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Get the NEW K-Pack Revitaluxe for FREE!

Get a FREE sample of the *Brand New* K-Pack Revitaluxe!!

This is a great brand, and a SUPER great free sample… Most of the goodies that I get from them are the good kind– You know, the Deluxe size free samples.

Get it:

To get it, head over to their site here- Revitaluxe.com, and fill out the quick form. There’s even a spot where you can ask questions about this newly launched product.

The bottom of the form says starting on September 1st, but it took my info just fine.

More Beauty Freebies:

Get a free sample of Avon Anew Solar Advance Sunscreen.

Check out That Freebie Site, and see what new daily freebies they have in the “Beauty and Csometics” section. They update often!

Try out the new John Frieda Frizz Ease shampoo and conditioner for free!

Woman Freebies always has a really great selection of samples and coupons, just for us girls!

Get the newest Nivea body wash sample free too!

And don’t miss the great free samples updated daily at MySavings too!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 31, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Virtual Room Review from Designer at Stylish Solutions!

Who else is TOTALLY addicted to those home make-over shows?

I am. Totally and completely. I don’t have time for much TV, but towards the end of my pregnancy, when I was having some complications, I spent a lot of hours in the recliner watching these programs….

I am a really crafty, DIY, creative person. I love design, and worked in Fashion Merchandising for years. And I love rearranging and redecorating the house. But it’s always so cool to see how someone ELSE see’s your home, with fresh eye’s. Sometimes, you get so used to the clutter– or the odd arrangement of things that you set that way “for now”, but never got around to changing– that you just don’t even see it anymore.

On the TV programs, a fancy-schmancy designer comes in, and suggests major changes, an with a {usually} unlimited budget and resources, they transform the room into a new beautiful oasis of perfection.

In real life? Not so much.

Most of us can’t afford to hire an interior designer to come into our home. And even if we COULD afford them, we probably couldn’t afford all of their suggestions! Plus, the majority of us live in homes with babies, and kids, and pets, and messes. We may dream about those perfect magazine living rooms, but even the best kiddo’s would have peanut-butter smears over it all within minutes.

What we’re REALLY looking for…

What most of us really need is just a little help. The way you take your most stylish friend shopping with you, to pick out new looks you wouldn’t have discovered on your own– That’s the way Virtual Room Review works!

You send in a few pictures of the room that’s giving you trouble, and the amazing designer from Stylish Solutions will review them, and give you some really easy solutions to upgrade your space! And it is SO affordable– You can get a full room review of your home, office, or even your business, for only $10!!

This is my Master Bedroom… Very much in need of some TLC!

We moved into the new house last November, and the baby and I share the big Master Bedroom and Bath. I absolutely LOVE so many things about this room… The high ceilings, all of the space, and the jacuzzi tub in the bathroom!! But I’ve struggled quite a bit with how to combine our bedroom furniture, the baby’s stuff, and my office, into one space.

Designer Suggestions…

Here are a few of the suggestions that I got from Stylish Solutions during my Virtual Room Review, and what I thought about them…

Longer curtain panels (to the floor or just above) would make the window look better – I would also add another panel to each side so they’re fuller. I’d raise the curtain rod a few inches, which makes a window look bigger as well – generally you want to hang your panels as high and wide as you can/ {Totally agree! In my old bedroom, I had two very small windows, so here on this big window I have 2 short and 2 long panels… I’d been trying to decide which length to buy more of. But I agree that longer ones will look better!}
I would re-frame the pictures above the bed so that the frames are dark (keeping the white mats) – right now they blend into the wall. You can also use black spray paint instead of buying new frames. {Again, something I’d been planning! The old bedroom had darker grey walls, so the silver popped against them. But they do really blend into the white walls here.}
A few other suggestions were to add more of an accent color, and add a throw in that color at the end of the bed. Also, to add some bedside lamps, and a headboard, along with a few easy ideas I could use for both.

I love that ALL of the suggestions are things that are simple changes, affordable on a tight budget, and make a big impact!

Win a Virtual Room Review of Your Own!

One lucky fan will win their own Virtual Room Review for FREE! Super cool, right? {And to see some examples of how dramatic her room remodeling skills are, check out her Before & After pictures– Amazing!}

{Disclaimer: The designer at Stylish Solutions gave me a complimentary Virtual Room Review so that I could share my experience with you guys… But of course, the opinions I share are my own.}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 30, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 3 Comments

The Face I Love the Most…

I love this little face.

You know how a baby’s smile can just completely change your day? Like the sun coming out from behind the clouds, you know?

If you’re a momma, I know you know what I mean…

I love the chubby cheeks.

I love the way she scrunches up her nose when she giggles.

I love those first few kinda-crooked baby teeth.

I absolutely am in LOVE with these pretty, and totally unexpected blue eyes. Her dad and I both have brownish-greenish eyes, with dark brown hair. And here we are with a little blue-eyed blondie!

But I love that her hair is already coming in darker, and at a year old now, here eyes won’t change… So she’ll have dark brown hair like momma, with those startling blue eyes. So pretty.

Do you have favorite pic’s of the faces you love?

If so, it’s about time that you put them on canvas, and turn them into amazing pieces of art in your home.

I’m sure you’ve heard of the deal: Get a FREE 8×10 Photo Canvas from Canvas People, or get $50 cash off of the price of any other size print. Yes it’s legit. And yes, I can tell you from personal experience, they are awesome.

Here’s how it works:

Sign in at Canvas People, and upload your favorite photo.
Decide whether you want the Classic 8×10 Canvas Print for Free, or upgrade to a larger size. {I got the 11×14 size, and this time I’m getting an even bigger one. They make SUCH a dramatic statement on your wall}
Remember- With the FREE 8×10, you will have to pay shipping, which is about $14 bucks. But where else would you ever get an 8×10 photo printed on canvas for that price, shipped, you know? I’ve looked, and this is the best deal.
Then you can add cool features like the Pop Art styling, sepia tones, etc.
Once you’ve got it all set up the way you want it, order it, and your credit will automatically be applied. Easy peasy!

I love our Canvas Print!

We ordered one of these of Abby when she was a baby, and I have gotten so darn many compliments on it. The quality is WAAAAY better than we had expected… This is a gallery finish, on really amazing quality canvas, and even comes with the accessories for hanging on the wall.

Have you ordered a Canvas People print before? Share some fun ideas for using your FREE credit…

A family photo Canvas for the grandparents this Christmas?
I saw someone with a baby boy, and they did three photos of him, each one holding a wooden letter, spelling his name- SAM – to hang in the nursery.

Share your ideas too….

The premier destination on the web for quality Canvas Prints… Get your favorite photo printed today!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 30, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Freebies | No Comments

Learn How to Save 75% off Household Products- Without Clipping Coupons!

Have you heard of Yaysave Yet?

I kind of consider myself the master of freebies and deals, {check out my profile on Cheap Sally to vote for me as a savings-master…} and am always shocked to learn that there is something that I DON’T know about yet!! {Lol, but only kind of…} So of course I was surprised to learn about Yaysave yesterday— It is amazing, and I don’t know how I didn’t hear about this sooner!

Yaysave Basics:

Here are the main points you need to know about why Yaysave rocks my socks-

Yaysave helps you save on your “everyday” type of items. Prices up to 75% less than Amazon, Walmart, Soap.com, Drugstore.com, and Alice.com. And since you KNOW that those sites have awesome deals, you realize quickly how great the prices are at Yaysave.
They show you right on the site how the prices compare to other sites, so you can be sure you’re getting a great deal. Example: Luv’s Diapers, $7.99, 37% less than Diapers.com.
They are PayPal certified, so you know that your information is safe.
They have two great ways to use their service, depending on your needs- You can upgrade to the paid membership {SOOO worth it, and that’s what I did} or get a basic membership for FREE!!

Difference between the Memberships:

The basic free account is great if you just want to try out the site, but I could tell right away that I’ll be using this a TON, so I wasted NO TIME in upgrading to the Premium Membership.
Usually the Premium Membership is $29.99 per year, but right now {and I have NO idea how long it will last} it’s only $19.99 to join.

Here’s what you get:

All accounts get FREE Shipping on orders $100 bucks or more. PREMIUM Members get FREE Shipping on ALL purchases.
Everyone saves on products- 10-70% off other sites prices. But the PREMIUM Membership gets you an additional 2-15% off on many products, on top of the low prices, as a bonus.
Everyone gets their products shipped in 1-2 days. But the PREMIUM Members get it shipped FREE every time.
AND… One of the coolest parts- Yaysave has partnered with another great frugal-freebie site, so you get 500 BONUS FREE Swagbucks when you join as a premium member!! Since 500 Swagbucks is enough to get a $5 Amazon gift card {with 50 points left over!} that makes your paid membership even cheaper!!! And my friends tell me that they do special promo’s pretty often, where you get bonus Swagbucks with purchase. And you know I LOVE me some Swagbucks!

Love it, right?

You are guaranteed to find the lowest prices, since you can see the price comparisons right on the screen. If you sign up as a premium member, you’ll get bonus discounts on top of those savings. You can get FREE shipping, and it’s lightning fast.

Even if you only sign up for the FREE Yaysave membership right now, you’ll still be saving… It’s just a few lines to fill out, and BAM, you’re in, and can start checking out the sweet deals. So it’s easy to see more, and decide if upgrading is the right choice for you too.

This is how I’m using it:

I’ll check it out a couple times per week, and just check for items at a rock bottom price. When I find one, I’ll order a few, if I know we’ll use them. Since I have the FREE SHIPPING with the PREMIUM Membership, I can order just one item if that’s all I find, and it’s still free to ship. That way, I can slowly build a new stockpile of household items, at a SUPER discounted price. Plus, you can sign up at a site like Deals.com to get alerts sent to you with new Yaysave Coupon Codes, to save even MORE.

To get started, sign up for Swagbucks if you haven’t already, so you get your bonus points. Then head over to Yaysave and get YOUR Premium Account today too!

Are YOU using Yaysave?

I’d love to hear any great tips to using this site, or info that you have. Like I said, I’m a brand new member… And I like to know the best tricks to maximizing my savings on any site that I use!

Be sure to use the social buttons to share this with your friends, because remember….

Friends don’t let friends pay full price!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 30, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Freebies, Shopping, Reviews | 2 Comments

10 Ways to Earn Money From Home

This post contains some affiliate links – but everything here is something I totally stand behind!

Also – check out another great site: Why we love ScaryMommy.com :) You’ll love it! If you like to be educated and entertained, it’s the perfect fit for you. Be sure to share her site and mine – and now… stay tuned to the tips that have been the MOST pinned and shared post on my site of all time…. :)

How to Earn Money at Home – so You Can Stay Home with The Kids…. I know that almost all of my readers are interested in learning new ways to earn some money from home. {And this ebook has been crazy-popular, Make Money Online Volume 2 – 67 More Real Companies That Pay You To Work In Your Pajamas.} Some of you are looking for full-time income. Others are just trying to earn a little spending money. There are a ton of ways to earn extra cash, but I’m going to cover the 10 ways of working at home that work best for me.

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