noodleville for some great pasta from Noodles & Company 
• The home of burgers done right offers one of their masterpieces at Red Robin - YUM!
• At Rita's Ice you can get cool, refreshing, and sweet (or sugar free) treat
• At Chili's you get chips and salsa for signup and a brownie sundae for your big day
• Get $3 off your purchases at CVS drug store/pharmacy
• After all that running around, you'll want to get your car washed Carolina Auto Spa 

Want even more places to get some birthday swag? Try these links as well...

• Specific to Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas Raleigh Birthday Freebies
• Search by zipcode FreeBirthdayTreats.com
• Various National Chains HeyItsFree.net

FREEBIE: 7-Eleven Birthday Slurpee on 7-11

Want to celebrate 7-Eleven's birthday with a free slurpee on July 11th? Go to their facebook page to add this event.

Independence Day

Have a Safe & Happy Fourth of July!

This Month Nationally: JULY

As seen on Earth Calendar.net



July Events
Unless otherwise stated, these are generally observed in the US only.

Month Observances
Occasion	Link
Fireworks Safety Months	Prevent Blindness America
Light the Night for Sight Months	Prevent Blindness America
Anti Boredom Month	The Boring Institute
Baked Bean Month	Michigan Bean Commission
Hot Dog Month	National Live Stock and Meat Board
National Ice Cream Month	International Dairy Foods Association
July Belongs to Berries Month	North American Blueberry Council
Purposeful Parenting Month	Parenting Without Pressure
Recreation and Parks Month	National Recreation and Parks Association
Tennis Month	Tennis magazine
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month	ASPCA

First Two Weeks
Occasion	Link
Dog Days of Summer	More info here

Second Week
Occasion	Link
Therapeutic Recreation Week	National Recreation and Parks Assoc.

Third Week
Occasion	Link
Coral Reef Awareness Week	The Coral Reef Alliance

Memorial Day Events - Raleigh, NC

Here are some links for various Memorial Day Events. Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend while remembering those who served and are still serving us.

Come Visit Raleigh for Memorial Day

Downtown Raleigh Wreath Laying Ceremony

Various events in Raleigh dedicated to the Armed Services

Mother's Day Last Minute Gifting

APPLE is offering your MOM free an engraving on any iPOD when you place your order through the Apple Online Store. My mom can barely get onto CNN so, I'll pass on this one


ALL You magazine online has listed some budget friendly items from Mom's Day, check them out here...Affordable & Unique Gifts

Gifts.Com Ideas This site has gifts for EVERYTHING. Personalized, new mom's, working moma's and of course last minute gifting! (like where we are now).

On a budget like me? Then stop by About.Com: Frugal Living and see what ideas they have to offer.

Since it's last minute, with the big day being Sunday and all, you may just want to visit a brick and mortar.
I will take advantage of this one, and I'm sure she'll be very appreciative of it. I'll give her reaction afterwards so that you can all give Karl and his staff your business. He often sends out good deals to his email list, so once again, SIGN UP for great offers!

Loyal Customers of Carolina Auto Spa, Hey check out my youtube video promotion.  Business took me to Texas and I got fired up, click the link below... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDmDeVYTDg Make 2010 Your Best Year Ever and BIG like TEXAS!    Karl Murphy, Owner, Carolina Auto Spa, Express Car Wash cell: 919-428-4459 karl@carolinaautospa.com www.carolinaautospa.com ________________________ Carolina Auto Spa - Cary: 1370 NW Maynard Road, Cary Store phone: 919-468-4277 manager@carolinaautospa.com manager cell: 919-972-1151 Mon - Sat 8:30am-6:30pm, Sun 11am-5pm Express Car Wash - Apex:900 East Williams Street, (Hwy 55) Apex Store phone: 919-362-1840 manager@expresswash.com manager cell: 919-972-1152 Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-6pm

Triangle Towne Center has fabulous gifts here in Raleigh,NC.Visit their site for a better view of the items!

I heard there was a great sale at Macy's and there's even a special Mother's Day Sweepstakes to enter.

We have new H&M store at Crabtree Valley Mall. I've never been, this might be a good time to go!

Another great shopping excursion would be to an outlet mall such as Carolina Premium Outlets where you could find Dress Barn;Coach;Nine West; Zales; Claires; Catherine's;Harry & David;  and so much more! (You could even get a jump on Father's Day while there)

And when all else fails, Show the world you care at  Wall of Mothers.org. Add a picture and a special message to brighten her day and others who may not be as fortunate as some of us are to have a mom on this Mother's Day!

Celebration: Happy 91st Birthday Mrs. Effie Smith

If today was your birthday, I hope yo had a great one. Today we celebrated one of out dearest friends, or rather more like extended family.

We we too up a good side of the room at MCCall's BBQ in Clayton and do what we do best...eat and laugh at each other.

 So Thanks to The Smith Family for including us. And to Miss Effie,  I hope we all get to see 91 years of age!

(this is NOT Mrs. Effie. just a cute bday doggie)