Special thanks to Blog with Mom & Adventures of My Family of 8 for this amazing giveaway!

Have you heard of the online market place for all your concert ticket needs, ConcertTickets.com? Well they are your home for the hottest concert tickets at the lowest prices!  As this concert season boasts numerous iconic artists touring throughout North America, 2013 is poised to be an unforgettable year for concert fans of every genre.   You can search by Artist, Show, or Venue, or even browse by City or State to see what is coming to your area!  And, don't forget to sign up for their daily emails to receive concert updates in your area! Don't miss out on FREE TICKET FRIDAYS - Every other Friday, during concert season, beginning on March 15, 2103, ConcertTickets.com will give one lucky fan $200 to be used towards the purchase of any tickets on ConcertTickets.com.

                           ConcertTickets.com Giveaway

     Prize: 1 lucky winner will win a $200 credit to http://www.concerttickets.com/

Details:

• This giveaway will run from April 1-19th
• All Mandatory Entries MUST be completed
• All entries must be IN the entry form
• All entrants must be 18 years or older and live in the US
• See full disclosures in the entry form

ENTER to WIN HERE on the RAFFLECOPTER Form!!!

*Prize disclaimer - credit good through 2013. It can be used 1 time, so all money must be used when purchase is made. With the $200, someone could purchase 4 - $50 tickets or use it towards a huge ticket purchase. Pretty much anything goes as long as it is done in one single purchase and used before the end of 2013.

Be sure to also try your luck at my huge list of free daily instant win games & sweepstakes located at http://tinyurl.com/awj7wy6

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      Welcome to the Kickin The Winter Blues Giveaway!  

                                Hosted by Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog and Pink Ninja Media!

If you're like me, you're always searching for the best available coupons and discount codes to save a little extra everywhere you can!  And as you probably already know, I've compiled a huge list of wonderful sources for printable coupons, HERE.  Today however, I'd like to introduce you to wonderful world of coupon codes!  Just like coupons you clip/print, coupon codes save you monies on items & services, but with nothing to clip & print.  You're probably thinking right now, "but where do I find coupon codes?"  Well let me tell you...  One of the premier places to find such awesome money saving coupon codes is http://www.rather-be-shopping.com/!  If you're looking to save money, do yourself a favor, and check out their site for extra savings!  

About our Sponsor: Rather Be Shopping.  Have you heard of the best place to save money, find online coupons, search coupon codes, and find coupon codes that are updated daily?  You might have heard it mentioned on TodayShow.com, L.A. Daily News, MSNBC, Woman’s World, and Readers Digest to name a few.  If you haven’t been there yet, and love to save money, you should visit Rather Be Shopping.  Kyle from Rather Be Shopping is awesome and takes pride in saving money, and it shows.  He keeps Rather Be Shopping updated daily with the best online coupon codes, printable coupons, savings, bargains, and for those new to online shopping learn “How Coupons Work.”  Don’t forget to get geared up and save on the go with the FREE Rather Be Shopping Coupon App for your iPhone.  About the Giveaway: We are super excited to bring FIVE lucky people the chance to win some serious cash!  The 1st prize winner will receive $500 either a VIsa Gift Card,  or Paypal Cash (winner's choice)!  How exciting is that?!   Check out how the break down will work:

• 1st Prize: $500 - VIsa Gift Card or Paypal Cash (winner's choice)!
• 2nd Prize $200  - VIsa Gift Card or Paypal Cash (winner's choice)!
• 3rd Prize $150  - VIsa Gift Card or Paypal Cash (winner's choice)!
• 4th Prize: $100 - VIsa Gift Card or Paypal Cash (winner's choice)!
• 5th Prize: $50  - VIsa Gift Card or Paypal Cash (winner's choice)!

Giveaway will run from 02/27/2013 at 12:00 a.m. EST - 03/28/2013 at 12:00 a.m. EST, open WORLDWIDE!   To enter you must be at least 18 years of age, and use the Rafflecopter Entry Form below.   Remember you do not have to complete all entries on the Rafflecopter Entry Form, but by doing so you are gaining more entries into the giveaway and increasing your chances on winning.  There is plenty of time to enter this giveaway as it will run for 4 weeks.   Those of you who wish to take advantage of daily entries be sure to visit daily and grab those extra entries.

Special thanks to our fabulous Co-Hosts:  Pink Ninja Blogger, Simply Shawn N Jenn, My Four Littles, Moms Vacation Spots, My Simply Walk, Adventures of a Military Family of 8, PrewChatterly, One Proud Momma, Coupon Gator Mommy, and Happy Home and Family.  Thanks for making this event so much fun!   Maybe you will be 1 of the 5 lucky readers will receive cash!  Good Luck!

      Enter to WIN HERE on the RAFFLECOPTER form!!!!

Disclosure: This blog was not compensated for being part of the event, nor are we responsible for shipping the prize to the winner.  This event is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google or any other social media network. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email.  The winning email will come from jennsblahblahblog@hotmail.com.  Be sure and add it to your safe list.  We sure would hate to have to redraw another winner.  If you have any questions about the giveaway you can contact Jenn from Jenn's Blah Blah Blog at jennsblahblahblog@hotmail.com.  Good Luck!

        Click HERE for 1FrugalMom's HUGE list of FREE,

      DAILY INSTANT WIN GAMES, and SWEEPSTAKES!

ENTER  HERE to WIN an Apple iPad Mini (ARV $329)!!!  Enter daily through 3/29/13.  Extra entries for referring others!  Open to U.S. only.

Congratulations to Carrie Steele whom won this iPad Mini!

For 1FrugalMom's HUGE LIST of GIVEAWAYS, click HERE! 

Diva Fabulosa is super excited to announce that we have teamed up with a rock star team of bloggers to bring you guys a super fabulous giveaway!  With the holidays over, your expenses has probably doubled, we decided to put together a prize that will help you on this new year!

We’re giving away a $200 Amazon gift card OR PayPal cash, winners choice.  This is an amazing giveaway, I’m pretty jealous that I can’t win!

This giveaway is made possible by the following co-hosts:

Jenn's Blah Blah Blog - What's Up? - Stay at Hone Mom - The Stuff of Sucsess - Stuff I love - Canadian Giveaways - Monica's Rants, Raves and Reviews - Simply Sherryl - Techie She - Travel Pixy  Please take a moment to check their blogs.

Giveaway ends January 20th, at 11:59 pm EST. OPEN WW.  To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below, and enter for bonus entries!  Remember that all entries besides the mandatory comment entry are optional.

                   ENTER TO WIN HERE!!!

Disclosure: This giveaway is open Worldwide, must be 18+ to enter. Winner will be contacted from admin@divafabulosa.com and will have 48 hours to respond to winning email. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. None of the other bloggers in this giveaway are responsible for prize shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest.

Alright!  Without further adieu, this is the Polar Pillow review and GIVEAWAY that I know many of you have been looking forward to! And I'm super excited to tell you all about it!  What is Polar Pillow you ask? "PolarPillow is an award winning cooling pillow that helps you sleep better so you can live better!" Polar Pillow (info sheet, PDF).

Before trying the Polar Pillow I read a lot about it and thought it was a pretty cool concept (lol no pun intended), and was very interested in trying it out. What I didn't know then at that time was that the Polar Pillow would be life changing, and I would absolutely fall in love with it!

For YEARS, almost my entire life really, I've always struggled with sleep!  It usually takes me forever to fall asleep, and I usually wake up several times throughout the night.  And most of the time, I hardly ever wake up feeling refreshed. And I kid you not,  Polar Pillow has changed all of that!  

With Polar Pillow, I fall asleep much more quickly, I sleep more soundly throughout the night, I wake up much less often, and I wake up feeling more refreshed!   It's awesome!   The hardest part for me has always been falling asleep in the first place, and Polar Pillow is just so cool and comfortable that it soothes me into relaxation and sound sleep quickly!  It's a dream come true!

In addition to all of that, Polar Pillow is saving me $, too!   Let me explain... My family and I need it to be very cold in our home to sleep at night. And seeing as we live in "The SunShine State" of Florida, as you can imagine, keeping a Southern home cold at night can be quite expensive!  And that's what first attracted me to Polar Pillow in the first place! I was thinking, "hmm, if our body temperature feels cooler, maybe I can save on cooling costs."  And I was right!  It works!  We don't need to set the thermostat down as low to sleep at night anymore thanks to the Polar Pillow!  I'm so excited about that part!  I bet Polar Pillow pays for itself in no time!

Another exciting discovery that we happened upon by accident just though our personal use, is that the Polar Pillow has helped both my young son and I with our frequent headaches!  That alone is a God send!   I can also imagine how helpful Polar Pillow must be to those that suffer with hot flashes, night sweats, fevers, and etc.!  I should write a "thank you" letter to the Polar Pillow founder!   I don't know why no one thought of this product sooner!  Polar Pillow is pure genius!

Polar Pillow is literally life changing!   If you suffer with any sleeping issues, or if you just want a better night's rest, do yourself a huge favor, and purchase a Polar Pillow!   "You spend 30% of your life on a pillow...get the right one!" ~Polar Pillow!

Right now, the kind people at Polar Pillow are offering a 15% OFF discount to my readers when they place their orders & use promo code 1FRUGALMOM at check out! Plus, Polar Pillow is also currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders right now until February 2013!  What are you waiting for?!   "Love it or your money back!" ~Polar Pillow

EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY for 1FrugalMom Fans!  The extremely generous people at Polar Pillow are kindly giving away an awesome Polar Pillow to one of my lucky readers!  For your chance to win, ENTER HERE on the Rafflecopter Entry Form! "A great day begins with a cool night!" Polar Pillow

Note: PolarPillow comes with a PolarPack, that can be frozen, and inserted inside the pillow to provide extra ALL-NIGHT cooling. Polar Pillow states that "if used without the PolarPack, the pillow will still be cool on its own for approximately two hours of use.  After being used, PolarPillow's coolness will re-energize within 30 minutes of exposure to room-temperature conditions."  We personally found that the Polar Pillow remained cool enough for us all night long even without the PolarPack!  Click here http://www.polar-pillow.com/FAQ.cfm for answers to frequently asked questions about the Polar Pillow. View my brief video review HERE (if you can't see it below). 

               

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** Giveaway open to continental U.S. residents only, 18+, and ends on 2/3/13. 1FrugalMom is not responsible for prize fulfillment.  Sponsor will ship directly to the winner.

Disclosure: I received a Polar Pillow at no charge to test and review.  As always, all opinions are 100% my own, and genuine. I thoroughly enjoy Polar Pillow, and I highly recommend it to others!

                              Welcome to the Celebration!!

Hosted by Rude Mom and Sponsored by Rude Mom & Countrytrail Soy Candles.  Thanks to our Co-Host's: Aunt Maggie Rocks, Simply Sherryl, and Creation of Miracles.  This giveaway would not be possible w/o these wonderful hosts: Must Love Freebies, Coupon Crazy Sisters, Beauty Brite, Simply Southern Couponers, & Stay a Stay at Home Mom.  Please take the time to visit them all.

Rude Mom is so ecstatic about hitting 10,000 fans on Facebook and she is having HUGE giveaway to show her fans how much she appreciates them all!!  There will be 4 winners!!

                                                       

                                                                         

                   GoPicnic Holiday Box Giveaway Giveaway

                                       Hosted by Life’s Cheap Thrills Sponsored by GoPicnic

GoPicnic has revolutionized the concept of boxed meals, offering nutritionally balanced, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat boxed lunches and meal boxes that require no refrigeration, heating, or preparation. Have you ever been swamped with work in the office that you couldn't afford spending the next 10 minutes walking to the canteen to grab lunch so you just skip it? GoPicnic will help you keep you going! They offer nutritious ready-to-go meals packed inside a handy box that you can just grab and put inside your bag and not worry about skipping meals throughout the day.

Great news! I have teamed up with Life's Cheap Thrills and some more great bloggers to bring you this giveaway sponsored by GoPicnic! The winner will receive GoPicnic's "Simpy Delicious" Holiday Gift Box (RV $69.99) filled with:

• Vermont Smoke & Cure Natural Summer Sausage (Gluten-free)
• Sonoma Jacks Pepper Jack Cheese Wedges (Gluten-free)
• Mustard Girl Sweet n' Spicey Honey Mustard (Gluten-free)
• Mandy's Chocolate Filled Peppermint Drops (Gluten-free)
• Mariner Olive Oil & Sea Salt Water Crackers
• Brown & Haley DARK ROCA (Gluten-free)
• Popcorn, Indiana Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn (Gluten-free)
• Mia Dolci Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Cookie Crisps
• GoPicnic Presents: Turkey Stick & Crunch (Gluten-free)

This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18 and up and will end on December 21st at 11:59pm EST. Please enter on the GiveawayTools widget below. Winning entry will be validated.

Get a head start by following GoPicnic on Facebook!  Good Luck!  

                                              ENTER TO WIN HERE!  

                 *When asked which blog you're entering on, answer "1FrugalMom."

It's right in the thick of the holiday season. Everybody's crabby and broke. But.... I aim to please! What's that you say? You need a little extra cash? Okay! Or how about some Christmas DVDs to keep the kids occupied while you wrap presents? I have that too!

                       

There will be TWO winners for this awesome giveaway! One will receive $50 delivered via Paypal. The other will receive these 5 DVDs from NCircle Entertainment:

• “The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas” (NEW) – premiering this fall on PBS, this new DVD was specially-produced to ring in the 2012 holiday season, and features the voice of Martin Short as the Cat. 
• “Dino Dan 'Twas a Dinosaur" (NEW) - follow the adventures of paleontologist-in-training Dan Henderson as he learns what might have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, tracks down a Euplocephalus, and gives the poem "The Night Before Christmas" a new spin!
• "Happy Holidays WordFriends" - a fun and festive DVD from the multiple Emmy Award-winning PBS Kids series, WordWorld, featuring three episodes – The Christmas Star, A Christmas Present for Dog, and Duck’s Family Reunion – plus a bonus music video, Dancing Dog.
• "It's Always Christmas With You" - the most recent holiday DVD from The Wiggles is a real treat for the entire family, filled with 14 original new tunes and seasonal favorites. The DVD features special celebrity guests (including ‘N Sync’s Joey Fatone) in performances filmed around the globe. 
• “Puppy Party” - available in fetching holiday packaging, this adorable live-action DVD from Animal Atlas features Milo, the adorable Labrador Puppy, who’s invited over 25 puppy pals to a party! Filled with facts and antics, and an ideal treat for animal lovers young and old.

The awesome hosts for this giveaway are: My Husband Ate All My Ice Cream, The Weights Over, All in a Day's Work, Spend With Pennies, Mamal Diane ~ Keeping it Simple, The Mother Freakin' Princess, Martinis and Minivans, Dribbles and Grits, Pile of Babies, and Malisa McCloud - Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.

         CLICK HERE to ENTER to WIN on the Rafflecopter Form!

Disclosure:  1FrugalMom received no compensation for this post, and is not responsible for prize shipment. For questions, please email mrsheatherreese@gmail.com.

            Be sure to enter to WIN $500 in BOTH places (HERE & HERE)

                    for TWO chances to WIN $500 CASH!!!!  Good luck!!!!

                                        Christmas Cash Giveaway Event

                                                            Hosted by Mom Powered Media

                 Please take a moment to visit our sponsor: Emperola.com!

Emperola.com was founded Summer 2012 in order to provide visitors w/ daily updated list of contests, giveaways, sweepstakes & deals. Enter your email HERE for a chance to win $500 cash! If you host any kind of giveaway, or contest, feel free to submit your contest at Emperola for free.

Finally a special thank you to our lovely co-hosts whom without them great things would not be possible: Penny Auctions Canada, Bay Area Mommy, My Charming Life, Counting To Ten, Mommy's Fabulous Finds, BlogShopWin.com, Frugal Mom Eh!, The Crazy Nuts Mom, The Deal Fanatic, Frantic Mommy, Giveaway Bandit and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life!

                                                                                                                                                                    One lucky reader will receive $500 CASH!                           Winner’s choice of Visa Gift Card, Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card!

Giveaway ends December 26th at 11:59pm, open to worldwide, ages 18+.

                 To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

          ENTER TO WIN HERE!!!!

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from others. 1FrugalMom is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Win a Keurig® Vue® Brewer for yourself, AND a Keurig® Vue®

Brewer for a friend, too!  Ends 12/12/12.  Enter to win HERE! 

I'm excited to tell you about a new innovative notebook, The Ampad Versa Crossover Notebook by Pendaflex! "Write in it like a notebook. Move things around like a binder." It's awesome! I wish there would have been something like this available when I was in school. This notebook is a dream come true! It's everything I always wished for in a notebook, and so much more!  It conveniently, and securely, holds everything without being bulky!This notebook has been very well thought out, and designed! It takes organization to a whole new level! It's PERFECT for EVERYONE! It's perfect for everyone from students to professionals, and everyone in between! With it's versatility, and flexibility, it's sure to suit ANYONE's needs!

Some of the features include:

• Ability to add, remove, & reposition, paper(s)
• Repositionable dividers
• Repositionable stick-on flags & stick-on notes
• Dual pocket folder
• Fold out pockets

Watch the short video below (if you can't see it, click HERE) to see this totally awesome notebook in action!  It's pure genius!  And you're sure to want one! 

                

I've been using my Ampad Versa Notebook in my home office for a little over a week now, and I absolutely love it!  And I know you will, too! 

WIN IT!!!  The generous people at Pendaflex have also kindly provided one of their Ampad Versa Crossover Notebooks for one of my lucky readers, too!  Enter HERE on the Rafflecopter Entry Form for your chance to win this awesome notebook!  

Can't wait to win it?  You can purchase it HERE.  In addition to this awesome notebook, Pendaflex also has a bunch of other awesome products for all of your organizational needs! Check them out!

"Pendaflex makes organizational solutions with style and flow because we know you're busy, successful and on the go!  Our product engineers are obsessed with making office work easier, more organized and lasting. They look at every little detail - every hook, staple, folder and thread. They do their job so you can do yours." www.pendaflex.com

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Giveaway open world-wide.  Ends 12/31/12.  Winner will be announced on this page here, and in the Rafflecopter form, as well as on 1FrugalMom's Facebook Fan Page, and by email; and will have 48 hours to claim their prize, or a new winner will be drawn.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, nor associated with, Facebook.

Disclosure:  I was provided with an Ampad Versa Crossover Notebook by Pendaflex, at no charge to facilitate this review.  All opinions expressed are 100% genuine, and my own.

Welcome to the Toe Juice Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hosted by Coupon Crazy Sisters and Rude Mom Blog!

Toe Juice is such a wonderful, versatile product! It was originally intended to heal dry cracked feet, hence the name, but it has so many uses!

Rude Mom & I both had the opportunity to review this great product and would like to share our opinions w/ you! To read what we thought please read our reviews HERE and HERE. You can also see the many uses and reviews from real people on Toejuice.com. This product is all natural, fast-drying, & above all EFFECTIVE!

Toe Juice is so sure their product will work for you they are sponsoring this giveaway to give 2 readers the chance to win their very own Toe Juice stocking stuffer kits! The kits include 1 4.6oz bottle, 1 1oz travel size bottle, and a coupon! For those of you who are interested in purchasing your own Toe Juice is offering a FREE bottle on their website just pay s&h!

                                                Now on to the GIVEAWAY!!!

                   ENTER TO WIN HERE on

                the Rafflecopter Entry Form!

Disclaimer: "[We] received a free product in exchange for [our] review[s] but the opinions expressed are 100% [our own] and may differ from yours. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment." ~Coupon Crazy Sisters and Rude Mom Blog

THIS TICKET could possibly be worth $425 MILLION DOLLARS or more in tomorrow night's drawing!!! If it wins more than $1 million, I'll donate half of it to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and then share the other half of it with every Fan of my page that LIKES, COMMENTS on, and publicly SHARES, this post on Facebook!!!  

Again, to have a part of the possible winnings from this ticket:

1.)  Like 1FrugalMom on Facebook.  *Must be a Fan on the page.

2.)  Like the post on Facebook HERE.

3.)  Comment on the Facebook post HERE.

4.)  Publicly share the Facebook post HERE.

5.)  Must do those 4 things before tomorrow night's drawing.  

                                        GOOD LUCK TO US ALL!!!!!  

Welcome to the CashCrate Cash $100 Paypal giveaway, hosted by Stay a Stay at Home Mom. One lucky winner will win $100 in cold-hard cash to be used on anything your heart desires!  And even if you don't win the $100 Paypal, you still walk away from this giveaway a winner!  How?  Well, you have the opportunity to join Cashcrate for FREE!

CashCrate is one of the best survey/offer sites on the planet!  Here's what Rayven from Stay a Stay at Home Mom says about CashCrate:  

"I've been a CashCrate member for almost 5 yrs now & get a check every month! Its not a ton of money, but its enough to go out on a date night with my hubby, or if I saved it each month we'd be able to do all our Christmas shopping!  I love CashCrate because is simple, they pay on time, and best of all, its totally free!"

Earn money for:

• Taking Surveys
• Completing Offers
• Shopping Online
• Referring Your Friends

This is one program you don't want to miss!  It's simple to get started! First, just click HERE to join CashCrate for FREE. Next, enter via the Rafflecopter form HERE for your chance to win $100 PayPal cash!

Disclaimer: 1FrugalMom received no compensation for making this post, and is not responsible for prize shipment. 1FrugalMom may receive affiliate commissions from your participation in CashCrate, though all opinions are my own and I would not recommend a product or a service that I feel is not beneficial to my readers. Thank you for your support of this blog.  This giveaway ends at midnight on 12/10/2012.

Enter to WIN an iPad!!! Click HERE!!!  Ends 12/13/12. 

     Enter to Win a 5D Mark III or a Nikon D800 Camera HERE!   

Official Rules: Contest ends November 15, 2012 at 11:59PM PST. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase a contestant’s chance of winning. SnapKnot.com is not responsible for entries that are lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, incomprehensible, illegible, damaged, undeliverable or delayed. We reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event that the original promised prize becomes unavailable. Canon 5D Mark III is valued at $3499.00, Nikon D800 is valued at $2999.99. The odds of winning will depend on the number of entries. Unless otherwise noted, all contests and giveaway prizes are awarded via random drawing. Winners automatically grant the use of their name and likeness in the promotion of this and other SnapKnot.com contests. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Canon or Nikon. Shipping is free for USA residents; winners outside of USA are responsible for shipping fees and your country taxes. All winners have 14 days to accept and coordinate shipping. If winner doesn’t respond within 14 days, prize is forfeited and replacement winner will be randomly selected from qualified contestants.  

                        Enter to win at  http://bit.ly/TBA6M6

                                         PRIZE: Travel Mirth In A Box Bundle (ARV $71.50)

Welcome to the Mirth In A Box Giveaway Event, we've teamed up with Adventures of 8, Blog with Mom, & Just Married with Coupons and our other blogging friends to bring a lucky winner a Travel Mirth In A Box Bundle prize valued at over $70!

Let me tell you a little about "Mirth in a Box:"

MirthInABox.com offers tons of gift boxes for every occasion. The owner of this business is very dedicated and really cares about the happiness or "mirth" that her boxes bring! Bobbie Anne from BlogWithMom.com reviewed a woman's travel related Mirth In A Box and was very pleased at what she found when she opened the box. Let's hear what she had to say about it:

The woman's travel box was so much fun to explore. I can see giving this box to someone who is getting ready to leave on a trip, and with holiday travel around the corner, this is perfect It has everything you need that you may forget in the midst of all the packing hustle and bustle. I received a universal travel adapter, a mobile phone holder that holds your phone on the wall while charging, pad of sticky notes, small notepad, an ink pen and a nice cosmetic bag FULL of goodies:

Here's what I found inside the cosmetic bag:

- Cucumber make up remover pads

- Jasmine fragrance nail polish remover pads

- Large travel pack of tissues

- Pill container

- 2 Type Tags - One says "Mine" and one says "Not Yours" (used for backpack ID, keychain, zipper pull or luggage tag)

- Pack of mini wipes

- Pack of flush-able toilet seat covers

- Stain remover wipes

- Sewing kit

- Ear plugs

- Small pack of mints

Going through this Mirth In A Box just makes you smile and want to go on a trip so you can use everything! This box was great and MirthInABox.com has SO many more to choose from!

I went to MirthInABox.com and looked through all of the travel boxes and I think this would be a great idea for me to purchase one of the kid related travel boxes for my boys before our next road trip It would give them something new to look through and would keep them busy for awhile in the car. Not only does MirthInABox.com offer gift boxes, they also offer individual products that would make perfect stocking stuffers. This site allows you to purchase a premade gift box or you can choose a category and easily build your own box. As you build your own box, the site will update the pricing so you can tell how much your box will cost as you are building it. I like the idea of building my own gift box, especially for my out of town family members. It would definitely save me time if I built their Mirth box and had it shipped straight to them instead of shopping for them and dealing with packing everything and then shipping it off.

Now what you have been waiting for... MirthInABox.com is sponsoring a giveaway and one lucky winner will receive a Travel Mirth In A Box Bundle similar to the one shown in the picture above.  

PRIZE: Travel Mirth In A Box Bundle (ARV $71.50)

(The Travel Bundle comes with a colorful canvas cosmetic bag filled with travel-sized essentials for planes, trains, automobiles or desk drawers! Great gift to celebrate new job or wonderful way to say, Bon Voyage” . Plus you will get these add ins: Universal Travel Adapter and the Folding Mobile Phone Holder.)

RULES:

-Giveaway is open to US Residents, 18 years or older

-Giveaway ends on 12/03/2012 at 11:59 EST

-Entries are only valid through the Giveaway Tools Form

-Comments do not count as entries

         ENTER TO WIN HERE!!!

Disclosure: This giveaway is brought to you by www.AdvertiseWithBloggers.com

I'm giving away a $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card!  

Who wants it?!  Enter to win at http://tinyurl.com/b6ov3yy  

Open Worldwide.  Ends 12/5/12.

Welcome to the Soda Stream Giveaway!!

Happy Home and Family and Soda Stream have partnered with a group of amazing bloggers to giveaway 1 lucky reader his/her very own Soda Stream Kit!!

What the winner will get? Fountain Jet Soda Lover’s Start-Up Kit (Valued at $99.95!) The kit includes: - Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white) - 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years - Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda - Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors - 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice Details:

• This giveaway is open to US residents only.
• Winner must respond to email within 24 hours or new winner will be chosen.
• The giveaway will run from October 20 - November 20, 2012.

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Over the last few years, staycations (vacationing at, or near, home), have become increasingly popular. Enjoying a staycation is a no-brainer for those of us lucky enough to live near beautiful vacation hot spots. And I'm about to share with you what I've discovered to be the very best place to stay on beautiful Pensacola Beach! Plus, I'm going to tell you how you'll get the most bang for your buck while living it up like a King on a Jester's budget!

Hands down, the VERY BEST place to stay on Pensacola Beach is the newly constructed & opened, award winning, Holiday Inn Resort, which is owned and managed by Innisfree Hotels.

I first discovered The Holiday Inn Resort shortly after their grand opening. They were hosting a free event in which they invited the local public to come down and join in the family fun. The place is totally awesome! We found paradise!

And while there, we also discovered that giveaways and contests were taking place on their Facebook Fan Page. Naturally, I started following their page. I even won a few things! And quickly discovered that their fan page, as well as their blog, are both extremely informative! By following them, I receive great updates about local activities & events in the area, plus current specials and promotions going on.

Speaking of special promotions... right now, The Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach is currently running a promotion called "Endless Summer," which offers discounts on room rates from now until the end of November.

And a little birdie told me that soon they'll be running a campaign on their Facebook fan page called "Grab the Moment," which will be offering last minute, super extremely discounted, room rates. So make sure you follow them on Facebook! You can follow them on Twitter, as well.

Also, right now you can enter to win a 5 Night BEACHFRONT Vacation GIVEAWAY on Florida's Gulf Coast!!! QUICK & EASY ENTRY HERE!  

As locals know, right now is the best time of the year to enjoy Florida's beautiful emerald waters, and stunning white sands, along the Gulf Coast! The weather is PERFECT! It's not too hot, and waters are still warm!  Plus, there are no crowds. And room rates are greatly discounted.  

Daytime is perfect for enjoying almost ANY outdoor activities, including swimming! And nighttime is perfect for strolling the beach and relaxing in their hot tubs! And the beds in the rooms are so incredibly comfortable, that you're sure to sleep as well as we did! 

Another great savings opportunity you have with any room at the resort is the fact that every room contains a microwave, little refrigerator, and coffee/tea maker, and free wi-fi.  Just imagine how much you can save with these items available, and conveniently located, inside your room!  And the wifi range is great!  It even works poolside near Riptides.

Another HUGE savings is the Lazy River Pool. Let me explain… their lazy river pool isn’t just shaped like a river, it really is a “river pool.” It has a strong current just like those ones at expensive water parks! And if you’ve ever been to one of those, then you know water parks normally charge more than $20 per person. So think how much you’ll save by not having to visit an expensive attraction because it’s built right into the resort and included for free with your stay! Read more about their amenities here.

The lazy river pool is my son’s absolute favorite part about the resort!  He is more than happy to stay in there ALL day & night!  It offers countless hours of fun & entertainment!  Matter-of-fact, my son prefers the lazy river pool over getting in the ocean.  He enjoyed swimming in it about 10 hours each day!  

What I like about it is that it’s located in the perfect spot. Everyone one can simultaneously enjoy different things while easily staying within view of each other. As a parent, I’m very pleased to be able to can keep an eye on my child in the lazy river pool while at the same time also being able to enjoy the hot tubs, ocean, and even poolside service from the resort’s restaurant, Riptides.

Riptides has some awesome items on their menu to choose from! My favorite is their “Piled High Tide Spinach & Artichoke Dip” made with beer batter cheese soup with fresh parmesan and served on a tasty muffalatta bun and tortilla chips! Mmmmm!! Oh my gosh, it’s soooooo gooooooood!!! Seriously, it’s the BEST I’ve ever had in my entire life! If you’re a “spin dip fan” like me, you do not want to miss this! Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

There are also two huge savings opportunities while dining at Riptides.

The first one is that kids always eat FREE! That’s right, always free! No matter what day of the week, no matter what time, no matter what meal, children under 12 enjoy eating for FREE at Riptides! This alone is a huge savings for many of us with kids!

Secondly, everyone can benefit from the fact that Riptides accepts Restaurant.com gift certificates which can be purchased for pennies on the dollar when on sale. They are often offered online at 80% off. For example, for just a dollar or two, you can purchase a $25 off Restaurant.com gift certificate that can be used at thousands of different locations, including Riptides! This is an awesome savings value for anyone!  Enter to WIN a $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card HERE!

While staying at the resort, you’ll also save tons on gas, and time, because you will not need to drive anywhere. Location is key, and The Holiday Inn Resort is in a prime spot! It’s centrally located within walking distance of everything you could need or want!

Just a short walk across the street is the new 360 Observation Wheel! And the sights from both the wheel, and from our room, were absoutely spectacular! We even saw dolphin from our room each morning!  

The new & amazing 360 Observation Wheel is one big boy that is bad to the bone awesome! Seriously! It’s fully enclosed, air conditioned, 17 stories high, and offers an absolutely spectacular view that you will not easily forget! You can see for MILES!

And I’ve heard that many people whom are afraid of heights were not afraid when they rode the 360 Wheel! I’m guessing that’s because it’s such a SMOOTH and comfortable ride! It was very stable and extremely enjoyable! I definitely recommend it!

Save more by following them on their Facebook Fan Page to get alerts for discounted ride tickets, and special promotions. Checking out the Wheel is a must do while you’re there! The ride was awesome and gave plenty of time to capture “that perfect shot” with your camera.

I cannot express it enough! Staying at The Holiday Inn Resort is PARADISE! It’s the perfect place to relax, recharge, and refresh! The whole entire family will be more than pleased! And you’ll have more time to enjoy your weekend holiday because you won’t be driving around on the go from one place to the next, thus saving not only precious time, but also your hard earned monies as well! I parked my car there on Friday evening, and didn’t move it again until we checked out Sunday afternoon. Because I wasn’t running around, I was able to spend more time relaxing! It was total bliss! 

The property is simply amazing! The amenities are fantastic!  The views are absolutely breath taking!  The service is excellent!  The staff is extremely friendly and helpful! They made us feel like they rolled out the red carpet for us!  And made us feel like the President/King of the World while staying there!  

Our experience at the Holiday Inn Resort was fantastically WONDERFUL!  Life long lasting treasured memories were created! And we’re looking forward to our next weekend getaway there soon! It’s the perfect escape after a busy week!  See more of my weekend staycation photos here.

Insider’s tips:

While staying at the Holiday Inn Resort, feel free to also visit their sister property, and next door neighbor, the Hilton. Many of my photos were taken from the outside balcony on the 17th floor of the Hilton looking down at the Holiday Inn Resort. The view will leave you speechless! And I was told that guests of the Holiday Inn Resort are welcome to also enjoy the pool at the Hilton, which has nice kiddie type water spouts, and poolside hammocks.  Both properties are located directly on Pensacola Beach with walkways just feet from each other that extend right out almost to the water’s edge. No long walks lugging gear in the sand because the walkways land you directly on the coast, just a few feet of sand before you hit the water! It’s ideal!

Comment on their Facebook wall during your stay to receive a free tote bag. And feel free to ask their virtual concierge any questions you may have.

Also, every Thursday on the Holiday Inn’s Facebook Fan Page they have “Random Acts of Fun” where you can win some cool prizes, like free tickets to ride the 360 Observation Wheel! So be sure to watch their wall every Thursday for your chance to win. Usually, they’ll post a photo, and you enter to win simply by commenting on it. It’s that easy! 

One last suggestion… Not only are the rates, crowds, and weather, better this time of year, but so is seashell and treasure hunting because of all the passing storms that have stirred things up and washed stuff ashore. So dust off those metal detectors and bring them on out! I heard a man found a gold diamond ring there just a week or two ago! Woo hoo! How exciting is that?!

If you’re local to the area, or live close by, do yourself a favor, and take advantage of these awesome bargains!  Come get your Toes in the Sand at the Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach!  You’ll be more than glad you did!

WARNING: You may not want to check-out once you've checked-in!  

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Special thanks to the following hosts: The Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach, Riptides Sports Grill, and the 360 Observation Wheel, for sponsoring a perfect stay, delicious cuisine, and a totally wonderful experience!  As always, opinions are 100% genuine.  And I highly recommend the three!