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Super Cute Bake Pops Kit – Buy One, Get One FREE!

Super fun Product – Super great deal!

These are so super fun – I used a set of these to help out with Birthday Party prep at a friends house last week – and had to search out a set for myself today. And – Found them with a super sweet deal right now too!

These pans and supplies make creating cake-pops so simple and quick – love it. You can use any type of cake mix – {which for me means a box of Betty Crocker, lol} – and the kit available includes the other supplies you need!

Included in your Bake Pops Kit:

TWO sets of Bake Pop pans
TWO decorating idea books filled with creative fun!
TWO squeeze bottles to help with decorating
18 reusable Bake Pop sticks – 2 sets
Plus another 18 wraps and ties, to package them pretty! – 2 sets

Love this, right?

Get this special Online-Only deal – Bake Pops Buy One, Get One Free!!

And…. You get ALL of that for less than $20 bucks! They have a special Buy One, Get One Free deal – which is why you get TWO sets of everything at that price. I’m going to use one for myself, and one as a Christmas gift. And I am super excited to make the little Reindeer Bake Pops that I saw in the decorating book!

What one reader says:

Who knew cake-on-a-stick would be so popular? I made some Bake Pops™ for my church event. I didn’t have to do much for decoration, just a dip in white chocolate and some sprinkles. Everyone at my church was so impressed! Now they think I’m some kind of master baker and are trying to put me in charge of a baked goods fund raiser. Ahhh!

Sarah P. – North Carolina

Ready to get Bake Poppin’ too?

Order your double set of Bake Pop pans and accessories – Bake Pop Buy One, Get One FREE Online-Only Sale!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on October 22, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies, Shopping | No Comments

Easier than Watching the Clearance Racks – How to Get Great Deals on Home Decor!

Great Deals today on HomeSav!

If you’re looking for some serious deals on great stuff for your home – then HomeSav is for you – it’s much easier than trying to watch the clearance racks at your favorite department stores! You’ll find deals on everything from gourmet foods and high-end cookware, to fun candles and gorgeous artwork. This is one of my favorites to check out each day – I’ve gotten great stuff, always at 70-80% off!! And their selection is always really great too – like, how fun is this super cute bedding set for a little girl? Love it.

To check it out for yourself, set up a FREE account – HomeSav.com Sign Up – so that you can see the exclusive deals, and get the weekly email updates on new events!

Plus – once you sign up, you can share these deals with your friends, and earn $25 per person who joins too! {You can earn up to $1,000 dollars – wow, right??}

A few of the great sale events on now:

Foxy’s Gourmet ‘food & drink mixes’ – so many yummy choices – I bought a some of these today to stock up for holiday entertaining. Got the dips, desserts, and cocktails!
Bodrum Linens ‘Turkish table linens’ – so perfectly pretty.
Blueprint Artwork ‘alphabet art’, Part I – I LOVE alphabet art!
Way Basics ‘modern storage’ – super cool stuff.

So head over to HomeSav today, so you’re not missing out on one of my favorite “secrets” to get deals on designer products for your families home! If you have friends who would love these deals too – feel free to use the social buttons to share to Facebook and Twitter!

Get one FREE item of Your Choice from Ink Garden!!

Introducing … Ink Garden!

I haven’t gotten a chance to try them out yet, but they have some totally cool designs to choose from! I’m going to be picking out some stuff to order later today – and you should too, before this promotion is over!!

Get ONE FREE ITEM of your choice from Ink Garden!!

Choose your own freebie –

USE CODE: ForFree which gives you $13 credit which will give you any one of the items free, or 2 items really cheap!!

Choose from 10 Holiday Cards, 1 Notebook, 1 Ceramic Mug, 100 Business or Personal Cards, 1 Mousepad, 1 Placemat, 1 Notepad, 10 Invitations or Announcements and 12 Folded Notecards for free. Customize the color, text and design with photos, clipart, logos and more. Ink Garden is giving you $13 credit to try any of their favorite completely customizable products at no charge!

You only pay shipping!!

Here’s a break down of what shipping will cost on one item – if you decide to order more than just the free gift, you’ll get a better deal on your shipping too…. And heck, $3 bucks for 10 customized photo cards? That’s a heck of a deal!!

Notebook: $3.95
Mousepad: $5.49
10 Holiday Cards: $3.29
10 Invitations: $3.29
Ceramic Mug: $5.49
Biz Cards: $3.49
Placemat: $3.29
Notepad: $3.49
Note Cards: $3.29

If you love it, share it!

I’d love to hear from you if you’ve used Ink Garden before – how is the quality? Do you love it? And if you’re as excited as I am about this great freebie, share it to Facebook or Twitter using the easy peasy share buttons! Have a great day!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on October 20, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies, Shopping | No Comments

Santas Coming! 10 Tips to Get Ready for the Holidays…

Let me just throw this out here…. I. Love. Christmas. Like, reeeaaallly love Christmas. As soon as Thanksgiving dinner is over, the Christmas Tree goes up. We have a 25 foot wall in the garage, lined with shelves filled floor to ceiling with boxes of Christmas decorations. Yep, we’re that kind of family.

My Favorite Part of My Favorite Movie:

When this movie came out, everyone told me that Buddy the elf must be my twin brother, lol. And it’s true, I’m so much like this. And like Buddy says later – “Santa is coming!! There’s so much to do!!”

Top 10 Holiday Planning Tips:

1. Make lists! Get a notebook, and make a few master lists. Your first is Christmas Cards – make a list of everyone you want to send them to, and start getting addresses. So many of us wait until the last minute, and this becomes a stress-inducing chore instead of a fun way to keep in touch.

2. Now make a Christmas Shopping List too. Write down all of the people you’ll want to buy gifts for – from friends and family, to teachers and coworkers. Do they need holiday cards with their gifts too? Then add ’em to your first list!

3. Take Pictures! Getting professional pictures done is great, but if you can’t afford it – Don’t worry. Trust me, you can still get amazing photos on your own. Check out How to photograph holidays and special occasions and Tips for Capturing Great Family Photos for some great tips and advice on getting great pic’s for this years holiday cards. It’s all about capturing that special moment to share with friends and family!

4. Choose your cards! There are some amazing options for Festive Christmas Cards to be found online – and yes, you can wait until the last minute, and order them with express shipping to get them in time. But you can save a ton by preparing early, and ordering them sooner. Plus, getting them by early November gives you enough time to add a personal message to each one too – which is the best part!

5. Make a Holiday Baking List! There will be TONS of great sales coming up over the next couple of months, and you can match them up with coupons from sites like Coupons.com or RedPlum to save a TON of money. You’ll almost always find coupons for cake mixes, frosting, and cookie mixes. So make a list of everything you’ll need, and start stocking up when your local store has some great deals. Hate clipping coupons? Use my new favorite, SavingsStar, to load digital coupons right onto your store loyalty cards! {Check out my favorite cookie recipe – Peek-a-Boo Cookies!}

6. Start Shopping! Yes – I know it’s not even Halloween yet, lol. But starting early gives you a chance to find the best deals, and get gifts you know they’ll love – instead of overspending at the last minute just to get it finished up! Some tips – Sign up for email updates from sites like Totsy, Zulily or HomeSav to find some totally unique items at HUGE discounts! I watch these all year, and buy great stuff to hide away for birthdays and holidays – you can find kids toys at up to 70-90% off. Wow, right?

7. Yep – another list! List all of the events you want to attend, and set dates for all of your own holiday entertaining and parties. But – make sure not to overextend yourself! Leave some “family” time, at home too, for things like baking cookies and watching movies!

8. Give back to your community. There are so many people in need, and while they of course need your assistance all year long, it takes on extra importance during the holiday season. Imagine being a parent who doesn’t have the resources to get your child a holiday gift, a winter coat, or prepare a Christmas dinner. Heartbreaking. Find out how you can help by visiting sites like Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids. Or check out VolunteerMatch.org to get connected with other local groups who need your help!

9. Another list! Are you a crafty type? If you plan on making gifts for the holidays, you definitely need to get started now – so figure out what you’d like to make, and make a supply list. Make sure to pick up some fun stuff that the kids can make too – they LOVE giving handmade gifts! For some fun ideas check out Handmade Christmas Gifts and 100 Christmas Gifts to Make. And get some great coupons to save at Michaels Crafts.

10. Finally – relax! The holidays are a time for family, celebration, and appreciating what you have. Don’t get too caught up in the frenzy of more, more, more – {unless you’re talking about glitter or tinsel!} – start planning now, use these tips to save bunches of cash, and enjoy the season!

{Disclaimer: I wrote this blog post while participating in the Storkie holiday blogging program. I received compensation for my participation. All opinions are 100% mine.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on October 17, 2011 Filed Under: Holidays, Busy Mom Solution | 4 Comments

Totsy – Not just for kids! Check out my Busy Mom Solution Outfit

Yes, Totsy has some of the stinkin’ cutest fashions and accessories for babies and kids – but they also have great selections for moms too! Totsy is known as the best place to find great designer brand outfits for kiddo’s ages newborn to 7 – all at prices up to 80% off. But every day you’ll also find some of the most amazing new designers offering moms and moms-to-be their best new pieces at HUGE discounts! I’m absolutely in LOVE with this dress from the Junior Dress Event today… How perfect would this be with leggings and boots this winter? Still comfy, but much better than sweats, right? {Remember my No More Frump Mom Challenge?} And there are a ton of similar options all at deep discounts.

More About Totsy:

Totsy offers moms on-the-go and moms-to-be access to brand-specific sales, up to 80% off retail, just for them and kids ages 0-7.

For kids you’ll find prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children’s clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials. For moms you’ll find amazing designer fashions, handbags, and accessories – plus great options in home decor too! Totsy promises only the best in quality and designer brands.

Check it out today and find some new favorites for your family!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on October 16, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

Frugal Mom Solution: Aeropostale – Cool Clothes, Cool Prices!

Huge Savings for the whole family at Aeropostale!

If you have a kid over the age of 7 or 8, I’m sure you’ve probably heard of Aeropostale! From Grade School to High School it’s one of the most popular clothing retailers – I know first hand, since I used to work there doing Fashion Merchandising a couple of years ago. We’d have lines around the entire store sometimes during busy seasons like Back-to-School and the Holidays – it was the busiest store in the mall by far!

Why Aeropostale is great for frugal moms:

Even though Aero’s targeted customer is your teen’s, there are great options for the rest of the family too! Check out the deals right now on mens t shirts and henleys – most of them are over half off! And there are enough different styles to find something for every guy – loud graphics, trendy designs, or simple basics. There are also tons of great styles for moms too – I wore it head to toe when I worked there – and even found some layering pieces and accessories to wear while I was pregnant!

Great Fashion – Great Deals!

They update their selection non-stop, with full new collections almost once a month, so you’ll always find the perfect piece that’s right on trend. You can find great deals on amazing stuff like this perfect Aeropostale Hooded Peacoat for Half Off for you, graphic tees for the kids starting at $9 bucks, and tons of seriously cute cold weather accessories at big discounts too!

Take $25 off your purchase of $100 or more when you enter promo code 25OFF100 at checkout.

What are you waiting for?

Check out the selection at Aeropostale.com today, or stop into your local store – you’ll find clothes that the kids will actually think are “cool” at prices that YOU will think are cool! Love it!