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Back-to-School with Snapily: Free Credits and 20% off Coupon!

Get some really great discounts for Back-to-School with Snapily!

Head over to Snapily, set up a new account, and get a FREE and instant $3 credit! Click Here to get started.

Act Fast for Even MORE Savings:

At check out, use coupon code SCHOOL20 to take an additional 20% off of your order!! They have super cute, and super affordable, back-to-school supplies. I mean, what kid wouldn’t totally love a personalized 3D notebook, right?

They also have a ton of really cool and unique photo products and gifts. You’ll love ’em!

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Aquafresh “Little Steps That Last A Lifetime” Rewards Program

Join the Aquafresh “Little Steps That Last A Lifetime” program

This is a program for parents, to give you tips on keeping kids teeth healthy, with personalized tips on topics from teething, to brushing, to bedtime routines.

Read more:

The Little Steps that Last a Lifetime program was designed by Aquafresh® to provide parents with age-specific information about oral care and positive routines for children ages 0–9.

Benefits of joining:

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So, join today!

Sign up here, AquafreshRewards, and get some helpful advice, plus access to exclusive coupons and disounts!

{For more great coupons, check out Cellfire for digital coupons, RedPlum for great name brands, or my Coupons.com box in the sidebar, which updates every 10 minutes with the newest coupons available.}

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Back-to-School Deals: Laptops as low as $81.99!

Discount Laptop Shop:

I’ve heard really good things about this place, and it was recommended to be a few times while I’ve been shopping for a laptop lately. As a blogger, and a momma, it would be a LOT easier to get my work done if I could take the computer with me, and not be tied down to the desk in the bedroom. But I’m on such a teeny tiny budget these days, it’s been tough finding something affordable.

OhMyHECK these are some sweet deals!

Here is an of example of deals that you’ll find here-

Dell Latitude D420, with a $200 software package included, regular price is $699.99, on clearance for only $81.99!!! Holy smokes! Plus it comes with a 30 day warranty.

Perfect for Back-to-School!

These are such great prices, that you can afford to buy one of these for the your kids, and not totally stress out over whether they’ll break it or lose it. And they’ll LOVE you for buying it.

Have you ever shopped here?

I’m really close to making a purchase here, and I’d love to hear some feedback from you guys!

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Kooli keeps swimsuits from snagging and buns from burning!

Kooli keeps swimsuits from snagging and buns from burning!

As many of you know, our new house has a big in-ground pool, and we were all pretty darn excited this year for summer! It’s been so much fun to be able to entertain, a lot, and the kiddo’s have a blast playing in the pool.

When Kooli contacted me to see if I’d be interested in trying out one of their cushioned mats, and sharing the info with you guys, I said of course! I hate, hate, HATE the way the rough pavement around a pool snags up the bottom of a swimsuit. I seriously have had so many suits get ruined this way. So I was pretty excited about this idea.

What is a Kooli?

A Kooli is a simple cushioned mat, made out of Neoprene, the same cool material that they make wetsuits out of. It’s really lightweight, and has a little elastic loopy band you can use to roll it up with. {I use the loop to hang it up on a little hook by the towels on the deck!}

“Kooli™ is washable, waterproof, slip proof, resistant to chlorine, sand and other similar abrasive surfaces.” That means it stands up REALLY well to the abuse that it gets out on our deck! We’ve left it out in the sun, it’s been thrown in the pool many times, and our deck is a rough concrete. But it honestly still looks totally new.

Takin’ it for a test drive…

You bet yer bottom it does! It’s such a simple idea, but it’s a seriously cool product. The kids love that it gives them a spot to sit that’s not hot, {our concrete deck and patio get SUPER hot during the afternoon} and I love that it keeps my swimsuit in good shape.

Not just for the pool!

These work really great for other events too- We have a local baseball stadium, and all of the seats are in direct sun, so the metal benches are SO hot when you sit down. We brought our Kooli along to a few of them, and used it for my littlest nephew to sit on, and it worked so great! Instead of crying because he hates those hot ol’ metal seats, he had a nice cool spot to sit… With a little bit of cushion even! {Yep, that means I needed to order more, for the rest of us!}

Get featured on their site!

You can check out more about the Kooli on their site: Kooli.com. And, if you have a Kooli of your own already, make sure to head over to their Facebook page, and share a pic of your family using the Kooli, for a chance to be featured on their website. Fun, right?

Why the Kooli Rocks:

  • Keeps the kids bottoms cool when sitting on the hot deck.
  • Keeps your {swimsuit!} bottom safe from snags!
  • Works great at sporting events, or anywhere you have a hot surface that the kids would have to sit.
  • Comes in your choice of 4 great colors.
  • Great quality, and can stand up to sun and chlorine while still looking new!
  • On sale now, for only $9.95!!

Stay tuned for more…

I am FINALLY going to get party pics up over the next week, and share some of the cool products we tested out during the party, some great recipes and crafts, and tons of fun games and ideas too! You’ll get to see the Kooli in use out by the pool, and see how much we love it!

What do you think? How would YOUR family use the Kooli??

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Exclusive JCPenny Deals, Coupon Codes, and Savings!

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Kinda-Homemade Ravioli Lasagna

“With your busy schedule, healthy ambitions, and limited time, you’ve got a lot on your plate. So, you don’t always have to time think about what’s actually going on your plate— your dinner plate.

That’s where we come in. ReadySetEat helps you solve the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma. We’re serving up simple dinner ideas that you can make in 30 minutes or less with a few common ingredients you’re likely to have in your kitchen, including the ConAgra Foods brands you know and trust.”

I love Kinda-Homemade Cooking!

I like cooking dinner for this big mix of extended family I currently have living with me… But honestly, I’m not a very experienced cook. Until a year and a half ago, I had always lived on my own. Cooking for one is a completely different experience than cooking for eight people- Woah!

I try to find meals I can make quickly without too much prep, which is why I LOVE the recipes on Ready, Set, Eat – they save a ton of time by building on a few ready-made products. I still feel like I made a “real” meal, but it’s easy peasy! Plus, so many of the brands are items that I can easily find coupons for, so it also saves me a lot of money.

Chef Boyardee Recipes Rock!

There is a whole page filled with recipes from Chef Boyardee, and since the boys in my house LOVE anything from Chef Boyardee, these have been a HUGE hit!

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Ravioli Lasagna

I decided to make the Ravioli Lasagna, {you can find the recipe here if you want to try it too- Chef Boyardee Ravioli Lasagna.} and the boys ATE. IT. UP!! I love the addition of the spinach, since it snuck veggie’s in, and the boys didn’t even realize it!

I made a few adjustments to the recipe when I made it:

  • I used Ricotta cheese, since I’m not a fan of cottage cheese. Worked perfectly.
  • Someone had eaten half of the package of Italian Cheese Blend that I had in the fridge, so I used half a cup of cheddar cheese. Tasted great.
  • And we used the BIG Beef Raviolis instead of the regular version, since that’s what I had a coupon for!

I also added some whole-wheat breadcrumbs to the top, to give a tiny bit of crunch. I served this with salad and garlic bread, and it was the easiest dinner I’ve made in weeks!

Check out the other recipes too:

There are tons of other great Chef Boyardee recipes that you can try out, {I’m excited to try out the Pepperoni Spaghetti Bake next!} or search other categories on Ready, Set, Eat too, for tons of great ideas.

Which recipe is YOUR favorite?

{Disclaimer: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chef Boyardee and received a gift card to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.}

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