More 4 Mom's Buck

Simple Moisturizing Face Wash for free

2012-02-29T13:25:00.001-06:00

Simple is a brand of skin care products designed for sensitive skin.

It is contains no dyes, artificial perfumes or harsh irritants.

Right now you can get a free sample of the Simple Moisturizing Face Wash.

Free sample of Gud® from Burt's Bees Body Lotion

2012-02-29T13:08:00.001-06:00

Visit the gud page on Facebook to get your free sample of gud from Burt Bees.

Samples are subject to availability while supplies last. Samples will be sent by mail within 6-8 weeks. Valid only in the U.S. Limit one sample per household.

Choose from the following fragrances:
Orange Petalooza
Blood Orange Flower
Hyacinth meets vibrant orange. We bottled wooohooo!

Vanilla Flame
Vanilla & Rice Milk
Soft and sultry. Think nice with a little naughty thrown in.

Floral Cherrynova
Cherry Blossom & Almond Milk
Floral, feminine, pretty, without being a pushover.

Fight the pizza blahs with Freschetta Rally for Real Pizza

2012-02-28T20:28:00.002-06:00

I love a good pizza. Between the buttery crust and the gooey cheese, I could eat several slices. I want my pizza, even frozen pizza, to be high quality and taste great. Freschetta understands that frozen pizza doesn't mean frozen quality.

Right now Freschetta is hosting the Rally for Real Pizza campaign. Freschetta frozen pizzas are made with top-quality ingredients and taste-tested recipes, just to make sure your pizza will always deliver Fresch flavor.

Since we are a busy family, I keep several frozen pizzas on hand for those last minute dinners. Since we live in Chicago, we know high quality pizza and pizza ingredients. My family won't tolerate a defrosted pizza puck for dinner.

Freschetta offers flavorful toppings that remind us of our favorite local pizzeria. The crust is soft yet crunchy and the cheese melts constantly. Plus, I didn't have to wait 45 minutes for delivery.

Whether your family likes Natural Rising, California style or Brick Over pizzas, Freschetta has a flavor for your taste profile.

Join the Rally Mosaic on Facebook for your chance to win some great prizes from Freschetta. Add your picture to the thousands of others refuse to have frozen quality in their frozen pizza.

Disclosure: I occasionally receive compensation in the form of products for posts. However, the opinions I share are solely my own. For my personal disclosure policy, please visit www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

Ticket savings for Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales

2012-02-28T19:24:00.001-06:00

Disney is known for its grandeur and magical story-telling. Coming to Rosemont Theatre, in Rosemont, Illinois is Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales.

From March 16 through March 18, the beloved fairy tales of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will come to life on the Rosemont Theater stage.

Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do
come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy
as they bring the timeless fairytale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs to life right in your hometown. Featuring dynamic storytelling, award winning
music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, audiences will be captivated by the humor, fun
and adventure of these spellbinding stories. Dream with the princesses, cheer for the heroes as they
conquer evil villains, and marvel as these classic tales are brought to life in a theatrical experience that’s
pure magic. Playing the Rosemont Theatre Mar. 16-18. Get your tickets today!

Right now you can get a $5 ticket discount to select shows. Save $5 on tickets to the shows on Fri., Mar. 16 at 10:30 am, Sat., Mar. 17 at 11 am or Sat., Mar. 17 at 5 pm with code MOM.

Disclaimer: Offer does not apply to VIP or $47.50 tickets. Additional fees may apply. No double discounts.

Redeem offer at TicketMaster, at the theatre box office, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Don't let your little princess or prince miss this special event.

Disclosure: My family and I are attending Disney Live courtesy of Feld Entertainment and US Family Bloggers. For my complete disclosure policy, please visit www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

Touchtile Reading System, giving my child the tools to be successful reader review/giveaway

2012-02-28T17:00:00.000-06:00

I have a son who struggles with reading. At first, we thought that he was just uninterested in learning. But over time, that label is just an excuse. I know that his pronunciation problems hurts his ability to sound out words. Still, he has difficulty reading at his grade level. Over time, I can see where he has a learning difference compared to his fellow classmates.

Finding a tool to assist him with his reading difficulties is key to helping him succeed. Recently, I have been introduced to the Learning Link Technologies Touchtile Reading System.

The Touchtile Reading System understands that phonemic awareness is imperative to reading success. Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize that a spoken word is composed of a sequence of individual sounds (phonemes).

For example, I know that the word "rock" is a series of three sounds. But for my son, the "r" sound at the beginning of the word is difficult for him to say. Therefore, he would drop the r sound and say "ock" which is not a word. The key is getting him to pronounce all the sounds in order to sound out and read the whole word.

The TouchTile Reading Systems uses a touch and slide method to improve reading skills. When you touch each letter in a word, you say the sound. Touching the letter doesn't allow you to skip over a sound. Each sound is then slid together to make a complete word.

Check out this video to understand how the system works.

The Touchtile™ Reading System consists of six levels:

Level One - Consonants, vowels, and blending
Teaches the student all letter sounds as well as how to blend two sounds together.

Level Two - CVC pattern
Teaches the student how to blend three sounds together with a consonant, vowel, consonant pattern. The system is designed so that the student will naturally learn phonemic patterns that are essential to reading success.

Level Three - Blends and digraphs
Teaches the student how to blend four sounds together with an emphasis on blends and digraphs.

Level Four -Long E
Teaches the student how to successfully use the silent e at the end of words.

Level Five -Endings
Teaches the student how to add endings to words. Endings cause extreme distress to most poor readers, and they often leave them off of the word completely.

Level Six -Multi-Syllable Words
Teaches the student how to blend multi-syllabic words. Multi-syllabic words prove to be especially challenging to struggling readers, and this system will help them successfully learn to sound out words with more than one syllable.

For the past couple of weeks, we have been using the Touchtile Reading System with my son. Since my son struggles with dropping sounds, we worked a lot with level five, endings. My son is becoming more consistent with pronouncing final syllables.

For example, my son tended to drop "s" of plural words. By requiring him to touch each letter and sound it out, he less frequently drops an "s." Also, we are working on "ed", which he often over pronounces or skips.

These two areas are so important for understanding sentence structure, writing and reading. Think about it. There is a huge difference between a past tense verb and a present tense verb. The effect on reading comprehension is staggering. Now that my son understands the importance of all the sounds of a word, his reading comprehension, pronunciation and reading expression has improved.

We work on extra reading time 15 minutes most days of the week (this time is in addition to his schoolwork). Overall, he is making good progress and I'm pleased with his results. I wish that this system was available when he started reading. The focus on core development is extremely helpful. I believe that it could have prevented him from falling behind in his reading.

The Touchtile Reading System can be purchased on-line at the Learning Link Technology website. The system can be purchased for $149.

Learning Link Technology has graciously given me a Touchtile Learning System to giveaway to my readers. To enter this giveaway, please use the Rafflecopter form.

Give your child the core keys to be a successful reader with the TouchTile Learning System. The love of reading starts young, but lasts a lifetime.

Disclosure: I received the TouchTile Reading System to review and to giveaway. For my complete disclosure policy, please visit www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

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#MissionGiveaway is all about shoes, win TOMS Ballet Flats

2012-02-27T19:54:00.000-06:00

Mission Giveaway started with the $100 Story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are the Mission Giveaway Group!

We know how much you loved the TOMS ballet flats giveaway so we thought you'd like another chance to WIN a pair for you and a friend! I just got my TOMS Ballet Flats and I love them. So cute and comfortable! Here's how this giveaway will work and the prizes we have to offer:

Grand Prize:

A Girls Dream - Shoes! The Winner will be able to pick out a pair of Tom's Ballet Flats for themselves and a pair to give to a friend!

About Our Sponsor: Autism Untied

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The Giveaway will open up on Tuesday 2/28 at 12:01 am EST and Close on Friday 3/2 at 11:59 pm EST. 1) Start at the Rafflecopter Giveaway form. 2) Complete the Mandatory entries. 3) Work your way through the links, entering contests at each blog as you go. These contests each have their own rules and end dates. 4) Complete additional entries towards the bottom and come back for additional daily entries!
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Free $10 gift card to Tanger Outlets

2012-02-27T18:34:00.001-06:00

To celebrate Leap Year, many companies are offering special promotions and deals.

Tanger Outlets will give you a free $10 gift card.

Sign-up for Tanger mobile text deals by 2/29 and you will receive a free $10 gift card.

Text TANGER to 74700.

This offer is redeemable at shopper services on Leap Day, February 29 ONLY.

Who's winning the big prizes at More 4 Mom's Buck?

2012-02-27T17:00:00.000-06:00

Who doesn't want a POT of Gold waiting by their front door or in their mailbox?

I know that I do! Here's your chance to win lots of great prizes at More 4 Mom's Buck.

Click on the link for details on how to enter.

Plus, come back on March 1 to enter the Pot of Gold Cash giveaway. You have to know the secret code to enter (here's a hint - look at the picture of the pot of gold)

Neocell three step beauty plan, restoring your skin from the inside out, review/giveaway

2012-02-27T16:48:00.000-06:00

Last night I watched the Oscars and I was amazed that everyone looked radiant. I would love to look as youthful, exuberant and flawless as these beautiful women. Now, the skeptic in me says, these women have a team making them look beautiful, they spend thousands of dollars on themselves and they don't chase after two very active boys. True, these statements have merit, but there are things that I can do to make my skin look good that doesn't involve a vat of spackle - I mean makeup.

One of the best ways to make your skin look better is to think about what you put in your body. After all, we are what we eat. Drinking plenty of water and eating lots of fruits and vegetables is a great start to improving your skin as well as making yourself look good. Still, I want advantage over the other moms at school. I want to look red carpet ready.

A great option to improve my skin's appearance is a supplement. There are many topical treatments for your skin, but they can only go so far. Other helpful activities include eating well, drinking lots of water and working out. Still I'm ready for a little more help. A three step process to assist my skin from the inside out will put me on the right track to having radiant skin.

Neocell offers a three step beauty process. These supplements provide healthy essential nutrients to work its magic to make my skin beautiful. Jessica Mulligan, National Sales Manager for NeoCell says “NeoCell nutricosmetic products work synergistically to build a strong skin matrix on the inside, which results in that firm, plump and youthful skin we are all after.”

Here are the products included in this three-step process

Pomegranatefrom the Seed - 90 capsules

Protects against LDL oxidation & fights free radicals
Anti-aging properties
High antioxidant capacity
Improves cardio health
Menopausal symptom relief

BlueberryHyaluronic Acid Liquid- 12 fl oz

Provides natural HA supplementation to the body as an essential component to lubrication
Found to assist in the regulation of cell turnover in the skin
Main component in the healing of scars plus vitally involved in wound healing
Stimulate DNA synthesis and fibroblast cell division for healthy skin and cartilage maintenance
Serves as an anti-oxidant to free-radicals generated by UV radiation
Has analgesic effects and aides in skin hydration and wrinkle reduction

SuperCollagen + C 120 tabs and 250 tabs

Helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin elasticity, and holds moisture in the skin
Thickens fine hair, adds body and can slow hair loss
Corrects split, rigid and weak nails
Strengthen and nourish ligaments, tendons and bones

For the past couple of weeks, I've added this three step beauty plan to my daily routine. I've been very pleased by the results. The skin around my eyes (who's kidding bags around my eyes) are less noticeable. Overall, my skin seems fuller and less fragile. My coloring is less dull and I look fresher. It's almost as if I went on a mini-vacation. I need to wear less cover-up/make-up when I go out. Most importantly I feel good about myself. Confidence in my appearance is huge.

The Neocell three step beauty plan can be purchased online at the following retailers

For more information on the Neocell line of products, please visit their website, Facebook page or Twitter page.

Would you like to try the Neocell Three Step Beauty Plan? Please use the Rafflecopter form to enter.

PS - The Neocell Three Step Beauty Plan was featured in the celebrity gift bags at the Red Carpet Celebrity Style Lounge, an invitation-only event for Oscar nominees, celebrities, stylists and Hollywood insiders.

Disclosure: I received the Neocell Three Step Beauty Plan to review and one to giveaway. For my complete disclosure policy, please visit www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

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FREE Pancakes at IHOP February 28 and support a worthy cause

2012-02-27T14:52:00.000-06:00

February 28 is FREE Pancake Day at IHOP.

This promotion started in 2006 as a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network on National Pancake Day. Over the past years, IHOP has raised millions of dollars for charity.

Tomorrow, February 28 brings a return to this freebie and fundraiser.

Here are some details about tomorrow:

Guests receive a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes
One free short stack per guest
Offer valid for dine-in only
Valid while supplies last
Not valid with other offer, special coupon or discount

While not required to receive free pancakes, guests are encouraged to make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network. The goal for 2012 is to raise $2.7 million.

To find an IHOP location near you please see here.

Awaken, the novel of determination, review

2012-02-26T23:00:00.001-06:00

If you had your future wiped away in an instant what would you do? Would you accept your new world and role without question? Or, would you curl into a ball and accept defeat?

Lucy, the main character of Awaken, rises to the challenge of her new role of a Patronus with valor and dignity. Lucy is a college student with a bright future ahead of her. Unfortunately, her life on Earth meets with a tragic end. When Lucy awakens she finds herself in a new world with a new purpose.

Lucy was selected to be a member of the Patronus. The Patronus help guide the recently deceased to their afterlife. There are many dangers to these protectees including vampires. Lucy and her fellow Patronus must use all their strength and wits to overcome the ever dangerous vampire presence.

What I liked about Awaken is that the main character Lucy shows both strength and vulnerability. She questions her new role but at the same time, she strives to be the best at her task. Even when is faces her toughest assistant, the protection of her little sister, Lucy is determined to train to her break to protect those she loves.

This book isn't just action, Lucy is mysteriously drawn to a fellow Pretonus, Max. Many passages of the book made me question why and how we are drawn to others in our lives. Lucy is drawn to Max like a moth to a flame. Their chemistry is unmistakeable and their bond is eternal. Who wouldn't want a love of their life who would protect them forever.

I am drawn to this book because of the strong woman character, Lucy. Not only does Lucy have physical dominance, she has the emotional and compassionate nature that makes her endearing to the audience. I want her succeed and have a fulfilled existence.

Awaken by Sarah Moss cans be purchased on Amazon.com, Smashwords and other retailers.

Also join the #Awaken book tour to win lots of great prizes.

Disclosure: I received a copy of Awaken to review. For my complete disclosure policy, please visit www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

Meijer, Leap Day, Free Day, Free Item promotion

2012-02-26T15:54:00.001-06:00

If you have a mPerks account from Meijer, check your account or text messages.

In honor of Leap Day, Meijer is offering some great free offers. These offers are valid on 2/29/12 ONLY.

Check out these deals:

Brawny Paper Towels- BOGO

Shoes for the family- BOGO

Falls Creek Tops and Shorts for moms and kids - BOGO

1/2 gallon Meijer Chocolate milk - BOGO

Meijer toothbrush - BOGO

Meijer potato chips - BOGO

Rain-X Wiper Blade - BOGO

Goody Hair Accessory - BOGO

Check your account for lots of great deals!

Color-color-swirl and smile, Yoplait Trix is for kids, review/giveaway

2012-02-25T15:13:00.001-06:00

Coming up with creative and healthy kids' lunches every day can be a daunting task. You want to make sure that your kids have lots of choices, but you want those choices to be good for them. Kids want lunches that are fun. Creating that balance between fun and healthy is a tough job for any mom.

One great option for lunch is yogurt. Yoplait Trix offers the wholesome goodness of real Yoplait yogurt that you want and the great taste that you kids like. Kids like the Yoplait Trix because the 4-cup packs come in bright, natural color combinations. Whether you eat the flavors separately or swirl them together, kids will get a good source of Calcium and Vitamin D in each cup.

Yoplait Trix understands that moms are concerned with the amount of sugar in our families diets.Yoplait Trix has been reformulated to remove artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and high fructose corn syrup. Don't worry, kids won't notice these changes.

Yoplait Trix comes in five flavors: Strawberry Punch, Strawberry Banana Bash, Raspberry Rainbow, Triple Cherry, and Cotton Candy. My kids are big fans of Raspberry Rainbow and Strawberry Banana Bash. With an ice pack in their lunch box, the Yoplait Trix makes a fun treat with their sandwich and apple for lunchtime. The kids are full and I know that they have had a wholesome lunch.

Also, my kids love Yoplait Trix as their after school snack. It's just the right size to give them energy for after school activities but not too large to ruin dinner.

Plus, Yoplait Trix is a proud supporter of Box Tops for Education. Your school can benefit from collecting Box Tops. These funds can be used for a variety of items that schools need.

For more information on Yoplait Trix please visit its website, Facebook page or Twitter account.

But wait, there's more! I have a Yoplait Trix prize pack to give to my readers (see picture) Please use the Rafflecopter form to enter!

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Disclosure: The Yoplait Trix Yogurt prize pack, information and coupon have been provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark. For my disclosure policy, please visit www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

Big savings on family favorites

2012-02-24T20:30:00.000-06:00

Are you doing your weekly grocery shopping tomorrow? Check out these coupons for some big savings.

Save 80¢ ON FOUR when you buy FOUR any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals

SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any two (2) HORMEL® COMPLEATS® microwave meals

SAVE 40¢ ON TWO when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls

SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any two (2) HORMEL® COMPLEATS® kids microwave meals

Kick off Spring Cleaning with some home improvements

2012-02-24T20:00:00.000-06:00

With Spring cleaning just around the corner, it's time to think about home improvements too.

Maybe some paint to spruce up the walls or it could be time to stain the deck.

Right now you can get 25% OFF PAINTS & STAINS, 15% OFF PAINTING SUPPLIES at Sherwin-Williams.

Act quickly before this coupon expires.

Build a Sears Smasher Monster Truck February 25

2012-02-24T19:35:00.001-06:00

Do you have a little boy who loves monster trucks? Who wouldn't want to smash and trash their own personalized truck?

On Saturday, February 25, Sears Workshop will offer kids and their families the option to create their own smasher monster truck.

From noon till 3 pm in the tools department, families can purchase a kit for $5, which contains the build kit, goggles and an apron. These kits are available on a first come first serve basis. 60 kids can participate in this event. This build event is recommended for children ages 4-10.

Check with your local Sears for participation.

Save on your favorite movies

2012-02-24T19:22:00.005-06:00

With the Oscars this weekend, it's a great time to catch up on some old favorites now available on Blu-ray.

Check out these coupons for some great savings.

$3.00 OFF When Harry Met Sally on Blu-ray™

$3.00 OFF Moulin Rouge on Blu-ray™

3 big ways to save at the Canvas People

2012-02-24T15:37:00.003-06:00

Do you have a fun picture from Valentine's Day or President's Day? Were the kids playing in the snow or did you have a perfect romantic moment?

Why not preserve that memory in a beautiful canvas print. Right now Canvas People has three (3) great offers.

Check out these savings.

Free 8x10 Photo Canvas (Just Pay Shipping) or $35 Off Larger Sizes

11x14 Photo Canvas For $27 SHIPPED

16x20 Photo Canvas For $37 SHIPPED

Getting on a plane and flying away with Groupon

2012-02-24T06:00:00.000-06:00

I don't know about you, but I could use a vacation. The idea of someone else cooking cleaning, taking care of me is so inviting right now.

Check out these great savings on travel from Groupon.

$389 for a Two-Night Stay at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Two VIP Passes to the Volvo Ocean Race Miami. Combine Up to Four Nights.

$139 for Two Nights Stay in a Two-Bedroom Condo in Kissimmee, Florida. Combine up to four nights.

$159 for Two Nights Stay in a Suite, including $50 resort credit, at the Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix

$119 for a Four-Night Stay in Crete, Greece. Combine up to 12 Nights. (Lots of options!)

Fit Moms for Life, say goodbye to the couch, review/giveaway

2012-02-23T20:02:00.000-06:00

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Have you ever noticed that kids seem to have endless energy? I know that my kids epitomize the energizer bunny. If I don't keep up with them, they get into mischief. I definitely don't want to clean up their creations because they were bored. I need to be in shape; it's not a choice, but a necessity.

Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids by Dustin Maher is a book which guides you toward becoming physically fit. Dustin Maher has assisted thousands of women to realize their potential and get fit for life. With the 31 success stories of moms like me, this book throws away the excuses. Becoming fit is not just a dream, it is a reality.

There are five pillars to this program, Mindset, Nutrition, Strength Training, Burst Training, and Environment. Building on these five components brings you to the ultimate goal, staying fit for life.

Here are a few of the topics that are covered

Traditional Cardio Doesn’t Lose Fat
You Can’t Work Out to Compensate for Poor Eating
See Results 9 Times Faster With Burst Training
Learn ONE Exercise That Shrinks a Waistline WITHOUT diet changes
Burn Fat While You Sleep
A Healthy Environment Equals A More Fit Family

What I like about this book and program is that it gives you the tools to achieve your goal. According to the book you can just focus on one are, for example cardio. You need total body workout including strength training to truly be fit.

Personally I'm cardio queen. Put me in a spin class or on an elliptical and I'll stay on for hours. For me, cardio is a great escape where I can forget the pikes of laundry and the insane family schedule. While all that cardio is great it doesn't make me strong. My muscles need additional strength training to keep my body in shape. Of course, I'm not talking becoming a muscle machine, but moderate strength training is good for your bones. By adding a few intervals of weighs to my workouts I'll strength my bones and add definition to my body. Not to mention ill be strong enough to lug around my kids and all their stuff.

Are you ready to get fit for your family? I have a copy of Fit for Mom to give to one of my readers. Please use the Rafflecopter form to enter.

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Ready to hit the links, the Chicago Golf Show is this weekend

2012-02-23T20:00:00.000-06:00

This weekend, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center will be full of golf enthusiasts ready to the hit the links. The nation’s oldest consumer golf show is back with a huge line-up of guests and exhibits. With over 184 companies exhibiting this year, the avid golfer or the newbie will surely find the tools to propel his golf game to new heights.

This year, the Chicago Golf show welcomes two special guests, Craig Stadler and Mark Murphy. Craig Stadler, aka the Walrus, will host a Q&A session on the Main Stage both Saturday and Sunday. Also, he will be in his exhibit booth for Walrus Wear Apparel and ShankMeister golf equipment website.

Mark Murphy, winner of the Golf’s Channel Big Break Island, will appear on the Main Stage. Throughout the weekend, the show will feature a total of 14 presenters. Some of the area top golf instructors will share their tips for improving your game. For a complete list of speakers and their appearance times, please visit chicagogolfshow.com.

In addition to the great speakers and fabulous golf equipment, each attendee will receive free golf. Provided by GolfVisions, there are 12 courses in the Chicago area where these vouchers can be redeemed.

Other fun events during the show include the Chicago’s Long Putt Presented by Golf Galaxy. For anyone who makes or gets within 2 feet of the whole will receive a $10 golf galaxy gift card.

Kids are including in this event too. The Illinois Junior Golf Associate will host its annual scavenger hunt. The younger golf players can search the exhibit floor to find a multitude of golf related items.

The Chicago Golf Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

Hours and Admissions are:

Friday, February 25 – Noon-7 pm, $5 adults

Saturday, February 26 – 9:30 am – 6 pm, $10 adults

Sunday, February 27 – 9:30 am – 4 pm, $10 adults

Children under the age of 12 are free and kids ages 12-15 are $4.

For more information on this event, please visit the website at www.chicagogolfshow.com or see the sites on Twitter and Facebook.

Love with Food winners announced

2012-02-23T15:15:00.001-06:00

Thanks to everyone who entered the Love with Food giveaway.

I was able to pick 10 (that's right TEN) winners.

The winners are:
Tracey J
Deb W
Leah S
Amber
Lori H
Shirley Z
Gina P
Glenna F
Lisa G
Mary G

Please check your email for instructions on how to redeem your prize.

Winners of the SpilSTOP giveaway announced

2012-02-23T14:56:00.000-06:00

Thanks to everyone who participated in the SpilSTOP giveaway.

The three lucky winners are:
Desiree R
Debra H
Joana A.

Good luck to everyone in future giveaways!

Today's Hottest Coupons

2012-02-23T14:37:00.002-06:00

Have you been saving? There's lots of deals out there

Check out these hot coupons!

$1.85 off when you buy any ONE Birds Eye® Voila® Product

50¢ off when you buy EIGHT CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt

$1.40 off when you buy any EIGHT 7.5 oz or larger packages of HOT POCKETS® Brand Items

40¢ off when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars, Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies

40¢ off when you buy any THREE Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls

Free cookie from Subway February 29, Leap Day

2012-02-23T13:47:00.001-06:00

It's Leap Year and Subway is celebrating by giving you a FREE cookie.

Get your free cookie with any purchase. Check out the Subway Facebook page for more details.