My OKC Mommy: 8/7/11

Friday, August 12, 2011

BEYBLADE: METAL FUSION VOL. 4

Are you a BEYBLADE fan? Have you been waiting for the next volume to come to disc?

Well, the epic battle continues as the next chapter in the BEYBLADE story debuts on DVD August 23

DVD includes EXCLUSIVE CODE to unlock special features, including the ability to battle other Beybladers on Beybladebattles.com

Only the brave stand between the world and the forces of true evil in BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion Vol. 4, spinning onto DVDAugust 23 from Nelvana Enterprises and Vivendi Entertainment. From Nelvana and d-rights Inc., BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion chronicles the epic battle with the Dark Nebula in a fresh take on the original hit BEYBLADE. Only Gingka, the courageous hero with an in-depth knowledge of the Beyblade, and his loyal friends can prevent sinister forces from conquering their world.

BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion continues to grow in popularity, having already spawned a successful toy line from Hasbro and an action-packed video game for the Nintendo DS™ and Wii™. The new season of the popular series will debut this year on Cartoon Network, along with new toys from Hasbro and a new videogame.

The BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion Vol. 4 DVD includes an exclusive code unlocking special features, including the ability to battle other Beybladers on Beybladebattles.com. The DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.97.

You can preorder on Amazon for 11.99

Synopsis:

The battle between good and evil is even more intense and dangerous than ever as Gingka and his friends face a villain with a plot to unleash a long forbidden Beyblade in his quest to take over the world.
would like to give 2 copies away to my readers.

Here's how to win-

Tell me if you have ever watched Beyblade.
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Please leave separate comments, and direct all other comments or questions to my email.

Contest will end on Sunday September 10th at 8pm.

*Important Contest Information I will announce winner on the site and you will have to contact me by email within 48 hours or I will redraw for a new winner*

Thank you to bhimpact for my sample used in this review. All of my opinions expressed are my own and honest.

Dollar General: Suave Body Wash $0.47

There are 2 new Dollar General store coupons available to print that can be used for the following deals:

Suave Body Wash — 97c
Use $1/2 Dollar General printable
Total: 47c ea

Dove Deodorant — $1.97
Use $1.25/2 Dollar General printable
Total: $1.34 ea

*Use zip 77477 if you don’t see them.

(Thanks Sarah’s Deals!)

Hot Deal Huggies Slip-On's for $7.00 at Babies R Us this Saturday

Don't forget to use the $1.50 off coupon from SS 7/17 to make this deal even sweeter!

TEAM UMIZOOMI: JOURNEY TO NUMBERLAND Available on DVD Sept. 6, 2011

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!
NICKELODEON’S MATH-CENTRIC PRESCHOOL HIT RETURNS

Preschoolers can join Milli, Geo and Bot on exciting math adventures with the DVD release of Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland, available on Sept. 6, 2011. In this special DVD, the Umi Team must identify shapes, build a super flashlight to find a Brachiosaurus, figure out missing numbers in a sequence and complete other math missions. A one-year free subscription to Parents magazine is also included in the DVD for a limited time only. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Preorder on Amazon for 13.99.

Team Umizoomi features a tiny team of superheroes, Milli, Geo and Bot, who use their mighty math powers to help little kids solve big problems.  The series combines action-adventure missions with an interactive math curriculum designed to help kids develop self-confidence in their math abilities and appreciate the many ways in which math shapes their world.  The Umi Team is not complete without their Umi Friends (home viewers), who help the team along the way while practicing various math skills.  Set to a soundtrack of preschool-friendly pop songs, the series is designed to build upon preschoolers’ conceptual understanding of math as they are exposed to core mathematical concepts like numbers, counting, computations, measurement, patterns and shapes.

Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland Episode Synopses
King of Numbers (Double Length Episode)
The Umi Team goes to visit the King of Numbers in his magical Number Kingdom, but the anti-math wizard, Zilch, locks the king in his tower.  All the numbers start to disappear and it’s up to Team Umizoomi to save the king and his kingdom.

The Great Lunchbox Chase
The team is packing snacks for a rooftop picnic lunch with their friend Anna when Sarah calls in an Umi Alarm.  Sarah left her lunchbox on the school bus and all the picnic sandwiches are inside.  The team saves the day by building a super helicopter, chasing down the bus and retrieving the sandwiches.

Dinosaur Day
It’s Baby Dinosaur Day at the museum and the team is getting ready to go when Mouse sounds the Umi Alarm. Thunder scares all the dinosaurs out of the museum and they scatter all over Umi City. It’s up to Team Umizoomi to locate and rescue each frightened dinosaur before the museum reopens.

Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland Fast Facts:
Street Date: September 6, 2011
DVD SRP: $16.99

Preorder on Amazon for 13.99

DVD Running Time: 93 Minutes
Special Features:
· Umizoomi “Call to Action” promotional trailer

About Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years.

NICKELODEON FAVORITES: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Available on DVD October 4, 2011

Get in the holiday spirit with preschoolers’ favorite characters from Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets!, Blue’s Clues, Team Umizoomi and Ni Hao, Kai-lan, who star in the all-new DVD, Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! comes to DVD on Oct. 4, 2011 for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

Available for preorder on Amazon for 10.49.

Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! Synopses:

Dora the Explorer – A Present for Santa

It’s Christmas Eve and Dora and Boots are going all the way to the North Pole to deliver a present to Santa. They must travel over the snowy mountains and across an icy river, but by the end of the journey, everyone is filled with the holiday spirit.

Go, Diego, Go! – Diego Saves Christmas!

When Santa’s sleigh gets stuck under a snow hill, Diego enlists the help of Linda the Llama to pull the sleigh out of the snow.

The Wonder Pets! – Save the Reindeer (Double Length Episode)

The Wonder Pets are celebrating Christmas Eve when they get a call from Santa’s baby reindeer. They head to the North Pole and find her stuck on ice. It’s up to the Wonder Pets to save Christmas!

Blue's Clues – Blue’s First Holiday

Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper give a special holiday present of two home videos that show Tickety, Slippery and Joe as babies. Viewers also see when everyone met Blue and played Blue’s Clues for the first time. Guest stars: Wynona Judd and Tyrese.

Team Umizoomi – Santa’s Little Fixers

It’s Christmas Eve and someone calls in on the Umi Alarm from far away... it’s Santa Claus! Santa’s toy-making machine is broken and Team Umizoomi must help fix it.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan – The Snowiest Ride

Kai-lan wakes up to see snow blanketing the whole backyard. After borrowing a sled from Yeye, she gathers all her friends together to sled down a hill. Everyone is excited except for Tolee and Kai-lan must help him overcome his fear of sledding.

Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! Fast Facts:

Street Date: October 4, 2011

DVD SRP: $14.99

Available for preorder on Amazon for 10.49.

DVD Running Time: Approximately 148 Minutes

Special Features:

· The Fresh Beat Band Music Video - “Snow Day”

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years.

Something Borrowed DVD Giveaway

Rachel(Ginnifer Goodwin) is a generous and loyal pal ton her engaged best friend Darcy(Kate Hudson). But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good friend Rachel unexpectedly end up in the arms of Dex(Colin Egglesfield), the guy she's had a crush on since law school....and who happens to be Darcy's fiance. In the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy's wedding, Rachel finds herself caught between her long-time friendship with Darcy and the prospect of losing the love of her life. Based on Emily Giffin's best-seller, this funny and touching romantic comedy also stars John Krasinski as Rachel's constant confidante and conscience, who busily evades the affection of one of Darcy's lovestruck friends while harboring a secret crush of his own.

Check out the widget at the bottom of this page for fun quizzes about this movie.

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Tell me your favorite actor in this movie.
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Lauren Alaina Premieres Video for "Like My Mother Does"

American Idol alum Lauren Alaina’s video for her debut single “Like My Mother Does” has just premiered on CMT. The premiere was part of an extended 15-minute special that includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from her video shoot. In addition to the television broadcast, CMT Premieres: Lauren Alaina – Like My Mother Does is available on CMT.com. “The video is all about my mom and it has footage from my childhood and pictures of me and my family while I was growing up,” she says. “It’s all projected on this beautiful Southern-style house. It’s really great. It shows my life, so people will know more about me after they see it."

The video will also air regularly on GAC, whose cameras have been following Lauren since June in preparation for a new special Introducing: Lauren Alaina, which is set to premiere this fall.

Starting today, Lauren’s official website is offering an exclusive album pre-order package that includes Lauren’s full-length debut album, an 8x10 photo, a personalized poster and an instant download of her single “Like My Mother Does,” as well as a chance to enter a sweepstakes for an ultimate CMA Awards experience that includes a meet-and-greet with Lauren. Be the first to hear the exclusive details about her much-anticipated album release by registering for her mailing list at LaurenAlainaOfficial.com.

Lauren is currently featured in the American Idols Live tour that runs through September. She will also perform on ABC’s Good Morning America on Aug. 12, and will perform with Martina McBride in the three-hour prime-time concert special CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock, which airs on ABC on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 8 pm EST. The show will also reveal a day in the life of Lauren as she experiences her first CMA Music Festival.

Scotty McCreery Debuts Music Video For I Love You This Big

American Idol Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery debuted the video for his hit, “I Love You This Big” Tuesday on CMT, as part of an extended 15-minute special with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from his video shoot.

He shot the video with director Shane Drake while in Los Angeles for rehearsals of the American Idols Live tour. “He was the guy who shot all of our music videos for the Ford commercials for American Idol,” Scotty says. “It was great because I already knew him and we had a good relationship.”

The video was shot in an area called Angels Point. “The location for the shoot was really cool,” he says. “If you looked one way, you could see Dodger Stadium, and if you looked another way, you could see downtown L.A.

“We found this park that had a little country feel to it and it all worked out,” he says. “If I hadn’t told you that, you would think we would have shot that in North Carolina. The music video has a summertime barbecue feel, like a July Fourth party with fireworks and hot dogs and families.”

As a way of saying thank you to the fans for helping him win Season Ten of American Idol, Scotty wants them to be the first to receive the exclusive details of his much-anticipated album release. To receive the breaking news about his debut country album, fans should register at his official Web site, www.scottymccreery-official.com.

“For this first album, we are definitely going to let the fans know first about all of the details coming out,” he says. “We want them to know just what’s happening with the album and when it’s coming out because they’re the ones who are going to buy the music and they’re the ones who have been following me through this Idol journey.

“I’m really excited to let people hear what we’ve been working on and putting so much effort and energy and time into. It’s something that I’m really proud of. I can’t wait for them to hear it! Hopefully they’ll feel what I was feeling in the studio.”

Starting today, Scotty’s site is also offering an exclusive album pre-order package that includes Scotty’s full-length debut album, an 8x10 photo, a personalized poster and an instant download of his single “I Love You This Big,” as well as a chance to enter a sweepstakes for an ultimate CMA Awards experience that includes a meet-and-greet with Scotty.

“I Love You This Big,” earned the highest debut for a new artist’s first single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart since at least 1984. The song, which hit the Top 20 in seven weeks, is one of the fastest-rising debut singles for a new country artist in history.

He is currently featured on the American Idols Live Tour that runs through September. He will also perform on ABC’s Good Morning America on Aug. 12 and sings with Josh Turner in the three-hour prime-time concert special, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock, which airs on ABC on Sunday, Aug. 14.

Free and cheap at CVS and Walgreens starting on 8/14

Want to start clipping your coupons and getting ready for the deals that start at Walgreens and CVS Sunday August 14th? If so you're in luck because here are a few freebies you will find bright and early Sunday Morning!

Walgreens:

Renew Life Omega Smart Super Krill Oil, $10

Buy 1, Get $10 in Register Rewards
$2 Omega Smart Super Krill Coupon
Final Price: FREE + $2 Money Maker after Register Rewards!

Revlon Nail Polish, $3.99

Buy 1, Get $3 in Register Rewards
$2/1 Revlon Cosmetic Product -Walgreens store coupon, exp. 9/30/11 (SS 07/24/11 R) Code:5829
and Use $1/1 Revlon Cosmetic Products, exp. 9/18/11 (SS 08/14/11)
Pay as little as $0.99 and get a $3 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE + $2.01 Money Maker after Coupons and RR!

Pert Plus, $3.99

Buy 1, Get $3 in Register Rewards
$1/1 Pert Plus Product, exp. 9/30/11 (SS 08/14/11)
Pay $2.99 after coupon and get $3 in Register Rewards
Final Price: FREE after Coupon and RR!

Reach Total Care Floss or Listerine Pocket Packs, 2/$5

Buy 2, Get $3 in Register Rewards
$0.50/1 Listerine Mouthwash, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss or Reach Access Flosser, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 07/31/11)
$1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 04/17/11)
$0.50/1 Select Listerine or Plax Items, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 04/17/11)
Pay as little as $3 and get $3 in Register Rewards
Final Price: FREE after Coupon and RR!

Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers, $3.99

$3/1 Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers from Walgreens August coupon book
$2/2 Expo Markers Printable (be sure to give this coupon first!)
Final Price: FREE after Coupons!

True2Go Blood Glucose Monitoring System, $9.99

Buy 1, Get $9.99 Mail In Rebate in Box
Final Price: FREE after Rebate!

CVS:

Spend $5 on Gatorade G series fit items ($1 each)

Get $5 ECB back
Final Price: Free after ECB!

Finesse Haircare $2.50

Use $1/1 from 5/8 SS (expires 8/15)
or Use $1/1 Finesse Product (ALL YOU May)
Pay $1.50 and submit $2 MIR Finesse Product Rebate
Final Price: .50 Moneymaker!

Revlon Nail Polish $4.99

Get $3 ECB (limit 6)
Use $1/1 from 8/14 RP
Final Price: $.99 each

Not free but a great deal:

Huggies Jumbo pack diapers $8.99

Use $2/1 from 8/14 SS
or Use $3/1 Huggies Slip ons from 8/14 SS
and Use $2/1 CVS coupon for slip on training pants

Final Price: as low as $3.99

According to the ad each person that scans their CVS card during the week will get a coupon for a free product!

Thanks My Frugal Adventures

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Save $3.00 OFF CLorox Toilet Wand Starter kit

Get $3.00 OFF any Clorox Toilet Wand Starter Kit

To kill more germs with its disposable swivel head design..

Just click HERE, print, and save!

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CVS August 14th-20th

Get $1 in ECB for every fourth time you remember to use your "green bags".

Extra Care Bucks Deals

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers 2/$4.00 (Limit 1)
Get $1 ECB
Final Price, $1.50 each

G Series deal (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB wyb $5
G Series 01 Prime $1.50, G Series 02 Perform $1.00 and G Series 03 Recover $2.50 = $5.00
Final Price, all 3 FREE

Five Star notebooks or binders deal (excludes clearance) (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB wyb $15
(8/7 RP) save $2.00/1 Mead Five Star Binder (regional coupon)
(8/7 RP) save $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products (regional coupon)
Final Price, varies

Crayola deal (excludes clearance) (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB wyb $15
Final Price, varies

Sally Hansen nail color or treatments deal (excludes clearance) (Limit 1)
Get $4 ECB wyb $10
(7/31 RP) save $1.00/1 Nail Treatment
(7/31 RP) save $1.00/2 Nail Color
Final Price, varies

L'Oreal deal (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB wyb $15

Preference or Root Rescue
(8/14 RP) save $2.00/1 or $5.00/2 L'Oreal haircolor
(7/31 RP) save $2.00/1 Root Rescue

EverPure, EverStrong or EverSleek shampoo, conditioner or treatment
(7/24 RP) save $2.00 EverPure, EverStrong or EverSleek
(8/7 SS) save $1.00 L'Oreal Styling product

Studio hair styler
(8/7 SS) save $1.00/1 L'Oreal Styling product
(7/10 RP) save $1.00/1 L'Oreal Studio Line or Vive Pro Styling Products

Vive Pro shampoo, conditioner, styler or treatment
(7/10 RP) save $1.00/1 L'Oreal Studio Line or Vive Pro Styling Products
(8/7 SS) save $0.75/1 L'Oreal Vive Pro

Feria hair color
(8/14 RP) save $2.00/1 or $5.00/2 L'Oreal haircolor

L'Oreal cosmetics deal (excludes clearance) (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB wyb $15
(7/24 RP) save $3.00/1 Eye Illuminator Mascara
(8/7 RP) save $2.00/1 Paris Infallable Lip
(7/24 RP) save $2.00/1 L'Oreal Paris Eye
(8/7 RP) save $1.00/1 L'Oreal Paris Lip
Final Price, varies

L'Oreal Youth Code starter kit $29.99 (Limit 1)
Get $10 ECB
Final price, $19.99

Olay ProX Clear Sulfur Mask, UV Moisturizer or Acne Protocol kit (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB
(7/31 P&G) save $5.00/1 Olay Pro-X Facial Moisturizer or Pro-X Clear
(8/14 RP) Get (1) FREE Olay Body Wash wyb (1) Olay Pro X, Regenerist or total effects moisturizer
Final Price, varies

Olay Regenerist kits, treatments or any Definity facial care deal (Limit 1)
Get $12 ECB wyb 2
(7/31 P&G or 8/14 RP) save $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist
Final price, varies

Conair hair appliance deal (excludes clearance) (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB
Final Price, varies

Head & Shoulders 2in1 or shampoo $6.29 (Limit 1)
Get $1 ECB
(7/31 P&G) save $0.50/1
Final Price, $4.79

Colgate multipack Manual Toothbrushes 2-4pk, Regular, Total or Advanced Whitening paste twin pack (Limit 2)
Get $2 ECB
(7/24 SS) save $0.75/1 Colgate Total, Max Clean, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive, ProClinical toothpaste
(7/24 SS) save $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste
(7/24 SS) save $0.40/1 Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush
Final Price, varies

Pampers Baby Dry, Swaddlers or Cruisers diapers $19.99 (Limit 1)
Get $3 ECB
(7/31 P&G) save $2.00/1 Diapers
(7/31 P&G) save $2.00/2 Diapers and wipes
(7/31 P&G) save $1.00/2 Bags or 1 Box diapers
Final Price, as low as $14.99

Playtex Gentle Glide tampons 36ct $7.99 (Limit 1)
Get $3 ECB
(8/14 SS) save $2.00/1
Final Price, $2.99

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothbrush or toothpaste $4.49 (Limit 2)
Get $1.50 ECB
(7/31 SS) save $1.50/1 Toothpaste
(7/31 SS) save $1.00/1 Toothbrush
Final Price, $1.49 toothpaste or $1.99 toothbrush

Align starter pack 14ct $11.99 (Limit 2)
Get $2 ECB
Final Price, $9.99

Refresh Tears, Liquigel, single use, PM ointment or Optive drops 2 bottles $12.99 (Limit 1)
Get $5 ECB
(6/26 SS) save $3.00/2 or $1.00/1 Refresh
Final Price, $6.49 each

Revlon nail $4.99 (Limit 6)
Get $3 ECB
(8/14 SS) save $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic (8/14 SS)
Final Price, $0.99 each

Powerade 32oz, Fuze, Honest Tea 16.9oz, Vitaminwater 20oz or Smartwater 1L 5/$5.00 (Limit 1)
Get $1.00 ECB wyb 5
Final Price, $0.80 each

Get a $10 Gas Card wyb $30 (Limit 1)

Kleenex tissues 2/$3.00
(8/14 SS) save $0.50/3 singles boxes or 1 bundle
Final Price, $1.34 each

Nature Made supplements Cholest-Off, ALL CoQ10, Fish oil, Flaxseed or Vitamin D B1G1 Free (remember that you can no longer use 2 coupons on B1G1 Free deals)
Printable Coupon save $2.00 CoQ10 HERE, $1.00 Fish Oil HERE, $1.00 Vitamin D HERE or $1.00 any HERE
Final Price, varies

Nestle Pure Life purified water 24pk $3.39
(7/31 RP) save $1.00/2
Fina Price, $2.89 each

Scott Choose-A-Size mega rolls 6-pk $5.00
August All You save $1.00
Final Price, $4.00

Huggies jumbo packs $8.99
Use $2.00 CVS Huggies Little Movers Slip on Diapers
Use $2.00 or $3.00 (8/14 SS) Huggies coupon
Price, as low as $3.99

Huggies wipes 64-72ct $2.79
(8/14 SS) save $0.40/1
Final Price, $2.39

Cottonelle bathroom tissue 18 rolls or $10.00
(8/14 SS) save $0.75/1
Final price, $9.25

Cottonelle moist wipes $1.96
(8/14 SS) save $0.75/2
Final Price, $1.59

Air Wick Freshmatic Odor Detect automatic spray $6.99
(8/14 SS) save $4.00/1
Final Price, $2.99

Scrubbing Bubbles, Shout, Fantastik or Windex 2/$6.00
(7/31 SS) save $1.00/2 Windex
(7/10 SS) save $0.55/1 Shout
(7/31 SS) save $1.00/1 Fantastik
(7/31 SS) save $1.00/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Foamer
(7/31 SS) save $1.00/2 Scrubbing Bubbles
Final Price, as low as $2.00 each

Glade air freshener or scented oil warmer $0.99

Other weekly deals

Pepsi product 2-liters $0.88 (limit 5)

Gain dish liquid $0.99 (Limit 5)
(8/14 RP) save $0.50
Final Price, $0.49

For any regional coupons that are not available in your area, I recommend buying them from The Coupon Clippers

More Printable Coupons here and here

All You Magazine for only $19.95 here!

*Check out the Coupon Database if you are looking for more coupons to match up with this week's advertisement.

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Back to School Time! Lunch Safety Tips for Your Little Ones

These tips are courtesy of NSF International – a nonprofit organization that is committed to protecting public health and safety by developing standards and certifying products against those standards.

Packing Bag Lunches Safely

Pack Nonperishable Foods
The USDA now recommends that half of a meal be fruits and vegetables, which is convenient because most produce does not spoil at room temperature. Consider packing more foods that are nonperishable and don’t require refrigeration like whole apples, cherry tomatoes, grapes or carrot sticks.

Keep Cold Foods Cold and Hot Foods Hot

If you do pack perishable foods such as luncheon meats or prepackaged cheese & crackers, include a frozen gel pack or a frozen juice carton with the food in an insulated lunch bag or box.

If you’re packing hot foods such as soups or stews, re-heat the hot food on the stove to at least 165 F. To help keep it hot until lunch, pre-heat a thermos with hot water, let it stand for a minute or two, empty the thermos, then fill it with the hot food and close it quickly.

Throw Out the Leftovers

Pack only the amount of perishable food that your child can eat at lunch and advise them to throw out any leftovers.

Additionally, don't reuse packaging materials such as paper or plastic bags, aluminum foil, etc. as bacteria can grow on these wrappings, contaminate other foods and cause food-borne illness. Have your child discard all used food packaging and paper bags after lunch. Wash lunchboxes, thermoses and reusable food storage containers daily with soap and hot water.

Minimize The Time Food Spends At Room Temperature
Prepare lunches the night before and store them in the refrigerator overnight to help keep food cold longer the next day.

Keep it Clean
According to a NSF International germ study, the kitchen contains more germs than any other place in the home - including staph and coliform bacteria. Avoid introducing bacteria into a lunch when packing it by regularly cleaning and sanitizing your kitchen counter, dish sponge and kitchen sink.

Perform a lunchbox safety test
If you plan to send a hot or cold lunch to school with your child, perform a lunchbox safety test to make sure the food will stay safe. Pack and store a lunch exactly the way you would if your child was off to school. At the designated lunchtime, check the temperature of the foods with a food thermometer. Cold foods should be less than 40 F, while hot foods need to be above 140 F.

Don’t forget to always wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before preparing any meal and remind your child to do the same before he/she sits down for lunch. Handwashing is one of the best ways kids and parents can protect health and stop the spread of germs.

Ruby Tuesday: Free Appetizer Coupon

Want a FREE appetizer? Go over to Ruby Tuesday's Facebook page and "Like" them, complete the registration form and a free appetizer coupon is yours! Coupons are limited. As of right now, there are over 95,000 still available.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Winners!

Hello Kitty-Beauty To Love

Chuck E. Cheese- Candace, SleepyheadedMom, Chelsei

Barbara's Bakery-Regina

Saline Soothers-Pauline

Pay $6.50 for a $10.00 gift card to Subway at Saveology

MyOKCMommy
Pay $6.50 for a $10.00 gift card to subway. How awesome, remember to use my link below please!!

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WOW! Crunch N Munch 12 Boxes for $0.46 each!

Crunch n Munch fans better hurry on this one... Amazon has the Crunch ‘n Munch Toffee Popcorn, 4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) priced at just $5.46 with Subscribe & Save! That makes each box ONLY $0.46! If you're not a subscribe and save member it only costs $6.42! Great deal... but better hurry!

Thanks Collin!

Thanks My Dallas Mommy: WOW! Crunch N Munch 12 Boxes for $0.46 each!

Pia Toscano Releases Video for This Time

Pia Toscano Takes Control in Video For Single "This Time"

This is certainly Pia Toscano's time - the 22-year-old singer recently announced a record deal with Interscope and the release of her debut single "This Time," and this week premiered the track's official music video. Head over to PiaToscanoOfficial.com to see the clip and to download the video for free from iTunes. The single version of "This Time" is still on sale at the digital retailer for only $0.69.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Hormel Canadian Bacon $0.23

Love this deal! Like making pizza at home? If so, you can grab a great deal at Walmart!

Hormel Canadian Bacon $1.73
-$1.50/1 printable HERE (zip 90210)
Final Price: $0.23 each!

Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!

Aldi August 7th-13th

This week's produce picks include:

Red Grapes .79 per lb

Nectarines .19 each

Strawberries .99 per 1-lb pkg

Plums .19 each

Peaches .19 each

Thanks MySpringfieldMommy!

Coca-Cola 125 Years of Summer Fun Plus Giveaway

To celebrate Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary, they’ve created a summer-long program, available through My Coke Rewards. It’s designed to create summer fun for families by offering a variety of rewards through an interactive summer treasure map. By entering codes, found on 15 different Coca-Cola brands on My Coke Rewards, you gain points that can later be spent on prizes including: sweepstakes, instant win prizes, supporting a good cause, donating to your child’s school and much more!

Are you a member of Coke Rewards? It's easy to do and you can earn cool rewards. All you have to do is create an account. After you purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products, just look for the code on the package and then you enter it online in your account. You've seen the codes under the caps and on the sides of the cardboard boxes. You can redeem your reward points for items in the reward catalog, or use your points to enter into sweepstakes. You can even donate your points.

Coca-Cola is offering a ‘Park Kit’ for giveaway to one lucky myokcmommy reader which has all the necessities to spend a fun-filled day outdoors.

Each ‘Park Kit’ is valued at $50 and will include:

Coca-Cola tote

Sunglasses

Sports Bottle

Sunblock Kit

LED lamp (for nights when you’re just not ready to go inside)

Football

Frisbee

Reversible ball

Here's how to win-

Tell me your favorite Coca-Cola product.
Extra entries for:
Like me on facebook and leave a comment saying that you do.
Follow me on twitter and leave me a comment saying that you do.

Like My Coke Rewards on facebook and leave a comment saying that you do.

Please leave separate comments, and direct all other comments or questions to my email.

Contest will end on Sunday August 28th at 8pm.

*Important Contest Information I will announce winner on the site and you will have to contact me by email within 48 hours or I will redraw for a new winner*

The prize was provided by The Coca-Cola Company but The Coca-Cola Company is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of The Coca-Cola Company.
Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US or Canada only. Winner to be chosen at random.

HOT Spend $25 Get $50 At JcPenney Online!

Run don’t walk your fingers over to Plum District because today you can get $50 to spend at JcPenney (JCP.com) for $25!
The Fine Print
-Voucher may be redeemed starting 8/12/2011
-Limit one per customer; one additional may be purchased as a gift
-Valid only at jcp.com; not valid in jcpenney stores
-Voucher may not be applied toward taxes and shipping
-Entire voucher amount must be used in one transaction
-Purchases may be exchanged, but by mail only
-Voucher may not be combined with any other offers or promotions
-Expires 01/31/12
So hurry over to Plum District and get yours before they are gone!

Thanks MyCityMommy!

Back to School Price Comparisons August 7th-13th

Here are the Back to School price comparisons for the week of July 17th through July 23rd.

Also, under the back to school deals, you will get to a list of manufacturer and/or store coupons to stack with the sale prices. (Remember, you can stack store coupons with manufacturer coupons).

Remember that most office supply stores plus Target and Walmart will price match.

Note: Not all Walgreen stores have a Store Loyalty program. Those deals may not be available in all areas.

Graphing Calculators

Texas Instruments 84 Plus $99.99 - Office Depot
Texas Instruments 84 Plus $119.99 - Office Max

Backpacks

BOGO Free - Walgreens
Character items $8 - K-Mart
$9+ - Target
$9+ - Big Lots

Lunch Kits

Free with $12.99+ Backpack - Toys R Us

Facial Tissue

Puffs 56, 68 or 100 sheets 99¢ with card - Walgreens

Hand Sanitizer

8 oz $1.99 - Walgreens

Post-It Notes

3x3 1 ct $1 - Target
B2G1 Free - Office Max
3x3 5 ct $5 - Office Depot

Crayons

Crayola 24 ct Free after Register Rewards - Walgreens
RoseArt 24 ct Free wyb Markers or Colored Pencils - Target
Crayola 24 ct 25¢ - K-Mart
Crayola BOGO Free - Toys R Us
Crayola B2G1 Free - Office Max

Markers

RoseArt 10 ct 50¢ - Target

Crayola 10 ct 99¢ - Walgreens

RoseArt 10 ct Broad $1 - K-Mart

Crayola B2G1 Free - Office Max

Crayola BOGO Free - Toys R Us

Water Colors

Crayola 8 ct 2/$3 - Walgreens

Colored Pencils

RoseArt 12 ct 50¢ - Target
Crayola 12 ct $1 - K-Mart
Crayola B2G1 Free - Office Max
Crayola - BOGO Free - Toys R Us

Sharpies

2 ct 25¢ - Staples
5 ct $1 - Office Depot
2 ct $1 - Target
4 ct $2 - K-Mart

Glue

Scholastic 1¢ - Office Depot

RoseArt 20¢ - Target

Elmer's 25¢ - K-Mart

Elmer's 29¢ with card - Walgreens

4 oz + 2 ct Glue Sticks 50¢ - Office Max

Glue Sticks

RoseArt 2 ct 20¢ - Target
4 oz + 2 ct Glue Sticks 50¢ - Office Max
15 ct $1.50 - Big Lots

Folders

Wexford 2 pocket 9¢ - Walgreens

2 pocket with prong 6/$1 w/card - Walgreens

2 pocket 25¢ - K-Mart

2-4 pocket Poly 25¢ - Office Max

Scissors

It's Academic 5" 29¢ w/card - Walgreens
Up & Up Kids 2 ct 90¢ - Target
Wescott 5" Blunt 2 ct $1 - Staples

Erasers

Up & Up 2 ct 20¢ - Target

PaperMate 3 ct 50¢ - Office Depot

Wexford 2 ct 39¢ w/card - Walgreens

Wexford 15 ct pencil caps 39¢ w/card - Walgreens

Rulers

Penway Wooden 19¢ w/card - Walgreens
12 " 25¢ - K-Mart
Up & Up Wooden 50¢ - Target

Pens

PaperMate 10 ct 10¢ - Office Max
PaperMate 12 ct 25¢ - K-Mart
PaperMate 10 ct 29¢ w/card - Walgreens
PaperMate 10 ct 50¢ - Target
PaperMate 10 ct BOGO Free - CVS

Pencils

Penway/Wexford 10 ct 19¢ w/card - Walgreens
10 ct 25¢ - K-Mart
Up & Up 24 ct 90¢ - Target
30 ct $1.50 - Big Lots

Pencil Sharpeners

Up & Up 20¢ - Target
Penway/Wexford 39¢ w/card - Walgreens
Dual Dome 50¢ - Staples

Mechanical Pencils

Zebra 7 ct Free after Rebate - Staples

PaperMate 10 ct 39¢ w/card - Walgreens

PaperMate 10 ct 75¢ - Office Max

10 ct $1 - K-Mart

Multi-Purpose Paper

500 sheets Free after Rebate - Staples
$1 after Rebate - Office Depot
Print Works 400 sheets $1.99 w/card - Walgreens

Dry Erase Markers

Expo 4 ct $2 (Free after coupon - see below) - K-Mart
Expo 2 ct 99¢ w/card (Free after coupon - see below) - Walgreens
Crayola BOGO Free - Toys R Us

Highlighters

Penway 9¢ w/card - Walgreens

Sharpie 3 ct $1 - Target

Sharpie Retractable 5 ct $3 - Office Depot

Composition Books

Penway/Wexford 50-80 sheets 5/$1 w/card - Walgreens

$1 - Office Depot

Notebooks

1 Subject 70 sheet 1¢ through Wed w/$5 purchase - Staples
Penway/Wexford 60-70 sheets 29¢ - Walgreens
Mead 70 sheet 50¢ - Target

Binders

1" 50¢ - Office Depot

1" $1 - K-Mart
1" Poly 25¢ - Staples
Spend $15 on Binders get $5 ECB - CVS

Coupons:

Store Coupons: Office Max - Text GLAM to 62999 for a $10 off $50 Coupon Exp 8/13

Office Depot - $10 off $50 Exp 08/11

K-Mart (see flier) - $5 off $20 for future purchase when you buy select items

K-Mart $10 off 2 Dickies Pants - applies at register

Office Max (see flier) - Erasers, Composition Books, Notebooks, Sharpie Highlighters, Avery Tab Dividers, Reams of Paper, #2 Pencils, Pencil Pouches, Staplers

Toys R Us - Free Giant Game Pad with any $9.99+ Crayola purchase

Other Coupons:

Hanes - Watch for a Target Mailing that includes coupons on Hanes products

$0.40 off three (3) KLEENEX On-the-Go Tissue Packs
$2 off EXPO Washable Markers
Bic Stationery Products $1 off 2 - 7/31 SS Exp 9/30
$1 off any Scotch Pop Up Tape Dispenser Exp 9/30
$1 off any Scotch Poster Tape Exp 9/30
$1 off any Scotch Packaging Tape Exp 9/30
$1 off any Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Exp 9/30
$2 off any Scotch Easy-Grip Packaging Tape Dispenser Exp 9/30
Target 75¢ off Post-It Flags or Tabs
Target 50¢ off Scotch Magic Tape
Target $1 off Papermate Writing Utensil item
Target 50¢ off 12-ct. Elmer's school glue sticks
Target 75¢ off Five Star moveable tabbed dividers notebook
Target $1 off select Crayola Dry Erase items
Target $1 off select Select Expo dry erase markers or Cleaner items
Target 50¢ off Select 50-ct. Crayola items
Target $1.50 off Mead cloth binder
Pilot Pens $1 off
$1 off Avery NoteTabs Or Avery PocketTabs Products Exp 7/31
$1 - $2 off various Post-it Products Exp 12/31

Thanks YRH!

CVS: Free Full Size Lotion

Hurry over and Like MinuteClinic on Facebook to receive a Free full size moisturizing body wash.

You’ll receive a coupon via email shortly then bring it to the CVS Pharmacy to redeem.

Thanks MyCityMommy!

Monday, August 8, 2011

HOT Expo Coupon = Free Markers at Walgreens!

Coupons.com has a HOT coupon on Expo markers! Use zip 90210 if you need to and click on office supplies for a $2/2 packs of Expo Washable markers.

This is great for two deals at Walgreens! (or if you're a Target shopper you can try combining with $1/1 Target coupon too!)

Expo Markers (2pk) $0.99 each
Use $2/2 coupon
Final Price: FREE

If you need more you can get the Expo 4pk for $1.99 (pay $0.99 per pack) or Expo 8pk for $3.99 and use the coupons!

OR you can wait for next weeks sale (doesn't start until 8/14!)

Buy 2 Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers 6pk $3.99 each- Pay $7.98
$2/2 Coupons.com
$3/1 Walgreens coupon found in the August Coupon Booklet (will deduct $6)
Final: 2 packs for FREE!!

Thanks, Stingy Momma

Thanks My Dallas Mommy

Soft Scrub $1 at Target

If your heading out to Target this week check out the price cut on Soft Scrub Total Product!

Here's the deal:

Soft Scrub Total $2.50
-use $1.50/1 coupon from 8/7 RP
Final Price, $1

Thanks Passion for Savings!

Thanks My Dallas Mommy