FunSlurp Golf BBQ Grilling Set Review and Giveaway

     Kevin and I not only want to have the coolest most up to date gadgets in our home but we are always checking out new sites to buy unique gifts for others.   We thrive on being "that couple" meaning we like to be the go to house for the holidays and other get together times of the year.  We like that people know they can come to us with questions or for advice sine we are the "tell it like it is" people.  And we definitely like being the people you can count on getting something unique or fun from as a gift.

     Because we are in Michigan, grilling season has only just begun.  Since we are a huge grilling family this also means the beginning of a different type of party season.  Even in the heat who doesn't enjoy a nice day eating and drinking outside with friends than being cooped up indoors.  This also means golf season for Kevin and my sisters significant others.  Because my childhood best friend is getting married this summer, I was online recently checking out all sorts of uncommon gifts for her and her husband to be. 

     In my search I stumbled upon a site called Fun Slurp.  Weird name right?  But way cool with gifts for just about anyone.  You can find gifts for co-workers, acquaintances, close friends, and family all at great prices.  You can find fun summer games for the children or the adults as well as accessories for your home.  We especially liked the neon bar signs but we chose to combine Kevin's love for golfing and our love for grilling together.  We got the Golf BBQ Grilling 7 pc. Set to try out.

     As compared to other products you can find at sites like this, these were not cheaply made.  Each grill tool had the actual golf grips at the ends and were all shaped with a golfing theme.  They even came in a golf bag for storage which can be used for travel such as tailgating .  Right away my sisters boyfriend was extremely jealous and wanted me to give it to him (yeah right)!  Included is a spatula is shaped like a golf club, a grill brush, golf ball shaped tongs, a grill fork, and salt and pepper shakers shaped like golf balls for your favorite seasonings.

    Fun Slurp also offers coupons frequently and a repeat shopper incentive program where you can earn Fun Slurp bucks for each purchase as well as referrals.  They definitely enjoy rewarding loyal customers!

Cost: $45.95 on sale though right now for $30
Available to purchase: Fun Slurp
Recommendation:  The golf grilling set alone makes such a cute gift idea for any golf enthusiast let alone all the other creative gift ideas Fun Slurp has.  All at reasonable prices compared to the competitors.  I would definitely have a little fun browsing around their site if I were you!
Facebook: Fun Slurp
Blog:  Fun Slurp
Giveaway:  Fun Slurp is going to give one of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers a $20 Gift Card to get something of their own!

CVS Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 7/1-7/7

Weird ad this week split into two - not many deals
Happy 4th of July Week Sales

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3-Day Sale — Sunday to Tuesday
Raid Max Bug Barrier, 30 oz, $5.99
(excludes clearance)
 -$3/1 SS 6/10
=99¢

3-Day Gas Gift Card
$10 Gas Gift Card WYB $30 participating products

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, 12.6 oz, $3.25
 -$2/1 CVS coupon center
 -$3/2 SS 6/24
 -$1/2 PG 7/01
=75¢ ea
Coolers, Fans, Beach Fashion, Footwear, Beach, Backyard Toys, Beach Chairs, Water Bottles, Umbrellas, Backyard Furniture, Swim/Dive, Grill Accessories
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4-Day Sale — Wednesday to Saturday
4-Day Gas Gift Card Deal
$10 Gas Gift Card WYB $30 participating products

Dawn Dish Liquid, 9-10.3 oz, 97¢
 -$1/1 Booklet in select PG products
 -.50/1 Over $22 in Coupons booklet on product
 -.50/1 Gather Together home mailer
 -.50/1 May Ebony magazine
 -.25/1 PG 7/01
=FREE
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Week long Deals
Buy 1 Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer $7.99
-Save $7.00 on All Physicians Formula Cosmetics with a Regular Retail of $7.00 & Up
-$1.00/1 SS 4/15 (x7/31)
-$1.00/1 SS 5/6 (x7/31)
-$1.00/1 SS 6/3
=Free

$3 ECB WYB Schick Hydro 5 or Hydro Power Razor, 1 ct $9.49 (Limit 1)
-$4.00/1 SS 6/10 x7/22
=$2.49

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!

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How To - CVS

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• Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
• Store loyalty card prints incentives called Extra Care Bucks (ECB) Be sure to check limits to purchases as these are associated with each card number. One cool thing about the Extra Bucks program being tied to your Extracare card is that if you purchase $10 of the participating product on Sunday and then $5 more of it on Thursday, you will receive the Extra Buck at the bottom of the receipt the day you complete the required purchase amount.  Your card tracks and totals your purchases for you.
• When redeeming ECB, you need to know that if you redeem a $2.00 ECB on a $0.99 total, you will forfeit the additional $1.01 value.
• Check your magic coupon center every visit and scan your card.  Coupons will print similar to Catalina's except you don't need to purchase anything to get the coupon.  (This machine looks similar to a price checker machine) it’s even a good idea to scan your card more than once.
• Extra Care Bucks ring through the register as a store coupon and are like cash
• Check your CVS for their clearance sections.  Some have a dedicated section or end cap, others have clearance in each section throughout the store.  You can identify this by a yellow and white tag on the shelf.
• At CVS if you find that a product which was part of an Extra Buck promotion is out of stock, simply let your cashier know and she will write you up a rain check.  The great part about CVS is that they will write the rain check for the price the product would have been after Extra Bucks AND there is no expiration for this raincheck.
• If you purchase a green bag leaf, you can have it scanned each time you bring a reusable bag in for your purchase.  Every 4 scans an ECB will print so its like getting $.25 a bag which is more than any other store

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Thank you Southern Savers and Krazy Coupon Lady

Walgreens Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 7/1-7/7

Happy 4th of July Week Sales

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Butterball Turkey Bacon, 6 oz, or One Dozen Grade A Large Eggs $0.99
-$0.55/1 SS 6/24 (regional)
-$1/2 June All You magazine
=$0.44

Pepsi or Dr. Pepper, 2 liter, $1
 -$1/1 SS 6/24
=50¢ ea

Register Rewards

$1 RR WYB 2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, 3.8-8 oz $1.50
-$1.00/2 Internet Printable
=$0.50 ea WYB 2

$1 RR WYB (2) Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing, 16 oz, $2
 -$1/1 Internet Printable
=50¢ ea.

$4 RR WYB (2) Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 1.5-2.7 oz, $3
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable (coupons.com)
-$1.00/1 SS 6/24
=Free


$1 RR WYB ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep-Aid, 12 ct. or Liquid 6 oz, $4.99
 -$2/1 PG 7/01
=$1.99

$10 RR WYB $20 Schick Hydro Shave Gel, Cartridges, Razors or Razor Systems
Buy
(2) Schick Hydro razor systems, $9.99
-(2) $4/1 SS 6/10
(1) Schick Hydro shave gel, $3.99
-.75/1 SS 6/10
=$15.22

$2 RR WYB Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush, $3.49
 -.50/1 PG 7/01
=99¢

$10 RR WYB $30 Zantac 150, 24 ct, Zantac 75, 30 ct, or Walgreens Super Probiotic, 30 ct $9.00
-$5.00/1 Internet Printable
-$5.00/1 SS 5/13 (x7/1)
-$3.00/1 Internet Printable
-$1.00/1 SS 5/13 (x7/1)
=$1.50 ea WYB 4

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!

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How To - Walgreens

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• Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
• Walgreens store coupons are found in the weekly Walgreens sales circular released every Sunday.  You can find this circular in your Sunday paper or in the  entrance of your store.  These in-ad coupons nearly always state a limit on the number of products you may purchase using the coupon.
• Another great way to save at Walgreens is with their monthly coupon booklet found near the entrances by the weekly ads.  You will not need to clip these. If you are buying 2 of the same item and there is a coupon for it, simply show it to the cashier and she will scan it once. If you bought 2 items, it will apply the coupon 2 times. These are store coupons and can be used in conjunction with manufacturer coupons to maximize savings.
• There are also free magazines/or coupon packets found frequently near the pharmacy or beauty counter. They have articles as well as a mix of both Walgreen store coupons and manufacturer coupons.  The store coupons, obviously, must be redeemed at Walgreens.  The manufacturer coupons may be redeemed at any store.
• Store loyalty prints incentives called Register Rewards (RR) - you do not need a card for these and they usually expire 2 weeks from the date they printed and are used similar to catalinas.
• Register Rewards ring through the register as a manufacturer coupon. Register Rewards will not “roll”.  You can only use one mfr coupon per item AND you cannot use a RR you received for a specific product for the same product.
• Example:  You purchased a Gillette Razor and received $4 in RR.  Your next visit you decide to buy another Gillette Razor, you cannot use the original $4 RR to discount the current razor.
• The cash register at Walgreens will not allow the cashier to accept more manufacturer coupons than total products purchased.  All you need to do to fix this problem is purchase what we call a “filler” item to be sure the amount of coupons equals the amount of products.

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Thank you Southern Savers and Krazy Coupon Lady

MyStrollers.com 2012 Baby Jogger City Mini Single Giveaway

Sweet Pea Savings has teamed up with MyStrollers.com and a Bunch of great bloggers to bring you this amazing giveaway!

MyStrollers.com is giving away a 2012 Baby Jogger City Mini Single! This is an awesome stroller and would be great for busy moms or just a fun family outing!

The winner will be able to choose the color they want!

This giveaway will begin at 12:01 am on 6/28 and end on 7/26 at 12:01 (eastern). It's a month-long so if you can't get to the entries at once, just come back later! And there are entries you can complete daily so you can rack up the entries!

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. Any problems or questions please email sweetpeasavings@hotmail.com

Are you ready to win, its simple, Just enter the Rafflecopter below!

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Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway

Don't Forget to Enter!!

Here is a great opportunity to win a new Bunk Bed for your little ones!!

Children Teaching Mama is proud to present the Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway Event sponsored by BunkBedsAtoZ!

Event Dates: June 20th to July 10th

Remember to tell them A Lucky Ladybug referred you to enter!

Farm Rich Jalepeno Popper, Mini Pizza Slices Review and Giveaway

     Its summer again and the kids are home again.  As wonderful it is to have them all home (especially the older ones to help around the house), I dread it.  Not only does it mean keeping them busy with activities so I can still get my work done but it also means my grocery bill goes up.  It means I have less free time to get my daily tasks completed all while preparing lunch and dinner.  I am a woman who loves to cook each day for my family but lets be realistic there are those days where I barely feel like turning on the microwave let alone the oven.  Those are the days I look for something that is still healthy, something the kids will love, and something simple for me to make without breaking the bank.

Knouse Foods/Lucky Leaf Adventure 2012: Part 2 of 4

     The day we visited one of the Lucky Leaf orchards, we found the grower had three of his children working along side himself (all willingly since you know how kids can be, haha).  It was absolutely the coolest thing to watch as the machinery went through the orchard gathering cherries since there is such a short period of to do so.  Usually cherry season is approximately two weeks long at least but because of the frost and other weather conditions this year, it has been shortened to one week to gather all the cherries in their prime stages of growth.  This is mostly due to the weather here in Michigan since 70% of cherries in the U.S. come from Michigan.

     Because it can take up to five years to get a tree with fruit, trees are planted in rows and trimmed specifically to allow maximum sunlight and to keep fruit growth evenly distributed through the tree.  All of the fruit is grown for either fresh or processing purposes.  Although there is a shortage of cherries because of weather conditions, this year has also been different in that we had such an early Spring and blooms started approximately four weeks early.

     150 kinds of apples such as fuji, golden delicious, granny smith, or york are used for both for pie filling, apple sauce and juice.  Balaton montmorency cherries are the most commonly used tart cherries.  All apples are hand picked and the same goes for sweet cherry trees to avoid bruising or other damage but as you can see for efficiency purposes, most tart cherries are done mechanically.  This is possible (as you can see in my pictures) by placing two pieces of a conveyor belt/tractor on each side of the tree and shaking it vigorously for maybe 3 seconds.  By doing so all the cherries are dropped onto the belt where a blower blows the leaves off to the ground placing them back to earth where they naturally belong.

     From here cherries go straight into ice bins to keep them from breaking down and getting soft.  They must be processed within three weeks to ensure their freshness.  Actually today's cherries you will find through the assembly line are at the latest yesterdays picked cherries which is very fast production from tree to can.  Each cherry then goes through a series of operations to perfect them for your plate.  From the lawnmower blade which completely removes the stem onto the cherry pitter which pierces each cherry precisely in the center to remove the pesky pit.  There are non stop tests along the way and after to check efficiency of all machinery used and to ensure the happiness of each customer.

     Cherries are then cooked directly in the can you see and buy to be sure all the freshness is locked inside.  Each heated to a specific internal temperature and flash cooled as well to keep all food in the safe temperature zones.  Lucky Leaf has four plants throughout Pennsylvania and one located here in Michigan which are all equipped with some of the most advanced and technological equipment available (some even more efficient than say those "other bigger" competitors).

     One of the really exciting technologies used at Lucky Leaf is the way they store and process their apples for year round production.  Since we know most fruit cannot be grown through all seasons and we want the fruit that is produced here in the United States.  Once the apples are sorted for either processing or fresh use (usually the biggest are used for the grocery stores), they are prepped to be put to sleep.  About 1/3 of all the apple crops are placed in one of the 18 CA (controlled atmosphere) where it is pumped full of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.  These apples are then sealed in the room at a moderatored temperature of 31-36 degrees and in a sleeping condition for up to a year.  This sleeping state keeps them from rotting, ripening OR growing any further.

     Because Lucky Leaf is again such a self sufficient operation, they actually create their own take nitrogen and carbon dioxide instead of purchasing it thus saving transportation emissions.  They use regular air from outside the plant and first strip the nitrogen then the carbon dioxide.  The air is then re-released outside in a way that it is clean oxygen without polluting the air in any way.  These plants also use three different size compressors which each use different amounts of energy.   The largest compressor is only used when in prime harvest season which is only about 400 hours a year saving large amounts of energy.  All of the engineers who work in this facility are trained effectively to keep everything safe and operating during a power outages.

     Frequently tested thoroughly for any defects in the packaging materials or processes, there are pre-approval checks throughout the assembly line on the specifics such as the pits, the various internal temperatures, the water waste throughout, stems, and of course pesticide amounts.  Then checked after for mashing at any point during the process and weights after cooking as compared to before.  The cans are also thoroughly inspected to check for flaws throughout or on the seams, as well as making sure there are no air pockets/air bubbles inside the can after it is sealed.

To be continued....

Michelle B. Cookware Event Free Event Bloggers wanted

The Michelle B. Cookware Event hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 is now open to bloggers!

Cost is $3 or free with announcement post. See bloggers wanted post for more details.

Prize: Michelle B. 10-Piece Induction Ready Forged Aluminum Cookware Set (retail value $199)
Giveaway Open to: US residents
The event dates: July 23 – August 6
Link options are: Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Pinterest.
Blogger Notes: Bloggers worldwide are welcome to participate as long as you have a large amount of US traffic to your website.

**REMEMBER if you sign up for this event to let them know A Lucky Ladybug sent you!!

Pretty Mommies Skin Care Products Review and Giveaway (Chantel Introduction!)

     Hi Everyone! My name is Chantel and I’m one of Randi’s good friends. I have helped her with product reviews in the past, when she has become overwhelmed with other projects Skoy Cloth. Or when she doesn’t have the ability to review the product- like the iPhone app Child Up Early Zoo .  Hopefully I become more of a regular around here, as Randi asked me to help with Pregnancy and Baby product reviews (since she isn't planning any more additions)! I hope I can lend some honest (and sometimes very opinionated, haha) reviews. I am currently 14 weeks pregnant with my third (gasp!) child. Jordan is my oldest at 11, he loves lacrosse and testing my patience & Chase is my 2 year old. He’s your average all-American boy going thru the terrible-twos. I love my kids with all my heart, even if I do want to hide in a closet occasionally, just so I won’t have to share my candy bar!

PanGrill-it Review

     So you know we are big entertainers and quite the partiers in my household.  We love preparing all sorts of food and drinks for people in our home to enjoy.  We are also a huge grilling family.  Although Michigan doesn't allow for a long summer season, you will find us grilling six out of seven nights and from the first remotely warm day (above 60 degrees outside) to the first day of snow if we can.  The food just tastes better and lets be honest it is much more fun to enjoy a nice day outside then cooped up indoors.

Zyliss FastCut Herb Tool Review and Giveaway

     For anyone who hasn't seen my crafty herb garden boxes made from wipe containers, you might not know that I am crazy obsessed with my edible gardening.  In Michigan we don't get much of a summer but you better believe I utilize every last bit of sunlight.  I actually start my seeds early in the year so they are ready to be transferred outside early spring.  Because I love to cook, I am very specific about the types of herbs I grow and plant them in large quantities.  Using fresh herbs in different recipes can make a huge difference.  Their flavor just pops as opposed to dried seasoning you buy at the grocery store.  If you've ever grown fresh herbs to use in your cooking, you know it can be a little pesky getting them prepped quickly. 

Knouse Foods/Lucky Leaf Adventure 2012: Part 1 of 4

     I was recently given an amazing opportunity (in my eyes) to participate in several up close and personal activities with Knouse Foods/Lucky Leaf.  For those of you who don't know, last Monday I flew into the Baltimore airport (which I was not impressed with in the least) to begin my trip into Peach Glen, PA.  This is where you will honestly find nothing but everything. Not too far from historic Gettysburg, you will find nothing but farm land and small towns.  However, this is a beautiful sight to see - beautiful rolling hills of plush orchards lay with in my opinion enough history to compete with such a town as Gettysburg.  Peach Glen is the home of Knouse Foods which provides most of the country with the Musselman's and Lucky Leaf Brands.  Being as large as they are they have their own zip code and fleet for distribution.

The Eddie Bauer Baby Collection Giveaway Event Sign-ups Open

The Eddie Bauer Baby Collection Giveaway Event hosted by the Iowa-Mom and Bay Area Mommy is now open to bloggers!

Cost is $2 or free with announcement post. See bloggers wanted details and signup form for more details.

Prizes: Eddie Bauer Fairview Collection including Eddie Bauer Travel System – Fairview ($229.99) Eddie Bauer Playard – Fairview ($145.99) and Eddie Bauer High Chair – Fairview ($129.99)

Open to: US only

The event dates: July 2 – July 30

Blogger Note – (Canadian/other bloggers may participate in this event if you have a large number of US readers/traffic)

Link options are: Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Pinterest.

**Remember to tell them A Lucky Ladybug sent you when you sign up!

Dyson Giveaway Event - Blogger Sign-ups Open

The Dyson DC24 Cleaner Home Giveaway Event hosted by Mom Powered Media: Iowa-Mom, Powered by Mom and Real Mom Reviews is now open to bloggers!

Cost is $5 or free with announcement post. See bloggers wanted post for more details.

Prize: Dyson DC24 All Floors Vacuum (retail value $399)

Open to: Worldwide (note – if a winner is selected outside of the US, they will be responsible for shipping costs and fees added by their country).

The event dates: August 3 – 24

**Make sure if you sign up to let them know you heard about this great option from A Lucky Ladybug!!

Kroger Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/25-7/1

Daytona Mega Event is here....hopefully we will see some good unadvertised deals pop up in a few days!

**Kroger Deals usually run 2 weeks so always check your store dates on the promos (very few should be for only 1 week)**

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Mega Event
Buy 10 participating items, mix or match, and get $3 off instantly.  You will also receive a coupon for $2 off your next order for each ten items you purchase.  The savings is essentially $0.50 per item. Final price includes both instant and Catalina savings. Be sure to buy in transactions of 10 to maximize your savings!

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks or General Mills Treats, 6-10 ct., $1.49
 -.60/2 Internet Printable
 -.50/2 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-.50/2 SavingStar eCoupon
 -.60/2 Internet Printable
 -.50/2 Kroger eCoupon
 -.50/1 SS 6/24
 -.50/2 SS 6/24
 -.50/2 Cellfire eCoupon
=49¢

Clorox Bleach, 82-96 oz, $1.49
 -$1/1 Kroger: Your TripSaver June Specials home mailer
 -.50/1 Kroger eCoupon
=49¢

Love Bottle Review and Giveaway

     As many of you know I am extremely green friendly and using reusable cups and water bottles is just one small thing I can do to help out in a big way.  My family very rarely uses paper/plastic anything because I won't let them.  My 4 year old son even yelled at his sister last night telling her she better recycle her plastic ice cream cup!  This almost brought tears to my eyes :).  I just discovered a new company that I am very excited to tell you about - Love Bottle.

Conscious Box Review (reposted) and Giveaway

Ok so we all know an important part of being a couponer is sending out requests for samples frequently so we can get the coupons that usually come along with the products. But what about for the purpose of trying new things as well. It seems as though the "new thing" is joining a monthly mailing club where you get a whole buffet of items to try out, test, and enjoy before you have to spend the full amount only to find out you dislike a product or the way it works. The more popular and first of these kinds of mailing clubs or groups I think of are your beer or wine clubs. The newest company I stumbled across, I am very excited to tell all of you about - Conscious Box. "Conscious Box is a monthly delivery of pure and sustainable products that are handpicked from businesses that care for the planet"

I constantly have people asking me whether or not its possible to coupon when buying organic or earth friendly products. The answer is yes of course. The main thing is, you need to know what you like and what your looking for (especially when trying to find deals/coupons for the products). With Conscious Box, you will receive a box at the beginning of each month filled with a plethora of eco responsible products. Not only do you get to try these items before buying them but you get special savings included in each box. The items are changed each month and focus around a specific theme based on theme of the month or season.

One of the exciting things I liked about Conscious Box was discovering new companies I didn't know existed and old ones I didn't know were "ethical, sustainable, and honest businesses that create the purest products available." All products are 100% vegetarian and even several are vegan. Each vary from food to beauty products and of course none tested on animals. Another really cute thing I noticed was my box came with a little postcard explaining all sorts of creative ways to reuse my box once emptied instead of just tossing it into the garbage.

I also want to add something I felt was an import part of who Conscious Box is:
"Conscious Box is committed to overcoming the problem of greenwashing. Used to describe deceptive business tactics that lead consumers to believe something is “green” when it really isn’t, greenwashing” is rampant in today’s markets. We hope to educate, inform, and prevent consumers from falling for these tactics by providing them with products that are authentic and purposeful."

Cost: $12/mo + $7 Shipping
Available to purchase: Conscious Box
Recommendation: I really have to say this is one of those companies and products that makes me feel good about spending my money. They know there are always new ways to continue improving and changing. Conscious Box educates their members in every aspect they can come up with. I liked most of the products from this month and the ones I didn't I was still glad I was able to try. The kiddos loved trying the new snacks as well as it was a fun way for them to learn.
Facebook: Conscious Box

Twitter @consciousbox
Giveaway: Conscious Box is going to give one of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers a Monthly Box of their own!

The New iPad Giveaway Sponsored by BeeSavy

The New iPad Giveaway Event is a free blogger event. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event.

Free Link options are: Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

Prize: The New iPad ~ iPad3 16GB (value $499)

Open to: Worldwide (note – non-US residents will receive the cash equivalent).

The event dates: July 1 at 12:01 am to July 15 11:59am

What is required to join?

• Post about the event with the button above linking back to this post. Feel free to copy paste this (below) along with the button.

Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom is proud to present the The New iPad Giveaway Event, sponsored by BeeSavy. Event dates: July 1 to July 15.

Details: This is a free blogger event, open worldwide and blog accepting sign ups now. Join The New iPad Giveaway event with special co-host voiceBoks today!

• If you do not wish to post the announcement, send the $5 via paypal to goodnightmommyboutique@gmail.com with your email address and BeeSavy Event in subject line or notes portion of the form.
• Once you have posted your announcement or sent the paypal payment, fill out this form.
• You will receive an email from me with 7 days, confirming your participation. If you do not, please email me at teri@momtobedby8.com and I will check into it for you.
• Then around June 28^th you will receive another email from me with the html code for publishing the giveaway. Note it is required that you publish the giveaway html in full to be included in this event. I will verify links on July 1^st around 8am central and if you have not done so, your link on the rafflecopter will be removed. This keeps this event fair for all who joins.

Referral prize: The top referrer will receive $50 paypal or Amazon credit for your effort. Then the top 2 runners-up will receive $10 paypal or Amazon credit Just make sure to add-on your announcement that they should add your blog name or url in the referred by section on the sign up form. This bonus will be paid the on June 2^nd after your referral links have been verified.

Target Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/24-6/30

A few cheap things to grab on your trip to Target this week.
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Heinz Vinegar, 16 oz $1.12, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 SS 6/24
=$0.12

Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts Bag, 6 oz $1.69, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 SS 6/24
- $1.00/2 Target Internet Printable
=$0.19 ea WYB 2

Comet Stainless Steel Cleanser Powder, 17 oz $1.99
-$0.75/1 SS 4/1
-$0.75/1 All You May '12
-$0.75/1 All You Apr ’12
-$1.00/1 Target Internet Printable or Internet Printable
=$0.24

Planters Sunflower Kernels, 5.85 oz $1.89, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 SS 6/24
-$1.00/2 Target Internet Printable
=$0.39 ea WYB 2

Bayer Chewables, 36 ct $3.75, Regular Price
-$3.00/1 SS 6/24
=$0.75

Pepsi products, 2 liter $1.00
-$0.50/1 Target Coupon RP 6/17 (x7/21)
=$0.50

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!

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How To - Target

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• Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
• Sign up on Target's website for ‘Target text alerts’ on smart phones.  You will receive a weekly text with a handful of coupons.  You just have to show the cashier your phone so they can scan the bar code on the text and the coupon is taken off as a store coupon.  These can only be used once.
• Will price match competitors sales prices
• Coupon amounts may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied.
• Catalina's print at the register when you buy specified promotional items.  These can vary week to week or month to month.  Sometimes these print the store logo on them but can be a store OR manufacturer coupon.  Meaning if they are a mfr coupon they can be used anywhere that accepts mfr coupons (even with the original stores logo).
• Be sure to look around your store for their yellow Price cut signs as well as the red clearance signs and sections.
• Target will also give you $.05 back for each reusable bag you bring in and use on your purchases. 

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Thank you Krazy Coupon Lady

CVS Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/23-6/30

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$1 ECB WYB (4) Pringles Chips, 5.7-6.75 oz, $1.49, (limit 1)
 -$1/3 Booklet in select PG products
 -.50/1 RP 5/20
 -$1/4 RP 5/20
 -$1/1 RP 5/20
=24¢ ea

$4 ECB WYB Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Toothbrush 1 ct. or Toothpaste 4 oz, $4.99, (limit 2)
 -.50/1 SS 6/17
=49¢

Bayer Advanced Aspirin, 20 ct., $3
 -$1/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
 -$3/1 SS 6/24
 -$2/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
=FREE

Xtra 2x Liquid, 28 Loads $1.49 (Limit 5)
-$1.00/2 SS 5/6 (x6/30)
=$0.99 ea WYB 2

Walgreens Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/24-6/30

Not a good week here....
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Pro Clearz Anti-Fungal Pen, 0.11 oz $4.99
-Submit $4.99 Mail in Rebate
=Free

Register Rewards

$1 RR WYB Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength, 20 ct., $4
-$1/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$2/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$3.00/1 SS 6/24
=Free

$2 RR WYB Reach Total Care Floss, 30 yards $2.99
-$1.00/1 Peelie
=Free

A Lucky Ladybug Has Joined the Twitter World

So after my most recent blogging trip I have decided to join the twitter world.  Please come follow me so you can help me learn how to get into it all as I am very very confused, lol.  I've added the button on the right sidebar but if you can't find it here's the link for now as well - https://twitter.com/#!/ALuckyLadybug

Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway

Here is a great opportunity to win a new Bunk Bed for your little ones!!

Children Teaching Mama is proud to present the Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway Event sponsored by BunkBedsAtoZ!

Event Dates: June 20th to July 10th

Remember to tell them A Lucky Ladybug referred you to enter!

Kroger Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/18-6/24

**Kroger Deals usually run 2 weeks so always check your store dates on the promos (very few should be for only 1 week)**

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Buy 5 Save $5.00 Mega Event
Cheeze-It Crackers, 9.7-14 oz $1.99
-$0.50/1 tearpad
=$0.99

Morningstar Farms Entree, $2.99
 -$1/2 Kroger booklet
 -$2/2 Kroger booklet
 -$1/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
 -$1/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
 -.55/1 Internet Printable
 -.80/1 Internet Printable
 -$1/2 Ahorra Mas De $25 booklet
=$1.99

10 for $10.00 Promotion
Banquet or Michelina’s Meals, 4-10.2 oz $1.00
-$1.00/2 Internet Printable
=$0.50 ea WYB 2

Target Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/17-6/23

Not much worth making the trip here this week.

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Right Guard Total Defense 5 Body Wash, 13.5 oz $2.79, Price Cut thru 6/23
-$1.00/1 RP 6/17 (x7/15)
-$0.75/1 RP 6/17 (x7/15)
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
=$0.79

Dial Liquid Hand Soap, 9.375 oz $1.27
-$0.35/1 RP 6/17 (x7/7)
-$0.50/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.42

Herbal Essences or Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner, 12 oz  $2.50
-$1.00/2 PG 6/3 (x6/30)
-$1.00/2 PG 5/13 (x6/30)
-$1.00/1 Target Coupon RP 5/6 (x6/20)
-$1.00/2 Target Insert 6/17 (x7/17)
=$1.00 ea WYB 2

CVS Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/17-6/23

Good week here too, lots to grab!
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$4.79 ECB WYB Electro Nyte Rehydration Shot, 2 pk, $4.79, (limit 1)
=FREE

$3 ECB WYB Schick Hydro Silk, Hydro 3 or 5, Hydro Power Razor , 1 ct, $8.99, (limit 1)
 -$2/1 SS 5/13
 -$4/1 SS 5/13
 -$4/1 SS 6/10
=$1.99

Gillette Venus Disposable Razors Tropical Scent, 3 ct $11.49, B1G1 50% Off
-B1G1 PG 6/3 (x6/30)
-$2.00/1 PG 5/13 (x6/30)
=$1.87 ea WYB 2

Walgreens Ad Matchup - Coupon Freebies/Deals 6/17-6/23

Not too shabby this week, things may be lookin up :)

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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25 oz B1G1 at $1.79
 -B1G1 Internet Printable (print limit reached)
=89¢ ea. or FREE if you have the coupon

Butterball Turkey Bacon 6 oz or Grade A Large Eggs, dozen, 99¢ w/ in-ad coupon
 -$1/2 June All You magazine
=49¢ ea

Scott Natural Paper Towels, 6 rolls, $5
 -$1/1 SS 5/13
 -$1/1 June Walgreens coupon book
 -$1/1 SS 6/10
=$3 ea.

Green Kids Crafts Monthly Box Subscription Review and Giveaway

     Being that this is my third monthly box subscription, I have to say it seems it is obvious that the "new thing" is joining a monthly mailing club where you get a whole buffet of items to try out, test, and enjoy before you have to spend the full amount only to find out you dislike a product or the way it works.  As I mentioned previously, the more popular and first of these kinds of mailing clubs or groups I think of are your beer or wine clubs.  The newest monthly club I was able to try out is Green Kids Crafts.  Green Kids Crafts is a monthly delivery of earth-friendly monthly projects and crafts for children aged 3-8.

     "Every project kids create with us is 100% earth friendly. We avoid plastics and foams in favor of supplies that are natural, recycled, and good to the earth. We know the importance of avoiding waste, so we use minimal and 100% recycled shipping materials, and all of our craft projects are packaged in plant-based, compostable cello bags. Green Kids Crafts offsets 100% of the carbon dioxide generated by business activities and helps fund the development of renewable energy projects across the United States. For 2011, we offset 36 tons of CO2, and in 2012 pledged to do the same. Additionally, Green Kid Crafts was recently awarded the Green America Business Seal of Approval."

     This has been one of those reviews that I almost battle with myself what to share with my readers because of my strong opinions.  I do however know that this is why most of you read my reviews, because of that brutal honesty.  First off this months box came with three crafts - A Pirate Hat/Eye Patch kit, A Scrap booking kit, and a Wind Chime kit.  You all know me and how I feel about everything being as green friendly as possible.  In fact the first thing I take note of when I receive a product is the packaging it comes in and also factor this and the delivery costs into the quality of the project.  A product truly isn't green in my opinion if it doesn't look at these factors along with the product itself. 

     The Green Kids Crafts came completely disassembled so that it could be shipped in what I saw as the smallest and lightest box possible.  All items included in the box (as stated above) were 100% earth friendly from what I can tell.  Dane and Declan did love putting together each craft AND more importantly in sharing in the creation of each product.  While even though Declan is under the minimal age group, he seemed to have an easy enough time following our instructions (as long as I was of course watching him with the small pieces).

     Here is where my disappointment came from in this product - I could have easily gone to the store and purchased all of the materials to put together these crafts and for much cheaper.  I probably could have even come up with a similar set of crafts with the materials I have around the household so I don't have to waste the gas.  Now this could just be because I am one of those creative people that I don't need an idea and supplies put in front of me in order to do so but...these also didn't last long. 

     The paper pirate hat was ripped within an hour of creating it and the "coins" were just paper pieces that I had to pick up at the end of the day.  Same goes for the scrapbook, the stickers and paper/fabric cutouts were pulled off and left for me to pick up as well.  NOW, the wind chime has lasted and is in my garden looking absolutely beautiful.  I think maybe if a few more quality projects could be added to offset the cost this would be well worth the "Earth Friendly" investment.

Cost:  $19.95/mo
Available to purchase:  Green Kids Crafts
Recommendation:  I am up in the air on this one as if this was me with the way my boys are I wouldn't waste the money especially when the last 2 box subscriptions were cheaper and more use came out of them.  I do however think there is always room for improvement and I think this is a great mom owned company with some great intentions!  You might have to do your research on this one and decide what is best for the age group of your kids.
Facebook:  Green Kids Crafts
Giveaway:  Green Kids Crafts is going to give one of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers a Monthly Box of their own!