A GREAT Firestone Oil Change Deal and More You Won't Want to Miss

A super cheap oil change and tire rotation deal; a panel for women over 45 that pays you up to $200 (and it's on the level); and a rubber chicken purse for the oddball in your life.

You can't find these things anywhere but in Quick Hits, an eclectic and sporadic column of deals you should know, things you should check out, and stuff in general you won't want to miss.

• This is one of the best deals ever on a combo oil change and tire rotation. Firestone is offering both, plus a new filter, for $16 with coupon. The event has been extended to Aug. 4. There is a Firestone branch in Woodbridge Center, and others can be found here.
• There a few good things about getting older. One is that you're supposedly wiser; the other is that you can join the Pink Panel. It's an online survey site that does in-home product testing, and they are particularly seeking out women from 45 to 60. You get to try all kinds of cosmetics and skin care stuff for free, but that's not even the best of it. Many of their product tests are paid. You can earn anywhere from $75 to as much as $200 for trying a product that's mailed to you and filling out an online survey form. They also get high marks from their members. Go to their Facebook page to join.
• Women all have their expensive and serious Fendi, Coach, and Cole Haan bags, but occasionally there's a purse that just captures the imagination. One that has wormed its way into the hearts of a lot of serious handbag-carrying women is the Rubber Chicken Hen Tote. It looks like a big, fat nesting hen with two red handles. The purse has gotten wildly popular reviews on Amazon, and at $29.99 with free shipping, is it ever too early to Christmas shop for the eclectic female in the family?