Don’t Be a Fool, Get a Free DVD Keepsake

This April Fools’ Day, think practical. Not with jokes, but with your shopping! For one day only, get a FREE MyShow DVD available one day only on Thursday, April 1, 2010 courtesy of RitzPix.com. MyShow DVD is an affordable DVD authoring service that enables consumers to enjoy and share photos and video clips from their digital camera as a movie slideshow for TV or computer viewing.

MyShow DVD can be viewed on most standard DVD players, providing a fun and convenient way for customers to combine and share digital photos and videos on one DVD clips that the entire family and friends can easily watch on their TVs. Its advanced technology, powered by YesVideo, recognizes faces in a photo, and automatically creates zooming and panning effects to highlight family and friends during the slideshow. Ritz Camera customers can personalize their MyShow DVD by selecting music from a variety of themes and genres including baby, celebration, rock & roll, country, classical, jazz and more.

To take advantage of this deal, visit http://ritz.smileshowdvd.com/free. Offer is valid from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm on April 1. Just pay $1.99 for shipping. 

Disclaimer: This information was provided to me.  No compensation was received for this post.

Stick Figure Stickers Review & Coupon Code!

About:You've probably seen the people on the back of cars while driving or walking through a parking lot, I know I saw some just yesterday.  Have you ever wondered where you can buy them?  I've got the perfect site and a great deal for you!   Stick Figure Stickers is a family owned business.  Their mission is to bring high-quality, enjoyable stickers to everyone.  Each sticker is designed by the owners and they cut out each and every one in order to provide their customers with the best product.   The vinyl used in creating the Stick Figure Stickers is made to last more than seven years and is designed for use in an outdoor environment.

Stick Figures Stickers doesn't just have the traditional family stickers.  You can also purchase sports themed stickers, themed stick figures, pre-made family sets, phrase stickers (Baby on Board), pet stickers or hobby stickers.  You can even upload your own design and they will work with you to create the perfect sticker!  

Make sure you follow Stick Figure Stickers on twitter and Facebook for up to date information on new products!

Review: The order process with Stick Figure Stickers is very easy and the owners were great to work with.  I was able to find a sticker that matched each of our family member's personalities including the dog.  Do you see the bow in the babies hair, isn't it cute?    The  Stick Figure Stickers arrived promptly in a cute and sturdy mailing envelope.  There was an informational sheet included with directions on how to apply the stickers.   Each family member came as an individual sticker so you can place them wherever you would like in whatever order you would like.  This also makes the application process much easier.

Once you clean the glass and decide where you would like your sticker to go you just peel and stick!  I was a little nervous about the stickers coming apart at the arms or legs but there was no tearing of the vinyl.  The whole process took me maybe 15 minutes, 10 of which was me deciding where I wanted them and how far apart I wanted them.  The stickers have gotten wet and been exposed to the elements for a few days now and they look just as great as they did when I first placed them on the windshield.


Stick Figure Stickers are a great way to add some flair to your car and show off your wonderful family, pets or hobby.  With low prices (most stickers are on special right now for only $2.50) and FREE shipping within the US you will want to visit Stick Figure Stickers and order yours today!


It gets even better!  20 Coupon Clippin' Mommy readers will receive $5 off their purchase of 3 or more stickers.  That's 2 family members for FREE!  Enter the code couponclippinmommy at checkout for the AMAZING discount.  Don't forget FREE shipping anywhere in the US!  


Please post here if you use the code so I can keep up with how many offers are still available.

Disclaimer: I received the stickers mentioned for the purpose of this review.  No other compensation was received.  All views are my own opinions.  Stick Figure Stickers has generously offered the awesome discount code for my readers.  I learned about this great opportunity at The Product Review Place.

Sonic Coupon

Send a "tater taunt" and receive a coupon via email.

Mine was for a 99 cent Route 44 Big Drink.

Great Giveaways 03/31!

Giveaway Ending Tonight: Protect-A-Bed Mattress Cover

Please list your giveaways as Site-Prize-End date. All links must go directly to the giveaway post. Thanks!

Organically Grown Baby/Toddler Clothing Giveaway!

Product Description:
Toddler: Organically Grown has recently added Organic Toddler Clothing to their collection. In this collection you will find adorable two-piece outfits for boys and girls in sizes 12-24 months, and 2T-4T. With the cute and eco friendly slogans on each of the sets’ t-shirts, your toddler can wear their heart on their sleeve with a new message every day of the week!

Infant: You will also want to check out their Infant Collection.   Some of the best sellers include the three-piece sets with baby gowns, body suits, jackets, pants, blankets and hats,These sets all come on padded hangers and are priced between $12-38.  Items from Organically Grown make great baby shower gifts!

Why Organic?
As the awareness of the effect that pesticides and toxins have on the environment and individual health grows, more and more families are realizing the importance of choosing organic products. Making this choice is not only good for our earth; it is good for all of us. With your help, organic textile production will increase, becoming more of a standard in the clothing industry.

If you haven’t already, now is the time to choose organic fabrics for you and your family. Organic cotton has all the high quality, soft and cuddly texture with none of the harsh chemicals to irritate your child’s delicate skin. Our products are not only breathable and cuddly; they are also recyclable, renewable, and biodegradable. With products by Organically Grown, there is no need to compromise between your budget and your conscience. As well as being Eco-friendly, their clothes are affordable and stylish.

Why is organic cotton better for the environment?
Traditional fiber production releases chemicals, dyes, and bleaches into our air, soil, and water, polluting the fragile ecosystem of our planet. In contrast, organic farms use all natural methods during their harvesting
process:

1. Seeds: Organic farmers use only untreated seeds, and no seeds containing GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms)
2. Soil & Water: Using crop rotation to build strong soil, organic farms are able to retain more water without intensive irrigation.
3. Weeds & Pests: Farmers can keep weeds and pests away from their crop in many different ways without resorting to harsh chemicals.  They maintain the natural balance between pests and their natural predators using healthy soil, beneficial insects, and trap crops.
4. Harvest: Instead of defoliating using toxic chemicals, organic farmers rely on the natural freeze to defoliate.iii

Buy it: You can purchase organic clothing at The Organically Grown Shop.

Win it: 1 Lucky Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a piece of clothing from Organically Grown (you pick size and gender, Organically Grown will choose a great piece for you)

Mandatory Entry: Please answer the question "Why is organic important to you?"
Please make sure if your email address is not visible in your blogger profile you leave one in your initial entry!

Extra Entries:

• Follow Organically Grown on twitter
• Become a fan of Organically Grown on Facebook
• Follow CouponClippin on twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway including @CouponClippin, @organicallygrwn and a link to this post 
• Visit The Organically Grown Shop and tell me your favorite item.
• Follow Coupon Clippin' Mommy via Google Friends Connect
• Subscribe to Coupon Clippin Mommy
• Become a fan of Coupon Clippin' Mommy on Facebook

This giveaway will end on April 16, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Open to US residents only.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received for this post.  Organically Grown provided me with the information above and has generously offered the giveaway item.  All views are my own opinions.

iii About Organic Cotton, aboutorganiccotton.org, “Organic Cotton is Different”

The Real Food Project

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay and actress/mom Lori Loughlin have teamed up with Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Mayonnaise to unveil the Real Food Project on Hellmanns.com, a comprehensive online resource offering tips and ideas on how to create real meals made with Real Food.

Because videos are great for multi-tasking moms, The Real Food Project features a series of entertaining how-to tutorials, hosted by Bobby Flay, to give us tools and techniques to prepare great-tasting, at-home meals for our families.  Just by visiting www.Hellmanns.com, you can access a wide range of recipes, including sandwiches, entrees and side dishes, all designed to please picky palates. There are even chances to win great prizes like a kitchen essentials bundle, Bobby Flay Grill It and Hellmann's® and Best Foods® products by playing the "Wheel of Real" instant win game and entering the Real Food Sweepstakes.




Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Hellmann's® prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place.

FREE subscription to Flying magazine

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Thanks to Closet of Free Samples

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Parenting with Pets Review & Giveaway

Product Description:
Parenting with Pets beautifully details the never ending learning opportunities family pets naturally bring into the lives of their children. Parents will appreciate the many examples of challenging life lessons and how our pets can be the most effective teachers with our guidance and interactive dialogue with our children. Parenting with Pets will show you how pets facilitate social interactions, and how children from pet-owning homes have better verbal and nonverbal communication skills than those from non--pet-owning families. Pets can also help teens through awkward adolescence. This book will show you how pets augment the lessons we teach. Although they cannot take a parent's place in raising children, pets can help to remind parents that many of the things we find stressful, such as business meetings, traffic jams, frustrating coworkers, aren't really that important. Animals have a profound effect on human physiology. They slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure, and temper emotions. They remind us to laugh.

Review: I was really excited about the opportunity to read this book as I am a Parent with a pet!  Parenting with Pets is a great book for anyone considering getting a pet for their family.  I wish I had read something like this before we got our dog.  While we love her to death this book helps you think of all the little details and encourages you to think through everything before falling in love with a pet.  We had our dog for 5 years before having children and is has taken a lot of work getting her used to the kids.  I beileve that my children are learning a great deal from having a pet and being around animals. 

Parenting with Pets explains how important a pet can be to children of all ages.  Pets can provide someone for a child to talk too and often help you find the soft spot in those that are rough around the edges.  Even at two and a half my Son helps us walk the dog.  He has also learned how to pet her gently as she is a small dog.  Parenting with Pets helps you to make teachable moments with children of all ages and their pet(s). 

My husband always says "our dog will be the source of a very tough conversation one day."  I remember growing up when our dog had kidney failure and had to be put to sleep.  I was in college.  Our children will be much younger when our precious pet moves on.  The Circle of Life chapter was very informative on how to handle this subject.  I was encouraged by the words in this book not to let the fear of a pet passing  over shadow the positive affects a pet can have on the family.

This is a book I will be coming back to before we add another pet to our home.  In the chapter Will Any Pet Do? the authors write about a variety or common pets and provide detailed information on the pest, the cost and time commitment necessary.  While I am not sure I would do well with a rat or guinea pig it is important to discuss all the pet options as a family and decide which one will fit best with your family when the time comes.


Buy it:  If you are interested in purchasing Parenting with Pets please send me an email as Chris Hamer has offered it at a discount to 15 of my readers!  You can also purchase a copy at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other retailers near you. 

Win it: 1 Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a copy of Parenting with Pets.

Mandatory Entry: Visit Parenting with Pets and tell me something you learned.
Please make sure if your email address is not visible in your blogger profile you leave one in your initial entry!

Extra Entries:

• Follow CouponClippin on twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway including @CouponClippin and a link to this post
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• Subscribe to Coupon Clippin Mommy
• Become a fan of Coupon Clippin' Mommy on Facebook
• Add my button to your blog (leave me a link were I can find it)

This giveaway will end on April 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Open to US and Canadian residents only.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book to review.  I learned about this great opportunity at The Product Review Place.  All views expressed are my own opinions.

Jiffy Cookbook- Updated Version

CLICK HERE to receive a FREE Updated JIFFY mix Recipe  Book.  It now includes nutritional facts and camping recipes.

 Please… one request per visitor, continental US only.

What JIFFY mixes have you tried?  I have only made the corn muffin mix.  I didn't realize they had a bunch of other mixes.
 

Thanks to Closet of Free Samples for this information.

Huggies Diaper Deal

Did you print the $3 Huggies diaper coupon I wrote about a few days ago?  If not it's still available HERE.  If you are a CVS shopper and use ECB they have a good Huggies deal going on this week.  Don't forget to scan your Extra Care card if you have a red coupon scanner.  I received a $2/$10 baby purchase coupon!

Better Basket Blog Hop!

A huge Thank You to Natalie from The Ahotaeiloa Family Blog for passing along this great gift basket.

Here is some information on the Hershey's Better Basket Blog Hop:

This Easter season Hershey is all about helping you to create Better Easter Baskets with their special limited edition Easter candies found at Walmart.  More importantly, Hershey wants to promote the idea of going good in our own communities. The Hershey Company is committed to making a difference in the communities where we live in, and has a heritage of giving back to the community."

Thanks to Hershey's and 20 different bloggers looking to blog for a good cause, baskets like the one above were created and given to charities of each bloggers choice to spread Hershey's ongoing message around. 
In addition to those 20 baskets donated to charity, Hershey's is also sponsoring a Better Basket Blog Hop where Hershey will donate $10 per blog post entry for the Children's Miracle Network, up to $5,000.

 

I'm passing this basket to:

 Oh My Baby

Coupon Mommy of 2...Now 3

Angie's Blog

Coupon Clippin' Daddy

If you would like to participate in the blog hop, here are the rules:

• Copy and paste these rules to your blog post.
• Create a blog post giving a virtual Easter Basket to another blogger – you can give as many Virtual Baskets as you want.
• Link back to person who gave you an Easter Basket.
• Let each person you are giving a Virtual Easter Basket know you have given them a Basket.
• Leave your link at BetterBasket.info/BlogHop comment section. You can also find the official rules of this #betterbasket blog hop, and more information about Better Basket with Hershey’s there.

Hershey’s is donating $10 per each blog participating to the Better Basket Blog Hop to Children’s Miracle Network (up to total of $5,000 by blog posts written by April 4th, 2010).

Please note that only one blog post by each blog url will count towards the donation

I Could Kick Myself

Have you ever bought something and then found it somewhere else cheaper?  When this happens to me I usually return the first item and buy it at the lower price (if it's a significant enough savings for the hassle).

I knew I wanted to pick up a bike for my son this Spring so I set out on a mission.  I found a bike at a consignment sale the first part of the month for $20.  I quickly called my sister to have her look it up online and see if that was a good price.  She found the exact bike at Walmart.com for $40.  50% savings is pretty good for me so I purchased the bike.

Fast forward three weeks and I am at another consignment sale and see the EXACT same bike.  I knew I shouldn't have even looked but I did and it was priced at, get this $6.  If I hadn't been so mad at myself I probably would've picked up the second bike and sold it on craigslist.

I know if I had not purchased the first bike I probably would have never found another one but I'm still bummed that I didn't get "the best" deal on a bike.

Weekly Round Up of Deals

Kroger
CVS
Walgreens
Rite Aid

Coupons in most newspapers

I have been selecting different blogs each week to link to but would like it to be more regular so if you do a coupon match up for any of these stores and would like me to link to your site each week please leave a comment on this post. 

Label Daddy Review

About: Label Daddy was founded by high school friends who met when they were just sixteen years old.  For years they dreamed of becoming business partners and having the opportunity to combine their entrepreneurial skills.  They wanted to sell a product that was practical, useful, and worth its value to consumers.     
   
You can read more about how Label Daddy started on their website.

Label Daddy has a label for all your needs.  You can use the Allergy Labels to make everyone aware of your child's allergy.  How would you like your little ones picture on a label.  There will be no mistaking who the toy belongs to when it has your child's picture on it!  The shoe and clothing labels are perfect for daycare or sports clothing.

Labels aren't just for kids either.  There are garbage bin labels, spice labels and return address labels.  Label Daddy labels are laminated to protect the material from chemicals that might cause it to smear.

Review: When I received the Small All Purpose Labels I thought to myself, "what can I label."  I must say I think I went a little label happy with the bottles, books, sippy cups and toys!  the fact that the labels were adorable didn't hurt.  I love that these labels are small(1 1/2” x 5/16”), this makes them practical for all the little things that come with a little one.  When you start creating your labels you will be able to see all the different designs and vibrant colors available.  Label Daddy has NEW officially licensed Disney characters you can have printed on your labels.  I know a little boy who would love label with Lightning and Mater!  The labels were easy to apply on plastic and wood.  Even after multiple cycles in the dishwasher the labels remained in great condition. 

Does your child have a favorite toy that they take everywhere.  You may want to pick up some labels so there won't be any question about whose toy that is when it's mixed in with all the other toys, at the doctors office, church nursery, or play date.

The Small All Purpose Label was designed to be great for labeling everything you take to Mommy and Me classes, trips to the park, and more. Never loose another bottle, cup, or utensil again. Easily identify which sand toys belong to you. The Small All Purpose Label is a stylish label that is easy to apply and will help you make sure that all your belongings make it home each day.

The Small All Purpose Label is a peel n’ stick, microwave and dishwasher safe label. Made in the US. 

Last week when I dropped my daughter off in the nursery during my Mops group I noticed a toy hanging up.  It looked familiar so I asked the workers if it was one of the children's.  They said someone had left it.  Yes, this toy was in fact my daughters, a Label Daddy Small All Purpose Label would have made sure the toy came home with us.  Needless to say after the toy got a good cleaning a label was placed on the tag!

You can keep up with Label Daddy on twitter, facebook and their blog.

Buy It:You can purchase labels on the Label Daddy website.


Disclaimer: I received labels for the purpose of this review.  No other compensation was received.  All views expressed are my own opinions.

Ragu Recipe for a Good Start Contest

As Moms, we all have our own recipes for giving our kids the best possible childhood and a great start in life. Whether those ingredients include encouraging our kids to try their hardest or promoting their imagination and creativity, our hope is that our children will grow up to be happy and well-adjusted adults. Family time is an undoubtedly important part of that recipe, and making sure the family sits together at the dinner table at least once a week is a great, but challenging way to fit it in.

Ragú® offers moms  hundreds of nutritious, convenient, delicious and affordable meal ideas- perfect for busy families on the go. From making sure the kids get their veggies (Ragú® red sauces contain more than a full serving of veggies in every half cup of sauce) to skip-a-step recipes like No Boiling Lasagna and No Frying Chicken Parmesan, Ragú® understands your hectic lifestyle and desire to feed your family quality meals at a great value.

Now, Ragú® is teaming up with actress and mom Molly Ringwald to promote the Recipe for a Good Start Contest asking moms to share their recipes for a good start for a chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship.  By visiting www.recipeforagoodstart.com, you'll have a chance to submit your recipe for a good start in life and your original Ragú® recipe that has the family running to the dinner table!

Three first prize winners will be awarded a family trip to New York City where they will compete in a nationally televised Ragú® Recipe Challenge for the chance to win the ultimate prize of a $5,000 college scholarship.

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Ragú® family package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place.  This information was provided to my by Mom Select.

Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event Winner

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Iams is a surprise!
March 11, 2010 3:16 PM

Blockbuster Express Kiosk Code

It's a rainy day here and a movie would be the perfect ending to a rather busy week! 
BLOCKBUSTER Express™ kiosks are the perfect solution for busy Moms (and Dads) to grab a movie without the hassle of the video store.  You can rent DVDs online for only $1 per night at blockbusterexpress.com and you don't even need a membership to do it.

Through the rent online feature at blockbusterexpress.com, you can create a favorites list, browse available movies at your preferred kiosk, complete the rental of up to three movies at once online and then pick up the DVDs from the kiosk at your convenience. Now you can spend less time renting and more time enjoying your DVDs with your family.

Start planning your next movie night tonight! BLOCKBUSTER Express has offered a special Rent One Get One code. The coupon code is 555G13B.


When you rent a movie at the regular price using the code*, you'll receive the first night's rental on the second movie FREE. This offer expires on 3/31 so make sure to take advantage of it soon and encourage your friends to do the same!



*Code is valid thru 3/31/2010. When you rent a movie at the regular price, you'll receive the first night's rental on the second movie FREE. Extra night charges and taxes apply. Limit one per customer. May not be combined with any other offer. Rental terms and conditions apply. Not valid at Blockbuster store locations. 


Disclaimer: I received this information from MomSelect and will be entered for the chance to win a Visa gift card.  No compensation was received.

SuperKids Nutrition Information

About: The mission of SuperKids Nutrition is to create future healthier generations through good nutrition. SuperKids Nutrition works to empower children and families to reach their full potential by having the energy and good health needed to accomplish their life goals.  You will find great articles and other resources on  nutrition.  There are even coloring sheets and fun activities to help you teach your children the importance of healthy choices.  Start making healthy choices today by visiting SuperKids Nutrition.


I loved the article on Creating Healthier Easter Baskets!  I want to start out on the right foot and make sure my son doesn't think that Easter baskets are all about candy.  Two of things I will be implementing from this article are the Easter coloring book and adding fruit to the basket.

You can keep up with SuperKids Nutrition on twitter & facebook.


Disclaimer: I'm participating in a blog promotion on behalf of SuperKids Nutrition Inc.

Spending but saving...

This week I went to a Pampered Chef host appreciation night.  I used to have lots of Pampered Chef parties and even sold Pampered Chef for awhile before my son was born.  When I got the email about this special event it said rsvp for a FREE...we will have GIVEAWAYS!

I am a sucker for anything FREE or discounted!  Since I sold Pampered Chef and hosted many parties there wasn't really anything I NEEDED.  I ended up purchasing 2 items.  The Help Whip Cancer cake tester (I love the cake testers, I use them all the time) and a set of 4 square glass plates with white and pink daisies on them.  I remember a few months back when the plates came out I really wanted them but wouldn't pay the price at the time.  I got both of those items for $18.  Later in the evening ALL of the guests got to go into a room and pick out something for FREE just for coming.  There was a wide variety of items(most of them I already had). I ended up picking a set of hand towels and a crinkle cutter.  I can always use hand towels (or give them as gifts) and well my sister doesn't have the crinkle cutter!  I also got a Pampered Chef reusable shopping bag just for showing up.  They were probably hoping I would have loaded it with a few more things.

Last weekend I volunteered at a local consignment sale.  The benefit of volunteering (besides a few hours out of the house) is you get to pre-shop the night before the sale.  This was a whole new experience for me as I have just recently started going to consignment sales.  I knew I was in trouble when I showed up 30 minutes before the pre-shopping started and there was already 150+ women in line.  I think everyone except me had a laundry basket for the purchase.  My kids are pretty set on clothes for the Spring/Summer so I knew I wouldn't be purchasing a lot of items.  

Here is what I picked up:

Melissa & Doug dinosaur maganets

Thomas the Train coloring book (new)

Bob the Builder figures

Frog grippers for the bath tub

Plates, cups, silverware (will be put away until my daughter is a little older)

Mini Elmo coloring book w/large crayons

500 Words book

"crocs" for my daughter

3 Angelina Ballerina board books

I spend under $15 for everything in this picture which I thought was pretty good!  Have you done any bargain shopping this Spring?  Do you visit consignment sales or hunt down Yard Sales on Saturday mornings?

It's Mega Swagbucks Day!

What is Swagbucks? According to swagbucks.com it's an online portal dedicated to helping you earn digital dollars called "Swag Bucks", which can be redeemed for exclusive swagbucks.com merchandise.

I use the swagbucks toolbar to do all my online searching. It is powered by google therefore providing reliable searches. You will earn "swagbucks" periodically when you use swagbucks to conduct your searches. The most swagbucks I have earned at one time is 5! I usually earn a few a day. Periodically there will be a swagcode that everyone can use. These will be valid anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. You can find these codes by downloading a swagbucks toolbar, signing up for the newsletter, becoming a fan on facebook or follow swagbucks on twitter. You can then use your swagbucks for all kinds of items in the "swag store."

Over the past 2 months I have traded in points for:
$15 Paypal
$10 Starbucks
$5 Amazon

Today is the perfect day to start earning because EVERY Friday is Mega Swagbucks day and they give away LOTS of swagbucks!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Should you decide to sign up for swagbucks, your personal information will not be reproduced, divulged or sold! Please visit their Privacy Policy for more information.

Freebie Friday!

Here are some great freebies for you to check out/sign up for over the weekend.

CLICK HERE to request a FREE sample of South Beach Living Fiber Fit Smores Bar.
 
-Thanks to Bucktown Bargains for this freebie.

CLICK HERE to request a FREE sample of tide with Febreze & $1 coupon.
 
-You will have to log in/register for P&G Everyday Solutions.

CLICK HERE  to request a FREE sample of Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets. It's detergent, softener, and anti-static all in one powerful sheet.  I received a sample pack a few days ago and I really like the way it makes the clothes smell!
 
-Thanks to Saving for 6

CLICK HERE to request a FREE bubble mailer sample.  Complete the form and check which size(s) of bubble mailers you would like to try.

Become a fan of Atlanta Bread on Facebook and then CLICK HERE to print a Coupon for a FREE cookie!  To find an Atlanta Bread near you CLICK HERE.  If you are lucky enough to have one near you I highly recommend their chicken waldorp sandwich!
 
-Thanks to Snow White's Blog Shop.


CLICK HERE to request a FREE sample of Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant for Women  from Sam's Club (you must be a member to receive this sample).

-Thanks to Beauty 4 Moms for this freebie!

First Time Books Review & Giveaway- CLOSED

About: First Time Books is an interactive web site that lets you create personalized children's books.  It all started when one of the owners was trying to potty train his daughter.  With his experience in printing and book binding he decided to create a personalized book to help encourage his daughter.  Within 2 weeks there home was diaper free!


Books Available (view full previews at First Time Books):

• My Personalized ABC Book
• My Personalized Potty Book
• My Personalized Coloring Book
• My Personalized Birthday Book
• My Personalized I Spy Book
• My Christmas Adventure Book
• My Personalized Journals

Visit First Time Books to get a FREE Personalized Activity Book (pdf form).  This book contains personalized coloring pages and a word search!  I just signed up to get one for my son.  You will need to create an account and the book will be sent via email.

Review: I received the My Personalized Potty Book for my son and the ABC book for my daughter.  I chose the potty book in hopes that we could use it to prepare and transition to potty training.  My Son enjoys reading the book with my and calls it "the potty book."  The story is written to encourage kids and celebrate potty training success with them.  I like how the main character is customized to look like your child as are the parents to look like you!  The back of the potty book there are pages for you to chart your child's potty training, there are even star stickers included.  Your child will have so much fun placing the stickers on their progression chart as you tackle potty training.  I have been reading the ABC book to my daughter and know that in time it will help her with her ABC's and learning words.  I think she likes hearing her name so many times while I am reading to her!  The sentences for each letter include multiple words starting with that letter which helps with children's learning.  The graphics in each book are very cute, the glossy cover and sturdy pages provide a book that will last.

What child doesn't like to be the center of a story?  First Time Books make great gifts or special books for own child.. I think you will find that each story is creative and entertaining.  How great would it be to have the personalized Birthday book at your child's party for all their friends to sign!  You will want to sign up to receive updates from First Time Books so you don't miss out on any new products.  I just read on their twitter page that they have a Zoo Adventure book coming out soon.

Buy it: You can purchase a soft cover book or download a pdf and print it yourself at First Time Books.

Win it:1 lucky Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a personalized book of their choice from First time Books.

Mandatory Entry: Visit First Time Books and tell me what your favorite book is.
Please make sure if your email address is not visible in your blogger profile you leave one in your initial entry!

Extra Entries:

• Become a fan of First Time Books on Facebook
• Follow First Time Books on twitter  
• Follow the First Time Books blog
• Follow CouponClippin on twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway including @CouponClippin, @firsttimebooks & a link to this giveaway (can be done daily)
• Follow Coupon Clippin' Mommy via Google Friends Connect
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• Blog about this giveaway including a link to this post & First Time Books (3 entries)

This giveaway will end on April 11, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Open to US residents only.

Disclaimer: I was provided with personalized books from First Time Books for this review.  All views expressed are my own opinions.  Thank you to First Time Books for providing the item for giveaway.

$10 in coupons for oneCARE products!

Receive a coupon for $2 OFF DRYEL and a total of  $10 in coupons for other oneCARE products (including Dreft, Downy and Febreze).  You can request to receive these coupons either in the mail or via e-mail.

CLICK HERE to request yours today!

You should expect your coupons to arrive within 10 days.

Thanks to Thrifty Jinxy for this great find.

Kate Landers Events Discount Code

Kate from Kate Landers Events is offering all my readers a DISCOUNT!  Enter the code KLECCM now thru 11:59pm EST on Saturday, March 27th. for 15% off any order of $15 or more.

Start shopping now!

Excludes applicable taxes and shipping charges.

Giveaway Ending Tonight!

Win a $25 gift card to Kroger!

Ends at 11:59 pm EST

mirra beauty products winner

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Free Bruder Truck DVD

Sign up to receive a Free Bruder Truck DVD and Catalog.  The DVD will show your child the factory and they can see how the German trucks are made.  This DVD will be perfect for my son!

You will need to click a verification link to claim your DVD.

Thanks to Coupon Geek for this great freebie.

Lands' End Harbour Island Twitter Event Tonight & other great Land's End Giveaways!

Lands' End Harbour Island Twitter Event

Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #landsend

Join the fun and follow:
@LEprMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @VisitTheBahamas,
@iexplore and @iexplore_Amanda

Check out the Lands' End Harbour Island Promotion website to enter for a chance to win a tip to Harbour Island, Bahamas or a $100 Land's End Gift Card & Tote!   You can also take some quizzes and play other fun games.


Disclaimer:  I am participating in the Lands' End Harbour Island blog promotion.

So Easy Baby Food Kit by Fresh Baby Review & Giveaway- CLOSED

About:  Fresh Baby Goal- “The ultimate goal of Fresh Baby is to have our name synonymous with family-friendly healthy eating." says co-founder Cheryl Tallman. Over time, Fresh Baby will offer a complete array of products for newborn through school-aged children that support parents in developing good eating habits for their children and thereby reduce their children’s risk of obesity.

So Easy Baby Food Kit includes:

• Cookbook: covers introducing solid food, includes over 40 recipes, hundreds of serving suggestions, and is all organized by age. (Hardcover, 118 pages).
• Freezer trays: designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste. (2 trays and 2 lids, spill-proof, stackable, dishwasher-safe).
• How-to DVD: offers step-by-step instruction - from selecting the right produce - to making baby food - to serving it.
• Nutrition tips card: gives you tips on the best sources of nutrients, introducing foods by age, first aid for choking, and more. (Waterproof Finish)

The So Easy Baby Food Kit is designed for babies making the transition from breast or bottle to solid foods. (babies about 6 months old).


Review: My daughter just started on solid foods so I have become more and more interested in making my own baby food.  I can both save money and have the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly what's in it!  The So Easy Baby Food Start Kit is perfect for this new adventure.  Along with the easy to follow recipes, you will find helpful eating tips and pages where you can write about your child's eating habits.

Do you want to make your own baby food but think you don't have the time?  "The Fresh Baby system is designed to be simple and quick."  Even busy Moms can squeeze out the 30 minutes per week that it will takes with the So Easy Fresh Baby cookbook.

I recommend watching the DVD before you start, I am a visual learner and it was great to see the process from start to finish.  Here are a few things I learned from the DVD:

• You can't over puree baby food (this is a good thing for me)
• All baby food must be cooked except bananas, avocados and tofu.
• You may have to add water when making vegetables but most fruits have enough juice.
• Recommend starting with veggies first because babies have a natural sweet tooth.

The first recipe I made was bananas.  I started with this one because it was the easiest.  Bananas are only served fresh so I didn't get to use the freezer trays for them.  The directions were easy to follow and I got some experience in thinning out the food to the right consistency for my daughter.  The next recipe I chose was pears.  Making pears gave me the opportunity to go through each of the steps from buying, peeling, heating, pureeing and freezing.  It was so easy with the cookbook as a guide and the trays for freezing.  I was a little nervous about using the food processor because I have never used one before.  That's why I was relieved when I learned that you can't over puree the food!  I am very excited about making more food for my daughter. There are recipes for children from about 6 months to over 12 months so this is a book you will want to keep around for months and months.

If you purchase pre-packaged baby food you will spend $300 (on average).  When making your own baby food you will spend $55 (on average) for first year.  This kit will more than pay for itself!  When you make your own baby food you are also able to give your baby a wider variety of foods than are available through store bought baby food.

Buy it: You can purchase the So Easy Baby Food Kit ($37.95) and other great products on the Fresh Baby website and various other retailers.

Win it: 1 lucky Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win their very own So Easy Baby Food Kit!

Mandatory Entry: Visit Fresh Baby and tell me something you learned or another product you would like to try.
Please make sure if your email address is not visible in your blogger profile you leave one in your initial entry!


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• Blog about this giveaway including a link to this post & Fresh Baby (3 entries)

This giveaway will end on April 10, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Open to US residents only.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a So Easy Baby Food Starter Kit for this review.  All views expressed are my own opinions.  Thank you to Fresh Baby for providing the item for giveaway.

Great Giveaways 03/24!

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Dollar General Facebook Coupon 03/25

Dollar General has announced that they will be giving a special coupon to all of their Facebook fans on Thursday, March 25th.  Become a fan of Dollar General on Facebook so you will get the information about the coupon.

This was posted on their Facebook site:
A special coupon will be delivered to our Facebook fans next Thursday 3/25.  The offer will be for across the store savings on Sunday 3/28. 

Thanks to Yellow Tennessee for the update.

Win a 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas from UPrinting- CLOSED

Turn your most precious moments into masterpieces! Get that artist’s feel and transform your favorite photos or work into canvas art. These thick and high-quality canvases are ultra durable and will a long time.  The possibilities are endless when working with rolled canvas.  You can create a present for someone, create a canvas to publicize your business or have your favorite picture printed online and hang it in your home!

Giveaway Prize:
16 x 20 Rolled Canvas
Specifications: 1 Business Day Turnaround
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
You must be at least 18 years old to enter this giveaway.

Mandatory Entry:
Let me know what you would have printed on the canvas if you won!
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Extra Entries:

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This giveaway will end on March 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Open to US residents only.  You must be 18 years or older to enter.

Disclaimer: I will be receiving a blogger appreciation prize from UPrinting for hosting this giveaway.

FREE Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's is TODAY

FREE Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's is TODAY from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Click here for more details.

Find a Ben & Jerry's near you here.




Thanks to STL Mommy for this freebie find.

Winners

My Coupon Hunter $10 Gift Certificate

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Tips for hiring a babysitter from Care4hire.com & a Giveaway!

About: Care4hire.com is an online database for families and caregivers to search babysitters, housekeepers, tutors, elder/companion care, pet sitters and other miscellaneous service.   A free preview of available caregivers is available to families. Whether you need a caregiver for a few hours to a few days, you will find it at Care4hire.com. Once you are a registered member, you will be given immediate access to caregiver through email and phone.

Top 10 List for Hiring a Babysitter
Hiring a babysitter can be a confusing task.  There are so many things to consider as you face the task of selecting someone to care for your children in your absence, and you want to find the perfect fit between the babysitter and your family.  Here are some of the most important things for you to consider when selecting a new babysitter for your children.

1. The babysitter should be able to relate easily and bond well with your children while maintaining a clear distinction from them. Babysitters must be able to play with and enjoy your children (which can often be construed by the child as peer-level interaction) while also maintaining discipline. It is easy for a babysitter (and a parent) to feel more comfortable in one role or the other: to be most comfortable being friends with the children, or to be most comfortable supervising the children and redirecting their errant behaviors.

2. The babysitter must be able to relate with your family and administer discipline to your children in a manner that is appropriate and consistent with your family’s boundaries. If you have a prospective babysitter that uses social isolation (sending a child to his/her room, for example) as a method of behavior modification, and you are not comfortable with that method of behavior modification, then the prospective babysitter may not be a good fit for your family.

3. The babysitter should ideally have years of experience, solid references from prior employer-families, a clean background (pursuant to background checks), and completed training on babysitter basics (CPR, first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, basic nutrition and food preparation, and general personal and home hygiene). You can obtain background checks through Care4hire.com.  The babysitter should not represent a risk to your children in any way; thus, in addition to the foregoing, the babysitter should be current on his/her vaccinations.

4. If you need your babysitter to drive, then your babysitter should have a valid driver’s license, a clean (or as close to clean as possible) driving record and a reliable car.

5. The babysitter should be able to develop and carry out fun, creative, and educational experiences for your child.

6. The babysitter should be willing and able to comply with your rules about what constitutes appropriate television viewing, when s/he may use his/her cellular telephone while babysitting, when s/he may use your telephone for his/her own purposes while babysitting, when s/he may have friends over while babysitting, etc.

7. The babysitter should be capable of handling small “crises” on his/her own. You and your babysitter should come to an agreement about what issues may warrant a call to you and what issues the babysitter is authorized to handle on his/her own. Your babysitter should be able to act comfortably within the boundaries you have provided.

8. The babysitter’s expectations regarding terms and conditions of employment should be close to the terms and conditions of employment that you are offering. If you wish to hire a babysitter in a smoking home, a non-smoking prospective babysitter may not be a good fit for your family. Pay rates for babysitters should be discussed up front to ensure that the prospective babysitters are willing to work for the income you offer.

9. The babysitter should not have fears or concerns about the non-negotiable aspects of the job with your family. If you have a cat, and your prospective babysitter is severely allergic to cats, the prospective babysitter may not be a good fit for your family. (Side note: some allergic reactions can be treated with over-the-counter or prescription medications or other accommodations that may be used by the allergic babysitter.) If the prospective babysitter is unable to work specific hours or days and you need your babysitter to attend to your children on those days or in those hours, then the prospective babysitter may not be a good fit for your family.

10. The babysitter should be a positive, loving influence in your household.

Review: Care4hire.com is easy to use and will provide you with great contacts.  You can do a search to see caregivers in your area.  When I did a search for babysitters near my zip code it provided great information about them, a picture, availability and how much they charge.  This information is very helpful before you even contact someone to care for your children, pet or other family member.  If you are in need of a caregiver I highly recommend you check out this site.  I know we could have used it a few weeks ago when we were in need of a babysitter. 

Win it: 1 Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a Gift Certificate for a free membership to Care4hire.com.  You will have 1 month access to login and contact caregivers of their choice at Care4hire.com.

Mandatory Entry: What are you in search of on Care4hire.com?
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• Add my button to your blog (leave me a link where I can find it. 3 entries)
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This giveaway will end on April 8, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond.

Disclaimer: I received this information from care4hire.com.  No compensation was received for this post. All views expressed are my own opinions.

FREE Pastry at Starbucks 3/23 only!

CLICK HERE to print a coupon for a free pastry at Starbucks on Tuesday 3/23. You must purchase a beverage between open and 10:30am to get your pastry.  Offer available while supplies last.



Thanks to Moms By Heart for this find.

FREE Dove Daily Treatment Sample

CLICK HERE to receive a FREE sample of either Intensive Repair or Daily Moisture Dove Daily Treatment conditioner.

Thanks to The Savalots.com for this freebie.

Thank U Berry Munch Girl Scout Cookie - Review

It's that time of the year again where you have the opportunity to pick up some yummy Girl Scout Cookies!  I was involved in brownies and Girl Scouts as a child and I can't wait for my daughter to have the opportunity to be involved in these organizations. 

I was excited when I heard about the opportunity to try out these cookies, I am a huge cookie fan and I really like cranberries.  The real cranberries in each cookie added a great flavor.  The creamy white fudge chips provide the perfect blend of sweetness and soften up the cookie.  My son and I ate up these cookies in no time!

If you haven't had the chance to pick up a box of Thank U Berry Munch cookies I highly recommend you do!

Disclaimer: I received a box or Thank U Berry Munch cookies from the Girl Scouts of Nassau.