Shop with Purpose- Art N Soul on 101 in Encinitas

I discovered a fun store when out and about on the Coast Highway in Encinitas called Art N Soul on 101, and they sell an eclectic mix of art/jewelry/paintings/treasures, all created by local artists. Very fun place! The best part about this store is that it is staffed by all volunteers, and after the artists and the rent are paid, the remainder of all profits go solely to support local charities such as the Community Resource Center, the Store front Shelter, A.R.T.S. and Guitars in the Classroom. The store also gives local artists a unique platform and opportunity to showcase their works. So shop Art N Soul on 101 to both support the artists of your community as well as some great charities. You can find the store on the Coast Hwy, between the big Encinitas sign and the Lumberyard Center. While there, you can find a great mix of shops in the surrounding area, including the new Whole Foods Market. http://artnsoulon101.jigsy.com/

Rid Yourself of Unwanted Catalogs Today

A great 2012 resolution? Cut down on mailbox clutter and help save the planet at the same time! Catalog Choice helps you clean up your mailbox and save a few trees in the process. Sign up for this FREE service- simply list the catalogs you no longer want to receive, and they will handle everything for you! How cool is that? http://www.catalogchoice.org/

Don't Forget to Register Your Starbucks Cards

Many of you no doubt received a Starbucks card or two this holiday season. If you did, this is a reminder to set up an account with Starbucks and to register your cards. Not only does registering your card protect you should the card be lost or stolen, but you also earn rewards for each purchase you make on your account. Don't miss out on valuable Starbucks perks! https://www.starbucks.com/card

Sonic Happy Hour

Sonic celebrates Happy Hour EVERY day between 2 and 4pm. Get half-priced drinks and slushies! Perfect excuse to treat the kids, eh? 101 Main St., Vista.

Save Money All Year Long- Mark Your Calendar and Save

Ever wondered what the best time was to get the greatest deals on the products you love? Here is a quick cheat sheet:

August: Most summer gear- expect to see items from grills to bathing suits
Sept: Back to school deals- Office supplies to computers
October: New home appliances- New models come out, snatch up last year's model
November: Holiday Sales
December: Seasonal Items
January: Sheets and Linens- check out white sales
February: Winter Clothes
March: Small electronics- New models come out, so grab last year's
April: Cookware and other household items
May: Yard Sales and Flea Markets heat up
June: Gym memberships
July: Big Sales that revolve around holidays such as 4th of July

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Estate Sale Alerts Plus Full-Service Estate Sale, Appraisal and Liquidation Assistance

Are you someone who enjoys a good estate sale? If so, then please take a moment to check out this link from Estate Services. They advertise all their sales to a database of over 1,000 loyal customers! Of course Estate Services is also the company to call when you need assistance for your estate sale, appraisal and liquidation needs. They have been in business in the community for over 35 years. http://www.estateservicessd.com/