A Month of College Teaching Tips - Tip #12 : Integrate Items that Your Students Care About... Half Price Slushes at Sonic!

Readers,


Why am I super excited about half-price slushes at Sonic tomorrow? Yay!!! Enjoy tax day!


Take a break and visit Sonic for a nice form of refreshment during lunch or breakfast tomorrow. :)


Sincerely,


Millennial Professor

Freebie Friday - Request a Kleenex Cool Touch Sample!

Readers,

I have been REALLY blessed NOT to have a cold this season, but I have had the pleasure of using this new product - Kleenex Cool Touch Tissue.

My review - This is one of the most AMAZING tissue products EVER! It IS really cool to the touch and I sincerely think that the product will be around for a LONG, LONG time! Request a free sample from Sam's Club here - LINK

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Happy Finals Prep-Week! - Treat Yourself at Marriott Properties During the Winter Break!

Readers,

During the break, I plan to accomplish A LOT of tasks! Non-academic tasks include wrapping gifts and placing the ornaments on the tree. Academic tasks include finalizing the spring syllabi, answering students' e-mail, finding grants, and finishing tasks for the Texas Social Media Research Institute (TSMRI). 

Despite the full schedule, I plan to take advantage of some wonderful last minute reservations at a Marriott hotel (or two) during the break. My hotel stay is always relaxing and I am more productive at a Marriott desk than I am at my own desk (whether at work or at home). There are just so many distractions at home and at work! Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself! This is such a funny video!

If you are interested in the Marriott Rewards program, please click this link...

https://www.marriott.com/rewards/rewards-program.mi

If you need a referral, please let me know! - jennifertedwards@gmail.com

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday! - Visit Officemax.com OR OfficeMax and Save 20% Off Your Entire Purchase!

Readers,

Since many academic and student affairs department budgets for office supplies are small this year AND you might want purchase a few post-it notes for your home, please TAKE ADVANTAGE of this great offer!

From October 30th to November 5th, you can save 20% on ALL of your purchases from Office Max! This deal is available online AND offline!

Here's the link to the coupon: LINK

Here's my list (also great for Christmas gifts):


- Post It Notes
- Mechanical Pencils
- Colored File Folders
- Wireless Mouse
- Sandisk Drive
- K-Cups (We have a new machine in the office and I think that I will give everyone K-cup gifts this year!) - 

Please feel free to redistribute the link!!! :)

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday! - Kleenex Share a Pack & Receive a Pack Campaign!

Readers,

Everyday, it seems like I am crying (from one eye) while walking to class and working in my office. I am just overly sad about my students' academic work, my relationship with my colleagues, and my daily morning commute. ;( Ha! No, actually I am VERY excited about EVERYTHING this semester and I LOVE my commute because it helps me mentally prepare and persist through a debriefing process each evening!

However, I have HORRIBLE allergies (ragweed, etc.) and they always seem to affect one eye. :( As a result, I always carry a package of Kleenex in my Vera Bradley bag. This week, I requested a sample of the new Kleenex Brand Cool Touch products and I sent my sample package to one of my colleagues (Future) Dr. Cristi Horton. Last year, she gave me this wonderful commuter's pack (which I will have to feature later) and I have always had Kleenex for the road!

Request your sample here - https://www.kleenex.com/Softnessworthsharing/Account/LogOnOrRegister?ReturnUrl=%2fSoftnessworthsharing%2fShare%2fCreate

and remember to share a pack with a colleague!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Tenure Revisited (5/5) - (Freebie Friday) Download a Free Song (or Two) from Amazon.com (Great for Grading and Commuting)!

Readers,

I love listening to music when I grade papers, conduct research, and organize my office. As a result, I was so excited to receive a free offer for a $2 MP3 credit for Amazon.com! For $2, you can download one (or two) songs from the website!

Click here (LINK) and enter FALLMP3S in the "enter your code" box!

Enjoy and take a SMALL break from the tenure process!

Thanks! About.com Guide Stacy Fisher!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Healthy Meals for Professors-on-the-Go (5/5) - Freebie Friday - The Sabra House Party (Intercultural Communication)

Readers,

I LOVE Hummus! This year, I am teaching Intercultural Communication and we have 23+ eager college students who are eager to try the product, integrate the product in their daily recipes, and tweet about the product! Last year, we hosted the Green Works House Party in our department's classes and it was a HUGE hit! This year, we are applying for the Sabra Hummus House Party! Here's our plan:

This year, we are learning about MANY different cultures and hummus has such a RICH history! For example, in our HOUSE PARTY we would:

I. Discovering Hummus - What IS Hummus? (Have you heard of it? Have you tried it? What is the history of Hummus?)

II. Introduction to the Sabra Website (Viewing Youtube Clips, etc.)

III. Trying the Hummus - We will have four different recipes and recipe ideas for the partygoers to try!

IV. Brainstorming about Hummus - How Can People Use Hummus in Easy, Everyday Recipes? We plan to come up with at least 20 different ways and to post these ideas on Facebook, tweet these ideas, and gather additional ideas from others through these social networking websites.

V. Distribution of Hummus Recipes AND Coupons for Sabra Hummus

Then, we will post pictures on our website, blogs, and Facebook profile. In addition, we will interact with others through the #SabraParty hashtag and the Sabra Twitterfeed - http://twitter.com/SABRA.

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Faculty Work-Life Balance Series (5/5) Freebie Friday - Complete Small Activities on Recycle Bank for Free Points Towards High-Value Coupons and Free Products for Classes!

Readers,

I love saving money and I tend to spend A LOT of money on my classes (and our department's conferences), but I try to maximize my dollar by using coupons and contacting individual companies! 

Last year, when planning the "Environmental Communication Week", I was not familiar with this wonderful website, Recyclebank. This website enables users to complete quick quizzes, take green pledges, and read informative articles for Recycle Bank points. Here's the neat aspect, the points can be used for high-value coupons ($2.00 off Kashi Products, etc.) and even free products at McDonalds (i.e. - a free ice cream cone).

Professional Life

I am glad that I found this website last month, because I will be able to share the wonderful information with people who are interested in "Environmental Communication Week 2012". Another cool feature to add to the website! :)

Personal Life

This website is beneficial for our household because I am still planning to increase the amount of money that we save each month. September is always crunch month for our household (tuition, etc.) and this will be a great way to plan for future money emergencies. Faculty have to budget as well! :)

Sign up for Recyclebank today! :)

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Hello Fall 2011 - Post 5/5 - It's Friday! Reserve Your Free Breakfast Entree at Chick-Fil-A!

Readers,

This week, I am super excited about the opportunity to RSVP for the Chick-Fil-A Free Breakfast Entree next week! I drive by a Chick-Fil-A every morning on my way to the university and I cannot wait to take advantage of this free offer. Use this website link to RSVP - http://www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com/Start. I just sent this message to my students as well! :)

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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New Semester Prep Week (5/5) - (Freebie Friday) - Coupons from 3M (Scotch Tape & Packing Tape)

Readers,

Here is a great opportunity for those of you who are highly organized, desire to be highly organized, or if you are planning to ship some books back to the publisher! On the 3M website, there are some wonderful coupons for Scotch products: http://www.3m.com/brands/scotch/promos/welcomecoupon.pdf

- Save $1.00 on Scotch Pop-Up Tape Desk Grip Dispenser

- Save $.50 on Scotch Poster Tape

- Save $1.00 when you purchase TWO rolls of Scotch Packing Tape

- Save $1.00 when you buy one pack of Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches 50 Pack

- Save $2.00 when you buy one Scotch Easy-Grip Packaging Tape Dispenser

Enjoy! 

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - $.50 Off Uniball Pens! Great for Grading and Writing!

Readers,

Here's a great opportunity to save some money on your grading/research supplies! I use Uniball Pens ALL OF THE TIME! Here's a great coupon for $.50 off of these pens!

Here's the link - http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=PU2I2X5OELNQO

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - Start Your Day with STARBUCKS and Gain an Opportunity for a Cool Evening!

Readers,

Are you addicted to Starbucks? Do you always start your mornings with a dark cup of joe? Well, if you purchase a cup in the morning and return in the afternoon (after 2 pm), you can receive a grande cold drink for $2! Amazing offer! 

Start the day with a jolt and end the day with a relaxing cool drink!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday! - The Container Store - Organized Teacher Discount Program

Readers,


How do you plan to organize your desk for the new school year? Have you cleaned your office for the new semester yet? That's my plan for the first week in August! 


If you live by a Container Store, you can take advantage of this wonderful program, "The Container Store Organized Teacher Discount Program". I will admit, 15% is a sizable discount for the Container Store! I plan to take my hubby (a high school science teacher) to the Container Store to decorate his new classroom this year! He loves organizational tools and ideas (with his wife's help of course). ;)


Take a look at this neat savings opportunity: http://www.containerstore.com/teachers/index.htm

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - Kashi Cereal or Granola Bar Sample

Readers,

In the regular semesters, I have to remain prepared throughout the day by having a few snacks in my Vera Bradley bag. I never know when my department head will want to meet about a new idea or when a student needs some extra study time after class ends. 

As a result, I keep Kashi snacks on hand. Usually, I eat a Kashi granola bar on the way to work and also after teaching classes. Here's a great video about the Kashi company.

Request your free sample today! - http://www.kashi.com/kidfriendlyfoods

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday! - FOUR Quiznos Coupons! :)

Readers,


Quiznos is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary Toasty Savings by releasing four printable coupons! 


I LOVE Quiznos and I will definitely use these coupons while grading midterm examinations! 


Enjoy! Thanks Totally Target!


Free chip or cookie AND regular fountain drink (wyb a regular or regular or large or larger sub)
Free sub (wyb a sub of equal or great value and a regular fountain drink)
2 meals for $9.99 (2 small subs, 2 chips or cookies, and two regular drinks)
$1 off regular sub or regular salad or $2 off a large sub


Sincerely,


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - Free Self-Paced Online Classes from HP and Microsoft

Readers,

Are you looking for a few, free self-paced online classes to help you learn how to use HP software or Microsoft products? Well, check out these links to free online classes available from HP and Microsoft! 

The HP classes include: digital photography, home office, MS Office and Adobe Products, PC security and maintenance.

The Microsoft courses include Access, Excel, Outlook, Word and more. There are classes for both the 2003, 2007 and 2010 versions of this software.

Thank You Freebie Blogger!

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - Honey Nut Cheerios! (Coupon and Sample)

Readers,

In the summertime, I teach my online classes (which is labor intensive, but I LOVE it!), prepare for the fall semester, write at least two scholarly articles, and attend summer trainings. For breakfast, I usually eat cold cereal and fruit OR I warm a Bagelful in the microwave.

I am always on the lookout for cereal coupons and samples, because I do not usually cook breakfast in the summertime. Here's a great coupon and cereal duo sample from the General Mill's company for one of my FAVORITE's Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal! -

Enjoy! Work smarter and not harder!

Sincerely,

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - $2.00 off of a Post-It Tab Purchase of $3.00 or More

Readers,

Today's Freebie for Friday is a coupon for Post-It Tabs and Labels. I use these on a daily basis and I have a stash of these great organizational tools at home and work! Click here for your coupon - http://www.3m.com/us/office/postit/promos/201101_mo/67197_Coupon.pdf.

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - $7.00 in Coupons for Post-It Products

Readers,

Today's freebie is a ENTIRE PAGE of Post-It COUPONS! You must use the coupons by 6/30/2011, but otherwise this is a great deal! I actually distribute Post-Its as prizes in my classes and also during our department events. 

Click here for your coupon - http://www.3m.com/us/office/postit/promos/201101_mo/67197_Coupon.pdf.

http://www.post-itteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/coupon_65746.pdf

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Freebie Friday - Carmex Lip Balm

Readers,


I know that this might not seem like a good deal, but it is a GREAT DEAL! When I am teaching (especially in the summertime and wintertime), my lips become slightly chapped while walking across campus. I always have a tube of Carmex in my briefcase to prepare myself for speaking in front of the classroom. Try some Carmex today!


Click the link to print a coupon for $.35 off of Carmex Lip Balm - LINK.

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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