Steve Madden, Cachcach, LePink, Nota Bene & More on Sale at Zulily with Special 10% Code

Save 10% at Zulily with special code and all the details here on my other post.

  

   

Huggies $3 Coupon Back!

The $3 Huggies coupon is back at (click on the coupons.com link):

Don't forget to sign up at Huggies for great savings, tips and other great articles!  Huggies has the best diapering products for all phases your children are in.  I love Huggies and have been a Huggies mom for over 20 years.  I've found no other product that I love more than Huggies.

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Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Toilet Cleaner Pack Review, Giveaway & Special Coupon 6/1

Time to clean the toilets ...I bet everyone runs at that call out don't they?  Remember that old commercial for "Time to make the donuts?"  He was so non-thrilled over the prospects of making yummy, delicious donuts and I could never understand why.  I used to make donuts during high school when the dinosaurs roamed and I never grew tired of them.  Cleaning toilets, well that is another story.  I hate cleaning toilets and we have three in our house.  I used to hate it and now I don't mind as much since I have tools that help aid in that dirty task.  Even before I received my complimentary pack of Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 Starter Kit and Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel Kit, I had a set each.  

Since I liked the products already, it made sense to participate as I am a huge fan of SC Johnson's Scrubbing Bubble line of products.  I started using the line too many years ago as I found the Scrubbing Bubbles spray foam works better than anything else I've tried.  I truly look like a store when it comes to Scrubbing Bubble products in my house.  

To achieve the easiest and quickest way to clean and keep your toilets clean, I use the Toilet Cleaning Gels.   They are so easy to use as you just snap the gel disc into the holder, position the clear end of the gel disc holder against the surface of the bowl closest to the rim, press and hold the button until it clicks to the next hole, pull dispenser back and it leaves a gel behind.  The dispenser comes with a cap to protect the remaining gels.  It's so easy to use!  Every time the toilet is flushed, it dissolves to freshen and clean so you don't have to!

For those in between times, the Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 Starter Kit provides all the tools you need to begin a life of easier toilet cleaning.  The handy brush has a clip that attaches to the tank for easy use and it's white and compact thus not leaving behind a huge, unsightly brush behind.  The features of the brush includes an easy to use applicator that slips over the refillable pads so you don't have to touch them.  There are max pads for tougher cleaning jobs and flushable pads for the quick touch ups when the mother-in-law is visiting or that unexpected guest arrives.

I love how well it cleans and I don't have to touch anything due to the great application of sliding the button to attach or release the pads.  Being able to flush the flushable pads also eliminates odors in the waste basket.


Both products starter kits have everything you need to start cleaning and instead of buying the whole kit, refillable products are available at a lower price.  They really are worth their weight in gold and I definitely advocate the entire line as I am a user of the Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Toilet products prior to this post and will continue to use them.  I no longer purchase other toilet bowl cleaners as this is my one shot, more sanitary way of cleaning.  The fact that I don't have a nasty toilet brush sitting around is wonderful!


The Giveaway:


Your own very own Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Toilet Cleaner Pack!


To Enter:


Follow my blog and tell me you want to win.


Bonus Entries (optional to complete):

• Follow me on Twitter (two entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (five entries)
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• Tweet about this giveaway (two entries - can be done daily)
• Enter any of my ongoing giveaways (five entries)

Giveaway ends 6/1 and winner will be chosen by random.org.  Open to US only please.


Right now, you can visit www.RightatHome.com for a fresh deal from Scrubbing Bubbles. For a limited time, buy one Scrubbing Bubbles^® Toilet Cleaning Gel and get a Scrubbing Bubbles^® Fresh Brush^™ 2 in 1 starter kit or refill free.  I used my coupon yesterday for another set!


This post was written for SC Johnson who provided the complimentary product for review and giveaway in exchange for my honest review

MyGetTogether Pillsbury Crescent Party & .70 Coupon for You

I hosted a MyGetTogether party with Pillsbury Crescent rolls and as an after party treat, I get to giveaway .70 off coupons.  If interested, click here for the link.

Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Review

One thing I'm happy about as times have changed is the information to younger people on the importance of taking care of your skin.  I wished I had that advice when I was younger as when you are in your 20's, you don't really think about it as it seems so far away.  I'll never get old and looking at my dad, the idea of turning 40 seemed a million light years ahead.  Little did I know that those light years would break the sound barrier as those 20 years sped by about as fast as a piece of chocolate goes in our house.  With the renewed interest in aging come a host of products with all sorts of claims to wipe away years or to make you look instantly younger with the application of a product.  I like the not-so-quick witch doctor claims that thoroughly explain what the product is about and doesn't make instant claims.

As a BzzAgent, I received four complimentary Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless products for my review.  I was not financially compensated for this review and keeping within the BzzAgent's code of conduct, I can be as honest as I want to be.   I do like Covergirl products as they are inexpensive compared to some other department store products and deliver high quality looks.  Who doesn't love Drew Barrymore?  She looks gorgeous in her commercials but she always does.  I am also a fan of Olay as I think the products are unique and deliver for the most part.  Using Ellen for their spokesperson was a smart decision to appeal to the older non-covergirl model.  Us older women can relate to Ellen.  She's not high end glamorous but she has style and takes care of herself.  She looks great anytime as well but her features are accentuated with the use of the Covergirl and Olay line of Simply Ageless.

What's the secret behind Simply Ageless? It is formulated with little trolls to fix the road of wrinkles...okay, not really but it is formulated with Olay Regenerist serum to help restore evenness to your skin's texture and tone.


The four Simply Ageless products I tried were:

1. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation
2. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Corrector
3. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer
4. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush

Step 1:

After washing and moisturizing my face with Olay (I already used it), the Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Corrector combines intensive yellow pigments to counteract and neutralize the look of severe dark circles around your eyes.  My kids rarely sleep through the night so sometimes, my eyes could use some 911 help.  This went on smooth and silky and I could definitely see the areas I applied it.

Step 2:

The eye concealer helped to conceal the dark circles by brightening and moisturizing the skin around my eyes while blending it to my skin tone.  Again, it went on smooth and silky and did in fact blend in well.  It is available in four different shades for all skin types.

Step 3:

Covergirls states that the Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation has been shown to significantly improve skin condition in just four weeks of continuous use.  I have not used it long enough to feel this change however.  Available in 15 shades, the foundation I received went on a little light but it did feel silky and smooth.  It also has a SPF 22 for that added protection against the sun.

Step 4:

The Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush glides over the skin leaving behind a subtle contour of my cheekbone.  You control the level of color you want on your cheekbones but I found it went on smooth and easy and was just the right amount.    It is available in four shades and also uses Olay's Regenerist serum.

I had a step 5 as I noticed it was a little on the shiny side so I tried to put on some powder but ended up preferring it without the powder.

Overall, I liked the ease for application.  The foundation and blush are an all-in-one carrying case with the special spongy applicator on the top that flips up and the bottom screws off to reveal the foundation and blush.  It's a smart way to be able to take things on the go without mess.  It covered my skin and allowed for an even skin tone.  I would recommend the Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless line of products and look forward to seeing some benefits after four weeks of continuous use.

You can also read other reviews here as well as get great beauty tips, take quizzes, read the Covergirl guarantee and other FAQs here.

eShakti Where You Decide the Size to Fit Your Proportions

eShakti Just the Way You Are! is their logo and what is nice about eShakti is you can customize all clothes to fit you instead of you having to fit your clothes.  I've ordered two dresses from eShakti and love both of them!  Being able to purchase something that I can wear on the spot is ideal for me as I'm short and big busted which usually means I have to make due.  I was prompted to write this post as I saw a shirt that I have to have.  Isn't it cute and it's only $39.95.

     

The back has a hidden zip closure, elasticized band on top, low hip length which helps to hide the tummy for those of us that have one and it's made of cotton. 

For a small fee, you can change the neckline and tunic level and I find that really nice that you can actually purchase a tailored made piece of garment.  They also now ship in three days which is a plus if you need it quickly.

Here are some of my other favorites that I'll have to decide from:

 

Children's Claritin and Georgia Weather

I seriously don't think I've ever lived in a place that caused so many allergy issues with my family.  I have one child on two daily medications and the rest of us suffer from allergies.  We had some allergy issues but never like this since we moved to Georgia.  I've tried many over the counter drugs for allergies and the only one that I find works the best is what my daughter's allergist recommended which is Children's Claritin.  I'm also a BzzAgent who was able to receive a complimentary product.  Although I'm not required to write a blog posts on it, I do because I really feel the product works and it works well.  It's been a life saver whenever my youngest starts to crash with her symptoms.  Her chronic condition has proven to be life threatening so I have to stay up on her symptoms and treatment options.  

     

My middle one also takes Claritin for seasonal allergies while myself and my oldest take Claritin.

Since I'm also into saving money, I thought I'd share that Claritin has a $3 off coupon here.




*Disclosure:  This post was a result of my participation in a BzzAgent campaign for Claritin.  The opinions reflected in this review are true and accurate based on my actual usage of Children's Claritin.  I received no financial compensation for this post.

Saving Money via Couponing is a Lesson and Skill to Learn

We are on a mission to save money and I have brought along my oldest in not only a lesson on how we can be frugal but give her a lesson to live by for her and her little family-to-be.  She's my main coupon organizer and in fact, she's putting together her own organizer and I can't wait to see what she comes up with.  So far, after using a few of the main mommy blogger saving sites such as SouthernSavers, Frugal Coupon Living, Nicoles Nickels, Saving with Shellie and some others.  I've also found that using business Facebook pages are giving us many more coupon savings along with their websites which is very nice. 

We just started this new budgeting once my husband left for Kuwait on 4/28 and plan to get even better with it.  As you can see, we have a long way to go but everyone has to start somewhere.  We allocated $800 a month for groceries and eating out.  We had some higher expenses due to a few unexpected purchases like a new propane tank.  


I'm anxious to see what the month will look like as well as upcoming months.


Feel free to leave any tips and suggestions you may have!

Teres Kids & Sweet Katie Sale at Zulily Ends 5/18 & Special Savings Code

     

More great sales at Zulily going on right now and don't forget to enter my giveaway and use the special savings code from now until 5/18.  Just click here to get the code from my other post.

Woozworld Online Experience for Teens & Tweens Giveaway for Five 6/1

Ever heard of Woozworld?  It's an online virtual experience that allows teens and tweens to flex their creativity while learning and having fun.  Woozworld is the latest virtual experience where you can build customized spaces within your own virtual world. It is a safe place for your teen or tween to meet new people and expand their creativity while learning. Woozworld allows tweens and teens to create their own world, make money, get famous, make friends, and most importantly have fun! 

There are many things to do such as participate in an audition against other players to  compete in the next Woozworld Next Superstar contest.  Your teen/tween can feel like Miley Cirus or any singer competing for Wooz money.

About Tribal Nova:


Launched Woozworld both in Europe and the US simultaneously.  The online community allows teens and tweens to design and customize their world based on four distinct cultures:  Mystic Alley, Colony V, Cortoza and LibStreet.


Positive reinforcement is a strong notion in Woozworld. Tweens will let their creativity come out by building a world in their own image and by linking to one of these culture groups. As early as fall 2009, Woozworld will encounter many evolutions which will enhance the depth of experience for all users. By using the essence of these 4 cultures and by involving themselves in Woozworld, tweens have the power to promote communal values and contribute to the growth of the community through popularity and social interactions. Woozworld opens its door to you and it’s only the beginning… 


Today will mark the day when Woozens, Woozworld’s citizens, will have the opportunity to endlessly customize their Unitz (studio), share it with others and, eventually, build a constellation populated by friends encountered in different cultures. They Woozens will evolve and play in a rich and zany universe. Cast funny Spellz on friends, meet gothics characters, astronauts and fairies for a movie or visit a cave…

All Woozens will encounter rewarding experiences and take part in Woozworld’s ongoing creation and create their own unique culture…Woozworld’s citizens will work on their own popularity rating. In order to gain power and become an influent Woozen for the community, they need to combine their own individual character with the essence of the 4 original cultures…

Woozworld gives parents a secure environment to let their tweens play safely on Internet. Tribal Nova is an esteemed producer of web productions designed exclusively for today’s youth, honoring high quality as a main concern and Woozworld is no exception. Woozworld offers tweens and teens a rich experience tinted with a creative and a community side while offering them a safe place where they belong. 

The Giveaway:


5 lucky readers will win a promotional code that is worth 1,000 Wooz "Money" - that will allow their little whipper snappers the opportunity to build their own space online and even start their own business in WoozWorld.com. 


For more information please visit:

http://www.woozworld.com/
http://twitter.com/woozworld

To Enter:

Follow my blog and leave a comment you want to be entered. 

Bonus Entries:

• Go to www.woozworld.com and tell me something you learned (2 entries)
• Follow Woozworld on Twitter (2 entries)
• Subscribe to my blog (1 entry)
• Follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
• Fan me on Facebook (2 entries)
• Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
• Tweet about this giveaway - can be done daily (2 entries each day)

Giveaway ends 6/1 at midnight and winners will be selected by random.org.

Please Vote for Operation Sweet Dreams for a Pepsi's Grant

To all my readers, please continue to vote daily for Cynthia at Operation Sweet Dreams to win a grant from Pepsi.  She is now 13 and those in the top 10 get grants to fund good causes.  Cynthia operates this wonderful non-profit to help provide pajamas to low income children.  Pajamas may not seem to be a big deal to some but to be able to provide children of need with warm pajamas can make a huge difference.  

For those who enter my giveaways, please see link to get bonus entries for any and all open giveaways from now until the end of May.

If you just want to vote, please visit Operation Sweet Dreams or the Pepsi site and look for the vote widget on the upper right hand side.

Go Operation Sweet Dreams!

Safety 1st Complete Healthcare Kit Review

      

I want nothing but the best for my children as I'm sure all parents do.  Finding a trusted brand for products that I know will work and be safe for my children is very important.  Every parent should have the basics when they bring home that bundle of joy and even if your children are not babies, it's never too late to have a kit that provides the basic tools in taking care of them.  With all my children, I've always purchased a new baby kit or with my last one, I had an existing one.  What I like about those baby kits are everything you need are together in a nice neat kit.


Safety 1st is a brand I trust and am very familiar with as I've purchased some of their products for all my kids from them.  I received a complimentary Complete Healthcare Kit for this review.  


Details:


The Complete Healthcare Kit from Safety 1^st offers a convenient way to keep all your baby's healthcare needs together.  The included zip-up cases make it easy to take everything you want along with you while traveling and also help keep things in one place when you're at home.

•  2 Easy-View cases for travel and storage
•  Medicine spoon with clear markings and an easy-to-hold handle, made without BPA
• Clear tip nasal aspirator features small, flexible tip
• Pack of thermometer covers for a clean probe tip every time
• Digital thermometer with protective case features multiple modes for oral, rectal or underarm
• Easy fill medicine syringe with curved grip and made without BPA
• Baby scissors with curved cutting edges for a better trim
• Steady grip nail clippers with easy grip handle and curved cutting edges
• Tweezers
• 10 Emery boards 

Review:

 The new Complete Healthcare Kit comes in a new fashionable, modern design.  I liked the design and the clear case to allow easy view.  Having two cases also allows for an easy smaller choice if I have to travel or the velcro allows both cases to stay together.   I liked the fact that the products are BPA free given all the bad news stories on how harmful BPA products can be.


The kit contains everything a parent needs without having to make numerous visits.   Each product is customized for little hands and needs to include conveniences for the parents such as that baby scissors with curved edges to the finger clippers.


Priced at under $15 at Target, it's inexpensive.


Keep up to date with Safety 1st by following on Twitter and becoming a fan on Facebook and check out the hot deals.

Social Parade!

This week is Google Friend Connect Round Up!!

To participate

• Follow the blog in the first spot via Google Friend Connect. I will follow all on the linky! All blogs participating must post about Social Parade and link to that on the linky:)

• Link-up your blog post for "It's a Social Parade" that you made on your blog.

• Follow as many as you like commenting on their POST as you do so they can follow back! 

• If you do not make a post and link that up, it is unlikely that someone will search around for a post to comment on.

Ten Tips for Being Fashionable on a Budget & Special Gap Coupons

Gap! Gap! Gap!  You don't have to be broke and look like a sap.  My daughter rolls her eyes whenever she deems I'm acting like a dork.  I love how TwitterMoms has great opportunities to share tips, spread the news and have others join in the fun.  TwitterMoms and the Gap have teamed up again to find out what are your ten tips for being fashionable on a budget and you can join in by clicking here.


My ten tips for being fashionable but staying on a budget are:

1. Never pay retail and use coupons for purchases.  Before you buy, especially online, search for a coupon to redeem.  It can save you money and/or get you free shipping.
2. Watch for sales before you buy.  If you check around, you might find out the very item you want will be on sale in a few days so wait and see.
3. Outlet shopping is a great way to save a few bucks while still looking stylish.  Don't discount the bargains you can get at those outlet stores.
4. Have a close swap if you have some friends that wear the same size as you.  What better reason to have a party but to talk and trade clothes?
5. Check out your local Yahoo Freecycle group as they give away great clothes sometimes and they are free.
6. Yard sales as they say one man's trash is another person's treasure (or something like that).  
7. Resale shops are another great way to save money while picking up some great bargains.
8. Samples sites are another great alternative in finding the latest fashions at a great price.
9. Refurbish existing clothes with new accessories from places like the Gap.  It's amazing what little things can do to jazz up a wardrobe.
10. Make your own clothes if you are creative and have the abilities.  Some simple clothes are easy to make if you have a sewing machine and the patience.  

I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Gap Outlet blogging program to be eligible to win a $20 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here


Gap Twitter DiscountExclusive Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Store Savings

More About Gap Outlet

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More About Banana Republic Factory Store

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Gap Outlet Offerings 

Gap Outlet is offering summer dress and cardigans for $15 and up to 40% off other select items from May 7-24, 2010!  Also, Gap Outlet is offering an exclusive coupon code to the TwitterMoms community for an additional 15% discount on all purchases, with a minimum spend of $75. This exclusive additional discount is available to all TwitterMoms friends and family from May 11-May 24th, 2010! 

Banana Republic Factory Store Offerings

Banana Republic Factory Store's "It's All About Her Sale" offers savings of up to 50% off all women's clothes from April 30th through May 19th!  In addition, Banana Republic Factory Store is offering an exclusive coupon code to the TwitterMoms community for an additional 15% discount on all purchases, with a minimum spend of $75.  This exclusive additional discount is available to all TwitterMoms friends and family from May 11 through May 24, 2010, so hurry to your closest location today.

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The Gap gift card may be redeemed for merchandise at any Gap brand, Old Navy or Banana Republic location, including Outlet and Factory stores. The Card may also be redeemed for merchandise at gap.com, oldnavy.com,bananarepublic.com, piperlime.com, or athleta.com.

Get your coupons today at http://gap.twittermoms.com