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Skylanders Giants Starter Kit as low as $34 SHIPPED!

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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If you haven’t invested in Skylanders Giants yet, right now you can get the Skylanders Giants starter Pack for as low as $34 shipped!  We got this for my son for Christmas and he and my husband and daughter have LOVED it!

Click here to get it for Wii or Playstation 3–> Skylanders Giants Starter Pack as low as $34 shipped

Make sure you also check out this post here to find out how you can score Skylanders Giants characters for just $5.99 each–> Skylanders Giants Characters only $5.99 each

Here are the price points for this deal: you can access all of these using the link above!

  • Skylander Giants Nintendo Wii – $39.99
  • Skylander Giants Playstation 3 – $39.99
  • Skylander Giants XBox 350 – $39.99
  • Skylander Giants Nintendo DS – $34
  • Skylander Giants Nintendo Wii U – $34

See more Amazon deals here–> Amazon Deals

Please note that pricing and availability changes frequently on Amazon.  Verify final pricing before completing your order.

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Children’s DVDs $5 or less: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Horton Hears a Who, and more!

March 25, 2013 by 6 Comments

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My kids love movie nights and I love it when I can add them to our collection without busting our budgeting!  Right now, Amazon has a number of children’s DVDs for $5 or less!  These include titles like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Horton Hears a Who!  These would be perfect for Easter baskets or to keep on hand for rainy days or for family movie nights!

Here are the titles you can grab for $5 or less:

You can also get all 4 Free Willy Films for just $9.96!  It’s like you’re paying just $2.50 each per movie.  My kids love these movies!  Click here to grab this deal–> Free Willy Collection only $9.96 

See more Amazon deals here–> Amazon Deals

You will get free super saver shipping when you spend $25 or more or you can get free 2 day shipping (no minimum purchase requirements) with Amazon Prime.  You can get it free for 3 months if you register for Amazon Mom here–> Amazon Mom registration

Please note that pricing and availability changes frequently on Amazon.  Verify final pricing before completing your order.

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The Houston’s Children’s Festival is Coming 4/7-4/8

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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The Houston’s Children’s Festival will be celebrating it’s 25th year this year and is jam packed with activities and entertainment for family members of all ages!  There are 6 big family adventure areas, 3 stages of fun, and over 300 activities!  The proceeds will help benefit Child Advocates, which trains, recruits, and supports volunteers who work with children in foster care.  The Houston Children’s Festival has helped raise over $4.5 million to benefit this program!

The festival runs from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on 4/6 and 4/7 and is located in the area surrounding City Hall, Houston Public Library Plaza, and Tranquility Park.  Parking starts at $5.

Here are some of the highlights my kids are excited about:

  • SABIC Super Science Zone featuring Sid the Science Kid
  • Kiddie Jumphouse
  • Baker Huges Circustown
  • Pony Rides
  • Petting Zoo
  • Radio Disney Live! including Laura Marano from Austin & Ally

Check out the full line-up of activities here–> Houston Children’s Festival Activities

Get all the scoop on tickets here–> Houston Children’s Festival Ticket Information

Here is the information on pricing:

  • Online – $8 (for everyone 3+)
  • At the gate – $10
  • All Day Fun Pass – $30
  • Advance Group Discounts – $6 each

The best part is that you can enter to win FOUR FREE TICKETS for your family!  Enter to win below!

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LeapFrog Leapster 2 only $29!

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

leapster-2WOW!  If you’re looking for a great starter game system for your little ones, get this LeapFrog Leapster 2 for just $29!  It’s regularly $39.97!  My kids both started out with this and it was perfect!

This deal is available today only! Click here to grab yours–> LeapFrog Leapster 2 only $29

You can also get the LeapFrog LeapPad tablet for $49 shipped!  Get the deal here–> LeapFrog LeapPad tablet for $49.99 shipped

See more online deals here–> Online shopping deals

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Menu Planning Monday: My menu for the week of 3/24

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week is going to be a busy one, so I mainly chose my tried and true quick fix and slow cooker recipes!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com
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SUNDAY:  Country Style Macaroni and Cheese Recipe – This is a long time family favorite and a GREAT way to use up leftover ham!

MONDAY:  Slow Cooker Chile Colorado burritos – I discovered this recipe on Pinterest and it has become a family favorite.  I could make it once a week and no one would complain!

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TUESDAY:  Cheesy Baked Ravioli – This is a “quick fix” meal that’s easy to throw together when you don’t really feel like cooking!  You can’t go wrong with Ravioli!

WEDNESDAY:  Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf  – Yes, it’s meatloaf and yet it’s a hit every time I make it…one of those recipes I can never go wrong with!

THURSDAY:  Crockpot chicken and rice – I came up with this recipe after experimenting a bit and couldn’t come up with a more original name.  It’s yummy and easy to make!

Ingredients:
2-3 frozen chicken breasts
1 pkg McCormick Zesty Herb chicken seasoning blend (sometimes I substitute the Good Seasonings Italian dressing blend if I have it on hand)
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. hot cooked rice
Grated cheese
Tomatoes
Celery
Bell peppers

Place frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Mix ingredients for McCormick seasoning according to directions on the packet and pour over the top of chicken. Cook on low for five hours. Shred chicken in crock pot using a knife and fork. Add cream of chicken soup. Let cook for one more hour. Service over rice with additional toppings as desired (we add cheese, celery, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. depending on what we have on hand).

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FRIDAY – Tasty Baked Tacos – A quick and easy recipe to round out the week!  This has become a family favorite!

SATURDAY:  Slow Cooker Garlic Pesto chicken – I found this one on Pinterest and it looks SO YUMMY!  I can’t wait to try it!

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

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