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My mom has made this caramel dip since I was little. I never tried to make it until today. Little did I know it was SO easy to make and only has 2 ingredients. All you use is a package (8oz) of cream cheese and 1 cup of brown sugar. Mix it well by hand or you can use a beater on low until it is smooth. Use it for apple or other fruit dip. IT IS AMAZING!
Do you write for a blog or website that offers giveaway? If so, you may be interested in checking out Giveaway Scout. It is a giveaway search engine where users subscribe to get notifications when new giveaways are available.
This is a great way to bring more traffic to your blog or website and a great way to publicize the great products you are giving away! Are you already a part of Giveaway Scout's community? If so, I would like to know what you think!
Office Max put out a brown bag to save 20% off of everything you could fit in the bag, plus all furniture, storage drawers, totes, boxes, & printer accessories.
Sharpie Single Mini Marker or Highlighter $.10. Limit 3.
Pencil Sharpener $.10. Limit 3.
Scotch Magic Tape w/ Donut Dispenser $1. Buy 3 & use $1/3 MFG (SS 8/8/10). $1x3=$3-1=$2 for all 3 or $.67 each. Limit 3.
Post-It 2x2 Cubes, 400 Sheets $1. Limit 3.
This week Kmart is doubling manufacturer's coupons up to $1 when you use your Shop Your Way Rewards Card. Limit of 5 coupons per customer per day.
Spend $15 on Crayola, Mead, 3M, Sanford or Avery Products and get a $8 RR.
Expo Dry-erase Markers 4ct or Pilot G2 Pens 3ct $3.
1" Fashion Binder $3.
5 Star or Mead Planner $5.
Sharpie 10ct Fine-tip Permanent Markers or 5ct Pens $5.
Crayola 50ct SuperTips Scented Markers or 120ct Crayon Chest $5.
Paper Mate Write Bros. Pens 10ct or Mechanical Pencils 5ct or Caliber #2 Pencils 24ct 2/$1.
Portfolios 2-pocket 8/$1.
Bic Mark-it 12ct or Pilot G2 Pens 2-5ct B1G1. Buy 2 Bic and use $1/2 MFG. Final price may vary.
Caliber Composition Book 100ct or Filler Paper 150ct 3/$2.
5 Star Notebooks or Binders - Spend $15 Get $5 ECB. For notebooks use the $1/2 MFG (RP 8/8/10) or Binders use the $2/1 MFG (RP 8/8/10). Final price may vary. Limit 2.
Elmers Glue 4oz $.99.
Scotch Gem 3/4x300 Tape 3/$2. Use $1/3 MFG (SS 8/8/10). $2-1=$1 for all 3 or $.33 each.
Paper Mate Mechanical Pens 30ct or Expo Dry Erase Markers 4ct $2.99.
BiC Wite-Out Quick Dry 0.7oz, Shake'n Squeeze Pen or Correction Tape 1ct 2/$3. Use $1/2 MFG. $3-1=$2 for both or $1 each.
Be sure to check your store's clearance section. Ours was to the right of the door. I got an awesome tape dispenser regularly priced over $5 for $.34 today!
Wilson Jones 1" Poly Binder $.25. Limit 3.
Schoolworks 5" Scissors Point or Blunt Tip $.25. Limit 3.
Bookcovers $.25.
Paper Portfolios $.05. Limit 5.
Tug 2-Hole Manual Pencil Sharpener $.05. Limit 3.
Composition Books Wide or College Ruled $.50. Limit 3.
Fashion Portfolios, Mini Milk Crates, Westcott Twist-it 12" Flexible Ruler, Scholastic Washable Markers 8ct, Composition Book, Solar Card Display Calculator, or Office Depot Value Notebook Filler Paper $1 each.
Office Depot Book Covers, Westcott 12" Aluminum Ruler, Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks 4ct, Stacking Bins, Construction Paper, Office Depot Brand Correction Tape, or Index Cards w/ File Box $2 each.
Mead 5-star Notebooks, Ticonderoga #2 Pencils 24ct, Pilot G2 Mini 4ct, PaperPro Nano Mini Stapler, Spiral Notebooks 6ct, Mead 5-star Reinforced Filler Paper 100ct, or Really Useful Boxes Plastic Storage Box $3 each. Buy 2 of the 5 Star products and use $1/2 MFG (RP 8/8/10). $3x2=$6-1=$5 for both or $2.50 each.
Congratulations to Amy (avennett @) for winning this giveaway. Her name was drawn via Random.org. Thanks to all 30 of you who entered this giveaway!
Do you use Lawry's Seasoned Salt at home? We do, all the time. My favorite thing is to pop popcorn and sprinkle Seasoned Salt all over it. It is the best popcorn ever in my opinion. Did you know that Lawry's has more than just salt? They also have marinades!
They actually have quite a collection of grilling marinades that include:
If you are a Shop Your Way Rewards Member (free to become one), you can get a $8 RR if you spend $25 on Crayola, Mead, Avery, 3M, Expo, Paper Mate, Liquid Paper or Sharpie. This deal goes through 8/14/10.
Crayola 24ct Crayons $.25. Limit 4.
Crayola 10ct Broad or Fine Classic Markers or 8ct Watercolors $1. Limit 4.
Crayola 24ct Colored Pencils $2. Limit 4.
School Select Double Duty Pencil Sharpeners $.50.
Fashion & Licensed Folders $.50.
Scholar Notebook 7oct Wide or College Ruled $.33. Limit 10.
HP Office Paper $.95 after $5.54 MIR. Limit 2. (You will receive a Visa Prepaid Card in the mail for the rebate.)
Office Depot Brand Wirebound Notebooks Wide Ruled or College Rules $.50. Limit 2.
All Backpacks FREE after MaxPerks Rewards. Limit 2.
12" Wood Ruler w/ Metal Edge $.05. Limit 6.
Paper Mate Black or Blue Ballpoint Pens 10ct $.10. Limit 3.
Officemax #2 Pencils 12ct $.10. Limit 3.
Officemax Filler Paper 100ct $.20. Limit 6.
All Schoolio 1" or 1.5" Poly Binders $.30. Limit 6.
Schoolio 12" Flexible or Shatterproof Rulers $.50. No Limit.
Just Basics Assorted Cap Erasers 25ct $.50. No Limit.
Helix Protractor & Compass Set $1. No Limit.
Prang Paint Set, 8-pan or Fine Line markers 8ct $2. No Limit.
Pentel Wow! Retractable Ballpoint Pens 5ct $2. No Limit.
Officemax 8.5x11 Injet or Laser Paper 500ct Ream $5. No Limit.
RoseArt 24ct Crayons $.25. Limit 4.
Elmer's 4oz School Glue $.25. Limit 4.
Paper Mate Write Bros. Pens in Blue, Black or Assorted Colors $.50. Limit 4.
Pencil Boxes $.50. No Limit.
Filler Paper 150ct Wide or College Ruled $.50. Limit 4.
RoseArt 12ct Colored Pencils $.50. No Limit.
2-Pocket, 3-Prong Folder $.15. Limit 10.
Fashion or Licensed Portfolios $.50. No Limit.
RoseArt 10ct Classic or Bold Markers $1.50. Limit 4.
Westcott 10ct Math Set $1.50. Limit 4.
Fashion or Licensed Notebooks or 4ct Sharpie Accent Highlighers $1.50. No Limit.
Essentials 300ct Index Cards $1. Limit 5.
Expo 4ct Chisel-tip or Fine-point Markers $2. If there are washable ones included, use a $1/1 printable MFG. Limit 4.
Pilot G2 2ct Black, Blue or Red Pens $2. No Limit.
Sharpie Fine or Ultra-fine Black 2ct $1. No Limit.
Post-it 90ct 2 7/8" Square $1. No Limit.
If you are a Shop Your Way Rewards Member (free to become one), you can get a $8 RR if you spend $25 on Crayola, Mead, Avery, 3M, Expo, Paper Mate, Liquid Paper or Sharpie. This deal goes through 8/14/10.
Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 30ct $.99. No Limit.
Penway 2 Pocket Folder w/ Prongs $.09. Limit 5.
Penway Filler Paper 130ct Wide or College Ruled $.59 w/ WC in ad. Limit 3.
Congratulations to Mary (mami2jcn) & Kristi (kristisdeals1) for winning this giveaway!
Have you heard of "Keeping My Ride Alive"? Well, let me tell you a litte bit about it. It is a website set up by Jiffy Lube that helps to educate on ways to easily maintain your vehicle. On this website, you are able to look through photos and stories posted by other readers. You can also upload your own stories and photos to share with others.
Check out this video above about a man who has kept his car running over 400,000 miles. Can you imagine? He says the key to long car life is to have it regularly serviced!
Many drivers are trying to keep their vehicles longer and are looking for ways to extend the life of their car. Jiffy Lube International recently conducted a survey that revealed that drivers know regular maintenance can extend the life of their vehicle, but they are looking for more out of their maintenance experience. 9 out of 10 surveyed say that having other vehicle fluids and parts checked during regular maintenance is a convenient way to preserve the vehicle's value. Just about 1 in 5 think the most important thing when having an oil change is to have multiple services performed in one visit. Around 59% want their oil changed in 30 minutes or less.
Jiffy Lube offers their Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change which fits these needs. This service includes:
Oil & Filter Change
Changing, inspecting, checking/filling and cleaning key vehicle parts and fluids.
If you haven't checked out the "Keeping My Ride Alive" site, be sure to do that and "Like" them while you are there. Share your vehicle story with the other readers ("Share Your Story" tab) and be sure to read some of theirs. You may get some useful tips along the way.
Jiffy Lube is also offering two of my readers a $35 Gift Card to try out their services. There are two things you need to do to be entered to win. First, visit "Keeping My Ride Alive" and come back here and comment on which mileage category your car(s) fall under. This allows others to see your car's accomplishment. Second, fill out the form below.
Thanks to the 39 entries to this giveaway. #23 Mary (mami2jcn@) was the winner via Random.org.
I recently had the opportunity to try out some of Febreze's new products. Two of which were the Flameless Luminary & the No-Spill Wood Diffuser. Let me tell you a bit about them.
Flameless Luminary These flameless luminaries have the beauty of a flickering candle and a calming scent that is long lasting. It comes with a reuseable base which makes it easy to change scents as well as the shades. The look to them is very elegant and soothing. I like that I can put it in pretty much any room and it looks and smells great!
No-Spill Wood Diffuser As you can see from the picture above, the diffuser is a simple solution to home fragrance that is somewhat kid and pet safe. I have a kid and several cats so for me, this is a great thing. I am always worried about having flame candles for obvious reasons and I can't use the heated diffusers because my cats get curious and tend to hurt their paws. Something like this is right up my alley.
If you are interested in learning more about the Febreze Home Collection, you can visit their Facebook page or their Walmart page.
Now that you have heard a little bit about their newest products, Febreze Home Collection & MyBlogSpark is offering a $15 Walmart Gift Card to one of my readers to go buy & try your own selection from their collection. All you have to do is fill in the form below and you are entered to win.
Thanks to the 27 who entered this giveaway. #1 Tanya (tanyab@) won this giveaway. Congratulations!
Do you buy organic foods at home? I do on occasion, not all the time. If I can get it for a reasonable price, I will get it. One brand of really good organic foods is Cascadian Farm Organic. Another fun fact about Cascadian Farm is that they have teamed up with Farmville.
If you are on Facebook and have ever gotten into games, Farmville is a fun one. It seems to be a favorite among my friends and family. I haven't had much time to play lately but I enjoy it when I do have a few minutes of me time. If you do play, you may have noticed the Cascadian Farm organic blueberry crops for purchase. You are able to plant these blueberries and they are the most profitable crop offered in the game. You have until Monday, July 26th to plant this crop so if you haven't yet, be sure to!
Cascadian Farm is also offering other great benefits like coupon offers, organic farming & green living tips, as well as the chance to quickly build up your Farmville farm! You can even become the friend & neighbor of Farmer Joe Cascadian. Need more neighbors? Perfect! Be sure to check out Cascadian's website for more great details.
The best thing about the partnership with Cascadian Farm, Farmville & MyBlogSpark is that they would like to offer one of my readers a Cascadian Farmville Fan Prize Pack which includes everything pictured below. To enter, all you have to do is fill out the form below. Its that easy!
Good Earth and MyBlogSpark recently sent me a Good Earth Dinner Kit to try out. I love healthy kits that make cooking quick and easy. I like to make food homemade but don't always have the time to do so. The kit that they sent me was Mediterranean Chicken w/ Angel Hair Pasta. It was DELICIOUS. I love the taste of Mediterranean food and the fact that is was 100% whole grains with no trans fats, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives or MSG made it even more delicious.
There are 3 other great flavors available from Good Earth such as Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp w/ Angel Hair Pasta, Herb Crusted Chicken w/ Mushroom Risotto & Tuscan Chicken w/ Penne Pasta. Be sure to try them for yourself!
Good Earth & MyBlogSpark have offered an extra Good Earth Dry Dinner Kit Gift Pack for me to give away to one of my readers. Here is how you can enter:
Mandatory:
You must be a follower of this blog, leave your email in comment & tell me which flavor of Good Earth you would like to try.
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Like this blog on Facebook.
Share this giveaway or post about it on Facebook. (Please leave link in comment.)
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Giveaway ends 7/9/10.
There will be several other great giveaways here after the 4th of July such as Febreze Home Collection and many more. Check back later!
I'm sure some of you have been wondering where in the world have I been! I have been so extremely busy with several things lately. With it being summer now, my son is wanting to be outside more and more. We went on a vacation last month and another one this weekend. I have also been sewing my heart out because I desired to open an Etsy store which I just did this week. I am very excited for all the new changes going on in my life right now and am sorry that my blog has suffered a bit for it. I hope you will all understand.
Tomorrow I will be posting several awesome giveaways so definitely come back and check them out tomorrow! I hope you are all having a terrific summer. Enjoy the wonderful weather while it lasts!
Check out my Etsy store if you would like. I will be adding more things to it as I get pictures.
WOW, I can't believe I forgot to pick a winner for this! I am so sorry readers!!! Read my next post for where I have been.
Congratulations to Amy for winning this giveaway. Amy, you didn't leave your email address so please email me your address. If I don't hear from you in 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.
Have you heard of Sugar Free Ring Pops? I had the pleasure to try them as well as my little guy and a couple of friends also. We all agreed that they are just as good as the regular ones minus the sugar! The sweetener used in these Ring Pops is Splenda.
These two guys tried the Green Apple and Blue Raspberry ones. They couldn't stop eating them! The only negative I would say for the Blue Raspberry is that his poor mouth, teeth and tongue were stained blue. That didn't happen for the Green Apple or the Strawberry one by little guy tried, only the blue one. Now for the great thing. Ring pops sent me an extra 3-pack of these yummy Sugar Free Ring Pops to give away to one of my fabulous readers! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below telling me which flavor you would like to try the most. Be sure you leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.
For an extra entry, like me on Facebook! Leave a second entry telling me you did this. This Giveaway ends 6/14/10.
Get a $2/1 printable MFG for Gain Spring Lavender Detergent here. Offer ends 7/31/10.
Shape Magazine May 2010:
Save 10% off your next purchase from Overstock.com using code: 149525. Shipping costs only $2.95. Offer ends 7/31/10.
Martha Stewart Living Magazine May 2010:
Enter a photo of your Handmade Gift Creations for a chance to be featured in Martha Stewart Living & Everyday Food October Issues here. Contest ends 6/30/10.
Try a Francis Francis X8 for $175 after a 30 day trial using code PMSLA10 here or call 1-877-469-4559. Offer ends 9/30/10.
Parenting Magazine May 2010:
Get 15% off your entire order at CompanyKids.com using code: PEY410 or by phone 1-800-799-1399. Offer ends 6/26/10.
Enter for a chance to win an Exciting Getaway from Travel Meredith here.
Fitness Magazine June 2010:
Enter for your chance to win Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer w/ Jergens Firm Perfecting Complex, Beach Gear, etc here or by texting GLOW to 467467.
Since apple has released the iPhone it has absolutely revolutionized the way we have lived and found bargains. Being very frugal it’s easy to find the best frugal apps out there that offer the best savings and can guide me in the right direction to find the best deals. As a parent it is essential to save money on every little child expense possible and shopping for kids whether its at toys R us or disney world; well they want everything they see and money is no object to a little one.
So every weekend I am ecstatic to have the Garage Sales Tracker iPhone app which is allowing me to find all the local consignment shops, flea markets, and yard sales all at the palm of my hand! These sales let me purchase those expensive items, toys, dolls, action figures and more for pennies on the dollar because the sellers just want to get rid of their old items so I can benefit.
The reason why rummage sales are so beneficial when hunting for bargains and trying to maintain a frugal lifestyle is that in many cases it’s an opportunity to purchase items that are almost brand new at bargain basement prices. Furniture, clothes, jewelry, rare antiques, and just about anything you can really think of is available at a weekend treasure hunt and with the help of the internet you can now search for those items listed above before you part out on your mission to find deals.
Are you on a mission to find a blog to review/host a giveaway of your products?
Are you looking to promote your blog with a 125x125 ad space?
If you answer yes to either of these questions, you have come to the right place.
Please contact me for details and scheduling to complete your mission!
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The kit that they sent me was Mediterranean Chicken w/ Angel Hair Pasta. It was DELICIOUS. I love the taste of Mediterranean food and the fact that is was 100% whole grains with no trans fats, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives or MSG made it even more delicious.
These two guys tried the Green Apple and Blue Raspberry ones. They couldn't stop eating them! The only negative I would say for the Blue Raspberry is that his poor mouth, teeth and tongue were stained blue. That didn't happen for the Green Apple or the Strawberry one by little guy tried, only the blue one.
