$5 off a $5 Purchase at Sears (expires 1/22/08)

Print this coupon to get $5 off a tool or lawn & garden purchase of $5 or more at Sears stores (in-store only).
Not valid on clearance or closeout items (and certain other items).

Thanks Karen at Balance In Diet for finding this coupon!
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Model Railroader 2008 Sweepstakes

Model train enthusiasts enter the Model Railroader 2008 Sweepstakes for a shot at winning:

Grand Prize:
-Lifetime subscription to Model Railroader and
-$1,000 Hobby Shop Buying Spree

First Prize:
-$1,000 Gift Certificate for BlueLine products from Broadway Limited (1 awarded)

Second Prize:
-NCE PowerCab System (1 awarded)

Third Prize:
-Complete HO Track Cleaning Package from Aztec Manufacturing (1 awarded)

Forth Prize:
-$50 Walthers gift certificate (5 awarded)

Fifth Prize:
-1-year subscription to Model Railroader magazine (5 awarded)

(Yes...I do have a thing for Lionel Trains)

Don't Rely on Technology This Much!

I guess this fellow followed his GPS instructions and turned right onto train tracks. I assume they mean he was riding on the rails not just simply crossing the tracks. Apparently the GPS called for a turn, so he turned. CNN summed it up well: Doh!

Ignore my earlier post on a GPS Deal at Buy.com and stick with paper maps if technology wins out over common sense.

CNN.com: Doh! Man follows GPS onto train tracks

'Tis the Season for Giveaways!

A little post-holiday treat from Little Fun; Little Learning (sponsored by iMommies)...three $10 gift cards to F.Y.E.

Little Fun; Little Learning: Another Great Giveaway

Tempting Deal on a GPS at Buy.com

My wife has a different make for which I paid almost 3 times more. I really can't spend the money right now, but I wish I could on this basic unit. The only thing I'm not sure of is if it tracks the satellites as well as our Garmin does.

Navtour NT-147 GPS Portable Navigation System 3.5" LCD with MP3 Player & Voice Recorder. - New Factory Sealed! $119.99 Free Shipping

UPDATE: I found the manufacturers website and looked in the FAQ. I found in there a question about map updates. Unfortunately for this model it states, "GPS model NT-147 will NOT receive any map updates." Here's the link: Navtour FAQ
Maybe this isn't much of a concern if you live in an area that hasn't had new development. The maps may be a couple years old...take that into consideration...the price is still good.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!