I am back from Walt Disney World. This week I will be sharing all about what there is to do at Disney and I will also be randomly adding 50, YES 50 reviews &/or giveaways starting Friday May 24th ending Monday, May 27th.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Saturday Night Giveaway Reminder With Giveaway Linky


Here are this week's giveaway round up.
I will be adding a few new giveaways on Sunday

New to Giveaways?  Read Giveaway Entry 101
Did you know you are earn extra entries? Want To Earn Extra Entries?
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$5 in Free Plum Dollars (open to the first 25 only)
Sneakpeeq.com Gift Card (6 winners) 2/26
Conair Weight Watchers Scale 2/26
Cooper and Me and the Military Book 2/26
Something Almost Being Said CD 2/26
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips 2/26
The Information Diet Book 2/26
Pine Brothers Softish Throat Drops 2/26
Paci Plushies 3/4
Celtic Women Believe CD/DVD (Signed Copy) 3/4
Noodle and Boo Newborn Deluxe Gift Set 3/4
Lovesick Book 3/4
Copy-Kids DVD 3/4
Blistex Prize Pack 3/4
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort 2-Night Vacation 3/11
P&G Prize Package 3/11
Pizza Hut/Book It Prize Pack 3/11



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Upcoming iPad2 Giveaway Info


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Starting next Thursday March 1st The Freebie Junkie, CheckPoints and 49 other fabulous bloggers are offering (1) reader the chance to win an iPad 2 in our Blooming Blog iPad2 Giveaway

 Come back on Thursday 3/1 to find the giveaway post.  In the meantime check out CheckPoints and the generous bloggers involved in this event


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Get a 1-year subscription to All You for $19.95 and get a Free recipe guide, "25 Cookie Recipes Under $1". The recipe book is one you can download once you pay for your subscription. 

There were over $50 in coupons in the February issue and $78.74 in the March issue, so this magazine is very very easy to pay for itself.

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Reminder: $15 iTunes Gift Card for $10




I wanted to remind you that if you are a first time purchaser on Saveology, here is a great deal for you.

Right now you can get a $15 iTunes Gift Card for $10!

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Putumayo Kids, Instrumental Dreamland Review



Putumayo Kids has a mission to introduce children to different cultures around the world through music. They currently have 2 main series--Playland (upbeat music perfect for dance & playtime) and Dreamland (soft and melodic music that soothes and relaxes). Their newest addition to their Dreamland series, Instrumental Dreamland, is the first all-instrumental album for the Putumayo Kids label and will be released February 28, 2012.
Instrumental Dreamland features exceptional renditions of such classics as “Brahms’ Lullaby,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “What a Wonderful World.” Putumayo scoured the globe for music that incorporates relaxing instruments such as the harp, piano, acoustic guitar and kora. Artists include Malian griot and kora master, Balla Tounkara, Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, Brazilian guitarist, Reginaldo Frazatto, Jr., Irish multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan and American pianist Michael Allen Harrison.

Instrumental Dreamland Track Listing:
1. Damien Erwin: What a Wonderful World (USA)
2. Sue Richards & Maggie Sansone: Bressay Lullaby / Don Oiche (USA)
3. Reginaldo Frazatto, Jr: O Filho Que Eu Quero Ter (Brazil)
4. Michael Allen Harrison: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (USA)
5. Masahiro Nitta: Lullaby (Japan)
6. Balla Tounkara: Komoriuta (Mali)
7. Keola Beamer: Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby - Hawaii,USA)
8. Tony Ellis: Hand in Hand (USA)
9. Kohala & Jake Shimabukuro: Honu's Dream (Hawaii,USA)
10. Seamus Egan: The Lark (Ireland/USA)
11. Victor Johnson: Brahms' Lullaby (USA)

I found the music on Instrumental Dreamland to be very calming and soothing. There are many days that I need a bit of relaxation as much as my 4 year old does. I find it to be great at the end of the day or during some quiet time during the day!  We actually played it in the evening while we were on vacation this past weekend, it really seemed to help my child wind down from all the excitement of the day and the promise of the next. 

Putumayo Kids', Instrumental Dreamland, is a wonderful way to introduce children to music from around the world while soothing them, perfect as their bedtime lullaby or anytime they need a little quite time.

Thank you to Sugar Mountain PR for my samples used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.

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STYX The Grand Illusion/Pieces of Eight LIVE



Styx fans will be thrilled to discover that two of the most beloved Styx Albums, The Grand Illusion (1977) and Pieces of Eight (1978) can be found together LIVE on DVD, Blu-Ray and DVD/2CD from Eagle Rock Entertainment! This stunning performance was recorded on November 9, 2010 at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, TN and features the talents of the current line-up of James "J.Y." Young (vocals, guitars, keyboards); Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars); Todd Sucherman (drums); Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards); Ricky Phillips (bass, backing vocals) and Chuck Panozzo (bass guitar), showcase just why Styx is considered on of the greatest American progressive rock band since their inception in 1972.

Here is the synopsis of the STYX--The Grand Illusion-Pieces of Eight LIVE DVD/2CD set from the back of the case:

For the very first time in the illustrious career, STYX performs two of their classic, triple-platinum albums back-to-back, live, in their entirety.  The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight, iconic and ground-breaking albums that helped define a musical landscape for an entire generation, are as powerful and vibrant in this live performance as they have been at any point in the band's history.
Shot in high definition with 11 cameras at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, TN, this epic performance features hits such as Renegade, Blue Collar Man, Fooling Yourself and Come Sail Away, as well as three songs never before performed in public. 

Track Listings are:
The Grand Illusion
1) Intro/1978 2) The Grand Illusion 3) Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) 4) Superstars 5) Come Sail Away 6) Miss America 7) Man In The Wilderness 8) Castle Walls 9) The Grand Finale

Piece of Eight
10) Great White Hope 11) I'm O.K. 12) Sing For The Day 13) The Message 14) Lords Of The Ring 15) Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) 16) Queen Of Spades
17) Renegade 18) Pieces Of Eight 19) Aku-Aku

My husband and I grew up listening to and still love STYX! We loved seeing a live performance on the STYX The Grand Illusion/Pieces of Eight LIVE and loved reminiscing about all the memories we have with these songs. 

STYX The Grand Illusion/Pieces of Eight LIVE would make a wonderful addition for anyone who enjoys STYX! It isn't often these days you can catch them in concert, they are currently on tour though, now you can watch a concert on DVD or Blu-ray anytime you wish!

 Thank you toSTYX for my sample used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.

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Finlandia's Cheese Reveiw

 
 
Warmer weather is right around the corner and so is the start of grilling season and hanging out with friends and family on the patio or deck, and of course, that means delicious food. In my family, one ingredient required at every party is cheese! It can be as an appetizer/snack, on sandwiches or burgers or mixed into a casserole or salad, if there is a gathering, you can guarantee there is cheese involved. One of my favorite brands of cheese is Finlandia, their Lacey Swiss is a big favorite because not only does it taste great but it allows me to have my cheese and still fit into my jeans afterward!

Finlandia's entire line is all-natural, lactose-free and hormone-free with some great options that are low in fat and sodium. They offer high quality, highly flavorful varieties including Swiss, Light Swiss, Havarti, Muenster, Double Gloucester and Gouda and they pair perfectly with whatever you are putting on your plate!
 With over 100 years of master cheese making experience, Finlandia knows how to make distinctly delicious cheeses with nutty and robust flavors!  Their newest cheese, the Finlandia Lacey Swiss Cheese is perfect for those watching their health and waistline. It contains 24% less fat and lower in sodium than traditional Swiss cheese. It has been aged for over 60 days, so the flavor is so authentic that it is difficult to tell that it is actually low fat--I honestly couldn't tell.
Finlandia cheeses can be found in the Deli section of supermarkets and at deli counters. 

Chef Ariane Duarte of Bravo’s Top Chef and owner/executive chef of the acclaimed CulinAriane restaurant in Montclair, NJ, shared some recipes that would make perfect options for those deck parties, of course using Finlandia Cheese. Enjoy!

Sublime Submarine Sandwich
 Serves 4
 
¼ lb Ham, sliced
¼ lb Salami, sliced
8 slices Finlandia Swiss cheese
1 c lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp dry oregano
¼ c extra virgin olive oil
¼ c red wine vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp granulated onion
S & P
French baguette
 
Create a marinade by combining the lettuce, tomato, onion, dry oregano, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and olive oil in a bowl.  Season with s&p.  Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.  Remove some of the inner bread.  Drizzle some of the dressing (minus lettuce and tomato) onto each half of the bread.  Layer the ham, salami and Finlandia Swiss cheese and top it with the marinated vegetables.  Slice in 4 sections and serve.
 
 
Marinated Flank Steak, Grilled Scallion and Finlandia Havarti Sandwich
 Serves 4
 
½ lb flank steak
¼ c soy sauce
¼ c teriyaki glaze
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
8 scallions
8 slices Finlandia Havarti cheese
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
8 slices country white bread
 
Combine the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and red pepper flakes in a bowl.  Add the flank steak and marinate for 2-8 hours.  Preheat grill.  Place the flank steak on the grill and grill for 5 minutes.  Turn over and grill for 5 more minutes, depending on thickness of steak.  Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.  While the steak is resting, place the scallions on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.  Remove them from grill, chop and combine with mayonnaise.  Slice the flank steak thinly on the bias.  Spread scallion mayo on bread and top with the flank steak and Finlandia Havarti cheese. 
 
 
Classic Cuban Pork Sandwich
Serves 4
 
¼ lb peppered ham, sliced
¼ lb cooked pork loin, thinly sliced
8 slices Finlandia Gouda cheese
¼ c grainy mustard
1/2 c dill pickles, sliced
1 Cuban baguette
 
Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.  Spread the grainy mustard on both sides of the bread.  On the bottom half of the baguette, layer the ham, pork, Finlandia Gouda cheese and pickles.  Cover with other half of bread; slice in 4 equal sections.
 
 
 
Turkey and Finlandia Lacey Swiss Avocado BLT
Created by Chef Ariane Duarte
Serves 2
 
4 Slices 7 Grain Bread
4 oz sliced roasted turkey breast
6 Slices Finlandia Lacey Swiss
4 pieces turkey bacon (cooked according to package)
1 tomato, sliced
½ Avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
Green Leaf lettuce, such as Romaine
Light Mayonnaise
 
Spread mayo on all slices of grain bread. On two of the slices, place lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado, turkey and top with Finlandia Lacey Swiss. Top with remaining 2 slices. Cut in half.

Serve with your favorite chips and pickles. Enjoy! 

 
Finlandia Gloucester Burger with Russian Dressing
Created by Chef Ariane Duarte
Serves 6
 
2 lb ground chuck
1oz (package) onion soup mix
1 egg beaten
2t Worcestershire sauce
2t hot sauce
3/4c rolled oats
1/4t black pepper
12 slices Finlandia Double Gloucester
6 burger buns of your choice
2T melted butter
 
Mix first 5 ingredients all together. Form into 6 patties. Pressing your thumb print into each patty after they are formed.  Heat grill to med-high and place patties on grill. Grill on one side for about 7 minutes and flip once for another 7 minutes or until the temperature you desire. Add 2 slices of Finlandia cheese to each burger and allow to melt, while brushing buns with butter. Then place the buns on the grill butter side down for about 30 seconds, just enough to warm.  Smear some Russian dressing on bun, next add the burger and if you like lettuce, tomato and onion and pickles.
 
 
Russian Dressing
1/2c mayo
1/3c ketchup
1T red wine vinegar
1T grated onion
1Tchopped parsley
Mix all together. Refrigerate.
 
 
 
Jumpin’ Turkey Finlandia Swiss Burgers
Created by Chef Ariane Duarte
 Serves 6
 
2 lbs Ground Turkey
1 or 2 jalapeƱo peppers, small dice (depending on how much heat you like)
½ c chopped cilantro
1T ground cumin
1t chopped garlic
1 small onion, diced
Salt & pepper
12 slices Finlandia Swiss or Light Swiss Cheese
6 burger buns of your choice
 
In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide equally into 6 balls. Form into patties and place on grill. Grill on high heat - 4 minutes on 1 side, then turn and finish for about 3 to 4 minutes on the other. Add two slices of Finlandia Swiss and let melt. Then, place on your favorite bun with your favorite accompaniments.

 Thank you to bhgr for my samples used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.
 
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Linwoods Super Foods Review

 
 
At the beginning to 2012, I made a promise to try to eat healthier and so far I have been doing a good job with it. One of the things I have routinely added to my diet is Flaxseed. I personally have a seafood allergy and flaxseed is a wonderful Omega-3 source for me. Linwoods Superfoods have been my variety of choice since I was introduced to it last December.

Linwoods' Ground Flaxseed, along with other ground seeds and berries provide an easy and convenient way to include a wide range of essential fatty acids, nutrients, vitamins and minerals to your diet! Linwoods Superfoods bring you high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber and iron, as well as having a low glycemic index, helps to bridge the nutritional gap that frequently occur.  

The 6 irresistible varieties of Linwoods Super Foods include:
*Ground Flaxseed, Sunflower, Pumpkin, and Sesame Seeds and Goji Berries
*Ground Organic Flaxseed, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds

The Linwoods Ground Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries is the latest variety that I have tried. It contains a range of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals to deliver some excellent health benefits. It has all the great benefits of flaxseed, nature’s richest source of Omega 3, which helps to maintain a healthy heart and brain function, as well as dietary fiber. The addition of the seeds not only adds a great taste but also provides additional vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, Vitamin E, B vitamins and Zinc. All Linwoods blends are cold ground to protect all the nutritional goodness in the seeds and to aid quick and easy absorption into the body, therefore sustaining your energy levels throughout the day.

I add Linwoods Ground Flaxseed/Superfoods blends into many of my foods and really don't even notice much of a change in taste or even texture and it is definitely pleasant when I do notice a change--I tend to notice it most in my Greek yogurt (to me it adds a nutty/grainy taste that I like). I have been known to add it to many of my casseroles, soups & stews and even my baking. I am looking forward to branching out further in the Linwoods line to try other varieties to my cooking and eating (that way I am boosting the nutritional values of the foods that my 4 year old and husband food as well)!  The Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries is a delicious, I like the extra nutty flavor and I really like to use it in a microwave muffin recipe I have.

To discover more about the benefits of Flaxseed and in particular Linwoods Super Foods, please check out their website! And, if you are looking to add some extra nutritional value and help maintaining your weight over the holiday season, you might want to give Linwoods Super Foods a try! You can find their products in supermarkets and specialty food stores.

 Thank you to Christi Comm for my samples used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.

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How to Write a Killer SAT Essay...in 25 minutes or less!



Many of us remember having to take the SAT prior to acceptance to college and how overwhelming and frightening it was preparing for it. Today those SAT scores are even more important for high school students due to the competitiveness of getting into their preferred college. Which means doing whatever it takes to fully prepare for taking the test!
Tom Clements' book, How to Write a Killer SAT Essay...in 25 minutes or less! (Hit 'Em Up Publishing, 2011) is an essential SAT preparedness guide for the dreaded essay part of the test. It enables teens to go into the SATs with 90% of their essay already completed! 

Here is a synopsis of How to Write a Killer SAT Essay...in 25 minutes or less! taken from the press release I received. 

A grammar and composition professor with 20 years experience as an SAT tutor, author Tom Clements gives his students the knowledge, tools, skills, and their 'Bag of Tricks' needed to dominate the SATs. Clements' students who follow How to Write a Killer SAT Essay, which includes "Top 9 Techniques to a Perfect 12!" and "Eight Main SAT Grammar Rules," earn an overall average score of 10.3. Even more impressively, 25% of his students earn 11s and 12s. In comparison, most students are lucky to receive an 8. We know which score elite universities prefer, and Clements' book teaches all students how to get a score that can open admissions doors.
Clements' highly praised book empowers students to dramatically improve their scores by providing:
*Detailed structural advice to quickly master paragraph prompts, introductions, transitions, and conclusions.
*Real student essay examples with analysis and scores
*Explanations and applications of famous philosophical quotes
*Directions on spinning the prompt to utilize 'pet paragraphs' as supporting evidence
*Generating a complete essay that comes full circle with no loose ends!

How to Write a Killer SAT Essay...in 25 minutes or less! is a great tool to help teens prepare for the dreaded 2 blank white pages at the beginning of that SAT. How comfortable you feel at the completion of the essay section, sets the tone/anxiety level for the remainder of the exam. Having the knowledge of what you need to do to write a great essay can make all the difference in the overall test results. I found it to be well written and easy to understand. It really seemed to walk one through just how they needed to breakdown the essay prompt and put together a perfectly blended essay that will thrill a College board. It includes lots of examples of past 12 point essays and tips on how to reduce test anxiety so you can focus on the task at hand. 

How to Write a Killer SAT Essay...in 25 minutes or less! just make all the difference between a score of 8 and 12, giving your teen a leg up in the race to the college of their choice!

Thank you to Smith Publicity for my sample used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.

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Apply to Host a Nicholas Sparks Potluck House Party


Here is another House Party you can apply to host.  This one is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 13th.

Apply to host a Nicholas Sparks Potluck House Party.

Here is the description from the House Party site:

Are you ready to share your love of Nicholas Sparks with your friends and family? At a Nicholas Sparks Potluck House Party, you and your guests will celebrate the author’s stories of star-crossed love while enjoying Sparks-inspired dishes and taking an early look at the new movie, The Lucky One. Best of all, you’ll even get to hear a special message from Nicholas Sparks himself.

Your exclusive Party Pack will contain:
  • 1 Nicholas Sparks autographed bookplate 
  • 14 Nicholas Sparks themed bookmarks 
  • 14 THE LUCKY ONE movie tie-in edition novels 
  • 1 THE LUCKY ONE movie poster 
  • 2 THE LUCKY ONE T-shirts
Go to the House Party website to apply.  Good luck!

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The Phantom of the Opera on the Royal Albert Hall

 The longest running Broadway Musical of all time, Andrew Lloyd Weber's The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 25 years with a unique and spectacular production on one of the world's most legendary stages, the Royal Albert Hall, and the event was captured on film and is now available for you on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall marks the first time a live performance has been made available for home viewing--making it a must have for Phantom fans, like me!
Many of us know the basic story-line of The Phantom of the Opera, but if not or if you need a refresher, here is the synopsis from the press release I received:

Lurking beneath the glamour and spectacle of the Paris Opera House, the horribly disfigured Phantom, once a promising musician, now terrorizes the opera company. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the Phantom is drawn to the beautiful ingenue Christine Daae and begins coaching her secretly, as a tragic romance unfolds between the unlikely pair. 

Here is the synopsis of this dazzling and spectacular rendition of this classic Broadway Musical, The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, from the back of the Blu-ray case:

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Weber's The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before.  Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of London's legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.

The Phantom of the Opera is my all time favorite Broadway musical, I like musicals in general, but I absolutely love The Phantom of the Opera. I have been able to watch the live production a few times over the years when it was at the Fox Theater in St Louis. The music is enchanting, the story-line intriguing. There are so many dramatic effects throughout that I have never gotten bored of watching it, on stage or on film. Seeing the re-creation of The Phantom of the Opera on the Royal Albert Hall stage is absolutely awe-inspiring for me, I only wish I had been there to see it in person, but at least on Blu-ray I can experience the "live" production over and over! They did a great job with the filming, allowing to almost feel like you are at the live show.

If you are fan of The Phantom of the Opera like I am, you will love seeing this amazing rendition, The Phantom of the Opera on the Royal Albert Hall on blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download or On Demand. 

Just a heads up for you "Phantom" fans, Andrew Lloyd Weber's spectacular follow-up to The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies where the Phantom and Christine are reunited after 10 years apart in the turn-of-century New York City, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time ever this coming May!

Thank you to Think Jam for my samples used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.

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12 Canister Magnetic Spice Rack $34 + 5 Years of Free Spice Refills(Retail $60)

I have seen all different styles of spice racks on Housewares Deals, but this is the first time I have seen this one and it is really unique.

Today's deal of the day is a Kamenstein 12 Canister Magnetic Spice Rack.  This rack also includes free spice refills for 5 years (you only pay s&h).  The magnetic canisters are topped with sift and pour lids for sprinkling or measuring. Spice labels are also included.  The dimensions are 14" high x 12 1/2" wide.

The retail price of this rack is $60, but Housewares Deals has it for $34 today. 

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Orijen Dog Food from Mr. Chewy Review



Back in January I told you about a website called Mr. Chewy which is an online pet food retailer that also sells treats, supplies and more.  If you are a frequent reader of my site then you probably are aware that I have 3 dogs.  As you can imagine we go through a lot of dog food and the cost adds up.  We also want to make sure our dogs are getting good quality food so they stay happy and healthy.

Thanks to Mr. Chewy I was just introduced to dog food made by Champion Petfoods called Orijen.  Champion Petfoods is a Canadian company that prides itself on high quality.  Here is the description of the Orijen food from the Mr. Chewy website:

Our focus is simple. We use fresh regional ingredients to produce biologically appropriate foods that promote peak health in dogs and cats, and peace of mind to the people who love them. Different from conventional pet food makers, our Biologically Appropriate focus means our foods are formulated to nourish dogs and cats in keeping with their evolutionary and anatomical adaptation to protein-rich diets that include a broad variety of fresh meats.

My dogs have been eating another dry dog food exclusively for the past several years, so I was not sure how they would take to the new Orijen food.  All I can say is that this food is a big hit with my puppies.  All 3 of them took to it right away and have gone through the bag in a very short time.  

A special offer for My Springfield Mommy readers, save 10% when you use code MYSP7069.  When you use this code a donation will be made to an animal charity, one that I will be able to select and will share with you once I have made the decision.

Thanks to Mr. Chewy for my sample for review. Opinions are honest. 

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60 Pack of AA or AAA Batteries $5.99

If you go through as many batteries in your home as I do in mine, here is a deal you should take a look at.  

Today, Woot has a 60 pack of Extra Long Life Heavy Duty Fuji Batteries for only $5.99!  (Flat Rate Shipping just $5).  You can choose between AA or AAA! 

Go to Woot before this deal sells out!

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Enter to Win Free Advanced Copy Book from Simon & Schuster


Simon & Schuster has launched a new contest where you can win a book.

Go to the Simon & Schuster website and sign up to win an advanced copy of Shelter by Francis Greenslade.

Here is the description of this new book:

Frances Greenslade's new novel, Shelter, is the story of two sisters, Maggie and Jenny, and their quest to find out what happened to their mother who left them to billet in Williams Lake, a small town in British Columbia, and never came back. Set in the 1960s and 70s in the wilds of the Chilcotin, where it's still possible to lose yourself, the novel explores the attachment we have to our mothers, and the expectation we hold that they will always be our mothers, and nothing more.

Good luck!  Let me know if you win one. 

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Free Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic on Saturday, February 25th



Here is the second and final free Build and Grow clinic in February. 

On Saturday, February 25th the project is build a Race Car.  Get ready for the beginning of the NASCAR season with the Jimmie Johnson #48 car. The kit comes with stickers and rumblin' race car sound effects. 

You have to sign up for these classes, but the process is taken care of in three easy steps.

The classes run from 10am-11am. The first 50 kids that register and show up at the store by 10am will receive a kit, apron and goggles. The recommended age of the kids is 1st-5th grades.

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Reminder: Huge List of Coupons on Facebook

Here is a list of coupons you can currently find on Facebook.  Enjoy!

Food & Beverages:
$0.55 Challenge Dairy Salted or Unsalted Butter
Buy one, get one free Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal
$1.00 Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads
$0.50 Greek Gods Yogurt
$1/3 Campbell's Healthy Request Soup
$2.00 Rudi's Gluten Free Bread
$1.00 McCain Purely Potatoes
$1.00 Wholly Guacamole Queso or Salsa
$1.00 OrganicGirl Brand Fresh product
$1.00 Justin's Nut Butter
$0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Frozen Stone Baked Artisan Rolls or Texas Toast
$2.00 Stouffer's Lasagna
$1.00 Spice Islands Spices or Extracts
Buy one, get one free Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Neopolitan Single Sliced Pizza
$1.00 Great Day Natural Eggs Carton
$1.00 Maranatha Product (also $2.00 coupon when you share)
$1.00/4 Rise Protein Bars
Free Ocean Spray Cherry Juice wyb Cranberry or any Ocean Spray Juice
$0.35 Mario Product
$1.00 Ellio's Pizza
FREE Evamor Artesian Water
$0.75/2 Chiquita Avocados
$1/2 Pennsylvania Dutch Noodles
$1/2 San-J Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers
$0.75 Wasa Snackspiration
$1.00 Snikiddy Snacks
B2G1 Soy Joy Bars
$2.00 Annie's Organic Rising Crust Pizza
$1.00 Orville Gourmet Popping Corn & Diet Dr. Pepper
$1.00 Gardein Product
$0.75/1 Lipton Green Tea
$1.00 Green & Blacks Organic Chocolate Bar
B1G1 Sun-Bird Seasoning Product
$2/2 Tyson Wings or Boneless Wings
$1/4 Old Orchard Frozen Juice
$1.00 Coffee-mate Natural Bliss Dairy Creamer
$1.00 Odwalla Smoothies Refresher, Juice or Juice Drink
$1/2 Buitoni Complete Meal for Two
$0.50/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets
$0.55 Sunsweet Specialty Fruit Product
$0.55/1 Sue Bee Honey
$0.50 Dr. Praeger's Product
$1/2 Barilla Pasta
$1.00 Tillamook Ice Cream
$0.55 Archway Cookies
$0.55 Nature's Greens Product
$0.55 Paula Deen Southern Dishes
$2.00 Genesis Today Superfruit & Fresh Fruit or Vegetable
$1.00 Rice Works Snacks
$1/2 YoCrunch Fruit Parfait Mutipacks
$1.00 YoCrunch Yogurts
$1/2 Cracker Barrel Products
$1.00 Zipfizz Healthy Energy Mix Product
$0.75 Silk Soy Milk
$1.00 Green Mountain Coffee Bag
$1.00 Sara Lee Cream Pie
$1.00 Heluva Good! Buffalo Wing Dip
$1.00 Dewafelbakkers Frozen Pancakes
$1/3 Better Oats Oatmeal Varieties
$1.00 Stonyfield Organic Activia Yogurt
$1.00 Zevia All Natural Soda Case
$0.55 Juanita's Nacho Cheese Sauce or Jalapeno Bean Dip
$1/5 Buddy Fruits
$1.00 Allegro, Blues Hog or Uncle Mike's BBQ Sauce
$1/2 Ozarka 100% Natural Spring Water
$0.75/1 GoGo Squeez 4pk
$1.00 Jose Ole Product or SURPRISE Higher Value Coupon
$0.75/1 Emmi Swiss Yogurt
$1/2 Stonefire Authentic Flatbread
$1.00 Nathan's Hot Dogs, Sausage, Cocktail Franks or Smokies
$1.10/3 Balance Bar Products
$1/2 Ritter Sport Chocolate Bars
$1/5 Liberte Mediterranee Natural Yogurt
$1.00 Hubert's Lemonade
$1.00 Kayem Franks or Sausage
$1.50 Pasta Prima
$0.35/1 ITO EN Sencha Shot, Oolong Shot or Mate Shot
$0.55 Bossa Nova Juice
$1.00 Jose Ole Product
$1.00 Wheaties or Wheaties Fuel Cereal
$2.00 Rocky & Rosie Chicken
$0.55 Seneca Snacks Oatmeal & Fruit
FREE Thorntons Java Monster Product
$1.00 Alexia Frozen Product
$1.00 Lance Cracker Creations
B1G1 Dairy Queen Blizzard
$1.00 Chavrie Fresh Goat Cheese
$1.00 Pretzel Crisp


Beauty:
$2.00 Palmer's Olive Oil Relaxer or Hair Gel
$1.00 John Frieda Root Awakening Product
$2.00 Burt's Bees Sensitive Skin Care Product
$1.00 Biore Skincare Product
$1.00 Jergens Shea Butter Lotion
$3.00 Clearasil Ultra Cleanser AND Ultra Treatment Cream
$1.00 Bodycology Rich & Creamy Body Wash and Body Lotion
$2.00 Aveeno Sun
$1.00 Kiss Artificial Nail Product
$2.00 Broadway Nails
$5.00 K-Y Premium Product
$7.00 K-Y Intense Intrigue, Yours+Mine
$3/2 Curel Moisturizers


Health & Personal Care:
$3.00 Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill
$1.00 Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages
$2.00 Zicam Product
$2.00 Nozin Nasal Sanitizer
$1.00 Dial NutriSkin Lotion
$1.00 Band-Aid Brand Friction Block Stick or Advanced Healing Activ-Flex Products
$3.00 Schick Quattro For Women Trim Style Razor
$1.00 Schick Hydro Razor
$1.00 Aquaphor Product
$0.50 Aquafresh Training Toothpaste
$5.00 Allegra
$2.00 Brain Strong Supplement
$2.00 BC Powder, 24-50ct
$3.00 NeilMed Neti Pot
$2.00 Goody's Headache Powder, 16 ct
$1.00 Opti-Free PureMoist


Household:
Free White Cloud Facial Tissue wyb White Cloud Bath Tissue
$0.50/1 Clorox Product
$1.00 Resolve Easy Clean Carpet Cleaning System
$1.00 Brawny Paper Towels
$1.00 All Free Clear Liquid or Powder
FREE White Cloud Facial Tissue (depends on area) or $1.00 White Cloud Bath Tissue/Paper Towels
Renuzit Fresh Accents Air Freshener

Pet & Baby:
$0.50/1 Temptations Treats for Cats
$0.50/1 Exclusively Dog Cookies Harvest Blends
$0.50/1 Exclusively Dog Cookies Gourmet Cookies
B1G1 Crave Cat treats
$2.00 Royal Canin Dog Food
$1.00 Purina Frosty Paws Treats
$1.00 Johnson's Baby Oil
$0.50/1 Exclusively Dog Cookies
B1G1 Purina Friskies
$2.00 Pet Armor


Misc:
$3.00 Rayovac Rechargeable Batteries or Chargers, $1.00 Alkaline Batteries
$4.00 or $6.00 (when you share) Warner's Bras
$10 HTH Pool or Spa Care Products
$2.50/2 Gerber Onsies
$5/20 Gerber Apparel or Bedding
$3.00 Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries
$1.00 STP Car Product

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Dollar General: $5 Off $25 Coupon for Saturday


I wanted to remind you about this printable coupon from Dollar General.

Print this coupon and get $5 off your $25 or more purchase.  The coupon is good only on Saturday, February 25th.  

Check out the latest Dollar General matchup and save even more.  Remember to hand the cashier the $5 off $25 coupon first then your other manufacturer coupons.

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Free Events This Weekend February 25th-26th





If you are looking for some fun and free activities to do out and about this weekend, here are a few ideas:


Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.
FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Lakeshore Learning –
Saturday 2/25 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Super-Silly Storybook Character in honor of Dr. Suess’s upcoming birthday. (Free Event)

Lowes Build and Grow –
Saturday 2/25 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Jimmie Johnson #48 race car with stickers and rumblin’ race car sound effects! Be sure to sign up for this free event here.

Michaels –
Saturday 2/25 from 2-3pm, Scene-A+-Rama Demo: Learn to make an impressive diorama for your next school project!

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.
Saturday 2/25, all Target stores will have a Dr. Seuss Storytime with the reading of The Lorax from 9 to 11am. They will also have free goody bags, fun activities and more!

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.


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How Many Newspapers Will You Buy This Weekend


Here are the coupon inserts scheduled to be in this Sunday's newspapers.  Keep in mind that coupons may vary from region to region.

Smartsource coupon insert

Air Wick Save $1/1 Flip & Fresh (3/25)
Air Wick Save $2/1 Freshmatic starter kit or gadget only pack excludes free item packs (3/25)
Air Wick Free Double Fresh Warmer Unit wyb Scented Oil twin refill up to Save $2.50 (3/25)
Allegra Save $2/1 Allegra 24hr 5ct & 15ct or 12hr 12ct or Allegra-D 12hr 10ct or 24hr 5ct or any Children’s Allegra (3/17)
Allegra Save $4/1 Allegra 30ct or Allegra-D 12hr 20ct & 30ct or 24hr 10ct & 15ct (3/17)
Allegra Save $6/1 45ct or 70ct (3/17)
Almond Accents Save $1/1 bag dnd (5/30)
Aveeno Save $1/1 product excludes trial and 2.5oz sizes (4/15)
Aveeno Save $2/2 products excludes trial and 2.5oz sizes (4/15)
Band-Aid Save $1/2 products ets (4/15)
Barber Foods Save $1/1 product (4/14)
Bausch+Lomb Save $4/1 Soothe Dry Eye product (4/30)
belVita Save $1/1 breakfast biscuits (4/30)
Chex Save $.40/2 4.5oz+ Mix or 100 Calorie Snack (4/21)
Clairol Save $1/1 Professional liquicolor permanente, creme permanente or creme demi permanante (3/31)
Clairol Save $2/1 hair color product ets (3/31)
Clairol Save $3/1 Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam ets (3/31)
Colgate Save $.75/1 adult or kids manual toothbrush excluding Plus & Extra Clean (3/17)
Colgate Save $.75/1 toothpaste 4oz+ (3/17)
Cottonelle Save $1/1 toilet paper 24pk dnd RALEY’s/BEL AIR/NOB HILL FOODS coupon (3/31)
Cuties Save $.35/1 3lb bag dnd (3/26)
Cuties Save $.55/1 5lb box dnd (3/26)
Dulcolax Save $1/1 (5/31)
Ensure Save $3/2 4pks (4/22)
Fiber One Save $.50/2 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies (4/21)
Fiber One Save $.50/2 Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies (4/21)
Gas-X Save $1.25/1 product (4/14)
General Mills Treats Save $.50/1 Cocoa Puffs Treats, Lucky Charms Treats, Golden Grahams Treats, Chex Mix Treats or Milk ‘n Cereal Bars (4/21)
Gevalia Save $2/1 coffee 12oz+ bag (4/9)
Glucerna Save $3/2 products (4/22)
Hershey’s Save $1/3 Cadbury or Reese’s Eggs multipacks 4.8oz+ (3/24)
Hershey’s Save $2/3 Kisses, Reese’s, Bliss, Miniatures or Cadbury or Whoppers Eggs bags 8oz+ (3/24)
Kraft Save $.55/1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme (3/31)
Kraft Save $.75/1 MilkBite Milk and Granola Bars 5ct (3/31)
Kraft Save $.75/1 Philadelphia Indulgence Spreads 8oz (3/31)
Kraft Save $1/1 Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix (3/31)
Mio Save $1/1 Mio or Mio Energy (4/30)
Nature Made Save $1/1 product (3/31)
Nature Made Save $3/2 products (3/31)
Nature Valley Save $.50/1 5ct+ Protein Chewy Bars (4/21)
Neosporin Save $1/1 product ets (4/15)
Pantene Save $3/2 products ets (3/31)
Prego Save $.75/2 sauces (4/15)
Progresso Save $1/4 soup cans (4/21)
Purell Save $1/1 8oz+ Advanced hand sanitizer (5/26)
Purell Save $1/3 products (5/26)
Purina Save $1/1 Busy (5/26)
Purina Save $1/2 6oz or smaller Beggin’ packages (5/26)
Purina Save $2/1 25oz+ Beggin’ (5/26)
Purina Save $2/1 3lb+ ONE dry dog food or any size ONE beyOnd dry dog or cat food (4/6)
Purina B2G1 free cans of ONE dog food up to Save $1.79 (4/6)
Red Lobster Save $3/2 lunch entrees (4/26)
Red Lobster Save $4/2 dinner entrees (4/26)
Schick Save $.75/1 Hydro shave gel (4/8)
Schick Save $2/1 Hydro razor (4/8)
Schick Save $2/1 Hydro refill (4/8)
Schick Save $4/1 Hydro Power Select (4/8)
Schick Save $4/1 Hydro Silk razor or refill (4/8)
Snapple Save $1/1 16oz bottles 6pk tea or juice (3/31)
Snyder’s Save $1/1 8oz+ Flavored Pretzel Pieces or Pretzel Sandwiches (4/30)
Splenda Save $1/1 sweetener product dnd (3/24)
Star Save $1/1 olive oil 16oz(473ml)+ dnd (4/30)
Star Save $2/2 products dnd (4/30)
Target Save $5 gift card with purchase of 12pk+ Scott bath tissue AND two SC Johnson items; Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Windex or Pledge (4/28)
Target Save $5 gift card with purchase of 6pk Kleenex AND two SC Johnson items; Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Windex or Pledge (4/28)
Target Save $5 gift card with purchase of 8pk+ Viva giant roll paper towels AND two SC Johnson items; Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Windex or Pledge (4/28)
Totino’s Save $.75/3 Crisp Crust Party Pizza products (5/29)
Viva Save $1/1 towels 10-pack dnd RALEY’s/BEL AIR/NOB HILL FOODS coupon (3/31)

PepsiCo Moments to Save (All Expire 3/17)

Brisk Save $1/2 jugs
Cheetos/Fritos Save $1.50/3 8oz+
Crush Save $1/3 2-liters
Doritos Save $.75/2 11oz+
Hasbro Save $5/1 Monopoly ElectronicBanking Edition game
Hasbro Save $5/1 ScrabbleFlash, Simon Flash or Yahtzee Flash
Lay’s Save $.75/2 KettleCooked Potato Chips 8.5oz+
Pepsi Save $2/2 mini can 7.5oz 8pks
Quaker Save $1/3 cereal 12-28oz or instant oatmeal
Ruffles Save $.55/1 9oz+
SoBe B5G1 free SoBeproduct 20oz+
Soda Save $2/2 18, 20 or 24pk 12oz cans (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist)
Starbucks Save $2/2 Frappuccino orDouble Shot 4-packs
Sunchips Save $.75/2 7oz+
Tostitos Save $1/1 Dip 15oz+ when you buy Tortilla Chips 9oz+
Tropicana Save $1/2 59oz products

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Today's National Groupon Deals 2/24


Are you new to Groupon?  Sign up now for an account-it is free to sign up and you will get your local deals emailed straight to you!  Check back here daily for the nationwide deals!

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Groupon Goods

LG 60-Inch 3-D Plasma HDTV – 

$1,299 for an LG 60-Inch 3-D 1080p Plasma TV ($2,399.99 Value). Shipping Included.


Xorbee –

Big, Large, or X-Larger Xorbee RelaXer Foam Pillow Chair (Up to 62% Off). Multiple Colors Available.



Zero Scale and Pedometer – 

$29 for a Zero Scale and a Zero Scale Pedometer ($78.95 Value)


15-Piece Cutlery Set – 

$35 for a Hampton Forge 15-Piece Cutlery Set with Knife Block ($79.99 Value)


Underwater Smartphone Case –

$15 for an Aqua Skin Universal Underwater Smartphone Case ($59.99 Value). Shipping Included.


iPod Recording Microphone –

$29 for a Blue Microphones Mikey 2.0 iPod and iPhone Microphone ($99.99 Value)


Coobie Seamless Bra Set –

Three Coobie Seamless Scoop-Neck, Lace Trimmed V-Neck, or Bandeau Bras (Up to 64% Off). Multiple Color Collections Available.


Conair Deluxe Garment Steamer – 

$49 for a Conair Deluxe Garment Steamer ($81.99 Value). Shipping Included.


Egyptian Cotton Unisex Bathrobe – 

$29 for a 100% Egyptian Cotton Terry Bathrobe ($69.99 Value). Multiple Colors and Sizes Available.


Custom Gallery-Wrapped Canvas –

$45 for a 16"x20" Custom Gallery-Wrapped Canvas from Canvas on Demand ($126.95 Value). Shipping Included.


"A Field Guide to Typestaches" Poster – 

$12 for a "A Field Guide to Typestaches" Screen-Printed Poster Designed by Tor Weeks for Old Tom Foolery ($24 Value)


Sound-Isolating In-Ear Headphones – 

$15 for MEElectronics Sound-Isolating Sports In-Ear Headphones with Built-In Microphone ($54.99 Value)


Olympus Digital Camera –

$74 for an Olympus Digital Camera with HD Video ($139.99 Value). Three Colors Available.


Six Piece 600TC Sheet Set – 

$34 for a Hotel Fine Linens Six-Piece Sheet Set ($110 Value)


NuBrilliance Microdermabrasion System –

$144 for a Personal NuBrilliance Diamond-Tip Microdermabrasion System ($239.85 Value)





Kaplan Test Prep Class – 

$149 for a Kaplan On Demand Online SAT- or ACT-Preparation Course ($299 Value)



Down Alternative Duvet Comforter – 

Down-Alternative Microfiber Duvet Comforters in Size Twin, Full, Queen, Queen XL, King, or King XL (Up to 67% Off)



Six-Piece Turkish Cotton Towel Set – 

$34 for a Six-Piece Set of Luxury Hotel Collection 100% Turkish Cotton Towels ($64.99 Value)



Digital Picture Frame – 

$35 for a Pandigital 7-Inch Digital Picture Frame ($89 Value). Shipping Included.



Limited Edition Concert Prints – 

Rock 'n' Roll Lithograph Poster by Kii Arens (Up to 70% Off). 10 Options Available.



Seamless Black Cotton Leggings –

$9 for a Pair of FashionMIC Seamless Black Cotton Leggings ($19.99 Value)



Skylee the Interactive Toy Dragon – 

$29 for a Skylee Interactive Dragon in Purple or Green ($59.99 Value)



Home Teeth-Whitening Kit –

$29 for a Premium Home Whitening Teeth-Whitening Kit ($158 Value). Shipping Included.


$15 for "The Silver Spoon" Italian Cookbook First Edition ($31.46 Value)


----------------------------------Other Great Nationwide Groupon Deals---------------------------- 



GetMaineLobster.com 

$105 for Maine Lobster Dinner for Four ($245 Value)



Sticks and Stones – 

$65 for Personalized, Framed Alphabet-Photography Keepsake ($139.99 Value)



American Meadows Inc. – 

$25 for All American Garden Kit with Two Indoor Greenhouses, 25 Seed Packets, and Shipping ($54.94 Value)



Mixbook – 

$15 for $50 Worth of Personalized Photo Books, Cards, and Stationery

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Brown Leather Storage Ottoman – 

$149 for a Brown Leather Storage Bench Ottoman ($378 Value)



Lex van Dam Trading Academy – 

$29 for Five Online Stock-Trading Courses ($630 Value)




Paintball Gun Set – 

$75 for a Spyder Victor Paintball Set ($159.95 Value)



Beer Tubes –

One Beer Tube with Real Wood Base and Tap ($169 Value)


Steinhausen –

$12 for Slap Watch with Three Silicone Bands and Shipping (Up to $56.91 Value)



At-Home Full Body Hair Removal System – 

$249 for a Silk’n SensEpil Hair Removal System with Extra Lamp Cartridge ($544 Total Value)



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