Snapfish: Penny Prints through 1/1

Get penny prints from Snapfish through 1/1.  Use the code NEWYEAR13 at checkout!

Giveaway: Stanley Steamer Gift Card

There’s nothing better than gatherings of family and friends over the holidays, but with all of the extra celebrating and hectic schedules around this time of year, cleaning your home can become a burden. Fortunately if you’re looking for a holiday helper, the experts at Stanley Steemer are here for you!

With more than 60 years as the dirt authority, the cleaning experts at Stanley Steemer are certified to remove more than 98 percent of dry soil from floors – a rate significantly higher than self-cleaning methods. In fact, in fall of 2011, Stanley Steemer technicians removed more than 56 tons of dirt from American Homes!

I decided to wait until AFTER all of our celebrations to try out a cleaning service from Stanley Steemer so that my house is fresh and clean for the start of the new year!  Then to my surprise - Stanley Steemer sent TWO Stanley Steemer Spot Removers™ to have on hand for the holidays, as these Professional Carpet and Upholstery Spot Removers quickly and effectively remove most spills and spots around the house - so I could celebrate without the worry!,

Do you want to start your year out with fresh clean carpet?  Enter the giveaway below for a $100 Stanley Steemer gift card to use on any service of your choice and TWO Stanley Steemer Spot Removers™!

Here's how to enter - Like Stanley Steamer on Facebook and then Fill out the form below tell me that you did. (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Sunday December 30th at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Monday December 31st and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure: Stanley Steemer gift certificate, information, and additional gift pack have all been provided by Stanley Steemer.

Thirty-One Outlet Sale - UP to 70% off!

Do you love Thirty-One?  Check out all the fabulous deals - up to 70% off!  While Supplies last through noon on 12/28!

Giveaway Winner: Green Giant Seasoned Steamers

The winner of the Green Giant Seasoned Steamers is Nat Leon!  Thanks to everyone who entered!

Snapfish: Penny Prints - 300 prints for 1 cent each!

Through 11/26, get up to 300 4X6 prints for one cent each!  Use the code MPENNY300 for Penny Prints!

Sam's Club: Holiday Photo Cards - 100 for $15

Head over to Sam's Club through 11/26 and pick up your holiday photo cards - 100 for just $15!  This is the best deal I have seen so far for photo cards!

Pampers Gifts To Grow: 10 Free Points

Get 10 free points for your Pampers Gift To Grow account. Just add NOVWIN12NLSPNMR (expires on 11/30/12)

You don't need a baby to collect free codes - get started today!

Starbucks: BOGO Holiday Drinks 11/15-11/18, 2-5pm

Love Starbucks holiday drinks?  Grab a friend and head over to your local store from 2-5 pm through November 18th and Buy One Holiday beverage get one FREE!!

Giveaway: Green Giant Seasoned Steamers

With a dash of imagination, a pinch of culinary skill, and a heap of flavor, Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™ are giving you a new reason to enjoy eating your vegetables. Shake up your vegetable routine with these flavorful, chef-inspired options that are seasoned to perfection, without a drop of sauce. Now, more than ever, you can leave your family craving more vegetables with every meal and break through meal monotony with a new palate-pleasing vegetable option for everyone! With new Green Giant® Seasoned Steamers™, eating vegetables just got easier and more delicious!

• Available in six different varieties, Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™ are one of the first sauce-free seasoned vegetables to bring unique chef-inspired seasonings and premium cut vegetable blends to your dining room table
• These tasty Seasoned Steamers are bound to spice up any meal with six varieties including: Mediterranean Blend, Tuscan Seasoned Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts with Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper, Honey Roasted Sweet Corn, Honey Dijon Carrots and Backyard Grilled Potatoes

Download a printable coupon for $1.00 off the purchase of one package of Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™.

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win Green Giant Seasoned Steamers prize pack that includes: (1) VIP coupon for one free package of Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™, Apron, Green Giant Serving Spoon, and Mixing Bowl.

Here's how to enter - Like Green Giant on Facebook and then Fill out the form below tell me that you did. (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Friday November 23rd at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Saturday November 24th and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure:  The coupons, information, and gift packs have been provided by Green Giant® through MyBlogSpark.

Aldi: Affy Tapple Carmel Apple with Nut 3 packs 99 cents!

Every other store is selling the Affy Tapple 3-packs for around $3. Aldi has them for just .99! And they are the tear apart kind so you can tear them into singles. 

UNREAL Candy Party: Get Unjunked!

This weekend I had the pleasure of hosting an UNREAL Candy party during our families annual Halloween Camping Trip!  UNREAL™ exists because a thirteen year old boy asked one Halloween why candy needs to be so unhealthy. After an argument with his father, he did a bit of research only to find that candy is filled with bad things like hydrogenated oils and artificial colors and flavors. And what’s worse, he found out that those ingredients don’t make candy taste better, they simply make it cheaper to produce.

Nicky believed that candy without the junk could be made and that it would taste better. And he and his father and brother decided to prove it.  AND THEY DID!

UNREAL™ provides many of the great flavor combinations we love in our treats, but without the corn syrup, without the partially hydrogenated oils, without the GMOs, without the artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, and with 40% less sugar per serving on average. The key ingredients are responsibly sourced, and the candy is available in the stores we all shop, at a price point we can all afford.

Currently there are 5 different varieties of candy available - Chocolate Candy Shell, Chocolate Peanut Candy Shell, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Carmel Nougat, and Chocolate Carmel Peanut Nougat.

There were 27 people at our event from age 2 to age 68 and they all agreed that UNREAL tasted great!  Parents felt great about it being an alternative to mainstream candies and older folks commented that it tasted how candy USED to taste when they were a kid!  The chocolate tastes like real cocoa chocolate...not processed and oil based!  Here's an inside look at their peanut butter cups!

With no artificial dyes and coloring, the colors look a little different, but my husband says they were just as tasty!                      

Here's everyone picking out what different treats to sample!  Over all UNREAL Candy was a hit!  Several people mentioned they would actually buy this over other name brand candy and wanted to know where to find it (CVS, Walgreens, grocery stores with the regular candy)!

Want to learn more about UNREAL?  Check out this awesome video about how they make their candy and get their ingredients or visit their website!  Thanks UNREAL Candy for letting us try your amazing candy!

Disclosure:  I received free candy, information and a stipend for participating in this campaign.  All opinions are my own.

Target: Free Beauty Bag with Samples and Coupons

Go here to sign up for a free Beauty Bag from Target filled with samples and coupons!  Beauty Bag will arrive in 6-8 weeks!

MommyParties: Neon Tiki Tribe Childrens Books

Both of my boys LOVE to read so when MommyParties invited me to share the new book series Neon Tiki Tribe, I was intrigued!  Neon Tiki Tribe is a new series of children's books featuring exciting stories with a positive message. Plus, all of the books feature Dyslexie, a font designed to help the 1 in 10 kids that display dyslexic symptoms.

Neon Tiki Tribe are "The Brightest Heroes on Earth!" They include Tribe members Tia, Zeke, Mowah and Dar, and use sunglasses that give them super-powers to defend Earth from the evil Ku Tiki Tribe.  Here is a sample of the books we received and shared with our friends!

This book series is great for elementary school age children 6-10 years old, who enjoy either hearing the stories or reading them on their own, as well as the lessons being taught.  If you'd like to get a sneak preview visit here.

My oldest son Mason, 9, really enjoyed the stories and it was very easy for him to read.  My younger son, 6, preferred the books being read to him.

Disclosure: By publishing this post, I received free products and information as part of a promotion with MomSelect.  All opinions are my own.

Giveaway Winner: Betty Crocker Muffin Mix Prize Pack

The winner of the Betty Crocker Muffin Mix Prize Pack is Carol W. Thanks to all who entered. 

Giveaway Winner: Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Prize Pack

The winner of the Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mix Prize Pack is Cynthia R.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

CVS: Sign up for Double Quarterly Extra Care Bucks

From 9/16-12/15/12, you can early DOUBLE quarterly Extra Care Buck Rewards at CVS. Earn 4% on all of your purchases instead of just 2%.  Includes online shopping too! Go here to sign up.

Mariano's Fresh Market Grand Opening In Hoffman Estates

Stopped at the brand new Mariano's Fresh Market in Hoffman Estates today for the Grand opening.  Lots of samples...they have mini cups of fresh gelato for just $1 and the most amazing specialty donuts! I picked up a Maple Bacon long john, Froot Loop, Carmel Cashew and Peanut Butter and Banana!  Can't wait for dessert tonight!

And with every purchase they are giving away a free margarita glass. So check it out when you get a chance!

Giveaway: Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Prize Pack

The sweet smell of mouth-watering desserts baking in the oven is now just a shake away! New Betty Crocker® Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes let you get to the fun faster and with less mess.

• Varieties include delicious Chocolate Brownie, Confetti Cupcake, and Chocolate Cupcake
• Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes are now available in the baking aisle at your local grocers

These mixes are so easy (and fun) to make that even your kids will want to get in on the action. Simply add water to the dessert mix, shake, and pour into your favorite baking pan. In a matter of minutes you and your family can enjoy that same taste you love, in a fraction of time. Fun is just a shake away!

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win a Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Prize Pack which includes: All three varieties of the Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes, 60 minute baking timer, Treat stand and Oven mitt.

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and tell how you plan to "shake up" your busy routines with new Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Tuesday September 4th at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Wednesday September 5th and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure: The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

Giveaway: Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mix Giveaway

Is your family cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs®? Do they crave Cinnamon Toast Crunch® and Reese´s® Puffs too?  Well then get ready to enjoy these flavors in a completely new and exciting way, out of the bowl and straight from the oven! New Betty Crocker® Cereal Muffin Mixes are inspired by Big G cereal favorites Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, and Reese´s Puffs, and are sure to be a fun way to re-mix your morning meal routine.

Whether your family is gathering around the table for breakfast or simply grabbing a bite on-the-go, new Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mixes will provide a tasty and convenient way to jumpstart your day.   My kids are fans of all 3 of these cereals and can not wait to get these muffins cooking in the oven!

Download a printable coupon for $.80 off one package of any variety of Cereal Muffin Mix.

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win a Betty Crocker Muffin Mix Prize Pack which includes: (1) Box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal muffins, (1) Box of Cocoa Puffs cereal muffins, (1) Box of Reese´s Puffs cereal muffins, Apron, Tumbler, Spoon and Therm O Snack.

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and tell me which of your favorite Big G cereal varieties would you like to see as the next Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mix. (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Tuesday September 4th at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Wednesday September 5th and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

Gutzy Gear Get Together!

I was given the opportunity from Mom Select to Host a Gutzy Gear Party for my boys!  We decided to do a back-to-school party and invited some friends over from the neighborhood!  

Gutzy Gear is a new and unique way for kids to express themselves by transforming a simple backpack into their own statement-making personality pack! The Gutzy Gear strap covers fit around just about any type of backpack, messenger bag, or rolling bag. But the creativity really begins with the super fun and totally custom line of patches called "Gutzies" that kids use to decorate their straps. Because they are removable with a simple tug, and require no sewing or ironing, Gutzies are meant to be swapped, traded, and shared between friends, for a custom look anytime that's as endless as your child's imagination.

Each strap set comes with one patch. But the kids were really excited about checking out all of the different patches to add on to it.  They each picked out a set of patches and one of the mystery "exclusive" patches sent by MomSelect and Gutzy Gear!  The patches were very easy to put on since they are made from velcro.  You'll find styles like crazy faces, peace signs, fast food, animals, sports balls, dragons, and flowers.  Check out all the styles here.

My boys decked out in their Gutzy Gear ready for the first day of school!  What your kid to be a trendsetter too? Gutzy Gear is now available in great retailers like Toys 'R Us, Target, K-mart, Walmart, Office Depot and select specialty stores. Check them out online too!

Thanks to MomSelect and Gutzy Gear for the opportunity to host this party and share Gutzy Gear with our friends!

Giveaway Winner: Cheerios/Crayola Prize Pack

The winner of the Cherrios/Crayola Prize Pack and the $20 Target gift card is Julie H.  If I don't hear from Julie in 48 hours I will pick a new winner.

Thanks to all who entered!

Giveaway Winner: Fiber One Prize Pack

The winner of the Fiber One Prize Pack is Amy S.  Thanks to all who entered!  If I don't hear from Amy in 48 hours I will pick a new winner!

More giveaways coming next week!

Giveaway: Fiber One Prize Pack

Introducing the newest flavor in the Fiber One® cereal line-up, Fiber One® Nutty Clusters & Almonds! With the perfect combination of crunch and sweetness, this new cereal is a great (and tasty!) way to help get fiber you need.

• Contains 11 grams of fiber (43% of the Daily Value), 23 grams of whole grain (at least 48 recommended daily), and 180 calories per serving
• Chock full of delicious crunchy nut clusters, real sliced almonds and whole grain flakes

My family LOVES Fiber One cereals, especially my 6-year-old believe it or not.  He was all over this new version and gobbled up the boxes in less than 2 weeks!

Go here download a printable coupon for $1.25 off one box of Fiber One Nutty Clusters &Almonds cereal today! You’re just a click away from starting your day off the right way with a bowl of Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds! 

Check out Fiber One on Facebook.

*International Food Information Council

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win a Fiber One Prize Pack which includes: (2) boxes of Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds cereal and a ‘Nut’ Bowl & Spoon.

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and tell me how you plan to incorporate Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds into your diets. (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Friday July 17th at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Sarturday July 18th and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have all been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Giveaway: General Mills/Crayola - $20 Target Gift Card

With only a few short weeks before school bells chime and you’re back in your weekday morning routines, now is the perfect time to stock up on your kids’ school supplies and on-the-go breakfast favorites. With Crayola® and General Mills teaming up at your local Target, you’ll be sure to pass back-to- school prep with flying colors!

Available exclusively at Target Stores during the month of August:

• Purchase specially marked Nature Valley® Crunchy Granola Bars, Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries, and Big G Cereal packages and you could save up to $5 on Crayola products
• Participating Big G cereal boxes will feature a fun Crayola coloring activity on pack
• Save on General Mills products when you purchase specially marked Crayola 64-CT Crayons

This back-to-school season will be as easy as 1-2-3 with a little help from General Mills, Crayola, and Target, the one-stop-shop for all your back-to-school needs! Head to the front of the class and check out GrocerySavvy.com where you’ll find even more coupons for back-to-school, recipes, and a special 2012 “Grocery Savvy Crayola® Back To School” Sweepstakes! Be sure to enter the sweepstakes for your chance to win one of the 700 Crayola® 8-count Washable Dry Erase Crayons or one of 20 Crayola® Dry-Erase Activity Centers Zany Play Edition.

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win a General Mills/Crayola Prize Pack which includes: A box of Cheerios, a $20 Target gift card and an 8-CT Crayola Dry-Erase Crayons

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and tell me which General Mills and Crayola products they are most excited to see participating? (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Friday July 17th at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Sarturday July 18th and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by Crayola, Target, and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

JC Penney Salon - Free Kids Haircuts in August

In case you haven't heard, JC Penney Salon is giving free haircuts to kids (ages K-6 grade) ALL month long!  So if you need to get a fresh cut for school - call your local JCP Salon today!

Free Lego Build Today 7/3 at 5pm

Head out to your local Lego store tonight to build a FREE mini olympic torch!  Lines can get long for this event so head out early!

Giveaway Winner: Mott's Medley Fruit Snacks

The winner of the Mott's Medley Fruit Snack prize pack is Krista R!  Thanks to all who entered!  If I don't hear back from Krista in 48 hours I will pick a new winner.

NCL: Kids Sail FREE - Book by 7/7

If you are like me, you've been dreaming of a beach vacation for some time.  Since our children were born we mostly take family road trips, but I can't lie when I saw that Kids Sail Free on Norwegian Cruise Lines, I picked a cruise and started pricing it out to see if we could afford it.  I came up with a number that isn't far off from what we pay for a week long road trip - so you bet I will be BEGGING the hubby to consider it!  We haven't been on a cruise since our 2nd anniversary - 10 years ago!

Doesn't that look like pure heaven! Check out all the cruises NCL has to offer and remember KIDS SAIL FREE! When you book a select Fall 2012 cruise between now and July 7th, kids under 18 sailing as a third or fourth guest in the stateroom sail free. Imagine your family on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship this Fall, sailing to destinations such as The Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii and more! Like all good things, this promotion won't last forever. In fact, you have to book your cruise before July 7th in order to take advantage of this incredible offer.

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Norwegian Cruise Line vacation exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place.

Giveaway: Tiny Prints Summer Party Invitations!!

Are you planning a party this summer? Summer is a crazy busy but FUN time of year.  Whether you're hosting a BBQ, Graduation, Back-to-School party, Birthday Party or a party for a special occasion like a wedding or baby shower -- Tiny Prints has fun and beautifully made invitations for this summer!

Both of my boys celebrate their birthday at the end of summer - so for me I am in birthday planning mode.  We've always had a rule in our house that you don't get a friend party until you turn 6.  And since my youngest is turning 6 this summer...we'll be hosting 2 friend parties and 1 family party.  My boys birthdays are only 4 weeks apart and we usually have 2 family parties but this year we are making a change since both boys are having friend parties!

While searching through the many birthday party invites, I came upon this one....how cute for a Lego themed party!

There are many for bowling, skating, bounce house, movie, paintball or pool parties!  So adorable!  My oldest is having a party at Lazerquest so I'm thinking between these Laser Tag invites...

        

My younger son is doing a party at Chuck E. Cheese....so we might have to go a little less specific for him and do a general theme...maybe one of these?

What ever your party needs are - Tiny prints has a perfect card for you!  

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win 25 Party Invitations from Tiny Prints with FREE standard shipping!

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below after you visit Tiny Prints and tell me which invitation is your favorite design! (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

This giveaway will end on Monday July 9th at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Tuesday July 10th and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!

Disclosure: I received 25 Party Invitations from Tiny Prints in exchange for this post.