Friday, December 28, 2012

Looking to loose weight in the new year?




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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce Review and Giveaway



The nice folks over at Country Bob's sent me some bottles to try out and i have to say, its amazing!! Here's the truth..i dip almost everything. I love sauce, pretty much all kinds. I have never heard of an "All Purpose" sauce though, and i was kind of skeptical because I'm pretty picky with which sauce i pair with what food item.

When i first opened the bottle, it smelled kind of like A-1 Steak Sauce but also like a barbeque sauce. Describing the taste is difficult, Its sweet but not too sweet. Spicy but not burn-your-tounge spicy. Bitter but not sour. Like i said, its hard to describe! The only way i can think of to get my point across is that its DELICIOUS!!!!!!

I first tried it on a pork tenderloin and then on BBQ chicken and it was equally yummy, but the taste kind of changes with each different food you eat it with. It really is an all purpose sauce!! If your a sauce lover like me, you need to get your hands on some Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce, you will fall in love just like i did!!

Here's the background info from the website on Country Bob's just so you can get an idea of how they started!

“How does anything really good get its start? Where do great products come from? Usually they are the result of much time being exerted and a tremendous amount of love being invested. At that point you can say, “That’s mine! I made that.” That’s the way Country Bob Edson created his All Purpose Sauce.
In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table.
It was actually October of 1982 when Country Bob, Inc. became the company, which remains today. Bob Edson, Terry Edson, Al Malekovic and Reed Malekovic formed a corporation with equal ownership. Since that time Country Bob’s distribution has magnified regionally in all directions from our corporate office located in Centralia, Illinois. Even with the tremendous growth we have not forgotten where we came from, continuing in our relentless pursuit of product excellence.
Along with our All Purpose Sauce we have expanded our product line to include BBQ Sauce and Seasoning Salt as well as Apple Chipotle and Honey Habanero All Purpose Sauce. With our fully automated bottling line we also have the capability of producing Private Label products for stores or restaurants.”

 Country Bob's was also nice enough to let me host a giveaway so that 2 of you will be able to try Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce for yourself!! Before you enter, check out Country Bob's on FB and thank them from Lifestyles of The Frugal Mom!



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Its back again!! Free package delivery alert!



I know I've posted this before, but i honestly love it!!  I literally got an alert this morning!! UPS My Choice sends you an e-mail or even a text if you choose to let you know when your package will be delivered!


Who doesn't want to go here!?



It is my absolute dream to take my kids to Disneyland! We watch this DVD all the time, my son loves it!!! Get yours for free too!!

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Diamond Candles Looking for Bloggers!

If your a blogger interested in reviewing a Diamond Candle, apply now https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEdPRzRfV2RndGFBZmIwNExva2o0SHc6MQ

Starting a diet your New Years Resoloution? Try eMeals



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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

Kurrenci, the universal coupon



As editor of Lifestyles of The Frugal Mom it is my passion, job and duty to bring you the best deals available on the world wide web. We have all made it our mission to never accept the starting price on anything, and always search for the best deals. But, what if I told you there was a start-up that is changing everything and developing a way to get you the best possible deals WITHOUT the hunting, cutting and spam! I am happy to introduce you to Kurrenci.com the internet’s very first universal coupon.

Here’s how it works... You sign up for a free account. Next, you fund your account the same way you would with paypal, accept with Kurrenci there are more options and it’s way easier and fun. Then, you visit any shop that accepts Kurrenci, or you can simply search by product on Kurrenci.com. When you’re ready to checkout, you will see the amazing discount you get by paying with Kurrenci! The store owner makes your dollar worth more! Some days your dollar will be worth 1.15, some days 1.50 it all depends on what rate the store owner sets it to. But it can only go up! So you are basically always getting way more bang for your buck, without the coupon! It’s more valuable money!
At first this sounds too good to be true, but it’s not, they already have several sites accepting Kurrenci! See skincareheaven, babybot, voilaccezzories, babybot and others!
So go to Kurrenci.com today, and sign up for your free account!

Imaginarium 5 Way Giant Bead Maze Cube Just $14.99, Reg. $59.99!



Get the Imaginarium 5 Way Giant Bead Maze Cube for only $14.99 plus if you have Shoprunner you can get free 2 day shipping! You can also sign up for a free 30 day trial and get the free shipping.


They also have Imaginarium Play Away Activity Walker marked down to $14.99!!


Sunday, December 16, 2012

Vitacost AWESOME baby promotion!!!


I absolutely love Vitacost. Its so easy and convenient! Here's a little more about them!

Vitacost has all the natural baby products you need - from sore bottom balm and bubble bath to organic baby food and BPA-free bottles. Plus, our revolutionary Set & Save program makes it super-easy to have diapers delivered right to your door on a schedule of your choosing. No more late-night dashes to the drugstore!
Not only will you go ga-ga for the savings, you’ll be able to sneak in a nap because your order of baby care products will be shipped right to your door. So, congratulations, Mom or Dad - and welcome to the Vitacost family! go see Vitacost.com  for yourself!!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Simply Eden Guest Post

I am a HUGE fan of goat's milk products so I was super excited when I received my review products from Simply Eden. She sent me their Winter Wonderland soap and body butter combo. Ohhh it smells soooo good! 

First I loved the packaging. Most natural hand poured soaps do not come in a box like this. This looks like something you would get from an expensive specialty store. The body mousse even had a seal under the lid! That showed me this company really cares about their customers!
The soap is not only beautifully marbled but the edges are smooth unlike other goat's milk soaps I have used so I could use it directly on my skin instead of having to rub it on a wash cloth first. The smell is wonderful and long lasting and the soap lasts a long time. I really dislike soaps that melt quickly!
The body mousse is light and moisturized very well. There was no greasy feeling at all. I love the subtle long lasting scent it has. I put it on in the morning after my shower and could still smell it that night! But again the scent is light and subtle not over powering at all which I loved!
Simply Eden is giving one of my lucky readers a chance to win their own set of soap and body mousse! They have a ton of great scents to choose from! Their holiday scents include the Winter Wonderland I have and Candy Cane plus many more. Please visit their site to view all of their all natural, wonderful products! You can connect with them via their Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Pintrest!
Please enter via the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway open to the continental US must be 18+ to enter. All entries will be verified.


Disclaimer: I received a free product in order to complete my review but the opinions expressed are 100% my own and may differ from yours. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. 

Friday, December 14, 2012

Blogger opportunity!

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Every woman loves the smell and look of roses. Something about them makes a woman's heart melt. Jewelry Candles is launching their very own Wax Roses in January 15, 2013 just in time for Valentines Day!
Here is a special opportunity that you and your fans will love. We will be hosting a giveaway for a dozen Wax Roses ($39.99) on 12/22/2012.
To sign up for this fabulous giveaway, click Here!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Bailey Christian Studio




Bailey Christian Studio is proud to present our "Attitude" single image sports poster from our "Signature Collection" just in time for Christmas! Send us a full resolution, non-professional action or posed image of your athlete that you would like to have immortalized in one of our custom designed "Attitude" posters.  Each poster is designed individually by our professional graphic designers and shipped directly to you from our processing lab so all you need to do is place your order, email us your photo; we take care of the rest!  Everyone that played sports growing up has dreamed about being on the cover of their favorite sports magazine or having a poster with their picture and name hanging up on the wall. We make that happen! Please visit and like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/baileychristiansports to view samples of our work.  We can't wait to give your athlete the surprise of his or her life through these posters. 
My Readers can get Personalized 16 x 20 Custom Sports Posters $40 ($4 for shipping) for a custom full hi-res "Attitude" sports poster. View Samples at: www.facebook.com/baileychristiansports http://www.usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?regionid=460&bid=10983&dealid=1076

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Stanley Steemer Giveaway!!

Stanley Steemer gave me the opportunity to review their services. Right in the middle of the holiday season while I was going to have family coming in and out I knew I would need my carpets cleaned! I hosted Thanksgiving dinner this year and of course there were spills so I waited to schedule services for after my dinner.
Here is a tea stain from dinner! My son spilled and entire cup in the living room. As you can see the stain is completely gone! My living room carpet looks brand new again. Now it is ready for whatever stain Christmas dinner may bring lol! 


I had them do my bedroom carpets as well. I know you can't really tell much of a difference in the pictures but trust me the carpet looks brand new now! I am very happy with the quality of Stanley Steemer's work and will use them for any future cleaning needs.
Now on to the giveaway! Not only was Stanley Steemer nice enough to send me a $100 gift certificate for services they are also offering the same to one of my wonderful readers! Now you can get sparkling clean carpets for the new year! 
You can contact Stanley Steemer via their website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Giveaway open to the continental US must be 18+ to enter. Winner has 48 hours to respond to win notification or a new winner will be drawn. Giveaway ends 12/16


Disclaimer: I received a gift certificate free of charge in order to do my review. The opinions within are 100% my own and may differ from yours. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment

Vitacost BLOWOUT sale!!



Vitacost is having a 12 hour sale today, 12/12, and also giving 12% off EVERYTHING!!  This is a HOT sale!

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Harlem Globe Trotters

The Globetrotters play at the Erwin Center Jan 25 at 7:00PM
Looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy?  Get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters brand new "You Write the Rules" tour.  Your family's smiles will start before you even get to the game as the Globetrotters take kid participation to a whole NEW level.  Your family can vote at harlemglobetrotters.com and decide rules for the game that could affect the final outcome.  With rules like double the points for every basket, and two balls in play at the same time, there's an exciting rule that every kid will enjoy.  After the game, Globetrotter stars will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids.  The only thing better than finding an awesome event for the whole family, is getting a great deal on it.  Use the promo code "USFAMILY" when you buy tickets for your family to save $7 on each ticket purchased http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets*.  Get ready to experience the show your family will remember for a lifetime!
You can get your tickets here http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets and don't forget to use the promo code USFAMILY to save $7 on every ticket!
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Free BIC Pens at Target!



Print this coupon for $1/1 BIC Product and get the stick pens for free at Target!!

Free Carseat Canopy! Just pay shipping!



I bought one of these for my sister-in-law, and i have one for myself and they are awesome! I wish i knew about these when my daughter was just a bit smaller, but we still use it! This is perfect for this cold weather too!! If your looking for a gift or know someone with a small child or someone whos expecting, they will love these. Shipping is around $12!

10% off at Big 5 Sporting Goods!




Hurry and sign up to get 10% off your purchase at Big 5 Sporting Goods! I wish i had Big 5 near my home!! Click the picture above to get yours!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Campus Book Rentals


 If your a college student, then you know just how expensive books can be. Here's the thing, what do you do with those books after your done with them? You don't want to just give them away because they cost you a fortune, but keeping them isn't really beneficial. Have you ever thought of renting your books?

Campus Book Rentals does exactly that. You need a book, they rent you one at 40-90% off bookstore prices. Plus, you wont have to dispose of them when your done! Not only that, but shipping is free BOTH ways and you can highlight in the books just like they were your own! Do you need more convincing? For every book rented through Campus Book Rentals, they make a donation to Operation Smile.

Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity that heals children's smiles. They work hard to give children the most basic thing, a smile. The smile and laughter of children is what makes this world go round if you ask me, so a donation to Operation Smile could only do good!

Campus Book Rentals has every book you could possibly think of, but i'm considering renting this one http://www.campusbookrentals.com/textbook/National-Geographic-Little-Kids-First-Big-Book-of-Why/Amy-Shields/National-Geographic-Childrens-Books/9781426307935! Check out the website and save yourself some money!!!



 



Turbospoke Review and Giveaway

When i was a kid, the cool thing to do was put baseball cards in the spokes of your bike with a clothes pin so that it would sound like a motorcycle. Turbospoke has come up with something far better than that folks!!

Turbospoke, The Bicycle Exhaust System, is a plastic box that you connect to your back wheel bar. You insert "Motocards" in the top of the box and out onto the spokes and then connect the plastic exhaust pipe to amplify the sound. It comes with 3 Motocards, which all make different sounds and they are super easy to change out!

 

We installed this on my nephews bike and he thought it was the coolest thing ever. He kept changing the cards to find the exact sound that he wanted, and the changing his speed to see if that would effect the sound. My son was so jealous that we only had one to try, he wanted one on his bike too!!



Something like this has to be expensive right? Wrong! Its sells for $22.95 in over 2000 stores! Check out the Store Locator to see exactly where to buy yours! Also, hit up the website for videos of the actual sounds. Of course they also have Facebook that will give you updates right in your newsfeed!

Turbospoke has graciously offered my fans a giveaway! A 2 winner giveaway at that!  Enter below and send them a thank you on the facebook page from Lifestyles of the Frugal Mom!!



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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Hot Mama Designs




Shannon Sunderland & Sahra Cahoon form the dynamic duo of Hot Mama Designs.  Hot Mama Designs rejoices in celebrating motherhood, family and the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object. Their inspiring designs are created to tell stories and celebrate life. Celebrate Family ~ Celebrate Motherhood ~ Celebrate You!
We rejoice in the art of metalsmithing!  As artists we are intrigued by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which is (loosely translated) the beauty of things that are unpretentious and unconventional. In our mass-produced world, our jewelry celebrates the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object.
My Readers Get 20% any order of $100 or more.  Promo Code: mamalove226  #mamajewelry

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

More FREE Contacts!!




This is a completely different offer from the one i posted a few days ago!! Take advantage of this offer now and save your self some money!! Get yours now!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Kidz Gear Giveaway!

Thanks to Oo La La Savings for bringing us the opportunity! Please take a look at her awesome review of Kidz Gear Headphones and then enter the giveaway below!!


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Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company Holiday NottaTin



Every year my dad gets a traditional metal popcorn tin from someone. He loves snacks, so its the perfect gift for him. The only issue is after you break the seal and open the tin, the popcorn eventually gets stale if you don't eat it fast enough. Then you have to dispose of the tin itself. I hate throwing it in the trash because i know it will remain in the landfills. Alas folks, i have a solution for all popcorn tin givers!! Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company Holiday NottaTin.

The Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company Holiday NottaTin, is exactly that. Not-a-tin. Its actually a bio-degradable cardboard tin, with individually wrapped bags of popcorn inside. Another plus to the NottaTin is that you get 7 different flavors, rather than only 3 in the traditional metal tins. Not only that but because the flavors are individually packaged they wont get stale or "share" a flavor with another if you know what i mean!

The seven different flavors that come in the NottaTin are White Cheddar, Naked, Jalapeno, Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar, Kettle, and Butter. They are all yummy, but if you'd like to read more, feel free to check out my review.  Moral of the story is, if your looking for a gift for someone who has everything, or anyone really, Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company Holiday NottaTins are the answer! Check out the website to place your orders now or LIKE them on Facebook for the latest updates! Also enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a Rocky Mountain Popcorn Company Holiday NottaTin of your own!


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Monday, December 3, 2012

La La Loopsy Giveaway

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 You can read The Mom show's review on this product here!

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Our trip to Devine Acres Farm



My family and I were invited to visit a local farm, Devine Acres, to have breakfast with Santa and to do some exploring over the weekend. Its about 2 hours from our home, but we made the trek with 3 kids under age 3! The first thing that i noticed was how organized the production was. Once we had our tickets, they directed us to Emily's Wooded Spoon (the name of the kitchen), where we picked up our fresh made pancake breakfast and headed to the mess hall.

After finding our seats, one of Santa's elves took our drink order while we marveled over the beautifully decorated workshop.  My 3 year old could barely eat his breakfast because he was too busy enjoying the live Christmas music! The elves took good care of us, making sure our drinks were filled and that all other needs were met, which was beyond what i expected! As we were finishing up, Mrs.Claus started story time on the stage, but we had to pass because our kids were anxious to hit the ground running! Which is also why we skipped pictures with Santa.
Gold Mining and Duck Races

Outside is where the fun began. There were so many different things to do, the kids couldn't get to them fast enough! So we headed for the closest thing, which was Duck Races. It turned out to be a bunch of metal shutes with water well pumps on the ends. Pump the well and the water sends your rubber ducky sailing down the shute, hopefully faster than the one next to you! My 3 year old son and 2 year old niece LOVED it! They had no interest in racing, they simply loved the fact that they could propel their duck with the water they pumped! After 10 minutes of Duck Racing, we pried them away against their will to the next closest thing, which just happened to be the Hay Ride.
Duck Races

While waiting for the next tractor to pick us up, we took some silly pictures and petted the near by goats to pass the 5 minutes or so we had to wait. Oh, i forgot to mention that they offer cut-your-own Christmas Trees. The Hay Ride pick up was also next to the tree processing station, so after the goats became uninteresting the kids watched the trees being shook and baled. They got such a kick out of watching the trees on the shaker!

Giant Spider Web
Once on the Hay Ride, we took a tour of the farm which revealed the mother load of activities along with some interesting facts about Christmas trees and the farm itself! Among the list of things i can remember was Marshmallow Roasting, Fishing, several different mazes, a giant spider web, bowling, a gold mining station, sack races and a HUGE park like area!
My daughter on the Hay Ride

After our ride, we went bowling and then to the Hay Maze. My son really likes figuring things out so we had to do the maze until he had it memorized, which only took him a few times! We attempted the giant spider web, but they spotted the playground at that point so off we went to explore some more. The play area, or Gopher Grove as they called it was pretty amazing. Once again the amount of activities blew me away. The best part though, in my opinion, was the space between each event. Even if the park was overcrowded, it would not seem that way because they have everything perfectly spaced out. By perfectly, i mean far enough to give space but not so far that you have to be an Olympian to keep up with 3 kids running in all directions. I'm going to let the pictures tell you the rest because i feel my description does not to it justice!

Bowling
Hay Maze
Some sort of maze.
Swings in the trees


Christmas Tree Sack Toss

When the kids started to wind down, we headed to the car to avoid mass meltdowns, but our experience at Devine Acres Farm was phenomenal! Thank you Devine Acres Farms for inviting us to spend the day with you! Your staff was courteous and efficient making everything run smoothly! We will be back for sure!!