August 31, 2011

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Amazon Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" for $94.99 + $4.99 shipping

I checked on Amazon and this is cheaper on Tanga even with shipping!!!  Remember you can score tons of FREE Kindle books on Amazon too!

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Price: $94.99 + $4.99 shipping


Amazon's revolutionary wireless reading device! This Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi) is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home and do not need the added convenience of a 3G connection. When considering an ereader, you should ensure that you are getting a device with the latest generation E Ink technology, referred to as "Pearl". The all-new Kindle uses Pearl, resulting in the best reading experience possible with 50% better contrast and the sharpest text. Kindle's electronic ink display is ideal for reading because it does not create the same eyestrain as reading on traditional backlit LCD tablets or laptops. The Kindle's proprietary, hand-built fonts take advantage of the special characteristics of the ink to make letters clear and sharp. When reading for long periods of time, we know that weight matters. The newest Kindle is lighter than ever – only 8.5 ounces – so you can read comfortably for hours with just one hand. Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback, and thinner than a magazine. Just a third of an inch in profile, Kindle fits perfectly in your hands. The Kindle is easy to hold and read. It is designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages from any position. The new soft-touch, textured back is comfortable to hold and never gets hot in your hands. The Kindle is wireless and ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required. A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. If you read for one hour a day, you will get battery life of up to one month. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to 10 days. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, web browsing, and downloading content. Whispernet utilizes Amazon's optimized technology plus Wi-Fi networks to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on the go. Your books and periodicals are delivered over Wi-Fi via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. Wireless download speeds can vary based on file size. Kindle automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks at school, home, or your favorite café. At a hotel or café that requires a password? Simply enter the password and connect to the network. Once you have added a Wi-Fi network, Kindle will automatically connect to that network the next time you’re near the hotspot. Kindle does not currently connect to enterprise or peer-to-peer networks.

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Vistaprint - 10 Free Note Cards


Vistaprint - Alternate Uses for Free Note Cards 10 Free Note Cards= 10 Free Thank you Cards = 10 Free Cards to Practice Hand Writing and more!!!  Heck, now that I have a child in elementary school, thinking of getting some of these as note cards to write to the teacher, or have little saver use to write notes!!!

The cards are free (and come with 10 white envelopes), just pay shipping and processing (starts at $4.43)!

Choose from over 150 easily searchable designs or upload your own design for something even more unique. Interested in buying more than 10? Quantities of 20, 30 and 40 discounted to 50% off list price!
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IdeaPaint: Classroom Makeover Contest

I previously posted a giveaway for IdeaPaint.   I love when companies are all about education!  Well here is some exciting news from the company!

The company announced its first-ever Classroom Makeover Contest, which seeks to provide deserving schools with a new, innovative whiteboard-enhanced learning space.

From today through the end of September, IdeaPaint is seeking submissions from schools that are “ready to innovate” via www.ideapaint360.com. Two winning schools will receive up to 500 square feet of IdeaPaint’s dry-erase paint, installed, at no charge.

Full Details in their Press Release below:
IdeaPaint’s 360-degree Classroom Makeover Contest Brings Innovative Learning to Deserving Schools across the United States

IdeaPaint seeks schools that are “ready to innovate” for its first classroom makeover contest

Ashland, Mass. — August 30, 2011 —With the launch of its first Classroom Makeover Contest, IdeaPaint is encouraging teachers and students to go ahead and write on their classroom walls, desks and even in the hallway and on lockers. IdeaPaint, the creator of high-performance dry-erase paint solutions, announced today that it is seeking schools that are ready to innovate to enter for a chance to win a makeover that aims to take the classroom learning experience to a new level of idea sharing, collaboration and active student engagement.  IdeaPaint is now seeking submissions and will accept them until September 30, 2011. Following that period, the company will award two deserving schools with dry-erase classroom makeovers.

IdeaPaint will present the selected schools with up to 500-square feet of its high-performance dry-erase paint. The company will also provide professional installation of its product.

IdeaPaint is a transformative and cost-effective classroom solution.  It can be applied to walls, desks, doors, lockers and many other surfaces to stimulate student imagination by creating writing areas that encourage collaboration, brainstorming and problem solving.  From a sustainability standpoint, IdeaPaint is GREENGUARD-certified—it conforms to stringent Children and Schools requirements—and its re-surfacing capabilities have saved countless worn-out traditional whiteboards and chalkboards from landfills, where they would never decompose.

Although winners of the Classroom Makeover Contest will receive IdeaPaint at no charge, IdeaPaint is also recognized as a major cost-savings for schools in desperate need of facilities updates; IdeaPaint is roughly half the price per square foot of a traditional whiteboard but actually performs better.

IdeaPaint’s reception within the education community thus far has been beyond encouraging,” said Marcus Wilson, chief marketing officer of IdeaPaint. “We take great pride in the fact that we’re playing a role in ‘making learning fun’ and helping children to be excited to participate in the classroom. We cannot wait to see what our contest winners do with their new ‘Idea rooms.’”

In order to be considered for the classroom makeover, schools are being asked to share photos or videos that depict the classroom space in need of new, innovative whiteboard surfaces. To nominate a worthy school and to learn more about contest criteria and the application process, please visit www.ideapaint360.com.

To learn more about IdeaPaint as a game changer in schools, check out these video testimonials.

About IdeaPaint
IdeaPaint is a single-coat, roller-applied paint that turns any smooth surface into a high-performance dry-erase writing surface. IdeaPaint creates dynamic environments within corporate, educational and home settings. IdeaPaint is GREENGUARD Children & Schools certified, Parent Tested Parent Approved and was chosen by Glidden Professionals as the 2010 Eco Product of the Year. IdeaPaint is a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Small Business of 2011 and a Small Business Association of New England 2011 Innovation Award Winner. For more information, please visit www.ideapaint.com.  For ongoing company and product updates, follow IdeaPaint on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ideapaint or connect on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ideapaint
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Wholesale costume club #review: Time to start thinking about ordering your #Halloween costumes

Halloween is right around the corner.  Stores are filling up with Halloween decorations, candy, etc.   I was just at my daughter's school and they were looking for parents to sign up for the holiday parties and Halloween was the first one on the list.  So get ahead of the game and order your costumes early!!!


This is my son Paige, or shall I say Tinkerbell!  There are a ton of little girl dress-up clothes and costumes on the market, but it is hard to find a decent and durable little girl's outfit!  Well this fall we are going to Disney and plan to partake in the Not So Scary Halloween and my little girl knew her brother was going to be Peter Pan and she was hoping to we could find her a Kids Princess Tinkerbell Costume. Well I was super excited when Wholesale costume club offered to let me review their Kids Princess Tinkerbell Costume!
I love how the outfit hangs and flows when she walks,   It is so adorable.   Seems like a number of outfits are flimsy and cheaply made any more.  This is not the case with this outfit.  It is great quality and not see through at all.  Plus it is perfect if the temps, she can still wear some warmer clothes under it and it still look fine!  I will definitely be shopping at Wholesale Costume Club for my future girl costume needs!

Halloween Costumes at Wholesale Prices
Wholesale Costume Club is an innovative new concept in costume shopping. They are the only costume website on the internet that lets you purchase Halloween costumes at wholesale club member or non-member prices that are below the lowest retail prices you'll find on any online costume store.


WholesaleCostumeClub.com was founded to give consumers the best possible selection at the lowest prices available on the internet. Wholesale Costume Club offers the newest and best designs from the most popular costume manufacturers in the industry. These are the same costumes you'll find at mass retail stores and online Halloween costume shops except for one major difference: WHOLESALE COSTUME PRICES!!!

When you think of wholesale clubs you think of places that require you to buy items in bulk or that require a minimum order amount. You may also think about those high annual membership fees. This is NOT the case at Wholesale Costume Club. You don't even need to be a member, although for a very low $5 fee you can become a member and save even more on costumes.

Membership has a clear advantage even if you only purchase one or two costumes a year. However, the more you buy the more you save. So, if you have a large family this is the place to shop for Halloween costumes! Also, if you are from a school or other type of organization, this is the best way to buy costumes and stay within a tight budget.


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Purina® Pet Gear Training Pads rebate

Thinking of getting a new puppy?  Well here is a great rebate for you!!!!

Buy any One (1) Purina® Pet Gear Training Pads 20 count carton at any Walmart Store between August 1, 2011 Thru October 31, 2011 to receive a rebate for the amount of the purchase up to $8.00, while supplies last.
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Money saving coupons for Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Money saving coupons for Romano’s Macaroni Grill. 
  • Sign up for The Dish, Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s newsletter.  You will receive a $5 off coupon within 24 hours.
  • Check out their Facebook page too!!!  They just announced that all email subscribers will receive a coupon tomorrow (9/1) for a Free Entree!
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Buca di Beppo coupons

Labor day weekend brings out all the food deals!  Here are some Buca di Beppo coupons for this  weekend! Get $10/$20 any dine-in order or $10/$30 for any pick-up order.


The coupons are valid through 9/5/11.
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Protecting your #FamilyNest

It’s hard to describe the feelings you have when you’re starting a family. It’s been said that you never really know what love is until you have kids.   It is so true, once you become responsible for someone else, you want to do everything to protect them!  Like, grizzly bear protective.   With my little girl starting Kindergarten tomorrow, I am one protective momma bear!

For many of us, it’s the first time we start thinking about life insurance. But where to start? How much do you need? How much is too much?  Minds are racing and spinning at this point!   Allstate Insurance wants you to help educate your my readers on the role and importance of life insurance.  It’s easier and more affordable than most people think. As low as $20 a month in some cases.

Honestly when we got married, we never thought much about insurance.  We had car insurance and rented a house.  But we were young and in love, what did we need insurance for???  Once we bought our home and had to shop around for insurance, we became more knowledgeable on the different insurance options out there.  Agents are there to help you!  You do not need to know everything, they will help you through it all!   So not only did we look into home-owner insurance, but life insurance as well.   Then once we had children, we each increased our policies and took out small policies on the children as well.

Have you thought about protecting your family nest?   It is never too early to start, even a little bit can help in the future of something bad would happen!  Plan ahead for the future,don't put it off for another day. If you do not have a 401 K plan from your job, then look into it.  Think about starting a college fund or setting up savings account for your children.   We did this right after our children were each born.   If you are going the college plan route, check into it and make sure you are not penalized it your child does not go to college. Set up a savings account just for you.  Make sure no check books or debit cards are associated with it.  Less likely to touch it then!

Heck even keep some cash in the house, not a large amount, but you never know when an emergency could arise and it is best to be prepared and protect your family nest!

About Allstate Life Insurance The Allstate Corporation is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies and Allstate Personal Financial Representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

More information on Allstate Life Insurance: http://www.allstate.com/

Allstate Life Insurance on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Allstate

Helpful tips:
Did you know that half of Americans say they are under-insured? That’s 58 million* of us. And 70%* of people with kids under 18 say they would be in serious trouble if something happened to the primary breadwinner.

Experts say a good rule of thumb is to insure 5 to 10 times your income. It sounds like a lot, but it’s really not. Think about what you’re really worth.  Life insurance will help cover the cost of your mortgage, medical & funeral expenses, continuing childcare, living expense and college tuition.

How many people would have to be hired to do all the things you do for your family? Salary.com estimates the average stay-at-home mom would earn $117,867 per year if she were paid for all the work she does.

Most people feel overwhelmed when they think about this stuff. Your local Allstate agent can talk you through your situation and help you plan for the future today. Allstate and their agents have been helping customers protect their families for over 50 years.


“I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Allstate blogging program, for a gift card worth $50. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”
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Flirty Aprons: Single Layer Sassy Black Aprons $9.95!!!

Single Layer Sassy Black Aprons Under $10, valid 8/29 - 9/5

Flirty aprons go through rigorous quality inspection - most flaws are minimal and difficult to notice. The normal irregularities include: restitching, loose seams and minor print flaws. But this one is a bit different, instead of two layers of high quality Grade A fabric, the manufacturer only sent one layer aprons.
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TODAY ONLY: My Coke Rewards FREE box of Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit cracker for only 50 points

Today only on My Coke Rewards, you  can score a coupon by mail for a FREE box of Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit cracker products for only 50 points (regularly 165 points)!

Login to your account, and look for the offer on the home page to score your coupon!


*Limit one redemption. Limited supplies available. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

On a side note, I just got the free Minute Maid juice coupon from a couple Wednesdays ago.  
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Reminder: Wedgie Free Wednesday

It’s Wedgie Free Wednesday! We’re ridding the world of wedgies by giving away 500 packs of No Ride Up panties!Head on over to Hanes Facebook page and click on the Hanes Women's Tab

On or about September 2, 2011, Sponsor will select five hundred (500) winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Promotional Period. Each winner will receive a 3-pack of Cotton Stretch Women’s Bikini or Hipster panties, approximate retail value $7.00 each. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.
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Reminder: Plum Steal: $10 for $20 Worth of Plum Dollars

Check out this deal!!! Plum District offer to double your money towards Plum Dollars. For just $10, you'll receive $20 worth of Plum Dollars, which, of course, can be used towards nearly everything on the site (excluding Plum Steals). Plum Steal: $10 for $20 Worth of Plum Dollars

The Fine Print

  • Limited quantities apply
  • Plum Dollars will appear in your account 24 hours after purchase
  • $10 in purchased Plum Dollars have no expiration date; additional $10 in "bonus" Plum Dollars expire 6 months of account inactivity as detailed in our FAQs
  • Limit 1 per person
  • Limit 1 per household
  • Plum Dollars may not be used to purchase this Plum Steal (Learn why)
  • You cannot earn Plum Dollars for referring this Plum Steal (Learn why)
  • Plum District promotional codes may not be used toward the purchase of this Plum Steal
  • Expires 02/29/12
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FREE sandwich keeper (rebate by mail)


Welch’s, America’s #1 Grape Jelly**, along with our other delicious jams and spreads, teams up with peanut butter for the go-to favorite of kids everywhere. And now those PB&J’s stay delicious ‘til lunchtime with a FREE* sandwich keeper.
  • Keeps sandwiches tasty and sweet
  • No more sticky messy sandwich wrap 
  • PB&Js won’t get squished
Buy any 2 Welch’s Spreads to receive this special offer!


Program starts 6/15/2011. Open to US & DC residents, and while supplies last. Purchase any 2 Welch’s Jams, Jellies, Spreads or Preserves. Void in PR, U.S.V.I. and all other U.S. territories and possessions and where prohibited, restricted or taxed. Offer ends 9/30/2011, requests must be received by 10/15/2011. Purchase receipts required along with completed form at welchs.com. For full terms and conditions of this mail-in offer, which govern, click here. Offered by: Welch Foods Inc., A Cooperative.
* When you purchase any 2 Jams, Jellies or Spreads
**Per IRI Sales Data
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#Hasbro Scrabble Alphabet Scoop #review and #giveaway!


Recently I received the new Scrabble Alphabet Scoop to review with my kids. My kids are just at the perfect age where they love when we get together as a family and play games. This game also came at the perfect time, for back to school season and make spelling fun!  I  LOVE Scrabble so when I saw this newer version that is made for both adults and kids I knew it had to be fun!




Scrabble Alphabet Scoop  is the first word game for players as young as five-years-old. Family members of all ages can grab their spoon, roll up their sleeves and dive into the frenzied spelling action in a race to scoop up a three, four or five-letter word. Each player gets a card and selects which word they are aiming to spell. On the count of three, everyone digs in to scoop out the letters needed to spell their word. But watch out for flies in your soup! If you scoop up a fly, you must return all your letter tiles to the bowl and start over again. The first player to spell the word on their card and shout “Yummy!” as they put the lid on the bowl wins!
  • Includes plastic pot and lid, 4 plastic scoops, 72 word cards, 104 letter tiles and rules.
  • For 2 to 4 players.
  • Ages 6 and up. 
Although it states ages 6 and up, I do feel if under supervision children as young as 4 can play it.  My 4 and 5 year old enjoyed playing this game, plus as a mom I loved watching them learn their letters and make words.  Not only is this a game the entire family can enjoy, but it is also educational!  Kids get wrapped up into the game and do not even realize they are learning to spell!!!!

For more great Family Game Night Ideas be sure to visit Family Game Night on Facebook.

Buy It: You can purchase Scrabble Alphabet Scoop on Amazon for $19.96 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Win It: One lucky reader (US only) will win their own Scrabble Alphabet Scoop Game!

The winner will be chosen by random.org

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Giveaway ends September 08, 2011at 5pm EST



I received the above mention product to facilitate this review.  I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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Win a copy of GLEE: The Complete Second Season on DVD


THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY AND DVD SEPTEMBER 13

FEATURING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS FOOTAGE AND THE POPULAR “GLEE MUSIC JUKEBOX”

Glee Tackles the Tough Topics
Helping kids go back to school
The TV musical sensation GLEE has been a magnificent success in its second series, bringing more show stopping tunes, dazzling dancing and witty one-liners. But most importantly, Glee has also brought to our screens contemporary issues in society and has tackled these tough topics in a sensitive yet effective manner. Here are some examples we have seen this series:
Bullying
One of the biggest issues Glee has covered this season is bullying. All members of Glee are continually subject to bullying as they are considered to be the ‘school losers’ and are frequently drenched by slushies. The New Directions have a strong attitude against the bullies and stick up for each other. Kurt in particular, played by Chris Colfer, experiences the brunt of bullying at McKinley High to the extent that he decides to move schools to Dalton Academy where a strict anti-bullying policy is enforced. It is testament to Glee and their effective treatment of this issue that Chris Colfer has gained leading status and reputable accolades including a Golden Globe award, demonstrating the worldwide appraisal of the series. Celebrities such as Miley Cyrus have admitted that they have been subject to bullying and Demi Lovato has openly spoken about being bullied. Demi has also created a ‘Teens Against Bullying’ video to increase awareness and to help combat the problem.
Sexual Awareness
The main reason why Kurt is tormented and antagonised at McKinley High is because of his sexual orientation and his strong nature to not conceal this from his peers. Glee celebrates Kurt’s self-assuredness and demonstrates to young teenagers who are confused about their sexuality that they should be proud of who they are. Blaine, Kurt’s love interest who fronts Dalton Academy’s Warblers, provides Kurt with help and reassurance and reinforces the fact that Kurt should be who he wants to be if it makes him happy. Santana and Dave Karofsky both experience mixed feelings about their sexuality and are not ready, like Kurt, to be open about this issue. Glee demonstrates the confusion that sexuality can create for individuals but helps to show the teenage audience that when the time comes, people will be there to help you through.

Effects of Alcohol
We’ve all been there, having one too many to drink the night before work or school the next day and walking around with your friends wearing matching sunglasses. Ok maybe the last part is just Glee. Whilst Glee portrays this issue in a humorous and light hearted manner, the message is still very prominent about the serious effects of alcohol. Finn provides an enlightening discussion about the different effects of alcohol: Santana is the weepy drunk, Mercedes and Tina are the hysterical drunks who find everything funny and then Rachel and Blaine share a drunken kiss. Yet Finn doesn’t touch a drop of alcohol, showing that teenagers do not have to bow to peer pressure and can abstain from drink if they choose to. During the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two, Daniel Radcliffe has also spoken about the damage of excessive alcohol consumption and the destructive nature it can have. Radcliffe states at one point he was dependent on alcohol but since giving it up has become a lot happier. Glee helps to shed light on these issues and have created fantastic role models for teenagers to look up to.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Cleaning every grape individually, organising pamphlets on the desk and turning rigid at the thought of anything being messy. These are just some of the examples Emma Pilsbury’s OCD, a condition that is often not acknowledged within TV series. Glee illustrates the different characteristics of OCD and shows the help that is available for those who are living with it, as Emma herself decides to finally accept medical advice to control the disorder in Series Two.  However, it is refreshing to witness Emma’s approach to her OCD, accepting that it is part of her and part of her personality with the overall message hopefully helping those who are dealing with OCD on their own. Several celebrities also suffer or have suffered with OCD, including Jessica Alba, Leonardo Di Caprio and Cameron Diaz but all have made their peace with the condition to prevent it from ruling their lives.
Physical Appearances and Plastic Surgery
Growing up can be an extremely difficult time for adolescents and the pressure of physical appearance is growing to be an ever more increasing concern. When Rachel is hit in the face by Finn and breaks her nose, the singer uses the opportunity to consider plastic surgery to change her features, despite the protests from her fellow members in New Direction. However, Rachel comes to the conclusion that she likes the way she looks and does not want to revert to plastic surgery. However, unlike Rachel, Quinn has had plastic surgery and has no regrets about her decision. It is rare for a TV show to depict a story of someone whose life was changed for the better by surgery, but this further highlights the groundbreaking and genre-defying success of Glee. In fact, it is a more accurate depiction of real life, where plastic surgery can help benefit some but can also go horribly wrong. 
In a school like McKinley High, being popular is a massive issue and the school social ladder is a continual theme running throughout the whole of Series Two; several characters including Santana and Quinn are desperate to be at the top and be the most popular girl in school. Yet Glee and the members of New Directions show that as long as you have a caring group of friends that will always stick by you and you are happy with yourself if doesn’t matter what your school status is. Being popular isn’t everything! And the ‘Born This Way’ episode epitomises this as the Glee members all wear t-shirts with their insecurities written on them. For instance, Finn’s says ‘Can’t Dance’ and Mike’s says ‘Can’t Sing.’ Parents should remember that Glee shows teenagers that they should embrace these and be proud of who they are!


Win it
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Which GLEE” THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON episode highlights that kids should not be afraid to face their flaws?
  • Born This way
  • Comeback
  • Prom Queen
      
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Giveaway ends at 5pm EST on September 12, 2011 


Disclaimer:  I did not receive anything in exchange for this post .  I was not compensated in any  way.  I am just offering up a giveaway.  For my full disclosure policy please click here   

August 30, 2011

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End of the month... print those coupons!

End of the month!!!  Print those coupons.com coupons before they are gone!  Even if you do not think you will need them, best to print as they may be gone September 1st!!!  You know it always happens, failure to print and then the next week there is an amazing deal.
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Please allow 8-16 weeks for the first issue to arrive!

You'll enjoy 75+ guaranteed-delicious, healthy recipes, nutritious 30-minute entrees, lightened-up, mouth-watering makeovers & more.

This magazine has 7 issues per subscriptions and you can buy up to a 4-year subscription.
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$1.00 off Wholly product

Head back to school with $1.00 off  Wholly product!
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Limited Time Offer - FREE Jake Owen song‏

LongHorn Steakhouse brings you a free download of a special Live version of Jake's smash summer anthem, "Barefoot Blue Jean Night." (while supplies last).   Enter Longhorn in both boxes and download your free tune!
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Free 8x10 photo canvas, just pay shipping!!!

CanvasPeople.com is offering a free 8 x 10 or $50 off any size canvas as a special introductory deal!  Now's the perfect time to  get your favorite Summer vacation photos turned in to beautiful photo canvases. It's also great for back to school moments, gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Your get a free 8x10 photo canvas or $50 toward a larger size.

Shipping and handling is around $14, which is still an awesome deal.
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Enter to win a limited edition Scent Sisters T-Shirt

Pine-Sol Scent Sisters Sweepstakes Head over to the Pine-Sol Facebook Page and click on the Promotions & Sweeps link to enter to win a limited edition Scent Sisters T-Shirt
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Save $5 on Disney Prom Blu-ray™ Combo Pack!

Save $5 on Disney Prom Blu-ray™ Combo Pack!

*Available and good in the U.S.A., its territories and Canada only. Limit two printed coupons per computer. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. Coupon expires 9/5/11. While supplies last. See coupon for complete details. Redeemable at participating retaile
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FREE sample of Plackers Kids Flossers

Head on over here and request a  FREE sample of Plackers Kids Flossers (4ct) 
Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery to the shipping address you provided.


Thanks, That Frugal Girl!
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$10 Gets You $20 Worth Of Coffee Products From ROASTe.com!

Get in on this crazy deal: $10 Gets You $20 Worth Of Coffee Products From ROASTe.com!

Highlights
Feed your caffeine addiction with today’s daily deal, which gets you $20 worth of coffee products from ROASTe.com for just $10!

Scrap the generic, store-brand instant coffee, and kick start your mornings with the Sticky Bun Flavored Coffee made from 100% premium Arabica beans, or try the Higher Ground’s Mocha Java Coffee Blend made with an African-Indonesian fusion of beans. Whether you’re into a light, medium, or dark roast, ROASTe.com offers coffee blends and beans of all types and flavors from around the world. They even sell an assortment of coffee makers, equipment, and accessories that should help any caffeine addict get their coffee fix. You’ll be saving a whole bunch of coin with every sip after you grab today’s deal from ROASTe.com.


Fine Print

• Limit 2 purchases per person; limit 1 redemption per transaction
• Please wait 24 hours after purchase to redeem
• Valid only only at ROASTe.com
• Subject to availability
• Tax, shipping, & handling not included
• Must pay $5.95 shipping rate per vendor. However, orders above $39 per vendor are entitled to free shipping
• Please enter your certificate code during check-out to redeem
• Feed your coffee addiction before this deal expires on 12/15/2012 
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Today score New Balance Infant Shoes for 56% off!!!


Check out the Daily Deal at Joe's New Balance Outlet and get up to 70% off New Balance Shoes and Apparel. Today score New Balance 554 Style: KD554RBI Infant Shoes

Today: $19.99
Orig: $44.99
Save: $25.00 (56%)

August 29, 2011

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Reminder: Free Newcastle Brown Ale glass

I previously posted this and got my glass today!  Still a few more days left to get one too!  You can score 2 per household!  I luckily leave in a state that does not require a beer purchase!

To get a free Newcastle Brown Ale glass, send a 3×5 index card  with your full name, date of birth (month/day/year), daytime phone number (with area code), e-mail address, and residential address, along with six (6) Newcastle Brown Ale bottle caps, in an envelope with sufficient postage, to:

Inmar Rebate Center
Attn: Your Beer. Your Glass. Program
HUSA NBAGW001

P.O. Box 426008
Del Rio, TX 78842
Don't have a  3x5 then go  here to download the printable form to mail out!


Maximum of one request per individual and two (2) per household, family or street address.
Allow 10–12 weeks for delivery. Offer begins May 2, 2011, and ends September 7, 2011, or while supplies last.

Texas residents: Due to regulatory restrictions, you must purchase the glass by sending a check or money order for $2 made payable to “CMS, Attn: Your Beer. Your Glass.” and sending it along with your personal information as required above and six (6) virtual bottle caps to the address listed above.

NO BEER PURCHASE REQUIRED in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, HI, KY, ME, MN, MO, NC, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT or WV. Offer good while supplies last. Open only to legal United States residents, age 21 or over.
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September 7th: FREE bottle of Purex® Complete with Zout® detergent

Love new Purex® Complete with Zout®? 400 lucky people will win a FREE full size bottle! Check their Promotions page on Wednesday, September 7th at 1pm Eastern Time. They will be giving away 400 vouchers for a FREE bottle of Purex® Complete with Zout® detergent (maximum purchase value of $7.50).** 


**See Purex® Complete with Zout® giveaway rules and details at purex.com
 
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Flirty Aprons: Single Layer Sassy Black Aprons $9.95!!!

Single Layer Sassy Black Aprons Under $10, valid 8/29 - 9/5

Flirty aprons go through rigorous quality inspection - most flaws are minimal and difficult to notice. The normal irregularities include: restitching, loose seams and minor print flaws. But this one is a bit different, instead of two layers of high quality Grade A fabric, the manufacturer only sent one layer aprons.
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FREE $5 Amazon Instant Video credit

Available again: FREE $5 Amazon Instant Video credit

Through September 2nd, 2011, if you have a twitter account, you can score a  FREE $5 Amazon Instant Video credit, by linking your twitter account to your Amazon account and sending a tweet.  It is that easy.  There are daily $.99 movie rentals and weekend rentals of $1.99 each!!!

Offer is limited to one promotional credit per Amazon.com customer.
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Make the Switch to Scotch Brite Sponges, plus $1 Coupon

Check out the email I got:
Make the Switch to Scotch Brite Sponges and get  $1 off two Scotch Brite 3 pack sponges!!!
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$1.50/2 boxes of Kashi TLC Bars coupon

Another great lunch/after school snack!  Head on over to Coupons.com to print a $1.50/2 boxes of Kashi TLC Bars coupon.
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$15 For $30 Worth Of Brownies, Cookies, & Other Tasty Treats At Ruth’s Brownie Kitchen

Saveology Daily Deals. $15 For $30 Worth Of Brownies, Cookies, & Other Tasty Treats At Ruth’s Brownie Kitchen


I have had these brownies and they are YUMMY!!!

Highlights

Treat yourself to some tasty treats with today’s daily deal, which gets you $30 worth of the tastiest brownies, biscotti, cakes, and cookies from Ruth’s Brownie Kitchen, for just $15!

This deal saves you 50% on baked goods from Ruth’s, which are made exclusively with ultra-premium Valrhona chocolate and farm-fresh, natural or organic butter, eggs, flour, and other ingredients. Choose between Extra Fudgy or Cake-Style brownies, with mouthwatering flavors ranging from Maple Cream Swirl to Toffee Crunch, or sink your sweet tooth into one of Ruth’s gourmet cookies, like the Mexicali Chocolate Chunk cookie.

Grab this sweet deal, and prepare your taste buds for incomparable deliciousness from Ruth’s Brownie Kitchen.
Fine Print
Limit 1 per person. This offer can not be redeemed until 24 hours after purchase. Offer redeemed at Ruth’s Brownie Kitchen website. Shipping not included. Deal expires in 6 months. Not responsible for an overload of deliciousness.
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Bath & Body Works: From Paris with Love! Buy 3, Get 2 Free + $1 Shipping

Here is a deal if you need some Bath and Body Works items!!  Bath & Body Works:  From Paris with Love! Buy 3, Get 2 Free + $1 Shipping !   There are other items on sale at the above link, just focused on the two in my email!


$1 Shipping With Any Purchase of $25 or More
Place an online order of $25 or more and receive $1 ground shipping and handling anywhere in the contiguous U.S.; $1 shipping and handling offer excludes P.O. Boxes and orders shipping to Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. Territories. Enter promotion code PARIS25 during checkout and shipping and handling charges will be adjusted on qualifying orders. Not valid for orders upgraded to Second Day or Overnight delivery. Offer valid only at BathandBodyWorks.com through 11:59 p.m. EST on August 29, 2011.

Buy 3, Get 2 Free Signature Collection Body Care
Regularly up to $29.50 each. Offer excludes clearance Signature Collection, select Eau de Toilette (old packaging), Signature Collection Gift Sets, home fragrance, select Cooling Mist, travel size, trial size and Anti-Bacterial Collection. While supplies last. No substitutions. Must add 5 items to cart and savings will be reflected in shopping bag. Single item purchases at regular price. Free items must be of equal or lesser value. Selection may vary online and by store location. Offer valid at BathandBodyWorks.com and U.S. Bath & Body Works stores through 11:59 p.m. EST on Au