Got Halloween Spirit ? Got Milk? Halloween Tour is Coming to Des Moines!

The Got Milk? Halloween Tour is coming to Des Moines to host a fun Halloween-themed family event.

When: Wednesday, October 7 from 12-2 pm
Where: Science Center of Iowa
Why: Just check out these fun activities below!

• Taste and learn how to make fun Halloween-themed recipes
• Participate in Halloween Activities
• Answer trivia questions to win fun prizes
• Sample delicious chocolate milk from local milk processors
• Get the famous “milk mustache” photo taken for you to keep
• Interact with fun educational museum exhibits

The Got Milk tour was here for the Iowa State Fair and my kids still have their milk mustache snapshots hanging up. Should be another good time!

Win Free Internet and Telephone Service for a Year

Do you have a favorite Non-profit organization or business that you are involved in and care about that could use some technology assistance? Help them win free internet, telephone service and computer support for an entire year! No strings attached and no obligations. Internet Solver just wants to help these type of organizations operate more effectively and easily. Think of churches, animals, kids...We want to help someone that is already helping others!

Last 5 days to enter Internet Solver's Extreme Technology Makeover! Internet Solver was featured in the Des Moines Register today. Check it out here!

Cold Stone Creamery: Free 3oz Ice Cream on Thursday, September 24, 2009

Stop by your local Cold Stone tomorrow between 5-8 and make a donation for the Make A Wish Foundation to get your ice cream. More details here.

I just remember blogging about this. Has it really been a year?

Quiznos: Buy one sub and a drink, get a free sub

Print a coupon here for a free sub when you purchase another sub and a fountain drink at Quiznos. This coupon expires October 12, 2009.

Win Free Internet for a Year with Internet Solver's Extreme Technology Makeover

Is your technology getting in the way of you working on your business? Here is a chance to win free Internet, telephone service and computer support for your office for an entire year!

Internet Solver is accepting entries through September for our Extreme Technology Makeover. Enter here and two businesses will be selected (one non profit) to receive $10-20,000 of free products and service. No obligation necessary. We want everyone to experience the ease and great service of Internet Solver products. Internet Solver is your technology partner!

Click here to read more about Internet Solver's Extreme Technology Makeover in the news.

NAMI Walks for the Mind of America

I wanted to post about an upcoming event that is very important to our family. It is NAMI Walks for the Mind of America, a walkathon that is being held in Des Moines at Water Works Park on October 3, 2009. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is the nation’s largest mental health organization and is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

My family decided to form a walking team and participate in NAMI Walks this year for several reasons. My sister, Becky, passed away last November at the age of 34. She faced struggles for many years from living with a mental illness. My family and I also wanted to support other individuals and families who face similar struggles.

By getting involved in NAMI Walks we hope to honor Becky. She worked hard to understand and overcome the illness that changed her life so completely. From our own experience we know that NAMI provides help when people need it the most. All proceeds from NAMI Walks are used to fund NAMI’s very worthwhile programs.

We are excited about building awareness for this topic that is often times taboo to discuss. I know that my sister would be proud. You can find more information on my fundraising page here.

Panda Express: Buy 1 Get 1 Meal Free

Ok, I don't think they should really classify themselves as gourmet chinese, but it will do in a pinch. Through September 30, 2009, you can use this coupon here to get a free Single-Serving Entree at Panda Express when you purchase any 2-Entree Plate.

Free $10 gift card at Jordan Creek Town Center

If your local mall is managed by GGP (and the one nearest me is!), you can get a free $10 gift card! Just go here and enter your zipcode to see if there's a mall near you which is participating.

When you enter your email address, you'll receive a confirmation by email which you can print and redeem at your mall on specified dates in order to get a completely free $10 gift card.