Audiko

If you are still buying ringtones for your cell phone, then stop! You can make your very own personalized ringtones free at Audiko.net! All you have to do is upload your favorite songs (or URL link to a song) and choose the best snippet to use as your ringtone, and presto, you have a new ringtone to use for your phone! No more paying for a trendy ringtone song! Try Audiko and personalize your ringtones for your phone so you know who's calling you! It's easy and it's FREE--there's no strings attached to this website, whatsoever, so go ahead and try it out! (PS: There are a lot of pre-made ringtones on Audiko's website as well, so you can just browse through them if you don't feel like making your own.)

Joni Mitchell, "Both Sides Now" (Live 1970) + lyrics

This is my other favorite Joni Mitchell song, "Both Sides Now."






Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere, i've looked at cloud that way.
But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow on everyone.
So many things i would have done but clouds got in my way.

I've looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions i recall.
I really don't know clouds at all.

Moons and junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real; i've looked at love that way.
But now it's just another show. you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know, don't give yourself away.

I've looked at love from both sides now,
From give and take, and still somehow
It's love's illusions i recall.
I really don't know love at all.

Tears and fears and feeling proud to say "i love you" right out loud,
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds, i've looked at life that way.
But now old friends are acting strange, they shake their heads, they say
I've changed.
Something's lost but something's gained in living every day.

I've looked at life from both sides now,
From win and lose, and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall.
I really don't know life at all.

Joni Mitchell, "California"

This is one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs, "California." I just love the line, "he gave me back my smile," and I adore how she plays the Appalachian dulcimer!






Sitting in a park in Paris, France
Reading the news and it sure looks bad
They won't give peace a chance
That was just a dream some of us had
Still a lot of lands to see
But I wouldn't want to stay here
It's too old and cold and settled in its ways here
Oh, but California
California I'm coming home
I'm going to see the folks I dig
I'll even kiss a Sunset pig
California I'm coming home

I met a redneck on a Grecian isle
Who did the goat dance very well
He gave me back my smile
But he kept my camera to sell
Oh the rogue, the red red rogue
He cooked good omelettes and stews
And I might have stayed on with him there
But my heart cried out for you, California
Oh California I'm coming home
Oh make me feel good rock'n roll band
I'm your biggest fan
California, I'm coming home

CHORUS:

Oh it gets so lonely
When you're walking
And the streets are full of strangers
All the news of home you read
Just gives you the blues
Just gives you the blues

So I bought me a ticket
I caught a plane to Spain
Went to a party down a red dirt road
There were lots of pretty people there
Reading Rolling Stone, reading Vogue
They said, "How long can you hang around?"
I said "a week, maybe two,
Just until my skin turns brown
Then I'm going home to California"
California I'm coming home
Oh will you take me as I am
Strung out on another man
California I'm coming home

CHORUS:

Oh it gets so lonely
When you're walking
And the streets are full of strangers
All the news of home you read
More about the war
And the bloody changes
Oh will you take me as l am?
Will you take me as l am?
Will you?

Nespresso CitiZ & Milk Espresso Machine

Problems making your own espresso drinks? Don't know how to froth the milk like the pros? Here's the solution: Nespresso CitiZ & Milk Espresso Machine!!!

I just saw this machine demonstrated at Sur la Table and it was very impressive! Sur la Table is offering a free latte or cappuccino with the demonstration of this machine (hey, a sign that says, "Free Cappuccino with demo" is going to catch my attention!).  It was worth a looksie!

The lady that was demoing the machine explained that this machine uses pre-measured espresso pods that you just pop right in and the machine does the rest. The frothy milk? Well, that is equally as easy! All you do is pour the milk in the adjacent milk cup, the Aerocino, (see above picture) and push the button and it heats and froths the milk in 60 seconds! Now, that's amazing! No more steamer stick to clean! No more worrying about how to froth the milk and when stop. It's literally a no-brainer!! Anyone can work this machine and that's the beauty and simplicity of it!

Now, usually, when I watch a demo, I figure the machine has got to be a thousand bucks or something and they are trying really hard to sell one! To my surprise Sur la Table's price for this Nespresso machine was only $349, plus an additional 10% off because it was a featured product demonstration that day. What a deal! Now, it's not exactly cheap, but it's not one of those really cheap $50 espresso machines that will probably break in one month! I would say that if you are serious about getting a home espresso machine, this is a good one to consider. Not only is it easy, it's also pretty to look at! It comes in black or red. It is really sturdy and modern looking (it was made in Switzerland) and it has 19 bars of pressure that brews fresh, aromatic espresso crema each time! That's a lot of power for such a small machine! It's only 5 inches wide, so it won't hog all your countertop space in your kitchen, either!

The only draw back that I noted was that this machine ONLY uses their espresso pods. So, if you are looking for a machine that will take your favorite espresso, look elsewhere. This machine is part of the espresso pod trend to make homemade espresso drinks as easy to make as possible. 

My favorite feature of this machine was Aerocino cup that warms and froths the milk perfectly! It really was neat to watch! Plus the latte I sampled was pretty good--it just needed some vanilla! It was actually pretty strong and I asked for a mild one! So, if you like a strong hit of espresso, go try this out at Sur la Table! They will gladly demo this machine for you.

There's more good news! Amazon.com sells the black model for $339 (prices change on Amazon, though), plus free shipping and no tax upfront (you must, of course, report all online sales tax transactions when you do your taxes each year). 

Find a Sur la Table near you and ask for a demo of this machine and you'll get a free cappuccino! 

Power Bar Free Sample Gel Blast Energy Chews

Get your free sample of Power Bar gel blast energy chews. Power Bar boasts that these little gel blast chews give your muscles a burst of energy if eaten before or during a moderate or high-intensity workout.

Just register at the Power Bar website to receive your free sample!

Offer valid now through 03-31-10 while supplies last.

IHOP National Pancake Day Celebration: February 23, 2010

If you like pancakes, you'll appreciate IHOP National Pancake Day Celebration! FREE PANCAKES! Imagine that! The International House of Pancakes, affectionately known as IHOP, is generously offering free pancakes in hopes of raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. 

February 23, 2010

Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., we'll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes.* All we ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

About National Pancake Day

February 23, 2010

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised more than $3.25 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. While IHOP's National Pancake Day typically takes place on Shrove Tuesday, this year the company will host its free pancake event on Tuesday, February 23, extending the fundraising window by one week to maximize donations for Children's Miracle Network. With your help, we hope to raise $5 million in five years for Children's Miracle Network and other local charities through your donations in 2010!
Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products...hence the name Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday.






Find an IHOP near you to participate in this fundraiser.

Walgreens Coupon: Free 8x10 Print

Don't miss out on this great freebie from Walgreens: coupon for free 8x10 photo print! Hurry, this offer is valid through February 25, 2010 and is good for in-store use only.


Find your nearest Walgreens