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Shh Secret Share: Introducing American Girl 2012 – McKenna

Bobbie — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:26:56 +0000

Every year American Girl introduces a doll of the year. There are a few hours left in 2011 and your last chance to get Kanani’s available accessories! Sadly, the doll itself is sold out. Tomorrow debut’s an all new American Girl. Allow me to introduce her..

Meet the American Girl 2012 Doll Of The Year.. McKenna!

McKenna is a determined, energetic girl who loves gymnastics. McKenna shines on the bean, but when she falls behind in school, she must use her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs. Through McKenna, girls will discover the power of believing in yourself and your potential to achieve great things. Available for one year, McKenna doll featuring long, caramel-colored hair and blue eyes; and an array of outfits and accessories that bring her world to life. And to further engage girls, American Girl is introducing several initiatives in support of McKenna and her story’s inspirational message, including:

An all-new movie based on McKenna’s stories will premiere on DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment in 2012.
McKenna related retail events (watch for updates on these here at OneScrappyMom or on the American Girl Facebook page)
McKenna’s Take the Challenge! online activity with a chance to win a McKenna doll and 3 book set
A partnership with Save the Children, in support of their U.S. Literacy Program
2 special books: McKenna and McKenna, Ready to Fly! (ages 8 and up – $12.95 Hard Cover & $6.95 Paperback)
1 companion book: Take The Challenge! Crazy challenges and silly thrills to explore your talents and everyday skills (ages 8 and up – $9.95)

Want to see more preview of McKenna? I love them and you will too! Here she is:

Starting on January 1, 2012, the McKenna doll, books and accessories will be available for one year or while supplies last through American Girl’s catalogue, at American Girl online and at all American Girl retail locations. To request a free American Girl catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005 or request one online.

I was not compensated for this post. I am sharing this information because it was sent to me and we are a huge fans of American Girl!

Post: Enjoy Some Holiday Discounts & A Cheer Tree Mosaic From Sears

Bobbie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:19:00 +0000

Christmas is a special time of year that we all enjoy. It’s a time when people decorate their home, inside and out. It’s a time when we exchange presents with the people we love. For some the feeling of giving is very rewarding (raises hand). For others, they like receiving. This year Sears is celebrating the Christmas season with real deals and real cheer. You can help spread Real Cheer by scrolling over the Sears Cheer Tree Mosaic to see photos submitted by others of their own holiday decorating.

You can also earn special deals from Sears by clicking on Special Offers to find deals hidden within the Cheer Tree. You will have to keep checking back and looking at the Cheer Tree because Sears is making this a fun and interactive way to save by adding new (30-50% off) each day. I know I have some bigger things that I am looking to purchase and I also have a couple gift cards, so if I can unlock a percentage off and use my gift cards, that will be great! Of course, some of us are not as good at games as others, but don’t worry, there are hints to help you locate the deals within the mosaic. Another interactive feature allows you to click “Add Me” to upload a photo of your own holiday decorations to become part of the Cheer Tree!

For me, my favorite part of the holiday is decorating the tree. I haven’t done a themed tree in a couple years. I used to love doing it that way, but the kids have taken over decorating it and they LOVE to showcase all their handmade items, which grow each and every year. So alas, my tree has become a display of their work. I look at it as a display of love. Looking at my tree, it’s nothing like I used to do, however, it holds more memories year after year. Memories that we don’t forget. I’ve added a picture of my tree to the Sears Cheer Tree Mosaic. Head over, grab a deal, and share your favorite part of Christmas with us!

FTC Disclosure: I wrote this post regarding a campaign on behalf of Sears and Sears Real Deals Real Cheers Holiday Promotion and received a promotional item to thank me for participating. All views and opinions with regard to the products or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.

Review: Holiday Gifts – Here Come the Holidays! Create Lasting Memories with Pottery Barn Kids!

Bobbie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:53 +0000

When you are grabbing Holiday gifts this year, remember Pottery Barn Kids! Pottery Barn Kids has so many amazing gifts. Pottery Barn Kids has a wide variety of Holiday ideas for all the kids in the family! As we head into the cozy winter season, it’s time to reminisce about holidays past and prepare to make new memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas and/or Hanukkah, the Pottery Barn Kids 2011 Holiday Collection will make this year magical as you prepare to decorate your home, give gifts and/or travel to be with loved ones.

This year we have a few pretty unique items under our tree from Pottery Barn Kids. The kids are going to love them and they are items that will last forever. Whether you are looking for girl items, like doll clothing to spice up your little girls dolls (most clothing will fit any 18″ doll). The Holiday Party Doll Outfit is a very cute and well made set that your little girl can dress up her special doll or friend for the holiday season! Another adorable outfit for the holiday season is the Doll Apres Ski Outfit. You can get the Apres Ski Outfit or the Holiday Party Outfit for just $34.00. They both come in cute ready to wrap boxes.

Have a boy on your list? No problem! Pottery Barn Kids has some of the hottest toys this holiday season. The ever popular Lego Ninjago comes in a special Lego Ninjago Brickmaster set which let kids imagine and create an entire world of ninja-themed structures and characters with this versatile LEGO kit, with the pieces to create eight exclusive models!

Another adorable unisex option is some cozy Home for the Holidays Pajamas. These are available in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 6 and 8. The perfect PJs for winter, made of soft polyester flannel and adorned with festive details. The warmest, heaviest pajamas yet, these Holiday PJs are printed with snowmen, jolly Santas and candy canes. You can purchase these for just $42.50 and you have the option of having them personalized with the child’s name! They also have other pajama styles available in a variety of sizes to fit your needs.

Be sure to stop over to Pottery Barn Kids and take a look through their top gifts for every age, gender and occasions. With the option to send right to the recipient, shopping online has never been so easy! Connect with Pottery Barn Kids on Facebook and Twitter!

FTC Disclosure: I was provided with a product for this review. All views and opinions with regard to the products or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.

Post: Relax With MasterCard & Get Rewards!

Bobbie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:18:11 +0000

MasterCard has a special holiday gift for all the hardworking moms out there! MasterCard wants you to relax this season so why not take some time for yourself, avoid a trip or two to those overcrowded stores and malls and get some of your shopping done online in the comfort of your own home. And guess what? You can get rewarded for it? Sounds devine, right? It’s really simple, I promise! Head over to MasterCard Holiday Rewards to get started!

Enroll with your MasterCard (credit or debit) – This is really a simple step, no long form; just your name, address and your MasterCard number (it is a secure form).
Shop with your card online between November 15th, 2011 and December 31st, 2011.
After spending $200 online, you’ll receive an email confirming your qualification and instructions on how to get your MasterCard gift cards or other gifts.

It’s a quick and simple way from MasterCard to show their appreciation for all that you do and a little Happy Holidays to go along with it! With MasterCard’s Holiday Rewards, you can get a reward back just for doing the shopping and chores you are already doing!

FTC Disclosure: I was provided with a promotion item for this post. All views and opinions with regard to the products or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.

Post: Top Quality Anti Aging Products For Home

Bobbie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:41:57 +0000

When it comes to anti aging skin care there are so many options. There are many typical cleaners and creams that can be bought at the store locally. I tend to shy away from products like that. The price is always a good indication of the quality you are receiving in a product. Iderma carries a wide range of products that are perfect for your skin type and your needs. They carry brands like SigmaSkin, which contains a wide range of products such as shampoos, lotions, moisturizers, and aftershave creams. All of these products are specifically designed to treat hair and skin issues using topical products of extravagant quality. They combine numerous, clinically proven, highly active ingredients into hair and skin products that are much more effective.

However, anti aging is not just the products you use. It’s also the procedures like chemical peels and laser treatments. Some people think that once the procedure is done, you are good to go. The problem is, there is a healing process with all of these types of things. There are products to help in that process, while still allowing you to have that beautiful, colorful skin. GloMinerals advanced formulations are comprised of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, natural high-pigment minerals, nourishing vitamins and powerful antioxidants to deliver radiant beauty and healthy, glowing skin. The anti-inflammatory ingredients in glominerals are recommended for use after a chemical peel or laser procedure to help correct and protect the skin.

You can trust that iderma carries nothing less then the best products. Iderma was founded by Westlake Dermatology and is a great place to check out for Austin coolsculpting (they have done over 800 treatments since November 2010) and dermatology in Austin Texas. With a wide variety of specials and financing options they make treatments available to everyone.

POST: Holiday Cards.. Are You Done?

Bobbie — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:06:27 +0000

I am probably the last person every year to get my cards for the holidays together. I have no idea why. I used to be very good at having them ready to mail on December 1st. It was simple for me. I am creative by nature and I love a sweet photo holiday cards. I usually don’t have too much of a problem putting them together, but it always seems like I wait too long to order then, which in turn makes them late to go out. This is just something that has really slipped away from me in the last few years. I have to admit though, when I started my holiday cards, my family was always in awe. It seems like there are many places that offer amazing holiday stuff for mailing. It doesn’t seem to be as difficult to come by unique cards or cards that have the perfect saying and look for you, so I love to have something more personalized, with the kids pictures or the family pictures.

My question to you all is.. Have you ordered your holiday cards? When do you traditional send them out, or hope to get them out by? Do you use a standard greeting card or something more personalized with a photo?

POST: Special Cyber Monday Deals!

Bobbie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:01:40 +0000

There are a ton of places that are having some amazing Cyber Monday deals this year. I have included a small number of things here. Of course there is so much going on, but here’s some sites and information to get you started!

Without further ado, here’s your sneak peek at the ads:

Fashion To Figure - 33% OFF EVERYTHING Monday, November 28 from midnight to midnight. Online use Code CYBER
Hayneedle - For 24 hours save an additional 15% off orders $150 or more OR take an additional 12% off orders under $150.00 PLUS free shipping on almost anything. Use promo code PRESENT at checkout.
Light Scoop - Buy one Light Scoop (for you) and get one for 1/2 off (to give as a gift) Use code BFONEHALF at check out.
Good Vibrations – One day special pricing on selected items and free shipping on orders over $75!
Hapari Swimwear – Use code BLACK50 at checkout to save 50% off during Black Friday through Cyber Monday

FTC Disclosure: I was provided with no compensation or sponsorship for this review. All views and opinions with regard to the products or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.

POST: Special Black Friday Deals!

Bobbie — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:00:04 +0000

There are a ton of places that are having some amazing Black Friday deals this year. I have included a small number of things here. Of course there is so much going on, but let’s get some of that PRE-Black Friday information! Make your plan and stick to it! There are so many deals to be had. Who doesn’t love a deal?

Without further ado, here’s your sneak peek at the ads:

Old Navy – Opening at midnight 11/25
Shopko – Opening at midnight 11/25
Macy’s – Opening at midnight on 11/25. Some ad items are sales through the weekend
Target – Opening at midnight on 11/25
JCPenney – Opening at 3am on 11/25
Sears – Opening at 4am on 11/25
Wal-mart – Opening at 10pm on 11/24
Staples - Opening at 6am on 11/25
K-mart – Open from 9a-6p on 11/24 – Thanksgiving Day sale only
K-mart Opening at 5a on 11/25 – Special Black Friday Sales
Kohl’s – Opening at midnight on 11/25
Amazon - Sales already on! Ends 11/28

Special online and blog deals:

Hayneedle – Now through 11/24 at 11:59PM; Use promo code 2DAYSALE you will get 10% off the entire site! Plus right now you get Free Shipping on everything.
Hayneedle – Black Friday Sale; Enjoy $15 off order over $125, $25 off orders over$200 and $60 off orders over $500. Use promo code GRAVY at checkout to get in on the savings!
Glow Crazy- Purchase any GlowCrazy products Black Friday through Cyber Monday and receive the GlowCrazy Bonus Pack FREE!
Twentieth Century Fox Movies- Select titles up to 70% off! - New Releases start at $10, Select Blu-rays starting at $6, DVDs starting at $4, Full TV Seasons starting at $8
Fashion To Figure - 40% OFF EVERYTHING Friday, November 25 from midnight to noon Online use Code DOORBUSTER
Fashion To Figure - 25% OFF EVERYTHING Friday, November 25 at noon – Sunday, November 27 at midnight Online use Code THANKSGIVING
Light Scoop - Buy one Light Scoop (for you) and get one for 1/2 off (to give as a gift) Use code BFONEHALF at check out.
Power Capes- GET 10% OFF the discounted price PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY2011 at checkout. Offer expires on November 26th, 2011
Hapari Swimwear – Use code BLACK50 at checkout to save 50% off during Black Friday through Cyber Monday
Build-A-Bear – Gingerbread Boy/Girl just $5 each (add their outfit for an additional $5) – Starts online 11/24 & in stores 11/25; Take 20% off predressed gifts online only! Use promo code 96964 at checkout (valid until 11:59pm on 11/24).

Please note: These times are for my local area. Your stores may have different times, so check your Thanksgiving Day newspaper for the local times! These are however the ads for the sales, nationwide.

What is your game plan? What store are you headed to first? What deal are you looking forward to the most? Remember, be safe and courteous , but most of all have fun planning and shopping!

POST: How Much Did Your Thanksgiving Meal Cost?

Bobbie — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:58:41 +0000

The cost of the Thanksgiving meal each year gets more and more expensive. It’s interesting to me to see how family work on this cost and how families work on the budget to accomidate this type of meal and cost.

The average family buys a 16 pound turkey to feed their family and guests. The average cost of the 16 pound turkey is about $21.57. This is up $3.91 from last years cost of the same 16 pound turkey! Note: Before heading out to make your turkey purchase, check out the discounts and sales at your local grocers. Most of the other holiday items including the stuffing, milk, sweet potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce, pies, veggies and miscellaneous things have also gone up in cost. In 2010 the average family spent $43.47 to feed 10 people. In 2011 the average family will spend $49.20 to feed 10 people. If your like me, you purchased some of your holiday items ahead of time. I purchased on sales and used coupon codes to save on the things that I could get and save, like the frozen vegetables, rolls, cranberry sauce and potatoes. I would say that the cost ($49.20) is probably pretty close to feed my family. I make a lot of things from scratch, including the pies (watch for the apple pie recipe next week!), so even though I am feeding a family of 6, I think my cost was a little more.

How does your meal compare to the average cost? Are you above the amount, within the range or did you save some? What are your Thanksgiving Day tips for saving or budgeting?

Average meal costs can be found on econedlink

POST: Coupon Clipping & Savings

Bobbie — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:58:30 +0000

The world of coupon savings has taken on some what of a dramatic epidemic in the last few years. People are more determined now then ever to save. With the economy in the standing it’s in, every savings helps. There is a lot more these days to coupons besides the actual clipping. You can learn a lot of tricks about coupons and clipping them from many places both online and offline. Extreme Couponing is the next biggest thing and people are more determined then ever to stock pile products that they get for little to no cost. Even Kate Gosselin has taken on a blogging job, where she shares her favorite coupon codes for things like Verizon Wireless with everyone, making shopping simpler.

While I must admit, the coupon epidemic has gotten me curious, I tend to be horrible at printing or clipping coupons. I do better with an online coupon code that I can plug in and get the deal. I am a huge online shopper, so that is probably the reason for that as well. I have used coupons and gotten some amazing deals, but for me it’s a concept I can’t really grab, so unless someone points it out directly to me, I usually miss the in store deals with the coupons available from the paper. I tend to pass the coupons off to people I know. It’s not that I don’t love a savings, I just forget the coupons AND I don’t get the concept of the whole extreme coupon process. Is anyone else lost on this?