tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28205625526399735182024-03-05T13:40:33.897-05:00Wow, Mom!I don't get a "traditional" paycheck for the work that I do, but I sure do work hard.
It's not easy living in this economy, particularly in a single-income family with dependents. Every penny saved will help our tomorrow.
I have found many blogs that have helped me save money. Selfishly, this blog is my attempt at organizing all of the great sites, deals, giveaways, etc. that I found. But as an added benefit, I hope it will help others too.
...because every cent counts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-12937993523635461762009-05-08T00:06:00.002-04:002009-05-08T00:14:38.583-04:00Cheerios Spoonfuls of StoriesI would love to be an author. I feel like I have a lot to say! And when I really apply myself, I know I can say it well. ;) Children's books are magical. It takes a very special type of person to be able to "speak" to children. I may give it a shot one day!! In the meantime, I think it's wonderful that Cheerios is doing this:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/05/spoonful-of-cheerios-giveaway-ends-515/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-32563493873967389162009-05-07T23:38:00.004-04:002009-05-08T00:39:49.101-04:00Bibagogo GiveawayIt has happened to me a zillion times: we're out to eat. Like a good Mommy, I packed all the right foods. I packed extra "keep him busy" snacks. Ugh! I forgot his bib. OK, so his shirt gets messy. Ugh! I forgot his spoon. Fine, I'll use the restaurant one (barf). I happens all the time! Wouldn't it be great to have an easy-to-remember system? That's why I would love to win this:http://Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-41378324105524003652009-05-07T23:21:00.002-04:002009-05-07T23:32:42.936-04:00Little Chickie Wear GiveawayFirst of all, the designs are unique and there seems to be enough variety to please anyone. Second of all, the clothing is cotton. Third of all, the cotton clothing is organic! Fourth of all, they have one of the cutest shirts I have ever seen; I must own it for my little boy! That's why I would love to win this:http://mymomsview.com/index.php/2009/05/little-chickie-wear-giveaway/Good luck to allUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-6261301503755102202009-05-07T22:57:00.002-04:002009-05-07T23:15:59.215-04:00Bath Luvé GiveawayMy son is a winter baby. He was born in December and I remember bathtimes were less than desireable times. It always seemed like the air was colder than it should have been and I constantly worried that my winter baby would get sick! So for subsequenet children (God willing), I would love to win this:http://mymomsview.com/index.php/2009/05/bath-luve-review-giveawayGood luck to all those Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-48058428194406927312009-05-07T22:10:00.003-04:002009-05-07T23:26:01.400-04:00Sweet Pea Baby Designs GiveawayI actually really love personalized things. I think it stems from being blessed with a beautiful name (Kristin) that is spelled in a fairly unqiue way (well, not the "mainstreamed" way, anyway). It was always hard to find things personalized with my name (spelled correctly) on it. I'm afraid that both my son and my nieces may experience the same trouble with their own beautiful, unique names! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-35780094847655875682009-05-07T21:27:00.003-04:002009-05-07T22:03:04.764-04:00SlimPerfect ~ Slimdress Giveaway!This SlimPerfect business (particularly the SlimDress) is haunting and taunting me!! I have visited the site many times (both motivated by giveaways, and motivated by self!) and am in love with the SlimDress. I feel like it would be flattering. That's why I would love to win this:http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/05/slimperfect-slimdress-giveaway.htmlGood luck to all those interested Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-843803728676220172009-05-07T17:02:00.003-04:002009-05-07T17:08:34.560-04:00Win It: Laughs, Love and Lyrics 3 DVD CollectionI am a huge sucker for a chick flick. I will admit it! I love sap, love stories, gushy schmoopie poopie scripts, music, dance, dresses, makeup... the list goes on and on. That's why I would love to win this:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/05/win-it-laughs-love-and-lyrics-3-dvd-collection/Good luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires on 5/15/09! And thanks to Briana at "Bargain Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-67609141736786332532009-05-07T16:57:00.002-04:002009-05-07T17:01:26.666-04:00Huggies and Juicy Juice GiveawaySummers around here come fairly quickly (and fiercely). I miss traditional fall and spring; down here, it's either really cold or really hot. And for a family that likes to spend time outdoors, that can be a problem! But we do what we can to stay warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. That's why I would love to win this:http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/05/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-63572934214028614022009-05-07T16:37:00.002-04:002009-05-07T16:41:05.558-04:00Tuga Sunwear GiveawayMy son basically wears a wetsuit when I dress him for the beach or pool over the summer. Oh, and I put a hat on him. And sunscreen! I get made fun of, but I am smarter than the rest! My son gets plenty of sunshine in other ways. If I can protect him from the sun (and the water+sun effect), I will! That's why I would love to win this giveaway:http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/2009/05/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-12605731427011289712009-05-07T16:17:00.003-04:002009-05-07T16:29:52.888-04:00Kids Can Press Giveaway (another one!!)I LOVE collages! Collages force you to think about something, in context, but out of the box. You have to be able to open your mind and get really creative to end up with a collage that has any depth. This is true no matter what age you are! I want to encourage my son to stretch those artistic muscles! That's why I would love to win this:http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/05/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-40917580987201360012009-05-07T16:05:00.002-04:002009-05-07T16:15:17.708-04:00Kids Can Press GiveawayMy son likes to do crafts. I have mess hangups but can see through them with no problem when I see how much he is enjoying himself. Sometimes I surprise myself and come up with great ideas, but usually I need help. :) That's why I would love to win this:http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-jumbo-book-of-easy-crafts.htmlGood luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expiresUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-49496140610130481732009-05-07T15:54:00.002-04:002009-05-07T16:02:40.942-04:00Caterpillar Kids GiveawayI always marvel at people who can sew. I have been known to be (a little bit) crafty... but not nearly as crafty as some people I know or hear about. Maybe one day, sigh... until then, I would love to win this:http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/05/caterpillar-kids-giveaway.htmlGood luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires on 5/12/09! And thanks to Karen at "Frugal Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-61824944479456271372009-05-07T15:34:00.002-04:002009-05-07T15:51:41.255-04:00FoodShouldTasteGood GiveawayWe were introduced to the "FoodShouldTasteGood" multigrain chips when we were visiting New York last year. My son really loved them! And I had no clue there were so many other flavors! That's why I would love to win this:http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/05/foodshouldtastegood-giveaway.htmlGood luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires on 5/12/09! And thanks to Karen Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-43298885773584117832009-05-05T17:47:00.002-04:002009-05-05T17:53:32.624-04:00Manhattan Toys GiveawayMy child has quite a few toys. He is lucky to inherit them from his older cousins and friends, and we, of course, pass them along to others who don't mind saving money/environment by accepting hand-me-downs! But every once in a while, I will see something that I think he will learn from, or that I know he will love, and I will buy it for him. That's why I would love to win this:http://Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-84113522600339328382009-05-05T17:42:00.003-04:002009-05-05T17:44:57.054-04:00Luvali GiveawayI actually have a few really cute purses, including one that my good friend Erin made for me! And I don't have a sickness, like so many people I know, regarding "too many" purses. But I definitely see the value in changing it up a bit, to keep things interesting! That's why I would love to win this:http://mymomsview.com/index.php/2009/05/luvali-review-giveawayGood luck to all those interested in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-1384239450001847882009-05-05T17:34:00.001-04:002009-05-05T17:37:23.116-04:00Ouchies GiveawayI don't think I ever had these fancy-pants bandages growing up! They were expensive and unnecessary. I guess my siblings and I were raised to be fairly practical. My husband was definitely slightly more indulged. I know he would LOVE these bandages, and he will be 36 next week! And I am sure my little boy would like them too, so I cave and would love to win this:http://mymomsview.com/index.php/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-81778275720557299472009-05-05T15:49:00.003-04:002009-05-05T17:28:04.430-04:00Recaro ~ Vivo GiveawayMy son is growing before my eyes. Pretty soon, he'll be too big for a carseat! I can barely believe it. But I want to be prepared for the next step. I know a lot of people who make child-related purchases based on how the items look (or how the items make the moms look... sigh). Me? I'm a safety girl. My choices are ALWAYS about safety. I am just now reading/learning about this brand of carseat Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-12384143090160143222009-05-05T15:47:00.003-04:002009-05-05T17:18:55.780-04:00SpiceStack GiveawayHave you seen my kitchen? That's all I have to say. It's awful. The size of the kitchen itself is acceptable, but the countertops? The cabinets? A-W-F-U-L. It's a struggle to find ANY room to put anything, no matter how small. That's why I would love to win this:http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/05/spicestack-giveaway.htmlGood luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-65461118435197475192009-05-05T15:42:00.006-04:002009-05-05T17:14:37.881-04:00The Body Shop - Mom Gift PackageI always wonder about the kind of Mom I am. Today, I think I am the world's worst. Seriously. But then there are days that I think I am knocking it out of the part. I certainly don't think that any person, much less a site, can tell me what kind of Mom I am, but it IS interesting to hear their take on it!! I found out that my OWN Mom is a "Wise Mom" (which I agree with) by taking a simple quiz:Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-87255310183046168342009-05-01T22:50:00.002-04:002009-05-01T23:12:07.490-04:00Parenting by Nature GiveawayI still use disposable diapers! Yikes. Not very environmentally friendly of me. But cloth diapers seem a bit daunting to me. They seem like a lot more work, a much bigger expense (initially, I suppose), and I am concerned about the seemingly excessive water usage. I think I have a lot to learn! That's why I would love to win this:http://mymomsview.com/index.php/2009/05/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-87867564628279206742009-05-01T22:41:00.002-04:002009-05-01T22:47:04.012-04:00muvee Reveal GiveawayI think about my baby every second of every day! I relish every moment, and I have missed the moments that have passed. If I had my way, I would have a stealth camera crew follow my son around 24/7. But until that is possible, I would love to win this:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/05/win-it-muvee-reveal-movie-editing-software-ends-58/Good luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expiresUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-16672438880870947812009-05-01T22:28:00.002-04:002009-05-01T22:32:46.437-04:00Win It: Expectant Parent Giveaway PackageI have a seeeeeeeecret! Well, it's not really a secret anymore. My cousin is pregnant! It's her first and it's so exciting. She's 14 weeks today which gives me plenty of time to win this for her:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/04/win-it-expectant-parent-giveaway-package-ends-58/Good luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires on 5/8/09! And thanks to Briana at "Bargain Briana" for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-42890656274673317592009-05-01T00:09:00.002-04:002009-05-01T00:14:26.100-04:00Win It: $25 Paper Shouts certificate & Bride Wars DVDI am a sap to the "nth" degree. I love me some chick flicks, and I am a huge fan of organized events (happy ones) like weddings. What more can I say? That's why I would love to win this:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/04/win-it-25-paper-shouts-certificate-bride-wars-dvd/Good luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires on 5/8/09! And thanks to Briana at "Bargain Briana" for sharing Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-32147310814755810342009-04-30T23:51:00.002-04:002009-05-01T00:03:26.015-04:00InPlace System GiveawayI would say I am fairly organized. But it's a daunting task, and it tends to get the better of me on occasion. I need a more efficient method. I wonder if this would work for me:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/04/win-it-inplace-system-by-peter-walsh-office-max-prize-package-ends-51Good luck to all those interested in this giveaway that expires on 5/1/09! And thanks to Briana at "Bargain Briana" forUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820562552639973518.post-82200858595224183802009-04-30T23:32:00.002-04:002009-04-30T23:51:02.532-04:00Win It: Green Giveaway Finish Quantum & Jet DryWe have a very good dishwasher. We're lucky! The dishes get clean pretty much always on the first shot. This saves us time, work, money, and it saves water. Every once in a while though, we get water spots (they really don't bother me) or dried-on food, and some dishes have to be washed again. That's why I would love to win this:http://bargainbriana.com/2009/04/win-it-finish-quantum-jet-dry/Good Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0