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Go Green – Kiwi Magazine Giveaway

Go Green – Kiwi Magazine Giveaway

KIWI Magazine is one of my favorite magazines because of all the great earth-friendly ideas it has for my family and me. Since I’ve been posting a lot about New Years resolutions and deals to help meet those goals, I thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway. So, I’m giving away a 1 year subscription (6 bi-monthly issues) of KIWI magazine.  You can choose to get your subscription in print or electronically. KIWI … Read entire article »

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8moms: 50% of Earth Friendly Baby Products

8moms: 50% of Earth Friendly Baby Products

Hi Everyone!  I’ve found another great daily deal site that features goods and services geared toward moms and families.  8moms.com is presented in partnership with Parenting.com.  Like most deal sites, they have city-specific deals as well as a great selection of “national” deals for those of us who don’t live near one of the featured cities.  So, without further ado, here’s a fun deal to get you all started with 8moms: Today only, you can get … Read entire article »

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Living Social: 50% off at Green Cupboards

Living Social: 50% off at Green Cupboards

If your New Year holds plans for a greener you, this is your kind of deal. Right now Living Social has a deal for GreenCupboards.com – get $25 to spend for $12. Green Cupboards is an eco-friendly online store offering everything from toys, to food, to office supplies.  So, you can surround yourself with green necessities, and keep the green in your wallet too. If you spend $75 on the site, you get free shipping. Go … Read entire article »

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Red Clay Winner

Congrats to Jessica, who made the 29th comment on my Red Clay Home Giveaway!  She’ll be receiving a $59 gift code to use on the site. Thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for more fun giveaways in the new year! … Read entire article »

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Red Clay Home {giveaway}

Red Clay Home {giveaway}

As an aspiring tree-hugger, I’m always excited to learn about companies who are working hard to provide unique, sustainable products.  So, when I heard about Red Clay Home, I was intrigued.  The company’s online store features ceramics, art prints, and textiles in eye-popping, modern colors and designs – a far cry from the normally neutral/muted color schemes that most “green” products wear in an attempt to reassure the consumer that the product is, in fact, … Read entire article »

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Christmas on a Budget: Ebay

Christmas on a Budget: Ebay

Earlier this fall, Callen was absolutely elated when he brought home a toy Astro Boy from the good behavior treasure box at school.  We have the Astro Boy movie on our DVR and he loves it.  He’s been asking for months when he can have rocket boots like Astro Boy. I was surprised when Callen came home with the Astro Boy from school, because the movie was made in 2009, and I hadn’t even thought to … Read entire article »

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