Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall Giveaway – Ends 5/16

May 3, 2016 by Jenni 387 Comments

Can you believe that Summer is right around the corner?! It’s time for all the fun outdoors activities and the new Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall is just in time! New for summer 2016, your kids will love scooping, pouring and building mazes all throughout this water play wall!

Check out the full review of the latest water toy from The Step2 Company, including 40+ Summer Water Activities for Kids and a printable summer checklist at Raising Whasians.

Ready for a giveaway?

Thanks to The Step2 Company and Raising Whasians, 1 lucky reader will win the new Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall, a $49.99 value! What a great toy to have just in time for the heat of summer! Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous states only. Ends 5/16/16 11:59 pm EST. Here’s how to enter:

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Contest open to U.S. residents only, ages 18 and over. No Purchase Necessary to enter. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube or Twitter. One entrant per household/IP address.

GIVEAWAY: LeapFrog LeapTV + 3 Games ($120 Value) Ends 2/12

January 27, 2016 by Jenni 1,440 Comments

It’s a New Year and as always, we’re looking for ways to keep the kids active! The LeapFrog LeapTV can help your kids reach their active and healthy goals for the new year with active and educational gaming. Raising Whasians has the full LeapFrog LeapTV Review and tips for healthy and active kids.

Ready for a FUN Giveaway?

Thanks to LeapFrog, 1 lucky fan will win the new LeapFrog LeapTV + 3 games! What a great prize pack! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 2/12. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below!

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Contest open **US** ages 18 and over. Winner has 24 hours to respond to my email titled – make sure to check your spam. Failure to respond will cause winner to forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen. Please note that prize can take up to 6 weeks to be received by the sponsor. No Purchase Necessary to enter. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube or Twitter. One entrant per household/IP address.

This disclosure is made in accordance with the FTC 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address, and/or Facebook account. Anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not. Each household is only eligible to win LEGO FRIENDS: Girlz 4 Life Blu-ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

GIVEAWAY: Bluetooth Wireless In-Ear Headphones (5 winners) Ends 1/22

January 11, 2016 by Jenni 589 Comments

Win a Pair of Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless In-Ear Headphones

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Sponsored By: 1byOne

If you like listening to tunes, you’ll love these Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless In-Ear Headphones!

Both my husband and I are huge music heads. He listens all day at work and so do I. I tend to use headphones so that all the other noise in the house is drowned out, haha! You’ll love these in-ear headphones!!

With Bluetooth 4.1, supported by apt-X HD and 6th generation CVC tech, to ensure high-fidelity bilateral stereo sound and clear speech.
Smart indicator for battery level – when connected with iOS system, it will display the battery status of the headphone.
The ergonomic in-ears are very comfortable to wear and will remain in your ear at all levels of exercise.
Battery core from Panasonic, longer battery life, your training won’t be interrupted.
Most reliable Bluetooth connectivity and stable responsive ability, pairing two devices, freely switching without any challenge, always keeping pace with you.

We’re giving FIVE lucky readers a pair of their own! (5 winners, one pair of headphones to each winner in their choice of green, white, or black). All you have to do is enter on the rafflecopter below! Good luck! Giveaway ends 1/22/2016 at 11:59pm CST!

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Fun and Yummy Dog Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Christmas + Waggin’ Train Jerky Treats GIVEAWAY!

December 22, 2015 by Jenni 594 Comments

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Waggin’ Train, however, all opinions are our own…and honest as always!

I’ve been finishing up our Christmas shopping the last few days. Naturally, Santa takes care of stuffing the stockings – and I think he has that all under control this year. He’s even got a few really fun and yummy dog stocking stuffer ideas!!

We never want to forget our furbabies at Christmas – so we hang a stocking for them too! In case Santa IS looking for a few good ideas this Christmas, we’ve got some!

A new food bowl

A pretty new food bowl! Momma loves getting new dishes, so do our pooches!! Treat them to a new fancy food bowl and send the old one outside! We keep extra food and water bowls outside for days that they’re hanging around out there.

A fun picture frame

Any dog and dog lover needs a sweet photo frame to display sweet memories!!

A new tennis ball or squeaky toy

Just like any kiddo, dogs love to get new toys too! It keeps them active, entertained, and comforted. Ours love to pull the squeakers out of the toys, so instead…we went with some new tennis balls.

Waggin’ Train Jerky Dog Treats

We always love to give our dog treats — and of course Izzy LOVES treats! These new Waggin’ Train Jerky dog treats, especially! They have 3 new real meat chicken jerky dog treats now! They’re all made with simple and high quality ingredients…perfect for our furbabies! This new line of products are slow-cooked to seal in those natural delish flavors, and the new varieties include:

NEW! Waggin’ Train Chicken Jerky Minis – Made using real white meat chicken, with just 2 simple ingredients and sliced into fun-sized pieces. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

NEW! Waggin’ Train Homestyle Chicken Jerkey Tenders – Made with real chicken that is slow cookied and then covered in little jerky bits of chicken to make it both crunchy and chewy. Made with just 2 simple ingredients, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

NEW! Waggin’ Train Chicken Jerky Curls – These 100% real treats are made with just 2 simple ingredients as well, and are twisted into fun shapes that you can toss and flip ’til your dog’s heart is content”. No artificial flavors or preservatives.

All Waggin’ Train treats are backed by Purina – a brand we’ve trusted for years and years! You can find these treats in national grocery stores across the country! So, make sure to let Santa know that your pooch would love to find these in their stockings this Christmas!!!

Make sure to follow Waggin’ Train on social media. Easy links are below!

Ready for a GIVEAWAY?!

Enter to win one of EACH of the 3 new Waggin’ Train Jerky Dog Treats! US residents only, age 18 or older eligible to win. Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter…and good luck! Giveaway ends Dec. 29th at 11:59pm EST.

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Celebrating Quaker’s® 100th Canister Anniversary with a GIVEAWAY and Recipes!

November 24, 2015 by Jenni 658 Comments

Did you know that the iconic Quaker Oats Canister is 100 years old?! We’re helping to celebrate their Anniversary!!! 100 years ago, they proved that it’s hip NOT to be square – but round instead. Now, a hundred years later, we’re still using that round canister! They deliver more than 350 million pounds of oatmeal each year!

Just look at how the brand packaging has evolved over the years! Do you have memories of the older packaging from when you were little? I sure do! I totally remember the canisters from the 80s!

If you’re looking for some delish new Quaker cookie and granola recipes for the holidays, you can enjoy these! Each recipe is found on the photos below…..enjoy!!

I can’t really pick and choose any of the recipes above….so I’m sure I’ll be making some of each of them. We’re planning to have a cookie exchange party with some of my family and friends soon – so this should be lots of fun!!

Ready for a GIVEAWAY?!

To celebrate, we’re hosting a Quaker® 100^th Canister Anniversary Kit GIVEAWAY! Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter! Giveaway ends Dec. 2nd at 11:59pm EST. The kit will include:

Heart-Shaped Measuring Spoons – to help add a little love to your holiday baking
Red Oven Mitt – always handy to have for baking!
“Baked with love” Baking Tags – the perfect way to package up holiday treats for your friends and family
Vintage Style Treat Boxes – to make a complete gift package with your baking tags
Cookie Exchange invitations – to invite your loved ones to be part of the treat gifting!
Red and White Baker’s Twine Spool – for a decorative gift accent
A set of four Quaker recipe cards for holiday baking inspiration
A variety of Quaker products to stock your pantry for holiday baking

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We’d love to hear your Quaker memories growing up! Leave us a comment below!!

Safety 1st Cool Mist Humidifier and Healthcare Kit GIVEAWAY (ends 11/13)

November 3, 2015 by Jenni 400 Comments

It’s Cold & Flu season! Are you prepared? It can really be super overwhelming as parents when our babies get sick. Safety 1st is here to help though, with essentials for our little ones. Check out what cold and flu essentials are needed for your baby this season over at Raising Whasians!

Ready for a giveaway?

To help get you prepared for the cold & flu season, enter now to win a Safety 1st “Care” prize pack! It includes…
– Safety 1st Ultrasonic 360 Humidifer
– Safety 1st Healthcare Kit

Ends 11/13. Here’s how to enter:

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Folgers Flavors Coffee GIVEAWAY! Ends 11/9

November 2, 2015 by Jenni 761 Comments

Sometimes we need to switch our coffee routine up, right?! Since coffee is the way I start each and every morning – I just like to change things up a bit. The new Folgers Flavors are amazing, and they make my morning coffee such a yummy experience. Check out these easy coffee remix tips + grab a recipe for these White Chocolate Cinnamon Stir Sticks at Raising Whasians!

Ready for a giveaway?

1 lucky reader will win 2 samples of Folgers Flavors to remix your coffee routine this fall! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 11/9. Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter!

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Quaker’s National Oatmeal Day + GIVEAWAY! (10 Winners) Ends 11/5

October 29, 2015 by Jenni 1,168 Comments

Happy National Oatmeal Day!

Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts through the week, because it’s quick and easy! Quaker knows that families are busy, especially in the mornings so they strive to help us be prepared!

As part of their new “Off You Go” campaign, the Quaker Oats Company is giving away up to one MILLION bowls of oatmeal today, October 29th, (on National Oatmeal Day) to provide us with the best start to our day! Follow @Quaker on Twitter or find Quaker on Facebook to give someone – whether it’s a family member, friend or co-worker – a little good to get them going with Quaker oatmeal. Thursday, October 29 only. While Supplies Last.

To learn more about Quaker’s “Off You Go” campaign visit www.QuakerOffYouGo.com. To give someone you love a bowl of oatmeal on National Oatmeal Day, follow @Quaker on Twitter or find Quaker on Facebook.
Don’t forget to share your Off You Go moments and love of oatmeal by using #NationalOatmealDay throughout the day!

Ready for a GIVEAWAY?!

TEN (10) lucky readers will win a Quaker Off You Go Moments Kit for you and your family to enjoy! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Each kit is valued at $110 and will include the following…

An Instant Photo Camera to capture Off You Go moments and enjoy them in real-time
A Magnetic Cable Photo Holder to preserve and display your favorite Off You Go moments
A Reusable Jute Tote as a stylish way to pack all your on-the-go items for the day ahead
A set of four Quaker recipe cards for morning meal inspiration
A variety of Quaker products to help get you and your family off to a great start with a bowl of oatmeal
A heart-shaped Off You Go Oatmeal Bowl to enjoy your favorite whole grain breakfast

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$50 Kmart Gift Card Giveaway (Ends 10/30)

October 20, 2015 by Jenni 754 Comments

The holidays are just around the corner. I know everyone is getting their budgets in order and ready for holiday shopping! How about you? With Kmart’s Easy Layaway Options this shopping season, you can get everyone knocked off your shopping list starting as low as just $0.01! Check out 5 Reasons to Use Kmart Layaway This Holiday Season over at Raising Whasians! She’s giving you step by step instructions, details and more on Kmart Layaway!

Ready for a Giveaway? You can get your shopping started early! Enter now to win a $50 Kmart Gift Card, so you can set up your easy Kmart Layaway too! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 10/30. Here’s how to enter:

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This blog is not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Open to U.S. residents 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (selected by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. Raising Whasians is not responsible for product shipment, delivery, or fulfillment. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, or any other social media sites.

$50 Visa Gift Card GIVEAWAY (Ends 10/19)

October 13, 2015 by Jenni 391 Comments

It’s National School Lunch Week! How are you celebrating? We’ve been sharing some fun ideas this past week. You be sure to share your school lunch snapshots all week long for chances to win daily prizes! Check out the details on National School Lunch Week, daily giveaways and more at Raising Whasians.

Ready for a giveaway?

To celebrate National School Lunch Week, enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 10/19. Here’s how to enter:

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Introducing the Quaker® Chewy® Girl Scouts® Granola Bars + a Family Fun Prize Pack GIVEAWAY (Ends 8/20)

August 13, 2015 by Jenni 516 Comments

Quaker provided me with samples and a family fun kit in exchange for this post/giveaway. However, all opinions of the ooey-gooey goodness are 100% my own, and honest, as always. #QuakerUp

“Hurry up! Get your backpack on….the bus is HERE!”.

Yeah. You catch yourself ~~saying~~ screaming that too?! I like to pride myself in that we’ve got our back to school morning routine in check – and we do most mornings. But, every once in awhile, I’ve lost complete track of time (usually cause I’m on Facebook early, scoping out the latest drama) and we’re scrambling to get ready.

Because I don’t actually COOK breakfast at home in the mornings and little man won’t always eat breakfast at school – I keep a stock of granola bars on hand. Always. Always, always, always! At least he can scarf one of those down in a couple of minutes before he gets on the bus. Oh, yeah, and then I can enjoy one with a nice yummy cup of coffee while I’m having my morning devotional time, too!

So, Quaker is the bomb (dot) com right?! They always have been, in my book! They’re a household name, loved and trusted. You remember — your grandma probably always had a canister of Old Fashioned Oats sitting in the pantry. I still love me some Old Fashioned Oats, but Quaker has come a LONG and TASTY way since the olden days!

Think Girl Scout Cookies. Yes, please! The yummy worlds collide with the new Quaker® Chewy® Girl Scouts® Granola Bars! That’s right! Quaker has teamed up with the Girl Scouts to make a crazy-good Chewy Granola Bar! They actually sent me a couple boxes to try ——- and O.M.G. Is it sad that I’ve eaten more of them than my kid has?!

They sent me the Quaker Chewy Girl Scouts Thin Mints Granola Bars, and the Caramel Coconut variety too (think Samoas!). My mouth was in heaven when I tried them, and I’m fully admitting that I tried both at the same time! What I love about the Quaker granola bars is that they have 8 grams of whole grains in them – so not only are they sweet and yummy, they’re a good source of fiber too!

You can find the Thin Mints variety nationwide and the Caramel Coconut variety will be available at Target and select retailers starting in August — and nationwide in January of 2016!

Ready for a Yummy Giveaway?

One lucky reader will win a Quaker® Chewy® Girl Scouts® Summer Fun Kit! The kit will include:

A Parachute Play Tent, big enough for the whole family to enjoy
A custom Quaker picnic blanket, for your outdoor playtime snack breaks
Samples of the new Quaker® Chewy® Girl Scouts® Granola Bars – Thin Mints® and Caramel Coconut

Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter to win. US residents only, age 18 or older. Giveaway ends 8/20 at 11:59pm EST.

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Which flavor are you excited to try most?!

Take the Family to See Shaun the Sheep Movie (In Theaters Aug. 5th!) + GIVEAWAY (Ends 8/11)

August 4, 2015 by Jenni 356 Comments

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Shaun the Sheep is “Baaa” – aackk and stirring up more fun and mischief than ever! From the makers of Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, this “Claymation” really catches the attention of youngsters and “old”sters alike! Our family has always loved the shows and we can’t wait for the release of the Shaun the Sheep Movie which hits theaters August 5th, nationwide!! We’ll for sure be seeing it, and honestly…I’m not sure who’s more excited – the kiddo, or his daddy!

Little man is in awe of the animation because the characters look so unique in comparison to other cartoons and shows he watches. The clay like characters just come to life and bring so much fun to the screen. It’s fun to watch their adventures together and they really teach important lessons of teamwork, leadership and problem solving skills. Check out the Shaun the Sheep Movie trailer below!

Shaun the Sheep Movie:

Shaun and the flock decide that they want to have a fun-filled day off the farm. They wind up in the Big City and little does Shaun know, it’s going to take a lot to get the flock safely back to the greener pastures of the farm! The film is geared towards children ages 4-10 but you mommas and poppas out there will love it too! It’s an all around fun family-friendly movie, rated PG.

Meet Timmy, the Toddler of the Flock:

We love Shaun and the entire flock, obviously, but little man and I are in love with sweet little Timmy! He’s the toddler of the flock and he just warms your heart when you see him toting around his cuddly teddy bear. Like any toddler though, Timmy is hard to keep in line and out of trouble! He loves, adores and idolizes Shaun and it’s obvious that Shaun and the rest of the crew love Timmy!

For all Shaun the Sheep Movie clips, videos, news and info, make sure to follow along on social media on their Facebook and Twitter pages! Oh, and use the hashtag #ShauntheSheep

Ready for a Fun Giveaway?

One lucky reader will win a Shaun the Sheep Movie prize package! Giveaway is open to US residents, age 18 or older. Giveaway ends 8/11 at 11:59pm EST. Just use the Rafflecopter form below. Goodluck!!

Shaun the Sheep Movie prize package includes:

One (1) Shaun the Sheep Movie Children’s T-Shirt
One (1) Shaun the Sheep Movie Adult’s T-Shirt
One (1) Shaun the Sheep Movie Headband
One (1) book from the Shaun the Sheep Movie book series
One (1) Shaun the Sheep Movie poster
One (1) Serta Sheep Plush

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Will you be taking your family to see the Shaun the Sheep Movie?

Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich + Brownberry Bread Prize Pack Giveaway (Including $25 Visa GC) ends 8/5

July 31, 2015 by Jenni 998 Comments

Disclosure: The coupons for product redemption, information, and gift card have been provided by Brownberry® Bread so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about Brownberry®, including our yummy take on a Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich! The opinions expressed in this post are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Brownberry® Bread.

Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich

Hey peeps! Where are all my sandwich lovin’ friends?! Nothing better than a good ole’ club sandwich, right? I kinda have a “thing” for them, always have.

All hail, the club sandwich — and the bacon that’s on it!

So, Brownberry sent me some coupons to try out some of their bread and I snagged a loaf of the Brownberry Nutty Almond bread. OMGee — it’s SO good! The first thing I did was make a buffalo chicken club sandwich. It was so yum, I can’t even stand it!! Mmm. Mmmm. Mmmmmm.

Here’s what you need:

Buffalo Chicken deli lunchmeat (we get shaved)
Lettuce leaves
sliced tomato
3-4 pieces of bacon, fried till crispy
mayo
2 slices Brownberry Bread, Nutty Almond

Here’s what you do:

Spready mayo on both pieces of bread.
Start building your sandwich with the lettuce leaves first.
Then add a nice pile of buffalo chicken deli meat.
Add 2 slices of tomato, and more lettuce leaves.
Top with bacon and then place your top piece of bread.
Slice into 4ths with a sharp knife, and enjoy!

Here’s a little more info. about Brownberry Bread! Keep reading below for information about the Brownberry Bread America’s Better Sandwich Contest AND a fun reader giveaway!! Woohoo!

Need to know info.

All of Brownberry® Whole Grain Sliced Breads and Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls contain/are:

o 3 to 4 grams of fiber per slice or thin

o Zero grams of Trans Fat

o No High Fructose Corn Syrup

o Cholesterol free

The newly launched Brownberry® Healthfull® bread varieties contain/are:

o Made with 100% whole grains

o Good source of fiber

o 80 calories per serving

o No High Fructose Corn Syrup

o Heart healthy

o Zero grams of Trans Fat

America’s Better Sandwich Contest:

Brownberry® Bread is excited to launch the second annual “America’s Better Sandwich” Contest! The winner will win a grand prize of $25,000! Entrants should make sure that their better sandwich recipes include any of the Brownberry Whole Grain Sliced Breads, including the new Healthfull bread varieties, or any of the Brownberry Sandwich Thins Rolls varieties. If I entered, I’d totally enter my buffalo chicken club sandwich!!

This year’s contest includes five (5) exciting sandwich categories including:

“Creative Classics” (nutritious spins on sandwich creations that have stood the test of time, such as grandma’s club sandwich, BLT or other old-time favorites)

“Fueling Good” (these sandwiches should incorporate ingredients that help boost your energy such as healthful fats, protein, fiber and iron)

“Open-Face Artistry” (sandwiches are works of art for the world to see, and these snacks and meals announce their ingredients—like sharp cheddar or tasty tuna— sans second slice, highlighting bold colors and textures)

“Breakfast in Bread” (these sandwiches, featuring nutritious breakfast favorites like eggs and yogurt, invoke images of cozy mornings in bed or boisterous brunches with friends)

“Love, Healthfully” (celebrate our new Healthfull® Breads with innovative recipes that play off nuanced, foodie-approved ingredients like honey, flax and sunflower seeds)

Ready for a fun Giveaway?

One lucky reader will win a Brownberry Prize Pack. I am responsible for this giveaway, however, Brownberry is providing the prize. US residents, age 18 or older only. Giveaway ends 8/5/2015 at 11:59pm EST. The prize package will include the following:

– $25 Visa gift card
– One coupon, valid for $5.00 off the purchase of any Brownberry® Whole Grain Sliced Bread of choice
– One coupon, valid for $5.00 off the purchase of any Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls of choice
– One coupon, each valid for $5.00 off the purchase of any Brownberry® Healthfull® Bread of choice

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How to Make Instant Iced Coffee + Peanut Butter and Chocolate Iced Coffee Recipe and Folgers GIVEAWAY!! (ends 7/9)

July 2, 2015 by Jenni 1,621 Comments

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Folgers. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Iced coffee. Mmmm. Sigh.

Is there really anything better?

The only problem is that it seems to take foreverahhhh to make it and who has that kind of time in the mornings?

Not me! And I’m willing to bet the farm that you don’t either!

Especially if you’re not prepared already, and you have to wait until your strong pot of coffee cools down enough to pour over ice. Pfft.

What would you say if I told you how to make instant iced coffee in the morning, in under a minute?

Unless you’re a slow-poke, then maybe 2 minutes! I tell you NO lies. Friends. I wouldn’t lie to you about coffee. Never, ever ever ever! I take coffee VERY seriously!

I introduce to you….drumroll, please….

Folgers Iced Café Coffee Drink Concentrates!

Always been a big fan of Folgers, we have. It’s the only brand my mom would ever buy and it’s definitely a brand we love. But get THIS. They understand the frustration of how you and I can’t just whip up a cold iced coffee in a very short time so they have added the Folgers Iced Café Coffee Drink Concentrates to their line of products.

Do you know what this means? PERFECTION – in a tiny bottle!

Instant iced coffee in no time flat, folks!

{{ Ooops. I missed the glass. Hey! It’s not easy trying to make iced coffee and taking photos one-handed at the same time! }}

Anyhoo, it’s a flavored concentrated coffee, with sweetener included – all conveniently combined in a tiny portable bottle. You can enjoy it ANYtime and ANYwhere! Pack it with you in your purse for work and on the go!

It’s made with 100% coffee extract, just five ingredients and no sugar or preservatives. It’s packaged in a portable 1.62 fl. oz. squeeze bottle and comes in 4 tasty varieties including:

Original Latte
Vanilla Latte
Caramel Macchiato
Hazelnut Latte

How to make instant iced coffee:

Add 2 squeezes of Folgers Iced Café Coffee Drink Concentrate into a glass of cold milk.
Stir.
Add ice.
Enjoy!

BAM!!!

Told you it was gonna be instant and easy!!

How to make instant Peanut Butter and Chocolate Iced Coffee:

Because I have a love for everything peanut butter and chocolate, I pushed things to another level and created a delish peanut butter and chocolate iced coffee. Took just another couple of minutes longer – but it was SO worth it!

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Iced Coffee ingredients:

Folgers Iced Café Iced Coffee Concentrate: Vanilla Latte or Original Latte
Glass of cold milk
1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter
1-2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
ice

Instructions:

1. Combine peanut butter and chocolate syrup in a small bowl. Stir in enough milk to thin out the mixture well, making sure the peanut butter is all dissolved. If the peanut butter isn’t dissolved, you’ll end up with chunks of peanut butter in your iced coffee. I’m ok with that, but you might not be.

2. Squeeze (2) squirts of the Vanilla or Original Latte coffee concentrate into a glass of milk, and stir.

3. Pour the peanut butter and chocolate mixture in and stir well.

4. Add ice, and enjoy!

Instant Peanut Butter and Chocolate Iced Coffee

Author: Jenni

Ingredients

Folgers Iced Café Iced Coffee Concentrate: Vanilla Latte or Original Latte
Glass of cold milk
1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter
1-2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
ice

Instructions

Combine peanut butter and chocolate syrup in a small bowl. Stir in enough milk to thin out the mixture well, making sure the peanut butter is all dissolved. If the peanut butter isn’t dissolved, you’ll end up with chunks of peanut butter in your iced coffee.
Squeeze (2) squirts of the Vanilla or Original Latte coffee concentrate into a glass of milk, and stir.
Pour the peanut butter and chocolate mixture in and stir well.
Add ice, and enjoy!

My friend, Christie, at Saving Said Simply made a delish Orange Hazelnut Coffee Float using the coffee concentrate as well. Make sure to check her recipe out too!

Now, to celebrate the great taste of Folgers Iced Café and all Folgers Coffee products, you have a chance to win Folgers prizes on Facebook and Twitter all summer long in the #FolgersFridays promotion, through Sept. 4th 2015. Just visit their pages on Fridays to enter to win a prize basket of Folgers products (ARV: $200)! Visit Folgers on Facebook and Twitter. To enter on Facebook, answer in the comments section and on Twitter, send an answer in a non-private tweet to @Folgers – but be sure to include the hashtags #FolgersFridays and #PromoEntry.

Ready for a Fun Giveaway?

One lucky reader will win four bottles of Folgers Iced Café Coffee Drink Concentrates, one of each flavor.

Original Latte
Vanilla Latte
Caramel Macchiato
Hazelnut Latte

Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter! US residents only, 18 or older.

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Ditch the Stench – 5 Steps to Make Your Car Smell Good This Summer + PERK Giveaway

June 24, 2015 by Jenni 831 Comments

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

Summer car cleanliness is NOTHING like winter car cleanliness. Right? In the summer you have stinky sweaty kids and pets on the go, more dirt and heaven help us when the kids don’t throw that milkshake cup away! Imagine THAT stench in 100 degree weather. OMG’ahh! Gag!

There are 5 steps to make your car smell good this summer.

1. Get the clothes out of the car!

Do your kids shed their stinky sweaty shirts, socks and shoes in the car on a hot day? I know some who do…and there they lay. For days. A hot car and sweaty clothes are not a good combination! Keep a tote bag or heck, even a small laundry basket in the back for them to put dirty clothes in.

2. Throw it away

Even if it’s just a small plastic grocery bag! Hang it from the seats so they’re RIGHT there, easy to be seen. Summer time means ice cream in the car, or stops through the drive-through. Hot cars and milkshakes OR fast food, again, NOT a good combination.

3. The beachtowels have GOT to go

Don’t leave wet beach towels and suits in the car. Heat can quickly make the wet clothing sour and THAT is not a lovely smell. AT ALL. Bleck!

4. BAKING SODA

Baking soda is your white powdery friend. USE it. Sprinkle it on your carpets and your seats. Scrub it in with a brush and let it sit overnight, then vacuum up in the morning. It really helps take all the stink away that kids and pets leave!

5. PERK up the smell in your car.

Now that you’ve cleaned out all the yuck, make your car smell nice and fresh with air fresheners for your car. I love PERK cause I love the design. It just clicks onto your sun visor so it’s right above your head and you can always smell it, but it’s up and out of your way! Definitely a cool way to wake up your space!

The PERK Visor Wrap is BRAND new this year in their line of automotive air fresheners. It has the patent-pending StediScent™ technology and it gives consistent fragrance. It lasts 30 days, unlike others that seem to lose their scent within just a few days. Ohh, and these things don’t leak or spill out either! I’ve had a few air fresheners that did that, and it’s so annoying!

It has a really cool design, in that it wraps around your sun visor. It actually just slides on and grips the visor so it won’t slide off. It allows you still be able to use your sun visor to block the sun. I love when my car smells good, so I was happy that we really ended up liking the PERK Visor Wraps. My husband has one in his vehicle too.

You can find them at Walmart, Target, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Meijer, Kroger, Pep Boys, Publix, CVS, and other places auto air fresheners are sold and they come in super fun scents like Golden Vanilla, Caribbean Colada and New Car. Make sure to head to PERK’s Facebook page, and ohh!! Don’t forget your $1 off PERK coupon!

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1 PERK travel mug
2 pairs of PERK sunglasses (1 green and 1 black)

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6 Foods Women Crave and How We Can Fight PMS + Diurex® Giveaway

June 1, 2015 by Jenni 539 Comments

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

We’re talking about a lady issue today. Those “once a month” food cravings. You know the ones. The ones that start a day or 2 before your “cycle” {inserting an eye roll there} and don’t stop until the day AFTER your cycle is over. Bring on the chocolate, ladies. Because it’s number ONE in our list of cravers below!

But first…I wanted to share some of my tips to battling PMS. It’s an ugly thing, isn’t it ladies?! Our guys see it coming from 10 miles away. I think THEY know when it’s gonna happen before WE do! I always drink more water during the day and I try to get in at least ONE extra hour of sleep a night. I also take Diurex. I have for years. It really helps the bloating and water weight gain issues each month.

Quick tip ladies: If you’re headed out for vacation soon, don’t forget to pack your Diurex ® so you can enjoy your time with family!!! You can even get a coupon at Diurex.com to try it for yourself.

Benefits Diurex® MAX offers:

Each single-caplet dose of DIUREX® MAX Water Caplets contains the maximum strength of a medically recognized diuretic
Helps gently provide hour-after-hour relief of monthly water weight gain, bloat, puffiness, swelling, and pressure-related discomforts
Gets rid of “blahs” and sluggishness from when you feel bloated and tired each month
Helps your clothes fit better – even during your period
Caplets dissolve quickly and start to work immediately to provide dependable hour-after-hour relief
Specially coated for ease of swallowing.

*Like with everything in your medicine cabinet, please make sure to read and follow all label instructions before using.

Here are 6 of the Major Cravers Women Face Once a Month!

1. Chocolate.

Plain and simple. Just chocolate. And any way we can get it, can I get a witness, ladies?! I don’t care if it’s a half opened piece of chocolate candy stuck to the bottom of my purse. I’ll just blow the lint off and go for it. When it’s “that time of the month” — I don’t mess around.

2. French Fries or Potato Chips.

Yep. After I finish my ton truck load of chocolate, I go for the salty stuff. Usually either french fries or potato chips. Any other salty snack mix or foods will usually do in a pinch but I really want the dang french fries and potato chips. Now, here’s the kicker. Usually after I finish the salty snack, I want something sweet again. When I’m in that kinda mood, I just go for something that’s a sweet and salty combo! You too?

3. Milk.

Am I the ONLY one? I crave, crave, crave milk during “that” time of the month. Usually this starts about 2 days before so it’s a good indicator that “Flo” is on her way. And I don’t discriminate – I’m good with regular milk, chocolate milk, ice cream. Check out these Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Now, if those don’t tickle your fancy I don’t know what will.

4. Salad.

I know what you’re thinking. Salad isn’t a typical food that someone craves, but alot of women do. During our cycle, our bodies have some excess water weight and sometimes we crave things that our bodies actually need. I love a good salad, don’t you?!

5. Fatty Junk Food.

I could eat an entire pizza myself when it’s that time of the month. I tend to crave the really fatty junk foods, especially burgers from fast food restaurants. Or tacos. Yeah..tacos are good too! Ohh, and chinese food. You see where I’m going with this?

6. Donuts.

How can I forget the donuts?! These. Yess. Yessss times 10!! These could fall into the “chocolate” category above, but again…I don’t discriminate. I’ll take any kind of donut. Glazed, blueberry, custard filled, cream filled, a cinnamon bowtie, raspberry filled, lemon filled. Seeeeee?! No discrimination here!

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How to #KeepPlaying and Stay Fueled This Summer + Quaker Chewy Playdate Giveaway (Ends 6/4)

May 29, 2015 by Jenni 433 Comments

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

Today marks the last day of school and we’re ready for our summer break! We have big plans on tons of splash time in the pool and playdates with the kids in the neighborhood. We actually got together for a playdate last weekend with the cousins and celebrated little man’s birthday. They had such a great time. They played with some goodies that Quaker sent us, including their Quaker® Chewy® Granola Bars…in honor of their Keep Playing! With Chewy contest and then the kiddos ended the evening on the trampoline!

You can’t have a playdate or enjoy summer fun outside without a snack, right?! I’ve learned to pack easy snacks and drinks outside with us so we don’t have to run in and out all day. Quaker Chewy is a perfect and hassle-free snack! The kiddos stopped long enough to get fueled up themselves so they could Keep Playing! We’ve always been fans of Quaker products…since I was a kid myself. Did you know that every Quaker Chewy Granola Bar contains 8 grams of whole grains?! That’s a great way to make sure kiddos are getting their whole grains AND they come in fun flavors like Chocolate Chip, S’mores and Oatmeal Raisin!

The Keep Playing! With Chewy Contest:

Quaker is inviting parents to join in the Keep Playing! With Chewy contest for a chance to win $25,000 to give your family’s play space a makeover + weekly chances to win a $500 gift card!! We’d love a makeover for our play space! To enter, just visit www.ChewyKeepPlaying.com through June 13th, 2015 and submit a photo of your family’s favorite play space along with how you would like to see that space made over and why!

Ready for a Quaker Chewy Playdate Kit GIVEAWAY valued at apprx. $100?

One lucky reader will win a Quaker Chewy Playdate Kit just like I received so that your kids can have a fun and fueled Playdate too! Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. US residents, age 18+. Giveaway will end Thursday, June 4th at 11:59pm EST.

Keep Playing Summer Fun Playdate Prize Pack includes:

A Chewy Playdate invitation pack to plan your next playdate
A classic Bocce Ball set for endless hours of outdoor summer play
A Gazillion Bubble Monsoon bubble machine for the whole family to enjoy
Sidewalk chalk set to get creative outdoors
A puzzle perfect for indoor or outdoor play
A red storage bin for storing your family’s favorite toys
A NERF Bash Ball for easy family fun
A variety of Chewy Granola Bars to help fuel family play, including, Big Chewy Sweet & Salty Bars and Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack

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Quaker is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me. This program is not administered or sponsored by Quaker or its affiliates, but solely by Sweet Pennies from Heaven.

Disclaimer: No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The brand is responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. This blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Nioxin Hair Care 30 Day Challenge and Giveaway #NIOXINChallenge

March 18, 2015 by Jenni 694 Comments

I participated in the NIOXIN Challenge blog program as a member of One2One Network. I received free product and compensation but all opinions are my own.

All of my life I’ve had thin and really fine hair. I have always struggled with getting curls to stay in or when I style my hair, it just flops after a couple of hours. I remember my mom jumping on me for using rubber bands as ponytail holders cause she said it would break my hair off. They were perfect ponytail holders for me though, because just about anything else would end up loosening and sliding off.

I found out about the NIOXIN Hair System Kits and jumped at the chance to review one. I had heard rave reviews so I really wanted to try it out. I was asked to do the NIOXIN 30 Day Challenge and then share my experience. NIOXIN has 6 different hair system kits and I chose system 3 for normal to thin-looking hair with color treatment (yes, I color my hair!). Each kit includes an easy 3 step daily regimen including shampoo, conditioner and a treatment.

(Both photos are without styling. Just air dried after washing.)

My experience…

The first thing I noticed when starting the 30 day challenge was the tingling and refreshing sensation on my scalp. Other than that, I didn’t really notice a big difference that first week in my hair. Then by the middle of the 2nd week, I started noticing that my hair was much easier to fix and that my hairstyle would last longer than usual. It just felt fuller as I would curl or straighten my hair.

By the end of the 30 day challenge, my husband even noticed a difference just by looking at my hair. He knew that I had a new product in the shower (which I dared him to use, haha!) but he usually doesn’t pay much attention. He’s used to it being flat as a pancake and he came home from work one day and asked if I’d been to my “hair guy”. HA! Overall, my hair feels much fuller. I’m very pleased with NIOXIN and will continue using it!

Take the 30 Day Challenge Yourself:

We encourage YOU to take the NIOXIN 30 Day Challenge and see if you don’t notice fuller, thicker hair. Click HERE to find the NIOXIN system kit that best suits your needs. Start the challenge and then share your results with before and after photos on the NIOXIN Facebook and Twitter pages using #NIOXINChallenge.

SYSTEM KITS

System Kit 1 – Specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, natural hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and delivering a healthy shine.
System Kit 2 – Specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, natural (no chemical processes like color or relaxing) hair. It delivers denser-looking hair and a healthy shine while protecting the scalp.
System Kit 3 – Specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, chemically treated hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and providing moisture balanced to colored hair.
System Kit 4 – Specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, chemically treated hair. It delivers denser-looking hair while protecting the scalp and providing moisture balance to colored hair
System Kit 5 – Specially designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural (no chemical processes like color or relaxing) or chemically treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.
System Kit 6 – Specially designed for noticeably thinning, medium to coarse, natural (no chemical processes like color or relaxing) or chemically treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while protecting the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

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One lucky reader will win a NIOXIN Hair System Kit of their own. Juse use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Giveaway ends 3/25 at 11:59pm EST. US residents only, 18 or older eligible.

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Buzz Lightyear to Star Command – Halloween Express Review and Giveaway! #HalloWin

September 24, 2014 by Jenni 1,803 Comments

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Halloween Express. All opinions, and our love for Toy Story and Buzz Lightyear are our own! #HalloWin

Buzz Lightyear to Star Command, Come in Star Command!

Have you and the kids decided what everyone is gonna be for Halloween yet? I know it’s early but folks, the leaves are changing colors already and I have pumpkin and spice scents in all my candle warmers. Fall is here and Halloween is just right around the corner! Little man was Sheriff Woody last year and this year, he wants to be Buzz Lightyear!! So, Buzz Lightyear he will be! We’re keeping Toy Story alive around here!

I don’t like taking Eli shopping in the Halloween stores because most of them aren’t so “family friendly” if you want my personal opinion. They can be pretty scary too, for a little kid. This year we opted to just shop from the comfort of our PJ’s – at home on the computer – from Halloween Express. The name says it all! They have tons of costumes for the whole family…kids, adults, pets and then of course they have all the awesome party supplies and decorations too! Plus, all the extra accessories like wigs, gloves, hats, masks, etc.

The Halloween Express website is so easy to navigate and search to find the perfect costume, and they have it all, including your favorite Disney characters and super heros. They have plenty of creepy and scary costumes too. If you’re leary of ordering your costumes online, don’t worry! They have an awesome sizing chart to help you figure out what size will be the right fit. If you’re not sure, I always recommend going up a size just so that wearing a layer of clothes underneath will be comfy.

He adores his Buzz Lightyear costume! It fits perfectly, with a little extra room so he’ll for sure be able to wear it through the year too when playing, and going to well, you know – Infinity and Beyond! He had no problems going down the slide, although we thought for a minute that Buzz’s jetpack might not fit through, thank goodness it’s inflatable!!

Fun character costumes

Things I love about Halloween Express:

The massive selection of costumes, accessories, party supplies and home decor.
The super FAST shipping! His costume arrived even BEFORE it was supposed to!
The costumes are superior quality.
Prices are usually cheaper than most other places because they’re always offering discount codes!

Halloween Express Discounts

I have some awesome discount codes for you to use at Halloween Express. Both are valid through Oct. 20th and only one code can be used per purchase. Use code: FSMCID2014ZLA to score free shipping on your order. Or use code: MCI2014D to get 15% off your order (no minimums! Woot!).

Regular free shipping offer: Just an FYI. Halloween Express automatically offers free economy shipping on orders of $65 or more with no code needed. So figure out which code will be worth the most according to your cart order.

Halloween Express Giveaway – (2) $100 Gift Cards!

Now, for some FUN – we’re giving away (2) $100 Halloween Express gift cards! Two winners will each win a $100 gift card to buy your Halloween costumes and decor! On us!!! Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Giveaway is open to US residents, age 18 or older. Giveaway ends October 2nd, at 11:59pm EST.

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Make sure to stay up to date with Halloween Express via their Facebook page and their Twitter account for all the fun news, updates and promotions!

What do your kids want to be for Halloween?

$100 Walmart Gift Card or $50 Kandoo Prize Pack #KandooKids Giveaway

August 29, 2014 by Jenni 715 Comments

It’s potty training season and we’re excited to share this FUN Kandoo contest with you!! One lucky person is going to win either a $100 Walmart gift card AND a Kandoo jersey or 1 of (4) Kandoo gift baskets worth $50 in products!! Entering the contest is easy!! Just use the Rafflecopter form below!

Ohhh, and if you’re interested…you can snag this FREE Kandoo potty training toolkit!
It’s an awesome little toolkit too! It includes a potty training guide with a fun story where kids can learn how Didit becomes a Potty Hero. There is also a bathroom time chart, door hanger and certificate. It’s full of great tips and information for parents too!

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Waggin’ Train Jerky Dog Treats

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Shaun the Sheep Movie:

Meet Timmy, the Toddler of the Flock:

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Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich

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America’s Better Sandwich Contest:

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There are 5 steps to make your car smell good this summer.

1. Get the clothes out of the car!

2. Throw it away

3. The beachtowels have GOT to go

4. BAKING SODA

5. PERK up the smell in your car.

Ready for a PERK Giveaway?

Here are 6 of the Major Cravers Women Face Once a Month!

1. Chocolate.

2. French Fries or Potato Chips.

3. Milk.

4. Salad.

5. Fatty Junk Food.

6. Donuts.

Ready for a Giveaway?

The Keep Playing! With Chewy Contest:

Ready for a Quaker Chewy Playdate Kit GIVEAWAY valued at apprx. $100?

My experience…

Take the 30 Day Challenge Yourself:

SYSTEM KITS

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Buzz Lightyear to Star Command, Come in Star Command!

Fun character costumes

Things I love about Halloween Express:

Halloween Express Discounts

Halloween Express Giveaway – (2) $100 Gift Cards!

What do your kids want to be for Halloween?

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