{"id":9061,"date":"2012-04-01T20:01:56","date_gmt":"2012-04-01T20:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/?p=9061"},"modified":"2012-04-01T20:31:16","modified_gmt":"2012-04-01T20:31:16","slug":"deals-o-the-week-baseball-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/2012\/04\/01\/deals-o-the-week-baseball-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"DEALS O’ THE WEEK, BASEBALL DEALS"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n\"Save<\/a><\/p>\n

ALDIS<\/strong>
\nPineapple – 99 cents!
\nStawberries – 1 lb – $1.49
\nOranges – 4 lb bag – $1.29
\nArtisian Lettuce – 99 cents
\nSweet Potatoes – 3 lb bag – 99 cents
\nAsparagus – 1 lb – $1.49<\/p>\n

CVS<\/strong>
\nComplete contact solution – free after extrabucks
\nHershey’s Easter candy bags – 4\/$5 after $1\/3 coupon and $2\/$10 extrabuck coupon that will print at the CVS coupon kiosk.
\nAllegra Allergy – free after $7 coupon (I didn’t find any in my inserts)<\/p>\n

FAMILY DOLLAR<\/strong>
\nClick here to get a $5 off a $25 purchase:
\nhttp:\/\/www.familydollar.com\/pages\/hotitems_locator.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

GIANT EAGLE<\/strong>
\nGreat deals this week, mostly because of double coupons. Any coupon 99 cents and less will double at Giant Eagle – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. It automatically comes off. <\/p>\n

Note: if a UPC starts with a 5 it will double (as long as it is 99 cents and less). If the UPC starts with a 9 it won’t double. Most of those coupons state the coupon won’t double. The red blinkie machine coupons usually start with a 9.<\/p>\n

Get additional savings by loading up ecoupons at http:\/\/www.gianteagle.com\/save\/eoffers<\/a><\/p>\n

Some of the coupons mentioned below expire 3\/31\/12. Others on 4\/1\/12. <\/p>\n

Reynolds Aluminum Foil – 30 to 75ft – $1.50 after .75 or $1.50 coupon found at http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp<\/a>
\nCool Whip – .50 after .50\/2 coupon
\nDiet Pepsi – 2 liter – .10 after .55 coupon
\nSmuckers Jelly – $1 after .75 coupon found at http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp<\/a>
\nDannon Oikos Greek yogurt – .50 after .50\/2 coupon
\nGortons fish – $2.50 after .50 coupon
\nBird Eye vegetables – 3\/$2 after $1\/3 coupon
\nNo Yolks noodles – $1.20 after ,40 coupon
\nBertolli pasta sauce – $1 after .75 coupon
\nDoritos – 2\/$3 after .10 in fuelperks (30 gallons max)
\nJello Pudding – 2\/.50 after .50\/2 coupon (look for display with free egg shape container with purchase of 6)
\nVelveeta Cheesy Skillets – .50 after .75 coupon
\nArm & Hammer Laundry Detergent – BOGO – 2\/$5.18 after $1\/2 coupon
\nArm & Hammer Crystal Burst Power Packs with Oxi Clean – BOGO – \/$4.98 after $1\/2 coupon
\nTidy Cat – 40 lb bag – $4.50 after $1 coupon
\nHillshire Rope Smoked Sausage – BOGO – .89 after .55 coupon (note: each item is half off – you don’t have to buy both when they are BOGO)
\nTide – 5\/$16.50 after five $1 coupon and .20 in fuelperks
\nSoftsoap hand soap – .30 after .35 coupon
\nIrish Spring – 3 pack – $1 after .50 coupon
\nVaseline lotion – 10 oz – $1 after .75 coupon
\nMiracle Whip – 30 oz – 2\/$3.50 after .75\/2 coupon
\nJohnsonville sausages – $1.80 after .85 coupon
\nBallPark hot dogs – BOGO – turkey variety – $1.24 after .75\/2 coupon
\nSara Lee Mincemeat pie – $2
\nKool-Aid mix container – 3\/$4 – also look for $1\/2 coupon on display
\nKnorr packets – $1 after .50\/2 coupon<\/p>\n

GREAT CLIPS<\/strong>
\nCoupon in JB Dollar Stretcher magazine for Great Clips for a haircut for $6.99.<\/p>\n


\n\"Harbor<\/a><\/p>\n

HARBOR FREIGHT<\/strong>
\nFind tools up to 80% off and more. Great discounts on a wide variety of tools.
\nClick here:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6mef7rf<\/a><\/p>\n

KMART<\/strong>
\nDouble $1 coupons – limit 5 with $25 purchase
\nGet $25 off $50 health & beauty purchase with Express Scripts prescription transfer<\/p>\n

OFFICEMAX<\/strong>
\nAvery 5160 labels – 1 cent after Maxperks rewards
\nCase of paper – $14.99 after $30 Maxperks reward<\/p>\n


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OLD NAVY<\/strong>
\nShop the OldNavy Easter Sale: $5, $10, $15 Deals for the Family. Ends 4\/8.
\nClick here:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7bkqyva<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"Performance<\/a><\/p>\n

PERFORMANCE BIKE<\/strong>
\nAll bikes are on sale. Take an Extra $25 Off Your Purchase of $150 or More and Take An Extra $50 Off Your Purchase of $250 or More offer valid Friday 03\/30\/2012 – Sunday 04\/01\/2012 only. No coupon code needed at checkout.
\nClick here:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7qmn6bb<\/a><\/p>\n

RITE AID<\/strong>
\nScunci hair accessory – free after UP reward
\nSnickers eggs – free after $1\/2 coupon
\nTrident\/Dentyne 80 ct – 99 cents after $1 coupon and $1 UP reward
\nHersheys Box of Gold chocolates – $1.99 after $2 UP reward
\nMentos 50 ct – 2\/$2 after $1 coupon
\nEcotools – 75% off plus use $1 coupon from past All You magazine
\nGillette or Old Spice Body wash – 99 cents after $1 coupon and $2 UP reward<\/p>\n


\n\"Save<\/a><\/p>\n

SEARS<\/strong>
\nLook for 15% off clothing, fragrance, and cosmetics coupon in ad.<\/p>\n


\n\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

STAPLES<\/strong>
\nLook for chair coupons in ad.
\nGet 10% off ink, toner, paper reams\/cases, copy and print with Staples Rewards.<\/p>\n

VALU KING<\/strong>
\nFree after $10 purchase and coupon in ad:
\nKens Italian or Ranch salad dressing
\nIceberg lettuce head<\/p>\n

Suave deodorant – .50 after $1 coupon
\nMushrooms – 8 oz – 99 cents<\/p>\n


\n\"Walgreens<\/a><\/p>\n

WALGREENS<\/strong>
\nEggs dozen – 2\/$2
\nBlue Diamond almond – BOGO – plus use $1 coupons<\/p>\n

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Foster Grant Reader Glasses and Accessories
\nEnd Date: 4\/07\/2012<\/p>\n

50 4×6 Prints for $5
\nCoupon Code: PRINTS5
\nEnd Date: 4\/07\/2012<\/p>\n

33% off Same Day Pick-up Photo Products
\nCoupon Code: DEAL33
\nEnd Date: 4\/30\/2012<\/p>\n

Sunday – Free 8×10 collage enlargement
\nEnd Date: 4\/01\/2012<\/p>\n

Click here:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7f2smug<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"Save<\/a><\/p>\n

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK<\/strong>
\nAll 2012 Books are 50% off plus free shipping!
\nClick here to order:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/77nhr6j<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"Print<\/a><\/p>\n

COUPONS.COM<\/strong>
\nNew coupons available now at the beginning of the month. Many have reset so you can print them again. Each can be printed twice.<\/p>\n

Coupons .99 and less will double at stores that double coupons of .99 and less unless noted otherwise on the coupon. Buehlers, Dave\u2019s Supermarket and Giant Eagle double .99 and less coupons.<\/p>\n

Here are some that are available:
\nHuggies – $3
\nKentucky Legend Ham – $2
\nPurex Crystals – $1
\nMonkey Bread – .55
\nSouth Beach Diet bars – $1
\nCrunchmaster crackers – .75
\nGlade Lasting Expressions – $3
\nCaribou coffee – $1
\nJohnny Cat litter – $1
\nSmuckers – .75 (great coupon for doubling)
\nMorningStar Farms Veggie Foods – .75\/2
\nJohnsons Baby Oil – $1
\nWindex – .75\/2
\nSilk – .55
\nPledge – .50
\nArmstrong floor cleaner – $1
\nKashi steam meal – $1
\nCascadin Farm products – .75
\nCheerios – .75<\/a>
\nClick here:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST DEAL MAGAZINES<\/strong>
\nWeekly deals for annual subscriptions:
\nTake an Additional 20% Off Newsweek Magazine.
\nEnter coupon NEWS<\/p>\n

Take an Additional 20% Off Family Fun \/ Parents Magazine(s).
\nEnter coupon WKLYSPEC During Checkout<\/p>\n

Take an Additional 20% Off Family Fun \/ Parents Magazine(s).
\nEnter coupon WKLYSPEC During Checkout<\/p>\n

Daily deals for annual subscriptions:
\n4\/2 – Elle 1 Year – $4.29
\n4\/3 – Reader’s Digest 1 Year – $6.99
\n4\/4 – Good Housekeeping 1 Year – $6.99
\n4\/5 – Outdoor Photographer 1 Year – $4.29
\n4\/6 – Men’s Fitness 1 Year – $4.29
\n4\/7 – Whole Living 1 Year – $4.29
\n4\/8 – Budget Travel 1 Year – $4.29<\/p>\n

Take An Additional 15% Off at Best Deal Magazines
\nEnter Coupon Code PXCJ0408 During Checkout
\nOffer expires April 8, 2012<\/p>\n

TAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON
\nTake an Extra $5 off $30 at Best Deal Magazines
\nEnter Coupon Code MNDCJ0408 During Checkout
\nOffer expires April 8, 2012<\/p>\n

TAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON
\nTake an Extra $7.50 off $40 at Best Deal Magazines
\nEnter Coupon Code MQQCJ0408 During Checkout
\nOffer expires April 8, 2012<\/p>\n

TAKE AN EXTRA $10 OFF $50 ORDER COUPON
\nTake an Extra $10 off $50 at Best Deal Magazines
\nEnter Coupon Code MQPCJ0408 During Checkout
\nOffer expires April 8, 2012<\/p>\n

TAKE AN EXTRA $15 OFF $70 ORDER COUPON
\nTake an Extra $15 off $70 at Best Deal Magazines
\nEnter Coupon Code MTKCJ0408 During Checkout
\nOffer expires April 8, 2012<\/p>\n

Click here:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq<\/a> <\/p>\n


\n\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GRAVEYARD MALL<\/strong>
\nGet an ADDITIONAL 95% off clearance items using code 95offclear. Wide variety of items on sale.
\nClick here to shop:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7d3m7ly<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

CLEVELAND INDIANS<\/strong>
\nBaseball is here! I can smell baseball in the air…or it could be that hot dog package that slipped out of a grocery bag from last year. Being a huge Indians fan, here’s hoping the Indians win the World Series. Go Tribe!<\/p>\n

Before the game check out the plenty of happy hour deals around town at http:\/\/www.gotime.com<\/a>. Beer prices are cuckoo in the stadium, so better to get your fill before the game. <\/p>\n

Many vendors sell peanuts and merchandise at much lower prices than in the park. <\/p>\n

Try Marcs for Indians merchandise on the cheap. That is usually where I buy mine.<\/p>\n

Below are some deals for Indians tics:
\nThe Entertainment book<\/a> has a BOGO lower reserved or mezzanine ticket for and Indians game. There a BOGO coupons for the Lake County Captains too.<\/p>\n

At Discount Drug Mart you can get discounted tickets with their 10 pack promotion.
\n10 Bleacher\/Upper Deck Seats for $99.
\n10 All-you-can-eat seats for $279…no, it’s not the seats you can eat for $279, but real food.<\/p>\n

Find deals online on the Indians site including the ones below at http:\/\/cleveland.indians.mlb.com\/cle\/ticketing\/ticket_specials.jsp<\/a><\/p>\n

Grand Slam 4 Pack
\nGet 4 tickets (select seating), 4 hot dogs\/slices of pizza, 4 Pepsi products, 4 hats and a parking pass for just $96.<\/p>\n

Lunch and 3 Innings
\nPurchase a $15 ticket for a weekday afternoon game and get $10 worth of value added to your ticket to grab lunch.<\/p>\n

Fans will have an all-you-can-eat option in select Upper Deck locations once again in 2012 featuring hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, nachos and soft drinks for only $32.<\/p>\n

20% off when you purchase Tickets Plus+! Spend $8 and get $10 of food and merchandise.<\/p>\n

The Indians have some great giveaways from Jerseys to Bobbleheads (shown below). Wouldn’t it be neat if on Fireworks night they allow the first handful of fans to light the fireworks whenever they so choose to light them off. For instance, if the other team’s player is stealing second or sittng on a two-strike count they should be able to light off some M80s or lob a Roman Candle at them. Now that’s a home team advantage. <\/p>\n

Click here for other promotions:
\nhttp:\/\/cleveland.indians.mlb.com\/cle\/ticketing\/ticket_specials.jsp<\/a><\/p>\n

April Thu, Apr 5 3:05 pm Blue Jays – Magnet Schedule
\nSat, Apr 7 1:05 pm Blue Jays – Indians Player Calendar – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nWed, Apr 25 – 7:05 pm Royals – Dollar Dog Night
\nFri, May 4 – 7:05 pm Rangers – Fireworks
\nSat, May 5 – 7:05 pm Rangers – Chris Perez Replica Jersey – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nSun, May 6 – 1:05 pm Rangers – KeyBank Kids Fun Day
\nMon, May 7 – 7:05 pm White Sox – Dollar Dog Night
\nThu, May 17 – 12:05 pm Mariners – Student ID
\nFri, May 18 – 7:05 pm Marlins – Fireworks Buy TicketsStudent ID
\nSun, May 20 – 1:05 pm Marlins – Joe Carter Bobblehead – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nWed, May 23 – 7:05 pm Tigers – Dollar Dog Night
\nThu, May 24 – 12:05 pm Tigers – Weather Ed Booklet
\nMon, May 28 – 4:05 pm Royals – Justin Masterson Replica Jersey – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nWed, May 30 – 12:05 pm Royals – Weather Ed Booklet
\nFri, Jun 1 – 7:05 pm Twins – Fireworks
\nSat, Jun 2 – 7:15 pm Twins – Fireworks
\nSun, Jun 3 – 3:05 pm Twins – Carlos Baerga Bobblehead – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nFri, Jun 15 – 7:05 pm Pirates – Fireworks
\nSat, Jun 16 – 4:05 pm Pirates – Dollar Dog Night
\nSun, Jun 17 – 1:05 pm Pirates – Carlos Santana Replica Jersey – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nMon, Jun 18 – 7:05 pm Reds – Asdrubal Cabrera Bobblehead – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nWed, Jun 20 – 7:05 pm Reds – Indians T-Shirt – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nMon, Jul 2 – 7:05 pm Angels – Photo Day
\nTue, Jul 3 – 7:05 pm Angels – Fireworks
\nWed, Jul 4 – 4:05 pm Angels – Sandy Alomar, Jr. Bobblehead – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nThu, Jul 5 – 7:05 pm Rays – Dollar Dog Night
\nFri, Jul 6 – 7:05 pm Rays – Fireworks
\nSat, Jul 7 – 6:05 pm Rays – Post-Game Concert (Adult)
\nSun, Jul 8 – 1:05 pm Rays – Bank Kids Fun Day – Post-Game Concert (Kid \/ Family)
\nFri, Jul 20 – 7:05 pm Orioles – Fireworks – Rock N’ Blast
\nSat, Jul 21 – 7:05 pm Orioles – Fireworks – Rock N’ Blast
\nSun, Jul 22 – 3:05 pm Orioles – Charlie Nagy Replica Jersey – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nMon, Jul 23 – 7:05 pm Orioles – Photo Day
\nWed, Jul 25 – 7:05 pm Tigers Buy TicketsInternational Day
\nThu, Jul 26 – 7:05 pm Tigers – Dollar Dog Night
\nMon, Aug 6 – 7:05 pm Twins – International Day
\nWed, Aug 8 – 12:05 pm Twins – Summer Camp Day
\nThu, Aug 9 – 7:05 pm Red Sox – Dollar Dog Night
\nFri, Aug 10 – 7:05 pm Red Sox – Fireworks
\nSun, Aug 12 – 1:05 pm Red Sox – Gaylord Perry Bobblehead – 1st 15,000 Fans
\nFri, Aug 24 – 7:05 pm Yankees – Fireworks
\nSat, Aug 25 – 7:05 pm Yankees – Fireworks
\nMon, Aug 27 – 7:05 pm Athletics – Photo Day
\nWed, Aug 29 – 7:05 pm Athletics – Dollar Dog Night
\nThu, Aug 30 – 12:05 pm Athletics Buy TicketsStudent ID
\nFri, Aug 31 – 7:05 pm Rangers – Fireworks
\nSun, Sep 2 – 1:05 pm Rangers – Kids Fun Day
\nFri, Sep 14 – 7:05 pm Tigers – Fireworks
\nSat, Sep 15 – 4:05 pm Tigers – Dollar Dog Night
\nSun, Sep 16 – 3:05 pm Tigers – Kids Fun Day
\nThu, Sep 20 – 12:05 pm Twins – Student ID
\nFri, Sep 28 – 7:05 pm Royals – Student ID
\nSun, Sep 30 – 1:05 pm Royals – Kids Fun Day<\/p>\n

GO TRIBE!!!<\/em><\/p>\n

LAKE ERIE MONSTERS<\/strong>
\nMonsters vs. Rochester Americans – Special Plain Dealer BOGO Offer – Saturday, April 14th, 2012 7:30 PM. Also look for BOGO tickets in the Entertainment book<\/a>.
\nClick here:
\nhttp:\/\/www12.ticketingcentral.com\/V2\/Restrictions.aspx?t=C9E0649A8CED95F47EDCF7A<\/a><\/p>\n

CLEVELAND GLADIATORS<\/strong>
\nGet discounted tickets for $25 to see the Cleveland Gladiators Arena Football team on April 8th at 6:00 PM. Save over $12.37 per ticket – savings includes $3.00 ticket discount, no convenience, no facility and no handling fees. Call 1-800-NIE-NEWS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.<\/p>\n

DOUBLE COUPONS<\/strong>
\nStores that double have better deals than stores that don’t. Part of the reason is because many stores that don’t double like Wal-Mart and Marcs have everyday low prices, but they never have items that go on sale. The price is what it is. Granted the prices go up and down over time, but that is not because it goes on sale. The key is to only buy items at stores that double when they are on sale, escpecially when the item is at least 50% off. When you do that you will save over 70% typically when the item is on sale. Most of the items above in the Giant Eagle sale are over 70% off with the doubling. Try to do that consistently at a store that doesn’t double…doesn’t happen. <\/p>\n

One thing that people have a hard time doing is buying items that aren’t on sale while shopping for all the great deals. They key is to turn off that part of your brain that wants to make impulse purchases. A whiffle ball bat to the head works sometimes in those situations.<\/p>\n

Krogers has eliminated doubles in Texas. Their Ralph’s stores are also ending them starting April 1. Those stores are located in California. The rumor is that Kroger plans to stop doubling at all their stores. If they stop, then the competition might also stop. Then again, stores like Wal-Mart test marketed doubles and may decide to implement them at that time, striking a blow to Kroger and any store that decides to do away with them and their disgruntled customers.<\/p>\n

I love the fact that Giant Eagle listened to customers when we protested that they eliminated doubles back some years back and they decided to bring back doubles. Competition is tight and the last thing a store wants to do is to irk its customers. Once people start shopping elsewhere it’s hard to get them back.<\/p>\n

Stores will also lower their sales volume if couponers stop shopping there. Many double couponers buy extras to donate to charities. Lower sales volumes mean lower purchasing power for the stores.<\/p>\n

No thanks to the Extreme Couponing show, many stores have tightened their coupon policies. Amazingly, Kroger was the featured store in most all of the shopping trips on the show. And now here they are getting rid of doubles. Plus they stopped allowing shoppers to stack an e-coupon along with a manufacturer’s coupon after the show first aired. <\/p>\n

When I was going to do the show, Krogers wouldn’t allow me to go to the Perrysburg store near Toledo that doubled $1 and less coupons, but they were ok with me going to the Port Clinton or Sandusky store that only doubled 50 cents and less coupons. Obviously something was up. Sure enough, the Perrysburg store a month or two late stopped the $1 doubling. I figured as much since they didn’t want me there with the thoughts that they were changing the policy there. Giant Eagle also didn’t allow us to film there. And then Dave’s Supermarket was the next option.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, after some back and forth I didn’t do the show partly because of the issues I saw coming and since they didn’t put in writing that they would show that I donate my stock. Now the show features people donating all the time. I’m sure they realized they had to do so since nobody would do the show. The felt the heat to show it too. They also didn’t want to film me doing a class. Another red flag that showed they were more about getting ratings rather than doing couponers right.<\/p>\n

A couple articles have been written about double coupons recently and Krogers\/Ralphs decision to eliminate them. We resurected the http:\/\/www.bringbackdoubles.com<\/a> site for the Krogers shoppers losing doubles. For those of you Krogers shoppers and their affiliated stores, I recommend posting on the site and the BringBackDoubles Facebook page at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bringbackdoubles<\/a><\/p>\n

Let them know you want your doubles and how it negatively effects your family and charities you donate to. They need to hear it from us consumers before they’ll react.<\/p>\n

Here are the articles:
\nhttp:\/\/www.consumerworld.org\/pages\/doublecouponsprs.htm<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.mouseprint.org\/2012\/03\/26\/no-joke-ralphs-dropping-double-coupons-on-april-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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CHANNEL 5 ABC<\/strong>
\nThis past week I chatted with Leon about free classes! And about some other stuff.
\nClick here to view or go upstairs and click on the arrow:
\nhttp:\/\/www.newsnet5.com\/dpp\/money\/consumer\/joe-the-coupon-guy-suggests-classes-to-take-to-find-deals-and-fruit-bargains<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s this past Saturday’s clip:
\nhttp:\/\/www.newsnet5.com\/dpp\/money\/consumer\/joe-the-coupon-guy-says-get-busy-before-coupons-expire<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It doesn’t take much for the Hulk to get honked off. And once he calms down he now will have to purchase a new set of clothes to wear. <\/p>\n

TOP TEN THINGS THAT HONK ME OFF<\/strong>
\n10) Indecisive squirrels crossing the street.
\n9) People constantly using “you know what I mean” after every sentence, mostly because it forces me to answer yes or no every time they say it.
\n8) Congress’ franking privileges.
\n7 1\/2) Having to open a dirty bathroom door after just washing my hands and not being able to use a paper towel to open the door since the garbage can is across the room.
\n7) Shaking someone’s still wet hand after they’ve left the bathroom.
\n6) Deep wounds from a paper cut.
\n5) Songs that remain #1 way too long on the Billboard Top 100.
\n4) Burnt popcorn.
\n3) Little Billy from the Family Circus comic and his horrible puns.
\n2.8) Settling down to eat my TV dinner when I’m real hungry only to find out the center is ice-cream cold.
\n2.3) Meat with stubborn veins and ligaments in them.
\n2.1) People that stand uncomfortably close to me in line.
\n1) Aggressive clapping when it’s unwarranted at puppet shows.<\/p>\n

GETTING HONKED OFF<\/strong>
\nDid someone ever piss you off? Yep, we’ve all been upset with someone. Did you ever tell them what got you upset? Well, uhhhh. Most people don’t like to confront people about an issue since they know they may not like the response or they aren’t sure they can control their response without blowing up. It’s like that bag of popcorn. All that steam builds up and if you pull it out of the microwave at the right time you have yourself a wonderfull smelling bag of popcorn. If you leave it in too long, it smells like yuck. You end up having to throw it out. The same thing happens in relationships. If you check to see how things are going you will find out more before the person builds up enough anger that they blow up. It always delicate to bring up sensitive issues, but it’s not fair to the other person if you don’t voice your concerns. They have no way of fixing it otherwise or even understanding what you are feeling.<\/p>\n

If you let people know what is bothering you then you will avoid all those times when you say nothing, but assuredly they know something is wrong. Your body language and lack of communication or facial gestures say it all, so they already know something is up. That stink face is a pure giveaway. When you let them know the issue before it gets to that stage it always seems to work better. The shoe is on your foot until you let your feeling be known. Sometimes people don’t realize how they are coming across. Don’t you want to know rather than being left in the dark? How can you fix it otherwise!<\/p>\n

It’s best to forgive than to hold grudges too. Be the bigger person. Besides after 52 times not forgiving someone your spleen will explode. Don’t be tempted and test that out. Spleen explosions are painful and messy. <\/p>\n

Always give someone the benefit of the doubt too. Never accuse them before finding out the facts. Let them know how you feel without making accusations. Otherwise you will put them on the defensive. Once they are on the defensive it is hard to get your point across without a verbal battle. Just watch any reality show like the Basketball Wives or Housewives of Orange County and you’ll see what I mean. Now let me get some popcorn while I watch them explode.<\/p>\n


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