FREE BIC FlameDisk at Rite Aid {Starting 5/19}

BIC Flamedisk

Grilling season is upon us, folks, and if you’re anything like me, you’re snagging grilling related deals left and right to help save some money this summer. Here’s an awesome deal on a BIC FlameDisk starting 5/19 at Rite Aid!

BIC FlameDisk – $2.99
- Use $2.00 off one BIC FlameDisk coupon
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- Use $1/1 BIC FlameDisk Rite Aid Coupon {Adperk}

Rumor has it that these can be found at some Walmart stores for $1.99 which would make them FREE after the manufacturer’s coupon, but I haven’t verified this and can’t vouch for it’s validity.  Check your local Walmart for pricing.

Gabrielle

Thanks, Pays2Save!

Reducing Colic With Colief Infant Drops {Review & Giveaway}

~*~ Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review.  This in no way influenced my review & all opinions are 100% my own. ~*~

 

Do you or someone you know have a child who suffers from colic?  If so, then I’m sure you know how rough colic can be for both baby and mommy.  A crying, screaming infant is enough to bring even the toughest parent to their breaking point.

While I was lucky enough that Little Man was not colic, I do have another child on the way and understand the importance of educating myself on things I may have to deal with this time around that I didn’t have to deal with when Little Man was a baby; colic being one of them.  After all, colic affects up to 1 in 5 babies!

Symptoms of ColicOne of the most common causes of colic is a baby’s inability to break down complex sugars, or “transient lactose deficiency” (TLD). These sugars, called lactose, are found in dairy products, baby formulas, and breast milk. This is where Colief comes in.

Colief Infant Drops are a formula/milk additive that contains the natural enzyme, lactase, that helps your infant break down lactose when their body can’t do it. Available in many major stores {including Walmart, BuyBuy Baby, Kinney Drugs, Diapers.com, Walgreens, and CVS}, Colief is a great product to have on hand for your colicky baby and costs less than $15!

Gabrielle

SafeHands Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer {Review}

Safe Hands

~*~ Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review.  This in no way influenced my review & all opinions are 100% my own. ~*~

 

Being the “germaphobe” that I am, hand sanitizer is one of those things I never leave home without.  I carry some in my purse, in my car, and have numerous bottles around my house.  Whenever I go shopping, I wipe the cart I’m using down with an anti-bacterial wipe.  At the park, I always make sure that Little Man disinfects his hands after playing on germ-infested jungle gym equipment.

The two biggest complaints my family has about my excessive use of hand sanitizer are the strong odor and the feel of alcohol on their skin after cleaning their hands.  As they don’t want to get sick, though, my loving family usually just deals with the negative aspects of hand sanitizers.

Until recently, I didn’t know that you could find alcohol-free hand sanitizer.  I figured that the nasty side-effects of normal hand sanitizer were just the price you had to pay to sanitize your hands without water.  boy was I wrong!

SafeHands is an alcohol-free hand sanitizer that comes in a variety of scents – none of which leave your hands feeling dry after use!  Designed by a doctor and safe for children AND the environment .  I love the feel, the scents, and the lack of complaining from my husband and son.  SafeHands has quickly become my new favorite hand sanitizer.

Safe Hands hand sanitizers come in 6 lovely scents that are sure to please the whole family:

SafeHands foam

Fragrance Free
Cucumber Mint
Clean Linen
Cool Blue
Tooty Fruity
Bubble Gum

 

SafeHands leaves no strong odor or funky residue after use. This alcohol-free hand sanitizer also leaves your hand feeling moisturized, not dry – something I’ve never found in another hand sanitizer.

For more information on SafeHands, make sure you LIKE them on Facebook and follow SafeHands on Twitter!

Gabrielle

FREE Customized Promotional Pen from National Pens

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Looking for a great way to promote your business?  As a skilled pen-snatcher myself, I happen to know that customized pens are an excellent want to ensure that a customer sees your business name multiple times and thinks of you first when it comes time to need a service you offer.

Head over to National Pens and request your FREE personalized sample today!  You can choose either a Focus Flashlight Pen or a Custom Laser Engraved Paragon Pen.  I chose the flashlight pen for my husband because I know he’d really appreciate having his pen and flashlight together, while I chose the paragon pen for myself since it’s more “business-like”.

Which one will you choose?

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Limit 1 sample per person and valid in the US only.

Gabrielle

Thanks, Fabulous Deals and Steals!

Walgreens: FREE 4×6 Photo Brag Book {Offer Ends 5/15}

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Looking for a fun way to show off all those pictures you took yesterday for Mother’s Day?  Then check-0ut the newest Walgreens FREEBIE!

Now through Wednesday {5/15/13}, you can snag a FREE Photo Brag Book from Walgreens!

Walgreens Photo Brag Book

Here’s how:

  1. Click HERE and design your Brag Book {offer includes 20 pages}.
  2. Add your completed Brag Book to your cart and continue check-out.
  3. During check-out, use code BRAGABOUTIT.  Please note that there is a $2.99 shipping charge!
  4. That’s it!  Your Brag Book should take a few days to ship, but will completely worth the wait :)

Let me know if you snag this awesome freebie!  Remember, it’s only good until midnight EST on Wednesday so don’t delay!

Gabrielle

Thanks, Saving Dollars and Cents!

 

FREE Sample Carbonell Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Carbolla Olive Oil

Head over to Smart Source Samples to request your FREE sample of Carbonell extra virgin olive oil!

Your FREE sample should arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Let me know if you snag this freebie!  Do you already have ideas for how to use it whirling around in your head? I know I do!

Gabrielle

Thanks, Thrifty Mama Ramblings!

How Much Sleep Does Your Child REALLY Need?

Guest Post

Nicole Yontz is a stay at home mom in Arizona and a personal blogger at TheBetterHalfBlogs.com.

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As the mother of a three year old, I spend my days worrying about pretty much anything under the sun. From picking up bad habits at school to eating dirt, I worry about it all. But one thing I don’t worry about is her sleep. See, she comes from a long line of sleepers. I myself would rather get a gift card for a nap than a massage. And as a child, when the rest of the family was waking I was quietly sneaking into my parents bed where my dad was snoring away knowing nobody was going to bother him (therefore me as well).

I am proud to admit that from the get-go she was a great sleeper. In fact, I had problems keeping her awake in order to feed her since she slept though the night a full 8 hours by nine weeks old. (Feel free to send your hate mail this way.) However, I know not all children are blessed in this area and, rest assured, I am fully aware that our next child will be a night owl with severe separation anxiety because that’s just how mom karma works.

So how much sleep does your toddler really need? The answer to this is between 10-14 hours over a 24-hour period, depending on your child. But if your child is having trouble in this area, there are things you can do to help your child get a better, more restful, night sleep. We as parents, often make the mistake of keeping our kids up thinking they will be more tired, therefore sleep better. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. It actually makes kids over tired, which makes it hard for them to sleep.

Here are some tips and for more ideas, check out WhatToExpect.com for more sleep training strategies.

First, in helping your child sleep better create a good sleep schedule that works realistically for your family. We all know things happen and life is not always predictable but having a set bed and nap time for your child will make the transition much smoother as your child will know, and expect, what is coming. Keep in mind when setting your nap time that the closer it is to bed time, the harder your child will have getting to sleep.

Next, develop your own bedtime routine. From bath time to bedtime stories, your bedtime routine can consist of whatever you want as long as it ends with your little one tucked snuggly in bed. In our house, we have bath time followed by 30 minutes of quiet TV time, then a book or two, prayers and finally me snuggling her in with her “woobie.” It happens the same way every night so there are no surprises and no fights.

Lastly, stay away from the long goodbye. We all know this one, it starts with a kiss and a hug, then one more kiss, one more hug, a glass of water, a trip to the bathroom, searching the house for a particular toy and the next thing you know you’re been trying to tuck your little one in for an hour. Don’t do this! Set limits on what you will allow. If your little one uses the same excuses to keep you close, head them off at the pass. For example, when you’re changing him into his PJs, have him potty and take a drink then. On the way to the bedroom, grab all stuffed animals he would need on the way, saying goodnight to the rest.

Sweet dreams!

FREE Sample Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty

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I’ve mentioned numerous times how much I love Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy, so when freebies like this come along, I jump right on them!

Head over to the Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Facebook fan page to request your FREE sample!  If you’ve requested this sample in the past, you CAN request it again.  Plus, you’ll be entered to win one of 1,000 custom designed tote bags! :)

Let me know if you snag this freebie!

Gabrielle

Thanks, Heavenly Steals!

FREE Towel & Washcloth From JCP {w/Store-Pickup}

JCP Towels

Hurry over to JCP and claim your FREE towel and washcloth!

Here’s how:

  1. Click HERE and choose your towel and add it to your cart, then choose your washcloth and add it to your cart.
  2. During check-out, apply the code MORE2BUY and use serial # 0102798250.
  3. Choose store-pickup and finish checking out. Your total should be $0 with FREE In-Store Pick-up. You won’t even have to input any credit card information! :)

It may take a few days for the towel and washcloth to get to your local JCP, but hey, it’s FREE!

Let me know if you snag this awesome freebie and which colors you chose!  I chose a purple towel and light blue washcloth {because they’re out of purple washcloths}.

Gabrielle

Thanks, The Daily Goodie Bag!

Homemade Pizza With Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust {Review & Giveaway}

Homemade Pizza with Artisans Pizza Crust

~*~ Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills and Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark. ~*~

If there’s one meal in my home that’s sure to bring the whole family to the dinner table, it’s pizza!  My son and husband prefer cheese pizza, while I love to mound on the pepperoni, heartburn and all.

When I was given the chance to review the new Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain, I jumped at the chance to make some homemade pizza for my family. I’m constantly trying to get them to eat healthier things and what better way to convince them to eat better than to replace unhealthy foods with healthy ones?  The best place to start is with the foods and snacks eaten most often.

Here is a simple and quick recipe for homemade pizza.  I even took the chance to make some home-made pizza sauce because it’s SO much healthier than pre-made sauce you buy in stores that’s packed full of preservatives and high fructose corn syrup!

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Here’s what you need:

  • 1 can organic tomatoes {I used stewed with Italian seasonings for more flavor}
  • 1 Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded {you can use extra if you want it super-cheesy}
  • pepperoni, optional

 

To Make Pizza Sauce

Pour the can of tomatoes into a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour the puree into a small sauce pan and heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until reduced to desired consistancy {5-10 minutes}.  Remove from heat, let cool, and VOILA!  Makes enough sauce for one pizza.

To Make Your Pizza

  1. Roll out Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain on a pizza pan {a cookie sheet will work, also} and pre-bake per manufacturer’s suggestion.
  2. Spread pizza sauce evenly on pre-baked pizza crust.  Sprinkle cheese and desired toppings on top of pizza sauce.
  3. Bake until cheese is melted {it only takes a few minutes}.
  4. Slice and enjoy!

Want to make this recipe yourself?  Then make sure you print this Coupon for $1.50 off one package of Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust before heading to the store to get your ingredients!

 

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How would you like to win a pizza prize pack valued at $64?  The prize pack includes:

  • A VIP coupon for one FREE Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain
  • 15.5″ Farberware Pizza Pan
  • Food Chopper with Storage Containers
  • Silicon-grip Oven Mitt

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For more recipes, check out Farmer’s Market Pizza Ideas from Pillsbury!

Gabrielle

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