Giveaway: I Wanna’ Make A Splash!

It’s summertime in Texas, which means I’m one HOT mama (literally!) and I could use a great way to cool off … without breaking the bank. My fingers are crossed (oh, the toes, too) that I can snag the North Texas Kids Splashfest fun pack for the whole family.

This awesome giveaway includes four passes to Splashfest, a water-filled family expo at Hawaiian Falls in The Colony, and a rockin’ cabana! Best part(s), well in addition to the total greatness that is free stuff? Radio Disney, 20 family-friendly vendors and Sci-Tech Discovery Center (hello, poolside science for the kiddos? Sweet!) will all be there.Event Details:
North Texas Kids Splashfest
benefiting Sci-Tech Discovery Center?Hawaiian Falls in The Colony
Saturday, July 18
11 am-4 pm
discounted admission tickets available at www.northtexaskids.com

While I’d love to win the golden ticket, I’m a sucker for dishing details—especially when other mamas can benefit. So, here goes. If you, too, would like a chance to soak in the sun, fun and latest in parenting support courtesy of North Texas Kids magazine, simply copy this entry (including headline and the above link to the pub) and repost it on your own mama blog, then shoot the magazine an e-mail at HYPERLINK "mailto:info@northtexaskids.com" info@northtexaskids.com to let them know you’re participating (be sure to include a link to your post).

Next Thursday, a winner will be drawn from the “inbox” and notified via e-mail … it’s that easy!

Good luck ladies, may the “hottest” mama win. ;)

FREE CroisSonic Breakfeast Sandwhich

CHECK IT OUT!

Enter your email address - they will email you a coupon to print out for a FREE CroisSonic Sandwhich!

They are pretty good :)

http://www.sonicdrivein.com/prmtns/2009/croissonic/index.jsp

Dinner on a Budget?

Check out this site!

http://www.5dollardinners.com/recipe-index

What an awesome site...LOVE IT!

It was also featured on Rachel Ray Show!

Enter to Win Dole Gift Basket!

After browsing a favorite site $5 Dinners :) They are having a giveaway! I love these things! Yes not everyone one can win but isnt it exciting?

YOU can enter to win this too!

Check out http://www.5dollardinners.com

The direct link to the giveaway is:

http://www.5dollardinners.com/dole-gift-basket-giveaway/comment-page-8#comment-10110

Good Luck!

FREE Domino's Breadbowl Pasta (4/29/09 Only!)

On 4/29/09 between 11am and 2pm Stop by your local participating Domino’s Pizza and Carry Out 1 order of New Domino’s BreadBowl Pasta for Free!
*At participating locations only - limited quantities and varieties available. Call your local Domino’s to make sure they are participating.

FREE Mother's Day Halmark Card!

Sign up as a Member
Create a paper card for any occasion
Personalize it
Add it to your shopping cart
Enter Promo Code: CARD4MOM at checkout

FREE Sample of Dove Go Fresh Deodorant

Cosco is giving away samples of Dove's Go Fresh Deodorant!

These are the trail size small deodorants you can buy in the stores.

GREAT to have for traveling!


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Your Kids Can Earn FREE Books This Summer! (Barnes and Noble)

Yes, that is correct FREE books for your kids this summer!

How you ask?

Here's How It Works:


1. Kids read any eight (8) books of their own choosing.

2. Kids use the Summer Reading Journal to tell us their favorite part of each book. A parent/guardian signs the journal when it's complete.

3. Children bring their completed Reading Journal to a Barnes and noble's Store between May 26th & September 7th, 2009. 4. We'll give them a coupon for a FREE book! They choose from a list of exceptional paperback titles.*

* Eligible books will be listed on the coupon. Choices must be made from available stock. No special orders. Limit of one (1) form per school-age child (grades 1-6), please. Incomplete forms will be ineligible for free books.

Give Away!

Enter to win this kit from Juicy Juice! Just post a comment and at the end of the week I will randomly pick a name out of a hat!

Winner takes all :)

Here is what is up for grabs!

Juicy Juice Growth Chart

Juicy Juice Coloring book

8-pk Crayola Crayons

Juicy Juice Mini Playing Cards

Water/Juice Bottle

Re-useable tote in a carrying case

Coupoon for $1.00 off Juicy Juice.

Some Great Juicy Juice Receipes

Good Luck!

Fisher Price Precious Places DVD (Princess)

Get your FREE Fisher Price Precious Places DVD by clicking the link below: https://store.mattel.com/transition.aspx?TransitionID=153

FREE, you wont even paying S&H!

Ping.fm!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Join The Disney Store on Earth Day (4-22-09)

Join the Disney store on Earth Day and receive a gift :) Just bring in 3 plastic bottles to receive it!

http://disneyshopping.go.com/disney/store/Category_10002_10051_59503_-1_59503_____Disney-Store

Become a Fishful Thinking Ambassador!

Goldfish Fishful Thinking! I went to this wonderful site, signed up and became an ambassador! You can too! Just click the link below!

What is an ambassador?
As an Ambassador you will be an integral part of the nationwide network committed to inspiring parents to enhance their skills in order to raise confident children who have the tools to successfully overcome obstacles, thrive in the face of adversity and reach their goals. In this kit, you’ll find everything you need to start connecting with other parents to spread the word about Fishful Thinking and to help develop happier, more optimistic and resilient kids.

What is Fishful Thinking?
Pepperidge Farm has been committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle for over forty years by offering parents wholesome snacks made with no artificial preservatives. The Goldfish® brand partnered with Positive Psychology leader, Dr. Karen Reivich, to create Fishful Thinking: a program for parents that helps them to raise kids who are optimistic and can confidently tackle life’s challenges.

With Fishful Thinking, parents can:
• talk with kids about how to deal with the ups and downs of life
• teach effective problem-solving techniques to help kids grow with a feeling of competence
• help kids develop an optimistic attitude that allows them to move past setbacks and obstacles • help kids to develop their confidence and reach their full potential
• empower themselves to develop positive communication with their children and practice the skills with their kids using fun, easy activities
• connect with other parents to find solutions that help develop happier, healthier, more resilient children

What will be expected of Ambassadors?
As an ambassador, you will be expected to:
• Drive traffic to FishfulThinking.com
• Generate Storybook Maker submissions on FishfulThinking.com/ storybook by sharing personal stories with friends and contacts
• Spread the Fishful Thinking message amongst online and offline networks • Host small events or get togethers
• Report updates online to Mr. Youth through Spark Reports, blogs and polls • Access branded online tools


How can I become a Fishful Thinking Ambassador?

• You have atlead one child between the ages of 4-12
• Currently use and are familiar with Pepperridge Farms products (Goldfish)
• You use a social networking site such as Facebook, Myspace ect...

If You said YES to all of those (and who in this day and age hasnt heard of Goldfish or on Facebook) Then Clicky the link below and sign up!
I heard a rumor that only so many people would be accepted but I doubt that as true since there are close to 7,000 now and I was accepted today....

Click this link:
http://fishfulthinking.repnation.com/Log.ashx?a=2&i=76&r=a2678feb-5f54-4bbf-8fee-49c8397b8a2c


HAVE FUN and EARN points - take polls and invite more people!

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For Breastfeeding and Supplementing Moms
This free gift for moms includes:

A sample of Expecta® LIPIL® DHA Supplement for pregnant and nursing moms.

An excerpt from The Nursing Mother's Companion, a useful guide with tips and suggestions.

A sample of Enfamil LIPIL®, our closest formula to breast milk, should you choose to supplement.

Go to Site, Print Certificate, Take to your doctor to redeem.

Tax Day Bites!

YUMMMM!!!!!!!!!

Get Free Cinnabuns Cinna Bites on April 15th! Offer only valid from 5-8pm.

http://www.cinnabon.com/home.html

Now that's one sweet deal that will be hard to pass up!

FREE Card - Mailed by Halmark!

http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/s...&storeId=10001

Enter code: trial

cards are personalized online and mailed to either you, so you can mail them out or mailed directly by Halmark - the cost is about the same amount as if you would buy in the store anyway.

Get one free card by entering trial into the promo code section!

I just ordered one today! But I picked to have it delivered to me first because I want to check out the quality...once I receive it I will post on the quality of it :)

Have fun sending FREE cards!

Want a Free Sample of Aveeno hair products?

Rumor has it this is a free full bottle - even if you dont use it - why not get it and give it to someone who needs it...or do like I do save and make gift baskets out of it. Or better yet put them in a guest bathroom...Give care packs to people over sea or homeless shelters.

https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/...ource=&source=

Click link above to fill out form - if you dont like giving out your email address for everything - make a email addy just for junk to go to...

This is only for the first 1000 people to sign up to do believe. So act fast.

Ben & Jerry's FREE cone day April 21st!

Tuesday, April 21st is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s, and you know what that means... free ice cream for you!

Celebrating their 31st year (wow has it been that long?) and saying Thank you to their customers they are giving away free cones on April 21st :) YUMMM that is a SWEET thank you!

http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/feature/free-cone-day/

Victoria's Sercret FREE in-store 1oz mini lotion

Print this coupon and take to V.S. for your free 1oz bottle of lotion.

http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBJyNqUAcckdyB7gPl7-MAr6gNM/doc.html?RAF_TRACK=&email

It is a bottle of V.S. naturally body car line :) Also with $25 dollar purchase get a FREE tote!

FREE Sephora Samples :)

http://www.sephora.com/promo/naturalbag/naturalbag.pdf

Bring it to your favorite SEPHORA STORE between 12pm-6pm on Saturday, March 21 to get your makeover and free samples!

FREE Popcorn from AMC IMAX

http://img.ed4.net/aeagle/2009/090227_offer/AMC.pdf

Coupon Expires April 16th, 2009

It is for 1 FREE LARGE Popcorn :) YUMMM and such a great deal - cause we all know Popcorn and soda at the movies is A LOT of money these days!

Help Campbell's Reach their goal and get some free seeds to grow at home :)

http://www.helpgrowyoursoup.com/

Use Code 1: P8039, Code 2: U6 for your Free Seeds!

Free Sample of Dove

http://www.dove.us/#/haircare/free_sample.aspx/?utm_source=TNT

Also while you are on their site enter to win the contest they have :)

UpDate on Dairy Queen Blog

I just wanted to let you all know I received my Dairy Queen Gift Card in the mail this weekend! So I am super excited :)

Things that make you go huh???

Somethings I have come across - Make me say HUH!?!?!

Originally funded by UNICEF and created for Third World aid efforts, a grapple is simply a genetic cross between a grape and an apple. The fruit keeps the size and shape of the apple, the texture of the grape, and the flavor of both while providing a potent, high-strength dose of vitamin C.

Do you want an tangerine? How about a Grapefruit? Cant decide? How about BOTH at the SAME TIME! Have a Tangelo!



How about a lemon mixed with a tomato? A lemato?




As great as many of these may be - I think I will pass on the genetic food :)

How about that new Sweet Deals DQ Menu?

How does this sound...

Your choice of One Terrific Cheeseburger, All Beef Hotdog or a GREAT Chicken wrap
With either a side of Finger lickin onion rings, Fries or a side salad
and your choice of a medium drink, Small sundae or a small dipped icecream cone

For....$4.00!

OR any combo of thre things for $4!

how about any of those things for

2 for $3
3 for $4
4 for $5

That is a deal! Especially when you are in the Dairy Queen Mood - and who isnt in a Dairy Queen mood?

I love Dairy Queen! and with their new every day deal menu you can mix and match nine of their menu items - OVER 20,000 combinations! Think of the possabilities!

I am currently making a deal with DQ and you can make one too! Just write a blog on Dairy Queen's new every day value menu and you too can get to try their new sweet deals for FREE! Yes FREE!
You blog about - and post a link to their site....email them with your blog link and address and they will send you a gift card! How awesome is that?!?!?!

But hurry fast because this is only good for the first 250 bloggers who enter!

http://blog.dairyqueen.com/2009/02/25/dq-sweet-deals/

Click the link above to learn more aboout the sweet deals and blogger gift!

Good luck and happy blogging!

Sample from Splenda

Splenda has some new coffee flavors - You can try it out before you buy it to see if you like it :)

I love samples :)

Click here to get your sample!

https://www.splendidlife.com/ancillary/samplingprogram.do

FREE Panty from Express

Who doesnt love a free pair of panties? Especially from Express!

Click here for your coupon and print it out :)

http://f.chtah.com/i/35/682994764/2736_2737coupon.pdf

Enjoy!

Want Tickets for Movie Screenings

Do you ever wonder how people get tickets to see movie screeners for free? Well I dont know HOW people get them I have gotten movie screener tickets from work or friends...but never on my own...here is your chance to get tickets for movie screeners...right now there are none in Texas - but sign up and they send you emails once movies screener tickets are available...if they have any left you click the movie you want to see and they get you tickets to it.

http://www.filmmetro.com

Have fun!

FREE opi Nail polish (2 bottles)

Really? Free? Opi Nail Polish...I am on it!

http://www.teenfreeway.com/opi_nail/index.htm

Pick two colors and they send you - it is from some teen site.

Oh well a freebie is a freebie!

FREE Juicy Juice Sippy Cup

I dont have a kid in the sippy cup age but I have a nephew who is - so I signed up for one :)

http://www.juicyjuice.com/Login/Register.aspx

Just fill out the information and they will send you a free sippy cup with Juicy Juice printed on it :)

Failblog.org

I just love this website it cracks me up - so I will from time to time post FAILS that I come across on their site - or on my own :)

Enjoy!

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Oh my - better be careful how you use those things...is there a warning label on the box or something about sticking them on your head...No your REAL head not your other head..sickos! LOL

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Well...this was on Failblog.org how ever I am a bit confused...is the sign itself a fail, or is the fail refering to this husband? I frankly find the billboard the funniest thing EVER! Except I would have totally used a picture of him and stuck it to the board. Oh well...I guess he has been CAUGHT!

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I am not too sure what they were thinking on this one...I mean it is making me start to think I potty trained my son too early I mean he is 6 so should he still be in diapers?

Some Neat Websites I have Come Across

Here is a cool site for you to explore...http://www.rulesofthumb.org/ basically anything you can think of is on here and it puts it in a funny yet true since...for example...lets say you are in the woods LOST, and you had no food...and you were starving yet there is plants all over...you are not sure if it is safe to eat or not - well good thing you read Rules of Thumb because here is what it says:

TESTING FOR EDIBILITY If you are foraging for food but are not sure about the edibility of a plant, take a small amount in your mouth, chew it, and hold it there without swallowing for five minutes. If you feel no ill effects - such as stinging, burning or numbness - swallow, and then wait for eight hours. If by that time you have not experienced any cramps, pain, numbing, vomiting, or diarrhea, eat another handful of the plant and wait another eight hours. If there are still no problems, consider the plant safe to eat.

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Here is a neat little website I happened upon...basically tells you how to clean things around the house and other places...also it has a submission - where you can submit your own and each new cleaning tip submited helps raise money for charity.

Check it out! http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/

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First 10,000 Get A FREE Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmer

Just found - thought I would share - this is only for the first 10,000 people to respond - You will get the following:

One Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil warmer
One Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil refill in Hawaiian Breeze®
$1.00 coupon off two single Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil refills or one twin refill

Click the link below to register :)

http://www.rightathome.com/offers/200902-GiftPack/default.aspx#offer

FREE Crest Advance White Strips

Click this link
http://www.whitestrips.com/whitestrips-special-offers/
to get a sample of Crest Advanced White Strips also since P&G has all their samples in a central location you can request additional products to sample all at one time :)

Have fun!

Kashi Frozen Meal Deal _ coupon for a FREE entree

You have heard of Kashi havent you? Well it is regular food - just only made with all natural ingredients.

If you go to to this site, fill out the information they will send you a coupon for a FREE frozen dinner :)

Atleast you will be able to TRY it before you decide it is something you will buy in the future!

http://www.kashi.com/picturehunt

FREE sub from Quizno's

Yes that is right - I get this little tip from a mom on DFWareamoms.com forum! Thanks!

You will not get spammed - although the email with the coupon MAY go into your spam file - that is where mine went :)

Anyway you just fill in the information - Boom! Check your email - click the link and BOOM print your coupon!

Make sure your printer is on :)

http://www.millionsubs.com/Reg.php?x=1

Yummmm enjoy your free sub!

FREE Arbys Roast Burger!

I received an email today with this coupon in it!

With any Drink you buy you get this burger for FREE!

Ihop National Pancake Day FREE pancakes!

Feb. 24th from 7am-10am Ihop is giving away a short stack of their pancakes (3 pancakes). All they are asking for is a donation to support local children's hospitals though Children's Miracle Network or other local charities.

YaY For FREE Pancakes from Ihop!

FREE Diet Dr. Pepper Coupon

Click link below for offer:

http://promotions.yahoo.com/drpepper/freedietdrpepper/

Don't worry it is real, no gimmicks here :) Hurry and fill it out fast, I do believe they have a number limit on how many they are sending out.

2 FREE tacos from Jack in the Box (Feb. 24th)

Yes, that is right Feb. 24th just print out this coupon and take to a local Jack in the Box and receive 2 FREE tacos...personally I am not to fond of their tacos, but I know a lot of people who order them and like them...so if you like FREE and Jack in the Box tacos, well then here is a deal for you :)

Enjoy!

http://coupon.hangintherejack.com/two-tacos.php?referrer=TACOS

Who Said Cheese?

Cheese? Did you say Cheese? What is your favorite cheese? I tell you mine...Brie that is right I can not get enough of that creamy yummy goodness...and I will tell you who makes the best brie....Ile De France! You totally need to go out and pick up some of this!

Check out their website for other cheese flavors they have!

iledefrancecheese.com

Other Random Obama Things....

Action figures? So I am guessing our kids, G.I. Joes need someone to answer to when they are called in for duty? The X-Men need to meet there president...But amoung all these action figures...does Obama figure fight and interact with them....you know go fighting crime in Gotham with Batman and Robin, or going to grab a cup of joe with Superman/Clark Kent....or even going over to watch the game with Spiderman?

Or does this action figure come with it's own secret service staff?



LoL...just wondering...wasnt sure how much "action" and Obama action figure would actually see....since all the president does really is sit at a desk and go to meetings and sign bills and give speeches LOL

Okay so Trading Cards, Action figures, and now...BOBBLE HEADS and they even have a super hero Obama bobble head you can pre-order!

IF you would be intrested in ordering any Obama things go here:

http://www.imaginegate.com/obama-bobble-head-talking-toy-figure.html

Let's not forget to add that this bobble head TALKS....

Cravin chocolate? Get your Obama or McCain worth! Chocobama or Sugar-Cain....Made from Belgin Chocolate in the Netherlands. You can buy these chocolate man heads for a whopping $25.64 to $38.47 !

Obama Trading Cards....Really?!?!

Okay is it just me or is this going a bit too far? Has any other president had a trading card? I mean could you imagine Bill Clinton's or even George Bush LOL!

Do people think these cards will be worth money one day? Sure they do, that is why they buy them...it is all about making money, but come on now... OBAMA TRADING CARDS!

I know I will NOT being putting my money toward them...I will save it for another day :)

Tide Total Care - Free Sample

https://tidetotalcare.safeprocessing.com/Offer.aspx?sw=1&utm_source=identitysite

Free Laundry Detergent Sample from Tide :)

More from Quaker - True Delights sample

https://smartsource.wufoo.com/forms/x7x0k1/

Quaker Oats - Quakes Rice Snacks - Free Sample

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100545/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100545&source
Who doesnt love a free sample here and there? Try out either the Chocolate Drizzle or the cheddar Cheese :)

Free Viva Paper Towels

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid66370.aspx

They are from the Wal-mart site - I always get the samples from the Wal-mart site - but they always seem to come after a long time :) But all in all I still get them!