Free groceries from Raising Three Little Princesses

A cute friend of mine is doing a contest. Melissa and I have known each other for years (before she had her second child, and now she's pregnant with her fourth), we've blogged together, she came to my baby shower, we've talked about UT life, cloth diapering, and our desired home births. She's one of those friends we can pick up where we left off anytime. And she's a great blogger. She keeps up several blogs in an impressive fashion.

Right now, she's giving away a $25 gift card. Since I'm on a grocery and meal planning kick, this grabbed my attention. There are plenty of ways to enter, and I'm taking advantage of them. Check it out! Thanks Melissa!

Cool site, cool contest

It's three in the morning. I really should be sleeping. But I guess my sleeping is all topsy turvey, because of sleeping all day. I'm feeling better, though, so hopefully I can make it through a full work day tomorrow.

In the meantime, I found this cool blog. It's called Modern Molly Mormon. I subscribed to have their posts sent to my email, and I'm enjoying what I'm reading so far.

Right now, they are featuring another site called Simply Sweet Marriage. I'm all about improving marriages and keeping marriage strong. Marriage isn't easy but it's a life long commitment. That means it's a lifetime of working to keep it fresh, exciting, and strong! Selo and I read books, watch videos, and listen to CDs that gives us tips and ideas to keep our marriage strong.

MMM and SSM are doing a contest right now, giving away two sets of books to improve intimacy in marriage. The contest ends April 16, but there are plenty of ways to enter. I'm doing all I can to win! But since there are two sets, I hope you win, too ;)

Check out the contest here

Spread the Word for Charity

Check this out. Very, very cool.

Hotels Combined is doing a huge charity donation project. And there's a ton you can do to help! Check out Spread the Word for Charity.

You can blog about it, become a facebook fan, and tweet it. Totally easy. And all of that will get you $30 to the charity of your choice. No money out of your pocket, but you are still helping!

I've done all three and chosen the Make A Wish foundation to receive my donation.

Thanks Chloe and Hotels Combined!

More great contests

I think I need to simply do a weekly post with all the great contests I've entered. I've already won two contests, and I'm enjoying the friendships that I'm making in the process.

The first one is a $100 Land's End gift card. Take a quick survey and you are entered to win.

The ones are from the wonderful and generous Elizabeth at Mom Reviews.

A bucket of cleaning supplies from CLR. This includes the orginal CLR, the Bath & Kitchen, and the septic treatment. This contest ends December 20 @ 9:00 am.

Now these I was looking at for my step-daughters for Christmas. It's ENZOology, and it seems completely cool. If you enter by December 22 @ 9:00 am, you could win Season One. That's something I would enjoy just to learn about it.

Then there's this little guy. Isn't he cute. I know, the contest is over, but I still wanted to right about it because look how cute she and Joobles are sitting there?

Last but not least, we have a contest from 5 Minutes for Giveaways. I have always wanted to try an electric toothbrush, and she is giving away an Oral B Electric Toothbrush. Not too shabby for a contest!

And a special thanks to Nicole at SAHM Reviews for this valuable link. You better believe I will be visiting it (and the rest of her blog!) frequently.

A Cashmere Sweater

Elizabeth is at it again. The woman is amazing, really. She's having another give away and I want the prize. This time, the winner gets to choose from a cashmere sweater, a men's vest, and a sleeping bag. All three of these make me feel warm already :) But if I win, I want the sweater. I would wear it with my black mid calf skirt and my black boots. Mmmmm, sounds wonderful. So, go enter this contest, but do it before December 17 at 12:00pm EST. . . . Okay, maybe, on second thought, maybe you shouldn't enter the contest. Because *I* want the sweater, and if you enter, you could win.


She's also giving away a very yummy prize. A Chex Mix Basket. It comes with Chex mix bars, and a chocolate candle, and yes, there's more. It sounds sooo good to me. The perfect "treat" in more than one way. It would make the perfect gift for that hard working mom . . . Like my oh-so-fantastic step-mom. This contest ends December 16th at 10:00 PM ET.

I won! I won!

I'm totally a winner. And don't you all want to be like me?

Well, you can! Just visit SAHM Reviews and enter her contests.

I did, and look at what I won. Nicole, you are so cool.

More contests

I've been on a contest crave lately. I am entering all the blog contests that I can. And I'm loving it! So here's what I've found for today:

Dawniemom is giving away a super cute onesie. Now, Selo and I don't have our own little tax deduction yet, but we are planning. And really, how cute is this? Can't pass it up.

SAHM Reviews is giving away a bunch of prizes:

1- A pair of Polliwalks. Loving her post on fads- and it totally fits me. I'd love these kitty ones.

2 & 3- Two seperate Holiday Cleaning Packs from Libman and Weiman. The first one and the second one. Both of them are super awesome. I'm all about making cleaning easier. I have better things to do with my time. (Like write about blog contests!)

And, of course, Elizabeth on Table4Five is giving away a very cool prize, a DYMO Labelmaker. Wouldn't this be the handiest thing around? Hurry, though, this contest ends on Dec 10th at 10:00 pm EST.

Next up is Mom Reviews. On here, Elizabeth is giving away a prize package that includes Weidman products and a DirtTamer. (This contest closes Dec 11 at 11:59 pm EST.)

Look how pretty this jewelry is! It's custom made and sterling silver. Elizabeth is giving away a $100 gift certificate. I am loving the photo bracelets, and I know my mom would like the photo necklace. (Ends Dec 6 @ 9:00 pm)

Want a $25 gift certificate for some oh-so-adorable gifts for Christmas this year? Check out this post by Angela at Seven dogs and a baby. Aren't they cute?

She's also giving away a WowWee stuffed animal. How snuggly does this look? I want the cute little polar bear. Please?

A pretty simple one is all about gift giving ideas. It's a contest, but she's also giving reviews on tried and tested items. Pretty helpful, if I do say so myself.

Ice, ice, Baby. And a little bit of heaven, too. This contest has glamour written all over it. Can you believe this jewelry? I would love to have a new Opal ring. I adore my birthstone.

Need a good Christmas story? Here's a movie called Noelle. I love touching heart-to-heart stories. I'm not a big crier, but I love to curl up on the couch and snuggle.

Kung Fu Panda gift pack. Oh my goodness, I want this one. I haven't seen this movie yet, but I so want to! I hear that it is so funny, and I think he is a great actor. I can't wait to see how he does in a cartoon.

And, if you are one of those people looking for a dehumidifier, I even have a link for you. Aren't you lucky.

I wanna win

Holy cow, Elizabeth is going crazy. Have you seen how many different contests she is doing right now?

She is giving World of Grain cookies away on Mom Cooks where you could win some of their great cookies. (Ends on December 7, 2008)

She is helping with Kohl's 25 Days of Deals on Table4Five where you could win a $25 gift card to Kohl's. (Ends Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 9:00 AM EST)


She is giving away the Hannah Montana DVD game on Table4Five.

And also on Table4Five you could win this OMGosh-so-stinkin-cute Jellycat Plush Toy AND help her win a shopping spree. (Ends Tomorrow!)

It's like one of those contests for a full house full of furniture and all you have to do is put your name in the box. I am in heaven. I am in contest heaven. And with all of this that has going on, I totally have a chance to win something awesome. Thanks Elizabeth!

Free Slurpees for National Slurp-Day

Who doesn't love a slurpee? Every year on 7.11, 7-Eleven (the convenience retailer) thanks its customers with month long appreciation specials. On 7.11 everyone is invited to enjoy a free slurpee!

Check it all out on 7-Eleven's website.

They even have the new www.slurpee.com up and running!


(Picture taken and edited by me.)

Yay for Sev! How many slurpees can you get for free? Well, that depends on how many 7-Elevens you can visit today. And how much brain freeze you can take!

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Free Gas Giveaway

Reader's Digest- which is my favorite magazine- is giving away free gas. Check it out here
Free Gas from Reader's Digest

Happy Friday the 13th!!!

Here's a t-shirt to make you laugh

If you know my husband at all, you know why this t-shirts cracks us up so much. Thanks Pinball, for sending me the pic of this shirt. It's priceless! Everyone, have a fantastic Friday the 13th.

Want A Movie? Here's a Free Redbox Code

I love movies. I love to watch them at home, on my couch, snuggled up with my hubby, with a snack and a blanket. But I don't like paying an arm and a leg to rent one.

Say hello to Redbox. Redbox is $1 per movie per night. No late fees, no minimum requirement, and no membership! They have movie rental kiosks in over 8,000 locations like Albertsons and McDonalds. They have all the latest New Releases, and you can even reserve your movie online to pick up at one of their locations.

And now, they have given me one more reasons to love them.

Every Monday I get a code from Redbox for a free movie. Here's the message:

"Redbox free MONDAY rental. CHECK OUT WITH COUPON CODE 6TK2A3. Expires at midnight 06-09-08. Fwd to friends. Call 866.733.2693 for help."

(If you would rather have this code sent to your mobile phone via text messaging, please send me an email. If I don't already have your mobile number, please send it to me in the email. )

So, go have a free movie- on Redbox! See for yourself how many reasons you can find to love Redbox.

How Does It Work?

Found this website. Tried it. I'm amused by it.

So how does it work? Any guesses? Because I'd love to know.

Guess Your Number

Almost Free IceCream . . . Tomorrow!

Click the picture to be taken to Baskin Robin's website.

A Year of Free! Count Me In!

Elizabeth on Table4Five is having a contest. And what a delicious contest it is! A year's supply of Reddi-wip and Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Oh my yummy.

The contest is on until April 29 and it's so simple to enter. Check it out.

Thanks Elizabeth!

Priceless

So remember when I entered this contest on Crystal's review blog and I won? I got the package today. Well, more specifically, the mail lady got the package already, and I picked it up today. First, this is how the conversation went when I went in to get my mail:

Me: Anything in the back for me? We've been out of town for the weekend.

Mail Lady: If you do, there will be a slip in your box.

Me: Yes, right here.

ML (coming from the back with a little white package in her hand): So . . . um . . what is Mcknob.com?

Me: It's a website of a friend of mine. I love her to death.

ML: She's a friend of yours? Have you seen that website? Because I looked it up. It's, um, racy. Yeah, really racy.

Me (snickering): Oh, yeah, I've seen the site. This package is from there. I won a contest she had on her blog.

ML: Oh, really? A contest?

(She starts eye balling the package, and I tighten my hold on it.)

Me: Yep. She's such a sweetheart. She'd do anything for anybody.

ML: So . . . What's in the package? I'm dying to know.

Me (holding in my laughter): Oh, well, knowing her, it's something I should open in the privacy of my own home.

The ML slips a hand over her mouth and disappears into the back as if it will make her broken little world right again. The poor, corrupted woman. She's scarred for life.



So, without further adieu, I present to you, The Package.


Inside The Package, were three interesting little gifts.
There was a little card

A lip balm
And, well, my goodness gracious, I believe this is a diaper


Now what in the world will we find inside the diaper? Don't we all want to know?

It's the very prizes that I won in the contest. Thanks Crystal! These fun little jars will be going to my best friend (who just so happens to also be named Crystal). She is due to have her second baby next month. And I know she will appreciate these, because her first one gave her so many problems nursing the baby weaned herself at four months! But I am going to selfishly keep the Better Than Average Lip Balm all to myself. That stuff is great! It went on smooth as silk, doesn't feel waxy at all, and it doesn't taste bad. The best part? The outside says Thank You, so the lip balm itself thanks me for using it every single time.Yep, I'm in love. Oh, the appreciation I've been missing all my life. And it's all thanks to Crystal.

A Winner Has Been Chosen

A winner has been selected for the Beautify Yourself contest! This winner has been emailed and I am awaiting a response. This person has three days to get back to me, or another winner will be drawn. Thank you to everyone that entered!

Stay tuned. Once I hear from this winner, I will post who it is! Check your email ladies- see if it was you.

Congrats to the winner. I hope to hear from you soon!

Look how cute!

I definitely entered. I am looking for a new purse. I need one a lot bigger, that I can carry files and folders in, plus a smaller purse for my wallet, ect. I would love one of these!

Beautify Yourself Contest

EDIT (April 2 9am): A winner has been chosen!!!

We all should be beautiful! Thank you, Venna, for sponsoring this fun contest. She has been in business for over ten years, and has spent that time beautifying women. Wow!
As a wife, I notice that sometimes I just don't dress myself up the way I used to, and I know plenty of other wives out there that feel the same way. Venna has given a stylish prize package that offers a simple way to glam up any day- casual or dressy. A little lipstick always makes a girl feel better!

This contest will run for two weeks, starting on March 17 and ending on March 31.

Here's how to enter:

1- Visit Venna's online shop, click on "Shop My Store", pick your favorite product, and email me why it is your favorite.

2- Post on your own blog about my contest. Link back to my blog, to this contest, and to Venna's website. Email me the info, so I will know about it. Here's an example of what you could say:

"MiniMarie is having a contest on her blog! All you have to do is visit Venna's online shop, pick your favorite product, email Marie telling her why it's your favorite, and you are entered. It's that easy! Want more entries? See the contest rules to find out how to get unlimited entries."

3- If someone from your blog posts about my contest and references back to you, you will get an additional entry for each person. Be sure to email me if you do this, so I will know about it!

4- Anyone with five of the above entries will be given an additional entry, completely for free! (You know the drill, email me to let me know about it.)

Special entry- If you place an order through the website, you will be given one entry for every ten dollars you spend. Once again, be sure to email me if you place an order, so I will know about it.

When you email your entry:
Please put Beautify Yourself in the subject line, so I can identify your email as an entry. In your email, please include
Your first name
Your favorite product
OR
Your first name
Your blog address
Your specific entry for the contest
OR
Your first name
Your blog address
Your friends blog address
The contest entries on your blogs

ONE entry per email, so if you are entering more than once, please feel free to spam my inbox!

I will respond to each email to let you know your entry was received and verified, and what the entry number will be for that particular email entry.
You must have your entries in by Midnight your time on the last day of the contest for it to be valid. Entries are unlimited, but each entry will be verified at any time between the starting and ending contest dates.

How the winner will be picked:
Each email will be assigned a number. I will use a number generator to pick a random number out of all the valid entries. On April 4th, I will announce the winner on my blog. (I will also email the winner.) If I do not hear back from the winner within 3 days of the email, I will pick another winner. The winner will need to email me their complete name and mailing address, and I will mail the package to the winner.

The prize package:

2 GleamSticks

In these colors (Au Natural and Reflective)
And a Connector (each Gleamstick fits into one side, to stay neat and organized)


Good luck, ladies. And have fun getting glamorous!

Stay Tuned- I'm Having Another Contest

I have been sponsored by a company that will be giving me a prize for a new contest. It will be posted this coming week. I'm excited about it!