Sage and Savvy-Product Reviews, Giveaways, and More!

Pledge Multi Surface Antibacterial Cleaner Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

With summer right around the corner, moms’ fight against germs and dust just got a lot easier. Thanks to the new Pledge® Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaner families can now kill germs and clean hard surfaces like finished wood, sealed marble, granite and electronics without harming or damaging it. With a fresh citrus scent, Pledge® Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaner kills 99.9 percent of germs when used as directed, including bacteria like E.-coli and viruses like influenza.

To use Pledge® Multi-Surface II Antibacterial Cleaner, shake well, hold upright and spray about eight inches from surface, then wipe with soft clean cloth for best results.

If using on electric equipment, spray product directly onto cloth then dust as usual.

To sanitize hard, non-porous surfaces, spray until thoroughly wet, let stand 30 seconds then wipe clean. For heavily soiled areas or surfaces, a precleaning is required.

To disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces, spray until thoroughly wet, allow surface to remain wet for seven minutes then wipe clean. For heavily soiled areas or surfaces, a precleaning is required.

Please refer to the product label for the full set of usage instructions including precautionary statements and first aid.

Shop: You can purchase Pledge® Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaner in the cleaning aisle of mass-merchandise stores such as Target and Walmart as well as food and drug stores (SRP $3.99).

Win: One lucky winner will receive Pledge Multi Surface Antibacterial Cleaner!

To enter, comment on a germ-fighting tip.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Pledge® Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaner (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Thank you to the sponsor for providing the product for review and/or giveaway free of charge. All opinions are my own. I received no monetary compensation for this post. Click here for my disclosure policy.

Stella & Dot Memorial Day Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:36:00 +0000

Fabulous sale alert! Stella & Dot's Memorial Day Sale is going on now with up to 50% off select items.

Don't let the name fool you. The Marrakesh Bib Necklace is for adults only. This beautiful bib necklace is designed with sequins, crystals and chains finished with an adjustable satin bow. The Jacqueline Necklace was inspired by a vintage bracelet and was transformed into a modern look that can be worn with a simple top or can be used to accessorize dressy attire for summer benefits and galas--the options are endless! Dressing up for a pool or beach party can be a blast. Go in style with the the gorgeous Azure Couture Earrings. Be sure to check out Stella & Dot's Memorial Day Sale today!

Enjoy!

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Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases, & Fun DVD Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases, & Fun:
Racing engines, run-away go-carts, and monster chases lead to thrills, spills and rescues! Thomas and Hiro discover there’s no need for speed when trying to be a Really Useful Engine; Fireman Sam is rescue-ready when Norman and James forget to put safety first; Bob the Builder’s Machine Team keep their eyes open to big adventure and big fun, putting the TEAM in teamwork and getting the job done. Get set and go with your favorite, fast friends in these six exciting adventures!

DVD EPISODES
· Thomas & Friends – “Play Time”
· Thomas & Friends – “Hiro Helps Out”
· Fireman Sam –“Floating Cart”
· Fireman Sam – “When Fools Rush In”
· Bob the Builder – “Roley’s Rovers”
· Bob the Builder – “Lofty and the Monster”

Shop: You can purchase Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun at various retailers online and nationwide beginning June 12 (SRP $14.98).

Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases, & Fun!

To enter, comment on which of the three series featured on the DVD is your/your child's favorite.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is June 8, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about June 9, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Trop50 with Tea Juice Beverage Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Tropicana Trop50 recently introduced Trop50 with Tea - a refreshingly different drink beverage that's currently available in three flavors.

Tropicana® Trop50® Juice with Tea is a new line of juice beverages that offer the goodness of juice with 50 percent fewer calories, now with tea! These new juice with tea combinations are made with delicious fruit juices and white and green teas to deliver a great-tasting and nutritious juice beverage. Found in the chilled aisle, the line includes Trop50 Peach with White Tea, Trop50 Raspberry with Green Tea, and Trop50 Pear Lychee with White Tea.

Trop50 with Tea Nutritional Information:

35-45 calories in each eight-ounce glass
A full day’s supply of vitamin C – an excellent source
A good source of antioxidant vitamin E

Just like the Trop50 with Tea juice beverages, with their unique and refreshing flavors, I too can be considered unique in the sense that when it comes to being frugal, I'm THE most frugal amongst my family and friends.

My friends and family can always count on me to find the best deals - whether it be for groceries, dining, entertainment, or travel.

They've always known me to be frugal and cost-conscious, and amongst my family and friends, I'm often the one they expect to find bargains and coupons.

There are lots and lots of bargain hunters and couponers out there these days, but I've been a deal-finder ever since I was a little girl, and that is just one of the ways I consider myself unique amongst my friends and family.

What makes you refreshingly unique?

Shop: Check the product locator to find a retailer near you (SRP $3.96 for a 59-ounce bottle; $1.69 for a 12-ounce bottle; Trop50 Pear Lychee with White Tea not available in 12-ounce).

Win: Three lucky winners will each receive three coupons good for a free Trop50 with Tea Juice Beverage Product (max value $4.99).

To enter, comment on what makes you refreshingly different AND which Trop 50 with Tea Beverage is your favorite flavor or which flavor you'd most like to try.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Trop50 (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is June 7, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about June 8, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Timeless Family Classics - 50 Movies Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Enjoy hours of Hollywood's all-time family masterpieces. This collection is sure to delight viewers of all ages. These 50 movies feature many of Hollywood's most beloved performers such as, Ginger Rogers Kirk Douglas, Jack Benny, Douglas Fairbanks and James Cagney and many more classic stars.

CONTENTS:

The Admiral was a Lady (1950) B&W Edmond O’Brien

Adventure Island (1947) B&W Roy Calhoun

Against a Crooked Sky (1975) Color Richard Boone

Beyond Tomorrow (1940) B&W Harry Carey

The Big Chance (1933) B&W Mickey Rooney

The Big Trees (1952) Color Kirk Douglas

Bill Cracks Down (1937) B&W Grant Withers

The Borrowers (1973) Color Eddie Albert

Boys of the City (1940) B&W Leo Gorcey

A Bride For Henry (1937) B&W Anne Nagel

Fair Play (1972) Color Paul Ford

A Farewell to Arms (1932) B&W Gary Cooper

Flying Deuces (1939) B&W Laurel & Hardy

Flying Wild (1941) B&W Leo Gorcey

Freckles Comes Home (1942) B&W Johnny Downs

The Gang’s All Here (1941) B&W Frankie Darro

The General (Silent) 1927 B&W Buster Keaton

Goodbye Love (1933) B&W Charlie Ruggles

The Groom Wore Spurs (1951) B&W Ginger Rogers

Gulliver’s Travels (Animated) (1939) Color Sam Parker

Hay Foot (1942) B&W William Tracy

Heading for Heaven (1947) B&W Stuart Erwin

The Hurricane Express (1932) B&W John Wayne

The Inspector General (1949) Color Danny Kaye

The Iron Mask (Silent) (1929) B&W Douglas Fairbanks

Jane Eyre (1934) B&W Virginia Bruce

Kid Dynamite (1943) B&W Leo Gorcey

The Kid (Silent) (1921) B&W Charlie Chaplin

Lay that Rifle Down (1955) B&W Judy Canova

Let’s Get Tough! (1942) B&W Leo Gorcey

The Little Princess (1939) Color Shirley Temple

Lost Honeymoon (1947) B&W Franchot Tone

Lost in the Stratosphere (1934) B&W June Collyer

The Lost World (Silent) (1925) B&W Wallace Beery

The Medicine Man (1930) B&W Jack Benny

Mr. Boggs Steps Out (1938) B&W Stuart Erwin

My Dear Secretary (1949) B&W Kirk Douglas

My Favorite Brunette (1947) B&W Bob Hope

The Nut Farm (1935) B&W Wallace Ford

Oliver Twist (1933) B&W Dickie Moore

Our Town (1940) B&W William Holden

The Racketeer (1929) B&W Carole Lombard

Run to the High Country (1974) Color Erik Larsen

A Star Is Born (1937) Color Janet Gaynor

Swing It, Sailor (1938) B&W Wallace Ford

That’s My Baby (1944) B&W Richard Arlen

The Time of Your Life (1948) B&W James Cagney

Treasure of Fear (1945) B&W Jack Haley

Uncle Joe (1941) B&W Gale Storm

Wacky Taxi (1972) Color John Astin

Shop: Click here to purchase Timeless Family Classics (SRP $19.99).

Savvy Savings: Visit this page and use discount code 50PACK25 to save an additional 25% off Timeless Family Classics (offer expires May 31, 2012).

Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Timeless Family Classics!

To enter, comment on which movie listed above you'd most like to watch.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is June 6, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about June 7, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Mabel's Labels - Save 10% When You Buy 2 or More Limited Edition Camp Combo Packs

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:35:00 +0000

It's almost summertime and children are counting down the days until they're dropped off at camp! Help the summer campers in your life stay organized this camp season with Mabel's Labels. The Limited Edition Camp Combo Packs are UV resistant, waterproof labels and tags designed especially for everything that goes to summer camp. Identify clothes, footwear, toiletries, swim gear, backpacks and more with this seasonal essential. Best of all, save 10% when you buy 2 or more Limited Edition Camp Combo Packs now through 6/22 with promo code KIDS2CAMP. Happy Summer!

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Cartoon Network's MOVE IT MOVEMENT TOUR to Launch June 10

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:04:00 +0000

Cartoon Network announced today launch plans for its third annual MOVE IT MOVEMENT TOUR, a summer campaign targeting youth 6-14, in partnership with the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. The 17-market tour will launch officially June 10 in Atlanta—on the heels of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May—and travel throughout the country to prime family locations in 17 key markets, sponsored by local cable affiliates. The tour will ultimately make its way back to the Midwest, concluding Aug. 12 in Houston.

Presented in a themed, exciting and fun outdoor environment, the MOVE IT MOVEMENT TOUR will feature multiple activity and learning stations, incorporating such additional core partner organizations as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), NBA/WNBA FIT & NBA Hoop Troop, NFL PLAY 60 and The PGA of America. Two all-new national PSAs—one featuring Michelle Obama discussing how kids can get further involved with Let’s Move! and the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) program—will premiere on Sunday, May 28, on Cartoon Network, CartoonNetwork.com, the partner’s websites and Cartoon Network’s Facebook page, which boasts more than eight million “friends.” The second spot will highlight the upcoming 2012 tour overall, its components and online educational materials available at MoveItMovement.com. Joining Cartoon Network once again as an official sponsor of the 2012 tour is Crayola, which has been integrally involved with the MOVE IT MOVEMENT TOUR for three straight years.

Families planning to visit and participate in the MOVE IT MOVEMENT TOUR can enjoy a host of activities:

· NBA/WNBA FIT & NBA Hoop Troop — kids can demonstrate their fitness level by testing their basketball skills and shoot against the clock for prizes;

· The PGA of America Driving Range — drive the ball for accuracy and distance with The PGA driving range! Top scores are posted on the PGA Sports Authority leaderboard;

· Crayola — featuring a day to night-themed activity area, where kids can exercise their imagination creating their own sidewalk masterpieces using Kaleidoscope 3-D Chalk ™, 3-D Sidewalk Chalk™ and Sidewalk Tattoos™, with new night time products Outdoor Glow Sand Ball™ and Glow Chalk™ on display to encourage night time creations at home;

· NFL PLAY 60 — kids can practice a variety of football-themed activities, including running patterns and passing skills;

· Skate Park Challenge — BMX and skateboard experts perform high-flying demonstrations followed by interactive safety and riding tips sessions for kids;

· Soccer Shootout Challenge — kids can show off their footwork and take aim at a custom soccer goal;

· and the Let’s Move!/PALA+ booth — a station set aside specifically for registration materials, nutrition tips and further information promoting participation with Let’s Move! and the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.

The tour also will feature a Cartoon Network Chill Zone, a themed area to refuel (water) and recharge while sampling some of the best new programming, online activities and premium items from Cartoon Network. The Chill Zone also offers a green screen photo activity and a Stop Bullying: Speak Up pledge station.

Further information about the MOVE IT MOVEMENT TOUR, including specific market locations, dates and times, can be found at www.MoveItMovement.com.

I received no monetary compensation for this post.

New Styles Added for Tea Collection Liking Spree

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:23:00 +0000

Due to the popularity of the Liking Contest, Tea Collection has added more styles! Be sure to check out Tea Collection's Facebook page and vote for your favorite girl dresses and/or boys tops. Once an item has received 1,000 Facebook Likes, it will go on sale--$15 dresses and $10 boys tops!

Browse the new styles today and be sure to vote for your favorite girls dresses and boys tops to ensure that those items go on sale.

Happy Liking!

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Boon Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

When I became a mom, I also became a fan of Boon. I've found many of Boon's products to be both innovative and practical, and I always look forward to seeing their new products in stores.

Recently I was fortunate to receive a couple of their new feeding products to review.

One of the products I received was the Caterpillar Stack Snack Container.

The Caterpillar Stack Snack Container consists of 1 lid and 3 containers with sliding doors.

Baby was immediately drawn to the engaging colors and design.

He was unable to open the sliding doors himself to access the snacks (and neither could Smiley), but if I opened the door just big enough for him to get his little fingers through, he could easily access his munchies.

I like the fact that I can store 3 different types of snacks in the entire set, but since there is only one lid, I'm unable to store or transport each container individually (e.g. leave one in my diaper bag and another in the car while Baby uses one while in the stroller).

The containers themselves seemed a bit difficult to stack onto one another, and I personally thought it would have been more practical if each container was covered instead of wide open at the top, that way I could give a container to each of my kids without worrying about too much spillage, or store or transport them separately as mentioned above.

I also had a chance to try out the Nanner Hand-held Banana Slicer.

All 3 of my boys love bananas, and I'm constantly slicing bananas to put on cereal, yogurt, and desserts. The Nanner makes slicing bananas amazingly quick and easy.

No need to get out a knife and cutting board to slice a banana; no need to transport the bananas to a bowl or dish.

Simply take a banana, hold it over a bowl of cereal or ice cream, and use the Nanner to get several consistent slices with a single motion.

The Nanner is something I honestly thought I would never need, but now that I have it, I can't imagine cutting bananas any other way!

For more information on the Caterpillar Stack Snack Container, Nanner, and other Boon products, visit the Boon website.

Shop: You can purchase the Caterpillar Stack Snack Container (SRP $11.99) and the Nanner Hand-held Banana Slicer (SRP $11.99) at various retailers online and nationwide.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Boon Prize Pack consisting of a Caterpillar Stack Snack Containers and the Nanner Hand-Held Banana Slicer.

To enter, visit Boon website and comment on your favorite product or product you'd like to try (excluding anything mentioned in this post).
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Boon (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is June 4, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about June 5, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Free 7.11-ounce Slurpee Drinks on May 23 and New Slurpee Lite at 7-Eleven

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:49:00 +0000

Lite’s out at 7-Eleven…Slurpee Lite that is. Slurpee season 2012 is here and 7-Eleven, home of the iconic frozen drink, is kicking-off summer with the introduction of Slurpee Lite, a new sugar-free category that contains 50% fewer calories than an 8 ounce Fanta Wild Cherry Slurpee drink – but with the same great taste! This launch marks the first time in 45 years (the life of Slurpee!) that 7-Eleven has expanded the Slurpee brand to include a sugar-free option on a national level. Flavored by Fanta, the new Slurpee Lite drinks are available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores. Slurpee Lite Fanta Sugar-Free Mango contains only 20 calories in 8 ounces – a sweet treat for those watching their waistlines!

And to top it all off, 7-Eleven is celebrating the launch of Slurpee Lite (and kicking-off summer) with SlurpFREE Day. On May 23, guests from coast to coast are invited to flavor their summer by visiting participating 7-Eleven stores from 11:00am to 7:00pm to slurp down a FREE 7.11 ounce Slurpee drink.

I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Eating Light Review

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

When it comes to finding recipes that are low in calories, most of them do not sound or look appetizing, but the recipes featured in the latest issue of Eating Light not only look good, but taste good too!

We know you love slimmed-down versions of your favorite foods, so we’re releasing this issue of Eating Light just in time to help you get in shape for summer. With recipes from Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Country Living and Woman’s Day, all with no more than 400 calories, you’ll find skinny takes on all the dishes you love to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—even desserts!

Below are just two of the delicious recipes featured in Eating Light, but my favorite recipe was for Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies (of course - something with chocolate!).

My family loves when I bake cookies, and these cookies were so yummy

I love that the issue not only has mouth-watering recipes, but it also has a lot of great tips and ideas when it comes to eating healthier, such as the better options to order at certain restaurants, and indulgent snack alternatives.

Eating light can definitely be both delicious and healthy!

Seven-Layer Dip

100 Calories per serving (makes 12 appetizer servings)

Total time: 25 minutes

1 lb. plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

1 green onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

½ jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Salt and pepper

1 tsp. canola oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

½ tsp. no-salt-added chili powder

1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled

2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped

4 oz. reduced-fat sour cream

1 ½ oz. low-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded

Baked tortilla chips (optional)

1) In large bowl, combine tomatoes, green onion, garlic, jalapeno, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1.4 teaspoon salt.

2) In 8-inch skillet on medium, heat oil. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden, stirring. Add chili powder; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; add beans, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mash until almost smooth.

3) In bowl, with fork, mash avocado, cilantro, remaining lime juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until almost smooth.

4) In 1 ½ quart straight-sided bowl, spread bean mixture in even layer. Top with corn and bell pepper. Spread sour cream and then salsa over vegetables. Dollop avocado mixture over salsa; spread into even layer. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto

394 calories per serving (makes 4 main-dish servings)

Active time: 10 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Salt

1 lb. fettuccine or linguine

2 cups baby spinach leaves

1 ½ cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

¼ cup chopped fresh chives

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

4 Tbsp. pine nuts (pignoli), plus additional for garnish

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus freshly shaved Parmesan for garnish

1) Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta, and cook as label directs. Drain pasta, and return to pot.

2) Meanwhile, in blender, combine spinach, parsley, chives, oil, 4 tablespoons pine nuts, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Puree pesto until smooth. Stir in grated parmesan.

3) Drain pasta and put in serving bowl. Add pesto to pasta; toss to combine. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional pine nuts, if desired.

Shop: You can purchase the current issue of Eating Light at various supermarkets and bookstores (SRP $9.99) or buy a digital version at Zinio.com or Nook.bn.com.

Thank you to the sponsor for providing the product free of charge. I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's a Party in My City! DVD Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

In “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There’s a Party in My City!” join D.J. Lance Rock, Brobee, Toodee, Foofa, Plex, Muno and all of our favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! friends for their first-ever live concert! It is a non-stop musical extravaganza. Get up on your feet to sing and dance along over ten Gabba favorites, including: “There’s a Party in My Tummy,” “Name Game” and “Get The Sillies Out.”

This full-length concert is packed with special guests including beatboxing legend Biz Markie performing Biz’s Beat of the Day, the incomparable Leslie Hall & DO IT teaching a Dancey Dance, and Super Music Friends Show guest The Aquabats performing everyone’s favorite, “Pool Party.” Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There’s a Party in My City! will get the whole family dancing and singing no matter what city you’re in!

My boys have always been fans of Yo Gabba Gabba!, but after watching (again and again and again) Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's a Party in My City!, all I hear is "When can we watch the Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! show?" - they want to see the show in person too!

They have so much fun watching the show - they sing along to the songs, dance along with the characters, and even try to beatbox with Biz Markie!

I can understand why the boys love watching the DVD so much and keep wanting to go to a real live show - their favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! characters performing live on stage; their favorite songs; confetti and bubbles throughout the concert - it's just such a super fun, interactive show and it's obvious that both the kids and adults that are at the concert are having a blast!

If Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! ever comes to our city, we'll definitely be going, but until then, my boys are happy to watch the DVD!

We also had a chance to review the book It's Okay, Try Again.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who sometimes get a little bit frustrated when things don't go their way, this book teaches them that it's okay to try, try, try again. Based on one of the top-rated and most-popular Gabba songs "It's Okay, Try Again."

Musician loved reading the book to Smiley, and they both enjoyed the story featuring their favorite characters and one of their favorite songs.

If your child is a Yo Gabba Gabba! fan, the Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's a Party in My City! DVD and It's Okay, Try Again book are must-haves.

Shop: You can purchase Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! (SRP $9.99) and It's Okay, Try Again (SRP $5.99) at various retailers online and nationwide.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's Party in My City!

To enter, comment on your/your child's favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! character.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
6)Like NCircle Entertainment on Facebook (leave your user name in your comment)
The deadline for entries is June 1, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about June 2, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Stella & Dot - Up to 50% off Select Items

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:16:00 +0000

Celebrate spring in style by updating your wardrobe. Stella and Dot is offering up to 50% off select discounted accessories, which are sure to make heads turn!

The Festival 'Til Dawn Necklace is a show-stopper. It's entirely handmade in silk georgette, studded with rhinestone chains, brass sequins and coral colored accents!

The Audrey Cluster Bracelet is gorgeous and has crystal pave balls, acrylic pearls and faceted glass stones accenting an antiqued gold chain. This bracelet is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

A combination of wood and glass define the stunning Casablanca Bib Necklace. This necklace can be worn to 5-star restaurants or backyard barbeques.

Be sure to shop Stella & Dot today and grab the looks celebrities and editors love!

Happy Shopping!

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New People Like Us Featurette (In Theaters June 29)

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:02:00 +0000

From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about his family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process.

The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.

A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, “People Like Us” is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, with the screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert. The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012.

I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Send Free Graduation Digital Cards with Punchbowl

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:59:00 +0000

If you know a friend or relative, or even a friend's child, who is graduating this year why not send the special graduate a Digital Graduation Card?

A greeting to congratulate a friend on receiving her college degree, to wish a high school graduate the best in his endeavors, or to bestow praise to a relative who received her masters degree, will be well-received, especially if you can't attend the graduation ceremonies or festivities in person.

It just takes a few minutes to find and send the perfect digital Graduation Card, so visit Punchbowl to find the perfect greeting for the special graduate in your life!

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Tea Collection Facebook Promotion

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:17:00 +0000

Have you logged into Facebook today? Be sure to check out Tea Collection's page and vote for your favorite girl dresses and/or boys tops. Once an item has received 1,000 Facebook Likes, it will go on sale--$15 dresses and $10 boys tops!

Vote for your favorite girls dresses and boys tops to be sure that your favorites go on sale.

There's so much to choose from - sweet dresses in various fresh designs for girls, or hip and modern tees for boys.

Vote now and hopefully your favorite items will go on sale!

Happy Liking!

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Energizer Utility Cash Program and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

For decades Energizer has supported organizations helping to make a positive impact in local communities and around the world. This spring as part of the Energizer campaign—that’s positivenergy—they’re “building” on that commitment in a new way through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity®. Working with baseball legend and philanthropist Cal Ripken, Jr., Energizer is donating more than $300,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours to Habitat through a multi-city series of volunteer projects to help build new homes and revitalize existing homes for those in need.

With the rising cost of utilities, we can all use a little bit of help right? Especially if we have a really hot summer! So, beyond helping Habitat, Energizer is doing something to help us all out. In addition to the series of volunteer projects, you will see the Energizer and Habitat for Humanity partnership coming to the shelves of your favorite stores. Through the Energizer Utility Cash program, you can collect codes from select Energizer battery and lighting products and redeem them online for savings, up to $25 total savings each per person/household/email address, off your own utility bill. You start earning rewards with just two codes and will need 10 codes total to earn the full $25. Or you can help make a positive impact and choose to turn the codes into a donation to Habitat for Humanity®.
I think both of these programs that Energizer is involved in are great programs.

I was fortunate to receive two specially-marked packages of Energerizer MAX AA batteries to get me started on the Energizer Utility Cash Program, and once I get 10 codes, I'll be entering them on the www.nowthatspositivenergy.com/utilities.

Are you ready to start collecting codes? Just looked for specially-marked packages of Energizer batteries, and:

1. Once you are finished collecting your codes, visit www.nowthatspositivenergy.com/utilities to enter your codes.

2. You must enter your codes all at once.

3. The last day to redeem codes is 3/31/13 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Whether you choose to get utility cash or donate your codes to Habitat for Humanity, you can thank Energizer for helping to make a difference.

Win: One lucky reader will receive two specially-marked packages of Energizer Max AA batteries with special codes.

To enter, comment on how you try to reduce your utility bills.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Energizer (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is May 31, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about June 1, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

CafePress $50 Coupon Code Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

I always enjoy looking through all of the creative tees and onesies on CafePress. In fact - two of my favorite baby shower gifts was a "Big Bro" and "Lil Bro" from CafePress!

Not only does CafePress offer clothing, but they also offer key chains, mugs, posters, clocks, and so much more!

There are so many creative gift ideas! You should have no problem finding the perfect gift for Father's Day or a Graduation.

Find billions of t-shirts, mugs and more only at CafePress!

Win: One lucky winner will receive a $50 CafePress Coupon code (CafePress will pay for taxes and S&H).

To enter, comment on your favorite CafePress t-shirts design (please be specific - include t-shirt name or link in your comment).
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and CafePress (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is May 30, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about May 31, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Coupons for Honey Bunches of Oats, Glade, Lever 2000, and More!

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:47:00 +0000

Here are some new coupons being offered on Coupons.com:

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Radisson Sets the Bar for Summer Travel Promotions with Big Night Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:39:00 +0000

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today unveiled the Radisson®Big Night Giveaway, where the first 100,000 people to register for the offer will be eligible to receive 50,000 bonus Gold Points®, enough for a free night at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel worldwide.

“This year marks many global landmark achievements for the brand, including introducing Radisson Blu in the U.S., the conversion of 13 Radisson Edwardian Hotels in the United Kingdom to Radisson Blu and continuous growth in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and in Asia Pacific,” said Heather Passe, vice president, Marketing, Loyalty and E-commerce. “We are thrilled to launch a promotion that allows our guests to join the global event.”

Beginning today, travelers can register for the Big Night Giveaway by visiting RadissonBigNightGiveaway.com. The first 100,000 guests to register and stay at least one night at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel or resort by July 15, 2012, will earn 50,000 bonus Gold Points – enough points for a free stay at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel or resort worldwide. After the 100,000 spots are filled, guests who register for the promotion will earn 15,000 bonus Gold Points after completing a one-night stay at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel or resort by July 15, 2012.

Radisson is committed to providing vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality characterized by a unique Yes I Can! service culture. Radisson celebrates its 50thanniversary this year and is expanding as one of the world’s most attractive, globally consistent, first-class, tiered brands with a range of World of Radisson features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee.

For more information about the promotion, as well as terms and conditions, visit RadissonBigNightGiveaway.com. Club Carlson, celebrating its one-year anniversary, is the global hotel rewards program from the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Guests who are not members can join for free during any stay at a Carlson Rezidor hotel or resort, during registration for the Big Night Giveaway, or by visiting ClubCarlson.com. Club Carlson redefines hotel rewards with a collection of superior benefits and offers a faster way to a free night stay at any of the more than 1,000 participating hotels worldwide: Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson.

I received no monetary compensation for this post.

StudioVox $100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

* StudioVox is a fun new social network that blends creativity and new technology. It's a fresh, vibrant social community for creatives. StudioVox (www.studiovox.com, access code StudiovoxBetaCode030) believes art and creativity connects people and can ultimately change the world.

* StudioVox functions as an online, interactive portfolio and networking community for people in all creative and artistic fields, as well as fans and enthusiasts. Here's our introduction video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUglBIMilEk.

* Sage & Savvy readers can especially benefit from StudioVox. They can upload photos of their crafts, DIY projects, photography, hobbies, and other ways they're creative. For those who are creative professionals, they can use StudioVox to network with others and build their portfolio - an interactive version of LinkedIn. For fans and enthusiasts, they can sign up for StudioVox and follow their favorite artists, designers, musicians, and more.

For more information on StudioVox, visit the StudioVox website.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a $100 VISA gift card from StudioVox!

To enter, create a free profile on StudioVox (www.studiovox.com) using the access code StudiovoxBetaCode030, then comment with a link to your new profile and tell me what inspires your creativity.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and StudioVox (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is May 28, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about May 29, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

Kids Bowl Free Family Pass Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Get active without spending a ton of money! Kids Bowl Free is an amazing brand - designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Families can get two free games for up to six children per day, and family packs for the whole summer are $24.95.

Kids Bowl Free is in 950+ locations in 46 states - plus Canada - and all offer any registered child two free games every day, all summer long (find the locations here: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php).

While there is absolutely no cost for children to participate, it's easy - and affordable - to make it a frequent family event!

The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. Starting from $24.95 and including 2 games per person per day for up to four family members, this makes bowling fun and frugal.

For more information on the Kids Bowl Free program, visit http://www.kidsbowlfree.com./questions.php

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Family Pass to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer along with their kids (includes 2 games person per day for up to four family members).

To enter, comment on why you/your kids enjoy bowling.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Kids Bowl Free (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
6)Follow Kids Bowl Free on Twitter (leave your user name in your comment)
The deadline for entries is May 27, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about May 28, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

There's Still Time to Send a Free Mother's Day Digital Card with Punchbowl!

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:07:00 +0000

Mother's Day is just a few days away, and why not send a free digital Mother's Day card to someone special in your life?

Punchbowl.com has a nice variety of Mother's Day digital cards you can send to not only your mother, but to other mother-figures in your life, such as grandmothers, mentors, or teachers.

And what a nice surprise it would be for a girlfriend who just became a new mom to receive a digital Mother's Day card from you.

Or send a digital Mother's Day card to distant relatives whom you haven't seen in a while.

Punchbowl makes it easy to spread love and cheer on Mother's Day and any other special day.

Check out Punchbowl.com for their latest designs.

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Givit Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

We all have videos that we've captured of vacations, recitals, or sports games, and Givit (www.givit.com) offers the ability to share these videos both public and privately - with only people you choose to share the videos with.

What a great way to send a special video greeting to your Mother or Grandmother for Mother's Day!

Givit is available on any device, works with any kind of video and there’s no limit to size or length that you can upload. Taking all the guesswork out of storing and sharing video, Givit is private by default so only the people you choose can see it. If you’re ready to share it on Facebook or YouTube, Givit has one-click push to share your videos with friends and the world.

For more information on Givit and how it works, visit the Givit website.

Win: One lucky winner will receive 50 GB of unlimited video storage and sharing for one full year on Givit – enough to store more than 100 hours of video (SRP $99)

To enter, comment on what kinds of videos you'd share with friends and family.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Givit (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is May 26, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about May 27, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!

MOMumental by Jennifer Grant Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Gem) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Writer Jennifer Grant’s girlhood dream of being the perfect mom, with perfect kids in a perfect home, withered quickly in the face of reality. MOMumental is her account of the messy, creative, sometimes hilarious and often taxing, process of raising a family. It’s full of humorous and poignant stories from her everyday life—a life that mothers everywhere can identify with.

Grant, now the mom of four children, ages 15, 13, 12, and 10, has embraced a more realistic view of parenting. She calls it “Velveteen parenting” after The Velveteen Rabbit. Some of her guidelines include:

Choose your battles.
Keep your eyes open and look with a critical—and often delighted—eye at what the culture is dishing up to your children. Teach your children to do the same.
Remind yourself that children are not little adults, but are uniquely suited to grow, learn, and enjoy life in ways that many of us adults don’t remember how to do anymore.
Ask questions such as, “What do I want our family to be like? What are our individual gifts and perspectives? What connects us as a family and brings us joy?”
Develop certain priorities in your family’s life, such as treating each other with respect, eating together whenever possible, and attending church together.

Grant doesn’t advocate becoming Tiger Mom, BFF Mom, Helicopter Mom, or Earth Mama. Rather, she offers a funny, warm, and compassionate book filled with uncommon insights about being an intentional parent.

Shop: You can purchase MOMumental at various retailers online and nationwide (SRP $14.99).

Win: Four lucky winners will each receive a copy of MOMumental!

To enter, comment on what kind of advice you'd give to a new parent.
You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and MOMumental (leave the link in your comment)
2)Subscribe to my feed
3)Add my button to your sidebar
4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment)
The deadline for entries is May 25, 2012 11:59pm HST.
If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about May 26, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
Valid for US addresses only.
By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
Good luck!