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Add Fireman Minion Stuart to Your Minion Collection this Christmas

December 8, 2014 by Jenni 480 Comments

This post brought to you by Walmart. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

My entire family makes fun of my husband because he literally goes to Walmart EVERY single day. Even if we don’t need anything….he just goes to Walmart. I think he spends more time there than the employees do! Lately he’s been looking for Christmas gift ideas for the little man. It’s getting harder and harder to buy for him because he already has so much.

He does love Despicable Me™ and the minions though. LOVES them! We still watch the movie pretty often and we still think it’s hilarious to randomly yell – BANANA – through the house. Only  true Minion fans will understand what that even means. I’m also addicted to using the Minion stickers that are on Facebook now, haha! I use them ALL the time.

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The husband spotted the new Despicable Me™ toys at Walmart, made by Thinkway Toys! Have you seen them yet? I’m in love with the new Fireman Minion Stuart! IN LOVE!!! He’s a soft plush toy and he’s got a megaphone and flashing headgear. Naturally, right?! Cause we are talking about Minion Stuart here! You just press his tummy or hands and you can hear his original voice, or “Bee-Doo” sounds! It also sets off flashing and spinning lights and makes siren sound effects! Ohh, and if you squeeze his left hand you can hear him talk with an echo (which Eli would think is hilarious!) and light effects.

Plush toys are always a great gift idea either for your own kiddos, or for the kiddos on your shopping list. Since all kids adore the Despicable Me™ Minions, you cannot go wrong with Fireman Minion Stuart!!! He’s super soft and huggable! You can’t help but to squeeze him!

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If you’re a fan of the other minions, then there’s also the talking Minion Dave and the Minion Stuart laughing action toys and then of course all the boys’ favorite – the Fart Blaster toys – ughhh! LOL!!

My little guy cuddles up with his favorite plush toys every night. He usually picks one each night, and I can’t wait for him to find Fireman Minion Stuart and talking Minion Dave under the tree this Christmas! Make sure that you check out Walmart for these fun minions and gift them to your minion fans this year!!!

Do you have a favorite Minion?

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Why We Switched to the Straight Talk Wireless $45 Monthly Unlimited Plan

September 24, 2014 by Jenni 1,113 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk Wireless. All opinions are 100% mine.

Back years ago, my husband and I got stuck in a cellphone contract. OMGeeze, we couldn’t wait for that contract to be up! It just got to where we couldn’t afford it anymore, but we couldn’t afford NOT to pay it either. Have you been there too? Are you there NOW? At the time, my husband had lost his job and we were just stuck. S-T-U-C-K in that cellphone contract. The late fees adding up because we couldn’t pay on time were downright EVIL.

Last day of the contract = aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

That moment was the equivalent of getting home from the longest day on earth and taking off your bra, ladies. THAT’S how good it felt!

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Needless to say, once that contract was up…….so were we. We were up off our butts and headed to Walmart to buy new phones and pay-as-you-go Straight Talk Wireless services for both of us. Going from what we were paying to just $45 a month was like a breath of fresh air. I ain’t even kiddin’ and we have never looked back!

 

 

straight talk coverage Straight Talk Wireless has the same smart phones and iPhones you love, on the same networks you are used to, just without those super inflated and over-priced plans.

 

 

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My husband has a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and I have an iPhone 5. Both through Straight Talk Wireless. We get 3GB of high-speed data, umlimited talk and texts for just $45 a month, and YOU can too! My sister in law and her family are FINALLY switching over! After years and years of being stuck in their contract, they’re finally making the switch! I think we’ll throw them a part-ayyy! haha! In case you didn’t know, 3GB of data is quite a bit! Do you know what you can do with that much data? I didn’t either really, but this will give you an idea.

3GB of data is equal to:

  • 105 hours of Pandora radio
  • 2,460 webpage views
  • 41,900 emails
  • 1,920 Flickr image uploads
  • 153 hours of Facebook browsing
  • 85 hours of Google Maps usage
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 BEST PART!
Besides the savings, of course….is that you can keep your phone (if you’re in love with your current one!), your number and your network with the Straight Talk Bring Your Own Phone program! Whoop-whoop!

No-contract plans are perfect for the first-time phone owners in your family too. We bought my dad one, just a simple one and it’s all he needs. You have the flexibility to pay-as-you-go so it’s perfect for teenagers too or for the pre-teen who is learning the responsibility of owning a cellphone.

Who in your family do you want to get a Straight Talk Wireless phone for?

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Luvs® Loyalty Program – You Could Win FREE Diapers for a YEAR #LuvsClub

August 25, 2014 by Jenni 1,495 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Luvs®. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Do you have a kiddo in diapers? Maybe MORE than one kiddo in diapers?! If so, I know that you’ll appreciate some savings!! I’m all about reward and loyalty programs, so I wanted to tell you about the #LuvsClub!

You won’t want to miss this!

Not only do they carry awesome products like the Luvs® Super Absorbent diapers, but they have this crazy good Luvs® loyalty program too, to help mommas out! You can get awesome savings, get tips and find baby-related videos. I don’t know about you, but I could watch these kinds of videos for HOURS!

The best part is that Luvs® is giving the first 2,000 registered members a $5 Walmart e-gift card and a chance to win a grand prize of FREE diapers for a year!!! Woot!!

That’s a $1000 value!! The drawing will be held in April of 2015, so make sure to rush over and sign up now!

It’s so easy to do…let me show you how!

– Just click over to the Luvs® Loyalty program page.

– Then scroll down and click the blue “Sign Up Now” button that looks like the image below.

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– Fill out the form that pops up, and click submit.

– Then you’ll receive a pop up that tells you that you’re registered, it looks like this…

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See…..now how easy was that?! Easy peasy, right?!

Make sure to share the Luvs® Loyalty program with your friends and family so that they can enjoy the savings as well, and be entered to win that $5 Walmart e-Gift Card and the grand prize of FREE diapers for a YEAR! They make it easy to share. After you get your pop up box saying you’re registered…you have the option to share via Facebook and Twitter! 🙂

I can’t imagine how awesome it would be to win FREE diapers for a year! What would you do with that extra money you’d save? I’d totally take a vacation!!! 🙂

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Jimmy Dean breakfast

Make Mornings Easier with Jimmy Dean® Breakfasts

June 2, 2014 by Jenni 525 Comments

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine.

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I’ve admitted here on my blog many times that I’m not the main cook in the family. That would be my husband. I’m more the sides and desserts girl. Soo….for that reason, a big breakfast just goes out the window most mornings. Unless it’s the weekend and hubs is home.

I keep a freezer full of breakfast-y things and I have a thing for breakfast sandwiches, whereas, little man prefers stuff more along the sweet side. We’ve been buying Jimmy Dean® products for years. My mom always bought their sausage. So when they came out with these little convenient breakfast items I found at Walmart in the freezer section, it was like kizmet.

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These little beauties are perfect ANY time. My husband likes to take the sausage, egg and cheese croissant with him to work in the mornings. He also tends to grab one on busy Saturday mornings as he’s headed out the door to do yard work. There packed full of protein and seem to really tide him over until lunch time.

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Since corn dogs have always been a hit in our house, it’s no wonder the Jimmy Dean®  Pancake and Sausage on a stick is well loved. What’s not to love?! Anything on a stick is more fun to eat….plus you can PLUNGE it into some yummy syrup! That’s mine and little man’s favorite thing to do. Dunk, dunk and dunk!

All of the Jimmy Dean® breakfast items are microwaveable (hello, convenience!) and ready in less than 3 minutes. The pancake and sausage on a stick actually takes less than a minute!! So – if you’re looking for some breakfast-y convenience in the mornings, grab this Jimmy Dean® $1 off coupon and head to Walmart to try some for yourself – and Have a better breakfast!

 Have you already tried the Jimmy Dean® Breakfast items? Which is your favorite?

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Thomas & Friends Bed Set

Toddler Bedding Sets As Low As $30 Shipped – Disney Characters & More!

December 7, 2012 by Jenni 177 Comments

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I’ve had a few readers request deals on toddler bedding sets, so I thought I’d make a little roundup of some Toddler Bedding Sets deals from Amazon!  All of these will ship for FREE when you choose Super Saver Shipping at checkout!

Update: The Thomas bed set is currently out of stock. Keep checking back in case they get more in.
Ohhh….but first – if you’re wanting a Thomas & Friends Bed Set, it’s priced at just $30 on Walmart’s site vs. $46 on Amazon! Much better deal….plus you can get Free Ship to Store.

 

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Toddler Bedding Sets Deals from Amazon!

Disney Cars Taking the Race Bed Set – $39.99 – reg. 57

Sesame Street Construction Zone 4 Pc. Bed Set – $31.00 – reg. $50

Disney Minnie’s Fluttery Friends Bed Set – $33.00 – reg. $56

Disney Mickey Mouse Space Adventure Bed Set – $33.00 – reg. $56

Disney Rapunzel 4 pc. Bed Set – $33.50 – reg. $50

Disney Princess Dreams 4 pc. Bed Set – $39.99 – reg. $57

Pooh Yummy Hunny Bed Set – $36.30 – reg. $56

Hasbro My Little Pony Bed Set – $33.50 – reg. $57

Disney Lion King Bed Set – $36.00 – reg. $57

Disney Jake and the Neverland Pirates Bed Set – $36.99 – reg. $57

Hello Kitty and Friends Bed Set – $39.99 – reg. $57

Star Wars the Clone Wars Bed Set – $37.99 – reg. $55

Disney Handy Manny Bed Set – $30.00 – reg. $50

Disney Cinderella Magic Happens Bed Set – $39.99 – reg. $60

Teen Bedding Sets

Teen Bedding Sets – Bed in a Bag Just $34.88 (Reg. $50) Shipped from Walmart.com

December 7, 2012 by Jenni 1,648 Comments

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Here’s a great deal on Teen Bedding Sets! You can score a Teen Scene Bed in a Bag for just $34.88 from Walmart. They’re on rollback from $50 and up…depending on the bed size. Looks like the price stays the same for each size on up to Queen!! There are 3 patterns to choose from. Get FREE Shipping when you choose “Site to Store” shipping for pickup!

Update your bedroom with this stylish Bed in a Bag Bedding Set. This all-inclusive set comes with a reversible comforter, sham(s), sheet set and bedskirt.
Teen Scene Bed in a Bag Bedding Set:

  • Twin set includes: comforter (63″ x 86″), flat sheet (66″ x 96″), fitted sheet (39″ x 75″ x 12″), one pillowcase (20″ x 30″), one sham (20″ x 26″) and bedskirt (14″ drop fits mattresses 76″ x 39″)
  • Twin XL set includes: comforter (64″ x 90″), flat sheet (66″ x 96″), fitted sheet (38″ x 79″ x 12″), one pillowcase (20″ x 30″), one sham (20″ x 26″) and bedskirt (14″ drop fits mattresses 76″ x 39″)
  • Full set includes: comforter (76″ x 86″), flat sheet (81″ x 96″), fitted sheet (54″ x 75″ x 12″), two pillowcases (20″ x 30″), two shams (20″ x 26″) and bedskirt (14″ drop fits mattresses 75″ x 54″)
  • Queen set includes: comforter (86″ x 90″), flat sheet (102″ x 90″), fitted sheet (60″ x 80″ x 12″), two pillowcases (20″ x 30″), two shams (20″ x 26″) and bedskirt (14″ drop fits mattresses 81″ x 60″)
  • 100 percent polyester
  • Polyester fill
  • Machine washable

Have You Had the 2nd Talk Yet?? Celebrate Being a Woman with #PoiseFab5

September 28, 2012 by Jenni 1,529 Comments

 

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Okay, do you even know what the “2nd Talk” is?  Well, you remember having the “1st talk” where we were told about having a period and blossoming into a young lady, right?  The 2nd Talk is the conversation that you have with your mom, grandma, friend, or sister about…here it goes…Menopause!

Hey, let’s face it.  We’re women!  At least if you’re reading this post AFTER you saw the title mentioned Celebrate Being a Woman, I assume you’re a woman.  If not…you might want to hit the red X button in the top right-hand corner of the screen ;)!  I’ll give you a minute.

Okay…back to the topic at hand.  The 2nd Talk.  Yep, we’re about to have it!!  You and me, slim!

Menopause.  Menopause doesn’t necessarily mean gray hair, grandchildren, and Bingo on Friday nights. The statistics – yeah, I’m bringing in the big guns – the statistics show that menopause on average begins at age 51 but can start as early as 35 or younger in some instances.  Ummm…I’ll be 35 next month.  I think that’s enough to make me dive headfirst into the topic, plus the fact that September is Menopause Awareness Month!

Some typical symptoms of Menopause:

  • Irregular menstrual periods, less periods
  • Hot flashes/Night Sweats
  • Insomnia
  • Lack of interest in intimacy
  • Forgetfulness
  • Mood swings or depression
  • Vaginal dryness

I asked some of my readers what their biggest symptoms were and here were their responses:

Tara says:  “Hot flashes were HORRIBLE…”

Andrea says:  “I am continuously having hot flashes and night sweats. What bugs me is it will go away and then come back…”

Jeannette says:  “The hot flashes are KILLING me, not to mention the erratic periods that come anywhere between 18 days and 36 days…”

It’s apparent that hot flashes seem to be the biggest complaint among most women.  Poise has always been a leader in feminine products but they have turned the corner with a new line of products for women who are going through menopause or early menopause.  Better known as the Poise Fab 5!

The 5 new Poise products that you can find exclusively at Walmart include:

  • Poise Roll-On Cooling Gel
  • Poise Body Cooling Towelettes
  • Poise Feminine Wash
  • Poise Panty Freshener
  • Poise Personal Lubricant

 

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As you can see, this line takes care of the issues that women (of all ages) deal with as they go through this part of their life.  From staying fresh to staying cool!  When I went to pick up these products at my local Walmart, they had 3 out of the 5 products.  Apparently my store doesn’t carry the other 2.  I was able to grab everything except the Panty Freshener and the Cooling Gel.  You can check out my entire shopping trip in my Google+ #PoiseFab5 album!

You might keep in mind that these products were found in the pharmacy area of my Walmart, over around the family planning items and other feminine care products.  Not where the menstrual care products were.  All of the products were very decently priced, but before I forget, you can do as I did and grab a $1 Poise coupon when you watch each girl’s story here at the Poise Fab 5 section of the Walmart website!  Also, if you have the September All You Magazine, there’s a $1 coupon in there too along with information on menopause!

Now, if you’re as intrigued as I am or now thinking about if the symptoms that you’ve been having could possibly be signs of menopause or even early menopause OR if you’re just wanting to learn more you should check out The 2nd Talk on the Poise website.  You can connect with other women, discuss symptoms and treatments, and how Poise can help make your transition or journey easier.   You can also join in the conversation with Poise on Facebook and Twitter or check out the Poise Fab 5 board on Pinterest.

What do you think of when you hear the word – Menopause?  I think of all the weird and crazy things too like mega hot flashes and mood swings but most of all I think of aging gracefully.  I had a perfect example of a woman who aged gracefully…my mom.  Look at the photos below.

Mom and Dad in the 60's

42 years later…

Mom and Dad Christmas '04

My mom is no longer on this earth, well – yes she is.  I see her in everything I do, I see her in my son, I see her in the things she crafted with her own hands (she was so talented), and I see her in myself.  I hope that I can age as gracefully as she did.

Have you had The 2nd Talk with your mom, relative, or friend yet?

Disclosure:  I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and Poise #Cbias #SocialFabric.  All opinions are 100% my own and honest as always.

Into Green Cleaning? Try the New Heinz Cleaning Vinegar! #HeinzVinegar #Cbias

September 24, 2012 by Jenni 1,415 Comments

You know, I never really considered the importance of natural cleaning or “green cleaning” in my home until after I had my son, Eli.  I always thought, the stronger the chemical...the better.  A few years ago, I had come to the realization that my mother, grandmother, and her mother knew back then what I would eventually realize as an adult running a household.  They used natural, chemical-free cleaning products, like vinegar for a reason!

 

I remember my mom and grandma filling the kitchen and bathroom sinks with warm water and vinegar.  I never understood the reason, actually, I never even gave it much thought at all…until I was a mom!  Vinegar is a miraculous liquid.  Really, if you think about it, it is.  You can drink it, you can make salad dressing with it, you can pickle and can foods with it.  You can mop the floors with it, you can sanitize with it, it deodorizes stinky places, and eat through hard water deposits, ohh – and it cuts through grease and grime like nobody’s business!  It’s the most versatile thing ever and makes for healthy cleaning!

Because it’s all natural and because it does such a fantastic job at cleaning…it’s the perfect all purpose cleaner to have especially if you have children and pets because it won’t harm them – at all!  I actually put vinegar in my dogs food daily to help protect her from fleas!  It works…promise!

 

Heinz has recently launched a NEW product called Heinz Cleaning Vinegar!  Don’t let the word “cleaning” scare you from using it.  It has no soap or chemicals in it at all!  It’s just vinegar, only less diluted than regular vinegar so that it does a better job at all things related to cleaning.  As a matter of fact, right on the bottle it says, “Safe for cooking, perfect for cleaning”. You can find it at Walmart in the grocery department.

*Look for it in the grocery section, right beside the other vinegar products…in the same aisle as the pickles and salad dressing.

I had never tried it until now and I bought some to give it a whirl.  It does work harder and quicker than regular vinegar and it was only $2.98 for a big ole’ jug!

Some things I personally like to clean with vinegar, and other uses:

  • Mopping wood floors, especially if you have older hardwood floors that need TLC.
  • Stove, countertops, cabinets, fridge, microwave, other appliances (makes the fridge smell fresh and clean)
  • Bathroom; toilets, showers, tubs, sinks (cuts through hard water deposits)
  • Toys and Eli’s Thomas the Tank table where he sits to eat
  • Mirrors (leaves no streaks!!)
  • Sticky stuff – removes anything sticky (stickers, glue, gum)
  • Coffee Pot – We get hard water buildup inside the coffee pot and I run a couple pots of vinegar through to clean it out
  • Give the dog a squirt or 2 from a spray bottle mixed with a little water before going outside to keep fleas from jumping on him/her
  • Vinegar makes a great weed-killer in flower beds/gardens

I tested a few of the tough spots in the kitchen with the new Heinz Cleaning Vinegar.  Here are some before/after photos.

 

I don’t know about you, but I could clean the refrigerator door handle 10 times a day.  That’s what happens I guess when you have a 6 year old who won’t stay outta the fridge!  There’s peanut butter on there to prove it! The Heinz Cleaning Vinegar cleaned it up in a snap, and even some of the stuck on stuff…plus it made it nice and shiny!

 

 

Then I opened the inside of the fridge.  I had noticed a “blob” of stuff in there earlier before.  With it being higher up in the fridge, I think this was something that my older 43 year old man-child did!  He’s good for that kind of stuff!  Whatever it was, was sticky and kinda stuck on.  Without the vinegar, I probably would have taken a butter knife to scrape it off.  Yes, I’m one of “those” who uses butter knives for things other than spreading butter!  With the vinegar though, it came off easily!

 

 

Remember the 43 year old man-child I just spoke of?  That would be my husband.  Said husband is also the cook of our humble abode.  When he cooks, he doesn’t care who or what is in his path!  He’s like a tornado in the kitchen.  The stove photo above, is the after effects of his night of “chili makin”.  Grease splatters from frying ground beef and then tomato sauce splatters from letting the chili boil too hard.  Utter chaos!  We made a pact years ago when we got married, he cooks and I clean!  So, within just 4 minutes of using the Heinz Cleaning Vinegar, the stove was sparkling clean!  It cut through the grease and splatters as if they were just drops of water!

You can see my complete trip to Walmart to pick it up, plus everything else I cleaned using the vinegar in my Google+ Going Green #HeinzVinegar Cleaning album.

Vinegar has always been a major cleaning supply of mine, well, at least since I’ve been a mom.  I’m happy with this new Heinz Cleaning Vinegar and it will remain the main cleaning supply in our household.  Make sure you give it a try and let us know what you think!  What other natural cleaning solutions do you use?  We’d love to hear those too!

I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and HEINZ #CBias #SocialFabric.  All opinions are 100% my own, and honest as always.

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