Category Archives: thoughts tips and tales

Money Saving Christmas Gift Idea #2 – Zip it Drain Cleaner

Posted on November 26, 2014 by blogqueendiane

When you find a product at the right price that really does the job – you’ve just gotta spread the word. If your sink or bathtub is not draining properly, the Zip it Drain Cleaner — a low-tech gizmo that costs … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Ten Thousand Blog Hits in Six Months

Posted on November 24, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Gee, I guess the title said it all, right? Anyway, I’m thrilled to have gotten more than 10,000 (!!!) hits on Thoughts, Tips and Tales in a little over six months since its inception (six months and six days, to … Continue reading →

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Use Unpleasant Credit Card and Earn a Free Cruise

Posted on November 20, 2014 by blogqueendiane

A friend recently told me about how, over the years, she and her husband charged all the things that were particularly distasteful – pap tests, plumbers’ bills, tires for the car, etc. – on a credit card offered by Carnival … Continue reading →

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25 Adult Advent Calendar Gift Ideas

Posted on November 19, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Advent calendars have been used to mark the days until Christmas for thousands of years. Today, they’ve become a fun way for kids and adults alike to count down the days in December — and they offer you a chance to … Continue reading →

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News Updates about Christmas Shopping Bargains

Posted on November 18, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Everybody wants to save money when buying holiday gifts, right? Did you know that… Walmart is abandoning the one-day-only “Black Friday” sales and will offer its best deals over a five-day period beginning the last week of November this year? … Continue reading →

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December Daily — a Fun Way to Document the Holidays

Posted on November 17, 2014 by blogqueendiane

A great way to record precious memories and capture the best of December is to create a December Daily scrapbook. You can set up album pages with background paper in November and create a tentative list of some of the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World

Posted on November 13, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Isn’t it amazing sometimes how people you know show up in the strangest places? Here are some examples: 1) Years ago, we got a new minister at church; he seemed to have a great sense  of humor and he introduced … Continue reading →

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Amazon Echo — the Coolest Christmas Gift of 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by blogqueendiane

— **Update Jan. 13, 2015: I registered to be “invited” to buy the Echo in early November and, for two months, when I checked my account on Amazon, it said this: Thank you for your request. If selected, you will … Continue reading →

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2014 Nissan Sentra Review

Posted on November 10, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Have owned 4 Nissans now – two bought from the dealer, and two bought used – and they’ve proven to be reliable, long-lasting cars. Here’s my review of the new 2014 Sentra I bought about a month ago — comparing it … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Fun — Ten Months Later

Posted on November 6, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Got a Fitbit Force fitness tracker for Christmas 2013 (although it was backordered and didn’t arrive til late January 2014) and I can truly say I’ve loved it. It’s helped me greatly increase my activity level! I’ve worn it 24/7 for ten … Continue reading →

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