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Monday, November 26, 2012

We Have our Banner and are Ready for Cookie Season!

We had another super fun Girl Scout meeting tonight, I love girls that we have in our troop they are really a great group of girls.  There is something else I love about Girl Scouts and that is cookies of course!  When the weather gets cold, you know its almost time.  This year we prepared in advance, we ordered a really cool vinyl banner from Signazon.
The banner we received is a  2 ft x 4 ft vinyl banner that was really easy to create and came in the mail lightning fast.  Signazon offers templates that you can use or you can custom design your banner from scratch.  I wanted our banner to be simple and easy to read so I chose big bold letters and just the Girl Scout emblem.  The banner is great quality that will definitely withstand the cold wind and snow that is sure to show up the day we decide to sell outside.  This size banner is under $30 which is a great price for a nice, re-usable sign.  I'm sure we will also use this one in other events such as parades.  You can use these banners to advertise your business or use them for Holiday parties or family reunions, they are really versatile.

Of course Signazon offers tons of other products such as yard signs, window lettering, stickers and car magnets, and you can check out everything that they have to offer by clicking HERE.

Oh and personalized banners make great gifts for just about anyone!


**I received a banner for review purposes, all opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review**

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Keurig Giveaway

Have A Keurig Holiday Event

Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life
My favorite part of every morning is having a hot cup of coffee in my hand in seconds.  If you are still using a traditional coffee brewer you do not know what you are missing.  The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes
  • Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
  • My K-Cup filter
  • Removable drip tray
  • Water filter kit
  • Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
  • 72-oz water reservoir
  • Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
  • 48 K-Cups to get you started
One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!
Giveaway ends November 30th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

From our Family to Yours


Today I am thankful for each and every one of you.  I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love, family and precious memories....and of course turkey!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Free Glasses!!


CLICK THE PICTURE and then use the code  FIRSTPAIRFREE (includes standard lenses)

Try it on at home! If it doesn't fit, return shipping is free!

Available for first time glasses customers only.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Modern and Eco Friendly Cards from Paper Culture

I have been ordering photo cards for the Holidays for years, and I like to try out different companies to compare quality and price.  Some have been great while others had much to live up to.  This year I wanted to try Paper Culture.  When I checked out their site I loved all the modern designs that they offer, clean lines, bold colors and fresh typography to keep up with the most current trends.  
I like really simple designs, not over the top, and I really like the colors on the card pictured above.  At Paper Culture their mantra is “be modern. be eco.”  In fact, no new trees are cut down for the printing of these awesome cards because Paper Culture uses exclusively 100% post consumer recycled paper for both card and envelope.  In addition, Paper Culture plants a tree with every order and has planted over 200,000 trees to date. Their cards are also printed on 130 lb. weight heavy stock paper cut with signature rounded corners.  By comparison most leading companies use only 80-110 lb paper.   Here is a little sneak peek at the cards that I ordered...

I loved how the green on the card went with the red in my daughter's scarf to make the two Christmas colors.  I received my cards in the mail yesterday and I was very happy with how they turned out.  They really look amazing. 

With hundreds of customizable designs to choose from, Paper Culture has set out to deliver bold modern design through eco friendly products that have been featured in People, Real Simple, Daily Candy, the Wall Street Journal and at the Tony Awards.

If the Holiday rush has you running short on time, Paper Culture will stuff, address, stamp and mail your cards for you for FREE. The only charge for this service is the actual cost of the stamps!  Also, when you provide your addresses, you have the option to print a unique, personalized message on the back of each card.  Say what you want, to whom, on one, some or all your cards!  That is pretty amazing!

If you are looking for great quality and a large selection, Paper Culture is a shoe in, check out all they have to offer by visiting their website HERE.




Jewelry Candle Giveaway


Giveaway sponsored by Elitemama
Jewelry Candles were inspired by the famous classic movie, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Instead of having golden tickets inside of a chocolate bar, you will find jewelry in all natural soy candles. 
Inside of all the candles there is a hidden jewel that can be worth anywhere from $10 to $7,500. You could find a ring, necklace, pendant, bracelet, or even a pair of earrings. You never know what you will get inside of your candle, but you will always find a gorgeous piece of jewelry.
Jewelry Candles are made with 100% natural soy and premium quality fragrances are used so they all smell great. The candles are huge! They are 21 oz and have a burn time anywhere from 110 hours to 150 hours so you get a lot of bang and fragrance for your buck. Each candle is hand poured with love from Louisville, Kentucky.

Elitemama's Review:
The best part about the Fall season is the beautiful smells. The smell of the leaves fill the air as they hit the ground and the air becomes crisp. Fall is the perfect season to have your scented candles going. The joy of filling your house with fall scents gives you a warm feeling inside. Well, for me it does =)
The candle I received for review was the Pumpkin Spice candle. 
The Pumpkin Spice candle smells amazing! When I had opened the candle for the first time, the smell right away reminded me of pumpkin pie. My husband loves the smell of the candle. The smell traveled from one room to another leaving a heavenly pumpkin smell lingering in the house. There times where I had walked outside, stepped back in the house and I could smell the candle. The candle is not over-powering, pungent, or harsh. It gives your senses the illusion that you are actually making some pumpkin pie.
Well, after about 2 hours or so, the goodies started become visible in the candle.
The corner picture on the top left shows you the ring wrapped in the plastic baggie. I tried getting a picture of the foil showing through the wax when it was in the candle, but my phone was being weird, lol. Anyways, once I removed the ring from the little baggie, I rinsed the ring off because it was covered in wax. There was no issue cleaning it because the wax was still moist so it was easy to maintain. 
Once the ring was cleaned, it was beautiful! As you can see from the pictures above, it has a blue gem in the center and then there is a leaf like design on the side. The gem, depending on the lighting and how you look at it can either look blue, black or purple. The details on the side like I said looks like a leaf and when you look closely at it, you can see little diamonds in it. It is a gorgeous ring!

Giveaway:
There will be two winners! One winner will receive a mystery Jewelry Candle and the second winner will receive a mystery jewel from Jewelry Candles. To enter, fill out the rafflecopter form below. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Giveaway begins 11/18 and ends 12/2. Open to the United States only. 


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Thursday, November 15, 2012

WingFlyer Giveaway!

I love to give my kids gifts that keep them active and playing outdoors, and I love the WingFlyer!  Check out all the details then enter to win one!

Giveaway Sponsored by Elitemama



Features for the WingFlyer Z150:
  • Patented smooth drive system
  • Rugged steel frame
  • Aluminum alloy wheels
  • Inflatable rubber tube tires
  • Comfortable rubber grip handles
  • Pedals with textured grips and reflectors
  • High-caliber rear disc brake
  • Handlebar stem unlocks and folds at patented lower hinge for easy transport
  • Adjustable stem raises handlebar to three different heights
  • Supports up to 220 lbs
  • Recommended for ages 8+
  • Available: Classic White & Metallic Silver
For the full review on the WingFlyer Z150 click Here


Giveaway:
One lucky winner will receive a WingFlyer Z150 in either silver or white.
Giveaway begins 11/15 at 2pm EST and ends 12/6
Must be 18 years or older to enter
Enter the rafflecopter form below for your chance to win
Good Luck!

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Hickory Farms, a Holiday Tradition {Giveaway}

Our schedule from about this week in November on through New Years is pretty much insane.  This weekend is my husband's annual hunting trip and next weekend is Thanksgiving followed by Holiday parties galore.  I love getting together with friends and family and its always nice to bring something with you when you get together.  For more than 60 years Hickory Farms gifts have been a classic holiday tradition that brings family and friends together, and who doesn't love their delicious gift boxes.

Hickory Farms has a huge selection of gift baskets filled with meats, cheeses, fruit, sweets and even wines.  They make shopping on their site easy by having the option to browse their selection by price or category. Many of us have a distinct memory of Hickory Farms at  holiday gatherings and Hickory Farms is very proud to be a part of those nostalgic moments and continues to focus on and celebrate its long heritage of tradition and authentic holiday memories.  
I just shared the yummy tote bag full of goodies with my family last weekend at our monthly card game and it was a hit.  It included:

-2 Signature Beef Summer Sausage 10 oz.
-Farmhouse Cheddar 10 oz.
-Jalapeño Cheddar Blend 10 oz.
-Holiday Spiced Almonds 4 oz. 
-Golden Toasted Crackers 4.4 oz.
-Olive Oil & Rosemary Crackers 4.4 oz. 


You can keep the tradition alive by sharing Hickory Farms gifts this Holiday season.  You can visit their website at http://www.hickoryfarms.com/

GIVEAWAY
The Tastes of the Trade Tool Bag Gift pictured above retails for $60 and one of my readers will win one!  All you have to do is follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below





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Compensation and products for review were provided by Hickory Farms via MomTrends. I received a free sample of the product for the purpose of this review and to facilitate a giveaway.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hickory Farms

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Bring Back Creative, Imaginative Play this Holiday Season

Everywhere I look there are Black Friday ads being leaked all over the Internet and stores are opening even earlier than last year, some at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, so that people can run out and get their Holiday shopping done.  I do not do well with cranky mobs of people and do not go out on Black Friday, instead I do the majority of my shopping online, in the comfort of my couch and pajamas.  I found a really great online store called Ellie's Toy Store, that has so many great products at really affordable prices.
When Christmas shopping for my kids I try to include many imaginative play items, or toys that encourage learning and creativity.
I love these Roy Toy Earth Friendly toys.  They are  all-natural pine wooden building sets made using wood obtained from mills that follow sustainable forest management practices. Each wood building piece is tumbled for a smooth finish and left in its natural color - free from dyes. All of the building sets come with instructions.

Ellie's Toy Store also has classic building toys like K'NEX.  My kids can play with these for hours!  This set includes 300+ pieces and ideas to build 30 models like a truck, helicopter and dune buggy. Or you can use your own imagination.  Made in the U.S.A.
Ellie's Toy Store also has a large selection of Melissa & Doug toys for the toddler on your list.  I love this pounding bench and I think I had something similar when I was little.  The pegs on the bench go up and down, playing peekaboo on this solid wood pounding activity. The pegs are non-removable and take turns showing their smiles, the sturdy mallet is included.

With how much technology is available to our kids, sometimes we forget just how important and fun interactive toys and puzzles are:

"We offer a wide variety of puzzles, model kits, games, and other toys to foster a lifelong love of learning in youngsters. Our affordably priced toys make learning enjoyable again."

You can check out everything Ellie's Toys has to offer by clicking HERE, you can also visit them on Facebook by clicking HERE

**This post contains sponsored content, all opinions are my own**

Friday, November 9, 2012

Free Kindle Books and Cheap Stocking Stuffers



Once in a while I check out what free Kindle books Amazon has to offer, and hey, free is always a great price.  I should probably mention that since I am in Illinois, I am not allowed to participate in the Amazon associate program so I do not make any money sharing any Amazon deals with you, I just want others to get a good deal too.  Also keep in mind that prices on Amazon change at lightning speed so I can't guarantee the deals or books will still be there  So anyway, here are some free Kindle books and super cheap gifts.
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Bah, Humbug! (A Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella) by Heather Horrocks (Sep 9, 2011)
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The One You Love (suspense mystery)

Here are some low priced goodies that you can put in someones Christmas Stocking!
SODIAL- Handlebar Mustache Vintage Adjustable Double Ring
Lovely Vintage Jewelry Crystal Peacock Hair Clip

Lovely Vintage Jewelry Crystal Peacock Hair Clip $1.54 and Free shipping

SODIAL- Vintage style colorful Owl charm necklace

Master Moves Mickey Giveaway


Kmart recently released a Fab 15 holiday toy list with hot new toys like the Furby and the Holiday 2012 Barbie Doll. Included on the list is Master Moves Mickey from Mattel Disney.  This brother to Dance Star Mickey, one of the hottest toys released just a couple years ago, takes dancing to a new level. With a simple squeeze of his nose, Mickey breaks out into 15 different dance moves within his own unique combinations. During Mickey's funky dance moves like "The Windmill" and "The Mouska Mix", you will hear original music tracks. This toy is sure to make your little ones giggle.   Watch Mickey go from a handstand into a 360 turn. Included with Mickey are 6 AA batteries. Purchase this Fab15 toy at Kmart stores this holiday season! Read Kara's full review here.
Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive their own Master Moves Mickey! This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will end on November 24th at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please enter on the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!

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Kara's Deals and Steals received a free Mattel Disney Master Moves Mickey from Kmart in exchange for a review.  Diary of a Stay at Home Mom is not responsible for prize shipment or delivery. 

Keurig Giveaway {Week 2}

Welcome to another Keurig Giveaway!!

Have A Keurig Holiday Event
Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life
If you do not own a Keurig yet and you don't know what all the hoop-la is all about, imagine walking in to your kitchen when you wake up and having a fresh hot cup of coffee in your hand within seconds.  I love ours and cannot imagine mornings without it.  The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes
  • Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
  • My K-Cup filter
  • Removable drip tray
  • Water filter kit
  • Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
  • 72-oz water reservoir
  • Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
  • 48 K-Cups to get you started
One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!
Giveaway ends November 16th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Diary of a Stay at Home  Mom  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

Yurbuds Party! #InspireForWomen


I use my iPod quite a bit, in the gym, walking, or even at home when the kids are in bed.  Music always gets me pumped up and puts me in a better mood, but I have a hard time finding ear buds that stay comfortably in my ears.  They're either too big or too round, and they always fall out which is really annoying while you're working out.  I recently got a chance to try Yurbuds, the ear buds that never fall out, to see if in fact they never fall out.

These ear buds come with two different size silicone ear pieces that are super soft and very comfortable to wear.  You just but they Yurbuds in your ear and twist to lock them into place, then you can run and jump to your heart's content and they stay in the entire time.  The sound quality with these was great and they are sweat and water resistant, I was impressed  with the over all product.

Yurbuds available at Target for $29.99 and come in a variety of colors and would be a great gift or stocking stuffer for the athlete or music lover on your list.
I had an opportunity to share Yurbuds with some ladies in my family and they all loved them.  I use mine all the time and even had to steal them back from my husband who tried to take them to use at work.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

$100 Holiday Cash Giveaway

Welcome to the $100 Holiday Cash Giveaway Event, Hosted by Atl Deal Finder!
Special thanks to our Co-Host, Krystle of Home Jobs For Mom!

Could you use a little extra cash in your pocket for Holiday shopping?  Or maybe to help pay a bill, either way....

One lucky reader will receive $100 PayPal Cash!
All you have to do is follow the instructions on the RaffleCopter below. Complete any or all of the fields to enter.iveaway runs from 11/8-11/20 at Midnight. Open to US Residents, ages 18 and older. The winner will be chosen on 11/21 and will have 48 hours to respond to the announcement email before another winner is chosen.
Good Luck!
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. All opinions shared here are mine alone. Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Mohawk Rug Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Mohawk Rug Giveaway!

Hosted by Baby Costcutters
Mohawk Home has been around for decades! Area rugs are not the only great products available you can also find accent rugs, bath rugs, utility mats, doormats, hardwood flooring, carpet, tile, laminate, vinyl, rug pads and more.  A great rug can really complete any room and make it feel warm and inviting.  With such a wide assortment of choices and combinations you are sure to find your flooring needs.  Check out the before and after that my fellow blogger posted of her child's room.

Baby Costcutters was sent the Patton LtDark Brown size 63"x94" rug to review. Read her full Mohawk Rug Review here.
One lucky reader will win an area rug of their own up to 5×8 and under $150 off their site!! Must be 18+years of age to enter. Open to US Only. Ends Nov. 22nd at 11:59pm est. Just use the form below to enter :)
Good Luck!
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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Diary of a Stay at Home Mom is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Monday, November 5, 2012

42" LG TV Giveaway Just in Time for the Holidays

What is on your Christmas list this year? Skip craziness of Black Friday and enter to win a brand new LG TV!

  LG Smart Magic Bigscreen Giveaway Event

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Beauty and brains make magic together in this super-slim HDTV. Its edge-lit LED panel delivers a full HD picture with smooth images, even when watching fast-paced action movies. Smart TV technology brings the best Web-based entertainment content right into your living room over your home Wi-Fi network. Finally, make confusing controllers a thing of the past with the point-and-click convenience of the included Magic Remote — no sleight of hand necessary!
LG 42" Smart TV 1080p 120Hz Edge-Lit LED HDTV Features:
  • 1080p Full HD picture resolution
  • Edge-Lit LED design
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi adapter
  • Magic Remote
  • TruMotion 120Hz
  • Triple XD Engine
  • Picture Wizard II
  • Intelligent Sensor
  • Clear Voice II
  • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable included

One lucky reader will receive a LG 42" Smart 1080p Edge-Lit LED HDTV with Wi-Fi and Magic Remote
Giveaway ends November 26th at 11:59pm, open to Continental US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!


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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Diary of a Stay at Home Mom is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.