School just started back last week and we are going to celebrate with a school and office supply giveaway from Avery Dennison.  Hooray!
This giveaway includes great stuff like Hi-Liters, labels, GlueStics, binders, dividers, sheet protectors, Marks-a-Lot permanent markers, and t-shirt transfers. The gift basket has a retail value of over $50!

Avery recently partnered with Box Tops for Education. Now, when you purchase Avery school supplies for the new academic year you also receive Box Tops coupons to clip and return to your child’s school to be redeemed for cash. Each school then uses the cash at their discretion to purchase new …read more

Congratulations to Meredith.  She is the winner of our $100 Lands’ End Giveaway! 
Meredith plans to share the gift card with her mom.  I’m sure she’ll enjoy the high quality merchandise from Lands’ End.
Thanks to everyone that participated in the giveaway.

The Lands’ End $100 giveaway will be ending in 24 hours.  You could use this to get a new swimsuit, dress, pants, school clothes, backpack, or some other special item. 
Be sure to enter the giveaway before it ends at 11:59 pm on June, 14, 2009.  Good luck everyone!

Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of trying out a few Lands’ End clothing products.  Let me say, I am impressed with the quality of their products.  Until a few weeks ago, I’d never owned a Lands’ End bathing suit.  As mentioned in my review, I’m extremely pleased with the fabric, SPF protection, and the information on choosing a suit for your body shape.
I told you earlier this week that I’d have a special surprise for you.  We’re giving away a $100 credit to Lands’ End.  Woohoo!
As usual, I have several ways for you to earn entries.  Of …read more

A Full Cup is a FREE online forum with printable coupons and the latest information on money saving deals.  You can click on links to find sale and coupon information for just about any store.   They are celebrating the new look and enhanced features by offering giveaways on their site and one here at Thrifty Mommy.

I have been challenged to see how much I can save by using A Full Cup.  I am excited about using the online printable coupons and the information on coupon match-ups to find the most savings.  It’s a thrill to find food and toiletries for …read more

Just as promised, we are letting you know of some great products this month for Earth Day.  This time, I had the opportunity to review some of the Bright Green™ cleaning products. Bright Green is a new line of home care products featuring cleaning and laundry soaps made with biodegradable and naturally derived ingredients, energy-efficient light bulbs and paper products made from 100% recycled content.  The Bright Green products are sold exclusively at Safeway stores.

I was able to review the Bright Green dishwashing liquid and all purpose cleaner.  The question that I have often asked myself is, “Is it possible to use green …read more

At Keeping the Castle, I am giving away a huge assortment of candy from Tootsie Industries.  If you win this, you definitely won’t need to buy any candy for Easter.

Some things included in this giveaway – Tootsie Roll miniatures, Charms Blow Pops, Charms Blow Pop Minis, Andes Mints, Sugar Babies, Dubble Bubble egg shaped gum, Tootie Roll banks, Tootsie Roll fruit rolls, Tootsie Roll Pops, Junior Mints, and so much more!  
This giveaway ends Sunday, April 5 and the winner may choose a traditional or Easter-theme candy pack. Good luck!
image by Karen Weideman

Last week I posted about the free monthly download from Charity & the JAMband.  Now I have more exciting news for you.  Charity has donated a cd bundle for a giveaway!  I know how much you thrifty people like free stuff. 
Charity and the JAMband’s music is contagiously fun.  I listen to it with my kids and suddenly moods are changed and we’re snapping and dancing to the music.  My little boy said it himself when he said, “Mommy, this music makes me feel better.”  Awwww.
This cd bundle includes 4 cds from Charity & the JAMband.  This prize is valued at $52. 
How …read more

In a recent survey of 1,400 moms across the country, 87% believe that sun protective clothing for the family is important.  To help with moms’ growing concerns, Lands’ End has made the new Sun.Life collection.  The Sun.Life collection is a full line of adjustable, breathable, and comfortable clothes for the entire family with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating of 30-50, which protects 96.7-97.5% of the sun’s harmful rays.
Lands’ End is also offering Thrifty Mommy readers a free shipping code for Sun.Life products.  Simply enter the pin 6365 at the check out.  This code is valid through February 21, 2009.
The Sun.Life collection provides the same …read more

My good friend Revka has officially opened Berries & Cream Blog Designs, a newly named and designed RS Designs.  She is kicking off with a 2 week launch party (Feb 14-28) which will feature a new prize giveaway contest every day.  She is also having a grand opening sale at her store, where everything is up to 25% off. 
Stop by and take part in the fun. How yummy is your blog?