tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60190483274111509502012-01-28T14:01:33.432-08:00Giveaways and product reviews.Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.comBlogger4581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-58117141441495986802012-01-28T14:01:00.000-08:002012-01-28T14:01:33.450-08:00

And the winner is...Barginmom (comment #4)Congratulations!  You were e-mailed on 1/28/12; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

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Examples of items in the One for the Money prize pack I am hosting a movie themed prize pack giveaway for the upcoming Lionsgate film ONE FOR THE MONEY based on the novel by Janet Evanovich and starring Katherine Heigl. ONE FOR THE MONEY will be released in theaters this Friday, January 27! The prize pack includes the following items: Tote bag, t-shirt, notepad and lipstick pen, bookmarks (

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My teenage daughter is in love - with nail polish!  I am always curious to see what her daily nail "art" will look like.  She has become what some would call a fashion maven, always donning the cutting edge looks, right down to her fingernails!  She isn't interested in nail polish in natural looking colors; for that matter she isn't even interested in having each nail painted the same color! 

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Click here to download a printable *coupon for $1.00 off one package of Yoplait Frozen Smoothies (limited time offer). The new Chocolate Banana flavor sounds yummy! *This coupon offer is not valid in the following states: including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee. Enjoy! Disclosure Statement: I received this information and the coupon

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-39599896923921288052012-01-12T11:56:00.000-08:002012-01-12T11:56:41.500-08:00

Hi everyone... I am excited to share that my Mustard Thyme Potato Salad recipe was published in the newest Gooseberry Patch cookbook entitled 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches! I haven't received my copy yet, but based on the cover art (above) it appears that my recipe is also featured on the cover! Woo hoo! I have been a loyal fan of all things Gooseberry Patch for over a decade and now I am

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-77983467291313462822012-01-11T16:09:00.000-08:002012-01-11T16:13:06.052-08:00

I enjoy watching Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals show on Food Network, so I was excited to be given the opportunity to review her new cookbook entitled Money Saving Meals and Round 2 Recipes.  The focus of the cookbook is to help readers save money by making recipes which have leftover ingredients that can be used for one or more additional recipes the same week... great concept!  One feature I

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The Author of this post is Darius Boone Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved watching movies. I can remember going to the movies when I was really young with my dad. One time he took my two brothers and me to see the movie Mary Poppins. My mom was in the hospital having just had my sister. The movie theater was right down the street from the hospital. Back in those days children

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In 2010 I posted my review of a wonderful children's fantasy chapter book entitled The Magic Warble, written by local Seattle author Victoria Simcox.  Since then my daughters and I have anxiously awaited the arrival of The Magic Warble's sequel, The Black Shard.  I am happy to announce that the wait is finally over... and it was well worth it! Being a fan of all things concerning faerie and

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Have you ever had workmen come to your house in dirty work boots?  It is a pet peeve of mine!  If they are working in your home and need to go to their trucks for supplies multiple times it is not realistic for them to remove and re-lace their boots over and over again.  Many workmen are courteous enough to wear disposable shoe covers, but unfortunately, a lot of them don't.  I live in a rainy

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The teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. Visit the CPSC website for the full details on this recall. Please spread this important safety message on your blogs, Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Opens in theaters Christmas Day, December 25! War Horse, the new epic film from DreamWorks Pictures and director Steven Spielberg is the tear-jerker of the year and should not be missed.  War Horse is set in beautiful rural England during World War One and depicts the amazing relationship between a young man named Albert and his tenacious horse Joey.  When the war forces Albert and Joey apart,

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I'm not sure my cat agrees, but I think she makes a great Santa's helper! Wishing you and your family healthy, happy holidays!  More reviews, freebies and giveaways to come in the New Year.

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Opens in Theaters December 21, 2011! My family attended the advance screening of The Adventures of TinTin last weekend and we absolutely loved it!  This movie is based on the series of books The Adventures of Tintin by Hergé and the film is produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy. My husband has several TinTin books tucked safely away in his toy collection; when he

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Attention Mission Impossible and Tom Cruise fans... on December 21 (five days before its release to regular theaters) the long awaited premiere Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol will be shown in IMAX theaters! I love watching movies in IMAX and can only imagine how exciting it will be to see Mission Impossible in such a fun way!  If you go see it in IMAX please leave a comment and let me

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You may be wondering what in the world bacon jam is.  I understand!  When I first heard of bacon jam I was intrigued and a bit confused as well.  Could it be possible that someone has captured the salty-smoky goodness of bacon and made it into a condiment?  The answer is yes... a big, fat, delicious, mouth-watering YES! I had the pleasure of sampling Skillet Bacon Spread, which is bacon jam

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-87601964476068386582011-12-15T12:08:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:08:26.142-08:00

And the winner is...Lauren (comment #3)Congratulations!  You were e-mailed on 12/15/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

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And the winner is...Tylerpants (comment #20)Congratulations!  You were e-mailed on 12/13/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-11485101736815649602011-12-09T17:41:00.000-08:002011-12-09T17:41:44.682-08:00

Attention Seattle Movie Lovers!  You have a chance to get FREE passes to see Steven Spielberg's upcoming film The Adventures of TINTIN!  The screening is next Saturday, December 17 in Seattle (location info will be on passes). The FREE advance movie screening passes are issued on a first come first serve basis, and are in limited supply. HOW TO GET FREE PASSES (FOR SEATTLE SCREENING): Go to

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I love giving my children toys that encourage artistic expression. When I was given the opportunity to review the Kid Concoctions Magic Bubble Art Kit I knew my kids would have a blast playing with it.  I was right!  I must admit that my kids were not the only ones who loved creating colorful one-of-a-kind bubble art with this kit... I loved it too!  In fact, I remember creating bubble art like

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-74009539608074846522011-12-08T12:25:00.000-08:002011-12-08T13:26:56.884-08:00

Every Christmas I give my family books and gifts from Andrews McMeel Publishing; I am continually impressed with the wide selection that they offer.  I created this Holiday Gift Book Guide to share some of the affordable gifts that I am tucking under my tree this year. Be sure to visit the Andrews McMeel Publishing website to find the perfect gifts for your family and friends! Holiday Gift Book

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If you are looking to surprise the little girls on your holiday shopping list with the latest in highly sought after toys, check out my Holiday Gift Guide for Girls, below.  This hand-selected collection of toys by Spin Master were sent to me to surprise my own daughter this Christmas (shhh!). ;-)  Spin Master toys are among the most highly requested items on my daughter's wish list each year;

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And the winner is...debijackson (comment #15)Congratulations!  You were e-mailed on 12/7/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-30383010164390099782011-12-06T16:57:00.000-08:002011-12-06T17:18:36.928-08:00

I am giving away (1) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD... Woo hoo! To Enter the Giveaway: Follow this blog PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (do this in the right hand side bar of this blog)  AND take the Harry Potter Trivia Quiz using the widget above; come back to this post and share your quiz results in the comments section (your comment is your entry). One entry per person.

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-78393262021599572912011-12-05T13:51:00.000-08:002011-12-05T16:26:03.016-08:00

I had the chance to review a tasty, educational and all natural product with my kids... a Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit from the makers of Glee Gum!  They also have a Make Your Own Chocolate Kit and a Make Your Own Gummies Kit available; my kids and I are anxious to try those next. Impressively, all three Make Your Own Candy Kits are gluten free - a blessing for kids who have Celiac Disease,

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-64409306153302872392011-12-02T12:32:00.000-08:002011-12-02T12:35:14.845-08:00

Have you ever considered giving a kids magazine subscription as a holiday gift for your child or a friend or family members child? You will save big money off the cover price buy ordering a subscription verses purchasing kids magazines in a retail location.  I just set up a subscription to Barbie magazine for my daughter... she is going to be absolutely thrilled when she receives her first

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-50458501332043525892011-12-02T11:43:00.000-08:002011-12-05T16:27:36.704-08:00

My daughter loves to doodle and draw, especially in the car to help pass the time.  When we are driving at night she enjoys using her Glow to Go because she can draw with the included lightwand and see her art come to life in cool glow-in-the-dark colors.  My daughter also uses her Glow to Go indoors and has a blast creating cool glow crazy art with her older sister... they could play with it

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-21226065473206037522011-11-30T12:40:00.000-08:002011-11-30T12:42:57.476-08:00

Hazard: The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard. Visit the CPSC website for full details on this recall. Please share this important safety message!

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Artisan Multi-colored Necklace from the World Vision Gift Catalog This Holiday season, consider giving life-changing items from the World Vision Gift Catalog to the loved ones on your shopping list. Why? Because the items in the World Vision’s Gift Catalog provide much needed proceeds that make a lasting difference in the lives of impoverished children and families both domestically and

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And the winner is: rubynreba (Comment #6) Congratulations.... enjoy your prize!

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-55981655680990449412011-11-11T16:17:00.000-08:002011-11-11T16:19:37.301-08:00

Do you love wearing your favorite perfume but hate carrying around bulky, fragile, perfume bottles in your purse or luggage?  Then say hello to the Travalo Elite refillable perfume atomizer! Using the Travalo Elite is easy; check out this short You Tube video and see for yourself: If you are thinking that the Travalo Elite would make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer, you are right! With

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My tv is as out-dated as this one! I have sad news... our 20+ year old tv recently died (RIP).  Now we are using a tiny, old fashioned, box-style tv that we used to have in our bedroom as the family room tv!  Needless to say, our kids are mortified.  We have decided it is time to break down and start seriously researching flat screen tvs.  The problem is that there are so many to choose from

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-11344497037804560592011-11-02T12:03:00.000-07:002011-11-02T12:04:59.934-07:00

Hazard: The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Kiddieland have received one report of a 3-year-old girl from Ohio who suffered a facial laceration near her right eye. Visit the CPSC website for full details on this recall. Please share this important safety message!

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And the winner is: Suzanne (Comment #73) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 11/2/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-50140115954168931612011-11-01T11:15:00.000-07:002011-11-01T11:20:34.611-07:00

I recently heard about prepaid debit cards for the first time; I wondered who would benefit from using them, and why.  After a bit of research, this is what I came up with: Prepaid debit cards, such as the Green Dot card, can be helpful for people who prefer to avoid traditional credit cards for their high interest rates.  Others may prefer not to use credit cards because they have a tendency

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-44959962225992081012011-10-25T15:19:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:21:47.356-07:00

Do your kids enjoy stories that have to do with unexplained phenomena like mine do?  If so, they will love Sound Bender, a new Scholastic Book written by Lin Oliver and Theo Baker which is due for release this November. In Sound Bender you will meet Leo Lomax, a young teen who discovers he has a rare sensory gift after he loses his parents in a tragic accident.  Leo deeply connects with sound

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-17438590246303764022011-10-25T14:38:00.000-07:002011-10-25T14:45:10.666-07:00

I love anything natural, which is why I am pleased to have had the opportunity to sample four fabulous smelling natural dish liquids from Seventh Generation. Each of the herbal scents in the Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid collection have tough cleaning power but are gentle on the environment; my personal favorite is the Lavender Floral & Mint scent. Seventh Generation Dish Natural

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Front of Mask Back of Mask Visit the CPSC website for full details on this recall. Please share this important safety message!

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Want to get a cool Glow Glove from GlowCrazy Toys FREE this weekend?  Here's how: Buy a GlowCrazy™ Distance Doodler from Walmart, Toys R Us or any local retailer on Saturday Oct 22nd or Sunday Oct 23rd ONLY, and send in your receipt, UPC from the box and the Shipping Form (below) to:  Glow Crazy, 150 Elm Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. Entries must be received by 11/22/2011. Once they have

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-37744254279106246012011-10-17T19:48:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:06:23.399-07:00

Exciting news!  If you are in the greater Seattle area you may be able to get FREE passes to an advance screening of PUSS IN BOOTS on Saturday, October 22nd at 10:30AM at Regal Thornton Place in Seattle Washington. The flier below has the details of how you can try for passes (please follow the instructions on the flier carefully - the flier itself is not a movie pass). About Puss in Boots:

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Halloween is upon us!  With this season my family likes to watch our favorite DVD's to help get us in a "spooky" mood. ;-)  This year we are thrilled to have added the new Casper the Friendly Ghost: The Complete Collection 1945 - 1963 to our Halloween play list.  My husband and I both grew up watching Casper the Friendly Ghost cartoons on television; they are a fond memory from our childhoods

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-23653065930487090192011-10-03T09:35:00.000-07:002011-10-03T09:35:12.428-07:00

And the winner is: Kimberly (Comment #3) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 10/3/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-22290882940718123862011-09-27T18:18:00.000-07:002011-09-27T18:19:50.891-07:00

Yes, you read it right!  Seattle area Footloose fans simply need to print the E-pass above to attend the advanced screening of the movie for FREE!  The Screening is this Friday, September 30, so don't miss this fun freebie! *Be sure to arrive to the theater early as seats are on a first come first serve basis. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this review.  I

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-48413585804479547612011-09-26T20:09:00.000-07:002011-09-26T20:11:54.577-07:00

This "Chloe" doll from Pottery Barn Kids is one of 3 dolls involved in this recall. The firm has received five reports of dolls with looped hair, including one report in which a loop of the "Chloe" doll’s hair was found around the neck of a 21-month old child. Please click here to view the full details of this recall on the CPSC website. Blog, tweet and share on Facebook to help spread

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I am hosting a fun prize pack GIVEAWAY for the wonderful new family movie DOLPHIN TALE which opened in theaters everywhere today!  The Dolphin Tale prize pack is full of things that kids will love... a DOLPHIN TALE tote, lunch box, t-shirt, puzzle, activity book, hat and poster!  WOW! Dolphin Tale Prize Pack WIN IT: (1) Lucky Freebie Fairy follower will WIN a Dolphin Tale prize pack

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Here's the deal... I have 4 FREE tickets to the movie Dolphin Tale which are good at any AMC theater in the greater SEATTLE WASHINGTON area (during the run of engagement of the film).  The first person to leave me a comment saying they want the Seattle area AMC movie tickets is the winner (include your e-mail address in your comment so I can contact you if you win). I attended the advance

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The highly anticipated RedaKai trading cards are predicted to be the coolest new toy  phenomenon for kids this season! RedaKai trading cards are made by Spin Master Toys, maker of Moon Dough, LIV dolls, Zoobles and more, so they are destined for greatness! Two of my kids are trading card fanatics and they had a blast playing with the cool new 3-D RedaKai cards; in fact, they asked where they 

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As you know I have a special place in my heart for Scholastic Books - not only did I love them when I was growing up, now my own children love them too!  The latest Scholastic book that I had the pleasure of reading is an upcoming release entitled Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby. Icefall is a fantastical tale rich with Scandinavian mythology; it is a deeply engaging book that weaves a web of fantasy

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Chairs not included in this recall have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps Chairs included in this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps Chairs included in this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps Please click here to view the full details of this recall on the CPSC website. Blog

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Calling all Gooseberry Patch fans... for a limited time you can request a FREE Gooseberry Patch Fall Favorites Cookbook featuring yummy Sun-Maid raisins.  Simply fill out a very short form and your cookbook should be mailed to you approximately 4 weeks later. Thanks Thrifty and Thriving!

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Click here to view the complete Beauty in Bloom newsletter on the Senna Cosmetics website.  If you are looking for some fresh and feminine makeup colors this summer look no further than the Beauty in Bloom Collection from Senna Cosmetics.  Celebrity Makeup Artist Eugenia Weston has once again managed to create one of the loveliest and easy to wear color collections, suitable for both day

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Are you a Gleek?  I am!  My teenage daughter and I were invited to the advance screening of Glee the 3D Concert Movie so we could share our mother and daughter feedback with you. My teenage daughter's unedited review... "Glee the 3D Concert Movie was a heartwarming, wonderful production. It was fun to see the cast sing all the songs that I have watched them perform so many times before. It

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Like countless others I have been {impatiently} waiting for The Help to grace the big screen; I am happy to announce that today it was released in theaters everywhere!  Much to my delight I was invited to attend the advanced screening of this exciting major motion picture. Set in 1960's Mississippi, The Help is based on a #1 New York Times best selling book and tells the tale of three

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My daughter has wanted an Aquadoodle Mat for quite a while so she was thrilled when Spin Master Toys sent me some fun Aquadoodle products to review!  We both had a blast testing out the Aquadoodle Classic Mat and the Aquadoodle Buddy.  We loved being able to create drawings quickly without having to clean up any paints!  All we have to do is fill the Aquadoodle pen with plain water and we are

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Click here for full details of this recall on the CPSC website. Please share this important recall information on your blogs, Twitter and Facebook.

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My daughter's and I love reading Scholastic Books; they have such a wide range of titles that appeal to children of all ages (even big "kids" like me)!  The latest Scholastic book I read was Floors #1 by Patrick Carman.    Floors kept me hanging in suspense from one chapter to the next, wondering what wonderfully quirky adventures the main character Leo would encounter.  In my opinion Floors 

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Head on over to my Gluten Free Taste of Home blog and enter to WIN a compact ionic fridge air purifier (retail value $29.00).  Please do not enter here, it will not count. Best of luck!

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One of the best family movies I have seen in a long time is Mr. Popper's Penguins starring Jim Carrey! This hysterical movie opened in theaters on July 17, but my family gratefully accepted an invitation to attend the advanced screening a few days before it was released.  Mr. Popper's Penguins surprised me by offering a well rounded mix of comedy, family values and touching moments.  My kids and

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The word is out... Gomu is the coolest new collectible eraser craze. Did you know there are over a 100 different Gomu to collect?  There are Gomu erasers shaped like pets, gadgets, school items and much more!  In fact, there is a Gomu for just about anything your child is interested in. Children ages 6 and up are crazy about Gomu erasers!  They are taking them to school, trading them on the 

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Click here for full details about this recall on the CPSC website. Please spread this important message on Facebook, Twitter and your blogs! Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Vibrant and fresh announcements, invitations, and greeting cards are now available.  Keeping Me Posted stands above all of the competition.  The site has the most creative designs and tools to help you create the final product in a few easy steps.   The incomparable personalization tools make it easy to upload your favorite pictures from Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, and SmugMug.  An abundance of

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Click here for full details about this recall on the CPSC website. Please spread this important message on Facebook, Twitter and your blogs! Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Click here for full details about this recall on the CPSC website. Please spread this important message on Facebook, Twitter and your blogs! Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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My daughters and I have a passion for mermaids and fairies!  Recently I was given the opportunity to review some children's books from Scholastic's new fantasy collection.  My daughters took a look at the many tempting Scholastic book choices for spring and here are a few of the books they chose: Notice a common theme?  Mermaids, fairies and other fantasy creatures lie at the heart of girls

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And the winner is... Crafty (comment #18) Congratulations!  Please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours to claim your prize.

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The highly anticipated film Soul Surfer opens in theaters everywhere today! I attended the advance screening of Soul Surfer with my family a few days ago; this is a fantastic movie that I would love to see again!  My husband and children enjoyed it as much as I did, which is not surprising being that this movie bridges the age gap with its inspirational message of extreme determination and

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My daughter loves anything that has to do with magical creatures, so when I gave her a play set book by Klutz entitled The Marvelous Book of Magical Horses she was on cloud 9!  My daughter enjoyed  hours of quality imaginative play with this new play set book filled with magical ponies, pegasus, fairies, unicorns and magical forests!  The best part is that I love all of those magical creatures as

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Yanni fans rejoice!  I am thrilled to announce that Yanni's first instrumental release of original compositions in over eight years is now available to his vast audience of loyal of fans (including me!). Yanni experienced great success with his Voices album, tour and PBS concert special; his newest album Yanni Truth of Touch is sure to bring the same joy to Yanni fans everywhere! Yanni's new 

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Click here for full details about this recall on the CPSC website. Please spread this important message on Facebook, Twitter and your blogs! Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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FilmDistrict's new film SOUL SURFER, opens nationwide on Friday, April 8 and I am excited to share this incredible opportunity with you:  A limited number of FREE mobile tickets for special advance screenings across the country are currently being offered at http://43kix.com/wap/generic.php?item=3961.  People can get a FREE mobile, admit-2 ticket, while they last! About the movie: "SOUL SURFER

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Teens who enjoy fiction and fantasy books should check out the new Scholastic book Clarity written by Kim Harrington. This book about a young psychic named Clare is both creatively written and captivating. After reading Clarity my teenage daughter said "I think Clarity is an amazing book that has all my favorite genres in one story; mystery, fiction, action and romance.  Once I opened this

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I'm back with another fun My Pillow Pets GIVEAWAY!  Kids everywhere are collecting their favorite styles of My Pillow Pets to snuggle with while reading, watching t.v. and traveling.  My daughter received the precious Magical Unicorn My Pillow Pet (pictured above) and keeps it close by for impromptu cuddling; it is super-soft and the colors are beautiful shades of lavender and pink.  She adores

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Scholastic Books has many new offerings for your child this spring! My elementary aged daughter was thrilled to get her hands on a copy of Thea Stilton and The Cherry Blossom Adventure; she adores any books from the wildly popular Geronimo Stilton collection. In Thea Stilton and The Cherry Blossom Adventure, five mouselettes named Nicky, Collete, Violet, Paulina and Pamela take you on a

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As you may already know, two of my children follow gluten free diets. Although grocery shopping for gluten free foods is more consumer friendly than it used to be, finding gluten free products in a big chain grocery store (whether they are labeled gluten free or not) can sometimes feel like a drudgery. I appreciate that Safeway has initiated a new labeling program throughout all of their 

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For the past month I have been listening to a wonderful guided meditation audio course entitled Raise Your Vibration by renowned spiritual healer Colby Wilk.  While listening and following Colby's easy to understand prompts, I felt an instant noticeable release of pent up stress and felt a lovely sense of calm at the end of each meditation. Don't worry, you don't need any prior experience in

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Diaperstyle is thrilled to be celebrating their one-year anniversary! This week will be filled with all kinds of fun events. Here are just a few...  *Applecheeks SALE and GIVEAWAY *Diaperstyle Dollars to earn all week! *Bum Genius GIVEAWAY and more... *FREE RLR with EVERY purchase! Visit www.diaperstyle.blogspot.com for all the details!Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for

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And the winner is: Tylerpants (Comment #19) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 2/23/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Special thanks to Skin MD Natural for sponsoring this giveaway!

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Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-80831189025712913952011-02-15T21:43:00.000-08:002011-02-15T21:47:01.711-08:00

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11128.html Please re-post this information on your blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc to help spread this important message. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post; I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade

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Finding natural, cruelty-free skin care can be difficult.  Thankfully, Skin MD Natural offers high-performance shielding lotions that are vegan, not tested on animals and even gluten free! What is a shielding lotion? Skin MD says... "A shielding lotion does the real work to prevent dry skin in two ways. First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-6402203532484276522011-02-11T21:48:00.000-08:002011-02-11T21:49:03.326-08:00

And the winners are: Snow (Comment #8) AND Jennifer L. (Comment #15) Congratulations! You were both e-mailed on 2/11/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or new winners will be chosen. Special thanks to WDSMP for sponsoring this giveaway!

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Two strangulation deaths prompt Summer Infant to recall video baby monitors with cords; firm to provide new on-product label & instructions. Visit the CPSC website for full details about this recall. Please re-post this information on your blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc to help spread this important message. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post; I am

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-83700691275822144742011-02-11T09:57:00.000-08:002011-02-11T12:42:17.532-08:00

You may recall my MarDona Specialty Foods review from December; one of the items that my family sampled was the Balsamic Glaze in a Chef Style Squeeze Bottle. If not, here is a refresher: "The meat eaters in my family love it drizzled over grilled chicken breast, and the rest of us use it as an accent for our vegetables.  So good!  Because of this product's concentrated flavor, a little

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-42733553824972753952011-02-10T13:43:00.000-08:002011-02-10T13:47:07.439-08:00

Always wanted a super-cute apron from Flirty Aprons? Now is the perfect time to get one! Here is a special Valentine's coupon from Flirty Aprons: 15% off all aprons with minimum $50 purchase and code VALAPRON  Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post.  I am a participant in the Flirty Aprons affiliate program.  The opinions I have expressed are solely my

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-45261953972459494132011-02-07T17:29:00.000-08:002011-02-07T18:04:47.856-08:00

As a licensed Cosmetologist I enjoyed a career in the professional skin care industry as a Product Trainer and Instructor for a major skin care corporation before becoming a stay at home Mom.  With that being said, I have a special interest in the health and hygiene of the skin.  I learned early on that exfoliation is the key to great looking skin. To exfoliate the skin simply means to

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As the mother of a child with Celiac Disease I was overjoyed to have the opportunity to sample Moon Dough, which is totally wheat free!  An equally fabulous benefit of Moon Dough is that it never dries out... how cool is that?  If you haven't had your hands on Moon Dough yet you are in for a completely unique molding compound experience!  Moon Dough is practically weightless and molds

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-24384934138784745192011-02-06T13:51:00.001-08:002011-02-06T13:51:56.460-08:00

And the winner is: Crafty (Comment #6) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 2/6/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Special thanks to SmartKnitKIDS for sponsoring this giveaway!

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-13606574882959005432011-02-03T12:02:00.000-08:002011-02-07T12:53:53.755-08:00

I bought a cheap toaster oven last year and its time has come to an end.  I decided to upgrade to a Black & Decker Classic Toast-R-Oven, which in addition to looking nicer than my old toaster oven offers more functions than I had before. Check out the benefits: - 4-Slice capacity - Toast, bake, broil, and reheat functions; 30-minute auto-off timer - Temperature up to 450 degrees F - 2 Rack

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I believe that the mind is capable of great things; in my opinion, the challenge is learning how to tap into the parts of our brains that we don't use regularly.  With that being said, I was intrigued by the new Hyperion Books release entitled Beautiful Brain, Beautiful You - Look Radiant from the Inside Out by Empowering Your Mind.  Once I read the title I knew I had to get my hands on a copy

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-41985064517717063702011-02-02T10:18:00.000-08:002011-02-02T10:18:41.456-08:00

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-57955772945004752872011-02-01T09:48:00.000-08:002011-02-01T09:51:46.091-08:00

Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard.  Visit the CPSC website for full recall details. Please re-post this information on your blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc to help spread this important message. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this post; I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, I am hosting a GIVEAWAY for DoozyCards.com; (2) Freebie Fairy followers will WIN a FREE (1) year membership!  DoozyCards.com has a huge selection of fun, cute and humorous e-cards to choose from. With a membership to DoozyCards.com you can show your family and friends that you are thinking of them this Valentine's Day and every other holiday too!  DoozyCards.com

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My girls and I are looking forward to the upcoming release of the NEW Disney movie Gnomeo & Juliet on February 11!  We love anything that has to do with gnomes and we are also huge Disney fans so seeing this movie is high on our list! About GNOMEO & JULIET: "The greatest love story ever told, starring...garden gnomes? In the upcoming “Gnomeo & Juliet,” Shakespeare's revered tale gets a comical

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And the winner is: Crafty (Comment #52) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 1/30/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Special thanks to the Da Capo Press/Lifelong Books for sponsoring this giveaway!

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My daughter has sensory issues, so finding socks that don't bug her can present a challenge.  The seams on her socks are what bother her the most; no matter how many times she adjusts them she says her socks still feel "wrong."  When SmartKnitKIDS offered me the chance to try their seamless sensitivity socks for my daughter I jumped at the chance! I learned that SmartKnitKIDS seamless 

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-75092318717967594832011-01-21T22:30:00.000-08:002011-01-21T22:37:56.161-08:00

My fellow blogger Chandice from the Gluten Free Frenzy blog and Diaper Style website forwarded me this e-mail; I was deeply touched and have donated ad space on my blog to help this sweet little girl who is battling cancer.  I hope you will consider helping as well: "This is an auction to benefit Coupon Mommy of 3. If you have not heard about her daughter's battle with cancer, please read about

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Being that my blog is called The Freebie Fairy, I am sure it comes as no surprise that I like getting things for free!  After all... who doesn't?  Kudos to author Kathy Spencer for sharing her money saving shopping tips with the world in her new book entitled How to Shop for Free.  Believe it or not, Kathy Spencer manages to consistently lower the grocery bill for her family of six down to about

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-13823750982978356662011-01-20T14:12:00.000-08:002011-01-20T14:21:24.928-08:00

My daughter and I love pearls because they are a natural treasure from the sea and bring out our "inner mermaid."  Some people may think that pearls are conservative and only suitable for wearing with dressy attire.  Not when you shop at FunPearls.com; in addition to classic pearl jewelry they offer fresh and playful pearl jewelry designs in a wide variety of styles and colors.  I received a

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If you have been looking for unique modern bar stools be sure to checkout All Modern.com.  You won't find any boring bar stools there!  All Modern.com caters to those who are looking for counter seating that really makes a statement. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this review. I will receive an item different from the one featured in this post for future review

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-51233012003441464822011-01-13T22:22:00.000-08:002011-01-13T22:23:44.010-08:00

And the winner is: Linda (Comment #7) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 1/13/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Special thanks to Hide A Heart for sponsoring this giveaway!

Cindehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06998794867600675388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019048327411150950.post-49300597356639770772011-01-12T23:11:00.000-08:002011-01-12T23:12:22.071-08:00

And the winner is: Crafty (Comment #51) Congratulations! You were e-mailed on 1/12/11; please reply to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Special thanks to Class Attire for sponsoring this giveaway!

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