Last Chance to Order MARY's Secret Ingredients Spring Box & Get 25% Off!

MARY's Secret Ingredients has extended the deadline to order their spring box to Monday, April 4th. Better yet, you can get a 25% discount off your order with coupon code icefairy now through 4/3. The spring box is one that you certainly don't want to miss because it'll be filled with over $55 of goodies - their best value yet!

MARY's secret ingredients (MSI) is a culinary subscription box of surprise ingredients and products that you've probably never heard of, but need to try. Their goal is to inspire your cooking with new flavors and bring LOVE into your kitchen! Each box sold also contributes to eradicate hunger as MSI donates a portion of their profits to Feed The Children.

Normally everything inside of the box is a surprise, but this season they've revealed one of their partners is 100cupsaday.com. The organization has created special edition handmade tea/sake cups exclusively for this spring box! And even better, 100 Cups A Day works with non-profit Caminos de Agua, who advocate for access to clean water in Guanajuato, Mexico.

I love that this box has a mission and goal to make the world a happier and healthier place. Mary even emails delicious recipes using box ingredients to you to give you meal ideas and suggestions!

I can't wait to see what other surprises will be waiting in my spring box! Pick one up for yourself by 11:59 EST April 3rd using coupon code icefairy and save 25%. The discount code was created specially for my readers, but please feel free to share it with anyone who you think will enjoy the extra savings. Good cooks never lack friends!

Disclosure: I will receive free products in exchange for this publication.

Special Offer from Boomers!

What's your family's favorite place to hang out? I was just introduced to Boomers in California. It sounds so cool and I'm excited that I will get to party there next week with my family and fellow bloggers. And thanks to US Family Guide, you could get discounted tickets to a location near you! Check out the special offer here!

About Boomers:
When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday party, doing corporate events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, Miniature Golf, Inflatable Water Slide, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Bowling, Laser Tag, Rock Wall, Arcades, and a Kid's Playland, Boomers is the perfect place for fun! 11 California Locations!

Disclosure: I will receive free passes in exchange for posting this special offer. No monetary exchange took place.

GoGo Squeez Coupon

GoGo Squeez is offering a money saving coupon to their Facebook fans. "Like" GoGo Squeez on Facebook if you haven't already, and then click on the "Coupons" tab. After watching a very short cartoon, you will be asked to provide your name and email in the coupon request form. Take the printable coupon to your grocery store and receive 50¢ off a 4-pack or 12-pack of GoGo Squeez of any flavor.

Wonder what GoGo Squeez is? It's the first all natural 100% fruit squeezable applesauce for kids on the go. My preschooler loves it!

They are also hosting a fun promotion called "Pass The Play". You can request a free bounce ball, pass it on, and enter to win some nice prizes. GoGo Squeez will donate $1 to Fresh Air Fund for each valid pass, up to a maximum of $25,000.

Disclosure: I'm entered to win a GoGo Squeez product for posting this information. No monetary exchange took place.

Gap's Give and Get Program: 30% off Coupon 3/17-3/20

Habitat for Humanity and Gap have joined forces in Gap’s Give and Get program. Get this 30% off coupon and save big on your purchase at Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, and Banana Republic Factory Stores between March 17 — 20. Gap will donate 5% of your total purchase to Habitat for Humanity. Download the coupon today, share with your friends and help Habitat build safe, decent and affordable homes in partnership with families in need of housing!

Old Navy Ankle Jeans Sampling Event

As a Crowdtap member, I was recently invited to an awesome free sampling event sponsored by Old Navy.

I received 1 coupon for me to get one free pair of Women's Ankle Jeans and 3 free jeans coupons to share with my friends!

I grabbed two friends to shop with me at our closest Old Navy store and gifted one coupon to hubby's supervisor, who has a teenage daughter. My friends and I had a bast trying on Ankle Jeans in different styles and colors--low-rise cropped skinny, skinny flared, skinny cropped trouser, and cuffed straight-leg jeans.

Here's the pair I finally chose. It provides the best fit and makes me look slimmer. The store I visited carries sizes 0 to 18. Guess what size I'm in? I'm not telling, haha! The ankle jeans are perfect for spring and they go well with almost any casual top and shoes. All of us are absolutely in love with our new Old Navy jeans!

Have your joined Crowdtap? If not, what are you waiting for? It's a great online community, where you get rewarded with cash and points for answering polls, participating in online discussions, testing new products, and hosting house parties. You also have the option to donate all or part of your earnings to your favorite charity. Join today and the next lucky gal could be you!

Disclosure: I received free product from Crowdtap for me to try and keep. No monetary compensation was provided for this post. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Bright Beginnings Formula Now Available on Diapers.com

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

Great news for customers of Bright Beginnings Formula! Now you can buy on diapers.com and save even more with store coupons and offers. For instance, if this is the first time you make a purchase on diapers.com, you can use coupon code GET10PCT to receive 10% off any order. You can also get free shipping if you buy $49 or more products on diapers.com or $39 or more on diapers.com and one of its partner sites.



Bright Beginnings is a store brand owned by PBM Products. Known by its tagline "Premium Nutrition Without The Premium Price", Bright Beginnings offers a variety of infant formulas that are nutritionally comparable to big national brands but cost considerably less. As we discussed in an earlier post on store brand formula, all infant formulas are required by law to follow the same FDA regulations and provide all nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed for a baby's growth and development in the first year.

Bright Beginnings Infant Formulas contain DHA and ARA levels that match or exceed the leading brands which may support brain and eye development. Parents may choose from Premium Milk-Based Formula, Gentle Milk-Based Formula, Organic Infant Formula, Soy Infant Formula and Soy Pediatric Drink, based on their baby's need and preference. By switching from name brands to Bright Beginnings, you can have quality formula that's easy on your wallet. You can easily compare nutrition facts and calculate your savings on Bright Beginnings website.

Besides a new place to buy Bright Beginnings formula, you can also get connected with Bright Beginnings on Facebook. Their Facebook page is relatively new and would really love your support! Make the switch and start saving right away.

#Orville Redenbacher's Pop-Up Bowl & The Kids Are All Right Movie Review #couchcritics

Great popcorn goes hand in hand with great movies. Orville Redenbacher's, the leading popcorn maker has moved home entertainment experience to a new level with their innovative "Pop-Up Bowls". With the same delicious taste but a uniquely designed package, Pop-Up Bowls make it much easier to eat and share your favorite popcorn while eliminating the need for extra clean-ups. I was selected by Collective Bias to sample this new product and to review The Kids Are All Right (2010) , which was nominated for 4 Oscars, including the Best Picture Award.

Orville Redenbacher's Pop-Up Bowls are now available at Walmart and you can print this $1 off coupon to get a 6-pack for only two bucks! I initially had some problem finding the new product at my local Walmart, but they had it in stock a couple days later and I was able to try it with my family. You're welcome to check out my Whrrl story about the shopping trip (embedded below). I really love this new design. There's no need to dig in the bag for more popcorn and get your arm greasy, or pour everything into a separate container that has to be cleaned afterwards. The bag now readily turns into a bowl and everyone can eat directly from it at the same time. I strongly recommend the Pop-Up Bowl to all popcorn lovers.

Starring Academy Award nominees Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right tells the story of an unconventional suburban family in Southern California, unconventional in the sense that it consists of two moms Nic (Bening) and Jules (Moore) and two teens Joni (Mia Wasikowska) and Laser (Josh Hutcherson), each given birth by one of the moms. Their family life is seemingly harmonious and uneventful until the appearance of Paul (Ruffalo), the kids' donor dad, who unintentionally challenges not only Nic's somewhat authoritarian parenting style, but also her relationship with Jules, who is in desperate need of being appreciated.

After seeing this movie, I was deeply impressed with the wonderful performances of the all-star cast. Julianne Moore and Annette Bening successfully portrayed a loving couple who learns to weed out the problems in their marriage and to understand the changes their teenagers are going through. Mark Ruffalo demonstrates his versatility as an actor by leading us through Paul's uneasy departure from his bohemian lifestyle as a result of falling in love with someone who declines his offer for a serious relationship. Mia Wasikowska, young as she is, once again proves her potential for a great actress with her presentation of a talented young girl struggling for recognition as an adult.

Despite the unusual setting of the story, to me, the movie reveals issues that are common to the average American family: love, trust, fidelity, mutual understanding and support, identity crisis and teenage rebellion. It's touching, emotionally charged, but not at all lacking in humor and vibrancy. It's an excellent movie to watch and ponder upon. Given its abundance of R-rated contents, it's not intended for the entire family. Choose your time wisely if you plan to watch it at home.

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Disclosure: I was compensated for my time by Collective Bias. All thought and opinions expressed are my own.

Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event & $25 Gift Card Giveaway!

We love shopping at Kroger, the most coupon-friendly grocery store we've ever found! Now Kroger makes us love it even more with a 2-week long Cart Buster Savings Event, its biggest-ever promotion!

From February 27th through March 12th, shop and save with the Cart Buster Savings Event exclusively at Kroger and the Kroger Family of Stores. You will find the hottest prices around on more than 35 brands, across more than 60 categories from General Mills, P & G, Nestle, Pepsi and Kroger Banner Brands. During the event, you will enjoy big savings in almost every department at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy.

Here are some of the great brands participating in the event: Multigrain Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino’s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice, Bounce, DiGiorno’s, Nestle Toll House, Juicy Juice, Coffee-Mate, Edy’s, Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine, Hot Pockets, Nestle Candy, Purina and many more!

Looking for even more ways to stretch your dollar? Visit Kroger.com/CartBuster and take advantage of their “Deal of the Day” promotion! During each day of Kroger’s Cart Buster Savings Event, be one of the first 1000 people to click on the deal link and receive a free load-to-card coupon for the featured daily item.

I received a $25 Kroger gift card from MyBlogSpark and will go shopping for the Deal of the Day soon!

The Giveaway

To help you save even more during the Cart Buster Savings Event, MyBlogSpark has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a $25 Kroger Gift Card! It's good at Kroger and the Kroger family of stores as described above! Who can say no to free grocery?!

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 3/10/11
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Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills/Nestle/P&G provided me with the gift card, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Holiday Gift Giveaway: The Last Airbender DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack

~~The giveaway is now CLOSED. Congrats to winner Jessica!~~

The Last Airbender, one of the top 10 movies at the summer box office came in a DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack, single disc DVD and single disc Blu-ray on November 16, 2010 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Based on Nickelodeon's highly successful animated TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, this action-packed family movie tells the story of four nations, Air, Water, Earth and Fire, locked in an age-old conflict that can only be ended by the Avatar—a boy with the power to manipulate all four elements.

From the producers of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jurassic Park, The Last Airbender delivers spectacular visual effects, exotic lands and magical creatures with the uplifting message that anyone can be a hero. This inspirational adventure features newcomer Noah Ringer (Cowboys & Aliens) as Aang, the lone Avatar, withDev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire), Jackson Rathbone (Twilight saga) and Nicola Peltz (Deck The Halls).

The Last Airbender DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack includes over two hours of in-depth, behind-the-scenes special features including a nine-part documentary on the making of the film, a featurette entitled “Origins of the Avatar”, which documents the transformation of the popular animated series to the big screen, picture-in-picture insights from the cast and crew that deconstruct some of the amazing action and visual effects sequences, deleted scenes, outtakes and more.

To celebrate the new release, Paramount launched a fun application called "Become the Avatar", which allows you to upload a personal photo to become the Avatar. When you print your image, you will also receive a special coupon for $5 off the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Be sure to check it out!

The Giveaway

Paramount has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a newly released The Last Airbender DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack! It has a retail value of $29.99!

Required Entry*: Tweet the message in blue below and leave a comment with the link to your tweet.

RT for a chance to win a Last Airbender Blu-ray Combo Pack from @luckytoddler http://bit.ly/tlabcp

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 12/15/10

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Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I did not receive any form of compensation for running this giveaway. The sponsor will be solely responsible for sending the prize directly to the winner. Contents of this post were provided by the PR agency.

Save 55¢ on Morton Salt

We've been a loyal customer of Morton Salt for years. Now I'm very happy to offer you an exclusive coupon that saves you 55¢ on any Morton Season-All® product 5 oz or larger. You may download or print the coupon via this link or by clicking on the widget above and in my side bar. Enjoy!

FYI-- Morton Season-All® Seasoned Salt is a blend of salt, and savory spices, including paprika, black pepper, onion, and garlic, with a hint of chili pepper. This all-purpose blend of spices tastes great on ribs, beef, and pork. Also terrific on chicken and potatoes for a unique seasoned flavor!

Let's Play Giveaway #19: Build-A-Bear 5 Winners

~~The giveaway is now CLOSED~~

Do you love Teddy Bears or plush toys in general? Have you ever tried making your own stuffed animal? Build-A-Bear Workshop is definitely the #1 woman-owned store I'd recommend for a unique, interactive hands-on experience with toy making. Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. now has over 400 stores worldwide as well as a fun virtual community called Build-A-Bearville, where you can bring your furry friends to life online for FREE!

When you visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop store, you will enter a distinctive teddy bear themed environment consisting of eight stuffed animal-making stations: Choose Me, Hear Me, Stuff Me, Stitch Me, Fluff Me, Dress Me, Name Me and Take Me Home. Shop assistants are readily available to guide you or your child through the process. You may take a quick virtual tour of the shop to find out how it works.

When they found out that I'm a huge fan of plush toys, Build-A-Bear Workshop invited me to try out their new Wild Furry Friend-Owl , and a Summer Adventure Pack filled with a 3-D map, 3-D glasses and a special code that can be used to play the buildabearville.com Scavenger Hunt. The adorable owl furry friend came in his very own Cub Condo carrying case with windows and a door. We love his silky fur and his head that spins all the way around!

Here are some of the nice features of Build-A-Bear Workshop

• You may choose from over 30 varieties of stuffed animals and own one at a highly affordable price ($10- $25)
• You may record a personalized message or select a pre-recordered message to place inside your furry friend
• You get to select a small satin heart–a Build-A-Bear Workshop trademark and place it inside your new friend, along with your best wishes.
• You may dress up your furry friend in fashionable clothes and accessories of your choice
• Each furry friend has a cute Cub Condo carrying case, designed as a handy travel carrier and new home.
• The Find-A-Bear ID Program helps you reunite with your furry friend if it's ever lost.
• Each furry friend receives a personalized birth certificate including its name, birth date, and a special code to unlock FREE virtual stuff at Build-A-Bearville--online friend, 2,000 Bear Bills, an extra room and decor and exclusive reward
• FREE Stuff Fur Stuff® Club membership allows you to earn points and redeem them for reward gift certificates.

Build-A-Bear Workshop and their products have won numerous awards, including the 2009 FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" List and the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval! The company is also actively engaged in charitable programs and has donated over $20 million to various charity causes!

You can also order your furry friend directly online at http://www.buildabear.com/ and host your own Build-A-Party. You may want to subscribe to their email newsletter for special offers. For instance, now through 9/28, you may use this coupon both online and in store to receive $5 off $10 purchase. Don't miss this great deal!

The Giveaway

The super blog friendly people from Build-A-Bear have generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a $25 Bear Buck$ gift card! Besides, I'm throwing in 4 additional Build-A-Bear gifts I received at BlogHer: 1,000 Bear Bills (i.e. $5 off $25 coupon) and 3 Bear Tunes Music downloads ($1 each). There will be a total of 5 winners!

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 10/5/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents!
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
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Happy Easter!

I wish everyone a very happy Easter! We had a family outing yesterday. The weather was great, mild sunshine and gentle spring breeze. I also won some great prizes to celebrate this special holiday! A beautiful handmade Glowgirl coupon organizer from Confessions of a Mid Life Trucker's Wife, $300 worth of coupons from Saving Cents with Sense,and $10 CVS gift card from The Frugalicious Mommy. What a wonderful combination!