Want YOUR Child to be the New Face of Boogie Wipes?! ~New Contest~

Little Busy Bodies, maker of the popular saline nose wipe for kids called Boogie Wipes, has launched a nationwide contest to find ordinary kids doing extraordinary things to honor them on their new Boogie Wipes 90-count canisters!


Contest runs from August 1st to December! Parents can nominate their children online by explaining what he or she has done or achieved that the world needs to know about.


3 winners will have their picture and story appear on the Boogie Wipes canister as one of the new faces of Boogie Wipes!


You can enter this new Boogie Wipes contest Here!

Join Now: StyleMint ~T-Shirt Revolution!~

StyleMint is the brainchild of fashion designers and style icons Mary- Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen and parent company BeachMint. StyleMint offers members a revolutionary online shopping destination with the unrivaled experience of a personal stylist. 


The best part? Members-only access to Mary-Kate and Ashley's exclusively designed and styled T Shirts, with new styles to choose from every month.

1. Create your Style Profile with out fast and fun style quiz! Its's FREE!
2. See your selections based on your Style Profile. We'll reveal a personalized collection of top styles just for you.
3. Choose your favorite premium t-shirts! There's no obligation to buy. Shipping is always FREE!

Free Power Band ~With $10 Credit~

Save More has a hot new offer. Right now you can get Power Bands One Negative-Ion Ban ($34.95 Value) plus FREE Shipping for $9! If you still have the $10 credit or if you join, you can score this for free! Each new member gets a $10 credit! 

• Log-in to SaveMore Remember if you sign up for an account you will get a $10 credit
• Find the National Deal for the Power Bands
• Click to buy deal and then apply credit for your Power Band

Details:

Expires February 27, 2012. Free shipping included. Voucher will be available for redemption on 8/27, at 12pm CST. Redeem online at PowerBands.tv. Limit one per person.

Wordless Wednesday: Mammy & The Girls

I was looking at some of my old pictures and found this great picture of my Grandmother or Mammy to the girls, and my girls. This is one of the only pictures I have of them! My Grandmother is one of the most special people in my whole world! I love her so much! 

2 Free Expandable Vases ~With $10 Credit~

Save More has a hot new offer. You can get Two Expandable Vases for $6 with FREE shipping ($12 value). The best part, if you still have your $10 new sign up credit or if you sign up for an account right now (You will get a $10 credit), you can use it towards this offer and get 2 Expandable Vases for FREE with FREE shipping!

• Log-in to SaveMore Remember if you sign up for an account you will get a $10 credit

• Find the National Deal for the Vase Store

• Click to buy deal and then apply credit for your free vases

Expires February 26, 2012. Free shipping included. Voucher will be available for redemption on 8/26, at 12pm CST. Redeem online at TheVaseStore.net. Limit one per person. 

thredUP.com 48 Hour Back-to-School Flash Sale!

thredUP.com is where busy moms swap children’s clothes, toys and books online.  This back-to-school season, thousands of moms are saving money and giving back by trading outgrown kids’ clothes for gently used school clothes that fit.

Sale Starts: August 24, 12:01 am EST
Sale Ends: August 25, 11:59 pm PST

Today (Aug. 24th) and tomorrow (Aug. 25th) only, get 30% off boxes of pre-loved kids & baby gear listed by other moms across the country.


Sign up now to get in on the action of this great sale!

Hooper Finds a Family, A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale Review

Hooper Finds a Family, A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale is a new children's book for ages 8-12.

I really enjoyed reading Hooper Finds a Family, A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale to my children. Hooper is endearing, funny and overall a survivor. Hooper is a spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are charming and irresistible. 

I found this book to be heart touching since it was based on a true story and written to be Hooper's experience from being left homeless from Hurricane Katrina to his journey to find a new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from  home.

I found this to be a refreshing point of view from the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina. Many animals were left behind, but I had never sat down and thought about how it actually was for all the animals. 

Another great aspect of this book is that some of the proceedings from the book will go to Labs4rescue, an organization that matches stray dogs with new families. 

Jane Paley adopted Hooper through Labs4rescue. Today, Jane brings Hooper, a certified therapy dog, to visit patients in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and physical therapy centers, to bring joy and comfort to those in need. Hooper is also involved in the reading for buddies program which matches dogs with young children learning to read.

I found this story of a dog left during Hurricane Katrina to be a overwhelming story of strength, courage and love. I highly recommend reading this book not only for yourself but for your children. It will teach them an underlying lesson of how to be strong in times where you are down. 

You can buy Hooper Finds a Family: A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale!

Rayovac E-Club

Rayovac now has an E-Club you can join! You will get a $1 off coupon just for signing up and when you get 4 friends to sign up you will get an addition $3 off coupon for a total of a $4 coupon! 


This is such a great way to get a GOOD coupon!! Join now to stay in touch with Rayovac!

Pre-Order Diamond Edition 2-Disc The Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack + Special Offer

The Lion King was one of my favorite movies when I was a little girl, so I am very excited to see the Diamond Edition coming out!

Right now if you pre-order the Diamond Edition 2-Disc The Lion King Blu-ray Combo pack you will also get a FREE Lithograph Set Offer PLUS UP to $20 off  your next purchase offer! ~Very hot deal~


This will be available to own on October 4, 2011


Details
Pre-order 20-Disc The Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack by October 3, 2011 and receive exclusive set of 4 Lithographs (each 11" H x 14" W) while supplies last.


Pre-order 2-Disc The Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack by October 3, 2011 and get $20 off a future online purchase of $40 or more: or $10 off a future online purchase of up to $39.99.
An e-mail will be sent at the conclusion of the pre-sale with a unique promotion code valid for a future online purchase made between 10/4/2011-10/16/2011

Back to School: SABRE Pepper Spray Review & Giveaway

Back to School has officially started. When one typically thinks about back to school, one thinks of school supplies, homework and things of that nature. 


But one of the most important aspects that college students really need to consider is safety. College students are four times more likely to be attacked than any other age group. (www.rainn.org)


SABRE pepper spray provides protection at a safe distance. Compact and attractive, SABRE's pink key chain spray supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation and has generated over $250,000 for this great charity. The Home & Away protection kit is ideal to protect students both at home and on the go. This kit is what I was sent for my review.

Features:

• Help fight breast cancer
• Sabre Red Formula - Maximum strength pepper spray
• Detachable keyring with quick release
• .54 oz Key Ring
• Projects 8 to 10 Feet
• Ballistic Stream Delivery - Reduces Wind Blow-Back
• Contains Approximately 25 shots

First, I must say that I was very happy with the color choice since pink is one of my favorite colors. But I also really like that it was just the right size that I could take it anywhere with me! 


There have been a few times where I needed something to protect me, but I did not have anything. For example, I parked our van in a parking lot at our local hospital. I went inside to check on a friend. I was not in that hospital for 10 minutes and when I came back out there was a man going through my driver side door. I did not know what to do as I walked a little bit closer. He saw me standing there and he took off. I was very lucky that nothing happened to me. Times like this is when I would need the SABRE pepper spray.


SABRE is the brand used by professionals including the NYPD and US Marshals which means it is extremely reliabile. SABRE is also proud to introduce the SABRA College Safety program which teaches risk education techniques to discourage potential attackers, how to use pepper spray and the best self defense technique.

One lucky winner is going to win their very own SABRE Pepper Spray.

Jennifer's Deals was sent product in exchange for this review post. All said opinions are of their own and Jennifer's Deals is responsible for all said opinions. No monetary gain was received. Jennifer's Deals is not responsible for shipping prize to winner. Giveaway will end on 9/03 at midnight.

The Shadows of Arthur's Kingdom Review

I am a huge fantasy novel person. I get so caught up in this genre of books. So when I got the opportunity to read The Shadows of Arthur's Kingdom, I was very excited to read it!

The Shadows of Arthur's Kingdom is an epic fantasy novel about a wanna-be Royal Knight of King Arthur's famed Round Table, fire-breathing dragons, a dangerous quest, battles, castles, and self-willed, curious princess. 


I was very captivated by the plot. It was very well developed and kept my attention. The Shadows of Arthur's Kingdom is originally conceived for ages 9-13 but as you can tell readers of any age can really enjoy this book. 


I really enjoyed the era that the story took place in. It was the era of Knights, dragons and princesses. It did not leave me wondering what it could be. My imagination went wild when reading this book. 


I can really see this book being made into a movie. It has the making of a really great movie! I would not be surprised if I saw a preview for it!

You can  buy The Shadows of Arthur's Kingdom on Amazon for a great price!

Back to School: Galloping Gertrude: By Motorcar in 1908 Review & Giveaway

The year is 1908. Grandfather Hill buys a Pierce-Arrow Touring Car. He invites his grandchildren Timothy and Beth to go on a thirty-mile drive and appoints Grandmother Hill as the navigator. New technology soon meets resistance since Automobile vs. Horse is the prevailing sentiment. With no real roads, signs, or gas stations, the trip becomes an adventure as the travelers encounter one mishap after another. Still, the journey might have gone a little smoother, if only Grandfather Hill had listened to his navigator! 


Galloping Gertrude: By Motorcar in 1908 includes color illustrations, photographs, automotive timeline from 1769 to 2011, glossary, index of names, websites to visit and a list for further reading.


I had to read this book to Haley. Amberly really was not that interested. Haley really like hearing about the different "adventures" throughout this book. But her favorite part was looking at the illustrations and photographs. I really like reading and showing her things for our history. 


This book is perfect for older children that are in school. It will help them learn about the history of the automobile.


I found it quite interesting and learned a few things that I did not know! 


Two lucky winners is going to win their very own copy of Galloping Gertrude: By Motorcar in 1908 by John J. Loeper.


Jennifer's Deals was sent product in exchange for this review post. All said opinions are of their own and Jennifer's Deals is responsible for all said opinions. No monetary gain was received. Jennifer's Deals is responsible for shipping prize to winners. Giveaway will end on 9/02 at midnight.

New Coupons!!

Here are some new coupons! Print while you can! 

• $3.00 off 1 BOTTLE OF 16 oz. BreathRx Mouth Rinse
• $0.50 off any 2 boxes of Zatarain's rice mixes
• $1.00 off any 2 Glad Food Storage Bags
• $0.50 off any 32oz. or larger Formula 409 cleaner
• $4.00 off any Brita Pour Through and Faucet Mount
• $1.00 off Brita Bottle System
• $2.00 off on Purina ONE Cat Food
• $1.50 off any TWO (2) Ziploc Containers

Swagbucks! A Great Place to Earn Prizes!

Win Prizes just by searching the web. Swagbucks is one of the most popular and recognized loyalty programs where you can earn free stuff including 1,000's of products for doing the things you do everyday.

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Remember to check your email to confirm your account! (Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox)

Five Question Friday 8/19

I didn't realize that Five Question Friday was back in action until just a few minutes ago! So, here it is!

1. Do you close the bathroom door when you are home alone?

No, If I am home alone I don't see why I should have to close the bathroom door. It is just me! Haha.

2. You have to walk around with a word on your forehead. That word describes you. One word. What is it?

Mother. Being a mother to my beautiful little girls is what I am the most proudest of. Everything I do is for my girls. 

3. What store do you refuse to shop at and why?

I refuse to shop at Toys R Us. I was treated horribly there once and has vowed to never go there again. 

4. If you participated in arranged marriages for your child(ren), who would you choose for your child(ren)?

I have no clue. My girls are so little that really there is nobody that I would arrange a marriage with right now. Ask me later! LOL

5. If you could pick how and when you would die, would you?

If I could pick I would choose to die in my sleep when I am old! After my girls are grown and are on their own!