Remember the DIRECTV Classic tickets giveaway? Well, I have two pairs of tickets that have gone unclaimed, so I’m offering them up to the first two people who email me at cfoblog {at} gmail {dot} dom with the subject line “DIRECTV Classic Tickets.”

The body of your email must include the first and last name of the person who will pick up the tickets.

I’ll update this post when the tickets are gone. Good luck!

You can find a full roundup of this week’s deals at Common Sense with Money. I’ve listed the deals that I think are the best for playing The Drugstore Game this week (starter scenarios to come later), as well as the prices that are rock-bottom in my price book.

Tums Ultra Berry $3, Get $3 RR when you buy one
FREE after RR

Infusium 23 Leave-In treatment Repair or Spray $4.99, Get $3 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 Infusium 23, shampoo, conditioner, or leave in treatment 11/04/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/04/2012)
Pay $0.99 each after coupon and RR

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum – 2/$6, Get $4 RR when you buy two
Use $0.75/1 Mitchum Deodorant 10/14/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/21/2012)
Pay $0.25 each after coupon and RR

Oral B Health Clinical Toothbrush, Crest Pro Health Clinical Toothpaste, Mouthwash, or Glide Floss 2/$7, Get $4 RR when you buy two
Use $0.75/1 Oral-B Glide Floss, 35 m+ or Floss Picks, 30 ct+ 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2012)
Use $0.50/1 Oral-B Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health, Complete, or (2) Indicator or Cavity Defense Toothbrushes 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2012)
Use $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2012)
Use $0.75/1 Crest Rinse 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2012)
Pay as low as $0.75 each after coupon and RR

French’s French Fried Onions $1.29, with in ad coupon
Use $1/1 Frenchs French Fried Onions 11/4/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2012)
Use $0.50/1 French’s French Fried Onions
Use $0.30/1 French’s French Fried Onions
Pay as low as $0.29 each after coupons

Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Cleaner $6.99
Use $3/1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit {no longer available?}
PLUS $2/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush w/Caddy or One Step Kit Nov 2012 Walgreens Coupon Booklet
Pay $1.99 each after coupons

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As my sons’ baseball and soccer seasons wind down, I’m feeling exceedingly grateful to all of the volunteers that make league sports possible at minimal cost. In each of my boys’ leagues, there are a small handful of dedicated parents and grandparents who give too many hours to count to make sure the kids get placed on teams, that the teams have schedules and fields to play on, that everyone has the necessary equipment, and more.

Each league also has a group of parents – some experienced, some new – who volunteer to coach. And while some coaches may be better than others, they all have one thing in common – they volunteered to make a difference.

It’s no small task to take charge of five to twelve (or more) little people, each with their own personality and skill level. To try to provide only positive feedback and encouragement, even when the kids are not at their best. To organize drills at every practice, plan each game’s roster, and make sure everyone gets a chance to play every position while still having a good experience. To deal with their parents, who are not always reliable or good communicators.

We have been blessed to have coaches throughout the years who are great teachers and examples for our children – and I do mean we, because a good coach is a blessing not just for the child but for his parents as well. So I just want to say . . .

THANK YOU to everyone who gives of their time to make sports leagues possible!