Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Texas Size Holiday Card for the Troops
As a show of appreciation CardsDirect is gathering messages for a “Texas Size Holiday Card for the Troops”. They will be gathering signatures and messages online here. These will be printed on a huge holiday card that will be presented to the troops in December.
The Grace Sterling Silver Canary CZ Ring from Fantasy Jewelry Box -Review
About: FantasyJewelryBox.com is one of the leading online retailers of celebrity and designer inspired jewelry. Although celebrity inspired jewelry is our specialty, we are also a leading online retailer for replica celebrity rings, fake engagement rings and faux wedding sets.
The sterling silver jewelry collections primarily consists of high end genuine .925 Sterling Silver with high-quality cubic zirconia stones. They also carry gold jewelry collections as well as fashion jewelry and costume jewelry for our more budget-friendly shoppers.
Product Description: Add a splash of vibrant color to your wardrobe! This canary yellow princess cut 2 Carat center cubic zirconia stone boasts inlaid clear diamond cubic zirconia stones around the .925 Sterling Silver band. For extra glamour, this ring has also been dipped in rhodium for the high-end look of platinum. Be sure to look for this style in various sparkling colors of pink, blue topaz, peridot green and clear!
Review: I was very excited about receiving this ring. As a frugal family we have cut out a lot of excess spending which unfortunately means no expensive jewelry for the time being. Priced at under $25 this ring is a great way to sport beautiful looking jewelry without breaking the bank. I have been wearing the ring since I received it and have gotten lots of compliments. I love the way it sparkles in the light. I don't have any yellow jewelry so the Grace Sterling Silver Canary CZ Ring is a great addition to my jewelry collection.
Maybe you are looking to add a little sparkle to your jewelry box this holiday season; or you may know someone who likes inexpensive costume jewelry. FantasyJewelryBox.com has a great selection of products to dazzle even the pickiest jewelry lover on your list.
Keep up with Fantasy Jewelry Box on Facebook and twitter for great deals and product information.
Buy it: Shop affordable jewelry today!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
The sterling silver jewelry collections primarily consists of high end genuine .925 Sterling Silver with high-quality cubic zirconia stones. They also carry gold jewelry collections as well as fashion jewelry and costume jewelry for our more budget-friendly shoppers.
Review: I was very excited about receiving this ring. As a frugal family we have cut out a lot of excess spending which unfortunately means no expensive jewelry for the time being. Priced at under $25 this ring is a great way to sport beautiful looking jewelry without breaking the bank. I have been wearing the ring since I received it and have gotten lots of compliments. I love the way it sparkles in the light. I don't have any yellow jewelry so the Grace Sterling Silver Canary CZ Ring is a great addition to my jewelry collection.
Maybe you are looking to add a little sparkle to your jewelry box this holiday season; or you may know someone who likes inexpensive costume jewelry. FantasyJewelryBox.com has a great selection of products to dazzle even the pickiest jewelry lover on your list. Keep up with Fantasy Jewelry Box on Facebook and twitter for great deals and product information.
Buy it: Shop affordable jewelry today!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Great Gifts for Under $25 from I.D. Me Labels
I.D. Me Labels is spreading the holiday cheer by offering a 10% discount off your entire order. From now until December 20th enter coupon code HOLIDAY10 at checkout and save 10%.
Studio DaySpring Holiday Photo Cards Review & Giveaway
About: Are you still on the hunt for the perfect photo Christmas card to display those wonderful family pictures? The search is over, with over 200 Christmas photo cards to choose from you are sure to find the perfect one at Studio DaySpring. There are cards that allow for one picture and some that allow you to add three or more of your own photos.
Review: After a crazy Christmas photo shoot with two little kids I had my pictures, now to select the perfect photo card. I will admit I browsed through every page of cards to get an idea of what there was available. There were tons of cards that would have brighten my friends and families day but I could only select one. I had two good pictures, one of each child but I also wanted to include a goofy one of them together. I narrowed my card choice down by deciding on a card that could hold three photos and had a red background. Uploading my pictures to Studio DaySpring was very easy and I was able to try them out in a variety of cards until finally falling in love with a snowman card. Some of the cards include different messages but those are all customizable to fit your needs.
It was also great to know someone was looking at the product before they printed it. Shortly after I placed my order I got an email that they wanted to brighten two of the pictures in my card to make the look better. A proof was attached so I could approve it. I also got an email once my cards were shipped!
There is no minimum order but the more you order, the less expensive each card gets. Envelopes are included and there is FREE shipping on orders of 25 cards or more! Studio Dayspring's card selection doesn't stop with Christmas. They are available for your year round personalized greeting cards. Some of the other cards available include, wedding, baby, thank you, invitations and graduation.
Buy it: Christmas Cards and Stationery from DaySpring
Win it: 1 Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a code for 50 free flat photo cards from Studio DaySpring (code will expire January 1, 2011).
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Winners
$25 gift code to Oompa.com
Debbie Stanton said... 21
tweet.. http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/3569796742381569
November 13, 2010 5:08 PM
SmartKnitKIDS
Hokie Grandma said... 22
I like the purple socks.
November 15, 2010 10:15 AM
My Baby Clothes Boutique
Haydensmommy05 said... 14
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/Haydensmommy05/status/29409277140
November 1, 2010 5:52 PM
Melissa and Doug Workbench
Callie said... 31
I'm a fan of gummy lump on FB
(On FB as Callie A)
November 21, 2010 10:01 PM
Debbie Stanton said... 21
tweet.. http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/3569796742381569
November 13, 2010 5:08 PM
SmartKnitKIDS
Hokie Grandma said... 22
I like the purple socks.
November 15, 2010 10:15 AM
My Baby Clothes Boutique
Haydensmommy05 said... 14
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/Haydensmommy05/status/29409277140
November 1, 2010 5:52 PM
Melissa and Doug Workbench
Callie said... 31
I'm a fan of gummy lump on FB
(On FB as Callie A)
November 21, 2010 10:01 PM
PowerCapes Review & Giveaway- CLOSED
About: PowerCapes is a team of Moms, Dads, Customer Service Heroes, Web Ninjas and Passionate People who have dedicated their lives to helping kids be real super heroes. The company was started by Holly Bartman as a way to provide children with personalized super hero capes. PowerCapes has become the #1 destination for authentic super hero wear for kids (and adults, too!). They have their own manufacturing facility in the Metro Detroit area where the production staff makes each product completely by hand one-at-a-time for children around the world.
-www.powercapes.com
Product Description: PowerCapes are custom superhero capes for kids. The sidekick sized personalized kids cape measures 22" and is made of high quality satin in the USA.
Review: I'm a big fan of encouraging your child to use their imagination. Give them an empty box and they have a house built for two. Give them a spoon and it's a magic wand transforming the world around them. Give them a cape and they will soar through the air saving everyone they meet. Super heros aren't just boys anymore. PowerCapes offers a variety of colors and designs making it the perfect gift for all the special kids on your list. I choose to design a cape for my daughter. I picked the bubblegum satin with a flower shape in the center and her initial on it. It's very cute and perfect for my girly girl. The quality of the fabric and design stands up to the evil villans my little one fights of each day...mainly her older brother!
The site is easy to use and you can see what your cape will look like right away. This allows you to try out different color/shape combination's before you commit to your purchase. Go on, visit PowerCapes and give it a try.
Are you planning a Birthday party? What about a super hero theme or a royal princess and share the gift of creativity with your childs friends by giving each guest their own personalized superhero cape. A customized cape would make a great Holiday gift too. If you're not sure what color/shape combination the recipient would like, you can always pick up a gift card! While your there, pick up a mask, and wristbands to complete the look. Follow PowerCapes on twitter and Facebook for great information.
Buy it: Shop PowerCapes for your Super Hero needs. You can use the promo code "GIVEME10" for 10% off your order.
Win it: 1 Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a sidekick sized (22") personalized kids cape from PowerCapes.
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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.Sponsored by Tomoson.com
-www.powercapes.com
Product Description: PowerCapes are custom superhero capes for kids. The sidekick sized personalized kids cape measures 22" and is made of high quality satin in the USA.
Review: I'm a big fan of encouraging your child to use their imagination. Give them an empty box and they have a house built for two. Give them a spoon and it's a magic wand transforming the world around them. Give them a cape and they will soar through the air saving everyone they meet. Super heros aren't just boys anymore. PowerCapes offers a variety of colors and designs making it the perfect gift for all the special kids on your list. I choose to design a cape for my daughter. I picked the bubblegum satin with a flower shape in the center and her initial on it. It's very cute and perfect for my girly girl. The quality of the fabric and design stands up to the evil villans my little one fights of each day...mainly her older brother!
The site is easy to use and you can see what your cape will look like right away. This allows you to try out different color/shape combination's before you commit to your purchase. Go on, visit PowerCapes and give it a try.
Are you planning a Birthday party? What about a super hero theme or a royal princess and share the gift of creativity with your childs friends by giving each guest their own personalized superhero cape. A customized cape would make a great Holiday gift too. If you're not sure what color/shape combination the recipient would like, you can always pick up a gift card! While your there, pick up a mask, and wristbands to complete the look. Follow PowerCapes on twitter and Facebook for great information.
Buy it: Shop PowerCapes for your Super Hero needs. You can use the promo code "GIVEME10" for 10% off your order.
Win it: 1 Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win a sidekick sized (22") personalized kids cape from PowerCapes.
Mandatory Entry: Visit PowerCapes and tell me which color cape you would choose.
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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Latest Saves from Eversave.com
Anyone who uses the CYBERMONDAY promo code at checkout will save an additional $5, and that's on any Save, bonus Saves included (one time use of the code per person). That means there are some real steals to be had!
Hand Stamped Initial Necklace by Lauren Nicole Gifts - Review

About: Lauren Nicole Gifts is a small family-owned business. The owner designs and hand makes all of the items on the website. Her husband helps me with large orders and maintains the tools and equipment. Lauren Nicole Gifts specialize in hand made artisan jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Everything on the website is custom made to order just for you at the time an order is placed.
Due to the hand made nature of our jewelry there will be minor differences in sizes, colors, antiquing, and markings. All of the pieces are handmade to order at the time an order is placed so no two pieces of jewelry will turn out exactly the same.
- www.laurennicolegifts.com
Product Description: The solid pure silver initial charm measures 3/8" in diameter and comes on a sterling silver chain with a pink Swarovski crystal bead and a sterling silver heart. Item number #570.
Review: Hand stamped jewelry is simple yet elegant at the same time. The silver charm on this necklace is petite making it perfect for a young girl. You can also add multiple charms to one necklace and it's not overwhelming. The chain is one of my favorite features of the necklace. I prefer the ball chain over the traditional link chain, it makes the necklace feel more sturdy. With a little one who likes to pull on necklaces this one stands up better than others I have worn. The addition of a Swarovski crystal bead and a sterling silver heart make the Lauren Nicole Gifts Hand Stamped Initial Necklace stand out in a crowd. The embellishments give the necklace a 3 dimensional look and feel.
Can you think of someone this Holiday who would love to receive a personalized necklace, hand stamped just for them? Lauren Nicole Gifts has many products under $30. Make sure to get your orders in now. Since each piece is custom made you will want to allow more time for creation and shipping.
I choose to have my daughters initial stamped into the necklace. I hope someday I can pass it down to her and she will enjoy wearing it just as much as I do. Keep up with new designs and special deals from Lauren Nicole Gifts on twitter, Facebook and their blog.
Buy it: You can purchase a hand stamped initial necklace and many more beautiful pieces at Lauren Nicole Gifts. Before you order be sure and check out their blog for a discount code, good till December 5th!
Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon
Get started with your online shopping today with Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon. Amazon will be updating these deals all day today and tomorrow. Many items over $25 ship FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Of course if you have Amazon Prime
I will update the Coupon Clippin' Mommy Facebook page with any hot deals as they too quickly to write up a post. Make sure you're following for HOT deals today and tomorrow.
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Cyber Monday sale at My Baby Clothes Boutique
One day only, MyBabyClothesBoutique.com is offering 25% off our entire catalog. Start making your list now!
Use the discount code below to get 25% OFF any order. Simply enter the code during checkout at MyBabyClothesBoutique.com
* Promo only valid from 11/29/2010 12am – 12 am est. Cannot be combined with other offers. Shipping not included.
Use the discount code below to get 25% OFF any order. Simply enter the code during checkout at MyBabyClothesBoutique.com
Discount Code: CYBERSALE2010
* Promo only valid from 11/29/2010 12am – 12 am est. Cannot be combined with other offers. Shipping not included.
Latest Saves from Eversave.com
Saturday, November 27, 2010
20% Off Plus FREE Shipping at LilLUXE
About: LilLuxe is an members-only online shopping site that features chic, premium baby and children’s brands at discounts of 50% or greater.
How it works is that we host daily sales events that showcase multiple brands. Items are limited and are sold on a first come, first served basis. The sales events are short lived and last only 3-4 days; so it’s best to grab your bargain as soon as possible.
The only way you can have access to these premium brands at such steep discounts is by becoming a member of our site. Membership is free but restricted and typically only possible if an existing member invites you. However, for a short period we are offering open access. Become a member!
Save Even More: From now through December 25th you will receive FREE shipping on all orders. Visit the LilLUXE Facebook page to receive an additional 20% off their already reduced prices! Right now you can pick up a super cute baking set for kids for under $40. Another great sale they have going on is with Melissa & Doug products. You really can go wrong this Holiday with anything Melissa & Doug. My son has the staking train and he loves it!
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How it works is that we host daily sales events that showcase multiple brands. Items are limited and are sold on a first come, first served basis. The sales events are short lived and last only 3-4 days; so it’s best to grab your bargain as soon as possible.
The only way you can have access to these premium brands at such steep discounts is by becoming a member of our site. Membership is free but restricted and typically only possible if an existing member invites you. However, for a short period we are offering open access. Become a member!
Save Even More: From now through December 25th you will receive FREE shipping on all orders. Visit the LilLUXE Facebook page to receive an additional 20% off their already reduced prices! Right now you can pick up a super cute baking set for kids for under $40. Another great sale they have going on is with Melissa & Doug products. You really can go wrong this Holiday with anything Melissa & Doug. My son has the staking train and he loves it!
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It's All About the People Watching. My Black Friday Adventures.
Black Friday for me this year began on Thanksgiving day. I had been scouring the ads to see what, if anything was worth shopping for. Many of you probably think, there is nothing worth fighting the crowds for and you are absolutely right, there is NOTHING worth fighting over or being rude to other people. Why is it that Christmas time can bring out the worst in people? Oh wait, that would be a whole other post! Back to my story, I found some scrapbook storage that was going to be 55% off at Michael's starting at 5pm on Thanksgiving day. Since I have been somewhat of a slacker on my list this year I thought this was the perfect gift for my mom and mother in law to pick up for me. Wednesday night I pulled a recon and checked out all the different storage units they had at Michael's and told my Mom which two I would like while she was shopping. Of course Andrew wanted to go shopping with Grandma so we took him along on our Thanksgiving day adventure to Michael's. He was awesome, of course he did get a few treats while we were shopping. Michael's was by far the nicest place, both the people and the checkout process. One woman was seriously doing a scrapbook room, one I dream of but anyways...she had this one really cute storage cube so I asked if they could go back and see if they had anymore of that particular one. Nope, of course not but that's okay there really was plenty to choose from, although it did take me about an hour to finally pick out the ones for my Mother in law to get me. While I was going back and forth the nice woman came back over and handed me the cube, once she went through her cart, she realized she had picked up two of them and wanted me to have this one. Wow, people can truly be nice! Checkout was painless and our trip lasted about an hour and a half with a savings of 55% on most items and 30% on a few small items.
Once we were home, we enjoyed some cupcakes and got the kids settled in bed. Then it was off to Toys R Us. They had a Thomas the Train Early Engineers set for 12.49 and I had a $10 off coupon, making it $2.49 for a $24.99 item, a savings of 90%. Of course, there was always the chance that they would be sold out or not want to honor the coupon but I was willing to take the chance until we got closer to Toys R Us. They opened at 10pm and we were there at about 9:15pm, the parking lot was already full and we could see people were parking next door at Walmart so we parked and started walking over. I should have known better when I saw people walking away from the store. The line weaved in and around the entire parking lot, over 1,200 people in front of us. What were my chances of getting the train set??? I was ready to turn around and go home but my Mother in law said "Oh come on lets stay for a little while." We had some great conversations with the folks in line with us, even meet some fellow Hokies. At roughly 10:20 we finally made it into the store. They had a private company working security counting everyone to make sure they didn't exceed the fire safety number. No carts were to be seen, I headed off to the Train section and saw a set but thought, "no way, they couldn't still have them." They did! They had two of them and I had two coupons...of course I had to wait in the most insane line I had seen in my whole life to see if they would take my coupons...but what else did I had to do right? We picked up a few things for my daughter and headed to find the end of the line. To their credit they did have lots of arrows pointing you to the line. Again, they weaved in and out of over 14 aisles, which was lots of fun when someone wanted to shop down one of those aisle. We met a nice man who was shopping for his 5 kids and another couple with a 21 month old who told us the gift we had picked out for my daughter was great and they had researched it before buying. One hour and 15 later it was our turn and the true test of whether or not all that waiting had paid off, would they take the coupon? At first the poor cashier couldn't figure it out so she called her manager over. My fingers and toes were crossed that he wouldn't make a big deal about getting a $25 item for $2.50. He was awesome and showed her how to do it, success! Toys R Us is also offering 10% back to rewards members during the holiday shopping season. For me that won't really amount to anything but it did for some of those shoppers spending hundreds of dollars.
It was now roughly 12:30 and we decided to head home and get something to eat before we headed back out to be at Kohls for a 3am opening. I took a 30 minute power nap which in the end was probably the wrong idea but there was no turning back and we left the house about 2. The Kohls line wasn't too long when we arrived so we set out and begin discussing our strategy. The two "hot" items we wanted were on two different sides of the store. I was picking up some flatware and my mother-in-law was going to pick up some toys. Needless to say once I got in the store, I was all turned around and passed the kids stuff first. I grabbed two things on the list and headed down the aisle to the housewares, passing my mother in law. Kohls appeared to be well stocked of their bonus buys. We took our time getting the rest of the things on the list and tried to find the end of the line. Our line didn't appear to be moving as quick as the other one and we later found out it's because that line was leading to only 3 cash registers not the 10 at the front of the store. We're so thankful to the nice associate that told us that. At Kohls we met at Grandfather and Grandmother shopping for their 8 Grandchildren. It was so cute watching them shop. They had a list of at least 5 stores they were planning to visit today and what time they wanted to be there (we ran into them at Target later). By the time we checked out at Kohls it had been 2 hours. Since my mother in law works at Kohls in the evenings she gets an extra discount on top of sales and any coupons. This makes for some great savings! The biggest deal at Kohls was the flatware. It was an Oneida 85 piece set for $48, original price of $159.99. After her discounts the total was $35...hmmm maybe I should have gotten some too. That's an 80% savings! I love how Kohls receipt shows you how much you saved...are you ready...$357! Yep you read that right. I would say it was worth the trip. I was able to help my mother in law pick up some gifts for the grandkids and my husband...oh and the flatware was for her!!! She deserves it! Since it was only 5am we decided to head on over to Target and check on something for hubby.
Thankfully the store had been open for an hour so there was no line to get in. It was a little crazy inside but we got what we came for plus one additional item and headed to the checkout...line...and I mean LINE. I have been Black Friday shopping for years and this is the worst I have ever seen it. Targets line was wrapped up and down the entire health/beauty section and the pet aisles. It moved at a decent rate and we got out in about an hour. Total savings at Target was a $10 gift card not great but what better thing could I have been doing...oh wait sleeping...
With one last stop at Chic fil a we were home free. My feet have never been so happy in their life. Now if only I could finish the last few stragglers on my list and get things wrapped up before December 1st I would call it a successful shopping season.
As I write this, I stare at all the ads strewn across the hallway acting as snow for my son's creative imagination; I wonder. Will I do this again next year? The answer ,of course, after all it's all about the people watching!
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Once we were home, we enjoyed some cupcakes and got the kids settled in bed. Then it was off to Toys R Us. They had a Thomas the Train Early Engineers set for 12.49 and I had a $10 off coupon, making it $2.49 for a $24.99 item, a savings of 90%. Of course, there was always the chance that they would be sold out or not want to honor the coupon but I was willing to take the chance until we got closer to Toys R Us. They opened at 10pm and we were there at about 9:15pm, the parking lot was already full and we could see people were parking next door at Walmart so we parked and started walking over. I should have known better when I saw people walking away from the store. The line weaved in and around the entire parking lot, over 1,200 people in front of us. What were my chances of getting the train set??? I was ready to turn around and go home but my Mother in law said "Oh come on lets stay for a little while." We had some great conversations with the folks in line with us, even meet some fellow Hokies. At roughly 10:20 we finally made it into the store. They had a private company working security counting everyone to make sure they didn't exceed the fire safety number. No carts were to be seen, I headed off to the Train section and saw a set but thought, "no way, they couldn't still have them." They did! They had two of them and I had two coupons...of course I had to wait in the most insane line I had seen in my whole life to see if they would take my coupons...but what else did I had to do right? We picked up a few things for my daughter and headed to find the end of the line. To their credit they did have lots of arrows pointing you to the line. Again, they weaved in and out of over 14 aisles, which was lots of fun when someone wanted to shop down one of those aisle. We met a nice man who was shopping for his 5 kids and another couple with a 21 month old who told us the gift we had picked out for my daughter was great and they had researched it before buying. One hour and 15 later it was our turn and the true test of whether or not all that waiting had paid off, would they take the coupon? At first the poor cashier couldn't figure it out so she called her manager over. My fingers and toes were crossed that he wouldn't make a big deal about getting a $25 item for $2.50. He was awesome and showed her how to do it, success! Toys R Us is also offering 10% back to rewards members during the holiday shopping season. For me that won't really amount to anything but it did for some of those shoppers spending hundreds of dollars.
It was now roughly 12:30 and we decided to head home and get something to eat before we headed back out to be at Kohls for a 3am opening. I took a 30 minute power nap which in the end was probably the wrong idea but there was no turning back and we left the house about 2. The Kohls line wasn't too long when we arrived so we set out and begin discussing our strategy. The two "hot" items we wanted were on two different sides of the store. I was picking up some flatware and my mother-in-law was going to pick up some toys. Needless to say once I got in the store, I was all turned around and passed the kids stuff first. I grabbed two things on the list and headed down the aisle to the housewares, passing my mother in law. Kohls appeared to be well stocked of their bonus buys. We took our time getting the rest of the things on the list and tried to find the end of the line. Our line didn't appear to be moving as quick as the other one and we later found out it's because that line was leading to only 3 cash registers not the 10 at the front of the store. We're so thankful to the nice associate that told us that. At Kohls we met at Grandfather and Grandmother shopping for their 8 Grandchildren. It was so cute watching them shop. They had a list of at least 5 stores they were planning to visit today and what time they wanted to be there (we ran into them at Target later). By the time we checked out at Kohls it had been 2 hours. Since my mother in law works at Kohls in the evenings she gets an extra discount on top of sales and any coupons. This makes for some great savings! The biggest deal at Kohls was the flatware. It was an Oneida 85 piece set for $48, original price of $159.99. After her discounts the total was $35...hmmm maybe I should have gotten some too. That's an 80% savings! I love how Kohls receipt shows you how much you saved...are you ready...$357! Yep you read that right. I would say it was worth the trip. I was able to help my mother in law pick up some gifts for the grandkids and my husband...oh and the flatware was for her!!! She deserves it! Since it was only 5am we decided to head on over to Target and check on something for hubby.
Thankfully the store had been open for an hour so there was no line to get in. It was a little crazy inside but we got what we came for plus one additional item and headed to the checkout...line...and I mean LINE. I have been Black Friday shopping for years and this is the worst I have ever seen it. Targets line was wrapped up and down the entire health/beauty section and the pet aisles. It moved at a decent rate and we got out in about an hour. Total savings at Target was a $10 gift card not great but what better thing could I have been doing...oh wait sleeping...
With one last stop at Chic fil a we were home free. My feet have never been so happy in their life. Now if only I could finish the last few stragglers on my list and get things wrapped up before December 1st I would call it a successful shopping season.
As I write this, I stare at all the ads strewn across the hallway acting as snow for my son's creative imagination; I wonder. Will I do this again next year? The answer ,of course, after all it's all about the people watching!
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Melissa & Doug Workbench Giveaway Ends Tonight
I will be picking winners Sunday night for all completed giveaways. I also have at least 10 more to get out in the next few days including The Holiday Gift Giveaway Hop with $100 in gift certificates up for grabs right here at Coupon Clippin' Mommy.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tutu Cute Thanks to My Baby Clothes Boutique
About: Tutus are a timeless fashion! The first tutus were shown off in the mid eighteen hundreds by romantic and classical ballerinas. Tutus and pettiskirts have found their way into children's fashion and include tulle adorned hems, pettiskirts, and even onesies adorned with tutu style ruffled bottoms. Newborn, infant, and toddler tutu sets are the perfect outfit for picture day, birthdays, or everyday wear. Nothing is cuter than a little girl wearing a beautiful tutu.
- http://www.mybabyclothesboutique.com/
Review: I was lucky enough to receive a purple and green tutu to try out on my daughter. This is her first tutu and she is so cute toddling around in the skirt. The waist band in wrapped in ribbon giving it a very nice, finished look. There is also a bow on the tutu in a complementing color. I really think my daughter liked wearing her tutu around the house, she was smiling and patting it. I see many more tutus in our future. A girl in a tutu is a camera worthy event!
With tutus running under $25 they make a great addition to your daughters wardrobe or dress up box. My Baby Clothes Boutique is a great shop to visit for your Holiday gift giving needs. They have so much more than just tutus. You can pick up blankets, bibs, hair accessories and clothes. It's easy to search their site by age, gender or product. One of my favorite sections to check out is the sale items.
Keep up with My Baby Clothes Boutique on Facebook for a heads up on all the great deals this season.
Buy it: You can purchase tutus at My Baby Clothes Boutique.
Disclaimer: I received the product mentioned above for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All views expressed are my own opinions.
- http://www.mybabyclothesboutique.com/
Review: I was lucky enough to receive a purple and green tutu to try out on my daughter. This is her first tutu and she is so cute toddling around in the skirt. The waist band in wrapped in ribbon giving it a very nice, finished look. There is also a bow on the tutu in a complementing color. I really think my daughter liked wearing her tutu around the house, she was smiling and patting it. I see many more tutus in our future. A girl in a tutu is a camera worthy event!
Keep up with My Baby Clothes Boutique on Facebook for a heads up on all the great deals this season.
Buy it: You can purchase tutus at My Baby Clothes Boutique.
Disclaimer: I received the product mentioned above for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All views expressed are my own opinions.
Game Night Get-Togethers
While we love keeping you up to date on Hasbro’s latest and greatest games for your kids and families, we wanted to be sure we kept you in the loop on Hasbro’s game offerings for adults, too. As the temperature cools and we begin to hibernate indoors, game nights are a perfect excuse for adults to get together for a night of fun and laughs.
Pick the night, grab some snacks and drinks, and have a selection of games that will be fun for the whole group close by. Hasbro’s collection of adult party games will have your guests up and out of their seats in no time, and by the end of the night they’ll have their calendars out to plan their next game night!
Hasbro’s Game Night games include:
- Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It
- Cranium
- Electronic Catch Phrase
- Pictionary
- Taboo
- The Game of Things…
- Scattergories
Some of our favorite suggestions for the perfect Game Night menu:
- Make-Your-Own Pizza. Get the dough in the freezer section of your grocery or buy uncooked dough at your local pizza place, and put out a bunch of toppings. Pick up some wine and sodas and then sit back while your guests assemble their own pizzas.
- Finger Foods. Wine and cheese, and maybe some pigs in a blanket! Easy to eat finger food is always a good bet for game nights.
- Dessert and champagne. Who needs a main course when there is chocolate on the menu?
- Chips, Dip and “BYOB”. Each guest brings a chip and dip pairing, and their beverage of choice. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
And be sure to check out the Game Night Fun page on Facebook for some more Game Night ideas and information! www.facebook.com/GameNightFun
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Mega Swagbucks Friday!
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. 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."
Today is the perfect day to start earning because EVERY Friday is Mega Swagbucks day and they give away TONS of swagbucks!
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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. 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."
Today is the perfect day to start earning because EVERY Friday is Mega Swagbucks day and they give away TONS of swagbucks!
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Shop Till You Drop With Salonpas Pain Relief Patch- Giveaway
Product Highlights:
Description: SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is the First and Only FDA-Approved OTC Pain Patch
SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is the first and only FDA-Approved OTC topical pain relief patch for the temporary relief of mild to moderate muscles and joints aches and pains associated with arthritis, sprains, strains, bruises and simple backache. SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is manufactured using new ultra-thin Comfort Stretch™ technology that provides effective pain relief for up to 12 hours. SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH also provides a welcome alternative for pain sufferers including those who prefer to avoid the use of oral OTC pain relief medication labeled for only minor aches and pains. Unlike an oral medication, the active ingredients in SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is absorbed through the skin and go directly to the pain site.
Contents: 2 ¾ in. × 3 15/16 in. 5 patch package
How to Use:
-Remove the plastic backing from one side of the patch.
-Smooth that side over the area where you want pain relief.
-As you remove the other half of the plastic backing, smooth the remainder of the patch over the pain area.
-Great relief -quick and simple- take SALONPAS® patches wherever you go!
You can keep up with SALONPAS on twitter and Facebook.
Buy it: CLICK HERE to see where you can buy this product.
Win it: 1 Lucky Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win product samples of Salonpas Pain Relief Patch.
To Enter: Leave a comment letting me know if you are going shopping/did go shopping on Black Friday.
This giveaway will end on December 17, 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. All views are my own opinions.
- For Mild to Moderate Back, Joint and Muscle Pains
- Other OTC pain relief medications are labeled for only minor aches and pains.
- Effectiveness Lasts up to 12 hours
- Other OTC pain relief patches last only up to 8 hours, and many oral OTC pain relief medications require a dose every 4-6 hours.
- Ultra-Thin, Conforming Stretch and Flexibility
- Soft and flexible material provides effective pain relief while allowing you to maintain your active lifestyle.
Description: SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is the First and Only FDA-Approved OTC Pain Patch
SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is the first and only FDA-Approved OTC topical pain relief patch for the temporary relief of mild to moderate muscles and joints aches and pains associated with arthritis, sprains, strains, bruises and simple backache. SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is manufactured using new ultra-thin Comfort Stretch™ technology that provides effective pain relief for up to 12 hours. SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH also provides a welcome alternative for pain sufferers including those who prefer to avoid the use of oral OTC pain relief medication labeled for only minor aches and pains. Unlike an oral medication, the active ingredients in SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is absorbed through the skin and go directly to the pain site.
Contents: 2 ¾ in. × 3 15/16 in. 5 patch package
How to Use:
-Remove the plastic backing from one side of the patch.
-Smooth that side over the area where you want pain relief.
-As you remove the other half of the plastic backing, smooth the remainder of the patch over the pain area.
-Great relief -quick and simple- take SALONPAS® patches wherever you go!
You can keep up with SALONPAS on twitter and Facebook.
Buy it: CLICK HERE to see where you can buy this product.
Win it: 1 Lucky Coupon Clippin' Mommy reader will win product samples of Salonpas Pain Relief Patch.
To Enter: Leave a comment letting me know if you are going shopping/did go shopping on Black Friday.
This giveaway will end on December 17, 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. All views are my own opinions.
Happy Black Friday
Have fun and be careful. If I head out I will probably be at Target because it's my favorite store!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Year's Biggest 3-Day Sale at DaySpring
From Friday, November 26- the 30th you can get 30% off your entire order, inlcuding items already on sale! This is a great time to promote Christmas Cards, the Jesus is the Gift Collection, best-selling Christmas décor, or anything else from DaySpring!
Coupon Code: SUPER30
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Gifts that keep on giving!
Save the Children has numerous gifts sure to warm hearts and souls on everyone’s list. Their annual 2010 Gift Catalog gives back to children and families in the poorest communities in the world.
Goats: For $40, this gift will provide a struggling family in drought-affected areas a much needed source of food and protein-rich dairy products and a valuable source of income.
SPECIAL: Get two goats for the price of one!
Educate a Girl: For $65, this gift will provide vitals such as books, education materials and teacher training to help a girl attend – and stay – in school for an entire year.
Are you looking for the perfect inexpensive stocking stuffer, Save the Children has partnered with IKEA to offer adorable stuffed soft toys under $10. For every toy sold, 1 euro (approximately $1.35 US dollar) will go to Save the Children and UNICEF to extend and start new children’s educational programs in 22 countries.
FREE Classic Story App!
The promo will run Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, just before midnight, through Monday, November 29th at midnight.
During this time, you will be able to download – FREE -- The Velveteen Rabbit through the Apple’s iTunes App Store. This classic story is narrated by Meryl Streep and contains beautiful artwork and music by George Winston.
Here is the link to iTunes.
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-velveteen-rabbit/id395279598?mt=8#ls=1.
During this time, you will be able to download – FREE -- The Velveteen Rabbit through the Apple’s iTunes App Store. This classic story is narrated by Meryl Streep and contains beautiful artwork and music by George Winston.
Here is the link to iTunes.
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-velveteen-rabbit/id395279598?mt=8#ls=1.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook Review & Giveaway
Product Description: The Clinton St. Baking Company is one of the hottest brunch spots in a city obsessed with brunch. A tiny thirty-two-seat eatery on Manhattan's trendy Lower East Side, the restaurant draws long lines of customers who come from far and wide to sample fresh-baked goods, hearty omelets, sugar-cured bacon, and light-as-air pancakes with maple butter.
In the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook, owners DeDe Lahman and Neil Kleinberg share more than 100 treasured recipes that have made their restaurant a sensation. Learn the secret to their house-made buttermilk biscuits and tomato jam, irresistible muffins and scones, delicious soups and sandwiches, and their decadent, eye-catching desserts. Helpful techniques, like Neil's patented omelet "flip and tuck," and gorgeous color photographs throughout will have readers cooking like pros in no time, and sharing the delicious results.
Review: The holidays are a perfect time to spend time spoiling your family with delicious food. The Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook has a variety of recipes to wet your appetite. I love that almost every recipe has a picture of the finished product. I am pretty good at following directions but pictures help me to see how I can garnish or present the food in an appetizing manner.
Some of my favoriate recipes include:
- Blueberry Crumb Muffins
- Potato Pancakes
- Guacamole
This book would make a great gift
Buy it: You can purchase the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook online
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30% off any purchase at Flirty Aprons
Do some Holiday shopping before black Friday! Save 30% off any purchase at Flirty Aprons, use the code ""CYBER30"", valid 11/25-11/30
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