The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena next week (10/21-10/26)! I have never been to the circus (at least that I can remember) and we are looking forward to attending.
If you purchases your tickets through Ticketmaster, enter the code MOM at checkout and get 4 tickets for $44 (M-F shows) or $4 off per ticket for weekend shows. In addition to the circus, there is an All-Access Preshow an hour beforehand, which is free for all ticket holders!
And because I like to share, I have one set of tickets to give away to one of you!
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive tickets to the Barnum & Bailey Circus in Cleveland, OH for the 10/21 show starting at 7:30 PM
How can you win?
You get up to 4 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment, that's it! (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click "Post Comment". You must be on my site - you can't do this through a reader)
2) Become a fan of the Stretching a Buck Fan Page on Facebook. If you are already a fan, you can leave a comment letting me know that you are already a fan (thank you!).
3) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
4) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it (follow me: I'm @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.
**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible. Note: These tickets are for the Cleveland show only!
When does this giveaway end?
Sunday, October 17th at 10 PM, EST.
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Monday, October 19th. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: I was provided with 3 tickets to the circus. Mom Central is also providing the items for this giveaway. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Giveaway: Barnum & Bailey Circus Tickets - CLOSED
Monday, October 12, 2009
Review/Giveaway: Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion - CLOSED
Recently I had the opportunity to try out all three varieties of Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion. According to Vaseline:
New Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 body lotion is a breakthrough in moisturizing technology that delivers superior moisture across all layers of skin.
I have dry skin, and the ultimate test for me when deciding if a lotion works is if it keeps my elbows and legs from being scaly. I can’t tell you how many times I have rubbed lotion in, only to find flaky, scaly legs and rough elbows by the end of the day. I was excited to find that Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion passed the test - one of the first lotions to do so for me in a long time!
This product is available in a 6.8 oz bottle and a 13.5 oz pump, and I tested the 6.8 oz bottles. In addition to moisturizing extremely well, I really liked the design of the bottle – it is small and curved to fit in my hand well. Another plus is that the lotion is squeezed out of the bottom of the bottle versus a pump. I tend to shy away from pump lotion because I am frustrated with the fact that I have to cut the bottle open to get the last of the lotion out of the bottle (because the pump won't get it).
I also found Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion to be non-greasy and it absorbed quickly and it leaves my skin feeling nice and soft. It comes in 3 scents (Mineral Renewal, Botanical Blend, and Vitamin Burst), with my favorite being the Mineral Renewal. I liked the nice light scent.
This product retails for approximately $6.25 (6.8 oz bottle) and $8.99 (13.5 oz pump) - which is a little steep in my opinion - even though this product does work really well. On the plus side, it is new, and we will likely see coupons which will help bring the price down. To learn more about Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion and to print a $1.50/1 coupon, read more here.
I am excited to share that I have one set of Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion to give away to one of you!
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive 3 Bottles of Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
How can you win?
You get up to 4 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite body lotion is. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click "Post Comment". You must be on my site - you can't do this through a reader)
2) Become a fan of the Stretching a Buck Fan Page on Facebook. If you are already a fan, you can leave a comment letting me know that you are already a fan (thank you!).
3) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
4) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it (follow me: I'm @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.
**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Thursday, October 15th at 10 PM, EST.
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Monday, October 19th. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: I was provided with 3 bottles of Vaseline Sheer Infusion body lotion for the purpose of this review. Vaseline is also providing the items for this giveaway. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Review/Giveaway: Dove Nutrium Body Wash Set - CLOSED
Have you seen the new Dove Nutrium Body Wash in stores yet? It has been in stores since July, and I recently had the opportunity to try it out.
My favorite was the Sensitive Skin Body Wash. I had pretty much resigned to the fact that I was going to have to use a Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar for the rest of my life (because my skin is that sensitive), but Dove Nutrium Sensitive Skin Body Wash has been great! No breakouts or skin irritations for me, and I love being able to use a body wash again.
According to Dove, Dove Nutrium Body Wash:
• Repairs and maintains skin’s protective layer during cleansing
• Penetrates surface skin deep down to replenish and nourish
• Is clinically proven to significantly reduce dryness and improve moisturization
• Available in Deep Moisture, Sensitive Skin and Gentle Exfoliating
In addition to sensitive skin, I also have dry skin - mostly in the winter. So far I haven't noticed any drying from this product at all - something that other body washes tend to do to my skin. I won't be able to tell until it gets colder whether it is actually reducing dryness, but look forward to finding out!
Allure Magazine recently awarded Dove Nutrium Body Wash with one of their 2009 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Awards. You can read their thoughts here.
Dove has graciously offered to send one of my readers a set of 3 Dove Nutrium Body Washes to try for themselves!
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive 3 Bottles of Dove Nutrium Body Wash
How can you win?
You get up to 4 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite soap/body wash is? (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click "Post Comment". You must be on my site - you can't do this through a reader)
2) Become a fan of the Stretching a Buck Fan Page on Facebook. If you are already a fan, you can leave a comment letting me know that you are already a fan (thank you!).
3) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
4) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it (follow me: I'm @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.
**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Wednesday, October 7th at 10 PM, EST.
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Monday, October 12th. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: I was provided with 3 bottles of Dove Nutrium Body Wash. Dove also provided the items for this giveaway. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Review/Giveaway; 6 Month Supply of Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream! - CLOSED
When the folks at Kroger asked me if I would like to review Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream it was a no-brainer. While I don't eat a ton of ice cream myself, I knew that my husband and daughter would be in heaven. Plus I have never tried Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream (sad but true) and was excited to give it a try.
A couple of weeks ago I stopped by the freezer section and loaded my cart full of ice cream. I won't lie - I felt like a piggy, but it was fun to pick out several different flavors. I decided to try a couple of full fat flavors, a couple of light flavors and the rainbow sherbet. So far my absolute favorite is the Orange Scream. I believe that my husband agrees. :-) While I haven't gotten through all of the ice cream yet, I also enjoyed the French Vanilla and Death by Chocolate.
This review wasn't all for my own benefit - Kroger would like to give one of you your very own 6 month supply of Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream as well! (In the form of a $30 Kroger gift card). And if you are a wise coupon shopper (I know you are!) you'll probably be able to stretch that further than 6 months!
You can learn more about Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream and about additional ways you can win some to try for yourself here.
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive a 6 month supply of Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream (in the form of a $30 gift card - so that the ice cream doesn't melt!)
How can you win?
You get up to 3 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite flavor of ice cream is. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click "Post Comment". You must be on my site - you can't do this through a reader)
2) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
3) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it (follow me: I'm @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.
**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Sunday, September 27th at 10 PM, EST.
The winners will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Monday, September 28th. Please note that if I do not hear from the winners within 4 days that another winner(s) will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: Kroger provided the gift card for this giveaway. I also received a $30 Kroger gift card for review purposes. No other compensation was received. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Review: Ponds Wet Cleansing Towelettes
Recently I had the opportunity to review a package of Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes. I was asked to try both the Pond's product and a competitor - Olay Daily Facials Express Wet Cleansing Cloths. I had never used either of these products before, so I was interested to see how I liked them.
When comparing the Pond's Towelettes to the Olay Towelettes, I will say that I preferred both the scent and the feel of the Pond's product over the Olay product. In terms of how clean the products got my face, there was no noticeable difference to me.
Typically I use face wash and water to remove my make up each night rather than towelettes. I will say that I really like the convenience the towelettes on night when I was tired and didn't want to spend a lot of time on my bed time routine. They are great for travel as well - and to take to the hospital when having a baby, surgery etc...
Perhaps my favorite thing about the towelettes (both brands) is that they are great at removing eye make up - especially mascara. In fact, now that I am done reviewing these products, I use my face wash as normal, and then go back and clean off my mascara with the towelettes.
I was a little concerned about "residue" and about breakouts when using these products, but I did not find either of those concerns to be an issue.
If I had to choose between these two products, it would be close. I did like the Pond's product slightly better than the Olay product because of the texture and the scent (as mentioned before), but I think I would be happy using the Olay product as well. It would probably come down to price and whether both products are available at the stores where I shop.
If you are interested in trying the Pond's Towelettes, you can print $1.50/1 coupons here and here.
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: I was provided with one pack each of Pond's Towelettes and Olay Towelettes for review purposes. No other compensation was received. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Review/Giveaway: Chicco Talking Vacation Car - CLOSED
Recently the folks at Chicco contacted me about giving away a Chicco Talking Vacation Car. I had my 1 year old nephew in mind for this product, but have been surprised to find that my 3.5 year old daughter has spent a lot of time playing with this toy!
According to Chicco the Chicco Talking Vacation Car:
* Helps your child develop language skills in both English and Spanish
* Has 3 play modes to discover new words, complete stories, and solve riddles
* Develops children’s imagination, creativity, and coordination
I have found the car itself to be made well. It is sturdy and both the wheels and headlights work. The only complaint that I have with this product is with the mini suitcase/picture book (which accompanies the stories). It has fallen apart a couple of times now, however it does snap back together.
As I mentioned, my 3.5 year old loves this toy...especially the story feature. I probably wouldn't buy it for a child her age - only because I'm not sure how much longer she will like it, however, I think this toy would be perfect for kids 18 months-2.5 years, and that it would make a great gift for someone! An added benefit is that kids over 2.5 are probably going to like it too. :-)
The folks at Chicco have kindly agreed to give a Chicco Talking Vacation Car to one of my lucky readers!
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive a Chicco Talking Vacation Car.
How can you win?
You get up to 3 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what your child's favorite toy is. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click "Post Comment". You must be on my site - you can't do this through a reader)
2) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
3) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it (follow me: I'm @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.
**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Monday, September 14th at 10 PM, EST.
The winners will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Friday, September 18th. Please note that if I do not hear from the winners within 4 days that another winner(s) will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: Chicco provided the item for this giveaway. I also received a Chicco Talking Vacation Car for review purposes. No other compensation was received. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Review: Longaberger Homestead
Recently I had the opportunity to spend part of my Saturday attending a bloggers event at the Longaberger Homestead in Frazeysburg, OH. I grew up with an appreciation for Longaberger baskets - my mom has a small collection and has contributed to one for me over the years as well. And while I have driven past the Longaberger Homestead many times, I have never stopped -although I have often wanted to.
After our arrival and introductions, we were off to the factory to weave our own baskets! I was most looking forward to this part of our tour because I have always wanted to see how Longaberger baskets are made. I was able to choose from 2 styles of baskets, and also got to choose my own colors and embellishments. The woman who helped me make my basket was awesome - she was extremely patient with me and did a great job of explaining the different steps of how to make my basket. I found the process to be therapeutic honestly - and I'm not the most crafty person!
Hard at work on my basketAfter weaving our baskets, we were led on a tour of the Longaberger factory. I had no idea that every piece of material that goes into making a Longaberger basket is made in the USA. I also found it interesting that each basket is made from start to finish by one person. We learned about several of the things Longaberger is doing to improve efficiency and to be more environmentally friendly. It was pretty cool to see how things run behind the scenes, and I was very impressed at how long many of the employees have been with the company - and how they seem to value employee input when it comes to improving their processes.
Our factory tour was followed by an amazing lunch at the Homestead Restaurant. Let me just say that this was down home country cooking at its finest! I am sure that I consumed more than one stick of butter in my meal, but it was fabulous. I felt that the menu was reasonably priced and was extremely family friendly.
In my opinion a trip to the Longaberger Homestead would make for a great day out with the girls - be it family or friends (or both). If you are looking to save money, the Longaberger Homestead offers Terrific Tuesdays which features two for one options, discounts and more. There are new specials every month - read more about it here.
You can also get the husband involved and make a trip of it. Longaberger also offers vacation packages, a golf course and other scheduled events. Get the full scoop on their website here.
The finished product - now home to my daughter's hair bowsReview Disclosure: My visit to the Longaberger Homestead was complimentary, including my meal and my basket. No other compensation was received. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
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