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Closed. Giveaway | Threadless Gift Card and Prize Package #WinGiveaways

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Giveaways, Review, Win Giveaways

published date: August 03, 2012
modified datt: August 09,2012

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations goes to Cher.

T-shirts, more than any other piece of clothing are expressive. They advertise a club, tell about a company, share about an accomplishment, or can bring humor to ones day.  I LOVE when t-shirts make a statement.

Founded in 2000, Threadless is not short of meeting expectations. Started by two entrepreneurs, Jake Nickell and Jacob DeHart, with $1000 in their pocket and a dream these men have done extraordinary things! The really neat thing about this company is they are not the sole designer. ANYONE can submit their ideas! In fact, in the past ten years many designers have done so and succeeded in their creative ideas! In fact, Ten Years of T-shirts and interviews from designers can be found in their The Threadless Book ~ Ten Years of Awesomeness . Threadless takes your beautiful ideas and turns them into tangible art on a variety of canvases, not only shirts. Shop t-shirts, pencil cases, backpacks, water bottles and more. Join its community of 2 million – make, pick, play, and shop.

With t-shirts available for ages infant to “I’d rather not share my age” find a t-shirt for anyone. MANY of their shirts (hoodies and tanks too) are only $9.99.  Threadless Kids! includes fun designs from animals, to food to outer space and more!

Animal Kingdom Examples – 

 Food Examples – 
Outer Space Examples – 

I picked up the adorable lunch box tee for my sweet girl, she is such a cookie lover. What’s your favorite design?

Find out about deals, new tees, giveaways, activities and more by signing up for the Threadless Newsletter or following Threadless on Twitter or Facebook. FREE shipping when you spend $60 or more.

To Win: One winner will win a prize pack from Threadless.

To Enter:

You can enter up to four times – that would mean, leave one to four comments. You do not have to enter more than once but you DO have to complete the first entry to enter with choices two through four.

1.) Share with me an awesome t-shirt you have or one found on Threadless.

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

3.) Share on Facebook. While there, be sure to like Frugal Coupon Living and Treadless. Leave a message below telling me that you did.

4.) Share on Twitter While here make sure to follow @FrugalCouponMom and @threadless. Leave a message below letting me know that you did.

This giveaway ends on Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. (EST.) The winner will be contacted via email and will have 72 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected

Please Note: Email entries will not be accepted. If you are reading this giveaway in a reader or in your inbox, please select the post to direct yourself over to the site. Due to time constraints, I am not able to enter email, Twitter, or Facebook entries on my own. Thanks!

Disclosure: I was compensated with product for this review. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.

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Curious George Collection Books – from $8.79 shipped!

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Education, Online Shopping

published date: July 16, 2012
modified datt: July 15,2012

We just love watching Curious George every day, so I was looking to get some of the Curious George books to read as well.  I was shocked to find the prices so low!  These are all hardback books and 200-400 pages!  True collector’s items for your kids.

Check these out:

Curious George Single-Story Paperbacks – $3.95 each:

  • Curious George and the Birthday Surprise
  • Curious George and the Firefighters
  • Curious George and the Aquarium
  • Curious George at the Baseball Game
  • Curious George Goes to the Beach
  • Curious George Visits the Zoo
  • Curious George Goes Camping
  • Curious George’s First Day of School

 

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A Sweet Thank You – Lemon Blueberry Cake Bread

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by Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe

published date: May 26, 2012
modified datt: May 25,2012

As your family wraps up the school year it’s a great time to say thank you to the people who have lent a hand in your child’s school day.  Whether that’s teachers, volunteers, or a bus driver, a homemade treat always does the trick.  As teachers and mothers ourselves our hearts are full of gratitude for volunteers in our classrooms, and the educators of our children.

This Lemon Blueberry Cake Bread is sure to create sweet smiles and memories.

Bread Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ¼ cups blueberries

Bread Lemon Glaze:

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.  Spray 8 ½ x 4 ½ non stick loaf pan with cooking spray.  Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set to the side.  In a medium bowl, cream the butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy in consistency.  Add the eggs; beat well.  Add in the lemon zest.  Pour in the flour mixture alternating with the milk.  Gently fold in the blueberries.  Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

To add a glaze mix the sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Using a fork, poke holes in the bread and pour glaze on top.  Allow to cool for 30 minutes.

 Simply download our thank you note, print on card stock paper, write a sweet message on the back, and attached to a cellophane wrapped yummy loaf!  For other end of the school year ideas visit us at  www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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7 Ideas for Summer Fun with Your Kids

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by Filed Under: Summer

published date: April 29, 2012
modified datt: April 28,2012

Every year kids and parents look forward to summer vacation, but a few days spent cooped up in the house can make everyone a little crazy. If this sounds familiar, check out these seven ideas for summer fun.

1. Make a T-shirt

Most kids love to make crafts, but crayons and construction paper get boring after a while. Instead of pulling out the art supplies, head to
your local store or garage sale and purchase some inexpensive, solid-colored t-shirts. Kids can use fabric or acrylic paint, markers, dye or just about anything to make a shirt that they can wear proudly. You can also do this with hats or visors and inexpensive canvas sneakers.

2. Go on a Picnic

Enjoying the great outdoors is a must during the summer, and one of the easiest ways to do that is by going on a picnic. Gather your kids up to make a menu and get them involved with the cooking and preparation. Assign each child an important job to do (gather silverware, make sandwiches, count juice boxes), and pick a table at your favorite park or even a sunny spot in your own backyard where you can enjoy your meal. As an added bonus, you and the kids can bake cookies or cupcakes for your excursion.

3. Have a Scavenger Hunt

This one is great for new readers who need to keep their skills sharp during the long weeks spent away from school and can be as easy or as
elaborate as you would like. Simply make a list of common items your kids can find in your house or yard. These might include a rock, a coin, a red toy, a blue crayon – you get the idea. If your kids can’t yet read, draw pictures or cut them from magazines. Have a prize ready for whomever finds all of the items.

4. Arrange a Reading Contest

This one helps your kids stay on top of their education and it can be fun, too. Set up a goal number of books and any other rules you may
want to include (such as books must be at least 20 pages long) and whenever your little readers reach a certain milestone reward them with stickers, trips to their favorite parks, sweet treats or movie night. Save the biggest reward for the largest number of books.

5. Go Camping Inside

This one doesn’t involve a tent or even the outdoors. Allow your kids to set up camp in your living or family room by bringing pillows,
blankets, sleeping bags and a bag of their favorite toys, books and snacks. Pop some popcorn and put a movie in the DVD player to add some extra fun.

6. Have Your Own Summer Olympics

Summer is a great time of year to get your kids moving, and what better way to do that than having an Olympic-style competition? This
isn’t your average Olympics, though. Depending on how much money you want to spend, you will have to get creative with your competitions – three-legged races and egg and spoon races are always fun. You can set up obstacle courses with lawn furniture and use items such as beanbags, water balloons and bubbles to create other competitions. Just don’t forget medals or rewards for the winners.

7. Volunteer at Your Local Animal Shelter

This idea is inexpensive and can teach your child about helping others. Most animal shelters allow people to come walk or play with the homeless pets. Just be sure you check ahead of time to make sure there are no age requirements for volunteers.

Allison Smart loves planning summer activities for her family, which includes her husband, Mike, and three kids, Luke, Matt, and Sara. A
favorite family activity is boating at the nearby lake. When they needed a good rate on their boat insurance, Allison and Mike looked no
further than http://www.boatinsurance.org/

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Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo $37, Extra $10 Off Too – HURRY

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Holiday2010, Online Shopping

published date: November 30, 2011
modified datt: November 30,2011

Amazon has the Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo for $37.49 (from $69.99.) HURRY because there is no way this price will stick. If you like it, get it now!

Update: head over to Target and find it for the same price of $37.49. Get FREE S&H and 3% cash back.

Also, grab $10 off when you buy an accessory!

Product Features

  • Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments – a tambourine and a drum set.
  • Preschoolers can choose which instrument Elmo plays, and he “magically” recognizes which one you give him.
  • For even more rockin’ fun, Elmo also interacts with other LET’S ROCK instruments (each sold separately); he knows when you’re playing the LET’S ROCK Guitar, Keyboard or Microphone and plays along with you!
  • The LET’S ROCK Elmo toy sings six rockin’ songs, so grab an instrument and join Elmo’s band!
  • Figure comes with microphone, tambourine, drums and instructions.

If you have a child who just can’t get enough of Elmo, grab the Best of Elmo’s World DVD Collection for just $17.09 shipped FREE with Prime. That works out to $5.69 per disc.

Head to Amazon for a look.  Find more Amazon Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Thanks, Common Sense with Money

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Closed. Giveaway – TEN $25 Gift Cards to Cool Cuts 4 Kids

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by Filed Under: Giveaways, Win Giveaways

published date: September 28, 2011
modified datt: October 09,2011

This giveaway is closed.  Congrats MeganMC, Kelly, Breanna, and CP.

School has begun, back packs are filled, homework is coming home….what’s next? School photos! Is your little one ready? School pictures are memories many of us harbor for a long time! During picture day, do you also take a picture of your child or hold any traditions? Having the most adorable hair cute and a cute top is always a must!

On that note, your child can get the great hair cut in a kid friendly environment! Cool Cuts 4 Kids, the nation’s largest salon chain for kids, boasts about their kid-friendly atmosphere and their specially-trained staff.  Cool Cuts 4 Kids stylists are trained to work with children’s temperament, sensory sensitivity, and special needs. While waiting for a hair cut, your children can warm up to their new setting with their special entertainment zones. Engage your child with movies, video games, and more.

If this is your child’s first hair cut, Cool Cuts 4 Kids gives you a certificate with your child’s lock of hair to create a lasting memory. You also can grab one of their magnetic picture frames to place that “first” experience in your home – don’t forget your camera!

Cool Cuts 4 Kids loves loyal members. To treat those that keep returning they have a FREE Rewards Club you can join. Earn points for visits.

  • Earn 1 Point for Every Service $11.95 or more
  • Get Rewards coupons in your email inbox when you hit 4, 8, or 13 points
  • Get 20% off the day you join
  • Get 10% off Cool Cuts 4 Kids Hair Products
  • Get 5% off all other haircare products
  • Get  notices of promotions and fun specials coming

Walk-ins or appointments are accepted.

Find a location near you (in the upper right.) Be sure to pick up the $5 off coupon when you spend $11.95+. Coupon expire 10/31/11.

Right now, Cool Cuts 4 Kids is giving TEN Frugal Coupon Living Readers a $25 Gift Card. Pair that with the$5 coupon above!

To Enter the Giveaway:

You can enter up to three times – that would mean, leave one to three comments.  You do not have to enter more than once but you DO have to complete the first entry to enter with choices two through four. Read more about how to enter giveaways.

1.) Tell me about your child’s first day of school and pictures – do you have a tradition, use a sign, do a picture the first and last day? Feel free to upload or show us a link of your cutie!

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

3.) Share on Facebook about this giveaway. While there make sure to like Frugal Coupon Living.  Leave a message below telling me that you did.

This giveaway ends on Monday, October 3 at midnight ET. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 72 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected

Please Note: Email entries will not be accepted. If you are reading this giveaway in a reader or in your inbox, please select the post to direct yourself over to the site. Due to time constraints, I am not able to enter email, Twitter, or Facebook entries on my own. Thanks!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.

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Closed. Giveaway: Sam’s Club Picnic Basket and Books

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by Filed Under: Giveaways

published date: June 13, 2011
modified datt: June 22,2011

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations goes to Kim, Misty, Melinda!

The last school bell is ringing, the sun is in the sky creating longer days, and heat and pools are among us. What does that mean? Beach, Backyard BBQs, and summer!

Sam’s wants to kick off summer with creative recipes and baskets for your summertime fun! Sam’s Club simplifies meal planning by providing easy recipes, great outdoor items.

Sam’s Club has put together some GREAT recipes that I wanted to share with you below.

Blackberry Lemonade Cocktail

Serves 10

  • 3 cups vodka
  • 6 cups Members Blackberry flavored lemonade
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • Lime wedges for garnish if desired
  • 4 cups ice

In a drinks dispenser filled with ice, pour vodka, blackberry lemonade, and pineapple juice. Mix well and serve.

Potato Pouches

  • 2 sheets aluminum foil
  • 2lbs. red bliss potatoes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper

In a small bowl mix together olive oil, mustard, dill, salt and pepper. Lay a sheet of foil on counter.

Rinse potatoes and cut in quarters lay them on the bottom sheet of foil. Pour marinade evenly over potatoes, coating well. Place second sheet of foil on top of potatoes. Gather the top and bottom pieces of foil and starting on one side, fold over the edges twice towards the center, continue until all the edges are turned. This creates a pouch for cooking the potatoes. Place foil pouch directly on the grill. And cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are crispy and browned.

Corn salad

  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 3 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 cups black beans
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper

In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add the corn, beans, tomatoes pepper, and cilantro. Toss well and serve.

Right now, Sam’s Club is giving THREE Frugal Coupon Living readers a summertime basket (unfilled) and TWO books – a Members only exclusive cookbook, Fresh, Fast and Fabulous and a signed book by Colleen Mullaney’s The Stylish Girl’s Guide to Fabulous Cocktails.

To Enter the Giveaway:

You can enter up to four times – that would mean, leave one to four comments.  You do not have to enter more than once but you DO have to complete the first entry to enter with choices two through four. Read more about how to enter giveaways.

1.) Share with me a fun summertime recipe you enjoy – if you want to share the recipe, please do!

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

3.) Share on Facebook about this giveaway. While there make sure to like  Frugal Coupon Living.  Leave a message below telling me that you did.

Win a Summer Time Picnic Baskets and Reads on Frugal Coupon Living from Sam’s Club (add link)

4.) Share on Twitter While here make sure to follow @FrugalCouponMom. Leave a message below letting me know that you did.

Win Summertime Picnic Basket from Sams on @FrugalCouponMom #wingiveaways (add link)

This giveaway ends on Monday, June 21 at 3 PM ET. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 72 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected

Please Note: Email entries will not be accepted. If you are reading this giveaway in a reader or in your inbox, please select the post to direct yourself over to the site. Due to time constraints, I am not able to enter email, Twitter, or Facebook entries on my own. Thanks!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.


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Affordable and Creative Teacher Gifts

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by Filed Under: Education, Online Shopping

published date: April 22, 2011
modified datt: July 08,2021

Well with April, we are approaching the end of the year. I wanted to share with you the Creative and Affordable Teach Gifts that I wrote for Baby Cheapskate.

Labels: Teachers will have to pack up and move many things. To easily identify their belonging, these FREE 140 ct of labels is great. Shipping adds around $3.

 

Postcards: Teachers often have to send home notes. Having a generic note, perhaps with their first name on the front, their classroom grade, school mascot/name, etc makes a nice personalized card. Pick up 100 for FREE! Shipping adds around $5.

 

Business Cards: Business Cards are great for teachers to share contact information with one another or with parents. Pick up 250 for FREE! Shipping adds around $5.

 

Flip Books: Make them a small flip book of the year. Combine with this great Snapfish offer. Buy one book and get two for FREE! You can also pick up a FREE Flip Book with around $4 S&H.

 

Gift Cards: Use services like Groupon, Living Social, or Eversave to find deals for your area. If you get credit to a restaurant/spa use that certificate price to go buy a gift card.

 

Daily Deal Sites: I find that Rue La La, One Kings Lane, Jasmere, and Gilt are great daily deal sites. Check back each day to see what new items they have as unique gifts. Shopping now ensures arrival in time for the end of the year.

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