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Novica Mother's Day Gift Review and $40 Gift Code #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:35:25 PDT

Mother's Day has crept up quick on us this year! I hope you all have a great Mother's Day and have fun with your family this Mother's Day.

This year my husband has booked a brunch with the family at a local restaurant. Breakfast is one of the meals I love best because hubby is the breakfast maker at the weekend. I get to relax with the kids while hubby makes breakfast. So I'm pretty excited about brunch this Mother's day because we all get to relax and enjoy some yummy food together.

What did you get your Mom this year? if you haven't found what you are looking for then check out Novica. Novica is a site that I often turn to. Novica's Mission page states "Novica is Different". This is certainly true. While looking elsewhere online there are so many stores that offer the same thing. Novica is unique that it offers artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity, so the gifts that you choose from Novica for you and your loved ones will truly set your gift apart from others and leave a long lasting impression.

The Gift Finder feature at Novica allows you to narrow your search from their vast inventory. Of course I went straight to "Gifts for Her" option. Then I narrowed it down to the "Gifts by price" option because price can often be a deal breaker for me. I opted for the "Gifts under $50" which allows me to buy a few items.

This beaded Batik tote bag is only $47.99 and $2.99 shipping. The fine beaded detail would surely make your gift recipient think you spent way more than $47.99. Plus the artisan story which is included with the purchase adds that extra special touch. Head to Novica and you'll be amazed by the selection and I'm sure you'll be adding a few things for yourself to the cart. Go ahead you deserve it.

Thanks to Novica, we can offer one lucky reader a $40 Novica Gift code. Simply enter to win through the rafflectoper form below. The contest ends May 24th, 2013. Good luck.

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Disclosure: We received the opportunity to receive and provide a giftcard for giveaway courtesy of Novica in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are of our own, others may vary.

Mombo Nursing Pillow Review

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:01:47 PDT

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I'm a Mother of two children, ages 8 and 6. When I was an expecting my firstborn a friend of mine kindly took me to BabiesRUS and gave me the lowdown on what to put on my baby registry and what not to put on my baby registry. I pay it forward now to all my expecting friends with a "tell it like it is" trip to BabiesRUS.

One of the must have items on my baby registry list was a breastfeeding pillow. I was lucky to be able to breastfeed my babies past the 6 month stage and the breastfeeding pillow was one of my best friends during those months and especially in the middle of night when there is not a sound in the world except your precious little one snuggled closely. A breastfeeding pillow allows a firm surface to lay your baby on while feeding. It is a back saver for you but not too soft that baby sinks into the pillow. I also brought another baby pillow (infant positioner) to prop up the baby as the breastfeeding pillow was a little too hard for casual lounging. After having the second baby 21 months later, I realized that there were a lot of baby things that I didn't need or didn't have room for as toddler toys for baby # 1 started to fill the house. But I needed both the nursing pillow and the infant positioner pillow.

The Mombo nursing pillows seems to have the best of both worlds for Moms and babies alike. It is a nursing pillow with 2 sides; 1 side is firm for feeding and the other side is soft for lounging. The Mombo pillow would most definetely save you money instead of buying two pillows and also a space saver as it is 2 pillows in 1. Just becuse you will be saving money doesn't mean you will skimp on quality for your precious bundle of joy. The Mombo pillow is made to a high quality and the pillow just feels right for nursing and lounging. Where was the Mombo when I was nursing?

The washable slipcovers which are sold separately are so cute, especially the deluxe versions which come in modern patterns on one side and premium plush fabric on the other. Now why don't they make adult bedding just like that?

There is one more feature that will definetely have you running to the store for a Mombo pillow. The Mombo pillow comes with a removable vibration unit. My babies loved their vibrating packnplay and baby bouncer, the reason is because the vibration reminds them of being in the womb. A happy baby equals a happy mom.

My friend is expecting her baby in a few months so the Mombo pillow will be wrapped up nicely all ready for her baby shower. You'll find the Mombo pillows at BabiesRUS - be sure to check out all the cute slipcover designs. Isn't this Deluxe Butterfly Whispers cover just darling and for all you mom's out there the taggies cover is ingenious! My babies loved their taggies blanket!

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New Month = Print those coupons NOW

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:11:56 PDT

Its the start of a new month and coupon sites reset their coupons check these coupon sites and print before they reset Coupons = Free money!

Here are some great sites to print coupons from

You just need ink and paper and a pair of scissors : )

Join the Gala Bingo Buzz

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:05:44 PDT

If you grew up in England as a kid and spent the summers down at the shore with grandma you would sure know what the following words meant: legs eleven, unlucky for some, cup of tea and knock at the door.

These are bingo lingo for the numbers - all fun cockney rhyming slang.

legs eleven = 11

unlucky for some = 13

cup of tea = 3

and knock at the door = 4

We spent some time at the Eastern shores of England (Southend) as a kid and would see the bingo halls lined up with people young and old. It was a great time for all, just wiling away the day with friends playing a spot of bingo. If you didn't know, Bingo is a game in which players mark off numbers on a card as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller. The winner is the first person to mark off all their numbers on their cards and shout out BINGO.

When I found the online bingo site Gala Bingo it brought back memories. If you sign up and put down £5 you actually get £15 to spend. There are actually some bingo games that are free to play. Bingo is a community game so when you get some downtime head on over and make some new friends and maybe it might be your lucky day. There are some great prizes to be won.

Mother's Day Freebie: Free Photo Book

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:30:08 PDT

Another freebie for Mother's Day (Mother's day is in less than 2 weeks May 12th) so order your FREE hardcover photo book!

FREEBIE ALERT: FREE Cabinet Latch Starter Kit

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:09:32 PDT

If you have little ones at home grab a FREE Cabinet Latch Starter Kit from Home Made Simple. I just ordered mine : )

*Limit one order per household. Limited time only. While supplies last. Offer valid for the residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, 13 years or older. Void where prohibited.

Recyclebank Earth Month Wrap-Up Quiz & 50% off select REWARDS

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:03:31 PDT

Earth Day may have come and gone but grab some Recyclebank points in the Earth month wrap-up quiz. New to Recyclebank? Earn points through recycling and green sustainable efforts and then redeem the points for gift cards, coupons and prizes. Right now select Recyclebank rewards are 50% off for Mother's Day!

Free Photo Card Alert at SHUTTERFLY

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:49:18 PDT

Sunday May 12th is Mother's day that's less than 2 weeks away! Grab a free card and while you are there get 60% off on photo necklaces and bracelets!

Receive 1 free card from Shutterfly.com with code CARD4U (just pay shipping)

From 4/25 through 5/1, use promo code MOTHERSDAY to get 60% off photo necklaces and bracelets

Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop Review & Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:49:59 PDT

Disclosure: I received a complimentary Rubbermaid product for free in exchange for my honest opinions. All other opinions may vary.

I'm not a fan of cleaning and as a working Mom I don't really have time for it - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :-). But it is a necessary evil and someone has to do it otherwise we'd live in a mess. I like to shop around for ingenious gadgets to make the cleaning chores a little more tolerable.

Rubbermaid has come out with a Reveal Spray Mop that I'm more than glad to share my review with you. We have hardwood floors in about 75% of our first floor, so I was more than happy to try out their new product because I'm not too happy with the hardwood mop products that I already own. I have the usual hardwood mop that I have to separately carry my hardwood cleaner, spray and then mop. I also have the branded mop with cleaner attached but I'm not a big fan of the cleaner smell and the hardwood floor usually feels sticky after use.

The Reveal Spray Mop offers you a thick microfiber pad that is reusable and machine washable (up to 100 times). The refillable bottle can be filled with hot water and two teaspoons of your favorite solution. The scrubbing pad offers a non-scratch feature to loosen stubborn spots. It is safe to use on all floor types including hardwood, vinyl laminate and tile.

I must say I am impressed with the Rubbermaid Reveal Spray mop. I loved the long handle and the durable construction. I'm pretty rough on my mops because I'm mopping a large surface area and just want to get done quickly. The mop was light enough and the pad floated easily over my hardwoods - so there's no complaining to hubby that I would develop carpel tunnel syndrome from too much mopping. I loved how I could fill the bottle with my own floor cleaner and the spray jet covered a large surface and came out as a fine mist. This made cleaning so much easier as I'm not using excessive amount of floor cleaner and I can spray and mop quickly covering more floor than with my current mops.

With Earth day coming up the Rubbermaid Reveal Mop is both great for your wallet and the environment!

BUY IT
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While you are surfing online connect with Rubbermaid on Facebook

(1) Lucky reader will win their own Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop

Simply enter to win through the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Giveaway ends April 30th at 11:59pm EST.

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Save Big with Grocery Coupon Network

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:48:05 PDT

My grocery bills racks up easily, especially when I have the kids in tow or I stop at the grocery store on impulse without my coupons. I try to grocery shop before I pick the kids up from school because the kids love to throw in grocery items while I'm not watching that I have not planned on buying or budgeted for. Typically, I wait till the weekend because I clip the coupons from the Sunday paper and I can match the coupons with the ads and against my grocery list. Now I don't have to wait till the weekend because I can print coupons straight from the Grocery Coupon Network website 24/7.

If you are interested in couponing but haven't quite figured it out, head straight to the Get Started - Beginner Couponing link at the Grocery Coupon Network website to learn the coupon basics starting with the lingo and where to begin. You can also watch the instructional Coupon 101 videos, there are plenty of videos to choose from such as "stacking coupons" to "price checks" and "knowing prices" which should definitely inspire you to save through coupons in one shape or form. Once you get going you'll be addicted as the savings sure mount up.

As a seasoned couponer, one feature that I like the most is the weekly Store Matchups featuring the following stores:

Albertson's, CVS, Kroger, Meijer, Pick 'n' Save, Publix, Rite Aid, Roundy's, Safeway, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and Whole Foods

The hard work has been done as the deals matched up with the coupons are laid out for you! All you have to do is find the coupon either by clipping from your Sunday paper or printing straight from the website and then head to the store. You can also check out the grocery store circulars online too.

Couponing doesn't have to begin and end at the grocery store. You can also find coupons for your online shopping needs and also find local coupons to use in your neighborhood. Gorcery Coupon Network makes it easy for you to coupon. No lame excuses needed...

If you enjoy some light blog reading then hop over to the Grocery Coupon Network blog at http://www.grocerycouponnetwork.com/community/. Read up to the minute freebie deals or find a homemade ranch dressing recipe. Its free to explore and save... Enjoy.

$5 in Kelloggs coupons and REWARDS

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:37:02 PDT

Do you buy Kellog's Brands? and are you a Kellogg’s Family Rewards member?

If not then you are missing out on this free program where you can grab high value coupons and great rewards. Simply purchase specially marked Kellogg’s Family Rewards products like cereal, crackers, and snacks (list of all the participating products and their point values here) and then enter the 16-digit code found inside the item to start piling up your points. Use your points to snag rewards like books, magazine subscriptions, toys and even high value coupons! Click on the banner at the top of this post to create your account and print these high-value coupons while they’re available!

Here are some codes to get you going

EASTEREGGHUNTFUN - 25 points

ERESUNGANADORHOY – 50 Points
KFRNOWONFACEBOOK - 20 Points
KFRDELTAENTERNOW: 50 points
KFRFAVPOPTARTS10: 10 points
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KFRFREEGROCERIES: 50 points
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Thanks Family Savings

March Extreme $400 CASH #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:00:08 PDT

Welcome to the March Extreme Cash Giveaway!

The Freebie Junkie has teamed up with some of our favorite blogger friends to give our fabulous readers the chance to win $400 cash!

What will you do with $400?
Plan your family spring break
Book a girlfriend spa weekend
Hire a babysitter and plan an extravagant night out on the town with hubby

A big thanks to our awesome co-hosts who made this giveaway possible: Krazy Coupon Club, This Mama Loves, Ohayo Okasan, The Penny Hoarder, Prew Chatterly, Saving with Diana, Broward Saves, Shopaholic Mommy and Military Wives Saving

The March Extreme Cash Giveaway will run for 4 weeks giving you plenty of time to complete any entries you choose to do. Remember, all entries are OPTIONAL. We have lots of daily entries for you to take advantage of as well, so don’t forget to bookmark this giveaway and come back everyday for more chances to win!

Enter through the rafflecopter form below! Good luck!

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Enter to WIN Return to Nim’s Island DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack!

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:41:14 PDT

We're always looking for fun kid friendly movies to watch as a family! We've never seen Return to Nim's Island so this Friday (3/15) I'll be sure to have the popcorn ready at 8pm for the premier on the Hallmark Channel.

Return to Nim's Island is a sequel to the 2008 box office hit Nim's Island. The movie picks up on the story a few years later with 14-year old Nim played by Bindi Irwin. She is more determined than ever to protect her island and the animals that call it home. With ruthless resort developers and greedy wildlife poachers threatening the existence she loves. Nim relizes she and her animal pals can't defend their home alone. To save her island, she is force to combine forces with an outsider, Edmund, a runaway from the mainland. Only with his help does she stand a chance of stopping the villains from dismantling her world.

4 days after the premier on the Hallmark Channel you can also pick up a Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack exclusively at Walmart.

Check out this blog app

I took the Which Adventurer You Are Quiz from the blog app above and I'm Nim, a Valiant Voyager - Which one are you?

Spin the arrow and find some great recipes to try out to help you get in the mood while watching the premier this Friday night!

One lucky The Freebie Junkie reader will win a copy of the Return to Nim’s Island Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack. Simply enter to win through the rafflecopter form below. Giveaway open to US residents only and closes March 25th at 11:59pm EST. Good luck.

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Mega Bloks® #Barbie Review

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:54:30 PST

I love a good party and I have the most fun when planning my children's birthday parties. In the past I've hosted themed parties such as Sesame Street, Pirates, Princess and Alice in Wonderland parties. I love getting creative but I do try to stay within a budget by making a lot of the decorations myself or finding a venue where I can bring my own food and drinks. Parties can certainly cause a strain on the wallet but by planning ahead you can certainly host a fabulous party without breaking the bank.

My daughter turned 6 in February and so in the Fall I went about looking for a party idea. While surfing for deals at Living Social I found a Clix Photography Glamor Girlz party deal for only $190 - I received a $5 free credit upon sign up as a new member so only paid $185 which entailed 2 hours at a photo studio for 10 girls and I could bring my own food and drinks. This was perfect as thats $18.50 per girl for 2 hours, no mess or clean up involved and each girl got to take home a magazine cover photo shoot and partake in a runway show.

Since the party theme was Glamor Girlz I married this with a MommyParties sponsored by Mega Bloks® Barbie® party. We received the following for our party to share with the girls:

1 Mega Bloks^® Barbie^® Build 'n Style Luxury Mansion

1 Mega Bloks^® Barbie^® Build 'n Style Pool Party

10 Mega Bloks^® Build 'n Style accessories

During the party we had the girls put together the Build 'n Style Pool Party and Build 'n Style Luxury Mansion. They started off with the pool party and were excited to finish so they could fill the pool and jacuzzi with water and have ken and Barbie take a swim. The sets allow the girls to design as they please, for example the fashion dolls include interchangeable hair, accessories and clothing styles. The rooms in the luxury mansion rooms can be switched around to make it a single story building, a six story tower or any combination that the imagination allows.

The Glamor Girlz and Mega Bloks Barbie themed party was a huge hit with all the girls. The parents and children loved the Mega Bloks^® Build 'n Style accessories take away gift and I'm sure their parents will be heading to a store that carries these products. I can't wait to start planning my daughter's 7th birthday party.

BUY IT

The Mega Bloks - Barbie - Build 'n Style Luxury Mansion will bring hours of fun to your little one so grab this deal at Amazon for only $66.62 + free shipping. Grab the Mega Bloks - Barbie - Build 'n Style Pool Party too for only $30.00 and free shipping.

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Disclosure: I received free products and discount coupons for the purpose of a review from Momselect.com and MegaBloks. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for a positive review.

Personal Creations Gifts for Him Review + 25% COUPON Code Alert

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:20:31 PST

Fall came around so soon this year after the summer and with the aftermath of hurricane Sandy Thanksgiving became a whirlwind and now we're rapidly approaching Christmas. If you are looking for some personal, thoughtful gifts for your loved ones this Christmas then head straight to Personalized Creations without delay.

My husband is always so generous in his gifts for the kids and I. He also puts a lot of thought into his gift buying! Every year he never fails to put a tear in my eye or make my children scream with glee. I always have a hard time buying Christmas gifts for Him. He has everything he needs. Usually I buy him gadgets but how many does a man need? Apart from the usual sweater, socks and tees, I'm at a loss for that something special. Personalized Creations comes to the rescue with their great website search option, such as gifts for her and him; even wedding and anniversary gifts.

Personalized Creations sent me this awesome Galvanized beverage tub with stand for our review. It is the perfect size for storing juice boxes and drinks for our parties. The stand base is collapsible and folds flat for easy storage. What I love the most is that it can be personalized to transform this gift from great to fabulous. We've had a lot of compliments at our recent Christmas party.

COUPON CODE ALERT

There are plenty of personalized gifts to choose from so why not grab a few Christmas gifts with this awesome 25% coupon code: BLOGGER25. There's still time to shop and ship so don't delay in finding that fabulous find for your loved ones.

Disclosure: I was provided a review item in exchange for my honest opinions. All other opinions may vary.

World Vision 100% Thai Silk Scarf #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:24:22 PST

Having two young children has given me a better appreciation for all the good things in our life. Before, the children we had a great time traveling and decorating our house without a second thought about cost. When our children were born we cut back as our spending went up and that's when I took couponing and freebie searching to a whole new level. After a few years going crazy with couponing, material things such as freebies started to take a back seat and not be a priority anymore. I realized it was more important to spend time with my family because that time can never be replaced. We are thankful for our health, our children's happiness and ability to provide. So, I'm starting to move onto giving back because it is the right thing to do.

Recently, we asked our children to consider donating their old toys to those who lost their belongings during hurricane Sandy. The donation sparked up some great conversation between the kids and I and it just melts my heart to hear how concerned the kids were for those who lost their house, belongings and even loved ones during the event. After all said and done, we packed up 5 large boxes of toys and another 5 large boxes of clothes. It felt good to donate and the kids continue to find toys that they think another child might like. As I shudder at the thought of having to wrap the endless number of toys that I have set aside in our closet for their Christmas presents I think again to those less fortunate.

This holiday season, bring donations to your family conversation. Let the scarf around your neck, the ornaments on your tree or the wooden spoon spark up lively, meaningful conversation. You can do this by checking out the World Vision Gift Catalog. What I like about World Vision's gift catalog is that you can make a donation and get a gift for yourself or your loved one.

This beautiful 100% Thai silk scarf would be great for the cold winter days and a nice addition to your party outfit. Make a donation of $125 or more to the World Vision's Maximum Impact Fund and you'll receive the scarf. The scarf are hand-woven and sure to be a conversation starter. Your donation is tax-deductible less the fair market value of $40. It is great to know that most of the Maximum Impact Fund items in the holiday catalog are made by micro-enterprising artisans around the world and the sale proceeds directly benefit their communities.

Here are some other items in the World Vision gift catalog that caught my eye.

Learn how you can give a meaningful gift that can change a family's life for good in this You Tube video.

ABOUT

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by their Christian values, they are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Thanks to World Vision ONE (1) lucky Freebie Junkie reader will win their own 100% Thai Silk Scarf. Simply enter to win through the rafflecopter form below. Contest ends Friday December 28th. Open to US readers only - Good Luck!

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Disclosure: I was provided a Thai Silk Scarf for review and a giveaway in exchange for my review of the World Vision Holiday Gift Catalog. All others opinions may vary.

Finding Nemo 3D released December 4th

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:31:38 PST

DVD's are always on my list of things to buy for the kids Christmas stocking. We love movie nights and any new Disney and Pixar releases make for a fun night at home as we don't always get to go to the movies to see it on the big screen. When we have play dates, I always put a movie on after their play time to allow for some downtime. There is nothing better than a movie and a big bowl of popcorn to ensure a quiet household. DVD's also make a great birthday gift too so I always grab an extra as a gift for a child's birthday.

Finding Nemo on 3D just released for the very first time on December 4th on Blu-ray hi-def, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Digital platforms which makes a perfect Christmas stocking stuffer! We watched Nemo at the movies back in 2003 before the kids and just loved it and am so glad I can now share this fun movie with the kids. We have access to a 3D player and watching Nemo on 3D was just awesome. The 3D result is a lush, inviting undersea world that makes this wonderful tale of loss, parental love, and thrilling adventure even more engaging. Our favorite is the jet stream scene in 3D, it was amazing.

ABOUT Finding Nemo

In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin (Albert Brooks), an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) by his side, Marlin encounters an ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his momentous journey to find Nemo. The humor and heartfelt emotion of the epic adventure captured the Academy Award for "Best Animated Feature Film" (2003).

Here are some fun Nemo puzzlers to keep your little ones busy! Plus send out some fun Finding Nemo Holiday cards!

BUY IT

Go all out and purchase the five-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition on Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy for only $32.96 on Amazon. I love having a digital copy for my ipad so its worth paying the extra!

TOY DEAL ALERT: Fisher Price Servin’ Surprises Kitchen & Table ONLY $39.97 Shipped

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:26:35 PST

Where was this table when my kids were younger? Its half price at Amazon and ONLY $39.97 (reg. $79.99)! AND FREE SHIPPING! Check it out here. My kids would have loved this multifunctional table!

Product Features

The Fisher-Price Servin' Surprises Kitchen & Table is an interactive play center that brings kitchen and food role-play to life
Recognizes every Servin' Surprises food item and responds with appropriate phrases, sound effects and songs
Oven slides off and stovetop flips to convert into an activity table
Center of table also provides storage for easy clean up
Comes with magical serving tray, pizza, cookies and service for 2

Shabby Apple $50 Gift Card #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:14:51 PST

I am a busy working Mother and shopping for clothes for me is usually last on the list. I need a lot of office clothes for work but there is no time after work to stop at a store because I need to pick the kids up. Taking the kids to go clothes shopping at the weekend with me is a big no no - it ranks up their with taking the kids to the grocery store. So I end up doing a lot of shopping online. I like to buy unique clothing pieces and mix and match them with store brought items. This is great for my clothing allowance as it allows me to look fashionable without breaking the wallet. Plus, there's nothing worse than going to work and finding out someone has the same exact store brought top as you.

Shabby Apple is an online boutique with vintage-inspired, modest and adorable clothes to fit any budget. Dresses are my weakness and their collection is vast and so cute.

I didn't even realize but they have a maternity and kids and preteen section too and lots of accessories.

Their collections are so feminine with a vintage edge but so practical too. I love that they offer fast and free returns too. Their 2012 holiday gift guide offers some great outfit ideas. Just browsing the images makes me want to upgrade my whole wardrobe. Make a statement at your holiday or New Years party this year.

COUPON CODE ALERT

Use this 10% online coupon code: thefreebiejunkie10off at checkout (valid until 1/8/2013) and grab a cute and edgy Holiday or New Year outfit. Go ahead, You deserve it.

One lucky Freebie Junkie reader will win a $50 gift Card to spend on anything that you would like at Shabby Apple. Simply enter to win though the rafflecopter form below. Open to US residents only - giveaway Ends 12/23 at 11:59pm EST.

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Disclosure: I was provided a giveaway through Shabby Apple in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own, others may vary.

Vera bradley STEALS at Rue La La - hurry over

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 06:02:05 PST

There are a lot of Vera Bradley items on SALE at Rue La La (daily deal site)! Go check them out here now! Still time to get them for Christmas!

Holidays made Easier with a Dramamine For Kids Prize #Giveaway (2 WINNERS)

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:00:02 PST

The holidays mean a lot of travel for many families. We used to have to travel by plane to see family for Christmas but have since moved closer to family as we knew this would get expensive and also be hard to travel with kids in tow. At Christmas we spend a lot of time traveling by car from house to house. Luckily our drive is usually less than one hour. Any more and we'd have to take a pit stop as our son gets car sick.

Motion sickness is a problem for both and adults and kids alike. According to an Omnibus study in June 2011, 34% of households with children ages between 2-14 have a child with motion sickness. This is 3 times the rate for adult motion sickness (10% is typical). Motion sickness is most prevalent in cars, followed by airplanes and boats. Typical symptoms include nausea, dizziness and vomiting. I get seasick and if I'm a passenger in a car I often get car sick too. I take Dramamine to relieve my symptoms and love the less drowsy formula because there's nothing worse than going on a boat ride and missing out on the fun because I'm tired.

Its great to know Dramamine offers a product especially designed for kids. Dramamine® for Kids treats symptoms on the spot, relieving nausea, dizziness and vomiting and prevents motion sickness before it happens. The Dramamine for kids product follows the same ease of use as other children medicine i.e. chewable tablet form and less drowsy formula. It comes in a safety travel case with 8 chewable tablets that have a grape flavor. If you are traveling for the holidays with kids consider packing the Dramamine for kids.

For more information on Dramamine® for Kids, Dramamine® Less Drowsy and other Dramamine® products, visit www.dramamine.com.

Dramamine has kindly offered TWO lucky Freebie Junkie reader the following prize pack with approximate retail value of $30 containing:

Canvas Travel Tote with:

Dramamine® Original (1)

Dramamine® Less Drowsy (1)

Dramamine® Children’s (1)

Simply enter to win through the rafflecopter form below. Contest open to US residents only and ends 12/21 at 11:59pm EST.

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Disclosure: We received the opportunity to receive and provide a prize pack giveaway courtesy of Dramamine in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are of our own, others may vary.

WOW - Rue La La - invite friends and Earn up to $50

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:40:56 PST

If you already have a Rue La La account invite your friends to join, if they sign up you get a $1 (up to $50)! Friends must sign up by 12/20/12.

PLUS if they buy you get $10 too!

Novica Gift Finder Review and $40 Gift Code #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:42:18 PST

We live a blessed life. We have two healthy happy children and are able to pay our bills and save. In this economy we are a rarity. While we still tighten our belts throughout the year I do like to splurge a little at Christmas. Especially for my husband, because he works so hard but he is a tough-to-shop-for husband. It gets harder and harder each Birthday, Fathers Day and Christmas.

While the logical answer would be to go for gadgets, my splurge budget doesn't always allow. I like to look for unique gifts for him because it shows I have put a lot of thought into my gift buying. Novica is a site that I often turn to. Novica's Mission page states "Novica is Different". This is certainly true. While looking elsewhere online there are so many stores that offer the same thing. Novica is unique that it offers artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity, so the gifts that you choose from Novica for you and your loved ones will truly set your gift apart from others.

Novica now offers a Gift Finder which allows you to narrow your search from their vast inventory. Of course I went straight to "Gifts for Him" option. Then I narrowed it down to the "Gifts by price" option because price can often be a deal breaker for me. My husband loves opening gifts so I opted for the "Gifts under $50" which allows me to buy a few items.

The chess set for $47.95 caught my eye instantly. Since our kids are now getting into board games this chess set would be a great family game that we can teach the kids and also play against each other after the kids have gone to bed. I noted an artisan story card will be included with the purchase. Its great to know that this item is not another "Made in China" product that infuriates me to no end but made by an artisan from Rajasthan. I even learnt something new just from checking this product out. I googled Rajasthan and found out that it is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India.

Buy something unique for your loved ones and check out Novica's Gift Finder at http://unique-gifts.novica.com/

Thanks to Novica simply enter through the rafflecopter form below for a chance to win a $40 Gift Certificate to Novica.

Contest is open to US residents and ends December 21 at 11:59pm EST.

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Disclosure: We received the opportunity to receive and provide a giftcard for giveaway courtesy of Novica in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are of our own, others may vary.

New Holiday design Dial Foaming Hand Wash Review

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:30:00 PST

This year I'm ahead of schedule:

Indoor Christmas decorations up - CHECK

Christmas Tree up - CHECK

Christmas cards ordered - CHECK

1/4 of Christmas gifts wrapped - CHECK

Still to do:

Write Christmas cards and mail out

Outdoor Christmas lights

Wrap gifts

Plan Christmas day menu

I just love Christmas, there's a lot to do but the run up is so exciting for the kids and I enjoy making it magical for them. Decorating the house in Christmas cheer is a must - even down to my soap. Dial has launched their limited edition Holiday foaming hand wash which are so darn cute. These sit proudly on my bathroom sink as Dial kindly sent to bottles for review. These seasonal bottles contain Dial Complete's # 1 Doctor recommended antibacterial foaming hand wash. The formula kills 99% of germs encountered in the household while still being gentle on the skin. I'm going to try to keep germs away so we can enjoy Christmas week healthy and happy!

There are four designs to choose from! head out to the store and cheer up your bathroom.

CONNECT

For more information about Dial soap and these fun holiday products, you can visit their website and also like them on Facebook.

Disclosure: I received the products above from Dial for my consideration and to share my honest opinion and experience. I am under no obligation to post a positive review on them. As always,all opinion are my own!

#ThunderstruckBluRay DVD Giveaway + Blog App

noreply@blogger.com (The Freebie Junkie) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:10:01 PST

The holidays are a time for us to spend time together. One thing we like to do as a family is veg out and catch up on movies! One family orientated movie we would like to see is the new release of Thunderstruck which will come out on DVD and Blu-ray December 4th 2012.

NBA superstar Kevin Durant plays himself in this action-packed family film about a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16-year-old fan. When Brian (Taylor Gray) magically switches basketball skills with his hero, Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team... while Kevin Durant suddenly can’t make a shot to save his life! But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner means working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero’s season. We've watched the original and newer freaky Friday and all the other "switch" spinoffs so Thunderstruck would definitely be up our alley.

Check Out the Thunderstruck Blog App below
You'll find a Free-Throw Challenge Game! Show us your skills! Make as many baskets as you can and unlock special clips along the way! There are also 7 Thunder-ific Tips for Kids! Use these awesome tips to help them sharpen up their skills!

“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”- Kevin Durant.

BUY IT

Pre-order the DVD and UV digital copy at Amazon and only pay $11.99 + free ship when you spend over $25. The DVD is released December 4th in time for Christmas.

Enter to win a Thunderstruck Combo Pack (Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital Download) through the rafflecopter form below. Contest ends 12/14 @11:59pm EST

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Disclosure: I was provided a giveaway, all opinions are of my own, all others may vary.