Frugal Living

Java Factory Coffee Giveaway

January 30, 2015 By Thaleia 1 Comment

A good cup of joe! I cannot start my day without one. Well, sometimes I can but them I am reaching for a Pepsi by 10 am-UGH! We also have a Keurig and am so glad to offer this giveaway to my Keurig owning friends!

Java Factory Variety Pack Single Cup Coffee:

Let’s you try a bunch of different flavors and roasts and figure out which one you like best
Are compatible with Keurig Original K-Cup Brewers, not compatible with Keurig 2.0 Brewers
Made from 100% Fresh Roasted Arabica coffee
Has a new filter system delivers more taste per cup

My Thoughts:
When I tried Java Factory’s Vanilla Dream is I decided that it was heaven in a cup and that a new favorite coffee! I added it to my wishlist so that my Mom would get me some for Christmas and when my second box of this awesome coffee arrived I couldn’t wait and made a cup in the middle of the day. While Vanilla Dream is still my favorite, I enjoy all the different coffees in the variety box. Each one is smooth, flavorful, and delicious. My boyfriend tried several different ones. He likes a stronger coffee so the taste and the kick that Da Bomb offers appealed most to him. The variety box lets us both have our favorites. I would highly recommend Java Factory Single Cup Coffee to anyone that loves a great cup of coffee.

Two Rivers Coffee has graciously offered to give one lucky winner a 40 count variety box of Java Factory Single Cup Coffee for Keurig K Cup Brewers! For your chance to win just enter on the widget below. Remember the more entries you do the better your chances are of winning.

Can’t Wait? Get Your Java Factory Variety Pack Today!

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Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 22

Prize: 40 count box of Java Factory Single Cup Coffee for Keurig K Cup Brewers

Chances of winning depend on entries received.
Open to US residents 18 years and older

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Top 10 Valentine Snack Ideas for Kids and Heart Shaped Sandwiches

January 20, 2015 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

Ever since Princess was heading off to Preschool I have gathered quite the collection of large cookie cutters. We don’t use them for cookies but to cut sandwiches into fun shapes. Shaped snacks are great anytime of year but heart shaped are especially great for Valentine Snack ideas for kids.

Today ~~Big Red is going to share how to make a Heart Shaped Sandwich for Valentine’s Day.~~ Well, I cannot find pictures of our heart shaped sandwiches and we were gone yesterday. I woke up and realized we are out of bread, lol. I promise to share pics of heart shaped snacks later but for now enjoy the Top 10 Valentine Snack Ideas for Kids from some of our Kid Blogger Network friends!

Valentine Pretzel Button Snack from Your Modern Family

Rabbit with a Heart Bread and Hummus Snack from Kiddie Foodie
Homemade Pita Chips Recipe & a Healthy Valentine Snack from Meaningful Mama
Super cute Fine Motor Skills Preparing Valentines Snacks from Little Bins for Little Hands

Need a healthy snack? Look no further then Valentines Day Apples from Creative Kid Snacks.
Valentine’s Day Popcorn from Mess for Less< Valentine’s Day Snack Mix from Sugar Aunts
Painted heart toast from Messy Little Monsters is a great edible art project.
If you love crispy treats like I do then check out this Heart Shaped Rice Krispies Pops from Simply Being Mommy.
Valentine’s Day Brownie Kabobs are a great hands-on snack that kids can help make shared by Mommy Jenna

How about more fun ways to celebrate and learn with more Valentine’s Day themed posts? Check out each one of these incredible posts by some Kid Blogger Friends of mine!

Top 10 Heart-shaped Animal Crafts from Artsy Momma

Top 10 Valentine’s Day Handprint Crafts from Fun Handprint Art

Top 10 Valentine Flower Crafts from Powerful Mothering

Top 10 Valentine Fine Motor Play Ideas from Craftulate

Top 10 Sensory Ideas for Valentine’s Day from Wildflower Ramblings

Top 10 Candy Hearts Activities for Kids from Little Bins for Little Hands

Top 10 Preschool Activities for Valentine’s Day from Bare Feet on the Dashboard

Top 10 Valentine Snack Ideas for Kids from Something 2 Offer

Top 10 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Toddlers from Lemon Lime Adventures

Enter to Win with alternaVites

January 12, 2015 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

Just in case you are super curious about alternaVites but don’t want to buy them just, yet I am bringing you a chance to win them! Be sure to go to the bottom of the post to enter to win! If you don’t remember my review from last week then read below about the advantages of alternVites over other children’s vitamins.

alternaVites Kids is a delicious powder that you sprinkle directly on your tongue where it melts in your mouth. So no more chalky chewables or sugary gummies that can stick in between kids’ teeth! You can also mix it into yogurt, pudding, smoothies and shakes, so it’s versatility gives you many ways to take it (with our without your children even knowing!)

The daily dose stick packs make it easy for travel or taking on the go, so no more forgetting! And the comprehensive formula is sugar, gluten and allergen-free, making alternaVites Kids a great choice for kids with food sensitivities.

You can read more about alternaVites at Fun Ways for Kids to Take Vitamins.

Unlike many other kids’ vitamin products, alternaVites Kids:

Is truly delicious! Available in two awesome flavors: strawberry bubble gum and raspberry cotton candy.
Contains 0 grams of sugar (free of aspartame and high fructose corn syrup)
Gluten- free*
No artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives
Vegetarian
No GMO ingredients
Contains no egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish or shellfish.*
Certified kosher (OU)
One per day
Endorsed by pediatric dentists

*However, we encourage all parents of children with food allergies or sensitivities to consult with their child’s doctor or pediatrician before use.

You can find alternaVites at many stores and online retailers. Click here to find a location near you. Make sure you also print a $2 off coupon.

Now for the giveaway! Win 1 of 2 Celebrity Gift Bags.

A celebrity gift bag (the same ones they give out at Pre-Emmy and Academy Award Events) which includes an adorable convertible tote bag, 2-month supply alternaVites Kids (1 box each flavor), Activity Booklet, Picture Frame Magnet, Pen ($50 value). Enter on the form below.

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This information is brought to you by alternaVites and SavingYouDinero.com. The blogger is not responsible for the prize fulfillment, it will be fulfilled by alternaVites.

Frugal Date Night: Merengue Dance Lessons

December 17, 2014 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

With the Holidays approaching and the year coming to an end why not be more intentional about having a Date Night? I have been married for 15 years and we did not get started in a Date Night habit which we are starting to regret more and more each year. Originally we did not see the point in a set Date Night. We were home each day and night with each other and didn’t have the same distractions we have now. Romance is not my strong suit at all I will admit, but I do like to try new things from time to time. I also know as my children get older that soon we will be empty nesters and only have each other’s company once again.

So in honor of our marriage and the need for Date Nights we will be starting to try some frugal ideas that can be done at home even with children under foot. Our first installment of Frugal Date Night will be trying to learn to Merengue. We were given a copy of Merengue Dance Lessons – Learn To Dance Merengue, Beginning & Intermediate Latin Dancing: A Step-By-Step Guide To Merengue Dancing.

The instructors are very easy to understand and go slowly breaking each movement intosimple steps. I enjoyed watching the video and seeing how the professionals dance the merengue.

I really liked there passion for dancing and both instructors encouraging manner. I am not sure how well I will learn the merengue but I do see myself at least trying with this dvd again. My husband found the instructions straightforward and easy to understand as well. He chuckled when I told him about the review knowing how much effort dancing is for me. I was not born with a talent for dancing.

Taking time to learn a new skill is a great frugal date night activity, you can borrow a dvd from friends or the library. You can search on YouTube or purchase a dvd on Amazon via our affiliate link above.

Do you plan date nights with your spouse? Who does most of the planning? If you have children how do you arrange for care? Do you have children with Special Needs? How does that factor in for Date Nights?
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12 Days of Homeschool Giveaways Day 11: Pearson Homeschool

December 15, 2014 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

Here we are on Day 11 already! We may be winding down, but we still have a few awesome giveaways left, including this one from Pearson Homeschool!

Phonics Homeschoolers Trust

MCP Phonics

Choose the phonics program homeschoolers have trusted for over 50 years. MCP Phonics develops alphabetic and phonemic awareness, the language skills young learners need to become fluent readers.

✔ Trusted by homeschoolers
✔ An abundance of practice
✔ Flexible lessons at your own schedule

The MCP Phonics homeschool bundles include the following components:

✔ Student Edition
✔ Teacher Resource Guide
✔ Parent Guide

Winner can select TWO grade level Plaid Phonics bundles for a total retail value of $134.44. Grades K-6 are available.

To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below. Open to US residents only. All entries will be verified. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply. If not response is received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!

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To see the rest of the 12 Days of Homeschool giveaways, click here.