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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun Day #1: Valentine’s Day Countdown!

January 14, 2012 by 1 Comment

I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day itself because I feel that it’s a bit over-rated and that you should show and tell the people in your life that you love them all year, but I DO love all of the fun Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes and so I’ll be bringing you 30 Days of Valentine’s Fun!  You’ll find new recipes, ideas for making your own Valentines, crafts, and more!  My kids and I have already started!

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I found today’s “share” on Pinterest, which is quickly becoming my new favorite form of entertainment!  It’s a Valentine’s Day Countdown from Infarrantly Creative! 

You can find the tutorial to make this yourself here–>Valentine’s Day Countdown 

To be honest, this is a bit “involved” for me, but I love the concept, so I am going to find a way to adapt this!  I can’t wait!

If you’re not following me on Pinterest yet, you can do that here–>Follow Me on Pinterest


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It’s BACK: ELF Eye Shadow Palette (32 colors) only $2.37 shipped!

January 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Target has the ELF eye shadow palette back for just $2.37 shipped!  This is available today only, while supplies last.  These always sell out quickly when there is a deal, so hurry and grab one before it’s gone!  This would be a great gift for a tween or teen and you can’t beat the price!  Shipping is free, too!

Click here to grab this deal–>ELF Eye Shadow Palette for $2.37 shipped 

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FREE Family Friendly Weekend Events Round-up!

January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for some fun weekend activities that won’t bust your budget, here’s a round-up!

AC Moore –

Saturday 1/14 from 1-3pm, Wilton Course 4: Advanced Gum Paste flowers demonstration.

Babies R Us –

Saturday 1/14 at Noon-3pm, Ready… Set… Baby: Learn about the must-have products for every expectant Mom’s Baby Registry, as well as valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower. Plus, enjoy great savings and free giveaways! Sponsored by Huggies, Avent, Baby Einstein & Summer.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/14 through Sunday 1/22, Educator Appreciation Days: pre-k to grade 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies. Valid in store and online (BN.com/educator).

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Disney Store –

Saturday 1/14 from Session 1 – 10:30 am, Session 2 – 11:30 am, Session 3 – 12:30 pm, Disney Princess and Friends Craft Event: come dressed as your favorite Princess for an enchanting sing-along and royal craft event.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/14 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Hand in Hand Flower Bouquet to celebrate MLK Jr Day.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 1/14 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a castle with stickers, paperboard cutouts and a working drawbridge! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 1/14 from 10am-Noon, Make-It Take-It Model Car Event: Build a model car with muscle with purchase of car kit. Use 40% off coupon.

Sunday 1/15 from 2-3pm, Clay Text Embossing Set Demo: Learn to make an impression with clay. Adult only.

National Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend –

Saturday 1/14 through Monday 1/16, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 1/14 at 10am, Storage & Organization Class + Memory Box Crafting Activity: see how you can organize your clutter with stylish storage and display solutions for nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms. Plus, kids can do a free crafting activity to help keep their mementos organized. *Attendees receive 10% off select products.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

(Thanks Keeping Cents!)

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Swagbucks: Mega Swagbucks Friday + Swag Code Extravaganza!

January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Search & Win

Heads up for Swagbucks fans:  Swagbucks is making Friday the 13th a lucky day this week, as they hold a Swag Code Extravaganza, which means more opportunities to get reward points towards free stuff! It starts at 7am Eastern Time – throughout the day there will be 8 different Swag Codes, and if you can get them all, you’ll have an extra 60 Swag Bucks in your account.

If you’re not familiar with Swagbucks, it’s a search engine where you earn “Swagbucks” for searching online, which can then be exchanged for prizes.  You can also earn Swagbucks by watching videos and completing special offers.  In addition to helping to pay for Christmas gifts, I’ve been able to get a number of household items such as batteries, toilet paper, diapers, razors, and laundry detergent for FREE using Amazon gift cards!

If you’re not signed up with Swagbucks yet, you’ll get 30 bonus Swagbucks right now when you sign up here–>Swagbucks registration

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Family Fun Magazine: one year subscription for $3.76!

January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The magazine of the week on Best Deal Magazines is Disney’s Family Fun Magazine!  You can get a one year subscription for just $3.76!  This is one of my family’s favorite magazines!  It’s got great craft ideas for kids and great kid-friendly recipes, too!

Click here to grab this deal–>Family Fun Magazine subscription for $3.76

Make sure you enter the code WKLYSPEC at check-out to get this price!

(Thanks Mommy’s Money Saving Obsession!)

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