tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13625817477819208252024-02-08T13:31:40.122-05:00Budget Tips, Research, Ratings And Recommendations For Todays FamilyWith the economy the way it is we're all trying to save a little money. I look for bargains - but more importantly, I look for value, yes, there is a difference. I search, shop, rate, and sometimes (but not always) recommend products that may be of interest to you. I look at anything kid, health, beauty, or food related. If you would like me to look at a particular product for you, just let me know.Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-21646779460302408362009-08-17T06:19:00.002-04:002009-08-17T06:23:06.685-04:00Keep Your Pets Safe With a FREE Pet Safety KitThe Deal of the Day for Monday, August 17, 2009 is a <a title="Free Pet Safety Kit" href="http://www.barkbuckleup.com/Members/Registration.asp" target="_blank">free pet safety kit</a> to keep in the car.It provides first responders all the information they need to find and care for your pet if you are involved in an accident.The kit is offered by Bark Buckle Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping pets safe when they travel.Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-16506470514243139142009-08-14T06:21:00.001-04:002009-08-14T06:26:45.686-04:00Free Access To Over 100 National Parks This Weekend<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The National Park Service is offering the last of the three fee-free weekends (August 15-16, 2009) to over 100 National Parks this weekend. For more details and to find out which parks are participating visit the link below.<br /><a title="Free Access to Over 100 National Parks This Weekend" href="http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:180%;">Free Access to Over 100 National Parks This Weekend</span></a></div>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-17850169573777664082009-08-14T06:02:00.004-04:002009-08-14T06:17:34.682-04:00Do You Like Granola?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoU5qHa458I/AAAAAAAAABE/Q3av8brnVGA/s1600-h/trailmix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369761526418302914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoU5qHa458I/AAAAAAAAABE/Q3av8brnVGA/s200/trailmix.jpg" border="0" /></a> Nature Valley is offering free samples. <a href="http://freesample.naturevalley.com/NatureValley/Default.aspx?source=14181">Get a Free Trail Mix Bar + their new Granola Nut Clusters</a> You do need to agree to receive their newsletter.<br /><div><a href="http://freesample.naturevalley.com/NatureValley/Default.aspx?source=14181"></a></div>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-87420382073313919932009-08-14T05:50:00.004-04:002009-08-14T05:56:22.661-04:00Friday Is Free Chocolate Day!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoU0KYWmCLI/AAAAAAAAAA8/weB8sq8rJMc/s1600-h/mars.jpg"><span style="color:#663300;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369755483649738930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoU0KYWmCLI/AAAAAAAAAA8/weB8sq8rJMc/s320/mars.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#663300;"> It's Friday again (can you believe it) and the Mars candy giveaway is happening again today. For those who don't know about it yet, every Friday until September 25, Mars is offering a coupon to get one of their chocolate bars at no charge.Click </span><a href="https://secure.realchocolate.com/" target="_self"><span style="color:#663300;">here</span></a><span style="color:#663300;"> to get your coupon. You can only sign-up on Fridays, between 9:00:00am - 11:59:59am, with onecoupon per email address and four coupons per household in the UnitedStates.There may be other restrictions, so read the terms carefully before you get one.</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">So, what are you waiting for...go get your FREE chocolate!!!</span></div>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-71570059894895700552009-08-13T06:13:00.006-04:002009-08-13T06:25:22.914-04:00FREE Shower Caddy - Check It Out<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoPoGhLaAQI/AAAAAAAAAA0/cqMgTMzUgyQ/s1600-h/caddy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369390379438833922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoPoGhLaAQI/AAAAAAAAAA0/cqMgTMzUgyQ/s320/caddy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Stay Clean and Keep Organized - For FREE</span></strong><br />The SC Johnson company wants to give you a <a href="http://automaticshowercleaner.com/offer/2009-04-sb/">free shower caddy</a>.All they want is for you to sign up to receive their "Scrubbing Bubbles" newsletter with product announcements. Only For a Limited Time!<br /><span style="color:#000099;">Note: I tried this at 6:00am and the site was experiencing "difficulties" and suggested to try back later, So I will!</span>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-60157848357808224682009-08-13T01:53:00.009-04:002009-08-13T08:42:54.837-04:00Allures $564,722.50 Giveaway<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoO2CcE4ryI/AAAAAAAAAAs/Tdw3_v8Ai_w/s1600-h/allure.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369335333768441634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoO2CcE4ryI/AAAAAAAAAAs/Tdw3_v8Ai_w/s320/allure.gif" /></a> I love free stuff, and this sweeps has some really cool stuff to give away. A total of 33,683 beauty and fashion prizes are being given out this month by Allure magazine (and of course their participating sponsors) . <a href="http://www.allure.com/freestuff">All you have to do is log on. </a><br /><br /><div></div><div>Every day from Monday August 3 until the 31st a sweepstakes / contest will take place at 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 PM EDT . To have a daily reminder sent to your cell phone, text "FREESTUFF" to ALLURE (255873)</div><br /><div>These take place “on the hour”! <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">If you want a chance of winning them you MUST go to the site a little early and wait for the exact time to enter.</span></strong> FYI-You won’t get a notification if you have won or not, so look for free stuff in your mail </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;"><strong>Thursday, August 13 Prizes</strong></span><br /></div><ul><li>12PM Elizabeth and James Silk Blouse (value of $295)<br /></li><li>1PM L'Oreal Wear Infinite Eye Shadow in Eva's Violets (value of $7.15) First 300</li><br /><li>2PM Pantene Pro-V Color Revival Shampoo and Conditioner (value of $7.98) First 25</li><br /><li>3PM Black Radiance Mosaic Bronzer Multi Use Powder (value of $4.99) First 500</li><br /><li>4PM Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Purple Rain (value of $15) First 100)</li><br /><li>5PM ColorMark (value of $29.95) First 500</li><br /><li>6PM Clinque Kohl Shaper for Eyes in Black Khol (value of $15.50) First 250</li></ul><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#333399;"><strong>Good Luck!</strong></span></p>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-9788735634306013132009-08-12T19:53:00.006-04:002009-08-13T07:52:31.924-04:00Freebies Of The Day Thursday 8/13/2009<div><a href="https://rewards.naturesbounty.com/fishoilform.aspx"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369230408643822098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoNWm_hwwhI/AAAAAAAAAAc/-Aps-2DNZwE/s320/Fishoil_NB1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Natures Bounty is offering FREE odorless <a href="https://rewards.naturesbounty.com/fishoilform.aspx">fish oil sample</a>, just fill out a simple online form</div><br /><div><a href="http://sample.nonchallenge.com/HNCFY10/Default.aspx">Honey Nut Cheerios</a> + it comes with a $1 coupon</div><br /><div>Vavoom Design Pulse Glow to Pieces or ShapeMAKER <a href="http://www.matrix.com/registration/consumer/">hairspray</a>. (while supplies last) - you need to fill out a short survey first<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 84px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369236299826684450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoNb955NYiI/AAAAAAAAAAk/3ebA4kHu_Vs/s320/dunkin.gif" />Want your very own sample of <a href="https://dunkinathome.safeprocessing.com/(S(a2cpzfmal2r0pj45k3ucnrvu))/Offers/DunkinAtHome/131/Offer.aspx">Dunkin' Donuts coffee </a>delivered right to your door? Just select your favorite variety and fill out a short form to receive a 1.1 oz. sample pouch by mail. You'll be tasting Dunkin' Donuts coffee at home in no time. </div></div>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-25271251864622368442009-08-12T18:33:00.007-04:002009-08-12T19:35:05.309-04:00Freebies Of The Day<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoND6p0z6UI/AAAAAAAAAAM/tzR8uZBKsFQ/s1600-h/dove+shampoo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369209855694596418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 81px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 81px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoND6p0z6UI/AAAAAAAAAAM/tzR8uZBKsFQ/s320/dove+shampoo.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dove is giving away <a href="http://www.dove.us/#/haircare/free_sample.aspx">free samples </a>of their Heat Defense Therapy or Intense Damage Therapy shampoo and conditioner - with no additional charges for shipping, they will however ask you about 5 questions about which of their products you use... took less than 1 minute<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3Xy1vEGhD4/SoNOZxHWmHI/AAAAAAAAAAU/vDYQAna9doo/s1600-h/scope.gif"></a><br />WalMart is offering a lot of free samples this week, including:<br /><a href="http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid74876.aspx">Scope Outlast</a><br /><a href="http://www.nicorette.com/PartnerSample/video.aspx">Nicoette Gum</a><br /><a href="http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid74410.aspx">Good Nights Toddler Pants</a><br />and <a href="http://walmart.triaddigital.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx">other freebies</a>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-79152953928638128372009-08-12T11:21:00.001-04:002009-08-12T11:22:25.378-04:00Freebie Of The DayHi Guys - here's a link to get <a href="http://bestemeril.com/sample.asp">FREE Emerril seasoning</a> - no $$$Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-3486390185138652862009-08-07T07:02:00.003-04:002009-08-12T13:16:46.144-04:00FREE STUFF<script src="http://fugalmom.hopfeed.com/script/hopfeed_widget.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />Check out these offers - there is no catch, no shipping, no hidden charges.....<br /><br />2 free large <a href="http://www.avoniablue.com/offer5_entry.php">ShamWow</a> Towels <a href="http://bit.ly/Y8fzU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><br />Free <a href="http://www.ilqu.com/lindtpromotion.php">Lindt Chocolate</a> (my favorite) <a href="http://bit.ly/Zq9Pe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><br /><br />Free blueberry pomegranate Total cereal (sorry expired)<br /><br />There is also a free Mars Chocolate bar promotion, you can only sign up between 9am and 11am on Fridays thru the end of August - check back shortly and I'll post the link<br /><br />HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY!Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-14587782418045737772009-08-05T09:51:00.001-04:002009-08-05T09:53:18.009-04:00Childs Place Clothes Deals<script src="http://fugalmom.hopfeed.com/script/hopfeed_widget.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />Just came accross this online, quality clothes from the Childrens Place starting at only 99cents, and just in time for school......<a href="http://bit.ly/2BIIBF">http://bit.ly/2BIIBF</a>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-51352430129496955942009-08-05T09:10:00.002-04:002009-08-05T09:14:38.045-04:00FreeCycleJust came accoss this site called FreeCycle, <a href="http://bit.ly/PCrVK">http://bit.ly/PCrVK</a>, it is a FREE service to post what you need and what you can offer someone else - everything is for no money. It was set up to help people and keep things out of the landfill. They have over 4500 goups nationally, I found one specific to my county that I joined. Check it out!Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-19852886866283174352009-08-05T08:10:00.005-04:002009-08-05T08:19:43.442-04:00Getting Ready For School - 3 Weeks LeftHappy Wednesday....I'm very excited today because I'm playing hookie from work to spend with my daughter, it's the only day we've done it this summer (besides weekends). We're planning a lazy morning, an hour or 2 at the community pool and then school clothes shopping. Her school requires collared shirts which are so difficult to find sometimes, especially inexpensive. The way she goes thru clothes I'm not wanting to spend lots of money (she is 7 if I hadn't mentioned that before). I'm going to look online for sales and hit a few of the local large stores - I'll let you know tonight what I come up with. Everyone have an awesome day!Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-14206274269278076532009-08-04T19:50:00.002-04:002009-08-04T19:53:38.702-04:00Tips for saving moneyCame accross this<a href="http://6c66a325oiwgso0glll14odugs.hop.clickbank.net/"> e-book </a>today, I read it and it makes a lot of sense, after reading it you realize how much money you could be saving<br /><script src="http://fugalmom.hopfeed.com/script/hopfeed_widget.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-12190373605789323982009-08-04T14:40:00.001-04:002009-08-04T14:40:56.841-04:00Lori B.'s TwitWall<a href="http://twitwall.com/view/?who=momandfriend">Lori B.'s TwitWall</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362581747781920825.post-37330202389467473542009-08-03T19:04:00.007-04:002009-08-03T20:18:06.791-04:00Scool Supplies That Are Smart DealsSummer tends to get pretty expensive around here. Day camp when I'm working, extra activities when I'm not working, and now school shopping - Have you seen the list of school supplies the schools are giving out lately? I've started looking early and came accross some great deals, here is my daughters list and the best deals I found:<br /><br />2 - dozen #2 pencils 49 cents Walmart, in center aisle - not advertised<br /><br />1 - composition book 98 cents office depot <a href="http://bit.ly/npKfs">http://bit.ly/npKfs</a><br /><br />2 - boxes of 16 crayons 10 cents Walmart ( in the center aisle, not advertised)<br /><br />1 - Friskar brand scissors .99 Walmart - in center aisle, not advertised<br /><br />4 - pink pearl erasers 29Cents x 2 Walgreens <a href="http://bit.ly/4dYEs6">http://bit.ly/4dYEs6</a><br /><br />1 - large box of Kleenex Walgreens 99cents with coupon <a href="http://bit.ly/YQiBT">http://bit.ly/YQiBT</a> thru August 8th<br /><br />1 - zippered pencil pouch 5 cents thru 8/8 office depot <a href="http://bit.ly/npKfs">http://bit.ly/npKfs</a><br /><br />1 - book bag, not rolling $9.00 Walmart thru 8/8 <a href="http://bit.ly/mlGmO">http://bit.ly/mlGmO</a>, before you buy a backpack - read this <a href="http://bit.ly/1lDXwf">http://bit.ly/1lDXwf</a> about the 20,000 injuries from backpacks each year<br /><br />So, you see - I can get all the school supplies she needs for less than $15.00 (including a backpack) if I take the time to do a little research before hand. I'll keep my eyes open and tell you what else I find out there.Lori B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17711666715684705879noreply@blogger.com1