23 Companies That Will Pay for Your College Degree

Although school has already started for Fall sessions, thought I would share the link below from 

Krazy Coupon Lady as an informative post 23 Different Companies That Will Pay For College, which is useful if you are thinking about going to college or know someone who is.  

This could be especially if you are wanting to pursue studies beyond an undergraduate degree as financial aid that is available is even more scarce.

When I worked at Wells Fargo 20 years ago, I took a few classes and received tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of the courses.  They did require it be job related and I had to turn in paperwork and obtain approval ahead of time.  You also believe you have to have above a B to obtain full reimbursement.  I do recall they reimbursed for tuition only; no books, class fees or any other fees.  The downside is you have to come up with the funds in advance and might have to carry finance charges for a few months (I put mine on my credit card).  If you qualify for a student loan, you can pay it down with the reimbursement so you don't have as high of a balance after graduation.

If you are employed and don't want to switch jobs, be sure to check with your Human Resources Department to see if they offer any tuition reimbursement or assistance programs as it isn't something that companies always include mentioning in their orientation program.   

Link to article

Miami Grill - Review

Miami Grill on Bluffton Road shares building with a Marathon Station next door.  While this is casual dining/drive-thru food, don't let the plain Jane exterior fool you.

The decor is bright and modern and makes you feel like you are stepping into warmer climate with the bright colors and wall murals and more upscale than your typical fast food experience.

They serve a wide variety of items including Gyros, Philly Cheesesteak, Miami Subs, Wings, Salad, Seafood, Chicken, a few desserts, breakfast items and a few options for kids meals and even hotdog.  

They also have a sauce bar where you can get small plastic containers to Tzatziki, Buffalo, Chipotle BBQ and a few other dipping sauces and serve Coke Products in via an all-in-one dispenser where you can pick from a vast variety of options.

My favorite thing there is the gyros; they have a good flavor and texture and the outer bread and pillowy and fresh; I think they are better than any other you can get in town.

The only thing I don't like is the music is a little loud and there is something different on each screen, so in that respect it is geared toward the under 30 crowd.  

View toward front counter where orders are placed

Dining area

View looking east toward gas station

Artwork on wall showing rapper Pitbull is a partner in this business franchise.  Miami skyline is on the table tops.

Gyro in a Pita with side of Tzatziki sauce

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches with crispy seasoned fries.  

Miami Grill Menu

Review - Glade Large 6.8 oz Jar Candle - "Nutcracker Delight" - link to 50 cents off Coupon

Glade Large 6.8 oz Jar Candle - "Nutcracker Delight" is a new product that just came out and I purchased this yesterday at a Walmart. although it is not listed on their website yet.

The purchase price was $4.97+ tax ($1.30 per oz) , which sounds expense until you consider that that it contains as much as two of the small jar candles, which ar 3.4oz each run around $2.99 each.  

Sometimes you can find other large jar candles on sale that will come up at less per ounce, but one thing that is consistent with Glade is their candles have a decent throw to scent a room and some less expensive candles smell great when you open the lid in the store, but when you get home and light it you don't smell much of anything.

It is also different in that it has 3 wicks instead of one,  Sometimes with candles with one wick it will burn an areas around an inch or so around the wick and there will still be a lot of wax around the perimeter of the container.  I tested out and below are pictures at different time intervals.  If you burn the candle 2 1/2 hours it will burn even, but the packaging warned not to burn more than 4 hours at a time.

I am not sure what the bumps on the inside of the candle jar are for but have emailed the manufacturer and if I hear back will advise.

I think the the "Nutcracker Delight" scent is described on the packaging as:

"Swirls of roasted hazelnuts and sweet pralines.  Dusted with notes of creamy vanilla bean upon dollops of almond butter."

When I smelled it in the store thought it smelled a bit like Nutella, which is a sandwich spread made out of hazelnuts, but on burning more like toasted nuts with a hint of sweet vanilla buttercream; sort of like a moist nut cake topped with a buttery vanilla icing drizzled over the top.  It has a decent throw so it will fill up a good sized room and make it smell like you have been baking.  I really enjoy the scent and it is something I may purchase again.

Pros:  

• Contains the same amount of product as two small Glade candles that cost $2.99; product cost $4.97.
• Pleasant nutty scent with a hint of vanilla buttercream
• Burns evenly if you burn for at least 2 1/2 hours.
• Consistent good throw on Glade candles.

Cons:  

• Cost may be higher in comparison to larger jar candles.
• Although the outer paperboard wrapping is "green" it is not clear whether or not the jar is recyclable; just indicates to "Discard glass jar after use." (I have emailed the manufacturer on this as well.)

Currently, Glade has a printable coupon for 50 cents off  all candle here if you want to try it for yourself.

***EDIT***9/5/18 - I received a call from Glade today in response to my emails regarding the bumps on the inside of the jar.  

I was advised the bumps was for airflow channeling so it would burn evenly.

The jar is recyclable if you clean all of the wax out and be sure all residue is out before discarding.

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Urban Decay Says Goodbye to the Original Naked Palette

Urban Decay announced 2 day ago that they are retiring their original palette that stared the whole "Naked" craze after it launched in mid-2010.  Above is a video they put out about it that I think has too much sexual innuendo as they primarily market their products to 15-30 year olds,

I only buy products from Urban Decay when they are on sale and I had never purchased this before as the price point was $54.   I had never this product seen it go on sale anywhere until now a price of $27, which works out to be $2.25 per pan/color. 

After the announcement, It sold out almost the same day on Urban Decay.  The only place I found it available was at Macy's for $27, which I just ordered, as it is $27 + tax with free standard shipping.

Wet N Wild Goth-O-Graphic MegaGlo Highlighting Stick - Review

This is a recently released limited time offer from Wet and Wild for a small line called "Goth-O-Graphic" and this is a MegaGlow Highlighting stick.  It comes in one shade "Hell-O Darkness".

I purchased for $7.00 with free shipping when ordering through Hush's downloadable app through Apple for I-Phones, but also downloadable on Smart Phones through GooglePlay.  It is also available on Wet N Wild's website or check their store locator  to purchase in store near you.

It comes sealed with a peel off outer layer plastic and when you take off the top lid it is sealed underneath with a smaller lid for added protection, so if you carry it in your purse and the top lid comes off and get all that gunk in your purse on the product or the product gunk up your purse.

At first glance it looks like the product in the tube is silver, but once you swatch it there is a lavender-ish sheen along with the silver and has an pearlescent iridescent holographic sheen.

It is a stick that can be used on cheeks, brow bones, collarbone, decolletage or any area of the body you would like to feature.

My opinion is it is for evening and Winter wear as it would look better on paler skin   

Why?  Because although th website indicates it is formulated to flatter all skin tones, I think it would be more flattering on paler skin and can look a off in the harsh light of day even with a bit of tan and make it look sweaty and only instead of sparkly and magical. 

Also recommend using it sparingly and probably pick one place to highlight. When I first got it I used it where I would normally highlight my face and it was overkill with the above mentioned sweaty look.

I do think that it that looks absolutely beautiful in the evening when it catches the light if you edit yourself and just pick one feature to highlight.

Another plus is it is also Cruelty-Free (not tested on animals).

Swatched on forearm 

Swatched on white paper 

Worn just on the cheekbones below with a light shade of foundation.  It is not as flattering in daylight as it is in evening light when it is the right about of magical sparkly glimmer. 

Cuban Caliente Cafe - Review

As I took off work a little early I had decided to try a late lunch a the Cuban Caliente Cafe downtown as co-workers said the food was good, albeit a bit on the pricey side and I had read rave reviews for their authentic Cuban food other location.  

I did not get a picture of the inside, but there was lots of black painted wood and they have a counter were you can walk in to pick up orders or the server can seat you in the dining room which was the same black wood theme and barren of much decorations but begging for some colorful Cuban culture painting, maps or other decorations on the wall as it is rather dismal  As such, I requested to dine on the patio.

The patio is on the sidewalk and twice there were bike riders on the sidewalk (they are not supposed to be) that had to quickly maneuver around the bikes chained to the parking meter nearby and I was concerned they were not going to make it and end up hitting the fencing, so it you go and sit on the patio would recommend sitting closer to the windows instead of toward the street.  

They carry Coke products for the soft drinks currently for $2.50 a glass with free refills.   

I ordered the Balsero Sandwich for $8.50, which is seasoned ground beef with an egg on top a tomato, pickles and a special sauce.   The sandwich was very large and would be better if they offered 1/2 sandwich for lunch or you might want to split one with a friend.

I had expected the sandwich to have more of a kick and spice; it was sort of like a sloppy joe without the spicy tomato sauce and a little bland for my taste.. Salt and pepper helped a little but the waiter did not offer up hot sauce until I was almost done.  Also would be better if it were served with a side of potato chips.  

Overall the server was attentive as he was juggling the counter, a few tables inside and me outside.

They do have a selection of sides, but none are in English on the menu and none have an explanation of what they are.  I did search afterward and found their menu on Waiter on the Way and it does explain what the side are.

The story behind this place is interesting as it was started by a couple that was exiled from Cuba by Castro and became an American success story, now with their second location downtown - for more information on that visit Caliente's website.

Currently lunch is from 11am to 5pm, I did see a notice in their window they are applying for an alcohol permit so they might be expanding their hours in the future.

The sandwich everyone says is the best is "The Cubano", which is roasted pork, ham and Swiss cheese, with pickles onion and mustard so I do plan on trying that some time.

Location:  

120 W Wayne St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale - Some Items as Low as $3.00; Check Your Package Upon Arrival

Bath and Body Works is currently having their Semi-Annual Sale with some products such as lotions and wall fragrances starting at only $3.00.  

You can also get $10 off of a $40 or more purchase with the code GOHAUL.   If you sign up for cash back through Ebates, you can also currently earn 1% cash back on your purchase.

I have been a long-time customer of Bath and Body Works and enjoyed every product I have purchased so far (some more than others due to personal preferences), but I did have an incident after the last Semi-Annual sale with an online purchase.

I had ordered four items and received a box with only one item (picture below).  I figured that that either the items were on backorder or out-of-stock, but upon inspecting the packing list, it indicated the items had been shipped.

I contacted their Customer Service Dept. and inquired about it and they advised that the items had shipped.  I wrote back and indicated my box only contained one, perhaps the items were out of stock and incorrectly marked?   They advised that they do not weigh the box until all items are packed and it weighed 4 lbs and that would be the weight of the items that were shipped.

Actually, this bothered me even more as it seemed to indicate it was not just an oversight during a busy spurt, it would seem like someone would have had to have taken the items out of the box after weighing then shipped.   When I expressed that concern they indicated that perhaps the box was damaged during shipping and re-packaged by the mail carrier.

I advised I had their box and it was not damaged and could send them a picture.  I did point out I was a long-time customer that could be verified with my account history, enjoyed their products and wished to continue to make online purchases but the whole situation but needed to be able to count on getting what I had paid for.  

They did finally agree to send the missing items if still in stock or refund the difference and I was made whole and I did make another purchase after this with no problems.  

I do want to say that the Customer Service responses were prompt and professional and the situation was resolved in 2 days even with back and forth emails.  In life, mistakes happen and I understand that things are going to be perfect all the time.

However, I do recommend opening your box and checking right away to be sure everything is in there.

(As I am still trying to de-clutter, as painful as it is going to be, I will not be purchasing anything during this sale so there will not be a post-sale haul post).