Layne's Thrifty Finds: 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

I'll Be Back - Next Week!!!

Hello, everyone! I just wanted to apologize for my absence these last couple months. Things have been crazy busy, and blogging just fell by the way-side for a time.

I will be starting back up with product, game and book reviews the beginning of next week, as well as giveaways, too.

Again, I apologize for my absence, and I am looking forward to re-joining the blog-o-sphere at the beginning of next week.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Review and Giveaway: Bluapple

I was recently given the opportunity to review a great money-saving device in my home - The Bluapple! The Bluapple is a small, blue plastic apple that goes in the refrigerator with your fruits and veggies and helps to keep them fresher, longer!

How Does the BluApple Work?

Ethylene gas is given off naturally by fruits and vegetables as a signaling mechanism in order to coordinate uniform ripening. However, once concentrated in your refrigerator or other storage areas, the presence of ethylene gas continues to speed up ripening and hasten spoilage.

The BluApple is designed to provide effective ethylene gas absorption for three months in a typical home refrigerator produce bin or storage container. The active ingredient does not "wear out", but continues to absorb ethylene until it has reached its capacity. A One Year Refill Kit rounds out the BluApple ethylene gas management product line, allowing consumers to reuse BluApples and not add them to landfills.

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We all know fresh fruits and veggies are important, but they are also SO expensive! Even with a household of 5 adults, we sometimes have a hard time eating all the produce we buy before it can go bad. The Bluapple is helping us with that problem! I just put the Bluapple in the crisper drawer with whatever produce I get from the store or our local Farmer's Market, and it absorbs the ethylene gas that produce creates as it ripens. My household loves strawberries, and we are lucky enough to live near a strawberry farm which sells fresh, just-picked strawberries from a local stand in the spring and summer. We buy a gallon bucket of strawberries at a time, but we cannot eat them all at once, and we all know strawberries go bad very quickly. So this time I put the Bluapple on top of the bucket after I cut the first batch of strawberries, and we still had fresh strawberries a couple days later!

My household also loves raw veggies, like carrots, celery, radishes and cucumbers. I tend to buy some of each every week at the store, and now I know that they will not go bad since they just go in the crisper drawer with the Bluapple!

I am thrilled with my Bluapple, and I just know you are going to be, too.

The Bluapple has generously offered 1 two-pack of Bluapples to three (3) lucky readers here! Just enter on the Rafflecopter form below.

Please note that this giveaway will end June 8th. This giveaway will run for 2 weeks because I am going to be out of town from May 25th or 26th until June 4th or 5th. This giveaway is open to US residents only. I will pick the winner using Rafflecopter and email them using the email they used to sign in to Rafflecopter. The winner will have 48 hours to respond - please check your spam folder! I will also post the winner here in this blog post. If I do not receive a response within 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.

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*Disclaimer* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Free Kindle Books on Amazon May 24 and 25 Only!!!

I had the opportunity to read and share with you a couple of great books available right now for FREE on Amazon for your Kindle. They are:

Lucifer's Odyssey by Rex Jameson.

A civil war rages across the heavens between Lucifer and Jehovah, but it’s not the story you thought you knew...

Lucifer languishes in an earthly prison, awaiting the apocalypse that will finally free him after 200,000 years. Before breaking loose, he discovers that the armageddon he set in motion will destroy the capital of Chaos, his home universe.

He travels back to Chaos and stumbles upon a bloody civil war devastating his homeland. The realm’s magic wielders are firmly under the control of a rival clan, and without their protection, Lucifer's family is in mortal peril. As old demon clan rivalries blossom and a new hostile universe expands across the known multiverse, Lucifer is faced with not only protecting Chaos from annihilation but also saving his rightful place on the throne.

And The Goblin Rebellion by Rex Jameson.

Five years after the Uldram catastrophe, the elf Routan sits in a shattered home filled with the faded memories of his murdered children. King Elandril has done nothing to bring Lucifer and the demons to justice, and despite the assurances of the government, Routan remains convinced that the Elven Realm is in grave danger. Assistance comes from the creator of the Order Primal, and together, he and Routan will shake the foundations of the multiverse.

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Please follow the links given to check out these great books available for FREE May 24th and 25th only!

*DISCLAIMER* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Review and Giveaway: Bakery on Main

Recently I was given the opportunity to review Truebars from Bakery on Main. These delicious granola bars are gluten-free, non GMO, and are also casein and dairy free. These bars come in 6 great flavors - Apricot Almond Chai Truebar, Coconut Cashew Truebar, Fruit & Nut Truebar, Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry Truebar, Raspberry Chocolate Almond Truebar, and Walnut Cappuccino Truebar.

All 6 flavors are just fantastic, but my favorites are the Raspberry Chocolate Almond Truebar and the Coconut Cashew Truebar.

I love that all their products are gluten free. While I do not personally have to follow a gluten free diet, I have friends that do and I understand how important it is to them to be able to have a great tasting, healthy snack that is gluten free.

Bakery on Main has generously offered a full sleeve (12 bars) in the winner's choice of flavors to one lucky reader here. Just enter on the Rafflecopter form below.

Please note that this giveaway will end June 6th. This giveaway will run for 2 weeks because I am going to be out of town from May 25th or 26th until June 4th or 5th. This giveaway is open to US residents only. I will pick the winner using Rafflecopter and email them using the email they used to sign in to Rafflecopter. The winner will have 48 hours to respond - please check your spam folder! I will also post the winner here in this blog post. If I do not receive a response within 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Disclaimer* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Giveaway: Disney Cruise Event!

Here's the moment we've all been waiting for! Acadiana's Thrifty Mom has teamed up with American Family and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you our BIGGEST giveaway yet! One lucky fan will win a Disney Cruise for a family of 4 valued at $3000! That's right, a Disney Cruise ♥ This awesome giveaway is brought to you by American Family and Acadiana's Thrifty Mom, and hosted by Frugality For Less, and Debbie Does Coupons. GOOD LUCK!

*This giveaway is opened to U.S. residents only. You must be 18 years of age to enter to win. The winner will be responsible for transportation to and from the port of departure. This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook, Google, Pinterest, or Twitter in any way. Please read HERE for complete rules.

Giveaway: Father's Day Grill Giveaway

It's time to give back to DAD! Sponsored by:

Route 249 Mom Does Reviews Jackie's Reviews, Mom Blog Society

It is open to both US & Canada

The giveaway will run May 15th, 12:01 until May 31st 12:01

1 winner will receive their choice of the gas grill or Paypal Cash Value 129.00

$100 Gift Certificate to Omaha Steaks

DAD Branding Iron

Wood Chip Box and an Injector Kit

7-Piece BBQ Set with Apron

$100 Omaha Steaks Gift Card Sponsored by Mom To Bed By 8

Branding Iron and Wood Chip Box and an Injector Kit Sponsored by Dixie Lands Deals

7-Piece BBQ Set with Apron Sponsored by I Love My Coupon Fans & Coupon Queen that Saves the Green

This Fiesta gas grill is spacious enough to meet your grilling needs. It is suitable for preparing a meal for up to four people. With this grill, you will enjoy cooking your favorite meals outdoors.

Fiesta 25,000 BTU 2-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner, Blue:

Porcelain-coated cooking grid
260 sq. in. primary cooking area
175 sq. in. chrome-plated warming rack
Two stainless steel burners with 25,000 BTU cooking performance
10,000 BTU side burner
Porcelain/steel heat tents vaporize drippings and reduce flare-ups
Spacious, weather-resistant side shelves
Fiesta gas grill features porcelain-enameled, steel-top lid and base
Easily assembled cart
Color: Blue
Fiesta gas grill model #BP26035-024BL

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Grill Sponsored by:

Monday, May 14, 2012

Giveaway: iPad May-nia!!!

Welcome to the iPAD May-nia Giveaway!
We are giving away the latest iPad to one lucky winner!

Bay Area Mommy has partnered with BeeSavy and some awesome bloggers to bring you this exciting giveaway for the most-coveted tablet out in the market!

BeeSavy is your digital personal shopping assistant that pays YOU for serving you! BeeSavy scours the internet to make sure you get the lowest prices on the products you want at the stores YOU love. The best part? BeeSavy gives you cashback on your purchases! Sweet! Check out their site to learn more!

To get a chance to win, enter using the form below.

The first entry is to sign up for BeeSavy by clicking here

Coming Soon

Sorry there hasn't been anything new lately, but I have big plans for next week. There will be several reviews and giveaways starting next week, including a Disney Cruise Giveaway! Please stay tuned for some great giveaways!!!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Giveaway: $150 Cash - Chic Algene's Birthday Bash

Chic Algene of I Heart Giveaways and The Coffee Chic is celebrating her birthday today! To make things more exciting, she has teamed up with me to bring you an awesome giveaway. One lucky entrant will win $150 Paypal Cash.

Finish the entries in one sitting or bookmark this site and come back tomorrow. Remember, the higher number of entries you complete, the higher the chance of winning. Good luck!

This event would not become possible without the help and support of these co-hosts: Bay Area Mommy, Zoe's Printable Coupons, Samut-Sari, Wrap with Jolene, Mamal Diane and Stiletto Files.

The giveaway will be open worldwide. The rafflecopter widget will be closed on May 30, 2012 (11:59 PM).

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Upcoming Giveaway: Father's Day Event starts May 15th

It's time to give back to DAD! Sponsored by:

Route 249 Mom Does Reviews Jackie's Reviews, Mom Blog Society

It is open to both US & Canada

The giveaway will run May 15th, 12:01 until May 31st 12:01

1 winner will receive their choice of the gas grill or Paypal Cash Value 129.00

$100 Gift Certificate to Omaha Steaks

DAD Branding Iron

Wood Chip Box and an Injector Kit

7-Piece BBQ Set with Apron

$100 Omaha Steaks Gift Card Sponsored by Mom To Bed By 8

Branding Iron and Wood Chip Box and an Injector Kit Sponsored by Dixie Lands Deals

7-Piece BBQ Set with Apron Sponsored by I Love My Coupon Fans & Coupon Queen That's Saving The Green

This Fiesta gas grill is spacious enough to meet your grilling needs. It is suitable for preparing a meal for up to four people. With this grill, you will enjoy cooking your favorite meals outdoors.

Fiesta 25,000 BTU 2-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner, Blue:

Porcelain-coated cooking grid
260 sq. in. primary cooking area
175 sq. in. chrome-plated warming rack
Two stainless steel burners with 25,000 BTU cooking performance
10,000 BTU side burner
Porcelain/steel heat tents vaporize drippings and reduce flare-ups
Spacious, weather-resistant side shelves
Fiesta gas grill features porcelain-enameled, steel-top lid and base
Easily assembled cart
Color: Blue
Fiesta gas grill model #BP26035-024BL

Grill Sponsored by:

COMING MAY 15Th DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Giveaway: Cook'n Recipe Organizer and $20 giftcard

Cook'n, Give Oh Giveaway, and Couponing with Boys, have teamed up with some other great bloggers to bring you a giveaway valued at $100! 1 winner will receive a copy Cook'n Software and a $20 gift card (winners choice of Paypal or Amazon).

We want this to be simple...Watch the short 2 minute video posted below. Then enter on the rafflecopter form by answering a question: What is one feature of Cook'n that you'd like to try out first if you won? Of course we have supplied optional additional entries as well. Choose as many or as few as you want! Easy....Right?

Want to know more? You can read a full review of Cook'n HERE written by Give Oh Giveaway.

These awesome bloggers joined in to present this giveaway, check out their pages when you have some time! Thanks to Cook'n for supplying the prize!

Give Oh Giveaway-A stream of reviews, giveaways, shopping tips and tricks!
Couponing with Boys!-Couponing tips, ad matchups, reviews, and giveaways!
I've Got A Coupon For That-We're about reviews, giveaways, couponing, saving money and freebies!
A little bit of everything- I talk about being green and life, reviews and giveaways
Crafting in My Closet-A SAHM, who cloth diapers, co-sleeps, loves to try new recipes, make my girls clothes and share tutorials
B^3-Sharing tips and recommendations for Baking, Beauty, and Books
Shoes, Fashion, Fitness-I do hauls, reviews, giveaways and other random posts!
Money Saving Girl-A new coupon blog that is spreading the word on savings and shows you how to save tons of money!!
A Delicious Obsession-A PR friendly blog that focuses on reviews, giveaways, parenting, family, babies, and children.
Linda's Angels-General opinions, entertainment posts, giveaways, product & book reviews, etc.
Penny Shoppers-We offer coupons, reviews, giveaways, deals for the military at the PX and commissaries.
Family, Love and Other Stuff -A blog about family, kids, recipes, reviews, coupons & lots of giveaways.
Inside My Head-Blogger on Life, Fun, Family, Freebies, Deals, Steals, Reviews, Giveaways. If it's Inside My Head chances are you'll see it on My Blog :)
My Charmed Mom- Enchanting tales of motherhood and everywhere else in between
DIY Fashionista-A fashion driven blog with free giveaways for the women who follow.
Layne's Thrifty Finds-Product, book and game reviews and giveaways.
Kara's Deals and Steals-Updates by the hour of the hottest coupons, deals, steals, freebies, free samples, and more!
Long Island Coupon Queen-Money saving deals, store matchups for local and nationwide stores, online deals and more!
Miss Jackie's Views-Bringing you the very best in fashion, beauty, homemaking and children's products.
Saved By Grace- A Christian Living, Beauty, Recipes, Frugal Living and product reviews and Giveaways.

Please check out their pages when you have some time. I think they may have something you just might want to hear about!

Fill out as many or as few entries on the rafflecopter form as you want to. We have written a short description about each page above to help you know what they are all about. Please like the page and submit the entry when done. Reminder, the more entries you complete the BETTER your chances of WINNING! I recommend completing them all because this prize rocks! The giveaway will run from 12:01 am (eastern time) on Saturday May 5th until Midnight on Friday May 11th.

If you can't see the rafflecopter entry form click the "Read more" link below.

Disclaimer: I was not given any monetary compensation for sharing this giveaway. Any opinions expressed above were honest and purely my own.

Giveaway: Kitchen Love Prize Pack

I'm teaming up with great bloggers to bring you some Kitchen Love!

I absolutely LOVE my kitchen and I'm so excited to bring you a few of my favorite things in my kitchen to yours.

The giveaway is open to US residents and below are the prizes:

1. Flirty Apron

2. Eat Smart Digital Scale

3. 3 Pack Freeze & Lock Containers

4. Fun Bites pack

I hope you will love these products as much as I do!! To enter and win, please complete the Rafflecopter form below. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter and win and live in the US. This giveaway will end May 18th at 11:59 pm.

Thanks for entering and Good Luck!!

Giveaway: Kindle Fire!!!

KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY!

Techy Tribe, Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom and Bella Savvy have teamed up to giveaway a Kindle Fire to one lucky reader! This is a perfect gadget gift for anyone on your list, including mom! It does not matter if you are a social media junkie, book lover or even an ole' fashioned web surfer, this is one product you'll want to win. Special thank you to the wonderful bloggers who made this possible including our co-hosts: Giveaway Bandit, Mommy's Memorandum and eReading on the Cheap.

Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi-ARV $199.00

Movies, apps, games, music, reading and more, plus Amazon's revolutionary, cloud-accelerated web browser

Over 20 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books
Thousands of popular apps and games, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more
Ultra-fast web browsing - Amazon Silk
Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content
Vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle - same as an iPad
Fast, powerful dual-core processor
Favorite children's books, graphic novels, and magazines in rich color
Amazon Prime Members enjoy unlimited, instant streaming on thousands of popular movies and TV shows.
Amazon Prime Members choose from over a hundred thousand books to borrow for free.

Giveaway starts on April 30 at 12:01AM EST and ends May 14th at 11:59PM EST. Open to the US and Canada only; must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

Who is ready for some techy summer fun? Enter to win a Kindle Fire below on the Rafflecopter form.

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*DISCLAIMER* This is a group giveaway. Layne's Thrifty Finds is in no way responsible of fulfilling this prize.

Giveaway: My Jewelry Box Diamond Earrings

Coupontrade.com and My Jewelry Box are offering an AMAZING giveaway for Mother's Day! Mom is a girl, so who is her best friend? That's right, DIAMONDS!

CouponTrade.com is your new source for discount gift cards and NAME brand coupon codes. Now you can combine these discounts in ONE place to save more than ever before!

CouponTrade Diamond Earring Giveaway

For the most exquisite and wide selection of jewelry gifts this Mother's Day, MyJewelryBox.com is your number one of all jewelry stores that guarantees the best in quality, service at the most competitive prices. A Style for Any Taste; A Price for Any Budget; The Perfect Gift for Mom's Everywhere! Save 20%!

This stunning pair of 1/2 carat (ctw) diamond earrings boasts the luster of over five dozen round, brilliant cut blue and white stones and is delicately crafted from 10 karat polished white gold. Fourteen luminous blue diamonds glimmer alluringly among a bed of fifty-two pristine white diamonds.

CouponTrade Diamond Earring Giveaway

Make this Mother's Day like NONE other- Entry is simple! Just fill out the Rafflecopter Form Below!

Giveaway: KitchenAid Mania!!!

WELCOME TO THE KITCHEN AID MANIA GIVEAWAY!

We are giving away a white KitchenAid KSM150PSWH Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer to one lucky reader! This is a perfect Mother's Day gift to every one who loves baking or simply just being in the kitchen! This was made possible by Bay Area Mommy, American Family and some of the most awesome bloggers!

KitchenAid KSM150PSWH Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, White - ARV $349.99
- Color: White
- 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl
- Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture
- 1 piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients
- Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip
- Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty

Giveaway will run from April 29 at 12AM EST to May 9 at 11:59PM EST. Open to the US only. Must be at least 18 years old to be eligible.

Giveaway: BMotG 1st Birthday Bash Part 6

I decided from the very beginning of planning for Emily’s birthday party that I wanted a cupcake theme. So, it is of little surprise that she will be wearing a cupcake shirt at her party! Amber at Kate Grace Rose makes amazing hand-sewn onesies with a cupcake design on the front. I tried to take a picture from an angle so you can see the cupcake design is not an iron on. She makes the base of the cupcake out of a high quality, decorative piece of fabric and then in a very cool way she frays solid colored fabric and layers it on the shirt in such a way that makes that layer look like frosting! Additionally, the “frosting” effect is visually pleasing because it creates a 3-D effect that is far more noticeable than a basic iron on.

Amber is offering Busy Mom on the Go readers with a special discount code so you can start shopping today for your little girl! Use code: busymoms to save 15% off!!! Her store includes tutus, birthday outfits, decorative onesies, hair accessories, diaper straps and much more! Check out Kate Grace Rose today!

Do you like this onesie? Would like this same one for your daughter? Amber has generously offered the onesie pictured above from her store for one lucky winner! Starting today through 5/3 at 11:59 EST you can enter using the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is for the cupcake onesie pictured above. All entrants must be 18+ to enter, open to US residents only.

Giveaway: BMotG 1st Birthday Bash Part 5

Are you having fun at the Birthday Bash Party Event yet? Today, I am reviewing Funny Honey Frames! The name alone tells you there is something special about these frames! I marveled at the charming details with the one-of-a-kind, personalized photo mattes that Andrea creates at Funny Honey Frames. I had to look at the customized matte about 3 times before I actually saw all of the details that she put into the special one created for Emily.

With Funny Honey Frames you let Andrea know what color scheme you’re interested in, the name of the person that the frame should be customized for (in this case Emily) and then the font type for the name. And then Funny Honey Frames will handle the rest! As a busy mom on the go (BMotG) I enjoy the attention to detail in these frames. I have never seen anything like it. Each matte is personalized out of high quality cardstock and then decorated according to your needs.

The picture below is the one that Andrea created for Emily’s 1^st Birthday party! I love the girly font and the sparkly paper backing her name, along with the cupcake below the 4x6 photo. These are all details that coordinate very well together. This matte fits into any 8x10 frame perfectly. However, I recommend buying the complete set through Funny Honey Fames for two reasons. First, if you’re busy like me and don't have a spare 8x10 photo frame then adding that to the list of errands is silly when Funny Honey Frames offers matching white frames for any of their mattes. Second, the price is right! Funny Honey Frames offers their personalized photo mattes and matching frames at an affordable price delivered right to your door. And for BMotG readers you can get 10% off your order using code: BUSYMOM

And now for the giveaway!! Do you want to win one of these amazing personalized photo mattes? Starting today through 5/2 at 11:59 EST you can enter using the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is for 1 photo matte with the option to purchase the matching photo frame. Must be 18+ to enter, open to US residents only.

Blogging Buddy's Giveaway!!!

I just wanted to share a link to Carli, one of my blogging Buddies over at Give Oh Giveaway! She has some great giveaways right now, including an Amazon Giftcard and a KitchenAid Mixer. Head on over to her blog to check out these great giveaways!

Review and Giveaway: Wholesale Keychain

Recently I was given the opportunity to review keychains from WholesaleKeycahin.com.

I received the Butterfly Keychain and I had it engraved with my mom's initials. I gave it to her because she always needs a keychain to put different keys on for work.

I love how pretty and sparkly the Butterfly Keychain is. My mom was quite pleased to receive this pretty little butterfly for her keys.

I also received the Clue Game Keychain.

Did Mr. Green do it with the rope in the study? Our Clue key chain features a miniature reproduction of the classic board game that opens to reveal original game board graphics and select game pieces.

-Officially licensed mini Clue game comes with a sturdy metal key ring.
-No minimum order required. Quantity discounts available.

-Clue game box measures: 3” long.

-Recommended for ages 8 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years.

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I have to admit, I was a little disappointed when I opened this one up - it is not playable AT ALL!!! I was hoping for a little tiny game of Clue that could actually be played, and the packaging even says "limited playability," but there is NO playability. All that comes with it is the board, a tiny magnetic die, a tiny magnetic gun, and a tiny magnetic knife. The board is magnetic so the pieces don't fall off when you "play." Nowhere in the description of this item does it say it is not playable, so I was disappointed. However, it is cute, and it will end up being attached to my game bag. In case you didn't know, I am a huge board game geek!!!

WholesaleKeycahin.com has generously offered 1 keychain of the winner's choice (up to $25) for one lucky reader here. Just enter on the Rafflecopter form below. Wholesale Keychain.com does ask that the winner write a review of the product they chose to go on their site.

Please note that this giveaway will end May 2nd. This giveaway is open to US residents only. I will pick the winner using Rafflecopter and email them using the email they used to sign in to Rafflecopter. The winner will have 48 hours to respond - please check your spam folder! I will also post the winner here in this blog post. If I do not receive a response within 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.

*Disclaimer* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. This prize is provided and shipped by WholesaleKeychain.com.

The girls of Moms With Voices Media are at it again! We've teamed up with CouponTrade for a free blogger event. What is it this time? How about a pair of diamond earrings! These retail for $369 on a sale site, value is $1,000! Oh my word!

This stunning pair of 1/2 carat (ctw) diamond earrings boasts the luster of over five dozen round, brilliant cut blue and white stones and is delicately crafted from 10 karat polished white gold. Fourteen luminous blue diamonds glimmer alluringly among a bed of fifty-two pristine white diamonds.

Want to participate? Sign up here. Tell them Layne's Thrifty Finds sent you.

Create a post about sign ups for this event, and link back to the entry form for a FREE Twitter entry.
In lieu of posting, you may send $1 for your Twitter entry to contact@mvmgroups.com
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Complete the entry form here- http://cute-ecakes.com/2012/04/blogger-sign-ups-1k-1-5ct-blue-diamond-earring-gveaway
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Giveaway: BMotG 1st Birthday Bash: Part 4

I was very excited when I saw the creative hats at My Kayla Rose's Etsy Boutique. Bonnie's designs are so fun and playful that I really wanted to incorporate one of them into Emily's birthday party! I chose the zebra print with the hot pink feather boa detail around the base and on the top. I think this hat is a wonderfully girly design that brings a small amount of flashiness to the party.

So far, Emily has been exceptionally interested in the hat, just not on her head! She had so much fun playing the game of pulling the hat off of her head that I could not help, but snap pictures in between laughing at how much fun she was having!! I can just imagine when she gets older and wants to play dress-up how much fun she will have with this hat added to her dress-up collection.

Bonnie at My Kayla Rose offers a nice variety of hats for any celebration including Mini Mouse hats too (adorable!). The material she used to make the zebra hat for Emily is a very soft fabric and she tied a pretty pink ribbon, that if Emily's willing, I could tie into a pretty bow to keep the hat in place. And for Busy Mom on the Go readers Bonnie has generously offered a 10% off coupon code to her store using code: Kayla.

FREE Blogger Opp: Kitchen Love Giveaway

Prizes:

Flirty Apron
3 pack Freeze & Lock containers from CoolGear, Inc.
Eat Smart Digital Scale
Fagor America, Inc. Pressure Cooker

Many more prizes to be included…..

The event will run from May 1 – 18th. All post are required to be live by midnight on May 1st or your entry will be taken off the Rafflecopter.

For more info, please go to Couponing and Reviewing in Texas.

FREE Blogger Opp: $100 PayPal Giveaway

Event Details:

- The giveaway will go live on May 8, 2012
- Open Worldwide
- Prize: $100 Paypal Cash for One Winner

For more info, go to I Heart Giveaways post.

FREE Blogger Opp: What A Woman Wants Giveaway

Butler Bag, Mom to Bed by 8, Oh! My Heartsie,
Live Laugh Love To Shop and Iowa-Mom
are excited to present the What A Woman Wants Event from May 11th to May 25th
This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now.
Join the What A Woman Wants Giveaway event today, grow your readership and offer one amazing prize package including a Butler Bag (RV$215), $50 Cash, Jewelry, Skincare, Bath products and more!

The What A Woman Wants Giveaway Event is a free blogger event.
You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event.

Prize: Butler Bag (RV$215), Odyssey Cologne Spray, Odyssey Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, Odyssey Perfumed Skin Softener, RARE DIAMONDS Body Lotion, RARE DIAMONDS Shower Gel, RARE DIAMONDS Eau de Parfum Spray, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Moisturizing Shower Gel, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Gelled Body Oil, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Replenishing Hand Cream, Florence Gift Set, Leading Love 2-Piece Gift Set, Silver Coin Purse, Black Wallet and $50 cash to fill it with!
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The event dates: May 11 at 12:01 am to May 25 11:59pm

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Giveaway: Bible Girl Book Launch Party - $300 Cash Prize

In 2011, The Golden Sky by EC Stilson became one of the hundred best-selling books about loss on Amazon! Wayman Publishing is now excited to announce the release of Bible Girl—the prequel to The Golden Sky. This is the amazing true story of a hilarious girl trying to find her way through the teen years. Bible Girl was just accepted into the Barnes & Noble catalog and will be .99 for a limited time HERE.

Please join voiceBoks, Giveaway Promote, Good Steward Savers, Terri's Little Haven, and Linkie's Contest Linkies in promoting this wonderful book launch. Here's a little blurb about the book:

The book practically cried for me to spare its life, and for a moment I thought I'd rather burn in Hell than lose something my brother had given me in love. The pastor nudged me, though, and my heart turned to ice.

I thought of all those hours my brother had read to me. I thought of all that time he'd invested.

I couldn't throw it into the fire; not the last book of the trilogy. That funny little dwarf stared at me from the cover. Then, I closed my eyes. I stepped so close to the flames they almost ate my skin. I tore the book in front of those kids. I put on quite a show throwing in a section at a time because I couldn't stand sending the whole thing in at once. When the last pages went up in flame, and the dwarf on the cover curled with death, I dropped to my knees and cried. The kids all hooted and screamed in ecstasy, thinking I'd been freed, when the ropes of religion had just twisted tighter.

Elisa isn't your regular nerd. She's not the kind of person who quotes Monty Python, or has a periodic table tattooed on her butt. No she's a different sort altogether. She carries a duct-taped Bible, wears bright-orange polyester pants, and dyes her hair with red Kool-Aid.

Although she tries slipping by apart from the crowds, it doesn't help that her best friend happens to be the "Boarder," one of the cutest and most popular boys in school.

It isn't until Elisa realizes she's surrounded by hypocrites that her foundation starts crumbling. She doesn't know who to turn to. That's when she meets a mysterious man. But maybe she shouldn't trust him after all.

Will he help her, or make things even worse than they were before?

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Giveaway: BMotG 1st Birthday Bash Part 3

Traditional cupcake wrappers will long be forgotten after you see the adorable designs at That's A Wrap. As I was putting together the details of Emily's cupcake themed birthday party I came across these cupcake wrappers and instantly I knew they would bring another element to the party that guests would not expect! I love all of the different patterns you can choose from. At That's A Wrap you will find a lot more than just cupcake wrappers, you'll find an entire collection of party must-haves. A few of my favorites include the cupcake kits that coordinate both the wrappers and toppers, the party favor boxes and these very cute favor tags.

That’s A Wrap is offering Busy Mom on the Go readers with a special discount code so you can start shopping today for your child’s next birthday party! For 20% off use code: busymoms. Stay in touch with all of the great products from That's A Wrap by liking their facebook page and following them on Pinterest. Below is a sample of cupcake wrappers to choose from. For more click here.

Would like to win a set of cupcake wrappers and toppers for your child’s birthday party? That’s A Wrap has generously offered one lucky winner their choice of design for a set of cupcake wrappers and toppers from their store! Starting today through 4/29 at 11:59 EST you can enter using the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is for one set cupcake wrappers and toppers in your choice of style. All entrants must be 18+ to enter, open to US residents only.

Welcome to the Extreme Amazon Giveaway! We will be giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky reader! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter and remember the more entries you complete the better your chances of winning.

Giveaway ends May 6th at 11:59 PM EST. Good luck!

Earth Day Review and Giveaway: Natural House

Happy 42nd Earth Day, everyone!!!

I have had the privilege of trying the Natural House line of natural household cleaning products in my home for the last few weeks.

Natural House is leading the way with the probiotic cleaning revolution.!

Why is it a "revolution?" Because Natural House probiotic cleaning products brings you a revolutionary, new method of cleaning the most dirty areas of your home. Utilizing non-toxic, probiotic cleaning agents, Natural House products are strong enough for commercial clean-up, yet safe and gentle for all of the members of your Natural House.

Here's a little more info about why our all-natural cleaning products are superior to those currently on the market!

Our products use an eco-friendly cleaning method of probiotics that create a beneficial, odor eating ecosystem to naturally drive out and digest odors at their source.

Natural House's plant-based ingredients are eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable to naturally fight the toughest problems you face in your house.

Our products, Sinky and Flushy even break down and digest fats, oil, grease, and solid waste to ensure your disposal, pipes, drain lines or septic tank run smoothly.

Our cleaners contain good probiotics which continue to scour, clean, consume odors, grime, grease, and germs, and they continue to do so until your next weekly treatment!

We earned the coveted Retailers’ Choice Award” at the 2011 National Hardware Show!

So how exactly does probiotic household cleaners work?

The surfaces in your house are like a garden. If you don’t seed with good plants, weeds will grow. You have the same choice with your household surfaces: sanitize for a moment with harsh chemicals leaving your surface open to recontamination or seed with probiotics to continuously weed out the bad micro-organisms.

Traditional cleaners “clean” a surface for a moment in time; the second the rag is finished wiping the surface, that surface is almost instantly polluted once again with ambient dust, dirt, and micro-organisms.

Natural House probiotics creates mini-ecosystem on a microbial level that produces enzymes which break down odors, dirt, fats, oil, grease, food scraps, waste and toilet paper products on a continuous basis between applications. This creates a natural, clean, balanced environment that is safe for even the most sensitive members of your natural house.

The action is in the foam! When using your Natural House products be sure and let it foam first to release the cleaning agents before going to the next step on the package directions.

The short and skinny of it is this... our natural probiotic cleaners keep on cleaning long after you've stopped!

Want to know more about how Natural House products work? Check out this video!

I was sent Sinky, Trashy, and Flushy to try out.

Sinky is a Disposal Scrubber and Drain Maintenance. Trashy is a Trash Can Deodorizer and Scrubber. And Flushy is a Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Septic Treatment.

I used Trashy on our outside yard waste trash can. This trash can always stinks to high heaven, even after we wash it. So I sprayed some Trashy in it and guess what? No more disgusting rotting vegetation smell! Any product that can make that can not stink gets high marks in my book!

Sinky and Flushy also work great. Our bathroom is a high traffic area with 3 adults using it all day long, and Flushy really helped to clean the toilet and keep it clean. That reminds me - it's about time to go plop another Flushy into the toilet.

Natural House has generously offered a 30 day supply of Sinky, Trashy and Flushy to one lucky reader here! Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

Please note that this giveaway will end April 29th. This giveaway is open to US residents only. I will pick the winner using Rafflecopter and email them using the email they used to sign in to Rafflecopter. The winner will have 48 hours to respond - please check your spam folder! I will also post the winner here in this blog post. If I do not receive a response within 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.

*Disclaimer* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

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