Tuesday - 8/31

Is everyone ready for September?  I can not believe it is already here!! I feel like I blink and the days are rolling by.  I don't know where the time is going. 

Have you joined the Ten Talent's This for that fun yet?  It is a very neat McLinky that is a whole new concept.  You do three things to help the people in front of you and in return the three people below you will complete a favor for you.  Like become a Google follower or enter a giveaway page. 


I was thinking about doing a McLinky I would love to see how they are set up.  What kind of McLinkys do you like to see?

Be sure to check out my giveaways going on right now. 

So easy Baby food kit

Rebinder

Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels

Hope you all are having a great week so far!!

Tori

So easy baby food kit review and giveaway

I was sent a so easy baby food kit from fresh baby for review.

This is a great kit for any parents who want to make their baby's food.  The kit comes with the following in it: 

Cookbook: covers introducing solid food, includes over 40 recipes, hundreds of serving suggestions, and is all organized by age. (Hardcover, 118 pages).

Freezer trays: designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste. (2 trays and 2 lids, spill-proof, stackable, dishwasher-safe).

How-to DVD: offers step-by-step instruction - from selecting the right produce - to making baby food - to serving it.

Nutrition tips card: gives you tips on the best sources of nutrients, introducing foods by age, first aid for choking, and more. (Waterproof Finish)

 

The trays are very nice to have with the lids.  Baby bug has started onto some food combinations and it has been very easy to pop out a few cubes of this and a few of that to mix together. 

Sarah is up to eating three of to four cubes at a meal.  I can see how the cube sizing would be perfect for feeding babies just starting solids who only need a few small bites.  

I the cookbook is a great resouce it tells how to cook all the basic veggies and fruits as well as listing good combinations.  It also gives a rough age guidline for each food.  The nutrition tip card is great to hang on the fridge to find all kinds of basic food information.  The how-to DVD is great to any parents just starting out it gives the very basics on making babys food.  

When I first got the kit I made peaches and bananas.  I was able to freeze a tray of peaches and a tray of bananas at the same time. 

Yummy Bananas!!

(These do brown a little when frozen don't panic they taste just fine and are safe to serve that way)

The Peaches have been one of babybug's favorites so far!!

These were super easy and such yummy fresh food for the baby.  I really love this kit and how helpful it is for all the parents out there who want to be involved in preparing their baby's food. 

Fresh baby has offered one of these same kits to one lucky Learning to be thrifty reader!!! 

How to enter:

 
Madatory Entry:
Visit Fresh baby and tell me something you learned or liked.


Extra Entries:
1. Follow this blog using google friend connect.

2. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

3. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

4. Follow me on twitter

 

5. Tell me how did you find this giveaway?

 

6. Follow Fresh baby on twitter.

 

 This giveaway is limited to US Residents only, 18 years of age and older.  Contest ends Saturday September 13, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

 Disclaimer: A so easy baby food kit  was sent to us for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

giveaways around the blog sphere 8/29

Coupon binder at cuckoo for coupon deals -ends 9/7

CK silver earrings at adore by nat ends 9/4

Winners!! Yippee

I have two winners to announce!!!

First the winner of the coupon book giveaway is: 

Number 58 - Tammylyne said...

58

Came from Ten Talents and I am a GFC follower
Gardenstatemom@aol.com 

And a winner for the $20 CSN giveaway:

Number 28: 

Emily said...

28

http://www.csnstores.com/Skip-Hop-263003-HOP1127.html I would pick this From This and That! emily www.familyandlifeinlv.com 

Congrats Tammy Lyne and Emily!! I will be emailing you with details shortly.

There are still more giveaways to be had!! 

Check out the Chewable jewels for those little teething babies

Or the rebinder school kit for those wonderful school supplies!!

Check out this swap

This is a great one for all the quilters out there:

I spy quilt swap

Rebinder - Green school supply kit - review and giveaway

Don't you love this time of year?  Back to school a fresh start a new grade.  As a student I always loved having fresh school supplies.  

Well guess what this year the kiddos and adults alike can have great green school supplies to start the year with.

Check out rebinder 

 I was sent the green school supply kit for review.  

Check out all that came in this kit:

Each School Supply Kit Contains:

• (1) 1.5” Chipboard ReBinder recycled 3 ring binder
• (2) ReBinder replacement covers
• (6) RePouch recycled slash pocket dividers
• (6) RePocket eco-friendly pocket folders
• (2) ReWrite 8x10 recycled notebooks with lined paper
• (2) ReWrite 8x10 recycled notebooks with graph paper
• (2) ReWrite 5x8 Recycled notebooks with blank paper
• (6) ReSleeve recycled CD sleeves
• (3) RePlay recycled CD cases

I was super excited to receive this kit.  As a teacher and a mom I always need help in the organization department, so to get these goodies was exciting.  

I love the 3 ring binder and pocket folders.  I also think it is great that it comes with replacement covers how smart!!! 

One feature I love about these products is that way that the covers are just plain cardboard.  There are so many things that you can do to decorate these binders to make them your own.  

You can buy this kit here on their site for $39.99

Rebinder had offered one kit like I received to one lucky Learning to be thrifty reader!! 

Madatory Entry:
Visit Rebinder and tell me what item in the school supply kit is your favorite.


Extra Entries:
1. Follow this blog using google friend connect.

2. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

3. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

4. Follow me on twitter

5. Tell me how did you find this giveaway?

6. Follow Rebinder on twitter 

 This giveaway is limited to US and Canada Residents only, 18 years of age and older.  Contest ends Saturday September 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

 Disclaimer: A green school supply kit was sent to us for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Printing winner!!!

We have a winner for the brochure giveaway!!  Via random.org number 46

the winner is Jen:

Jen M said...

46

They have eco friendly printing options!

Congratulations Jen!!! 

Don't Forget to enter my other giveaways located in the right hand column. 

Dr. Bloom chewable Jewels review and giveaway - closed!

I was given the opportunity to review a combo set from Dr. Bloom's chewable Jewels.  I choose the circle slide and bracelet in deep sea blue. 

 

At first I was not sure about the bracelet.  I mean she obviously can't be chewing on it while I am wearing it.  But upon the sets arrival I quickly realized how great the bracelet was I always have a toy I can hand her on hand while we are out and about.  I love that!!  I have used it several times in the car when she is fussy and I cannot stop to hold her.  The necklace has been a perfect toy for when I am cuddling her.  She loves "her" new jewelry.  I am sure when she is old enough she will be all about the bling.  

I love that this set is safe for baby bug to chew on that makes me feel so much better there are so many things she wants to put in her mouth that are not safe, it is nice to have something I can allow her to explore.  

The only downside I can see to these is that I am teaching her it is ok to chew on mama's jewelry.  But for now the benefits far out weigh that.  This is a must for the teething baby. 

I also found these pieces to be very stylish.  I can wear them out with my outfits and no one is the wiser to the fact I am wear baby bug's favorite new teething toy! 

Now on to the exciting part for you my readers.  Dr. Bloom's had generously offered a set to one lucky Learning to be thrifty reader.

How to enter:

 
Madatory Entry:
Visit Dr. Bloom's and tell me which set you would like if you win.


Extra Entries:
1. Follow this blog using google friend connect.

2. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

3. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

4. Follow me on twitter

5. Tell me how did you find this giveaway?

6. Follow Dr. Blooms on Twitter 

 This giveaway is limited to US Residents only, 18 years of age and older.  Contest ends Saturday September 4, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

 Disclaimer: A set of Jewelry was sent to us for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Munchie Mug - Winner!!

And the winner of the Munchie mug giveaway via random.org is number 80 - 

Lisa said...

80

I follow you on GFC. lisar79 at msn dot com

Condradulations!! Lisa!!! 

 

 

(by the way my brochure giveaway ends in 27 minutes hurry and get that last minute entry in!! )

Last Day to enter giveaway

Don't forget today is the last day to enter the munchie mug giveaway.  Click here to enter.

cool blog

I found another blog I like:

Tight Wad in Utah

I like how this one does a daily low entries that end that day.  I have one a few I have entered just in the last few days.  This is one of these I hate to share as I know I will have to share the good finds :)

Enjoy!!

CSN - $20 giveaway

     I have been approached about doing a review and giveaway for CSN Stores  I love their wide variety of products.  As I searched along through their many selections I found that they pretty much have something for everyone!! They have anything and everything you need for the kitchen.  Their dinnerware sets  are fabulous.  The choices are so wide you can find something for every taste and every decor.  

 A while back I did a review for a CSN product click here to see that review.  CSN was wonderful to work with and I am still very much enjoying that toy organizer in babybug's room. 

Be on the look out I will be posting a review of another CSN product shortly. 

CSN as generously offered  a $20 giveaway to one of the Learning to be Thrifty followers.

To enter:

Madatory Entry: Take a look around CSN what is one product you would be interested in buying. 

Extra Entries:
1. Follow this blog using google friend connect.

2. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

3. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

4. Follow me on twitter

5. Tell me how did you find this giveaway?

 This giveaway is limited to US or Canada Residents 18 year of age and older.  Contest ends August 28, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

 Disclaimer: A product will be provided from CSN for review purposes only. This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Don't throw those coupons away, Coupon book review and giveaway

Take a look at this book:

Don't Throw Those Coupons Away, A Mom's Guide to Saving Money at the Grocery Store

Kristin the author of this book sent me a copy for review.  I must tell you this is a great book for the beginner coupon queen or the pro that wants to brush up a bit.  It has all the basic laid out in it.  There is a section that explains the different types of coupons, a section that explains how to make the most out of your coupons at the grocery store and even a section on how to work the coupons at the most popular drug stores.  Oh and a bit on the history of coupons I thought that was neat I learned some facts I never knew.

I have done alot of couponing over the last year but this book was a great refresher course on all the little ins and outs to couponing.  

It has even inspired me to be better about seeking out those really really good buys and deals at the drug stores.

This book sells for $10 on amazon.com

Check it out here

Guess what!! Kristin has generously offered a copy of the book to one lucky Learning to be Thrifty reader. 

How to enter:

Madatory Entry:

Tell me one way you use coupons to save.

Extra Entries:

1. Follow this blog using google friend connect.

2. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

3. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

4. Follow me on twitter

5. Tell me how did you find this giveaway?

 This giveaway is limited to US or Canada Residents 18 year of age and older.  Contest ends August 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

 Disclaimer: A copy of the book was sent to us for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Giveaway scout

Have you heard about giveaway scout yet?  It is a giveaway search engine a great place to view giveaway and a great place to list your giveaways.  Click here to check it out.  I have not used them yet but I am excited to see what giveaways I can find as well as start listing my giveaways with them!!

Very neat mclinky!

Check out this get help by helping linky.

here the concept is simple.  Help the three people above you with their requests and the three people under you will help you.

These are request like, enter my giveaway, vote for my blog, tweet something etc.  Click here to try it out.

It's Time for another printing giveaway!!

I have a great giveaway for you guys!!! 

It is 100 8.5x11 Trifold Brochures  from BrochuresPrintingOnline!

This is a great place to have all your brochure printing needs met at.   

Brochures Printing Online offers many great choices when it come to brochures.  They offer flat pages, 2,3, and 4 panel folding options.  The possibilities with these are endless.  

The giveaway -  brochures printing online has offered one lucky reader a chance to win 100 of the trifold Brochures:

100 8.5x11 Trifold Brochures   
100lb Paper Gloss   
Trifold/Letterfold, Z-fold   
4 Color Both Sides Printing   

To Enter:

(Please Include an e-mail address with each entry if your e-mail address is not visible on your profile.)

 

1.Mandatory Entry(this must be done for extra entries to count)

Go to  Brochures printing Online and tell me what is something you have learned from their website.

Extra Entries: 

 2. Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect

3. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

4. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

5. Follow me on twitter 

6. Tell me how you found this giveaway? 

This giveaway is limited to US Residents 18 year of age and older.  Contest ends Sunday August 22, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

Disclaimer:

I will be receiving a set of labels in appreciation of  this giveaway and review.  This post has not been monetarily compensated and the views in this blog are based my opinions.  The opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way**

Twitter - cleaning it up

Check out this really cool site!! You can use it to see who all is following you on twitter that you do not follow and who you follow who does not follow you.  I went through and there were 55 people who follow me I was not following.  I try to keep up with following back but obviously many slip through the cracks.  I also have a ton of people I follow who do not follow me so I can weed that out at little bit.  Anyways click here to try Friend or follow .

I found this great site through Ten talents a great blog to find low entry giveaways and all kind of other tips and such for the blogging world.

A little Blog hopping

It has been a long day at work and I think I will relax a bit with a little blog hoppin'

How has your day been?

If you are new to my blog welcome!!! 

I have a giveaway for a Munchie Mug going one be sure to check it out!! 

Tori

Mail Box Monday

It was a fun week in my mailbox this week!! 

Giveaway winnings - I won a big box of Mega fruit - From Mommy Moment - Yum!! 

I have tried the Baby pineapple and loved it and was not to keen on the mangosteen Can not wait to try the lychee.

Review/Giveaway to come: 

I will be host another giveaway this week on a great couponing guide!! You won't wanna miss this one. 

Coupons:

$10 JCpenny's I love these little cards!!

Gerber coupons

Dicks coupons 

and Lifeway coupons 

What was in your mailbox?

Remember how I told you last week I had a giveaway coming in that little box?  Well it was a wonderful snack cup called the Munchie Mug go check it out here and enter to win your own!!

Happy Mailboxing!!

Tori

Join a frugal friend and post your mailbox findings for the week just click on the button.

Munchie Mug - review and giveaway - closed

Have you seen these snack containers yet?

Munchie Mug has created a spill proof container for little ones.  The top has a fabric cover that allows little hands in but keeps cereal from falling out.

We were sent one with a pink top to test out.  They come in three color choices - pink, blue, and yellow.    First thing I noticed was the two lids it comes with not only is there the lid with cloth but also a screw on lid to keep food fresh between snacks.  

I opened the box and fell in love with the sweet little ocean scene on the cup. 

I was really curious to see how it did at keeping the food in.  So I gave it a big test.  I filled it up with cheerios and started the test.  I shook as hard as I could.  I turned it upside down and side ways.  Even dropped it a couple of times.  Nothing ever fell out.  There was not even a single cheerio in my floor!!

What a great snack cup.  This is one I am sure will come in very handy over the next couple of years. This will be our car snack cup for sure what a relief not to have to worry about spilled snacks on long trips.
Also each part of it is dishwasher safe even the lid with fabric-  a major plus!!

Buy one: You may purchase your very own mug.

Win one:  Munchie Mug is giving one of these great mugs to one lucky Learning to be thrifty reader.

To Enter:

(Please Include an e-mail address with each entry if your e-mail address is not visible on your profile.)

Mandatory Entry: Go to Munch Mugs website.  Tell me what color mug you would like to win.

Extra Entries: 

1. Follow this blog using google friend connect.

2. Blog about this giveaway leave a link to the post in your comment- 3 entries (leave three separate comments) 

3. Tweet about this giveaway (may be done once a day) 

4. Follow me on twitter

5. Tell me how did you find this giveaway?

 This giveaway is limited to US Residents 18 year of age and older.  Contest ends August 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM Central Time, 1 winner will be chosen by random.org  

 Disclaimer: Munchie Mug sent us a munchie mug for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

free pack of gum

Check it out!!  Get your free pack of Wrigley's Gum.

Click Here

tween bling - giveaway from Freebies and much more

Check out this great giveaway:

Click here

giveaway ends 8/04

good luck looks like a cool giveaway!!

give away at Jennifer Magnesi Designs

Check it out!!

She is givingaway a locket necklace.

Click here 

ends Aug. 6

Mailbox Monday

Happy Monday!! It is time for another Mailbox Monday.

What was in your mailbox this week? 

Here is a look into my mail:

Coupons:

huggies, Lowes and Procter and gamble

Samples:

Kraft Mayo - these look yummy I can not wait to try them in a sandwhich or wrap this week

P and G sent me a head and shoulder sample and some pantein pro-v shampoo and conditioner

For the Blog:

Book - The Revolutionary Paul Revere for review from Book Sneeze.

Mystery Box - Oh I have a review and giveaway coming this week!! But I am not going to tell what it is yet.  I am very excited by this product and I know you will be too!! Come back later this week to read my review and enter for your chance to win!

So now I have shared my mailbox goodies what came in your boxes this week?