Archive for the ‘Blog Giveaways’ CategoryHoliday Gift Giveaway Hop (12/1-12/5) This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. All five winners have been notified by email and all have confirmed. I will be posting a winners’ announcement on Tuesday along with the names of the two winners from giveaways that ended on Monday. I have two $25 gift card giveaways coming up this weekend for Kroger stores and Safeway/Tom Thumb stores. And don’t forget to enter the open giveaways in the top right column — many of which close on 12/9. I can’t believe it’s now December! Let’s kick off this festive month with five gift card/code giveaways in one (five winners)! This giveaway consists of the following gift cards/codes:  1. $25 Kroger Gift Card  2. $25 Cooking.com gift card  3. $25 AMEX Gift Card from NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegars  4. $25 Jasmere.com Gift Code  5. $10 Amazon.com Gift Code RULES – This giveaway will run from December 1 -12:01 am EST through December 5 – 11:59 pm EST. MANDATORY ENTRY Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect (right column – scroll up just a tad) and then scroll to the bottom of this page and leave a comment telling me which gift card/code(s) you would like to win. Please rank them in order of preference! OPTIONAL ENTRIES 1. Like Craving the Savings on Facebook (+1) If you are already a follower/subscriber/fan, please be sure to leave comments too! If you left a comment on my Cooking.com post, I will be adding your bonus entries to the comments and will email you to let you know. Good luck! Be sure to visit the other blogs listed here during this week, and then come back here to enter any or all of my other open giveaways listed at the top of the right column of this page: EcoSMART Home Value Bundle (12/6), HoMedics Ultra Plush Shiastu Massage Pillow (12/6), JUMBiES Stuffed Animals (12/9), Z Tire Chains (set of 2) (12/9), StaphAseptic (12/9), Udderly Smooth Product Assortment (12/9), PretonSaver Ink Saver Software (4 winners) (12/9), BBC America Shop Prize Pack (12/15).
Review & Giveaway: JUMBiES Stuffed Animals (12/9) Once upon a time, many baby animals were being born at once — so many that the storks couldn’t keep up as much as they tried. It eventually got to be too much for the storks and they started crashing into each other!  The result? Twelve jumbled animals that the storks decided to call JUMBiES! The storks took the JUMBiES to a wonderful island they called JUMBiELAND where these animals could stay until the storks could find new homes for them. Three of these cute JUMBiES arrived at our home recently, to my daughter’s delight. They are:  Zumbo the Zelephant (Zebra + Elephant)  Leopold the Leopird (Leopard + Hornbill Bird)  Yuri the Moosecow (Moose + Cow) When the package arrived, I noticed the JUMBiE “sand dollars” that were included with the JUMBiES stuffed toys. Each sand dollar features one of the JUMBiES, a value and the JUMBiE’S motto. For example, the one that features Filbert the Blabbit (Blue Bird + Rabbit) is worth fifty sand dollars and has “Don’t keep it a secret, Blabbit!” written on the back. I used the sand dollars to create a fun discovery game for my daughter, which she talks about in this video review: What I like about JUMBiES: – They’re cute and unique The JUMBiES that we received are well-made, but they are best suited for children 3+ years old due to the potential choking hazard of some small, hard parts on the toys (JUMBiES’ eyes, Moosecow’s antlers, etc.). Buy JUMBiES You can buy JUMBiES online for $7.95 + shipping & handling, or at one of the retailers listed on this PDF. Each JUMBiE comes with a sand dollar and mini storybook. Win Two JUMBiES! One lucky reader will win two randomly selected JUMBiES! Mandatory Entry: – Visit JUMBiELAND.com and tell me which JUMBiE you like best. Optional Additional Entries: – Like JUMBiES on Facebook (+2) Rules: Disclosure: I received three JUMBiES, two comic books, and several sand dollars in exchange for writing this review and hosting this giveaway. All opinions in this review belong to me and to my daughter. Review & Giveaway: PretonSaver Ink Saver Software – 4 winners (12/9) I am embarrassed by how long it has taken me to write this review and post the giveaway, but on the positive side, I have had a lot of time to try out the software! PretonSaver is a ink saver software program that allows you to not only save money on printer ink but also help the environment because it promotes “green printing“. If you use your printer regularly like I do to print coupons, rebates, and other documents, PretonSaver will help you save money on ink while you print to save money on other items! My Experience I waited until the last minute to print my tags and had no replacement ink in the house. I used this opportunity to see if PrestonSaver could help me get all the tags printed so they were still legible enough to be scanned/read at the sale. I’m happy to report I was able to successfully print all 50 pages of tags, and I continued to use the black printer ink cartridge for another month before having to change it. While the quality wasn’t great, it was decent – especially knowing the ink cartridge was almost out of ink. I felt like I really stretched the life out of that cartridge. Once I changed the ink cartridge, I tried the PretonSaver program again and could not tell a difference in the print quality unless I changed the savings percentage to the maximum 70% savings. I have a bag full of ink cartridges that I need to take somewhere to recycle. I am hopeful I will no longer have such a full bag of cartridges now that I am using PretonSaver whenever I print. The only minor annoyance I found was that each time I printed something, the box (shown above) would pop up and ask me to select a quality percentage before I could print. I thought it would be nice if I could click a ‘do not show this’ box and keep all printing at default of 35%. I just realized this option does exist, but you have to right-click on the Preton icon in the lower right corner of your browser and unclick the “Prompt before Printing” option. I would love to see this on the pop-up itself, but I understand why it is not there. Some highlights: – Have a document with images and text, but only want the text? Click “Print text only” to remove the images during printing.  The features and system requirements listed on the PretonSaver Website include: Features: – Reduces consumable spending by up to 50% System Requirements: – Windows® XP SP2 and up, Vista or Windows® 7 Download a free, 30-day trial (Black Friday through Cyber Sunday sale so this would only be valid on 11/28) or get a free, two week trial any other time, and test it out for yourself! Buy It You can buy a one year license to PretonSaver Home for $19.95 or a lifetime subscription for $34.95. They also have subscriptions for multiple computers and for office environments. Win It Preton gave me four, one year PretonSaver Home licenses to give away to four lucky readers! Mandatory Entry – Leave a comment letting me know why you want to win one of the licenses. Optional Additional Entries:
Rules: Disclosure: I received a one year PretonSaver Home license and four to give away. All opinions are my own. The features and system requirements lists come directly from PretonSaver.com. Giveaway: EcoSMART Home Pest Control (12/6) EcoSMART would like to giveaway one of their Home Value bundle of 100% safe pesticide products to one lucky reader! The bundle includes: — Ant and Roach Killer (14 oz can) I have not used EcoSMART products yet, but hope to soon. I love that they are offer several safe pesticide solutions that use botanical oil blends (food grade ingredients) that are specifically designed to attack certain pests (e.g. ants and roaches) so they will not harm you, your child(ren), pet(s) or the environment. How EcoSMART Got its Start EcoSMART Product Line Buy EcoSMART products You can buy EcoSMART products at many major retailers like Walmart and Tom Thumb/Randalls/Safeway as well as places like Calloway’s Nursery (if you are in Dallas-Fort Worth). Win the EcoSMART Home Value Bundle! One lucky reader will receive the home value bundle! Mandatory Entry – Leave a comment below letting me know why you need or want to win the Home Value Bundle of EcoSMART products. Optional Additional Entries: – Like EcoSMART on Facebook (+1) Rules: Disclosure: This giveaway is provided by EcoSMART. I did not receive any products to review, nor did I receive any compensation for this post other than the giveaway opportunity. I was offered a product bundle if I post the EcoSMART link on my blog roll, which I will be doing since I want to try these products! Review & Giveaway: HoMedics Shiatsu Massage Pillow (12/6) Before starting on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, I spent as little time as possible in the kitchen. Now I spend at least an hour each day, but sometimes six or seven hours, prepping, cooking and cleaning up afterward. My back often aches after standing for so long. So when HoMedics contacted me about hosting a review and giveaway for their Ultra Plush Shiatsu Massage Pillow, I quickly said yes! HoMedics provided me with a code to use to order the product on their site. I found the HoMedics.com order and checkout process to be very easy. You can get a shipping cost estimate before you enter all your personal information, which I love! Billing, shipping, payment and review information are all presented on one page so no need to click through multiple pages to place your order. The checkout process is very quick and easy-to-follow. I received my pillow within days of ordering it and I was eager to put it to use on my achy back. I used it the night I received it after spending multiple hours prepping food. I think I was too eager because I didn’t bother to read the instructions and I used it for nearly an hour! It felt so good on my back that I didn’t want to stop, so when it would automatically shut off, I immediately started it back up again. That was a big mistake as I had a few areas of sharp pain in my back the next day. I decided that I should probably take a look at the instructions. They clearly state not to use the product for more than 15 minutes at a time. Oops… Now that I have read the product instructions and I am using the pillow properly, I love it. When I want a deeper massage, I turn on the heat and lift the flap. When I want a softer massage, I put the flap down. For an even softer massage, the instruction manual suggests putting a towel between your back and the pillow. The product is meant for use on the the neck, shoulders and back. I have been using it primarily for my lower back – where the majority of back pain and tightness settles. The product is portable, but it is corded, so it needs to be used near an electrical outlet. It is not meant for use in the car, and should not be used by children without supervision (my daughter is drawn to this pillow so we have had a few discussions about how it is not a toy). Check out the Shiatsu Massage Pillow or other massage products from HoMedics. Buy It You can buy the pillow for $39.99 on the HoMedics Website or look for a retailer near you that carries the pillow by entering the product model number – SP-20H – and your zip code in the search form. Win It One lucky reader will win a HoMedics Ultra Plush Shiatsu Massage Pillow! Mandatory Entry: – Visit the HoMedics Shiatsu Massage Pillow page and tell me what feature you like best Optional Additional Entries: – Like HoMedics on Facebook (+1) Rules: Disclosure: I received a HoMedics Ultra Plush Shiatsu Massage Pillow to review and one to give away. All opinions are mine. Review, Giveaway & $1/1 Coupon: StaphAseptic (12/9) A few years ago, my cousin was hospitalized with a staph infection…. the dreaded MRSA – a highly resistant strain of staph that often will not respond to antibiotics. Most of her family came down with MRSA more than once — apparently it was very difficult to get rid of! They think it was initially contracted at a gym and then spread through contact at home. MRSA spreads through contact and enters the body through cuts. So when I heard about StaphAseptic, I was eager to try it. While StaphAseptic is not a cure for MRSA, it is a preventative product that is worth having around the house if you are concerned about staph infections. After hearing about my cousin’s scary experience, I want to take preventative measures to avoid going through what she and her family went through. You can apply StaphAseptic to minor cuts, scrapes and burns. I recently had two skin biopsies and used StaphAseptic before covering the areas with bandages. I was a little concerned about using it on the biopsied areas because the cuts are a little deep, but I had no problems with the product. I plan to use this on my daughter’s cuts and scrapes too, for added protection. StaphAseptic is not only a first aid antiseptic, but also a pain relieving gel (includes Lidocaine). It does not contain antibiotics. To reduce your chance of getting a staph infection, use it in addition to following these other preventative steps: – Treat and cover wounds Buy StaphAseptic You can find StaphAseptic at most major retailers for around $7.99 and $14.99. Be sure to print this $1.00 off coupon too!  Win StaphAseptic One lucky reader will win a 2 oz tube of StaphAseptic! Mandatory Entry: – Leave one comment letting me know why you want to win this. Optional Additional Entries: – Like StaphAseptic on Facebook (+1) Rules: Disclosure: I received a 2 oz tube of StaphAseptic to review and one to give away. All opinions are mine. Review & Giveaway: Udderly Smooth Lotion (12/9) I have very dry elbows — so dry that my dermatologist prescribed a special cream because no lotion has helped. The same day she prescribed the cream, I received three Udderly Smooth products in the mail to review: – Udderly Smooth Shea Butter Foot Cream I thought I would do an experiment by applying the Udderly Smooth Moisturizing Lotion to my right elbow and the prescription cream to my left elbow. I have tried so many lotions from the very cheap to very expensive, but none have worked other than to provide temporary relief. If I forgot to re-apply them daily or even several times a day, my skin felt dry again. Because of my past experiences, I didn’t have high expectations for the Udderly Smooth lotion. But guess what? I was pleasantly surprised by the Udderly Smooth lotion, and it has worked faster than the prescription cream. I could tell a difference in my skin’s appearance within the first few uses of the Udderly Smooth lotion. This lotion makes me want to continue to use it — not just because it has left my elbow skin the softest it has been in a long time, but also because of the texture and scent. And I don’t feel the need to re-apply it many times a day like I do with some lotions. Udderly Smooth was created more than 30 years ago by a pharmacist. It can be used from head to toe – yes, even as a facial moisturizer! I am glad I learned about this product before the winter months start because my hands get severely cracked with colder temperatures to the point where they bleed. If this lotion works as well on my hands as it has on my elbows, I expect quick relief or no cracking at all this winter. What I like most about the Udderly Smooth products: – Absorbs quickly The prices really surprised me. I was expecting them to be much higher! There is nothing that I don’t like about the products I tried. Buy Udderly Smooth Products You can buy Udderly Smooth products on their Website or at many major retailers, including the 99 cent store! Win Three Udderly Smooth Products The folks at Redex Industries (makers of Udderly Smooth products) will send one lucky reader an assortment of their products (though likely not all of the products in the photo above). These would make great stocking stuffers or keep them for yourself! Mandatory Entry: – Leave one comment letting me know why you want to win these products. Optional Additional Entries: – Like Udderly Smooth on Facebook (+1) Rules: Disclosure: I received the three Udderly Smooth products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure. Giveaway: Z Tire Chains (this blog) & Whistler Weekend (Z Tires contest) (12/9) It was 80 degrees in Dallas yesterday, but the first big cold front of the season swept in overnight and temperatures dropped by 40+ degrees! While Dallas does not normally see much snow (we usually get ice if the temperatures are cold enough), I have lived in and visited other parts of the country where I have driven in some pretty nasty snowstorms. For those scary situations, I always wished I had some extra traction on my tires but never did anything about it before the storms would arrive. If you expect to be in such a situation this winter, this giveaway may interest you! SCC, maker of the Z Tire Chains, is currently running a giveaway for a weekend trip for two to Whistler, British Columbia! Here are the details from SCC:
Z Tire Chains Giveaway on CravingTheSavings.com Want to be protected this winter? Win a pair of Z Tire Chains for your specific tires! How to Enter Mandatory Entry: – Leave a comment below telling me about a time when you drove on snow or ice. Optional Entries – Let me know if you entered the Whistler Weekend giveaway and where you posted your comment (2 entries) Rules: Disclosure: In exchange for posting the Whistler Weekend Giveaway, I received a pair of Z Tire Chains to use as a giveaway for one lucky reader! I did not receive any other form of compensation. Giveaway WinnersCongratulations to the following winners of my latest giveaways:  Erin Walsh
The winner of the Girl Wonders Cahootie (confirmed) is:  Amber
 Stacy Thank you to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for the Holiday Blog Hop starting on December 1 where I will be giving away a $25 Kroger gift card and a $25 Cooking.com gift card. If you are already a reader of this blog, you will have an opportunity to get extra entries in the blog hop giveaway before it starts. I will announce those opportunities shortly! Disney on Ice presents Princess Wishes – Discount Code & Giveaway for North Texas Disney on Ice – Princess Wishes is coming to the Allen Event Center (north of Dallas) during the week of Thanksgiving! About the Show “Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Mulan all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics. Audiences will be transported to a world where dreams really can come true. With the help of the magical pixie Tinker Bell, the Disney Princesses embark on an adventure to find their heart’s fondest wish. Ariel dreams of a life above the sea, Mulan finds her inner strength, Jasmine discovers a whole new world and Snow White finds her true love. Cinderella, Belle and Sleeping Beauty also find happiness in this beautifully imagined ice show.”  Be sure to arrive an hour before the performance to see the free pre-show. It is “an exclusive fairy tale collection of gowns and treasures from the Disney Princess stories” and will include the appearance of one of the princesses! To learn more about Disney On Ice, visit www.disneyonice.com, or visit their Facebook page. WHERE: WHEN:  TICKETS: DISCOUNT CODE:  Win a Family Four Pack! Would you like to win four tickets to the 7:30PM performance on Wednesday, November 24? UPDATE: I am now giving away two 4-packs! Mandatory entry: Leave one comment letting me know who your favorite Disney princess is (or your child’s favorite!) Please note: it is one mandatory comment per person. I am deleting multiple mandatory comments made by the same person. Additional entries (if you already do these, please leave comments too!): – Like Disney on Ice on Facebook – 2 extra entries This giveaway will end at 11:59 PM Central on Wednesday, November 17. I will use Random.org to select two winners whom I will email. The winners will have 24 hours to respond or else a new winner will be selected. This is open to anyone who wishes to travel to Allen, TX for the show. Good luck! Disclosure: I will receive three tickets to attend this event in exchange for posting this information. All photos are credited to FELD Entertainment. |
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