A little story about chili.

We ate chili a lot growing up, or at least I think we did. I remember it as being one of my favorite meals because sometimes we got those white saltine crackers to go with it. I loved those crackers… until I got mono in the 11th grade and they were one of the few things I could eat for the next three months. But I digress….

After I was married I remembered my mom’s chili recipe was pretty simple so I started making chili for my family.

I made chili a lot… at least once a week. I made extra, froze it, and sent my husband to work with little frozen containers of leftover chili.

I was the Chili Queen.

Then one day, about three years ago, my husband said to me….

I don’t really like chili…

Say what? I was dumbfounded. I asked him why he told me for years that my chili tasted “good.” He said that my chili did taste good… for chili.

I fed that poor man chili for FIFTEEN YEARS and he ate it, even though he didn’t like chili.

That’s a good husband folks.

Now, if your husband, kids, grandpa, dog or anyone else you feed on a regular basis does like chili you might want to grab this free Chili Cookbook download from Amazon. There are over 20 recipes in the cookbook… and I can assure you I won’t be making a single one.

If you don’t have a Kindle you can download an app for free and read this book on your computer or phone.

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If you live near an IKEA don’t forget to RSVP for the Bring Your Own Friends event on January 14, 2012.

The deals will vary by store, but there will be free breakfast and lunch, as well as gift card giveaways, discounts, and other fun activities. You must RSVP via Facebook to receive the freebies.

Print this Huggies Coupon before it reaches its print limit.

Save $2 off 1 jumbo pack of Huggies Pull-Ups.

If you need an activity for girl’s night out/ or mother daughter date night grab this deal from Plum District.

For $28 Receive a $20 Starbucks Gift Card and 2 Fandango Movie Tickets when you buy through Plum District.

Fine Print:

Redeem your two movie tickets (up to $24, redemption valid for 90 days only) with Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoer destination, selling tickets to more than 16,000 theaters nationwide. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with exclusive film clips, trailers, celebrity interviews, fan reviews, and news, while offering them the ability to quickly select a film and conveniently buy tickets in advance. As the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, you can experience the Starbucks gift at any of your favorite neighborhood locations and online.

If you received a Kindle for Christmas and are a member of Amazon Prime you now have access to over 50,000 titles for free. (Free after you buy the Prime membership)

Kindle owners, and it must be a Kindle, can borrow one book a month from the Kindle Lending Library.

You can find out more on the Amazon website.

Remember even if you don’t own a Kindle you can read Kindle books right on your computer. There are free books available on Amazonevery day.

If you love DaySpring, you’ll want to check out their after Christmas sale. Many of the Christmas items are up to 75% off and they make great gifts to have on hand for last minute gift giving.

You can use the code 15OFFGIFTS to save an additional 15% off some items. They have everything from Advent Calendars to Christmas cards on sale this week, but once supplies run out the sale is over.

Every day until Christmas Amazon.com is offering a free Christmas song with their 25 Days of Free promotion.

Today’s song is Silent Night.

Every day until Christmas Amazon.com is offering a free Christmas song with their 25 Days of Free promotion.

Today’s song is Messiah: 42. Chorus: “Hallelujah”.

Every day until Christmas Amazon.com is offering a free Christmas song with their 25 Days of Free promotion.

Today’s song is Hark The Herald by the Irish Tenors.