Help Needed - A Call To Action

While this might be a local story, I wanted to reach out to all of my friends to ask for help for two young boys. These two boys (ages 13 and 6) experienced such unthinkable abuse from their mother and stepfather. I cannot even begin to wrap my head around the entire situation.

The abuse was terrible. While I won't share every detail I will share that the mother and stepfather would lock the 13 year old naked in a closet, where he was tied up, handcuffed and shot with a pellet gun for something as little as "stealing" a honey bun from the pantry. He was also forced to sleep in a closet, where he used a plastic jug as a toilet. You can read the whole story HERE.

I'm sure after reading the story your anger and sadness for these poor boys is the same as mine. Jail time for those parents doesn't seem adequate to me. It pained me to hear of this happening in the small town I grew up in. While it was a great blessing that the children have gone to a foster home, it's been bittersweet. The poor boys have only 2 pairs of clothes and no toys. The foster family is doing what they can to provide, however the state of Georgia is not providing any funding.

Bottom line is that this tragic. There is no reason for child abuse and we need to let these boys know we're thinking about them and that there are still good people out there!

This is where I need your help. I am helping out my sister and a social worker to get donations made for these kids to get clothes, food, toys, ect. This effort was noted on the front page of the paper today. You can read the article HERE.

If you can make a donation that would be awesome!

If you do, please email me and let me know, I will give public recognition (unless requested not to). This includes vendors as well.

Here are the details on the boys:

6 year old boy:

size 8 clothes, size 4 shoes.
Interests include: football, basketball, swimming and/or water activities and superheroes.

13 year old boy

size 28 pants, size (adult) medium shirts, size 9 men's shoes.

Interests: football, basketball, fishing, swimming and/or water activities, superheroes and Michael Jackson.

Donations can be mailed to the following (or you can contact me)

Witness Victim Assistance Program's Office

Room 370 at the Clarke County Courthouse

325 E. Washington St.
Athens, GA 30601

or

Oconee County Sheriff's Office

1140 Experiment Station Road

Watkinsville, GA 30677

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Well It's Official! - I'm Pregnant!

I'm pregnant! We're totally excited to be bringing another baby into the mix! Of course, not as excited as our son Brody is. He's already said that he will teach the new baby how to play his Xbox and that the new baby can sleep in his bed with him. It's too cute!

Due date is 1/15/2011

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Debuting A New Review Blog - I Need Your Help

Fellow readers, I have been working on a new review blog! There will be no changes to The Copper Brick Road, but I decided to start a review blog so I can be more open to further opportunities that you guys would want to hear about!

This new blog is called Mommies Gotta Have It (www.mommiesgottahaveit.com) and I am planning tons of giveaways!

I really need y'alls help though. We all know that a blog is only as successful as it's readers so I really need y'all to come on over and "follow" me. As usual, being a follower will give you an extra entry into contest and as always, I will follow you back.

Subscribe too so you'll be first to know when the contests go live!

I will be making a Facebook fan page for it soon.

Thanks so much for continuing to be such avid Copper Brick Road readers and I hope to see you soon over on Mommies Gotta Have It!

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Healthy Housekeeping with Filtrete + Savings !

As a wife to a man with allergies and a mom to a son with asthma and allergies, I really have to be on my "A" game to make sure we have a very clean house. I have to make sure I cover all areas of my home – including bedding, shower doors and even stuffed animals that can harbor bacteria, mildew and dust mites – proves especially important. Not to mention, that down here in Georgia this spring, we've had had pollen like we've never seen before so it's been even harder than usual. Filtrete helps me out by keeping our air clean with their filters!

Would you believe that when it comes to the routine of cleaning, homeowners tend to be more concerned with stacks of dirty dishes (66 percent), piles of laundry (58 percent) and dust balls on their carpet (57 percent), according to a survey commissioned by 3M, maker of Filtrete air cleaning filters. But they often forget about other areas of the home – such as bedding, shower doors and even stuffed animals – that can be breeding grounds for bacteria, mildew, dust mites and foul odors! Yuck!

In addition to using Filtrete air filters, I am constantly having to vacuum, sweep, mop, ect to make sure that the house is clean. I thought it was great that Healthy Housekeeper Laura Dellutri, author of The Overworked Mom's Stress Free Home Keeping, was able to offer these tips to keep your house clean and help make it healthier in the process:

Start at the Top: Ceiling fans, tall mantles and bookshelves, and the tops of door frames tend to subscribe to the “out of sight, out of mind” motto. These areas often harbor dust, so it’s important to wipe them down regularly to help remove dust buildup. Start at the top and work your way down, collecting all of the dust and dirt that falls to the floor while you’re cleaning.

Wipe Down Windows and Walls: Don't clean windows the old fashioned way – newspaper can cause ink residue and paper towels leave lint behind. Your best bet is to use microfiber cleaning cloths and a professional window squeegee to get a streak-free, spotless shine. To prevent streaks on shower doors and walls, apply lemon oil to the door twice a month. This will help repel soap scum and shampoo, while also adding a nice shine.

Think Horizontally: Dust mites are nearly everywhere. In fact, the American Lung Association estimates that roughly four out of five homes in the United States have detectable levels of dust mite allergen in at least one bed. Reduce dust mites by encasing your mattress and pillows, and wash your bedding in hot water about once a week. Also, since dust mites are microscopic, place strips of duct tape on the mattress case to prevent the dust mites from sneaking through.

Clean the In-between: While cleaning what you can see, don’t forget to clean what you can’t see – the air you breathe. Use a high performance air filter in the home, such as the Filtrete 1” Ultimate Allergen Reduction filter from 3M, to help capture particles such as pollen, smoke, dust mite debris and pet dander from the air that passes through the filter. Be sure to change your filter at the start of every season, or every three months.

Freeze the Fur: Stuffed animals can harbor dust mites so it’s important to pay special attention to them. Place stuffed animals in a large plastic bag and freeze them for four to five hours. Remove them from the freezer and plastic bag, and use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to remove any leftover dust particles.

Finish With Floors: To keep floors in tip-top shape, vacuum and clean them weekly. You can easily make your own floor cleaner by adding a few drops of mild liquid dish detergent to a gallon of water. Hot water can break down floor finishes after time so use water that is barely warm. Finally, don’t forget to clean the floor under large pieces of furniture, which may require you to temporarily move them elsewhere. Corners of rooms and the back of closets often are overlooked, so be sure to clean these areas as well.

Kitchen Clean-Up

Certain areas of the home, especially the kitchen, can breed and harbor germs that not only cause odors but can spread to family members. These low-cost cleaning tasks, when done regularly and properly, can be effective in making the home healthier for your family:

Trashcans: Trashcans should be cleaned monthly using a chlorine bleach and water solution. Simply combine one cup of non-chlorine bleach for every three gallons of water and pour the solution into the trashcan. Swish the solution around in the trashcan, and wait about five minutes for the chlorine to kick in and kill the germs.

Refrigerators: Cleaning the refrigerator monthly will improve the safety and quality of your food. If you are tired of cleaning spills and food particles from your refrigerator, then cover shelves with washable shelf liners. They will catch most of the food spillage, and will make cleanup quicker and easier. Once a month, throw them in the dishwasher for a good cleaning, and then place them back in the refrigerator once they are dry.

Sinks: Since bacteria can accumulate in cracks and crevices, pay extra attention to these areas when disinfecting. Also, stainless steel sinks can be tough to clean and can look spotty due to water spots and lime build up. To keep the sink shiny, use a soft buffing wheel to restore the luster. Then, use a cloth to generously apply mineral oil to the sink. Water will bead up and roll off the sink, keeping it shiny and helping prevent spots.

If you're like me and wanna help make your home healthier this Spring, in addition to following these tips, you can also join the Clean Air Club. By joining the Clean Air Club, you will receive seasonal e-newsletters featuring money-saving offers, filter change reminders, better home living tips and more! Check out www.Filtrete.com!

Oh yeah, and I can't forget to share some savings with you! You can get a $4 mail in rebate from Filtrete whenever you buy 2 filters that have a 1000 Microparticle Performance Rating or greater. Click HERE!

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central
on behalf of Filtrete and received a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.
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The Copper Brick Road Needs Your Input!

Last year, I received such an overwhelming response to the frugal family summer vacation that I decided I would do it again this year! I need some help though. I'd like for you to share with me places you've been that you've enjoyed or places that you would like to visit but would like someone to test out first.

Your suggestion can be anywhere but just remember it will be for a family vacation. If I could get all responses before 3/20 that would be awesome! Thanks for your help!!

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Prilosec OTC - “Official Sponsor of Everything You Do Without Heartburn”

I have some great news for you from Prilosec OTC ! Prilosec OTC is setting out to sponsor passionate people as the "Offical Sponsor of Everything You Do Without Heartburn" ! That's right! Prilosec OTC is out to help you acheive your goals! They going to help 100 people realize their passions by providing sponsorships with an average value of $1,000 and a maximum of $4,000!

So what moves you? What hobby or passion do you want to take to the next level? Maybe you love to cook and would like to take classes from a world's chef or maybe you love photography but need a more professional camera. Whatever it is, you have a chance to win big!

"What do I need to do?" you ask. Well, it's really quite simple! You simply fill out the application telling Prilosec OTC who you are, what you love to do, and what you need to do it better. You will also need to tell them who you would tell if you were sponsored. That's it! They also want to know, if sponsored, who you would tell about it."

Prilosec OTC, the "Official Sponsor of Everything You Do Without Heartburn" wants to know what you are passionate about in the following categories:

- Arts and Crafts
- Cars and Vehicles
- Community Service and Volunteerism
- Entertainment and Leisure
- Family
- Food and Cuisine
- The Great Outdoors
- Health and Fitness
- Home and Garden
- Music and the Performing Arts
- Pets and Animals
- Professional Pursuits
- Sports
- Travel
- Anything Else

The deadline for applications is February 22, 2010 and this contest is open to US residents (except Maine), 18+. Get crackin' and good luck!


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I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Prilosec OTC. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.
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Dole 30 Day Challenge

Start the New Year off to a healthy start by taking the DOLE 30 Day Challenge! Whether you're trying to shed a few extra holiday pounds or encouraging your family to stick to a healthier diet in 2010, the DOLE 30 Day Challenge is the best way to get started!

DOLE Fruit Bowls are:

80 calories or less
Rich in Vitamin C
Naturally fat-free
Low in sodium

The DOLE 30 Day Challenge won't feel like a "challenge" when you have 18 different varieties to enjoy! That means you could eat a bowl every day for 18 days straight without repeating a flavor. Don’t miss out on DOLE Apple, Pineapple, Mixed Fruit, Tropical Fruit, Peaches and more. What's even better is that DOLE will reward you when you buy a month's worth of DOLE Fruit Bowls with a jump start on the next month for free. You’ll receive two weeks of Fruit Bowls on DOLE (that’s about a $10 value)!

Signing up for the 30 Day Challenge is the easiest - and most delicious - New Year's resolution you can make! Just sign up at www.DoleChallenge.com, print out the rebate offer and send in your receipts/UPCs to receive two weeks of free DOLE Fruit Bowls. It's good for your body and your wallet!

To keep your healthy new habit going strong, you can also enter to become one of 200 instant winners by signing up and reading the healthy eating tips at www.DoleChallenge.com. That's right! 100 first prize winners will receive a coupon redeemable for TEN FREE 4-packs of DOLE Fruit Bowls and 100 second prize winners will receive a coupon redeemable for FIVE FREE 4-packs of DOLE Fruit Bowls. You’ll be well on your way to healthy eating habits for the whole family!

Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about the 30 Day Challenge!

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There was no monetary compensation received for this post.
I received a 2 packs of yummy Dole Fruit Bowls..
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What? The 5 Second Rule May Be A Myth?? And A Giveaway Too?!

As parents we are all familiar with the 5 second rule. This is of course the rule that declares you have 5 seconds as soon as the piece of food, sippy cup, or paci falls on the floor that it can be picked up in placed in the mouth just as if it hadn't fallen on the floor in the first place. Some of us may even try to be apologetic and actually wipe off the item before we give it back. And of course we think that the 5 second rule only is good at home and nowhere else. It's like we know that our floors are cleaner. At some point or another....or habitually for that matter, I think we're all guilty of following the rule.

I was invited to participate in a web conference for Clorox with comedian and Daily Show correspondent, Samantha Bee. We discussed the 5 second rule via video & twitter. You may have seen my tweets in regards to this. Anyways, I was stoked to be able to be in on it. I felt that this would be a great opportunity to come together with other moms (including a celebrity mom of 2) and share our quirkiness about letting our kids eat off the floor helping our kids build strong immune systems.

Well, Samantha Bee greeted us on the chat and dropped a bomb shell. She shared with us that Clorox and San Diego State University found that the 5 second rule was a myth! It's kind of like watching that movie Titanic. You know what the ending is going to be but you hold out hope that something might change. Yeah....no. It doesn't. The study actually showed that there is no grace period. If it goes on the floor it instantly picks up the germs. That doesn't matter if you're at home or at the store. Bummer.

I did appreciate that Samantha Bee was very real. She shared with us that she too was guilty of following the 5 second rule. She did say though, after reading the Clorox study she has been making a conscious effort not to follow the 5 second rule. Translated that means, not every time but most of the time so don't be too hard on yourself if this requires a transition. She also shared with us though some tips she learned & had been using from http://www.simpleandsurprising.com/ . This website shows that bleach can be used to disinfect surfaces or sippy cups/other items that fall on the floor. Sooooo, if you're not "conscious" enough to stop the 5 second rule from being observed, you'll know how clean that surface is.

GIVEAWAY

Do you have any funny 5-second rule stories, photos, or videos? Do you follow the 5-second rule? Leave a comment for me and tell me your tales, one lucky commenter will win a Clorox Gift pack valued at $20 with a variety of Clorox Products. This contest ends 2/10

Want a chance to win another prize?

Tweet @Clorox with the item you use the 5-second rule with the most and you will have the chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. Use #smpl&surprising in your tweet!

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4th Annual Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-Off

There is still time to enter the Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-Off, a cooking competition designed to encourage home cooks to challenge themselves in preparing a kosher meal. This year, the contest requires contestants to use the new Manischewitz all-natural Broth, made with real chicken and beef. The competition encourages home chefs to experiment with kosher or Jewish inspired cooking in the same way they enjoy preparing Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Chinese and other popular ethnic cuisine. If you are up for the challenge, enter your creative kosher dish by January 31, 2010.

Entrants will compete for a chance to be crowned the “King or Queen of Kosher” and win the $25,000 grand prize package including GE Profile kitchen appliances, cash and more. Five finalists will win an all-expense paid trip to NYC to compete live on March 18th at the Jewish Community Center of Manhattan. The contestants will be judged by a prestigious panel consisting of food media and other culinary experts.


This year the cook-off will be bigger and better than ever with legendary chef, Jacques Pepin as the celebrity guest of honor who will act as MC, head judge and award prizes. Pépin is one of America’s best-known chefs, widely recognized as the host of eleven acclaimed public television cooking series and the author and publisher of twenty-six cookbooks. He is also a founder of The American Institute of Wine and Food (WIWF) and has been the Dean of Special Programs at the French Culinary Institute (New York) since 1988.

How it works:

The Manischewitz Cook-Off invites U.S. residents 18 or older to submit an original, easy-to-prepare entrée. All recipes must be original, kosher, include a new Manischewitz Broth product, have no more than a total of eight ingredients and be prepared and cooked in one hour or less. For official contest details log onto www.manischewitz.com and complete the official entry form and submit your recipe online. You can also enter by mail by sending your recipe entry to: Manischewitz Cook-Off, c/o BHGPR, 546 Valley Road Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. All entries must be received by January 31, 2010.

Also, make sure you become a fan on Facebook of Manischewitz! Manischewitz has a “Fans for Cans” program. For every 500 Facebook fans, the company will give away 500 cans of the new broth to a food bank nominated by consumers! Check out their fan page for more information!

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Today...Shipping Deadline to Receive by Christmas

Today is the shipping deadline to ensure delivery by Christmas for the following stores. If you're waiting till the last minute, today is it for the following stores:

•Amazon.com
•Bed Bath & Beyond
•CHEFS Catalog: (2 pm ET)
•Disney Shopping: (9 pm PT)
•FedEx: Last day for Ground and Home Delivery options.
•L.L.Bean: (9:30 pm ET)
•6pm.com: Last day for orders of $100 or more
•Banana Republic
•Bass Pro Shops: (1 pm ET)
•DJ Premium: (12 pm ET)
•Drs. Foster & Smith: (1 pm ET)
•eBags
•FragranceNet.com
•Gap
•Kohl's: (11 pm ET)
•Meijer
•Moosejaw
•OfficeMax
•Old Navy
•Piperlime
•Walmart

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I wanted to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all enjoy it and get the much needed time with your families! We are actually in South Carolina making our rounds to see both sides of our family. I'll be back soon! If you're planning on going out shopping, think "CHEAP!"

Stay safe and enjoy!

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Stork Craft Drop-side Cribs Recall

This recall involves Stork Craft drop-side cribs & the Stork Craft Cribs w/ Fisher-Price logo retailers in the United States and Canada sold the recalled cribs including J.C Penney, Kmart, Sears, USA Baby, Wal-Mart, Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com,Target, plus others, from January 1993 through October 2009. The cribs' drop-side PLASTIC hardware can break or deform.

Please check out http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html for more details.

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We're Now on Facebook!

The Copper Brick Road is now on Facebook! I know, I know it took long enough! I finally got us up and running. So log on and become a fan! Can't wait to see you there!

Click HERE for our Facebook Fan Page

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Free House Cleaning For Women with Cancer

Today, I was made aware of this organization and I just had to spread the word! The Cleaning For A Reason Foundation has made it where any woman who is under going chemotherapy can get FREE housecleaning one time per month for four months! She just simply has to sign up and have her doctor fax them a note confirming she is indeed receiving treatment! After that, Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zipcode area arrange for the service.

Cleaning For A Reason serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help! Please pass along this information. I know there's many women who could use this! Also, Cleaning For A Reason is powered by private donations, so I hope by spreading the word, we can help keep it alive!

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Attention Etsy Sellers!

Quick post here for you Etsy Sellers!

So I guess you've noticed that Christmas will be here before you know it. I'd like to help get some sales for you entrepreneurs! Are you looking for some extra exposure? The best way to do that would be with a product review and giveaway!

So how does it work you ask? It's really quite simple. You provide a product sample for me to review (not returnable) and if you would like to do a giveaway, you can either mail another sample to me or you can mail it to the winner. I will then test it out, post my review and giveaway, and let the masses know. Word of mouth advertising is the cheapest, most effective way to advertise.

So, if you're interested, shoot me an email!

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Help A Child With Cancer Enjoy His Early Christmas By Simply Sending Him A Card

I was just made aware of this child's situation and I didn't hesitate to participate.

Noah Biorkman was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread...

They are celebrating Christmas this weekend because they do not think he will make it through the season. He asked his mom if she could have his friends send him Christmas cards or ornaments for Christmas. He loves Christmas.

I don't know Noah, but he's a 5 year old little boy having to endure so much. I felt that sending him a Christmas card was the least I could do. So, I'm passing the word to try and get everyone to send a Christmas card his way to make things a little brighter for him.

You can send cards to this address:

Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountain View Circle
South Lyon, Michigan 48178

Thanks y'all! May the warm fuzzies be abundant!

**Update from Noah's parents**

"Wow!! Thanks! Please STOP!!!!

Wow! The outpouring of love and concern for Noah is just amazing! Scott and I never in a million years thought that so many people would want to send Christmas cards to Noah. However, please note: We did already celebrate Christmas LAST Sunday -- November 8th.

PLEASE STOP SENDING CARDS AND GIFTS!!!!

Noah is very ill. He is not getting out of bed and it's time for Scott, our families, and I to concentrate on our son. His time is very short and he needs us.

Scott and I would like to say thank you so much for the support and continued show of love. However, we are asking that everyone please stop sending cards and gifts.

Thank you for your understanding in this request"

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How 'bout that? And I wasn't even looking!

It's amazing what you'll find when you're not even looking for it. I had to make a trip to fill a prescription for my husband at Publix. You know...because of the free antibiotics they offer (read post here). Anyways, I had about a 15 minute wait plus my son was with me so I figured I'd just zoom him around the store in one of those car buggies. I didn't really need anything so I hadn't checked the sale paper for the week. But, while zooming, I ended up finding some great deals along with coupons that we can always use! So here's what I got:


4 Boxes of Apple Jacks (BOGO $3.99) That made them $2.00 a box. I found a coupon dispenser that was giving away $1 off 1 box of Apple Jacks. So I got 4. Brought it down to $1.00 a box

2 Boxes Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix (BOGO $2.19) So about $1.10 a box

2 Jars Peter Pan Peanut Butter (BOGO $2.47) That made them $1.24 a jar. There was a coupon dispenser there too giving away a coupon for $1 off 2 Peter Pan Jars so I took 1 for the 2 jars. That brought the price down to $0.74 each.

I then of course, got my husband's antibiotic for free too.

So, what was the total spent? $7.64.

Not too shaby.

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Seriously McDonald's....

Sorry to sound like a broken record here folks...but it happened again! Now, I guess I'm a glutton for punishment so I guess this is partially my fault. Friday night I had to work late and then go pick up Brody from school. It was just me and him since dad was out of town on a hunting trip. I didn't feel like doing much so I decided to take on that McDonald's location again . If you didn't read my previous post about them, you can read it here . Anyways, so I ordered Brody a Happy Meal and I ordered the Angus Swiss Mushroom burger. Brody's came out fine but they told me I had to wait for mine and to pull up. I waited about 5 minutes before they brought my meal out to my car. Everything was there so I drove home. Once I got home, I fixed my plate and took a bite. It tasted kinda funny so when I looked at the burger....it was pink. I tore the burger in half and this is what it looked like:

(sorry for the bad quality cell phone pic)

I know right? Well I was livid. I finally snapped. I got up Brody and we wasted the gas to drive back to the store. McDonald's told me if I ever had problems again to talk to a manager. Oh yes, that manager was going to hear it. So I get there and I'm walking from my car inside. The manager is following me in from what I can only assume was a smoke break outside. I had my bag and receipt in my hand yet she didn't stop me or talk to me. I spoke to the cashier and told them my dilemma. He then went back where I'd seen the manager walk to. I heard the cashier say "....but she's really mad" but that's all I could make out. The cashier came back and told me the manager was busy. However, the cashier took it upon himself to apologize, replace my meal, and slipped me a free extra value meal coupon. Why was that the cashier's responsibility? Why wouldn't the manager talk to me about a real issue. I got a freakin' raw burger. What would've happened if I had gotten sick? Are lawsuits the only way to get things resolved these days?

Corporate McDonald's told me they take all complaints seriously. Due to the fact that they are a franchise business they were going to pass along my complaint to the store owner. I'm not convienced that they're taking this seriously. I mean, this does tarnish the name regardless if it's a franchise or not. I'm not holding my breath. This is my second encounter with corporate McDonald's and nothing has been resolved yet.

McDonald's I took this from your website:

We place the customer experience at the core of all we do

Our customers are the reason for our existence. We demonstrate our appreciation by providing them with high quality food and superior service, in a clean, welcoming environment, at a great value. Our goal is QSC&V for each and every customer, each and every time.

Um....not quite feeling that.

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Dear McDonald's....

Dear McDonald's,

I am seriously upset with the service from this location. While this McDonald's was being built, my family and I were looking forward to having one so close (within a mile of the house). I would be able to pick up dinner and bring it home still hot. However, since this McDonald's has become operational it has only been a disappointment. Not one time have I ever been that my order was 100% right. Usually though, I'm able to catch it before I leave (i.e something missing like fries). However on 9/19 my 3 year old son was sick so I thought a treat would make him feel better. So I sent my husband to get dinner including a Happy Meal for my son. Well my husband informed me that it took 3 tries to get our entire order from the window. Of course what he was able to get from the window with no problem was a bunch of attitude. When he got home my son realized that the Sprite that came with the Happy Meal was a water and came with a girl's toy rather than a boy's as requested. There was nothing "happy" about his meal. Obviously, it wasn't worth the gas to return it but that made me throw in the towel with McDonald's. In the current times we live in, not only is value important but customer service is too. I thought that was the grounds that McDonald's was founded on? I don't think I will be coming back to McDonald's and I will be sharing my experience with neighbors and on my blog www.copperbrickroad.com . I would suggest though, that changes be made for other customers.

Thank you,
Rebecca Sprouse

I tried emailing McDonald's via their form on their website but I keep getting this error:

We regret to inform you that an error has occured while processing your request.The Contact Us team has been notified of your error and will look into a resolution.

Is it too much to ask for good service?

Feel free to share your thoughts/experiences! I'd love to read them!

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I Love Hearing From You Guys!

I really do love being able to provide giveaways to my readers. I love it whenever I'm able to giveaway a product to someone who really needs it. I especially love hearing back from the winner on how they're loving the product!

Cari, the winner of the Baby Banz giveaway emailed me the other day to let me know how much her and her son are loving the Baby Banz. She sent me a picture and I just thought it was so adorable!

Y'all know that I won't give away or endorse any product I don't think is a great one. These Baby Banz sunglasses really are great ones! Now, you don't have to just take my word on it, Cari thinks so too! Oh you should check out her blog too: http://mommyandpedsnurse.blogspot.com/

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