Perk up your party with Balloon Time! (giveaway)

There are many reasons that I'm excited that spring is here. One of those being the parties and bbq's that happen more so this time of year. I always love jazzing up events, whether it be via the food or decor and I've found a new way to perk up parties. Balloon Time is a super easy helium balloon tank kit that makes party planning fun! Putting the balloons on the nozzle of the helium tank is quick and easy, and when you're busy with your party, quick and easy is the best way to go!

Balloon Time is available in quite a few different varieties that are perfect for planning different kinds of parties, smaller needs versus larger needs. When you visit their site and click through and explore their "Party Planning with Penny" section, you'll be able to get expert party planner Penny Warner's insights on how to make your occasion even better. I think that the balloon centerpieces that she's suggested are simply adorable!!

Personally, I've turned to Balloon Time on a few different occasions over the years and I haven't been disappointed! I've been happy to not have to spend a ton on helium balloons from the store, and been able to blow them up when it was convenient for me, instead of based around the stores hours. You can find Balloon Time at a store near you when you visit their store locator on the website. Click through HERE to snag yourself a coupon for $2.00 off of a Balloon Time kit!

Want to win a coupon for a free Balloon Time kit? Browse some of the party planning ideas and let me know something you'd like to try, or let me know what occasion you have coming up that you'd like to use Balloon Time to help decorate? There will be TWO winners in this giveaway!!

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This giveaway will accept entries until 11:59 pm on Monday, May 2nd. Winner will be drawn with random.org and emailed. Winner must reply within 48 hours to winning email or a new winner will be drawn. Please make sure that your email is accessible, whether in the comment or a blogger profile, cause if I cant contact you, how can you win?

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More logical info on "extreme couponing"

I know that there's a huge buzz going around about "extreme couponing" but one thing we all need to keep in mind, is that there is soooo much more to it! There are countless articles out there written to give tips and tricks for saving money, and I wanted to share one with you that I liked very much.

At A Full Cup, you can gain some more insight on couponing. And not only is this article great, there's more great information all over the site as well!

Happy couponing ya'll!

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Perfect summer skin with eos!

Its that time of year... the capris come out... the skirts get rocked... the shorts get exposure. Tank tops show off bare arms and the sun gets to touch skin that's been hiding all winter long. There are certain beauty routines that happen much more often in the summer versus the winter, and I can only be talking about one thing really. Shaving. I despise it, but I can't head out in the cute sundresses that I've been looking forward to all winter long without doing it. Again this year, I've started out right by using my by far, favorite, shaving cream. Evolution of Smooth, aka EOS, has been my favorite since last summer.EOS is so ridiculously moisturizing that I can't help but keep using it, its loaded with aloe, oat, shea butter and antioxidant vitamins E and C. It doesn't foam like other shaving creams, and to describe it, it feels more like a lotion on the skin. Maybe that's another way its able to be so ultra moisturizing?? The fragrances available are just as lovely as is how well it works! You can choose from pomegranate raspberry, lavender jasmine, sensitive fragrance free, or the one I've been using lately, the vanilla bliss!

The other huge perk about EOS that I love, it comes in a soft-touch, plastic pump bottle. And with Earth day coming, this is one of those great small changes that I was talking about that you can do to help our environment. Its recyclable!

EOS is available at walmart, target, walgreens, rite aid and other major retailers.

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New printable coupons from Coupons.com!

• $5.00 off on any can of Enfagrow™ Powder
• $1.00 off Garnier Moisture Rescue Moisturizer
• $2.00 off Glade Sense & Spray starter kit
• 50¢ Off any (1) package of Treasure Cave product
• 50¢ Off any (1) package of Stella cheese product
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• $0.50 off SCOTT Naturals™ Flushable Wipes
• $1.00 off 4 rolls or more SCOTT Naturals™ Tissue
• $1.00 off 6+ rolls Scott Naturals™ Paper Towels
• $1.00 off Your Purchase of REAL SIMPLE Magazine
• $1.00 off May issue of People StyleWatch Magazine
• $1.00 off on (1) Emerald Breakfast on the go!™
• $1.00 off ONE (1) 12 pack of SCOTT Tissue

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Pamper your skin with Cures by Avance

I'm sure I'm not the only woman out there who has problematic skin, and find its to be the absolute worst thing about physical appearance. Some days, I look at myself and think I look like a teenager going through puberty. At the same time, I do have regular 28 (almost 29) year old woman skin, with dry spots and I even have some wrinkles starting to form, YUCK!!

Cures by Avance has an awesome line that works with skin conditions, instead of catering to different skin types. Their four step routine is easy to work into your schedule in order to make yourself feel better about your skin.

You start with their Gentle Cleansing Milk, which I was able to try out. The formula truly is that, gentle. I absolutely loved how it felt on my skin while using it, and how my skin felt afterwards. The next step is the Anti-Acne Mask, which is great for acne prone skin. The camphor extracts that it contains helps to purify the skin and decongest. After that, there's the Pore Balancing Moisturizer, that not only moisturizes, but adjusts the pH levels in the skin, as well as helps to release impurities. Last but not least, there's the Cures Age Defyer Eye, that helps promote collagen production around the eyes, and leaves them softer, smoother and less lined. I tried out the Defyer Eye cream as well, and I can admit that after a few uses, I did feel brighter eyed!

Cures is a line that I'm sure is going to be some of my "must haves." They did what they needed to do, and they made me feel like I was indulging myself into an awesome routine as well. The collection is available at the Cures by Avance website, as well as spas in your local area. Also, when you "like" the Cures Facebook page, you'll receive a special offer!!

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Healthy eating with tomatoes! #HuntsHealth

Being a single mom of two, it makes mealtime hard sometimes. Lots of the recipes that I want to try are definitely not for my kids tastes, and Lil' Buddy is ridiculously picky. I have to search to decide on meals that are not only healthy but that these kids will eat, and that I will enjoy as well. Its hard at times, but with Boug being almost 7, and Bud being almost 3, I've had time to get a little bit of a handle on it.

When I make up recipes, pretty much 100% of the time, they're "dedicated" to my kids. They're kid friendly and yummy, and I'm happy to share them on my site with my readers. One day, I was in a complete bind for dinner, had no idea what I was making and hadn't been to the store in a bit so supplies on hand were limited. I came up with my meal and Boug quickly dubbed it "Quickie Mac," for obvious reasons.

1 box of macaroni and cheese mix, (with ingredients to prepare as specified)
1 cup frozen peas
1 can Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
1/2 lb ground beef

I simply boiled up the mac for the mac and cheese, adding in the frozen peas, and browned the beef while I waited for the macaroni to cook. Once the mac was done, I prepared it as specified, and also stirred in the can of diced tomatoes that had been drained. I stirred in the browned ground beef as well. Next thing I knew, the kids were DEVOURING it!!

I love to use tomatoes in my recipes because they're one of those things that I know I can count on the kids eating. I feel good about them because they're a "heart healthy" food. There's a great article that outlines the dietary guidelines for 2010 to help you make some better food choices. There's also another great article that details the health benefits of tomatoes, and maybe it can help you make some better choices for your families health, definitely worth taking a look at. I learned that tomatoes are good for your heart, low in calories, rich in potassium, fiber, and the antioxidant lycopene.

Do you use tomatoes in your recipes? Do you have some favorite recipes that use tomatoes? Care to share?? I'm always looking for great recipes that my family will love!!

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Breakfast & Snack deals at amazon!

Doing my regular amazon.com browsing, I came across a few good deals that I wanted to share with you!

Froot Loops with Sprinkles Cereal 17-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)
This is $8.19 for a one time delivery and eligible for free super saver shipping. If you "subscribe and save," its $6.96, saving you 15%!

Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack, 48-Count
This big ol' package of Pop-Tarts is $8.90. When Pop-Tarts are on sale at my local store, its 2 small packages for $5. This is a HUGE savings. This is also eligible for free super saver shipping.

Keebler Cookie & Cracker Assortment, 36-Count Pouches
36 snack pouches for $9.76!! This assortment includes Cheez-It, Fudge Stripe Cookies, Rainbow Chip Cookies, Animal Crackers and Scooby Doo Graham Crackers. Also eligible for free super saver shipping.

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Fun time with Caillou!

There are very few television programs that my Lil' Buddy loves, and Caillou is one of them. If you aren't familiar with Caillou, he's an inquisitive little 4 year old with a little sister and a cat, who learns about common things in day to day life.

There's a few new Caillou toys out now, and Bud was excited to receive the Caillou bath time vehicle and the Caillou classic doll. Bud has brought his bath time vehicle in the tub with him and had a blast playing with Caillou, his kitty Gilbert and the boat that they get to sail around on.

The Caillou classic doll has been by Buddy's side since we received it. He loves to cuddle him and bring him on car rides with us! I've had to give it a few wipe downs, since my Lil' Buddy thinks that he can feed Caillou the same snacks that he eats, and I'm happy to say that since he has a vinyl head, arms and feet, he's so easy to clean.

I love both of these toys for Bud cause they encourage him to use his imagination and play independently. Both of these toys are available at Toys R Us, toysrus.com, and you can also find the Caillou doll on amazon.com.

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