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OhmyHECK – Remember Popoids Toys?

I LOVED these when I was a kid!

I remember getting these in my Happy Meal at McDonalds, and being SO super excited to bring them home to add to my collection.

We were really poor when I was a little girl… Like, one year we were the family that the church chose to sponsor kind of poor… And going to McDonalds was a big luxury anyway. When the trip rewarded me with not only my beloved Chicken Nuggets and Hi-C Orange drink, a crawl through the Big Mac Maze, and a quick hide-out in the Hamburgler Jailhouse- when I got not just any toy, but my FAVORITE Popoids toys- I was as excited as a kid all jacked up on sugary soda can get!!!

Haven’t seen ’em in years!

I wouldn’t have believed that they even made these anymore, until I saw that they’re available today on Totsy!! And, not only can I actually buy them, but they’re also HALF OFF!!! The sale only lasts for a couple days, and some sets were sold out already, but I got one. My inner child has a very happy heart tonight…

How to get them-

Head over to Totsy, and register really quick for an account if you haven’t already. {It only takes a sec, and they won’t spam ya, just one email per day with the newest sales, promise.} Then, on the main screen, just click on the big graphic with the BUILDING TOY EVENT on it, and get to shoppin’!!

If for some sad reason you miss out on this, {it’s a very limited time sale} I also found them on Amazon – Popoids 140-Piece Construction Set In Bucket – but they’re double the price! So, if you remember these, and are as excited as I am to know that they still exist, and are also excited to fight the kids for the chance to build with them {lol, but only kind of…} then jump on this deal at Totsy today!

Great Sites for Frugal Fashionistas!!

Check out StyleMint!

How it works:

1. Share Your Style! Help our style team get to know your fashion sense by filling out your Style Profile with a fast and fun style quiz! It’s FREE, and only takes a minute.
2. See Your Selections -Based on your profile, the stylists will reveal a personalized collection of trendy new Top Styles just for you. {I loved their choices for me :)!}
3. Shop- Choose your favorite premium T Shirts! There’s no obligation to buy. Shipping is always FREE! The styles are super fun, and they offer them to you at a deep discount too.

Let me know what you think…. Did the stylists pick stuff you like? Or is it waaay off?

And if you love accessories, make sure to check out JewelMint too! Works really similar, but the stylists pick cool jewelry styles based on your profile, and offer them to you at a big discount!

Deal of the Day- Pallet of Furniture- Save $2,309!!!

Have you ever shopped Graveyard Mall before?

I have bought a few things from them, including the Mystery Box, which you might remember me talking about in this post a few weeks ago. I was totally amazed by how much really great stuff came in this package, and just ordered another one when they became available again. So much fun, amazing selection and quality, and a GREAT deal.

Today’s Daily Deal- a Pallet of Furniture!!

Today’s deal is totally unreal…. A PALLET of furniture, for $999. (You save $2,309.87!!) Read what you will get with this:

Great deal for refurnishing your home- Pallet includes 5 pc. counter height table wth chairs, Rustic Wood TV Stand, Rustic Oak Finish Coffee Table, Wooden cherry finish chest of drawers, Glass and metal L-Shaped executive desk, Two outdoor wooden adirondack chairs, Four white storage shelves with slide out drawers, Two table lamps, and an additional Two floor lamps.

Woah, right?? Check out some of the pieces you’ll get:

Solid Wood, Oak & Black, Counter Height Table, with 4 Windsor Bar Stool Chairs:

Solid wood set – not veneers like many similar models.

Table measures 36″ tall x 36″ square top.

4 Matching windsor stool / chairs.

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Wooden 4 Drawer Chest with Cherry Finish and Metal Hardware details.

This chest features drawers with metal runners.

Safety stops feature patented T-slot assembly system.

Patented interlocking safety mechanism allows only one drawer open at a time, so no tipping, safe for children.

Coach Cherry finish.

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Two Lakeland Mills Adriondack Lounge Around Chairs

Legs are made of Oak for maximum strength.

Slats are made of cedar for insect and weather resistance.

3 adjustable positions.

Made in USA.

No assembly required – Comes apart into two easy to sections for easy storage and transport.

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And there’s still so much MORE!!

You still get the Rustic Wood TV Stand, Glass and metal L-Shaped executive desk, Rustic Oak Finish Coffee Table, Four white storage shelves with slide out drawers, Two table lamps, and an additional Two floor lamps!!! Can you say, AMAZING DEAL??!!

And all of the pieces are such great quality too, this is just amazing.

To check out this great – and VERY limited time – buy, head over to GraveyardMall.com -Shop and Save up to 90% off on the Deal of the Day ! You’ll see this deal right up top as soon as you get there… It’s todays MAJOR Daily Deal purchase!!

If anyone takes advantage of this, let me know! This is too good to pass up….

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 24, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | No Comments

Stack your Savings at 4 Restaurants: Half off Gift Cards and More!

Get some AMAZING deals from some of your favorite restaurants!

There are a bunch of ways to save: The Saveology Deal, with half off gift cards, plus use their mailing lists and rewards clubs to get extra freebies and dollars off certificates!

Saveology is having a SWEET deal, for new sign-up’s ONLY: Get a $10 Gift Card good at Chili’s Bar & Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, for only $5!! This is first come, first served, and will sell out fast. Get it by signing up here, then purchase the deal!!

Stack the Savings:

Make sure to sign up for some of these newsletters, so you can stack these savings with your half off gift card!

Macaroni Grill: Sign up for their newsletter and get newsletter and get a $5 off certificate!
Chili’s Bar & Grill: Sign up for Chili’s Club emails and get a coupon for FREE chips and queso on your next visit!
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Sign up for their E-Club and get $10 off your next purchase!
On The Border: Sign up for their Club Cantina for special offers, coupons, and exclusive updates, just for members!

Using these coupons and savings in addition to the sweet deal today from Saveology can get you an {almost} free night out!!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 23, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Freebies | No Comments

FREE $10 Credit + 50 Free Photos!

Super Cool Photo Offer:

Sign up for a free account at Kodak {just a quick form, easy peasy.} and get 50 Free prints and $10 off your first order!! Click Here to sign up!

I never, ever pay regular price to have photos printed… Especially since I LOVE photo books and gifts, and do a ton of scrapbooking. Using deals like this is a great way to get all of your favorite summer pics printed super cheap! Love it.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 21, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

Winner of the Plush Pad + Buy one 45% off!!

I Love Ah Goo Baby!

The Plush Pad was one of my very first baby purchases, we’ve used it constantly for the last year, and it still looks just like new! Plus, I get so many compliments on it, and everyone always asks where we got it… It’s so soft and cushy, and the fabric is gorgeous.

Giveaway Winner:

The lovely folks at Ah Goo Baby were super generous, and sponsored a giveaway for one lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan to WIN a Plush Pad of their choice.

AND THE WINNER IS…

Shayna B.!!!

Congratulations!!!

Another chance to win:

You can still enter to win a super cute pair of little Kneekers for your little one: Kneekers Rafflecopter Giveaway. There are only TWO days left to get your entries in!!

HUGE SALE at Zulily:

And if you didn’t win, check it out:

Zulily is having a BIG SALE on Kneekers and Plush Pads until August 24th!

But I’d recommend to hurry… They’re already selling out of some of the colors!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 21, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Winners!, Shopping, Contests | No Comments

Find Amazing, Fun, & Free Resources at School Sparks!

All Children Can Start School Prepared to Succeed!

That’s the goal behind a totally amazing website I found today, School Sparks, where you’ll find a ton of really great resources for your child.

School Sparks is targeted towards parents of preschool kids, who are preparing them for school, and wanting to know if their child has the needed skills and development to start kindergarten. It has an assessment you can use to see how your little one is doing, and loads of great resources and activites! It’s also great for those with kiddo’s who have already started school, with fun activities to reinforce the skills that they’re learning each day.

This site is run by Renee, who is a preschool and kindergarten teacher, now retired after decades of educating young children. Heather is her daughter, mother of two young boys. This blog is their collective scrapbook, passing wisdom from one generation to the next.

Free eBook:

Get the Free eBook, Stepping Stones for Early Readers, that will help prepare your little one for school, as well as help develop reading skills in kids who are already learning words at school.

Free Worksheets:

This site has over 100 different Kindergarten worksheets that you can access and print! There are sections for developing gross and fine motor skills, social and emotional awareness, and fun pages like Alphabet Parade. I love, love, LOVE these printable worksheets! We put some of them into page protectors, so that my little guy can use dry-erase markers to do activities several times.

Free Assessment Test:

This site also has a Kindergarten Readiness Testthat is really easy to use. It asks a few questions in each of the major categories, and you simply click a box for “yes or no”, then get an evaluation of what your kiddo might want to work on to get ready for school. My littlest guy is starting Kindergarten this year, so this was a really cool tool to see where he still needs some help!

Understand How Early Child Development in 8 Areas is Critical to School Success:

Get information on Early Childhood Development, including what will be expected of your little one during preschool and kindergarten.

This covers the 8 areas of that are most important:

Gross Motor Development
Fine Motor Development
Auditory Processing
Visual Discrimination
Letter and Word Awareness
Phonemic Awareness
Math and Number Awareness
Social and Emotional Development

This is just one of the coolest sites, with SO much helpful information and tools, and it’s all presented in such a bright, fun, easy to find layout.

You can find them anywhere you’re hanging out on the web:

Their website: SchoolSparks.com.
Their Facebook page.
On their blog: School Sparks Blog– Make sure to sign up for the newsletter!
And on Twitter too!

{More great kids activites: Sign up for free, educational, safe gaming accounts just for kids: Time Island, and Kabongo, two of our families favorites!}