I just joined Eversave (a groupon like daily deals site). Right now through Thursday, anyone that joins gets $10 in their account! I always like to join these sites when they have promos like this! I have gotten some sweet deals by doing this on other sites!!
You too can get this $10 can too! They have deals on restaurants, spas, local activities and online shopping. Check it out: http://eversave.com/share/xXYA

***I just learned/realized you will have to use your $10 credit by MIDNIGHT on Thursday, so you will want to watch the deals like a hawk for your favorite deal to use the credit on over the next few days!***

I was just thinking about the products I use on a regular basis for my baby and it struck me how funny the names all are: a "binky", a "Blabla", a "Bumbo" and of course my "Mamaroo".
It just strikes me as funny...what other funny baby product names am I missing here?

Right now you can request a coupon for a free cup of Dannon Oikos yogurt. Just go here to request your coupon. (It will be emailed to you I believe)

Thanks Who Said Nothing in Life is Free!

Apparently, My Publisher is re-launching their most popular promo! You can get a Free $20 Gift Card from MyPublisher. Head over to Mojo Savings to read about how you get the best deal with this $20 Gift card!!

Thank Mojo Savings!

I know I have mentioned before how much I love Carmex. And I am so happy to be a member of the Carmex Blog Squad because it means I get to try out and giveaway a lot of different Carmex products!

Most recently I was sent a Carmex Picnic Pack to try out that includes:

• 1 Carmex Lime twist lip balm
• 1 Carmex Vanilla twist lip balm
• 1 Carmex blanket (that folds up nicely and has an easy carry handle-perfect for all the kids sports games!)
• 1 Carmex Moisture Plus® clear satin gloss finish

What did we think?

Well, I am a Vanilla girl, so I was very excited to try the vanilla lip balm...I liked it, but was surprised to find that I liked the Lime even better!! And the satin finish moisture plus is fantastic as well. But the added bonus to it all is the blanket! It is fantastic!! It has a soft side to sit on and the other side is like a tarp that won't get all wet on damp grass. Check it out:

And I LOVE that the blanket folds up nice and neat to make it easy to bring along wherever (see picture at top for what it looks like folded up). We keep my blanket in the back of my van for all the sports practices and games we go to-it has been a lifesaver!!

What could you win?

You can win the same Carmex Picnic Pack I received (children not included-just the 2 carmex lip products and the blanket!)  :) :



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Have you noticed the posts have been a bit sparse lately? Have you wondered what was going on? I wish I could give you a responsible answer like that I have been doing lots of great charity work in a third world country, or that I have been working on a big project that will blow you all away...but the truth is that a giant mouse has taken over my life, or more accurately, my brain!
My husband and I use pretty much all his vacation time to go see our families in Utah because we love them and miss them and want to see them. Also, when we visit them, it is not too expensive because they feed and shelter us while we are there. What this means though is that we have not taken a real family vacation really ever. You know the kind of vaca I mean-the kind where we pick a destination and I act like a grown up and start finding the best deals to make it happen. The kind where we plan and pick out a perfect place and make it a dream vacation that all 7 of our family members will enjoy, and were we do not rely on the kindness of our families to support us while there...

Can I back up a bit and tell you something about me...I am a Disney FREAK! We went to Disneyland often when I was growing up and I loved it. I had never been to Disney World though. When my husband chose a destination to take me for our honeymoon, I was delighted to hear we were going to Orlando, assuming it meant we were going to DW. He had no intentions of going there, but when he realized my excitement over Disney, he arranged to have one of the days at DW. I chose the park (Magic Kingdom as it was most like Disneyland). We went for a day and I loved it.

That was my only time at DW.

In April of 2008 I wrote a bucket list of what I want to do before I die. Number 25 was travel a lot, and number 42 was Go to Disney World with my whole family. This is a two part goal-I want to take my family I live with (me, Wes, the kids), and I would also like to have my whole family (mom, dad, sibs, their spouses and kids...) go someday.

This May was my 10th anniversary. Wes was working so we had a small celebration at home watching a movie while the kids slept. Wes wanted to do something big. So he is doing it, a few months later...

My birthday is coming up, and for my birthday, Wes took the week off and we are taking our 5 kids to DISNEY WORLD!! Since I found out and the planning commenced, I have thought of nothing but Disney...somehow we managed to get the kids started in school and in fall sports, but all I want to do is read about the WORLD and plan out the events of the trip...I may be obsessed, or addicted to Disney...I am not sure, but I am for sure excited and wanted to share with all of you my excitement!

Have you been to Disney World? Tell me something about it-your best tips or maybe your favorite ride? What are the MUST SEE shows and the MUST RIDE rides for a family there for the first time? Share your Disney fun with me and help my excitement build!! I promise I will blog still and eventually I will fold all that laundry over there...

I LOVE when Walgreens does this!! Now through this Saturday, August 20th, you can get a FREE 8x10 Photo Collage. Just enter coupon code PRINTONE at checkout and select to pick it up in the store and it should be totally free! I have not done this one yet, but I have done A LOT of these photo deals in the past and I LOVE it! Thank you Walgreens for helping me get some great FREE photos/collages over the years!
Click here to get started on your collage.

One of the games my kids LOVE on our Wii is Disney Epic Mickey and right now it is a crazy good price on Amazon $17.99!! If you are looking for a fun game for kids on the Wii I recommend this!

Here are my favorite deals in Omaha grocery this week:

Hyvee

• Hy Vee Frozen Vegetables 12 oz Steam quick or 16 oz $.69
• Prego Pasta Sauce 23.5-24 oz $1.18
• HyVee Value Pack 100% Natural Fresh Split Chicken Breast $.88/lb
• Dole All Natural Premium Classic Salads 2/$3
• Monterey Sliced white or Baby Bella Mushrooms 10 oz pkg $1.99
• Red Ripe Roma Tomatoes $.88/lb
• California Black Diamond Plums $.99 

In addition to their regular week long special, HyVee also has a 4 Days of Savings Sale Wednesday 8/17-Saturday 8/20 that includes the following:

• 7Up, Dr Pepper, A&W, Sunkist, Squirt or Diet Rite 2 L $.77 (limit 4)
• "Our Own Recipe" Bratwurst or Italian Sausage 3.75 each $.77 (Limit 20)

In addition to their regular week long special, HyVee also has a 2 Day Sensational Savings Sale Thursday 8/18-Friday 8/19 that includes the following:

• Bananas $.39/lb
• Hy Vee Cereal (Raisin Bran 20 oz, Crispy Rice 12 oz, Honey Nut Tasteeos 12.25 oz Tasteeos 14 oz, or Apple Cinnamon Tasteeos 12.9 oz) $.99
• Hy Vee Cottage Cheese 1%, 4% small curd or 4% large curd, 24 oz $.99 (limit 2)
• Pillsbury Cake Mixes 18.25-18.9 oz $.69 (limit 6)
• Kleenex Facial Tissue 100 ct regular or 70 ct lotion $.99
• 10% off all the frozen items you can fit in their brown bag!

No Frills Fresh

• Gatorade 32 oz $.63 (limit 8-additional $.89)
• 12 oz Our Family Cheese Singles $1.25
• Our Family Cheese 8 oz chunk or shredded 3/$5
• Our Family 16 oz Hot Dogs $.99
• Buy 6 participating General Mills Cereals and you will get them for $1.50 each (they are 11.25 oz Cookie Crisp, 12 oz Golden Grahams or Fruity Cheerios, 12.25 oz Honey Nut Cheerios or 12.8 oz Cinnamon Toast Crunch). You will also get a Cataline (a coupon to use on your next purchase). With the purchase of 2 of the cereals you get a catalina for FREE Eggs on your next trip, or with the purchase of 3 you get a coupon for a FREE gallon of Milk on your next trip.
• ONLY at the BAKER SQUARE location (120th and Center) you can also get 7-Up or Dr Pepper 6 pack .5 liter bottles for $1.88 (limit 4-additional are 4/$10 which is $2.50 each)

In addition to their regular week long special, No Frills also has a 3 Day Price Buster Sale Friday 8/19-Sunday 8/21 that includes the following:

• Kraft Handi Snacks Pudding Cups 4 packs $.68 (we will be stocking up for after school snacks!!)
• No Frills White Bread 1 lb $.68
• Armour Lunch Makers $.88 (while supplies last)

Bag N Save
***Can I note first here that Bag N Save has these sweet weekly coupons they send out in the mail every so often that last for 8 weeks. This is the second week of the newest ones cycle. These coupons are sent out in the mail so make sure you keep an eye out int he mail and don't toss those coupons when they come!!***

• Our Family Bacon 16 oz 2/$5 (I love that the ad says "Name Brand Quality!" LOL)
• Kids Choice Bread 24 oz loaf whole grain white or white $.99 (savings of $2.20!!)
• Cucumbers 2/$1
• Fresh Mozzarella Balls 2/$7

In addition to their regular week long special, Bag N Save also has a 3 Days Sale Friday 8/19-Sunday 8/21 that includes the following:

• Rice A Roni $.69
• Banquet value meals $.69

Baker's (Remember their sales are almost always WITH card)

• Spaghettios $.49 (with qualifying purchase of 10)
• Pure Life Water 24 pk 16.9 oz bottles $3.49 (with qualifying purchase)
• Baker's Milk $2.99

Aldi

• Red or Green Grapes $.79/lb

Super Saver

• Fresh on the Vine Tomatos $.98/lb
• Kraft Macaroni and Cheese $.58
• Armold Dutch Country Bread (potato, 100% Whole Wheat or Italian 20-24 oz) $1.66

In addition to their regular week long special, Super Saver also has a 3 Days Sale Friday 8/19-Sunday 8/21 that includes the following:

• Fritos. Cheetos or Canned Dips 8.5-10.5 oz $1.98
• Best Choice Red Potatoes 5 lb bag $1.88

Fareway

• Dole Lettuce $.77/head
• Dell's Frozen Hashbrowns 24-32 oz bag 2/$5
• Welch's Jam or Jelly 22 oz $.99 (with in ad coupon, limit 1)
• Capri Suns or Kool Aid Jammers $1.88
• Rotella Sandwich bread $.99

***Remember that I generally just price match at Walmart as much as I can rather than go to all the stores separately! I LOVE being able to do that. You can also pricematch at Target, but I find it easier to pricematch at Walmart.

Do you all remember this post where I told you about how I got to sample Old Navy Jeans for FREE through Crowdtap? Well, not long ago I got this in the mail:
Then the other day I dragged my sister in law over to Old Navy and we tried on probably just about every pair of jeans in the joint. Check us out:

Here I am in the Dreamer bootcut jean:

The Sweetheart Skinny (skinny's are not for me obviously):

The Sweetheart bootcut:

The Flirt bootcut:

The Diva Bootcut:

And I also tried on the Flirt Trouser:

Here are a few my sister in law tried on:



And my husband took a picture of us happily departing the store with our FREE jeans.

In the end we both ended up getting the same style. It was a style I have never bought or worn before, but my husband and I BOTH liked it. So, we ended up with the Flirt Trouser. Here I am in my new, FREE jeans (The Flirt Trouser):

I had a super blast doing this! If you want the chance to apply for sweet opportunities like this, sign up for Crowdtap now!!



Thanks CrowdTap and Old Navy for this fun experience and these FREE jeans!!