UK Shopping Online With The Lowest Possible Prices

2014, Special

Nov 142014

UK Shopping Online With The Lowest Possible Prices

When people are shopping online, they often have a hard time getting the best price for all their items. There are several stores that people shop at regularly and these stores often have prices that never change. However, people are always looking for lower prices on all the items they buy. When they go to a site like DontPayFull.co.uk, they will be able to lower the price of every day items that they are looking for. Also, they get many other options that make shopping more pleasurable.

Lower Prices

People can find lower prices for all the different things they need from popular retailers. Going in the store often does not provide the savings that people are looking for, but going on a website can give the shopper a better price on something that they usually buy at the store. These lower prices make shopping easier and people can convert some of their monthly shopping to online shopping.

Shipping

The shipping for these items is often much lower than it would be for other websites. Many shoppers can get standard shipping prices for certain items and they can get low shipping prices on large orders. There are also times when the shipping is free if the order reaches a certain amount.

Selection

These large websites offer selections from every website online. The shopper can click on the site to see what they can get from that company specifically. The shopper can be sure to shop with the companies they prefer and they can choose to go back to that company every time they are on the site.

The shopper can shop based on the category of the item they are looking for. The shopper will see selections from many different companies and they will be able to choose the site that offers the best price or item. The shopper is sure to get the items they are looking for and they will not have to drive around looking for the right items.

Customer Service

The customer service for these sites is handled all through just one service. The main website serves the customer for every purchase and they can address problems with the seller. There are many times when the customer cannot get help from the original seller because they purchased through a third party, but the shopping website takes care of these problems.

Someone who wants to find good prices on all their items should shop in a place that carries everything the shopper needs at lower prices, UK shopping online included.

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Gymboree #BestTimetoBeaKid Contest – Enter to Win $2500 Shopping Spree

2014, Special

Nov 132014

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Gymboree #BestTimetoBeaKid Contest

Enter to Win $2500 Gymboree Shopping Spree

Holidays bring back memories of our childhood. Things we loved most about them. Traditions that have carried over to our adult lives. Have you ever thought about how any of the holiday traditions you experience bring out the kid in you?

The kid in me comes out when they start playing the shows that we had on TV as a child. I love wrapping up in a blanket on the couch to watch Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with the Christmas Tree lights on. As I got older, sometimes mom would give me gifts to wrap while I watch the shows (if she had done shopping). To this day, I love doing the very same thing. As far as a family tradition – we didn’t have one as a child.

The #BestTimetoBeaKid contest is all about the holidays bringing out the kid in you.

In this video – EXTRA host Mario Lopez, his wife Courtney and their family gather together to bake a pumpkin pie share their tradition

Here’s the cool part for you! Gymboree wants you to share what the best time to be a kid was during the holidays where you have the chance to win a $2500 Gymboree shopping spree. How cool is that?

Here’s what you need to do to enter:

Share your photos on Instagram or Twitter using #BestTimetoBeaKid #Contest of how you make the holidays the best time to be a kid (Your photos could be featured in Gymboree’s end-of-year video and you will also be entered for a chance to win a $2,500 shopping spree at Gymboree)!
To see official contest rules and checkout all the fun – visit this link.

Share how you make the holidays the #BestTimeToBeAKid for a chance to win a $2,500 Gymboree shopping spree!

Happy Holidays to You and Yours

Little Passports Early Explorers for Preschoolers

2014, Special

Nov 132014

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New! Little Passports Early Explorers for Preschoolers

Little Passports Early Explorers is designed for children ages 3 to 5. Your little one will experience the joy of learning about new cultures.

Program Overview

Early Explorers is designed with preschoolers in mind and provides fun and educational activities, souvenirs and stickers. Each month, your child will be introduced to a new theme like animals, music, and landmarks.

During the first month, a Traveler’s Kit arrives in a fun orange suitcase. It holds everything a child needs to start learning about the world:

An activity book introducing new characters Max, Mia, and their dog Toby.
A wall-sized world map
Stickers and a wall decal
A luggage tag

After the first month, a monthly World Theme Kit arrives, which contains:

An activity booklet
Souvenirs
Flashlight Adventures
Stickers and wall decals

Early Explorers makes a unique holiday gift for children ages 3 to 5. Learn more about Early Explorers from Little Passports.

Planning Your Aging Parents Care

2014, Medical Monday, Special

Nov 112014

This post is brought to you by Global Influence.

Planning Your Aging Parents Care

Open up the care conversation with the resources found at CareConversations.org

Join the #CareConvo Twitter party with @Resourcefulmom on 11/12 at 8 PM ET. RSVP link: http://resourcefulmommy.com/14363/care-conversations-twitter-party/

It’s inevitable. As we age – our parents are aging with us. With that aging comes a lot of issues that need discussion. There will come the time that you or another family member will need to start the conversation on what their wishes are for when they can no longer care for themselves at a 100% capacity. Now is a great time to start the planning your aging parent’s care. This is where you may find careconversations.org a helpful resource for you to tap into. It’s all about planning and preparing.

There are many resources available today that weren’t around 30 years ago. There’s in-home care (LNA’s/CNA’s), respite services for their caretakers. There’s skilled nursing home care and assisted living homes. An adult daycare may be an option for your situation. Maybe you just need someone to come in for personal care. And then one may just need some rehabilitation care.

With their being so many options out there now – family members need to be informed as to what best fits the needs of the aging parent and their family, based on circumstances at hand. Although if your parent has been hospitalized – often times the hospital will make the recommendation as to what they see as being the best solution for the patient and their family.

For example – my mom is extremely independent and in her late 70’s. She recently experienced a huge blood clot in her leg, which landed her in the hospital. She had been out of commission for nearly a month and it was recommended that she go to the rehab center once released from the hospital. This was done so they could make sure before she went back home (where she lives alone) that she could dress herself, prepare meals (nothing spectacular soups, sandwiches etc.) and walk about with duramedical equipment, such as a walker and cane. Her staying with one of us children wasn’t an option for her. The accessibility into our homes wasn’t there; nor was the availability for her to have round the clock care.

Mom stayed at the rehab center for two weeks before going home. Once home, visiting nurses went in daily to make sure she was taking her meds, eating, and bathing. They would draw her blood so that she didn’t need to go out every day. After so long the visits become more infrequent until they finally stopped. Family members checked in on her daily. Now she is able to get out and about safely, but always carries a cell phone with her in case she needs to call call my brother, 911, the neighbor, or myself.

A combination of services were used for mom’s care. And with there being so many options available, often times families are overwhelmed with all of them. What do they mean? Which option is best for our loved one? Where do I go to set the services up? This is where careconversations.org can help you make an informed decision.

It’s never too early to have a care conversation with the aging parent(s). If they are of sound mind to help in the decision making process – they will be much more open to the different options that are available to them. Guide them to the Care Conversations website – let them read what’s available.

Lastly, find out before they can’t make their own decisions if they have Advanced Directives in place. If they don’t, encourage them to do so. I know the last thing I want is to be kept alive on life support UNLESS there is a good chance that I could survive and would be able to live a good quality of life. And yes, one can put in place stipulations when making out their Advance Directives. It’s all about planning and preparing. Planning and preparing their care, their finances, their advanced directives.

Visiting the planning and preparing section at Care Conversations can help you with this overwhelming, emotional, but necessary decision making process.

Do you have an aging parent? Have you had a care conversation with them?

2014 Veteran’s Day Freebies

2014, Freebie, Special

Nov 092014

2014 Veteran’s Day Freebies

It’s that time of the year again to honor the American Servicemen & Women. We thank each and every one of you for all that you do to keep our country out of harms way. Enjoy the following freebies!

Restaurant Freebies

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt– To recognize and honor our American servicemen and women, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will offer all retired and active-duty military personnel a free cup of froyo, up to 11 ounces, on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. To claim the offer, customers should provide proof of military service, such as a military ID card, uniform photo, honors, badges, or come dressed in their military uniform. In addition, as part of its “Year of the Flavor” campaign, Orange Leaf is introducing its new, limited-time flavor, Pumpkin Spice Latte, for the month of November.

On the Border– On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is saying “Thank You” more than 150 ways this Veterans Day, as all veterans and active duty military will receive, for FREE, OTB’s “Create Your Own Combo menu,” the restaurant’s best-seller featuring more than 150 possible meal combinations, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

Applebees – at participating Applebee’s on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Veterans can get a free meal. You’ll be able to choose a meal from a limited Veterans Day menu that includes items like steak, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and lots more. View the list of menu items here.

Olive Garden – active-duty military and military veterans who provide proof of service on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 will get a free meal. Veterans can choose a free entree from a special menu of Olive Garden’s seven most popular items. All of these entrees come with freshly baked garlic bread sticks and a choice of unlimited soup or salad.

Chili’s– show proof of military service if you are a veteran or on active military duty to get your Veterans Day free meal on November 11th, 2014.

Outback Steakhouse– Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage on Veteran’s Day with proof of service. Outback Steakhouse is also giving out a military discount of 15% off the total check November 12 to December 31, 2014.

Starbucks– Starbucks will be giving out free tall brewed coffees to veterans, active duty military, and their spouses on Veterans Day.

Shooney’s – Free All American Burger on November 11th, 2014. This is for veterans as well as active duty military while supplies last. Proof of military service is required and for dine-in only. Go here to find a Shooney’s near you.

Texas Roadhouse– Free lunch from your choice off of the Veteran’s lunch menu. Includes your choice of steak, country fried chicken, country fried sirloin, pulled pork, pork chop, cheeseburger, BBQ chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, grilled chicken salad, or chicken critter salad plus your choice of sides plus, a free coca-cola product, tea, or coffee. Bring in a military ID, Veterans Affairs card, or Discharge papers for proof of service. Dine in only.

Denny’s – Come in on 11/11/14 from 5AM- Noon to build your own Free Grand Slam. Available to all active, non-active, and retired military personnel.

Max & Erma’s – Participating locations will be offering the Best Cheeseburger in America combo which includes choice of Tortilla Soup or side House Salad, a Cheeseburger and french fries, and a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie for dessert. Dine in only with proof of military service. Check your local Max & Erma’s to see if they are participating.

Restaurant Free with Purchase

Cheeseburger in Paradise– The tropical bar and grill chain is honoring veterans by extending a complimentary All-American Burger with fries to active and retired military personnel in appreciation of their courage and commitment to the well-being of the country. To take advantage of this dine in offer, guests must make a drink purchase of $1.99 or more and present any of the following forms of identification when ordering:

U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card
U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card
Current Leave and Earnings Statement
Veterans Organization Card

Other Misc. Deals and Freebies

Great Clips– On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, customers who come in for a haircut at any U.S. Great Clips salon will receive a free haircut card to give to an active, inactive or retired military member of any branch, including the National Guard. Military members can also come in on Veterans Day for a free haircut or to pick up a free haircut card to use, with proof of military service, through Dec. 31, 2014. This is not a one day freebie. The free haircut cards are good for 51 days–giving this promotion more longevity than most honoring our veterans.

National Parks– This freebie is in honor of Veterans Day but available for everyone in the military or not. Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees on November 11, 2014 in honor of Veterans Day. View a list by state here.

Knott’s Berry Farm– Free admission to all U.S. veterans, retired and active military personnel and one guest. Up to six additional tickets may be purchased at Knott’s Ticket Booths for only $24 each from November 2 through 21 and for $29 each from November 22 through January 4. Military personnel may also purchase additional tickets at a participating local Military ticket office. U.S. veterans, retired and active military personnel must present military ID or proof of U.S. military service at Knott’s ticket booths to receive the complimentary tickets. Veteran, retired and active military personnel must be present.

Legoland Florida– From Nov. 1-23, veterans will receive free admission to LEGOLAND Florida, along with 50% off tickets for up to six accompanying guests to experience the Park’s more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. To redeem the free admission, veterans can present their military ID to LEGOLAND Florida’s ticket window the day they plan to visit. This is the second year the Park has offered this special military offer.

Lowe’s – Get a 10% military discount for current, retired, and VA members and to their immediate family with proof. The Military Discount must be used on personal purchases only and cannot be used for Lowes.com purchases, previous sales, or the purchase of gift cards or services including product installations. It cannot be combined with the Lowe’s Price Guarantee, or promotions.

Amazon – Download the “Veterans Day Honor” MP3 album for Free on Amazon. Includes 12 songs as performed by the military bands and ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Many thanks to Short Cut Saver for compiling and sharing this list with us! Have a safe and happy holiday!

Amazon Top 50 Toys 2014

Special

Nov 022014

Amazon Top 50 Toys 2014

Amazon Moms chose their Top 50 Toys 2014 and TheFrugalFind.com has kindly created the list for us!

NOTE: The prices listed below are the list price. Several of these products will be available for lower than the price shown. These were purposefully listed this way, so you’ll be happy when you FIND a great deal!

Classic Twister, $21.99

Hot Wheels Basic Car 50-Pack, $24.99

Little Tikes Cook and Grow Kitchen, $109.99

Disney’s Frozen Karaoke Series, $8

Disney Frozen Music Parade, $29.99

Just Dance 2015 game, $49.99

Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham game, $49.99

Lionel Trains Coca-Cola Holiday G-Gauge Train Set, $164.99

Mega Bloks Barbie Fab Mansion, $43.28

VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Ultimate Amazement Park Playset, $59.99

MiP Amazon Exclusive Deluxe Pack – Black,$144.99

Transformers: Age of Extinction First Edition Optimus Prime Figure, $59.99

Disney Frozen Castle & Ice Palace Playset, $109.99

38″ Black Acoustic Guitar Starter Package (Guitar, Gig Bag, Strap, Pick), $38.85

Nerf Rebelle Agent Bow Blaster Pink Deco, $29.99

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel, $79.99

Mobo Total Tot Disney Planes- Dusty: The Roll-to-Ride Three Wheeled Cruiser, $259

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler Ride On, $279.99

ALEX Toys – Artist Studio, Portable Art Set with Carrying Case, 352-150, $19.99

Carrera Go Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Boost Race Set, $64.99

My First Disney Princess Frozen Snow Glow Elsa Singing Doll, $47.77

Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo Wii U, $59.99

Lincoln Logs Redwood Junction – Amazon Exclusive, $79.99

K’nex 70 Model Building Set, 13419, 705 piece, $44.99

The Learning Journey Techno Gears Marble Mania Vortex 2.0 Construction Set, $59.99

Crayola Doodle Magic Lap Desk, $24.99

ECR4Kids Softzone Foam Big Blocks, 7-Piece Set, $164.99

Frozen: The Songs, $9.99

Blast Zone Magic Castle Inflatable Bouncer, NOW $229.99 Was $349.99

Disney Frozen Acoustic Guitar by First Act – FR705, $65.58

Neat-Oh! ZipBin 160 Dinosaur Collector Toy Box & Playset w/ 2 Dinosaurs, $29.99

Ravensburger Disney Pixar: Disney-Pixar Movies (1000-Piece) Puzzle, $14.99

Thames & Kosmos Crystal Growing, $39.95

Learning Carpets Drive Around The Park, 27 x 60″, $29.99

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Girl Dune Racer Ride On, $309.93

Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Bounce, Stride and Ride Elephant, $44.99

Jungle Book Playset, BabyLit: A BabyLit® Animals Primer Playset, $17.22

Despicable Me 2 (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet), $29.98

The Hiccupotamus, $7.79

Spider-Man Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Web-Slinging Spider-Man Figure, $32.99

Transformers Age of Extinction Stomp and Chomp Grimlock Figure, $79.99

An American Girl: Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight, $19.96

Fisher-Price Thomas the Train – TrackMaster Avalanche Escape Set, $64.99

Pictopia-Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition, $22.99

Disney Frozen Ice Skating Elsa Doll, $24.99

Olive Kids Trains, Planes & Trucks Sleeping Bag, $71.99

Goodnight Baseball (Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books), $9.45

VTech Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset, $39.99

Despicable Me (Limited Time Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)), 29.98

LeapFrog LeapPad3 Kids’ Learning Tablet, Green, $99.99

How to Choose the Right Supplements or Vitamins

2014, Medical Monday, Special

Oct 312014

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How to Choose the Right Supplements or Vitamins

When one is trying to make a change to their diet, they often need to take supplements. It’s so very important that you know how to choose the right supplements or vitamins. The supplements that one takes are often very specific to one’s condition. There are also many different combinations of certain supplements and vitamins, that one must do their homework before ingesting them.

When one is doing their research or gone to the doctor, one must make sure they are searching for the exact item they need. For instance – if your doctor prescribes you Vitamin D3, you’re going to want to get that rather than Vitamin D2. There is a significant difference as to how the body reacts to each of those.

Let’s take a look at process one would benefit from before making a purchase:

The Search

When one is trying to learn more about supplements, one must make sure they search for the exact supplement or vitamin that was recommended. One will often find supplements with there being different combinations and one will be able to compare these products before making a purchase.

The Brands

With their being so many brands of each supplement, it is best for one to take the brand that they prefer. When you do not know which brand to pick, you should make sure that you are reading reviews on the sites to see what you can extract from those reviews. These reviews will help you make wise decisions and you can stick with those brands for many years to come. That said, it is imperative that you read between the lines with online reviews. One never knows if someone left a review for the wrong product or if they have been paid to write a review. It’s pretty easy to tell from reading a review, just by the tone of the review, which is an honest review and so forth.

The Combinations

When one is taking more than one vitamin at a time, one needs to make sure that they are taking the combinations correctly. You need to purchase the proper dosages and you need to make sure that you are going to feel comfortable with these combinations.

There are times when some supplements do not respond well to each other or with prescription medications. It is best for the user to research the combinations on the site before buying. This is imperative. Just because it’s suggested for you to take Ginkgo, you may already be taking a prescription medication that does not work well with Ginkgo. A simple web search as Ginkgo with Nexium will bring up a lot of results that you need to read.

Dosages

The dosages for every vitamin must be chosen carefully for everyone’s safety. There are many vitamins that must be taken in small dosages, and there are other vitamins that must be taken at a higher dosage. When one chooses the right dosage, they are more likely to get good results. A perfect example of this – my son was prescribed 1000 mg. of Vit. D3. When he went to have his blood drawn – his Vit. D level wasn’t in therapeutic range. The doc wanted him to continue taking that dosage, when I said – that doesn’t make sense – his level was low on that dose. She agreed and we bumped it up. In fact, I bumped it up to 5000 iu 4 times a week. I did my research beforehand though. Another example – Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a healer, and at higher dosages, can help with pain relief. However; those who have kidney issues should not take high doses of Vitamin C.

Every individual who is taking vitamins/supplements must make sure that they are taking them in the right way. Some may require that they be ingested with food, others may work better on an empty stomach. Then there are some that need another supplement to be taken along with the chosen main supplement in order to get the best results.

All in all – vitamins and supplements can offer a lot to the human body. Most can be had fairly cheap and make you feel a lot better over the course of a month or two.

Do you take supplements/vitamins? Do you take the time to research them? Do you take the time to be informed?

Bloggers Needed – AgentAce & Crate & Barrel Event

2014, Special

Oct 292014

Sponsored By: AgentAce
Hosted By Mom Powered Media
Open to – US
Free Twitter Link With Announcement
Giveaway dates: 11/10-11/24

Giveaway Package – Grand Prize winner will receive a $250 Crate & Barrel Gift Card, Second Prize Winner will receive a $100 Crate & Barrel Gift Card.

LEGO KidsFest 2015 Tour Dates

2014, Special

Oct 262014

LEGO KidsFest 2015 Tour Dates – Get Your Tickets Now

On tour since 2009, previous LEGO KidsFest tour stops have included major cities such as Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, San Jose, Cleveland, Richmond, Phoenix, Portland and more. Tickets generally sell out and attendance averages 27,000-30,000 visitors at each venue.

The LEGO KidsFest is a traveling LEGOextravaganza featuring millions of LEGO bricks and dozens of hands-on educational and fun building activities for all ages. It features dozens of life-sized LEGO models and displays, LEGO brand building areas, the Big Brick Pile, race ramps and more, all covering three acres of space.

Five identical sessions are available. Tickets are $22.50 and $19.50 for children under 12. For more information and to purchase tickets, log on to http://www.legokidsfest.com.

The LEGO® KidsFest kicks off its seventh year on the road with new tour stops in St. Louis and Nashville and a return to some popular markets.

The 2015 tour stops include

Phoenix, AZ: Feb. 27 – March 1 (University of Phoenix Stadium)
St. Louis, MO: March 20-22 (America’s Center)
Nashville, TN: April 17 – 19 (Music City Center)
Austin, TX: Sept. 4 – 6 (Austin Convention Center)

In its seventh year of touring, LEGO KidsFest is visiting a few less markets this year to focus on its new LEGO Creativity Tour.

“With the pilot of the LEGO Creativity Tour in Biloxi, Mississippi in December, we expect to be sharing some news about new tour dates early next year,” said Vince Rubino, Events Manager for LEGO Systems, Inc.

“Right now through year’s end, our focus is on testing new concepts and continuing to deliver an amazing and fun-filled LEGO experience for families around the country.”

Covering more than three acres of space, the LEGO KidsFest extravaganza brings all of the hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experience together in an activity-filled event for all ages and builders of all skills.

Five sessions — all identical and 4½ half hours in length — are held at each tour stop. LEGO KidsFest tickets can be purchased at www.LEGOKidsFest.com.

Some of the activities at the shows include:

LEGO Model Gallery: dozens of life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks
LEGO Master Builders: live demonstrations and activities from the crew who get paid to play
Race Ramps: build a custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family
LEGO Fusion: test out a new, fun and creative way of combining real LEGO brick building with a smartphone or tablet.
LEGO Chima: choose a tribe and test battling skills with the whole family
LEGO Star Wars™: build and display a Star Wars model
LEGO Disney™ Princess: create a princess scene to add to a LEGO story book
LEGO Super Heroes: build a badge and pose with a bigger than life Spiderman model
LEGO DUPLO®: younger visitors can explore imagination through building
LEGO Retail:purchase LEGO merchandise and official KidsFest tour goods
LEGO Friends: build for the five empowered friends from Heartlake City
LEGO Ninjago: spin the way to being a Spinjitzu member
LEGO Mindstorms: build and program robots and snakes
LEGO City: using the imagination to create buildings and vehicles to the urban diorama
LEGO Technic: get hands-on with the cool, realistic vehicles at the booth
Creation Nation: build your own creation to add to a custom map of the U.S.
Brick Pile: a gigantic pile full of LEGO bricks for creative play and enjoyment
Monochromatic Builds: bricks of a single color foster group creativity

It is suggested you purchase tickets in advance as sellout happens very fast.. Tickets for all 2015 tour stops are on sale at www.LEGOkidsfest.com.

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