**BONUS Entries for all of my Current Giveaways!

Can I please get you all to "like" and comment on the photo of my kids as Popeye and Olive Oyl, PLEASE!  I've entered them into a Halloween costume contest! Please click on the link below and "like" them and if you leave a comment that is an additional bonus for them too!!

 PLUS... EACH of these are worth 5 BONUS ENTRIES on all of my current giveaway!

  

Walgreens: 40 FREE 4x6 Photo Prints - Print Those Halloween Photos!

This is the perfect opportunity to print off all those wonderful Halloween photos!  Walgreens is offering 40 FREE 4×6 photo prints when you enter the code DRUGSTORE40 at checkout!  Choose in-store pickup to avoid paying shipping.

Fine print: Only 40 free 4×6 prints per customer. Valid for one use per account thru November 1, 2011. Photo cart must include your 40 4×6 prints at time of checkout to qualify. Discount does not apply on collage prints, taxes or shipping charges. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Multiple coupon codes may or may not be used based on cart contents. Offer valid online only.

Keep Your Kids Active During the Winter Months: 123GoTV by KidExerciser Review and $20 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

My 7 1/2 year old daughter is obsessed with watching TV. She has a number of favorite shows that she wants to watch on a daily basis. As a result, we have to monitor and limit the amount of time she's able to watch TV. The 123GoTV incorporates two of the things that our daughter enjoys the most,  watching TV and riding her bike. Combining the two is the perfect combination and a win, win situation for her and for me!

 My daughter loves the 123GoTV by KidExerciser because it's FUN! I love it because it keeps … Read Moreher active. Being able to let her do what she loves just a little bit longer is a great feeling. Now she can watch TV and I don't have to feel guilty about letting her do so just a little bit longer each day. 

The feature I love most about 123GoTV is that if my daughter stops pedaling her bike then the TV stops!  She has to keep pedaling and exercising in order to watch her favorite TV programs! 

Our family lives an active lifestyle and we enjoy the outdoors. Being able to bring that activity inside is an added bonus!  Especially now that the weather is getting colder, snow it on its way and my kids can't go outside to ride their bikes.

Halloween Freebie: FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut

Krispy Kreme is making Halloween a little more sweet this year by offering FREE Halloween or Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts! 
 
All you have to do to get your FREE Doughnut wear a costume to a Krispy Kreme on Halloween. Don't forget to print your free coupon before you go! 
 

Bring your kids, friends, grandparents and significant others for this delicious deal! No purchase necessary!

Puppies vs. Babies Online Contest - Which are Cuter?

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Let's face it, puppies and babies are two of the cutest things on earth!  When you see an adorable baby or a cute puppy it's difficult not to smile and take a second look.  Even my 7 year old daughter has a fetish for babies and puppies. 

When it comes to judging and choosing between Puppies vs. Babies, it's a very difficult choice to make.  They are both equally cute in their own ways.  Babies are cute with their chubby cheeks, thighs and giggles that come from their tummies.  Puppies are soft, cuddly and playful!

Of course, there are those puppies and babies that just don't have the cuteness factor like others do.  Don't lie - you're thinking it but you just didn't want to say it!  Right?  Whenever my Grandma sees an ugly baby she comments with, "Now that's a baby!"

As a mom, I know that we all think that our babies are the cutest!  Of course they are!

Follow Us Monday Morning - Monday Blog Hop 10/31 - Happy Halloween!

 

Welcome to Follow Us Monday Morning - the Monday blog hop and Google friend follow here at Being Frugal and Making it Work and Frugality Is Free. This is the place where we casually meet and greet, have a little conversation and expand our blogging networks.

I am honored to have been chosen to represent the 'Us' in Follow Us Monday Morning!  My co-host,  JR from Frugality Is Free are looking forward to meeting new friends.  I know that we have so much to share and so much to learn from one another.

Each week we will feature a blog as Hot Blog of the Week, and we will post a question to get the conversation started. The Hot Blog of the Week will get the first place in the linky, and the featured blogger will win a free ad space at both Being Frugal and Making it Work and Frugality Is Free for a week.

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$1 + Free Shipping! Ultimate Drinking Straw Glasses! (Great Stocking Stuffer or Party Favor)

1SaleADay has quickly become one of my favorite websites for frugal deals!

For the next 5 hours you can get Ultimate Drinking Straw Glasses for just $1 a pair and that includes FREE SHIPPING!  These would make perfect stocking stuffers or party favors!

Their original cost is $9.99 so that's a savings of 90%!

Their $1 + FREE SHIPPING and FREEBIE deals are always my favorites! For the past few months I've ordered numerous gifts that are perfect for birthdays and Christmas!

Winner Announcement: Freschetta Proud to Support Pink Giveaway

I want to thank everyone who entered my Freschetta Proud to Support Pink Giveaway.   I would also like to thank the giveaway sponsor for providing this great giveaway for my readers. 

Don't forget to stop by and enter my other giveaways!  Check back and enter often, I'll be posting new and exciting giveaways on a regular basis!

The lucky giveaway winner is:

Winner Announcement: Winnie the Pooh DVD Combo Pack Giveaway

I want to thank everyone who entered my Winnie the Pooh DVD Combo Pack Giveaway.   I would also like to thank the giveaway sponsor for providing this great giveaway for my readers. 

Don't forget to stop by and enter my other giveaways!  Check back and enter often, I'll be posting new and exciting giveaways on a regular basis!

The lucky giveaway winner is:

Last Chance to Enter: Barney: A Very Merry Christmas DVD Giveaway (10/30)

Christmas and the holidays are quickly approaching... so it's time to start checking some people off your gift list and what could be better than a holiday DVD! If you have a special child in your life between the ages of 1 and 5 years old then this would make the perfect holiday gift!

Give the gift of friendship this holiday season. Join Barney and Baby Bop on their journey to Santa’s Workshop where they learn that the true spirit of Christmas is the joy of giving and caring for others.

Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ Sauce Giveaway - 3 Winners

I recently had the opportunity to try Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ sauce and seasoning rub.  The day that my sauce arrived, I had already thawed steaks for dinner.  It couldn't have arrived at a better time!

I'll admit that my family has a BBQ sauce that we have used on everything for the past several years.  After trying numerous different BBQ sauces, we had finally found one that we loved.  I was excited to try something new.  No matter how much you love something, sometimes it's nice to have a little change - especially when it comes to cooking.

 

Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ is delicious.  As a matter of fact, my son has named it his new favorite BBQ sauce.

He has to have it on everything, from hamburgers to steaks to french fries.  As a family, we all agree that it's very flavorful.

My husband loves to use the rub on our steaks and hamburgers.  We have even used it on our baked potatoes - absolutely delicious!   

Butch's BBQ sauce and seasoning rub are perfect for beef, pork and chicken.  Last week we made BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and they were AMAZING! With Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ, you will be smacking your lips and licking your fingers!  Trust me!

Camping Mama Outdoor Adventures Nintendo DS Game Review

A couple years ago for Christmas both of my kids got a Nintendo DS and a couple DS games.  Since then we have slowly been building their Nintendo DS game collection, mostly during the holidays - Christmas and birthdays.

Camping Mama for the Nintendo DS is the newest addition to their collection.  My children both love camping and playing games, so this was the perfect game for them.  I'll admit that it's a much bigger hit with my 7 year old daughter than it was with my 10 year old son.  It's not his "style" and I'm sure he won't admit it, but I think he had fun with it!

With Camping Mama my kids can enjoy their favorite summertime activity all year long.  They get to experience the fun and challenges that we do in real-life but virtually.  It's a new adventure every time they play so they never get bored.

From collecting bugs and fish, finding the hidden treasures (scavenger hunting), decorating and setting up camp, boating, hiking, building a campfire and roasting s'mores.  There are 38 different levels with 100 mini games making them perfect for children.  They are short, fun and keep your childs attention.

Shopping for Free: Freebie Coupon Shopping - $20 Worth of Groceries for $1

I have several free product coupons that I have been holding onto, just waiting to make a trip to the grocery store and get some great freebies!  I have several more free product coupons but don't want to overwhelm or frustrate the cashiers, so I take them in a few at a time.

This is my most recent Freebie Coupon Shopping Trip:

Martini Gold Green Apple Mixer: $3.19 + Free Coupon = Free   

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Cones: $6.48 + Free Coupon = Free

Freschetta Pizza by the Slice: $1.98 + Free Coupon = Free 

Wholly Guacamole:  $2.68 + Free Coupon = Free

Peanut M&Ms: $0.89 + Free Coupon = Free

 Popchips: $2.93 + Free Coupon = Free 

*HOT* Printable Coupons Expiring Soon - HURRY!

October is almost over and so is your time to use these great printable coupons!  Print them off today and redeem them over the weekend before they expire and time runs out.

Last Chance to Enter: Freschetta Proud to Support Pink Giveaway (10/28)

 

October is National Breast Cancer awareness month, and Freschetta has announced their Freschetta Proud To Support Pink Program.   

Breast cancer is impacting the lives or people everywhere, whether you're a cancer survivor, patient, friend or family member - the impact can be devastating.  Together we can raise awareness and help make a difference in the lives of so many.

Through October 31st, specially marked packages of Freschetta Pizzas will contain codes that you can enter on www.ProudToSupportPink.com.  For each entry, Freschetta will donate $1 (up to $50,000) to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Halloween Safety Tips: Don't Drink and Drive!

Halloween is only a few days away and my children are already howling with excitement.  Halloween and trick-or-treating can be one of the most exciting nights of the year, but it can also be one of the most dangerous.  During all the excitement of costumes and candy, children are easily distracted and don't stop to think about cars and traffic and can dart out into the road without notice!

Halloween night is often one of the deadliest nights of the year due to the number of impaired drivers on the streets. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2009, 48 percent of all traffic fatalities on Halloween night involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a BAC of .08 or higher.  

Halloween means dark streets full of little kids wearing costumes and screaming while distracted by candy and costumes.

That makes it especially important to start planning a safe and sober ride home from whatever fun you’ll be having that night, so your evening doesn’t take a truly scary turn.  One that will haunt you and cause nightmares for the rest of your life.

Whether at a Halloween party, a costume contest at a bar or trick-or-treating through the neighborhood, many of us will be on the road this weekend. NHTSA and the Ad Council are reminding everyone that the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead and designate a sober driver before you head out for your Halloween festivities.

Here are a few sober Halloween safety tips:

My First Hands On Bible by Tyndale (Review)

My First Hands-On Bible is perfect for preschoolers up to the age of 8 years old.  In fact, my 10 year old enjoyed reading it to his little sister as well.  This bible for kids is easy to read and understand and focuses on many valuable and important life lessons.  Lessons that every child and even some adults need to learn in order to be respectful and kind.

The first thing I noticed about My First Hands-On Bible was how colorful, cheerful and kid-friendly it was.  The cover instantly grabs your attention with the bright colors and adorable animals.  Each lesson is engaging and short enough to keep your child's attention.

My 7 year old daughter was so engulfed into the My First Hands-On Bible that she sat there on her bed and read for nearly an hour.  As she read along, she would point out the pictures to me, ask question and want to do the hands-on activities suggested.

I love that fact that my daughter loved what she was reading and could understand it easily.  I also loved the fact that she was interested in reading and learning more.

My 7 1/2 year old daughter keeps this next to her bed and reads some of it each night before she goes to bed.

The My First Hands-On Bible is durable and perfect for little hands.  The pictures and illustrations are simply adorable and really pull you into the stories.  This is the perfect addition to any children's book collection.

Last Chance to Enter: Winnie the Pooh DVD Combo Pack Giveaway (10/28)

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh!   Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

This would make the perfect holiday gift for that special child on your shopping list!

Instant Win Game: Ghirardelli Intense Dark Challenge

The Ghirardelli Intense Dark Challenge Online Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes is giving away thousands of prizes instantly!  

The Grand Prize includes round-trip airfare for you and a friend for a four-day three-night getaway to San Francisco where you'll become Chocolatier for a day at Ghirardelli Square, enjoy an exquisite restaurant experience, indulge in wine and chocolate pairings in Sonoma, and receive $1,000 in spending money!

 What I wouldn't do to go on a trip like that with my wonderful husband! We have been together almost 15 years and that would be a fantastic getaway!  I can already imagine it in my mind!  Who would you take?

Other prizes include chocolate, of course!  A year's worth of Ghirardelli chocolate, free bars, bags and pairing kits.

To play, answer 10 short questions in the Ghirardelli Intense Dark Challenge and you could win one of thousands of instant-win prizes including chocolate for a year! Plus, you’ll be entered into the grand prize sweepstakes for a trip to San Francisco! Be sure to check back each week to take a new quiz and daily for your chance to win!

Contest ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on November 30, 2011

Free Nescafe' Coffee: Sample Pack Variety

 I can already taste my delicious cup of Peppermint Mocha Nescafe' Coffee, YUM!

Stir up some warm holiday memories—and make some new ones! Every sip of our smooth, rich limited edition NESCAFÉ® Peppermint Mocha coffee has that effect! So un-wrap your first gift of the season - a free sample pack of a variety of our flavors.

Just head on over to the Nescafe' Facebook page and request your free sample!

Limit one (1) sample pack per person and maximum two (2) samples per household or address. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart Giveaway

My mom has been a fan of Chicken Soup for the Soul books for as long as I can remember. We would always get her the newest one for her birthday and then again for Christmas. They made the perfect gift because she loves to read and the stories are so inspirational.

Chicken Soup for the Soul has an amazing collection of books. These stories of inspiration and encouragement have been touching lives for over 15 years. Stories about everything from true love, grandmother's, cat and dog lovers, teacher tales, NASCAR and so much more.

Books that are perfect for moms, dad, grandparents, teachers, teens, kids, pet lovers, sports lovers and so much more. There is sure to be the perfect Chicken Soup for the Soul book for every person on your shopping list.

The newest addition to the collection is Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart.  101 Stories of Inspiration, Humor, and Wisdom about Life at a Certain Age!

Halloween Costume Contest: Please Vote for my Kids as Popeye & Olive Oyl!

Can I please get you all to "like" and comment on the photo of my kids as Popeye and Olive Oyl, PLEASE!  I've entered them into a Halloween costume contest! Please click on the link below and "like" them and if you leave a comment that is an additional bonus for them too!!

 PLUS... EACH of these are worth 5 BONUS ENTRIES on all of my current giveaways!

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**You don't have to "like" their Facebook page in order to "like" and/or comment on my photo** But, if you decide to do so, please leave a comment on their wall saying that Bridget A. sent you (per their request)!

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My kiddos were accepted into another Halloween Costume Contest as Popeye & Olive Oyl. Can I PLEASE get you to head on over to the following link and LIKE their photo there too!

**You have to "like" Empire Covers (per their request) in order for your vote to count!**

 

Thanks SO much!!

Peeled Snacks Review and Giveaway

 As much as I love sweets, I do my best to limit them. Especially for my children, ages 7 1/2 and 10 1/2. I want them to have healthy snacks that taste great and that are also good for them. After all, I want them to enjoy their snacks.  Fruit Snacks have always been a favorite in this house from the time my children were very young, we always have them in the house and in our vehicles.

As much as we love fresh fruit, it can be difficult to find sweet, tasty fresh fruits during the winter months.  It just doesn't taste the same as it does in the summer months.

As a mom, I know that there are always other alternatives and healthy options available!

Peeled Snacks are a delicious alternative to fruit snacks and fresh fruit, giving you the best of both worlds! Peeled Snacks are soft, chewy and delicious!  The first bag was gone as quickly as it was opened and my kids were both asking for more.  

Sweet Squeeze Lemonade Gift Set Review and Giveaway

When life hands them lemons...send lemonade.  Whether you know someone who is going through a tough time in their life or someone who is celebrating - sweet lemonade makes a delightful gift for any occasion!

Sympathy, hard times, house warming, wedding, Christmas, birthday, anniversary, teacher, thank-you... the possibilities are endless!

 Our our Sweet Squeeze gourmet lemonade gift set will bring a little sparkle to the day. Our one-of-a-kind mixes are made from real lemon pulp and are all natural. Choose from the classic refresher, or get an extra zing with real strawberries! 

Two glass mugs help you serve it up icy cold with cheery vintage straws.

The Sweet Squeeze lemonade kit is a great gift for someone who could use a little squeeze. And just in case you know someone whose life is giving them lemons, well, you know what they say…

Here is a sweet combo everyone will love:

Winner Announcement: Thirty-One Gifts Utility Tote Giveaway

I want to thank everyone who entered my Thirty-One Gifts: Organizing Utility Tote Giveaway.   I would also like to thank the giveaway sponsor, Heidi, for sponsoring this great giveaway for my readers. 

Don't forget to stop by and enter my other giveaways!  Check back and enter often, I'll be posting new and exciting giveaways on a regular basis!

The lucky giveaway winner is:

I've Reached & Passed a Blogging Goal!

When I first started my blog I had no idea where it was going to take me.  In fact, I created my blog and then didn't return for several months.  It was a combination of forgetting, lack of focus, not having time and a mix of other random things going on in my life.

 

I know I'm not perfect and neither is my blog but I hope that people enjoy what I have to share.  I want my readers to like what they read and benefit from it as well.  I don't share my frugal deals and freebies to brag - I share them so that others can reap the benefits as well.

I know age is only a number and the number on the scale doesn't matter as long as you feel good about yourself - HOWEVER, there are some "magic numbers" that I have in mind for Being Frugal and Making it Work by the end of 2011.

So excited about yesterday's stats (10/25):

FREE 8×10 Photo Canvas or $50 Off Larger Size (Frugal Holiday Gifts)

Canvas People is back with an updated offer for Fall! Get one with your favorite photos of Halloween fun, fall colors, graduation, babies, and those special family moments!

Canvas People is offering a free 8x10 photo canvas (just pay shipping) OR 40% off any larger canvas + free shipping as a special introductory deal! 

Remember 2 canvases are always better than 1 and with 40% off + free shipping on larger sizes, you can get the size you want even cheaper!

These are really cool if you've never seen them.  I ordered 2, one for myself and one for my parents for Christmas!  There isn't a parent, grandparent, family member or friend out there that wouldn't LOVE one of these!  

It's The Little Things That Matter Most!

I've always said it's the little things that matter most!  It's the little things that always make the biggest differences to me.  Today, I received the sweetest e-mail and it put a smile on my face and made my day!

THANK YOU, Ericka!

"Thank you so much for picking me to be the Hot Blog of the Week. It
gave me such a thrill to see my blog advertised on your site. I can't
begin to tell you how excited and how much I appreciate you picking
me. I've worked very hard to put up a good blog. Now with your help,
it'll be seen."
 
Thanks again,
Ericka T
 
SavingWhileMakingMoney.com

Mega Bloks Construction Unit Mission Review

My daughter is obsessed with building blocks and builds and constructs things on a daily basis.  She loves building blocks so much that they are the one and only thing she's asking for this holiday season.  I love Mega Bloks because they are durable and fun but they also require creativity and imagination!  You should have seen the look on my daughter's face when I gave her the Mega Bloks Construction Unit Mission!

Blok Squad building block playsets introduce kids to their favorite everyday heroes: fire patrol, police officers and construction workers! Let's face it, how many kids want to grow up to be a fireman, police officer or construction worker or have a parent or family member that already is.  These are something that children will relate to and enjoy playing with.

All missions are possible with the two construction vehicles of the Blok Squad Construction Unit Mission! Build the Construction 4x4 Truck and travel easily across off-road or paved streets with its large 4x4 wheels. Drive down to a construction zone with your Blok Squad Construction Worker and set up the 4x4 with its hazard lights blinking to warn drivers to slow down! Construct the multi-use Front Loader! With your Blok Squad Construction Worker at the wheel, use the Front Loader’s huge shovel to lift massive rocks and clear out any area with ease!

Team up both Construction vehicles to square-off a construction zone and start digging your quarry!

TracFone: Affordable and Convenient

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TracFone for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Although my children are still too young for a cell phone it's something that I have researched for when the time arises and they are old enough.  A TracFone may just be the perfect answer for their very first phone. 

A TracFone is convenient and most importantly affordable.  Great nationwide coverage and excellent reception.  With so many wonderful features and monthly plans as low as $9.99 it is sure to be the perfect fit for any family. 

There are no contracts to sign, no credit checks, no activation charges or cancellation fees.  No surprises!  You can pay as you go which allows you to choose freely and without long-term contracts which is perfect for your children.  Get into Everywhereness quickly and easily! 

Cafe Press: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway

Breast cancer is impacting the lives of people everywhere, whether you're a cancer survivor, patient, friend or family member - the impact can be devastating.  Some people may think that breast cancer only affect women, but that's not the case at all.  Breast cancer can affect both men and women in addition to their friends and loved ones.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and together we can raise awareness and help make a difference in the lives of so many.    

Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with cancer of the breast during their lifetime? 

It is estimated that 230,480 women will be diagnosed with and 39,520 women will die of breast cancer in 2011.  Those statistics are heartbreaking.    

Pink Ribbons = Love, Courage and Hope!

HOT! Printable Glade Coupons!

 

With Coupons.com you can Print Free Grocery Coupons! Coupons.com provides free online printable coupons to users on behalf of large manufacturing companies! 

You have absolutely nothing to lose and lots of money to save!

Shutterfly Holiday Cards Giveaway - 3 Winners

I know it's still October, but it's time to start thinking about your holiday cards!  Every year, a friend and I always brag about who gets their Christmas cards sent out first.  But, it's who gets their card from the other first - that counts in our friendly holiday competition!  She got bragging rights by one day last year, so this year I'm starting early!

Personally, I love the Christmas photo cards, because I can share a photo of the kids. So many of our family members live too far away and don't get to see the kids throughout the year. They look forward to our Christmas card, and finally being able to see how much the kids have grown over the past year. 

Photo Christmas cards allow you to share a personal piece of your life with family and friends.  I don't think you can get any closer or more personal with any other type of holiday cards.  I love the fact that with the photo cards, you can choose one photo or several photos to make a collage! Sometimes I know exactly which photo I want to use and other times, I can't decide. This way, I don't have too because I can use them all! Some of Shutterfly's card designs can include up to 6 photos!

This year, I'm going to use our family photo that we had taken while on mini-vacation in Seattle over the summer.  People have been hinting around about not seeing my husband and I in any photos, so maybe a family photo card will do the trick this year!

Last chance to Enter: Thirty-One Gifts: Organizing Utility Tote Giveaway (10/24)

Today is your last chance to get your entries in for a great organizing utility tote from Thirty-One Gifts!  Even better yet... the winner gets to choose their patter/design!

Follow Us Monday Morning - Monday Blog Hop 10/24

Welcome to Follow Us Monday Morning - the Monday blog hop and Google friend follow here at Being Frugal and Making it Work and Frugality Is Free. This is the place where we casually meet and greet, have a little conversation and expand our blogging networks.

I am honored to have been chosen to represent the 'Us' in Follow Us Monday Morning!  My co-host,  JR from Frugality Is Free are looking forward to meeting new friends.  I know that we have so much to share and so much to learn from one another.

Each week we will feature a blog as Hot Blog of the Week, and we will post a question to get the conversation started. The Hot Blog of the Week will get the first place in the linky, and the featured blogger will win a free ad space at both Being Frugal and Making it Work and Frugality Is Free for a week.

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The Hot Blog of The Week is:

Rockboard Scooter Review and Giveaway

With Christmas right around the corner, the Rockboard Scooter is sure to be on the wish lists of many children this holiday season.  The Rockboard Scooter is sure to be a hit among children of all ages - including adults!  That's right, I want one for myself and so does my husband.  This Christmas we might become a family of 4 plus 4 Rockboard Scooters!

I'll admit that I was a little nervous to have my children ride on this kids scooter for the very first time.  Both of my kids (ages 10 and 7) hopped right on and took off without even blinking an eye.  It's like they had been riding kids scooters all their lives, when in fact this was the first time for both of them!

The faster you "ROCK" your body back and forth, the faster you're going to go.  This scooter makes you work for your speed but it's so much fun!  This is the perfect way to get your child to exercise without them even realizing it!

Then my husband had to get in on the action as well.  Let me just say that I think my husband had just as much fun riding it around as our children did!

I love that the handle bars are adjustable so the scooter can easily fit children (and adults) of all sizes.  It also has a kickstand!  Maybe the best part of all, it comes assembled and ready to rock the pavement! 

The Rockboard Scooter is sturdy and durable making it easy to ride and built to last!  It also folds quickly and easily for easy transport and storage!  Whether you have a mini van, pickup or compact car - you can take it with you!

The Amaizing Corn Maze: Our Family Adventure

Last weekend we went to The Amaizing Corn Maze as our weekend family outing.  The sun was shining, the weather was beautiful... it was the perfect day to go strolling through a big field of corn!    We began our corn maze adventure, hoping to find all 18 check points scattered throughout the 3 mazes.  Just to ease into things we started with the smallest maze first.

With our maps in hand, our adventure began...

We finished the first corn maze very quickly, possibly in record time, and quickly moved to the next one.  Of course, it was a little bit bigger and more difficult.  With Daddy at the head of the line, we were sure to find our way... 

Right?

 All went great through the second corn maze as well, then it was off to the hardest and biggest.  We found the first two check points rather quickly and without trying too hard.  Then, it happened...

We got lost!

After a couple circles and "We've been here before" moments, we were back on track to finish the maze.  From start to finish, all 3 mazes... it took us almost 1 1/2 hours.  We had a fantastic time, worked together as a team and got some great exercise!

I credit our success to my husband, without him the kids and I would probably still be trying to find our way out of the last corn maze!

$3 + Free Shipping! 4mm Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

1SaleADay has quickly become one of my favorite websites for frugal deals!

For the next 23 hours you can get a pair of 4mm Sterling Silver Stud Earrings for just $3 and that includes FREE SHIPPING!

Their original cost is $99.99 so that's a savings of 97%!

Their $1 + FREE SHIPPING and FREEBIE deals are always my favorites! For the past few months I've ordered numerous gifts that are perfect for birthdays and Christmas!

Scandle Shimmering Lotion Candle Giveaway

I love candles and the way they make my house smell.  If you're like me, you almost always have atleast one candle burning in your house.  There have been numerous times when I've had several candles burning at one time.

 

To make burning candles even more exciting, let me tell you about Scandle Shimmering Lotion Candles! 

It's a genius idea that combines a candle and shimmering massage lotion in one.  Scandle shimmering lotion candles start off as a delightfully fragrant candle that turns into a moisturizing body lotion.

It's perfect for your hands, cuticles, elbows and legs.  It's also perfect for a much needed and greatly deserved romantic massage.

This may just be the only instance in which a Scandle is a good thing!

The Scandle is a candle that burns at 2° above body temperature to produce a shimmering, fragrant lotion to give your skin a healthy, sexy and flawless glow!  The Scandle is also made from 100% natural ingredients, no petroleums or mineral oils,100% Vegan, drug-free and cruelty-free.

 Made from 100% natural ingredients, Scandle’s Shimmering Body Candle is the first candle to:

Walgreens: FREE 8x10 Custom Photo Collage

Walgreens is offering another great FREE 8x10 Photo Collage Print! 

Simply enter the coupon code: CLG8X10 at checkout to receive your discount. 

Choose to pick it up at your nearest Walgreens location to save shipping costs and make this totally FREE! 

These photo collage prints make the perfect gift and with the holidays right around the corner - this deal comes at a great time!  Grandparents LOVE this type of gift - my parents will be getting one!

Offer is valid through October 22, 2011.

Free Sample: Poise Pads

Did you know 1 in 3 women has light bladder leakage? Poise pads give you one less thing to worry about. Now you can laugh with your kids and husband and have fun with your friends without worrying about unexpected leakage. 

As a woman, I can relate to unexpected bladder leakage.  I'll admit that the first time it happened to me I was pregnant with my first child and I was horrified!

I had no idea it could be so uncomfortable and it always seemed to happen at the worst times.  Typically while I was out shopping and running errands.

I felt embarrassed and thought that people around me would notice.   Luckily, it can be taken care of easily and discreetly.  If it happens to you - know that you aren't alone!

Poise contours to the shape of your body and provides protection you can count on.  They quickly lock away wetness and odor and leave you feeling fresh and confident!

Poise is available at Sam's Club during the October Women's Health program.  In addition, Sam's Club members save an average of $11.72 per box which is an unbeatable savings!

Click to get your FREE sample and experience the great protection that Poise has to offer!

Winnie the Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack Giveaway (US & CANADA)

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh!   Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

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Take The Pooh Personality Quiz! 

Included in the widget are two different quizzes one for you and one for your child! Now you can see which character best fits your personality and so can your children with a quiz just for them!

 

Pooh Activities and Downloads! 

The Winnie The Pooh widget has an awesome assortment of games and activities so you and your family can have your own adventure! Download coloring sheets, exclusive “Pooh” cooking recipes, party ideas, crafts, games and more!

Frugal Holiday Gifts - 9 Free Customizable Products

The holidays are right around the corner and now is the perfect time to order some personalized and frugal gifts for those special people on your list!  Grandparents love getting personalized gifts, especially during the holidays!

Now through December 31st, you can choose from 9 FREE customizable products that are perfect for gift giving!  Just pay shipping/handling:

USE COUPON CODE: ForFree which gives you $13 credit which will give you any one of the items free. or 2 items really cheap.

**New Ink Garden customers only. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. One use per customer. Expires Dec. 31, 2011.

InkGarden - 9 Free Customizable Products

Michaels Coupons and Halloween Savings

Halloween and Michaels are the perfect pair!  Whether you're looking for Halloween crafts, Halloween treats for classroom parties or costumes for your little goblins - Michaels has it all!

Maybe you're not sure what to do for Halloween this year... Michaels is the answer!

Be sure to check out the latest Michaels Halloween deals and great money saving Michaels coupons by clicking on the cute banner. 

Tweeters Looking for Bloggers

Twitter is a great place to find blogging opportunities! Below are three great opportunities that might be perfect for you and your blog! 

Tweet 1 for with 20k+ unique visitors monthly:

http://twitter.com/#!/ContentFac/status/126778617542873088
 

Tweet 2 for blogging moms with a tween girl:

http://twitter.com/#!/Cynthialil/status/125464750720163840
 

Tweet 3 for mom bloggers who are pregnant or have a baby 6 months or younger:

http://twitter.com/#!/BrightStarts/status/124846719799267328

 

Naturalizer Review and Free Pair Giveaway - Winners Choice

Kick up your heels, and live it up! With Naturalizer shoes on your feet, there’s no need to choose between comfort and style.  Naturalizer offers a variety of styles including tall boots, loafers, wedges, pumps, platforms, flats, booties and oxfords. The fall collection from Naturalizer has something for everyone, with feminine details and styles inspired by a range of classic and contemporary trends.
 

Since 1927, Naturalizer has proven that wearing the latest footwear fashions can be comfortable, stylish and affordable all in one. Naturalizer delivers shoes that make you look good and feel good – always, so you can live your life and love your shoes.   

Exclusive to Naturalizer is N5 Comfort –five distinctive features that provide flexibility, lightness, balance, softness and breathability in every step — so Naturalizer shoes feel as good at the end of the day as they do at the beginning.

I received a pair of Naturalizer Black Leather Arness Boots.  They retail for $179.00 and are also available in Oxford Brown!

The first things I noticed when I put them on was how comfortable they were!  They are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn.  I also love the fact that they are versatile and stylish - perfect to wear with jeans or skirts!  Whether it's a day at the office or a night out on the town, these boots are going to be the perfect fashion accessory!

Disney on Ice: Discount Coupon Code

Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! That's right, Disney on Ice is coming to the Spokane Arena!  We went last year and it was simply AMAZING!  I can't wait to surprise the kids again this year by taking them to see Toy Story 3!

Disney On Ice presents Disney • Pixar’s Toy Story 3!

The blockbuster movie, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! A few new faces join the fun, including Barbie’s groovy bachelor Ken and Lots‐o’‐Huggin’ Bear. 

It’s the biggest Toy Story experience on ice, jampacked with fast‐paced adventure such as Buzz’s galactic battle with Emperor Zurg and a hoe‐down at Woody’s Roundup. Rediscover the humor, friendship and charm of Toy Story when Disney On Ice presents Disney • Pixar’s Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond!

  Use promotional coupon code

Vistaprint - 6 Free Fall Products!

With the holiday right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your gift list!

 

Vistaprint is offering 6 Free Products for Fall! The products are FREE, just pay Shipping and Processing.

• 1 Free Photo Wall Calendar
  Impress family, friends or customers with customized wall calendars. Choose icons, add captions and highlight individual dates. Upload your own photos from your computer, Facebook, Picasa, or Flicker or select from hundreds of designs. (Shipping starts at $5.67).
• 1 Free Photo Flip Book
  Create a special keepsake with our handy 4" x 6" flip books. Upload your photos and customize with captions. Includes 10 pages with 1 photo per page. (Shipping starts at $6.01)
• 1 Free Tote Bag
  Perfect for everyday use, our 100% canvas tote bags can be customized with your name and message. Choose from 24 designs. (Shipping starts at $5.67)
• 250 Free Business Cards
  250 FREE Business cards. Perfect for networking, interviews, mommy cards and more! Choose from 45 professional designs and customize with your text. (Shipping starts at $5.67)
• 10 Free Invitations
  Have an upcoming event? Take it up a notch by sending your guests premium invitations. With over 1,000 designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect cards to suite your event. You can even send them in matching envelopes. (Shipping starts at $4.52)
• 1 Free T-Shirt
  Choose from a variety of designs and personalize with your own text or photos! Great for cheering for sports teams, team events, family photos and more! (Shipping starts at $4.41)