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FREE Cupcake eBook and Slow Cooker eBook
April 17, 2012 – 4:29 pm | No Comment

Hey everyone! Check out this great opportunity! A free cupcake ebook and a free slow cooker ebook!

SwagBucks Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend!
May 23, 2011 – 2:42 pm | 2 Comments

I just LOVE Swag Bucks! I joined a year ago and I have earned over $125 in Amazon Giftcards! Amazing! You can start earning today! They have a great promo going on right now for Memorial Day!   Swagbucks, the best place to get free stuff from searching and more is celebrating Memorial Day next [...]

Free Chips and Queso from Chilis!
March 10, 2011 – 3:51 pm | No Comment

Sign up for Chili’s emails and get a coupon for Free Chips and Queso! I love their chips and queso! Get this hot deal before its gone!

DIY: Doggy Door Bell
February 10, 2011 – 6:10 am | 2 Comments

I have been meaning to make a little bell for my back door for the dog to let me know she needs to go out. She is a good dog, most of the time. She is just super quiet. No barking or anything. So unless I am paying attention really well, she wont let me [...]

DIY: Disney Autograph Books
January 31, 2011 – 2:01 pm | 3 Comments

In my quest to plan the perfect Disney trip for my kids I searched for the must have “souvenirs” and experiences. Everyone stressed to me that meeting the characters was going to be the BIG hit of the trip. They also told me autograph books were a must! Everyone also told me I could make [...]

2 Free Children’s Books from StoryTime for Me
October 25, 2010 – 12:14 pm | No Comment

Story Time for Me is offering up 2 Free Children’s Books! All you have to do is click HERE to claim your two free books. They have over 50 to choose from and even Halloween Books! Perfect for this week!

How to Preserve Your Pumpkin Carving
October 8, 2010 – 8:49 am | 2 Comments

Everyday things you have around your house right now can help your pumpkin carving last longer!We usually skip the carving and let the kids paint the pumpkins because they get so upset when the pumpkin decays and gets nasty and smelly. I think this year we will be trying out this way to help make [...]

Beauty and the Beast DVD Deal
October 5, 2010 – 3:42 pm | No Comment

Head down to your Local Toys R Us and snag this awesome deal on the newly released Beauty and the Beast on DVD! 1. Go to Disney Movie Rewards and create an account if you don’t have one 2. Click on Promotions and then Special Offers. Find the one for Beauty and the Beast 3. Print [...]

Macaroni Necklaces
July 20, 2010 – 9:07 am | 4 Comments

I am always searching for something fun for the kids to do here at home. They love to be outside but it can get too hot and then of course if it rains, we have to stay in. I am heading out of town this weekend and I wanted to make sure hubby had tons [...]

Zip Lock Back to School Gift pack!
July 15, 2010 – 1:29 pm | One Comment

Snag this one fast! Only the first 10,000 people will get it! Right at home is giving out ziploc back-to-school gift pack to the first 10,000 people who respond to this free offer. Each gift pack contains: • One box of 50-count Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags • One box of 25-count Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags [...]

4th of July Crafts
June 25, 2010 – 11:42 am | One Comment

Picture Source Country Living If you are looking for some 4th of July Crafts to do with your kiddos this week here are a few: Family Fun Country Living Kaboose Family Corner No Time for Flash Cards Not So Average Mama I would love to hear about what you have planned to do with your [...]

Uncle Ben’s Rice Products Review
June 17, 2010 – 12:01 pm | One Comment

My husband and J-dude love rice. They could eat it by the bowl full if I allowed it. C-man is so picky that I do  not even bother anymore. M-girl likes rice that has tons of flavor. Her favorite is Mexican rice. Luckily, Uncle Ben’s has tons of great options out there that I can [...]

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
June 3, 2010 – 1:11 pm | One Comment

Looking for another great program to get your kids to read this summer? Check out Barnes and Nobles Summer Reading Program. Print your child their reading passport and once they read 8 books, they get one free!

I need a vacation
June 2, 2010 – 10:30 am | 2 Comments

This is my idea of a great vacation. Sun. Sand.  Crystal Blue Water. And nice adult beverage to make the vacation even more relaxing. I am a realist though. it will probably be years before I can enjoy that kind of vacation. Vacations for my family now are little weekend trips to somewhere close. Galveston, [...]

Borders Double Dog Dare
May 27, 2010 – 6:41 am | No Comment

Borders Bookstores are challenging kids to continue reading this summer even though the class bell has rung. Read 10 books and get 1 free! For kids 12 and under! Click here to print your form to fill out. Expires 8/26/2010

Free Dr. Scholls Inserts
May 26, 2010 – 1:09 pm | One Comment

I do not wear heels. I just don’t like them. They hurt my feet! I am hoping though I can try out the new Dr. Scholls inserts for her and maybe they wont be so bad! You can get your own free sample HERE. They will also send you a coupon for more money saving [...]

Worksheet Printables
May 25, 2010 – 10:22 am | One Comment

I have been printing out a steady stream of worksheets for the kiddos to work on this summer. I’m not a homeschooling mom. I wish I was sometimes, but I just know I’m not “cut out for it”. I totally admire all the women who do home school. You guys are rock stars in my [...]

Teacher Gift Ideas
May 13, 2010 – 12:01 pm | 4 Comments

The School year is slowing  down here. C-man’s last day is today and M goes until June 2nd. C-man’s school has 2 teachers, 2 music teachers, and 2 directors of the program. I try to find something they can use, but I don’t want it to cost me a arm and a leg. Here is [...]

Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop Night!! April 28th
April 27, 2010 – 7:20 pm | No Comment

Nothing like a last minute deal!! 31 cent scoop night is back at Baskin Robbins!! Wednesday {4/28} from 5pm – 10pm is Baskin Robbins 31 cent Scoop Night! no coupon is required! I suggest calling your local restaurant to make sure they are participating.

Free Garden Planner Printables
April 6, 2010 – 12:59 pm | One Comment

I love to garden. It is one thing that can relax me. Luckily here in Texas we can start our gardening pretty early. My goodies have been in the ground a month or so now and I have beautiful sprouts popping up! Be on the look out for a blog post with all my garden [...]