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The holidays are over, that means the mega spending is over too. I’m glad to finally get back to our regular shopping. Last year I made a resolution to save more money on the things like groceries, household goods and even clothing but I’m not a couponer. I bought the binder and a folder and the inserts, signed up for the newspaper and boom, there sat weeks and weeks of coupons, uncut, unorganized.
Every once in a while I’d get motivated and cut and sort and make a list and look at flyers and save a few bucks and get all excited. The following week would come around and I’d be standing in the middle of the mall remembering I had a 20% off coupon for The Gap sitting at home in the binder.
So while I’ve mostly given up trying to coupon at the grocery store I still like to grab deals when it comes to clothing, shoes and other home goods. Stores like Target, Kohls and Yankee Candle are some of our favorites and we know we can find great deals and online coupons codes for bigger discounts.
Enter to win a $50 Gift Card (your choice of GAP, Old Navy, Target, Home Depot or Toys-R-Us) courtesy of CouponChief.com just by telling us what coupon you found there that would be useful for your family.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
A DIVA I am not but that doesn’t mean I don’t love girly things. Recently I’ve been trying to make a real effort to feel better about myself. Lounging around the house all day in jammies with messy hair doesn’t do much for my self esteem. Simply putting on real clothes, running a brush or flat iron through my hair and applying a touch of make-up does wonders and makes me feel more productive.
When I say a touch of make-up I mean really mean a touch; moisturizer, concealer and lately my new CATTIVA Cosmetics Swarovski Crystal Lip Gloss #7. This is CATTIVA Cosmetics most popular product. Its peachy pink hue is a neutral shade good for most complexions. It went on thick but luscious and stayed put for many hours. There is a hint of vanilla sweetness so you must resist licking your lips. As a special treat the gloss was customized with my own name. Think about how unique and fun naming your own shade of lipgloss for a girlfriend’s weekend, bridemaids gifts or as favors for a shower or birthday party.
Inspired by the agelessness of love and Italian romance, CATTIVA is a fashion forward; anti-aging line of cosmetics that is mineral based and highly pigmented to meet the needs of both makeup artists and the everyday woman. Antioxidant rich formulas and rich, long lasting colors adorned in crystal-studded compacts make Cattiva the first and only line to simplify a woman’s beauty routine, and introduce a couture line of cosmetics enhanced with natural anti-aging ingredients and attitude.
CATTIVA wants all women to love the way they look and feel so LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers are getting the chance to win 1 of 5 Precisione Ant-Wrinkle Eye Liners. Just tell me what your anti-aging skincare/beauty routine is, if you have one.
Intense eyes have never been so defined. Creamy and easy to apply, this paraben-free, waterproof formula is the secret to a perfectly lined eye. Fortified with hyaluronic acid and vitamins to fight the effects of aging and last all day. Retractable dispenser.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
Custom and personalized jewelry has always been one of favorite gifts for holidays and birthdays. Things that celebrate motherhood, friendship and special moments in life are a great way to relive memories.
We all have special events that either all ready happened or coming up that we want to commemorate. Make sure to visit The Pretty Peacock for a HUGE selection of jewelry and keepsakes in silver and coordinating materials such as leather and gemstones. Find pieces that spotlight everything from a babies birth, soldier’s home-coming or even a special hobby or talent. There is something for everyone at The Pretty Peacock; not just the moms but dads, grandparents and kids can also enjoy for their own special moments.
Ana Talukder Simpson, top bird over at The Pretty Peacock has created more than a business. The Pretty Peacock is more like an experience that help clients celebrate surprises, events, visits, emotions and more. Each piece is hand crafted to order not bulk produced by machines. Since artisans are creating your treasure to order expect a slower turn around to ensure all the workmanship are meant with highest standards.
I recently received one of their most popular gifts; the Sanskrit Leather Wrap Bracelet – Karma. I’m a big believer in what goes around comes around so I knew I had chosen the right piece to review. The leather wrap give the bracelet a more casual look than I’m used to wearing but actually goes really well with bangles and chain bracelets I already wear.
Enter here for a chance to get your hands on a piece of The Pretty Peacock. LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers can enter to wn a $50 GC to pick out whatever they want for themselves or to gift to someone else. Let me know what 2 pieces you would love to get.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Monday, January 23, 2011. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
Last winter Shaun and Rob went to their first Philadelphia Wings game. The Philadelphia Wings are part of the The National Lacrosse League, North America’s professional indoor lacrosse club. The game is fast paced, hard hitting; action packed but definitely family friendly.
The Philadelphia Wings are one of the original four franchises Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League. While they may not have been the most successful team in the beginning they have staked their claim on being the most winning by holding 6 titles, more than any other league.
Philadelphia is a sports loving city and they definitely share the love with the Philadelphia Wings. Their 2011 season was a rebuilding year but the 2012 season is expected to be BIG and we’ll be there to cheer them on at the opening Home game on January 14th. Get your own @PhillyWings tickets at 20% off using promo code “WINGSMOM“.
Sat. 1/14
7:00 p.m. vs Rochester
Sat. 1/21
7:00 p.m. vs Washington
Sat. 2/4
7:00 p.m. vs Toronto
Sun. 2/12
4:00 p.m. vs Buffalo
Sat. 3/3
7:00 p.m. vs Rochester
Sat. 3/17
7:00 p.m. vs Edmonton
Sun. 3/25
4:00 p.m. vs Colorado
Fri. 4/6
7:00 p.m. vs Minnesota
Win a 4-pack of tickets for your own family from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! The prize is 4 vouchers redeemable for lower level, end zone tickets for ANY home game. Present voucher at Wells Fargo Center Box Office. Additional details and upgrade opportunities may be available.
Let me know your favorite Philadelphia sports team.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
There’s been a lot of talk about identity theft and the importance of properly destroying documents linked to your personal information. This is why we shred bills, receipts and other things that aren’t needed anymore. But what about those documents you NEED to keep; birth certificates, IRS documents, social security statements, and investment paperwork just to name a few.
These items need to be stored safely and within reach when needed. A home safe has been on our list of MUST BUY for a long time. Unfortunately it’s one of those things you never think you need until it’s too late. My grandmother passed away almost 3 years ago and when my grandfather gave us the go ahead to donate her clothing and belongs we found tons of cash hidden in drawers and pockets and boxes. If she had a safe we wouldn’t have had to worry about throwing away an old box of tissues for fear of $800 stashed in it.
sentry safe hd4100
This is just one example of what a safe could be used for. Sentry®Safe has options to hold and secure all types of property and belongings. Whether you have weapons, heirlooms, collectables or documents a quick survey on SentrySafe.com will tell you exactly which safe is perfect for you and your home. We received the HD4100 Fire Safe for analysis and it’s hanging file folder capacity allows us to store items for each family member neatly organized while still leaving enough space for things to add over the years.
Sentry®Safe is a long-time family run business that is dedicated to the importance of not only producing a useful product but also a reliable one. Sentry®Safe was the first company to company to launch a fire-resistant safe in 1955. Being the first to master these advancements shows they are masters of this field. Innovation and improved technology is the only way to stay on top and keep proving themselves as the go to for personal and business safety.
Take a moment and wonder what would happen if your home or business was taken by a fire or flood. From now until January 5th, Sentry®Safe is running a promotion for consumers to win prizes.
If you got the things you always wanted for the holidays and now want to keep them safe a lucky LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader will be winning the Sentry®Safe HD4100 Fire Safe(the one featured above). Let me know what important or valuable items you need secured in your home or business.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2011. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
The holiday season tends to get hectic with all of the shopping and traveling and the last thing you need is to spend a lot of time with car repairs and Sears Auto Center is helping to reduce that time with their new 3D wheel alignment.
A week or so ago I took Melinda’s van in to have the alignment checked because it felt like it was pulling and within five minutes the guy told me that the alignment was off a touch which was fixed within twenty minutes. I have had many alignments and have never had one done in less than an hour let alone in less than thirty minutes. I was hesitant on how well the alignment would be done as it only took twenty minutes but it is still going strong after a few weeks and Sears Auto Center will be my new alignment head quarters from here on out.
How It Works
A customer’s vehicle is driven into a special Sears Auto Center service bay equipped with the proprietary HawkEye Elite 3D alignment equipment. A Sears Auto Center technician installs High Resolution 3D alignment heads – also known as targets – that are mounted on spring-loaded clamping arms to each of the vehicle’s four wheels. Each target and clamping device is designed to adjust easily to various wheel sizes. A thumb lever locks each clamp in place. The 3D Target clamping arms are major enhancements to alignment technology and service. These targets grip the tire tread, not the wheel, thereby preventing any possible damage to customers expensive alloy wheels and rims. The entire target and clamping assembly weighs just six pounds, facilitating quick handling and easy installation.
Digital imaging sensors using high-resolution cameras provide instant on-screen alignment readings and provide 3D modeling of wheel position and orientation. As the digital imaging continues, a technician rolls the vehicle forward one to two feet to capture and record a complete alignment assessment of the vehicle. Since this particular HawkEye Elite technology eliminates the need for a hydraulic lift, the diagnostic time requirement is slashed, as the vehicle remains on the garage floor exactly where it was parked upon arrival at the Sears Auto Center.
In 90 seconds or less, a Sears Auto Center customer can be advised of their vehicle’s wheel alignment assessment and the appropriate service required if and when needed. If a wheel alignment is recommended, that process usually can be completed in 30 minutes or less, which is up to 50 percent faster than the previous method.
What is great about Sears Auto Center and the Hunter Engineering’s HawkEye Elite3D wheel alignment is that it is available in more than half of its approximately 850 U.S. locations so you are sure to find a Sears Auto Center close by that offers this awesome technology.
If you are short on time and new a fast quality wheel alignment done swing by Sears Auto Center and ask for the HawkEye Elite 3D wheel alignment. Your alignment will be done before you can get comfortable in the waiting area.
Sears Auto Center has been kind enough to offer two (2) lucky LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader a chance to win a $100 Sears Auto Center Gift Card to get a 3D alignment check of their own. Head over to Sears and tell me why you want/need a 3D alignment.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Monday, January 9, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents ony. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
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