Twitter Party with YoCrunch Monday 8/30 10pm EST #LiveGive

August 26, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway, Live Giveaway

It seems like everywhere you look these days restaurants are embracing the yogurt parfait as a delicious and nutritious breakfast option. Well now thanks to Breyers you can enjoy a delicious fruit parfait in the comfort of your home. Introducing YoCrunch the delicious new fruit parfait sold at your local grocer. It comes in 3 delicious flavors blueberry, strawberry and peach. My husband is the only one in our house without a dairy allergy and he was more than happy to test out the new YoCrunch parfait for me. He tried out the peach and was shocked how much he enjoyed it since peach isn’t his favorite flavor. He has since requested that I stock the refrigerator with blueberry flavored YoCrunch. Available for $2.89 per 4 pack at leading grocery stores nationwide. This Monday 8/30 at 10pm EST we will be talking fruit parfaits and 10 lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom readers will win a 4 pack of Breyers YoCrunch Fruit Parfaits.

To be prize eligible you must do the following:

  1. RSVP in the Linky below with your Twitter name
  2. Tweet the following anytime on Monday 8/30 Twitter party: Join me to discuss fruit parfaits & win them 10 pm EST tonight 8/30 via @ThriftyChicMom #LiveGive http://tiny.cc/6p4wf
  3. Join in the party at 10 pm EST and tweet with the hashtag #LiveGive

The party will be  HERE and of course be sure to follow me @ThriftyChicMom during the party! I will draw winners during the 10 PM EST hour from those who have met the requirements and are actively participating in our discussion. For complete rules go HERE

Having Fun with Moon Dough

August 26, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway, review

Since I have been laid up by this surgery it has been crazy trying to keep the kids occupied and not missing mommy. The Moon Dough Barn arrived just in time as a new a novel form of entertainment. We had Moon Sand in the past and it is a strictly outdoors activity. I hated the mess even though my kids loved it we went back to good old play doh. Now along comes Moon Dough and it is a major improvement on Moon Sand, dare I say we love it! Here are some of the reasons we love the new Moon Dough. It never dries out, that’s right is seriously never dries out. I can not tell you how much play dog we have wasted because the lid was not on tight and it dried up. It cleans up very easily even form carpet. Moon Dough is also hypo-allergenic and wheat free. The Barn is adorable! My girls had so much fun making the animals and it is something they can actually do by themselves. I have a feeling santa will be buying some of the other Moon Dough activity centers because my girls had that much fun with it. You can purchase Moon Dough at Target, Walmart, Toy R us, Amazon and many more.

I received product free of charge thanks to Team Mom, all opinions are my own.

Shoe Spectacular: Reebok ZigEnergy Giveaway (end 9/9)

August 26, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

Reebok is taking back to school by storm with all of their fabulous new line of shoes for Fall and they have something for the whole family. For the kids they have new ZigEnergy which reduces muscle activity by 21% to help diminish muscle fatigue and keeps kids playing longer. They also have new Illumilace which features light up laces and heel with each step and new Talkin’ Krazy shoes which have dry erase panels on the shoes for you kids to write on. For adults the have added to the collection and now have not only the EsyTone shoes which builds muscle as you walk but the RunTone. I was sent a pair of RunTone shoes to test out and they are just as fabulous as the EasyTone. The RunTone shoes is meant to simulate running on the sand through the use of air packs which move and make you muscles work twice as hard. Now you don’t need to be on vacation to get a great run in. I tried out these shoes and am really impressed it is amazing the technology Reebok has been able to come up with to help improve workouts.

Win It: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a pair of ZigEnergy kids shoes ( available size Grade School Sizes 3.5-11) retail value $70. To enter tell me who you want these shoes for.

For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.

* Leave a comment on Momma in FlipFlops2 ‘s post to win a pair of Reebok ZigEnergy Shoes.

* Friend me on Google Friend Connect (right side bar)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back or post on your Facebook page with with link back.

* Twitter about this giveaway with a link back, you must also be following me @ThriftyChicMom. Copy and paste Win a pair of Reebok ZigEnergy shoes via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/lmayp #giveaway #shoespectacular (you can do this once a day!)

* Email a friend about this giveaway with a link be sure to CC me thriftyandchic (at) gmail

* Become a fan of Thrifty & Chic Mom on Facebook

* Enter another current giveaway on Thrifty & Chic Mom, simply tell me which one and what comment # (you can do this once)

Open to US residents, ends 9/9 at midnight EST.Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided. All opinions are 100% mine

Winners…

August 25, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Slix giveaway #108 Katy P.

Congratulations to the winner of the See Kai Run giveaway #325 Dorothy

Congratulations to the winner of the TJ Maxx & Marshalls GC #4 Danielle E.

Shoe Spectacular: Umi Children’s Shoes

August 25, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under review

Umi is another great maker of children’s shoes. They offer fashion forward choices and are one of the few places I have found knee high kids boots. My oldest daughter had a pair last year and they looked adorable with tights and all her Fall and Winter dresses. Since I live in knee high boots my daughter loved being just like mommy. This year they have another fabulous collection for Fall including some great knee high boots once again. Both the Traverse and the Odessa boots look fabulous. Umi sent the Ballerina the Mary Jane style Taffeta shoes in brown. This adorable shoe is very versatile and can be worn with almost anything making it a good choice for your little girl. Umi provides excellent support for little feet and quality craftsmanship in their shoes. Be sure to follow Umi on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates. Be sure to also check out Andrea’s thoughts on Umi as well.

I received product free of charge in order to obtain my honest opinion, all opinions are my own.

Shoe Spectacular: JB and Me $50 GC (ends 9/7)

August 24, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

If you are looking for the latest and hottest shoes trends look no further than JBandMe they are on the cutting edge of trends. One of the hot new looks for fall is the men’s shoes look, I know it sounds odd but I have seen it pulled of really well and it looks quite feminine when done right. JBandMe carries the Nicole Kindle Shoe which features a little bit of Oxford with a girly twist in a timeless grey color ($90). Another trendy shoes is a rough and tough version of the staple the black boot. this OTBT Hutchinson Black Boot is a perfect example of a new twist on an old favorite. This black leather boot is edgy and will definitely add a unique touch to any outfit ($159). Neither one of these your style? Don’t worry JBandMe has a large assortment of fabulous shoes and you are bound to fall in love with at least one pair fo not more than one.

Win It: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a $50 GC to JBandMe. To enter tell me what shoes you would buy.

For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.

* Enter to win a $50 GC to JBandMe on Momma in FlipFlops2.

* Friend me on Google Friend Connect (right side bar)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back or post on your Facebook page with with link back.

* Twitter about this giveaway with a link back, you must also be following me @ThriftyChicMom. Copy and paste: Win a $50 GC to JBandMe via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/zyfoq #giveaway #shoespectacular (you can do this once a day!)

* Email a friend about this giveaway with a link be sure to CC me thriftyandchic (at) gmail

* Become a fan of Thrifty & Chic Mom on Facebook

* Enter another current giveaway on Thrifty & Chic Mom, simply tell me which one and what comment # (you can do this once)

Open to US residents, ends 9/7 at midnight EST.Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided. All opinions are 100% mine

Giveaways Galore

August 23, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

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Who doesn’t love giveaways? I know I do and so do my readers so please provide a direct link to your family friendly giveaways in the Mr.Linky below and make sure to enter all of my great giveaways while you are here and I have bunch right now! Want more places to list your giveaways…check out my list of sites who host weekly giveaways.

Are you on Twitter? Be sure to join me every Monday Night at 10pm EST for Live Giveaways on Twitter #LiveGive.

Shoe Spectacular: Merrell Shoes Giveaway (ends 9/13)

August 23, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

Most people have heard of Merrell Shoes and Apparel and they are aware of the exceptional quality and comfort they provide in all their products. Merrell also believes in encouraging everyone to get outside, from beginner to seasoned pro. And once you’re out there, they provide the performance and style to keep you going. Further. Faster. Comfortably. My mom is a huge fan of Merrell shoes and it is practically the only brand she wears, the comfort, support and quality are what hooked her and keep her coming back. I was lucky enough to receive the Lidia sandal and the Yarra boot. The Merrell Lidia sandal is so comfortable it’s like walking on a cushion. This QForm® comfort sandal, offers supportive cushioning with earth-friendly, durable and lightweight construction incorporating vegetable- tanned full-grained leather, a recycled EVA footbed and rubber sole into a classy thong. The sandal is very stylish and can be worn with just about everything retailing for $70. I also received the Merrell Yarra boot made with Waterproof suede capped by wool seals to keep out the elements, plus an anatomical footbed, molded arch shank, and sticky outsole. This boot is a fantastic blend of fashion and function perfect for my Midwest winters I can keep my foot warm and dry plus not worry about slipping on ice all while looking good. this fabulous Merrell boot retails for $150. Merrell makes fabulous sandals, shoes and boots for men, women and kids plus some really great apparel too, be sire to check out all they have to offer!

Win It: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a pair of Merrell Yarra boots to enter tell me what other Merrell shoe you love.

For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.

* Enter to win a pair of Merrell Lidia sandals on Momma in FlipFlops2.

* Friend me on Google Friend Connect (right side bar)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back or post on your Facebook page with with link back.

* Twitter about this giveaway with a link back, you must also be following me @ThriftyChicMom. Copy and paste: Win a pair of Yarra boots from @MerrellOutside via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/i1mq9  #giveaway #shoespectacular (you can do this once a day!)

* Follow @MerrellOutside on Twitter

* Email a friend about this giveaway with a link be sure to CC me thriftyandchic (at) gmail

* Become a fan of Thrifty & Chic Mom on Facebook

* Become a fan of Merrell on Facebook

* Enter another current giveaway on Thrifty & Chic Mom, simply tell me which one and what comment # (you can do this once)

Open to US residents, ends 9/13 at midnight EST.Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided. All opinions are 100% mine.

Dakota’s Personalized Gifts $50 Giveaway (ends 9/5)

August 22, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

Personalized gifts are a great way make a gift even more special. I love personalized gifts I think they really put an extra special touch on a gift that makes it last even longer. Whether you choose engraving, embroidery a full name or just initials it always is a great touch. Dakota’s Personalized Gifts is a great place to find a personalized version of almost everything imaginable. While I perused the great selection one item caught my eye the personalized family afghan. I love personal size blankets we keep a basket full of them to snuggle under in the family room year round. I decided to get the family afghan personalized with my last name. You have 5 different thread choices and the personalization is included in the price of $59.95. The afghan is a 2 layer 100% cotton heart honeycomb measuring 48″ x 60″ and is machine washable. When the afghan came in the mail I was so happy with how it turned out the vibrant cranberry thread I picked looked beautiful on the cream colored afghan it truly is beautiful and I highly recommend it as a great personal gift for someone in your life.

Win It: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a $50 GC to Dakota’s Personalized Gifts to enter tell me what item you would purchase.

For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.

* Friend me on Google Friend Connect (right side bar)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back or post on your Facebook page with with link back.

* Twitter about this giveaway with a link back, you must also be following me @ThriftyChicMom. Copy and paste: Win a $50 GC to Dakota’s Personalized Gifts via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/p5b5n  #giveaway (you can do this once a day!)

* Email a friend about this giveaway with a link be sure to CC me thriftyandchic (at) gmail

* Become a fan of Thrifty & Chic Mom on Facebook

* Enter another current giveaway on Thrifty & Chic Mom, simply tell me which one and what comment # (you can do this once)

Open to US residents, ends 9/5 at midnight EST. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided. All opinions are 100% mine.

B Nature Organic Clothing for Babies

August 20, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under review

I love organic fabrics for both me and my family. My kids have very sensitive skin so organic fabrics are much better for them to wear plus I always find them very sensitive for my delicate little girls. When I discovered B Nature I was excited by the adorable organic clothing they offered for little ones. I absolutely adore the bodysuit with skirt in pink pointell, so cute!!!! I know Little C would look adorable in it and it retails for just $24. I received an adorable little pink pointell top and I can attest that the fabric is soft and luxurious for your baby and the quality of product is top notch. If you have a baby shower coming up B Nature has some fabulous gift sets that anyone would love.

I received product free of charge in order to obtain my honest opinion, all opinions are my own.

Shoe Spectacular: Saint Francis Couture Giveaway (ends 9/3)

August 20, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

Saint Francis Couture designs and manufactures high fashion, animal friendly shoes, accessories, and they are now introducing apparel. The company’s founder and designer is Tere Albanese. Tere is a vegetarian who eats nothing with a face or heart and refuses to wear anything made from animals. She is a former hair stylist and high school English teacher. “I thought the world needed some high fashion, moderately priced, comfortable, but sexy, shoes and accessories that were cruelty free,” said Tere. “So I started drawing. Saint Francis must have helped me because I had no idea how to draw.” The company is named after Saint Francis, who is the patron saint of animals. Her first line is the Africa Collection, which honors African Wildlife.

When I first discovered Saint Francis Couture I was very excited by the stylish shoes and I love Saint Francis so I was thrilled when they agreed to be a part of the Shoe Spectacular. I received the African Pump with 3″ heel. I was so excited when I opened the box and saw these shoes with a matching purse ( I love to match my accessories) and the shoes are gorgeous. Sadly they were a half size too small so when your order take that into account! They generously sent me a bigger size and I wore then the next day to church. I love the fabulous African feel and the tie that wraps around the ankle, they look fantastic on! Did I mention how reasonably priced these shoes are? The African Pump with 3″ heel retails for just $42, a steel. I have been perusing the website and the Sexy Cinch Waist Jacket is on my must have list for Fall and it is just $59! That jacket with the heels and a pair of skinny jeans, look out hot mama coming!

Win It: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win the African Pump with 3″ heel in size 9 1/2 ( since they run small these will actually fit a size 9). To enter tell me what other item at saint Francis Couture you love. If you are not a size 9 Andrea is giving away a $100 GC.

For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.

* Friend me on Google Friend Connect (right side bar)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back or post on your Facebook page with with link back.

* Enter Andrea’s giveaway for a $100 GC to Saint Francis Couture ( leave comment number)

* Twitter about this giveaway with a link back, you must also be following me @ThriftyChicMom. Copy and paste: Win a pair of @saintfranciscou shoes via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/3zv0g #giveaway #shoespectacular (you can do this once a day!)

* Follow @Saintfranciscou on Twitter

* Email a friend about this giveaway with a link be sure to CC me thriftyandchic (at) gmail

* Become a fan of Thrifty & Chic Mom on Facebook

* Become a fan of Saint Francis Couture on Facebook

* Enter another current giveaway on Thrifty & Chic Mom, simply tell me which one and what comment # (you can do this once)

Open to US residents, ends 9/3 at midnight EST. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided. All opinions are 100% mine.

Shoe Spectacular: KEEN Giveaway (ends 9/10)

August 20, 2010 by Ellen  
Filed under Giveaway

KEEN footwear is synonymous with quality and comfort known as a shoe for the hybrid life they have created hybrid.ology which is about eliminating the effects of anything that comes between you and your hybrid life. KEEN hybrid.ology ensures superior fit, extra durability, unending comfort and exceptional performance. My friends have been raving to me about KEEN for years now and I finally know what all the talk is about. I received the Midori MJ with an upper made of organic canvas, natural jute rubber and renewable nubuck leather. This stylish environmentally friendly shoe is super light and perfect for year round. I am truly in love with my Midori they go well with so many outfits and do truly provide superior comfort and performance I am thrilled with my shoes so thrilled that my husband bought himelf a pair of KEENs. The Midori MJ comes in 5 fabulous colors and retails for $80.

Win It: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a pair of Midori MJ in their choice of color. To enter tell me which color KEEN Midori MJ you would choose.

For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.

* Friend me on Google Friend Connect (right side bar)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back or post on your Facebook page with with link back.

* Twitter about this giveaway with a link back, you must also be following me @ThriftyChicMom. Copy and paste: Win a pair of @keen_shoes via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/19xow #giveaway #shoespectacular (you can do this once a day!)

* Follow @Keen_Shoes on Twitter

* Email a friend about this giveaway with a link be sure to CC me thriftyandchic (at) gmail

* Become a fan of Thrifty & Chic Mom on Facebook

* Become a fan of Keen on Facebook

* Enter another current giveaway on Thrifty & Chic Mom, simply tell me which one and what comment # (you can do this once)

Open to US residents, ends 9/10 at midnight EST. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided. All opinions are 100% mine.

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