Thursday, March 31, 2011

Scotch Coupons

Check it Out!  Scotch has a couple of new coupons out that all expire 6/30.  Here is what is available:
*$1.00 off any one pack of Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches
*$0.75 off Scotch Single Use Super Glue

Pampers Gifts to Grow codes- 3/31

                                     Pampers
Check it Out!  Here are a few more new Gifts to Grow codes:
*10000LatinesFbk = 10 points
*FollowPampers = 10 points
If you haven't signed up with the Pampers Gifts to Grow program, buy Pampers and earn rewards with Gifts to Grow. Join now & get 100 Free Points. You will also receive periodic emails and special offers. Click Here

I won with One2One Network!

Check out what I won!  Being a member of the One2One Network, I get some really great opportunities to review products and services and one of the reasons I like working with them is the great incentives they offer, like winning gift cards and products.  About a month ago I made a post about the Fellowes P12-C Paper Shredder and posted 5 Tips for Spring Cleaning your Home Office, you can GO HERE to check it out.  A few weeks later I found out that I had won my own Fellowes P12-C Shredder and I was so excited to see UPS deliver it today!  This is one nice machine and I can't wait to shred everything!  You can check out the whole line of Fellowes products HERE and you can GO HERE to check out the One2One Network.  Thanks Fellowes and One2One!!
     

Read it Forward- 3/31

                                            






Check it Out!  Read it Forward is offering a new book for Giveaway!  They are calling for men's and co-ed couples book groups but anyone can apply to win.  GO HERE to read what the book is about and fill out the entry form.  Expires 4/4. 

Today's All You Free Sample- Max Strength Zantac 150

                   Free Zantac Sample
Check it Out!  Today's All You Free Sample is Maximum Strength Zantac 150.  You can GO HERE to request yours.

Free Arby's Snack Coupon

                                     Arby's
Check it Out!  If your headed out for lunch, you might want to GO HERE and print yourself a coupon good for a Free Outside-In Cinnamon Bites with any combo purchase at Arby's.  Expires 4/7.

Support your favorite NCAA team on Facebook for a great cause!

So you have heard of this thing called March Madness?  I am not a huge basketball fan but it’s Final Four time and the Buick Human Highlight Reel is bringing NCAA fans into the action this weekend for the big games!  So what started as a field of 68 teams has been narrowed down to the 4 best!  You can show your support for your favorite team on their Facebook Page.  And if you're going to be in Houston for the games, and you need a place to stay, check out the Bracket Town on Foursquare because for every check-in received from March 31 to April 4, Buick will donate $1 to Samaritan’s Feet, which is the official charity of the NCAA.  On Friday April 1st you will need to check into the Buick Display on the
South Concourse at Reliant Stadium on Foursquare between 11pm and 1pm and you will also be entered to win a pair of tickets to Saturday’s game.  Also check out inspiring stories about enabling and celebrating Human Achievement at www.ncaa.com/buick.


**As a BzzAgent I received information about the Buick Human Highlight Reel, however all opinions are my own.

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day- Word-Game-World



If your looking for some word game fun, check out Word-Game-World!  They have everything from Mad Libs to Bible games for Free.  Print out your own crossword puzzles or spelling games.  This is a eduactional and fun resource to have.  Check it Out!

Yanni: Truth of Touch Album Review


                    
Check it Out!  I recently got the insiders chance to review the new album by Yanni, Truth of Touch!  This is Yanni's first instrumental release of original compositions in over eight years and is a return to the genre Yanni helped create and advance.
“I work the rhythms in this album,” explains Yanni about the new material. “There is a beautiful complexity in these rhythms, a new sound design. I think the melodic content is very strong and very memorable. I was having fun with this album and that’s going to become apparent.”
I have to honestly say that I have never listened to Yanni before however I knew the name.  When I was invited to listen I thought, hmmm, I like instrumental music but do I want to listen to a whole album of it?  Well I am glad I got the opportunity to do this review because Yanni has it going on!  This album has a little of it all, there are ballads but also some of the most dramatic and and edgy songs and I will say I was surprised.  There were a couple of songs that I thought would make great movie themes and I could shop like the devil with "Vertigo" or "Nine" on the Ipod!  Give me a nice fruity drink and "Flash of Color" to chill out with and then "Can't Wait" with some dinner, now that would be a great day!  I really enjoyed this and it occurred to me that it would make great background music for homeschool.  I tried classical and I just couldn't get it to stick with the kiddos, bet they would go for this!
So on March 22, Yanni launched a 40-date tour of the US. This tour will take him through theaters in major cities across the US including Radio City Music Hall in NYC and the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.  You can check out the Official Yanni Website and GO HERE to view the Yanni Tour Dates and get information of purchasing tickets.

**I received information and samples via the One2One Network for purposes of this review however all opinions are my own.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Sign up for Right@Home to win!

Check it Out!  Look what the mailman brought me today!  I won a http://www.rightathome.com/ giveaway and received 1 Glade scented home candle!  One of the reasons you should be signed up with Right@Home is the monthly giveaways and various sample opportunities they offer. 

Walgreens 15% off purchase 3/31 only

                         Walgreens
Check it Out!  If you are headed to Walgreens tomorrow you will definitely want to GO HERE and print yourself some savings.  Walgreens is having there Friends and Family Event tomorrow and you can save 15% off your online or in-store purchase on 3/31 only.  There is also a 20% off all Walgreens and W Brand products for in-store.  You can also text SPRING to 21525 to get the coupon on your phone.

Today's All You Free Sample- Biore Cleanser

                               Free Biore Cleanser Sample
Check it Out!  Today's All You Free Sample is Biore Cleanser.  You can GO HERE to request yours.

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day- NASA: International Space Station

At NASA- International Space Station you can find the latest news about the International Space Station.  Find out all the facts about who is aboard the space station and what their missions are.  You can track the ISS as well as check out the gallery of amazing photos.  They also have a great educators page full of resources and ideas.  Check it Out!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Sample Showcase = Box of Freebies!

             Sample Showcase
Check it Out!  I just got this great email with an invitation to join Sample Showcase!  I had never heard of this before but apparently you join the program, sign up and take a short survey, and you get a box of  Free samples in the mail.  They have a cool countdown clock on the sites homepage letting you know when the next freebies will be going out! 4 days, so be sure and visit the How it Works page to get all the details.  Are you a member of Sample Showcase already?  Have you received a Box of Freebies?  I'd love to hear about it!

Free Visit Italy DVD and Travel Brochure


Check it Out!  When you GO HERE you can request a Free First Timer's Guide to Italy that also comes with a great DVD from Perillo Tours.  Oh, take me away!!

Join the Check it Out! with Dawn Survey Panel!

Join the Check it Out! with Dawn Survey Panel today and start earning money!  Check it Out! with Dawn has partnered with Campus Fundraiser's Online Survey Program to be able to offer you the opportunity to make a little extra money. There is no cost to join or participate and CampusFundraiser has a strict privacy policy so your information will not be shared with any 3rd parties. All surveys will be filtered by them and offered by surveys@cfsurveys.com so you will not confuse it with any other survey program you are participating in. You may opt out or unsubscribe from the survey panel at any time. You can GO HERE and get all the details of the program. Click on the link and register your information to become a part of the Check it Out! with Dawn Survey Panel. The panel is currently open to any of my readers who want to be on board. If you are currently registered for this program with another blog, you will not be able to register again with the same email address.
You can earn cash for completing legitimate surveys. Not the ones where you have to sign up for something, serious surveys that can equal some serious profits. I have been a member since September 2010 and have made over $110 and I have even earned Free Magazine subscriptions!  One of the really cool things about the Check it Out! with Dawn Survey Panel is the opportunity to win in the drawings that Campus Fundraiser has every month and I know for a fact that you can win!  I am the 2nd prize winner of $80 in this month's drawing!  My Christmas Egg is getting bigger!  Check it Out!

Today's All You Free Sample - Fiber Choice

                              Free Fiber Choice Sample
Check it Out!  Today's All You Free Sample is Fiber Choice.  You can GO HERE to request yours.

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day- Serengeti

At The National Park's Official Site Serengeti is the place to go for research materials and an inside look at the Serengeti!  Click on your desired language for links to the different sections of the site.  There is also a great game you can check out!  This site is full of detailed info and some amazing photos.  Check it Out!

Monday, March 28, 2011

My Thrifty CVS Trip - 3/28

Check it Out!  CVS has some pretty good deals that combined with coupons turn ito Great deals!  Here's what I was able to get:
1st Transaction:
*(4)AXE Body Wash- 2/$9 sale - used 2 BOGO Free coupons - got back $5 EB
*Halls Cough Drops - $1.87 sale - used $0.75 off coupon - got back $1 EB
*Skintimate Shave Gel with Free Razor- $3.39 sale - got back $2.50 EB (my CVS wouldn't take the $0.55 off coupon)
Used $2.00 EB left over from last week for a total paid:  $13.14 and got back $8.50 in EB's!
2nd Transaction:
*Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths - $3.99 sale - used $2.00 off coupon
*(2) Clean & Clear Body Wash - used $1.00 off coupon + BOGO coupon
*Monistat 7 day - $6.36 marked - clearanced to $3.19 - used $3.00 off coupon
*CVS Decongestant with Free Digital Thermometer - $4.99
Used $8.50 EB's for a total paid: $1.93
Final Total: $15.09 for all 11 items and I got a Free Thermometer and Razor!

My Monday Mailbox - 3/28


Got a pretty good box full today.  I have to tell you that the Purina One Beyond cat food must be some good stuff cause Glitter (my cat) got it really quickly and tore it open to give it a try! Check it Out!
*Aveda special giftcard good for a Free travel size Hand Relief Lotion, in-store ($8.00 value)
*Purina One Beyond cat food sample  and $2.00 off coupon- see post HERE
*Ready, Set, Listen! Game DVD for computer use - see post HERE
*Home Depot Garden Club Coupons- Buy one Bulb Get one Free, $5 off Fiskars Pruners, $2 off Clorox Pro Bleach
*Support Organ Donation Pin and bookmark - see post HERE
*OK Magazine
*Four Wheeler Magazine
*Greenwise book from Publix with coupons inside for Publix items

Swagcode hunt is on til 2:30pmEST

Check it Out!  There is a Swagcode hunt going on for a Swagcode worth 7sb's.  You will wanna get to the Swagbucks Facebook page to get your clue.  Look the Swagbucks post!  Epires at 2:30 pmEST.

Today's All You Free Sample - Tide Stain Release

                        Free Tide Stain Release Sample
Check it Out!  Today's All You Free Sample is Tide Stain Release.  You can GO HERE to request yours. 

*Hot* $2.00 Colgate Pro Clinical Coupon

                                            Colgate Pro Clinical $2/1 Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste ($.99 @ CVS)

Check it Out!  GO HERE and print yourself a $2.00 off 1 Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste!  Print yourself 2 and you can possibly snag this stuff for free with a BOGO sale.  Print them now before they reach the limit and are no longer available.  Expires 4/27.

Free Aveeno Hair Care Sample

                          










Check it Out!  When you GO HERE you can request a Free sample of Aveeno Hair Care. 

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day- Free Downloads Center

  
Free Downloads Center
                
At the Free Downloads Center you will find over 30,000 software titles available for Free download.  Covering just about any thing you can imagine, they have a great educational games section as well as educational software downloads.  Check it Out!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

"We Be Big" Book Review

                                                      

We Be Big:   
The Mostly True Story
of How Two Kids from Calhoun County, Alabama,
Became Rick and Bubba 
By Rick Burgess and Bill Bussey
with Don Keith



About the Book:
The story of two unlikely radio hosts and what happened when they followed their faith and instincts.  Rick & Bubba are the most unlikely broadcast stars imaginable, yet hundreds of thousands of loyal listeners start their day with them every morning. Beyond that, they break the biggest no-no rule for secular radio as they openly share their faith in Christ and their common-sense way of looking at the world. Now, in We Be Big: The Mostly True Story of How We Became Rick & Bubba, readers learn how this unlikely pairing came about. Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking, this is also the highly personal story of two men who—like most of us—resisted stepping through the doors God opened for them, opting for the easier path when tested. When they finally decided to follow their instincts and their faith, though, not only did they became amazingly successful, but also a truly powerful platform became theirs.

My Review:
Being from Georgia I have heard of Rick and Bubba however I have never heard their show before so I really had no idea about what this book would be like.  It is an autobiographical story told from both mens perspective.  It starts with their childhood and those first backyard radio broadcasts and takes you right on through to that first meeting in spanish class and then the different paths that each took that eventually led them back to together and how the Rick and Bubba show got its start.  I love that the glory for it all goes to God and these guys aren't afraid to let you know.  This is a definite must for the Rick and Bubba fan.  We Be Big is published by Thomas Nelson.

**I received We Be Big courtesy of BookSneeze for purposes of this review, however all opinions are my own.

Hobby Lobby Coupon - 3/27

          Hobby Lobby Logo

Check it Out!  Hobby Lobby has a 40% off coupon out this week! And you can GO HERE to print yourself one for in-store or click the link to apply to your online order.  There is even a mobile phone coupon option.

Today's All You Free Sample- Miracle Whip

                           Free Sample of Miracle Whip
Check it Out! Today's All You Free Sample is Miracle Whip Original.  You can GO HERE to request yours.

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day- StickersandCharts.com


printable easter stickers
                      
At StickersandCharts.com you can find almost 200 different sticker sheets each with 30 to 40 stickers to print and there are over 75 different sticker charts to choose from.  You can find holiday printables and stamp sheets as well.  Check it Out! 

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Avon Outlet Free Shipping code on $10 orders thru 3/28

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Check it out! Avon Outlet has a new Free Shipping code and this one is good on orders of $10 or more!yay!!!  Use code:  SPRING2011 at checkout.  Expires 3/28.

Victorias Secret Bombshell Sample


Check it Out!  When you GO HERE and fill out the request form you can get a Free sample of Victoria Secret's New Bombshell Fragrance!

Free Carefree Sample or Coupon

                      
Checkit Out!  When you GO HERE  you can request either a free sample or a coupon for Carefree Acti-Fresh Liners.  If you choose coupon be ready to print it!

My Thrify Target Deals - 3/25

I wanted to share a couple of thrify deals that I found at Target this week, Check it Out!
*Secret Deodorant with Bonus Secret Clinical- marked down to $3.64 and I used a $2.00 off coupon for a purchase price of $1.64
*AirWick Freshmatic Ultra Starter kit - on sale for $4.99 and I used a $4.00 off coupon for a purchase price of $0.99.
Don't forget to check out those end caps at Target, you can find some great Clearance deals and combine those with coupons for some steals! 

L'Oreal Paris The One Sweep Eyeshadow & Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara Review

                                                   L'Oreal One Sweep Eye Shadow and Eye Illuminator Mascara
Check it Out!  BzzAgent.com is at it again and since I am a BzzAgent I get to try out these awesome products that they just keep discovering.  Look at what I received in the mail this week:

*The One Sweep Eye Shadow
*Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara
by: L'Oreal Paris

OK so first I want to tell you about this cool The One Sweep Eye Shadow because I am truly lovin' it!  It defines, colors and highlights in one easy sweep!  The applicator is a one of a kind design that fits the shape of your eye so you can easily get a complete look.  It might look a little complicated at first but you simply apply the darkest shade along the lash line and the applicator is perfect for it!  The coordinated pressed powder shadows come in natural and playful palettes that are expertly designed to enhance your eye color!  The One Sweep Eye Shadow can be purchased at a suggested retail price of $9.95.  I found this to be so fast it was sorta scarey!  I thought how did I do that?  But you really do get the 3 color look in one super easy sweep!
The Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara is professionally developed to enhance and illuminate your eyes while lengthening and intensifying your eye color.  It's clump free, flake and smudge resistant and is opthamologist and allergy tested.  I really liked this stuff because the illuminating topcoat gives an intersting effect and does highlight the lash.  You can choose how you apply it, at the tips for an everyday look and from root to tip of the lash for a more dramatic event.  Available in 4 shades, Double Extend Eye Illuminator sells for a suggested retail price of $10.95.  Super easy to apply this stuff withstood the crying I did when Oprah was on and it wasn't heavy on my lashes.  You can check out the L'Oreal Paris Site to get more info on these and all the L'Oreal Paris products.  And be sure to check out the L'Oreal Paris USA Facebook page and "Like" them for info on everything from hairstyles and color, cosmetics and skincare to fashion.  You can also get the insider info on how to win fantastic prizes!  GO HERE to snag some awesome savings with exclusive coupons on L'Oreal products. 

**I received information and samples courtesy of BzzAgent for purposes of this review however all opinions are my own.

Sunday Coupon Preview- 3/26

                    
Looks like you should be expecting 2 Smartsource and 1 Redplum Coupon inserts this week.  Wanna see a preview of what to expect?  GO HERE to Sunday Coupon Preview to Check it Out!

Free Earthquake Preparedness Handbooks

                                     Cover shot of the Putting Down Roots publication
Check it Out!  The U.S. Geological Society has another great resource available for helping kids with the current events that are happening in Japan.  They have a few different handbooks you can request when you GO HERE and fill out the request form. 

Today's All You Free Sample- Flix Dental Sticks

                       Free Sample of FLIX Dental Sticks
Check it Out! Today's All You Free Sample is Flix Dental Sticks.  You can GO HERE to request yours. 

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day- CoolMath.com

                 
At CoolMath.com you will find math games and activities for ages 3 to 100!  They have so many games they have broken them down into sections where you will find something for everyone.  This site covers all math subjects including calculus.  There are numerous links to take you to various sections.  Check it out!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Join the Cystex Better Bladder Challenge

                   
                        
Check it Out!  If you have more than 3 Urinary Tract Infections also known as UTI's in a 12-month period, you are probably consuming alot of cranberries to help your bladder.  But some people can't handle drinking 8 glasses of cranberry juice and then you add in the sugar and calories, wow.  If that sounds like you or someone you know there is an amazing alternative called New Cystex Liquid Cranberry Complex with Proantinox.  This sugar-free cranberry dietary supplement is way more effective than cranberry tablets and is clinically proven to promote urinary health.  Combines the benefits of 8 glasses of cranberry juice in 1 tablespoon of the unique, convenient Protantinox cranberry formula.
                 
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The “Cystex Better Bladder Challenge” is looking for “a few good women” to participate. A non-scientific challenge using Cystex Liquid Cranberry Complex with Proantinox, the Challenge will follow a select group of “recurrent” UTI sufferers (those who have experienced three or more UTIs in the past 12 months), who will take part in this project from May 1 to July 31, 2011, with the goal of achieving better urinary health. Participants will report on their progress on the Cystex Ladies Room blog and Facebook page. Recurrent UTIs can seriously impact a woman’s quality of life. Your readers who are interested in achieving a “better bladder” are encouraged to visit the Cystex Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cystex, where you’ll find a Better Bladder Challenge informational tab and a sign-up form tab on the left side of the page. Participant selection will take place on or around April 15th.  Not on Facebook- CLICK HERE.
                
Don't want to join the challenge, that's ok, you can still check out the Cystex Facebook Page and "Like" them to get product news and giveaway info.  You can also get more information on preventing and managing UTIs at http://www.cystex.com/

Purex Complete with Zout Giveaway Winners!

And the Winners are...
The Winners of the Purex Complete with Zout Giveaway are...

Renee G.
Tess C.

Congratulations!

Winners have been notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or forfeit prize and another winner will be drawn.

Michaels Coupons- 3/25 including 1 day 50% off

                                                       
                                   
Check it Out!  It's Customer Appreciation Week at Michaels and they have some great coupons out right now, including a 50% off any one item good Saturday 3/26 only.  When you GO HERE you will also find:
*25% off your entire purchase includes sale items- valid 3/27 thru 4/2
*40% off your entire purchase Jolee and Sticko Stickers- valid 3/27 thru 4/2
*50% off your custom framing order - valid 3/27 thru 4/2

Today's All You Free Sample - Prilosec OTC

                         Free sample of Prilosec OTC
Check it Out!  Today's All You Free Sample is Prilosec OTC.  You can GO HERE to request yours.

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day - Mission US


Mission US is an amazing online role-playing game about American History.  Learning while playing games is a great way for a child to learn somthing they think is boring or complicated and Mission US has American History covered for you.  Designed to improve the understanding of American history by students in grades 5 through 8.  Mission 1: “For Crown or Colony?” explores the reasons for Revolution through the eyes of both Loyalists and Patriots in 1770 Boston and what is really great is that they provide a Classroom Guide, information and materials to support the use of Mission 1 so it can become a lesson and not just a game.  Check it Out!                       

Join Pampers Rewards now for a big bonus!

                                               Pampers
Check it Out!  If you haven't joined the Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards program, now is a great time.  When you join now you get 100 Free points!  Use these points towards purchases of Pampers items. Get the rewards you deserve. Click Here

It's Mega Swagbucks Day!

                                                       
                                                       Swagbucks
It's Mega Swagbucks Day and that means more chances to win more Swagbucks. Have you Swagged today? If you haven't signed up for Swagbucks, you have got to Check it Out! You can actually earn money via PayPal or Amazon.com Gift Cards for doing things you already do anyway! If you use a search box at least once a day then you can get you some Swagbucks too! And there are SO many ways to get Swagbucks that you will be so amazed at how quickly they add up. I myself have made over $100 (in Gift Cards and PayPal cash) since I joined over a year ago! Downloading the Toolbar is one of the first things you should do after joining, I know nobody likes all those toolbars, but this one you NEED, not only does it remind you to do your searches with Swagbucks but you will get exclusive codes from TSG (The Swag Guy), not to mention that you get 1 SB everyday just for having it. You can snag 3 SB's everyday by visiting the Trusted Surveys page as well as participating in the Daily Poll and the NOSO (No Obligation Special Offers). Doing those things everyday will get you 4 Free SB's per day minimum. Taking advantage of Special Offers is one way to make quick SB's too, the new SBTV gives you SB's for watching videos. Be sure and Check out the How it Works Section to all the inside info and all the new ways to earn those Swagbucks including playing games! You can come back here to my blog at anytime and check out the widget at the bottom of the page. When you click on the SC tab it will tell you if there is an active Swagcode out. When you find a Swagcode just enter it into the gimme box on your Swagbucks homepage. Be Rewarded at Swagbucks.com, home of the web’s premier digital dollar: The Swag Buck! Start earning bucks today and you'll soon be cashing out for Free Prizes. No strings. No Bull. Start today! Click Here

Thursday, March 24, 2011

"Attack at the Arena" Book Review

                                                Cover: Attack at the Arena

"Attack at the Arena"
By: Paul McCusker &
Marianne Hering

About the Book:
"Patrick and Beth learn that Mr. Whittaker’s fancy ring can be seen inside the Imagination Station but not outside of the machine. A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup that belongs to a monk. If found, the cup could keep the mysterious Albert out of prison.
At the Roman Colosseum, Emperor Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle in celebration of a war victory. Beth attends the event as the emperor’s slave; Patrick attends as a monk’s apprentice but is taken prisoner and sent to fight in the arena. During their adventure, the cousins meet Telemachus (a true historical figure), a monk who believes that fighting is wrong. Telemachus is willing to risk everything—even his life—to stop the killing. When the cousins return with the cup, they find that a third letter has been sent with more information about Albert’s fate."


About the Authors:
Paul McCusker
Paul McCusker is the creative content director for Focus on the Family. He has been a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and drama since 1979. His work includes over forty published novels, full-length plays, dramatic sketch collections, and song lyrics. For the Adventures in Odyssey series alone, he has written over 200 half-hour radio episodes, eighteen novels, and two screenplays for the best-selling animated videos. He has dramatized many classics for Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, including A Christmas Carol and Jan Karon's At Home in Mitford. He also wrote and directed the Peabody Award–winning Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom and created the highly acclaimed Father Gilbert Mysteries series. Paul lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children.


                                                   Marianne Hering
Marianne Hering is a prolific writer, having written hundreds of articles and a number of books for children and parents. For nine years she worked for several magazines in Focus on the Family's periodicals department and became the editor of Clubhouse, a Focus on the Family children's magazine with a circulation of over 100,000. Marianne's book titles include two series for girls (Lights, Camera, Action; and White House Adventures) and a recent biography of William Bradford. Her most recent title is a compilation of activities from Clubhouse magazine, the Focus on the Family Clubhouse Family Activity Book. As a mother of three children, Marianne is interested in parenting and education issues, including home schooling and tutoring reading. She graduated from Biola University (La Mirada, California) with a degree in psychology and has continued her education with courses in writing and editing. She and her husband, Doug, live in Colorado with their nine-year-old daughter, Danielle, and two-year-old twin sons, Justin and Kendrick.

My Review:
Attack at the Arena is book 2 in The Imagination Station series about cousins Patrick and Beth and their adventures in time.  Set in Roman times, this story is full of action and adventure as the cousins are literally fighting for their lives on a mission to retrieve a special silver cup.  This is a lesson about peace and I loved the very detailed black and white illustrations that help keep your imagination full of details. I do wish that the change of heart that Honorius had was explained more, what was it that Telemachus said that made him realize that God is the Bread of Life?  I wanted to hear more dialogue but overall this is a great story with a timeless message.  Recommended for ages 7 and up and grade level of 2.3.  You can join Patrick and Beth on their adventures too, visit TheImaginationStation.com and get fun facts about Vikings and learn about the animals of Greenland.  You can also get all the details on the next book in the series.  Check it Out!


**I received a complimentary copy of "Attack at the Arena" for purposes of this review however all opinions are my own.

Free Heart Healthy Child Friendly Recipe Book

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Check it Out!  When you GO HERE you can request a Free Keep The Beat:  Delicious Healthy Family Meals Cookbook.  Containing 40 recipes with full-color design throughout and original food photographs. The focus is on family-friendly meals and snacks and getting children involved in meal preparation with their caregivers. Dishes such as Baked Eggrolls, Mexican Lasagna, Oatmeal Pecan Waffles, and Wow-y Maui Pasta Salad are sure to please most family members. The cookbook also includes information on cooking, nutrition, and feeding children including picky eaters.




Read it Forward- 3/24


                      










  

Check it Out!  Read it Forward has another oopportunity to win a Free Book.  You can GO HERE to check out "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson and find out what the book is about.  They are doing this giveaway via Facebook this time.  I have won books from Read it Forward before.  Good Luck


Today's All You Free Sample - Breathe Right Advanced Strips

                                        Free Breathe Right sample
Check it Out!  Today's All You Free Sample is Breathe Right Advanced Nose Strips.  You can GO HERE to request yours.  Note: It does say that if you have recently requested a Breathe Right sample you may not be able to request another.

Homeschool Resource and Freebie of the Day - 39 Clues

               Scholastic
Two of my kids are avid readers, one not so much, but recently they have discovered the 39 Clues Series.  I am loving it because these are Scholastic Books and I am a big fan of scholastic and not to mention there are a bunch of them so they have something new to look forward to.  I recently got an email with a fabulous surprise!  On Tuesday April 5th at 1:00pmEST, Scholastic and 39 Clues will be holding a Live Webcast geared to grades 3 thru 6 to learn about the Traits of Writing featuring educator and writing expert Ruth Culham along with bestselling The 39 Clues authors Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Linda Sue Park, and Jude Watson, with a video featuring Rick Riordan(my daughters favorite author)!  You can GO HERE to get all the info and sign up your classroom.  Learn to identify the traits of good writing within the thrilling passages from The 39 Clues and inspire your students with an insider’s look at writing from the authors of The 39 Clues.  Discover essential strategies for developing skills in each trait.  To help you along the way you GO HERE where you will find an awesome Free Writing guide for educators to use with the book series to teach the traits of writing, including: 
*Ideas
*Organization
*Voice
*Word Choice
*Sentence Fluency
*Conventions
*Presentation
What a gret way to get kids interested in writing!  Check it Out!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

New Coupons.com list- 3/22

Check it Out!  Here is an updated list of what's available at Coupons.com:
*$5.00 off Family Gourmet at Family Dollar Stores
*1 Free bottle of Ujuice when you buy 2 Bottles of Ujuice
*$1.50 off 1 Nestle Butterfinger 9.2oz Fun Size Bag
*$1.50 off 1 Kahiki product 24 oz. or larger
*$1.00 off any flavor 64oz Rice Dream Carton
*$1.00 off any 10oz Bossa Nova Superfruit Juice Beverage
*$1.00 off 1 Kahiki product 13 oz. or smaller
*$1.00 off 1 Pemmican Beef Jerky or Beef Brisket, 3.25 oz
*$1.00 off 1 McCann's Irish Oatmeal product
*$1.00 off 1 Weight Watchers Sweet Bakery Items
*$1.00 off 1 Hidden Valley Salad Kit
*$1.00 off 1 Power of Fruit Frozen All-Fruit Bars
*$1.00 off 1 Truvia Sweetener
*$1.00 off 1 Weight Watchers Frozen Novelty Carton
*$1.00 off 1 3-pack of any Temptations by Jell-O
*$1.00 off 1 Kashi TLC Soft Baked Cereal Bar
*$1.00 off 1 Kashi Berry Blossoms cereal
*$0.75 off 1 Fruit2O 6-pack
*$0.75 off 1 Roman Meal Bread
*$0.75 off 1 Farm Rich snack
*$0.50 off 1 any flavor/variety Nature Valley Granola Bars
*$0.50 off 1 Bob Evans Potato Wedges
*$0.50 off 1 package of Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
*$0.50 off 2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries
*$0.50 off 2 flavor 4.5 oz. or Larger Chex Mix OR Chex 100 Calorie Snack
*$0.50 off 1 can of Diamond Crystal Sea Salt
*$0.50 off 1 package of any Tetley Tea
*$0.30 off 1 can of Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
*$0.30 off 1 Yoplait Greek Yogurt cups
*$5.00 off 1 Non-Drowsy Claritin Allergy Product
*$3.00 off 1 Non-Drowsy Claritin-D Allergy Product (15 count or larger)
*$3.00 off 1 Monistat Product
*$3.00 off 1 Prevacid 24hr Product
*$3.00 off 1 Miralax Product
*$3.00 off 1 Children's Claritin
*$2.00 off 1 Aleve 40ct or larger
*$2.00 off 1 Nature's Bounty Your Life Multi's Vitamin
*$1.50 off 1 Bottle of Emetrol for Nausea
*$1.00 off any 1 Citracal
*$1.00 off 1 Bayer Extra Strength Aspirin or Back & Body Aspirin
*$1.00 off any 1 Campho-Phenique Product
*$1.00 off 1 Phillips' Laxative Product
*$1.00 off 1 Alka Seltzer Product
*$1.00 off 1 Cortaid Product
*$3.00 off 1 package of Huggies Diapers (60 ct. or higher)
*$2.00 off any 1 package of Huggies Diapers
*$5.00 off 1 K-Y Brand Premium Product
*$2.00 off 1 L'Oreal Feria Haircolor
*$2.00 off 1 Renu fresh or Renu sensitive multi-purpose solution (8 oz or larger)
*$1.00 off 1 Vaseline Lotion 24.5 oz. product
*$1.00 off 1 Opi-Free RepleniSH solution, 10 oz or larger
*$1.00 off 1 Sally Hansen Beauty Tool $2 or more
*Buy 1 Get 1 Free Greenies
*Buy 2 Get 1 Free Pedigree Can Dog Food
*$3.00 off 1 bag ProPlan Select Dog Food
*$2.50 off 1 Kibbles N Bits Dry Dog Food
*$2.00 off 1 Wardley Advanced Nutrition Product
*$1.00 off 1 9Lives Dry Cat Food
*$3.00 off 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer Starter Kit
*$3.00 off 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit
*$2.00 off 2 bags of Diamond Crystal Water Conditioning Salt
*$1.50 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refills
*$1.00 off 1 Tilex Grout Pen or Tilex Mold & Mildew Remover or Tilex Mildew Root Penetrator and Remover
*$1.00 off 1 Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator
*$1.00 off 1 Renuzit Pearl Scents
*$1.00 off 1 Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
*$1.00 off 2 Glade 4-oz. Jar Candles
*$1.00 off 1 Glade PlugIns Scented Gel warmer
*$0.75 off 1 Glade Premium Room Spray (9.7-oz)
*$0.75 off 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Antibacterial Bathroom Wipes
*$0.75 off 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer
*$0.75 off 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel
*$0.75 off 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Starter or Refill
*$1.00 off any 2 Comet Mold & Mildew Stain Removers
*$1.00off any 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaners
*$0.50 off 1 Spic and Span Product (Good only on Liquids, Sprays and Powders)

Free Tombstone Pizza with Hasbro Game Purchase



Check it Out!  Get a Free Tombstone Pizza up to $7.01 when you buy a Hasbro Game.  Visit FamilyGameNight.com to print out the mail in form you will need.
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