Okay I am itching to win something!!
It is time to list your giveaways in the linky below!!
Feel free to add your giveaways and enter some too!!
Happy Givewaying!!
Tori
Monday, January 31, 2011
Get a free cup of Yogurt
Hey check it out go link up with Yoplait on facebook, to get a free cup of yogurt, to celebrate their new redesigned more calcium yogurt.
*Note: some states cannot get this deal due to dairy laws. TN is one of them - Yoplait does offer to send an alternative coupon to yogurt eaters in these states.
A Review - PakNak
I was recently given an opportunity to review a very neat little product called a paknak.
About the product from their website:
PakNaks are fun soft rubbery 3-D decorations for kids (and adults too!) to personalize all of their stuff. Backpacks, lunchbags, headbands, computer bags, household items, the list is only limited by your imagination.
What we thought:
When they first arrived I stuck Claire right onto the front of Baby Bugs Diaper bag.
It adds a cute little touch to her bag. I was not sure how well it would stay on since we take this bag everywhere and it is constantly being thrown around. Well we put it to the test this last week. I have not had any problems with it falling off. I love it for cuteness sake!!
Tonight we switched out Claire for Robert. It was an easy switch that gave the bag a whole new look. When you switch them you can keep on the Velcro from the first nak and just place the new nak right on top. These sell for just $3.99 a piece. It is neat to be able to change the look of something so easily and for a decent price. Children's preferences change very quickly it is nice to be able to change just as easily with them it may be cats one week and cupcakes the next.
Also I love the fact these are so durable I don't have to worry about little hands messing them up.
Bottom Line - These are quality, cute little trinkets. I think they would make great gifts and bring a smile to any child's face without breaking the bank.
Where to buy them:
You can buy your own Pak Nak's Here
Disclaimer: I did receive these products for review. I was not monetarily compensated. All opinions in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Hops and Such for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Happy Hopping!!
If you are new to the blog welcome!!
Check out the current Helping hands linky - here This is a fun new way to lend and receive a helping hand here around the blog world.
Don't forget to enter our newest giveaway for some cute little paknaks!!
Check out the newest giveaway linky - Here
Hope you have a great week!!
I hope your week is filled with joy!
Tori
Blog Hops:
Ocean Care Products - Giveaway winner
Winner Via Random.org : Number2
- GFC follower. Jessyca Foster jessycafoster@hotmail.com
- Monday, January 17, 2011 3:15:00 PM
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Five tips to an economical Birthday Party
Babybug just turned one a few week ago. I wanted to share a few tips on making a fun but expensive party I learned in the planning stages with you.
1. Make your own cake - You can find those boxed mixes for less then a dollar and canned icing is fairly cheap as well. Use a little food coloring to turn white icing into any color you want. We used a dollar tiara as our decoration.
2. The dollar store is your friend - We bought a lot of our decorations and paper goods at the Dollar Tree you cannot beat $1. We also bought table clothes there I think this really helped add a festive feel to have the colorful table clothes on all the tables.
3. Make you own decorations. I used the cricut to make decorations for the mantle and highchair. These turned out really cute.
4. Reuse- I had alot of decorations from other events that I reused this saved us alot of cost too. I put aside decorations from this birthday bash to use next year as well.
5. Don't forget about holiday clearance. If you can think ahead about your theme and such you can often shop that 75% off clearance after holidays to find favors for the party. BabyBug wore a pink tutu outfit that I bought on sale after halloween it was suppose to be a ballerina costume. She looked darling in it.
Last Day to enter giveaway
Don't Forget today is the last day to enter the Ocean Nasal Care products! Hurry and get those entries in.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Helping Hands Linky 3
It is time for us to share a bit of love and help each other out!!
The helping hands linky
This is a linky of helping each other. You put in a request of something you want done such as someone entering your giveaway, following your on twitter, facebook, or some other blogging need. Then you full fill the requests of the three people before you on the linky. This way we can all reach out and help each other. When starting a new linky I will add the last three requests off of the old linky so those requests can still be met. Please do not add your request to the linky unless you plan to meet the needs of the three people in front of you. Also I know at times you may not be able to meet their requests such as when it is a giveaway entry and you have alerady entered please find some other little way to help them out!
I used to participate in a linky similar to this one over at Ten Talents she used to run a linky called This for That which had the same type of theme of helping each other.
Here are some sample entries:
* Please follow me on twitter - (Linked to your twitter account)
*Please enter my giveaway (linked to the giveaway)
*please follow me on facebook ( linked to facebook fan page)
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Recap:
List your need in the linky and fullfill the needs of the three people above you in the linky
Do not list more then one need in a row as you would be one of the three people under you who would be there to fullfill your request. But after three more people have put in requests it would be fine to add another request.* Please Note only list one thing at a time so that there will be people under you to help you and so that the people above you can have three different people to try and help them out.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Oliver's Labels - Review
I was recently given a chance to review Oliver's Labels. These are some very cute labels to label all of your children's things.
Labels are a must for young children. How often have you been at day care or the church nursery and realized your child has a sippy identical to another child. Labels make it easy to see which things belong to your child.
Oliver's Labels has many many design choices to choose from. We choose the animal faces. These little labels are so cute with the little animal peering at you.
My big questions with labels is always will they hold up? Kids are so rough on things. So far these have help up very well for me. I put several on Baby bug's Sippy cups and snack containers and have washed them in the dishwasher multiple times. The labels are still on and look just as nice as they did when I stuck them on. I really like these labels and think they are good quality.
Oliver's Labels offers several types of labels including an orginal size that is about the size of an address label, a mini size which is perfect for smaller items, shoe labels, clothing labels and even bag tags.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday's Wins Giveaway Linky
It is time to list some giveaways!!
I am itching to enter some to list away people!!
Feel free to list your giveaways as well as enter some of them what fun!!
Don't forget to enter my giveaway for Ocean care Nasal Products!!
Have Fun!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Free Rimmel products at Target
Hey check out this deal I found over at Couponmamacita
You can pair a target coupon for $2 off a rimmel cosmetic with a facebook coupon for $2 off a Rimmel product Looks like this can score you some free eyeshadow or mascara. I am in need of some new eyeshadows so that is the route I think I will go with this.
Thanks Couponmamacita for laying it out for us!!
Hops and such for the week of Jan. 23-29
Hi there and if you are new to Learning to be Thrifty Welcome!!
While you are here check out my current giveaway for some Ocean nasal care products here
Also check out the current Helping hands linky - here This is a fun new way to lend and receive a helping hand here around the blog world.
Hope you have a great week!!
Tori
Blog Hops:
Helping Hands Linky 2
It is time for us to share a bit of love and help each other out!!
The helping hands linky
This is a linky of helping each other. You put in a request of something you want done such as someone entering your giveaway, following your on twitter, facebook, or some other blogging need. Then you full fill the requests of the three people before you on the linky. This way we can all reach out and help each other. When starting a new linky I will add the last three requests off of the old linky so those requests can still be met. Please do not add your request to the linky unless you plan to meet the needs of the three people in front of you. Also I know at times you may not be able to meet their requests such as when it is a giveaway entry and you have alerady entered please find some other little way to help them out!
I used to participate in a linky similar to this one over at Ten Talents she used to run a linky called This for That which had the same type of theme of helping each other.
Here are some sample entries:
* Please follow me on twitter - (Linked to your twitter account)
*Please enter my giveaway (linked to the giveaway)
*please follow me on facebook ( linked to facebook fan page)
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Recap:
List your need in the linky and fullfill the needs of the three people above you in the linky
Do not list more then one need in a row as you would be one of the three people under you who would be there to fullfill your request. But after three more people have put in requests it would be fine to add another request.
* Please Note only list one thing at a time so that there will be people under you to help you and so that the people above you can have three different people to try and help them out.
* Please Note only list one thing at a time so that there will be people under you to help you and so that the people above you can have three different people to try and help them out.
Monday, January 17, 2011
A little bit of everthing
Took Babybug to get some one year pictures. We always use JCpenny's portrait studio I print off a coupon each time for a package that includes several sizes of the same pose for only 7.99 it is a good deal, but takes a lot of will power when looking through all the shots to only buy the one. The nice thing is when the pictures come in they always send a few extras that you can buy at a reduced price this is where we always get our extra poses. Today's shoot was one of the best!! It was so hard to choose just one but I did and cannot wait to get them back next week.
I found a neat article to help you with promoting your giveaways over at Sweeptight check it out here
Also have you checked out my new linky yet? Helping Hand is a linky with a neat spin on it check it out.
Have you entered my latest giveaway yet? It has really low entries right now, be sure to click here and get your entries in!
Hops:
Tuesday Twitter Hop
Tuesday Train
Catch a Wave Wednesday
Twitter me this Thursday
Nice to tweet you
Hop along Friday
Hope you're having a great week!
Tori
Eco' Drink Shield - free sample
Get a free sample of a Eco shield to go around your water bottle to help make it reusable. Click Here
Thanks Tight Wad for the head up!!
Helping Hand Linky
I would like to start a new linky:
The helping hands linky
This is a linky of helping each other. You put in a request of something you want done such as someone entering your giveaway, following your on twitter, facebook, or some other blogging need. Then you full fill the requests of the three people before you on the linky. This way we can all reach out and help each other. When starting a new linky I will add the last three requests off of the old linky so those requests can still be met. Please do not add your request to the linky unless you plan to meet the needs of the three people in front of you. Also I know at times you may not be able to meet their requests such as when it is a giveaway entry and you have alerady entered please find some other little way to help them out!
I used to participate in a linky simulatr to this one over at Ten Talents she used to run a linky called This for That which had the same type of theme of helping each other.
Recap:
List your need in the linky and fullfill the needs of the three people above you in the linky
Do not list more then one need in a row as you would be one of the three people under you who would be there to fullfill your request. But after three more people have put in requests it would be fine to add another request.
Enjoy!!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Give it away - giveaway linky
Let's see your giveaways for the week!!!
Check out my giveaway - here for some Ocean Nasal care products
Ocean Nasal products - Review and giveaway
I was sent three products for review from Ocean Saline Nasal Care - Ocean complete sinus irrigation, Ocean Premium saline Nasal Spray, and Ocean for kids
This time of year with dry, cold air nasal care is a must.
The Facts:
Ocean Premium saline Nasal Spray: Since 1973 it has earned the trust of health professionals and millions of people suffering from chronic nasal congestion, sinus congestion, dry nose, and irritated nasal passages resulting from allergies, sinusitis, sinus infections, colds, rhinitis, nasal surgery and more.
OCEAN Complete® Sinus Irrigation provides a convenient and easy to use two-in-one nasal saline therapy: a special nozzle for nasal sinus irrigation and a unique saline mist applicator for nasal moisturizing. Utilizing an exclusive non-medicated salt blend formula, the OCEAN brand nasal sinus irrigation system is safe for frequent daily use.
OCEAN for Kids® Saline Nasal Spray provides instant, soothing relief to irritated nasal passages. The natural, non-medicated OCEAN® Nasal for Kids product has a smaller spray tip to fit smaller noses and contains glycerin for extra moisturizing, which results in less stinging and burning. Moreover, it is safe to use as often as needed, because it is drug free.
The Review:
The first product I used was the ocean for kids. Baby bug woke up in the middle of the night one night very congested and stuffy. She did not aprpeciate me using the ocean for kids spray in her nose, but her breathing was so much better afterwards it cleared her nose quickly and most importantly that one use was enough to get her through the rest of the night. I was impressed with how well the product works.
I admittedly am not much more of a fan then Sarah of using nasal sprays but one morning I woke up with very dry nasal passages. I knew it was the perfect morning to test out the mist nozzle on the sinus irrigation tube. I surrived the process and quickly realized my nose felt much better I did not even realize how dry my nose was.
Note I have not had an opportunity to test the Ocean Premium nasal spray as of yet, but if it works as well as the other two products then I am sure it is a winner as well.
To buy:
You can use ocean's website store locations tab to find out where to purchase your ocean products
Oh and be sure to check out this spot on their site where you can register for a $3.00 off coupon
The Giveaway:
Ocean has generously offered to send these same three products I received to a Learning to be thrifty follower.
How to Enter:
Please leave a comment for each entry, please include your email so I may reach you if you are the winner.
Note The mandatory entry must be completed before any extra entries may count.
Mandatory Entry:
Tell me which of the three products you would most 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?
6. Enter this giveaway into a giveaway linky - one entry per linky it is entered into please leave the link to the linky in your comment
Disclaimer: Theseproducts were sent to us for review purposes only by Ocean Nasal Care through giveawayblogs. 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.
* Please note that I am in no way medically trained the opinions of this article are just my own experiences with the products.
Thrifty Tip of the day:
When baking a cake if you are out of oil you can replace the oil with applesauce. I do this even when I have oil it makes the cake a little healthier as well as keeping the cake moister longer.
Check out my new giveaway - for Nasal care products.
Check out my new giveaway - for Nasal care products.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Chicken Soup Recipes
I am planning to serve soup and baby bug's first birthday party I want to make some sort of chicken soup. Anyone have a good recipe?
I am thinking about - Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Campbell's Kitchen
I really enjoy campbell's kitchen they have tons of easy recipes!
Giveaways and blog hops I find 1-11
Have a Happy Tuesday!!
Giveaways:
Check out this giveaway for the 60 day slimdown system over at Mamabuzz this is a great one for all those new years resolutions!! Ends 2-1
Check out this giveaway at in my opinion for a set of snowflake votive candles from Lenox ends 1/25
Check out this AHCC boost box over at thrifty and Frugal Living it has all kinds of cool goodies. Ends 1-24
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday
Happy Monday everyone!!
Today I am enjoying a perk of being a teacher in TN I am enjoying a snow day home with Baby Bug. It is a good deep snow today and we will enjoy a lazy day of warm soup type foods and lazy play times with maybe a little house cleaning in there for good measure. I hope that you are staying warm and enjoying the January Morning.
Blog Hops:
Giveaways around the web 1/10
My four monkeys is giving away a DVD called The Gift of Love - hurry giveaway ends tonight!!
My Four monkeys is giving away a set of skoy clothes - again hurry ending today!
My four Monkeys is giving away a Bari Koral family rock and roll CD ends today hurry!!
My Four monkeys is giving away a set of skoy clothes - again hurry ending today!
My four Monkeys is giving away a Bari Koral family rock and roll CD ends today hurry!!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Saturday Snow
I woke up this morning to white stuff!! It is not a ton of snow, but enough to make the ground white. I always like that warm cozy feeling that staying inside on a snowy day brings. The snow makes me thankful for the warm house and the other blessings in my life.
What is the weather like in your part of the world?
Friday, January 7, 2011
Book Review- Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner
Book Review: Lady in Waiting
By: Susan Meissner
This is a book about two Janes. Modern day Jane dealing with her husband telling her he needed space and time to think and walking out the door, and long ago Lady Jane Grey a young lady in the sixteenth century dealing with the constant control by the people around her as they use her for their own political and monetary gains. These two women are intertwined in this story, by a ring modern day Jane finds, with a Latin inscription and the name Jane engraved on the inside.
I loved, loved, loved this book. I have never read a story that intertwined a historical fiction with a contemporary fiction. I felt both characters pain and rejoiced with them finding themselves and their inner strength to do what needed to be done. It was neat to see how two characters from very different time periods could relate to each other so very much. This book is a great read and full of heartbreak, love, happiness and choices. I hated to put it down to deal with real life. This would make a great read for a snow day, curled up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate!! I give it 5 out of 5 stars!!
This book was provided free to me through blogging for books in exchange for my honest review. This review is my opinion and is not at all influenced by the company.
This book was provided free to me through blogging for books in exchange for my honest review. This review is my opinion and is not at all influenced by the company.
Great Giveaway - Ridgid Fiber Cement Saw
This is a site for all those tool friendly peeps!! hubby would love Tool Box Buzz, And the best part they are having a great giveaway right now for a Ridgid Fiber Cement Saw. Hurry this giveway ends 1-8-2011!!
Click Here to enter
Book Review - Lies The Government Told You by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Review - Lies the Government Told You
Written by: Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
I think the title of this book says it all. This is a book that goes into details on some of the lies we have heard from the government. The book is 316 pages long and covers 17 lies from the government. starting with the lie "All men are created equal" and ending with the lie "America has a free Market" I like a line on the back of the book that says: "When the truth is traded for lies, our freedoms are diminished and don't return."
This book is a far cry from my usual sappy fiction book, but it is a book I think all Americans should get their hands on. I like the lay out of this book and how Judge Napolitano covers each of the lies. This book is very eye opening to the way things have been done and the way our rights and freedoms have been stepped on by the government. I like one header in the book that says "you cann't make this stuff up" It is amazing to me some of the things government has gotten away with. Over all I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars.
I was provided a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through Book Sneeze for review purposes, the opinions in this review are my opinions and have not been influenced by the company.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday Tips
Today I wanted to share the two rewarding programs I participate in on the web.
1. One site that I have been using to help make a little extra pocket Change is Sponsored Tweets:
In this program you write advertisements that run on your twitter account and get paid a little for it. The more followers you have the moer you can make. So far I have not made a ton from this but I have made a little and I see that the money I make this year will be great help for Christmas next year.
2. SwagBucks this one rewards you for doing internet searches. Once you have earned some swagbucks you can trade them in for prizes. I have earned amazon giftcards with them - see this post on the product I picked out.
What Programs do you participate in? I would love to hear about them and how they worked for you.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday Randomness!
Happy Monday everyone!!
I hope everyone is ready for a great week in this great new year.
What is on your agenda for the week? Any special events?
For me it is back to the real world back to work after a great Christmas break. Back to making lesson plans and waking up early.
I have one more day before I go back so it will be used for the very exciting chore of getting the house cleaned back up. I want the Christmas tree down and a ton of laundry done!!
Today was a fun day. Baby bug and I had a play date with some friends we went to a place called peek-a-boo playtown It was alot of fun.
Have a Great week enjoy your first week of January!!
Tori
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Great Deals at Croc Store
There are some great deals at the croc store right now.
I just scored these shoes: Rx Medical Silver Fox for $13.49 Shipped
Use the code: FABULOUS10 to get 10% off your order. Plus they are offering free shipping right now as they are doing some inventory and they will not be shipped till 1-4.
They have several pairs that are marked down to 9.99 before the discount.
These are $9.99 I have a pair in black and love them!!
They have some deals in children's shoes as well.
Hurry I have no clue how long these deals will last.
Thanks Spend Less Save more for the heads up!!
Happy 2011
Happy 2011!
May this year bring you may blessings.
If you are new to the blog welcome enjoy looking around.
Check out the current Giveaway Linky while you are here!
Look at this great deal on crocs right now!!
Look at this great deal on crocs right now!!
Tori
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