Monday Funday Freebies

I woke up with a sneaking suspicion that something dark and gloomy was lurking around the corner.  I had two options:  crawl back under the covers, ignore the 8 month old banging me in the face with her pap, pretend I didn't have to take my 5 year old to school OR jump out of the bed with a huge smile and make the most of the Monday that crept upon us in our sleep.

Well, I say jump out of the bed...it was more like untangling myself from said offspring, crawling out from under our five hundred billion pound furry daughter who was snuggled up at the end of the bed with her nose under the sheets, and kind of hop down because my bed is rather high.  But you get the picture.

I thought to myself, after The Ky was at school and Captain Milz was entertaining herself with a cardboard box and a big spoon, "Self, what would make this Monday as happy as a Friday?" and of course the overwhelming consensus from all of my multiple personalities shouted "FREE STUFF!"

So here you go.

• Free Episencial products + 10$ off coupon. Just email carrik@episencial.com to get your sample packet and coupon today! Limit one per customer. Offer expires 9.19.10
  
• Monday, September 13th marks The Dr. Oz Show Season 2 kickoff. Tune in to learn how losing just 10 pounds can change your life, and find out how you can make your goal a reality. Come back on Monday to DoctorOz.com to take the “Just 10” Challenge and learn how to get your free “Just 10” bracelet – to keep you focused on your goal and dedicated to your health.
  
• For your pets - treats from TJ LA.  Click here to fill out the form.
  
• One free sample pack of business cards per household. You’ll receive 10 FREE Business Cards, plus FREE Shipping! Log in to Moo.com and start designing your free business cards!
  
• HOT HOT HOT! Starting today, 9/13/10, you can get a Free Box of Smuckers Uncrustables! Register on www.uncrustables.com and submit an organizational tip or solution for the on-the-go mom or dad beginning on 9/13/10 at 12:00pm noon ET through 10/13/10 at the posted time daily to receive a coupon by mail for one free box of Smucker’s® Uncrustables® sandwiches (4-pack).

Have a great week and make sure to check out my other giveaways here!

Xylitol

Xylitol is an organic replacement for sugar. It doesn't impact insulin levels, and is used in lots of products. However, it's harmful to pets.

NaturallySavvy.com says this:

Poison Control states that 3 grams of Xylitol is enough to kill a 65 lb dog. To put this into perspective, little mints contain an average of .05 grams per mint. This means that your 65 lb dog would have to only eat 6 small mints to die. If he were eating gum at .72 grams per piece, 3-4 pieces could cause severe symptoms and probably death.

Please make sure you keep all types of food, snacks, even gums and mints, somewhere that your pet can't get to them. Don't leave all that extra Halloween candy laying around. There are many things that humans use to their benefit that can be very dangerous and even deadly to an animal.

Also, check out Snopes.com for more information.