Nanny to Mommy

There are some AWESOME deals going online today. As I mentioned earlier, I am a Cyber Monday kind of girl but what I love about these deals is that I don't have to wait until Monday to get these ONLINE! That means no claustrophobia flare ups for me! ;)

Grab your freebies while you can because they will either sell out or end before you know.

Okay so what freebies are you scoring today? I know I am headed to Babies-R-Us on Saturday but I think today I am going to grab some gifts for SIL and then buy some baby clothes. I bummed I didn't have a car and missed the sheet sale at Walmart But I have extreme issues with crowds.

My questions for you, are you a Black Friday or Cyber Monday kind of shopper? What deals do you plan on trying to score or did score today?

Just headed to Publix this week. I have been pulling my hair out trying to get the house ready for my daughter's birthday party.




I still can not believe she is turning TWO! Her party is Rapunzel themed and I make sure to share my ideas and pictures. :)

Anyways here is my Haul (no picture again, keep forgetting):

4 Goody’s Bobby Pins $0.76
- 2 $1/2 Goody Hair Accessories Publix coupon (Winter Family Savings Booklet) or Printable HERE
- 2 $1/2 Goody Hair items (zip 90210) {Save Now}
= $0.96 MoneyMaker!!

2 Snuggle Fabric Softener $3.99
- 2 $0.50/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener - doubled {Save Now}
- 2 $1/1 Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener 32 oz or Fabric Softening Dryer Sheets 80 ct Publix Coupon All the Trimmings Booklet
= $3.98 or $1.99 each!

4 International Delight Coffee Creamer 16oz, $1.66 each (Valid until 12/14)
- 2 $1.50/2 International Delights Target Coupon (NLA) - my store will take two of the same Target print but only two
- 4 $1/1 International Delight Coffee Creamer - Facebook IP {Save Now}
= $0.36 MoneyMaker! :)

2 Glory Vegetables $1.29
-$1/2 Glory Foods or Margaret Holmes Vegetables 14.5 to 15.25 oz PUBLIX coupon All The Trimmings booklet
-2 $0.35/1 Glory Foods Product 05/06/2012 SS Insert (doubled)
= $0.18 or $0.09 each!

2 Fresh Express Salad Blends or Baby Spinach, 5 to 12 oz, BOGO $3.99
{My Publix does have price BOGOs} - no coupons used
= $3.99

4 Truvia Sweetener, 40 ct, BOGO $3.99
- 4 $2/1 Truvia from 9/16 RP
{Save $0.85 Now} = FREE (-$0.02)

6 Cheez It Snack Crackers BOGO $3.39
- 6 $1.50/1 Keebler's Crackers or Cheez-It's from Kellogg's Family Rewards {Save Now}
= $1.17 or $0.20 each!

2 Keebler Town House Crackers BOGO $3.69
- 2 $1.50/1 Keebler's Crackers or Cheez-It's from Kellogg's Family Rewards {Save Now}
= $0.69 or $0.35 each!

2 Friendship Sour Cream 2/$4 - 2 $0.55/1 Manu IPs {Save Now}
- 2 $0.75/1 Friendship Dairy Product Publix Coupons All The Trimming Booklet
= $1.40 or $0.70 each

Huggies Wipes, 184 ct, $5.99
-$1.50/1 off on Huggies Baby Wipes Single Page Flyer (exp 11/30/2012)
-$1.50/1 Huggies Wipes Publix Coupon Time to Save Booklet (exp 12/6/2012)
= $2.99 for the BIG PACK!
{Other Baby Coupon Savings}

2 Tyson Any’tizers 2/$5
- 2 $1.10/1 Tyson Anytizers {Save Now}
= $2.80 or $1.40 each!

2 Finagle a Bagel, 24 oz, BOGO $3.49
- 2 $0.50/1 Finagle Product All You Exclusive IP zip 33990 - doubled {Save Now}
= $1.49 or $0.75 each!

Total Spent: $17.45 (before taxes)
Totals Coupon Savings: $48.20
Total Coupon Percentage Saved: 75%!

Since 1990, over 5 million children and adults have loved creating t-shirts, pillowcases, backpacks, tote bags, bandanas, and more for parties, slumber parties, and scout meetings with Color Time's permanent fabric markers. They have provided their customers the opportunity to entertain their guests with a creative activity that becomes a permanent keepsake. Also, they are a licensed vendor of the Girl Scouts of America. Check out their wholesale program, great for your organizations.



They also offer free downloadable coloring pages {Click Here to View} and a "Birthday Club" {Sign Up Here} with special incentives.

Get 15% off all orders Promo Code: 15USFG when you check out at colortime.com.

Relieve {winter} itch...naturally.

I have terrible dry skin during the winter and unfortunately it looks as those my genetics have been passed down to my daughter in that arena as well. So I was ecstatic when I found out I had been offered the opportunity to try out TriCalm through Green Moms Meet. I had heard about it before hand but since it won't be available in stores (Walgreens, CVS, and Kerr Drug) until January 2013, I personally was unable to try it out for myself.

I have tried multiple brands to get the winter itch to go away but I have not been able to find anything that I felt was safe and would do the job. TriCalm is steroid free and contains COSMEDERM-7, a compound of strontium, a naturally occurring element found in leafy green vegetables, so I feel it is safe for my family.



Not only was TriCalm effective at relieving my itchy skin but it also isn't thick and gooey. It rubbed into my skin very well. The smells is interesting. It doesn't smell bad but I wouldn't say it is fragrant either, just different. But it worked on contact and relieved my over washed, winter hand itchiness immediately.

Here is a list of other uses of TriCalm:


As I learned from the TriCalm Webinar, that is now on the Green Moms Meet YouTube page and that you can view HERE, it is suggested to still use your regular moisturizer if you are using it to relieve dry skin itchiness, which I suggest as well, as TriCalm just took away the itchiness and I could still see my hands were dry.

Green Moms Meet and TriCalm not only let me test out this product for free so I could share my thoughts on the product with you, they also offered TWO very luck readers the opportunity to test out TriCalm for themselves!

To Enter to be one of TWO winners to receive ONE FULL SIZED tube of TriCalm Hydrogel, please enter the RaffleCopter below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Can't wait to see if you are a winner to test out TriCalm for yourself?
They will be giving out FREE Samples on TriCalm's website until the end of the year! :)

Disclaimer:
I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.

Hey everyone! How was your Thanksgiving? Did you do any Black Friday shopping today? I am more of a cyber Monday kind of girl so I don't do the hustle and bustle of the busy crowds, but this year I have noticed some completely awesome Black Friday deals that I just couldn't pass up and what's even better? Most are online! I am almost done Christmas shopping! :)

First though I would like to share my Weekly Totals from Publix and Kroger. Last night we decorated our Christmas tree.



Isn't it pretty? And then this morning Hubby took me grocery shopping and then had to be back at work at one. But tomorrow he is off! So let's check out how I did!

Publix:

2 Kleenex Hand Towels, 60 ct, $1.99
- 2 $0.50/1 Kleenex Hand Towels IP
- 2 $0.75/1 Kleenex Hand Towels , TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 11/27/2012)
= or $0.24 each

2 South Diet Protein Bars $2.99
$2/1 South Beach Diet® Products (zip 30187)
$1/1 South Beach Diet Protein Fit Bars Publix Coupon Winter Family Savings Booklet or PRINT
= FREE

4 MARUCHAN YAKISOBA HOME-STYLE JAPANESE NOODLES, BOGO $0.99
- 4 $0.50/1 Maruchan Yakisoba 10/14/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2012)
= $2.02 MONEYMAKER!

8 PILLSBURY TOASTER STRUDEL PASTRIES, 6-CT, BOGO $1.99
-FREE Toaster Strudel Movie Ticket Rebate Offer HERE
-$5 Toaster Strudel Grocery Cash Rebate Offer HERE
- 4 $0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Toaster Scrambles, Pastries or Pancakes 09/09/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/01/2012)
= $3.96 - $5 rebate = $1.04 MM PLUS FREE Movie Tickets!

2 KELLOGG’S EGGO WAFFLES, 9.8 to 12.6 oz box, 2/$4
- 2 $1.50 from Kellogg's Family Rewards
= $1 or $0.50 each! :)

2 FRUITFULS, 64 OZ OR 8 PK, $1.99
- 2 $1/1 Nestle Juicy Juice Fruitifuls Juice Beverage, 6.75 oz, 8 pk IP
- $1/1 Juicy Juice from Publix Baby Club {our last batch and then we are in the preschool pals program. :( }
= $0.98 or $0.49 each! :)

4 KELLOGG’S CEREAL RICE KRISPIES, 9 oz box, $1.99
-B4G1 – Free Gallon of Milk wyb any 4 Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops Cereal 8.7 or larger In-Ad Publix Coupon Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer “Bake & Save” (valid 11/24 to 12/14)
- 4 $1.50/1 from Kellogg's Family Rewards
= $1.96 or $0.49 each PLUS FREE milk! :)

2 DANNON ACTIVIA YOGURT 4 PK, 3/$6
- 2 $1/1 Dannon Activia Breakfast Blend, 4 pk IP
- $1/1 Dairy product from Baby Club PQ
= $1 or $0.50 each! :)

4 Knorr Sides 10/$10 (this might be a regional deal)
2 $1/2 Knorr® Sides products PUBLIX coupon Best Meals Happen at Home email
2 $0.50/2 Knorr® Rice and Pasta Sides IP (NLA?)
= FREE

2 Maybelline Single Eye Shadows $2.99
- 2 $2.00/1 PUBLIX coupon Green Advantage Flyer
- 2 $1.00/1 Maybelline Eye Shadow
= FREE {I can NOT turn down FREE makeup! :)}

10 Vivarin Alertness Aid $3.19
10 $1.00/1 Vivarin printable coupon IP
5 $5/2 Vivarin, Contac, Feosol, or Geritol Products PUBLIX COUPON Green Advantage Buy Flyer
= $3.10 MM!

4 Gerber Graduates Snacks, Puffs, Lil Crunchies, or Wagon or Waffle Wheels, assorted varieties, 1.48 oz $1.75
$1/2 Gerber Graduates 2+ Meals or Snacks printable
B3G1 Gerber Graduates Snacks or Healthy Meals or Lil Entrees, exp. 12/6/12 (Publix, Time To Save Coupon Booklet)
= $3.25 or $.81 each!

2 Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix, assorted varieties, 15.5- 18 oz BOGO $2.19
2 $1/1 Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix IP
= $0.18 or $.09 each!

Total after coupons (before taxes): $7.66 Total Saved: $96.48 Percentage Saved: 93%!!

Kroger:
{Remember: You can still catch these deals until tomorrow. :)}

4 Brut Deodorant 10/$10
{I love getting these and giving them out to my nephews in their 'stockings'.}
- 4 $1/1 Brut, fragrance, 3.5 oz+ or antiperspirant/deodorant, 2 oz+ 11/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2012)
= FREE

4 Kroger Large Eggs, Grade A, 12 ct, $1.59
- 2 $.55/2 Dozen Eggs Incredible Egg Facebook Coupon - NLA
= $5.26 or $1.32 a dozen!


1 Kroger Ground Beef, Fresh, 73% Lean, Sold in a 5 lb Roll for $10.45, $2.09/lb
- $3 off when you spent $10 in meat department Kroger Mailed Coupon
= $7.45

Van’s Waffles, $2.99 (reg $3.15)
-$2/1 Van’s Product (NLA)
= $0.99

Total before coupons and taxes: $20.85
Saved: $14.86
Percentage Saved: 45%

Total Spent: $28.51 Total Saved: $111.34 Total Percentage Saved: 80%!!! :D

Kelly Kits encourage art play using a wide variety of creative tools & materials beyond what coloring books can offer and are the perfect holiday gift for your creative kiddo!

For 72 hours only Kelly Kits is having a site wide sale where all products are 10% off! Get your favorite little artist a years worth of art kits or a special gift pack with 5 activities that explore the five discipline of art:
Drawing, Painting, Print Making, Collage & Sculpting!



Complete Review and Possible Giveaway coming soon!

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post offered by US Family. Although I have the opportunity to receive free products by posting this information. This is an ad copy. Thanks!*

February of 2010 my Father was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer and given six months to two years to live. So that March my husband and I planned to conceive in hopes that he would get the opportunity to meet his first grand child. We were blessed and found out we were pregnant in April.

My grandmother who had been suffering from Alzheimer's for quite sometime, became very ill and passed away right before I was able to tell her the wonderful news. I was one of the few people she remembered and I was by her side when she passed away.

May 2010, I got into a random car accident.

That June my husband's sister got married in Florida.



As soon as we returned, my father took a turn for the worse. He passed away July 16, 2010, the day after my husband and mine's third year wedding anniversary. Time seemed to stand still. I was very close to my father.



July 27, 2010, we found out we were having a little girl. I walked out of the doctor's office and the first thing I did was get out my phone to call my dad. And then I cried. But he told me I was having a little girl in a dream a few days before. And I just knew.


Right there after, my identity was stolen. She opened multiple credit cards and I had to take time off of work to get a police report. It over two years later and there is still something on my credit report.

Then the blood pressure issues started and I was put on bed rest November of that year.
My step-mother fought with us constantly over life insurance money and I just wanted my father back. But at least he was no longer in pain.



December 8, 2010, I went to a scheduled appointment and was sent to the hospital for induction due to preeclampsia. December 9 at 2:56 p.m., my perfect 7.3lb ray of sunshine was born.



I am thankful for her. Yes, I am thankful for my husband, he is my Prince Charming. Yes, I am thankful for all the other wonderful people in my life. But this little princess saved me. She was the silver lining on that horrendous year. And every day I look at her and I can not believe that we were blessed with this beautiful, smart, amazing miracle.

I don't know if many of my new followers know this but I was a nanny. Duh, right? Not only was I a nanny but I was a nanny to the same family for five years. I loved those children unconditionally. And I was only 19 when I started caring for them.

I can not tell you how many times I played the never game. I hate pacifiers, "My child will never have a pacifier", and it's almost two years later and just look,



"I will never let my child sleep in my bed". I thought co-sleeping created terrible habits and we did it for the first few months of her life and I still miss it.

Sweet Pea's new thing that I said I would never let my child do? Sleep with a ton of stuffed animals. It's ridiculous the amount of lovies she currently 'has' to sleep with. Why did it bother me as a nanny? I think the main reason is because his mom and I were expected to keep up with the millions of lovies that got dragged throughout the house. I do let Sweet Pea have all her lovies at night but only one when we go out and about in the world, and only two out of bed period. It gets too chaotic when they are all out. But she is okay with these rules. Sometimes she tries to bring out more and even slips one past me. But I feel like, is the battle really worth it? And no it's not.


I may not have liked this before but sure makes for some cute pics!

The children I was a nanny for listened to me without a doubt. With their mom, it was a different story. And I couldn't figure out why. I thought maybe she somehow spoiled them behind my back or something. And it's not that they didn't listen to her most of the time. It just seemed that they would try to pull one over on her more than they ever did with me. I always said, "My child will always listen to me".

Now to Sweet Pea, that girl is bull headed and rough around the edges. She throws fits and if you tell her to do something, she doesn't want to. But my mom watched her and said she was a delight. My friend, whose little girl I watch - who listens to me By the way, can ask Sweet Pea to do something and she does it. When I ask her, she looks at me defiantly. My question for you, why? Why do they have to push Mommy's buttons more than anyone else's?


This picture probably perfectly describes her attitude towards me when I ask her to do something.
My sister-in-law works at a day care and currently is pregnant with her first biological child. She has started playing the never game. But I just keep my mouth shut. It is easy to play the never game when you have never been in a certain situation. But until you are in it for yourself, you truly have no idea what you are going to do.

My daughter is almost two. That means it has been two years since I was a nanny. I can not believe it has been so long. Time sure does fly when you are having fun.




But my advice? "Live and learn, then get Luvs." ;)

So what are your nevers?

My friend decided she had to see that new movie everyone is talking about...what's it called? oh yeah 'Twilight'...Ugh...



I know this post has nothing to do with this but I just have to say those books are terrible. I usually get addicted to a series and read them the entire way through, like with 'Chronicles of Narnia', 'Harry Potter', or even 'Gossip Girls' (of course I was in high school when I read those).
But Stephenie Meyer is an irresponsible writer. She wrote Bella as this character 'that a girl could be' which is crap because it just means she couldn't invent an awesome female lead. PLUS it made the 'Shades of Grey' series difficult to stick with because I got sick of her. For those of you that don't know, '50 Shades of Grey' was originally written as fan fiction for 'Twilight'.
Now saying that, Meyer is also a TERRIBLE, completely HORRIBLE writer. She uses "there there". That should never be used. Yes, sometimes when speaking you may phrase something that way but when you are writing a book, it's called edit it before it's publish! It's like she wrote it one night, never looked it over, and said, "Hey I think I will try and make money on this since I'm bored with my life".
Saying all that, I liked the books better than the movies.
My reason?
My imagination is better than their acting.
Okay rant over, now on to what you came here for.

Went to Kroger and Publix this week. Hubby took me after his ridiculously busy week at work. Not only are the Holidays coming up but they are opening a new store in January. So he has been non-stop getting everything ready.

Publix Haul:
{You can still grab these deals for yourself until Wednesday - 11/21}

2 Orajel Toddler Toothpaste, $3.29 (reg. price)
- 2 $2/1 Orajel PUBLIX Coupon Winter Family Savings Booklet or PRINT
- 2 $1/1 Orajel Toothpaste Product 08/19/2012 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2012)
= $0.58 or 29¢ each!

4 Kraft Fresh Take 6 oz, BOGO $2.99
- 4 $1/1 Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix, Any (DND 5) – Found On Product peelie (exp 12/31/2012) or here's a $0.75/1 Kraft Fresh Take IP
= $1.98 or 50¢ each!

4 Vanity Fair Premium Napkins, 40 to 100 ct, BOGO $2.29
- 2 $1/2 Vanity Fair® Napkins - RESET! or use this $0.50/1 IP if your store doubles you should get them for $0.15 each!
= $2.58 or 65¢ per pack!
(Not the best deal I've ever got on napkins but these are super nice and perfect for the Holidays. :])

2 Pam Cooking Spray, 5 to 6 oz, (Excluding Organic) BOGO $3.49
- 2 $0.75/1 Pam Cooking Spray or Wesson Canola or Vegetable Oil, 48 oz, TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 11/25/2012)
- 2 $0.40/1 PAM Cooking Spray 10/21/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/01/2012)
= $0.39 or $0.20 each!

2 Lindsay Olives 6 oz, (Excluding Low Sodium and Naturals) BOGO $1.99
- 2 $1/1 Lindsay Olives products IPs (NLA?)
= FREE

4 Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese BOGO $2.35
- 2 $1/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Dinners IPs (NLA?)
= $2.70 or $0.68 each!

4 Philadelphia Cream Cheese 4/$5
- 4 $0.50/1 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese 10/14/2012 SS (doubled) = $1 or $0.25 each!

2 Muir Glen Tomato Paste $0.79 (reg. price)
- 2 $0.50/1 Muir Glen Product IPs (doubled)
= FREE PLUS $0.42 MM

2 Kikkoman Seasoning Mix, 89¢
- 2 $0.50/1 Kikkoman Product (doubled)
= FREE + $0.22 MM!

Publix Total: $8.59 {before taxes}
Publix Total Saved: $34.47 {approx.}
Publix Percentage Saved: 90% in Savings! {approx.}

Kroger Haul:
{You still have until tomorrow to catch these deals, so HURRY! ;) }

4 Starbucks K-Cups $6.99
- 2 $3/2 packages of Starbucks IPs
PLUS submitted for THIS $5 rebate!
= $16.96 or $4.24 per 12 pack or $0.35 per cup after sale, coupon, & rebate!

4 Scope Mouthwash, $1.99, Buy 4 P&G mega event
- 4 $1.50/1 Scope Mouthwash, 750 mL+ 11/04/2012 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2012)
= $1.96 or 49¢ each!

4 Carefree Liners, $1
- 4 $0.50/1 Carefree 10/28/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2012)
= FREE!

2 Original Cheerios $2.50, eligible for free milk promo
- 2 $0.50/1 Original Cheerios IPs (doubled)
= $3 or $1.50 each!

2 Pillsbury Pie Crusts, Select Varieties, 2 ct, 2/$5, eligible for free milk promo
- $2 off milk wyb 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough or Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts (zip 99218) - NLA?, if not here's a $0.50/2 Coupon
- $0.75/2 SavingStar Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts E-Coupon
= $2.25 or $1.13 each!

PLUS, FREE MILK for buying 4 Participating General Mills items! :)
{And at $3.29, I needed those savings! ;) }

4 Pampers Wipes 64-74ct, $.99, Buy 4 P&G Event
- 4 $0.50/1 Pampers Wipes 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (doubled)
= FREE!

4 Old Spice Deodorant, 2.6 to 6 oz, $1.29, Buy 4 P&G Event
- 4 $0.50/1 Old Spice 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (doubled)
= $1.16 or 29¢ each!

4 Secret Deodorant, $1.29, Buy 4 P&G Event
- 4 $1/1 Secret, antiperspirant / deodorant 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2012) = $1.16 or 29¢ each!

4 Duracell Batteries $1.98
- 4 $0.50/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo LIthium or Specialty Batteries 10/28/2012 P&G Insert (doubled)
= $3.92 or $0.98 each!

- $2 for applying 4 P&G e-coupons to my card.

Kroger Total: $30.41 {before taxes}
Kroger Total Saved: $48.24 {approx.}
Kroger Percentage Saved: 71% in Savings! {approx.}

Total for Both: $39 {before taxes}
Total Saved: $82.71 {approx.}
Percentage Saved: 88% in Savings! {approx.}

Attention Bloggers or Vloggers – at the bottom of this post is a place for you to share your totals! So how did everyone else do this week? No need for anything brag worthy, I care about your savings and love knowing that maybe I helped. :)
If you don’t have a blog, feel free to leave a comment on this post letting me know how you did shopping this week!

Share your savings with me even faster by tagging me on Twitter or Instagram!
Hash tag: #DianasDeals

As part of being an Influenster, I received this awesome Vox Box with many great beauty products to test out and try. Now I am NOT a Beauty Blogger but I do buy a lot of beauty products so I guess that's what got me qualified?





Anyways here is what I got as part of the Vox Box:

Kiss Ever Pro Eyelashes
I loved the fullness but I am actually more of a natural makeup kind of girl. So I would only wear these on very special occasions. I didn't care for the little applicator tool but I did like the glue that came with it because it had an applicator type stick thing with it. Kind of like white out.
Tips: make sure your glue drys a little and gets tacky before applying and move the lashes in a bending type motion so the lashes become are more workable.
Video Review.

*Click HERE to get $1 off printable coupon.*

Goody SimplyStyles Spin Pin
I LOVED THESE! Awesome! I have a toddler and they make my life super easy by providing a variety of hairstyles were little fingers won't pull my very long hair. I also love that they come in different colors, so you can get the ones that match your hair color!
Tip: Don't cross the streams!
Video Tutorial: Easy Stylish Up-Dos - HERE


Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream
I am not use to product in my hair so it Different. I am use to running my fingers through my hair and even with a brush it was a bit difficult. i do suggest using conditioner with this product. It did control my frizz and made my hair shiny and smell wonderful. So I give it four out of five stars! :)
Tips: Make sure you use conditioner.
Video Review.

*Click HERE to get 20% off your total order!*

EBOOST Daily Health Booster - Orange
My husband LOVES these types of 'health boosters', he says they really work and that he can tell they make him better. I have always been skeptical of products like this. I just don't think their is some magic pill or powder or drink that is going to make you magically feel better. BUT what was so surprising is that I actually did feel better when taking this. No it wasn't immediate but it did have a dramatic effect on how I felt overall. It didn't taste great though. I had to hold my nose and chug. So it lost a little in ratings for that.
Tips: use a SMALL amount of water, chug, and then drink the recommended amount of water.
Video Review.

*Click HERE to get your FREE sample!*

Bath & Body Works Mini Candle - Cider Lane
I wish I could send you a smell-o-gram. I can not stop smelling this candle. My house smells like fall. And what makes the mini candle even better is that it seriously can fit any where! I have always loved Bath & Body Works lotions, fragrances, and hand soaps but I have never bought candles from them. I didn't even know they sold candles! But I am a BIG fn and they have my continued business. Keep 'me coming, B&BW! :) (Review in first video, as well.)
Tip: When you blow out the candle, linger just a bit to continue smelling the yumminess.
Video Review.

*Click HERE to view B&BW B3G3 Signature Collection Body Care sale.*

NYC New York Colors IndividualEyes
I was scared of the dark eye shadow to be honest. I am a natural makeup type of girl. I liked that it came with a tutorial. I seriously needed it. I had no idea how to create a shadow eye look. But I LOVE the way it turned out. I felt so pretty. I didn't however like the little spongy thing that came with it, I only used that for the base. I did like that the makeup transferred very easily and you didn't have to rub too much to get it to get on your brush.
Tip: Buy your own brushes to apply.
Video Review.





I was excited to get picked to review this Vox box. Although I'm not really a Beauty Blogger, I care about make-up and fashion. I also love trying new products and sharing my opinions with my readers. :)

I hope you enjoyed this post and if you are interested in joining Influenster, just send me an email!

What product(s) from the Beauty Blogger Vox Box are you interested in trying?


****Disclosure: Although I did receive FREE products to do this review, all opinions are my own.****

My Father made many sacrifices for his country when he fought in Vietnam. His cancer was believed to be caused by his exposure to Agent Orange. So this Veteran's Day think about all the men and women who gave their lives and time away from their families to fight for your freedom.

I'm here letting my daddy know that although he is in heaven, in a place with no pain, he is missed here and will never be forgotten.

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.  

About The Film:
"The North Pole has a new litter of playful pups! However, when the frisky foursome—Hope, Jingle, Charity and Noble—practically destroy Santa’s Workshop with their frolicking, they realize the best way to prove that they’re responsible enough to become Santa’s Helpers is to show how well they can spread the Christmas spirit all by themselves. With help from a magic crystal, they start granting everyone’s wishes. But their good intentions backfire when one unhappy boy asks that Christmas go away forever! With his wish impetuously fulfilled, and the joyous spirit quickly disappearing from the planet, Mrs. Claus and the pups have to find a way to reverse the spell—or risk losing Christmas forever!"



My Review:
Adorably sweet, cute, and innocent. My daughter, who is almost two, loved the talking puppies and the little girl singing. The songs were up-beat and jolly. My daughter watched almost the entire movie which is saying a LOT for a live action movie. The only reason she didn't make it the entire way through, was because it was way past her bedtime. But we give it two thumbs up!

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Okay everyone! I received a DVD for free to review (of course all opinions are my own) but was also given the opportunity to give one away as well! This one has a deadline, so that is why it is called a FLASH giveaway!:D
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My daughter turned 23 months old today! I can not believe how fast this beautiful wonderful journey is going by.

This week I just went to Publix. My friend took me again and we ate at McDonald's before. Did you know McDonald's takes competitor coupons? I actually made sure to bring my Wendy's coupons this week to get a good deal on dinner as well. :)

Don't forget to enter my Disney Santa Paws Giveaway and my Farm Rich Snacks Giveaway if you haven't already!

Anyways here is how I did:

Perdue Chicken Nuggets $4.99
- $2 Perdue Frozen Fully cooked chicken product coupon (mailed from Kroger)
= $2.99

4 Green Giant Seasoned Steamers 50% off of $2.99
- 4 $0.75/1 from 10/07 GM
= $3.00 or $0.75 each!

4 Kraft Shredded cheese BOGO $3.99
- 2 $1/2 coupons.com IPs
- $1.35/2 Manu mailed from Kroger
= $5.68 or $1.43 each!

2 Fresh Express Salad Blends BOGO $3.99
- $1/1 manu tear pad
= $1.99 or $0.99 each!

Bananas $0.69/lb
- FREE WYB Fresh Express coupon

4 Progresso Recipe Starters (read my review HERE) BOGO $2.29
- 4 $0.50/1 doubled from 11/04 SS (there's also a printable HERE)
= $0.58 or $0.15 each

4 Suave Lotion BOGO $2.45
- 4 $2/1 from 10/14 RP
= $3.10 MONEYMAKER!

2 Publix Eggs 3/$5
= $3.34 or $1.67 each per dozen!

4 New York Texas Toast 50% off of $2.75
- 4 $0.40/1 from 10/14 SS
= $2.68 or $0.54 each!

2 Green Mountain Fair Trade Keurig K-Cups, 12 ct $5.99
- 2 $1/1 from Bzz campaign
= $9.98 or $4.99 each OR $0.42 per K-Cup! Not bad for Keurig brewed coffee!

3 Eat Smart Vegetables $1
- $3/3 tear pad Manu
= FREE

Knorr Homestyle Stock 4-pk 2/$3.99
- $0.75/1 Target coupon
- $1.35/1 couponnetwork IP (watch video)
= $0.11 MM!

2 Diamond Crystal Kosher Salts $0.75
- 2 $0.40/1 coupons.com IPs doubled
= $0.05 MM!

8 NatureMade Vitamins $3.99
- 8 $2/1 printable
- 4 $6/2 Green Advantage Flyer
= $8.08 MM!

Ghirardelli Chocolates 2/$7
- FREE coupon from Facebook Promo (want to get these deals? Follow me on Twitter!)

Alexia Sweet Potato Tater Tots $3, Waffle Fries $3, and Cheese Bread $3.69
- FREE coupons from Bzz Campaign

Nivea Lip Balm $2.99
- FREE from Facebook campaign (tired of missing these HOT coupons? 'Like' me on Facebook!)

- $5 off $50 competitor coupon

Order Total: $13.86
Tax: $4.75
Total savings: $153.65

Total Percentage Saved: 92%!

Although I already printed mine, don't forget you can still grab FREE Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste!

So how did everyone else do this week? No need for anything brag worthy, I care about your savings and love knowing that maybe I helped. :)
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I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.  

I love doing these types of reviews. I am a complete music nerd. And I have a passion for awesome vocals and in Kylie Minogue's new album The Abbey Roads Sessions, she is stripped of her high-end pop production, the emotional resonance of Kylie’s songs has never been clearer, and her voice has never sounded better. The orchestral arrangement is beyond beautiful.



The Abbey Road Sessions features sixteen tracks, all radically reworked, spanning Kylie’s incredible twenty-five-year career. It was recorded in London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios with Kylie’s band and a full orchestra. The album features many of Kylie’s best-known hits and previously unreleased tracks. One previously known hit that stands out for me is Can't Get You Out of My Head.



Did you know?
Kylie is a breast cancer survivor and donates her time to the American Cancer Society.
Kylie’s latest single “Flower” is a song she wrote several years ago following her battle with breast cancer, to the child she wishes she might one day still have. This song is beautiful and truly heart touching.


Want more Kylie?
HERE is an album sampler on YouTube.
You can also follow Kylie on Twitter.
Or 'like' Kylie on Facebook.
You can also buy it on iTunes or Amazon.


***Disclosure: I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. ***

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.   Apparently this week, is review week. I didn't plan for it to happen this way, but it kind of did. I love writing reviews so hopefully you like reading them! :)



I received the opportunity to review these Perfectly Simple Bars by ZONE Perfect through Bloggy Moms. These bars have only 6-10 ingredients, 10 grams of protein, and are gluten-free! They are available in Cranberry Almond, Peanut Crunch and Toasted Coconut.

The Cranberry Almond just burst with flavor in your mouth! A perfect on-the-go snack. Now I didn't try the Toasted Coconut as I am allergic and we honestly didn't care for the Peanut Crunch. But the Cranberry Almond is a must try! Now although I didn't care for the Peanut Crunch in bar form, maybe if I tried it in one of ZONE Perfect's many recipes like this Cranberry Apple Crisp I'm sure I would have enjoyed them more.

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Disclosure: Although I received these products for free, all opinions are my own.

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.  

I was so excited to get invited to do this review. I don't know if y'all remember that I bought Farm Rich Appetizers at the end of September, but I did and loved them. It's really funny how that worked out because I had already planned on buying them that week when I was asked to do this review. Although I had never tried any Farm Rich products, personally, I had heard great things. And then of course you know I bought the Farm Rich Appetizers last week to do this review. These appetizers are seriously AH-MAY-ZING!



We tried the mini quesadillas (my favorite and pictured below), mozarella bites, mozzarella sticks (featured picture above), and the stuffed pretzel bites. Everything was amazing yumminess in every bite. And everyone in the family loved them!

I think if you have any football fans, these would be great for a Super Bowl party. My daughter's birthday is December 9th, and I have plans to serve a variety of Farm Rich appetizers at her party.



I am also very excited about this review opportunity because Farm Rich was kind enough to offer TWO FREE PRODUCT coupons (up to $6.99 value) to a very lucky reader! All you have to do is fill out the RaffleCopter below.
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