This has to be the strangest giveaway event I’ve ever posted about, but what the heck…

According to CharcoCaps, an over-the-counter, activated charcoal capsule that stimulates and supports the body’s own defenses against intestinal gas, most people experience gas about 14 times a day. Um, yikes.  Mainly the foods we eat are often to blame, especially many fruits, vegetables and whole grains but other issues such as medications, stress, travel, and illness can also cause gas.
Beside supporting defenses against gas, CharcoCaps also helps to naturally relive gas discomfort, pressure and bloating, which helps absorb gas. It can also help eliminate ‘jet …read more

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

Lands’ End is holding a pretty sweet contest right now and has some last minutes savings happening.
LAST MINUTE SAVINGS:

Through tomorrow; August 27th, you can save up to 50% on all sorts of school minded clothing. From basics to uniforms to supplies like backpacks.
THE CONTEST!:
Lands’ End Ready, Set, School Photo Contest is fun and will be extra fun if you win. Facebook fans of Lands’ End can submit photos of their child (one photo per child) to the Lands’ End Facebook page through their Contests tab. It can be a photo of your child in her new school clothes, her fave …read more

I got two heads up this week that you might like to know about – both are yummy, in their own way.
First up Tarte is having a killer friends and family sale – 40% off EVERYTHING! Tarte is a really cool place to score more natural blush, lip gloss, and all sorts of other nifty cosmetics infused with juicy goodness. I’ve reviewed many Tarte products and liked them all. You can read my reviews of their Tarte Cheek Stain, a spring cosmetic set, and my fave, the Rise & Shine Natural Lip Stain. Right now you can try the above …read more

If you didn’t have to pay your rent or mortgage for an entire year what the heck would you do instead? I for one would be doing a super happy dance. Thanks to Burlington Coat Factory’s Live Free for a Year sweepstakes, maybe you’ll be doing a happy dance soon.

One lucky winner is going to receive rent or mortgage relief for an entire year. Nice. Garry Graham, Burlington Coat Factory’s SVP of Marketing, says, “Money is tight for most consumers, and while Burlington Coat Factory offers budget-friendly prices that are easy on the wallet everyday, we wanted to do something …read more

Do you ever get tired of boring blog giveaways? I see some that make me go hmmm? Instead of dull, this weekend check out the following bling giveaways; all include prizes you’ll actually adore.

Win an electronic gift certificate for whatever amazing organics you like at Earth Mama Angel Baby. Ends June 21st.

Win a hyper cool Strida 5.0 SX Limited folding bike:  Eco-friendly bling worth $950! OMG. Ends June 24th.
Build a Bear Gift Card Giveaway – perfect for a restless kid this summer. Ends June 27th.
Win a $50 Tiny Prints Gift Certificate!- I LOVE Tiny Prints, thus I’m proclaiming that this …read more

Today we have the winner of our GE Yoga Mat & Carrier Giveaway. The prize, in case you need a recap is a get strong yoga mat with carrier; as if you couldn’t remember from the giveaway title

Our randomly drawn winner is…
Carolyn Gonzalez who says, “I think a lot of us want the same thing: GE French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator with Icemaker – Oh that’s my dream!!”
I think Carolyn is right, many of us wanted a new fridge. Congrats to Carolyn! I’ll email you soon with details.
Thanks to everyone who played and thanks to GE for sponsoring …read more

Don’t forget – tonight is your last chance to enter the GE Yoga Mat & Carrier Giveaway. The rules are easy, the prize healthy, so what’s stopping you?
Enter here.
Another cool giveaway to enter here at Thrifty Mommy is the Karen run, $100 Lands’ End Giveaway!

Yesterday I told you about the great GE Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances sale going on right now (until July 6, 2009) and mentioned I’d be posting a giveaway in conjunction. Here’s the scoop.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN:
In honor of this “Strong as Steel” event, GE is giving one Thrifty Mommy reader a nice yoga mat and carrier so you can get into shape.
GIVEAWAY DURATION:
Starts NOW and ends at midnight my time (west coast) June 4th.
HOW TO ENTER:

Head over to the GE Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliance Sale.
Come back here and post in the comments (on this post) which GE appliance is …read more

At Keeping the Castle, I am giving away a bottle of the Wisk High-Efficiency laundry detergent.  Please stop by for easy opportunities to enter the giveaway.

If you’d like to try Wisk, here are some printable coupon links.  Visit the Wisk LaundryHE.com site for a $2 coupon.  Simply click on their site and at the top toolbar, click on “TryWisk HE”. A pull-down menu will appear for a $2 coupon.  Also, Wisk.com has a $1 coupon available on their site.  It’s in the bottom left corner.
Because of my sensitive skin and eczema, I cannot use regular Wisk products.  I like their …read more