Giveaway: 5-Pack Custom Handmade Greeting Cards WINNER

We have a winner!  Emmi commented on Facebook and said, "Mr. Mom Day....when daddy stays at home and does everything that mommy usually does...remember that movie??? LOL"

Congrats! Check your email!

Mega-Swagbucks Friday!

Last day for our giveaway!  Snag an extra chance to win in honor of the birth of my new baby!   He is 4 days old and has nearly gotten back to his birth weight already!  I may have a chunky monkey on my hands!  He gained even though he, too, had the stomach virus that we've all had this week.






Today is Mega-Swagbucks Friday! Each Friday, you can win $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, or even $500 Swagbucks just for searching the internet! Make sure you aren't just frivolously searching as this can cause your account to be canceled.


What is Swagbucks? Swagbucks is a google-powered search engine that pays users back a percentage of advertiser income in "swagbucks." These "bucks" can be redeemed for great prizes. I always get the $5 Amazon gift card since it is the lowest ratio between swagbucks and dollars. Since April 2009, I have received just about $200 in Amazon gift cards! I have one card pending and have enough swagbucks to cash in for another!

How can you earn bucks?

* Web searches through the Swagbucks website, search bar, or toolbar
* Referrals - when a friend signs up under you and wins a buck searching, you win too! You win each time your friends win for their first 100 swagbucks
* Swidget - download the swidget to your blog or facebook page and be alerted to swag codes as they happen!
* Trading in items - Swagbucks accepts all sorts of used items and offers bucks for your items (such as used cell phones, video games, books, and ipods
* Shopping - you can shop through the Swagbucks site and receive bucks as a rebate on your purchases.
* Special Offers - you can complete offers for points or just scroll through the no-obligation special offers section for random points at the end.
* Daily Polls - On the Swagbucks home page, simply click on Daily Polls and vote daily for points!

I apologize for not posting the past few days - I was a little busy HAVING MY SWEET BABY!

I'll be back to a more normal posting schedule soon - there was no internet at the hospital.  We are home now and doing well!

In honor of the occasion, I want to keep the giveaway open through Friday 5/21 at 8pm eastern time since I wasn't around to close the giveaway properly.  You can also gain an EXTRA entry by commenting on the post with something you love about babies!

First, I want to direct your attention to a great giveaway I have going over on PennyPinchingPenguin! You can win a 5-pack of custom hand-made greeting cards! You create the sentiments and occasions! Low entries! Also, snag a freebie if you order! Giveaway courtesy of Poppies and Petals - absolutely beautiful!

Baby is Here!

I apologize for not posting the past few days - I was a little busy HAVING MY SWEET BABY!

I'll be back to a more normal posting schedule soon - there was no internet at the hospital.  We are home now and doing well!

In honor of the occasion, I want to keep the giveaway open through Friday 5/21 at 8pm eastern time since I wasn't around to close the giveaway properly.  You can also gain an EXTRA entry by commenting on the post with something you love about babies!

First, I want to direct your attention to a great giveaway I have going over on PennyPinchingPenguin! You can win a 5-pack of custom hand-made greeting cards! You create the sentiments and occasions! Low entries! Also, snag a freebie if you order! Giveaway courtesy of Poppies and Petals - absolutely beautiful!

Week In Review - 5/9/10

I wanted to highlight a few things from this past week that you may have missed.  Stay tuned for a list of the deals for this week!  Those will be posted shortly.

First, a reminder about the 5-pack Custom Handmade Greeting Card (You Choose Occasions and Sentiments) giveaway plus FREEBIE with order!

Make sure to enter - giveaway ends Monday evening!  Low entries so you have a GREAT chance of winning!  What a great way to get cards for all the events coming up this summer - parties, showers, birthdays, graduations, and more!  Don't worry about giving the same card as someone else - you'll have totally unique and beautiful cards!

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THE $3 HUGGIES COUPON IS BACK!!!!

UPDATE!!!  There is ANOTHER way to get 2 $3 Huggies coupons!  See below how to print 2.  Also, go to the Facebook Fan Page to print two more (use your back button)!!!  Score!  These coupons expire at the end of the month.

Wow!  I am so excited about this!  The $3 Huggies coupon is back!  Make sure to print it twice per computer to maximize your savings!  Hang on to these for a great Huggies deal that I am sure will be coming soon.  Keep your eyes peeled on the Target coupons for potential stackable savings there.  Here are some other great coupons to snag while you are at it:

Make sure to join diaper reward programs if you have a little one in diapers (or if you are getting many for friends, family, or to donate).  Points can be redeemed for many things including free diapers!

Be aware of a fraudulent coupon going around right now.  Coupons like this wreck havoc for those of us who are trying to legitimately save money.  Stores are quick to refuse to take ANY coupons or will just ban internet coupons - either way, it's not good for us!  Pass along this info so these "too-good-to-be-true" coupons which are fake do not get circulated anymore.  If you ever have questions about a coupon being too good to be true, simply email or call the company to be sure.  They issue coupons to increase sales and to win new customers - they don't want to be taken advantage of and appreciate the inquiries!

Lastly, check out the details on how to properly stack coupons so you save the most while following all the rules (so companies don't stop offering great coupons and so stores don't stop taking coupons).

Mega-Swagbucks Friday! Huggies $3 Coupon! More!

UPDATE!!!  There is ANOTHER way to get 2 $3 Huggies coupons!  See below how to print 2.  Also, go to the Facebook Fan Page to print two more (use your back button)!!!  Score!

First, a reminder about the 5-pack Custom Handmade Greeting Card (You Choose Occasions and Sentiments) giveaway plus FREEBIE with order!







Today is Mega-Swagbucks Friday! Each Friday, you can win $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, or even $500 Swagbucks just for searching the internet! Make sure you aren't just frivolously searching as this can cause your account to be canceled.


What is Swagbucks? Swagbucks is a google-powered search engine that pays users back a percentage of advertiser income in "swagbucks." These "bucks" can be redeemed for great prizes. I always get the $5 Amazon gift card since it is the lowest ratio between swagbucks and dollars. Since April 2009, I have received just about $200 in Amazon gift cards! I have one card pending and have enough swagbucks to cash in for another!

How can you earn bucks?

* Web searches through the Swagbucks website, search bar, or toolbar
* Referrals - when a friend signs up under you and wins a buck searching, you win too! You win each time your friends win for their first 100 swagbucks
* Swidget - download the swidget to your blog or facebook page and be alerted to swag codes as they happen!
* Trading in items - Swagbucks accepts all sorts of used items and offers bucks for your items (such as used cell phones, video games, books, and ipods
* Shopping - you can shop through the Swagbucks site and receive bucks as a rebate on your purchases.
* Special Offers - you can complete offers for points or just scroll through the no-obligation special offers section for random points at the end.
* Daily Polls - On the Swagbucks home page, simply click on Daily Polls and vote daily for points!







THE $3 HUGGIES COUPON IS BACK!!!!

Wow!  I am so excited about this!  The $3 Huggies coupon is back!  Make sure to print it twice per computer to maximize your savings!  Hang on to these for a great Huggies deal that I am sure will be coming soon.  Keep your eyes peeled on the Target coupons for potential stackable savings there.  Here are some other great coupons to snag while you are at it:

Reward Codes, Magazine Offers, YouData, and more

First, a reminder about the 5-pack Custom Handmade Greeting Card giveaway plus FREEBIE with order!

I have written in the past about diaper reward programs.  Both Huggies and Pampers have reward programs.  These programs are simple.  Purchase qualifying products and enter the codes on packaging to rack up points.  When you choose, you can redeem your points.  Through the Huggies rewards program, you can choose to use your points on instant win games, sweepstakes, or trade them in for prizes.  I just redeemed 300 points for a free Jumbo pack of diapers!  The Pampers program offers great prizes as well!

Click here to sign up for the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards program.  Make sure to check out the polls, websites, and videos featured to earn more points.  Check out this blog to get even more free codes.  Some codes listed may be expired.





Click here to sign up for the Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards program through Pampers Village.  Make sure to register for your free sample of new Dry Max diapers on the main page.  Check out some awesome rewards:  donations, entries into sweepstakes, coupons, free cereal, Shutterfly codes, and more.  Here is a blog with lots of codes to enter.

Amazon has some great sales on magazines right now.  I like to use my Swagbucks gift cards to get the subscriptions free or nearly free!  Afraid of the auto-renewal?  I sure was.  It is simple to cancel.  Just go into your Amazon account.  There will be a link to manage subscriptions.  This is where you can cancel the auto-renewal!  Here are a few deal highlights:

• Marie Claire $8 12-months
• Parents $9.97  12-months
• Bazaar $8  12-months
• This Old House $6  6-months
• Time  $7.40  3-months (13 issues

Today is Thursday - the day to check your YouData account for ads!  YouData pays you for viewing ads.  Ads are saved in your account for one week and you are paid for those you view each Friday.  YouData pays directly into PayPal.  Would you like more information?  Check out this past post.

Giveaway: 5-Pack Custom Handmade Greeting Cards

Boy, do I have a sweet giveaway for you today!  Renee from Poppies and Petals is offering up a 5-Pack of Custom Handmade Greeting Cards where the winner gets to choose the occasions and sentiments!

Renee sent me a beautiful Mother's Day card to review.  This card is just beautiful!  She used high quality card stock, designer paper embellished with a beautiful lace punch design and a lovely "Mom" floral stamp on the front in cocoa.

I was very pleased with the quality and beauty of Renee's work!  I know you will be pleased as well!  Just think of all the occasions coming up:  Father's Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Birthday's, Graduations, Weddings, Showers, and "Thinking of You" occasions.  You may also have a need for a Get Well card, Sympathy card, Praying for You card, or a Just Because card.  I love that these high-quality and completely unique cards cost LESS than cards at Hallmark!

Renee didn't want anyone to be left out with this giveaway, so in addition to offering a custom 5-pack of hand made cards, she is offering a FREE sheet of custom address labels with a floral stamped background to anyone who makes a purchase of two or more cards by June 14th.  When checking out, there is a spot to add a note/comment when the purchase is made so you will simply reference this giveaway and leave the name and address you 'd like on the address label there.

Entry is simple!  Giveaway is open to anyone age 18 and over.  Giveaway is open until 8pm eastern on May 17th EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 21 at 8pm.  Please include an email address in your entries so I can contact you should you win!  I like using the penguinelk at yahoo dot com method.

Entries (you may enter once per category):

• Mandatory Entry - (other entries will not count without this one)  Visit Renee's Poppies and Petals site and leave me a comment stating your favorite product that she offers.
• Share this Giveaway - use Facebook, Twitter, or your blog to share about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link
• Facebook Fan Page - Visit my Facebook fan page discussion tab.  Follow the instructions there to gain one extra entry - this is a silly one! (no need to comment back here - Facebook entries are automatically added in)
• EXTRA ENTRY in honor of my new BABY - leave a comment below saying something you love about babies!

 Good luck!  Don't forget, you can order and get FREE address labels as long as you order by June 14th!

Giveaway Winners: Coupon Envelopes, Custom Name Shirt, 2 Hearts at Home Books

It's that time!  It's time to announce the winners of the giveaways from the Ultimate Blog Party and After-Party!

Without further ado - here are out winners!  I will contact winners via email (the penguinelk at yahoo dot com email address) and winners will have 24 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner.  Thank you all for playing!  Keep checking back for more giveaways!

Coupon Arsenal!  3 Winners:

• Jennifer H who said, "4got to mention what I'd like to save on, Juicy juice! :) And I'm a new follower."
• Terri who said, "I do use coupons but there don't seem to be a lot for the things I buy. I am always looking for coupons for bread, pasta and vegetables."
• Roxanna who said, "I love coupons and would love to win!"

 Personalized Name T-Shirt by Holly Designs:

• Miller Racing Family who said, "What a fun giveaway. I love the Custom Applique Shirts for your Little One - Ladybug. This would be perfect for our new arrival next month. Thanks for the chance."

 

Growing Grateful Kids by Suzie Larson

• Jamie who said, "I love Hearts at Home, what a great resource for Christian moms. I am happy to have a place to daily scripture and resources to help me become a better mom."

 

Living With Less So Your Family Has More by Mark and Jill Savage

•  Jen who said, "I kind of wish my SIL still lived in MN -- it looks like they have a great conference!"

Giveaway: Coupon Arsenal Starter Pack

UPDATE - Giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for playing!  Click to see the winners!

I am giving away an envelope of at least 50 coupons to jump-start your coupon arsenal to three winners!  Coupons will be from various sources including newspaper inserts, freebies, blinkies, catalinas, purchased, and more.

Entering is simple!  Giveaway is open to US residents only and will close at 8pm eastern time on Monday, April 12th.  You may enter up to three times using the list below.

Enter:
Simply leave a comment on this post for each entry.  Make sure each comment contains your email address so I can contact you should you win.  I prefer to use the penguinelk at yahoo dot com method to list my email to limit spam from web crawlers.

• MANDATORY ENTRY - Leave a comment telling me what products you hope to save money on using coupons.
• Tweet about this giveaway, post on facebook, or blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link to your post.
• Become a follower of this blog.

I will choose a winner using random.org.  I will contact the winner via email.  Winner has 24 hours after contact to respond or I will choose a new winner.

To add to your arsenal now, check out some great coupon sites below:

• Print coupons 
• Print MORE coupons
• Purchase coupons

Giveaway: Personalized Name T-Shirt by Holly Designs

Update - Giveaway now closed.  Make sure to check out Holly Designs for some awesome products!  Thanks for playing - click to see winners!

My friend, Holly, creates some of the cutest baby and kidswear that I have seen!  She recently opened a store on etsy to sell her wares.  I approached her a few weeks back about promoting her store on this blog with a giveaway.  She graciously sent me this ADORABLE  T-Shirt for Buggy to try out and wear.  As soon as I pulled it out of the envelope, he started pointing and jumping up and down while saying, "truck! truck! truck!"  He just LOVES wearing this shirt!  It is a very high-quality shirt that holds up well in the wash (so important for a toddler boy).  It is so soft and comfy!

Holly is offering a shirt as a giveaway for my readers.  The winner will get a customized name shirt for their little one.  Holly will contact the winner with specific details.  Winner may choose a t-shirt or onesie.

Giveaway Details:

This giveaway is open to US residents only (sorry!).  Giveaway will close Monday, April 19th at 8pm eastern time.  Winner will be chosen by random.org.  I will contact the winner directly and if the winner does not respond within 24 hours, another winner will be chosen.  The winner will then be contacted by Holly to begin creation of the custom shirt!

You may enter four times total - once per category.  You MUST do the mandatory entry for any other entries to count.  To enter, simply leave a comment on this post for EACH ENTRY.  Please include an email address in each comment so I can reach you should you win (I prefer using the penguinelk at yahoo dot com method to reduce web crawler spam).

1. MANDATORY ENTRY - visit Holly Designs and leave a comment below stating which item you like best or what type of design would interest you. (1 entry)
2. Follow this blog and leave a comment stating that you do. (1 entry)
3. Tweet about this giveaway or post on facebook and leave a link to your tweet or post. (1 entry)
4. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to the direct blog post. (1 entry)

Thanks for playing and good luck!

Giveaway: $10 Overstock.com Gift Card

It's time for another quick giveaway!  This time, I am offering up a $10 electronic gift certificate to Overstock.com!  Giveaway is open to anyone who can use it - I will email the gift code to the winner.  Giveaway ends in just 24 hours - at 10am eastern time, Friday, April 2nd.  Make sure to include your email when you enter so I can contact you should you win!

How to enter (one entry each):

1. Leave a comment on this post that includes your email (I like to use the penguinelk at yahoo dot com style to reduce spam from web crawlers).  Tell me what you would use your gift card for.
2. Share this giveaway with others through: blog, facebook, or twitter.  Leave a comment with the link and your email (just one entry total).

Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted via email.  Winner has 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Thanks for playing and spread the love!

Giveaway Winner - Yoplait Greek Yogurt

We have a winner!  Comment number 10 is our winner!  Jennie said, "I haven't tried it yet, but have been thinking about it. I LOVE yogurt."

Congrats!  Check your email!

Come back often for more great giveaways!  Free stuff is always good!g

FREE Greek Yogurt - Giveaway

I am having a quick 1-day giveaway!  I have a coupon for a free cup of Yoplait Greek Yogurt plus an envelope of other random coupons to give away.  I am a member of Pssst.... by General Mills and they sent me this wonderful coupon to try.  I highly recommend this program!  I get lots of coupons and freebies to try and to share!  Become a member at pssst.generalmills.com simply by registering. 

To sweeten the deal, I will include a coupon for $1 off Starbuck's new brew-at-home coffee Pikes Place Roast.  I am a BzzAgent and was sent a sample plus several coupons to share!

It's easy to enter.  Simply leave me a comment below saying if you have tried Greek yogurt before or not and what you think of it if you have tried it!  Gain one more entry by telling me if you have tried Pikes Place Roast and what you thought of it.  Make sure to put your email in the comment so I can contact you if you win!

Giveaway is open to US residents only and will close at 2pm eastern time Tuesday, March 30th.  Winner will be chosen by random.org.

Luck 'O the Irish - Green Deals for Today!

Are you feeling lucky today?  You might want to sign up for Superpoints and try your hand at the Super Lucky Button to see if you win!  Superpoints is similar to Swagbucks.  Check out my tab "Programs" or just click through here to learn more about how both Superpoints and Swagbucks work.

Don't forget to get your FREE photo book through Target before Sunday the 21st when the offer ends!  Get it FREE and SAVE SOME GREEN!

If you're feeling lucky, make sure to enter my giveaway for $30 worth of fantastic Zonderkidz hardcover books on the Psalms on the Rediscovering Domesticity blog.  Enter daily through Monday.  Win the giveaway and SAVE SOME GREEN!

Check out the rules and information about the upcoming Kmart super doubles event and SAVE SOME GREEN!  Start printing the high dollar coupons now before print limits are reached.