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What Women Want Giveaway! Great gifts for Mom!
May 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here’s another great giveaway – just in time to celebrate Mom! A new season of fashion and beauty if quickly approaching. Butler Bag, Karren’s Avon (creator/writer for Oh! My Heartsie) and Mom to Bed by 8 (the Iowa-Mom) want to offer one lucky reader a prize package that is sure to tickle your fancy and bring joy to your wardrobe and skin all at the same time.
Butler Bag, “The World’s Most Organized Handbag”
The Butler Bag Everyday Tote is a perfectly versatile back. Offered in three colors and create from genuine Nana leather. This bag offers two zippered pockets outside and a compartmentalized interior with zippered “privacy pocket” inside. This is a true organizer’s purse dream come true.
Karren’s Avon is generously providing a bath and body package plus a few accessories extras to make you smile.
Odyssey Cologne Spray, Odyssey Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and Odyssey Perfumed Skin Softener
RARE DIAMONDS Body Lotion, RARE DIAMONDS Shower Gel and RARE DIAMONDS Eau de Parfum Spray
SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Moisturizing Shower Gel, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Gelled Body Oil and SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Replenishing Hand Cream
Florence Gift Set
Leading Love 2-Piece Gift Set
Silver Coin Purse and Black Wallet
Finally Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom wants you to enjoy your stylish night out and is bringing a $50 Visa Gift Card to the What A Woman Wants party for you to do just that.
Giveaway starts on May 11 at 12:01AM and ends May 25 at 11:59PM. Open to the US residents only; must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
Enter to win the What Women Want Giveaway below!
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. The Frugal Mom is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.
UPrinting Card Flyer Giveaway!
May 10, 2012 By 8 Comments
Invitations, flyers, business promotions and announcements are items everyone can use! UPrinting offers great deals on these printing services and more!
UPrinting has tons of products, from brochures and booklets to the previously mentioned invitations and flyer printing. Customize your own products, or choose from the available templates!
Giveaway:
One lucky The Frugal Mom reader will win 250 club card flyers, sized 4.25″ x 5.5″ or 4″ x 6″. These one sided flyers are printed on 14pt Cardstock Gloss, and have a short 3 business day turnaround!
To enter, complete the Rafflecopter form below!
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Mother’s Day Teleflora Giveaway! 4 Winners!
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s May! Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13th. Most Moms love flowers and great lotions and bath soaps. What better way to make her feel special, loved and pampered, than with a Teleflora Mother’s Day Bouquet and the sweet smell of Bath & Body Works!
These great Mother’s Day offerings from Bath & Body Works and Teleflora are sure to bring a smile to her face!
Signature Collection Gift Sets $25
BATH & BODY WORKS SIGNATURE COLLECTION GIFT SETS
Our body care essentials in her favorite Signature Collection scent are perfectly packaged in this pretty decorative box! Set includes a full-size Signature Collection Shower Gel (10 oz.), Body Lotion (8 oz.) and Fragrance Mist (8 oz.).
- Wild Berry Tulips - a flirtatious blend of red raspberry, cheery honeysuckle and pink tulips
- Wild Apple Daffodil – a playful blend juicy red apple, flirty daffodils and fresh pomegranate
- Wild Citrus Sunflower – a sunny blend of sparkling clementine, cheerful sunflowers and luscious white nectarine
Where to buy: Bath & Body Works and www.bathandbodyworks.com
Deal Alert! ~ *2012 Mother’s Day V.I.P. Tote $20 with any $40 purchase. Limit 1 per order. Must enter code LOVEMOM at checkout*
Mother's Day V.I.P. Bag
Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection Mother’s Day V.I.P. Bag is packed with our favorites for body, hands and home. Includes our Signature Collection Shower Gel (10 oz.) Body Lotion (8 oz)and Fine Fragrance Mist (8 oz.)all in our newest Wild Berry Tulips fragrance. Also includes Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Wildberry Dahlia (8.75 oz.), a Liplicious Lip Gloss in Wild Berry Tulips, a Mini Candle in Lilac Blossom and a white shower sponge. This tan tote features black accents, pink and white gingham lining, an interior pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap! $100+ Value.
TELEFLORA’S MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUETS
Teleflora’s Mother’s Day Bouquets are a delightful way to say you care. Each one will bring in color and the power of fragrance into her home. Here are a few of our favorites….
Sweet as Sugar by Teleflora $59.95
Sweet as Sugar Bouquet – Mom will have visions of sugar plum fairies dancing when you gift her this magical bouquet. Lush lavenders, frosty whites and silvery greens look chic and refreshing inside a cool cube vase.
Teleflora's Lavender Love Bouquet $76.95
Lavender Love Bouquet – Mom will feel like royalty when she sees this glorious bouquet of lavender roses and white lilies in a stunning handmade purple glass pedestal vase. And the great thing is that she won’t just be “queen for a day,” but every time she uses this regal keepsake.
Teleflora's Be Sweet Bouquet $39.95
Be Sweet Bouquet – Nothing’s too sweet for the sweetest woman in the world. Surprise her with a delightfully dainty bouquet featuring delicate lavender roses and pink hydrangea in a sparkling silver cube vase. You’ll make her day, her week, her month!
Where to buy: www.teleflora.com
TELEFLORA’S “DELIVER FOR MOM” SWEEPSTAKES
When you place an order on Teleflora.com for delivery before May 11th you are automatically entered for a chance to win $1,000 daily prize, plus free flowers for a year!
Giveaway starts on May 10 at 12:01AM and ends May 14 at 11:59PM. Open to the US residents only; must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
Enter to win 1 of 4 $25 Teleflora Gift Certificate Codes below!
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. The Frugal Mom is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.
Classic Battleship Movie Edition and KRE-O Combat Chopper Review and Giveaway!
May 9, 2012 By 14 Comments
When I was a child, the classic game of Battleship was one of my favorites! “I sunk your battleship!” were words of summer fun!
On May 18th, Universal Pictures “Battleship” starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson and recording superstar, Rihanna will be hitting theaters. But don’t let the live action end with the movie! Go head to head with a friend in Hasbro’s Battleship
There are three ways to play the game:
- Traditional — take turns calling your shots
- Salvo — stack up as many shots in one turn as you have ships afloat
- Special Ops (based on the movie) — Use the strategy cards for special powers such as Blitz, Scan, and Reveal as you plot to sink your enemy.
The fun doesn’t stop there, though. With the KRE-O Battleship Combat Chopper
This building set includes 174 bricks, one KREON fighter pilot and one alien KREON figure with a twin turbine jetpack. The KRE-O Battleship Combat Chopper
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One lucky The Frugal Mom reader will win a Classic Battleship Movie Edition
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Product(s) were received to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Expecting a Miracle Pregnancy Keepsake Book Giveaway!
May 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Each child is a blessing! If you are expecting, a journal is perfect for keeping notes and information on your pregnancy! The “Expecting a Miracle Pregnancy Keepsake Book”, is a great choice, whether this is your first, second or fifth child!
The journal is broken up into 6 section. There’s “Ready Reference”, “Plans and Lists”, “Miracle Arrives”, as well as one for each trimester. It has a place to record everything from doctor’s appointments to shopping lists. It also has a customizable calendar so you can jot down quick notes day to day. Eac of the trimester sections has a place for both mom and dad to write a note to the baby along with blank journal pages to record thoughts and feelings. The last section has a place to record the details of your labor and delivery.
Want one for yourself?? You can get it at BabySakes.com, or you can win one! Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below!
Disclosure: The product(s) provided for the review were sent to reviewer from the company.
Belli Skincare Review and Giveaway!
May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Frugal Mom is celebrating Baby week with giveaways! Are you expecting? Did you just give birth? Maybe you know someone who is!
The first giveaway is from Belli. Belli sent some products to Kristen and Belinda, and they want to share their reviews:
Kristen’s thoughts:
I was sent two neat gift sets to review. The first was The Complexion Protection Duo. This kit contained Acne Cleansing Facial Wash and Anti-Cholasma Facial Sunscreen. To be perfectly honest, I just don’t struggle with acne. I am very thankful for this too! But my husband is a postal carrier and he is out in the elements 6 days a week, walking about 12 miles a day. With the heat starting to kick in where we live, his face has been breaking out. I asked him to try out the facial wash for me. He washed his face at night and said, “it smells girly.” But the next morning he was excited to show me his face…totally cleaned up! Now he embraces the “girly” smell and uses the facial wash every night and I am thrilled to report that his skin is staying 100% clear. I was excited to use the sunscreen. Now obviously it works great and like ALL Belli products is completely safe to use while pregnant. But, I really dislike that it is tinted. I actually LOVE that for the pool later this summer, but this is not so great for an every day sunscreen. I will definitely be slathering on my Belli facial sunscreen all summer though since the girls are on the swim team and it will work great at the pool!
The second kit I was sent was the Your Best Baby Bump Duo. This kit included All Day Moisture Body Lotion and Elasticity Belly Oil. I did not use the oil very much, but I have been using the lotion constantly. The lotion goes on ultra smooth and has a light lemony scent. You be thinking lemon? Yes, Lemon. And when I am trying to get ready with a queasy stomach, I just love the smell of that lemon. It is so pleasant and actually perks me right up. The lotion does work all day long and comes with a pump to make it even easier!
Bottom line: I recommend all the products I tried by Belli. They all are great, work well and they have very high standards on what goes into their products. Belli is a brand you can trust.
Belinda’s Thoughts:
I received the same products as Kristen, the Complexion Protection Duo and the Your Best Baby Bump Duo. I am super careful about any products I use during pregnancy. I do struggle with acne at certain times of the months and pregnancy hormones can play havoc with my skin. In the past, I have just stuck with soap and water since most acne products are not considered safe during pregnancy. Belli’s products are the first to use lactic acid, an ingredient that is naturally found in the body. I was so excited to find products that I could use on my face and know they were safe for my baby! I love the face wash! It smells so good! It has a lemony, citrus scent that is so fresh and clean smelling. I also like that it can be used a s a face wash or left on the skin for 5 minutes an intensive facial mask. My skin feels so good after using it. Very soft and smooth.
I am a HUGE advocate for sunscreen! When pregnant, you also have to worry about developing Chloasma, which are dark brown spots that occur on the face. Upo to 70% of women experience this. Unfortunately, I’m in that group. I developed small brown patches on my cheekbones when I was pregnant with my third son. Sunscreen is one of the key ways to help avoid this. I don;t really like using regualr sunscreen on my face since as I mentioned, I’m prone to breakouts. The Belli Anti Chloasma is formulated for your face and is gentle yet effective. As Kristen said, it is tinted. Here’s a pic:
This is nice at times and not at others. It will be great for when we are headed to the pool or lake where I wouldn’t be wearing makeup. It says it can be worn under makeup but I choose not to since I don’t want to have too much color on my face.
I also liked the Your Best Baby Bump Duo. I love the lemony smell of the lotion! It’s one of the few smells that doesn’t stink to me right now! The lotion is think but not greasy. I love putting this lotion on when I get out of the shower. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin soft. I use the elasticity Belly oil on my belly and hips. I’ve been pretty lucky that I haven’t had too many stretch marks but but I know my skin isn’t as elastic as it was 10 years ago or even 2 years ago! This oil contains vitamin E Gotu Kola and lavender oil. It absorbs quickly and has a lavender scent.
I can honestly say, I really like all the products I tried. Belli pregnancy line screens each ingredient to guard against chemicals linked to birth defects. It’s nice to know I can trust the ingredients and know that they are safe for my baby!
Disclosure: The product(s) provided for the review were sent from the company. Any opinions expressed are my own honest opinions and are not influenced by any form of compensation.
Mom’s “Take A Break” Giveaway!
May 1, 2012 By 15 Comments
Enter Mom’s “Take a Break” Spa Day Giveaway and tell H-E-B about your favorite Texas mom! The Top 10 Texas Moms will win a $500 SpaFinder gift card, a $1,000 H-E-B shopping spree and a $250 L’Oréal gift bag! Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win your own $1,000 H-E-B shopping spree just for registering. Enter now through 5/13.
I would love to give away a $30 H-E-B gift card to one lucky The Frugal Mom reader! (The gift card can be used at Central Market, too!)
To enter:
- Enter your favorite Texas Mom in the giveaway mentioned above, and come back and leave a brief comment saying who you nominated and why.
I will choose a winner on May 13, 2012.
I received an H-E-B gift card for participating in this promotion.
Yo Gabba Gabba Blanket and DVD Giveaway! #yogabbagabba
April 29, 2012 By 49 Comments
My children recently became even more interested in Yo Gabba Gabba. When I was given the chance to review the Yo Gabba Gabba: Super Spies on DVD, they were very happy!
In the Super Spies DVD, Jason Bateman guest stars as a bad spy who steals the whole YGG gangs balloon art and they are off on a mission to find them.
Here’s a Yo Gabba Gabba: Super Spies Episode Synopses:
Super Spies
When a bad spy named Bateman makes off with the Gabba Land gang’s balloon art, it’s time for a musical spy recovery mission, full of gadgets, robot guards, and great beats. Jason Bateman guest stars and “Super Music Friends Show” musical guests Peter Bjorn and John perform.
Mystery
Toodee and Plex go searching for Foofa who has disappeared. Toodee finds clues to solve the mystery. Toodee and Plex find Foofa at the beach and meet her cool brother Foofle. Ladytron performs, Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer tell a knock-knock joke and Biz Markie is featured in the recurring “Biz’s Beat of the Day” segment.
Space
The Gabba gang goes on a space adventure in a flying saucer. They look through a telescope at the stars and planets. In space they meet new friends and discover a new planet. Musical guests Electrocute perform and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in the recurring “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
Big
Brobee gets frustrated about being the little one, and he wants to know what it’s like to be big like DJ Lance. He accidentally switches places with DJ Lance and grows big, but Brobee has a hard time being like DJ Lance. DJ Lance and Brobee switch places again and everything is back to normal in Gabbaland. Musical guest Jem performs and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in the recurring “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
I think my son has watched the DVD ten times already!
If you are a fan of Yo Gabba Gabba, you probably know that YGG merchandise is rather difficult to locate. Well, I’m please to announce that Walmart stores nationwide are now carrying the Yo Gabba Gabba bedding! They have a 4 piece toddler bedding set, toddler blankets, and a pillow pal! The toddler blanket is filled with bright colors and is oh-so-soft! It’s the perfect size for your child’s bed or to take with you in the car.
Giveaway:
One lucky The Frugal Mom reader will recieve a Yo Gabba Gabba: Super Spies DVD and a Toddler Blanket!
