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Skylanders Giants for Nintendo Wii – #Giveaway

Hey peeps! Who’s kids are just dying for the new Skylanders Giants game for the Nintendo Wii??… I know the boys in my house both had it in on their Christmas list – and were crazy-excited when I got it for them early, a couple weeks ago. I played it a bit too – this is a super fun, totally addicting game! And… One of you are going to get it for free!

Welcome to the Skylanders Giants Giveaway Event!

This giveaway event is hosted by Freebie Spot and co-hosted by This Mama Loves Her Bargains! One lucky reader will win a Skylanders Giants Starter Pack for Nintendo Wii valued at $75. How fun!

The Skylanders Giants Story

Thousands of years ago, the Skylanders Giants fought epic battles in Skylands, but were banished to Earth. Now Kaos is back and with a new threat looming, it’s time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders. Only you can put them into the Portal of Power to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands. Are you ready to face Kaos?

The Skylanders Giants Starter Pack for Nintendo Wii includes: Video Game, Portal of Power, 3 Skylanders Figures, Character Collection Poster, 3 Sticker Sheets with Secret Codes, and 3 Trading Cards. Buy it at retailers everywhere! Don’t forget to check out Skylanders on Facebook and Twitter too!

Enter to Win!

Are you ready for your chance to win the Skylanders Giants Starter Pack for Nintendo Wii? You will make some lucky kid very happy! This giveaway is open to US residents age 18+ and ends on 12/18 at 11:59pm ET. To enter, just follow the instructions in the Giveaway Tools entry form below. Good luck and happy holidays!

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Please note: The attempt will be made to ship this to the winner by Christmas, but is not guaranteed. Freebie Spot is solely responsible for prize fulfillment. The Skylanders Giants Starter Pack for this giveaway was graciously provided by Activision.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 11, 2012 Filed Under: Uncategorized, Giveaways | 8 Comments

5 Prizes – $100 Shopping Spree at the Store of Your Choice!

Earn a legit income online, share cool stuff, and win prizes. What more can you ask for?…. Ok ladies {and gents, if you’re reading here too} – I have a pretty darn sweet giveaway to share with you guys that’s full of awesomeness. Ready for it?…. Ok, one of my all-time favorite sites, zuuzs, is having a HUGE holiday giveaway, and it’s so full of WIN that there are a lot of ways to get goodies. Keep reading to learn how:

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Surprising Style Tips for Busy Moms – #styleSURPRISE #Giveaway

What is your most surprising style tip? Is it that the amazing accessories you always wear are great pieces that you actually make yourself? Is that those gorgeous shades you’re always changing your hair to are actually from a box, that you do yourself at home? Or maybe you have a total knack for finding the best fashions on any clearance rack? Whatever YOUR surprising style tip is, you know that fashion is a great way to show the world who you are, and that great gear doesn’t have to break the bank….

#styleSurprise : The best-kept fashion secret

One great fashion secret that many of you might not know about is Sears. Sure – you think Sears, you think tools, or appliances, or lawn mowers. But there is SO much more – including some seriously stylin’ fashions at prices that fit into a real mom’s budget. And – as busy moms we’re not looking for crazy fashions that are only for 100 pound super models with a team of people to handle their daily tasks – No, we’re looking for stuff that’s wearable in the real world, in our real busy lives, right? And that’s what you’ll find at Sears.

Sears helps me stay out of frump mom mode

I used to manage retail stores, and worked in merchandising and visual fashion displays for years. I loved it. And I loved being surounded by the newest fashions, so that I always had great style inspiration to pull from. But then, life changed. I became a mom, I transitioned to working from home, and one day I realized that my closet had suddenly been taken over by sweatpants and hoodies. I knew that it was time to bust of of frump mom territory, but I still needed clothes that were comfy for working at home and chasing a toddler. Enter Sears – my #styleSurprise! They had an awesome selection to fit just what I was looking for. Want a few busy mom fashion tips to help you shop too?

Long Tops: These totally help cover trouble spots! Whether it’s a long, cozy sweater paired with a dark wash jean – or a great button up in a tunic length, they help hide that extra baggage that having kiddos often leaves behind.
Comfy AND Trendy: Sweat pants are comfy as heck, but don’t exactly scream “Pulled together,” right? But you still have an awesome option that’s just as comfortable – leggings! Pair them with a tall pair of boots to be right on trend, while still having your fab elastic waistband {perfect for overindulging in holiday cookies…}
Fun Accessories: Invest in some of the great basic pieces at Sears, and add some fun pops of color and personality to your wardrobe with affordable accessories. A bold bag, fun scarf, or sparkly bangle totally completes your look.

Ready to run out and shop for a bunch of new gear to upgrade your own “Busy Mom” style too? Well… you’re in luck! One of you amazingly lucky ladies is going to win a crazy-cool prize. Enter the Holiday #styleSurprise Sweepstakes to win $5k worth of SYW points!! {What’s SYW? Learn more about how Shop Your Way works, why it rocks, and all the freebies and features.}

Visit http://bit.ly/VqSD4J for more everyday fashion inspiration!

Ready to enter to win?? It’s easy peasy – Just log in and set up a quick account if you don’t have one already. Then enter to win the Holiday #styleSurprise Sweepstakes by simply following the directions here: http://bit.ly/VawhRe. Seriously, it takes like one minute to get your entry in. Then if you win – all those points will go towards helping you rock your new years wardrobe this winter too! Good luck!

{Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 11, 2012 Filed Under: Uncategorized, Busy Mom Solution | No Comments

4 Tips to Avoid Crazy Holiday Weight Gain

When you think of the holiday season, you think of beautiful twinkling lights carefully hung on a beautifully decorated tree. Wrapping up the perfect gift to surprise someone special. And – if you’re anything like me – you definitely think of holiday dinners and cookies and treats too! And while festive foods are always going to be a part of celebrating the season, you don’t have to let all of that holiday excess lead to a bigger you in the New Year. Follow these tips to help keep your weight under control, without feeling like you’re missing out on all of the fun…

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 10, 2012 Filed Under: Tips | No Comments

What Would You Buy? $100 Amazon #Giveaway

What would you buy with a $100 free shopping spree at Amazon.com? A new gadget for your husband? Toys for the kids? Maybe a sweet new handbag for yourself? Well – one of you lucky readers is going to get to decide, when you are the winner of this awesome Amazon giveaway! Enter below – and good luck!

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Giveaway brought to you by MRO Stop Industrial Products. Visit the giveaway page here.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 9, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 3 Comments

How the Quack Gives Back this Holiday Season…

You know the Aflac duck, right? The little star of all those commercials… I’m sure you can hear it in your head now, “AFLAAAAC!!” On TV, he’s always trying to help someone out – by teaching them about the benefits that Alfac insurance can bring. Well now, there’s a holiday version of our feathered friend who’s doing even MORE to give back… The Aflac Holiday Duck makes a great gift for anyone – it’s the perfect combination: A super fun plush duck that will make everyone smile, from the young to the young at heart. And every purchase helps raise money for a great cause too! Learn more about why you’ve got to add the Aflac Holiday Duck to your shopping list this year, and where to buy one…

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 9, 2012 Filed Under: Giving Back | No Comments

Finally – A Baby Product Guide That’s All About You…

When shopping for baby gear, do you feel like your drowning in a sea of choices? I know I sure did – as a first time mom, it was overwhelming, for sure. I wish that back then, I’d know about this amazingly cool site I came across today… It’s called Lela.com. “Lela is a new way to shop that’s all about you. We take the time to get to know you—your lifestyle, taste, and values—and use that info to guide you to the things you’ll love. The product recommendations we give are completely unique to you.” Sounds cool, right? And lemme tell ya – It works. Really good.

No Clutter, No Ads – Just stuff chosen with you in mind

At first, I thought this would be another of those spammy, “Take a quiz, and we’ll try to sell you a bunch of junk you don’t need – or maybe even get you to sign up for a monthly subscription you don’t want and will be tough to cancel, whoo hoo!” type of site. Yes, I’m a bit cynical, after reviewing countless sites over the past couple of years. But – this is legit. No spammy. You take a little questionnaire that’s actually fun – {what’s your dream vehicle? I chose the broom with a sweet stuffed couch cushion thing strapped on, lol.} Then it shares products it knows you’ll love. For me – it was crazy-accurate. Lots of funky, unique type stuff. The kind of stuff I always look for and can’t find. Awesomesauce.

Price Comparison that really rocks

The thing that impressed me the most was when I went to check out a few items. It brings you to a page with all the prices for the item, from all of the major sites. How cool is that? You can click to buy directly from those sites – and it even shares coupon codes to other awesome stuff you can score at each of those sites.

Choose where you buy

No need to visit hundreds of sites—on Lela, you can buy online from your favorite retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Diapers.com, J&R, giggle, Barnes & Noble, BestBuy, Macmall, Macy’s, Magic Beans, Newegg, and more. If you’d rather shop in your neighborhood, Lela Local hooks you up with the nearby retailers that have what you’re looking for.