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If you’re up and reading this, enter the Custom Stationery giveaway before midnight!

I forgot to mention that when we did the Kelloggs/Keeblers deal, we saw multiple boxes that had tokens on them. If you buy 5 products with tokens, you can mail them in for FREE movie tickets.

You have the possibility of getting 2 FREE movie tickets in each 10 item transaction. Just remember to remove them from the boxes and mail them in!

The U.S. Product and Safety commission and Antonio Flores have recalled Karino Baby Pacifiers because they fail to meet safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily. In addition, the handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small, and there is no ventilation around the mouth causing a choking hazard. 44,900 pacifiers have been recalled.Karino is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard. Mygra is printed on the handle. If you own one of these pacifiers, stop using the product and contact Antonio Flores immediately for a refund or exchange. Antonio Flores: (619) 395-4543

The Winner of the $20 GC to Addiebugs is Lauren! Congratulations.And for the rest of you, it’s Saturday – time to enter your giveaways!The Custom Stationery ends today so get your entries in for those and make sure you aren’t missing out on any others.

Today in the mail, we received the most awesome thing – our own personal Carlisle cape! My boys don’t know how cool it is yet, because I’m saving it to give as a gift . . . but after opening it, I realized that it is such a hit I’m going to have to get at least one more or the boys will constantly be fighting over it. Power Capes is an expert in the field of making each child into their very own superhero. You get to pick the material, the colors and the letter for each cape you order so it is easy to reflect the personality of the child that will be wearing it. All of the items are personally sewn by moms and there is a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with your purchase.I love that the closure of these at the neck is velcro. I can’t tell you how often I have to stop in the middle of doing something to tie on a cape made from a towel, a blanket, or even a pair of pants. Now, they’ll be able to put their own capes by themselves! I’m all for encouraging independence whenev…

Our crew loves going to the pool. We average at least once a week during the summer and supplement that with days at the splashpark and jumping in the sprinkler. Our vacation to Sea World was that much more exciting because there was a water park and the boys even got the chance to go down a water slide with Dad! We enjoy us some outside activities that involve aqua.Yes! I discovered a way to make it even better. Don’t laugh at me, but because I’m cheap we almost always pack a lunch. It’s healthier. It’s cheaper. And it generally tastes better than hot food on a hot day. But the downside is that if I pack it in a cooler, it generally gets pretty wet as the ice melts. So usually I put it in an insulated lunchbox and hope it stays cool enough to not make us sick or taste grody.BUT just yesterday in the mail I received a new goody – Fridge To Go. I received a small luncheon size bag that will hold about 4 cans. I packed hot dogs, 2 yogurts, spoons and a coke for us in it today. Then I ju…

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Okay, so ya’ll gave me GREAT advice on the dining room . . . and I really tried to apply each item. Here’s the outcome. By the way, my husband’s done moving furniture, so if you hate it – well, just don’t tell me.

I’m combining this so it doesn’t seem like I’m the neediest soul in the world.This is the nursery, obviously. Again I can’t figure out a good angle to make it look roomy. It’s not all that tight, but the pictures make it feel that way, I think. The boy’s room . . . I didn’t take anymore because it seems pointless. Does this seem cute and inviting or tiny and cramped? This is my office which is one of my favorite rooms in the house. It has a HUGE desk to work at – both craft projects and computer work. But again it’s not easy to capture on camera. Do we just leave this out of the online photos and let people see it when they come?

This one doesn’t have much of a prayer I’m afraid, but maybe you have some easy, creative ideas.Sorry about the flash . . .  That looks a bit more cozy.And this was my attempt at getting a little bit of everything. What do you think? Should I focus on just the bathtub since that’s the coziest part of the room? Or does everyone want to know how the sink is set up? or that the shower is separate from the tub?Thanks for all of your help.

This is our Master Bedroom. And this is the doorway that provides easy access to the nursery which could also be used as an office if you don't have little ones.

Sorry! I contacted the winner and forgot to post.The ShooShoos winner is . . . MeasMom!She has confirmed and should be receiving these great shoes soon. If you didn’t win, please consider buying a pair of ShooShoos and boosting the economy of South Africa. By doing so, you prevent human trafficking and other human rights abuses.There are lots more giveaways too. Tonight the $20 Gift Certificate to Addiebugs ends, and tomorrow the Custom Stationery ends. Don’t miss out on them.

I know some of you may already do this, but I’ve also talked to many of you who have never heard of it or never done it. But I frequently contact companies with either Kudos for the thinks they are doing well or Komplaints about issues I’m having with their products.You wouldn’t believe how productive this is.Recently I complained to SC Johnson that I have had two different Automatic Shower Cleaning systems put out by their brand Scrubbing Bubbles just stop working after the batteries run dead. I replace them and the machine runs once then never works again. SC Johnson refunded the full cost of one machine and sent me a FREE coupon to replace the machine!On the Kudos side, I wrote Bar S to tell them that we eat their hot dogs like they are going out of business. They have both regular and turkey hotdogs and my boys can’t get enough. I rarely ever go to the grocery store without buying them. Bar S sent me a VIP coupon worth $5 – which I used to buy a $4.99 3 lb pack of their hot dogs –…

Okay, I already told you about the Kellogg’s and Keeblers deal at Albertson’s. I ended up with:3 boxes of Fruit Loops3 boxes of Rice Krispie Treats2 large boxes of PopTarts4 sets of Keebler cookies (different varieties)2 boxes of Shredded Wheat1 box of Kellogg’s Cornflakes2 boxes of Cheezits3 boxes of Keebler crackers (different varieties)For those items, I paid a total of $7.Then I also found these deals:Dial Handsoap – $1
- $.35/1 coupon that is tripled
store coupon to make it $.79
Total: $.21 Money Maker if you use the manufacturer coupon before the store couponAct II Popcorn - $1 (our store was almost sold out)
- $.50/1 coupon that is doubled
Total: FREECoppertone Sports Sunscreen Spray (2 pak) - $6.99 (after coupon in ad)
- $1/1 coupon hanging in front of them
Total: $5.99 (or $2.99 for each bottle)Buy LARGE Strawberry Smucker’s Jelly - $2.99
- $.25/1 coupon that is tripled
Get 1 loaf of Albertson’s White Bread – FREE
and Get 1 Jif Peanut Butter – FRE…