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In To Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 7/27

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Be sure to enter my $600 American Express gift card giveaway.

Win $600 Gift Card & Mint Brownie Cake Balls Recipe

Wow, that week sure went fast! So are you interested in winning the $600 American Express gift card? Last week on Monday, I talked about the new American Express Blue cards where you can earn up to 6% back on your groceries. In addition, they are sponsoring a $600 American Express gift card giveaway to reader of my blog! This is a awesome prize!

Entering to win the $600 gift card is easy! You just have to post a comment with a dessert recipe with 6 ingredients or less on the my post, American Express Blue Cards & $600 Giveaway. You could be a big winner! Hurry because entries end on July 31st and I will post the winner on August 1st.

Last week, I posted a nice healthy low calorie dessert. Well, it is a good thing that you saved your calories! Here is my dessert recipe for this week with 6 ingredients.

Jr Mint Brownie Cake Balls

Ingredients:
Brownie mix (make according to directions on box)
Eggs ( for the brownies)
Oil (for the brownies)
Can of vanilla frosting
Bag of chocolate chips
Box of Jr Mints

First, make the brownies according to the directions on the box. Let the brownies cool for a little while and then crumble then into a bowl. Stir in the vanilla frosting. I use about 3/4 of the can of frosting. Stir until the brownies and frosting are mixed together.

Put the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1/2 hour. This will make it easier to roll into balls. Take a Jr Mint and then take some of the brownie cake mixture, roll it around the Jr Mint so it forms a small ball. Don't worry if the Jr Mint gets squished. Place the balls on wax paper. When finished making balls, put them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

After the 2 hours, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. When the chips are melted, dip in a brownie cake ball and roll it around so it is covered in chocolate. You can use a fork or spoon to lift the dipped cake ball onto wax paper. After dipping all the cake balls, put them in the refrigerator until the chocolate is hard.

So yummy! I confess that I will eat these right after they have been dipped in chocolate. I just can't stand waiting to have one!

New Coupon from Coupons.com 7/23

Here are some new printable coupons from Coupons.com .

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$2.00 off any NASALCROM allergy product
$5.00 off on any can of Enfagrow™ Powder
$1.00 off HP ColorLok Paper
$0.55 off on any Bagel-fuls (4ct)
$1.00 off two V8 100% vegetable juice
$1.00 off one V8 V-Fusion + Tea beverage.
$1.00 off 1 Box of 14 count Instead Softcups
$5.00 off Any ROGAINE product

$1.50 off any (1) 11oz package of Natural Fusions
$1.00 off 2 GERBER GRADUATES PUFFS
$1.00 off 1 GERBER GRADUATES LIL' ENTREES
$1.00 off any L'Oréal Studio Line Styling Product
$1.00 off Dr. Scholl's Odor-X™ Product
$1.00 off Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away
$0.75 off one Efferdent PM 78 count
$1.00 off eight cans Purina ALPO brand DOG FOOD
$0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt
$1.00 off any ONE (1) POISE Liners
$1.00 off Dr. Scholl's Clear Away Products
$1.00 off any ONE (1) POISE Pads
$1.00 off any BENADRYL Anti-itch product
$1.00 off (1) NIVEA Good-bye Cellulite Product

$0.75 off 1 Minute Maid Enhanced 59oz, any variety
$1.00 off 2 GERBER GRADUATES YOGURT MELTS
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$1.00 off (1) Nivea Express Hydration Lotion
$1.00 off (1) package of Vanity Fair Hand Towels
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$0.75 off 1 Kashi Frozen Entrée or Pizza Product
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$1.00 off (1) package of ATHENOS Feta Cheese
$2.00 off ONE Glidden Brilliance Paint Testers
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Quiznos Coupons = Free Sub

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American Girl Doll & Bitty Baby Sale

American Girl is having a up to 70% off sale. There are some cute American Girl doll outfits and accessories on sale. Also Bitty Baby items and clothes for girls on sale too. Worth checking out for Christmas presents!

In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 7/20

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Be sure to enter my $600 American Express gift card giveaway.

Warning- Check Blog Button: Sour Apple Studio Design

Warning! Check your blog button for Sour Apple Studio Design. I was messing around and checking the links on my blog. My design was done by LindseyJoy Design which had changed to Sour Apple Studio Design. Well, the button on my sidebar went on a redirect to www.tonya4.luckygirlblogs.com. Which definitely is not a blog design business.

I know that other blogs have this button posted so I wanted to try to warn everyone. I am not sure what happened to Sour Apple Studio. Maybe Lindsey is not doing blog designs anymore. Anyways, check your button so your readers do not get an unhappy surprise.

New American Express Blue Cards & $600 Giveaway

American Express wants to help you save money. Plus you can win a $600 American Express gift card by submitting a 6 ingredients (or less) dessert recipe. There will be one winner from the entries on Smart Cents Mom. So don't miss out, read about the new American Express Blue Cards for your chance to save money and win big!

Everyone knows that price of food and other products continue to rise. To keep our budgets balanced, we try to look for sales and use coupons. Another way to save money on groceries is to use a credit card that gives you cash back when you use it. The new American Express Blue Cash® Cards have a cash back program which includes 6% on groceries.



Unlike other credit cards, the American Express Blue cash back program is easy understand, the benefits don't change monthly, and there is no spend minimums. Both Cards immediately offer cash back in categories in which prices are particularly under pressure: gas, supermarket purchases and department stores. Whether when shopping online or in-store, offers an easy-to-understand rewards structure:

o For Blue Cash Preferred, it’s as simple as 6%-3%-1% (6% cash back at supermarkets, up to 3% at department stores and gas stations, and 1% on all other eligible purchases). At 6% cash back, Blue Cash Preferred offers consumers the most cash back at the supermarket available in the market today. (Blue Cash Preferred carries a $75 annual fee)

o For Blue Cash Everyday, it’s a simple as 3%-2%-1% (3% cash back at supermarkets, 2% cash back at department stores and gas stations, and 1% on all other eligible purchases) with no annual fee.


Blue Cash Dinner @6 Giveaway
We have partnered with American Express to celebrate the launch of the New American Express Blue Cash Card where you can score up to 6% back on your purchases. One lucky reader will have the opportunity to win a $600 American Express Gift Card ! You just need to submit a dessert recipe using six ingredients or less. First, check out my simple 6 ingredient dessert recipe below.

Here is my go-to dessert recipe that is easy and takes just 6 ingredients:

Frozen Fruit Medley Dessert Cups

This is a great dessert for summer! Cool and refreshing without many calories. Also cheaper in summer since it asks for fresh fruit.

Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, peeled
1 C. fresh strawberries
1 (8 oz) can of crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 T. honey
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 C frozen whipped topping, thawed

Place bananas, strawberries, pineapple, honey and nutmeg in blender container. Process until smooth.

Pour into large bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Line 12 muffin cups with foil liners. Fill with fruit mixture. Cover and freeze until firm (about 2 hours). To serve, remove foil liners, garnish with additional whipped topping and cut strawberries.

Doesn't that look so yummy! This is a great dessert with few calories and kids love it too!

To Enter: Leave a comment with dessert recipe that contains 6 ingredients or less. It must be a dessert recipe. You may enter 2 recipes.

Giveaway is open to United States residents only. The giveaway ends on July 31st at 11:59 CST. Entries will be taken on this post and on an upcoming post next week. One winner will be selected from all entries. Winner will be posted on this blog on August 1st and notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.

** Thanks to American Express and OPR for sponsoring the giveaway. I did receive compensation for this post and for purchasing the ingredients for my recipes. Like always, my opinions and my thoughts are my own.**

Winner of Gas Card Giveaway

Thanks to everyone who entered the Summer Road Trip Safety Giveaway. I have used the Random Generator to pick the winner. The winner is #277 Hendy.

Here are your random numbers:

277

Timestamp: 2011-07-18 13:34:17 UTC


I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner, I will draw a new name.

Make sure to stop back later today for my new huge giveaway!

Neighborhood Norwex Party

Has anyone heard of Norwex? I went to a party this weekend. Basically Norwex is a cleaning product that uses no chemicals. The party was a lot of fun! I just wasn't sure about the products. Anyone use Norwex products??

Netflix Price Increase

If you are a Netflix subscriber, then you received the email about Netflix raising prices starting September 1st for current subscribers and immediately for new subscribers. I am not the only one who thinks that Netflix is shooting themselves with this price increase.

Right now I pay for the 1 dvd at time and I get the streaming. The cost is $9.99. Also I pay for my mom's service at the same price. This was a Christmas gift for her since they live so far out of town. So right now, I pay $20 to Netflix a month.

So after the price increase, I would be paying $32 a month. So an increase of $12 per month or $144 a year. So overall it isn't too bad BUT it is a large increase for something that is already a luxury. I don't need Netflix. Quite frankly, I would probably be better off watching less TV anyway.

My bottom line is that I am not willing to pay a dime more than I paid before. Of course, I need to keep my mom's subscription. She doesn't use the streaming video because her internet is too slow. So I will change hers to dvd only for $7.99. Yahoo, a decrease there.

The problem for me is the subscription for my house. I could go with the streaming only option for $7.99 but Netflix has a limited supply of movies and TV shows for streaming. Actually lately I am having a hard time finding something that I want to watch on the streaming. I could go with the 1 dvd at a time but it takes a while to get the dvd. If I am diligent about watching the movie right away and returning it right away, I can get about 2 movies a week. Hmm.. 2 movies a week x 4 weeks = 8 movies = same price as Redbox and I have wait for the movie to arrive.

Redbox has opened close to my house so I do have a great choice for new releases. I am going to have to look into my other options. I think that I might keep the streaming only for $7.99 . My total cost per month would be $16 for my service and my mom's service.

Another really stinky thing is that if you change now, it takes effect now. So on August 31st, I need to remember to change my subscription. They should have really put in an option where you could put in the date of the change. Stinky in my book.

What do think about the price increase? Are you going to drop Netflux?

Free Classic Burger From Ruby Tuesday!!

Get a free classic burger from Ruby Tuesday but have to hurry! There are only 60,000 free burgers left. The printable coupon will come in your email. They are going fast so don't miss out!

In To Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 7/13

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Menards Free After Rebate Items 7/10 - 7/16

Menards will have 5 FREE items after rebate this week. Remember that you no longer have to purchase $10 to get the free after rebate items. The rebate comes as a Menards check so you have to use it at Menards. Fortunately you can roll the checks by purchasing more free after rebate items!

Free this week:
Vaseline Sheer Infusion 6.8oz $4.00
Get $4.00 REBATE = FREE!! (Limit 6)

Vaseline Sheer Infusion 13.5oz $8.00
Get $8.00 REBATE = FREE!! (Limit 6)

Paint Roller Covers 3pk $7.00
Get $7.00 REBATE = FREE!! (Limit 4)

Steel Shelf Bracket 12"x8" $2.00
Get $2.00 REBATE = FREE!! (Limit 10)

Menards Shopper Bag $.98
Get $.98 REBATE = FREE!! (Limit 10)

Extreme Couponing Backlash is Everywhere

All of us "old couponers" knew that it was going to happen. We knew that companies and grocery stores would not like seeing couponers with basements full of free or extremely cheap products. We knew that after seeing the Extreme Couponing show, many people would try to become extreme couponers. As newbies, they would try to imitate the extreme couponers habits and try to take short cuts. Granted they would make honest mistakes also but their naivete could cause grocery stores to change their coupon policies and crack down on coupon usage.

I don't blame anyone for wanting to save some money by using coupons. Heck, I have been using coupons since I was a kid. My mom used coupons and taught me about saving money. I subscribed to Refunding Makes Cents when it was the largest refunding and couponing magazine. Way before the Internet.

So if you are a new couponer, try to follow the "coupon etiquette" rules.
Here are some things that you should not do:

• Taking all the coupons off the coupon tear pads at the store.

• Stealing (Yes, stealing!) coupon inserts from papers that you have not purchased.

• Taking (Stealing again!) papers from people's houses because you thought they were gone and didn't need the paper.

• Tearing coupons off products that you have not purchased.

• Clearing the shelves and not leaving any products for someone else. You see this a lot on the Extreme Couponing show.

• Using coupons for the wrong item.

I don't blame the new couponers. I blame the Extreme Couponing show which has shown most of the offenses listed above.

My local paper ran a story yesterday saying that coupon theft at the grocery stores has really increased. Many of the stores have started putting their coupons up at the customer service counter so customers have to ask for a specific coupon. Target just changed their coupon policy also. I don't have double coupons in my area but I would not be surprised if some stores stop doubling coupons because of the TV show.

If everyone uses coupons responsibly then we will all benefit!

New Coupon from Coupons.com 7/10

Coupons.com has some new coupons! I found several that I wanted to print. You can check out all the coupons below.

$2.00 off when you buy any Sally Hansen Nail Color **this is a good one!

$1.00 off any Nature's Bounty Vitamin
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$2.00 off renu fresh™ or renu sensitive™
$1.00 off any Coppertone Suncare Product
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$3.00 off Any Osteo Bi-Flex Caplets

$0.55 off on any Bagel-fuls (4ct)
$0.75 off any one Newman's Own Salad Dressing
$1.00 off Reser's American Classics 3 lb Salad
$1.00 off 2 GERBER GRADUATES PUFFS
$1.00 off 1 GERBER GRADUATES LIL' ENTREES
$0.75 off Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
$1.00 off any L'Oréal Studio Line Styling Product
$0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Thins
$0.50 off Bisquick Baking Mix
$0.75 off Yoplait kid products
$0.75 off Cookie Crisp cereal
$0.75 off Nature Valley Granola Bars
$0.75 off Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch™ cereal
$0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt
$1.00 off any ONE (1) POISE Liners
$0.50 off Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
$0.75 off Cascadian Farm product
$0.40 off Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars
$0.75 off Fiber One 80 Calories cereal

$1.00 off any BENADRYL Anti-itch product
$1.00 off Dr. Scholl's Clear Away Products
$1.00 off (1) NIVEA Good-bye Cellulite Product
$1.00 off (1) package of Vanity Fair Hand Towels
$1.00 off (1) Nivea Express Hydration Lotion

In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 7/6

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.