Free Mother's Day cards

Mother's Day is right around the corner, are you ready? If not, like me..here's a great way to get started.



Hallmark is offering a free Mother's Day card. Just choose the 5x7 greeting card online. Use code CARD4MOM or APRILCARD. They will mail it for free!



Upload your own picture and create the perfect Mother's day card--for free at Kodak Gallery. And if you want them to send it for you, it is just $.99 Not a bad deal considering you can personalize it, don't have to go to the store and don't have to buy stamps! Enter coupon code FREECARD at checkout.

Make a Mother's Day present at Home Depot

Home Depot is having their Kids Workshop this Saturday, May 2nd from 9am-noon at all stores. They are making this really cute wheelbarrow, which would make a great Mother's Day present!! My kids and I go to all of these Free workshops...it's something to do, free and lots of fun!

From Home Depot:

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Free resume copies & business Cards @ Staples

Staples is offering 20 free resume copies & 40 business cards!
Valid April 26-June 13, 2009.
For participating stores, visit Staples.

Woo Hoo...double coupons & some triple coupons at Kmart

They are having double coupons again at select Kmarts. And I'm super excited because my Kmart will be tripling coupon up to $.75!! We've never had triple coupons before. Check your weekly ad for May 3 (view circular online) to see if your store is participating! I will try to put together a list of things to buy and get it up before it starts on May 3rd!!! Yeah Kmart!

JC Penney $10 off $10 code

JC Penney has a $10 off $10 coupon code right now. Just use code: MOMSGR8 You can have your purchase shipped to the store to save on shipping, but they still do charge a minimum of $4.50 so no way to get anything free but definitely a good deal if you were needing to buy something!

Do It Herself Clinic at Home Depot

Register for the Do it Herself Clinic -Spring Gardening Workshop at your local Home Depot, and receive special in clinic discounts.



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April 30-free Iceberg at Carvels

I'm not sure what it is with free ice cream lately but I sure am loving it...

On Thursday, April 30th from 3-7pm, Carvel is celebrating their 75th Anniversary with free icebergs. To find a location near you click here.

Free Johnson's Samples!

Get FREE samples of Johnson's Extra Care Healing Lotion and Body Wash!

Harris Teeter-Triple coupons

Harris Teeter is having triple coupons from April 29-May 5th. Visit coupon teacher for a list of coupon matchups!

Free Zooth toothbrushes @ CVS

Tonight I ran to CVS and saw that the Zooth toothbrushes were $1.99 with $1.00 ECB. There was a coupon in the newspaper a couple of weeks back (don't know when it came out, but it expires 4/30) for a B1G1.

so....Buy 2, use 1 B1G1 coupon, spend $1.99 plus tax out of pocket and get $2 ECB back=FREE!!

31-cent scoop night @ Baskin Robbins

On Wednesday, April 29th from 5-10 PM Baskin Robbins will be having their $.31 Scoop Night. The event is to honor America' s Firefighters.

For more information or to find a store location visit here.

And the winner of the See Kai Run shoes is...

There were 246 entries and the winning number selected by random.org is:

#160 thebubbledies



Thank you to See Kai Run for such a great giveaway. Their shoes are absolutely adorable....if you didn't win don't forget you can still buy them at http://www.seekairun.com/

Great toys-great price!

I have always loved HearthSong. I'vebought the kids many toys from this company because they are educational as well as fun ...they have some really good things on sale right now up to 70% off!

Walgreens

As I talked about before and most of you know, Walgreens is no longer doing their Easy Saver Rebate program. Instead they are increasing their Register Rewards program. I have had so many problems with the register rewards program in the past with things not printing, having to make sure you follow all of the fine print (i.e. # of coupons have to be equal to # of items) and rolling Register Rewards not working right. With all of the problems and conflicting info I have received from store managers I will be taking the week to talk to corporate and get an official letter explaining rolling RR and proper uses which I hope to share with you next week. I'll also test out a few deals and hope to be back in full force next week!!!

CVS 4/26 to 5/2

Here's my top pics for the week!!

Fructis shampoo, conditioner 10.2-13 oz or style 2-8.5 oz, $2.99

Extra bucks 2.00

Use $1.oo off coupon (RP 1/4/2009)

FREE after ECB and coupon

Spend $15, get $5 extra bucks

Suavitel favric softener, polmolive, scrubbing bubbles, windex, pledge

Scenario:

2 Windex, $2.50 each = $5.00

2 Scrubbing bubbles toilet claning gel $3.50 each = $7.00

Pledge 12.5 oz. $3.50 each

Total = $15.50

Use (2) $2.00 off printable windex coupon

Use $2.00 off printable Pledge coupon

Use (2) $2.00 off printable Scrubbing Bubbles coupon

Total after coupons is $5.50 and you get 5 ECB

Total after coupons and ECB is $.50!!

Rimmel Mascara, BOGO

Free Rimmel Sexy Curves mascara from April's All YOU

2 FREE after coupon!

Band-Aids, $1

Use $1 off Band-Aids coupon (SS 2/8/2009)

FREE after coupon!

Build a Hangglider at Lowes tomorrow!

This Saturday (April 25th) at 10 am Lowes is having their Build and Grow Clinic. They are building this really cool looking hang-glider. It's a free event. We go every month and just love it!

Walgreens moneymakers for next week 4/26 to 5/2

Next week there are two moneymakers which you need to print coupons for now as you never know when they will take the coupons down.

Ecotrin-On sale for $2. Prints 2 in RR. Use $2.25 coupon and it's a big moneymaker!!

Nivea's Body Wash-$4.99. Get $4.99 in RR. Use $1.00 off coupon and it's a $1 moneymaker!

"What's For Dinner" Gift Basket Giveaway-Closed

I really do enjoy cooking, especially gourmet made-from-scratch cooking...when I have time, the recipe all picked out, the right ingredients on hand and no kids running around and screaming. Since it isn't very often that all the stars align to have all of the above, I am always on the lookout for quick, simply dinner ideas. Recently I had the opportunity to try this Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil Dinner Kit. It was absolutely delicious and easy to make.

Here's some information about Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits:
With the new line of dinner kits inspired by the chefs at Romano's Macaroni Grill, you can now easily make four classic Italian meals at home. With quick and easy preparation, a Romano's Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites meal is ready to eat in about 20 minutes.
The dinner kits include everything needed to create a high-quality meal in one box including premium ingredients such as such as vine-ripened tomatoes, select cooking wines, specialty herbs and 100% semolina pasta. All you have to do is add one pound of chicken or your choice of proteins such as shrimp or Italian sausage. Varieties of Romano's Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites dinner kits include Garlic & Herb Chicken Penne, Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Pasta, Chicken Alfredo with Linguine and Chicken Marsala with Linguine."

I'm excited to tell you that 3 lucky readers will win a "What's For Dinner" Gift Basket which includes a sample of the Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Pasta variety, three coupons to try the other varieties the next time you visit your local grocer, a colander, serving spoon and cheese grater.

To enter: Click here and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment telling me what Dinner Kit you'd like to try.

For Extra Entries:
Tell me how often you eat together with your familiy
Follow my blog
Subscribe to my blog
Blog about / Twitter about this giveaway (leave link to status page in comment)

Please remember to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. Leave a comment for each separate entry. This contest ends May 2, 2009 at Midnight.. A winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be contacted via email. This giveaway is open to US residents.

Yeah for fellow couponers

Today I was shopping the Doubles at Kmart (Woo Hoo, My total was $54 before coupons, $2 after!!). I ran into a couple of other people who had coupons out and were obviously doing the same thing. But I ran into one person who looked like she really knew what she was doing. I had to stop her and compare deals with her. We talked for over 20 minutes and in the end she gave me some coupons and told me about some deals I never knew were out there. It made my day and was great to meet another person and hear what sites she used and how she finds herdeals. She gave me the name of a few sites I am going to check out and if they work out I will share them with you later this week!

Flower Craft Idea

I am in charge of crafts for a bunch of 4 & 5 year olds every Wednesday night so I am always looking for new and fresh ideas for things to do with them. Right now we are working on Mother's Day crafts and we are making flowers this week. I found this awesome flower on the Parents website and thought I would share it with you. It is pretty easy to make and lots of fun. I would say that if you have a 4 year old they will need help with this...but 5 and up can make it with little instruction. My daughter and I made some as a test run for tomorrow night and they came out so cute. For instructions, visit here.

If you make it, let me know how you do!!!

Deals/Freebies for Earth Day-April 22

There are a lot of good things going on tomorrow for Earth Day! If you know of something I didn't list, please let me know in the comment section :)

Aveeno- online- receive one of the limited edition AVEENO ENVIROSAX reusable organic cotton bags and a sample of the new AVEENO NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection shampoo and conditioner.

Macy's - the first 150 customers at Macy's will receive a free copy of "Kid Power" a book teaching you about native plants and how they help the environment. Available in the children's department.

Disney Store- - On April 22 the Disney Store will be rewarding recycling. Bring in any 3 empty plastic bottles to recycle and they'll give you a free reusable water bottle (while supplies alst, an $8.50 value)

Walgreens-free recyclable Walgreens bag

Starbucks - Bring a coffee mug/travel mug to your local participating Starbucks and they’ll fill it with Pike Place Roast.

Reynold's Wrap-, Try Reynolds Wrap® Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum Free with mail-in rebate (up to $3.99) Rebate available for download on Earth Day(April 22nd, 2009) starting at 4:22 am EDT. Quantities are limited!

Reminder for free Ben & Jerry's tomorrow (Tuesday)!

Don't forget tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st, is free ice cream day at Ben and Jerry's!!!

CVS 4/19 to 4/25

Here are a few of my favorite deals this week...let me know if you find something I've missed!!!

Bayer Quick Release crystals 2.00
Get 2 Extra bucks
Free after Extra Bucks (limit 1)

Edge Infused comfort or hydrate shave gel, 7 oz. $2.89
Get $2.89 Extra bucks
FREE after Extra Bucks (limit 1)

Crest Pro-Health toothpaste 4.2 oz, rinse 250 ml, Oral-B floss 27-55 yds, $2.88
Get 2 Extra bucks
Use $.75 off coupon from SP&G 4/5/2009
$.13 after coupon and Extra Bucks!

Flinstone Vitamins, $7.49
Use $1 flintstones childrens multivitamin product ss 3/22/09
or Use 1 off printable Flintstones
Get $4 Extra Bucks back
$2.49 after coupon and extra bucks

Milk One gallon, 1%, 2% or skim milk $2.79
Get 2 ECB When you buy (4) General Mills Cereal and a gallon of milk
$.79 after ECB with purchase of 4 creals

General Mills Cereal-Lucky Charms, Total, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch 4/$10
Use $1 off printable coupon for each cereal
4/$6 after coupons

*Combine the cereal and milk deals and get 4 boxes of cereal plus a gallon of milk for $6.79

Aveeno-spend $25 get $10 extra bucks
Use $2 off printable coupon

John Frieda, Jergens, Curel or biore-spend $15 get $5 extra bucks
Use $2 off John Frieda coupon from SS 4/5/2009
Use $1 off Jergens moisturizer from 3/15/2009
Use $1 off Curel from SS 4/5/2009

Nikki Knits $50 Gift Card Winners!

Thank you to Nikki Knits for such an awesome giveaway. Their matching family clothes are so adorable! The two winners of the $50 gift card are:

#67-JoannaOnthelake
I am subscribed to your blog through email.joannaonthelake@gmail.com

#171-Goode
I really like the Daddy and Me line. The items were fun and witty.

Winners were selected by random.org
If you did not win, you can still buy them at http://www.nikkiknits.com/ and use the code livinglife to get 10% off!

Free Tradepub Magazines!

All magazines are free, no credit card required and nothing to cancel (I know...how do they do such a great deal?) Enjoy :)

STORES - STORES Magazine provides a unique perspective on the retail industry and is essential reading for retail executives. (US & Canada)

Landscape Management Landscape Management has been at the forefront of reporting news, trends and intelligence on the growing landscape management market for over 45 years. (US & Canada)

Best's Review Magazine - contains insightful, award-winning news coverage of the worldwide insurance industry--giving you the information you need to make informed decisions about your business and career. (US & Canada)


Golfdom - Superintendents and golf course owners and managers all over the country rely on Golfdom's award-winning, reader-driven coverage of all aspects of golf course maintenance. (Worldwide) (US)

Greenhouse Management & Production - This monthly publication keeps growers abreast of the newest trends, while constantly instructing them in modern marketing strategies and growing methods. (US)

Life Science Leader- The editorial discusses issues that Life Science executives in the biopharm, traditional pharma, R&D, and contract manufacturing fields have in common, including business process management, information technology, regulatory compliance, and finance/business development. (US & Canada)

Target Marketing - Target Marketing covers all direct response media, including direct mail, telemarketing, space advertising, the Web and direct response TV. (US)

Food Arts - Food Arts provides top-of-the market professionals with cutting edge information from the food and beverage industry. Exceptional recipes and fresh ideas...innovative presentation techniques...business tips and forecasts...news on tabletop, lighting, interior design...hints on where to find special products or produce...restaurant openings and closings...chefs on the move and much more in every issue. (US)

Futures - News, analysis and strategies for futures, options and stock traders. (US)

CFO - From refinancing to reengineering, from insurance to information systems, CFO takes the latest financial thinking and shows how it is being implemented in the country's most innovative organizations. (US)

Metal Finishing - provides information on emerging technologies and new products; technical papers; and the latest news impacting the finishing and coatings industries and your business. (International)

American Spa - Through the use of evocative photographs and an elegant design, they build a community by taking their readers deep inside the spa world. Twelve times throughout the year American Spa delivers the highest quality news and stories in the spa industry. (US)

Abacus Abacus Is the accountant-centric magazine focused on small to mid-size accounting practice firms that provides stimulating and provocative articles from a perspective you won't find in any trade magazine. (US)

See Kai Run Giveaway!-closed

I just love shoes!!! And I'm afraid I might have passed my shoe addiction on to my two children who can't stand to go by a shoe section in a store without stopping to try some on. That's why I'm so excited to tell you about See Kai Run. See Kai Run has the cutest line of children's shoes for sizes 0 months-8 years old! (although this giveaway is only for sizes 0 months-3 years). What's best is that they aren't only fun to look at, they are designed to provide the support a growing child's foot needs.

Here a little about See Kai Run from the creator herself:

"In 2002 I gave birth to a little boy named Kai. Two years later, I gave birth to a company called See Kai Run. See Kai Run was inspired by the need for comfortable shoes with flexible soles for my little Kai to wear outdoors. I wanted to create a line of shoes that was as happening as Kai - bold, hip, fun, with an urban sensibility. Something entirely different than what was offered.


Twice a year, I design a new collection of 15-20 designs. Our designs are sophisticated and classic with modern twists sprinkled throughout. And most importantly, our shoes are healthy for developing feet. The soles are made of extremely flexible rubber which is great for outdoor use while allowing the foot to flex in all the right places. They're also made of butter soft leather with a breathable leather lining and padded collars for comfort. Finally, See Kai Run shoes are easy to get on and off with Velcro closures that ensure a great fit."


I had the opportunity to try out the boy's Ocean style. I was very impressed with the quality of the shoes. It was so soft on the upper part of the shoe. And the bottom was very flexible yet it had a sturdy sole to protect my son's feet. I really loved the look of the shoe. It was very different than the standard shoe you see everywhere. In fact the first day I had him in the shoes I had two comments from fellow moms asking me where I got them from because they were so different from what they had seen before! But don't take my word for it, go check them out yourself!


One lucky winner will get to pick any pair of shoes from the See Kai Run or Smaller line.

To enter: Click here to go to See Kai Run and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite shoe is.

For Extra Entries:
Follow my blog
Subscribe to my blog
Sign up for See Kai run's Email List
Twitter about this giveaway (leave link to status page in comment)
Purchase something from See Kai Run and let me know (3 entries)

Please remember to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. Leave a comment for each separate entry. This contest ends April 26, 2009 at Midnight.. A winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be contacted via email. This giveaway is open to US residents.

What I learned this week

I started this blog a little over a month ago, and mentally I've changed direction a few times over the course of the month. I definitely want to share deals that I know about (thus all of the deals listed)...and I know I love to find fun, unique products that other moms want to hear about (thus the giveaways)...but I never thought about sharing anything too personal. After all, who wants to read about how my day went??

Then I came across a few personal blogs that I have found that I can't stop reading. They are inspiring, sometimes silly, educational, and always helpful. I have to share the name of my favorite one with you, it is the Musings of a Houswife. I just love reading her site, and when she started a "what I learned this week" carnival, I have decided to join in on the fun. To be part of this carnival, I will be posting a "what I learned this week" post every week to give you some piece of information that I have learned this week...if you enjoy it, please let me know!

What I've learned this week

I've learned that if you take kids to a strawberry u-pic field and don't supervise them well, you will end up with a basketfull of half squashed, half-worm invested bucket of strawberries that cost you more than they do in the store.

I've learned that when one kid gets a runny nose, break out the tissues because the rest of the family will be getting it soon

I've learned that sometimes it is more fun to make up your own recipe than to follow one

I've learned that having family nearby is the best blessing of all!

Free Rachel Ray grocery tote

For the month of May, buy any participating Kraft Food Product, send in a 3x5 card with your name & address and the original cash receipt with purchase price cirlcled, and get a Every Day with Rachel Ray reusable grocery tote.

Mail to: Every Day with Rachel Ray Magazine
16 East 34th St, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Attn: Kraft Foods Promotion

Click here to find complete details
Click here To find participating Kraft brand products

Double & some TRIPLE Coupons at Kmart April 19-25th

Start putting together all of your coupons, because Kmart is up to their Super Double Coupon Event again April 19th - 25th. They will double any coupon up to $2! It is also reported that they will TRIPLE coupons up to $.75!

I have called to confirm my area is participating (Bonita Springs, FL and Ft. Myers FL stores). To find out if your local store is participating, contact Kmart at 1-866-KMART-4U (1-866-562-7848). They answered the phone quickly and were quick to give me an answer!!! Yeah! Leave me a comment letting me know what find out about your local area.

I do know that Texas is not participating :(

Thank to Tara at Deal Seeking Mom for alerting us to this great event!

Tax Day-More free food

OK, so April 15th, tax day, may not be such a bad day after all...there are lots of good stuff going on. Here's a few free things for tax day:

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream - Free Ice Cream on Tax Day - one free single-scoop of ice cream in honor of Tax Day. MaggieMoo's will create its own "e-cone-omic" ice cream stimulus package for customers that will include MaggieMoo's award-winning, super-premium ice cream.

McDonald’s: Buy one Quarter Pounder with Cheese or Big Mac and get a second sandwich for just one penny.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Visit April 15th and will take 15% off your total bill

Free Cinnabon bites on Tax Day!

Because "tax day bites" Cinnabon is offering free bites on Tax Day, April 15, 2009 from 5-8 PM. Valid only at participating US mall bakeries while supplies last. Not valid at airports.

For complete information visit Cinnabon.

Nikki Knits Clothing Discount

Nikki Knits Clothing (our featured giveaway this week) is offering all readers a 10% discount so you can get your matching outfits just in time for Mother's Day. Enter the code LIVINGLIFE to get 10% off your order. The coupon is valid until May 31, 2009.

And the Winner of the $30 Label Daddy Giftcard Is...

#45 Mommy's Home!!

Thank you to Label Daddy for sponsoring this great giveaway. If you did not win the labels, don't forget you can always buy them at http://www.labeldaddy.com/.

*Winner was selected at random through random.org and has been notified via email.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! I will be spending the day going to a sunrise service and then having a big dinner with all of my extended family. I hope you have a wonderful and restful day! "Christ the Lord is risen to-day, Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply."Charles Wesley

CVS 4/12/09 to 4/18/09

Here's my favorites for this week, most of them are free or moneymakers :)

Softsoap Scrub 18oz body wash, $4.99
Use $1.00 coupon from SS 3/29/09
Get $4.99 back in ECBs
$1.00 Moneymaker! (limit 1)

Sobe Life Water- B1G1 (prices start at $1.79)
Use B1G1 printable
2 FREE after coupon!

Colgate Enamel Protect, sensitive whitening toothpaste 6oz or 360 sensitive toothbrush $3.99
Use $1 off Colgate Sensitive printable coupon HERE
Use .75 Colgate Adult or Kids Toothpaste, 4 oz.+ SS 2/22/09
Use $.75 Colgate Toothpaste, any SS 3/29/09
Get $3.99 EB
$.75 to $1.00 Moneymaker! (limit 2)

Pert Plus or Sure Solid or Spray, 2/$5
Use $1/1 Pert Plus printable
Use $1/1 Sure printable
Get $2 ECBs wyb 2
$1 for 2 after 2 coupons and ECBs! (limit 1)

Have fun at CVS this week...and don't forget to enter my current giveaway for a $50 Nikki Knits Clothing Gift card, there will be two winners!!!

Last day for Label Daddy Giveaway!

Don't forget today, Friday, April 10 is the last day to enter the giveaway for a $30 Label Daddy Gift Card!!!

Free Ice Cream Cone at Ben and Jerry's

Mark your calendars...April 21, 2009

Free Ice Cream cone day at Ben and Jerry's! I've been every year for the last 3 years...you can't miss it. My whole family goes and gets free ice cream, no strings attached!!!

From their website:
As a way to thank our customers for their support and to celebrate 31 years of scooping the chunkiest, funkiest ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet, Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops are happily giving it away!

Maybe it’s time for you to try a new flavor that you’ve been wondering about without commiting your hard earned dollars or it’s time for you to enjoy an old favorite and savor in the deliciousness that is free ice cream? Hey, either way it’s time for you to come on in!

Around the world, Scoop Shops are opening their doors from noon to 8:00 pm, to serve up a free scoop of your favorite flavor. Please check with your local Scoop Shop for more info!

Grab a pal and come on down to have some good, ’scream fun on us!

Check it out here

Great deal on Leap Frog at Toys R Us

Toys R Us has Leap Frog tag books for $9.99. Use the $5 off coupon (print here) and get the book for only $4.99. Books are usually $13.99 and up! Great deal... Print your coupon before they run out!

The Leap Frog tag system is also on sale. It was $49.99 and is on sale for $39.99. Use the $10 off coupon (print here) and get the system for $29.99!

$50 Nikki Knits Clothing Gift Cert. giveaway (2 winners!!)-CLOSED

I can still picture the dresses. Every Mother’s Day, my mom and I would dress up in matching dresses that she handmade. Since my daughter was born, I’ve had visions of the two of us dressed up in our matching dresses too. My daughter is now 4 years old and I have NEVER been able to sew any clothes, let alone matching outfits for us both! Which is why I was so excited when I found Nikki Knits Clothing Co.

Nikki Knits has the most adorable line of matching mother/daughter clothing. They have pajamas, t-shirts, dresses and skirts. They have everyday clothing and clothing for holidays and special events.

Nikki Knits' site is really easy to navigate and to search through. They offer a variety of unique items, even some clothing to match the whole family. Their prices and sizes are easy to distinguish. Overall, I found their site to be very easy on the eyes and enjoyable to browse through.

I received the Palm Paradise matching outfits. When the outfits arrived I was so excited to get them out and see them. They came wrapped in cute matching palm tree tissue paper. The dresses were made out of a very soft fabric that does not wrinkle very easily. When we tried them on the material hung nicely on both my daughter and me. And the material is machine washable! My daughter was so excited that we looked the same. She thought it was so much fun!

The ordering process was very simple. The site was easy to navigate through. The shipping time was quick. The product was unique and of quality! If you are looking for matching clothing, especially with Mother’s Day coming up, I highly recommend you check out Nikki Knits.

Here’s a few words about their company from their site:

Nikki Knits Clothing Co. LLC. was created by Rachel Bilodeau owner and CEO. She started the company to make mother daughter matching clothing available and affordable after the birth of her daughter. She started with mother daughter matching tee shirts and now we have family matching pajamas, mother daughter dresses and mother daughter outfits, and many other family matching products.

Nikki Knits is now the largest supplier of family matching and mother daughter matching clothing on the web. We have options for baby shower gifts such as comfortable mother baby matching lounge wear, that mommy can wear when she comes home from the hospital. There are also maternity shirts available for expectant mommies. We know how little girls want to be just like mommy when they grow up so we have a wonderful line of mother daughter matching dresses and mother daughter matching skirt and capri sets.

Nikki Knits is a $50 Nikki Knits Clothing gift card to two lucky winners!

To enter: Click here to go to Nikki Knits Clothing Co. and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite matching outfit is and what occasion you would wear it for.

For Extra Entries:

Follow my blog

Subscribe to my blog

Twitter about this giveaway (leave link to status page in comment)

Purchase something from Nikki Knits and let me know (3 entries)

Please remember to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. Leave a comment for each separate entry. This contest ends April 18, 2009 at 9pm EST. A winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be contacted via email. This giveaway is open to US residents.

Free Baby Samples

Get free samples for your baby. They let you pick which samples you want! You can even get a free subscription to American Baby, which was one of my favorite magazines when my first child was born. Huggies coupons are here too.

Walgreens 4/5-4/11

Here are my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:

Glade Lasting Impressions or Wis Starter Kits, $5.99)

Use $4/1 coupon Glade Sense and Spray Starter Kit (SS 3/29/09)

Use $4/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Lasting Impressions Holder (SS 3/29/09)

FREE after coupon and Easy Saver Rebate!

Hershey's candy 4/$10
Use coupon buy 3, get one free Hershey’s, Reese’s, or Cadbury Candy, 8 oz + exp. (SS 3/15/09)
Submit for $5 Easy Saver Rebate #25 (limit 1) wyb $10 worth

$2.50 for 4 bags ($.63 each) after coupon and Easy Saver Rebate!

****Register Reward Deals****
Betty Crocker Frosting, $1.50
Get $1 RR when you buy 2
Use (2) $.55/1 printable coupon
$.90 for 2 after coupon (.45 each)

Colgate Total Advanced (4-oz.), $3.49
Get $3.49 RRs
Use $1.50/1 Colgate Total (All You, March ‘09 issue)
Better than FREE after coupon and RRs

Visine-A.C., $3.99
Get $3 RRs wyb 2
Use $3/1 Visine-A or Visine-A.C (V 3/15/09)
Better than FREE after 2 coupons and RRs!

Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush and Floss, 2/$5
Get $2.50 RRs wyb 2
Use $1/1 Reach Toothbrush or Ultraclean Dental Floss (V 2/8/09)
$0.25 ea. after coupons and RR

CVS 4/5-4/11

Here are a few of my favorite deals for this week:

FREE
Skintimate Shave Cream, $3.49
Get $3.49 ECBs
FREE after ECBs!
(Limit 1)

B1G1
Schick Intuition Plus Razors $9.99
Use (2) $4/1 Schick Intuition razor, (SS 3/22/009)
$.99 each after coupon

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Happy April Fool's Day!

It's April Fool's Day. I remember growing up this day was so much fun...I pulled lots of pranks on my teachers, family and friends. Why stop now? Here's a few ideas I've found for April Fool's Day that are cute and easy to do!

from An April Fools' recipe from FamilyFun magazine

Fried-egg Sundae
by Cindy A. Littlefield

If you really want to dupe your kids on April Fools' Day, you need a prank that won't leave egg on your face. Here's a sweet trick that fits the bowl!
INGREDIENTS:Ice creamMarshmallow fluffLemon pudding/pie filling (an instant mix works fine)
Scoop ice cream into a dish, then spoon on a generous blob of marshmallow fluff (it will smooth out and resemble an egg white as the air escapes).
For a yolk, add a rounded blob of lemon pudding. Makes one sundae.

CUPCAKES
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Meat Loaf
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Potato Frosting
3 cups mashed potatoes
Food coloring
1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 12 muffin tin cups with foil bake cups.

2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the meat loaf ingredients until well combined. Divide the mixture evenly among the lined cups (the liners should be about three quarters full)

3. Place the filled muffin tins on cookie sheets and bake the cupcakes for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.

4. Divide the mashed potatoes among three small bowls and stir a few drops of food coloring into each batch to create blue, yellow, and pink pastel frostings. Spread a generous dollop on each cupcake. Makes 12 cupcakes.