Contests

*CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED* Do you run on Dunkin’? Just a reminder that today, Mon. November 1st, 2010 is the last day to enter my giveaway for a $20 Dunkin Donuts gift card! Click here to go to my giveaway post. Contest is open through tonight, Mon. November 1st at 11:59 pm E.T. and a […]... read more

*This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Steph S. (comment #84).* Dunkin Donuts has won my heart with the generous number of coupons they have issued in the Washington Post and DC area publications over the last year as well as all the great promotions and freebies they have held in the Northern Virginia and […]... read more

I just wanted to share some exciting things in store in the next month for this blog! First, I have a some giveaways lined up over the next few weeks, the first one starting up tomorrow, Mon. Oct. 18th. Why? A couple of reasons, really. It’s my way to thank you for reading my blog, […]... read more

Congratulations to Crystal (entry #31) on being randomly selected as the winner of my recent blog contest for a beautiful handmade child’s apron from the Giggling E! Thanks to everyone for entering and thanks to Dana from the Giggling E for supplying the wonderful child’s apron for this giveaway!... read more

Click here to go to my post for my current giveaway of a handmade children’s apron from the Giggling E boutique. Entries open until July 31st, 2010.... read more

CONGRATULATIONS TO CRYSTAL – ENTRY #31 FOR WINNING! My 4-year old son has developed a new interest in helping mommy in the kitchen… mainly helping me measure and pour ingredients into the bowl for various recipes and helping stir (mainly Mac & Cheese and Cookies). I’m looking for fun ways to cultivate his culinary interest […]... read more

Congratulations to Sara (comment #16) who has been randomly selected as the winner of the $25 Shoppers Food Gift Card Giveaway! Sara, you have been contacted via email and have until the end of day this Thursday to claim your prize and email me back. If I don’t hear from you then, I’ll randomly select […]... read more

*CONTEST IS CLOSED* Just a reminder that today, Friday June 4th, 2010 is the last day to enter my current $25 Shoppers Food Giftcard Giveaway. You have until 11:59 PM ET tonight to enter. See my giveaway post for more details. Your chances of winning right now are good (because I decided to start this […]... read more

As a “frugal” shopper, I often struggle with staying within our budget and eating “healthier” … don’t get me wrong, I feel like we eat somewhat healthy in my  household because I make most meals from scratch, but I guess I’m saying that I don’t normally buy whole wheat flour, whole wheat pasta, organic milk, […]... read more

Northern Virginia Magazine has a new contest this month in celebration of being finished with Snowmaggedon and looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day! Snowmaggedon Sorrows Contest Still sad over your special plans that got spoiled by Snowmaggedon Parts 1 and 2? Northern Virginia Magazine wants to dry your tears by helping you have a fantastic, […]... read more