The Sensational Saver

Toddler Tip of the Day - No more spilled drinks

2012-12-18T18:31:00.000-05:00

I have spent 20 years off an on cleaning up spilled beverages, usually right after I clean my kitchen floor. My daughter, now 4 refuses to use any type of sippy cup but still spills when we give her a big girl cup to drink out of. I found a solution that I wanted to pass on. I use mugs for her drinks. They are heavy and have a large base that makes them almost impossible to spill.

Fort Rapids Review

2012-12-10T22:29:00.002-05:00

Rascal Roundup I recently had an opportunity to take the family to Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort in Columbus, Ohio. It has 60,000 feet of wet and wild fun kept at a constant 84 degrees. Fort Rapids invited my family to come stay in one of their villas and play in the Waterpark. What could be more fun when the weather is cold, gray and gloomy outside? We couldn't wait to get there.

Tiny Prints sale 25% off all weekend

2012-11-30T00:00:00.000-05:00

If you missed the Cyber Week sale at Tiny Prints don't worry. You can still save 25% through the weekend. So you still have time to get a great deal on the best personalized holiday cards, Hanukkah cards, holiday party invitations, custom photo gifts, and everything else on their site. For the rest of the weekend, when you checkout, just use the promo code WKDSALE1112 to get 25%

The Odd Life of Timothy Green Giveaway

2012-11-29T22:12:00.000-05:00

As part of our 30 Days to Save Some Green event Audra at Rediscovering Domesticity is giving away a Blu-Ray Combo Pack of The Odd Life of Timothy Green. You can enter here but be sure to check out her review. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tiny Prints 30% off sale extended

2012-11-28T07:30:00.000-05:00

Great news...if you missed the Tiny Prints Cyber Monday/Tuesday 30% Sitewide Sale, they are extending for another two days! You can still get a great deal on the best custom holiday cards, Christmas cards, Hanukkah cards, holiday party invitations, custom photo gifts...everything on their site is on sale for two more days, today and tomorrow, November 29. Just use the promo code CB12

Sedu Clipless Curling Iron Bundle $74.99 shipped!

2012-11-27T22:27:00.002-05:00

Get a Sedu Clipless 25mm Curling Iron Bundle for just $74.99 shipped AND tax free (except NJ, NY). The current lowest price anywhere for this curling iron alone is $119.99. You will also get a heat resistant glove, a two year warranty, an Anti Frizz Polishing Treatment with Morroccan Oil and more. For more details and the coupon code to use for this deal visit this link.

50% off ANY Stroller at Bootic! Today only

2012-11-27T04:30:00.000-05:00

This is an awesome deal if you are looking to purchase a stroller or travel system. Today only at bootic you can purchase any item (up to $500) for 50% off such as this Safety 1st LiteWave Travel System including a premium infant car seat that moves easily from car to stroller, regularly $179.95 is just $89.97 today only. Take a look, they have many strollers and travel systems available.

Cyber Monday Deal 30% off at Tiny Prints

2012-11-26T11:39:00.004-05:00

It's time to buy your holiday cards, invitations, and more. Just in time for the season, Tiny Prints is offering 30% off everything on their site. Custom holiday cards, Christmas cards, Hanukkah cards, holiday party invitations, custom photo gifts...you name it, it's on sale for two days, today, Monday November 26 and tomorrow, Tuesday November 27. Just use the promo code CB12

Bowflex $499 Shipped!!

2012-11-26T11:27:00.004-05:00

This Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym drops from $1299 to $499 Plus, shipping is free, and this deal includes a free machine mat and an upgrade for an extra 100 pounds of resistance. This is the best deal this year and equals the best price I've ever seen. Sales tax is charged in most states. Visit Brads Deals to find out how to snag this deal.

OraMD Giveaway

2012-11-26T10:46:00.002-05:00

My friend Audra at Rediscovering Domesticity is giving away three bottles of OraMD. OraMD provides a completely natural product that will allow you to brush your teeth, treat bad breath and contribute to your gum health. While you can enter here be sure to visit Rediscovering Domesticity to watch Audra's complete video review of this product. It's honest and thorough. Enter to win below!

Recycle and Be a Blessing

2012-11-25T22:29:00.000-05:00

Part of green living is recycling whenever possible to reduce the waste filling up our landfills. But what do you do with those items that you no longer use? Are too nice to throw away? Are not appropriate for the recycling bin? Too large to be picked up by the trash men? There are at least a dozen different scenarios for why you can't recycle a particular item. So what do you do

Great Deal on NCAA Ball Caps

2012-11-20T21:48:00.004-05:00

Choose from a selection of NCAA Collegiate Snap Back Caps for $8.99 with free shipping at Tanga. That's the best deal we found for any adjustable cap for all teams by at least $6 (in most cases the savings was much greater). Even if you buy two, you'll still be under the price you'll see elsewhere for most of these raised embroidered logo emblazoned hats. Disclosure: This post

Win ANOTHER Ticket 2-Pack to LEGO Kidsfest

2012-11-20T18:55:00.003-05:00

I'm really excited about going to LEGO Kids Fest. I've seen a lot of great reviews on this even and can't wait to take Joshua and Caitlyn there. The LEGO Kids Fest is a giant traveling LEGO expo coming to Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center November 30 – December 2, 2012. This hands-on, educational, all-ages LEGO extravaganza features millions of LEGO bricks not to

2-pack of Down Pillows for just $36.66

2012-11-18T19:38:00.003-05:00

This 2-Pack of 300TC Standard 550 Fill Down Pillows is available for $36.66 with $4.99 shipping at Tanga. Our inside sources tell us these pillows, which can't be named on Tanga, are actually Pacific Coast DownAround pillows, which normally sell for $45 each! These pillows feature an inner core of feathers and an outer core of down. They also have down-proof 300TC 100% cotton covers.To

Laser Pegs! The Cool New Light Up Construction Toy AND win a $549 Table!

2012-11-18T18:16:00.001-05:00

Are these cool or what? These are sure to be a hit this season. It's a unique toy construction set that lights up. Each piece feeds the next piece a low voltage current. You can design and build endless light-up creations. Laser Peg® can be used lit up or turned off. Once one Laser Peg is connected to a power source it then illuminates any other peg it is connected with. Want

Kelly Kits Review and FREE offer

2012-11-18T17:41:00.000-05:00

I am always looking for fun entertaining crafts for my children to get them away from the TV and other electronics that have a way of monopolizing their time. They love crafts and I enjoy watching them create new masterpieces. Kelly Kits offered to send me one of their kits to try with Caitlyn. Of course I said yes to a craft kit that I could enjoy with my little girl and the

Everyday Homemade - 3-step Skincare System

2012-11-16T16:21:00.000-05:00

Every woman knows that the 3-step system; toner, cleanser, moisturizer is the best way to take care of your skin on a daily basis. A modestly priced 3-step system can run around $20 but just do an internet search and you'll quickly find that the price tag can easily run up to $100 or more! Did you know that you can make your own 3-step system for a fraction of the cost? There are a lot of

Disney's "Oz The Great and Powerful" coming soon!

2012-11-15T09:16:00.001-05:00

Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets

Save Some Green Blog Hop

2012-11-14T09:00:00.000-05:00

Day 14 - Save Some Green Blog Hop Time to get hopping! Bloggers - Share a link to a post about Going Green or Saving Green. Visit the blog before you and comment on their post a link-back to one of the hosts, The Sensational Saver and Rediscovering Domesticity would make us really happy too. Readers - Check out the list of links below. Each one will take you to a blog that

30 Days to Save Some Green - Baby Steps to Greener Living

2012-11-13T19:00:00.000-05:00

30 Days to Save Some Green Day 13 We have another helpful post from Audra at Rediscovering Domesticity. Audra has created a nice list of easy ways to Greener Living. What will your baby step be?

Blurb Photo Books - A great gift!

2012-11-13T17:03:00.000-05:00

Going to Mom's for Thanksgiving? Give her an extra special hostess gift with Blurb’s Custom Photo Books. Make a date with your creative side and make the perfect gift - a photo book filled with memories of Thanksgivings past! Blurb's beautifully designed photo book templates allow you to create a professional–looking, yet personal, gift for yourself, family or friends. Give them

Day 12 - Baby Steps to Greener Eating

2012-11-13T16:05:00.003-05:00

30 Days to Save Some Green Day 12 Today's post comes to you from Rediscovering Domesticity. Audra has written a great post on small steps you can take to Greener Eating. I challenge you to implement one this week.

30 Days to Save Some Green - Frugal Homemade Skin Products

2012-11-11T22:41:00.002-05:00

30 Days to Save Some Green - Day 11 Today's post comes courtesy of A Delightful Home. Her post Frugal Homemade Skin Care with Oats proves that to create your own Skin Care Products that you need not go any further than your pantry!

My two cents worth - E-Learning Courses Vary in Quality

2012-11-11T22:21:00.000-05:00

If you've read the about me section then you know I spent several years in the Human Resources field. Excuse me while I put my HR hat on briefly.  According to National Center for Education Statistics over half of the American student population is considered to be “non-traditional”. 73% have one or more of the following characteristics: Financially

Bento Laptop Lunch Box Review and Giveaway

2012-11-10T21:03:00.000-05:00

I've been wanting to get a Bento Lunch Box ever since I started searching for kids school lunch ideas. They are all over Pinterest and are just adorable. Bento agreed to send me a Laptop Lunch Box to review. Caitlyn chose a black and pink one. She was so excited when it came. She wanted to open it up and play with it. There are three water tight containers with lids and two without