Author Archives: The Jewish Lady

$50.00 Fandango Gift Card Giveaway

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With an average evening ticket costing about $13.00, a night at the movies, especially for a family, can be very expensive (and we’re not even talking about a fancy IMAX show)!

My family recently went to see Toy Story 4, and wow, did the expenses add up—tickets, popcorn, soda, candy, etc. Definitely not cheap and the movie wasn’t even that good.

I do love movies, though, and I bet most of you do too, so I’m excited to host a Fandango giveaway.

If you’ve never used Fandango, it actually makes the experience a lot smoother since you order online and never have to worry about sold-out shows. You can also select a seat in advance for most shows.

Not sure if Fandango is available in your area? You can search on their website for a full list of theatres near you that participate.

Whether it’s a family outing or Date Night for Mom and Dad, Fandango has got you covered.

The $50.00 Fandango Gift Card Giveaway will be open thru August 31, 2019. Good luck, everyone.

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Update: Congratulations to winner Michelle L.

Super Savings Saturday – 7/27/19

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Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday.

If it seems like I haven’t posted about shopping in a loooooong while, it’s because I haven’t been shopping at all! My hand is still bothering me, mainly due to the heat/humidity/swelling, so I’ve been taking it easy. This week, however, I HAD to hit a bunch of stores because everything on my list was free. (It’s been ages since this happened.)

Target:

Bic Gel-ocity pens, 5-count, regular price $5.99 plus $5.99 mail-in rebate.

Bic Gel-ocity pens, 3-count, regular price $4.49 plus $4.49 mail-in rebate.

Renuzit Snuggle refill, regular price $9.99 plus $9.99 mail-in rebate.

Snapple tea, sale price $0.99. I used a $1.00 manufacturer’s coupon. Total: Free.

4 Gold Bond mini powders, regular price $0.99. I used four $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: Free.

CVS:

I went in for a free Crest toothpaste (after ECB’s), but left with a raincheck. No big deal, there was a bunch of Colgate at their competitor across the street.

Rite Aid:

6 Colgate toothpastes, sale price $3.50. I stacked a $0.50 manufacturer’s coupon with a $3.00 in-ad store coupon, 6 separate transactions. Total: Free.

Walmart:

Happy Inside cereal cup, regular price $1.88 plus $1.88 Ibotta rebate.

Kite Hill almond milk yogurt, regular price $1.58. I used a $1.00 manufacturer’s coupon. Total: $0.58 plus $0.75 Ibotta rebate.

RX Nut butter, regular price $1.24 plus $1.24 Ibotta rebate.

Perfect protein bar, regular price $1.98 plus $1.98 Ibotta rebate.

I shopped on Sunday and Wednesday, figuring two smaller shops would be better than a coupon marathon. I was worn out afterwards, but it was so worth it.

Have you found any good deals lately?

Archaeologists Discover Jewish Plaque in Lithuania from 1776

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“In 1776, we went up with joy to Eretz Israel,” reads part of the inscription on a recently discovered plaque found in Lithuania that was buried beneath the Great Synagogue of Vilnius.

Archaeologists have been excavating the area extensively and were amazed to find something so significant. The plaque is believed to be a record made by Synagogue members that traveled to Israel.

Since my own family originally comes from Lithuania, it’s even more fascinating to me! To the best of my knowledge, from family history, my ancestors were in the country during the same time period. I’m not sure if my people were in Vilnius, however, but definitely in Lithuania.

It is so interesting to think that while America was going through a revolution, the Lithuania Jews were also struggling for independence, willing to make a long and difficult journey to Israel, in search of freedom.

Hopefully, all of the Israel haters who talk about Jews building “illegal settlements” and creating an “illegal State” will realize that Jews have been occupying Israel for thousands of years, not just in modern times. It is our homeland, our birthright, and should always be a place for worldwide Jewry to live in peace and harmony.

Australian Woman Claims to Have 2,500 Separate Personalities

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An unusual legal case in Australia has reignited the debated about Multiple Personality Disorder aka Dissociative Identity Disorder.

A 49-year-old woman filed charges against her father, whom she says viciously abused her in every manner possible during her childhood. That, unfortunately, is not uncommon, but her coping mechanism is quite rare: She claims to have 2,500 separate and distinct personalities.

Six of the personalities gave testimony during the trial, according to her, recounting different incidents that could only be recalled by that personality and was unknown to the others.

While I have the utmost sympathy and compassion for this victim, I don’t believe it’s possible to have that many personalities in one body and I’m very surprised that a psychiatrist determined that she was well enough to be in court.

During the 80’s and early 90’s, Multiple Personality Disorder was being “diagnosed” in record numbers. I can remember watching it on Oprah and One Life to Live featured a main character who was in a Vikki/Nikki split storyline. And, of course, it goes back much further, with the infamous Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde novel.

Do I think it’s possible that someone who has experienced terrible trauma in early childhood could have a split personality? Yes, in rare cases, it could happen. But to claim 2,500? That’s just junk science.

Victims deserve justice for their suffering. Anyone who has been wronged should go to the law and should be able to sue, provided there’s credible evidence. With this particular victim, it’s hard to believe she is sane. After watching a 40 minute interview on 60 Minutes Australia, it’s obvious to me that she is in terrible pain and appears confused, going in and out of “personalities” at rapid speed, without any trigger to explain it.

Very sad case, but in the end, the father pled guilty and received a long sentence. He’s where he needs to be. The victim, however, is not being helped by doctors who are playing a pretending game. She needs real care to deal with the abuse, not pseudo-science that makes headlines.