Friday, May 7, 2010

1/2 Price Frappuccinos at Starbucks Starting Today!


Heads up! Starbucks Frappuccino Half Price Happy Hour starts today, 5/7!

Stop in to your favorite location from 3-5 p.m. every day through 5/16 to get this yummy drink at a discount!

One per customer...no coupon necessary.

Business Cards from UPrinting.com *Giveaway*


I was just thinking the other day that I wish I had my own business cards. People often ask me how I get such great deals in the checkout line and it'd be so easy just to hand them a business card advertising my blog so they can check it out when they get home.

UPrinting.com must have read my mind, because they contacted me about their great business cards! I took a look at their selection and was astounded at the way business cards have changed. They're so modern and edgy, with fun shapes to choose from...not your basic boring rectangle anymore! Uprinting.com offers square cards. slim cards and specialty shapes, including circular business cards. How cool is that?!?

Wanna hear something even cooler? UPrinting.com has generously offered to give one of my readers 500 business cards of their own!

Here are the specifics on what you'll win:

Sizes: 2 x 3.5", 2 x 3", 2 x 2" (square card), or 1.5 x 3.5" (slim card)

Paper: 14 pt. gloss cardstock, 14 pt. matte cardstock or 13 pt. recycled uncoated cardstock

Specifications: Full Color Both Sides, Offset Press, 3 Business Day Printing

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents Only


To enter, tell me why you'd like to have your own business cards!

For extra entries:

1) Subscribe to One Day, One Dollar at a Time

2) Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect

3) Follow me on Twitter

4) Tweet or blog about this giveaway and link back here!

Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 12th at Noon EST. Winner will be selected at random and notified via e-mail. Good luck!

Nivea Lotion and Body Wash Sample


Go here to request a FREE sample of Nivea's Touch of Happiness Moisturizing Body Wash or Happy Sensation Body Lotion.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

National Mom's Nite Out Tonight! (5/6)


Tonight is the 2nd Annual Mom's Nite Out--an event honoring moms all across the country who give of themselves day in and day out for their children. Motherhood is a challenging and sometimes stressful job and we can all use a break from time to time! Give yourself the night off and go out with some girlfriends or take a bubble bath...whatever you need to do to find some time for yourself!


Also, don't miss the Mom's Nite Out Twitter Party, sponsored by My Little Pony. Over 80 great prizes will be given away! Join the fun from 8-10 p.m. EST this evening at #MomsNiteOut! You can RSVP in advance here.


I'd like to personally thank Pizza Hut and Mom Select, who provided me with a $25 gift card so I can take the night off from cooking! You guys rock!


Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Free Can of Libby's Vegetables


Another Facebook freebie! "Like" Libby's and fill out the form now through May 15th to receive a coupon for a free can of fruit or vegetables via snail mail or e-mail. Delivery may take 4-6 weeks.

Thanks, STL Mommy!

Free Full-Size Snikiddy Product


Print a coupon for a FREE full-sized Snikiddy Product here. Not sure where Snikiddy products are sold in your area? Use their store locator to find out.

Free Revlon Lipstick


Walgreens is offering a FREE Revlon lipstick to the first 12,000 to share a goal on their website. The process is very quick--go here to try to get one for yourself!

Kraft Summer Sample Pack


Kraft has an awesome freebie going on through Facebook right now! They are giving away summer sample packs with all kinds of products for you to try. There are 4 different packs available and you can choose which one you'd like to have sent to you.

First, "Like" Kraft on Facebook. Then click on the "Savings" tab to sign up for your sample pack. They are giving these away while supplies last through 5/10 so request yours soon!

Only one per household, allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Recipe of the Week

Butterscotch Muffins

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 package (3.4 oz) instant butterscotch pudding
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. water
4 eggs
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Topping:
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt. Combine the water, eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.

Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Yield: 18 muffins