Meritline.com - does it have merit?

Um, so I'm cautiously writing this post because I am still waiting to see what the end result is.  A few weeks ago my bro mentioned he didn't have a card reader for his computer, and so I mentioned to husband it'd sure be nice to get him one, and could he please find a deal somewheres on the web for me?  Enter Meritline.com - where he found a dandy little one for $1.99, with FREE SHIPPING.  Um, so where's the catch?  It shipped pretty slow - the website says they ship from 2-5 days after purchase from Hong Kong and it'll take about 10 working days there, so for free you have to also be patient... which I am... and I will report back after he gets it.

The site is worth checking out - the variety is mind boggling. Tech stuff, jewelry, home & decor, beauty, and I'm severely tempted to order these usb powered heated gloves for $5.99, just for curiosity's sake.  I mean, for FREE SHIPPING, I'd do almost anything.  Seriously.  AND they deliver to Europe too, *coughs in general direction of Switzerland*.  The nice thing is they have user reviews on each product.  I LOVE checking out feedback before I buy.  Check them out, tell me what you think.  I'm just so dang curious about this thing... 

Framed

I've been wanting to put up some posters in the basement, but dangit I can see myself framing them when poster frames can be so expensive, and I don't want to ruin thema nd just nail them to the wall. But this is a great option - poster hangers. A strip goes on the top and the bottom, easy and done. And they are just about $3 each! That's money I can handle:)

Decorlicious!

My buddy Chelsea has equal love of the deal, and she just also happens to be all crafty and creative. This is a plug for her Etsy shop - CheaperByTheDozen. She made me an adorable sign for my daughter's bedroom, she just don't stop with them creations, and her prices are just right. She still just charged me a cool $5. Heh, for my own custom art?? Go check out the eye candy - you rule, Chelsea!!

Yankeefied

Oooo, now I have more things to look forward to in the year - Yankee Candle not only HAS a Semi-Annual Sale, they are having their Semi-Annual Sale right now! Use code ASF34 to save $5 off $20+. Shipping is a $6 flat rate for orders under $100. There's probably a store in a mall near you too, so here's the store locator for ya.

Some sale items:

Tarts $1
Samplers $1
Car Jar Air Fresheners $1
Votive Holders $3
Tea Light Holders $3
3.7 oz Jars $5
Fragrance Oils $5
Tea Lights and Pillars $5
Electric Fragrancers Units & Refills $5
Potpourri $7
Jar Shades $7
Other Accessories for $7

Wheee!!!!!!!!!

Chaaalllllkboard!!!

Holy crap. Martha Stewart RULES this one people!! Who else has headed through Home Dept and noticed chalboard paint and had the desire to paint something in their house with it so you'd have a chalkboard door or wall?

Martha figured out how to do it without having to buy really expensive chalkboard paint (it is pricey) - you can do it with any color paint you want, too!!! Check it out!!

Oh, and the best price you'll get on paint is at Walmart - I talked to an employee once there, who told me that most of their brands are actually made by the big paint companies you'd find at Home Depot. IIIiiiinteresting. Dang, I need another house so I can do this...