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Get Your Little Ones Ready to Potty Train with The Little Looster #Review

May 21, 2011

We are currently working on potty training with our son.  He shows an interest and will sometimes (not all) tell us when he has to go.  We have always put a stool in front of the potty so that he could stand on something in order to sit since it’s much taller than he is.  [...]

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Don’t Forget The Coca-Cola #Giveaway

May 21, 2011

Coca-Cola is a household name and a staple at many parties and festivities.  Coca-Cola has launched Cooking with Coke – a site dedicated to Coke-loving moms and families. The new site provides a place to share recipes, family stories and mealtime traditions.  Do you remember when Coca-Cola came in glass bottles instead of plastic?  I sure [...]

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Eucerin Everyday Protection SPF Lotion #Review & #Giveaway

May 18, 2011

I absolutely can not live without lotion.  If I get out of the shower each day and don’t put lotion on, I feel like something is missing.  Eucerin now has lotion to provide protection against the sun to help prevent damage and aging.  Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion comes in SPF 15 and there is [...]

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Sportcraft Games #Review & #Giveaway

May 16, 2011

Sportcraft, Ltd., manufactures indoor and outdoor sports and games.  Now, there are some awesome new and affordable products just in time for entertaining this summer.  Many of the games are portable and would be great for family picnics, tailgating and visiting others, for example.  Maybe your style is Table Tennis, Horeshoes or Soft Tip Sky [...]

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Gerber Graduates Breakfast Buddies Hot Cereal #Review

May 15, 2011

Breakfast is typically hectic in our household.  With three children, we are usually rushing to get breakfast, get ready and head out of the door by 7:20 to take my daughter to school.  Gerber has made a great effort to ease the load of work there is each morning.  Gerber® Graduates® Breakfast Buddies™ Hot Cereal [...]

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Lifeway Frozen Kefir #Review & #Giveaway

May 15, 2011

I can honestly say I have never heard of kefir.  Kefir has a similar taste and texture to a drinkable yogurt and is from fermented milk with kefir cultures.  It is a product that has true health benefits.  Now, the first frozen kefir product has hit the grocery stores- Lifeway Frozen Kefir. My children are [...]

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FireFly Family Toothbrushes #Review

May 14, 2011

Toothbrushes make great stocking stuffers in our household.  My kids love that toothbrushes are starting to really make toothbrushing fun.  FireFly Family Toothbrushes for kids consist of 6 light-up timer character toothbrushes.  These toothbrushes will teach your children to brush until the timer/light turn off. My son is a Spiderman nut while my daughter enjoys [...]

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Speck PixelSleeve for MacBook #Review & #Giveaway

May 14, 2011

I have had a MacBook Pro for awhile and have never bought a case or cover for some reason.  It got to the point where I was putting my MacBook into a backpack when I traveled.  That wasn’t the best idea because the body is scratched some and it just gets jostled around.  Being a [...]

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Dinosaur Train Hatchers #Review & Cake/Cupcake Decorating Packs #Giveaway

May 13, 2011

Everytime I hear the words “Dinosaur Train” I start singing. Catchy little tune they have. If you’ve seen the famous Dinosaur Train on PBS, then you know exactly what I’m talking about.  Does your child have an upcoming birthday party or are you already hiding stuff for stocking stuffers?  I know I am!  It’s never [...]

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Febreze New Zealand Springs #Review & #Giveaway – 2 Winners

May 11, 2011

It is spring time which means that I love to open the windows and make the house smell great.  Febreze creates products to do just that for me.  A new scent was created for the Febreze Destinations Collection- New Zealand Springs. New Zealand Springs, inspired by the country’s south island, is a great tool to [...]

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Monday Is One Day Book Giveaway

May 8, 2011

About the book Monday is One Day by Arthur A. Levine: One by one, the days of the week roll by. Monday is one day, Tuesday is blue shoes day, and Wednesday is halfway day. With monster roars and splashy puddles, with crazy ties and hugs, kids and parents count the perfect small moments of [...]

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Combat Allergies with Allergy Free Pillows

May 7, 2011

My husband is constantly griping about our cat since we believe he is allergic.  I’ve had her longer than we’ve been married and refuse to get rid of her.  Sorry, hon.  So, we try everything we can to combat his allergies even if the cat is still in the house.  My parents swear by an [...]

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Susie Rose and Te Amo Clothing #Review & #Giveaway

May 7, 2011

I hardly ever shop for myself.  When I do, I am so cheap that it’s hard for me to find any clothes worth my while.  I was introduced to Susie Rose and Te Amo clothing lines and I am so excited to tell you about them!  Susie Rose and Te Amo are two brands of [...]

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Burger King Tender Moment #Review & #Giveaway – 5 Winners!

May 6, 2011

I think my kids would live off of chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers if I let them.  I guess I can’t really blame them, especially when they are as yummy as the new chicken tenders from Burger King.  I have 3 little mouths to feed.  Two of them are big boys and also my daughter, who [...]

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Groove Water Filtration Bottle #Review & #Giveaway

May 5, 2011

We, admittedly, drink too much water from disposable bottles.  By using a reusable filtered bottle such as Groove, millions of bottles won’t have to be thrown away, not to mention saving $6000 in five years on your grocery budget!  Groove is a portable filtration device that promotes a healthy and hydrated lifestyle.  Groove provides great [...]

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Palmolive #Review & #Giveaway – 2 Winners

May 3, 2011

Dish soap is dish soap, right? That’s not the case. I was brand loyal to a certain brand (that shall remain nameless) and happened to try Palmolive one day because I scored it as a really great deal through a drugstore deal. I was taught a lesson. No longer was I a dish soap snob. [...]

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Treat Mom to Beauty with First Aid Beauty and Freeman Products #Review & #Giveaway- 5 Winners- 2 Days Only!

May 2, 2011

Don’t settle for only the traditional gifts this Mother’s Day. Give mom a day of beauty with First Aid Beauty and Freeman Products. First Aid Beauty 5-in-1 Restore Cream.  Available at Sephora and firstaidbeauty.com, it is a rich, multi-action moisturizer created to combat the signs of aging while moisturizing, brightening, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, [...]

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Swiffer and Mr. Clean #Review & #Giveaway

May 2, 2011

It’s spring cleaning time!  My husband and I are going room to room cleaning as much as we can.  By the time we are done, it’ll be time to start all over again.  We are getting a lot done with the help of Swiffer and Mr. Clean products.  Did you know?…. · Swiffer 360° Dusters have [...]

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Peanut Butter & Co. #Review & #Giveaway

May 1, 2011

Peanut butter is a staple in our house- especially with making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  Yum!  Peanut butter is peanut butter, right?  Wrong!  Peanut Butter & Co. has created some wonderful and very different types of peanut butter.  You’ll be amazed to hear the flavors: Smooth Operator – a smooth, natural peanut butter Mighty [...]

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Country Dance Wii Game #Review & #Giveaway

April 30, 2011

I lived in Kentucky for many years and live on the border of it now. We like our country music here! Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley are some of my favorites.  Now, I can rock out to all of my favorites with Country Dance for Wii.  Let’s just say, my dance [...]

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Monster High Walkie Talkies #Review & #Giveaway

April 28, 2011

We’ve all heard or seen bedazzled phones, but why not get your kids some bedazzled walkie talkies? Sakar and Mattel have teamed up to offer fashion forward Monster High Walkie Talkies. They allow young girls to easily communicate with each other while being fashionable with the fun hidden mirror and light up antenna. When I [...]

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Pinkalicious, It’s Party Time DS Game #Review

April 27, 2011

What is one of the favorite colors of little girls?   Pink, of course.  What does almost every little girl want to be?  A Princess, of course.  So, how ideal is Pinkalicious, It’s Party Time, a DS game, based on the best-selling book series by Victoria Kann?  Explore the magical town of Pinkville like the [...]

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TEAS’ TEA Green Tea Review & Giveaway

April 26, 2011

Celebrating Mother’s Day doesn’t have to include the typical flowers and candy.  Why not create a picnic for your mom and serve refreshingly chilled, authentically brewed, all natural TEAS’ TEA Rose Green tea (pure green teawith rose petals), or a delicious Jasmine Green tea infusion. ITO EN TEAS’ TEA is unsweetened, contains no calories or carbs and is loaded with natural antioxidants. At [...]

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Win a Trip to Italy Through Olive Garden #Giveaway

April 26, 2011

Olive Garden is one of my favorite places to eat.  What is better than their soup, salad and breadsticks?  Now through May 9th, 2011, Olive Garden is offering Italian food lovers the experience of a lifetime: an eight-day immersion into Italian cuisine and culture and an insider’s look at the OliveGarden’s Culinary Institute of Tuscany. The sweepstakes will reward [...]

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Lie Down in Green Pastures Book #Review

April 24, 2011

Lie Down in Green Pastures is based around Jeremiah Silverman who is a Rabbi and Cindy Preston, a church Secretary.  The two characters are caught in the middle of a series of killings taken place around St. Patrick’s Day.  Jeremiah is stuck in the middle of this chess game between the camp’s boardmembers and a [...]

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Squinkies Nintendo DS Game #Review

April 24, 2011

Sometimes I think I live under a rock.  I had honestly never heard of Squinkies until reviewing the Nintendo DS game.  My 4 year old daughter is really into being a princess during the day and self-proclaimed angel at night.  So, she was super excited to play a princess in the Squinkies game.  She also [...]

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Indulge This Mother’s Day with VOGA Italia Wine #Review

April 23, 2011

Indulge a little this Mother’s Day and treat yourself with some wine. VOGA Italia wine offers a very affordable collection retailing between $10.99 and $15.99. The collection includes Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Moscato, Quattro and Premium Sparkling. VOGA Italia wine comes in the neatest bottles that catch your eye immediately as they are not the standard [...]

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Pamper Mom this Mother’s Day with Lexli Starter Kit #Review & #Giveaway

April 23, 2011

Treat your mom to some beauty this Mother’s Day.  Lexli is a skincare line created with an aloe vera base and is 100% pharmaceutical grade. Lexli is the development of Dr. Ahmed Abdullah, a board-certified plastic surgeon and nationally recognized aloe researcher. The Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit includes: Lexli’s 30-Day Starter Kit is an easy, [...]

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Blessing Banks #Review & #Giveaway

April 22, 2011

When my children get money for their birthdays, Christmas, etc… I have savings accounts that I put them in.  I had an idea to start putting money into banks because they could use their money (a dollar here or dollar there) to teach them the importance of money.  Blessing Banks is a great way to [...]

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Celebrate Easter with Williams-Sonoma

April 21, 2011

Have you checked out our Williams-Sonoma Easter giveaway yet?  If not, you definitely should!  Williams-Sonoma has so many awesome items!  It’s not just items for Easter either.  Keep Mom in mind, for example! Check out these awesome Stamp & Style Easter Cookie Cutters.  My children are going to have a blast decorating cookies on Friday [...]

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Smart & Sexy Swimwear #Review

April 21, 2011

Venturing out to the beach and/or pool can be scary sometimes.  Even though I have lost all of my weight, I obviously am a bit self-conscious.  At the same time, I want to show off my new body too.  Smart & Sexy Swimwear was created for you to look amazing at the beach or pool. [...]

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Frank’s Red Hot Sauce #Review & #Giveaway

April 21, 2011

I can’t say that hot sauce is my favorite, but I know my husband could not live without it on his tacos!  I think it is great to cook with though.  Frank’s has developed Frank’s Red Hot Thick Sauce for your taste buds.  Here’s a great recipe that incorporates Frank’s Red Hot Sauce: FRANK’S® REDHOT® [...]

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Venettini Kids Shoes #Review & #Giveaway

April 21, 2011

Let your children look chic with shoes from Venettini.  Venettini has some of the cutest style of shoes.  Let your little fashionista shine like celebrity babies from Suri Cruise to Honor Warren.  Venettini is a luxury children’s footwear line with emphasis on fashion and style.  Prices range from $30 to $75 roughly. Venettini Kids shoes [...]

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SpongeBob SquigglePants for uDraw Wii #Review

April 20, 2011

I never knew if my kids would like SpongeBob yet, but we decided to turn it on one day and they were hooked.  It’s amazing how easily they can pick SpongeBob out if we see a picture of him.  They were tickled to see the SpongeBob Squigglepants for uDraw that we received in the mail. [...]

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Teacup Piglets #Review & #Giveaway

April 20, 2011

I despise filling my kids Easter baskets only with candy (a little bit is ok).  Teacup Piglets, by Toy Teck, is the perfect size to let my children’s have an interactive toy instead of munching on too much sugar.  They are 3 inch interactive baby piglets. Each piglet comes with its own teacup, accessories, and birth [...]

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Fantastic Pets Game #Review & #Giveaway

April 20, 2011

My daughter is just now at the age where she is really starting to like video games.  Fantastic Pets for the XBox 360 is a great game that allows her to use her imagination and get her fill of animals.  She is a nut about animals!  She felt like she had many real-life animal friends [...]

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150 Secrets to a Happy Wife Book #Review & #Giveaway

April 19, 2011

I know when I was growing up I would feel sorry for my dad at times.  He was the only man with a wife and two daughters.  Not to mention, we always had female animals (we always thought they had better tempers).  So, my dad was outnumbered many times!  Joe Gumm, former ESPN radio sportscaster [...]

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Save 2nd Base #Review & #Giveaway

April 18, 2011

Breast cancer is something that runs in both sides of my family.  It ultimately took my grandmother’s life.  When we can, we support every effort to eliminate Breast Cancer.  We were walking for Susan G. Komen one year and all got a kick because my father had never heard of, “Save the Ta Tas.”  The [...]

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Spoil Mom with Gifts from ProFlowers #Review & #Giveaway

April 18, 2011

It is almost that time again- time to spoil mom!  We are hosting a week of giveaways this week dedicated to the mom in your life (or if you are a mom)!  What is something almost every woman loves?  Flowers, of course!  ProFlowers offers some of the prettiest Mother’s Day Flowers I have seen in [...]

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Allegra 24 Hour #Review

April 17, 2011

I went to the Dr. a few months back because I thought a ruptured eardrum was causing my problems.  The Dr. seems to think it’s allergies, which seems to make sense somewhat.  I’ve always had sinus problems, but I never knew I had seasonal allergies.  She prescribed me Allegra D.  Now, the wonderful Allegra D [...]

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A Time to Heal Book #Review

April 16, 2011

I, admittedly, do not enjoy reading very much unless it is something that really catches my interest.  A Time to Heal by Barbara Cameron is a book that definitely kept me interested.  I don’t have much time to read with 3 children, so I took the opportunity to enjoy the book while I was on [...]

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Sophie the Giraffe Celebrates 50 Years in 50 States #Review

April 16, 2011

America’s favorite teething toy, Sophie the Giraffe, is turning 50!  If you had asked me a year or so ago if I knew who Sophie the Giraffe was, my reply would definitely be, “no.”  Thanks to the power of television though, I found out who Sophie the Giraffe was through Kourtney Kardashian on one of [...]

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KIND Healthy Snacks #Review & #Giveaway

April 16, 2011

I go so nuts trying to think of healthy snack options for my children that aren’t the same ‘ol, same ‘ol.  We are always on the go also, so snacks have to be portable and easy to grab. KIND Fruit + Nut bars offer the perfect combination of being healthy and portable all at the [...]

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Log Cabin Syrup Giveaway

April 15, 2011

I’m not much of a morning person and cooking big breakfasts isn’t my thing.  My husband, on the other hand loves big breakfasts.  At our house we compromise by having breakfast for dinner.  Swedish pancakes are one of our favorites but they aren’t complete without peanut butter and syrup. In a recent poll more than [...]

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Beautiful Blue Eyes Book #Review & #Giveaway

April 14, 2011

I have hazel eyes (green and brown), but my husband has blue.  We always wondered what color of eyes our children would have because of this.  It turned out my daughter and my last son have blue eyes while my 2nd child has hazel eyes.  Marianne Richmond wrote a beautiful book, Beautiful Blue Eyes, telling [...]

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CGear Sand Free Outdoor MultiRug #Review

April 13, 2011

We don’t live very close to the beach, but we like to try to visit once a year (notice I said try).  This year, my husband and I were blessed to visit San Juan!  He had a work trip so I tagged along.  Since I am not from the coast (or near a beach), it [...]

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My Baby Clothes Boutique #Review & #Giveaway

April 13, 2011

My poor 3rd  child is stuck with many hand-me-downs.  I think it’s great for him to have a few really nice pieces of clothing to take pictures in, go to church, etc..  My Baby Clothes Boutique sent us this adorable Golf Two Piece Short Set.  I had no idea how adorable the outfit was going [...]

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Firebreather DVD Review & Giveaway

April 11, 2011

My children enjoy Cartoon Network from time to time.  They are still a bit young for many of the shows though.  This spring, Cartoon Network is releasing their first original CGI movie event: Firebreather, on Blu-ray and DVD. About Firebreather The film follows 16-year old, Duncan.  He is the new kid in school struggling to [...]

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PurePearls.com Necklace #Review & #Giveaway – $550 Retail Price

April 10, 2011

What is the next best thing to diamonds?  Pearls, of course!  This was one of my husband’s first jewelry purchases that he gave me on one of our anniversaries.  I used to wear them almost everyday to work.  PurePearls.com has some of the cutest Pearl Jewelry that I have seen.  Pick from pearl earrings, pearl [...]

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Big G Retro Cereal and Target Gift Card Giveaway 5 Winners Week 5

April 9, 2011

While supplies last, Target stores nationwide will carry five limited-edition General Mills Big G cereal boxes featuring fun “Retro” package designs.  The packages also have cartoons from the 50s, 60s and 80s.  Consumers picked their favorite Retro package designs and General Mills listened.  Visit http://www.grocerysavvy.com/ to view some past cartoons while getting product information, coupons [...]

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Celebrate Easter on the Cheap with Egg Decorating Kits from PAAS

April 7, 2011

Everyone has heard of PAAS.  PAAS is a household name during Easter season.  PAAS products offer easy and creative ways to decorate eggs. Here are five new kits for this year: Pirate Princess: Packed with 90 stickers, color tablets, egg stands and more, this kit will inspire little pirates and princesses to dress up eggs [...]

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Yala Designs Review & Giveaway

April 7, 2011

Do you ever want to climb into some absolutely soft and comfortable clothing or otherwise you will not be comfortable all day?  Yala Designs is made of organically formed bamboo that is stain, wrinkle and odor resistant.  Yala is crafted from sustainable fibers using 100% AZO free dyes. first hand from Yala’s line of wardrobe staples  luxe layerables [...]

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Adorable Shoes at DJPremium.com #Review

April 6, 2011

I love shoes, but I stay home with my children almost all day long, so my shoes recently have consisted of anything that slips on easily, tennis shoes or flip flops when it’s warm enough (which are my absolute favorite). I always strive to go out with my husband, but admittedly, we don’t dress up [...]

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Hershey Easter Candy #Review & #Giveaway

April 4, 2011

Easter is right around the corner.  What is one of the treats that comes to mind when you think of the holiday?  I, for one, think of Cadbury Eggs!  Maybe you think of yummy Reese’s or Jelly Beans.  Whatever you think of, I bet it is made by Hershey!  Did you know that you could [...]

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Big G Retro Prize Pack and Target Giveaway 5 Winners Week 4

April 2, 2011

While supplies last, Target stores nationwide will carry five limited-edition General Mills Big G cereal boxes featuring fun “Retro” package designs.  The packages also have cartoons from the 50s, 60s and 80s.  Consumers picked their favorite Retro package designs and General Mills listened.  Visit http://www.grocerysavvy.com/ to view some past cartoons while getting product information, coupons [...]

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Swanson Premium Chicken Review & Giveaway

April 1, 2011

It’s March Madness.  What goodies are you eating while watching the games?  I have a wonderful dip that my sister-in-law introduced me to and now I ask her to make it during every visit.  It’s so yummy too.  Here’s the recipe which includes Swanson chicken: Ingredients: 1 Can of Swanson Chicken 1 Cream Cheese bar [...]

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The Couponizer Review & Giveaway

March 31, 2011

Sponsored by Tomoson.com According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, organized people save time and money, and reduce their stress and frustration levels. Organizing systems help you deal with everything from your paper to your professional responsibilities and give you parameters on what to keep, what to toss, and where to take action. I [...]

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Lady Speed Stick Review & Giveaway – 2 Winners

March 29, 2011

Lady Speed Stick® Fresh Infusions™ has a new scent- Enchanted Cherry Blossom™  Enchanted Cherry Blossom™ eloquently captures the essence of spring freshness with a light, floral fragrance complete with the protection you’ve come to expect from Lady Speed Stick®. The Enchanted Cherry Blossom smells really nice.  I prefer a clear gel, but this didn’t cake under my arms so that’s [...]

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Baby Bonanza: The Simply Good Snugly Sling Giveaway

March 26, 2011

The Simply Good Snugly Sling is great for all those busy parents out there who need to simplify their lives! Bright, colorful stripes in 100 percent high quality cotton make the Snugly Sling a functional, durable and aesthetically pleasing baby sling. The Snugly Sling is also very practical and comfortable. It supports a baby’s body [...]

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Big G Cereal Retro Prize Pack and Target Gift Card Giveaway 5 winners Week 3

March 26, 2011

While supplies last, Target stores nationwide will carry five limited-edition General Mills Big G cereal boxes featuring fun “Retro” package designs.  The packages also have cartoons from the 50s, 60s and 80s.  Consumers picked their favorite Retro package designs and General Mills listened.  Visit http://www.grocerysavvy.com/ to view some past cartoons while getting product information, coupons [...]

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