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Join MomsWhoSave on Momster -- A New Site for Moms of Teens and Tweens
Momster is a new site for moms of teens and tweens where moms can get together to discuss the challenges (and joys) we face as our kids hit the tween years and beyond!
I hope you'll join me in my money-saving and deals group on Momster here. If you lose the link, just go to Momster.com and search for "MomsWhoSave."
Some of the discussions going on now include:
Did you spend less on holiday gifts for your kids this year? Do you let them know if money is tight? Join the discussion.
I wrote about my best deal this year. What was the best bargain you got? Let me know here.
Grab a $10 off $50 printable coupon to use at Old Navy now through the end of January. Combine this with the clearance sale going on now for big savings.
You can also join groups and/or discussions on all kinds of topics from kids and cellphones, to teen driving and dating, discipline, bullying, clothes, make-up, and hairstyles, and topics just for moms.
I'll look forward to seeing you in my MomsWhoSave group. Join me, and let me know you're a MomsWhoSave reader. I'd love to see on Momster!
This Giveaway Has Ended--Primo Water Dispenser Review and Giveaway
Yes, it's another giveaway, and you're going to love this one. I know I do!
MomsWhoSave is giving away a Primo water dispenser. This is a nice one too guys!
Let me tell you why I'm so excited about this giveaway. I moved four years ago from a city that had amazingly good--no make that GREAT-tasting water. Our water was literally used in bottled water. Then I moved to where I live now, where you couldn't pay me to drink what comes out my faucet. I don't know how it passes whatever tests the city puts it through. I love this city, don't get me wrong, but this water makes my coffee look like sludge, and is just not drinkable. So...we've been buying water for four years. Lately we've been buying water bottles. I know how horrible that is for the environment, and we kid my son about the collection of them he's starting in his room. I don't even want to think about the how much money we've spent.
With all that in mind, I was thrilled to be offered a Primo water dispenser to review and another to give away! It didn't take long to fall in love. Here's why:
- It loads from the bottom--no lifting heavy water bottles up onto the water cooler
- Did I just say "cooler?" It's not just a cooler! It dispenses cold and hot water (hot enough for hot cocoa, tea, instant soup, etc.) I'm finding myself drinking more tea!
- The ugly water bottle is hidden -- fits in much nicer with your other appliances
- It has a nightlight! A soft light shines near where water's dispensed so if you wake up for a drink of water during the night, you can see what you're doing.
- It just looks great & you have three designs to choose from
- The refill bottles are available down the street at the grocery store we shop at a few times a week (actually they're available almost everywhere, but this is really convenient)
There are only two concerns or questions I want to address for you. First, the energy costs of heating and cooling the water. These are Energy Star-rated appliances, which makes me feel better than if they weren't, but I don't know if there'll be any impact on my electricity bills. You can choose to turn off the hot water button if you'd like, by the way. Then you won't pay to maintain the reservoir of heated water.
The only other concern I can think of is the hot water dispenser and child safety. There is a child-proof button that dispenses the hot water. You essentially have to press two things at the same time to make the hot water flow. And, the buttons are at the very top of the dispenser.
In general, our whole family is so glad we have the Primo water dispenser, and we're definitely drinking more water! If you're currently buying water, I would urge you to consider the convenience and savings you get with the Primo dispenser.
How can you win one for your family?
1. Go to breakfree411.com, and take the breakfree pledge (this is required to enter). Then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did.
For additional entries:
2. Follow Break Free 411 on twitter. Then come back and leave a comment to let me know.
3. If you're on twitter, tweet "@MomsWhoSave is giving away a Primo water dispenser at http://is.gd/5yaua Pls RT"
4. Do you have a blog or website? Write about this giveaway and link back here. Leave a comment to let me know.
5. Add MomsWhoSave.com's button to the sidebar of your website or blog. You can grab it here. There are lots of sizes available. Leave a comment so I can check out your site!
6. Join MomsWhoSave's deals group on Momster.com here and comment on any one of the discussions. Leave a comment below with your Momster username to let me know you did.
7. Visit MomsWhoSave's main deals site, and leave a comment below with your favorite bargain.
8. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog and leave a comment to let me know.
9. Digg or Stumble this post or the MomsWhoSave.com website, and leave a comment to let me know.
10. Simply leave a comment telling me why you want to win this water dispenser.
11. Visit Break Free's blog and come back to comment about something you learned there.
This giveaway will end on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 10 p.m. EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. Please be sure to leave your email address with each entry so you can be contacted if you're the winner. (U.S. residents only.)
This Giveaway has Ended--The Man Who Became Santa Claus, and Other Winter Tales Book Giveaway
As we officially start the winter season, I have a new giveaway for you today--an autographed copy of award-winning newspaper columnist Lorraine Ahearn's new book, "The Man Who Became Santa Claus, and Other Winter Tales."
This new book is a collection of stories Ahearn has written over the years in her time with the Greensboro News and Record. I couldn't put it better than this information I received about the book--"It's a mix of gritty crime yarns, wry twists of fate and unexpected humanity amid hard times."
It's a great book to curl up with or to read when you have a moment here and there, since it's made up of short columns. I am so busy, that this is perfect when I want to take a little break for myself.
I loved the touching stories about real people, and I think you will too. It would be a great gift for anyone. I don't know if Christmas delivery is still possible, but you can order now at lorraineahearn.com, get free shipping, and your copy will be autographed!
You can also learn more about the author and read a short excerpt from the book.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you want to win this book. (required to enter) Also be sure to leave your email address so I can reach you if you win.
For extra entries...
1. Tweet "@MomsWhoSave is giving away a book at http://is.gd/5tYrW Please RT"
2. Have a blog? Add MomsWhoSave.com's button to your sidebar. You can grab it here. There are lots of sizes available. Leave a comment so I can check out your site!
3. Join MomsWhoSave's deals group on Momster.com here and comment on any one of the discussions. Leave a comment below with your Momster username to let me know you did.
4. Visit MomsWhoSave's main deals site, and leave a comment below with your favorite bargain.
5. Write about this giveaway on your blog or website, and let me know with a comment below.
6. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog
Giveaway will end on 12/30/09 at 10:00 pm EST and a winner will be chosen using random.org. I will notify the winner by email, so please be sure you leave your email address or a way to reach you.
Buy One, Get One FREE Photo Calendar, FREE Photo Flip Book -- 9 Snapfish Discounts in All
Photo calendars make especially great holiday gifts for grandparents and other relatives, so create yours now! This deal is good through 12/16.
If you'd like to create other photo gifts, get prints, enlargements, or photo cards, click for a list of Snapfish discount links and coupon codes--9 in all!
As always, new customers get 50 free prints just for ordering!
For more deals updated every day, visit MomsWhoSave.com and our extra page of holiday deals.
MomsWhoSave Gift Idea #3 - momAgenda Planners
Even though many of us keep our schedules online or on our phones, if you're like me, you still like to use a calendar or planner.
Rather than use a plain calendar in the coming year, why not pick something pretty and made just for moms? Check out momAgenda's planners. They have space for you and your kids, and they come in lots of stylish colors.
And this is the best time to get your momAgenda planner. They're 25-40% off right now with free shipping!
They come in desktop or purse size. There are also wall calendars, home organizers, and lots of other great planning products.
You can even download free printables from the site to keep yourself organized!
For more great holiday deals, check out MomsWhoSave.com's main deals site today!
KidsEatFor.com App Lets You Find Free Kids' Meals On The Go!
KidsEatFor.com is a website and an app available for iPhone, iTouch, and Android that lets you know which restaurants offer free kids' meals near you.
I have sometimes used other websites that offer this service, but this app is convenient if you're already out and decide to grab a restaurant meal. You don't need a computer to tell you which restaurants near you offer free kids' meals. The information is on your phone.
You can also add deals you know about to the database, so the service is continuously growing. Right now it is available in major cities, so if you don't see your city listed, please check back in the future.
You can also follow KidsEatFor.com on Twitter and Facebook for updates on the service.
For more deals updated every day, visit MomsWhoSave.com's main deals site here.
