Yoplait Thick and Creamy Yogurt & Stationary Giveaway

My Blog Spark provided a chance for me to try out Yoplait's Thick and Creamy Yogurt. Now, I am funny about what kind of yogurts I eat. I may be weird, but for some reason certain yogurts kick up my gag reflex. It's not usually because they taste bad, I guess it's just the texture. Anyways, I had no problem with Yoplait Thick and Creamy. It was exactly as promised, Thick and Creamy.


I tried out the Royal Raspberry flavor courtesy of the coupon I received. It was quite yummy! The thickness actually helped me feel more full as well. Of course I was stoked about that! Actually, the yogurt was so thick that it made it very easy for my son to feed himself without making a tremendous mess. (Another great plus!)

Yoplait Thick and Creamy comes in the following flavors: Banana, Blueberries 'n Cream, Supreme Lemon, Peaches 'n Cream, Royal Raspberry, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Key Lime Pie, Orange Crème, Crème Caramel, Blackberry Harvest, Vanilla! You are sure to find something that suits your taste!

Let me tell you what else I received. It was only the cutest Galison stationary set which also included note cards, sticky notes, and a Yoplait pen! It really was super cute!


I wanted to thank My Blog Spark and Yoplait for being able to give TWO of my lucky readers this stationary gift set along with a coupon to try out Yoplait Thick and Creamy!

Do you want to enter to win?! Here's how!:

FIRST, leave a comment with your answer to this question: What do you think your favorite flavor of Yoplait Thick and Creamy would be?

After initial entry you make take advantage of the following for Extra Entries. You may (Leave a comment for each action):

• Follow My Blog
• Stumble my blog via the "share" button at the bottom of this post (Leave a comment saying you did so with Stumble user name)
• Subscribe to My Email Feed (leave a comment saying you did)
  
• Add this Giveaway to a Mr. Linky, Blog Carnival, Sweepstakes site, forum etc. (Leave the link) (1 entry per submission)
• Grab My Button and place on your blog (leave a comment with blog address)
• Follow me on Twitter (copperbrickroad) (leave a comment with your Twitter name)
  
• ReTweet this contest on Twitter (@copperbrickroad)(Once per day)

**Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry to maximize chances of winning.**

One winner will be selected randomly using Random.org.

Contest Ends 8/14 at 11:59pm EST

Smooshies Review

Recently, I received a Smooshie and two extra sets of parts from One2One Network to review. "What is a Smooshie?" you ask. I compare it to a Mr. Potato Head. The concept is the same where you get all the parts to stick on however there are obvious differences. One being that the Smooshie is totally plush and the other is that it's a little alien monster. The Smooshie is quite cute.

My son had a ball playing with it. He liked changing up the different pieces and limbs. He would then go around the house with it making roaring noises. My husband nor I could escape his little monster's rath. The poor dogs couldn't either. Oh, and I should mention that the Smooshie is very soft. On multiple occasions, I found my son sleeping with his.

I feel that the Smooshie is a great way for your child to express their creativity. However, your child might become a tad bit frustrated. All of the pieces are attached by velcro. This includes all the arms, legs, and horns as well. The tabs these pieces velcroed to were not big enough thus not gaining enough grip. The arms and legs were falling off. On the other side though, all of the facial features gripped fine because of the large surface area. Also, I would've loved a built in pocket to keep all the extra pieces in. Right now, the Smooshie lives in a Ziplock bag with his pieces just to make sure they all stay together. Of course these are not huge issues. I mean, limbs and storage aside, we really did like the Smooshie. My son could not get enough.

Smooshies are a great toy that are very affordable. The Smooshies start at $5.99 and additional parts are $1.99. You can find these at JoAnn.

Smooshies has won the “Best Vacation Children’s Products” award from Dr. Toy and the “Top Toy of the Year Award” from Creative Child Magazine

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received a Smmoshies set for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of this did not sway my opinion.

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Wicked Giveaway Wednesday (7/29) (List Your Giveaway Here!)

It's Wicked Giveaway Wednesday! Come here and post your giveaway and/or come enter others'. This will be posted every Wednesday so please make sure to check back! Also, please make sure you follow the rules :)

1. Your link must go to your giveaway, NOT to your blog
2. You must title the entry like this - Blog Name, Item to win, Close Date

CVS on A $10 Budget (7/27/09)

Here's Juanita from The Frugalicious Mommy with her CVS deals on a $10 budget:

Trans #1

3-Kashi Products 3/$10 (3-$1.50 Q's)

2-Blue Bell Pint Ice Cream $2.19 ea (2 Free Q's-my husband and I donated blood yesterday and they gave us 2 Q's)

2-Pilot Pens .99 ea

1-Stapler .99

1-Pencil Holder .99

1-Eraser Pack .99

1-Snickers .67 (.89 Free Q)

Total $20.00

-$5 off $20 (emailed to me)

=$15.00

-Q's $9.77

=$5.24 OOP

Earned $9.95 ECB

Trans #2

2-Comp Books .99 ea

1-Stapler .99

1-Pencil Holder .99

1-Eraser Pack .99

Total $4.95

Used $4.95 ECB from Trans #1

= 00 OOP

Earned $4.95 ECB

Trans # 3

1-EE Toilet Paper .79

1-CVS Tampon $1.89

2-Revlon Hair Color $3.79 ea

Total $10.26

-$9.95 ECB from above trans

=.31 OOP

Earned $1.89 ECB

Breakdown

Total Purchases $35.21

Total OOP $5.55

ECB Left $1.89

Log Cabin Pancake Syrup Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Lifestooshort! They won a bottle of Log Cabin pancake syrup!



Thank you to everyone who played!


Make sure you check out Log Cabin's website to find out more information!

Frecklebox Personalized Gifts Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Pam! She won her choice of personalized gift from Frecklebox!



Thank you to everyone who played!

Make sure you check out Frecklebox for personalized gifts for your child!

The Sleepy Wrap Review

The Sleepy Wrap is one of the best carriers I've seen. Unlike any other baby carrier on the market, the Sleepy Wrap is designed to provide a comfortable, natural, womb-like way to carry your little one.

The generous people over at Sleepy Wrap sent me one to check out. I was kind of surprised at first because as soon as I opened the packaging I noticed that the Sleepy Wrap was a long piece of fabric which you actually wrap around yourself & then put your baby inside, against your body. I panicked. I am not one who's good at following directions. It's sad, I know. My husband just happened to walk in to the living room while I was putting on the fabric with the instruction booklet in hand. He actually laughed at me y'all! Talk about support right? Anyways, I was actually surprised how easy it was to do. I got it done up and it looked just like it was suppose to!

Speaking of the instruction booklet...it was very convenient! It showed step by step with pictures how to put on the wrap. It also shows several different variations on how you could carry your baby with it. The Sleepy Wrap comes with a matching carrying bag so I always make sure that the instruction booklet is packed in too.

The Sleepy Wrap's fabric is very strong, stretchy, and super soft. It shows quality as the edges are nicely hemmed. That means you can use this wrap over and over again without the edges coming undone or curled up! It was actually quite comfortable as well. It allow the weight to be distributed properly. Also, there were no hard plastic pieces sticking me like some do.

You will love the Sleepy Wrap because you will be able to carry baby and do just about anything! Whether it's laundry, dishes, or shopping, you will be able to enjoy bonding with your child without losing time to get stuff done! I sincerely recommend trying the Sleepy Wrap!

Also, I don't know if you knew this but....carried babies:

• Cry Less! (43% less overall and 54% less during the evening hours)
  
• Are Healthier! (gain weight faster, have better motor skills, coordination, increased muscle tone, and sense of balance)
• Get a better view of the world! (babies pushed in strollers or lugged around in car seats only get to see the adult world at knee-level)
• Become Independent Faster! (making them more confident and less clingy)³
• Sleep Better! (they fall asleep quicker and sleep for longer periods of time)
• Learn More! (not overstimulated, but calm and alert, observing the world around them)
• And are just plain Happier!

So as you can see, it is a significant plus to carry your baby and the Sleepy Wrap provides an easy, effective, comfortable way to do that! Sleepy Wrap has been generous enough to give my readers a 10% discount for y'all to get this wonderful carrier! Just use promo code "copperbrickroad" during the checkout process at http://www.sleepywrap.com/ (discount is valid until 8/20/09).

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received a Sleepy Wrap for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of this did not sway my opinion.

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CVS on a $10 Budget (7/20/09)

Here's Juanita from The Frugalicious Mommy with her CVS deals on a $10 budget:


This week CVS has some BTS (Back to School) items that I wanted to get. I didn't need or want much more, well I did pick up a couple more items but nothing much. You can do this in several transactions to keep your OOP lower or buy all together if you have ECB you can rollover. Really I had done so much shopping over the weekend, I was just shopped out. I rolled and rolled and rolled my $10 Kroger GC over so many times, everyone is going to be bouncing off the walls because we have so many AMP Energy drinks. Read Fridays post to check out a small sample of what I bought. I wanted to see how many I could do it, it's endless - NO LIMIT. I had to finally give in.

Trans # 1

2-Filler Paper $2.00 ea

2-PaperMate Pens $.99 ea

2-Memo Pads .99 ea

Total $7.96

-$2.00 ECB

=$5.96+ .49 Tax

=$6.45 OOP

Earned $7.96 ECB

Trans #2

2-Binders $3.00

1-Pack Pencils $1.99

Total $7.99

Used $7.96 ECB

Earned $7.99 ECB

Trans #3

1-Huggies Wipe Tub $ 3.49 (.75 Q + $2 CRT)

1-Duracell Battery $2.99 ($1.50 Q)

1-Pantyliner .89

1-Pack Pencils $1.99

1-Hersey Bar .89

Total $10.25

-Q's $4.25

=$6.00

Used $6.00 ECB

Earned $3.88 ECB

Breakdown

Total Purchases $26.20

Total OOP $6.45

Total ECB left $5.87

Right Size Review and Giveaway (closed)

I know as a mom the conquering of my weight has always been an issue. My pregnancy with DS caused me to gain 50 pounds! Yeah, well, needless to say I wasn't proud of that. It's been three years since then. Even though I lost a majority of the weight, I don't feel like or look like I did prior. I've tried to make lifestyle changes but as hectic as our lives are, it doesn't last long.

Recently, I got a chance to review Right Size's products! Right Size provides weight loss products such as smoothies, weight loss water, and supplements. I have to admit I was skeptical. It seems as though there are so many weight loss companies who make bogus claims. You know, they claim you'll lose X amount of weight in a short period of time. Sadly, you never really know it's false until you've spent the money. We all want a quick fix but unfortunately it doesn't exist. Well, I take that back. There is a quick fix and it usually requires a plastic surgeon. I loved how Right Size, at no time, made any bogus claims. If you check out their new website, you'll see all claims are actually testimonials from real people.

The Right Size smoothies are very yummy! These were a significant improvement over others I've tried in the past. Seriously, these taste like a treat! You'd never even know you were trying to lose weight! The Right Size smoothies contain Appemine which is a appetite suppressant. During my review I'd noticed that if I had a smoothie for breakfast I'd be set until lunch. While blending I'd leave some bits of ice in my smoothie so I could have something to "chew". I don't know about y'all but I guess it's a mental thing that I have to feel like I'm actually eating something. Regardless, I felt full.

The smoothies are easy to make. You simply just mix the Right Size smoothie powered mix with your favorite juice or milk and ice. That's it. If you don't have the time for that, Right Size also has ready made smoothies as well. So there's definite convenience!

Right Size's smoothies are affordable at only about $1.83 per "meal"! If you buy the mix by the case, that brings the price per "meal" down to only $1.29! So, if you're looking into weight loss products, Right Size is definitely worth looking at!

In addition to the smoothies, Slimminade tastes good too! These are the flavor packets for water to help your weight loss. As a person who finds it hard to get their water in....these are great! The flavor packet comes in a lemonade flavor and it contains Appemine, fiber, Omega 3, and vitamins. So again, while you're drinking your water you're conquering hunger as well!

I loved the Right Size product line. With great taste and convenience that fits into my busy life, there's nothing better I could ask for. I simply just replace two of my meals with it and that's it! Right Size definitely does make it easier for me to put my best foot forward in the weight loss struggle!

The whole Right Size line is great and affordable! They are also the online line to contain Appemine! You should definitely give them a look! Check out their new website: www.rightsizeonline.com !

The great people over at Right Size wants one of my lucky readers to win a Right Size gift set! A $130 Value! (US Residents only) The set includes:

• A tub of Lean Cocoa Bean smoothie mix
• A tub of SkinniVanilli smoothie mix
• A 4 pack of Chocolate Mousse Reduce 4 pack
• A pack of SlimminAde (5 ct)

Want to enter?! Here's how:

FIRST, check out Right Size's website and tell me what smoothie flavor you'd like the most.

After initial entry you make take advantage of the following for Extra Entries. You may (Leave a comment for each action):

• Follow @RightSize on Twitter
  
• Follow My Blog
• Stumble my blog via the "share" button at the bottom of this post (Leave a comment saying you did so with Stumble user name)
• Subscribe to My Email Feed (leave a comment saying you did)
  
• Add this Giveaway to a Mr. Linky, Blog Carnival, Sweepstakes site, forum etc. (Leave the link) (1 entry per submission)
• Grab My Button and place on your blog (leave a comment with blog address)
• Follow me on Twitter (copperbrickroad) (leave a comment with your Twitter name)
  
• ReTweet this contest on Twitter (@copperbrickroad)(Once per day)

**Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry to maximize chances of winning.**

One winner will be selected randomly using Random.org.

Contest Ends 8/2 at 11:59pm EST

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received a set of RightSize products for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of these did not sway my opinion.

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Buy one Get One Free Eyeglasses! VIP Contest

Y'all all know my love affair with EyeBuyDirect.com! With glasses starting at $7.95 you just can't go wrong! Well, the deal has gotten even sweeter! On Monday July 20th, EyeBuyDirect.com will be having their summer madness special. You will be able to buy one set of glasses and get one free! How 'bout that?!


School will be starting soon so get your kid's eye exams this week so you can take advantage of this deal on Monday! We all know that an extra pair comes in handy!

Don't know what frames would look good? EyeBuyDirect.com has Eye Try which is a virtual way of trying on glasses. You simply just upload a picture of yourself and then you select a frame and presto! It's you in glasses! It's a pretty neat tool.

Oh yeah and I should also mention that one of my readers who takes advantage of this promotion will be added to their new VIP program. This program will award that winner with a lifetime of discounts, promotions and special gifts!

Chex Mix Bar Review & Giveaway

I was excited that My Blog Spark gave me the opportunity to sample some Chex Mix bars in the Turtle flavor. I was surprised on how yummy these were. Usually I'm quite skeptical when it comes to caramel. I know I'm not the only one who thinks this. Usually, some companies make it too sweet while others just don't let it taste good at all. These Turtle Chex Mix bars have it just right!

These wonderful Chex Mix Bars combine crunchy Chex pieces, pretzels, and peanuts with chewy and indulgent caramel and chocolate. The salty sweet taste was something unique but nothing less than satisfying. I loved how these bars make a great in between meal snack! I was quite surprised to find out that these bars have less than 150 calories per bar and provide at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving! So you can enjoy a treat without feeling like you're going to tip the scale!

Chex Mix bars are actually quite affordable as well. Oh and I should mention there's currently a printable coupon to get $0.60 off 1 box. So now's the time to try them out!

Now you have a chance to win some of these wonderful Turtle Chex Mix Bars! Three winners will be picked to win two boxes of the Turtle Chex Mix Bars. (US Residents only) Want to enter? Here's how!

FIRST, leave a comment with your answer to this question: If you could create your own personalized Chex Mix Bar what ingredients would it have in it?

After initial entry you make take advantage of the following for Extra Entries. You may (Leave a comment for each action):

• Follow My Blog
• Stumble my blog via the "share" button at the bottom of this post (Leave a comment saying you did so with Stumble user name)
• Subscribe to My Email Feed (leave a comment saying you did)
  
• Add this Giveaway to a Mr. Linky, Blog Carnival, Sweepstakes site, forum etc. (Leave the link) (1 entry per submission)
• Grab My Button and place on your blog (leave a comment with blog address)
• Follow me on Twitter (copperbrickroad) (leave a comment with your Twitter name)
  
• ReTweet this contest on Twitter (@copperbrickroad)(Once per day)

**Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry to maximize chances of winning.**

One winner will be selected randomly using Random.org.

Contest Ends 7/31 at 11:59pm EST

I Love Hearing From You Guys!

I really do love being able to provide giveaways to my readers. I love it whenever I'm able to giveaway a product to someone who really needs it. I especially love hearing back from the winner on how they're loving the product!

Cari, the winner of the Baby Banz giveaway emailed me the other day to let me know how much her and her son are loving the Baby Banz. She sent me a picture and I just thought it was so adorable!

Y'all know that I won't give away or endorse any product I don't think is a great one. These Baby Banz sunglasses really are great ones! Now, you don't have to just take my word on it, Cari thinks so too! Oh you should check out her blog too: http://mommyandpedsnurse.blogspot.com/

Stay in a Luxury Hotel on the CHEAP!

I found out about such a great deal yesterday but it was so late I had to wait to post it up today. I thought it was quite a bargain. Especially since Starwood Hotels are so nice and upscale.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts announced a new worldwide sale that slashes up to 50% off their rates. Westin, Sheraton, W hotels and more are included in this sale with prices starting at $79 per night.

Travel is valid July 16 - Oct. 12. Only a limited number of rooms are available in this sale. Bookings must be made by July 20.

Some of the hotels in this sale:
- Westin Casuarina Las Vegas ... $79 (reg. $250)
- Westin Buckhead ... $99 (reg. $259)
- Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers ... $129 (reg. $339)
- Westin Resort Aruba ... $139 (reg. $339)
- W Fort Lauderdale ... $149 (reg. $228)
- Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square ... $159 (reg. $289)
- Westin Hilton Head ... $179 (reg. $259)

There are many more hotels and resorts on sale, including properties in North America, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America and Asia. Availability varies by property. Refer to the valid stay dates on the booking page for more information.

To book directly through Starwood, click HERE:

Sambucol Gift Basket Winner

Congratulations to Michele P. She won the Sambucol Gift Basket!

Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

Wicked Giveaway Wednesday (7/15) (List Your Giveaway Here!)

It's Wicked Giveaway Wednesday! Come here and post your giveaway and/or come enter others'. This will be posted every Wednesday so please make sure to check back! Also, please make sure you follow the rules :)

1. Your link must go to your giveaway, NOT to your blog
2. You must title the entry like this - Blog Name, Item to win, Close Date

BOGO Eyeglasses at EyeBuyDirect.com

Y'all all know my love affair with EyeBuyDirect.com! With glasses starting at $7.95 you just can't go wrong! Well, the deal has gotten even sweeter! On Monday July 20th, EyeBuyDirect.com will be having their summer madness special. You will be able to buy one set of glasses and get one free! How 'bout that?!


School will be starting soon so get your kid's eye exams this week so you can take advantage of this deal on Monday! We all know that an extra pair comes in handy!

Don't know what frames would look good? EyeBuyDirect.com has Eye Try which is a virtual way of trying on glasses. You simply just upload a picture of yourself and then you select a frame and presto! It's you in glasses! It's a pretty neat tool.

Oh yeah and I should also mention that one of my readers who takes advantage of this promotion will be added to their new VIP program. This program will award that winner with a lifetime of discounts, promotions and special gifts!

BlogHer 2010 Sponsor

BlogHer ‘10. This is a must for every blogging mom! BlogHer is of the biggest blogging events around and this coming year it’s being held in New York, NY!

The buzz around BlogHer is huge and I am really hoping I can attend. To get there I do need some help though.

What You’ll Get by Sponsoring Me:

A TON of Advertisement!

UPDATE: My husband is now coming with me via our own funds so now you get 2 people advertising your brand for the price of one!

Broken down, that means:

* I will make blog posts about your company prior to BlogHer
* I will add button advertising of your company to my blog from the time you
contribute to the end of 2010.
* I will wear your company's logo. It can be a t-shirt, a hat, a button, ect.
* I will hand out your company's business cards, stickers, hats and other
promotional items you give me in addition to networking about your brand.
* Constant updates from BlogHer on my Blog and Twitter with a link to your
website


Now let me tell you what I need:

A Ticket to attend BlogHer ’10 – $202.95
Hotel – Hilton New York Special Priced Room (3 nights) – $620
Travel Expenses - I will have to fly from Atlanta to attend - $350

I will cover my food, fun, and any further expenses while I'm there. If you're interested, please feel free to contact me. I would love to discuss the details with you!

Cloud B Twilight Turtle Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Natalie! She won the Twilight Turtle!



Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

My readers can still use this promo code CBR-0609 to order their Twilight Turtle which will get you 15% off your order. Hurry and order because this offer expires 7/17!

Year Of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Jodi W! She won a years worth of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese!

Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

Please continue to donate boxes of Macaroni and Cheese to Feeding America by visiting www.ShareALittleComfort.com!

CVS on a $10 Budget (7/13/09)

Here's Juanita from The Frugalicious Mommy with her CVS deals on a $10 budget:


Trans #1

3-Tylenol Arthritis $3.99 ea (3/$2 Q's and $2.5o CRT)

Total $11.97

-Q's

=$3.47

-.89 ECB

=$2.58 OOP

Earned $9.00 ECB

Trans #2

3-Paper Mate Pens .99 ea

2-Rulers .99 ea

2-Notebooks .99 ea

2-Glues .99 ea

Total $8.91

Used $9.00 ECB from Trans #1

= ZERO OOP

Earned $8.91 ECB

Trans #3

1-Special K Bar 3/$10 (.75 Q)

2-Special K Cereal 3/$10 (2/$1 Q's)

1-Special K Shake 2/$10 ($1 Q)

Total $15.00

-Q's 3.75

=$11.25

-$8.91 ECB

=$2.34 OOP

Earned $5.00 ECB

Trans #4

1-Fusion Razor $7.99 ($4 Q)

1-Gallon Milk $2.69

Total $10.68

-Q $4

=$6.68

-$5.00 ECB

=$1.68 + tax .08=$1.76 OOP

Earned $5.00 ECB

Trans #5

1-Glade .99 ($1 CRT)

1-Gain Detergent $5.99 ($1 Q)

Total $6.98

-Q's $2.00

=$4.98

-$5.00 ECB

=ZERO OOP

Earned $2.00 ECB

Totals for the Day

Total Purchases $53.54

Total OOP $6.68

$2.00 ECB left for next time

$1.75 off Fruit2Day Drink Coupon

If y'all remember, I posted up a rave review about the Fruit2Day drink a short while ago. You can click HERE to check it out. I definitely think you should try it and Fruit2Day does too. They are offering a printable coupon which is $1.75 off a 2 pack. Click HERE to get it! There are a limited amount of coupons available so I would print yours out NOW!

FlameDisk Giveaway Winners

Wow, I have ten winners to give FlameDisks to. Here are the winners:

#71 - Stacy
#4 - Roswello
#83 - Michele P.
#33 - Laney
#28 - Egare1
#24 - MDB
#84 - Jo
#9 - Bridgette
#50 - Twincare
#54 - Bkokc00

I hope y'all enjoy your cookout!

Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

Make sure to check out FlameDisk's website to order your FlameDisk!

Little Journeys Baby World Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Cathy! She won the diaper cake kit!

Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

Make sure you check out Little Journeys Baby World to get some cute stuff for your little one!

Free Sample of GoodNites Sleep Pants

Click HERE to get your free sample of GoodNites Sleep pants.

Free Sample of Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pad

Click HERE to get a free sample of Kotex' Ultra Thin Overnight Pad with wings!

Free Sample of Carefree or Stayfree Pads

You have a chance to sign up for both samples. Carefree also offers a $1 off coupon in addition to the sample. Click HERE get yours!

Free Sample Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons

Here's a great sample from Playtex. Sign up to get a free sample of their Gentle Glide Tampons. Click HERE!

Coupons for Johnson's Baby Products

Johnson's is offering coupons on the baby products we all know and love. The printable coupons include:

• $2 off JOHNSON'S Bedtime Gift Set OR Two JOHNSON'S Bedtime Products
• $1 off JOHNSON'S Moisture Care Wash or Baby Cream
• $1 off Any JOHNSON'S Shampoo
• $1 off JOHNSON'S Baby Oil - Baby Skin Care
• $1 off Desitin Ointments -Original, Creamy or Clear
• $1 off JOHNSON'S HEAD-TO-TOE® Baby Wash
• $1 off JOHNSON'S Baby Bubble Bath & Wash
• $1 off JOHNSON'S HEAD-TO-TOE Foaming Wash
  

You can only print these 1 time per computer. Click HERE and look on the right hand column to print yours!

Free Sample of Nivea for Men

This free sample of Nivea for men is a 3-in-1 body wash that works as a shampoo, a body wash and a shave gel. Click HERE to get it!

Free Mocha Mondays at McDonalds

If you're big into mocha drinks like I am, then you'll be happy to know that McDonalds is offering you a free McCafe Mocha. These are available by stopping by McDonald’s every Monday between 7am and 7pm This promotion runs through August 3rd at participating locations.

Free Fiber One Samples + $5 in Coupons

Click HERE then simply fill in the fields to get your free samples of Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal & Fiber One Oats & Chocolate bar, plus $5 in coupons.

Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Free Samples of Joico Shampoo

Oooh, looks like Joico shampoo gives you purdy hair. Get a free sample of their shampoo. Click HERE

All free samples have limited quantities. Distributed while supplies last.

Free Bic Triumph Roller Pen

Bic is giving away 100 Triumph Roller Pens each day until 7/14/09. Click HERE to register to win yours. If anything, it's neat to sign up because you literally have to sign your name with the virtual pen to enter.

Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Air Conditioning

Down here in Georgia, it is hot as all get out! It really does feel like you have to run the a/c non stop. However, with the way things are, it's just not feasible to live like Eskimos. I wanted to share with you some ways that you can cut back on your a/c usage.

1. Try hard not to use your dryer. Line dry if possible. If it's not an option, wait until later on in the evening to use the dryer. You know the dryer really does heat up the house and causes your a/c to work harder. Drying outside will save you the power of running the dryer on top of keeping your house cooler

2. If you have a fireplace, make sure that the flue is closed. Yup, that precious cold air can escape

3. Use CFL light bulbs. Yes light bulbs do create heat. CFLs create less heat PLUS they cost less to power so you're saving even more on your power bill

4. Keep appliances away from the thermostat. This goes for winter and summer. Heat from appliances will cause the a/c to work harder if the thermostat is getting the illusion that the house is hotter.

5. Try not to use your oven or use it sparingly. Try crock pot meals, grilling outside, a toaster oven or your microwave. Less heat is produced this way.

6. Install a programmable thermostat. We love ours! I purchased it at Home Depot for $30. I have more than made my money back. We program it to turn the a/c off at 12am after we're asleep and it stays off until 5pm. The house will start cooling down prior to us coming home from work.

7. Use ceiling fans. These can significantly help reduced the heat by circulating the cold air.

8. Get yearly maintenance and change the filter regularly. An "un-healthy" a/c unit will rob you blind. Make sure you take care of it to ensure it runs effienctly and catch problems before they become huge problems

9. If you're not in a room, make sure the blinds and curtains (if applicable) are closed. Sunlight can bring heat as well.

10. If you have spare rooms you don't ever use, close the vents. That way the unit isn't working as hard to cool more square footage.

11. While you're at it, use power strips. Plug all of your grouped appliances into power strips and turn the strip off when not in use. That way your not wasting phantom power.

When we are home, the temperature is 78. With the ceiling fans and lack of using heat producing appliances it is more than comfortable. Hopefully these tips can help you preserve your a/c system and save money on your power bill as well! Please feel free to share anything else you do!

Guiltless Gourmet Tortilla Chips Review

If you take the time to get to know me, then you'll soon realize I'm all about chips. Especially tortilla chips. Mix it up with some salsa and queso dip....oooh buddy. That can make for an easy meal for me any day. Add organic and 0 trans fats to the mix and that just makes it even better! Guiltless Gourmet offers some pretty awesome tortilla chips that are made with certified organic corn and boy are they good.

I was offered a chance to review the Chile Verde Tortilla Chips and the Black Bean Tortilla chips. Talk about a unique flavor. I don't think I've seen any other chips with that kind of flavor. While inhaling...I mean eating them, It was very hard to believe that they were actually organic with 0 trans fats. Both flavors were quite yummy! Add salsa and you are all set! I would definitely reccomend you try these babies out. Click here to see where you can purchase. Guiltless Gourmet also makes other yummy products, you can view them here.

Here's another reason why you should check these chips out!

"Guiltless Gourmet®, a leader in the “Baked Not Fried” tortilla chip category for 20 years, offers consumers the chance to win a “guiltless” trip to Sin City! Beginning May 15th and running until September 30th, consumers will have a chance to win hundreds of prizes including the grand prize which is an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas!

During the Sweepstakes time period, each of the eight flavors of Guiltless Gourmet chips will have a unique code that can be redeemed at www.GuiltlessGourmet.com. Consumers can win prizes on a daily basis and will find out immediately what they have won. Every person who redeems his or her code will then be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win the Grand Prize - a trip to Las Vegas (ARV $5,600).

The Grand Prize includes a 4 day/3 night stay at a five-diamond Las Vegas resort, a $1,500 Gift Certificate to a world class spa and $1,500 in cash. There is a chance to win prizes throughout the entire promotion including fifty $100 gift cards to either the retailer where their Guiltless Gourmet TortillaChips were purchased or for an American Express® gift card as well as FREE product coupons for a bag of their favorite Guiltless Gourmet Tortilla Chips." Click here to view more details."

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received 2 bags of Guiltless Gourmet Chips for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of these did not sway my opinion.

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Log Cabin Pancake Syrup Review & Giveaway

We go through so much pancake syrup at our house it isn't even funny! Both my husband and my son over saturate their pancakes with it. I often find myself concerned about how much they consume. Especially my son. With all the high fructose corn syrup I just know it can't be good for him. But how can you take the syrup away from them when it's their favorite weekend ritual?

Let me introduce you to Log Cabin Syrup. You've probably heard of them but if you haven't, they have has been making authentic, maple tasting syrup for over 120 years. Since 1887, Log Cabin has been a tradition for many families. What you may not have known, is that now, they have made their syrup better tasting and better for you. How? you ask. By simply removing high fructose corn syrup and replacing it with real sugar. Wow, you really can have your pancake and eat it too!

Wanna know more about sugar vs. corn syrup?? Click HERE!

After replacing our old syrup, I received rave reviews from my husband and my son on how great the syrup tasted. Now I can feel better about my son to eating his pancakes!

You can find Log Cabin syrup at your local grocery store. In addition to the new Log Cabin syrup you can also find the original formula, their lite flavor, and their sugar free syrup.

Log Cabin Syrup has been kind enough to offer one of my lucky readers (US Residents only) their a bottle of the new Log Cabin Syrup without HFCS. Want to enter? Here's how!

FIRST, leave a comment telling me why you should win a bottle.

After initial entry you make take advantage of the following for Extra Entries. You may (Leave a comment for each action):

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One winner will be selected randomly using Random.org.

Contest Ends 7/22 at 11:59pm EST

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received a bottle of pancake syrup for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of this did not sway my opinion.

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Wicked Giveaway Wednesday (7/8) (List Your Giveaway Here!)

It's Wicked Giveaway Wednesday! Come here and post your giveaway and/or come enter others'. This will be posted every Wednesday so please make sure to check back! Also, please make sure you follow the rules :)

1. Your link must go to your giveaway, NOT to your blog
2. You must title the entry like this - Blog Name, Item to win, Close Date

Frecklebox Personalized Gifts Review & Giveaway

I absolutely love Frecklebox. They have such great gift ideas and great customer service to boot! Frecklebox offers some of the cutest personalized gifts for your child. They offer personalized items such as books, lunchboxes, stickers and so much more! You're sure to find something for your child!


I was offered a chance to review a personalized book for my son. When looking over the website to give the information needed for the book, I was pleasantly surprised of the proofing abilities. You are able to see exactly what you're ordering personalized before you order it. I love that! No surprises! I decided to pick out the When I Grow Up book because it included things that my son is so intrigued by. Just like any little boy, he loves police officers and firemen. When I reviewed my proof I was thrilled to see this:

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Aside from the fact that the narration includes "Brody" saying this and "Brody saying that, if you notice the firefighter's back it says "Sprouse". Oh I just knew he was going to love that. Looking even further I noticed another aspect he was going to love:

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Here, if you notice the door panel says "SGT SPROUSE Bethlehem Police Department".

I loved it! Seriously, could you think of a better way of making your child feel special than including them in a story. Especially when it draws a picture of them being what they love the most at this point? This particular book also includes being a vet, a doctor, a teacher, owning a zoo, and being a pilot. It really is super cute.

Of course, the real test was with my son. Once I received the book we sat down and read it. My son can't read yet. However, he knows what his name looks like. He LOVED hearing his name over and over again in the story. Oh but let me tell you the best part. Once he saw his name in the pictures that excitement was priceless. This book has become part of our nightly routine. Every time he sees a page with his name on it, he points and says "Dats Bwody". It is too cute!

I was tremendously satisfied in the quality of this book. I know that it will become a keepsake that he can look back on when he's older. In the beginning of the book there is also a dedication page you can personalize so we put "To our little Brody love Mommy and Daddy". I really think everything comes together nicely.

Frecklebox personalized gifts make a great gift for any occasion. The best part, the gifts are not at all expensive. Especially considering they are personalized. I would definitely recommend you check them out!

Frecklebox has been kind enough to offer one of my lucky readers (US Residents only) their choice of a personalized Frecklebox product. Want to enter? Here's how!

FIRST, check out the Frecklebox website and tell me what personalized product you'd select for your child if you won.

After initial entry you make take advantage of the following for Extra Entries. You may (Leave a comment for each action):

• Follow @Frecklebox on Twitter
  
• Follow My Blog
• Stumble my blog via the "share" button at the bottom of this post (Leave a comment saying you did so with Stumble user name)
• Subscribe to My Email Feed (leave a comment saying you did)
  
• Add this Giveaway to a Mr. Linky, Blog Carnival, Sweepstakes site, forum etc. (Leave the link) (1 entry per submission)
• Grab My Button and place on your blog (leave a comment with blog address)
• Follow me on Twitter (copperbrickroad) (leave a comment with your Twitter name)
  
• ReTweet this contest on Twitter (@copperbrickroad)(Once per day)

**Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry to maximize chances of winning.**

One winner will be selected randomly using Random.org.

Contest Ends 7/22 at 11:59pm EST

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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.
I received a personalized book for the sake of completing this review.
Receipt of this did not sway my opinion.

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ENVIROSAX Father's Day Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to One Frugal Girl. She won an ENVIROSAX from the Oxford Series!

Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

Also, you should also know that their Amazonia Series and Retro Kitchen Series are both on sale for 25% off! So there's a great opportunity to get these bags on the cheap!

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion + SPF 15 Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Sondra! She won the Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion + SPF 15!


Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

Fruitables Dog Treats Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to :

Michelle Underwood

LoveMy2Dogs

Tisa

Kim


Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

PUR Flavor Options Water Filter Pitcher Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Madonna Cramer! She won the PUR Flavor Options Water Filter Pitcher!



Thank you to everyone who played! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running with several in the works!

CVS on a $10 Budget (7/6/09)

Here's Juanita from The Frugalicious Mommy with her CVS deals on a $10 budget:

I started with $3.50 in ECB and $5 off $25 on my card and I also used my hubbies card with $4 ECB.

Trans #1

4- Frebreeze Noticeables $6.50 ea (4-$4 Q's)

Total $26.00

-$5 off $25

=$21.00

-Q's $16.00 and ECB $3.50

=$1.50 + .12 tax

=$1.62 OOP

Earned $10.00 ECB

Trans #2

2-Dawn Detergent 2/$2 (2-.25 Q's)

3-Post Cereals 3/$10 ($1 Q)

Total $ $12.00

-Q's $1.50

=$10.50

-$10 ECB from Trans #1

=.50 OOP

Earned $6.00 ECB

Trans #3

2-Hellman Mayo 2/$6 (2/$1 Q's)

1-Pencil .99

1-Panty liner .89

1-Sharpener .99

Total $8.87

-Q's $2.00

=$6.87

-$6 ECB from Trans #2

=.87 OOP

Earned $4.87 ECB

Trans #4

1-Skor Bar .67

1-Febreeze $5.00

1-Febreeze $3.00 (Free WYB)

Total $8.67

-Q's $3.29

=$5.38

-$4.87 ECB from Trans #3

=.51 OOP

Trans #5 (Hubbies card)

1-Panty Liner .89

1-Sharpener .99

2-Pencils .99 ea

Total $3.86

Used $4.00 ECB (adjusted)

=00 OOP

Earned $3.86 ECB

Trans #6

2- Tropicana Orange Juice 2/$5 ($1 Q)

Total $5.00

-Q $1

=$4.00

-$3.86 ECB from Trans #5

=.14 OOP

Totals for the day

Total Purchase Price $64.40

Total OOP $3.64

Baby Banz Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Cari C.! She won her choice of Baby Banz!




Thank you to everyone who participated! If you didn't win, no worries! I have several giveaways currently running and several more in the works!

Make sure to check out Baby Banz to get your child a pair!