Do you know what exactly a McDonalds Chicken mcnugget is ?

From past experiences with friends and family, I generally don't let my kids get anything at McDonalds except the yogurt parfait. Here's a prime example of why you should love your kids and don't give into the mcnugget temptation! Check out the link.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/11/08/do-you-have-any-idea-of-the-chemicals-used-in-fast-food-chicken.aspx?aid=CD1057

Would you like to have a steam cleaner...

I enter only a few giveaways a year, but thanks to an old friend, I have found checking some of the blogs has its advantages. Check out this blog called Thanks, Mail Carrier. It's a nice twist on giveaways because the focus is on items that are delivered to your door. This particular giveaway is for a Bissell Steam and Sweep Hardfloor Cleaner. I would love to have this for my floors because between hubby and my two little ones, I am forever cleaning them!

You can also check it out on Bissell's site:
http://www.bissell.com

Sears is honoring America's service people this Saturday!

A special Salute to Heroes offer that is well deserved and I think this is just great that a major retailer is getting involved in recognizing these folks!
All local police, military, veterans, firefighters, teachers and
hospital staffers will receive an extra 10% off our lowest Sears prices between
11-2pm, April 17. ID required. Know a service person in your town? Be sure to
share this message with them!

Get your savings pass here: www.sears.com/salute

The discount applies to almost all of the items in store at select stores.

Do you shop at ACME? (Albertsons)

Customers can purchase gift cards online or in store. No tax form or refund check is necessary, they are simply marketing it during tax refund season. Customers may purchase a grocery store gift card for $250 or $300. Gift cards will be loaded with an additional $20 for a $250 purchase and $30 for a $300 purchase.

I can easily spend $250 in one month, so why not get an extra $20 or $30 groceries for free!

Hurry though...expires April 15th.

Do you know a deployed soldier or military Mom or Wife?

Check out this site for some nice freebies for your military people in your life. It's called Operation Hi Mom! Hi Honey! What a great idea and way to say thank you!

The Beauty Bloggerati

I have to say that there are some blog's I just enjoy reading weekly. This is one of them, the Beauty Bloggerati. It is a variety of women who blog about everything in the beauty industry. You can often find free insite on new products or what is happening in the industry. I also enjoy Daily Makeover and often complete online survey's for money. This is a popular website and it's nice to get a real person's view of beauty products before you actually think about buying it and waste your time or money.

FREE Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Coupons!!

I just love the pretzels over at our local Auntie Anne's Pretzel Factory! It's a nice treat for the kids and I don't feel guilty giving them a pretzel as a snack.

Did you know you can sign up for Pretzel Perks through their website? I signed up today and already received two free coupons to print and use.

1. Buy any one pretzel, pretzel dog, or stix and get a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel.

2. FREE Pepperoni Pretzel with the purchase of any pretzel dog or any stix.

So sign up today and go grab a delicous snack! I just love savings and freebies!!

Check your local mall for possible coupons

My local mall has a club that is FREE to join and this has paid off! I get monthly newsletters on events and promotions happenning at my local mall, plus valuable freebies and coupons! This month's newsletter contained coupons for several retailers at my local mall.

These are just a few of the samples from this month's email:

Disney Store
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Aveda
Hallmark
Yankee Candle Store
Harry&David

So, it may pay you to check and see if your local mall has a similar program!

If you live in or around Delaware, you can check out the club by clicking on the link (the title) in this post.

Get FREE information for yourself and your children

In many cases, parents rely on their school system to teach their children right from wrong in reference to a variety of topics. You can help your children by educating yourself on a variety of topics.

Get free information from these sites:

Keep your children safe in your neighborhoods and local community:
http://www.thesafeside.com/

Learn about internet safety and age appropriate information in the cyberworld:
http://www.netsmartz.com/

Get some FREE CHIPS AHOY Cookies!

If you have Facebook, you can take advantage of this offer and get a coupon for a package of free cookies when you buy 1 package of nabisco cookies and 1 gallon of milk! I remember getting a plate of Chips Ahoy with a glass of milk for dunkin as a child...uhmm!!!

Simply "become a fan" and click on "click here" and your coupon will start printing.

I never pay for music downloads..there's always some for free!

Why pay for music downloads when you can find them for free? I often wonder why people pay for them, but I guess it's because they can't find that right song or wait for it. I always can find some free music downloads somewhere, for example, Starbucks has then free every week. Simply get the card from any of their stores. I also can find them on several websites, like the link attached. Enjoy!

Promise to put a note in your kids lunch

Check this program out by Lunchables because it's a cute idea and you get a $1.00 off coupon when you sign up! They even include downloadable lunch notes you can print and use for your child's lunch. I always put notes in my child's lunch, so why not promise to keep doing it!

Delaware Beaches

If you are looking for some family oriented beach time in Delaware, check out my article.

Make a few bucks in the comfort of your home!

I recently joined this great new group called Associated Content. It works well for me and gives me some extra spending money. All you need is some words, camera, and video! You can pick assignments of several varieties and get paid to write and post them. It's sooo easy! Check it out all you stay at home Mom's who have a few extra minutes in your busy day.

Everyone needs a little help ...

There are many of us who love to get great deals because you get to save some money and of course, there is the thrill of the challenge! Well, fear no more help is on the way! I have come across several sites and blogs that help you with this task. I'm sure there are many more great discoveries, but a few I like to use are for freebies and deals!

A few that I frequently visit are as follows:

Coupon Dad
Free Sample Freak
Deal Seeking Mom
My Savings
ItsAllFreeOnline
Peachy Cheap

Snow Snow Go Away and come again...another day!

Well, after much snow and ice, it's time for the kiddies to get back to their routine! Yeah, a little MommyTime never hurts anyone! Perhaps time on the treadmill, clean up my coupon pile, complete some on line survey's, or even get caught up on laundry may prevail. Have a happy "go back to school" day to all those Mommy's out there today :}

The Blog Give-Way Win!

I just wanted to give a shout out to the Reusies people who sent me two reusie bags, which I won on a blog.
http://singlemama-reviewcorner.blogspot.com/

This is my first give-away win so I'm just so excited that it was something near and dear to my heart, being GREEN! My husband and I made a promise when our first born came into the world that we would do something meaningful for them. We decided to do something we never did before - recycle! It started with that small step and now we are much more into the "living green" scene! Water rain barrel's, buying "green" when we can, bringing our own shopping bags, green decking out of recycled material, and solar panel's which actually get installed on the house in just three more weeks! I'm soooo excited about that, as our biggest "Green" investment yet!

So thanks Reusies! The bags are cute, fun, and my daughters thought it was way cool when Mommy put their snacks in them today for our outing!

ps - They washed up great in the washer before I used them.

FREE Fix It Help!

Check out this site for another one of my cheapie ideas! If you need help or assistance trying to figure out how to repair or fix something, check out this site! You can simply type in the subject and click on Search. There is everything from coffee pots, cell phones, car repair, electronics, etc. Get your advice FREE before you waste money repairing or replacing your item!

I love grandma and grandpa!

Looking for a site for the grandparents...look no further!

Check out this new grandparents.com site for free activities you can print from your computer and advice and much much more! Share with your favorite grandparents today!!

Do you Bar-B-Que?

Do you love coupons and free food as much as I do? Well if you add some really good home cooked side dishes to their delicous Bar-B-Que, you will like this place. If you are lucky enough to have one in your area, join their cutie savers club!

You will receive emails which you can print and take to the restaurant. So far I received a coupon for a free pork sandwich, free upgrade to a large stuffed potatoe, and one which I used a month ago towards a kids meal. They even have great kids sandwiches on the menu!

Try blogs like this one for neat giveaways

New blog I just encountered today, but became a follower! Who doesn't love chocolate....or at least you may know somebody who absolutley loves chocolate! Chocobouquet Contest ends January 28th at 11:59pm PST.

Remember your shopping bag!

This site offers a great idea of a window cling for your car. A neat little reminder to bring in your shopping bag :) I definatley could use that one!

Samples

Get your free sample here..cool new product!

I love WallWords do you?

I love this giveaway because I have actually used this product and can also say it was easy and fun! I used them a few times for neat gift ideas too! Check out this giveaway for $60 gift at WallWords.

Just printed my coupon for a FREE BLIZZARD at Dairy Queen

You get a monthly coupon to try the Blizzard of the Month if you sign up! Yummy!!

American Girl

Check out free games at the link above for your little girl! She can play for free and see the new American Girl at the same time!