Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko ~ Giveaway

One lucky reader will win a gift pack from Progresso!

Whether frying, baking or broiling, this culinary superstar adds a flavorful crunch to create simple, savory recipes. Made from the soft, tender centers of the bread, Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko combines the perfect crunch with effortless flavor to give any dish that extra punch. The large, flaky crumb has a coarser texture than traditional bread crumbs, delivering a lighter, crunchier coating or topping.

A chef known for his emphasis on creating delicious dishes with fresh, premium ingredients, Chef Michael Chiarello uses panko as his go-to bread crumb for a crunch that won’t quit. An Emmy-award winning TV chef and cookbook author, Chef Chiarello is the tastemaker behind Bottega Napa Valley Restaurant, NapaStyle and Chiarello Family Vineyards, and appears on The Cooking Channel and Top Chef Masters only on Bravo.

Chef Chiarello is helping cooks everywhere use Progresso’s panko to make flavorful, flawless recipes including Crispy Seafood Salad, Mama Chiarello's Stuffed Eggplant and Turkey Scallopini and Squash Ravioli with Cranberry Brown Butter.

Check out tips for cooking with panko!

My husband made a fabulous dish with using panko to bread chicken. The lemon pepper panko has such a yummy taste!


How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment on what type of dish would you create with Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

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Contest will end November 11, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!



Information and giveaway were all provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark

MyBinding.com ~ Review

I had the opportunity to review a lamintor and I was super excited. I homeschool my girls so I thought this would be a fun thing to have :)

I had both my girls make a drawing for me to laminate. The directions were super easy to follow and it only took a few minutes for it to heat up. The girls enjoyed making this! I then made some activities sheets for my preschooler. After laminating them they are perfect to use with a dry erase marker and we can use them again and again.


Here is some information from Mybinding.com on the laminator we received:

The GBC 9" Creative laminator is specifically designed for home, school or small office use. This laminator offers a 9" wide throat that is designed for use with 3mil and 5mil laminating pouches that are up to 9" x 14" in size. This makes the creative laminator an ideal choice for individuals or organizations that need to ocasionally laminate letter size (8.5" x 11"), legal size (8.5" x 14") and small documents. This laminator can even be used to laminate ID badges, luggage tags, recipe cards, signs and name tags. The GBC 9" Creative laminator is designed to work with all of our standard 3mil and 5mil thickness pouches and will also work with GBC Premium laminating pouches that are either 3mil or 5mil thick. However, the best part about the GBC 9" Creative Laminator is that is economical making it a great option for a home user who wants to create craft projects, signs, bookmarks, placemats, drink holders, luggage tags, ID badges and stickers.

Cost on $24.95!

(Products were given to me by MyBinding.com for a honest review)

Coppin's Hallmark ~ Review

Coppin's Hallmark has some amazing gift ideas for this holiday season. I had the opportunity to review DaVinci Beads and a bracelet.

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I choose the toggle bracelet. I really liked I got to choose the size and that it was not a one size fits all. I also choose charms with my daughter birthstones. I love the look of these. I have been wearing them for about a month and they are still shiny with no signs of tarnishing.

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Bracelets range from $9.99-$12.99.

Beads range from $6.99 and if you buy 4 you get the 5th free!

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(Products were given to me by Coppin's Hallmark for a honest review)

Trident Layers ~ 20 Pack Giveaway

Trident Layers has a new amazing flavor Cool Mint + Melon Fresco flavor! And they are giving one lucky reader 20 packs!

Here is a really cool promotion Trident Layers did last week:

On October 21 Trident Layers took over Times Square and gave New Yorkers and New York visitors car rides around town for the low cost of a pack of gum - no cash necessary! That’s because Trident Layers is celebrating the launch of its new Cool Mint + Melon Fresco flavor, which is so good, drivers will want to get paid in gum! On hand for the celebration and one of the first to pay for rides using Trident Layers will be with New York Times bestselling author and “New York City Housewife”—Bethenny Frankel.

Information provided by Trident.

This new Trident Layers gum is yummy! Love the melon and mint flavor together! Best of all its sugar-free!

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment on your favorite Trident Layers Flavor.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

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Contest will end November 9, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

Initially Yours ~ $30 Giveaway

One lucky reader will win a $30 gift certificate from Initially Yours!

Initially Yours has so many great personalized products to choose from for boys & girls. My daughter received a dry erase board personalized with her name it came out so cute. I had it personalized with her team colors!

Another one of her products I just love is the personalized team sports shirts and dresses! This is perfect for football season. I just wish I could get in my size :)

Here is some information from her site:

Welcome to Initially Yours, the source for all of your personalization needs. At Initially Yours, we specialize in affordable and unique monogrammed gifts for everyone and every occasion.

The possibilities with custom embroidery are virtually endless so if you don't see what you are looking for, send us an email and ask. We will be glad to work with you!

We are currently working to bring you more unique items, so be sure to check back often.
Thank you!

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment on your favorite item from Initially Yours.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Follow them on Facebook HERE

This will count as 5 entries!!!!!

3. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

4. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

5. Follow Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls

6. Add my button to your sidebar

Contest will end November 8, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

Listerine ~ Oral Care Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Well my family is! The goal of the challenge is to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash twice a day for three weeks. We have our calenders out and posted in the bathroom with our stickers and we are ready. We all hear about the importance of regular brushing and flossing for your oral care routine, but rinsing with a therapeutic mouthwash for 30 seconds twice daily, an additional but essential activity, helps reach those other parts of the mouth that harbor germs.

This Halloween, caring individuals nationwide will take to the streets dressed as Toothfairies and Tooth Wizards, collecting change to change children’s lives. Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy helps families improve their own dental hygiene while raising funds to give at-risk children the comprehensive care they deserve. Download Your Free Trick or Treat Kit and Start Changing Lives Today!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of LISTERINE and REACH and received products to take the Oral Care Challenge. Mom Central also sent me a Global Giving gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Finding the right pair of glasses.

Purchasing a pair of eyeglasses can be a big decision. If you are anything like me it takes hours! I have such a hard time making a decision. Trying to figure out what compliments me and what will go with what I wear, but still wanting to look hip.

When I go into an eyeglass shop I always feel pressured. Why? Because it takes me forever to pick out something then I change my mind about a thousand time. I really love that you can order prescription glasses online now. I love being able to take my time and look at everything without being rushed.

While doing some research on how to pick out the perfect pair of glasses this is what I learned: Choosing the right pair of glasses can make you look gorgeous, while a wrong one could simply result into the opposite. Different materials provide different looks, certain materials are better for some uses than others. If you have thick lenses, plastic frames may be for you since they tend to be thicker and work better to hide the thickness of your lenses. Shape is also an important aspect of the glasses you will choose. Different frame shapes suit different face shapes better than others.

So many choices to pick out the perfect prescription eyeglasses: hair color, style, eye color, face shape, material of frame! For me it will be a little bit of everything (still want to look hip) plus comfort and durability. I have found some great glasses online.

Just use code mommy10 during your next purchase at GlassesUSA.com for 10% off!

Dakota's Gifts Review & The Anniversary Rose $50 Giveaway

I had the opportunity to review Dakota's Gifts. They have such a great range of gift for everyone. Including gifts for him, gifts for her, memorial, green living and much more.

I ordered a jewelry box for my daughter personalized with her name it came out great.

Dakota's Gifts is offering my readers discounts till October 31, 2010.

10OFF50 for $10 off when you spend $50
15OFF75 for $15 off when you spend $75
GRD-OCT31 for free ground shipping when you purchase $35

One lucky reader will win a $50 giveaway from Dakota's sister site, The Anniversary Rose!

Check out The Anniversay Rose gifts by year. I found it really helpful of what to get each year of your anniversary and a correlating gift!


How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment on your favorite item from The Anniversary Rose.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

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Contest will end November 6, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

$20 for a $40 gift certificate to The Body Shop!

Get $40 worth of Product at The Body Shop for just $20!

That would help a lot in Holiday Shopping!

Head over to Groupon and sign up (Click the Groupon logo above)

Choose Philadelphia, New York, Most Cities Include this deal but choose a different city if the city you choose is sold out!

Once you purchase you will be able to print/view a voucher with a code on it.

Thanks Good Deal Mama I just love your site!

Pink Together ~ Giveaway

One lucky reader will win a “Connecting for a Cure” gift pack that includes a Pink Ribbon car magnet and key chain, travel mug, and drawstring backpack, along with coupons for free packages of one Big G cereal, Green Giant® Frozen Veggies, Macaroni Grill® Dinner Kits, Fiber One® Bars and Progresso® Soup.

Pink Together is a great online community to share your stories and to make new connections.

Here is some information from General Mills & MyBlogSpark:

Recognizing the tremendous impact breast cancer continues to have on millions of lives, General Mills created Pink Together. Now in its fourth year, Pink Together is a campaign that aims to raise greater awareness of the disease and to help those touched by breast cancer find strength together.

Individually we are strong, but together we are stronger. We encourage you to visit PinkTogether.com, an ever-growing community of hope of more than 680,000 breast cancer survivors and supporters. There you can share stories, post comments of encouragement and send virtual flowers to let someone know you are thinking of him or her.

To encourage personal connections in the online community, General Mills will donate $1 (up to $20,000) to Komen for each inspirational story submitted, encouraging comment posted, or virtual flower of support sent on PinkTogether.com, and for each shared message of hope posted on Pink Together’s Facebook fan page during the month of October (up to $5,000). This $25,000 is in addition to the $2 million donation General Mills has committed to Komen to advance breast cancer research and support education and community outreach projects.

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment about what actions have you taken or do you plan to take on www.PinkTogether.com

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

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Contest will end November 5, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!





Information and prize packs were all given from General Mills through MyBlogSpark

Pay $22.95 + shipping and handling for 2 boxes of Gevalia coffee and get a 12-cup stainless steel encased programmable coffeemaker, a stainless steel carafe and a stainless steel travel mug, a $168 value absolutely FREE with no additional commitment.

Pillsbury Flaky Cinnanmon Rolls ~ Giveaway

One lucky reader will win Pillsbury Flaky Cinnamon Rolls prize pack that includes a scrapbooking kit, scrapbooking supplies like scrapbook scissors and glue as well as a coupon for the new Pillsbury® Flaky Cinnamon Rolls.

Cinnamon rolls are one of my family's favorite Sunday morning treats! The Pillsbury® Flaky Cinnamon Rolls with Butter Cream Icing are so tasty my girls just loved them.

Here is some information from Pillsbury:

A delicious Sunday morning treat for the whole family, the light, flaky dough, rich vanilla butter cream icing, and amazing Cinnabon Cinnamon make each roll mouthwatering. Just place and bake, and with an aroma that is almost impossible to resist, Flaky Cinnamon Rolls with Butter Cream Icing will quickly become your family’s favorite Sunday morning tradition.

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment about one of your family’s sweet Sunday morning moments.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

4. Follow Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls

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Contest will end November 3, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

Information and prize packs were all given from Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark

Tigers Milk ~ Giveaway

One lucky reader will win 24 bars!

Are you looking for a healthy snack alternative or some fun Halloween treats. Check out Tigers Milk nutrition bars.

Here is some information about Tigers Milk:

Tiger’s Milk bars are an excellent alternative to candy bars and other sweeter snacks that are given away as Halloween treats, but they taste just as great, and are an excellent source of protein and nutrition -- plus they come ready to "trick or treat" in their tiger's costume/wrapping! Schiff Nutrition, the maker of Tiger's Milk bars, has been one of the most trusted and respected companies in the nutritional supplement industry for more than 70 years. Schiff® makes sure that each bar is loaded with 16 vitamins and minerals and contains up to 10 grams of protein - with zero grams of trans fat.

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment about Tigers Milk

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

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Contest will end November 2, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

CSN Review!

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from wardrobes to fantastic fitness equipment to cookware!

CSN Stores has so many great items to choose from. Most of the time shipping is free and customer service is always outstanding! I have bought from CSN stores in the past and have never been disappointed!




(CSN has compensated me with a gift certificate for my post)

PetCakes Giveaway ~ Holiday Gift Guide

One lucky reader will win a set of PetCakes!

My 4 year old just loves her PetCakes! She has one that looks just like our puppy! These are so cute with their cupcake top! These would make a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for your little one this holiday season!

Here is some information from PetCakes:

Well Made™ Toy Manufacturing Corporation, introduces PetCakes™, a new collectible plush pet line that will be a sweet treat for children ages 3 & up. Each PetCakes animal features a "frosting" hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. At first look, children will see a delicious cupcake but will then be surprised by the pet they find snuggled inside! Combining sweet faces and cuddly plush with a clever cupcake theme, PetCakes are collectible and provide hours of open-ended imaginative play. PetCakes make perfect gifts for a special friend and for pet lovers. They are ideal for birthday party favors, stocking stuffers and as rewards for good grades. Most of all, PetCakes deliver the kind of fun kids eat up!

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment on your favorite PetCakes.

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

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Contest will end November 1, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

Crocs Review ~ Holiday Gift Guide

Here is a great holiday gift! I am a BIG fan of Crocs. I love all the styles they offer. One of my favorite styles for men are the Crocs Cove. I just love the look of them when my hubby wears them. They go perfect with shorts of jeans!

Here is some information from Crocs:

The Crocs™ Cove is an amazingly comfortable and lightweight boating shoe from Crocs. Featuring a leather upper and side vents, you can comfortably immerse the shoe without worry because the vents will drain the water away from your foot. If you are looking for a boat shoe with style, and Crocs' classic croslite™ material comfort, the Cove is for you.

Free Halloween Tote Bag!

Get 1 FREE Halloween Tote Bag. Shipping starts at $4.41

KraftMaid

If you are looking to remodel KraftMaid has so many options to choose from. I am so in love with their Storage Solutions! Our kitchen is in much need of a remodel and I am really looking foward to planning it. I have browsed KraftMaid site and found some very exciting ideas I would love to incorporate into my kitchen. They have these amazing rotating shelf which would be perfect to help with our storage problem.


Here is some information from KraftMaid:


This fall, KraftMaid Cabinetry, an industry leader and one of the largest semi-custom cabinet manufacturers in the United States, will redefine kitchen and bath décor with the launch of a trend-forward collection of cabinet styles, finishes, storage solutions and decorative accessories. Additionally, KraftMaid is launching new cabinetry styles for the bath, as well as a new collection of decorative hardware, putting the final touch on customized furniture for the home.


You can request free literature at http://www.kraftmaid.com/ .

They are also running a promotion to win $50,000 dream kitchen!!!!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of KraftMaid. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Lawry's "What's Your Flavor?" Giveaway

One lucky reader will win Lawry’s “What’s Your Flavor” kit that includes a marinating dish, a set of skewers, Lawry’s two new marinades, as well as a sample of each of the four new Seasoning Mixes and a bottle of Lawry’s Seasoned Salt .

I have always been a really big fan of Lawry's. One of my new favorites is the Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade. We used it on chicken then grilled it....so yummy!

Here is some information on some great products from Lawry's


Lawry’s has something for you no matter what your flavor is, including two new marinades and four new Seasoning Mix packets that help create simple meals with an abundance of flavor:

Marinades

Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ gives meat a delicious sweet and sour flavor with a touch of Szechuan heat.

Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato includes extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers and the perfect blend of herbs.

Seasoning Mixes

Asian Style Beef & Broccoli – This easy to prepare stir fry meal will remind your family of their favorite Asian restaurant. The dish combines beef, broccoli and seasonings with a hint of garlic. Serve it over rice and you have a complete, satisfying meal.

Chimichurri Burrito Casserole – Lawry’s gives the familiar Burrito casserole a new twist with this traditional Latin American sauce. With a few simple fresh ingredients, mealtime just got a lot more exciting.

Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken – Add a taste of the Mediterranean to your family’s casserole. This easy to bake casserole combines chicken, pasta, tomatoes and Feta cheese to easily make a flavorful meal any night of the week.

Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic and Basil – Chicken Marsala is a restaurant favorite, but it might not make the menu at home. This effortless version comes together on your stovetop with just a few fresh ingredients. Flavorful garlic and basil gives this meal its own Tuscan flair, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.

How to enter:

1. Just leave a comment on your favorite item from Lawry's .

Extra Entries (leave separate comments for each):

2. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to it.

3. Subscribe to Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls.

4. Follow Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls

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Contest will end October 30, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. All winners are notified by e-mail!

Lawry’s products, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to you from Lawry’s through MyBlogSpark

Filtrete Water ~ Blog Tour

Filtrete has a new product out that is on my to buy list. The Filtrete Water Station is perfect for a family with 4 bottles attached to a Filtrete docking station. This seems so convenient instead of using a pitcher then transferring into another container to go.

Here is some great info from Filtrete:

For on-the-go families looking to increase their water intake without the hassle of buying separate water bottles or bottled water, the Filtrete Water Station provides the convenience of bottled water without the cost or waste:

Filters water directly from the tap into four reusable BPA-free water bottles in seconds and reduces sediment and chlorine taste and odor from tap water.

Bottles are dishwasher safe and feature a leak-proof cap, making them great for school lunches or soccer practice.

Provides the approximate recommended daily water intake – 64 ounces – and helps reduce up to 3,000 plastic water bottles worth of waste from landfills per year.

Here is a $5 off coupon!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Filtrete and received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Our School Needs ~ Blog Tour

School budget cuts are all over the news. From school not having enough teachers to fine arts being taken away. I just recently heard a story about a high school class not having enough books for every student. How are our kids suppose to learn without books. Then some wonder why graduations rates are down.

Bing is running a contest to help out your school! Click HERE for information about the contest and check out this video to learn more!

How the Our School Needs Contest Works
We want to hear from teachers and students about what their school needs most. Look around your school and think about how it would benefit from winning $100,000.

What To Do

Students can work in groups, classes, or even school-wide to write an essay and take pictures finishing the sentence "Our School Needs: ___________."

To enter:

•Write an essay (500 to 800 words)
•Take pictures (3 to 5 photos)
•Film a video (not required, but fun! Maximum of 3 minutes in length)

Who Can Enter
Any student or teacher from a K-12 school can enter. While students under 18 are encouraged to create the entry, a parent, legal guardian or a teacher must submit it.

What Could Our School Win?

Bing will award a quarter-million dollars, divided among four schools—$50,000 to three first-prize winners, and one $100,000 grand prize.

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Bing and received a DonorsChoose.org giving code and gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.