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)
  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If you're shopping online this year, make sure you check out MomsWhoSave.com's homepage and special holiday deals page.

Many Black Friday deals have started early online, and MomsWhoSave.com is being updated continuously, with even more deal updates on twitter.

Check in often throughout the weekend, and don't miss out!

A few of this weekend's bargains include:

Starts Friday: Black Friday Deal! 11/27-11/29: Flip Video Camcorders- $49.95 This Weekend!



Click to shop now at Jones New York and receive an additional 30% off sale merchandise now 50-75% off. Plus free shipping on all orders! Valid 11/26-11/30/09


Click for Borders Black Friday offer: Get 25% off your ENTIRE purchase PLUS shipping's free on $25!



40% off All DVDs and CDs + Free Shipping Offer at Veggie Tales through 12/2.



Click to get your child's first month of membership at Jump Start for only $1! Use promo code TURKEYDAY thru 11/29. A one year membership is only $10 or a lifetime membership is $20! Don't miss this chance to offer your child a whole new world of fun & learning!



It's all on sale - 40% off everything now at Lane Bryant.com! Valid through 11-29-09.

Remember to visit MomsWhoSave.com and the Black Friday page for more deals.

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Just a quick post to share this great freebie. It's a complete Martha Stewart Thanksgiving cookbook in PDF form.

It's from Sirius and Martha Stewart Living Radio, and can be downloaded here

You get 56 pages of delicious recipes with illustrations from Martha Stewart and other well-known chefs, like Nigella Lawson and Emeril Lagasse.

I'm not sure how long this download will be available, so get your recipe book now!

For more deals, visit MomsWhoSave's main deals page, and our printable coupons and freebies page.

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I want to introduce you to a great product. They're called Boogie Wipes. And if you haven't heard about them, I'm glad I can fill you in--especially now that cold and flu season is here!

What are Boogie Wipes? I'm thinking you can guess what they're for, but Boogie Wipes are soft, flexible wipes made with saline, and moisturizers vitamin E, aloe, and chamomile to gently clean little noses without irritation. They are even scented. You can buy them in grape, fresh scent, or menthol for really stuffy noses.


The terrific mom inventors of Boogie Wipes sent me a couple of packages to try, but unfortunately (or fortunately) no one's nose was dripping or running for quite a while, so we couldn't try them out properly! Well, now I can finally say that we've given them a try, and we do love them. Here's why:

• They are incredibly soft and gentle on our noses (yes, I tried them too)
• They smell great (but very little ones may not like the menthol-scented wipes--stick to the other two scents for them, in my opinion)
• As soft as these wipes are, they are really strong and flexible! They aren't going to tear like paper tissue
• Again, they are soft and moist (almost like a damp washcloth), so they will NOT irritate little sore, red noses
• They leave skin soft, and even moisturized
• They come in a convenient "baby wipes" type container or individually-wrapped (so you can easily carry them in your purse, or throw a few in the diaper bag or glove compartment)
  

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My next gift idea for this holiday season is really simple.

If you buy anything...and I mean anything from this website, you are almost guaranteed that whoever you're buying for won't already have it!

You're also guaranteed to find something they'll love. The site is One World Projects, a company who works with artisans in developing countries to help them gain economic sustainability and self-determination. One World Projects is committed to paying artisans fair wages for their work allowing them to provide for their basic needs (food, shelter, clothing, education, and health-care for their families) which contributes to a better quality of life.

Some of the items for sale & some of the stories behind them are shown here. As you can see, they are beautiful.


These handmade cards are painstakingly created by widowed and often handicapped women, who survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Crafted from banana leaves, these cards are inspired by the imaginations of the artisans, and no two are exactly alike.
















This bracelet is from a seed jewelry project in Colombia serving underprivileged youth who struggle with alcoholism, prostitution, begging, and thievery - the all too familiar products of communities with limited education or employment prospects. Several of the artisans are also single mothers, and for most, this is their only safe way to earn a living.










Here are a few of the other artisan-made products available at One World Projects.

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