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Make Sure Your Privacy Is Protected During Data Privacy Week

Liza — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:14:00 +0000

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

Did you know that this week is Data Privacy Week? January 24th through January 28th is a week when we should spend the time to take stock of our personal cybersecurity and to take steps to make ourselves more secure online. (If you haven’t done this yet, head to Security.org.) A few years ago my husband experienced identity theft and we had to follow all of the tedious steps necessary to make sure his credit wasn’t hurt any further. We did everything from putting fraud alerts on our credit reports, freezing our credit cards, changing passwords and of course notifying the creditors that were erroneously charged. It was a mess. We are now so much more cognizant of protecting our privacy online by changing passwords, tightening our privacy settings and using online security tools to scan and remove suspicious programs from our computers.

Head HERE to visit the Identity Theft Protection Guide on Security.org to read more about the following topics:

What Is Identity Theft?
Statistics
How it Happens
Potential Victims
Impact
Prevention
Buying Guide
Recovery

If you haven’t taken the steps necessary to protect your privacy, visit the Best Identity Theft Protection Services page on Security.org to learn more about the different services available to help guard your privacy online.

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Stock Up on P&G Products at Walgreens Now!

Liza — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:14:08 +0000

This post is sponsored by P&G. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

Now is the time to head to Walgreens and stock up on P&G’s trusted brands like Tampax and Always! Between now and April 24, 2021, we can save big on Tampax and Always! Head HERE for more info and then follow the scenario below:

Purchase two Tampax and/or Always products on sale 2 for $10.00
Use one $1.00 off coupon.
Total Due at checkout: $9.00
Receive $4 Register Rewards. When factoring in the $4RRs, it makes each package/box only $2.50!

**Remember that the $4 Register Rewards savings is a future value, and will not apply to the final price at time of purchase.

Below are some of the products included in this sale:

Tampax Pearl Tampons Ultra Absorbency Unscented – 18ct
Always Radiant Pads, Regular Absorbency, Scented Light Clean Scent, Size 1 – 15ct
Tampax Pocket Radiant, Compact Plastic Tampons, Unscented – 14ct
Always Infinity Super Sanitary Pads with Wings Unscented Unscented, Size 2 – 16ct
Tampax Pearl Tampons Super Absorbency Unscented, Super – 18ct
Tampax Radiant Tampons Regular Absorbency Unscented, Regular Absorbency – 14ct

Head HERE for more info and make sure you take advantage of this deal by April 10th!

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American Girl Then and Now

Liza — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:38:37 +0000

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

American Girl Dolls were first introduced in 1986 and I was just 8 years old at the time. When I was a child my mother gave me a Samantha doll for Christmas as well as the book series that goes along with her. The Samantha Doll in 1986 looked differently than the Samantha Doll available now but it was just as wonderful. As a child I loved dolls and I loved to read. So reading books that had told the story of the doll I owned was so exciting and interesting to me. Did you have an American Girl doll growing up? Which one(s)? I unfortunately do not have my American Girl Doll now but I did save the book set for my daughter. She’s at the age where I can read the books to her and she finds them interesting just like I did as a child. Soon she will be able to read them herself!

For Christmas this year, my daughter asked for three things 1) a doctor kit 2) an art set and 3) The American Girl WellieWishers Doll Emerson. Every year I have my children look through toy magazines and circle the toys they would like for Christmas. When my daughter saw a page with American Girl Dolls, she was transfixed on Emerson. My daughter is Chinese American. As a white mother to a Chinese daughter, I’ve realized that there are not many books, television shows, dolls, toys, etc that feature Asian let alone Chinese children. So when my daughter saw Emerson, she immediately said “Momma, she looks like me!” I already loved American Girl but when my daughter said that, I knew this would be a gift that we would give her and that she would cherish.

I also have a black son and love that American Girl features black girl and black boy dolls. In fact, when we gave our daughter the Emerson doll my son said he would like one of the American Girl black boy dolls! Mirrors are so important for our children and my son now wants a doll that looks like him. I’m thankful American Girl features more diverse dolls and hope they continue to do so!

If your child has an American Girl doll, book set, clothing, etc on their wish list, definitely considering getting them this gift! The quality is amazing, the dolls are adorable and your child will have fun playing with their doll. Right now American Girl offers free shipping on orders of $135.00 or more. Head HERE.

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Movie Night with JOLLY TIME Popcorn and How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Liza — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:02:26 +0000

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

This is my favorite time of the year. As a family we read our advent book every night, open our advent calendars every night and also read lots of Christmas books and watch lots of Christmas movies. It’s a fun time way to have lots of family time and to get excited for Christmas! One of my favorite holiday books and movies when I was a child was the cartoon version of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! I’ve also loved the newer version ever since it debuted 20 years ago! Valpak presents a special who-liday with JOLLY TIME Popcorn to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic live action version of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

We love JOLLY TIME Popcorn. My kids get so excited whenever I make popcorn because it means they are going to have a fun movie night! I like to spice up our popcorn a little but very simply adding a little sugar and cinnamon. If I’m feeling extra advantageous I will make caramel popcorn. But for nights like this when I don’t have as much time, I will simply sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on the hot popcorn (the trick is to do this right as it comes out of the microwave) and then stir it in. It’s a fun way to make a salty/sweet popcorn concoction.

Make sure you are on the lookout for the Valpak envelope to find a $1 JOLLY TIME Popcorn coupon in it! You may get lucky because thousands of envelopes will contain a certificate for a free box of JOLLY TIME Popcorn! Also – make sure you go HERE to enter Valpak’s ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly Sweepstakes for a chance to win $10,000 in Christmas Cash, sponsored by JOLLY TIME!

What is your favorite holiday movie to watch as a family? Make sure you watch Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas this year! And make sure you pop the popcorn to snack on during the movie!

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P&G Black Friday Deals are LIVE: Gillette, Pampers, Crest, Head & Shoulders and more!

Liza — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:37:23 +0000

This is sponsored by P&G. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own

Black Friday is here and there are amazing P&G deals on Amazon right now! Head HERE to see the deals on Amazon *remember, prices are subject to change and these deals may sell out fast!

Below are some of the deals I’m seeing right now. My favorite deals are the practical and essential Pampers Diapers & Wipes deal below and a holiday gift idea of the Gillette Heated Razor Starter Kit – a great gift idea! My husband has been needing a new electric razor and this one is looking awesome!

Gillette Heated Razor Starter Kit is marked down to $139.94 (reg price $199.99)
Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitening Whitestrips is marked down to $27.96 (reg price $44.99)
Head & Shoulders Twin Pack – is marked down to $16.49 (reg price $21.99)
Pampers Swaddlers Disposable Diapers Size 3, 168 Count AND Baby Wipes Sensitive 6X Pop-Top Packs, 336 Count marked down to $47.10 (reg price $58.88) Sale applies to additional diaper sizes as well!

Head HERE. Remember that prices are subject to change on Amazon so act fast if interested!

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Our Day at Discovery Cove in Orlando

Liza — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:19:50 +0000

This is sponsored by Discovery Cove. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

Ever since the pandemic hit this past winter, we have been doing our best to quarantine, social distance and be safe. This August when I started homeschooling, I felt it was very important to spend time socializing and playing with other children so we have been going on weekly outside field trips and my kids have made lots of friends doing this. Despite the fact that we have been going on field trips, to necessary doctor and dentist appointments and to the library, I’m still hesitant about doing most things. Part of it is my natural tendency to overthink and overworry. The other part is my concern for my daughter who has severe heart disease. This year since we have a more flexible schoolweek schedule homeschooling, we have thought about going to some theme parks on our non-homeschooling days. Even that concerned me a bit. Until we started thinking about Discovery Cove. The last time we went to Discovery Cove was six years ago and I remembered that one of the many things I loved about Discovery Cove is they greatly limit the amount of patrons to their park each day. When we were there in 2014, we never had to stand in lines, never felt we were crowded in with a lot of people and always felt like we had tons of space. Discovery Cove was seeming more and more enticing especially during these strange pandemic times and we decided we really wanted to go to celebrate our daughter as well as publish a Discovery Cove review on our blog.

This is one of the first views when you enter Discovery Cove. Truly peaceful.

Fast forward to this past week. On Sunday, October 25th, our daughter turned 6 years old. To celebrate, we collaborated with Discovery Cove and were able to bring our family of four to the park. Because of the constant changes with the Covid virus and CDC regulations, I know that everything is always subject to change at the park. But for us, we learned that they have decreased the number of patrons they allow each day. When you enter the park, you will immediately have your temperature checked, everyone needs to wear masks and proper social distancing is adhered to while you wait in line to enter the park. (Even with social distancing, we waited no more than 5 minutes. They were very smooth with the entry process and there were no hold ups or complications.) Once you check-in, you are given a bag with a mask as well as hand sanitizer. If you are doing the Dolphin swim, you are given a special mask to wear just for that swim. The only two animal encounters that required a mask are the dolphin swim and the aviary. You also need a mask while walking through the restaurant to select your food. Throughout the park there are countless hand sanitizer stations, all employees wear masks, maybe 50% of the patrons wore masks while walking around and of course everything is outside (except for the restaurant and gift shop). We felt very safe. While floating through the two lazy rivers we never had other families on top of us, while participating in the Dolphin Swim we were with one other family and they kept us properly distanced the whole time. For a worrier like me, I felt as secure as possible considering all of the complexities and unknowns of this year’s pandemic.

We were truly spoiled at Discovery Cove. We stayed in a cabana and were able to “hunker down” there during all of our down time (not that we had much)! In our cabana was a ceiling fan, a locked cabinet for our possessions, a refrigerator stocked with water, soda, beer and wine, lounge chairs, clean beach towels and then our wonderful personal cabana attendant Tyler. Tyler attended to our every need whether it was giving us clean towels, chatting with our very talkative and inquisitive children, ordering us fun fruity drinks from the bar and walking us to and from the Dolphin Swim area. He took such wonderful care of us and truly made the day extra special. If you have the opportunity to reserve a cabana, I recommend it. Our cabana overlooked one of the lazy rivers. It was an area of the lazy river where the water was still and there was almost a rock like ledge you could sit and swim on. Because my children are older, were wearing life vests and are responsible, we let them swim on the ledge because we could see them the whole time and also see the lifeguard the whole time. It made our time relaxing and gave our kiddos an extra sense of independence. **don’t worry, I had my eagle eyes on them all.the.time.

The Dolphin Swim was a truly wonderful experience as well. It is well worth the opportunity. You learn so much about dolphins, can ask the trainers any questions you have about dolphins as well as your specific dolphin and then of course there are so many hands on opportunities whether it is feeling your dolphin’s skin, holding all 300 lbs of him/her while posing for a picture, giving them a kiss or just holding and caressing them like I did (they would make such wonderful emotional support dolphins)! We also learned that the dolphin we met in 2014 has now graduated to performing at Sea World. He is healthy, happy and has risen the ranks to performing. The one thing I love to see as an animal lover is that these trainers truly care about the well being of these dolphins. They told me a story about a 50 year old dolphin that is at Discovery Cove who is toothless. Because he is toothless, in the wild he wouldn’t last but days. But at Discovery Cove they are able to feed him a special diet and he is thriving. Stories like this make me so happy. **It is important to note that because of covid, we are currently unable to swim with the dolphins like in prior years. You are however able to be up close and personal with the dolphins as you can see from our photos. Because everything is constantly changing with Covid the restriction may be lifted at any point.

One of the encounters we didn’t try (we will have to next time) is the Shark Swim. I’m kind of a baby when it comes to sharks but this experience sounds amazing. During your scheduled time for your shark swim you will talk and learn from the expert Aquarists at Discovery Cove. With more than 20 sharks in the habitat at Discovery Cove – there is a lot to learn about! Your next step will be to put on your sterilized snorkel and mask to enjoy a deep-water, free swim alongside blacktip reef, nurse, zebra, bonnethead sharks, not to mention the thousands of tropical fish who also reside in The Grand Reef. This experience will give you better understanding of the uniqueness of each species of the care they receive at Discovery Cove and leave with the memory of an unforgettable experience.

One of the included activities with every Discovery Cove pass is going snorkeling with the fish and rays in The Grand Reef. Every one is given a mask and a brand new snorkel and you can swim through beautiful schools of fish, ginormous rays and you can also swim up to the glass separating the reef with the sharks. When you go underwater, looking through the glass almost makes you feel like you are swimming with the sharks. One of my favorite memories was touching the huge rays that swam right up to us. I was a mixture of afraid and enamored by them. They are beautiful, swim effortlessly and seemed to love to be touched as they kept swimming back to us for more pets.

We also loved the lazy river. One of the riveres is the Fresh Water Oasis. It is a very slow and relaxing ride that will bring you face-to-face with playful otters and curious marmosets. The marmosets are well hidden on their island so the kids had a lot of fun seeing who could spy the marmosets first!

The Wind-Away River is a more active lazy river ride. You will ride the soothing currents of a tropical river as it winds past sandy beaches, through a dense rain forest, beneath the rocky terrain of cascading waterfalls, and through an underwater cave. Our kids loved going through the water falls (and watching me go through them as I tried not to lose my sunglasses). It’s a really fun ride and we went through it quite a few times.

And then of course the food. Discovery Cove is all inclusive so breakfast, lunch, snacks, sodas, select alcoholic beverages, and much more are included with your admission. As you can see, we stocked up on a full breakfast before we started our day’s adventure (the trays are including food for 4 people in our defense). You will not go hungry or thirsty during your time here. Another small but meaningful inclusion with your admission is FREE parking. For my husband this is a huge bonus as paying for parking always makes him lose his mind.

When you go, I recommend that you get there early. The earlier you arrive (7:30 and on) you will have a better selection of Dolphin Swim times to choose from. The park closes at 5:00 so you will also want to spend as much time there as possible before getting cleaned up, changed and heading home.

For us, being able to go to Discovery Cove on my daughter’s 6th birthday was such a wonderful memory maker. Getting spoiled with our cabana and being able to spend time talking with dolphin trainers and then being hands on with the dolphins made the day so special. My brother who lives on the east coast of Florida also came to surprise my kiddos. They haven’t seen their favorite Uncle since before Covid so I have to admit, being surprised by their Uncle may have been a close rivalry to swimming with the dolphins. My brother dotes on them and they’ve missed him so much.

This day was a day to remember. If you are planning on going and have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I’m not an expert but I can get the answers for you! Also, there are Florida resident savings packages so make sure you check them out. You also do not have to add on the Dolphin Swim package to your ticket. You will still have an amazing time watching the dolphins from shore and participating in all of the other rides. My kids are already asking when we can go back. Maybe next year!

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Save More Money at Target with The Inner Circle

Liza — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:11:43 +0000

This post is sponsored by P&G. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

I am so excited about this! Do you shop at Target? Have you heard of The Inner Circle? The Inner Circle is a brand new resource for customers to stay current on special offers, secure early access to new product arrivals, and receive fresh tips & trends from P&G brands at Target! The Inner Circle will also bring exclusive offers and news to customers who sign up! Head HERE to sign up! Once you sign up you will be entered to begin receiving emails and offers from P&G shortly!

I am still shopping online and using Target’s Drive Up service. I love it so much. I especially love that if Target has online coupons, often I can use the coupons on the purchases I am making and then picking up in my car. (For example, I earned a $5 Target Gift Card from making today’s purchase!) If you haven’t tried Drive Up, all you need to use is your Target app to make your purchase. Once you select “Drive Up Pickup”, you can know that you won’t have to worry about going into the store to get your order

This is my purchase from today. I love stocking up on P&G necessities and I can’t wait to start saving even more money using The Inner Circle. Head HERE to sign up! Once you sign up you will be entered to begin receiving emails and offers from P&G shortly!

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Join P&G Good Everyday: Help Your Favorite Cause & Earn Rewards

Liza — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:55:38 +0000

This post is sponsored by P&G Good Everyday. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

One of the things I love about P&G Good Everyday is that as I purchase P&G products, I not only get outstanding products to use in my household but I also help do good by helping others in the world. P&G has been doing good for more than 180 years. The Dawn Saves Wildlife program, #EndPeriodPoverty and Tide Loads of Hope disaster relief program are just a few of the many ways P&G has helped make a positive impact on the world. With all of the craziness that is going on around us right now, I love knowing that doing something as simple as purchasing necessities will help others in the world around me.

Did you know that P&G Good Everyday has a rewards program where with every purchase you make, they will donate to your favorite cause while also rewarding you with points? It’s a win-win! Have you joined yet? If not, head HERE!

The cause I signed up for is COVID-19: P&G + Feeding America. With this organization, P&G is helping provide everyday essentials and food to people in need during the pandemic.

Once I signed up for my P&G Good Everyday account and chose COVID-10: P&G + Feeding America as the cause I was interested in, I received an immediate message that just for signing up P&G has provided 1 meal for a person in need AND I earned 25 points!

HOW IT WORKS Getting involved, earning rewards and making a difference is quick and easy:

1) Sign up. Go HERE to www.pggoodeveryday.com to sign up and select your preferred cause.
2) Take action. By scanning a shopping receipt that includes your recent P&G brand purchases or taking an online survey, you earn points AND P&G will make a donation to a cause of your choice.
3) Redeem your points. Use your points for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, experiences, or to personally make a larger donation to a cause you care about.
4) Do good. No matter what action you take on P&G Good Everyday, P&G will donate to your favorite cause — so you can do good for the world, while earning rewards for yourself.
5) Discover more. Explore the other features on the new P&G Good Everyday website including coupon offers and Good News articles.

Once you join, I would love to know what cause you selected! With everything going on in the world right now, it feels good to know that purchases I make can help bless others!

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Save up to $60 on Prescriptions Using ValpakRx™

Liza — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:43:56 +0000

This post is sponsored by Savings.com. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

We recently changed our insurance and I was discouraged to find out that the prescriptions I take are not covered at all. Last year I had a great insurance plan and only paid about $15 a month on my two prescriptions. This year, however, the amount I would be paying per month is over $70. I was so excited when I realized that my out of pocket spending will drop by over 50% when I use ValpakRx!

ValpakRx is a free mobile app and prescription discount card that helps users nationwide save every month by finding them the lowest price on prescriptions at their local pharmacies. ValpakRx has negotiated a discount rate with a national network of drugstores and retail outlets.

The way it ValpakRx works is you will go HERE and enter the prescription name, dosage and quantity that you need to pick up. You will then give your zipcode so that the nearest drugstores can be listed. ValpakRx will then list the pharmacies near you and the discounted cost of your prescription at each of the pharmacies. The average savings is $61 per prescription! Once you select the pharmacy you will get your prescription at, you will be shown a prescription card that has the prescription name/dosage/quantity on it as well as the pharmacy you have selected. You will have a personalized BIN, PCN, Member ID and Group # on the card. Show the card to your pharmacist and they will plug it into their computer to give you the discounted rate. Below is a picture of what the card looks like (I removed all of the personal info that pertains to my prescription, location and ID#s.)

It’s really that simple – it’s almost too good to be true! Best part – this is a FREE service. Anyone can use it! If you have medical insurance, I recommend you compare the cost of your prescription using your medical insurance with the cost using ValpakRx. You may find that you will spend less using ValpakRx!

Head HERE for more info!

**The actual amount you will save varies depending on which pharmacy you use and which medication you buy. Use the prescription price lookup feature to get an idea of what your medicine will cost at different pharmacies in your area.

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Get a $15 VISA Gift Card wyb P&G Products

Liza — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:46:21 +0000

This post is sponsored by Proctor and Gamble. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

This is an awesome offer! Between now and February 9, 2020 we can get a $15 VISA Gift Card when we purchase $50 worth of Proctor and Gamble products! These are the brands included in the offer: Febreze, Old Spice, Olay, Mr. Clean, Bounty, Charmin, Head & Shoulders, Secret, and Tide. Head HERE for more info and to submit your rebate!

*This excludes trial and travel sizes and the rebate applies to the price paid after any coupon or discount has been applied.

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Going on now! 30% off Osmo Sale

Liza — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 17:08:22 +0000

This post is sponsored by Osmo. I received an Explorer Starter Kit and Mindracers game in exchange for my honest thoughts. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am so excited to give our kiddos this kit for Christmas! This year we are giving our kids Osmo Explorer Starter Kit. Have you heard of Osmo before? Every year I have thought about purchasing Osmo and this year was finally the year to get on board. We partnered with Osmo and they sent us the Osmo Expolorer Starter Kit . Right now through December 7th, Osmo Kits and games are 30% off! *exclusions apply

Osmo has a few different starter kits and the kit you choose will depend on the age of your children. There is the Little Genius Starter Kit for Ages 3-5 (regular price is $79 but it’s marked down 30% to $55.30). There is the Explorer Starter Kit for ages 5-10 (regular price is $197 and right now it’s marked down 30% to $137.90). The third starter kit to choose from is the Genius Starter Kit for ages 6-10. It’s marked down to $69.30 right now!

The Explorer Starter Kit is Osmo’s most complete package. It features seven Osmo games and their hands-on playing pieces. You can purchase the kit for your iPad or Fire tablet.

Once you purchase your starter kit, you can add on games. Because my son is a Hot Wheels fanatic, we added on the game MindRacers (also marked down 30% to $41.30)! With MindRacers you can send real Hot Wheels, cars zooming straight through the screen onto wacky digital racetracks. Quick thinking and strategy will help you win the race!

Head HERE to learn more about Osmo and check out all of their awesome deals going on now through December 7th.

Osmo is compatible with the following models:
iPad 2, iPad (3rd Generation), iPad (4th Generation), iPad (5th Generation), iPad (6th Generation), iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 5, iPad Mini 6
iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch.

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50% Off Backpacks at Office Depot & Office Max!

Liza — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:32:19 +0000

This post is sponsored by Savings.com. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

So this year I sent my son to school with his used backpack from last year. The problem is that he really really used his backpack last year. The bottom of it is frayed from hitting his bike tire as he wore it riding his bike to and from school. So I’m loving this Doorbuster Deal going on right now at Office Depot and Office Max! Backpacks are 50% off! Backpack prices start at just $9.99! Head HERE to see all of the backpacks marked down 50%. You can order these backpacks online or pick up in store! go HERE.

This is the backpack I would get my son. He loves PUMA clothing and he will LOVE this. I love the price! Head HERE to see this PUMA Essential Backpack with Laptop Holder that is marked down to $22.49!

Head HERE to see all of the backpacks marked down 50%.

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Stock Up on 5-packs of Crest Toothpaste at Sam’s Club

Liza — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:36:20 +0000

This post is sponsored by Crest. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Valentine’s Day is a couple of days away. Our family doesn’t do too much for Valentine’s Day. Usually I will make a nice meal for myself and my hubby and will make a Valentine’s Day themed meal and desserts for the kiddos. Even though I tell my husband not to go crazy, chances are that he will come home with flowers for me and if I’m extra lucky, he’ll bring me chocolate, fruit and wine. All of these fun treats can do a number on your teeth if you don’t take good care of them. Crest 3D White Radiant Mint Toothpaste is an extra strength toothpaste that will protect your teeth from all the chocolates and treats making your teeth bright and healthy this Valentine’s Day.

I love Crest 3D White Radiant Mint Toothpaste so much that it is included in our 2019 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide!

Head to Sam’s Club to get a 5 pack of Crest 3D White Radiant Mint Toothpaste! Right now this toothpaste is $2.00 off through February 24^th using the coupon found online and in-store with the Sam’s Club Instant Savings Book. This makes the 5 pack $11.98 making each tube of toothpaste only $2.39! One of my least favorite things that happens when I run out of a necessity (like toothpaste) is that more likely than not, I will have my husband run to the drugstore and pay full price on a tube of toothpaste. So deals like this are great because we get an awesome price on toothpaste AND stock up at the same time! Go HERE for more info.

The instant $2 off savings has a limit of 3 so you can purchase up to 3 Crest or Oral-B items! Head HERE for more info.

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Enter to Win a 4 pack of Florida State Fair Tickets

Liza — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:15:02 +0000

This post is sponsored by the Florida State Fair. All thoughts & opinions are my own. The giveaway tickets will be provided by the Florida State Fair.

Have you entered yet? We have an awesome Florida State Fair giveaway! The Florida State Fair is just around the corner! We brought our children to the Florida State Fair for the first time last year. Our entire family had a blast! We enjoyed the shows, the rides, THE FOOD, everything. Ever since last February, our kiddos have been asking to return again next year! Check out some of the pictures we took on our Instagram page here! Browse the latest ALDI Ad.

The Florida State Fair is coming to Tampa from February 7th through February 18th, 2019. Every year the Florida State Fair attracts more than 500,000 people over the course of its 12 day event. The Florida State Fair boasts the largest Midway in North America with 110 different rides! Some of the fair foods we will see this year are a Surf N Turf Sundae, Southern Catfish Sundae and Barbeque Pulled Pork Ribbon Fries! YUM.

Head HERE to purchase 2019 Florida State Fair Tickets.

We have an awesome giveaway for one lucky reader! Follow the steps below to Enter to win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets and Unlimited Ride Armbands!

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$2 off Crest Pro-Health Whitening Power Toothpaste 5-pk

Liza — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 20:09:24 +0000

Every year we stuff our Christmas stockings with everything from fun toys, sweet treats and then practical things like a pair of socks, ear buds, gift cards, etc! One thing I love to include in our stockings is toothpaste. During the holidays, I tend to overindulge in sweet holiday treats so I always try to brush my teeth more often to avoid cavities! I spend a lot of money on dental work due to the side effects of grinding my teeth so I try to keep my mouth very clean to avoid having any extra dental work done! Crest Pro-Health Whitening Power Toothpaste to the rescue!

Right now we can save big on Crest Pro-Health Whitening Power Toothpaste at Sam’s Club! Using the coupon found in Sam’s Club Instant Savings Book, we will save $2.00 on a five pack of toothpaste! At my local Sam’s Club the savings make each tube of toothpaste only $2.40! Head HERE for more info and to purchase Crest Pro-Health Whitening Power at Sam’s Club! The $2.00 savings is valid through December 24, 2018.

We love Crest Pro-Health toothpaste so much that we included it in this year’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide as a Stocking Stuffer idea! You can never have too much toothpaste in your house so giving a tube to every family member is a practical reminder to take care of their teeth!

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is the only toothpaste accepted by the American Dental Association to treat all seven attributes: Plaque, Gingivitis, Cavities, Sensitivity, Tartar, Whitening and Freshens Breath! Crest Pro-Health will help you advance to healthier gums and stronger teeth with benefits that help protect against areas that dentists check most. Head HERE for more info.

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Free $20 Gift Card When You Join Sam’s Club! $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Liza — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:40:49 +0000

I didn’t become a mom in the traditional sense of becoming pregnant and giving birth. We adopted our kiddos and my “pregnancy” stage consisted of filling out loads of paperwork, getting loads of paperwork notarized, overnighting the paperwork all over the country and then waiting and waiting. While my children were not newborns when we brought them home (my son was 10 months old and my daughter was 18 months) both had a sleep schedule of a newborn for the first few months home. Like any new mom, it took me a long time to get used to the exhaustion, waking up countless times each night and meanwhile staying on top of all of my work and household responsibilities.

For me, the one thing that helped me out bigtime was being stocked with groceries, diapers and wipes. Being a frugal shopper, having a stockpile isn’t difficult for me to acquire. Before we brought our children home, we already had their bedroom closets filled with diapers and wipes. The last thing we wanted to do was go to the store, bleary eyed, in the middle of the night because of running out of diapers.
Shopping at Sam’s Club is an easy way to stock up on diapers, wipes, baby food and even formula. Did you know that Sam’s Club has a subscription service? Simply select the items you want to subscribe to and then choose when you want Sam’s Club to ship the items to your home. With this service, you don’t have to worry about running out of necessities like diapers!

If you don’t have a Sam’s Club membership, now is the time to join! When you sign up for a new Sam’s Club membership, you will receive a $20 gift card as well as $25 in new member Instant Savings! Head HERE to sign up for a membership! One of my favorite Sam’s Club benefits is that we can skip the checkout lines with Scan & Go! You can order ahead of time with Club Pickup or shop on the go with the Sam’s Club app! This saves lots of time!

Giveaway Time!! Enter to win one of 25 $100 Sam’s Plus Gift of Membership Gift Cards! Giveaway ends on Friday, November 9th at 11:59 PM EST.

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How We Prepare for Halloween

Liza — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:09:20 +0000

This post is sponsored by Crest. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

I can’t believe Halloween season is here already! When I became a parent, people told me that time would go by faster than ever before and they were right! I love this time of the year because the hot Florida temps are finally starting to cool. My kiddos love this time of the year because they both have birthdays in October and because they love dressing up for Halloween! This time of the year is so busy for us but I always prepare for Halloween with Crest toothpaste!

We are a family that tries to eat healthy most of the time but we do usually have some sort of sweet treat for dessert each night. One of the things we keep out of our diets is artificial food dyes (especially red food dye) and artificial flavorings. (We loosely follow the Feingold Diet if you want to google it to learn more info.) Because most of the candy that’s given out while trick or treating has red food coloring, we don’t let our kiddos eat much of it. We also want to make sure our kids to have fun (and not resent us) during Halloween. Our tradition is to let our kiddos pick one or two pieces of candy to eat on Halloween night. Then, the next day, they give us their candy and in exchange, we bring them to the store and they get to pick out a toy.

Our tradition helps us in two ways: it helps us avoid getting food coloring and artificial flavorings in our bodies AND it helps keep our teeth cleaner! Crest conducted a Halloween survey and their findings are SO interesting! Did you know that most people (73%) purposefully buy more Halloween candy than they needed for trick-or-treaters so they can eat the extra? (I’m guilty of this!) Also, 44% of parents admitted to eating more Halloween candy than their children! It looks like us parents need to do a better job of watching our sugar intake and make sure we are just as diligent as our children about keeping our teeth clean after eating candy!

Crest brought together a group of school-aged children as a focus group to test out new healthy alternatives for Halloween season. The results of the focus group showed that Halloween wouldn’t be the same without Halloween candy! Watch Crest’s fun video below or head HERE!

To prepare for Halloween, make sure you have your toothbrushes and Crest Toothpaste ready to go! And remember to have your children brush their teeth after they eat candy to remove all of the sugar off their teeth! (And if you are one of the 44% of parents who eat more candy than your children make sure you brush your teeth too! )

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How I Lost 7 lbs and Gained TONS of Energy

Liza — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:00:22 +0000

This post is sponsored by Ignite Chiropractic and Wellness. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

I’ve been procrastinating showing these pictures and typing up this blog post. The main reason is because, truthfully, I haven’t wanted to post these pictures. Vanity is a beast. A ridiculous beast. I used to run marathons. I ran two full marathons but my distance of choice was half marathons. I ran at least 20 half-marathons in a span of a few years and weighed a steady 118 lbs (too underweight for my frame) and wore a size four to six for those years. (Size four was WAY too small for my body frame and I was hungry all.the.time but I reveled in the time when the teeny cloths fit my medium sized body frame.)

Then, we joined the ranks of pretty much every other couple our age and became parents. Somewhere in the midst of learning how to parent our son who we adopted at 10 months and then our daughter who we adopted at 18 months, I lost myself. When you adopt children from hard places, you learn very quickly that the “normal” parenthood that you see in movies, read in parenting books, and hear about from your friends with biological kids will go quickly out the window. We were submerged in learning how to care for a grieving 10 month old who cried for 50 minutes out of every hour for months, a grieving and terrified 18 month old who had night terrors and is still unable to sleep in their own room, a kiddo with sensory processing disorder and trauma related behavior (google amygdala and trauma and you will quickly learn a bit more of what we experience), kiddos who don’t handle transition well and have us tell them every.single.plan for every.single.day in order for them to feel safe and secure, a kiddo who was terrified of me for the first month I knew them and then didn’t attach to me for months after.. I could go on.

This picture is me a few months before I hit my highest weight. I felt so exhausted, I literally thought I was dying. Someday I will blog more about it.

Five years ago we became parents and five years ago I slowly began to lose myself. The running that I loved to do and that was a release for me quickly became a distraction from my goal at hand which was to parent my son the way he needed me to parent him. I forgot that being a good parent meant taking care of myself first. Then we adopted our daughter and the transition to becoming a family of four was really hard. For at least a year, I was up with her countless times a night and had to be by her side every minute of the day (including naptime). I was so exhausted. I was depleted of all energy (there are medical reasons for this too – I was severely anemic as well as depleted of Vitamin D & B) and I was depressed. The idea of working out was absurd and the little energy I had was invested in keeping my kiddos alive, well, happy and fed.

Once I realized just how sickly I was feeling, I went to the doctor and after reviewing pages of bloodwork, we realized my iron levels were so depleted that I was close to needing a blood transfusion and I desperately needed iron infusions. We created a gameplan (consisting of 20+ vitamin supplements a day and an antidepressant) and slowly I began feeling like myself again. A year and a half ago I reduced the amount of sugar I was eating and lost almost 30 pounds. 10 pounds crept back on when I became anemic again but all in all, I’ve maintained a healthier lifestyle cooking healthier and either running or practicing yoga. I feel so much better.

I know my trauma momma story may not be typical for most moms who have biological kiddos.. most of you don’t have to deal with children who have experienced severe trauma and exhibit behaviors related to trauma, but on the other hand, I KNOW I’m not the only woman out there who has lost themselves once becoming a parent. I’m also sure I’m not the only mom who literally forgot that taking care of themselves should be a priority.

One of the steps I’ve begun following to take care of myself is returning to my chiropractor Dr. Serrano at Ignite Chiropractic and Wellness. It was there that he introduced me to the 14 Day Reboot. The 14 Day Reboot is a simple plan that will rebalance your hormones so that your body functions the way it is supposed. As your hormones begin to rebalance, your metabolism will begin to work properly and you will burn up more fat than normal. There is nothing gimicky about the reboot. It is simply revising the way you live your life. If you follow the standard American diet (also known as the “SAD” way of eating), you are eating too much processed food, probably not focused on taking in organic foods and probably not eating foods in healthy ratios.

The 14 Day Reboot has a video curriculum which will teach you everything you need to know about how to implement the REBOOT Lifestyle in your home. You will also receive a daily guide which walks you day-by-day through the REBOOT, letting you know exactly what to expect. You will also be taught simple, 60 second exercises that you are optional but will definitely boost your metabolism even more if you choose to follow them. It’s very simple. The reboot comes with a nutrition guide, net carb counter, meal planner and so much more.

I followed the 14 Day Reboot and lost 7 pounds but more importantly, I felt amazing at the end of the two weeks. If you look at my pictures at the top of this blog post and above, you can see the before and after pictures. I notice the most results in my chin, the reduction of my bloated belly and the reduction of my pesky back fat. I’m not back to a size 4 and I still have a belly, but I lost inches on my waist and my clothing fits SO comfortably now.

The first day of the 14 Day Reboot I had a severe “sugar hangover headache” as I removed sugar from the foods I was eating. As each day progressed, I felt better and better. I had a ton of energy and LOST ALL sugar cravings. It was awesome. It is now 3 weeks since the reboot, and I have continued on the way of eating where I eat mostly protein, tons of veggies, healthy fats and a little carbs. The month of October we have THREE family birthdays to celebrate and next month is my big 4-0 birthday.. so I’m definitely allowing more cheat meals than I probably should. Despite this, I’ve maintained my weightloss and still have awesome energy. I’ve even started following a new exercise plan where I use weights 4 times a week. The changes I have experienced have been so fun and empowered me to gain more muscular strength in addition to adding more mileage to my runs.

I highly recommend that you should try this if you are stuck in a rut either with your current healthy eating plan or with your current unhealthy way of eating. I think that everyone can benefit from this. Right now all of you can get an awesome discount on the two 14 Day Reboot plans available. Depending on the plan you choose, you can save up to $100! I followed the Reboot + Accelerator Pack plan but I firmly believe that if you closely follow the 14 Day Reboot Pack, you will get the same (if not better) results as I did. Head HERE for more info.

When you try the 14 Day Reboot, please share with me your results. Results will vary and I want to hear your thoughts and share in your successes! If you are a busy and tired mom like me, I would challenge you to take a minute or two to learn more about the 14 Day Reboot and to consider investing in yourself and your health. What I’ve learned the past five years is that if I don’t put my health first and take care of myself first, I will never be able to parent my kids the way they need to be parented. Let me know your results!

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Join Valpak in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Liza — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:45:34 +0000

This post is sponsored by Valpak. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Eleven years ago, in the fall of 2007, my mom and I walked our local Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk. The walk was in scenic Clearwater and we walked 60 miles throughout Clearwater and down to St Pete. We had the time of our lives. Over three days, we were able to meet so many countless warriors who had overcome breast cancer and we also meant countless warriors who were in the fight of their lives as they battled cancer.

When we originally decided to do the 3 Day Walk, we weren’t personally affected by breast cancer. While we had lost loved ones to various types of horrific cancers, breast cancer wasn’t one of them. However, we knew of so many women – both young and old – who were either in the midst of fighting their breast cancer or who were in the lucky stages of remission. We decided we wanted to support all of the women we knew personally as well as all of the women we didn’t know (including ourselves and future generations – at any given moment we could find out we have breast cancer) by training for the 3 Day Walk, raising funds for the Susan G. Komen foundation and being an advocate for getting annual mammograms, having monthly self-breast exams and taking care of our bodies.

The 3 Day Walk was an absolute blast. Besides dealing with sweaty Florida weather, countless blisters on our feet and toes and this weird road rash that appeared on ours (and many other walkers) calves, we felt such camaraderie with all of the other participants, all the energetic and encouraging volunteers and all of the local residents who were outside cheering us on as we walked. My mom was so moved by the experience that she raised funds and participated in the 3 Day Walk again the next year! This year I was planning on walking the 3 Day Walk in Dallas until my iron levels dipped too low again (I am anemic). I decided that in order to really be physically and mentally there for my young children, my best plan of action would be to support the Susan G Komen foundation from home this year. If you would like to donate to the Susan G Komen Foundation, please go HERE.

There are countless Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walks and 5k Walks located across the country. To find a local event near you, head HERE. At checkout, paste promo code DealPro to save $5 you’re your registration!

Valpak has joined in the vision of Susan G. Komen and is spreading awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In 2018 Valpak will donate at least $50,000 to Komen and will encourage donations from local and corporate partners. Also, in October, Valpak will spread Breast Cancer Awarenes by turning its Blue Envelope pink! Valpak’s pink envelope will highlight celebrity chef Sandra Lee, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for women’s health, as a “More Than Pink® Hero.” The pink envelope will introduce a related sweepstakes, inviting consumers to nominate a hero who has taken action in the fight against breast cancer. Throughout the month of October, Valpak will share the submitted stories and ultimately 25 lucky winners will each receive a set of pink KitchenAid appliances in support of Cook for the Cure®. The set includes a stand mixer, blender, 2-speed hand blender and a 5-speed hand mixer with a total retail value of over $800. The nationwide October Valpak envelope will also feature a special surprise for 500 lucky recipients, who will instantly win an immersion blender courtesy of KitchenAid by looking through their pink Valpak envelopes and finding a die-cut certificate shaped like an immersion blender! So make sure you go through your Valpak envelope closely!

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Stock Up! $2 Instant Savings on Crest Toothpaste at Sam’s Club

Liza — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:07:29 +0000

This post is sponsored by Crest. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Now that your kiddos are back to school, it is a great time to go through your closets, pantries, cupboards and drawers to both purge and see what necessities you need. One of my least favorite things that happens when I run out of a necessity (like toothpaste) is that more likely than not, I will have my husband run to the drugstore and pay full price on a tube of toothpaste. To prevent this from happening, this time of the year I make lists of all of our household necessities we are running low on and begin looking for deals to take advantage of!

Right now Sam’s Club has an awesome deal on Crest Toothpaste. From now until September 16th, Sam’s Club shoppers can receive $2 off ANY Crest toothpaste at Sam’s Club stores. The $2.00 savings is available both online or through the Sam’s Club Instant Savings Book! Head HERE for more info.

I took my kiddos to Sam’s Club to stock up on toothpaste. We love Crest Toothpaste because of its amazing, fresh flavor and most importantly because it leaves our teeth cleaner and brighter. My children like Crest Kid’s Toothpaste. The value pack at Sam’s has five – yes five – tubes of toothpaste so when I bought this pack, I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about running out of toothpaste in my children’s bathroom for a long long time!

My husband and I like Crest Complete with Scope Outlast because of it’s awesome fresh flavor. Our absolute favorite Crest Toothpaste is Crest 3D White. We drink a lot of coffee so we love that this toothpaste helps whiten our teeth while also protecting against future stains. All of the Crest Value Packs at Sam’s Club have 5 tubes of toothpaste in it AND in addition to Sam’s already low prices, they are an additional $2 off with Sam’s Club Instant Savings Book.

As an example of how great this deal is, the 5 pack of Crest 3D White is regularly price at $13.98 for five tubes of toothpaste. With the $2 instant savings, the price drops to just $11.98 making each tube only $2.39 before tax!

The instant $2 off savings has a limit of 3 so you can purchase up to 3 Crest or Oral-B items! Head HERE for more info.

While we were leaving Sam’s Club, my kiddos were enamored with the Christmas decorations that are on display. They told me they want me to get this awesome life sized Nutcracker. I can’t say it’s in my budget to get this decoration but I was able to take a couple of pictures of my kiddos in front of it! While you are at Sam’s Club, make sure you check out all of the decorations they have on display – they have some awesome ones!

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Milford Valley Chicken Minis Review

Liza — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:26:22 +0000

This post is sponsored by Milford Valley. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

When I was given the opportunity to try out and post our Milford Valley Chicken Minis review, I jumped on it. Publix sells Milford Valley Chicken Minis and since I’m at Publix a couple of times a week, I added Milford Valley Chicken Minis to my grocery list and set off to purchase a few boxes. Milford Valley chicken products are made at Serenade Foods in Milford, Indiana. This family-owned company has manufactured chicken nuggets, chicken strips and stuffed chicken minis and entrées for retail and food service markets since 1976.

I headed to Publix and purchased one of each of the flavors of Milford Valley Stuffed Chicken Minis. Make sure you head HERE to print out a coupon to use on your chicken! I love the fact that these chicken minis can be either a snack or a meal! They are convenient to make – just spread them out on a cookie tray and bake!
Check: Publix Weekly Ad and Kroger Weekly Ad.

I’ve made Milford Valley Stuffed Chicken Minis a few times now but for our first time, I put all three flavors on the cookie sheet. You can choose from Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Minis, Stuffed Cordon Bleu Chicken Minis and Stuffed Jalapeño Chicken Minis. My family has enjoyed participating in this Milford Valley Chicken Minis review – they love to be taste testers for my blog!

My favorite flavor is Milford Valley Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Minis. I love the combination of the crispy chicken, creamy cheese and spicy buffalo sauce. I’ve had these minis alone as a snack and also enjoy topping salad with them.

Milford Valley Stuffed Cordon Bleu Chicken Minis have the typical cordon bleu flavors with a twist. The crunchy, breaded chicken adds an awesome touch to the creamy cheese and salty ham.

The Stuffed Jalapeño Chicken Minis are awesome too. The jalapeños are diced into tiny pieces so while these are spicy, they aren’t as spicy as eating a full sized stuffed jalapeño.

My son’s favorite chicken mini flavor is Milford Valley Stuffed Jalapeño Chicken Minis. He is a fan of spicy food and loves anything that has jalapeños.

My daughter’s favorite flavor is Milford Valley Stuffed Cordon Bleu Chicken Minis. These minis have the perfect combination of breaded chicken, ham and cheese. My daughter usually likes to dip everything in Ranch dressing and I expected her to request this dip to go with her chicken minis. Instead, she found the chicken minis to be plenty flavorful and she didn’t need a dip to go along with it!

Have you tried Milford Valley Stuffed Chicken Minis? If not, you must get a box the next time you are at Publix and let me know what you think! And don’t forget to head HERE and get your $0.75/2 Milford Valley Chicken Products coupon!

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3 Uses for Dawn That Don’t Involve Washing Dishes (plus Giveaway & Coupon!)

Liza — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:44:35 +0000

This post is sponsored by Dawn. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’ve grown up using Dawn Dish Soap. My mom always used it to wash dishes and some of my earliest memories are of myself begging my mom to let me “help her wash the dishes.” (Help actually meant that I would play with the bubbles and foam… but don’t all little kids want to do that? ) I always loved the fresh scent and foamy bubbles I could create as I helped wash dishes. As an animal lover, I also have grown up loving the fact that since 1978, Dawn has been able to help save more than 75,000 birds and marine animals who were innocent victims of oil spills and environmental catastrophes. At my own house, we’ve never had to deal with anything as horrific as oil spills but I have used Dawn dish soap to bathe my dog when he had issues with fleas! Dawn both cleaned my dog and killed the fleas all at once.

Right now we can save on Dawn at Target! To save on a bottle of #DawnWildlife40, head HERE to get your coupon.

Do not miss this giveaway courtesy of Dawn! Right now you can enter to win a VIP Wildlife Experience. To enter, once you purchase a 40th Anniversary Bottle of Dawn Dish Soap, head HERE. You will need to take a photo of your full receipt and then submit it online. Fill out the registration form and you are officially entered! The winning families will be flown to Dawn’s wildlife partner locations for behind-the-scenes look at how they are helping wildlife and the animals they save!

I love Dawn because it can be used for some many things. As I mentioned above, we’ve used it to bathe our dog when he had fleas. I also like

to use it to clean other parts of my house besides just the dishes in my kitchen sink.

1) Multi-Purpose Cleaner
When I want to clean our tile floors, I will add just two drops of Dawn to 8 ounces of water in a spray bottle. This spray mixture can also be used to clean bathroom and kitchen counters, sinks, and even toilets! I love this cleaner because just a little bit of Dawn goes a long way.

2) Bathroom Cleaner
Dawn is the perfect bathroom cleaner when you mix it with white vinegar. To make this mixture, heat vinegar in the microwave until it is hot and fill half of a spray bottle the vinegar. Fill the rest of the bottle with Dawn. Put the lid on and shake to mix well. To clean, spray the bathroom cleaner on the bathroom sink, tub, tile around the tub and toilet. Let it sit for a few minutes and then scrub away with a sponge. Rinse the area with water and you will have a sparkling clean bathroom.

3) Window Cleaner
I never knew that I could use Dawn as a window cleaner until I saw a recipe from Merry Maids. Take a gallon of water and mix in 3 drops of Dawn. Fill a spray bottle with the solution and then wash your windows as you normally would.

There are so many other uses for Dawn. How do you use Dawn in your household? Make sure you head HERE to access your Dawn coupon! Then, once you purchase your Dawn, head HERE to enter the Dawn VIP Wildlife Experience. Good luck!

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Gillette Fusion Razor Deal

Liza — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:43:54 +0000

For Father’s Day, we like to give my hubby all different kinds of gifts. We usually give a family activity gift (like going to the beach or a museum), a gift of food (lunch at one of his favorite restaurants) and a practical gift that he will use every day. The Gillette Fusion ProShield and Gillette Fusion ProGlide razors are two awesome practical gift ideas!

Our son is five years old now and obviously he’s too young to need to shave, but he has a fascination with watching my husband shave. I think it is the fact that my son knows that someday he will be shaving just like his dad that makes shaving so appealing! While I want time to slow down and for my son to stop growing up, I know that my husband will do an awesome job of teaching our son to shave some day. The Gillette Fusion5 ProShield is a wonderful razor to gift to dads this Father’s Day. It provides lubrication both before and after the blades!

ND, right now we can get an awesome deal on Gillette Fusion ProShieldand Gillette Fusion ProGlide razors! They are both on rollback at Walmart for only $9.97. Combine the sale with the $2.00 off one Gillette Razor P&G brandSAVER coupon in Sunday’s paper and online at pgeveryday.com and you can get one of the razors for just $7.97!

Our son definitely preferred when his dad used shaving cream because he got to have some on his face! (Side note – shaving cream and mirrors provide a really fun rainy day activity – put shaving cream on the mirror and let your kiddos go to town fingerpainting on the mirror with the shaving cream!) Simply wipe down afterwards to clean! Head HERE for more info.

This post was written by me on behalf of Gillette at Walmart. All text and opinions are mine.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Gillette at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Act fast: Beauty and the Beast DVD, $12.65

Liza — Thu, 24 May 2018 13:04:50 +0000

If you have been wanting to purchase the Disney Beauty and the Beast DVD, act fast! It is currently on sale as a Lightning Deal for $12.65! Head HERE to view this deal. This will expire or sell out by 1:30 pm EST today (5/24).

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Buy and Sell Your Car with Blinker App

Liza — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:45:11 +0000

Buy and Sell Your Car with Blinker App

This post is sponsored by Blinker. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

Have you heard of Blinker yet? Blinker is a free app currently available in Florida, Colorado, Texas and California! Blinker is the first ever mobile apps that will change the way you discover, sell and purchase cars. When you use Blinker, you will be in control of buying, selling and financing cars all with your smartphone. Even better, Blinker saves buyers and sellers an average of $3,000 in every transaction versus if they traded in or bought their car at a dealership! For a limited time when you download Blinker, enter my code ADDICTED2SAVING and when you list your car for sale, you will earn $200 when it sells. Head HERE to get started!

Using Blinker is simple. If you are interested in a certain make and model of car, Enter your zip code to see what vehicles are available in your area. Each car listed will have a Carfax report, vehicle history and details like mileage.

Blinker’s technology even makes getting a loan and refinancing simple! If you need a loan to purchase a car, pre-qualifying for a loan with Blinker is easy. All you need to do is open the app, select the car you want to finance in the Blinker marketplace, tap “Purchase options,” then “Pre-qualify.” Blinker will then ask you to snap a photo of your driver’s license and answer a few questions. Blinker will perform a soft credit pull to instantly pre-qualify you for financing. Once you pre-qualify for one car, you will know your estimated monthly payment for all other cars in the Blinker Marketplace.

If you are selling your car, you can post your car for sale in a matter of seconds. Blinker helps you sell your car yourself, which means you keep all the money. Blinker will post your car to Craigslist and other major vehicle marketplaces. Blinker will then connect you with the right buyer and provide a safe platform for you to get paid securely. All communication between the buyer and seller happens inside your app inbox, which can be found in the app’s menu. Ask questions, set up test drives, negotiate and send offers, all within the Blinker app. When you sell your call with Blinker, even if you sell a car with a lien, Blinker will automatically pay off your existing loan with a portion of the funds from your sale.

For a limited time when you download Blinker, enter my code ADDICTED2SAVING and when you list your car for sale, you will earn $200 when it sells. Head HERE to get started!

Once you try Blinker, let me know your thoughts!

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SNICKERS and Skittles Big Game Cake Recipe

Liza — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:21:28 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #BigGameTreats #CollectiveBias

A few years ago I created this yummy Super Bowl cake using Snickers and Skittles. With the big game coming up on Sunday, you might want to make a football cake of your own!

When it comes to the Big Game, do you have any family favorite recipes that you make? Do you make chili? Chips & Dip? Wings? We make all of the above. While I will admit that I’m not a huge football fan, my hubby is. And he is so enthusiastic when it comes to watching football – especially if his favorite teams are playing. During the Big Game, I always get excited because I love watching the commercials! Since hubby (and even our two-year old son) are big into football, I try to make fun desserts that really highlight football! I was given the task of creating a Big Game recipe using SNICKERS® or Skittles®. I decided to go all out and highlight both of these yummy sweets!
This football cake is the perfect dessert to indulge in as you watch the big game. And, it is ALL THINGS football and tastes just as good and sweet as it looks!

I headed to Walmart to pick up my SNICKERS and Skittles. My local Walmart had them located on different aisles. The picture above to the left shows where the SNICKERS was and the picture above to the right shows where the Skittles was.

If you purchase these two candies because from January 21-31, when you purchase 1 (one) qualifying MARS Chocolate product and 1 (one) qualifying Wrigley product at Walmart, you will be entered to win a $250 Walmart gift card! All you have to do is snap a photo of the receipt to show proof of purchase and text or email to [email protected] . 14 winners will be drawn randomly at the end of the contest period (1 for each day of the contest), and will receive a $250 Walmart gift card! For more information on the contest, go HERE.

For this tasty dessert, hubby really really wanted to help draw the field lines. (He LOVES desserts and also LOVES football. So he felt he would be an “expert” when it comes to creating a football field.)

We started out by taking the SNICKERS Bites out of the bag and taste testing a few to make sure they tasted ok. They did. Then, we placed them on parchment paper and made them into the shape of a football. For the seams of the football, we frosted a few of the SNICKERS Bites with vanilla frosting.

I made a chocolate cake. I wanted the cake portion of my cake to be brown to look like dirt once the cake was cut. To be honest, I had a boxed chocolate cupcake mix in my pantry. In retrospect, I would have bought a box of actual chocolate cake mix. The cake tastes great (just like normal chocolate cake), but it did not rise like normal cake mix. So I highly recommend you purchase chocolate cake (instead of taking a short cut like me)

I added green food coloring to the vanilla icing and frosted the cake with green frosting. (for the grass – get it? Ha) Then, we used Skittles on the end zones in the colors of the competing football teams.

With hubby’s smooth and steady hands (mine aren’t), he used white icing to create the football field’s yard lines. He did want me to inform you that you don’t have to be a perfectionist. I think he realized that drawing a perfectly straight line is easier said than done.

This was the finished product. What do you think?

I’ve shared my my game day dessert recipe with you! I’d love to hear what you plan on making for the Big Game! Leave a comment below!

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OREO Cookie Balls Recipe

Liza — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:51:10 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OREOCookieBalls #CollectiveBias

It’s not too late to make this yummy treat for Super Bowl Sunday!Don’t miss this easy recipe for OREO Cookie Balls that I posted a few years ago!

These are the three ingredients you need for the OREO Cookie Balls. I made half of the balls with Chocolate Creme OREOS and the other half with DOUBLE Stuff OREOS. The fourth ingredient that I needed and do not have pictured was icing to make my OREO Cookie Balls into footballs.

There are many ways you can crush the OREO cookies but I went the easy route I used my food processor. I would recommend you process the cookies until they are crumbled. And then, add the cream cheese and process them together until the cream cheese is mixed in.

Roll the OREO & cream cheese mixture into balls. In our case, I rolled them into ovals with the attempt of making them into footballs Then, put in freezer for at least 10 minutes to harden them.

Dip the frozen balls into melted chocolate. Then, place in refrigerator until hardened.

Once your OREO Cookie balls are hardened, they are ready to serve. OR, you can go another step and add some white icing to make them into footballs. Above is a pic of hubbies’ fingers as he helped me ice them. (He has a steadier hand than I!)

The finished product. Let me tell you something.. these are amazing. This was the first time I made OREO Cookie Balls and it will not be the last! I can’t wait to hear what you think of them once you make this recipe!

OREO Cookie Balls Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pkg (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
4 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

**I ended up using 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips since I had them in my freezer.

Make it!

MIX cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan.
CUSTOMIZE it with your own ingredient additions or decorative skills.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm.

** I crushed and mixed the cream cheese and cookie crumbs in the food processor. Tip – make sure you crush the cookies first. Then, add the cream cheese.

Share and enjoy!

Have you made OREO Cookie Balls? Have you switched up the recipe at all? I would love to hear what you did to make these balls extra tasty!

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Mexican Cheese Boat Recipe

Liza — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:40:42 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #DelimexFiesta #CollectiveBias

When I was given the task to create a Super Bowl recipe, I jumped at it. We love all things Mexican in this house. My son and daughter, while they love food, are picky when it comes to dinner. Fortunately, we’ve found that they (our son especially) share our love for Mexican food so I always know that I can make a Mexican themed dinner and that they will eat it!

I came up with this Mexican Cheese Boat recipe. Why is it called a “boat”? Because you take a fresh loaf of Italian bread and hollow it out making it shaped like a boat. Then you fill it with yummy, cheesy goodness.

There are not many ingredients in this recipe! Just buy a loaf of fresh Italian bread, and make sure you have cream cheese, salsa, refried beans and of course cheddar cheese!

Hollow the loaf of Italian Bread and mix the cheese ingredients together in a separate mixing bowl.

Fill the loaf with the cheese ingredients and top with cheddar cheese! Cover with tin foil. Bake for 35 minutes. Take the tin foil off and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until shredded cheese is melted.

The finished product is so yummy. Warm, smooth, flavorful cheese dip just waiting to be dipped into! We dipped Delimex Taquitos and Delimex Tacos into our Mexican Cheese Boat but this Mexican Cheese Boat would also go perfectly with tortilla chips! Yum!

Dip right into your cheese boat or spoon some of the cheese onto a plate.

Mexican Cheese Boat Recipe

Ingredients

1 Loaf Fresh Italian Bread
Two 8 ounce packages of Cream Cheese (at room temp)
1 16 oz can Refried Beans
2 cups Salsa
2 cups Cheddar Cheese

Directions

1) Preheat oven at 350
2) Cut and hollow out a loaf of Italian Bread
3) In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, refried beans, salsa and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
4) Spoon the cheese mixture into the loaf of bread. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
5) Wrap with tin foil. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Enjoy!

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Gift Idea: Educational Workbooks for Children

Liza — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:03:25 +0000

This post is sponsored by Kumon Publishing. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

A few months ago I emailed Kumon Publishing and asked them if I could type up a review for them. I don’t usually do this – typically, companies contact me. But in this situation, I saw my kids LOVING their Kumon workbooks and I wanted to spread the word. These workbooks make awesome Christmas presents. Your children will have fun as they go through the workbooks AND they will learn a ton.

My son has just started enjoying writing and trying to write. We worked a long time in OT on this and finally, he’s enjoying holding a pencil or pen and drawing and trying to write. My daughter is younger – she just turned 3. But I see in her a yearning to learn. These workbooks appeal to her because she loves structure, following directions and learning.

These Kumon workbooks are awesome. There are all different level workbooks based on the ages and abilities of your children. Each workbook starts with easier tasks and then gradually gets more and more difficult as your child goes through the books. Workbooks start at Pre-K leven and go all the way up to 8th grade! Head HERE to see all of the workbooks. Workbooks are just $7.95 each!

Above is a page from my daughter’s Kumon Publishing Pre-K + Up Creativity Workbook. This workbook had my daughter start with drawing lines and curves and now they had her draw a face. To watch my daughter learn more and more skills as she’s completed each page is amazing.

In the Kumon Publishing Pre-K + Up Creativity Workbook, topics include Completing Objects, Completing Pictures, Altering Scenes and Drawing.

This picture is from my son’s Kumon Publishing Pre-K + Up Spacial Reasoning Workbook. This workbook had him start with completing simple mazes and as he went along, they got more and more difficult. Now, he’s at a point where he’s working on puzzles. I adore puzzles and I have to admit that some of these exercises give me pause as I double check my son’s work. They are tricky!

The Kumon Publishing Pre-K + Up Spacial Reasoning Workbook is full of colorful mazes, puzzles, navigation, and measurement activities, this workbook will keep your child engaged and entertained. Topics include: Mazes, Navigation, Puzzles and Measurement.

Workbooks start at Pre-K level and go all the way up to 8th grade! If you are like us and want to give your child educational gifts for Christmas, these workbooks are a fun and education gift idea! Head HERE to see all of the workbooks. Workbooks are just $7.95 each!

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Educational Yoga Mats! Teach My Yoga Mats

Liza — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:23:49 +0000

This post is sponsored by Teach My. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Gift idea alert! You probably already know that we’ve included these Teach My Yoga Mats in our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide! They make awesome gift ideas because they encourage our children to get active while at the same time our children will learn skills like reading, learning and recognizing numbers, learning and recognizing colors, and more! Head HERE for more info on Teach My Yoga Mats!

When you receive your Teach My Yoga Mat, it will come tightly rolled up.

The first yoga set is Teach My Yoga Mat Set – Fish & Learn. We gave this yoga set to our daughter. She LOVES it. With this set, while she’s playing, she learns the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors! This yoga mat set comes with the mat, a magnetic fishing rods, magnetic fish and inflatable dice.

My daughter just caught a “letter fish”! This is such a fun mat because it gets my daughter moving while teaching her letters!

We gave our son the Teach My Yoga Mat Set – Hop and Learn. This yoga mat really gets your child moving as they play hopscotch! This yoga mat teaches our children the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors! This set comes with the yoga mat, fold up spinner, bean bags and play tokens!

My son loves playing with his Teach My Yoga Mat Set – Hop and Learn.

The back of each yoga mat teaches your child actual yoga moves! The back of the Hop and Learn mat has the entire alphabet. Along with each letter is a yoga pose your child can do in the shape of the letter. My son loved doing this. In fact, we didn’t even tell him how to use this side of the mat. On his own he turned the mat over, saw the letters and the corresponding pictures and started copying the pictures. Above are pictures of my son making the letter H and letter P with his body!

Head HERE for more info on Teach My Yoga Mats! These mats are affordably priced at just $24.99!

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Celebrating the Holidays with Carter’s Pajamas! Get Ready for Black Friday!

Liza — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:47:56 +0000

This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

If you have followed my blog the past few years, you know that my whole family loves Carter’s pajamas. My children love them because (in their own words) “they are soooo comfy cozy.” I love them because they are soft and durable. They last wash after wash. If you haven’t seen their holiday PJ’s, you must check them out. There are countless designs and styles to choose from. Their holiday pajamas are just like their other PJs: they are as soft, durable and adorable.

Since becoming parents, we’ve tried to establish fun traditions that we can do year after year. One of our favorite traditions is holiday pajamas. Every year we gift our children with pajamas that they wear during the weeks leading up to Christmas! When we give them their holiday PJs, they get so excited knowing that it is almost Christmas!

Carter’s has so much more than just cozy PJs. They have sparkly dresses, festive sweaters and full holiday outfits for your little ones. All of their clothing is priced affordably.

My son is wearing these Carter’s 2-Piece Christmas Snug Fit Cotton PJs which say “Never Naughty, Always Nice.”

My daughter is wearing these 2-Piece Christmas Snug Fit Cotton PJs which say “Dreaming of a Frosty Christmas.”

If you are looking for Carter’s deals, Carter’s will have can’t-miss Black Friday deals beginning 11/17! Starting on Black Friday Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh are giving away over $700,000 in Dash Cash, in the Dash In to Win Sweepstakes, to the first 100 people to visit their local Carter’s or OshKosh B’gosh store! The Sweepstakes will be held on Black Friday (11/23 or 11/24 – depending on when your local store opens after Thanksgiving). Head HERE to find out when the sweepstakes will be held at your local Carter’s. AND, customers will receive a gift from Shutterfly when you spend $40+ purchase that day. Visit carters.com/dashintowin for official rules.

Also – make sure you take advantage of the awesome coupon code to get 20% off your purchase of $40 or more in store or online through 12/31/17. Some exclusions apply. In store, use coupon code 070716 or Online, use coupon code CART4198

In addition to providing us with high quality boy pajamas, girl pajamas and awesome Black Friday deals, they are also giving back! Carter’s believes that every child deserves a good night so they are partnering with Pajama Program, an organization that provides children new pajamas, from November 1st – December 31st. Customers can help by donating a pair of new pajamas in store or make a monetary donation at check out (in store or online). For every pajama donated, Carter’s will match up to 100,000 pairs of pajamas! Head HERE for more info.

What Carter’s pajamas does your family enjoy? We would love to hear!

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Get a FREE A1C Screening Tomorrow (10/24) at CVS

Liza — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:15:06 +0000

This post is sponsored by Meta & CVS. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th, we can get a FREE A1C Screening at CVS during CVS Minute Clinic operating hours! This is sponsored by Meta’s new Daily Blood Sugar Control product. (This screening is not occurring in MA, VT and TX.) Head HERE to find a CVS Minute Clinic near you.
Check: Publix Weekly Ad and Kroger Weekly Ad.

Head HERE to see this week’s CVS Matchups.

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FREE R29 + Walgreens Fall Beauty Box wyb P&G Products

Liza — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:15:14 +0000

This blog post is sponsored by P&G. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Right now at Walgreens, we can very easily stock up on beauty and personal care products in the R29 + Walgreens Fall Beauty Box! When we spend $30 on P&G products, we will receive a code to redeem at TheR29Collection.com. With the code, we will receive a box of beauty products, a R29 product review of each item and coupons! The R29 + Walgreens Fall Beauty Box is available now while supplies last. Head HERE for more info!

Check: Walgreens Weekly Ad and Target Weekly Ad.

Contents included in The Refinery29 + Walgreens Beauty Box:

Olay Makeup Remover Wet Cloths
Crest 3D Whitening Therapy Toothpaste
Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal Shampoo & Conditioner
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer
Crest 3D White 1 Hour Express Whitestrips
Coupons!

To claim your free beauty box, go HERE.

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HearMuffs Review

Liza — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:53:52 +0000

This post is sponsored by HearMuffs. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

When I was given the opportunity to review HearMuffs by Lucid Audio, I jumped at it. My son’s ears are sensitive to loud noises so we’ve had a pair of noise blocking earphones for him since he was little. We have also started noticing that my daughter (she’s almost 3) is sensitive to loud noises as well. I wanted to test out HearMuffs on her to see if they help her. Head HERE to learn more about HearMuffs!

We received my daughter’s HearMuffs Sounds hearing protectors and decided to test them out in a loud arena. At Disney on Ice. We’ve been to Disney on Ice before and remembered that the music was very loud and my daughter was VERY antsy. The last time we went, my daughter covered her ears almost the whole time. This time, at Disney on Ice, my daughter wore her HearMuffs Sounds the entire show. Instead of wiggling around and covering her ears, she sat perfectly still the entire show! She didn’t try to cover her ears once. And, she told me afterwards that it “wasn’t too loud when the snow monster says Don’t Come Baaaaack.”

HearMuffs Sounds allows parents to speak with their child – while their child is wearing HearMuffs – by simply pushing a button. HearMuffs Sounds also can play four comforting sounds (lullaby, babbling brook, white noise and heartbeat). Each HearMuff comes with a patented GrowBand that adjusts and fits a wide range of head sizes. The GrowBand is made with super soft materials and it comfortably protects a child’s tender head. And it is machine washable!

There are 3 HearMuffs Styles to choose from:

HearMuffs: protects children’s ears from loud noises and distractions.
HearMuffs Soothe: allows parents to speak with their child by simply pushing a button.
HearMuffs Sounds: Includes the features of the other two models and also plays comforting sounds.

Head HERE to learn more about HearMuffs and HERE to watch an informative video on Youtube.

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Print Now! FREE Arla Cream Cheese at Publix

Liza — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 18:21:47 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arla® Cream Cheese. All opinions are entirely my own

You guys – I have an awesome freebie for you that you can get right now at Publix! Have you tried Arla Cream Cheese yet? I LOVE it. Arla Cream Cheese is so delicious because it’s so simple and is made with ingredients you’d recognize. I like nothing more than to be able to read the list of ingredients and knowing what every single ingredient is. With Arla, that’s the case! Right now we can print a coupon to get a free 7 oz tub of cream cheese!

To get Arla Cream Cheese for FREE at Publix, head HERE to get your FREE Arla Cream Cheese 7 oz tub print-at-home coupon! Arla Cream Cheese can be found in the dairy section. This coupon is valid at Publix only and does not apply to squeeze tubes.

Arla Cream Cheese is available in these flavors:

Arla Original Cream Cheese, 7oz. tub
Arla Herbs & Spices Cream Cheese, 7oz. tub
Arla Strawberry Cream Cheese, 7oz. tub
Arla Mediterranean Garden Cream Cheese, 7oz. tub

Arla Original Cream Cheese is perfect for snacking!

We are a family that loves all flavors of cream cheese but we do have two favorite flavors. If my kiddos are looking for something sweet, we love Arla Strawberry Cream Cheese. If I’m looking for something to go on crackers or veggies or bagels, my go-to flavor is Arla Mediterranean Garden Cream Cheese. Arla Mediterranean Garden Cream Cheese is made with grilled bell peppers, olives, basil, garlic and of course buttermilk and cream!

Have you tried Arla Cream Cheese yet? We love to use it as a spread on bagels, crackers and veggies. I also love to stuff chicken breasts with their cream cheese (along with some bacon) and bake it for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees. If you haven’t tried this yet, you must! The tender chicken breast mixed with the creaminess of Arla Cream Cheese and the crunch of bacon is divine! If you have a favorite recipe using Arla Cream Cheese, I would love to hear it!

So don’t forget! Before you head to Publix, go HERE to print your FREE Arla Cream Cheese 7 oz tub coupon!

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Ends Tonight! Enter to Win a Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 Tablet

Liza — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:59:17 +0000

This post is sponsored by Nextbook. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This giveaway ends tonight at 8 pm EST! Don’t miss this!

Working from home as a full-time blogger, I feel like if I’m not parenting my 2 ½ year old and 4 ½ year old, I’m working on my laptop. If I’m not on my laptop, I’m multitasking cooking, cleaning, driving my son to school while simultaneously checking my phone or tablet for work related emails (not while driving of course).

When I was given the opportunity to try out the new Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet with Windows 10 AND give one away to a lucky reader, I jumped on it. First, I love the price point of this tablet. It’s priced at just $179.00 on Walmart.com. Head HERE to view this laptop. Secondly, I loved the idea that this tablet functions as both a laptop and a tablet giving us a lot of bang for our buck.

I wanted to test out this tablet and see if this tablet would allow me to work both home and while I’m on the road. I also wanted to see if this tablet would be family friendly and if my kiddos can use it while on roadtrips. My children don’t use tablets much but when we are on longer roadtrips, it’s a treat for them to watch movies on their tablet. I was curious if this Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet would meet all of our needs.

Setting up the Nextbook Flexx 11A was a breeze. I had to charge it and then once turning it on, the screen gave me both audio and visual instructions on how to set it up. Within less than a few minutes, I was ready to use the tablet. Setting up Wi-Fi was a breeze as the introductory instructions walked me that process as well.

One of the first things I noticed when holding the Nextbook Flexx 11A is that it is lightweight. It is less than 3 pounds. It has Windows 10 and has a pogo keyboard. You can use the keyboard attached to the tablet like a laptop – or you can remove the tablet from the laptop and hold just the tablet using the screen as a touchscreen. It has a large 11.6” screen, 16:0 aspect ratio and 1366 x 768 resolutions (IPS). The Flexx 11A includes USB 2.0, microUSB 2.0, and microHDMI ports as well as a headphone jack. It has front and back cameras; music player; popular media formats; and up to eight hours battery run time.

The Nextbook Flexx 11A is perfect for all family members. I love the fact that I am able log into wordpress and work on my blog, use Microsoft word to type up documents and use Facebook to work my blog’s Facebook page. Using the Flexx 11A, I was able to work from home, while waiting in the car line at my son’s school and while using WiFi at local coffeeshops.

As a family, we have enjoyed using Flexx 11A as a tablet to listen to music and watch shows and movies on Hulu & Netflix. My kids are still too young to use social media and play many games but as they get older, this tablet will allow them to do this. We went on a two hour roundtrip roadtrip and the Flexx 11A kept my kiddos occupied as they watched a movie using just the tablet screen.

The Nextbook Flexx 11A has easy access to the Windows Store where you can download free apps and paid apps. Windows Store gives access to countless apps including music, movies, TV shows, books, games, and reference and educational materials. And if you are traveling with your tablet, the Windows Store can provide access to current and Microsoft legacy business apps, including the popular Microsoft Office suite of applications. It comes with 64GB of internal memory and you can add another 64GB with its microSD card slot so there is plenty of memory available.

We love this tablet. We will get a lot of use out of this tablet both at home and while on roadtrips. If you have tried the Nextbook Flexx 11A, leave a comment and let us know what you thought!

And now for the giveaway! One lucky Addicted to Saving reader will win a Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet with Windows 10 of their very own!

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This giveaway ends October 16th at 8 pm EST.

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Save Money Easily on Old Navy with Dealspotr

Liza — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:27:05 +0000

This post is sponsored by Dealspotr. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I know I am not alone in that I do primarily all of my shopping online. In fact, just a few nights ago as my husband and I were driving by a local outlet mall, I commented to him that I have never been there. It’s a huge, beautiful outlet mall full of tons of popular stores and yet, I haven’t been there because I do all of my shopping (minus grocery shopping) online! Being a frugal blogger, most of you know that not only do I like a good deal, but I pretty much only buy clothing, toys, household goods, etc that are on sale.

There are a few steps I typically take before shopping online. I first check my email to see if that particular store has sent me online coupon codes. If not, I then go to their Facebook and Twitter page to see if they are promoting any codes. Then, I will go onto the website to join their email list. More often than not, online stores send out coupon codes throughout the month. If I don’t get an immediate email with a coupon code, I will either wait a few days for an email OR if it is a time sensitive purchase, I will go ahead and make my purchase right away without a code.

Dealspotr is the place to go to find current, working coupon codes for pretty much every store online. To use Dealspotr is easy. Simply head HERE and create an account. Then, search the store name you are looking for. Once you search the store, all of the available coupon codes will appear. Some codes are older and may not work, but generally, the newer codes will work!

Above is a picture of my checkout screen. I was ready to checkout until I realized I wasn’t using a coupon code. I decided to search for one on Dealspotr!

I was about to place an order on Old Navy when I realized I didn’t have any coupon codes to use. With the sale but WITHOUT coupons, I was spending $45.32 before tax (which was still an awesome deal considering all of the items I was buying was on Clearance AND considering that there was an additional 35% in savings off everything on Old Navy). However, seeing the empty promo or rewards code made me want to find a working code! I really wanted to save even more money. I headed to my account on Dealspotr and went to the Old Navy Deals Page. Tons of coupon codes appeared. I knew that the older codes probably wouldn’t work so I focused on the codes that were submitted within this past week. I tried the three most recent codes and the fourth code worked. When I clicked on SALE, I was taken to Old Navy and on the checkout page, I saved an additional 10% on my order dropping my total down to $40.77 before tax! That is $4.55 in savings which I saved in approximately 3 minutes. Not bad!!

Above is the result screen of my Old Navy search.

Instead of searching stores, you can also click the links on the Store Dropdown to easily get to whatever store you are looking at. Above is the Old Navy page found HERE. When you go directly to the store page, the codes will be listed in the order of accuracy! Dealspotr really makes saving money easy.

Above is what appeared when I clicked on SALE I could either copy the code and paste it onto Old Navy or I could click on “Go there now” to be taken directly to Old Navy.

Above is my checkout screen on Old Navy showing my additional 10% off savings courtesy of the code I obtained on Dealspotr.

In just a few minute’s time, I was able to save almost $5.00. In a sense, I paid myself $5 for less than 5 minute’s worth of work. Not bad at all!!

Now, besides using Dealspotr to find codes to save money, you can help others save money as well! AND the more you participate on Dealspotr, the more points you will earn! You can exchange your points for gift cards every time you reach a 10,000 point threshold.

There are quite a few ways to earn points and help others save!

1) To add a deal, simply hit the “Post a deal” button which is available across the site. You will earn points on Dealspotr for posting deals.
2) As you shop and confirm that coupon codes actually work, you can then validate deals on Dealspotr by clicking the validate button on any deal and following the instructions provided. You will earn points on Dealspotr for validating deals.
3) You can also earn bonus points for adding coupon codes for Shopper Requested Brands. Shopper requested brands are stores which shoppers on Dealspotr are searching for, but for which Dealspotr does not currently have many valid promo codes. You will earn a nice bonus for finding a working code and submitting it on Dealspotr!

I love the concept of Dealspotr. I love that going on their user friendly website, I can easily save money on purchases. Then, I love the fact that I can pay it forward and help others save money by finding additional coupon codes to submit on the website! AND, I earn points which can be redeemed towards gift cards as I complete these tasks!

Have you tried Dealspotr yet? I would love to hear your thoughts!

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BOGO RAGÚ Pasta Sauce at Publix & Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Liza — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:27:55 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RAGÚ® Pasta Sauce. All opinions are entirely my own.

I like to try to have a dinner game plan every night. Most days I succeed. But there are some days where I will look at the clock, see it is 5:00 and realize I have no idea what I’m making or feeding my family. And honestly, if I didn’t have kiddos, hubby and I would have what I like to call a “fend for yourself night.” But I do have kiddos who are hungry and growing and need a full belly at dinnertime. So I try to make a hot meal for them every night.

RAGÚ Pasta Sauce to the rescue! If you look in my pantry right now, you will see a few jars of RAGÚ. I stock up on it when Publix has RAGÚ on sale Buy One Get One Free. Now through through Wednesday, October 11th, Publix will have RAGÚ on sale BOGO. Head HERE for more info.

One of the sauces on sale BOGO is RAGÚ® Family Size Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce (21.5 oz.). RAGÚ® Classic Alfredo is a thick, creamy Alfredo sauce that is packed with Parmesan and Romano cheeses for more flavor. It is available in 16 ounce and 21.5 ounce jars and is found on the pasta sauce aisle. It’s important to note that now through October 11th, ALL RAGÚ products will be on sale BOGO!

RAGÚ Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce is great on a variety of dishes including Chicken Alfredo. It is made with real cheese and fresh cream! I like to create different recipes with classic sauces and when I was trying to think of a recipe to create with this alfredo pasta sauce, I decided to create a recipe that I could easily throw together on a busy school night.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli is a recipe you can throw together last minute. As long as you have thawed chicken breasts (or shredded rotisserie chicken), frozen broccoli, rice and RAGÚ® Family Size Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce, you will be good to go!

To start cut the chicken into bite size pieces and brown it in a large pan over medium high heat.

Once the chicken is browned, add the cooked broccoli, cooked rice and RAGÚ Alfredo Sauce to the pan. Stir.

Once mixed well and bubbling, serve and top with fresh parsley. You will love this easy to make and tasty meal! I also love this recipe because you can use leftovers too! If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, cooked broccoli and cooked rice, using this sauce you will have a wonderful meal in minutes. Don’t forget that from now through Wednesday, October 11th, Publix will have RAGÚ on sale BOGO!

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients

1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Small Bag Frozen Broccoli (any brand)
2 cups Cooked Rice (any brand – I used brown rice)
2 cups RAGÚ Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce (Family Size 21.5 oz)
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper
Parsley

Instructions

1) Cook rice and microwave broccoli according to instructions on package.
2) Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Brown in large pan with olive oil. Top with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper (if you like your food to be a little spicy).
3) Once chicken is browned on one side, turn over and brown on the other side topping with a little more salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
4) When the chicken, rice and broccoli are all cooked, mix together in large pan along with RAGÚ Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce. Cook on medium until sauce is bubbling.
5) Serve. Top with fresh or dry parsley.

Enjoy!

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Enter Carter’s Win Every Day Sweepstakes

Liza — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:09:11 +0000

This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Have you entered the Carter’s Win Every Day Sweepstakes yet? Four years ago when I became a mom, it took me about 24 hours to realize just how quickly we would be going through a crazy amount of diapers each day and that my kiddos would grow out of each size clothing much quicker than I anticipated. Carter’s Win Every Day Sweepstakes is every mom’s chance to solve this dilemma and win amazing prizes from brands like Carter’s, Skip Hop, Huggies, and Tiny Prints! To enter, head HERE!

Carter’s is giving away prizes every day from Monday, September 25th through Monday, October 2nd in their Carter’s Win Every Day Sweepstakes. Prizes include:

Carter’s Bodysuits for a Year
Huggies Diapers, Wipes and Little Swimmers for a Year
$500 Starbucks Gift Card
$200 to spend at Tiny Prints
Skip Hop Tuo High Chair
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby’s View 3-Stage Activity Center
and more!

To enter, head HERE!

My son and daughter lived in Carter’s bodysuits. I LOVE how soft Carter’s bodysuits are. And I love that I can easily pair a them with pants, shorts or a skirt. It is a versatile piece of clothing! As my son started growing out of bodysuits, I was sad realizing that he was quickly becoming a little boy. He’s now wearing size 5T and is far from the days when he wore bodysuits. My daughter is almost grown out of her bodysuits too. Time flies.

Carter’s has a huge selection of newborn, baby boy clothes and baby girl clothes. Head HERE to see their fall line of clothing. Or, head HERE to find a Carter’s near you.

Make sure you enter Carter’s Win Every Day Sweepstakes and let me know if you win!

Contest rules: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Win Every Day Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S., DC, U.S. territories and PR, 18 yrs. and older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins 9/25/17 on or about 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”), and ends on 10/2/17 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. For a copy of Official Rules visit www.carters.com/wineverydaysweepstakes. Sweepstakes is sponsored by The William Carter Company, 3438 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 1800, Atlanta, GA 30326

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What to Do With No Electricity – Activities for Children

Liza — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:00:31 +0000

This post is sponsored by the brands below. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Many of you know that two weeks ago, we, along with hundreds of thousands of Floridians were getting prepared for Hurricane Irma to hit us. The day before Hurricane Irma hit, the projected track of Irma’s eye was supposed to go directly over our house as a Cat 4 hurricane. To say we were overwhelmed is an understatement. We prepared as best we could, used our safe room and ended up being very lucky as Irma’s eye was east of us and only a Cat 1 when her winds were overhead. Feel free to read my blog post Lessons I Learned During Irma.

Having two little kids, one of my fears during Irma was losing electricity. We don’t watch a ton of television, but my kids would not be happy missing their daily half hour shows after naptime. And we also rely on listening to music on the radio. Without electricity, while I know my kiddos are resourceful, they are also young and thus, I wanted to find some fun toys and activities that would be fun and help distract them from the fact that we were without comfortable air conditioning and all electronics. Below are some of the our favorite activities to do as a family the past two weeks.

Find It Junior Sesame Street is the perfect game to mentally challenge your kiddos while having tons of fun! The way you play Find It Sesame Street is you shake the game up and look for hidden objects, letters and numbers. Because this game is a junior edition, it’s a bit easier to play then regular Find It games. In this junior edition, each of the 20 “Find It” items are repeated twice to reduce frustration and encourage continued game play. Also, all items are also pictured on the end cap and in the included booklet allowing non-readers to play independently. This game has been perfect for my almost 5 year old and almost 3 year old. Head HERE for more info.

Another activity that is perfect for days without electricity is arts and crafts. Crayola is the perfect accompaniment for crafts. My kiddos spent hours coloring in coloring books, drawing on construction paper and even working in their workbooks. Crayola has their well-loved markers and crayons and has also released a new line called Silly Scents.

Crayola Silly Scents pencils, crayons and markers are an essential creative tool for school projects and detailed artwork. For my family, sometimes it is hard to motivate my son to try to draw shapes or write letters. He prefers to color – and honestly, a lot of times he just prefers to play with his trucks and cars. But I’ve found that these Silly Scents pencils, crayons and markers have given him more of a motivation to try to write and draw shapes. The Silly Scents Colored Pencils and Crayons are twistable and thus, you never have to worry about sharpening them. My son has tons of fun twisting them and making the tip of his pencil or crayon perfect. Their twist-up barrels eliminate the need to sharpen tips or peel labels, making them easily portable. And, as I said, my son loved them! Head HERE for more information on Crayola Silly Scents!

I love the game Boom Blast Stix for many reasons. My main reason is that it is addictive and so much fun. My second reason is it does not require batteries! So if you are without power or conserving your batteries, you don’t have to worry about running through batteries to play this game! Boom Blast Stix is the only explosive high stakes stacking game featuring sensitive, interlocking springs that when stacked together can go-off at any time, testing players’ mental and physical skills and ultimately, their nerves. It is a suspense-filled game that the whole family can enjoy.

To play this game, each player takes a turn by locking their Stix piece, and carefully setting it down, one-by-one, to build a stack. The player that places their Stix piece down, and causes the stack to explode, loses. Head HERE for more info. If you like games requiring balance and finger dexterity, this is the game for you.

This game is so much fun. I love that children can play it at all different ages. My daughter who is almost 3 loves looking for Elmo and my son who is almost 5 doesn’t think he’s too old to play this game either! The game Elmo’s World Hide & Seek is based on the Elmo character from Elmo’s World on Sesame Street. The game includes a sturdy Elmo doll who talks, 24 location cards and game rules that grow as your child does! The only things you need to add are AAA batteries.

To play, slide the “on” button hidden in Elmo’s foot and await the first of many clues from “Elmo is so happy you want to play hide and seek!” to “Try again to find Elmo.” Part of the fun of this game is the many levels grownups can offer for babies as young as six months.

Peek-a-boo with Elmo is as simple as hiding him under a blankie or stuffed animal. It reinforces the notion that out of sight does not mean the item has disappeared. Level 2 looks like the traditional hide & seek with tots closing their eyes while someone places Elmo in a nearby spot. Babies can crawl and preschoolers can stride to the sound of Elmo’s voice. As they enter the preschool years, use the enclosed game cards with illustrated clues. Have the child count to ten as Elmo is being hidden.

If you have no power or are looking for things for your kiddos to do, this is an awesome activity that will keep them busy! Head HERE for more info.

This past year we’ve discovered Klutz craft kits. If you haven’t heard of them yet, you must learn more. Klutz has a plethora of kits to choose from and honestly, these kits are everything I would have wanted as a child. Klutz Jr kits are for younger kiddos and then regular Klutz kits are for older kids. When we were hunkered down with no electricity after Hurricane Irma hit, the kiddos and I worked on lots of these craft kits. The kits are perfect for helping your children develop imaginations, work on fine motor skills and learn how to follow directions.

The Klutz Jr Kit My Fantastic Foam is for kids between the ages of 4 and 8. (I must say, my almost 3 year old daughter loves this kit too. I just had to help her a little bit more with the glue.) With this kit you can create colorful works of art with over 200 fantastic foam shapes. This book and craft kit includes a book of inspiration and a sketch pad full of removable pages, which make it easy for little hands to layer the foam and decorations with ease.

The Klutz Jr Kit My Pom-Pom Pet Shop gives kiddos the tools to create ten of fuzzy friends using pom-poms, paper punch-outs, and glue. Then they can assemble their own pet carrier to transport their critters. My son made the most adorable turtle and my daughter made the most adorable hamster. I love these kits because there are still enough materials to create 8 more creatures!

Klutz Jr My Little Night Light comes with four different backgrounds, five landscapes, and over fifty transparent punch-outs that can be mixed and matched to create 3D scenes that glow at night. I love this kit because my kiddos both experience a bit of fear at night and love their night lights. This kit helps empower children as they can design their own night light for their room!

Klutz Jr My Fairy Wish Kit gives children the tools to create their own fairies. The fairy wish kit has ten projects and special instructions on how to summon a visit from their favorite fairy while they are sleeping. With this Fairy Wish Kit, kids can decorate a fairy door, dress up a special fairy doll, craft a wand, and more, to turn the experience into the perfect fairy tale.

Klutz Make Your Own Bath Bombs is for kiddos between the age of 6 and 12. This Make Your Own Bath Bomb kit will transform your child’s bath with fizzy bubbles, fun color, and a fantastic fragrance. As your child creates their bath bombs, they will learn the science of bath bombs. This kit gives you the materials to make up to 12 colorful bath bombs in 5 different shapes. As your child dunks them into a bathtub full of water they will release the strawberry kiwi scent.

Klutz Stitch and Style Pouches is for kiddos between the ages of 8 and 12. This kit has 20 designs to choose from to create, stitch and style seven felt pouches with button or zipper closures. These pouches can be used to stash anything from coins to earbuds and more.

Klutz Punch Yarn Pillow is for kiddos between the ages of 10 and 12. I remember making a punch yarn rug when I was a child. My grandfather taught me how and I loved it. This kit will inspire your child to learn more about crafting with yarn! In this Punch Yarn Pillow kit, your child can choose from eight fun designs, and then use the included yarn and custom punch-needle tool to create a super-soft pillow top. Once your child adds stuffing and sews it up, they are done!

LEGO NINJAGO How to Draw Ninja, Villains, and More! is for children between the ages of 8 and 12. Using this kit your child will start with tracing and draw-in-the blank sections. Then they will sketch, ink, and color inside the book, using the included mechanical pencil, black marker, block eraser, and colored pencils. Their finished product will be LEGO NINJAGO characters.

This last item isn’t quite a toy – although it can be used as a toy. For me, it’s more practical and a necessity for getting your kiddos to pick up their toys and clear the floors. When we were without electricity, I tried to remind them that at nighttime, it would be pitch black (minus candles and flashlights) and thus, any toys they leave out on the floor will become major tripping and slipping hazards. (And let’s be honest, they are tripping hazards all.the.time.) The Play & Go is a storage bag with drawstrings and a vibrant play mat that will help reduce toy messes! When fully open the Play & Go mat measures 55” in diameter. As you can see from the picture below of my son and daughter playing on their Play & Go mat, it’s HUGE! There are many designs to choose from and you can pick one to match your house’s decor and your child’s taste! We have the Roadmap/Thunderbolt Toy Storage Bag. On one side is the road map (which my kiddos love playing with their trucks and cars on. The other side is small thunderbolts. My kiddos love to pile all of the their trucks and cars onto the mat and play on it and THEN once they are done playing, they simply pull the drawstring and carry the bag away. It’s perfect.

We also have a Mini Play & Go bag. My daughter is pictured carrying her Mini Play & Go bag below. The Mini is great for smaller toys or for travel use, or for bath toys stored in the bathroom!

Head HERE for more info on Play & Go bags.

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$45 in Instant Savings on Huggies Products at Sam’s Club

Liza — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:49:30 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreHuggiesMoreSavings #CollectiveBias

Parents – your secret is out! We know you’re busy and shopping for diapers and wipes should not take all day! Who has time to shop all over town when your kiddo is leaving snack-riddled fingerprints on the back seat window? Why shuffle through different stores for all your baby essentials when you can make one stop at Sam’s Club? If you’re looking to simplify your life, save money on baby products, and get your Sam’s Club membership all at the same time, check out this great deal on Huggies® products at Sam’s Club!

Join now and get $45 in Instant Savings*

Simply buy any combination of three (3) participating Huggies® products* in a single transaction.

Joining Sam’s Club is easy. You can join on samsclub.com or you can join in club!

We know how fast-paced parenting can be, so don’t miss the opportunity to put more time back in your day with this quick and easy deal at Sam’s Club!

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Win a Trip to Wine Country

Liza — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:55:42 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias.

Calling all of my busy readers who are in need of a break! Are you in need of a weekend getaway? Smithfield® is here to help you and a guest experience the ultimate luxury trip to the renowned Napa Valley where you will get the chance to experience all that Wine Country has to offer!

This once in a lifetime experience includes the following:

Two night / three day Wine Country experience to Napa Valley, CA
Roundtrip airfare for two to San Francisco
Two night Premium hotel accommodation in Napa Valley
Two VIP passes for tour and tastings at two premium Napa wineries
Lunch for two on the Napa Valley wine train
$500 Dining credit (Visa gift card)
$300 Transportation credit (Visa gift card)

All you have to do is head on over to SmithfieldRealFlavorRealFast.com and submit your tip/trick on how you get dinner ready in 30 minutes or less using Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. Once you have submitted your tip/trick, you will be entered to win this amazing trip to Wine Country as well as hundreds of other great prizes! You have until October 31st to submit your tip/trick for a chance to win.

But that’s not all; you also have the opportunity to win a $25 Visa Gift Card just by voting on your favorite tip/trick. Voting begins November 1st.

The lucky winners will be announced December 1st.

Enter here

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Ends Tonight! Enter to Win 4 Tickets to Disney On Ice presents Frozen

Liza — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:26:08 +0000

This post and giveaway is sponsored by Disney On Ice! As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

This giveaway ends tonight at 5:00 pm EST! Make sure you enter before it ends! The end of this month Disney On Ice is coming – and I’m giving away tickets! Are you going? Disney On Ice presents Frozen is coming! And we are giving away a four pack of tickets to opening night! This September 29-October 1, 2017 Disney on Ice presents Frozen is coming to Tampa for six performances at Amalie Arena! The Academy Award® winning tale will be told live for the first time in this production, capturing the dynamic of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear. Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.” All seats are reserved and tickets are available on Ticketmaster, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Amalie Arena office. For a complete list of performance cities and tour dates, visit the Disney On Ice website and stay current on the latest developments through social media.

Performance Schedule:
Friday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 1st at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.

One Addicted to Saving reader will win a 4 pack of tickets to the Disney On Ice presents Frozen opening night show on Friday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m at Amalie Arena! Follow the steps below to enter! Giveaway ends 9/5/17 at 5:00 pm EST.

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B3G1 with People® Rewards Club

Liza — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:35:03 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PeopleRewardsClub #CollectiveBias

Who doesn’t love a little me-time? Do you like to unwind from a hectic day by reading the latest issue of People® Magazine? Do you find yourself rushing to your me-time at the end of your day? Do you get giddy with excitement every time you see a new issue on the newsstands or in-store?

Well, here is your me-time treat! You can now treat yourself even more when you join the People® Rewards Club! For every 3 People® Magazines you purchase, you will get the 4th one FREE or you can choose to get a FREE Pandora Plus 1 month subscription.

PLUS, with every validated purchase of your People® Magazine, you’ll earn a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win style-inspired prizes including:

1 Grand Prize all-expenses-paid trip for two to New York City!
Includes 4-night stay for 2 people and a $1,000 shopping spree!
3 runner-up prizes include: 1st place $300 gift card, 2nd place $250 gift card, and 3rd place $150 gift card
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

What’s not to love? Join here now!

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Beat the Summertime Slump with The Learning Journey

Liza — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:51:13 +0000

This is sponsored by The Learning Journey. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

With summertime in full swing, the weather outside is hot hot hot and my kiddos inside my house have lots of energy. We spend many many hours each week swimming but when the weather is stormy or when my kiddos need to be inside to unwind, sometimes they get bored of their regular toys. I love it when my kids play with toys that are fun and at the same time education. Enter The Learning Journey toys. The Learning Journey is a company that is known for creating high-quality and affordable educational toys and games that will keep your child’s brain sharp while having fun!

STEM, standing for Science, Technology and Engineering, and Math is the future of young learning. The goals of STEM education are to prep kids for school by building spatial, reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving skills. The Learning Journey STEM products are meant to be “brain-boosting” playthings that will give kids hands on experience with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEM products are meant to make learning fun, but also pique kids’ interest in pursuing courses at school based around the knowledge they learned from these toys. STEM products from The Learning Journey will also aid in fighting off the “Summer Slump”!

My kiddos are young. But STEM toys still apply to them. My daughter is two and a half and this ABC Melody Maker perfect for her age. ABC Melody Maker is is an exciting electronic toy featuring five fun games sure to entertain your child. This colorful interactive unit features an activity selector that puts kids in charge of choosing their fun. The activities range from easy to more difficult. Each activity will teach your child important skills like sounding out letters, recognizing letters, numbers, and playing music.

It has been fun watching my daughter learn how to use this toy. As she’s becoming more knowledgeable on how to use it, she’s spending more and more time working on the different activities.

Head HERE to learn more about ABC Melody Maker. It comes in two color choices: Primary Colors or Pink.

My son is four and a half and he LOVES toys where he has to build things. Techno Gears Marble Mania Whirler is perfect for children who like to build things. It is recommended for children 6 and older but even younger children will enjoy it! My son has a blast playing with this marble maze. He needed help building it. But in a few years, he will be able to build it on his own. This is a toy that will grow with your child!

This Techno Gears Marble Mania Whirler is a 100+ piece construction set that children can use to build and create their own marble runs. Once completed they simply drop the marbles into the top of the track and let the fun begin! The color instruction manual provides step by step instructions for building Whirler, but your child can make their own designs too! All Techno Gears sets are interchangeable.

Head HERE for more info on the Techno Gears Marble Mania Whirler.

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Save on Gas at BJ’s Gas

Liza — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:29:50 +0000

This post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club. As always, all thoughts & opinions are 100% my own.

Calling all BJ’s Wholesale Club Members! I have an awesome gas deal I have to share with you! Before you leave for your summer roadtrips, make sure you take advantage of this. Right now we can save 25 cents per gallon at BJ’s Gas! In order to get these savings, we just need to purchase two qualifying P&G items at BJ’s between now and July 5th! Head HERE for more info.

Below is a list of qualifying P&G Items:

Tide® Liquid HE 225 oz., Tide® with Bleach Alternative HE 156 oz., Tide® with Downy® and Sport HE 156 oz., Tide®PODS® Original Packs 105 oz., Tide® PODS® with Febreze® Packs 93 oz., Tide® PODS® with Downy® 83 oz., Cascade® ActionPacs® 105 ct., Cascade® Platinum®ActionPacs® 80 ct., Pampers® Cruisers® Sizes 3–7, Pampers® Swaddlers® Sizes N–6, Pampers® Baby Dry Sizes 1–6, Bounty® Select-A-Size and Full Sheet 12 ct., Charmin® Ultra Soft® and Ultra Strong® 30 or 36 Rolls, Head & Shoulders®, Gillette® ProGlide® and Gillette Fusion® Cartridges, Crest® Whitestripes® 8–28 ct.

If you are not yet a BJ’s Wholesale Club Member, head HERE to join. Membership starts at just $50.

We are HUGE fans of BJ’s Wholesale Club because we find it is very easy to save big bucks while shopping there. At BJ’s, we can stack one BJ’s store coupon with manufacturer coupons! AND, manufacturer coupons can be used on BJ’s multi-pack items (unless the coupon verbiage specifies otherwise). The quantity of manufacturer’s coupons allowed is not to exceed the number of units within the BJ’s multi-pack and can not exceed the retail value of the unit. For example, if you purchase a three-pack of toothpaste, you can use one BJ’s store coupon and three manufacturer coupons on the three-pack! That’s huge savings especially since BJ’s original bulk price is already a great price! For more info on BJ’s coupon policy, go HERE.

BJ’s Wholesale Club celebrates the grand opening of its newest BJ’s Gas location in Summerville, S.C. on May 13, 2017. (PRNewsfoto/BJ’s Wholesale Club)

There are tons of BJ’s In Club Coupons that you can print out HERE. And don’t forget – we can stack manufacturer coupons on top of the BJ’s store coupons! To easily find manufacturer coupons, don’t forget our coupon database will be an awesome resource!

So don’t forget – when you purchase two qualifying P&G items at BJ’s between now and July 5th you will save $0.25 on gas!

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Indoor Toys, Games and Necessities for Rainy Days

Liza — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:38:35 +0000

This is a sponsored post by the brands below. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

Rainy days and summertime go hand in hand. Especially living in Florida. Every day in Florida we expect to have at least one heavy downpour. And some days (like today), it rains pretty much all day long. Prior to being a mom, I found rainy days to be relaxing. I would either get lots of blogging done or I would read a good book or binge on Netflix shows. Now, as a mom to two little ones, I see how horrible rainy days can be. My kids bounce off the walls and get bored SO easily. We’ve tested out lots of toys, games and one awesome umbrella that will keep our kids (and us) occupied (and dry) on rainy days. We wanted to share all of our favorites with you.

The first absolute necessity I am loving for rainy days is this Mini ShedRain Compact Umbrella. It is small enough to fit in my car’s door pocket, in my daughter’s diaper bag and in my son’s backpack. It’s the perfect size to stash away and then use during rainy days. It is strong, and has a durable frame, ribs, and shaft which make it reliable even in the soggiest weather. And this umbrella is priced around $20.00! Head HERE for more info.

I know this may sound counterintuitive, but when it’s rainy outside, my kids get antsy. So if it isn’t stormy weather, we will often go outside and the kids will run around thrilled to be getting wet and jumping in puddles. Since they are already wet, this blaster set fits in perfectly! The Hydro Storm 6-Pack is the ULTIMATE Water Blaster value pack! For just $9.88, this bundle includes SIX water blasters. Plenty for my kiddos to use without fighting over them AND extras for the neighbor kids to play with as well. We could even keep a couple by our pool to use as pool toys! These compact squirt guns feature quick action and are easy to refill. They project water up to 25 feet. Head HERE for more info.

I love this golf set because it is perfect to use indoors on rainy days and outdoors on sunny days! The Junior Pro Golf Set is perfect for budding golf professionals. Kids can create their own putting green right in your home or backyard. The complete set includes one portable caddy, two putters, two flags, four golf balls, one tee, and two target holes. When the 18 holes are complete, pack the equipment into the caddy and roll off for easy storage and clean up. Head HERE for more info.

This Klutz: My Fantastic Foam Idea Book will keep your child busy on rainy days. The idea book will give your child instructions on how to make 20 different crafts. Or, if they want to use their own imagination, they can create their own. This idea book has everything your child will need – foam pieces, glue and starter paper. Head HERE for more info. **This set will be available in stores in September.

Pictured above are more awesome toys and games to keep your children busy this summer. Not only will they have a blast playing, but they will be challenged as they use their imagination and critical thinking skills.

I have to tell you about Brackitz. I had never heard of this STEM toy until I was given the opportunity to try it out. My son is 4 and a half and when I read about this Brackitz Driver 43 Piece Set, I wondered if he would be old enough to really get into it. He is. And the awesome thing about these kits is that they literally grow with your child. Sometimes my son will follow the directions to create specific vehicles and other times he will create his own. Brackitz is an award-winning innovative new construction line that encourages open-ended, imaginative play like no other construction set on the market today. With just a few tools including planks and one-of-a-kind connectors, children are given the opportunity to use their imagination to construct entirely new worlds by playing on their own or with friends. The new Driver Kit includes 43 pieces, which includes 4 wheels. It also includes directions for 10 driving machines. Go HERE for more info.

This game will keep your kids busy during rainy days! Mole Rats in Space is a new game where your children will try to get the mole rats to safety. In a space station far from Earth, a team of Mole Rats are busy at work when a band of snakes infiltrates their station. Players work together to help the Mole Rats gather their equipment and make it to their escape pod before time runs out! Climb the ladders, slip down air shafts, but don’t get bit by the snakes! Go HERE for more info.

Your kiddos will love this game. In fact, I can say that my hubby and I love it too. You may have noticed that Escape Room themed outings are becoming more and more popular. Almost every weekend I see groups of friends near and far posting pictures after they escape (or fail to escape) these tricky rooms. Now we can create this adventure at home! EXIT: The Game is a party game for up to 6 players. You must solve a series of riddles and puzzles to escape from a room. Each correct solution brings you to another riddle. This is an addicting game where you need to be quick as you solve the puzzles. This game comes in three versions: Pharaoh’s Tomb, Secret Lab and Abandoned Cabin. Head HERE for more info.

My kids LOVE playing with Magformers. They will play with these magnetic toys for hours and hours. This Magformers Shimmer & Shine Set will have your child constructing Shimmer and Shine Genie Lamps, Balls and more. There are 8 idea mats your child can follow to build 3D structures. Or, they can use their imagination and build their own creations! I love Magformers because they help your child work on fine motor skills and critical thinking while playing! Go HERE for more info.

This is my favorite new game to play. This is the perfect game for rainy days like today. As a child (and even now), I’ve always loved Jenga. I kind of think of this as Jenga on steriods. Beasts of Balance is a fun new interactive game that combines your favorite aspects of Jenga with interaction on your tablet. The app is compatible with both Apple and Android systems. As you build the tower and test your stacking ability you will watch the creatures come to life in the connected app on your tablet or phone through innovative AR technology. With each turn, a player will touch their piece of choice to the platform, watch it magically appear on the Bluetooth-connected tablet, and then add the piece to the tower. Every subsequent piece either creates, enhances or evolves the fabulous beasts that live in the connected digital realm. This game combines dexterity with imagination and will give your family hours of fun. Go HERE for more info.

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Starpath Dolls Review

Liza — Tue, 30 May 2017 13:59:40 +0000

This blog post is sponsored by Starpath Dolls. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

There is a new line of dolls called Starpath Dolls that you have to check out. When I first learned about them and saw them, I immediately fell for their adorable faces. I knew I had to write a Starpath Dolls review. As a transracially adoptive parent, I love that the four dolls are diverse. Head HERE for more info.

In addition to these Starpath Dolls, there are customizable chapter books that complement the dolls. Each Personalized Book, written by award-winning authors, is centered on shared adventures between two girl companions. The books can be personalized with details from your child’s world, placing her inside the book with her doll as her fellow adventurer. The books are personalized and ordered online and the information about how to do this is explained clearly on the doll’s box. The books are available as a paperback or as an electronic book that can instantly be downloaded into an iPad or other electronic device.

There are four unique 18-inch dolls—Morning Star, Shining Star, Wishing Star and Wandering Star. Once you select which doll you would like, you can then visit the enchanting Starpath Dolls website to create your personalized book. Starting with one of two chapter books, “A Fairy Tale Gone Wrong” or “Tiger Magic,” you can either enter your child’s and doll’s given names, or make up entirely new ones for the names of the story’s characters. Then answer a series of fun questions about your child’s world and favorite things. These details are woven throughout every page of the book, making it truly her story and serving as a wonderful “memory book” of her personality. Each one-of-a-kind book arrives by mail within one to two weeks.

Head HERE to view the dolls and learn more about the customizable books.

My daughter is in awe of her 18.5″ Starpath Doll named Wishing Star.

The doll is perfectly packaged. The soft netting over her head kept her hair perfectly soft and straight.

My daughter showing a bit of her spunky personality. We think her doll Wishing Star may have some of the same spunk

Does your child have a Starpath Doll? I would love to hear your Starpath Dolls review – leave a comment with your thoughts!

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Summer Fun with New Hasbro Toys

Liza — Fri, 26 May 2017 14:29:42 +0000

This post is sponsored by Hasbro. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

Summertime is here and kiddos are home from school. Which means we need to find fun activities to keep our children busy and their minds active! Hasbro has a large line of new toys that are available right now! Hasbro’s latest summer toys include furReal and several Disney brands including Disney Princess, Frozen, Moana, Elena of Avalor, Descendants, and Beauty and the Beast. The new toys feature water compatible figures and playsets, guaranteed to have children playing all season long. Head HERE to see all of the toys! **between now and 5/31, if you use the code MAYSAVE10 at checkout, you will save $10 on orders of $50+

DISNEY PRINCESS SPLASH SURPRISE ARIEL DOLL

(Ages 3 years & up)

Kids will love to imagine magical moments with the DISNEY PRINCESS SPLASH SURPRISE ARIEL Doll. ARIEL is ready to transform from a mermaid to a human and explore the land above the sea! Place ARIEL in the water and watch as her fin fills up with water. When she’s ready to explore the land, lift her out of the water and watch as her fin opens to reveal her legs! Dreamers will have oceans of fun playing with ARIEL both in and above the water. DISNEY PRINCESS SPLASH SURPRISE ARIEL DOLL comes with ARIEL doll, plastic fin, skirt and top. Head HERE for more info.

FURREAL FUZZ Pets

(Ages 4 years & up)

Say hello to the adorable and playful FURREAL FUZZ pets! These cute pets feature expressive eyes and sounds that appear to bring their irresistible personalities to life. Kids can pet them to see how they respond with head motion and eye movements, while making cute sounds that are unique to each pet. Each pet comes with a fun accessory that kids can play with alongside their new pet pal. Choose from the Fabulous Kitty, Playful Goldie, and So Shy Bunny this spring. Each sold separately. Head HERE for more info.

DISNEY’S MOANA CEREMONIAL DRESS ADVENTURE Figure

(Ages 3 years & up)

The beautiful MOANA CEREMONIAL DRESS ADVENTURE figure comes dressed in an outfit inspired by her exquisite ceremonial dress from the film, ready for any special occasion! Included is an elegant headpiece, a deluxe ceremonial outfit and accessories so kids can imagine they are celebrating this special moment with MOANA! With seven points of articulation, children will be able to recreate some of their favorite movie moments! Head HERE for more info.

DISNEY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTING MELODIES BELLE Doll

(Ages 3 years & up)

Enjoy the enchanting moments with the DISNEY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTING MELODIES BELLE doll. Dressed in her movie inspired iconic gold ball gown, the BELLE doll sings the “Something There” song from Disney’s live-action movie Beauty and the Beast. With one press of BELLE’S stomach, she will sing of her budding love for the BEAST in this classic song. Kids will love playing out moments from the movie or imagining their own fairytales with this doll. The ENCHANTING MELODIES BELLE doll includes BELLE doll in her movie-inspired golden gown and a removable pair of shoes. Head HERE for more info.

DISNEY ELENA OF AVALOR PALACE OF AVALOR SMALL DOLL Playset

(Ages 3 years & up)

Step into the Kingdom of Avalor with the DISNEY ELENA OF AVALOR PALACE OF AVALOR SMALL DOLL Playset which is inspired by ELENA OF AVALOR’S palace in the Disney Channel television series. With two floors of royal fun, there are multiple adventures that kids can join in on with their favorite new princess. Clip ELENA OF AVALOR into the floor of the music room and spin the thumbwheel to watch her twirl. Hang out with ELENA OF AVALOR in her music room and sing along as kids imagine ELENA OF AVALOR playing her guitar, or relaxing after a long day in her cozy palace chamber. The PALACE OF AVALOR SMALL DOLL playset includes the palace, ELENA OF AVALOR doll, royal ball gown, furniture pieces, and themed accessories. Head HERE for more info.

DISNEY FROZEN LITTLE KINGDOM TODDLER FRIENDS Pack

(Ages 4 years & up)

The DISNEY FROZEN LITTLE KINGDOM TODDLER FRIENDS Pack features the favorite characters from DISNEY’s FROZEN, reimagined as toddlers! Kids will love acting out new storylines with ELSA, ANNA, KRIS TOFF, OLA F, and SVEN as if they met when they were young. Your little dreamer will have so much fun mixing-and-matching SNAP-IN pieces and outfits (additional SNAP-IN pieces and removable outfits are included with other Little Kingdom dolls, sold separately). Includes five dolls, SNAP-IN pieces, and a sled with block of ice. Head HERE for more info on all of the Frozen Little Toddler Friends.

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Nixplay Iris Digital Photo Frame

Liza — Fri, 05 May 2017 15:49:31 +0000

This post is sponsored by Nixplay. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Having little kids, we find ourselves taking pictures of them with our phones almost every day. Because the pictures are digital, we find that oftentimes, we save the pictures on our phones and then forget about them. Gone are the days of having film developed! When Nixplay asked me if I wanted to review this Nixplay Iris Digital Photo Frame, I jumped at the opportunity knowing that we would make good use of our frame!

This Nixplay Iris 8″ Wi-Fi Cloud Photo Frame is a perfect gift for moms and grandmothers! The Nixplay Iris frame makes it easy to get in touch with your photos holding up to 25,000 photos! With this photo frame, you can allow friends and family to share photos wirelessly to your Nixplay Wi-Fi Frame from anywhere in the world. The Nixplay Iris comes in three finishes: Peach Copper, Silver and Burnished Bronze. I chose Peach Copper for our frame.

I know that one of the common concerns for lots of people is that it may be too complicated to set up a device like this. Let me tell you, it was simple. It took me about 5 minutes to have my frame set up, working and displaying photos.

First, you need to unbox your Nixplay Digital Photo Frame.

In the box, underneath the photo frame is the remote control (for the frame), the power outlet and the USB cord.

To plug the frame in, you just need to connect the USB cord to the frame and then plug the USB cord into the power outlet.

Next, you will need to connect the frame to your WiFi. You will use your remote control to type in your password.

Once you’ve connected it to your WiFi, you can download the free Nixplay app to your phone or computer or both. When using the Nixplay app, you can take photos and immediately display them instantly using the Nixplay Mobile App for iPhone & Android or email them directly to the Nixplay Iris Frame.
You can also use the Nixplay app on your computer and upload pictures from Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, Flickr & Google Photos. The process is quick and easy. My only complaint is that when I used the Nixplay app on my phone, I was only able to upload 10 pictures at a time to my phone. So it took a little while to select and upload all of the pictures I wanted to.

The finished product is a picture frame that beautifully displays pictures with a high resolution display. Below is a quick video showing how awesome our frame is. My kids LOVE this frame. They’ve been standing in front of it for 20 minutes watching all of the new pictures appear.

Some other fun features of the Nixplay Iris is that it has an activity sensor. When you turn the activity sensor on, when the Nixplay Iris detects noise from your activity, it will turn on. You can also select what times the Nixplay Iris turns off whether it is with 30 minutes of inactivity, during nighttime hours, etc etc. The Nixplay Iris also has a light sensor that automatically adjusts the screen based on the ambient light levels in your room. This allows for perfect displays of pictures all day long.

Nixplay Frames start at $79.99. The Nixplay Iris Digital Photo Frame is $199.99. Right now, Nixplay has a Mother’s Day discount going on! You will save 25% on one frame, 35% on two frames, or 40% on three frames! Head HERE to view all of the Nixplay Frames available.

Do you have a Nixplay Frame? What are your thoughts? Leave a comment and let me know if you think it will be a good Mother’s Day Gift Idea!

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Spring Clothing with OshKosh B’gosh & $50 Gift Card Giveaway

Liza — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:40:31 +0000

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Once the weather starts getting warmer, I begin going through the closets of my kiddos and remove their cold weather clothing and any clothing that I see is worn out or getting snug. It’s also a time when I like to begin adding new spring clothing with OshKosh B’gosh. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this blog post to enter to win a $50 OshKosh B’gosh gift card!

OshKosh B’gosh has clothing that looks adorable on my son and daughter. Each of my children have unique personalities so I love being able to get stylish clothing for my son and girly dresses for my daughter. (My daughter loves dresses that are flowy. She calls them “tutus” )
This spring I ordered Easter outfits for my son and daughter. These outfits are perfect for Easter egg hunting, church on Easter morning and also regular spring days when they have play dates with friends.

For my son, I dressed him from his head down to his toes in OshKosh B’gosh. The Fedora (in size 4-7) is absolutely adorable and will go with pretty much any outfit that has blues and/or grays in it. His shirt is a Jersey Polo in the color blue. Sometimes my son associates polo shirts as “church shirts.” I love this polo because it is so soft. My son will want to wear this any day because it is so comfy. Because this outfit was for Easter, I dressed my son in the Flat-Front Shorts in Pink. Let me tell you, these shorts are awesome. They fit perfectly. I’m planning on ordering these shorts in more colors. And for my son’s shoes, he’s wearing OshKosh B’gosh Fisherman Sandals in brown. These shoes are the best because they look good with literally any outfit AND they are comfortable in the hot Florida heat.

Knowing how much my daughter loves flowy dresses, I dressed her in the OshKosh B’gosh Plaid Ruffle Dress. The dress is made with yarn-dyed plaid and has the most darling flutter sleeves. The back of the dress is just as attractive as the front and has crisscross ruffles. For my daughter’s shoes, she’s wearing Gladiator Sandals. These shoes are soft and very easy to put on. There is a zipper at the heel of the shoes making them easy to put on and take off!

Before you head to your local OshKosh B’gosh store or their website, make sure you take advantage of this awesome 25% off $40+ coupon! Head HERE to find a store near you. The coupon is valid through May 6, 2017. If you are purchasing online, at checkout, paste coupon code OKBG3270

One lucky Addicted to Saving reader will win a $50 OshKosh B’gosh gift card! To enter, fill in the rafflecopter below!

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Starting Tomorrow! Disney On Ice Worlds of Enchantment

Liza — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:22:17 +0000

This post is sponsored by Feld Entertainment and Disney on Ice. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

If you live in Tampa, Disney on Ice begins tomorrow! We are so excited to go see Disney on Ice. If you are looking for a fun family activity, don’t miss Disney On Ice Worlds of Enchantment! We are taking our kiddos for the first time later this month and we are so excited! Worlds of Enchantment is a world Disney magic. The show includes Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney (my son will LOVE this). Pixar’s Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before!

Fans of The Little Mermaid will be amazed as Ariel dives into the underwater kingdom. And of course there is Toy Story! Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and other favorites from the Toy Story gang will try and escape from Sunnyside Daycare in one of their most daring adventure ever.

My daughter’s favorite movie is Frozen. During Worlds of Enchantment, we will enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa. Join Anna as she embarks on an epic journey with the hilarious snowman Olaf and rugged mountain-man Kristoff to find her sister, the magical Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

Tickets are on sale now! If you live in Tampa, Disney On Ice Worlds of Enchantment is performing at Amelie Arena March 24th – 26th. If you live elsewhere, make sure you check to see when Worlds of Enchantment is headed to your area! Ticket prices start at just $17.00! Head HERE for more info.

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Johnsonville’s $1,500 #FirstBratscontest

Liza — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:31:41 +0000

With winter almost over, are you starting to grill out more and more? Being fortunate enough to live in Florida, I enjoy grilling in mild weather year-round. But I can also remember grilling year-round when we lived in a suburb of Chicago. We love grilling out – even when the weather was frigid cold in Illinois. One of our favorite foods to grill are Johnsonville Brats and Sausage.

Johnsonville’s Spark the Season is a campaign that encourages people to come out of the “dark period” of winter by grilling. Grilling signifies a new weather beginning.

Johnsonville partnered with the Special Olympics in sponsoring the 2017 Chicago Polar Plunge. ~~Crazy~~ Adventurous participants ran and plunged themselves into the icy waters of Lake Michigan. This plunge benefited the Special Olympics Chicago which was the perfect incentive for the participants to jump right now. Then, to warm up, they enjoyed freshly grilled, piping hot Johnsonville brats fresh off the burners of the Big Taste Grill.

Looking at the picture above, all of the smiling faces makes me think plunging into the freezing water was actually TONS of fun!

The Big Taste Grill is a 20-foot tall, 65-foot long grill, which cooks 2,500 brats an hour or 750 bratwurst at a time on its 40 square feet of grilling surface. The grill was manned by a Chicago Bears favorite, former linebacker Brian Urlacher.

If you are a fan of Johnsonville, make sure you enter Johnsonville’s #FirstBratscontest. (This contest goes through 5/15/17.) The grand prize winner will receive snow removal or lawn care for an entire year (valued at $1,500)!! To enter, head to www.FirstBratsContest.com and enter your email and then follow the instructions to register. Once you have registered, follow the instructions to upload one picture of your “first grill of the season.”

Or, if you prefer to enter via social media, you can do it two way:

Option one is to log in to your Twitter or Instagram account, follow @Johnsonville on Twitter or @jvillesausage on Instagram and post a Tweet/post that includes one (1) photo of your “first grill of the season” using the hashtag #FirstBratsContest
Your second option is to log into your Facebook account, visit Johnsonville’s Facebook page and post a comment responding to their contest post by including a photo of your “first grill of the season” and using the hashtag “#FirstBratsContest.

Head HERE for all of the details on the #FirstBratsContest Make sure you let me know if you are the winner!!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Johnsonville. The opinions and text are all mine.

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February is National Snack Food Month

Liza — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:52:51 +0000

This post is sponsored by many of the brands within this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own

I know that the month of February is almost over but did you know that February is National Snack Food Month? I love my snack foods. I’m not going to lie, my favorite snack foods are the salty snack foods that are full of food coloring, preservatives, calories and junk. Yup. I love junk food. But as a family, we try to eat healthier and show our children how to eat healthier. So we try to eat healthy snacks like fruit, nuts, organic granola bars and pureed pouches. Below are some of my favorite Healthy Snack Foods that I give my kiddos! AND, in addition to snacks, I’ve included some awesome products that make eating snacks easier and more fun!

Two of my favorite brands to give my kiddos are Earth’s Best and Ella’s Kitchen. I especially love their fruit & veggie pureed pouches. While my son is too old for baby food, he still enjoys pouches. So these are awesome ways to sneak extra fruits and veggies into his diet. I also love that both of these brands have snacks that grow with children. They have everything from baby formula (Earth’s Best), to baby food to pouches to toddler cookies to crackers and more! Head HERE to learn more about Earth’s Best and HERE to learn more about Ella’s Kitchen.

The Marcus & Marcus’ animal themed 5PC Bamboo Fiber Dining Set will make snack and meal-time colorful and fun. My daughter loves this set! It is bright, durable and easy to handle for small hands. This set also promotes self-feeding and assists in containing messes. The food grade bamboo fibers incorporate all the strength of traditional plastic dishes and offer the added benefits of eco-friendly construction. Each item in the set is biodegradable, heat resistant and top-rack dishwasher safe. Includes: one large divided plate, one bowl, one cup and a spoon and fork utensil. Head HERE to view this Bamboo Fiber Dining Set!

These Marcus & Marcus Collapsible Bowls are perfect for traveling with snacks for your kiddos. These Marcus & Marcus Animal Themed Collapsible Bowls are lightweight food-grade silicone containers. Fill the cups with snacks before you leave the house and once your child enjoys their snack, you can collapse the container for easy storage and traveling! Marcus & Marcus collapsible containers are molded from BPA-free, PVC-free and phthalate-free materials Head HERE for more info.

When it comes to cleaning up after snacktime, this Chemical-free Cleaning Home Starter Kit will take care of the job chemical-free! The kit includes three core cloths to clean all major hard surfaces in the home without chemicals and remove 99% of bacteria by using just water. The set comes with a Bathroom Cloth, General Purpose Cloth, and Glass & Polishing Cloth. All cloths are reusable and machine washable for up to 300 washes! Head HERE for more info.

This game incorporates food with physical activity! Educational Insights Pancake Pile-Up! Relay Game teaches children how to follow a sequence, math skills, and helps develop gross motor skills, balance, and coordination! While playing this game you will help your customers at the diner by racing to the grill relay-style, and piling up pancakes in precisely the right order. Such a fun game to play after snack-time when your children have energy to burn! Head HERE for more info.

This Learning Resources Magnetic Healthy Foods toy is wonderful because it is a toy that teaches your child how to create well-rounded, nutritional meals and snacks! This toy will introduce your child to the concept of the 5 food groups and healthy meal planning with this set of magnetic, illustrated foods. This set includes: 33 magnetic pieces, a write & wipe magnetic placemat, 1 menu pad and an activity guide. The suggested activities help kids learn about and choose healthy foods at a restaurant or in the grocery store. Head HERE for more info.

These boxes are the coolest ever and they help promote healthy snacking! Drink in the Box. We don’t give our kiddos much juice and I haven’t found any juice boxes with ingredients that I like. So Drink in the Box is an awesome alternative. You can add your own juice to the box or infuse water with your child’s favorite fruit! Head HERE for more info.

I love everything about this Pacific Play Tents Tea Party Tent. It is not only adorable but it is the perfect place to make snack time extra sweet for your child! It’s the perfect place for your child to get cozy in with books, a sippy cup and a snack! This adorable little pink house is spacious and bright. It provides tons of fun for indoors or outdoors and mesh windows provide added air ventilation. Head HERE for more info.

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Deal on Disney World Tickets! Tickets as low as $39.75!

Liza — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:28:26 +0000

Calling all of my Florida readers! If you have been looking for a deal on Disney World tickets, don’t miss this! Right now a 3 day pass at Walt Disney World is just $139 per person, plus tax (makes each day only $46.33). Or, you can purchase a 4 day pass for $159.00 plus tax (makes each day only $39.75)! As a comparison, a one day ticket is $97! Head HERE for more info.

**It is important to note this deal on Disney World tickets is for Florida residents only. You must use your tickets by June 9, 2017. And, you can use these tickets on nonconsecutive days!

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Bonefish Grill Review

Liza — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:05:27 +0000

This post is sponsored by Bonefish Grill. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

One of our favorite restaurants to dine at is Bonefish Grill. In fact, chances are that if we have a rare date-night without the kids, you will find us at Bonefish Grill usually at 5:30. We’ll spend a couple of hours eating and relaxing and enjoying the silence Then we’ll head home and put the kiddos to bed. We are fortunate because we have a restaurant within walking distance to our house. Because it’s so close, we’ve also been known to order takeout on nights when I don’t want to cook or I don’t want to eat what I’ve cooked for the kiddos.

Our local Bonefish Grill in Trinity, Florida remodeled much of their restaurant and hubby and I wanted to check out all of the changes. We also wanted to try some of the seasonal items on their menu. With Grandma watching our kids, we headed to Bonefish to work hard on this Bonefish Grill Review.

We immediately noticed the restaurant was packed. That’s a sign of good food! One of the first changes we noticed was that the paintings on the walls have been replaced with newer, more modern paintings.

We loved the changes to the wall separating the bar area with the rest of the restaurant. It’s not a full-wall. It’s more like a half wall with lights, open air openings, and interesting structural designs.

The separating wall now has wine bottles on display and they give a much more mature and sophisticated atmosphere to the restaurant. The flooring has been replaced and the seat cushions have been replaced. Also, the wine displays in the bar area have been changed to really highlight and display the wine. All of the changes throughout the restaurant are very impressive. The sleek interior design gives the restaurant a more modern feel.

When we were seated for our meal, we noticed that our server immediately brought us water, bread and olive oil and the menu. In the past, we’ve usually waited for bread. We were told that one of the changes Bonefish Grill has made is to bring bread right when patrons are seated. Hubby likes that change – he can very easily eat two loaves

We started our meal with our favorite. Bang Bang Shrimp. If you haven’t tried it yet, you simply must. The shrimp is crispy and tossed in a creamy spicy sauce. It’s served over lettuce. And a tip! If you are fans of Bang Bang Shrimp and wish you could have it on a large salad, ask your server. My hubby has been known to ask for a special salad topped with this shrimp. So good. Also, if you want to get a deal on Bang Bang Shrimp, head to Bonefish Grill on Wednesdays. Wednesday is “Bang Wednesday” and Bang Bang Shrimp is just $6!

Bonefish Grill’s seasonal menu has Lobster, Crab and Artichoke Dip on it and we wanted to try it out. The chips are seasoned tortilla strips and the dip was served hot. We were pleasantly surprised to see and taste huge lumps of lobster, crab meats and artichokes. If you enjoy seafood in dips, don’t miss this.

For dinner, hubby and I split two entrees. We tried out the seasonal entree Cedar Plank Bourbon Salmon. The salmon is covered in a maple and bourbon glaze that gave an awesome flavor. This dish typically comes with jasmine rice and rainbow colored carrots. We substituted the carrots for spinach. If you enjoy spinach, their spinach is awesome. It’s buttery and garlicy. Seriously so good.

The second entree we split is my favorite salad: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad. It’s not unusual to see my husband picking up this salad to-go at our local Bonefish. This salad is topped with 5 huge grilled shrimp, crispy tortilla strips, roasted corn, black beans, feta, grape tomatoes, red onion and cilantro lime vinaigrette. It’s wonderful.

To end our night, hubby wanted dessert. He wanted to get the Chocolate Crème Brûlée. I was too full to have more than one bite. If you like chocolate, this crème brûlée is for you. My hubby was telling me that he was stuffed but he still managed to eat every bit of dessert on his plate

If you haven’t tried Bonefish Grill before, you must. While I was asked to write this Bonefish Grill Review, my hubby and I seriously love this restaurant and would have gone here unprompted. It is a wonderful place to go for date-nights. And, if you are looking for a place to go to for Sunday Brunch, their Sunday Brunch menus is wonderful as well. Head HERE to read my Bonefish Grill Sunday Brunch Review.

Head HERE to find a restaurant near you. Make sure you sign up to be a Bonefish Grill Insider. You will periodically receive coupons and special offers in your inbox. And, if you don’t like waiting to be seated, make your reservation online.

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Giveaway! Enter to Win Save-A-Lot Gift Cards!

Liza — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:02:37 +0000

We are just a couple days away from New Year’s Ecve and if you are anything like me, you are scrambling with last minute things to do! If you are looking for an easy finger foods recipe for Christmas parties or New Year’s parties, I have the PERFECT recipe for you that will take you about 20 minutes to make (start to finish)! And, it’s super affordable because you are shopping at Save-A-Lot!

All you need to do is head to Save-A-Lot and pick up three ingredients below. I love shopping at Save-A-Lot because their quality of groceries is awesome and their prices are extremely competitive! Head HERE to find a Save-A-Lot near you!

Kaskey’s Onion Soup Mix, $0.79
Mornin Delights Buttermilk Jumbo Biscuits, $1.29
Coburn Farms Butter, $1.99
Your total due will be $4.07 before tax (prices may vary depending on where you live). And, since you are only using half of one pack of soup mix and one stick of butter, this recipe will actually cost only $2.18 to make!

This recipe is so simple. You just need three ingredients!

Melt the butter and add the soup mix.

Quarter each biscuit and top with the butter mixture.

Bake the onion puffs according to the directions on the package.

3 Ingredient Onion Puffs Recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg Biscuits (found in the dairy case)
1 stick Butter
1/2 Envelope of Onion Soup Mix

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to temp listed on biscuit package. Spray baking sheet.
2) Pull biscuits apart. Cut into quarters. Place on baking sheet.
3) Melt butter on low heat. Stir in 1/2 package of onion soup mix.
4) Using pastry brush (or spoon), brush biscuits with the butter mixture.
5) Bake according to time and temp listed on the biscuit can.
Enjoy!

Head HERE to sign up for the Save-A-Lot Smart Shopper Club. You’ll receive the latest specials delivered weekly to your inbox, tasty and affordable recipes, and helpful kitchen hacks and entertainment tips!

And now for the giveaway! Two Addicted to Saving readers will win $25.00 Save-A-Lot gift cards! To enter, follow the steps below! Giveaway ends January 8, 2017 on or after 8:00 pm EST.

1) *mandatory entry* Leave a comment on this post sharing how often you shop at Save-A-Lot
2) *optional entry* Leave a second comment on this post sharing what your favorite appetizer to make during the holidays is.
3) *optional entry* Like Addicted to Saving on Facebook and leave a comment on this post stating whether you are a new or existing Facebook fan.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Bring Comfort Home with Scotties Tissues

Liza — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:33:30 +0000

This post is sponsored by Scotties. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

With the colder weather here, cold and flu season has arrived! With my son in school, I’m finding that he’s bringing home germs left and right. To prepare for the inevitable sniffles, we have stocked up on Scotties! Scotties tissues are available in-store and also online on Amazon.com.

I’ve learned a few tricks to help keep my family sickness free:
1) As soon as my son returns home from school, we wash his hands and face AND change his clothing. And, if we return home from the grocery store, church, etc, we follow the same protocol. Wash hands, face, change clothing.
2) We use essential oils to help boost our immunity.
3) Sleep!! Sleep is vital for my busy son and daughter. So I make sure that their naptimes and bedtimes are a priority. It’s okay if we are a little late putting the kiddos to bed, but I try to make sure they sleep as long as their bodies need.
4) Hydration. I am fortunate because both of my kids enjoy drinking water. I try to make sure they have water available in their sippy cups all day long so that they stay well-hydrated.

Scotties is the perfect combination of softness and strength that can provide comfort to you and your whole family. Scotties is soft enough for everyday use, and strong enough to tackle your worst cold. They have a new 2016 holiday box designs featuring serene snowflakes, picturesque snow-covered villages, and nature scenes with polar bears, birds, trees, and much more! The new designs are a perfect way to bring comfort and holiday cheer into all the rooms in your home. To see the complete collection of holiday box designs click HERE.

Do you have any tips to help keep your family sickness free? I would love to hear them! Follow Scotties on Facebook and Twitter!

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Free Child Admission to LEGOLAND with Walmart Toy Purchase

Liza — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:29:11 +0000

This post is sponsored by Coca-Cola as I am a#CokeAmbassador. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Between now and December 23rd, when you purchase a toy at Walmart for $5.00 or more and bring it to LEGOLAND your child will get a free admission to LEGOLAND courtesy of LEGOLAND, Coca-Cola Beverage Florida and Walmart! The way it works is when you purchase your adult ticket at LEGOLAND, simply hand your brand new toy and LEGOLAND will donate it to Toys for Tots. You will then receive a free child’s admission to LEGOLAND!

While you are shopping at Walmart, look for displays like the one pictured above. It will have details of this promo. And, for more information, head HERE. Make sure you confirm your local Walmart is participating by viewing this list of stores HERE.

When we shopped at Walmart, we decided that since we have a son and daughter, we would purchase a gift geared towards boys and a gift geared towards girls. Hot Wheels and Shopkins fit the description. (My son was at school when we did our shopping – I’m a bit relieved he wasn’t there to get distracted by all of the awesome Hot Wheels toys! )

So don’t miss out! All you need to do is purchase a toy at Walmart priced at $5.00 or higher and when you arrive at Legoland, purchase an adult ticket and provide the toy to the park. Then your child’s ticket will be free! This offer expires 12/31/16.

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$250 Bonefish Gift Card Giveaway & 12 Days of Bonefish Grill

Liza — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:12:54 +0000

This is sponsored by Bonefish Grill. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Get excited everyone! Right now, Bonefish Grill is celebrating the beginning of December with the 12 Days of Bonefish Grill! They did this last year and it was hugely popular. Every day Bonefish Grill will have a unique offer. I will be posting these offers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from December 1st through the 12th! To see each day’s offer, head HERE ! Then, scroll down a bit more in this post to enter to win a Bonefish Grill Gift Card! I have $250 in gift cards to give away!!

~~Day One: 3 course salmon meal for $14.90~~
~~Day Two: 20% off Dinner~~
Day Three: Spend $40 on Dinner, Get $40 in 2017 Offers
Day Four: Free Bang Bang Shrimp with Purchase of 2 Offers
Day Five: 1/2 Off on All Appetizers
~~Day Six: $5 Patron Margaritas~~
~~Day Seven: $10 off When You Spend $40~~
Day Eight: 3 course meal for $14.90
~~Day Nine: 20% off Dinner~~
~~Day Ten: $5 White Winter Cosmo~~
Day Eleven: Free Bang Bang Shrimp with Purchase of 2 Entrees
Day Twelve: $5.00 Martinis

Many of you know that in late May, my husband and I adopted our daughter. Since then, we haven’t gone out on many dates because we’ve been spending time with our son and daughter. Well, I can promise you that we will be heading to Bonefish Grill at some point during the next 12 days to take advantage of one of their daily offers! (We are lucky – we actually have a Bonefish in walking distance to our house!)

And now for the giveaway! 10 (yes TEN) lucky Addicted to Saving readers will win a $25.00 Bonefish Grill Gift Card! Entry is simple! Just follow the steps below!

1) *Mandatory Entry* Leave a comment on this blog post sharing what your favorite food is at Bonefish. Or, if you are new to Bonefish, share what entree you would most like to try!

2) *Optional Entry* Follow Bonefish Grill on Instagram. Leave a comment on this blog post stating whether you are a new or existing Bonefish Instagram follower.

3) *Optional Entry* Follow Addicted to Saving on Instagram. Leave a comment on this blog post stating whether you are a new or existing Addicted to Saving Instagram follower.

4) *Optional Entry* Join Addicted to Saving’s Amazing Deals Group on Facebook and stay on top of all of the best Amazon deals! Leave a comment on this blog post stating whether you are a new or existing Amazing Deals Group member on Facebook.

This giveaway ends Monday, 12/12/16 on or after 10:00 pm EST. Gift cards will be mailed out to winners by the giveaway sponsor.

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Winn-Dixie: $0.25/lb Turkey and meet Chef Curtis Stone

Liza — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:05:01 +0000

This post is sponsored by Winn-Dixie via the Tampa Bay Bloggers. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own

Tampa Bay and Orlando area readers! Get excited – Chef Curtis Stone will be visiting Winn-Dixie stores in your area! Award-winning Chef Curtis Stone will visit the newly remodeled Hyde Park, Tampa Winn-Dixie store located at 2100 W. Swann Ave. and host a book signing from noon – 2 p.m tomorrow, Saturday, November 19th. During the event, 10 fans will have a chance to win a signed copy of his cookbook, Good Food, Good Life.

Orlando readers, he will also visit the Winn-Dixie store located at 951 W State Rd 434 in Longwood and host a book signing from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m on Sunday, November 20th!

Chef Curtis Stone’s Thanksgiving Feast is available for customers looking for delicious and convenient recipe options this Thanksgiving. The fresh ingredients and easy directions for his original Turkey with Sage-Brown Butter Gravy, delicious sides and dessert are available at BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores and website.

This Saturday and Sunday only, Nov. 19-20, BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie customers can purchase any size Grade A frozen Honeysuckle White Turkey for only $6.00 with a qualified grocery purchase of $30 or more, while supplies last. Since the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey is 15 pounds, at only $6, customers will be able to buy a 24-pound turkey for only 25 cents per pound!

As you know, every week we post Winn-Dixie’s Weekly Ad & Coupon Matchups. Head HERE to see all of this week’s deals! Don’t miss the awesome prices on Thanksgiving essentials when you use your rewards card.

Below are some of my favorite deals:
• Sweet potatoes – $0.49/lb.
• Collards, Kale, Mustard or Turnip Greens Bunches – 2 for $5
• 8” Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Peach, Cherry or Pecan Pie from the bakery – $5 each
• Stove Top Stuffing (6 oz.) – 99 cents each
• Land O Lakes Butter (16 oz.) – 2 for $6
• Winn-Dixie Brown & Serve Rolls (10 oz.) – 4 for $5
• Swanson Broth or Stock (32 oz.) – 3 for $7

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Holiday Outfits from OshKosh B’gosh & $50 Gift Card Giveaway

Liza — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:52:15 +0000

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

I have to admit, living in Florida, we are spoiled with very nice weather during the fall and winter. In fact, it’s my favorite time of the year once the weather gets cooler! One of the main challenges I am faced with each year is finding holiday outfits for my children that matches the warmer Florida weather while also being Christmasy. It’s tricky! When I was given the opportunity to shop at OshKosh B’gosh and find holiday outfits for my kids, I jumped at it. I love OshKosh B’gosh clothing and I love clothing shopping for my kiddos. So I figured this would be the perfect task for me!

Head HERE to find an OshKosh B’gosh store near you!

For my son, I wanted to get him a pair of cute jeans. I found these adorable Patchwork Jeans. To go along with his jeans, I selected the 2-Pocket Plaid Button-Front Shirt. The shirt is a lightweight twill flannel. I knew that I could roll up his sleeves on warmer days or layer it with a vest or jacket on cooler days. I was thrilled with the quality of his outfit. His jeans fit perfectly and the shirt is so soft and comfy. It is a great outfit for both the holiday season and also during the fall and winter!

Then it was time to shop for my daughter. Since we just adopted our daughter only 5 and a half months ago, I’ll still enjoying the process of shopping of shopping for a girl!

For my daughter, I fell in love with the Sparkle Tulle Jumper. It has sparkles on the skirt which to me is perfectly girly and also very holidayish. And, it has the overall look which I love so much about OshKosh B’gosh. I paired her jumper with this pink Eyelet Flutter-Sleeve Top. The top has shorter sleeves than typical short sleeve shirts and yet longer sleeves than tank tops. Since we are in Florida and the weather is still warm, this top is perfect under her jumper. And, when the weather gets colder, I will put a long-sleeve shirt under her jumper and pair it with tights. I love this outfit because it is so versatile for all types of weather!

Since most of you know I love saving money, we can save 25% on all OshKosh B’gosh orders of $30 or more! When online, use promo code OKBG3223 When shopping in the store, show the coupon in this post or have the cashier use retail code 036108 Please note – this coupon excludes clearance and doorbusters.

OshKosh will also have can’t-miss Black Friday deals, in addition to offering a “Dash In to Win” sweepstakes that will award promo cards to the first 100 people to arrive at their local OshKosh or Carter’s store. The Dash In to Win Sweepstakes will be held on Black Friday (11/24 – 11/25). Customers will need to check HERE to confirm what date the sweepstakes will be held at their local store.

And now for the giveaway! One Addicted to Saving reader will win a $50 OshKosh B’gosh gift card! Giveaway ends Nov. 30.

Entry is simple!

1) *Mandatory Entry* Leave one comment on this post sharing what OshKosh B’gosh outfit you would get for your child! Head HERE to OshKosh B’gosh for inspiration!

2) Join our Holiday Deals with Addicted to Saving Facebook Group! This group will keep you up-to-date on all holiday related shopping deals – just like this awesome OshKosh B’gosh coupon! Leave a second comment stating whether you are a new or existing group member!

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Enter Hyland’s Costume Contest!

Liza — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:33:17 +0000

This post is sponsored by Hyland’s. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

You guys! As your kiddos dress up tonight for Halloween, make sure you snap a picture of them to enter this year’s Hyland’s Costume Contest! Three winners with the best costumes will each receive a collection of Hyland’s NEW products and a $100 VISA Gift Card! I will be entering my kiddos tonight once they get into their costumes!

Here is how you enter for a chance to win:

1) Take an original photo of your child in your best Halloween costume.
2) Upload the photo on Hyland’s Facebook page HERE or tag it on Instagram or Twitter using #HylandsHalloweenCostumeContest

**Please keep in mind that you must be the legal guardian of a child to submit his or her photo. This contest ends at 11:59 PM PT on November 2, 2016

P.S. We are doing something new this year. We have been trying to eliminate food coloring and preservatives from our diets. And so, my son is SO EXCITED because tomorrow we will take him to Target to let him pick out a toy in exchange for his candy. It’s a win-win. The food coloring from the candy stays out of my son’s body and he gets to pick out a toy! Do you have any tips for making Halloween healthy? I would love to hear them!

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Comfy & Cozy in Carter’s Pajamas

Liza — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:04:19 +0000

This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

What do you think of when you think of kid’s pajamas? I immediately think of Carter’s pajamas . We love our Carter’s PJs. Whether my children are wearing shorts & t-shirt jammies in the summer, long-sleeve and pants PJs in the fall or footies in the winter, they are always happy and comfortable in their Carter’s Pajamas. I love Carter’s jammies because their fabric is SO soft and durable. My kiddos love how comfy they are and also the fun designs on them!

When I purchase Carter’s Pajamas, I stock up on them. They are affordably priced and since I know and trust their quality, I will often buy pajamas in the next size up to insure that my kiddos never run out of pj’s. **Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn how to score double points and save an additional 20% on your purchase at Carter’s! ** Carter’s offers a variety of styles – from practical one-piece PJs to printed 2-piece sets to 4-piece mix and match options.

Our night-time routine is quite simple and we stick to it every.single.night. It’s dinner, play while mommy cleans up, bathtime, Carter’s pajama time, and then stories/songs/prayers. My energetic kiddos start calming down during bathtime and then by the time they are lotioned up and wearing their Carter’s, they are ready for bedtime.

My daughter gets cold easily and so she wears her long sleeve babysoft cotton pajamas year round. And when the weather gets even colder, she loves wearing her warm and comfy fleece pajamas. Carter’s line of girls pajamas is just adorable. My son rocks his Carter’s shorts/t-shirt combos throughout much of the spring, summer and fall. And then when the weather gets cooler, he wears long sleeve and pants. And my favorite time of the year is when the weather is cold enough for him to wear his Carter’s onesies.

Adorableness.

Jolie’s comfy and cozy in her footy PJs.

I can not get enough of the pattern on Jolie’s pajamas! I ordered this design as a one-piece and also as a two-piece. It is so cute, girly and wintry!

Now that my son is getting older, he loves picking out the boys pajamas he wants me to get him. There are so many fun designs for him to choose from. I keep thinking that he’s going to say he’s too old to wear one-piece PJs (we call them “footies”) but he still loves his footies!

What’s more appropriate than playing with your monster truck while wearing Carter’s Monster Truck One-Piece pajamas!

On Friday, October 28th, Carter’s will be launching their Dreamland Sweepstakes. This Instagram and Twitter contest will award three daily winners $100 Carter’s gift cards for posting cute and/or funny pics of their little ones snoozing any and everywhere in their PJs. Make sure you enter by using using the hashtag #dreamlandsweepstakes when you post pictures of your children!

This Saturday, Oct. 29th is Jammie Day! Carter’s will be offering double rewards points on PJ purchases. And, in addition to this, you can save 20% on your purchase of $40 or more by using coupon code CARHOLIF (on online purchases). Or, for in-store purchases, show the cashier the coupon pictured above. Their Rewarding Moments program is free to join and a great way to maximizing savings at Carter’s. Head HERE to find a Carter’s Store near you!

What’s your family’s favorite Carter’s Pajamas look? Share the look on Instagram and/or Twitter with #dreamlandsweepstakes I can’t wait to see all of your cuties!

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Save-A-Lot Gift Cards Giveaway & Foods for Game Night Made Easy

Liza — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:06:43 +0000

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine.

We love doing things as a family. Things like movie nights, game nights, swimming in the pool nights… basically any type of event I can come up with a title for, we love. My kids especially. My son loves game nights because they mean lots of family time, fun food and usually staying up a little later than normal! Here’s the problem…. this is the busiest time of the year for me. And now that I’m a mom to two busy kids (if you are new to my blog, we adopted our almost two year old daughter five months ago) plus trying to work full-time+ during my busiest blogging season, I’m seeing just how crazy this time of the year actually will be! Save-A-Lot to the rescue. Find the closest store near you.

Save-A-Lot has 13 new decadent foods available in their America’s Choice® Creations line of food! They have yummy foods like Stuffed Salmon, Black Angus Bacon & Cheddar Burgers, 3 Meat Lasagna, Chocolate Pizzas and more. For our game night, I wanted to head to Save-A-Lot and select some yummy dinner ideas that were family friendly AND easy to make.

For dinner we purchased a Triple Pepperoni Pizza, Supreme Pizza, Bacon Mac n Cheese and for dessert we selected Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies (um – chocolate & peanut butter? Yes please) and Pecan Caramel Brownie Cookies. We figured that with our selections, everyone would be happy. I would be happy because I would have veggies on my pizza, hubby would have lots of pepperoni on his pizza and the kiddos would have their mac & cheese. Perfection.

This was an easy meal night. The most effort I had to put into preparing our meal was preheating the oven, opening the packages and then serving the food. So easy,

My husband loved the Triple Pepperoni Pizza. He said it was easily one of his new favorite frozen pizzas (he’s a frozen pizza connoisseur). This pizza was so flavorful especially considering it was packed with pepperoni! I thought the Supreme Pizza was great – it was generously layered with meat and vegetable toppings. I love a combo of meat and veggies and this satisfied my pizza cravings!

The Bacon Mac n Cheese was perfectly creamy and the addition of smoked bacon created the perfect flavor combinations of cheese, noodles and bacon. It was a hit with my kids and they asked for seconds.

And then of course the dessert… The Peanut Butter Truffle Brownie had a wonderfully fresh consistency and the frosting topping was smooth and creamy. The size of this brownie is huge and we easily split this four ways to share it. The Pecan Caramel Brownie Cookies were also wonderful. They were soft cookies and the caramel melted in our mouths.

And now for the giveaway! Two Addicted to Saving readers will win a $25 Save-A-Lot Gift Card! This giveaway goes through October 31st at 10:00 pm EST. Two winners will be randomly selected and notified via emal.

Follow the steps below to enter!

1) *Mandatory Entry* Leave a comment on this blog post stating which America’s Choice® Creations you would most like to try!

2) Follow AddictedtoSaving on Instagram! Leave a second comment on this blog post stating whether you are a new or existing follower.

3) Join our Addicted to Amazing Deals Facebook Group to never miss Amazon deals. Leave a third comment on this blog post stating whether you are a new or existing follower.

4) Follow Save-A-Lot on Facebook. Leave a fourth comment on this blog post stating whether you are a new or existing follower.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Win Big with the Golden Can of Coca-Cola at Publix

Liza — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:22:32 +0000

This post is sponsored by Coca-Cola. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Football season is huge in my house. Being married to a football lover has changed my life. After 15 years of marriage, I’ve learned to know that now that football season is here, Thursday nights, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays revolve around NFL and college football games! And let’s be honest, I’ve grown to love football too!

In honor of football season, Publix shoppers can win big when they purchase specialty marked packages of Coca-Cola in Lakeland, Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota stores! Between now through October 12th, when you purchase specially marked 20 packs of Coca-Cola, you will have the chance to find a golden can hidden in the package!

If you find a golden can, you will have the chance to win the following prizes:

• Two-year lease on a Ford Fusion SE
• 2017 Bucs Season Tickets
• “Game Day Getaway” — A day trip for winner and a guest to Dallas for Cowboys vs. Bucs
• Private RV Tailgate party
• Away Game Watch Party catered with Publix food for 20 guests
• ….and more including exclusive Bucs tickets, fan experiences and autographed memorabilia and gift cards from Publix.

So be on the lookout for specially marked 20 packs of Coca-Cola! Purchase a box which has the Golden Can pictured on it and then fingers crossed you will win! (And to update you, my 20 pack doesn’t have a golden can But fortunately, my fridge is now stocked with Coca-Cola – so in a way, I won!)

Head HERE to see this week’s Publix Ad & Coupon Matchups!

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Enter to Win a $1,000 Walmart eGift Card in Summer FUNd Giveaway

Liza — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:17:41 +0000

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Diet Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Ever since adopting our daughter two months ago, I’ve had a daily craving for soda every afternoon. Diet Dr Pepper has been the perfect mid-day pick-me-up. I love Diet Dr Pepper’s unique flavor and just how refreshing it is!

Walmart has an awesome giveaway going on right now that is perfect for fans of Diet Dr Pepper. Right now you can enter to instantly win a $5 Walmart eGift card in their Summer FUNd giveaway! You can also collect game pieces to win a $10, $20, $250 or $1,000 Walmart e-Gift card!

To enter the #SummerFUNd giveaway, head to Walmart to purchase your Diet Dr Pepper. When you purchase more than $10 worth of Diet Dr Pepper in a single receipt, you will get two sweepstakes entries. Then, head HERE to sign up and play their scratch off game for a chance to instantly win a $5 Walmart eGift Card. After you play the instant win game (I hope you win!), upload your Walmart receipt showing your purchase of Diet Dr Pepper and collect game pieces to win a $10, $20, $250, or $1,000 in Walmart e-Gift card. This giveaway begins on August 1st, 2016 and ends August 31st, 2016.

Good luck! Let me know if you are a winner!

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$15 Amopé Pedi Perfect Coupon (Awesome CVS Deal)

Liza — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:35:08 +0000

When I was given the opportunity to test out an Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File and/or Electronic Nail Care System, I jumped at it. Many of you know that we recently adopted our daughter. Prior to her adoption, it is fair to say that I typically spent my time either being a mommy to our son or working. I didn’t take very good care of myself. Now that we are parents to two children, I’m having an even more difficult time giving myself TLC and taking care of myself. For months now I have been in desperate need of a pedicure. I live in flip flops and while I love how easy they are to slip in and out of, they are hard on my feet. My feet are SO rough. Until today!

I headed to CVS to purchase Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File. Just prior to leaving my house, I went HERE and printed this amazing $15.00 off Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File or Amopé Electronic Nail Care System coupon. My CVS has both the Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File and Amopé Electronic Nail Care System priced at $49.99. (AND, as part of their current sale which ends 7/24, when you purchase either the Foot File or Nail Care System you will receive $10 ECBs.) I purchased the Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File and when using my coupon, at checkout, I paid $34.99. I then received $10 ECBs. If I factor in the ECBs, the Foot File cost just $24.99! I would spend well over $24.99 for a professional pedicure!

Once I got home, I was eager to try out my Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File. The foot file is easy to use. Your feet must be dry when you use it. It has an ergonomically shaped head which makes it easy for the file to reach all areas including the curviest parts of your feet. When you turn the foot file on, you simply glide the roller head over the hardened areas of your feet and dead skin will gradually exfoliate. It is recommended that you not use the foot file on the same area for more than 3-4 seconds at a time. I was AMAZED by how much dead skin the foot file removed! AND, I was even more excited when I felt just how soft my feet were afterwards!

The Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File has replaceable roller heads available for every need—coarse for regular skin, extra coarse for hard, callused skin & soft touch for a smooth finish. It also has a safety stop feature that ensures it’s gentle and safe. The foot file also contains no sharp blades.

Have you tried Amopé Pedi Perfect products yet? What did you think of them? Head HERE to print this $15.00 off Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File or Amope Electronic Nail Care System coupon.

Remember – now is the time to head to CVS and follow the scenario below:

Buy one Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File or Amopé Electronic Nail Care System, $49.99 (sale ends 7/24)
Minus one $15.00 off Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File or Amopé Electronic Nail Care System coupon
Total Due: $34.99
Receive $10 ECBs, makes it $24.99

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Amopé #SoftFeetAllSummer. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Giveaway & Review of Disney Art Academy for Nintendo 3DS

Liza — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:18:14 +0000

This giveaway and my free product is courtesy of Nintendo, as always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

**This awesome giveaway ends tonight (7/15)! Make sure you enter before then!

Last month Disney Art Academy game was released. I have had SO much fun playing with this game on our HERE for more information on this game.

This game is customized to your name! As the art instructor talks to the students, he will talk to you or your child by name!

With Disney Art Academy, you can follow lessons to learn how to draw Mickey Mouse, Nemo, Simba and more. Using the stylus from your 3DS like a paintbrush, you can draw from scratch popular Disney characters or you can follow lessons and have a bit more guidance on your favorite characters.

As you follow the lessons, you will be given step-by-step instructions on drawing and coloring your characters! Above is a picture of the Minnie Mouse lesson I followed!

There are also fun features like the “Magic Brush” that magically adds stars, clouds and glitter to your artwork! Once you’ve completed your artwork, you can share your pieces to Miiverse or on social media via the Nintendo 3DS Image Share tool!

Above is the finished product of my Minnie Mouse masterpiece!

And now for the giveaway! One Addicted to Saving reader will win Disney Art Academy for Nintendo 3DS! To enter, fill in the Rafflecopter below!

Above is my picture of Nemo that I drew freehand. Not the best but it could definitely be worse! The best thing about this game is I can see with time, my art skills will get better and my drawings will be even better!

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Ends Tonight: Huge Toy & Game Giveaway! Enter to Win 6 Hasbro Toys!

Liza — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:07:34 +0000

This post and giveaway is sponsored by Hasbro. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This awesome toy & game giveaway ends tonight! Do not forget to enter!

One of my greatest joys as a parent is watching my children play. I love watching them use their imagination as they play with their toys. As a Hasbro blogger, I’ve been given the opportunity to test out so many fun toys. And my kiddos have also had the opportunities to test out these toys! One lucky Addicted to Saving reader is going to win ALL of the toys pictured above! How is that for a giveaway?!? These toys and games will help make your child’s summer more fun and imaginative!

Operation Finding Dory Board Game

The game Operation Finding Dory takes the original game Operation to a new level. Help Dory and Hank rescue their friends without getting buzzed!

Marvel Captain America: Civil War Blaster Reveal Shield

The Marvel Captain America: Civil War Blaster Reveal Shield is the perfect Nerf toy for fans of Captain America! This toy has a push star button that reveals the blaster launch. The blaster launches two NERF darts! Or, your child can use this as a shield by sliding the lever and putting it into “covert mode.” Recommended for ages 6+.

Pie Face Game

Pie Face Game was by far the most popular game to purchase during the 2015 Holiday Season. To play, just put some delicious whipped cream from home or the wet sponge on the “hand” of this hilarious game unit and start turning the handles. It could go off at any time, so keep your fingers crossed and hope you’re not the one who gets a splat in the face! You score a point for every time you turn the handle without getting pie-faced, and the one who scores 25 points wins. Recommended for ages 5+.

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Pinkie Pie Row & Ride Swan Boat Set

This My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Pinkie Pie Row & Ride Swan Boat Set is a fun toy set for fans of My Little Pony. Magic Pinkie Pie is poseable for rowing action and as the boat rolls, the music plays and she rows! And, when you scan your Pinkie Pie figure’s necklace into the My Little Pony Friendship Celebration app (device not included), you can unlock her character in the app! It’s going to be a great day at the park with Pinkie Pie and her Swan Boat! Recommended for ages 3+

Littlest Pet Shop LPS Shuttle

This is such a fun toy for fans of Little Pet Shop! Take the pets on a tour through Downtown City in their very own Littlest Pet Shop LPS Shuttle bus! In the shuttle is a disco ball and star-shaped banner that creates a real party atmosphere, and the emoji bubble lets everyone know what a fun time the pets are having – right through the megaphone on the roof! Your child can also decorate the shuttle with Deco Bits pieces and stickers for a custom look. The shuttle comes with pet Barkley Woofley and his hat accessory. He looks like he’s the official driver of this fun-filled vehicle. Featuring fun bobble-head motion, he makes a great addition to any pet collection.

Transformers Rescue Bots: Hero Adventures App

In the app TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: Hero Adventures, there are volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches, or wildfires. The Rescue Bots work together as a team to rescue the civilians of Griffin Rock from hazardous disasters and Doctor Morocco’s evil Morbots. As you complete missions, you will earn badges! Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Blazing Team Beast Wrangler Tiger Yo-Yo

With the Blazing Team Beast Wrangler Tiger Yo-Yo, kids can imagine sending their spirit creatures into battle! The Beast Wrangler features an auto-return clutch for assisted classic yo-yo action. With the Tiger on their side, kids are ready to roar into the action! Recommended for ages 8+.’

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Delta Children Madrid Convertible Crib Review

Liza — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:11:57 +0000

When it became official that we were adopting our little girl from China, I immediately put together a list of things we would need for her nursery. My son is 3.5 and still in his crib (we have it transitioned to a toddler crib). He loves his crib and I didn’t want to put him in a big boy bed unless I really had to. So instead of using his crib in our daughter’s nursery, I started researching cribs. Immediately, I fell in love with Delta’s line of cribs and specifically had my eye on this Delta Children Madrid 4-in-1 Fixed-Side Convertible Crib. I thought this crib – in white – would go perfectly with the gray, white and pink theme I wanted the room to have. And, I loved that the crib would convert from a baby crib to a toddler bed to a daybed and then a full-size bed with headboard. It’s a crib that will literally grow with my daughter and I shouldn’t have to purchase any other beds for her anytime soon!

This past weekend, my husband put together our Delta Children Madrid 4-in-1 Fixed-Side Convertible Crib while I worked on getting the nursery ready. He said he was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to put the crib together! Also, you may notice, we put the mattress on the lowest level since our daughter is older and able to walk. Head HERE for more info on the Delta Crib.

Delta Children Madrid 4-in-1 Fixed-Side Convertible Crib:

Converts from a crib to a toddler bed, to a daybed and to a full-size bed with headboard

Daybed rail included

Toddler guardrail and bed frame sold separately

Strong and sturdy wood construction

3-position mattress height adjustments

Fits standard size crib mattress (sold separately)

Tested for lead and other toxic elements to meet or exceed government and ASTM safety standards

JPMA certified to meet or exceed all safety standards set by the ASTM

Easy assembly

Assembled dimensions: 55.75″L x 30.25″W x 45.25″H

Uses toddler guardrail: 0080 (sold separately)

Uses full-size metal bed frame: 0040-009 (sold separately)

Bedding not included

Mattress sold separately.

I also have to draw attention to the Newton Wovenaire® Crib Mattress we are using. This mattress is amazing. The innovative design allows air to flow freely for optimal breathability and temperature regulation. The washable material prevents bacteria growth – and allows you to rinse off any less-than-adorable moments. Newton’s perfect level of cushy firmness helps your baby stay asleep. Newton’s core is made of 90% free air – yes, air and 10% food-grade polymer. It’s all wrapped up in a breathable, three-dimensional fabric that provides comfort and unzips for easy washing. Newton contains no foam, latex, springs, glue, or allergens and is 100% recyclable. Head HERE for more info on the mattress!

Finished product! We are oh so ready to bring “little sister” who we are naming Jolie home!

Head HERE to see my Baby Gift Guide filled with practical baby shower gift ideas!

This blog post is sponsored by Delta Baby. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Mohu BeBox Review

Liza — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:35:28 +0000

This post is sponsored by Mohu. As always, all thoughts & opinions are 100% my own.

When Mohu emailed me to let me know they had a new boombox called Mohu BeBox and asked that I try it and type out a Mohu BeBox Review, I was SO excited! I love technology and I especially love combining technology with music! Last summer I reviewed the Mohu Leaf 50 Antenna. It was one of my most popular blog posts of the summer. We had cancelled cable and were looking for an alternate way to watch live TV. The Mohu Leaf was perfect for us! (Go HERE to read my post Why I’m Canceling Cable.) So I trust the quality of Mohu products and I was very intrigued to see how the Mohu BeBox worked and sounded!

The Mohu BeBox has a built-in Android tablet. This allows you to stream music directly from the BeBox using apps or you can also load songs onto the BeBox itself. And, if you have tons of music on your phone (like me), you can connect your phone to your BeBox (using Bluetooth) and instantly any music you are playing on your phone will stream over to the BeBox.

To set up my BeBox, it was really simple. Once I plugged in the BeBox and turned the power switch on, the BeBox walks you through the installation process. The main two steps to follow are 1) connecting the BeBox to your wifi (as simple as typing in your password once it recognizes your Wifi) and 2) typing in your gmail login and password (this is so you can download apps).

My favorite feature of the BeBox is Bluetooth Mode. I have a lot of music on my phone and love that with the push of a button, I can stream music to my BeBox. Also – the sound quality while streaming from my phone is AS GOOD as if the music was coming from an app on BeBox. I find a lot of times when I stream music via Bluetooth, the sound quality lacks. With the BeBox, I can not tell the difference. It has a pure sound and the music sounds amazing.

Because you login with your gmail address, you can actually check your email right on your BeBox. At first I didn’t think this was practical, but then I realized that if you place your BeBox in a convenient location, you can almost use your BeBox in lieu of your phone! So if you are like me and trying to stay off of your phone more, the BeBox will help you do this (by allowing you to check your emails from time to time ).

You can listen to music from countless apps on your BeBox. My favorite way is via Amazon Music. Once you log into your Amazon account, you can listen to all of the music you have purchased and also all of the free music from Prime (if you have a Prime account).

With each song you will see a picture of the album as shown above. The graphics are bold and look just like the graphics you would see on your phone or tablet.

I also listen to Pandora a lot on my BeBox. Pandora works the same way that it does on your phone. You can pull up your stations and it will immediately begin playing music from your stations.

Speaking of graphics – since your BeBox has video, you can even log into your video streaming accounts and watch videos on your BeBox. The viewing window for graphics is small – and at first I thought that I probably wouldn’t use this feature. But then I realized that if I have my BeBox in my kitchen, I could watch and listen to cooking shows while cooking. Brilliant! The battery life of the BeBox is 8 hours and I’ve found that I can go even longer without having to plug my BeBox into an electric outlet if I’m just listening to music from BeBox’s apps. And, while the BeBox is not a small speaker, it is small enough that I can easily move it from one room to another.

So if you can’t tell from my review, I really love the Mohu BeBox. For a music nerd like myself, I love the quality of the sound and I love the easy access to listening to music directly from the BeBox or via BlueTooth. It is pricey. But the quality reinforces the cost. And if you purchase a BeBox, there is a risk-free 14 day money back guarantee! Go HERE for more info!

Below is a youtube video I made of my review! I wanted to video how I use the BeBox so that you can see and hear it while in action!

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Our Disney Kids Preschool Playdate Party

Liza — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 20:43:19 +0000

I received free products in order to host the Disney Kids Preschool Playdate. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was so excited when we were selected to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate! My son is all about Disney – right now his favorite movies are Cars and also Cars Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales. So when I told him that Disney was sending us a box filled with goodies, he was SO EXCITED.

Disney sent us a 17 pound box filled with fun surprises from each of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks! (Scroll to the bottom of this post to watch my son open our box!) And they sent more than I ever would have imagined. The box was filled with Disney party supplies, party favors, fun game ideas and an awesome Sofia the First suitcase. You might think that my son wouldn’t like the suitcase, but he LOVES it. I’ve tried to tell him that the suitcase is for when we go on trips….. but right now, he is enjoying filling it up and walking all around our house with it. And, when he goes to Grandma’s house (she lives 5 minutes away), he brings his suitcase. It’s quite adorable.

I want to tell you that we threw a HUGE party for all of my son’s preschool aged friends. But in actuality, we had a small get-together with friends. This has been a rough winter for us. I have been sick pretty much every day since Christmas. And with the craziness of trying to get ready to adopt in a little over a month, life is hectic! So we had just a few friends over and had a fun, laid back time.

To go along with my “laid back” theme, I decided I was going to make Mickey Mouse cookies. Originally, I was going to make sugar cookies from scratch and decorate them with different colored icing. BUT, my hubby was out of town all week and I was left parenting full time and working full time. So I had to find an easier option. Using my Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutters that I ordered on Amazon and store bought Triple Chip Cookie Dough (that was on sale BOGO), I was able to make these adorable cookies! Check: Winn Dixie Ad, Fresh Thyme Ad in WeeklyAds2.

To make the cookies, I placed the cookie dough on parchment paper. I didn’t break apart the cookies because I wanted to make them into a rectangle bar. Then, I topped the cookie dough with more parchment paper and using a rolling pin, rolled the dough so that it was thinner. Then, I baked the dough according to the directions on the package. I ended up baking it a bit longer until the top turned a bit brown. Once the bar cooled, I used my cookie cutter and cut out the cutest little Triple Chip Mickey Mouse cookies.

Lunch was the same theme as the cookies. Quick and easy. I made Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches and made them into Mickey Mouse sandwiches by using my two trusted Mickey Mouse cookie cutters.

The sandwiches were a hit. They were the perfect size and adorable.

Decorating the table was a breeze using all of the party supplies Disney sent us. How cute does the table look! I especially loved being able to use pictures from Disney World as decorations. Below is a picture from Animal Kingdom as well as all of the fun Animal Kingdom animals that we received. The animals were a hit – all of the kiddos wanted to play with them!

The kids also loved the Disney hats. One side had a Princess Sophia crown and the other side had a Jake and the Neverland Pirates hat.

And then let’s be honest, the kids of course loved drinking their Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Milk! Chocolate milk makes every preschool play date better!

After lunch, the kiddos (even the baby) decided to play us a concerto on the piano. I let them play just long enough to snap this cute picture.

The goal… Tire out three preschoolers. #race #sunnyday

A photo posted by Liza (@addictedtosaving) on Mar 23, 2016 at 10:57am PDT

Then we sent them outside to burn off some steam. We were able to play a few games and then my son’s friends went home as it was naptime for everyone!

I was able to send the kiddos home with some fun goodies like a Lion King poster, tattoos, and more. My favorite memento from our Disney Kids Preschool Playdate Party was the HP Photo Booth Strips I printed out. How cute did these pictures come out!

We had a great time at our Disney Kids Preschool Playdate Party! My son is already asking when Disney will send him another box so that he can have another party (he wants a bigger one next time)!

I received free products in order to host the Disney Kids Preschool Playdate. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Crustless Quiche with Bacon & Asparagus Recipe

Liza — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:18:12 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. As always, the opinions and text are all mine.

When I was given the opportunity to purchase Wright® Brand Bacon at Publix and create a recipe with it, I knew immediately what I was going to cook. One of my most popular recipes on the blog is my Crustless Veggie Quiche Recipe. I make this quiche at least a couple of times a month. It is so good and so versatile. The one food I haven’t tried in my quiche is bacon and I just knew it would make an amazing addition.

Publix currently has Wright® Brand Bacon on sale $2.00 off! Wright® Brand Bacon has the best cuts of premium meat that are hand-selected and hand-trimmed. Their slices are “Always” Thicker and have an awesome smokey taste. This bacon is regularly priced at $9.99 so with the sale, we can purchase a pack for just $7.99. There is also a $1.00/1 Wright Brand Bacon printable coupon or 3-20-16 SS Insert coupon we can use bringing the price down even lower to $6.99!

Once I got home with my bacon, I opened my fridge to see what fresh produce I had. (That’s why I love this recipe so much – you can use whatever veggies you like!) I decided to use asparagus. This Crustless Quiche with Bacon & Asparagus Recipe calls for just a few ingredients. There are two main components to this recipe: the sauteed component and the wet ingredients. The wet ingredients include baking mix. For this, it can be any baking mix that you typically use. I’ve used both gluten free mixes and regular mixes. We like Heart Smart Bisquick and also Pamela’s Baking and Pancake Mix. Do not, however, use a mix that is strictly for pancake and waffles. That will be too sweet.

To prepare the quiche, first I browned the bacon. I wanted to get the bacon nice and crispy. While the bacon was browning, I mixed the wet ingredients together. Then, once the bacon was cooked the way I like, I drained it and placed the bacon on paper towels and then chopped the bacon into bite sized pieces. Using the same pan, I then sauteed the asparagus, peppers and onions and added the chopped bacon to them.

The bottom layer of the quiche is the sauteed asparagus, onions, peppers and bacon. Then, spread the shredded cheese over it. And lastly, pour the wet ingredients on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes and then voila! Your Crustless Quiche with Bacon & Asparagus will be done!

Crustless Quiche with Bacon & Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 package of Bacon (we like Wright® Brand Bacon)
1/2 lb of Asparagus, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 Large Onion Diced
1/2 Large Pepper Diced
3/4 Cup Baking Mix
1 1/2 Cup Milk (I’ve used skim and 1% milk with great results)
3 Eggs (I’ve also used 1 egg and 4 egg whites with great results)
1/2 cup Cheddar, Swiss or Mexican Blend cheese (I’ve used shredded and block cheese)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (if you like your food spicy)

**other optional ingredients, spinach, asparagus, pepperoni, sausage, tomatoes – the list goes on and on!

Directions

1) Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
2) In a frying pan, cook the bacon to the consistency you like. I like crispy.
3) Once bacon is cooked, remove bacon from pan and place on paper towels. Drain oil from pan leaving just a tablespoon in pan.
4) In the same pan, saute all vegetables until veggies are soft. Add bacon to veggies and mix.
5) In a mixing bowl, whisk baking blend, milk, eggs, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper
6) In your casserole dish, spoon bacon & sauteed vegetables and cover the bottom.
7) Layer shredded cheese on top of the meat & veggies.
8) Pour whisked egg & milk mixture onto the top of the cheese.
9) Bake for 35-40 minutes until a nice comes out clean.
Serve and enjoy!

Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Easter Basket Ideas with Hasbro Toys

Liza — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:43:13 +0000

If you are looking for Easter Basket Gift Ideas or gift ideas for upcoming birthdays, I have some great options for you! As a Hasbro blogger, I’m given opportunities to try out and review new toys – as you can imagine, it is an awesome experience! My family reaps the benefits as well since they get to play with the toys and games! The assortment of Hasbro Toys and Games I’m writing about today are awesome.

Transformers 3 Step Changers

These Transformers 3 Step Changers are able to change from robot mode to vehicle mode in 3 simple steps. My son (he’s only 3 and a half) LOVES this toy. He is all about trucks and cars and so he loves that he can drive Optimus Prime as a Semi Truck and then easily change it to a robot! Recommended for age 6+. Head HERE for more info.

My Little Pony Equestria Mini Story Packs

These My Little Pony Equestria Mini Story Packs will inspire your children to use their imagination as they play! The My Little Pony Equestria Girls Minis Rarity Slumber Party Beauty Set (pictured above) comes with a poseable mini-doll, kitty, a vanity with makeup and hairstyling accessories! Recommended for ages 5+. Head HERE for more info.

Yo-Kai Season 1 Watch

I had never heard of this Yo-Kai watch until I received it from Hasbro. It is awesome! The Yo-Kai Season 1 Watch comes with 2 exclusive medals. When you use the medals, the Yo-kai watch will play sounds, music, and phrases. The Yo-kai watch recognizes over 100 collectible medals planned to be released through December 1, 2016! Recommended for ages 4+. Head HERE for more info.

The Game of Life: Yo-kai Watch Edition

This game combines one of my favorite board games (Life) with Yo-Kai! The Game of Life: Yo-kai Watch edition game allows players to play as Nate, Katie, Bear, or Eddie. Players explore the city and discover Yo-kai in all different places — on the beach, at the school, the forest, and at the park. The game spinner might send a player in an unexpected direction, but they can also use their Watch Detection Power cards to capture more Yo-kai! The first player to return home with 3 Yo-kai game medals wins! The game features 2 exclusive Yo-kai Medals which you can use on the Yo-Kai Season 1 Watch! Recommended for ages 5+. Head HERE for more info.

Mr. Potato Head Transformers Mixable, Mashable Heroes

My son LOVES this toy! Mr. Potato Head Transformers Mixable, Mashable Heroes combine Mr. Potato Head with Transformers! Your child will be able to put Mr Potato Head on the truck or robot base and then add arms and a helmet! There are many sets to choose from and you can mix and match the parts from all of the sets. Recommended for ages 2+. Head HERE for more info.

Nerf Sports Dude Perfect PerfectShot Hoops

This is the perfect gift idea for kiddos who are sports lovers. And really, this gift would make an awesome Father’s Day Gift too! I know my hubby would love to hang this in his office! The Nerf Sports Dude Perfect PerfectShot Hoops has a flexible hanger so it can be hung inside, outside and in all kinds of places and spaces. This set includes a ball, backboard, rim, net, hanger attachment, flexible hanger, door hook, and instructions. Recommended for ages 6+. Head HERE for more info.

I am a Hasbro blogger. This post is sponsored by Hasbro. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Levana Astra 2 Camera & Baby Video Monitor Review & Giveaway

Liza — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:35:16 +0000

Most of you know that we adopted our son when he was 10 months old. When he first came home, I had only the bare necessities and yet I didn’t have one of the most important baby supplies… a baby monitor. After that first night as parents, hubby and I immediately ordered a baby monitor and fast forward to now, we still use a monitor in my son’s room. (He’s now 3.)

Levana gave me the opportunity to try out a Levana Astra 2 Camera & Baby Video Monitor and I jumped at it. The monitor we had for our son is getting worn out and I also love trying out new technology – especially technology that will help keep my son safe! In fact, Levana’s tagline is “Do More Knowing Your Child Is Safe.”

Astra 2 Cameras that are labeled OPEN have been removed from their packaging and used as display units or they have been returned. They have been thoroughly inspected and pretested and are ready to use! And, the Astra 2 Camera (OPEN) are $100 off at an affordable price of $99.99! (While supplies last.) Head HERE for more info! And, go HERE to follow Levana on Facebook!

We set up our two Astra 2 Cameras in my son’s room. One camera is on the wall in front of his crib (so that we can watch him sleep) and the second camera is on my son’s bookshelf (so that we can watch my son if he is playing in his room). It took us less than 5 minutes to install the cameras and test out the video monitor. The video monitor has a 3.5” screen which is a great size! The cameras pan left and right, tilt and zoom. The cameras also have a Talk to Baby intercom which lets you communicate with your child directly from your video monitor. And this is one of my favorite features – the battery life is up to 48 hours when you have your monitor in power save mode!

As a full-time blogger, and mom (to a busy 3 year old), I struggle with working and parenting at the same time. Honestly, it just doesn’t happen much unless my son is sitting to watch Daniel Tiger or Thomas the Train. I love that with this camera and monitor, I am able to peek and check on my son if he does go to play in his room. I don’t like him to be out of my sight (at the age of 3, he loves to get into stuff he shouldn’t) so this system allows me to get a few minutes of work done while at the same time watching his every move. When I did research on this camera and monitor, I learned that it has ClearVu digital wireless technology which means they are secure against hackers. This is important to me as I’ve heard horror stories about video monitor systems being hacked into.

Below is a quick video I took watching my son load his stuffed animals back into his crib… AFTER I had emptied his crib of most of his stuffed animals!

A video posted by Liza (@addictedtosaving) on Feb 17, 2016 at 11:29am PST

And now for the giveaway! Enter to win a Levana Astra 2 Camera (OPEN) Baby Video Monitor! To enter, simply fill in the Rafflecopter below!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Nintendo’s Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Review

Liza — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:07:59 +0000

I was SO excited when I became a Nintendo Blogger this year. While my son is still young, my hubby and I know that very soon he will be of the age where all of his friends are playing video games. And hubby and I want to get a jump start on the process so that we know what platforms and games are out there as well as what games we feel comfortable with him playing. AND, hubby and I are trying to have more “well-rounded” lives this year. Our past couple of years have consisted of lots of work, lots of parenting a toddler and no downtime. Playing Mario & Luigi Paper Jam is the perfect way to unwind!

When I was given the opportunity to review Mario & Luigi Paper Jam for Nintendo 3DS, I jumped at it. We have a 2DS and this game works on that platform as well. The first thing I had to do was unbox our 2DS, charge the battery and set the settings on it. Once I did that, I inserted the game and got started!

Game card is inserted and I’m ready to play! Immediately after starting the game I noticed that the music is enjoyable to listen to, peppy and just what you would want for a Mario & Luigi game!

One of the things I noticed right away is that there are lots of dialogue among the characters. And I loved this. Here’s why. As the characters are talking, you are learning more about their personalities as well as relationships. The dialogue sets the stage for the story that you are taking part of. And, when my son is playing video games, I want him to learn along with play. This game will reinforce his reading skills as he’s able to read the conversations, tips and tricks that are displayed on the screen.

As you go through the levels, one screen will show the game you are playing (saving the Paper Toads, fighting the and a second screen shows the map of where you are in the kingdom at all times.

What I found is that this game is not too hard and yet not too easy. It is challenging and perfect for game players of all ages. It’s family friendly, encourages reading, encourages fun and is a great way to unwind after a long day of work or school!

If you haven’t purchased this game yet, you can get it at all major retailers! It is regularly priced at $39.99 at most stores!

If you have played this game, leave a comment with your thoughts! I would love to hear them!

I have received free product courtesy of Nintendo, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Enter to Win a Teach My Learning Kit (Now Sold at Target!)

Liza — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:28:45 +0000

This post is sponsored by Teach My Kits. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

When I was working on my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide, one of my most favorite entries was the Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit. In fact, we love our kit so much that I’m including it in my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide as well! I have this Preschooler kit for my 3 year old son and is awesome. It teaches reading, printing, numbers and even math! My son is very busy and also easily easily distracted and I love that each lesson takes under 20 minutes!

There are three different Teach My Learning Kits to choose from depending on your child’s age and current skills! There is a Teach My Baby Learning Kit, a Teach My Toddler Learning Kit and a Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit. There are also Bathtime Learning Kits! Go HERE to see all of the learning kits available!

You can order Teach My Preschooler Learning Kits online OR head to your local Target to pick up a kit! Head HERE to find a store near you that sells these kits! I headed to my local Target and found these kits in the toy section. At my store, it was by the puzzles and  learning toys.

These kits are affordably priced at $29.99!

And now for the giveaway! One lucky Addicted to Saving reader will win a Teach My Deluxe Kit! You can choose between a Baby, Toddler and Preschooler kit!

1) To enter, leave one comment on this post letting me know which kit you would like to win! Go HERE for more info on the kits. (this is a mandatory entry)
2) For a bonus entry, join Addicted to Saving’s Private Facebook Group and leave a second comment on this blog post stating if you are a new or existing group member.

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This giveaway ends Valentine’s Day, 2/14/16 on or after 8 pm EST. Winner must be 18 or over and live in the U.S. Once I send you a congratulations email, you will have 48 hours to respond with your mailing info. Otherwise, an alternate winner will be selected. This giveaway is sponsored by Teach My Kits and they will send you your prize.

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Better Bakery Artisan Melts & Corn Salad Recipe

Liza — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:01:00 +0000

This blog post is sponsored by Better Bakery. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

When Better Bakery contacted me and asked if I wanted to try their Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken & Bacon Club Artisan Melts, I jumped at it. Not only did these artisan melts sound SO good, but I am also finding that at least one night a week (if not more), I’m scrambling to find an easy dinner idea that the whole family will like. And since these sandwich melts sounded perfect for my family, I had to try them out.

Better Bakery’s melts are found at Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, HEB and Harris Teeter. Head HERE to find the closest retailer near you that sells Better Bakery foods! I headed to Walmart to pick up our boxes. I found them on the top shelf of the sandwich section in the frozen foods aisle. I love how affordable these melts are! And, the frugal gal in me also loved the fact that there is a $1.50 off 1 Better Bakery Artisan Melts coupon we can use! While at the store, I also purchased some frozen corn. I wanted to use the corn to make an easy corn salad to accompany our Artisan Melts.

Better Bakery provides a one of a kind sandwich experience hand made in small batches for everyone to enjoy. The handcrafted, artisan melts are made by Bakers who are committed to the Better Bakery art, and want to make better food. Don’t you love their packaging?

You can either microwave or bake these sandwiches. I chose to use my oven. Once your oven is preheated, it takes only 22 minutes to cook your sandwich! During the time it took cook the sandwiches, I made my Corn Salad.

The thing with me is I am busy. So when I cook, I have to be intentional about maximizing my time. This Corn Salad Recipe is one I’ve made countless times. I switch it up all of the time using different flavored vinegar, adding other veggies and sometimes adding sweetness like honey or even white sugar. It always comes out good. It really just depends on what fresh ingredients I have in my fridge. Today’s Corn Salad I made with red pepper and cilantro. YUM.

Corn Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups Corn (if using frozen corn, thaw under running water)
½ Red Pepper (chopped)
2 T Chopped Red Onion
1 T Cilantro
2 t Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 t Red Wine Vinegar
Salt & Pepper
Avocado (if desired)

Instructions

1) Chop red pepper, red onion and cilantro.
2) In a large bowl, mix corn, red pepper and red onion.
3) Add olive oil, vinegar, salt & pepper. Stir.
4) Add cilantro. Stir gently.
5) If your family likes avocado, you can also chop avocado and add to this salad or top as a garnish.
6) Enjoy!

Have you tried Better Bakery Artisan Melts yet? Leave a comment and share what your favorite melts are!

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How a Non-Camper Goes Glamping with Freschetta® & Honey Maid

Liza — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:56:17 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FallGlamping #Glamping #CollectiveBias

Are you a camper? I am not. I’ve camped a few times in my life and have not had enjoyable experiences any of those times… until now. Have you tried “glamping”? Glamping is another word for glamorous camping. I decided to try my hand at glamping and see if I had a better time spending time outside glamorously than the normal camping experiences I’ve endured.

It was… fun! It was a lot of work to set up. I’m not going to lie. And I am not going to lie and tell you we went somewhere exotic to for our glamping experience. We did not. Having a three year old who is very very active and who also only sleeps good in his own bed, we decided to create our glamping experience right in our front yard. That way, I had running water, electricity AND indoor plumbing. Wink wink. Oh – and my three year old could sleep in his own room!

I headed to Walmart and bought some of the glamping supplies we needed including Honey Maid Graham Crackers and Freschetta® Brick Oven.

We set up our tent and got to work making it more glamourous. I brought out one of my favorite white leopard print blankets. It is SO soft and so luxurious, I knew that sleeping on an air mattress plus being

covered in this blanket would make my night’s sleep relaxing. We also hung light, airy, white curtains in the back of the tent as well as the front of the tent to give the tent more of a luxurious feel.

This is the view from our bed. The tent has an open air feeling as the top of it is just see through screen (you can cover it if it rains). I was so relaxed seeing the palm trees overhead!

On the entryway leading into the tent, we used an outdoor rug that is both visually appealing and also practical as I don’t like walking barefoot in the grass. So we could go from inside the chairs outside without having to walk on any grass.

And then we added both real candles and battery operated candles both on the inside and outside of the tent. (The candles inside the tent were all battery operated – no fire hazards for us! )

At night, we hung a strand of white lights to give us a bit more light.

Once we had our tent set up, we got to work on the food. I’ve never really associated Freschetta® Brick Oven® pizzas with grilling out before but now that we’ve grilled it, we will definitely do this again. Freschetta® Pizza has a crust that is made like fresh baked bread with only natural yeast and no chemical leaveners. It is topped with the most premium ingredients including sauce made from real tomatoes, 100% real cheese and the highest quality meats. You must try Freschetta® Naturally Rising Pizza while #glamping if you haven’t already!

Uncooked pizza on the grill.

Grilling the pizza gave it a bit of a grilled flavor and really kicked up the regular flavors of the pizza!

I do have to state that we covered the entire bottom of the grill with tin foil, however, you do not need to do this.

Cooked pizza after cooking on low for 14 minutes.

Steps to Grilling Your Freschetta® Brick Oven Pizza

1) Preheat grill on high for a least 5 minutes
2) Remove pizza from carton, clear overwrap film and cardboard disk
3) Place pizza on double layered aluminum foil in center of grill
4) Turn grill to low and cook for 10 to 14 minutes. Let pizza stand 2 minutes before serving.

Tips – Keep pizza frozen until placing on grill. Cooking times may vary depending on your grill. While we covered the entire grill with tin foil, you do not need to do this. Just cover the bottom of the pizza with a double layer of aluminum foil.

I made a butter dipping sauce to go along with the pizza. I used a half a stick of butter and added about ¼ Teaspoon of Garlic and about ¼ Teaspoon of Italian Herbs. The sauce was perfect for dipping our pizza into.

For dessert, I wanted to make a reliable dessert that most people associate camping with – S’Mores. However, I wanted to kick it up a notch. I made Peanut Butter Chocolate S’Mores Dip.

In a cast iron skillet, I started with chocolate bars and peanut butter.

Once the chocolate melted, I topped it with marshmallows.

Peanut Butter Chocolate S’Mores Dip Recipe

Ingredients
4-6 Chocolate Bars
¼ cup Peanut Butter
Marshmallows (as needed)
2 T Butter

Instructions

Preheat the grill for a few minutes on low.
1) Rub melted butter on the inside of a cast iron skillet
2) Cover the bottom of the skillet with chocolate bars.
3) Spread peanut butter over the chocolate bars
4) Grill on low until chocolate peanut butter mixture is spreadable
5) Top with Marshmallows and cook a few minutes until they begin to melt.
6) Enjoy with Honey Maid Graham Crackers. SO SO good.

The Freschetta® Brick Oven Pizza with Butter Garlic Sauce and Honey Maid Graham Crackers dipped in Peanut Butter Chocolate S’Mores Dip made my glamping experience extremely tasty!

Have you gone glamping before? Share your tips for making a night of glamping truly glamourous!

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A Day in the Life of Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes & a 3 Year Old Boy

Liza — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:40:36 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HuggiesForHolidays #CollectiveBias #CVSHuggiesHeroes

Life is so busy for me this time of the year. I work extra long hours, we have more get-togethers with friends and family AND I have a 3 year old who never.stops.moving. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, it’s easy for me to get overwhelmed. Have you tried Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes? I just tried them for the first time. I love them! They make my crazy days a bit less crazy because I know I always have wipes handy to tackle all of the messes my son brings!

I purchased two packages of Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes at CVS. I keep one package for myself and hubby keeps the other package. These wipes are dermatologically tested and mom approved. And do you know what I love the most about them? The handle. I know that may sound silly. But I usually have my hands full when I am out with my son. So being able to hang my wipes right on my wrist helps immensely. The wipes are also in a small enough package that I can fit them in my purse. But for us, it’s better for me to have them ready to go at all times.

Below are my tips for maintaining sanity while parenting a busy toddler.

Step One: Bring Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes in the car with you when you head out to run errands with your child. Wipes clean so much more than potty accidents – I find myself using them to wipe my own hands after getting into my car!

Step Two: If your child has a snack in the car and gets messy, use the wipes to clean up the stickiness. If your child is independent like mine, have him or her do it themselves. And then, if your child insists on holding the clutch instead of giving them back to you, choose your battles. Sometimes it’s easier to let them win versus deal with yet another tantrum.

Step Three: If your son gets easily distracted, like my son did pushing his monster truck in the dirt, have your wipes handy to clean off his hands when he gets back into the car. Tip – sometimes I even use the wipes to clean the bottom of his shoes so that he doesn’t kick dirt onto the seat in front of him.

Step Four: You should know this, but little kiddos need snacks. And often. If you decide to grab a coffee at the local donut store because your eyes are heavy and you are exhausted, don’t expect to be able to drive through without getting donut holes for your child. Again. Choose your battles. The Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes come in handy to clean your little one’s hands prior to them stuffing their face with the sugary sweetness known as mini donuts.

Step Five: After your child finishes their snack, it is important to use the wipes to immediately remove all stickiness from their hands and mouth. Otherwise, your child may use your furniture (or your own clothing) to wipe their hands and mouth on. (Don’t ask me how I know this!)

Step Six: Since naptime is coming up and your child is now wired from the donut holes, consider taking them outside, even in the pouring rain and letting them jump in puddles. Or, if they don’t want to get wet, push them in a stroller like mine. And, hang the The Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes from your stroller to have handy in case your child decides they do, in fact, want to get wet and jump in mud puddles.

Step Seven: If your child is still in diapers, these wipes are a no brainer for diaper changes. My son is potty trained but I still like to use wipes on him if he goes number 2 or for those moments when his aim is a bit off.

Step Eight: Now should hopefully be naptime. I know I wish it was naptime for me… but it is definitely naptime for my 3 year old. I keep my wipes on my son’s changing table so that they are ready to go once my son wakes up ready and rearing to go.

After naptime, I basically go through these steps all over again. The joys of parenting a 3 year old!

Have you tried Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes? What are your thoughts on them?

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Staying Hydrated with DASANI Drops

Liza — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:57:10 +0000

This post is sponsored by DASANI. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you tried DASANI Drops? We are a family that doesn’t drink much besides water and coffee. So when I was given the opportunity to create flavored water with DASANI Drops, I jumped at it! Even though it is fall, and the weather has cooled in much of the country, here in Florida, it is still hot and muggy. So hydration is key. There are some days where I will get half way through the day and realize I only had one glass of water! That’s not good! I’ve found that as I use DASANI Drops, I’m drinking more water. Don’t get me wrong, I love plain water. But these drops are making my water less boring and much more flavorful! They add the perfect amount of flavor to my water!

You can add as little or as much of the DASANI Drops to your water. My hubby tends to add a lot while I add just a splash. Whatever your preference though, you can customize your drink to your taste buds!

I tried out these four flavors of DASANI Drops: Pineapple Coconut, Mixed Berry, Pink Lemonade and Strawberry Kiwi. These drops are flavorful and even fashionable accessories for busy moms! And the containers are small enough to keep in your purse. I love having them onhand if I want to use some while out at restaurants, drinking water bottles while driving and even drinking water bottles while outside with my son! Each bottle is packaged in a 1.9 fluid ounce bottle with a flip-top cap. It’s easy to squeeze and is not messy like some squeeze bottles. So it’s a perfect accompaniment to long road trips when you want to flavor your water without worrying about making a mess! Just lift the lid, squeeze and you are done – no mess!

Each bottle has 32 servings and zero calories! So DASANI Drops appeals to calorie-conscious people by adding flavor without extra calories! Follow DASANI Water on Instagram HERE!

My favorite flavor combination is a splash of Pink Lemonade flavored DASANI Drops and a splash of Mixed Berry flavored drops. The combination is tangy sweetness and oh so good. When I’m at home, I will just add the drops to a regular glass of iced water. If I’m on the road or outside playing with my son, I will add the drops to a bottle of DASANI water. Another way I like to use these drops is adding a bit to spice up ginger ale or plain sparkling water! The fizziness of those drinks combined with the flavor of the drops is an awesome combination!

My son (he’s 3) wanted to “help mommy with her blog” and had me put some Mixed Berry DASANI Drops in his sippy cup with water. He loved it. I’m fortunate in that my son will drink plan water. But, if you have a child who is adverse to drinking plain water, this may help him or her get used to drinking more water! And, if you are watching your child’s sugar intake, there are 0 grams of sugar in DASANI Drops.

DASANI Drops are sold at all major grocery stores across the country. Have you tried DASANI Drops? What are your favorite flavors?

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#ad Making Dinner Fun with Tyson® Chicken Nuggets

Liza — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:19:58 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TysonMovieOffer #CollectiveBias

Tyson® Chicken and State Fair® Corn Dogs have teamed up with the Peanuts Movie for an excellent promotion! Buy ANY TWO (2) specially marked packages of Tyson® Chicken Products or State Fair® Corn Dogs and you can receive up to $9.00 toward one child admission to see The Peanuts Movie Only in Theaters. Head HERE to go to the submission form for your codes! I was very excited about this promotion because we LOVE all things Snoopy! Go HERE to learn more about The Peanuts Movie and watch the trailer.

I headed to Walmart to pick up a bag of Tyson® Chicken Dino Nuggets (my son loves them) and a box of State Fair® Corn Dogs (my hubby loves them)! Make sure you are on the lookout for and purchase two items that have the special peelie on them promoting The Peanuts Movie (pictured below).

My son is currently in the stage of toddlerhood where he is a picky eater. While he likes a vast variety of foods, I have a hard time getting him to eat fruits and veggies. So I wanted to take advantage of the protein powered snacking of Tyson® Chicken and add some veggies to his meal. And, I wanted to make him his favorite honey mustard sauce.

The convenience factor of Tyson® Chicken Dino Nuggets is just awesome. They take just 10 minutes to bake once the oven is preheated.

Once I put the Tyson® Chicken Dino Nuggets in the oven, I got to work on some veggies for my son’s plate. Knowing that there is a good chance my son won’t eat all of his veggies, I like to give him a variety with the hopes that he’ll at least try one bite of everything (AND maybe even like something)!

I also took this time to make my Honey Mustard Sauce. And let me tell you.. it’s not a tricky sauce to make. It includes two ingredients… Honey and Yellow Mustard! See the recipe below.

2 Ingredient Honey Mustard Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup Yellow Mustard
¼ cup Honey

Instructions

Mix the mustard and honey together. And voila. If you like your honey mustard really sweet, you can use 1/3 cup of honey instead of ½.

I’d love to hear about your favorite way to eat chicken nuggets! Share your comments!

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5 Ingredient Bowtie Lasagna w/ Bertolli® Pasta Sauce.

Liza — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:05:41 +0000

When I go shopping at BJ’s, I always get excited. I know that I am going to get bulk pricing on staples that my household needs. And, I know that I am going to get excellent quality. This week we went to BJ’s to purchase Bertolli® Pasta Sauce. If you follow my blog, you may recall me sharing that this past month, I ran out of pasta sauce in my stockpile. While I like to cook my own marinara sauce, I very seldom have the time to do that. So I like to have jars in my pantry for crazy nights when I’m scrambling and yet want a home cooked meal to feed my family.

If you have never tried shopping at BJ’s, you should. First of all, you can get a free one day pass to use before you even think about purchasing a membership. The store is organized just like regular super centers and everything is easy to find. For us, when we are at BJ’s, we are usually in a rush to get in and get out. So, during moments like this past week when I had just a small grocery list, I love how easy it was for us to find the items, load our cart and then check out.

If you have never tried Bertolli® Pasta Sauces, now is the time. They are flavorful and the perfect accompaniment to an Italian meal. Bertolli® Pasta Sauce even has a White sauce. So if you are looking for a traditional marinara, they have you covered but if you want a white sauce, they have you covered as well! Head to the Bertolli® Pinterest Page for #BertolliTuscanTour recipe ideas!

I purchased the three pack of Bertolli® Pasta Sauces. It has two jars of Tomato & Basil and one jar of Olive Oil & Garlic. You can’t go wrong with those flavor combinations! That night, when we got home, I was really craving lasagna. However, I didn’t have the time to boil the lasagna noodles, layer the lasagna and then cook it. So I decided to create a quicker version.

This Bow-tie Lasagna took me 15 minutes to put together. It baked in the oven for 25 minutes. So in 40 minutes, I had a piping hot, home cooked meal that only took me a few minutes to throw together. Oh – and it included just five ingredients! You can’t beat that! My recipe is meatless. But you could very easily brown a pound of ground beef and mix it to the pot along with the sauce and pasta!

After I cooked the bow-tie pasta, I drained the water and then mixed in 3/4 of a jar of Bertolli® Tomato & Basil sauce.

I poured half of the pot of pasta with sauce into a casserole dish. I layered the pasta with the Ricotta Cheese mixture. And then I topped the mixture with the other half of the cooked pasta and sauce.

You have to have lots of cheese when you cook lasagna! I topped the dish with lots of shredded Mozzarella that I bought at BJ’s.

And voila! I baked this covered for 15 minutes and then baked uncovered for another 10 minutes. Tastes just like regular lasagna but involved much less preparation and cooking time!

Five Ingredient Bow-tie Lasagna

Ingredients

12 oz Box Bowtie Pasta
24 oz Jar Marinara Sauce
1 ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
1 Egg
1 ½ cup Mozarella Cheese, divided

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 400
2) Spray 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
3) Cook pasta
4) While pasta is cooking, mix Ricotta cheese, egg and ¾ c mozzarella cheese. (If you prefer, you can add parmesan as well. Add up to ¼ a cup. If I have the time, I also like to sprinkle a little parsley and black pepper into my cheese mixture.)
5) Drain pasta. Mix ¾ a jar of sauce in with the pasta.
6) Pour half of the pasta and sauce into baking dish.
7) Layer with cheese mixture.
8) Pour remaining half of pasta over cheese mixture.
9) Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
10) Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Enjoy!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bertolli®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Feeding My Son Real, Honest & Pure Sprout® Organic Foods

Liza — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 16:08:42 +0000

When we became parents a little over two years ago, our son was malnourished. We adopted him at ten months old and at the time, our pediatrician wanted us to fill his little body with healthy fats and fruits and veggies. Because he wasn’t used to eating solids, we stuck with homemade baby food, Sprout® Organic Baby Food pouches and easy to eat food like scrambled eggs. As our son started getting healthier and stronger, he learned how to eat solids and we got to the point where our pediatrician told us that he was finally a healthy weight. We were ecstatic.

My son is now 3 years old and obviously past the point of eating baby food. But he still loves his pouches! Every day after his nap, we will go to the pantry and he will pick which pouch he wants for a snack. I love the convenience of giving him pouches but more importantly, I love the fact that they are filled with real honest and pure fruits and veggies. My son isn’t a big fruit or veggie eater. His two favorites used to be bananas and sweet potatoes, but lately, he won’t even eat them. So when he eats Sprout® Organic Toddler Purees, it makes me happy to know that (depending on the flavor he is eating at the time) he is eating peaches, bananas, blueberries, carrots, apples and mangos.

My son also loves the Sprout® Organic Toddler Cereal Snacks . His favorite is Purple Berry & Carrot. I love the fact that these snacks are made with whole grains, no added sugars and no additives or preservatives!

If you are new to Sprout® Organic baby and toddler food, you can find it at most major retailers. I purchase our food at Publix. Sprout® Organic food is found in the baby aisle with the other baby foods. Sprout® Organic baby/toddler is USDA certified organic, Non GMO, in BPA Free packaging and is the only baby/toddler food with no additives, fillers or flavors in any of its recipes!

At Publix, the Sprout® Organic baby and toddler products are affordably priced. And, they go on sale quite often! Have you given your baby or toddler Sprout® Organic foods? What are your child’s favorite flavors?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sprout® Organic Baby and Toddler Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Just in Time for Back to School – Quick and Easy Campbell’s Recipes

Liza — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:07:18 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CampbellSavings #CollectiveBias

Does your life change once school starts up? Do you have more free time with your kiddos in school? Or does your life get more hectic with after school activities or homeschooling? Or is your life like mine and just busy regardless! (That’s what happens when you have a toddler who isn’t in school yet!) With back-to-school around the corner, it’s time to think about quick and easy weeknight meals. Campbell’s® has you covered with inspiring recipes that will leave your kids excited for dinnertime!

Campbell’s has teamed up with Walmart to share their favorite recipes to help prepare your back-to-school meals in record time by incorporating some amazing household brands:

• Pace® Picante Sauce
• V8® Splash®
• Swanson® Chicken Broth
• Campbell’s® Dinner Sauces
• Swanson® Premium Chunk Chicken Breast
• Prego® Italian Sauces
• SpaghettiOs®

Find back-to-school tips and tricks plus recipes to make the transition easier for your family HERE. Be sure to also check out the “Outside the Lunchbox” section at the bottom of the page which focuses on unique lunch ideas!

What recipes look enticing to you? I’m excited to try Quick Chicken Parmesan. It looks so good and so easy to make!

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Scotties and $25 Target Gift Card Giveaway & Tips to Fight Allergies

Liza — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:33:21 +0000

Thank you everyone for entering! A winner has been chosen and notified!

If you haven’t entered this awesome giveaway, it isn’t too late to enter! I have an awesome giveaway for one lucky Addicted to Saving reader! One reader will win a Scotties Gift Pack (like the one pictured above) and a $25.00 Target Gift Card! Keep reading for how to enter!

Scotties emailed me and gave me information on the 10 cities that will have experienced the worst allergies this year. Is your city on the list?

1. Jacksonville, MS *worst*
2. Louisville, KY
3. Oklahoma, OK
4. Memphis, TN
5. Knoxville, TN
6. McAllen, TX
7. Wichita, KS
8. Dayton, OH
9. Providence, RI
10. Richmond, VA

I’m not going to lie, I’m shocked my city isn’t on there (Tampa). I never had allergies when I lived in Connecticut. But ever since we moved to Florida, I’ve experienced itchy eyes and sneezing. For a while I was even getting allergy shots! For me, my allergies were triggered when my husband and I lived in a horrible apartment in the Tampa Bay area. Something about the apartment (we suspected mold) triggered all of my allergies. All of a sudden I was allergic to my dog, my cats, grass and even palm trees (per the allergy testing). Once we left that apartment, my allergies were not so extreme. But I do deal with itchy eyes and sneezing almost daily. And yes, we still have our animal babies. I was fortunate that my dog and cat allergies were not extreme. I’ve always loved Scotties tissues and thus it made perfect sense for me to post about them! Their tissues are durable and yet soft. The perfect combination for runny noses!

On Amazon, we can now order Scotties in bulk! Go HERE to see the available deals!

Everyday Health listed some great tips on fighting allergies. Go HERE to see the list. Below are some of my favorite tips:

1) Wear Sunglasses to Keep Pollen Out of Your Eyes- “The best kinds of sunglasses to wear are dark glasses that wrap around to block as much wind pollen as possible,” Dr. Hong says.
2) Kill Dust Mites With a Hot Wash – Wash all of your bedding in hot water and drying it in a hot dryer to kill dust mites. Keep stuffed animals off the bed, and wash sheets and blankets at least once a week in water that’s 130° F or higher to limit the effects of dust mites.
3) Take a Vacation From Pollen – During pollen season, head to places where there is less pollen. (For me, that’s the beach! Maybe this is a good excuse to go to the beach more often!)
4) Adjust Home Humidity to Control Mold – Mold thrives in moisture. To help control indoor mold, use a dehumidifier or your air conditioner to keep your home humidity close to 50 percent. Take the guesswork out of measuring indoor humidity with a device called a hygrometer. It’s also important to clean up water spills promptly, fix any leaks, and change the filters in your air conditioner and heating ducts regularly.
Go HERE to see the rest of the list.

And now for the giveaway!

One Addicted to Saving reader will win a Scotties Gift Pack and $25.00 Target Gift Card!

1) *Required entry* To enter, leave a comment on this post stating what you are allergic to. Or, if you are fortunate enough to not experience allergies, list any allergies that your family members deal with.

2) As a bonus entry, join Addicted to Saving’s Private Facebook Group. Leave a second comment stating if you are a new or existing member.

I approve all comments so it may take a little while for your comment(s) to appear. Thank you for your patience. On or after 8:00 pm on July 20th, 2015, one commenter will be randomly selected to win this prize pack. Scotties will provide the prize. This post is sponsored by Scotties. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Stocking Up on 47 Cent Hallmark Greeting Cards at Walmart

Liza — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:19:25 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias

You already know that I’m all about frugal living. I love going to the grocery store or drug store and saving more money than I spend. I love using coupons. And I love saving money. So when I learned that we can purchase Hallmark Cards for as little as $0.47 (yes 47 cents) at Walmart, I was shocked! Just because I’m frugal doesn’t mean that I had figured out how to save money on greeting cards. Until now!

I headed to Walmart since Walmart is the only place we can find $0.47 greeting cards. When I turned down the greeting card aisle, I saw the $0.47 greeting cards and also the $0.97 greeting cards.

When you are at Walmart next time, I highly recommend you check out the huge selection of cards you can choose from. I purchased a dozen cards. The stockpiler in me wanted to take advantage of this awesome price and also plan ahead for both forseen and unforeseen events in the future. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to the store and paid over $4 or $5 on just one card because I was rushing to head to a baby shower or a funeral or send a birthday card off in the mail. Now, I didn’t feel bad stocking up on lots of cards because I only spent $5.64 on a dozen cards! I usually spend around that much on just one!

The majority of the Hallmark greeting cards I purchased were birthday cards. We have a crazy amount of nieces and nephews and my goal is to have enough birthday cards to cover their next birthday. Above is a picture of one of my favorite birthday cards I purchased. It is gender neutral and even age neutral so I can use it on younger children or even older adults. The card stock is thick and durable just like the higher priced cards that I typically purchase!

Since I was stocking up on cards, I wanted to have them nicely organized to insure that I don’t lose them OR forget that I have them! While at Walmart, I purchased a plastic organizer with a lid for just $2.84! And, I purchased markers. I already had markers on my shopping list so I’m not factoring the cost of them into this purchase. At home, I had large blank notecards that I planned to use as dividers for my greeting card organizer.

I’m not the craftiest person that I know so I really loved this storage idea that I came up with. It didn’t entail any craftiness except from writing the greeting card category on the blank notecard. I did have to cut one of the notecards up width-wise so that I could add a little height to my category dividers. That I could handle!

Above is a picture of the finished product! This plastic container is the perfect size for storing greeting cards and I am so excited knowing that I have saved so much money by stocking up on Hallmark greeting cards!

Did you know that at Walmart we can find Hallmark greeting cards priced at just 47 cents!! I stocked up and made this cute greeting card holder. #ad #sendsmiles

A video posted by Liza (@addictedtosaving) on Jul 14, 2015 at 12:04pm PDT

Make sure you follow Hallmark on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest!

Have you seen these cards yet? Will you be stocking up on Hallmark greeting cards priced as low as $0.47?

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Green Works Products Deal at Target

Liza — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:52:51 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturallyClean #CollectiveBias

When it comes to cleaning my house, I try to use as few chemicals as I can. I haven’t eliminated cleaning products with chemicals but I do try to use more natural products when I can. A balanced, natural lifestyle begins with a clean home, and Green Works has it made it their mission to help you achieve a more natural lifestyle when it comes to cleaning. Green Works is a line of products that cleans powerfully without harsh chemical fumes or residue, and doesn’t sacrifice effectiveness.

Green Works provides products for every room of the house that are shockingly powerful and naturally derived. From sprays to wipes to dish soaps and detergents. And they won’t leave behind harsh chemical fumes or residues, just a natural clean.

Check out the great 3/$8 deal on Green Works products at Target! Offer valid 7/12-7/18 online (for pick up in store), in ad and also in store. (This sale excludes Green Works Pump ‘N Clean)

Products included in offer-
• Green Works Compostable Cleaning Wipes, 30 Count
• Green Works Lemon Scent All-Purpose Cleaner 32 oz
• Green Works Glass & Surface Cleaner 32 oz
• Green Works All-Purpose Cleaner 32 oz
• Green Works Dish Soap 22 oz
• Green Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner 24 ozGreen Works Bathroom Cleaner 30 oz

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$10 Dunkin’ Donuts Giveaway & Dunkin’ Donuts Pretzel Roll Sandwich Review #BreakfastWhenevs

Liza — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:30:04 +0000

**This giveaway is now over. Thank you to everyone for entering!

When I was given the opportunity to review Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Pretzel Roll Sandwich, I jumped at it. We love all things Dunkin’. We go there multiple times each week to get $0.99 Dunkin Donuts Happy Hour Coffee. And my son loves it when we get him donuts. So this morning I was excited to have Asher (my son) “help mommy with work” and help me with this Dunkin’ Donuts Pretzel Roll Sandwich Review. He took his job very seriously and looked at me with his big eyes and said “we need to get a donut too.” So we headed to our neighborhood Dunkin’ Donuts and went through the drive through to pick up our breakfast. I ordered the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Pretzel Roll Sandwich as well as a large coffee and a glazed stick donut.

At first glance, the Pretzel Roll Sandwich looks like a pretzel. There are large salt flakes on the top. When I cut through the sandwich, I could tell that the bread was very soft. And it was. This sandwich was really good! The salt on the bread was the perfect accompaniment to bacon, egg and cheese. And, the roll really did taste like a pretzel! I split the sandwich with my son and he ate every bit of his sandwich (and his beloved donut).

Dunkin’ Donuts also offers a full lineup of bakery sandwiches, available all day long, such as Bacon Ranch Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Bacon, Chicken Salad, and Tuna Salad sandwiches. Go HERE to see all of the Bakery Sandwiches available!

And now for the giveaway! One lucky Addicted to Saving will win a $10.00 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card!

To enter, follow the steps below:

1) *Mandatory form of entry* Leave a comment on this blog post telling which bakery sandwich you most want to try!

2) Sign up to receive Addicted to Saving’s Daily Email (it’s free)! Go HERE to sign up. Then, leave a second comment stating whether you are a new or existing email subscriber.

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This giveaway ends Wednesday, July 1st on or after ~~5:00 pm EST~~ extended to 11:00 pm EST

This post and giveaway is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Follow the Signs for Summer Fun in the Pool w/ Banana Boat®

Liza — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:21:07 +0000

Summertime means two things to me: sun and hot temperatures. Prior to becoming a mom, I usually hibernated during the hot summer days. But now that I’m a mom to a very active toddler, both he and I get stir crazy if we stay inside too long. So we go outside. He absolutely loves to swim and I love that we both can stay cool as we hang out in the pool together. Banana Boat® has us covered and protects our skin from the sun.

Our ritual before going outside is to have my son go potty and then sit in our leather chair so that I can put sunscreen on him. I know I know. That is random. But for some reason, when he sits on the leather chair, he sits still long enough for me to apply sunscreen on him. Sometimes, if he is being an extra squirmy toddler, I will sing a song about applying sunscreen as I apply it. My singing distracts him and his squirminess a bit!

Do you and your family enjoy activities outside during the summer? Do you camp? Go to the beach? Have picnics at the park? What sunscreens do you use to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun?

I use Banana Boat® Sport Performance® SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion and Banana Boat® Sport Performance® SPF 50+ Continuous Spray Sunscreen. I like the Sport Performance® line of Banana Boat® products because they are water and sweat resistant. When we are outside during the summer, we are usually either trying to stay cool in the pool or sweating heavily. So a lightweight sunscreen that is water and sweat resistant is really important to me and my family. Right now we can save $4.00/2 Banana Boat® Sun Care Products; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; Excludes Lip Balm and Trial Size with this printable coupon!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® . The opinions and text are all mine.

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Follow the Signs for Summer Fun with Banana Boat®

Liza — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:03:48 +0000

Living in Florida, we have hot weather pretty much all year round. We get used to the heat and running the air conditioner 8 or 9 months out of the year. But the intensity of the sun we never quite get used to. As a teen, I was all about the sun. I foolishly spent many hours lying on a lounge chair and getting nice and tan. Now, however, I am older and wiser and use sunscreen every. single. day. And, I’m relentless about applying sunscreen on my son. I don’t want him to ever experience the harmful effects of the sun! Fortunately BANANA BOAT® has a huge line of sunscreen to take care of all of our suncare needs.

We may be in the sun on a 94 degree day in Florida, but our skin is protected with BANANA BOAT® sunscreen

For Father’s Day, we went to a theme park in Orlando. Prior to leaving, I had a “to-do” list a mile long. We were only planning on staying at the park for about half a day since it is summer-time, HOT outside and since our son is a toddler with a very short attention span. But despite that, you would have thought we were spending the night out of town. The very first item on my list of things to do was pack the BANANA BOAT® sunscreen I had purchased at Walmart. I knew that while the temperatures outside would probably be close to unbearable, at least I could protect our skin and insure that we didn’t get sunburned.

Our stroller is armed and ready to go!

Did you know that to get the maximum protection out of your sunscreen, you will want to apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to you and your kids’ entire bodies 30 minutes before going outside and then reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating? I just learned this fact. I knew about the importance of reapplying. But I didn’t realize the duration was every two hours.

staying cool on the bleachers in the shade

While most of our time on Father’s Day was spent baking under the sun as we walked around the theme park, when we could, we tried to cool down by staying in the shade. And I’m happy to report that once we got home, while we were all tired (our 2.5 year old didn’t take a nap, even during the 90 minute car ride home), none of us were sunburnt!

My favorite BANANA BOAT® sunscreens

What are the outdoor family activities that your family enjoys during the summer? For us, we spend most of our outdoor activities in the pool. Our son loves swimming (he’s an amazing swimmer) and we love the fact that we can all burn energy while staying cool. That is why I purchased Banana Boat® Sport Performance® SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion and Banana Boat® Sport Performance® SPF 50+ Continuous Spray Sunscreen. I like the Sport Performance® line of Banana Boat® products because they are water and sweat resistant. When we are outside during the summer, we are usually either trying to stay cool in the pool or sweating heavily. So a lightweight sunscreen that is water and sweat resistant is really important to me and my family. And, right now we can save $4.00/2 Banana Boat Sun Care Products; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; Excludes Lip Balm and Trial Size with this printable coupon!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® . The opinions and text are all mine.

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Dig into Something Different with TOMBSTONE® Limited Edition Bratwurst Pizza

Liza — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:34:04 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorYourSummer #CollectiveBias

TOMBSTONE® has released their Limited Edition Pizzas and I had to try their new TOMBSTONE® Limited Edition Bratwurst Pizza. So I headed to Walmart and was very excited to see their pizzas are extremely affordable at $3.50 each!

Summertime is here and my friends with kids are all excited to have their kids home from school. (Okay – let’s be honest, some of my friends are excited. Others are already wishing summer vacation was over. ) My son isn’t in school yet so my life doesn’t seem much different now that school is out versus just a few weeks ago. But for my friends, I see that they are now trying to find fun activities to do with their kiddos. We have a pool and love to have friends over to swim and hang out outside and lots of my friends have been stopping over to swim and stay cool.

When we have friends over, while I would like to tell you that I cook gourmet meals for them, I am instead looking for easy meal ideas that are tasty and yet also affordable. One of my favorite last-minute meal ideas is frozen pizza. It’s easy to prepare (preheat the oven and take the pizza out of the box) and it is very affordable especially when compared to the cost of having pizza delivered to our house. After tax, delivery fees and paying for the pizza, a delivered pizza can very easily cost $16 or $17!

The TOMBSTONE® Limited Edition Bratwurst Pizza has Premium Bratwurst, Green Peppers, Onions, Real Wisconsin Cheddar, Mozzarella Cheese and TOMBSTONE®’s tomato sauce with Spicy Brown Mustard. The pizza also has preservative free crust with no artificial flavors. Is your mouth watering yet? There is also a new TOMBSTONE® Limited Edition Pizza – Diablo Pizza available.

The pizza takes 17-19 minutes to bake at 400 degrees. I love the convenience of frozen pizzas. When I know that my friends are watching all of the kiddos in the pool (including my son), I will run inside and pre-heat the oven and then run back inside to put the pizza in the oven and take it out.

A video posted by Liza (@addictedtosaving) on Jun 3, 2015 at 1:06pm PDT

This pizza is a crowd pleaser. It tastes like a gourmet pizza at a fraction of the cost. It is easy for me to prepare allowing me to spend my time outside with friends instead of inside cooking. And, it is the perfect meal to tame the hungry bellies of the kids and my friends as we swim!

Have you tried the new TOMBSTONE® Limited Edition Pizzas? Leave a comment and let me know what you think of them? Follow Twitter and Twitter !

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Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir: Book Review & Giveaway

Liza — Tue, 12 May 2015 13:03:08 +0000

This post is sponsored by Resourceful Mommy Media. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

**This giveaway has ended. The winner has been notified.

I don’t write book reviews. As a blogger, I get lots of opportunities to review new children’s books, cookbooks, novels, biographies, cookbooks, etc. And I don’t do them. Why? With book reviews, usually the blogger gets the book for free. So that is a nice perk. I like free. But that isn’t the reason I decline book reviews. The reason I don’t do book reviews is because I don’t give myself time to read. Even though I absolutely love reading. (I have a stack of unread books to prove it.) I don’t give myself the luxury to sit down and read very often. But this book review is different. I actually sought it out. For some reason, I knew that I would not only enjoy reading this book but that I would relate to it. And for some reason, I knew that I would take the time to read it. So for the past two days, I’ve spent a couple hours a day by our pool reading the book while my son napped. Usually I spend naptime trying to get caught up on work. But I actually sat down, started reading and then became engrossed in the story of Jillian Lauren. And thus, I’m now here with my Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir book review.

If you are new to Jillian’s story, Jillian was a college dropout, a drug addict, and an international concubine in the Prince of Brunei’s harem. And she describes the early years of her life in her book Some Girls: My Life in a Harem. Nope, I haven’t read it. And yes, I have ordered it on Amazon as I plan to read it as soon as it arrives on my doorstep. In her new book Everything You Ever Wanted, Jillian continues her story as she is now sober, falls in love with a guitarist in a rock band, marries said guitarist and they plan on starting a family immediately. While I can’t necessarily relate to all aspects of Jillian’s early years, I can relate to her most recent years. As Jillian and her husband Scott begin trying to start a family, their attempts are in vain. And after trying practically every resource at their fingertips, they decide to stop trying and adopt. And they adopt in Ethiopia. Those are the reasons I felt so compelled to read and review this book. And as I started reading, I realized my story is actually even more comparable to Jillian’s than I initially thought.

Once they adopt, she describes, with brutal honesty, her thoughts and frustrations on attachment, cocooning, parenting, the reaction of the outside world on her parenting, her exhaustion and her doubt on whether or not she is a good mom. I don’t know about you, but I’ve felt all of those feelings. If you haven’t adopted, maybe attachment and cocooning aren’t words in your vocabulary. But I bet you can relate to questioning if you are a good parent. In the book Everything You Ever Wanted, Jillian Lauren shows just how messy parenthood really is. And she shows that it is okay to be honest and vulnerable about your thoughts as you navigate the road of parenthood.

Jillian also explains with specific detail every step they go through to work through their son’s attachment issues and sensory processing disorders. When you adopt children “from hard places”, their brains have not developed the way babies who are born to parents who immediately meet their needs, feed them immediately when they are hungry, play with them when they are awake, etc. Children from hard places often know neglect, malnutrition, abuse (either intentional or unintentional), lack of nurturing, etc. With these forms of neglect, their brains often lack the necessary components to easily attach to their parents and they also struggle with sensory issues. Myself and my husband walk this walk with our son whom we adopted from Ethiopia at the age of 10 months. While our son is thriving, we are always mindful of aiding his attachment to us. So we parent him differently than many families parent. And we are also watching him closely for sensory issues and are trying to parent in a manner that encourages sensory development. It is at times, exhausting. Not that parenthood in general isn’t exhausting. But parenting a child who you need to rehabilitate requires specific actions. And to read about the struggles of Jillian’s son Tariku, shows me just how familiar their story is to my own with my son.

Through all of the hurdles she faces, she writes with humor, sarcasm and brutal honesty. If you are someone who likes having open and honest conversations with friends, reading this will seem as if you are hearing the good, bad and ugly from a close friend. And you may even be inspired and emboldened to stop hiding behind a facade of perfection and begin telling your story, whether it is good, bad or ugly.

The book Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir came out today on paperback. It is available on Amazon right now for $11.91. (The Kindle version is $9.99) Remember – prices on Amazon are subject to change. If you would like to read a memoir of a woman who has the strength to tell her story, without hiding behind fakeness, I highly recommend you read this book.

Have you read Jillian Lauren’s book Some Girls: My Life in a Harem? If so, what were your thoughts?

And now for the giveaway! One lucky reader will win a copy of the book Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir ! To enter, leave one comment on this post sharing one of the obstacles you have encountered as a parent. Or, if you are not yet a parent or don’t plan to be a parent, share what parenthood obstacles you have witnessed in the lives of your friends.

This giveaway will end 5/12/15 on or after 8:00 pm EST. The giveaway is sponsored by Resourceful Mommy Media.

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Save on Love2Love Fragrances at Walmart

Liza — Wed, 06 May 2015 16:57:17 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. #L2LMom #CollectiveBias

Have you tried Love2Love fragrances? Smell great and save this spring with Love2Love fragrances at Walmart featuring 5 wonderful scents for every feeling, including the brand new Love2Love Bluebell + White Tea, a captivating fragrance that radiates love and grace.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, there is no better gift than the unbeatable value of fine fragrances from Love2Love. In participating Walmart stores, enjoy a one-stop-shop for Mom with the Love2Love promotional display. It features all 5 fragrances at $9.98 for a 3.4oz bottle, along with a $.50 gift bag and the Bluebell + White Tea fragrance, Love2Love’s new signature scent.

Show mom how important she is this Mother’s Day and stop by a participating Walmart near you for Love2Love fragrances!

Go HERE to see all Walmart Deals!

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Relaxing with DASANI® Sparkling Water & DASANI DROPS® Infusions

Liza — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:59:00 +0000

This post is sponsored by DASANI® and Markerly. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you tried DASANI® Sparkling water or DASANI DROPS® Infusions yet? If you haven’t, you must head to Target and pick up some water to try. When I was given the opportunity to try these, I jumped at it. Throughout the day, I drink two things: water and coffee. I don’t drink soda or juice. But I do love sparkling water because it has just a hint of sweetness. So I was very curious to see how I liked DASANI® Sparkling water. And, I loved the idea of carrying a bottle of DASANI DROPS® Infusions in my purse to enhance my water from time to time.

When I tried Black Cherry DASANI® Sparkling Water, I immediately loved it. It provided just the right amount of sweetness. It was refreshing (I had it as an afternoon pick-me-up once my son fell asleep for his nap). I poured it into a wine glass and pretended I was lounging in a spa versus sitting on my couch and frantically working while my son slept. (Side note – Am I the only person who feels more elegant when I’m drinking out of a wine glass?) The combination of knowing my son was finally asleep, having a bit of me time and drinking refreshing Black Cherry DASANI® Sparkling Water made my afternoon so much more enjoyable.
DASANI® Sparkling Water is lightly carbonated, unsweetened, has no artificial flavors and
has zero calories. We can find 12 packs DASANI® Sparkling Water at Target!

I am trying to drink more and more water each day. Now that I’m starting to get back into running, I know that it is extra important for me to stay hydrated. While I’m fine drinking plain water, using DASANI DROPS® Infusions was a fun switch! The two flavors of DASANI DROPS® Infusions I received were the “spa-inspired” flavors Strawberry Basil and Lime. Both flavors are great. I added a few drops to a glass of ice water and was able to stay hydrated and at the same time enjoy fun flavors in my drink.
Like DASANI® Sparkling Water, of DASANI DROPS® Infusions are unsweetened, naturally flavored, with no color added and zero calories.

Target shoppers – we can save on these DASANI® products using Target’s Cartwheel app! For a limited time, coupons will be available for both DASANI DROPS Infusions and DASANI Sparkling in Black Cherry!

Go HERE to see all Target Deals on Addicted to Saving.

Have you tried DASANI® Sparkling water or DASANI DROPS® Infusions? What are your favorite flavors?

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The Caress Forever Collection Review

Liza — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:04:23 +0000

This post is sponsored by Caress. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

“Fragrance is emotion brought to Life. The Caress Forever Collection evokes love, passion, sensuality, and elegance.”- Loc Dong

Have you tried Caress Forever Collection yet? I was given the opportunity to try Caress Love Forever Body Wash and Caress Adore Forever Body Wash and I leapt at the chance. I love trying new body washes and am always looking for new scents to use. These body washes are so smooth and smell so flavorful. The breakthrough technology of Caress Fragrance Release Pearls releases bursts of perfume with every touch of your skin. And, the collection promises to create a fine fragrance for up to 12 hours. Sure enough, I smelled the body wash on my skin throughout the day, not just when I used it in my shower! After completing my The Caress Forever Collection Review, I knew for sure that I would purchase these body washes again!

It took more than 25 scientists (including Loc Dong – an award winning perfumer) to create The Caress Forever Collection’s body washes with Fragrance Touch Technology! Go HERE to learn more about The Caress Forever Collection.

Love Forever Description

• Top Note: Mandarin Orange and Peach
• Heart Note: Scarlet Red Rose, Peony and Freesia
• Base Note: Sandalwood and Vanilla Musk

Adore Forever Description

• Top Note: Raspberry and Cassis
• Heart Note: Angel Face Rose and Muguet
• Base Note: Amber, Honey and Vanilla

Save on Caress using the coupons below:

$0.50/1 Caress Body Wash or Bars, exp. 4/19/15 (RP 03/22/15 R) [12-oz.+ body wash or 6-ct.+ bars; ETS]
$1/1 Caress Body Wash or Bars, exp. 4/19/15 (RP 03/22/15) [12-oz.+ body wash or 6-ct.+ bars; ETS; Limit 2]

Have you tried The Caress Forever Collection? What did you think of the bodywash?

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Wiping Out Germs w/ PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes

Liza — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:39:15 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. #PurellWipes #CollectiveBias

Have you tried PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes ? As a blogger, I get to try a lot of new products and I try to be selective making sure the products I try work with our lifestyle. Well… wipes match our lifestyle perfectly. Having a 2.5 year old who is ALL boy and loves his food leaves us with lots of messes, sticky fingers and messy faces. We took a family road trip to Tennessee and I decided that during the road trip would be the perfect time to test out PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes.

Before I headed to my local Walmart to purchase the PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes, I went HERE to print this $1.00/2 PURELL® Canister Wipe Product Coupon.

Once at Walmart, I headed to the household section. These wipes are found in the household cleaning aisles. Not with the other hand sanitizers. So make sure you head to the right place!

The 35-count Fragrance Free Canister is priced at $2.28 (or $1.78 when you purchase two canisters and use the $1/2 coupon). The 70-count Clean Refreshing Scent Canister is priced at $4.63 (or $4.13 when you purchase two canisters and use the $1/2 coupon).

Keeping the PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes handy to clean up any spills or messy fingers.

Cleaning up after eating a pancake at the condo.

What do you think when you hear the term spring cleaning? When I hear this term, I think two things – I think deep cleaning my house and I think getting rid of winter germs. PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes are proven to reduce the transmission of germs in households. A study recently conducted by University of Arizona showed a significant reduction in risk of infection when you use PURELL Wipes in the home at least once per day!

Wiping out germs on our hands and starting our spring clean with PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes during out road trip to Tennessee! #PurellWipes #Ad https://www.addictedtosaving.com/?p=150112

A video posted by Liza (@addictedtosaving) on Mar 30, 2015 at 7:45am PDT

As I packed for our road trip to Tennessee, I decided to keep our PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes in a prominent location knowing that we would need them a lot. I kept the canister in our glove compartment. Every time our 2.5 year old had a snack (he had lots of them) or when we got back into the car after stopping countless times for him to go potty, I would pull out the canister and we would wipe his hands (and face if necessary). As much as I loved the clean bathrooms we were able to use, we also had to use lots of dirty bathrooms. So I loved being able to wash his hands both in the bathroom and then again in the car. One of the interesting facts I learned is that PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes kill 99.99% of illness-causing germs! And, PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes are formulated to remove soils and kill illness-causing germs on the hands as well as maintain skin condition. Our son’s hands or face never got dry and I would credit that to PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes’ formula!

Have you tried PURELL® Hand Sanitizing Wipes’? How do you use them in your spring cleaning routines?

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I’m Not Myself When I’m Hungry #WhenImHungry

Liza — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:03:32 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias

Do you have those moments where you are going about your day and all of a sudden you realize you are famished? Maybe you have found yourself getting cranky or tired or just out of it and you can’t quite figure out why… until you realize you are hungry? While I try to eat at regular intervals throughout the day, there are many days where I’m so busy that I will forget to eat a meal. The next thing I know, I’m cranky and usually super lethargic. I’m just not myself when I’m hungry!

I’ve tried to combat this problem by keeping snacks handy to help me enjoy life during those moments when I’m hungry! SNICKERS® has been the perfect snack!

SNICKERS® has three innovative bars that are perfect for giving that needed energy boost during moments of hunger. There are SNICKERS® Extreme, SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares, and SNICKERS® Almond. I purchased SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares and a SNICKERS® Almond bar at Walmart and easily found them in the checkout lane. My local Walmart had the SNICKERS® bars spread throughout the shelves (versus all together), so be sure to scan your checkout lane shelves good to find them!

When I purchase SNICKERS® bars, I don’t eat them right away. Instead, I save them for days when life is hectic and I am in need of a quick chocolate fix that has a boost of protein! I like to keep SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares in my purse because when I’m out running errands with my son, there is a very good chance that while he’s been fed and he has had plenty of snacks, I haven’t taken the time to eat. So I keep the squares in my purse for moments when I’m hungry.

I used to be a long distance runner. Everything changed when we became parents and I had a difficult time finding time (and energy) needed for me to get out there and run. But the past few months I’ve started getting into running again and I’m working my way back to being able to run half marathons and marathons. A lot of times I go running in local parks. And when I’m done running, I am famished. When you run long distance, you are depleting your body of nutrients – especially if you aren’t eating while you run (which I don’t do). So, once I’m done, I’m always super hungry. I like to have SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares handy to refuel and give me an energy boost.

Driving. We all have to do it. When you get hungry while driving, are you tempted to stop at fast food restaurants? I’m not. So when I’m hungry, typically I will continue driving and just get more and more cranky. (Just being honest!) When proactively on top of things, I will remember to bring SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares in the car with me so that I can have a square to snack on during moments of hunger!

Right now you can enter the SNICKERS® “Who are you when you’re hungry?” contest by uploading a personal photo or video from your Computer, Facebook, Instagram or use the SNICKERS® Meme Generator to create something new! Voting begins at Noon on 5/11/15 and ends at 11:59:59AM ET on 7/15/15. Go HERE to enter!

Go HERE to see more great SNICKERS® recipes and fun stories on the SNICKERS® social hub.

What is your favorite SNICKERS® candy bar?

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Staying Active with Playtex® Sport® Combo Packs

Liza — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:43:51 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FitToPlay #CollectiveBias

Are any of you busy moms? Do you have teen daughters who live active lifestyles? NEW! Playtex® Sport® is now available in Pads, Liners and Combo Packs at Walmart! Now Sport Level Protection pads, liners and combo packs with Flexfit design to twist and turn with your body. Don’t let your period get in the way. PlayOn!

My life is busy. I work approximately 40-60 hours a week from home while also parenting my almost 2.5 year old son. He’s a busy boy who keeps me on my toes. His busyness does not stop for my period. So I have to stay active all month long and Playtex® Sport® helps me succeed in this!

Walmart sells the Playtex® Sport® combo packs and I found them prominently displayed on an end cap near the pharmacy. In April, they will no longer be displayed on an endcap and instead will be located in the feminine care aisle. As you can see in the picture below, there are a couple varieties you can choose from.

The Playtex® Sport® Combo I purchased had 10 Regular and 8 Super Tampons as well as 14 Ultra Thin Pads. The Sport Level Protection promises to keep you comfortable and dry no matter what the activity. Since my son doesn’t slow down, even on days when I might like to take it easy, I bring Playtex® Sport® tampons and pads practically everywhere I go.

My son loves the park. And I’m trying to run more. So we will often run a mile to the park, play on the playground and then run back. The pads and tampons are perfectly sized that I can fit them in the zipper portion of our jogger and I like knowing they are there just in case I need them.

Beach day. Going to the beach is sometimes a challenge certain times of the month isn’t it? I don’t want to ruin our planned trips though, and since I don’t bring a purse to the beach with me, I keep a couple Playtex® Sport® pads and tampons in a plastic bag in our beach bag.

And then there is the pool. Try telling your two year old that you don’t want to go swimming because it’s that time of the month. Trust me, he won’t care about that excuse. I keep my Playtex® Sport® tampons dry in a plastic bag and have them with me just in case they are needed.

I am out driving with my son a lot. He gets stir crazy if he’s in the house too much. Often, I will use his diaper bag as my purse and just keep my wallet and keys in there. Carrying Playtex® Sport® Tampons and Pads gives me the security in knowing I’m covered if I need them – even if I don’t have my purse on me.

Learn more about my Playtex® Sport® on their Facebook page HERE or their Instagram page HERE. Walmart’s Everyday Low Prices has them priced at $6.97. Check Addicted to Saving’s Coupon Database to find coupons to use on them to save even more!

Have you tried Playtex® Sport®tampons or pads? How have they helped you continue to live an active lifestyle despite your period?

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FL Residents: 3-Day Discover Disney Ticket for $139

Liza — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:08:05 +0000

Florida residents – we can purchase a three day Disney pass for $139.00! If you live in the state of Florida and are looking for a Disney deal, check this one out! Right now “Florida Residents can enjoy 3 days for $139 per person, plus tax, at a Walt Disney World Theme Park and a 4th day for just $20 more, plus tax, with a Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket.” Go HERE for more info!

Fine print: Visit one theme park per day, valid at any of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks from January 3 through June 5, 2015. Excludes the following blockout dates at Magic Kingdom park only: March 30 to April 9, 2015.

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New Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant & $2.00 off Coupons

Liza — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:04:33 +0000

This post is sponsored by Global Influence. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Finding a deodorant that works for me is a tricky endeavor. When I was given the opportunity to try NEW Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirants, I was eager to see how the it works. Walmart has the new Dry Spray Antiperspirants from Degree Men, Degree Women, Dove, Dove Men+Care and Axe! This antiperspirant promises to provide 48 hour protection! Go HERE for more info.

I was given the Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant and I was curious if it will combat my two issues. I have the issue of finding a deodorant that adequately stops my sweat (what can I say – I’m a sweaty person) and I also have a difficult time finding a deodorant that goes on goes on clean and clear.

I will never forget the embarrassment I felt, after being filmed for a television interview, when I realized the side of my black shirt had white smears from my deodorant. Sigh. Usually I remember to check prior for smears right after putting a shirt on. But this day, I was in such a rush, I forgot.

So I wanted to see if the new Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant goes on clean and clear. Sure enough, it does. I sprayed it on, let my arms dry for a minute before putting a shirt on and there was no white residue that I had to worry about getting on my clothes. The coverage of the deodorant was great. I didn’t have any sweat stains or yucky smell – and I’m going to be honest – I don’t always shower daily This busy mom is lucky if I get a shower every other day! This antiperspirant promises 48 hour coverage and I went close to 40 hours before showering. And I was still clean and fresh (and most importantly – not smelly)!

I had hubby try the deodorant and he had the same results. He loved the coverage and also the fact that there was no residue that he had to worry about!

Have you tried this antiperspirant? I would love to hear your thoughts! Go HERE for more info! It’s important to note that this deodorant is satisfaction guaranteed!

Below are some great coupons that will save us $2.00 on a bottle:

$2/1 Dove Women’s Dry Spray or Advanced Care Antiperspirant, exp. 3/8/15 (RP 02/08/15)

$2/1 Dove Men + Care Dry Spray Antiperspirant, exp. 2/22/15 (RP 01/25/15 #2 R)

$2/1 Degree Women’s Dry Spray Antiperspirant, exp. 2/7/15 (RP 01/25/15 #2 R)

Go HERE to see all Walmart Deals on Addicted to Saving

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Help Hyland’s Inspire 100,000 People & Enter to Win $200 VISA Gift Card

Liza — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:19:01 +0000

This post is sponsored by Hyland’s. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Hyland’s wants you to inspire other by joining Hyland’s goal to inspire 100,000 people. And, in the process, you will be entered to win a $200 VISA Gift Card! 31 winners will get a box filled with Hyland’s products. To enter, come up with your own inspiring quote and submit it to Hyland’s HERE.

Now that New Year’s has come and gone, it is during this time of January when I actually take a breath. I take a breath and start to think about how I want the year to go. I know that may seem silly. New Year’s resolutions are a big thing. But for me, I don’t like creating too many (if any) New Year’s resolutions because I don’t keep them. However, for some strange reason, if I give myself goals mid-January or even late January, I am always more prone to meet them. If anyone would like to analyze this, feel free!

My new goal is to be more well-rounded. I want to appreciate the small moments of life and really take a moment to be thankful I am alive. To not focus 100% on work or 100% on my son or 100% on cleaning my house (let’s be honest – I hate cleaning – I don’t spend 100% of my time cleaning – ha). Instead, I want to be more well-rounded and divide my time more evenly. And if I’m brutally honest, I want to take more time to spend on myself. I’ve neglected myself the past year and I want to begin taking better care of myself. I am so inspired when I see women who seem to be able to do it all. Yes, I realize that looks can be deceiving.. but when I see women running successful careers, having happy families, having a strong faith and taking care of their physical well-being, well, I admire them. And that is my goal for this upcoming year.

Take the time to come up with your own inspiring quote and submit it to Hyland’s HERE. You will be entered to win Hyland’s products and a $200 VISA Gift Card!

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The Phantom of The Opera at Straz Center

Liza — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:06:09 +0000

Straz Center provided me with a pair of tickets to watch and review The Phantom of the Opera. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are 100% my own.

When the Tampa Bay Bloggers Network was given the opportunity to view The Phantom of the Opera at Straz Center in Tampa, I didn’t just jump at the chance but I shouted, “Please pick me pick me pick me!” (Not quite – but you get the idea.) I’ve seen Phantom of the Opera at least 5 or 6 times so far in my lifetime. My mom and I would go and see it when it came to The Bushnell Theatre in Connecticut. And then, once we moved to Florida, we would go see it at Straz Center whenever it came to town. This year, because of busyness, I didn’t even realize it was in town – until the opportunity came for me to review the play.

Friday night, hubby and I headed to Tampa for a rare date night without our two year old. We were excited. This time of the year is very busy for us from a blogging standpoint. Add in the fact that we have a very busy two year old and I’m trying to get ready for Christmas and life is just crazy. So getting the chance to unplug and unwind was very exciting for us! We arrived at Straz Center and found our seats. We were seated in the last row of the theater, dead center. I want to tell you right up front, do not be scared of seats in the back of the house. These seats were fantastic. Because we were far back, we were able to fully appreciate the stage and we didn’t miss anything going on on stage.

A view of the spectacular chandelier during intermission

Phantom has made some fantastic changes to the play this year. The play features “scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler and a new staging by director Laurence Connor.”

With the new scenic designs, everything is bigger, brighter, and more lavish than before. Scene after scene I would marvel at how elaborate the rooms were and how breathtaking the decorations, lighting and details were displayed. The “feel” of Phantom of the Opera is still the same. But visually, everything is updated and more spectacular.

One of my favorite aspects of Phantom of the Opera has always been the costumes. The costumes are still as visually appealing as ever. They are even more lavish.

And the music and acting. Sigh. I could watch and listen to the music of The Phantom of the Opera every.single.day. The acting and music did not disappoint. There are slight changes to the score from years past. And the acting showed some slight changes as well. The mood was darker and edgier. And dare I say, even more amazing. The musical changes were slight. Noticeable only if you had the entire score memorized (I do). The music is still beautiful, haunting and catchy. Hubby has been singing “Masquerade” daily since we saw the play on Friday.

One of the highlights, for me, was seeing that Chris Mann played the Phantom. I’ve been following his music ever since I met him at a blogging conference called Blissdom in Nashville a few years ago. He was singing his heart out at the conference and also as a runner up on The Voice. As Phantom, he was amazing. His voice was so pure and dramatic. I could listen to him sing to me all night. I also had a bit of a school girl crush when I tweeted about him (during intermission) and he replied to my tweet. So fun

If you live in Tampa Bay, it isn’t too late to go see The Phantom of the Opera at Straz Center. Shows go through January 4^th. There are two showings each weekend day. There is not a bad seat in the house. You will not be disappointed. I promise. Go HERE for more info and to purchase tickets.

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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 Smart Phone: Largest Screen & Longest Battery Life

Liza — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:17:47 +0000

I’m going to admit it. I love phones. I love all of the apps we can download, I love taking pictures with it and I love all of the smart phone capabilities that our phones never had back in the 90’s! My current phone is an iPhone 4 and it is on its last leg. It doesn’t get good cell reception and routinely drops my calls. Its battery lasts about 6 hours before I have to charge it. And it is very slow when I’m online. So when I was given the opportunity to try out the Huawei Ascend Mate 2, I jumped at it. Being in the market for a new phone, I wanted to see how the Ascend Mate 2 works and compares to my current phone.

The Ascend Mate 2 boasts the largest screen of any smart phone, 6.1” HD screen and longest battery life, 2.5 days (60 hours) on a single charge, plus 4G LTE and a 13MP camera. Once I received my phone and activated my service, I put the phone to the test. I wanted to test out how easy it was to activate, the phone’s screen size and the battery life.

With the Ascend Mate2, you choose the cellular network that you want and there is no 2-year contract or fees for changing carriers. The phone can be used with GSM cellular carrier (AT&T and T-Mobile) as well as pre-paid options. When I initially received the phone, I was unsure of whether or not the phone would become my primary phone. So I installed the SIMS card and used a 30 day pre-paid card to activate my service. It took me about 5 minutes to install the card and activate my service. It was simple. When I gave my gmail address, all of my contacts uploaded along with it. So simple.

Since it has such a large screen (6.1” HD), I wanted to use my phone to read the Kindle books I have downloaded on my Kindle. I downloaded the Amazon Kindle app and after logging in, all of my Kindle books were uploaded to my Ascend Mate 2.

I’m currently in the midst of reading Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and as you can see in the picture above, the large screen is perfect for reading books.

I also wanted to test the size of my Ascend Mate 2 by watching Netflix on it. I downloaded the Netflix app and after logging in, I got comfortable watching one of my favorite movies of all time (don’t laugh) “While You Were Sleeping.” I am a sucker for chick flicks! Anyways, the screen was clear, bright and perfect for watching movies or TV shows.

It was easy for me to test the battery life on the Ascend Mate 2. Since I used this phone for so much more than just texting and making phone calls, I was interested to see just how long the battery would last before I had to charge it again. I used the phone as my reader and read on it. I used it to watch a few episodes of Barney & Friends (for my son). And I used it to pull up construction vehicles on Youtube (again for my son). I used it to Facebook, answer emails and even approve comments on my blog. I took pictures with my phone and uploaded my pics to Instagram. The battery lasted over 24 hours. In fact, if I am being specific, it lasted almost two days! I was shocked. My current phone lasts just a quarter of that time and I barely use my current phone!

When it comes down to it, this phone came at just the right time for me. My current phone is old and not working properly. And this phone has so many features that are important to me. I would definitely recommend you check this phone out if you are in the market for a new phone. Go HERE to learn more about Huawei Phones, Accessories and TalkBands.

Unlock the possibilities with Huawei. With the largest screen, and longest battery life, where will you go with Huawei. Visit GetHuawei.com to learn more and unlock your possibilities!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Huawei Device USA. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Silk Cashewmilk Review and $0.75/1 Silk Coupon

Liza — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:34:21 +0000

This post is sponsored by Silk Milk. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

I love trying out new foods. I find that a lot of times I go shopping and I buy the same foods time and time again. So when I have opportunities to try out new things like this Silk Cashewmilk review, I jump at it. I was sent two cartons of Silk Cashewmilk. I was sent Original Silk Cashewmilk and also Unsweetened Silk Cashewmilk.

When my son was younger, he had really bad reflux. And because of this, he was taken off of dairy for a few months. Instead of cow milk, we gave him Silk Almondmilk and he loved it. I was curious if he would like Silk Cashewmilk too and sure enough – he loved it. Silk Cashewmilk is free of lactose, dairy, cholesterol, gluten, soy, casein, peanuts, egg and MSG AND it has no high fructose corn syrup!

Silk Cashewmilk has a creamy taste. Along with the creaminess, Silk Cashewmilk has 50% more calcium than dairy milk and only 60 calories per serving. This is 25% less calories than skim milk! Silk Original Cashewmilk: 60 cal/serv; skim dairy milk: 80 cal/serv. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26. Data consistent with typical skim dairy milk.

Silk Cashewmilk is also an excellent source of Vitamin D. The Unsweetened Silk Cashewmilk has only 25 calories per serving which is 1/3 of the calories of skim milk! Silk Unsweetened Cashewmilk: 25 cal/serv; skim dairy milk 80 cal/serv. USDA National Nutrient Database
for Standard Reference, Release 26. Data consistent with typical skim dairy milk.

I don’t drink a lot of milk, but I do use it every day in cereals, smoothies and sometimes even my coffee. I poured Unsweetened Silk Cashewmilk over cereal and it was awesome. Perfectly smooth and creamy with a very faint hint of sweetness from the cashews. And in my coffee, I substituted Silk Cashewmilk (sweetened) for my Half & Half. Because the Cashewmilk was sweetened, I was able to use less sugar than I normally would. The cashewmilk was a very similar consistency to the cream that I was used to – I just had to add a bit more cashewmilk than the amount of cream that I usually used.

If you haven’t already, go HERE to sign up for the Silk eNewsletter! Once you sign up, you can print a $0.75/1 Silk® quart or larger, including 4-pack singles coupon.

Go HERE to Silk’s Facebook page and share what you think about Silk Cashewmilk! And, for easy and delicious Silk Milk recipe ideas, follow Silk on Pinterest HERE!

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Halloween Punch Recipe with Fanta

Liza — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:11:31 +0000

This shop is sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all thoughts & opinions are 100% my own. #SpookySnacks #CollectiveBias

Halloween has become a fun time of year for us now that we are parents. While our two year old still doesn’t really understand what is going on, I’m having a fun time introducing him to pumpkins (although he likes to carry his pumpkin around the house which I’m not a fan of ), hayrides and Halloween crafts. When I was given the opportunity to purchase Fanta and make a Halloween dish with it, I jumped at it. I have been craving punch and I wanted to make a Halloween Punch out of Fanta! Follow Fanta on Twitter HERE.

I headed to Walmart to pick up Fanta and a pack of Dasani 12 oz bottles. I found Fanta on the Beverages aisle.

While I was at Walmart, there was also an in-store demo showing how to make Halloween treats out of Fanta, Wheat Thins, Oreos and more! It was a popular demo! The table was wiped clean of samples!

Dasani water bottles are made from plant resin and is a special shape that won’t fall over in the fridge! I wanted to get Dasani bottles to hand out to thirsty trick or treaters that come to our door. Follow Dasani on Twitter!
I headed home armed with the three main ingredients for my punch. Fanta, pineapple juice and orange sherbet. I can not even begin to tell you how good this punch was! And how ridiculously simple it was.

Halloween Punch Recipe

Ingredients

1 2 Liter Bottle Fanta Orange Soda
46 oz Pineapple Juice
3/4 container of Orange Sherbet

Directions

1) Approximately 10 minutes before making, take the sherbet out of the freezer to begin to thaw.
2) In a large punch bowl, add Fanta, Pineapple Juice and sherbert. Stir a few times to mix all of the flavors.
3) Enjoy

If you decide to make a more ghoulish version of the punch, you can make bloody eyeballs like I did using four ingredients. Marshmallows, grapes (halved), chocolate chips and red icing. I’m not going to lie – these were not the easiest to make because the grapes kept popping out of their sockets (the marshmallows). But when I pushed the grapes in deep enough, they did stay put. And the marshmallows floated in the punch making a perfect floating eyeball.

Do you have any favorite Halloween Punch recipes? Or any other Halloween ideas you could use Fanta in? Leave a comment with your ideas!

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High Value $2.00/2 TRESemmé® Walgreens Store Coupon (Six Bottles for $1.91 Each at Walgreens) #TRESemmeFlashSavings

Liza — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:16:21 +0000

This post is sponsored by Lunchbox @Lbox. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

TRESemmé® is the official hair care sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and they show women how they can achieve ready-to-wear hair at home by giving them access to the latest stylist secrets and hair trends straight from the runway! In honor of having runway ready hair every day, TRESemmé® has given us a $2 off any 2 participating TRESemmé® hair products at coupon we can print out. To print this coupon, go HERE. You can either immediately print out a $1.00 off coupon, or if you refer this offer to your friends, you can print out a $2.00/2 TRESemmé® hair products coupon.

Check out these how-to videos HERE to see how you can get a runway-inspired look, and watch exclusive behind the scenes footage from the Fall 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York!

Then, head to Walgreens to get six TRESemmé® hair products for $1.91 each! **update – I changed the scenario below because as I examined the $2 off any 2 participating TRESemmé® hair products at coupon, I realized that while the coupon says “Walgreens Coupon”, it requires the retailer to send the coupon to Unilever to be reimbursed. This leads me to believe it will be recognized as a manufacturer coupon at checkout.

See the scenario below:

Buy six TRESemme products on sale 2/$8
Buy two Trident Gum, 14 – 18 piece, on sale $0.75 each
Minus two $2/2 TRESEMME Products (excludes trial and travel) Coupon [Limit 2]
Minus one $2.00/1 TRESemmé® Product [Limit 2]
Minus one Get 5,000 BR Points Booster wyb $25+ In-Ad Coupon Expires 10/14/14 **make sure you use this coupon by Tuesday, 10/14
Minus one $1.00/2 Trident Singles, or 1 Multi-Pack, Bottle, or Bag, 18 ct or Larger 10-12-14 SS – (exp. 11/22/14)
Total Due: $16.50
Receive 5,000 BR Points (equals $5.00), makes the TRESemme $1.91 each and gum FREE!

Go HERE to see this week’s Walgreens Weekly Ad & Coupon Matchups

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Garanimals – Affordable Clothing for Babies, Toddlers and Children

Liza — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:20:51 +0000

I don’t know about you but I’m astounded by how quickly kids grow out of clothes! When we adopted our son last summer, he was small for his age. His pediatrician was concerned and we spent a lot of time and effort making sure he was getting plenty of calories and healthy fat. Despite our efforts, it took him a while to start growing. But once he did, my goodness… I feel like we went through 3 sizes in about 7 months!

Garanimals is a clothing line that is designed to help moms keep up with their growing children. Children’s clothing is expensive – especially when some sizes are only worn for a few months. Garanimals clothing was created to provide babies and kids with fashionable clothing while also guaranteeing quality, comfort and value! Garanimals is sold exclusively at Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com. Their sizing starts at newborn and goes up to 5T.

Go HERE to learn more about Garanimals and purchase their clothing! Shirts and pants are around $3.88 each. Or, purchase a set of clothing! You can purchase a Newborn Girls’ 21 Piece Layette Set for $35.00 making each article of clothing only $1.67!

I’ve come up with a few tips and tricks on how to dress babies and toddlers comfortably for playtime while also sticking to a budget.

Don’t go crazy buying clothing. Having a full closet of clothing doesn’t make sense when your child is only going to wear a size for a few months.

Learn about and shop for brands like Garanimals which promises affordability and comfort.

Accept hand-me-downs. One of my best friends and also my sister-in-law have both blessed my son with gently used clothing. Accept hand-me-downs and then pass your child’s used clothing on to other children!

Shop at garage sales. I’ve seen huge bins of children’s clothing sell for just a few dollars.

Check Facebook to see if there are Kids Clothing Trading & Selling pages in your area.

Check out this adorable Garanimals commercial below:

Have your children worn Garanimals clothing? I would love to hear your thoughts on the clothing!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Garanimals. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Enter to Win a FitBit & Get Rewarded as You Meet Health Goals w/ Walgreens Balance Rewards

Liza — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:14:28 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. #BalanceRewards #CollectiveBias

**This great giveaway ends this evening (9/10/14) at 6:00 pm EST so make sure you enter before then!

Every week I talk about the money we can save with Walgreens Balance Rewards. But did you know that you will get rewarded for living a healthy life with Balance Rewards? I have been a mom for a full year now. And when I look back at this year, I realize how blessed I’ve been having a healthy son who is charming, bright and loving. But when I look back, I also see just how tired I am. I used to be a runner. I ran marathons, half marathons and shorter races. I ran 4-5 times a week. After becoming a mom, my running dwindled and dwindled down. I was able to run a half marathon this past winter, but after that, I haven’t been able to get the energy to work out and run like I should. I don’t know if you have a hard time putting yourself and your health first. But if you do find this difficult, I can relate. Walgreens Balance Rewards program rewards us when we set health goals and it also helps us track our progress. You can connect this program to many devices. I currently have it on my iPhone as does my husband.

I was really excited to try this program out. If you have a smart phone, you can download the Walgreens App for free! Or, you can create an account on your laptop! Once I was on my app, I scrolled through all of the categories and clicked on “BR for healthy choices.” From there, I was able to set my first healthy goal. I gave myself a goal of walking 3,000 steps a day. You can connect the app RunKeeper, MyFitnessPal and MapMyFitness to your Walgreens app! (I have two of these apps on my phone already!) Or, if you have a Fitbit, iHealth Tracker or Jawbone Up24, you can connect those devices to your app.

I took my son for a walk and walked 1,000 steps. My Balance Rewards for healthy choices app logged my 1,000 steps and let me know that I was 33% to goal! Besides helping us meet our physical goals, they reward us with points as we meet them! The frugal girl in me loves this! Because as you know, Balance Rewards points equal money! Just 5,000 points equals $5.00 or 10,000 points equals $10.00! When you set your first healthy goal, you will receive 250 points. When you link a device or app to your Walgreens app, you will earn another 250 points. And for each mile you run, walk or bike, you will earn 20 points! There are even more ways to earn points that don’t involve fitness. If you get your blood pressure or blood glucose tested, you will earn 20 points per test! The pic below shows all of the ways to earn Balance Rewards points:

For me, using this app is a no-brainer. I need to walk more. I need to sweat more. This app will not only keep me on goal but reward me with Balance Rewards to use at Walgreens the next time I shop!

And now for the giveaway! One Addicted to Saving reader will win a Fitbit that you can then connect to Walgreens Balance Rewards!

To enter, fill in the Rafflecopter below:
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Go HERE to see all of the Walgreens Deals (including this week’s Walgreens Weekly Ad & Coupon Matchups) on Addicted to Saving

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Save 20% on Gently Used Kids Clothes AND Earn Funds For Your School with Schoola

Liza — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:27:26 +0000

This post is sponsored by Schoola – an online company that sells gently used clothing and also donates to schools in need. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Earlier this month I posted about Schoola. Did you check them out? Schoola is an online shop dedicated to recycling brand-name children’s clothes, with 40% of the proceeds going to schools in need. You can also select for the proceeds to be donated to your own child’s school! Schoola saves parents money on a necessity – kid’s clothing and at the same time gives back to schools who desperately need funding.

Right now Addicted to Saving readers can save 20% on your clothing orders! To save 20%, go HERE and fill your cart with the clothing you want to purchase. At checkout, paste coupon code BacktoSchoola20 to receive your savings. And, shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. **Coupon code expires 8/20/14. Limit one per customer.

Also don’t forget! With each School order, $1.00 will be donated to the music program at KIPP Academy in Bronx, NY. And, for every Schoola donation bag requested with this link, $1.00 will be donated to the KIPP Academy. If you donate the clothes and fill out your school information, $2.00 out of every $5.00 made will go back to the school you choose!

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Creating Hot Sauce Recipes with El Yucateco Hot Sauce

Liza — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:58:34 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. #CollectiveBias

Calling all Hot Sauce fans! I have a brand of hot sauce that you will want to try! I love hot food. Three summers ago I had jalapeno plants growing in my garden and every day I harvested 3 or 4 peppers and added them in every food possible. So when I was given the opportunity to try out El Yucateco hot sauce, I was very excited!

El Yucateco products are found at many Publix and Walmart locations. I found them in the International Foods aisle of my local Publix. If you don’t see El Yucateco products at your Publix, let customer service know!

El Yucateco has three different types of hot sauce to choose from at Publix. I bought all three so that I could try them each out. They have Red Habanero Sauce, Green Habanero Sauce and XXXtra Hot Kutbil-ik Sauce. If you take a taste of each of these sauces, you will tell immediately that they pack a great kick! They are hot! But besides the heat, they each have a unique flavor that will help any of your meals become more flavorful.

Of the three sauces, my favorite was El Yucateco’s Red Habanero Sauce. The immediate flavor that I tasted when I tried the Red Habanero Sauce was habanero peppers. But layered behind the peppers were tomatoes and spices.

I like to make cheesy scrambled eggs for my son. And while I didn’t add hot sauce to his eggs (he’s only 22 months and not a fan of spicy food.. yet ), I added hot sauce to a simple cheddar cheese omelet that I made for myself. It packed a tasty punch. Just a few drops added such an amazing flavor to my omelet!

I’ve also been on a huge pizza kick lately. When I bought the bottles of El Yucateco products at Publix, I also bought pizza dough from their bakery. With the dough, I made a Mexican Pizza. I followed my regular Mexican Pizza recipe but made a small addition. I added a few drops of El Yucateco’s Red Habanero Sauce to the ground beef.

The pizza came out amazing. It is normally a flavorful pizza, but with a few drops of Red Habanero Sauce in the ground beef, it had an extra flavorful kick. You immediately noticed that the pizza was spicier and also flavorful as the ground beef took on flavors of habanero peppers!

I wanted to use both the Red Habanero Sauce and Green Habanero Sauce with the cooked pizza so I added a few drops to the plate of a piece of pizza. I was able to dip bite sized pieces of pizza into the sauce and get an additional bang of heat with each bite.

Have you tried El Yucateco Hot Sauce? What did you think of it? What recipes do you like to add your hot sauce to? Go HERE to see a list of recipes including their hot sauce available on El Yucateco’s website!

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Save Money on Gently Used Back to School Clothing & Support Schools in Need with Schoola

Liza — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:22:51 +0000

This post is sponsored by Schoola – an online company that sells gently used clothing and also donates to schools in need. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you heard of Schoola? Schoola is an online shop dedicated to recycling brand-name children’s clothes, with 40% of the proceeds going to schools in need. Schoola saves parents money on a necessity – kid’s clothing and at the same time gives back to schools who desperately need funding. Schoola has been featured by Fox News, the LA Times, Forbes and Parenting Magazine! Go HERE to find an outfit(s) for your child!

I wanted to test out Schoola so I created an outfit for Asher. I was able to order this Children’s Place Polo for $3.90 and the Carter’s Shorts for $4.20. $8.10 for an outfit that is school worthy! I love it. With Schoola shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Besides getting an affordable outfit, $3.24 went to a needy school!

It gets even better! Right now Schoola is in the midst of a “20 Days of School” Adopt-a-School campaign. If you use this link HERE (created specifically for Addicted to Saving readers), for every transaction made with this link, an additional $1.00 will be donated to the KIPP Academy in Bronx, NY. And, for every Schoola donation bag requested with this link, $1.00 will be donated to the KIPP Academy. If you donate the clothes and fill out your school information, $2.00 out of every $5.00 made will go back to the school you choose!

I chose KIPP Academy because the goal for KIPP Academy is to raise $25,000 for their music program. When I was in school, music was my passion. I played the piano and then played the flute in the band throughout grade school and middle school. Back then, I didn’t realize that it was a luxury to have music as part of my day in school.

KIPP Academy is a small school in the Bronx. KIPP Academy works hard to support kids who need all the help they can get. Ninety-five percent of its students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch. More than one in seven receives special education services. Music helps KIPP Academy reach and engage every child who enters its doors. The slogan on the Music Room wall sets the stage—All of Us Will Learn Music. No matter what backgrounds they come from or what challenges they face, they learn lessons together that will serve them the rest of their lives.

Below is a video about KIPP Academy & Schoola.

Have you ordered from Schoola yet? I would love to hear your thoughts!

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Cystex Relieves Pain & Discomfort from UTIs & Enter to Win a Romantic Night In Giveaway (3 Winners)

Liza — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:17:53 +0000

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received Cystex® PLUS Urinary Pain Relief Tablets and Cystex® Liquid Cranberry Complex for my own personal use. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

If you are married, did you have any interesting mishaps on your honeymoon? My hubby and I went to Miami and then to Cancun for our honeymoon. While in Cancun, I got a horrible sunburn which turned into sun poisoning. Along with the sun poisoning came a fever, nausea, awful headache and just plain miserableness. Not quite the way you want to feel on your honeymoon!

Another mishap common on honeymoons are UTIs which are also known as honeymoon cystitis. If you have had an UTI, you know that it is miserable. 8 to 10 million people in the U.S. develop UTIs each year and 20% of women with UTIs develop reoccurring infections! The pain and discomfort from UTIs can be debilitating until treated. Cystex® PLUS Urinary Pain Relief Tablets are an over-the-counter medication designed to help with UTIs. It has an antibacterial agent that helps to contain the progression of the infection while easing the pain and discomfort while you wait to see your physician.

The dosage for for adults and children 12 years and older, take two tablets with a full glass of water three times per day. It is also recommended to drink plenty of water during the course of therapy.

If you or someone you know gets recurring UTI infections, Cystex also has Cystex® Liquid Cranberry Complex which boosts bladder health reduces the risk for reoccurring UTIs. Just take one tablespoon a day.

Check out the Cystex Burning Love Music Video HERE for more information on UTIs. Cystex® products are available in mass market retailers nationwide including, Walmart, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, as well as online retailers. To find Cystex products near you, visit the Where to Buy section HERE.

Make sure you enter Cystex® Romantic Night In Giveaway hosted Cystex’s Facebook page. Three winners will have the chance to win a gourmet dinner for two delivered to your door with a gift certificate from GourmetStation.com, a $150 gift card to Victoria’s Secret and a box of Cystex® PLUS Urinary Pain Relief Tablets and Cystex® Liquid Cranberry Complex! You can enter between 7/24/2014-8/21/2014.

For more information about Cystex® and to learn more about burning love visit www.cystex.com

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cystex®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Conair Helps Us Save Time & Money with Ready, Set, Glow

Liza — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:24:58 +0000

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation by Conair. I received the Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution and the Infiniti Pro by Conair® 1875 Watt Salon Performance Motor Styling Tool for my own personal use. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

When I was given out the opportunity to try out the new Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution and the new Infiniti Pro by Conair® 1875 Watt Salon Performance Motor Styling Tool, I jumped at it. I have very little free time right now. So going to the salon to get my hair done or the dermatologist to have expensive facial treatments done are just not on my priority list. Conair is helping busy women like myself with these “Ready, Set, Glow” tools.

The Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution tool promises to give spa-quality sonic skincare treatments at home in just 60 seconds. I have bad skin. Okay, horrible skin. It was bad in highschool, got worse in college and now, it is just horrid. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on everything from microderm abrasion to painful peels. I just don’t have the kind of money necessary to go to get these treatments done frequently. So I was curious how the Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution would feel on my skin.

First, I love the fact that I can use the Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution product either in the shower or at the sink. There are two different heads you can use – one is for your body and the other is for your face. It offers 3 speeds operating at up to 300 oscillations/second and extracts dirt and makeup from our pores to prevent the formation of blackheads.

Because you only need to use this for 60 seconds, it easily fits into my already busy schedule. I have been using it in the morning, right before I brush my teeth. Quick and easy! Especially when compared to driving 30+ minutes to my dermatologist and then spend $100 or more on facial treatments! Second, the results! The Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution product left my face feeling smooth. And I saw my pores diminishing in size. I will be curious if I notice a long-term decrease in blackheads and acne as I use it every day! I can’t wait to see!

The Conair true glow Sonic Skincare solution can be purchased at most retail and drug stores for an average retail price of $99.99. Go HERE to find a store near you.

The Infiniti Pro by Conair® 1875 Watt Salon Performance Motor Styling Tool gives a fast hair drying experience. It promised a 50% faster drying time and 75% less frizz! I don’t dry my hair often. I usually let it air dry. When I want my hair to look “nice” I will dry it. I don’t use products, just the hair dryer. So this tool is important to me! I loved how quickly it dried all of my hair. I have a ton of hair but it is thin. So, it usually takes my hair a long time to dry. This dryer dried my hair quickly (in approximately 4 minutes) and I noticed that it was much less frizzy than it is normally after drying. It contains ceramic technology to safely dry and promote healthy hair while containing argan oil to protect, revitalize and nourish hair

While I can’t say that I will use this Infiniti Pro by Conair® 1875 Watt Salon Performance Motor Styling Tool every day, when I want to make my hair look better than my normal “around the house” ponytail, this will quickly leave my hair looking smooth and sleek!

The Infiniti Pro by Conair® 1875 Watt Salon Performance Motor Styling Tool can be purchased at most retail and drug chain stores for an average retail price $55.99! Go HERE to find a store near you.

Have you tried these beauty tools? I would love to hear your thoughts! Make sure you follow Conair on Facebook and stay up-to-date on all of their latest products!

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received the Conair true glow Sonic Skincare Solution and the Infiniti Pro by Conair® 1875 Watt Salon Performance Motor Styling Tool for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.

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Donate Backpacks to Children in Need with Champions for Kids

Liza — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:19:45 +0000

This post is sponsored by Savings.com. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you heard of Champions for Kids? I hadn’t until recently, so I feel privileged to help spread the word about this awesome organization. While I’m all about saving money and it’s the reason I started this blog nearly 5 years ago now, helping others is far more gratifying than keeping more money in the bank. This is especially true when you’re talking about helping children – this is exactly what Champions for Kids does. Go HERE for more info on Champions for Kids!

Champions for Kids seeks to leverage the compassion that we all have for the least of these, and one simple way they’re doing it thru SIMPLE Projects. Whether it’s gathering school supplies for teachers, participating in food or book drives, donating your stockpile from couponing, average folks from around the country are joining up to benefit the children in their local communities.

As many of us are preparing for Back to School deals, I’m hoping we can all be Champions for Kids by donating a backpack while we’re out bargain-hunting, like I got to do today. It’s really simple. Just head to your local Walmart, buy and donate a backpack at the in-store Champions for Kids display, and then share your experience with a picture on social media. Use the hashtag #SimpleServeSave and for every 5 donations shared on social media, Savings.com will donate a backpack too!

If you belong to any moms groups, couponing clubs, church groups, or other civic organizations, maybe you can all take an outing and have a “Backpack Donating Party!” Or maybe you can use this as a teaching moment with your little ones about the importance of serving and giving. It’s a great chance to take the savings you get from being frugal year round and help someone else who needs a little boost.

When you are at your local Walmart, look for the Champions for Kids display. In the display case are pre-filled backpacks priced at $19.97. The backpack is filled with all of the back-to-school necessities children will need for school. (Side note – My normally photogenic son was starting to get sick when we took tons of pictures – and I mean tons – of our shopping trip at Walmart. It is actually quite hilarious to see all of the pics we took and how unenthused he was in all of them. Quite the change from his happy face saying “cheese” whenever he sees us waving our phones in his face to take pics!)

Above you can a good view of all of the items included in the backpack! There is even $55 worth of coupons in the backpack!

Mother and son as we get ready to purchase and then donate our backpack!

After you purchase your backpack, ask the cashier where the donation bin is for Champions for Kids. My local Walmart actually did not have their donation bin out yet. They said that once the bin is out, it will be located right by customer service. If you don’t know where the bin is, head to customer service and they will let you know where to find it!

Remember to share a picture of the experience on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or wherever else you’re online, with the hashtag #SimpleServeSave.

I can’t wait to see the pictures you post! Make sure you tag Addicted to Saving on FB or @addicted2saving on Twitter so I can get a look myself at all the fun.

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Strawberry Kefir Pancakes with Lifeway Kefir Smoothies

Liza — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:07:14 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KefirCreations #CollectiveBias

Last summer, when I traveled to Ethiopia twice, I relied heavily on probiotics to help prevent me from getting food poisoning. Because I was traveling, I brought probiotic capsules since bringing yogurt or Kefir across the globe was impossible. I had never tried Kefir before so when I was given the opportunity to try Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Cultured Milk Smoothies, I was very excited. I am always looking for alternatives to probiotic capsules and a smoothie is right up my alley!

I headed to Winn-Dixie to pick up a bottle or two of Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Cultured Milk Smoothies. They were a bit difficult to find. In fact, I had to ask the dairy manager for help! So when you go to purchase them, make sure you look on the top shelf of the dairy case as I show in my picture.

I purchased two different types of Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Milk Smoothies because I really wanted to try both of them out and I couldn’t choose between the two! I purchased Plain and Strawberry. The Lifeway Kefir Plain Smoothie is tart. It doesn’t have any sweetness to it. This smoothie would be awesome to add to fruit smoothies or maybe to add a little honey to! The Lifeway Kefir Strawberry Smoothie has a perfect amount of sweetness. In fact, my 21 month old son loved drinking it!

Lifeway Kefir is a smooth, tart, refreshing cousin of yogurt, often thought of as the “Champagne of Dairy.” Kefir originated in Eastern Europe over 2000 years ago. Kefir’s probiotic cultures have long been enhancing feelings of well-being. Lifeway Kefir contains 12 live and active Probiotic cultures that support the immune system and balance digestive health. It is Gluten Free, 99% Lactose Free and contains No Artificial Sweeteners and is rich in Calcium. Lifeway also only uses milk that comes from cows that are not treated with pesticides, antibiotics, or synthetic growth hormones. The cows are grass fed and GMO free.

I wanted to create a recipe using my Lifeway Kefir Strawberry Smoothie. I had read that kefir makes an excellent replacement for sour cream or buttermilk. So I decided to create a pancake recipe with the kefir smoothie since we love buttermilk pancakes!

Strawberry Kefir Pancakes

Ingredients

½ cup white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Milk Strawberry Smoothie
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1)Preheat griddle
2) Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl
3) In a small bowl, mix Kefir, oil, egg and vanilla extract.
4) Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients. Mix. Do not overmix.
5) In a pre-heated griddle melt a little butter. Pour 1/4 – 1/3 cup of batter onto center of griddle.
6) Once you see bubbles and a firm dry edge, flip the pancake.
7) Continue cooking for approximately 30-60 seconds. Keep an eye on it the bottom of the pancake. It will finish cooking quickly.
Enjoy!

The finished product was a perfectly sweet pancake with hints of strawberry that was light and fluffy. I topped my pancakes with a few frozen berries that I had thawed and a little powdered sugar. Hubby topped his with loads of syrup since he loves his syrup. And my son ate his pancake without any toppings. I made some very small silver dollar sized pancakes and froze them to give to my son as a quick snack or breakfast. They froze really well and thawed really well too!

Have you tried Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Milk Smoothies? I would love to hear your thoughts! For more information on Lifeway Kefir products AND to sign up for coupons, including a $1/2 Kefir 32 oz coupon, go HERE.

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15% off Coupon Code for Bright Star Kids Iron-On & Stick-On Labels

Liza — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:43:43 +0000

Moms – do you have a difficult time keeping all of your kids belonging organized and not lost? As a mom of a toddler, I find that I’m always finding Asher’s belongings throughout the house. Asher isn’t even in school yet and I’m already worrying about all of the things we will lose and misplace! Have you heard of Bright Star Kids labels? Bright Star Kids labels are perfect for sticking to all kinds of kids belongings, from clothing and shoes to books to bottles, electronics and school supplies. The labels help us not lose things saving us time and money! The stick-on labels are waterproof and scratch resistant. The iron-on labels are easy to attach and will stay attached for years.

Top 10 Items you should label before your kids go back to school:

Books

Backpacks

Lunchbox

Gym Clothing

Thermos

Phone/Ipod/Ipad etc (if they have one J )

Pens & Pencils

After school sports clothing

Shoes

Scissors/Tape/ruler/etc

The Bright Star Kids Labels Value Kit gives you 175 labels (some are stick-on and some are iron-on). The kit is regularly priced at $44.95 but when you use coupon code LABELS you will save 15% dropping your total down to $38.25. And shipping is FREE!

Labels included in the kit:

• 10 Large Labels

• 30 Small Labels

• 10 Subject Labels

• 80 Tiny Pencil Labels

• 16 Large Round Labels

• 16 Clear Covers

• 30 Iron On Labels

To save 15% on your order of $30 or more, go HERE and at checkout, use the promo code LABELS

Have you ordered Bright Star Kids Back to School Labels before? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Save 15% off Storewide Plus FREE Delivery. Enter Code: LABELS at checkout. Min Spend $30, offer ends 15th September.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bright Star Kids. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Skip the Clip with Walgreens Paperless Coupons

Liza — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:44:06 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WalgreensPaperless #CollectiveBias
Recently I was given the opportunity to check out Walgreens’ new Paperless Coupons via Mobile App program, and of course I said yes – anything that can help me save time and money I’m all about! At this juncture in my life, spills, messy body parts, and dirty diapers are pretty much a daily occurrence. I find that I’m constantly running low on things like paper towels and wipes, even though I tend to stock up when a good deal is available. So while testing out the Walgreens Paperless Coupons function on their mobile app, I figured I might as well get some products that fit my life right now – paper towels, wipes, and bath tissue (you can never have too much of that).

Of course, I chose these items also because not only were there coupons in the Walgreens Mobile App, but they matched with the Walgreens sale too. So, how exactly do you use the paperless coupons?

Basically, the Walgreens Paperless Coupons are manufacturer and store eCoupons that are clipped either on your smartphone or online and then redeemed at the store when you scan your Balance Rewards card. The coupons are automatically applied, so there’s no need to cut the coupons. Each paperless coupon can be used one time, and then it will be deleted from your list. That said, there are a couple of steps I took to make sure it works properly:

First, I went to Walgreens.com and signed into my account using my phone number that’s connected to my Balance Rewards card. If you don’t have a Balance Rewards account, you can sign up for free HERE.

Next, I looked at the paperless coupons available in Walgreen’s new paperless coupons section and clipped the ones I knew I’d use in the store (based on my homework of the current ad, which you can view HERE). There is a $1/1 Cottenelle Walgreens store coupon, a $1/1 Scott Naturals Walgreens store coupon, and a $0.50/1 Pampers manufacturer to clip.

Lastly, I got on my smartphone, downloaded the Walgreens App (available in Android or iTunes), and logged in with the same user ID and password for my Walgreens online account. I clicked on the Weekly Ad & Coupons tab and voila!, there were my digitally clipped coupons ready to be used at the store.

When I got to the store, both the Scott Naturals Paper Towels and Cottenelle Bath Tissue were nicely displayed as soon as I walked in. Just in case yours aren’t at the front, head on down to aisle 8 (in my store). You can see my store companion looking so angelic with his “go-go’s” (i.e., Goldfish).

The Pampers Wipes I needed were down in Aisle 3, where my sweet little Boo was still going to town on his go-go’s.

Once we had our products, we headed to the checkout line, where I can give you a couple of tips on your checkout process.

1) Make sure you’re logged into your Walgreens Mobile App go to the Weekly Ad & Coupons section. All your clipped coupons will be there, as well as the barcode for the cashier. This barcode will read your Balance Rewards number as well as your clipped coupons.

2) The cashier’s screen will say “digital coupons applied,” but they will actually not show on the screen yet. Don’t worry, they will.

3) Present your paper coupons (if you have any). For me, I stacked manufacturer paper coupons for both Cottenelle and Scott Naturals. **NOTE** Do this before the cashier hits “payment.” Per my cashier, sometimes they’re unable to take the paper coupons after the “payment” button is pressed.

4) Your total should now reflect the savings from the sales, you digital coupons, your Balance Rewards (if applicable, and your paper coupons (if you have any).

The process was super easy but there was a glitch. For some reason the system didn’t recognize my $0.50 off Pampers coupon. I spoke with the manager who informed me that there seems to be a technical glitch for some of the coupons. Of course they made it right and got me my $0.50! But just make sure you read your receipt carefully to insure you’re getting your savings.

Will I use Walgreens Paperless Coupons in the future? No question! I saved time and money, and that’s always a good thing. Make sure you check out this week’s Walgreens Weekly Ad & Matchups to make the most of your Walgreens trip!

How about you? Have you linked your Walgreens Balance Rewards account with their paperless coupons yet? What do you think?

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Personalized Plug-n-Play Video Creation, 2 for $30 (reg $100+)

Liza — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:40:57 +0000

This post is sponsored by Rockledge Brands. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

I recently was contacted by Rockledge Brands and asked if I would review a video promo that they would create for Addicted to Saving. Now I have been asked to review lots of things, but never a video promo! Intrigued, I immediately said yes. If you click the video at the top of this post, you can see what they created for me!

Rockledge Brands creates affordable, customized videos for small businesses, family events, organizations or just for fun. If you have a birthday party planned for one of your children and you want to invite friends, they can create a customized video for the party! Or, if you have a small business and want to create an advertisement for it, they can create a video highlighting your business!

To learn more, go HERE. You will choose from one of four video templates. You then provide basic information for your customized video. A video will be created and then emailed to you. For a limited time, this costs just $19.99. These 30 second to one minute videos usually run between $100 and $300!! Or, you can purchase two videos for $30.00!

Have you ordered a video from Rockledge Brands? I would love to hear your thoughts! I’m excited to think about what type of video I will order for Addicted to Saving!

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New Silk Almond Coconut Blend – Enter to Win a FREE Coupon (28,000 winners)

Liza — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:41:36 +0000

Have you tried the new Silk Almondmilk products? Silk milk has unveiled Silk Almond Coconut Blend in Unsweetened and Original and also Silk Protein + Fiber Almondmilk in Vanilla and Original. Because these are new products, you might need to ask your store’s dairy manager when they will be in stock.

I was excited to try out Silk Almond Coconut Blend because we are big fans of Silk Milk. I’ve had both Silk Almond Milk and also Silk Coconut Milk so I thought the combination would be enjoyable. It was. My one and a half year old son also enjoyed it. When he was a little younger, we had to take him off of dairy for a few months as we tried to figure out the cause of his reflux. We have since reintroduced him to dairy, but he still loves his Silk milk!

My family is a really active family. I have run two full marathons and 20+ half marathons. Nutrition is really important to us. However, now that I’m a full-time mom who also works full-time, free time is often non-existent and I find that my needs are usually on the bottom of my priority list. So I find that I’m always looking for quick meals and snacks that pack a nutritional punch, don’t hurt my pocketbook and are tasty. This milk is tasty, frugal (there are often high value coupons I can use on it) and nutritious. I love that one serving has only 50 calories and it has 50% more calcium than regular milk! I am always trying to get as much calcium as I can because there are many days when I will forget to take my calcium supplements. So I like to know that I’m getting calcium in the foods and drinks I’m consuming! On mornings when I don’t have time to prepare a full blown breakfast (let’s be honest – this is pretty much every morning), I can have a banana and glass of Silk Almond Coconut Blend and be totally satisfied.

Right now on Silk’s Facebook page, you can enter to win one of 28,000 coupons for FREE Silk products! The sweepstakes ends July 8, 2014. Go HERE to enter.

Have you tried Silk’s new products? Let me know your thoughts!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Refreshing Pick-me-Up with International Delight Iced Coffee & Tumbler Giveaway

Liza — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:56:26 +0000

Have you tried International Delight Iced Coffee yet? If you haven’t, you are missing out. My hubby and I love iced coffee. And we love the convenience of driving through local coffee shops and getting iced coffee on the go. However, as I’ve been going through our receipts, I’m realizing that these coffees add up!

I went to my local Publix and purchased International Delight Iced Coffee and realized right away that my hubby and I are spending way too much on coffee shop coffee. I headed home armed with International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee. In my pantry I had chocolate sauce and caramel sauce and I wanted to make my own concoction to see if I could make a Mocha Caramel Iced Coffee.

I didn’t want to use a lot of syrup because I don’t like super sweet drinks. So I put just a little chocolate sauce and a little caramel sauce along the rim of my glass. Then I added ice and poured International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee into my glass. Let me tell you. This was amazing. My drink was refreshing and it gave me the perfect pick-me-up for the hour when my house is quiet because my toddler is down for his nap.

Right now we can enter to win an International Delight Iced Coffee tumbler on Twitter and Facebook. We can enter daily on International Delight’s Facebook page through the end of August. 100 tumblers will be awarded each week!

And, the during the week of July 7th, make sure you participate in the #IcedDelight Twitter Party. International Delight and Coldstone Creamery will be celebrating their favorite things about iced coffee season and there will be LOTS of prizes!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Capture Your Confidence with Certain Dri

Liza — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:03:42 +0000

This post is sponsored by Certain Dri® I was compensated and received Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant Roll-On, Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Solid Anti-Perspirant and Everyday Strength Certain Dri A.MTM for my own personal use. As always, all thoughts sand opinions are 100% my own.

Sweat. I don’t know about you, but I sweat a lot. So many of my friends seem to never sweat. Me, I get sweaty. Really sweaty. When I was given the opportunity to try out Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant Roll-On, I jumped at it. I wanted to see how good it works. I just learned that Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant, the #1 doctor recommended antiperspirant for excessive perspiration, is formulated with 12% aluminum chloride and is the most effective antiperspirant you can buy without a prescription Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant gives 72-hours of unmatched sweat and odor protection allowing you to wear your favorite colors and styles or tackle those nerve wracking moments with confidence.

I was ready for the challenge. I can’t say that I went for a full 72 hours without showering, but I did go 48 hours and I was very pleased with the protection Certain Dri gave. I actually used Certain Dri when I was in college over 15 years ago. I remember that the anti-perspirant was very runny and stung my arms. The first thing I noticed when I use it now is that it didn’t drip down my arms now and it didn’t sting or itch!

The picture above is me after a 4 hour concert my hubby and I attended. We spent the entire 4 hours on our feet dancing during the concert (or – attempting to dance as I have two left feet). I was wearing a tank top which, for me, usually exacerbates my sweat. Why is it that I sweat more when I wear a tank top versus a t-shirt? Am I the only one who experiences this? If you experience this, leave a comment and let me know – I want to know I’m not alone here Anyways, at the end of the night, I was dry and smell in my tank top free courtesy of Certain Dri. Win for me! (And, the people around me!)

Are you guys ready for a giveaway? Certain Dri has the Closet Full of Confidence Giveaway going on right now on Facebook. Go HERE for a chance to win a customized closet organizer for all the new clothes and styles you can now wear thanks to Certain Dri. You can enter through June 25, 2014. One winner will be chosen and announced on Facebook at around 12:30 pm EST on 6/24/14 and will win a 1,000 gift card to EasyClosets to put towards a custom designed closet to hang the new clothes they now have confidence to wear thanks to Certain Dri. Winner will also receive Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Roll-On, Certain Dri® Clinical Strength Solid and Everyday Strength Certain Dri AMTM. Learn more about the Certain Dri Closet Full of Confidence Giveaway at www.facebook.com/certaindri

Certain Dri is sold at most grocery and drugstores! You can find it at Walmart, Rite Aid, CVS, Target, Duane Reade, as well as online retailers and at www.certaindri.com

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of CERTAIN DRI®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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FREE BJ’s 60-Day Trial Membership & Crumbs Bake Shop Review!

Liza — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:50:52 +0000

(BJ’s sponsored my shopping trip. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.)

How many of you shop at BJ’s? Honestly, it had been years since I’d been. We had them up north and I remember going there often as a child, but when we moved to Florida, there weren’t any that were convenient to me (or any if at all!).

So I was excited to get a chance to visit there recently. My task? To sample some delicious Crumbs Bake Shop sweet treats – no problem here! Until recently, you could only get these delectable desserts in an actual Crumbs Bake Shops, but now they are offering a variety of items in over 200 club locations across the US right on the shelves, including signature cupcakes, ice cream cupcakes, ice cream sheet cakes and Crumbnuts— a cross between a croissant and a donut. Yummo!

I took Asher with me and he was super happy with all the samples they give out in the store. I was also very impressed with how clean everything was!

Makes a girl feel better about the actual products she’s buying when the store was in pristine shape.

There are number of different options to choose from in the Crumbs Bake Shop line of products, including:

Signature Cupcake 3-pack

Colossal Cupcake

Crumb Cakes 12-pack

Crumbnuts 4-pack

Ice Cream Sheet Cakes

Ice Cream Cakes

Ice Cream Cupcake 6-pack

Ultimately I went for the Signature Cupcake 3-pk and the Crumbcakes 12-pk. The entire family had fun devouring the 3-pk of cupcakes, which included Red Velvet, Cookies & Cream, and Peanut Butter Cup. So good.

Hubby then had no problem getting rid of the Crumbcakes the next couple of days – it went perfectly with his morning coffee!

If these sound good to you, and I’m sure they do, then head to your local BJ’s as they are currently offering a FREE 60-Day Trial Membership through July 6, 2014. Even better, they are the only wholesale club that accepts manufacturer’s coupons as well as their own coupons! Plus, the risk-free, trial membership consists of full-member benefits and no surcharge.

So head on down to the BJ’s in your area and try them out for free. The Colossal Cupcake or Ice Cream Sheet Cakes would be a sweet ending to any of your summer parties.

Enjoy!

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My One Week 2014 Kia Soul Test Drive Experience

Liza — Tue, 27 May 2014 18:12:54 +0000

Kia provided the Kia Soul for me to test drive. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Last week I was telling you how it had been a while since I was able to test drive a car, and then all of a sudden I was able to do two in two weeks! This time I was able to drive the 2014 Kia Soul, and I have to tell you, I had a blast – this car/mini-SUV is awesome!

For those who have followed my blog for a while, you might remember I test drove the 2012 Kia Soul a couple of years ago. I enjoyed it then, but I have to tell you, they’ve made this vehicle even better.

It’s hard to miss the Soul (after all, Kia did a tremendous job marketing their product with those “you-can-get-with-this-or-you-can-get-with-that” mice a few years back). It rained the day they dropped it off so you’ll have to pardon the rainy pics. I got the Latte Brown color this time with gray interior. And as cute as the outside is, it’s the interior of the 2014 Soul that blew me away.

For starters, it’s important to note that I did have the Primo Package Trim, which comes with leather, immediately making you feel like you’re stepping into luxury even though it’s technically not a luxury line. I also quickly noticed that I got a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, as well as a Push Button start button and smart key, meaning that I literally never need to take my key out of my purse. So nice! (What I didn’t immediately notice was that the steering wheel itself is heated, along with the heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats.) Living in Florida, I especially appreciate the cooling factor of the ventilated seats.

What should I talk about next (there was so much!)? Let’s continue with the Primo Trim Package, which also includes:

Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade (which is fun even in the rain!);

Speaker lights that bump and glow in concert with the music you play;

Front fog lights;

Engine immobilizer.

There is more, but that gives you the idea. With all that luxury, I’m sure you would expect to pay a ton, but it’s only $3000 to add everything I just mentioned in the last two paragraphs, which I thought was a total steal.

They also gave me the 8” Touch Screen with Navigation and Rear Camera Display, which is an absolute must-have for me in my next vehicle. Included in the Audio package is the Infinity Sound System, Sirius XM Traffic, Automatic on/off headlights, and Automatic Climate control.

Some of you might not find the $1900 price tag worth it unless you get all of those features, but I would pay it just to have the touch screen Navigation and Rear Camera Display, that’s how much I loved having it.

I loved driving the Kia Soul. The feel of the steering wheel, the intuitive nature of the Nav screen, the Bluetooth Technology with voice command – all of these features made for a luxury driving experience.

But even without the upgrades, you’re still getting a great bang for your buck. As I mentioned previously, the Bluetooth Technology with voice command is standard, and so are the USB/auxiliary ports, as well as the 12V power outlets. You get a 3-month Sirius Satellite Radio subscription, and everything is power (power doors and power windows).

It’s also relatively spacious, and the LATCH feature for Asher’s carseat were super easy to find and use. The back seats also fold without much effort, making it easy to maneuver and handle whatever items are in your hands.

As with all Kia’s, it comes with a 10/yr 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, as well which is the best in the business, and really sets your mind at ease just in case something major goes wrong during those first few years you own your Soul.

The smaller 2.4L engine still leaves a little bit to be desired for me personally, but the 2014 Kia Soul is cute on the outside, gorgeous on the inside, and get this – the basic package comes in at just over $18,000, brand spanking new. Can you believe that? With the goodies that I mention above, you’re still under $25k, and you are driving and living like a queen (or king).

I loved my 2014 Kia Soul Test Drive Experience. I can’t wait to drive it again, quite frankly. I’d love to know from you who have the Soul if you feel the same! Leave a comment here or on Facebook and let us know!

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My One Week 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT Test Drive Experience

Liza — Fri, 23 May 2014 23:43:15 +0000

Mitsubishi provided the Mitsubishi Lancer GT for me to test drive. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

It had been a while since I was asked to do a “mommy blog car review,” so I was happy to have the opportunity recently to do it again, this time with the 2014 2.4L Mitsubishi Lancer GT. How sharp does the above pic look? I remember when the Lancer was smaller and boxier, but I’m loving the sleek new look of the 2014 model.

Now truthfully, I usually get the “geeked up” models with all the extras and goodies, but this time they sent me just the base model with not a single upgrade. This was good, because it allowed me to really judge the car on its entry point into the compact car space.

One of the first things I noticed, other than its sharp Rally Red color, was the fast key entry system, which allows you to just push a button on the door handle to get in your vehicle. It’s better than keyless entry, because you don’t have to fish for your car keys out of your purse (and what mom hasn’t been there in the pouring rain or hot sun after a grocery store trip?!). I love this feature.

The inside is spacious and very modern feeling. The 4-door model I drove gives a family vibe, comfortably seating 5 people (car seats included).

Even though it’s family friendly when it comes to space, take a look at the front dash. Sleek and modern , complete with automatic climate control, 6.1″ touch screen display, high contrast meter gauges, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Here’s a better look at that leather-wrapped shift gear and middle console:

Sharp, right?

Some of the other fun features in the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT are found on the steering wheel. Volume and channel can both be controlled from there, as well as the “coast” feature. Another standard feature is the FUSE Handsfree Link System w/ USB port. If you you notice on the right hand side of the picture below, there’s a “paddle shifter” for those looking to have a little fun with the sport tuned suspension. Not my thing, but definitely something hubby appreciated!

So what are some of the other standard features in the 2014 2.4L Mitsubishi Lancer GT?

For one, Sirius XM Satellite Radio with a 3-month subscription, and digital HD radio.

Another standard feature, which moms everywhere are sure to love, is the rearview camera system. This is a MUST HAVE for my next vehicle, so I love that it comes standard in the 2014 Lancer.

What else comes standard? How about this little guy? Haha! Sorry, he’s a one-of-a-kind, and was helping us take pictures (please note the car was not running and was completely stationary sitting in my driveway!). This was just too cute to not include.

For those of you who would like a few more stats on the 2014 Lancer, here are a few that I think you’ll find helpful:

10 yr/100,000 mile powertrain warranty

5 years unlimited roadside service

26 average MPG’s (23 city, 30 hwy)

Frontal crash and Side crash front seat 5-star safety rating

Power door locks, windows, and side-view mirrors

12-volt accessory outlet

Anti-theft Alarm system

18″ alloy wheels, which happen to look like this:

So how did it actually drive, you ask? Very sportily! (I don’t think that’s a word, but it should be.) Definitely has some get-up-and-go with the 2.4 L. However, if you know anything about me, while I am a very cautious driver, I tend to “get up and go” myself from the stopped position, so I would love to see an even bigger engine. That said, I thought it handled the curves and road very well, and with the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body, Active Stability Control, and 7-airbags, I felt very safe on the road.

I should also let you know that the Lancer spares no expense when it comes to the exterior of the car. With auto-off halogen headlights, fog lights, chrome-accented front grille and rear wing spoiler, you will definitely be noticed in this vehicle.

What’s all this going to set you back? The 2014 2.4L Mitsubishi Lancer GT has an MSRP of $21,445. I think that’s a pretty fair price, especially considering what you get from the “base” model.

I’d love to hear from you all – do you currently drive a Lancer GT? How do you like it?

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Winn-Dixie is Making Happy Happen with #Kuddles & Tampa Event (Win Prizes, Diapers for a Year and MORE)

Liza — Fri, 23 May 2014 19:32:04 +0000

Winn-Dixie has sponsored this review and my appearance at the Making Happy Happen event in Tampa. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own!

When I was given the opportunity to trying out Winn-Dixie’s improved line of Kuddles baby items, I jumped at it. Being a new mom, I’m finding that there are so many brands out there that I have yet to try out. My husband and I adopted our son 9 months ago. He is now 19 months old and an adorable handful! Before becoming a mom, I knew that Winn-Dixie had a line of baby products, but I really didn’t pay attention to it. I also “knew” that we would go through a lot of diapers and wipes… BUT, I didn’t realize just how many we would go through and how quickly we would go through them!

Winn-Dixie is Making Happy happen with Kuddles , their improved line of quality, affordable diapers, formula and baby essentials like lotion, powder, baby food and more!

Winn-Dixie’s improved Kuddles baby brand line features:

New, softer, snugger drier diapers, with a back waistband for fit and containment and hypoallergenic and fragrance free liners, available in size 1 through size 5, plus training pants;

Alcohol-free baby and kid wipes in 10 assorted scents, including new Soothing Shea Butter, Lavender and Green Tea;

FDA reviewed and approved baby formula with DHA and ARA in five varieties, featuring an innovative scoop that fits into the lid for easy access.

In honor of the Kuddles products re-launch, on Saturday, May 31 at 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Winn-Dixie is holding a Making Happy Happen with Winn-Dixie’s Kuddles Products event on 2100 Swann Ave in Hyde Park, Tampa. I will be co-hosting the event showing how to save money at Winn-Dixie! AND – there will be prizes! The first 20 moms who arrive will get a free prize. Everyone who attends will get the chance to win free diapers for a year! Along with this, there will be on-going raffles with gift cards, gift baskets and product giveaways! Refreshments and snacks will be provided as well as a Crafts table by Tampa Bay Moms Group and a Cooking demonstration by the Florida Cattlewomen! I would love for all of you to attend!

Go HERE to get more info and register for the event! Again, this will occur Saturday, May 31^st from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at 2100 Swann Ave in Hyde Park, Tampa.

When Winn-Dixie offered to send me to purchase and review Kuddles products, I jumped at it. While I have done a pretty good job stockpiling diapers and baby products that we need for Asher, there are times when I’ve run out and had to go to the store last minute. When it’s 9 o’clock at night and I’m out of baby wipes, I’m not thinking about couponing or finding a deal. So, my hope was that from this review, I would find reliable, affordable baby items that I could purchase in a pinch. I headed to my local Winn-Dixie armed with the $50.00 gift card they provided me with and loaded my cart with baby products.

I bought lots of products (pictured above). My focus was getting comparable pricing on two necessities: Diapers and Wipes. We go through approximately five or six diapers a day (sometimes more). So a pack of diapers only lasts us less than a week!

Diaper Prices

Kuddles Size 4 Diapers, 27 diapers, reg price $7.49 ($0.28/diaper)
Pampers Size 4 Diapers, 28 diapers, reg price $10.99 ($0.39/diaper)
Huggies Size 4 Diapers, 24 diapers, on sale $9.49 ($0.39/diaper)

Wipe Prices

Kuddles Baby Wipes Tub, 72 wipes, reg price $3.09 ($0.042/wipe)
Pampers Baby Wipes Tub, 64 wipes, reg price $3.99 ($0.062/wipe)
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes Tub, 64 wipes, $3.69 ($0.058/wipe)

I know that some moms have better experiences with one brand of diapers. But for us, I haven’t noticed one brand working “better” than another. Our biggest diaper struggle is at night. Every few mornings, my son will wake up with his pajama bottoms wet. I have yet to find a regular, non-nighttime/overnight diaper, to work 100% of the nights with Asher. So it will be interesting to see how Kuddles diapers work at night! I haven’t used Kuddles at night yet so will start using them tonight and will report back!

I have used Kuddles diapers on Asher during the day for the past 3 days and have found they work great. They have a slightly smaller fit on Asher compared to the Seventh Generation diapers he was using earlier in the week. I know that every child’s body is different so the way they fit on Asher may be different for your kiddos. I actually bought Kuddles in size 4 and size 5 so I can compare both sizes on Asher. I haven’t had any issues with leaking either after his nap or throughout the day. They are very flexible so as my very busy son runs around, climbs on things and basically acts like a gymnast, his diaper hasn’t bunched at all. I’m extremely pleased with Kuddles diapers. I’ve also been equally happy with the wipes. You know how some wipes seem thin and kind of dissolve a bit as they are used? These wipes are durable. In fact, my husband is headed to Africa soon and he is taking some of the wipes with him to keep himself clean if they run out of water, toilet paper, etc.

I will report back on how Kuddles works at night! And don’t forget to meet me at Winn-Dixie this Saturday, May 31^st from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at 2100 Swann Ave in Hyde Park, Tampa!

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Looking for an Affordable Sunday Brunch? Try Bonefish Grill!

Liza — Fri, 02 May 2014 17:04:02 +0000

If you are looking for a restaurant to eat Sunday brunch at, check out Bonefish Grill! About a month ago I had the (delicious) opportunity to checkout the Brunch Menu at Bonefish Grill (on them!). Did you know that Bonefish had a Sunday Brunch Menu? I had no idea until recently, and I have to say, I’ll definitely be heading back soon.

If you follow my blog at any length, you know I’m a huge fan of Bonefish. I’m constantly posting about their specials, including the $5 Wednesday Bang Bang Shrimp (which recently went up to $6, bummer.) At any rate, I have to be honest with you – I wasn’t too sure about the Brunch for one reason….the menu item Bonefish wanted me to review was Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict.

Now you would think I would be all over this brunch choice because of my love for the Bang Bang Shrimp. However, one thing I don’t (normally) do is runny eggs. It’s been a very long time since I’ve had eggs benedict of any kind, so I must admit, I was nervous.

Well I’m here to report that there was nothing to be nervous about! I don’t know if it was the crispy shrimp, the buttery, toasty English muffin, or the spicy Hollandaise sauce, but whatever it was, the runny eggs were just an afterthought. And at only $9.90, it was a bargain in terms of normal Brunch prices at nicer restaurants around town.

(Bonefish Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict)

Hubby and I of course shared the Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict, and we didn’t stop there (hey, we had $50 to get through and at the Bonefish Brunch prices, we could score quite a bit of food!).

The next item we tested out was the Western Omelet. This omelet has turkey chorizo in it, and trust me when I tell you, you can’t miss it! Hubby and I like spicier foods, however, so it was all good for us. I will say this, if you have a sensitivity to spicy foods, then you might want to go for the California Omelet with its applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions, or the Oscar, which has a unique blend of asparagus, crab, and smoked mozzarella.

(Bonefish Western Omelet w/ Potatoes Au Gratin)

Whatever your choice, you might want to ask for an extra helping of the Potatoes Au Gratin. Holy cow, those were good! Yes, we did get fruit with one of our dishes, but in hindsight, I would go cheesy potatoes in a heartbeat. Word to the wise.

Hubby’s favorite was definitely the third item on our Bonefish Brunch list, the Creme Brûlée French Toast. I have to admit, it may have been my favorite too. With perfectly toasted Grand Marnier bread, fresh mint, and strawberries, this was a sweet treat of indulgence. But what really made this dish was the sprinkle orange zest – yummo! Hubby was partial to the combination of bacon, syrup, and whip cream. Whatever your flavor, there is definitely something to really enjoy about this dish. 5 stars in my book!

(Bonefish Creme Brûlée French Toast)

As if the taste isn’t good enough for this brunch, what’s really great is the price. The french toast is the most expensive, coming in at $10.50, and the Omelets are all under $10. We found it to be a tremendous value for some excellent food!

I also should note that they have an Endless Bubbles Brunch for just $19.90, and this gives you your choice of Omelet, Brunch Favorite, or Eggs Benedict to go along with an endless supply of Bellinis, Mimosas, or Blackberry Sangrias. So at under $20, this option is sure to hit home with a few of you.

Not surprisingly, I loved my first Brunch at Bonefish, and can’t wait to go back! Bonefish’s Brunch hours run from 11-2 each Sunday. To see more about Bonefish Grill, check out their menu HERE.

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My Time at Discovery Cove & Special Rates for Florida Residents

Liza — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:00:18 +0000

Discovery Cove sponsored this post and sent myself, hubby and son to the park. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
Stay tuned – tomorrow I have an awesome giveaway for one Addicted to Saving reader courtesy of Discovery Cove!

This past weekend, we were given the opportunity to visit Discovery Cove. When Discovery Cove offered to send myself, hubby and son to Discovery Cove, I jumped at the opportunity. I’ve heard amazing things about the park and wanted to see everything for myself.

Did you know that right now Florida Residents can take advantage of special pricing? Go HERE to learn about Discovery Cove’s Special Florida Residents Rates (or scroll to the bottom of this post for more information). When you purchase a ticket, you will also receive unlimited admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark for 14 consecutive days!

The main entrance to Discovery Cove.

First, let me say right away, originally, I thought Discovery Cove was a theme park. I knew that Discovery Cove limits attendance to around 1,300 people per day. But I didn’t realize that this is not your typical theme park experience. This is a resort experience. From the second we walked into Discovery Cove, we realized that we wouldn’t have to deal with long lines, packed areas and screaming children. Instead, we had tons of space to roam, there were pretty much no lines and while our 18 month old son missed his nap, he actually didn’t scream or cry at all!

This was one of the first views you get as you walk into Discovery Park.

Once you register in the main building, you immediately walk into a lush, green cove that feels like a deserted island. My mom and brother went with us to Discovery Cove and my mom raved multiple times on the bamboo trees, lush plants and beautiful flowers.

Tip – get to Discovery Cove early. They open at 7:30 am. The earlier you arrive, the earlier you can explore Discovery Cove. And, you will get a better selection of dolphin swim times (if you are swimming with the dolphins).

Picture of my son exploring Discovery Cove.

Once you walk through the jungle-like entrance, the view opens up as you enter Discovery Cove. As you can see from the picture above, it felt like we were the only people at Discovery Cove! And yet at this point, the park was at capacity with guests!

When you purchase an all inclusive package for Discovery Cove it covers every expense you can think of! You will not have to pay for parking. (Most theme parks charge at least $10 to park if not more!) Breakfast, lunch, all snacks and all drinks (including wine, daiquiris and more) are included. The breakfast was impressive with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, yogurt, pastries and fresh fruit. Lunch was amazing. There were 5 or 6 entrees to choose from like baked fish, pork tenderloin, meatballs and pasta, chicken, hamburgers and so much more. Because my son was under two, his admission was free. Since he still only has four teeth, I stuck with easy to eat food for him like mac & cheese, meatballs and rice. The snacks they offer throughout the day were perfect for curbing our appetite. When we left Discovery Cove, we weren’t hungry. We were well fed and didn’t have to pay an additional cent towards all of the food we ate! (And we ate a lot!) Usually a soft drink and lunch for one person at a theme park is at least $15. So there was a huge value in getting all you can eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited beverages.

Tip – for lunch, you will experience waiting in a line if you get in line around lunchtime (12 – 1:00 pm). If you wait a little longer to get lunch, you won’t have to wait in line long at all! Try snacking when you first get there, set up your “base” camp, and have a late breakfast. That way you’ll be satiated and won’t need lunch until later on.

While you are at Discovery Cove, you will not have to worry about forgetting anything. They have life jackets and life vests, snorkels and fins, sunscreen, bottled water and even special strollers that you can push on the sand! The life jacket we brought for our son was a little too big, but fortunately, Discovery Cove really came through as they had life jackets in all different sizes (even in adult sizes)!

The highlight of our time at Discovery Cove was the dolphin swim. I cannot put to words how awesome it was to be up close to the dolphins. My hubby, mom and brother had a dolphin swim time that was different from mine. So I wasn’t able to swim with them. However, this didn’t detract from my experience at all. The dolphin trainers tell you all about the dolphin’s history, training the dolphin and the dolphin’s personality. The dolphin I swam with was named Akai. Akai is a male dolphin who had the sweetest demeanor. We were able to pet him, give him a kiss and watch him do tricks. Once it was time to swim with Akai, we were given the option of either doing the deep water swim or shallow water swim. I chose for the deep water swim and swam out approximately 20 yards. Akai met me there and after I hung on to his fins, he pulled me to shallow water. Such an awesome experience.

Tip – leave all of your jewelry (except your wedding bands) at home. When you swim with the dolphins, the only item they will let you wear is your wedding bands. You can’t even wear an elastic on your wrist. (don’t ask me how I know )

Photos with Akai (pictured above is my mom, son and brother. Just missing my hubby!)

Babies and toddlers are not able to participate in the dolphin swim. However, I was so thankful because the trainers saw my son and offered to do a family photo after the dolphin swim. So my son was able to touch Akai and get a photo with him. (The only bummer is that my hubby wasn’t in the photo!) While I know my son probably won’t remember that moment in his life, I have pictures to show him someday! And now he is making noises like a dolphin which is just adorable.

One of the entrances into the Wind-away River

When you are at Discovery Cove, you will want to go on the Wind-away River. It is basically a lazy river with both deep and shallow areas. We were able to take our son out on the ride with us! We were on the Wind-away River for about 25 minutes. It was so relaxing. At one point, you float through the Explorer’s Aviary. Tropical birds are literally flying overhead as you float through.

**Tip – if you are swimming with a young child, make sure you have either a life jacket on (to help you float) or the floating noodle. That will help you float as you are also watching your young child. Also – if you have an underwater camera, bring it! There are so many things to photograph as you float along the river!

Another highlight of Discovery Cove is snorkling through the Grand Reef. The reef is filled with tropical fish and stingrays! And, you can swim up to an area where glass separates you from sharks. When you go underwater and look through the glass, you will come face to face with sharks. When you are snorkling, head away from the sandy entrance to the reef. The further you get from the sand, the less people you will see. I snapped the photograph above of a man snorkling and he had so much space all to himself!

There is also a new part of Discovery Cove that features marmosets and otters. We watched the otters play for quite a long time. They were adorable.

Florida residents – Discovery Cove has special pricing just for us! Go HERE for more info on Discovery Cove’s Florida Resident Special! If you purchase the Day Resort Package, prices start at $149. If you purchase the Dolphin Swim Package, prices start at $219. Blackout dates are March 17 – April 21 & June 1 – Aug. 31, 2014. Dates subject to availability. Proof of valid FL residency for each adult is required at check-in.

Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package includes:

A reserved 30-minute dolphin interaction*

Hand feeding exotic birds in a free-flight aviary

Encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets in Freshwater Oasis

Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch and unlimited snacks, drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Unlimited admission to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark for 14 consecutive days.

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TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Drinks & $500 Target Gift Card Giveaway #TruMoo #Review

Liza — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:33:31 +0000

This is a sponsored post on behalf of TruMoo. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you tried TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow drinks yet? If you enjoy chocolate milk and marshmallows, you need to give it a try! When I was given the opportunity to try it out, I headed to my local store and purchased a carton of it. My whole family tested it cold and also warm. It is so good! It is smooth and creamy and has the perfect combination of chocolate and marshmallow flavors tasting like a Smores! (You can see in my picture above we have a glass of cold TruMoo as well as a mug of hot TruMoo! I added two big marshmallows to the hot TruMoo because I can never have too many marshmallows!)

I know so many of you are dealing with freezing temperatures (and that includes lots of snow) and I’m thinking your kiddos would love a hot cup of TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow as you have family time watching a movie! Even here is sunny Florida, we have had many days where the weather has been very cold and a hot cup of this drink warmed us up!

If you prefer a different flavor, TruMoo has flavors like Vanilla Milk, Strawberry Milk, regular Chocolate Milk, Coffee Milk and more! Go HERE to see all of the available flavors. As a runner, after long runs, I will sometimes have chocolate milk because it is perfect for rehydrating and also has just enough protein and carbohydrates to replenish my muscles. TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow is a really fun drink to have as a celebration for running countless miles on end! TruMoo’s website has a lot of nutritional information on their drinks. Head to their site HERE and click “Nutrition” to read about the benefits of Chocolate Milk, comparisons of TruMoo with soda and keeping up with your child’s nutritional needs!

To find a store near you that sells TruMoo, go HERE. Go HERE to “like” TruMoo on Facebook and go HERE to follow TruMoo on Twitter! And, currently there is a coupon to help us save on TruMoo! Head over HERE to print this $0.55/1 ONE (1) gallon or TWO (2) half gallons of TruMoo® flavored milk coupon!

And now for an AWESOME giveaway! Enter to win a $500 Target Gift Card!

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Featuring The Rockettes

Addicted to Saving — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:00:27 +0000

I was given a pair of tickets to see Radio City Christmas Spectacular Featuring The Rockettes at Straz Theatre in Tampa in exchange for writing a review. I wasn’t able to go, but my friend and helper Bree was able to go! As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% our own!It is not everyday that you have the opportunity to go see The Rockettes. In fact, usually that chance only happens when you are in New York City. How lucky for Tampa Bay residents that The Rockettes are performing at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Straz center until December 29th.

I was fortunate enough to attend this entertaining holiday show last Thursday. The show starts with a magical sleighride through the Northern Forest. The cheers rang out as the reindeer are actually the high kicking Rockettes! I cannot even say that I had a favorite scene. I am sure my jaw was on the floor as I watched the Parade of Wooden Soldiers. The precision of The Rockettes and the small, intricate movements that they performed to stay in a straight line and together during this scene was amazing. I also loved the New York at Christmas scene. A double decker bus sits in the center of the stage and behind it is a huge screen with scenes of New York City. The Rockettes dance on the second story of the bus and you also are given a glimpse into how The Rockettes started and their history. The special effects, costumes and choreography were incredible. Towards the end of the show, there was a scene titled “The Living Nativity.” The pageantry and story telling in this scene was so beautiful and inspiring.

There was another huge point of excitement. The big guy himself, Santa Claus was there. He makes appearances throughout the show, so if you have little ones this is an added bonus. This show is so full of excitement, funny characters, dancing, singing, beautiful costumes that there is something for everyone. From little children to grandparents, it is a family friendly show that will make for long lasting family memories!

If you live in the Tampa Bay area, be sure to get your tickets for this show at the Straz Center before until December 29th! The red carpet awaits!

Go HERE for more information on Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Straz Center as well as the upcoming shows the scheduled for 2014!

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$1.00/1 Green Mountain Coffee Espresso Iced Latte Coupon #spon

Liza — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:50:53 +0000

Have you tried out Green Mountain Coffee’s new Espresso Iced Lattes? The Iced Lattes come in either Vanilla or Mocha flavors and their 48 ounce bottles can be found in the refrigerated dairy or tea & juice case at major grocery retailers!

What I love most about these drinks is just how easy they are to prepare! You don’t have to brew any coffee to make your Iced Latte! Just shake the bottle, pour your latte over ice and voila! You are done! I’m loving the idea of pouring a glass of Mocha flavored Green Mountain Coffee Espress Iced Lattes and adding just a bit of caramel sauce to it! Yummo!

For those of you with food allergies, these Lattes do not include wheat, wheat gluten, rye, oat, barely, or malt ingredients!

Right now we can save $1.00/1 Green Mountain Coffee Espresso Iced Latte with this printable coupon HERE. Using your coupon, you should be able to purchase a bottle for around $3.99 (or less with a sale!)

Have you tried these lattes? I would love to hear your thoughts if you have!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Green Mountain. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Sauteed Veggies with Breaded Paprika Chicken Recipe with #STAROliveOil #shop

Liza — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:40:00 +0000

I was excited to try STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil! STAR has a huge line of olive oils, vinegar, and more. I’ve tried their olive oil so trying the STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil really intrigued me. STAR’s website says that you can “substitute Butter Flavored Olive Oil for butter in recipes for baked goods, seafood, pasta, rice and mashed potatoes.” I couldn’t wait to try it!

I headed to Walmart and found the STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil on the top shelf where all of the olive oils and baking oils are found. I also noticed that STAR has a huge selection of olive oils to choose from in addition to the butter flavored oil! Go HERE to learn more about Star Olive Oils. And, ff you would like to try STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil, right now, STAR Fine Foods’ Facebook page is giving away bottles of STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil! There will be 10 winners! To enter, go HERE.

Once I returned home, I knew that I wanted to make Sauteed Vegetables with Breaded Paprika Chicken using my STAR Butter flavored Olive Oil. We always have lots of veggies in our coop bin and I thought that using some of the veggies with the oil might go well together. I decided to top the sautéed vegetables with chicken that I breaded with flour, paprika, salt & pepper and sautéed in the oil. Everything turned out amazing! I’ve sautéed vegetables countless times before. But this time was unlike prior meals. The vegetables had a slight buttery flavor that went perfectly with the breaded chicken. If you didn’t know that I used STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil, you would have thought that I sautéed the vegetables in butter. They were so good. Below are the instructions and recipe.

I gathered the ingredients for the breaded chicken and placed a large sauté pan on my stove-top in preparation. Below is a picture of the finished product – yummo!

Breaded Paprika Chicken Recipe

Ingredients
• 1/3 cup Flour
• 1.5 t Paprika
• 1 t Salt
• Dash Pepper
• 1 lbs Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast cut in pieces
• 2 T STAR Butter Flavored Olive Oil

Instructions
1) In plastic bag combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
2) Add a few pieces of chicken to the bag at a time. Coat the chicken.
3) Brown chicken on both sides in a large skillet with STAR Butter flavored Olive Oil. Only use enough oil to coat pan and prevent sticking.
4) Transfer browned chicken to plate with paper towels on it to drain excess oil. Reserve drippings in pan.

For the sautéed vegetables, I ransacked my fridge and took out an assortment of vegetables. If you are making this dish, you do not need to use the same veggies I used. If you prefer carrots, cauliflower, no pepper, etc etc, that is totally fine!

Sauteed Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients
1/3 head Broccoli
½ Red Pepper
½ Yellow Pepper
¼ Large Onion
1 Zucchini
1 Yellow Squash
Lemon
1 T STAR Butter flavored Olive Oil
¼ t Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper

Instructions
1) Warm the STAR oil in the pan.
2) Add Onion, Peppers, Broccoli to pan. Saute until onion & peppers soften and broccoli turns bright green.
3) Add Zucchini and squash. Saute until cooked.
To serve, place vegetables on your plate. Top with breaded chicken. If desired, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of dish for extra flavor.
Enjoy!

If you haven’t tried STAR Butter flavored Olive Oil, I highly recommend you do! You can use it in cooking, baking and even dipping sauces! I would love to hear how you used the oil. Leave a comment if you have tried it!

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My One Week 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Test Drive Experience

Liza — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:20:58 +0000

Consider me a lucky girl. In the past month I’ve been able to drive not one, not two, but three different vehicles, and I am very thankful for the opportunity. First it was the 2014 Kia Sorento SX, then it was the 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, and now I’m happy to tell you how my week went with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE w/ Touring Package.

As you can see from the picture above, it’s pretty sharp. I remember the older model Outlanders used to be a little boxier and compact, and the new 2014 Outlander has come a long way in my humble opinion!

Since I’m on the new look of the Outlander, I should mention how much I loved the Diamond White Pearl paint job on this vehicle, as well as the look of the front fog lights and chrome accents on the grill, and the rear combination tail lights. I thought these subtle changes gave the 2014 Outlander a sophisticated look I hadn’t noticed in the past.

Of course you always want to look cool in your new ride, so I had to get the “cool approval” from Asher. Does he look cool in the new 2014 Outlander?

As important as looking cool in our vehicle really is, let’s be honest – it’s the inside that matters most, both for comfort and safety. Now that I have to tote my Babiator-wearing little guy everywhere I go, it’s important to me that we are safe, comfortable, and secure inside of our vehicle.

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will seat either 5 or 7, and I found the switch from one to the other easy to do (you basically just pull tabs – it’s super intuitive). You’re probably not going to fit 7 adults comfortably since this is a crossover SUV, but you can easily do four adults and three children without everyone being on top of each other. Here’s a good look at it.

Of course one of the features from a safety standpoint that I will definitely require in my next vehicle is the rear-view camera. I love all the airbags and traction control and stability control, but for this momma, I love to know that I’m not going to run over any children (or animals!) when I put my vehicle in reverse.

While I love the rear-camera feature, I actually think the Outlander has a safety feature I like even more than that, which I didn’t think was possible! I’m a pretty straight and narrow driver, however hubby can sometimes veer to left (he says he’s “hugging” the inside, whatever that means!).   If you upgrade to the SE Touring Package, one of the features you’ll get is called Lane Departure Warning. And rather than just show you a picture, I thought I’d let you see it in action (don’t worry, hubby was filming while I was talking with both hands on the wheel!)

So cool right? Now you can turn this feature off with the push of a button, but I find it to be a welcomed addition to help keep us safe on the road. If you’re in the car a lot, its easy to take for granted that you’re in a multi-ton machine hurdling down the road sometimes at 70 mph! Knowing that that your SUV will ‘talk’ to you when you’re veering gives me peace of mind.

I thought the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander had more room on the inside than it appeared from the outside. We easily fit our BOB stroller in and had plenty of room to spare, and Asher comfortably fit into his car seat in the back seat as well.

I’ll be honest, it’s always hard going back to our 2006 sedan after test driving. The 2014 Outlander we drove was equipped with the SE Touring package, which, in addition to the Lane Departure Warning, had the following yummies:

Woodgrain interior panels & leather seating

Power remote tailgate (love this!)

Navigation (Sorry for the blurry pic, but I love that it tells me where gas stations and toll booths are!)

Rain-sensing wipers

SiruisXM Satellite Radio w/ free 3-month subscription

There are others, but I think you get the gist.

So what does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander cost? Here’ the great news – you can get into this brand new vehicle for under $24,000! With a 10-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, you can have the peace of mind to know that you’re making a good investment too. I was really surprised to hear the price of this vehicle for what you get. I didn’t even mention the fast-pass keyless entry and the one-touch start-stop engine switch. You should really check out all the standard equipment on the 2014 Outlander HERE.

Now if you want all the goodies I just mentioned, then it’s another $6100. Still, for right around $30k, you can get all the goodies you’d expect in a luxury type vehicle for well under half the price.

Not only that, but the gas mileage is amazing on this Crossover SUV – 25 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, which is outstanding!

If I had to offer one piece of constructive criticism, it would be that I would prefer a little more giddy-up than the 2.4 L SOHC engine. Just in case you need to really punch it. The good news is that if you turn off the ECO function, you’ll hurt yourself in the mpg department, but you’ll make up for it with a little more “oomph” behind the wheel.

So what do you all think? Would you take a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander out for a spin after reading a little more about it?

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Boost Mobile Unlimited Phone Plans with Shrinking Payments

Liza — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:55:38 +0000

This post brought to you by Boost Mobile’s Shrinking Payments. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you checked out Boost Mobile’s phone plans? They have a $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan and you do not have to sign an annual contract! This Monthly Unlimited plan includes Shrinking Payments and unlimited nationwide talk, text, web, email & 411. Go HERE to Boost Mobile’s website to see the different plan options that are available.

Does Shrinking Payments intrigue you? Boost Mobile rewards loyalty. So, for every six months of payments that you make on-time, you will Get Shrinking Payments and the cost of your Boost Mobile’s Monthly Unlimited Plan will decrease by $5.00! Over 18 months, your plan can decrease up to three times bringing your monthly plan down to $40.00 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text, web, email & 411!

Check out Boost Mobile’s commercial below:

How much do you pay for your monthly phone plan? My husband and I pay around $188 per month!! When I compare what we get for $188 with Boost Mobile’s $55.00 plan, I’m not seeing much of a difference. So if we had two Boost Mobile Plans, we would save well over $70.00 per month! And, as my husband and I make our payments on-time, the cost of our phone plans will decrease even more! What would we do with $70.00 per month? We would put that money towards remaining adoption fees that we will be incurring in the next couple of months as we get Asher’s social security card and birth certificate!

What do you think of Boost Mobile’s Shrinking Payments plans? What would you do with the money you would save each month? Leave a comment and let me know!

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Enjoying Life With Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate #loveyourcup #shop

Liza — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:00:25 +0000

Coffee. I honestly can not live without it. One of the “perks” to working from home is that I can make fresh coffee whenever I want. When I pour a cup of coffee, I will often put work down for a short while and just enjoy the moment. We have coffee brewing throughout the day so if you ever stop over, chances are high that we will offer you a cup of coffee! There is something about chatting with friends over a hot cup of coffee that slows this hectic life down a little! Now that fall is here, one of my favorite flavors to add to coffee is pumpkin. There is something about the combination of pumpkin and coffee that goes perfectly together. Because of this, I was very eager to try Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate out. Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate offers the perfect blend of fall flavors to your coffee.

Feeding Asher his lunch is the perfect time for me to enjoy a cup of coffee with Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate

Both my hubby and I have really enjoyed drinking coffee with Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate. Now that we have been parents for 9 weeks to Asher, we’ve found that our busy life has become even more busy. Especially with a 12.5 month old who is getting into everything. So we like to take moments to connect while enjoying coffee.

Naptime is the only time hubby and I have to really breathe. Sometimes we’ll take a break from work and enjoy a cup of coffee together. I highly recommend having a piece of pumpkin bread with your coffee with Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate. You will be in pumpkin heaven!

My hubby is wonderful. Every day he makes me my morning cup of coffee. He used our frother on the Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate and look at the layer of foam that he got on the cup of coffee he made me! So good!

I’m finding with age and with responsibilities, it is becoming harder and harder for me to connect with friends. Every waking minute is spent being a mom and being a business owner. The combination gives me little time for anything else. I have to be intentional about connecting with friends and stopping to drink a cup of coffee gives me the perfect opportunity to email old friends and get caught up.

Have you tried Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate? I would love to hear your thoughts! If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to! Most major grocery stores and Walmart locations carry it. To find a store near you that sells Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee-mate, go HERE.

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My One Week Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Test Drive Experience

Liza — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:16:25 +0000

How would you like to drive this beauty around for a week? Well fortunately for me, on the heels of test driving a 2014 Kia Sorento (read my post HERE about that), I got to review a second vehicle, the all new 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Edition. The CX-5 was the 2013 J.D. Power “Highest Ranked Vehicle Appeal among Compact CUV’s,” and it was fun to see what all the fuss was about as I drove the 2014! How sharp is that Soul Red Metallic color? I have always loved red (I drove an Explorer for 10 years that was bright red!), and although I’m partial to black these days, I thought this SUV’s color was simply beautiful.

So how did I like this car? Well, if you’re looking for a sporty crossover (crossver = in between a car and a big SUV) with great gas mileage, safety features, and handling, the 2014 Mazda CX-5 might be just the vehicle for you.

Of course they gave me the top of the line with the tech package included, but let’s talk about some of the standard equipment that I think you’ll find noteworthy in the Grand Touring edition of the CX-5.

For starters, check out the gas mileage I got after rolling around town for a week:

This is due to their SkyActiv Gasoline Engine Technology, which they make a pretty deal about. You can read more about how it works HERE, but all I know is that the end result was 27.5 MPG, which is actually better than what the brochure said I could expect (27 MPG). I love it when a company under promises and over delivers! So for all you mommas toting the kids from this practice to that one, it’s something you’ll want to keep in mind.

Speaking of toting kids around, I know you’re interested in how much space the CX-5 provides. Here’s a shot of Asher in the back seat, which you’ll notice is all leather, a standard piece of equipment in the Grand Touring package:

While there is plenty of room for a family of 4 or possibly 5, that is definitely what the CX-5 is designed for. It’s not going to accommodate the whole soccer team, if that’s what you’re looking for. But the head and leg room were sufficient, and with the 8-way power seating, lumbar support and heated seats, you’ll certainly be more than comfortable.

The trunk has adequate space for a couple of strollers, groceries, backpacks and more. Since a third row seating is not in mind with the CX-5, they leave more trunk space for us, which is always a plus. On the whole, if you’re looking for lots of room and space to accommodate more than 5, I would not suggest the CX-5 for your family. But you can move forward with confidence with your 3 children or less, knowing there will be plenty of space for all.

What about some of the other standard features in the 2014 Mazda CX-5?   Here are a couple to note:

Blind Spot Monitoring – if someone is in your blind spot, you’re going to know about it. The blind spot indicator will light up like Christmas any time another car is there. I find this very comforting and safe.

Rain-Sensing Wipers – IF you have the right setting, the CX-5 knows when it’s raining and will automatically “sense” to wipe away the rain. I say “if” because you’ll need to make sure the setting is right, lest you become befuddled at why they’re not turning off when you want them to.

Pandora Radio Compatibility – This was hubby’s favorite. His friend recently shared Shai Linne Radio with him and he loves that he can take it with us when we drive. It’s an awesome feature that not many vehicles have.

24 Hour Roadside Service

Bose AM/FM/CD/MP3/SAT 9 Speaker Audio System – If you’re into quality sound in your music, you’ll love this feature. I really enjoyed the black faux wood that adds to the ambiance of the sound. You really feel like you’re in a quality environment inside the CX-5.

Push Start Engine Start – I have really come to enjoy this feature of some of the newer cars. You don’t have to have the key in the ignition. Just place your foot on the brake and push the button – as simple as that! Plus it won’t allow you to lock your key in your car, which might be my favorite standard feature.

There are others I could mention, but you’re getting the picture. So what about some of the goodies that come in the technology package?

TomTom Navigation Package – You’ll notice in the pic below that the backup camera is also included, and actually comes standard in the Grand Touring. You don’t need to get the technology package to have the backup camera, but if you want the Navigation, you’ll have to splurge!

Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System – This is one of those fun features I could get used to! Just make sure you have your key on you (in your purse or pocket) and you can just hit the button on the door and voila!, it will open. No need to dig through your purse to open up the door. Love it!

4-month Sirius Satellite Subscription – Funny story when we were testing out the kids channel on the Sirius Satellite Radio. Here’s a shot of what was on (song title is on the left – I know some of you will be curious to Youtube this Wiggles Song):

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) – This feature is especially helpful if you live in rural areas where there is not a lot of nighttime light. Basically the headlights “swivel” to point light in the direction of an upcoming curve, even though your care is pointed straight. This is a safety feature that alone could be worth the $1625 cost of the technology package.

So you’re probably wanting to know what the 2014 Mazda CX-5 costs, right? Well, the Grand Touring Edition MSRP’s at $29,865, and if you want the goodies in the Technology package, you’ll need to spring for an extra $1625.

However, the good news is that you can get the Sport Trim for as low as $21,395, or most likely, find that happy medium that fits your needs and budget. I will say this about the CX-5: it handled every bit as well as a car, and even though it’s just a 4-cylinder, it definitely has good pep when you’re trying to accelerate!

On the whole, I definitely think this is a great answer for the family of four or five who needs a little extra trunk space, wants a sporty looking crossover SUV, but still wants to save on gas. Remember we got 27.5 MPG’s, and there are many cars that don’t get that kind of gas mileage!

You can find out more about the CX-5 by visiting Mazda’s website HERE. I’d love to hear from those of you have driven it for a while – what do you think?

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My One Week 2014 Kia Sorento SX Test Drive Experience

Liza — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:29:24 +0000

One of the perks of blogging is I occasionally get to do some really fun reviews. One of my favorites is reviewing new cars and SUV’s! Of course we all love that new car smell, pristine interior, and fun feeling of knowing that car is in perfect condition, just for us. But when I get to review them, often times they come with all the bells and whistles, which makes it extra special.

Last week I was able to test drive the all new 2014 Kia Sorento EX, and let me tell you, it was a treat! If you’ve followed my blog at all, you know that I’ve test driven some other Kia vehicles and had a blast:

2012 Kia Soul

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

2012 Kia Sorento SX

I was looking at some of my past reviews and saw that I was a little stingy on the size of the pictures, so I’m making them as big as possible this time to give you a good view.   It rained much of the time during my test drive, so you’ll have to excuse the cloudy and rainy pics.

From a exterior “looks” standpoint, I think they’ve made the 2014 bigger and longer than the 2012, so that it rivals some of the larger SUV’s/crossovers in its category. I always like stepsides on the side of an SUV, which this one didn’t have, but you can get that if you want.

The interior is just beautiful. The SX model comes with leather in the first and second rows, and I love the wood grain trim – just makes me feel all grown up. One of the things hubby and I have concluded as we enter parenthood is that leather seats are a non-negotiable. Of course a lot of the other standard equipment on the Kia Sorento SX are not necessities, but if you’re getting leather, they automatically come with.

What equipment comes standard worth noting?

Well, for starters, check out this video to see my first favorite thing about the 2014 Kia Sorento EX:

What about another standard accessory that I enjoy? This one is all about safety! Check out the UVO eServices Telematics w/ Rear Camera Display in action!

You also have no shortage of options for staying “connected,” which as a blogger, is essential for a girl like me! Take a look for yourself:

I realize it was hard to see the back seat in the video, so here’s a better shot of that:

You also get BLUETOOTH technology for hands free calling in the EX model, and an adjustable power driver’s seat also comes standard. Heated power mirrors and airbags everywhere also come standard in this 3.3L DOHC V6 engine.

Speaking of the engine and how it runs, I have to tell you that this is one of the smoothest rides of any of the cars I’ve test-driven. I’m pretty sure I mentioned this when I reviewed the 2012 SX Sorento, but it’s definitely worth mentioning again – the Kia Sorento has the best turning radius of any car I’ve ever driven, period. It’s almost too loose on the actual road, that’s how smooth it is. You will have no problems getting into tight corners with this SUV.

You will especially have no problems if you opt for the fun stuff, like the Power Folding Outside Mirrors. I present to you Exhibit A:

Now about that fun stuff – let me break it down for you.

The 2014 Sorento SX comes in with an MSRP of $31,700. All Kia vehicles have a warranty that’s hard to beat – 10 years/100,000 mile powertrain, and 5 year/60,000 mile basic coverage (as well as 5 year/60,000 mile roadside service). But if you want to splurge and kick in an extra $4000 for the Touring Package, here’s what you get:

Navigation w/ 8″ display

Infinity sound (note – I would personally like to see this piece of equipment improved)

Air conditioned seats (that’s right – you get heated seats and ventilated seats!)

4-way power seats

Memory Drivers Seat & Mirrors

Power folding mirrors

Power lift gate (trunk) – which is very nice, I might add

In addition to those, you get a couple of others, which happen to be my on my top 5 favorites list. Here’s the first one – the panoramic view!

My last favorite, which could actually save your life and would be worth every penny, is the Blind Spot Protection. Here it is in action:

I mentioned the Navigation package, and one thing I really do enjoy about having it is something I hadn’t noticed in the 2012, which is that it lets me know the speed limit! If you look at the below picture, you’ll see on the left hand side that you know it’s 50 m.p.h. on this particular road. I find that to be super helpful, if not so much for me, for hubby and his lead foot.

So what about space for the kiddos inside? Well my sister in law was down with her son, and so we put both of them in the back with the carseats, and took turns squeezing in the middle.

Quite frankly it was a squeeze. For a family of four, this car is perfect. With a family of five, you can do it. But I probably wouldn’t suggest it for a family of 6+ unless you get a third row of seats, which this model did not have.

However, I found there to be plenty of trunk space. We fit two BOB strollers in quite easily and had plenty of room to spare when we went to the beach:

What about the gas mileage? Even with the V6 engine and a bigger vehicle than the 2012 I drove before, I was able to get about 21 MPG. The SX has an ECO button you can push which helps it to conserve energy and restrain getting all the juice you’d typically want out of a V6. The good news is, if you really need to punch it and get moving in a hurry, you can flick the ECO button off and it has plenty of get-up-and-go!

And then there’s that panoramic view and sunroof…. Oh, I already talked about that? Well, it’s worth taking one more look:

So what is my personal recommendation on the 2014 Kia Sorento SX? Just my quick thoughts:

The base model of the SX comes with leather, backup camera, BLUETOOTH, and tons of ways to keep your devices charged. I love it. Thumbs up.

The upgrades are probably worth it – panoramic view, blind spot protection, folding mirrors, and navigation, just to name a few – if you can swing the cost, I would do it.

While bigger and longer than the 2012, I would still like to see a little more space in that second row. Two carseats work fine, and a family of 4 or 5 will be fine, but you’ll need to spring for the optional 3rd row if you’re a family of 6 or more.

If you want to see more about the new 2014 Kia Sorento, make sure you check out all the details on their website HERE. Overall, even with the Touring (upgraded) package, this is a vehicle with all the luxurious amenities that you expect to come in SUV’s with prices tags of $50,000+, but you can get this one for around $36,000.

Not too shabby if you ask me.

Are there any other Kia Sorento owners out there? I would love to hear your thoughts about your own experience!

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Colgate Total Advanced Products Creating Clean Teeth #HappyHealthySmiles #shop #cbias

Liza — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:04:26 +0000

I jumped at the chance to participate in creating a Happy and Healthy Smile with Colgate Total Advanced products. My husband and I drink a lot of coffee. And for the past year, we have been juicing a lot of fruits and veggies including citrus fruits like limes, lemons, oranges and grapefruit. While I always knew that coffee stained teeth, I didn’t realize that citrus fruits can erode tooth enamel. So because I love having shiny white clean teeth that feel like you just left the dentist, I wanted to try out the Colgate Total 360 Toothbrush, Total Advanced Toothpaste and Total Advanced Mouthwash.

To purchase these Colgate products, I headed to my local Walgreens. I was in luck because when I checked the Walgreens Weekly Ad & Coupon Matchups on Addicted to Saving, I saw that Colgate products were not only on sale but also giving us $2.00 in Register Rewards when I purchased a tube of toothpaste and a toothbrush! So, when I used my Balance Rewards card, along with the manufacturer coupons that I brought AND when factoring in the $2.00 in Register Rewards I earned, all three items cost less than $2.50 each! (This sale is no longer going on, but go HERE to see the current sales going on at Walgreens. During this week you can get FREE Colgate Total Toothpaste at Walgreens!!)

Go HERE to view my story in photos on Addicted to Saving’s Google+ Album

Once I headed home, I excitedly opened up my new toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash to try them out. The Colgate Total 360 Toothbrush has firm bristles, but they are not so firm that your gums bleed. The Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste has a fresh, minty flavor and it left my teeth feeling clean and smooth. And the Colgate Total Advanced Mouthwash is awesome. You know how some mouthwashes taste like alcohol? This mouthwash didn’t leave my mouth with an aftertaste of alcohol. Instead, it left my mouth feeling fresh!
For this challenge, I am supposed to use these Colgate products every day for at least 2 weeks. I’m currently on week 1 and loving it. Many of you know that last week I was in Ethiopia meeting the baby boy my husband and I are adopting. While there, I can’t admit that I took the best care of my teeth. So now that I’m home and using these products, my teeth are feeling 1,000% cleaner! To view my before photo of my teeth, go HERE to Addicted to Saving’s Instagram page. I will be posting an updated after photo on Addicted to Saving’s Instagram page on July 1st! Have you tried these products? I would love to hear what you thought!

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$40 Unlimited Plans: Talk, Text and Web #FamilyMobileSaves #shop #cbias

Liza — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:55:12 +0000

I have had my T Mobile myTouch with my $40.00 Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plans for a full month now. With the Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plans, $40.00 gets you unlimited talk, texting and web browsing. And I am loving both my phone AND the huge savings I am gaining with my phone plan. If you recall, last month I shared that hubby and I spend a total of $188.30 each month on both of our cell phone services through AT&T. So for us to go from $188.30 per month down to $75.00 per month with Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plan is HUGE savings for us. Our savings of over $100 a month will go a long ways towards our upcoming adoption!

To see my story in pictures, go HERE to view my Google+ Album!

I have found that my T Mobile myTouch works really well and has all of the bells and whistles that I enjoyed on my iPhone. My T Mobile myTouch has had great reception and internet service. I haven’t had any dropped calls since using my phone and the call quality has been great. (I do have to admit that I haven’t been out in the “country”.) I also have found that the Facebook App on my T Mobile myTouch works faster than on my iPhone which is fun! (My iPhone’s app is super slow.)

Also, you may recall that when I first posted about this phone, I lamented about the lack of tethering. Well, I was wrong! With the T Mobile myTouch and the Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plan, there IS tethering! As you know, I am blogging 10+ hours a day on Addicted to Saving so for me, having a hot spot on my phone is important. That way, if hubby and I are driving, while he drives, I can go online on my laptop by tethering my laptop to my phone’s hotspot. Well, with the T Mobile myTouch, I can get online on my laptop while we are driving! (To use your phone’s hotspot, you must have the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service added to your plan through T Mobile. We spoke with reps at Walmart Family Mobile Plan and they referred us to T Mobile to add this feature to my phone.)

I also had to share this awesome feature. A few weeks ago, my area was hit with a tropical storm and during the storm, there were tornadoes in my area. All of a sudden, my phone started chirping this alarm type sound. When I looked at it, I saw that my phone was notifying me that there was a tornado warning for my area. I didn’t even program it to notify me of this sort of thing! I was so impressed by this awesome safety feature!

For more information on the $40.00 Walmart Family Mobile plan, go HERE.

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How I Saved $12.75 on Gas with MasterCard & Fuel Rewards Network #FuelFamilyFun #MC

Liza — Sun, 26 May 2013 01:02:37 +0000

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client MasterCard. As Always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Have you heard of Fuel Rewards Network? With the Fuel Rewards Network, as we purchase groceries, go out to dinner to eat and use our MasterCard, we will save money on gas! As someone who spends almost every minute of the day thinking about how I can save money and help other people save money, this is a no brainer.

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Because I shop at Winn Dixie, every time I use my Winn Dixie card that I linked to my Fuel Rewards Network, I will earn fuelperks (money off of gas purchased at Shell) when I purchased specially marked items. And, I just learned that when I link my MasterCard to my Fuel Rewards Network account and use my MasterCard at Winn Dixie, I will earn 3 cents off of every gallon of gas when I spend $100!

It was extremely easy to link my MasterCard to my Fuel Rewards Network account. I simply had to type in my MasterCard number so that when I go grocery shopping and use my MasterCard, the info will upload to my Fuel Rewards account.

We are constantly looking for ways to save money. We are in the midst of two international adoptions and it seems like every week we have a new expense related to our adoptions. Saving every penny we can is very important to us. But along with the saving, sometimes we find that we are not splurging on eating out now. And while I’m glad that I save money by cooking pretty much all of our meals at home, I decided that with all of the money I end up saving on gas because of using my MasterCard and Winn Dixie card, my hubby and I will splurge and go out to dinner.

I went to Winn Dixie armed with my Winn Dixie grocery list that I printed from www.addictedtosaving.com and coupons that I had cut out. I was planning on taking advantage of some of Winn Dixie’s sales and then also crossing items off of hubby’s wish list. Hubby is getting ready to travel to Uganda where he and the Man Up Mission Team will work with orphans, widows and men. Hubby has a list of things he needs to bring on the trip – some of the items are practical, others are not. So when I went Winn Dixie shopping, I knew that I would end up spending more money than on my typical grocery shopping trips.

Hubby needed to bring pain relievers so we took advantage of the Goody’s Extra Strength Headache Formula sale. We used a $1.00 off coupon on the Goody’s and earned $0.05 in fuelperks just for purchasing them!

Hubby also wanted to go to Africa with lots of candy to eat and give to the other team members. So, we purchased six (yes six) large bags of Peanut M&Ms.

Going through the checkout lane, I didn’t have to do anything special to take advantage of the Fuel Rewards. I gave my Winn Dixie card which is connect to my Fuel Rewards Network account. This insured that I received all of the sale prices and that I also would earn fuelperks on the specially marked deals. Next I handed my pile of coupons. I then paid with my MasterCard. This earned me $0.03 off a gallon because we spend over $100.00.

When all was said and done, we earned $0.85 in fuelperks while shopping at Winn Dixie and using our MasterCard. Since our car takes 15 gallons of gas, this will save us $12.75 when we get gas at Shell! I decided that each month, I would add up the savings and hubby and I would treat ourselves to a dinner out! If we save $12.75 twice a month, that is $25.50 that we can apply towards a dinner out! Or, if we save up two months worth of savings, we can spend $50.00 on a night out! That should get us a great dinner out!

For more information and to sign up for the Fuel Rewards Network, go HERE. Also, “like” Fuel Rewards on Facebook and follow Fuel Rewards on Twitter.

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client MasterCard. As Always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Chicken w/ Lemon and Asparagus Rice Recipe

Liza — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:37:46 +0000

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Tyson. #cbias #SocialFabric #GrilledAndReady As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Have you tried Tyson “Grilled and Ready” Chicken? I was given the opportunity to cook with Tyson “Grilled and Ready” chicken and to create a simple and yet healthy meal. I jumped at the challenge. Very seldom do I follow recipes 100%. In fact, when I have free time, one of my favorite things to do is to experiment and create healthier recipes in the kitchen. Eating and living healthy is important to my family so simple, fresh and healthy meals are a pivotal part of our lives.

To see my journey in photos, head to my Google+ Album HERE.

To prepare for this challenge, I headed to Walmart to purchase Tyson “Grilled and Ready” frozen chicken. I was impressed by the vast variety to choose from both in the refrigerated and frozen food sections. I opted to purchase the Tyson Fully Cooked Frozen Chicken Breast Fillets. I wanted to purchase full chicken breast fillets (versus chicken strips) because the fillets would be more versatile with my meal.

Once I headed home, I started thinking about an easy and yet healthy and summery meal I could create using my chicken. I decided to make Chicken with Lemon & Asparagus Rice. I know that both lemon and asparagus are plentiful in the summer and their flavors along with grilled chicken and rice would create a tasty and yet well rounded meal.

I gathered my ingredients for my meal. I prepared this recipe two ways – once with brown rice and once with whole grain orzo. My recipe below will be the same whether you use orzo or rice. If you are gluten free, make sure you use rice as orzo is actually a pasta and it includes gluten. (My pictures in this post show the orzo.)

This recipe does not involve too much prep work. The most work you will have to do is chop your asparagus, onion, peppers and lemon. And while you are chopping, preheat the oven to 375 for your chicken. Once your oven is preheated, pop a cookie tray with your chicken into the oven.

Meanwhile, start sautéing your onion and peppers. Then, add your rice (or risotto) and toast the grains until they turn a little brighter in color. Add the water, butter and lemon and then simmer until it is cooked. Once it is finished, add your asparagus and a little salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro, and it is done!

Once the chicken was finished cooking, I decided to chop the chicken into strips. However, you can keep the chicken in fillets as well. This is entirely up to you. I topped the Lemon & Asparagus Rice with the cut chicken strips.

This meal came out excellent. The Tyson “Grilled and Ready” Chicken was moist and it was perfectly seasoned and tasted like it had been grilled and not baked in my oven. The chicken went perfectly with the lemon asparagus rice. The lemony flavor was not overpowering and gave the meal a much lighter flavor. This was a perfectly well rounded meal in that it has the protein from the chicken, carbs from the rice or risotto and vitamins and nutrients from the asparagus and peppers. This was a hit in my house!

Chicken with Lemon & Asparagus Rice Recipe

Ingredients
1 T olive oil
½ Onion Diced (approximately ½ a cup)
1 cup Peppers Diced (I used a combination of red, yellow and orange peppers)
1 1/2 cups Rice or Risotto
3 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lemon slice (1 inch thick)
Lemon Zest
1 lb fresh asparagus (cut into thirds)
Salt & Pepper
Cilantro (for garnish)

Directions
1) Heat the oil in a saucepan. Saute onion and peppers until softened.
2) Add rice and toast for a couple of minutes.
3) Add water, butter and lemon slices and zest. Bring to a boil.
4) Reduce heat, simmer on low for approximately 25 minutes
5) In a separate pot (I often use a deep frying pan) steam asparagus in just a little water until the asparagus turns a brighter shade of green. (Approximately 4 minutes)
6) Drain asparagus once it is cooked.
7) When rice is completed cooking, season with salt & pepper, add cooked asparagus and garnish with cilantro.
8) Top rice with grilled chicken.
9) Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Food Network.com

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Saving Big with $40 Unlimited Plans – Unlimited Talk, Text and Web #FamilyMobileSaves #cbias

Liza — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:33 +0000

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and their client. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

I was given the opportunity to try Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plans and I jumped at the chance. Currently, my hubby and I have AT&T and to be frank, we pay an arm and a leg for our cell service each month. So when I was given the chance to try a service plan that was considerably less expensive, the frugal queen in me was very intrigued! Go HERE to view my story in pictures on Google+

To prepare for the cell service, I received a T Mobile myTouch. My phone came with a battery & charger with USB cable and a SIM card. I installed the battery and SIM card and then headed to Walmart to purchase a Walmart Family Mobile Starter Kit. The Starter Kit is $25.00 and comes with a Family Mobile SIM card which was necessary in order to begin my cell service.

The salesperson was very friendly and helpful as she explained how the Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plans works. The Family Mobile Plan is $40.00 per month. What does $40.00 get you? With the Walmart Family Mobile Plan, $40.00 gets you unlimited talk, texting and web browsing. I had to ask my salesperson to repeat herself three times to make sure I heard correctly. I can talk on the phone as much as I want, text as much as I want and surf the net, chat with friends on Facebook and Tweet on Twitter as much as I want! To add a caveat, the “unlimited web” actually gives you 1 GB of web usage. After you hit 1 GB, per the salesperson, the web browsing slows down drastically. If you add a second line to your account, the second line is $35.00!

With the Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Plans you also do not need to sign any contracts. You pay month to month and do not have to sign a one or two year commitment.

Now. I need to confess. One of my “non-frugal” expenses that we pay each month is my cell phone bill. Currently, my hubby and I spend $188 on our two cell phones. Yes, you read that right. We have the AT& T FamilyTalk Nation plan which gives us 700 minutes with rollover (this alone is $60.00 for one line). Mobile to Mobile phone calls are unlimited. We have unlimited texting (this is $30.00 for one account). And we have 2 GB for web usage (this is $25.00 for one account). To add a second cell phone to our account, we pay an additional $58.20. We also pay an additional amount for tethering (so I can work anywhere and everywhere) and that is included in the $58.20. Our total amount due each month is $188.30 and that includes taxes, fees, etc.

(evidence of my ~~current~~ expensive AT&T phone bill is below)

So of course, the potential to pay $75.00 (before fees) with the Walmart Family Mobile Plan is VERY appealing! I am loving the idea of saving over 50% by adding my husband and I to this plan. My main concern is losing the tethering capability which my iPhone has. Because I need to be able to blog anywhere, I relish in the fact that I can go online anywhere by hooking up my laptop to my phone’s tether (“aka” wireless router). I am excited to see that I may in fact be able to use my new phone for tethering! My goal is to figure this out asap and I will be posting my update in the next month! My husband and I are in the midst of adopting and we are hoping that by the end of this summer, our child will be home. We have more adoption expenses facing us during the next few months so saving money on our phone bills would be a blessing.

The salesperson installed my Family Mobile SIM card, explained that I would receive my first month’s bill in a few weeks via a text message on my phone, and I was on my way. I will admit that I don’t love the idea of receiving a bill via a text message. I prefer the more old fashioned way of an email bill or even a paper bill. But we’ll see how the text messaging bill works once I receive it in a couple of weeks.

My time using my T Mobile myTouch has been great thus far. The web browsing functionality is very easy to use. Within minutes of having my phone line activated, I had connected my phone to my Facebook and Twitter accounts. And after a little playing, I quickly learned how to take pictures, play movies on my Netflix account and add Instagram to my phone.
During this next month, I will continue using my new myTouch and will report back on my phone’s functionality and my thoughts on my new, affordable cell service plan.

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Parmesan Zucchini Crisps Recipe with Kraft Fresh Take #FreshTake #cbias

Liza — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:30:20 +0000

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Have you tried Kraft Fresh Take? I have used Kraft Fresh Take to create an easy dinner using it as a breading for chicken, ground beef and even fish. We love it. So when I was given the challenge to take Kraft Fresh Take and make a unique recipe for my family, I jumped at it.

I headed to Walmart to purchase Kraft Fresh Take. I found it in the dairy section next to the Kraft Shredded Cheese. There were so many tasty flavor combinations to choose from. While you are at Walmart, between now and 7/31/13, be on the lookout for peelies aka immediately redeemable coupons found on chicken in Walmart’s meat department. The coupon will take $1.00 off the price of one chicken item when you buy one Kraft Fresh Take!

Kraft Fresh Take is a meal kit that provides us with a “fresh take” on any meal. Half of the Kraft Fresh Take is the breadcrumb mix and the other half is the cheese mix. I love how the mixes are perfectly portioned and kept in separate bags so as to prevent moisture from damaging the crunch of the breadcrumbs.

For my recipe, I decided to make an appetizer using Kraft Fresh Take. I wanted my appetizer to be family friendly and to also have a healthy spin on it. One vegetable that I love cooking with is zucchini. I love it baked, roasted, sautéed, steamed and grilled. While I love zucchini in all of its forms, I know that many kids don’t like it. So my goal was to take the splendid crunchiness and cheesiness of Kraft Fresh Take and combine it with zucchini to make a family favorite appetizer.

To make my Parmesan Zucchini Crisps, you will need just three ingredients (well, if you use two types of squash like I did, you will actually need four ingredients). You need one package of Kraft Fresh Take Italian Parmesan, one egg and squash. I used one yellow squash and one zucchini.

To prepare this appetizer, pour the breadcrumbs, cheese and cracked egg into three separate bowls. Beat the egg with a fork until fluffly. Cut the zucchini into ¼ inch rounds. Do your best to cut the zucchini into same sizes to insure that they bake evenly.

Dip the sliced zucchini into the egg and then into the Kraft Fresh Take breadcrumbs. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.

Place in oven at 450 degrees. Set timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, take the cookie sheet out and top each baked zucchini with the parmesan cheese from your Kraft Fresh Take package. Place the cookie sheet back into the oven for five more minutes or until cheese is melted.

Once cheese is melted, take the Parmesan Zucchini Crisps out of the oven and enjoy. You will love the crunchy goodness that each flavorful bite has. You can eat these bites as is, or you can dip into marinara sauce. I took my Parmesan Zucchini Crisps and shared them with one of my favorite kiddos who also happens to be my next door neighbor. He self admittedly had never had zucchini before trying my Parmesan Zucchini Crisps. He loved them. In fact, he asked for seconds and then thirds. (See my Google Plus album for proof! :))

Using Kraft Fresh Take saved me lots of time when making this recipe. I didn’t have to use any additional seasoning as the Kraft Fresh Take had wonderful flavor. I never would have been able to make Parmesan Zucchini Crisps with just 3 ingredients if it wasn’t for using Kraft Fresh Take!

Go HERE to view my Google + Album documenting my entire experience shopping for and cooking with Kraft Fresh Take!

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

Ingredients
1 pkg Kraft Fresh Take Italian Parmesan
1 pound Zucchini
1 egg

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Slice zucchini into ¼ inch zucchini rounds
3. With a fork beat egg until fluffy.
4. Pour Kraft Fresh Take’s cheese into one bowl and breadcrumbs into a second bowl.
5. Dip zucchini rounds into egg. Coat both sides with egg.
6. Dip zucchini into breadcrumbs and coat both sides.
7. Place zucchini onto a greased cookie sheet.
8. Place in oven for 15 minutes.
9. Take cookie sheet out and top each zucchini round with parmesan cheese. Return to oven for another 5 minutes (or until top has browned slightly).
10. Serve and enjoy!

Right now, watch for the Kraft Fresh Possibilities Tour truck. The tour truck is making stops across the country from now through the end of July! To see if they are making a stop in your town you can check out the Fresh Possibilities Tour website HERE

Also, make sure you check out Live SoFab Summer Digital Magazine to get great ideas for summer while using Kraft Fresh Take.

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Tyson Chicken Fries Salad with Cilantro & Honey Dressing Recipe #cbias #ChickenFryTime

Liza — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:26:25 +0000

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One of my favorite things to do is cook. While I like to follow recipes, I LOVE to create my own concoctions. In fact, if I am following a recipe, about 99% of the time, I am altering it. When I was given the opportunity to head to Sam’s Club and attend an in-store demonstration of Tyson Chicken Fries and then create a meal incorporating Tyson Chicken Fries, I jumped at it!

When I was at Sam’s Club, I immediately saw that they have a huge selection of Tyson products to choose from. There are cases and cases of Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Tyson Chicken Patties, Tyson Any’tizers and more.

The in-store Tyson Chicken Fries demonstration was held at the end of the aisle near the end cap and that is where I found the bags of Tyson Chicken Fries. It was obvious that Tyson Chicken Fries are popular because as you can see, the Tyson Chicken Fries were picked over!

I gave myself a personal challenge to create a meal using Tyson Chicken Fries that was quick, fresh and satisfying. In fact, I wanted to be able to make this entire meal during the time it took to cook the Chicken Fries (they take 12-15 minutes to cook)!

One of the ways my husband and I will try to eat healthy is by eating salads. I decided that utilizing my Tyson Chicken Fries, I would make a Chicken Salad with a Cilantro & Honey Dressing. I wanted the salad to have a Mexican twist and also utilize all of the fresh produce in my fridge.

I gathered all of my ingredients and preheat the oven at 400 degrees. During the time it took to preheat the oven, I was able to put my Tyson Chicken Fries on the cookie tray, wash my produce and begin cutting and putting the salad dressing ingredients into my food processor. (See below for the recipe.) At that point, the buzzer went off telling me my oven was preheated.

I popped the tray of Chicken Fries into the oven, finished putting the dressing ingredients into the food processor and pureed my Cilantro & Honey Salad Dressing. I taste tested the dressing and realized it was AMAZING. Originally I was going to add vinegar to the dressing but I realized it was perfect just the way it was. I still had 8 minutes left before the chicken was finished cooking. For the salad, I then finished chopping the onions, tomatoes and green peppers, crushed the tortilla chips and drained and rinsed the black beans.

When the timer went off for the Tyson Chicken Fries, the dressing was complete and the salad ingredients were chopped. All I had to do was cut the chicken (I cut the fries into thirds) and plate the salad.

This salad was SO SO good. In fact, as soon as I finished snapping pictures of it, my husband grabbed the plate and devoured it within minutes. The Cilantro & Honey Salad Dressing perfectly complimented the Tyson Chicken Fries. (The dressing tasted like one of my favorite salad dressings at Cheesecake Factory.) In fact, if you wanted to make the dressing and use it as a dip for the chicken fries without the salad, that would work too.

I was really excited to see the meal that I was able to create. I would eat this once a day – it was just that good.

Cilantro & Honey Salad Dressing & Dip

Ingredients
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 big handful of Cilantro (around 1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic
Juice of one Lime
Zest of one Lime (I used the zest of about 1/3 of a Lime)
1 T honey
Salt & Pepper – (approximately 1/4 teaspoon – as needed)

Directions
1) Place all ingredients in a food processor.
2) Puree until smooth.
3) Enjoy!

I would buy Tyson Chicken Fries again in a heartbeat. The sky is the limit when it comes to meals I could create showcasing these Tyson Chicken Fries. I could create chicken salads with blue cheese dressing, chicken salads with ranch dressing, Asian chicken salads, Chicken Wraps, etc etc. Have you tried Tyson Chicken Fries? Have you made any fun meals with them? I would love to hear!

Make sure you “like” Club Tyson on Facebook. Soon, they will be holding a Six Flags ticket giveaway! Go HERE to like Club Tyson.

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Fresh Air in My Car with FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filters #cbias #SocialFabric

Liza — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:06:13 +0000

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® . and FRAM. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

I lived in New England until college and then went to college in the mid-west. I never experienced allergies until my husband and I moved to the south. There is something about the air quality down here that leaves both myself and my husband sneezing, coughing and with dry eyes. I was so excited to review FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filters in an attempt to decrease a little of my exposure to the allergens here in Florida.

FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin filters promise to filter 98% of the contaminants from the outside air that passes through the filter into your car. Contaminants like road dust and pollen commonly enter the car through outside air flow and the FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin air filter combats that. FRAM Fresh Breeze also utilizes Arm & Hammer baking soda for odor absorption! The baking soda combined with carbon embedded into the filter assist in cleaning outside air flowing through the vehicle’s ventilation system.

I headed to Walmart to purchase a FRAM Fresh Breeze Air Filter. As you can see in the picture above, there were countless models of this filter to choose from. Walmart has an electronic lookup that shows what type of filter works on your car. I entered my car’s year and model number and the electronic lookup didn’t show that there was an air filter that matched my car. Fortunately, I had my smartphone and was able to go to FRAM’s website and find the air filter that matched my car.

The picture below on the left shows my smart phone’s lookup, the picture on the right shows the electronic lookup that Walmart provided which omitted my car’s info.

I spent under $19.00 on this air filter. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the air filter was very affordable! And, to help make FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filters even more affordable, right now you can print this $4.00 Mail in Rebate when you buy one FRAM Oil Filter AND FRAM Air Filter. Go HERE to print your rebate.

I headed home and on Sunday afternoon, hubby and I decided to install the air filter together. The instructions that come along with the FRAM Fresh Breeze Air Filter are easy to understand, however, we had a difficult time finding the exact spot we were looking for. FRAM’s website was having technical difficulties so I wasn’t able to watch the how-to videos they provide on their site. However, per the written instructions, we were looking for an “arm” by our glove compartment. We could not find it. We opened the glove compartment looking for the arm, we closed the glove compartment looking for the arm, nothing.

We decided to refer to the owner’s manual of our car and it showed us that the air filter was actually accessed under the hood of our car. So we opened the hood and pulled out the air filter that our manual directed us to.

The air filter was not a size match to the new FRAM Fresh Breeze Air Filter I purchased. I was baffled. Hubby was ready to go back to Walmart to get a new sized air filter when he had a light bulb moment and realized the air filter we removed from our engine was the engine’s air filter, not the cabin air filter! We went back to the glove compartment and hubby had a second light bulb moment as we figured out how to open the side of the glove compartment and access the air filter.

We had a huge sense of accomplishment as we were removing the old air filter (pictured below).

The gray filter in the picture below was our old filter. The filter with the black border is our new, clean filter! It feels so good to know that the air filter in our car is now cleaned and that the Arm & Hammer baking soda in the filter is improving the quality of the air!

It is recommended that this air filter be changed twice a year. I have added a reminder on my Google Calendar six months from now so that I know it is time to replace my air filter. Now that I have changed the air filter, next time, I know it will take me less than 5 minutes to change it. And, I will save so much money changing it myself and using the FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter. Mechanics will charge between $50 -$100 to replace the cabin air filter and I will spend under $20.00. Awesome savings!

To see Addicted to Saving’s Google + album of My FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin Air Filter Shopping Experience, go HERE

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War Horse at Straz Center of Performing Arts 4/30/13 – 5/5/13 @StrazCenter

Liza — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:23:48 +0000

This Tuesday, my husband and I had the opportunity to watch the play War Horse at Straz Center in Tampa. I was given the tickets by Straz Center so that I could attend and review the play. My family and I have seen many plays at Straz Center – Wicked, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast. To say that I like going to the theatre is putting it lightly. I love it. So I eagerly accepted the opportunity to see War Horse. This play is traveling across the US. Right now it is in Tampa showing at the Straz Center of Performing Arts. The play is showing through Sunday, May 5th. For ticket information, go HERE. Prices start at $44.50.

War Horse is based on the book “War Horse” by Michael Morpurgo. It tells the story of Albert, a teenage boy, and Joey, his half thoroughbred horse. In the play, you watch Albert meet Joey for the first time and then watch Albert as he trains Joey to become a plow horse. Through this process, Albert becomes best friends with Joey. Unbeknownst to Albert, Joey is sold to the calvary to fight in World War I and the story follows Albert as he sneaks off to be reunited with Joey on the war-front in France.

The story is riveting and while watching the audience in the packed theater, every person was glued to the scene in front of them. With no question, my most favorite aspect of the play was the horses. Joey as well as the other horses are all life-like puppets and these puppets needed three men and/or women to control the horse’s head, heart and hindquarters. These actors were amazing. Honestly, they made these life-size puppets come alive. There were scenes where the horses were standing still and even while being still, their ears were moving, their tales were twitching and their chests moving as if they were breathing. As you get captivated in the storyline of the play, it is easy to forget that these horses are in fact puppets and not real.

This play is recommended for children 10 years and older. I will add that this play involves scenes of mass death on the battlefield and mortally wounded horses so use your own discretion.

This play is traveling across the US. Right now it is in Tampa showing at the Straz Center of Performing Arts. The play is showing through Sunday, May 5th. For ticket information, go HERE. Prices start at $44.50.

Straz Center of Performing Arts provided me with two tickets to review this play. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Tyson Chicken Nuggets Bumblebees in Springtime #SpringtimeNuggets

Liza — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:24:04 +0000

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Tyson. #cbias #SocialFabric #SpringtimeNuggets”. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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When I was given the opportunity to participate in decorating Tyson Chicken Nuggets with a springtime theme, I jumped at it. Since my husband and I are adopting internationally, we realize that by the time our kiddo comes home to us, we will be through much (if not most) of their baby stage and we will be headfirst into parenting a toddler. My goal as a parent will be to create fun and yet nutritious meals for my kiddos that they will enjoy eating. So my brain was spinning when it came time to putting together a Springtime Tyson Chicken Nuggets meal! I was able to get lots of fun decorating ideas on Club Tyson’s Facebook page HERE and I also went to Walmart for additional ideas.

I headed to Walmart to attend their Tyson Chicken Nuggets Springtime Demo. I was able to see ideas of how to make plates of Tyson Chicken Nuggets into smiley faces, rainbows, flowers and more.

While at Walmart, I picked up a bag of Tyson Chicken Nuggets, some ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce and two potatoes. And yes, of course I used a $0.75 Tyson Chicken Nuggets coupon on my bag of nuggets!

Once I got home, it was time to put my plan into action. My goal was to make an easy meal using my Tyson Chicken Nuggets that was both fun and nutritious. I had a bag of fresh spinach and some celery in my fridge. I also had fresh cornbread muffins and leftover cooked red quinoa that I was planning on using in my meal.

I popped a cookie sheet with Tyson chicken nuggets into the oven.

Meanwhile I boiled & mashed two potatoes and in a separate pot made red quinoa. I took a cornbread muffin that I had made earlier in the day and frosted it with my mashed potatoes. I dipped the frosted muffin into the cooked red quinoa. I chose to use red quinoa because it is so good for you and it looks like fresh soil.

On a cutting board, I placed the cooked Tyson Chicken Nuggets, celery stalk and fresh spinach. I cut the fresh spinach into grass-like strands and the celery I cut into my flower stalk. The celery had to be thick enough to support my chicken-nugget tulip and also stay in the corn muffin base. (And yes, I did use a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter to aid in cutting the chicken nuggets into bee shapes!) I thought I was going to use a carrot (as pictured below) but then decided to stick with celery. You could very easily substitute carrot sticks for celery sticks though!

The really fun part of preparing this meal was when it was time to “paint” the Tyson Chicken Nuggets with condiments like ketchup, mustard and barbecue sauce. The ketchup went onto the nugget that my tulip. The mustard went onto the nugget bumble bees. And the barbecue sauce was the stripes and eyes of the bumble bees.

My finished product with three bumble bees flying to my red tulip!

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I was really pleased with this Tyson Chicken Nuggets Springtime meal! Not only is it colorful and fun, but I was able to sneak some veggies and quinoa into the meal! And don’t worry, just because I don’t have any kiddos yet, the food didn’t go to waste! Hubby enjoyed every last bite!

For more info on Tyson Foods, follow Tyson on Twitter @ClubTysonLive and “like” Tyson Chicken Nuggets on Facebook!

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Will You Be Landscaping with Eucalyptus Mulch this Spring?

Liza — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:59:33 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Well, Spring is officially here in Florida, and I know it’s getting that way around the country too. I knew it was Spring this past Sunday when I ran my Iron Girl ½ Marathon and was greeted with that humid, warm, southern air I know all too well.

Spring means it’s time to get the yard nice again – hedge the bushes, trim the dead limbs, get rid of the leaves we were too lazy to clear in the Winter, and give our front walkway area a fresh, Eucalyptus layer of mulch from Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch.

Why Eucalyptus? After doing my homework, I learned of a few reasons why Eucalyptus is better for our landscapes

First of all, it’s sustainable: Sustainably-harvested and plantation grown Eucalyptus is considered a renewable resource because it re-grows up to 4-times faster than Cypress, and allows for sustainable gardening.

It’s also natural, made from 100% plantation-grown Eucalyptus trees. Eucalyptus Mulch is guaranteed free from any construction, demolition, pallet, or other waste materials, which gives me an environmentally-sound conscience. (Here’s a pic in case you ever wondered what a Eucaluyptus tree looked like):

Eucalyptus Mulch is also effective. A three-layer of Eucalyptus Mulch prevents weeds naturally while helping to conserve soil moisture and moderate soil temperature.

And for those of you who live in Florida, it’s 100% Florida-grown! You have to feel good about helping the local economy.

But don’t worry non-Floridians, you can get the Scotts Nature Scapes mulch for your yards this Spring. Choose from Classic Black, Sierra Red, and Deep Forest Brown and feel good knowing they’re also natural forest products with no waste wood.

So what kind of gardening supplies will you need and how should you apply your Eucalyptus Mulch?

Grab your wheelbarrow, rake, shovel, and box-cutter knife to open the bags of mulch.

Apply your Eucalyptus Mulch evenly and spread to about 3 inches deep. (Need help calculating what you’ll need? Go HERE for Scott’s Mulch Calculator Tool.)

Keep your mulch several inches away from tree trunks, foundations, and wood structures like fences.

Make sure if you apply around trees, shrubs, flowers or veggies that you do it after the seeds have germinated and plants have developed.

In my neighborhood, I see a lot of homes that look like this:

Not too pretty.

Then you have others who do a great job of keeping their landscaping clean and nice, but choose to use rocks instead, like this home:

Looks beautiful, but how much more beautiful would it look with some gorgeous, all natural Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch?

I hope to have my yard look as nice as my neighbor Tiffany’s one day, and now that I know the benefits of Eucalyptus Mulch, I’m definitely inspired!

So happy Spring everyone and here’s to a healthier landscape with Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch!

Be inspired!

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My One Week 2013 Mazda5 Grand Touring Test Drive Experience

Liza — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:03:29 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to spend a week with the new 2013 Mazda5 Grand Touring, and I remember the first thing I thought when I saw the car was – what type of vehicle is this? I didn’t know if it was a regular larger sedan, or if it was a minivan, or some type of new hybrid vehicle. Well, I quickly learned that it’s actually classified as a minivan, and was named the 2013 Minivan of the Year by Autobytel. The 2012 Mazda5 was named Best Total Cost of Ownership in its class by Kelley Blue Book, so when a vehicle is receiving that type of praise, I’m listening!

(photo credit: MazdaUSA.com)

First Impressions – When I jumped in for the first time, I was hoping to see upgrades like heated seats and leather interior, power moonroof and Bluetooth audio. However, these “upgrades” actually come standard on the 2013 Mazda5! The interior is super slick, as you can tell from the above picture.

I kind of gave this one away already, but I was super curious at the exterior of the car. In fact, because I wasn’t quite sure what it was, I thought it would be smaller inside. Boy was I wrong! The interior is much larger than it looks from the outside, with plenty of room for six, as it has a third row of seats. You could do seven, but it would be tight.

What I Liked – I really enjoyed the fact that there are “captain” chairs in the front, which means both you and the passenger get arm rests that rotate down from the side of the seat if you prefer. You know how many vehicles have a big console in the middle between you and the passenger’s seat? The 2013 Mazda5 doesn’t have this and I love it! It makes you feel much freer sitting in the front without being encumbered by some bulky storage.

Cool Storage – Speaking of storage, there’s also a super cool “unbulky” storage feature that I have to tell you about too.   The second row of seats, which are also “captain” style, has a fold out table feature that is perfect for long trips when the kiddos want something to write on, or when older kids (more responsible, right?) want to put their drinks in a drink older. You can see in the picture I took below that the seat actually folds down and the table folds out, creating additional storage for you under the seat itself! And the great news is that it was quick and easy to do. No fiddling or pulling or yanking or anything that make you mutter unpleasantries under your breath.

Mom Friendly – Moms, of course you’re going to want to know about how kid friendly it is. Well, I took the vehicle over to my friend Jacki’s house and we played with the carseats, forward and backwards, and they both fit nicely. The backward facing seats for youngsters made it a little tighter for the driver, but unless you’re over 6 ft tall, it won’t impede your leg room. The second row has latch safety seat anchors for the car seats. The anchors were sturdy, but a little deep in the seats, so finding them on a dark night might pose a challenge.

The Mazda5 has a third row of seating which easily folds down if you don’t need it. As you can see in the pic above, it can handle both your little umbrella strollers (even without the seat down), or your older toddler or jogger strollers. I wouldn’t get the Mazda5 thinking that it will be comfortable for bigger family of 6, only because the back row is still pretty tight. But I really like the option and would totally recommend it for families with younger kids.

Fuel Friendly – One of the best features of the Mazda5 is it gets awesome gas mileage! The estimated MPG is 22 city and 28 highway, for an average of 24 MPG. Over five years, the Mazda5 will save you $600 in fuel costs when compared to the average new vehicle. Part of the reason that it gets such great gas mileage is that the engine is a only a four cylinder, and if I had to give one critique of the Mazda5, it would be that I prefer to have a little more pep on the open road. I’m a very careful driver, but I tend to punch it when the light turns green.

The Mazda5 really drives like a car, and I absolutely LOVE the turning radius. There is no spot you won’t be able to fit into at the mall, and the sliding doors will make it easy for you to grab the kiddos out of the back seats without too much trauma unfolding!

So what’s the price tag? The sticker price is $24,470 – but I’m excited to let you know that you’re now able to get a quote for this vehicle online and personally talk to your local dealer on the phone to hear more! I love this, because there’s no pressure to have to go in and talk to a salesperson in person. By signing up to have a conversation, you are under no obligation to go in, you’re in the comfort of your own home, and you can get all the info you need on the phone regarding whether or not you’d like to go in for a test drive.

I loved my 2013 Mazda5 Grand Touring test drive experience and if you’re on the fence about this vehicle, I encourage you to take a test drive yourself!

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Practice Portion Control On-The-Go with Hershey’s Moderation Nation

Liza — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:49:15 +0000

I received an email today about Hershey’s Moderation Nation and I had to share it with you. Hershey’s Moderation Nation was created to help us spice up our snack routine while at the same time maintaining a balanced diet. Hershey’s Moderation Nation has recipes, activity ideas, work & life balance ideas and more! Go HERE to view Moderation Nation.

Below are some of the tips they shared with me:

Grapes-on-the-Go! A simple way to make grapes a grab-and-go snack is by putting them in your freezer overnight. Fill up a container of frozen grapes before heading out the door in the morning and enjoy at your leisure – no refrigerator necessary! If you nibble on them while they’re still frozen they have a refreshing popsicle-like taste. By afternoon, the grapes will be thawed, but not bruised!

Remember this “Rule of Thumb.” Sometimes it’s tough to remember portion sizes for snacks when you’re busy and on-the-go. The best tool to use when portioning your snacks is actually always with you – your hand!

The size of your thumb = a serving of cheese

Two thumbs = a serving of your favorite nut butter

A handful = the number of nuts you should eat

A balled fist = a serving of fruits or veggies

3. Make It Easy to Grab Your Favorite Treat and Go! Try out a carrying case to keep treats away from your phone and wallet. Using something about the size of a lipstick case will fit easily inside any purse, so you can always have your favorite variety on hand, like HERSHEY®’S KISSES® Brand Chocolates. Four HERSHEY®’S KISSES® Brand Milk Chocolates or five HERSHEY®’S KISSES® Dark Chocolates can be enjoyed for just 100 calories. Feeling creative? Bedazzle your carrying case to make it more fun and an accessory you’ll never leave home without!

**HERSHEY’S KISSES, the conical configuration and plume device are trademarks used with permission. I received these tips from The Hershey Company. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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Disney/Pixar’s FINDING DORY Debuts November 25, 2015

Liza — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:58:38 +0000

Are there any Disney fans out there? You might think that because my husband and I do not yet have kiddos (we are in the midst of adopting), we don’t watch Disney movies. But in actuality, my husband and I LOVE Disney movies. One of my favorite Disney movies is Finding Nemo. And, because of that, one of our favorite rides to go on in Epcot is The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

I received an email from Disney/Pixar today letting me know that on November 25, 2015, Disney/Pixar will be releasing Finding Dory! I know that there is a good deal of time between now and that date, but I wanted to give you a head’s up because I know many of you will be as excited as I! You can “like” Finding Dory on Facebook HERE and follow Disney/Pixar on Twitter HERE to stay up-to-date on exciting Finding Dory announcements.

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My California Experience: Test Driving the New 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Liza — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:05 +0000

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to test drive the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Not only was I test driving this new car, but Hyundai sent me to San Diego to do it. I was excited to do this New Santa Fe 2013 review for two reasons: 1) I own a Hyundai Sonata and we are looking to get an additional car for our soon to be expanding family and 2) this east coast girl has never been to California!

I arrived in San Diego on Friday afternoon at Coronado Island. If you have never been to Coronado and you are in the San Diego area, I highly recommend you visit this beachside town. There are amazing restaurants, great shopping and a beautiful beach.

I stayed at the Hotel Del Coronado and was amazed by its beauty and history. Hotel Del Coronado is located on the Pacific Ocean and is just a bit north of where the Navy Seals train. In fact, many mornings you can see the navy seals working out and training on the beach from your hotel room. Hotel Del Coronado was built in 1888 and the legend is that it is haunted by the ghost of Kate Morgan. I don’t believe in ghosts but I will admit that I was a bit disconcerted Friday when the bathroom light in my hotel room turned itself on at 2 am and then again at 5 am!

Saturday morning I woke up excited to get to see and learn about the new Santa Fe. Hyundai had a jam packed day planned for us and it started an info session on the new Santa Fe along with a Q&A session. During this session, we learned about some of the awesome features of the Santa Fe.

If you are familiar with the Santa Fe Sport, you need to check out the new Santa Fe. It is larger than the sport (the sport is a 5 passenger vehicle) and depending on the model you choose, it seats 6 or 7 people. As many of you know, my husband and I are in the midst of adopting two kiddos with two separate adoption agencies. (With one of our agencies we are actually approved to adopt a sibling set.) So, we could technically bring home three children within the next two years. Because of this, we are looking for a larger vehicle to replace my hubby’s car (he has an old car that seats 4). The new Santa Fe has the seating that we need along with some awesome features that are perfect for families with children.

Hyundai really wanted us to experience the new Santa Fe so after the informational session, they sent us off on our way. We left Coronado and then left San Diego and headed for the mountains. I didn’t realize that Southern California has mountains! The scenery we saw was jaw droppingly beautiful. The Santa Fe handled the twists and turns of the mountain like a pro. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit nervous to test drive the Santa Fe in unfamiliar terrain – especially terrain that had sharp turns and dips. But when I got behind the wheel, I immediately felt at ease. I adjusted the driver’s seat and rearview mirror and set off. Looking at the two back rows in my rearview mirror, I could picture my future kiddos comfortably sitting in their car seats.

Below are some of the features that really stood out to me:

Two Seating Options

You can choose between two rows of standard bench seats (gives you a total of 8 seats) or the Santa Fe Limited has a 2nd row of Captain Chairs and a 3rd row of bench seats (gives you a total of 7 seats).

Trunk Space & Storage

The amount of trunk space you have is versatile depending on whether you fold your rear 3rd row seats. You can leave your 3rd row up and use the trunk space provided, or you can put down just one of your rear seats or both. I loved the flexibility of the rear seats. If I had two children in car seats in the 2nd row, I would have more than enough room for a double stroller, golf clubs, groceries and more in the trunk.

I also loved that there was extra storage under the panel in the trunk. I can picture placing emergency must-haves like extra diapers, umbrellas, extra toys and maybe even some beach blankets in case we took a last minute road trip to the beach!

Stain Resistant Seats

My hubby and I were always under the impression that when it comes to clean-up, leather seats were the way to go when you have kids. I was thrilled to learn that Santa Fe’s seats feature YES Essentials Stain Resistant cloth seats. These cloth seats are designed with repel-and-release technology so spills that would ordinarily stain most car interiors, bead up on the surface to be easily wiped away. And, dried ground-in stains can be removed easily with just soap and water. They also control odors and reduce static.

Manual Rear Window Side Window Sunshades

I LOVE this feature. I always notice cars driving by that have sunshades haphazardly stuck to their rear windows. With the Santa Fe, the manual rear side window sunshades are part of the car. And they fit the window! Just pull it down and the side window’s sunshade perfectly protects your child from the sun!

Standard Safety Equipment

The new Santa Fe has 7 airbags. If you drive in hilly terrain, it has Hillstart Assist (this prevents your car from rolling backward when you go from braking to pushing the gas pedal). It also has Downhill Brake control, Brake Assist and Traction Control.

Navigation System with Rearview Camera

I love both of these upgrades. The navigational system truly rocked. While I was driving on unfamiliar streets, the navigational system not only showed me where I was, when to turn, etc but it also showed me the speed limit! So, if I missed seeing or forgot the speed limit, all I had to do was look at the screen and it told me how fast I should be going.

The rearview camera is also an amazing feature. I loved that I can look at the screen and see if anyone or anything is behind me. This is perfect if you have children playing in your driveway or dogs running around (both of which happens to us on a daily basis even though neither the children or dogs are ours!).

Panoramic sunroof

The panoramic sunroof is a luxury that I could get used to! You can tell from the picture above just how far back the sunroof goes! Truly awesome.

Warranty

I love Hyundai’s Warranty. The new Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $28,350 so it is great to know that there are so many warranties covering my purchase. In fact, I can’t tell you how much peace of mind I have knowing that my Hyundai Sonata still has a few years left under its 10 year warranty.
10 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Protection: Covers repair or replacement of powertrain components (i.e., selected engine and transmission/transaxle components), originally manufactured or installed by Hyundai that are defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
5 Year/60,000 Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers repair or replacement of any component manufactured or originally installed by Hyundai that is defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

5 Year Unlimited Miles: Effective from the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer, or otherwise put into service (in-service date), whichever is earlier.

7 Year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation Warranty: Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

Power Outlets & iPod^®/USB and auxiliary input jack

The blogger in me LOVED these perks. The front dashboard has iPod/USB input jacks as well as power outlets. I am not going to lie, most Sundays on our way to church, while hubby drives, I am hyped up on Dramamine and blogging. So I love that power outlets come standard in the new Santa Fe. And – if you have kiddos, don’t worry! The back seat has power outlets as well! So, their electronics will stay charged too!

What can I say? I had an awesome time driving the new Hyundai Santa Fe and doing my New Santa Fe 2013 review for Hyundai. I highly recommend you take it out for a test drive. In fact, my husband and I are going to go test drive it at our local Hyundai because my husband wants to see first-hand what I’ve been raving about since I returned home from my trip! To learn more about the Santa Fe, go HERE To find a dealer near you, go HERE

**Hyundai sent me to California to test drive the Hyundai Santa Fe. The trip was paid for by Hyundai. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own

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My One Week 2012 Mazda3 i Test Drive Experience

Liza — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:05:21 +0000

I am reposting my review of the 2012 Mazda3 i 4-door Grand Touring for those of you who weren’t able to see when I posted it a while back. And even if you did see it, I’m excited to let you know that you’re now able to get a quote for this vehicle online and personally talk to your local dealer on the phone to hear more! I love this, because there’s no pressure to have to go in and talk to a salesperson in person. By signing up to have a conversation, you are under no obligation to go in, you’re in the comfort of your own home, and you can get all the info you need on the phone regarding whether or not you’d like to go in for a test drive.

Click on the banner below or on one of the links above to schedule your phone call.

Now for the review:

I can’t tell you how excited I was to have another one-week test drive experience, this time with the 2012 Mazda3 i 4-door Grand Touring. This car is definitely for those of you who have a little spunk, want some really cool and unique features, and who love great gas mileage!   It’s not a hybrid, but still has a 9 out of 10 Global Warming Score and a 9 out of 10 Smog Score, both of which are really high for a regular gas engine.

Before I get to the list of specs, let me tell you some of parts I love about the 2012 Mazda3 i:

I love love love the interior lighting on the floorboard (below left). My picture here really doesn’t do it justice, but the soft blue light is just enough to be able to find your keys while getting out in the dark or find your phone if you drop it while trying to answer it (that never happens to you safe drivers out there right?) Time for Bluetooth, which yes, the Maza3 i has!

I also really love the blind spot monitoring system, which you can see in action in the center pic below (thank you hubby!). Whenever a car is your blind spot, the orange “WiFi” symbol comes on to let you know there’s another vehicle there. As someone who hates driving in traffic, I found this to be really helpful. It made me less nervous to switch lanes, which was a HUGE plus for me.

Hubby loved the pivoting bi-xenon headlights with auto-leveling (below right), and I have to agree with him about that. Basically the lights “turn” with you as the car curves instead of just staying straight ahead. Doesn’t sound like a big deal until you go back to driving with regular lights. I found it to be much safer on darker roads.

Speaking of safety, the Mazda3 i received an overall 4 star safety rating, and a 5 star rating in the driver frontal crash portion. A couple of other standard features you should know about that might help you make your decision to go test drive a Mazda3 i if you’re in the market for a new car:

Averages 33 MPG, and 40 MPG on the highway

36 Month/36,000 mile “bumper to bumper” warranty and 60 Month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty

24-hour roadside service

Leather-trimmed heated seats and 8-way power driver’s seat

Moon roof and body color heated power mirrors

Bluetooth hands free phone/audio and 265 watt Bose 10 speaker surround audio system

Here’s how I would rate the 2012 Mazda3 i:

Vehicle Design and Look – 4.5 stars out of 5. I would give it a 5 out of 5 with its cute little curves, 16″ alloy wheels, and sleek-looking black front grill, but it is a 4-door. The 2-door would give it a better look, but a lot less practicality.

Vehicle Quality – 4 stars out of 5. There were huge pluses with the Mazda3 i, but a couple minuses as well. First, beyond some of the safety features I mentioned earlier, I also like that there’s a navigation system and warning feature when a door is ajar (see pictures, right). On the flip side, I didn’t find the navigation system entirely intuitive, and with such a small screen, it wasn’t as easy to see. On the whole, however, I’ll take the positives this vehicle brings to the table.

Vehicle Technology – 5 stars out of 5. I found the technology to be fantastic, though my favorite toys do come at a $1600 upgrade price tag. The interior lighting package, pivoting headlights, and blind spot monitoring system are all included in that upgraded price tag. Did I mention the “rain sensing” front wipers? Yup, you heard that right. If rain drops starts falling, the wipers know to wipe them away. And if it’s raining really hard, they’ll speed up, and slow down at the light when you’re not driving. Very, very cool.

Vehicle Performance – 3.5 stars out of 5. Perhaps I’m getting picky, but I would’ve liked to see a little more pep out of the 2.0L engine with 155 HP. Do I have a lead foot? Maybe. Maybe not. But when you’re nervous in traffic, you really want a car that can go. The tradeoff is great gas mileage, and in this economy, it’s probably better anyhow.

Overall Score – 4.25 stars out of 5.

The standard price tag for the Mazda3 i, which is probably the most robust standard package I’ve ever seen, comes in around $22,300. I remember my husband getting a brand new Civic just out of college and it cost us almost $16,000 for that vehicle, and it doesn’t come close in terms of style, equipment, and technology. By the way, the trunk on this car is surprisingly big, and the back row seating can hold a couple of car seats if you need it.

So would I recommend the Mazda3 i to friends? Absolutely!

What about you? Do you have a Mazda3 i? Would you consider taking it for a test drive? Would love to hear your thoughts!

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