Lots of freebies! Kashi, Loreal, Betty Crocker and more!

I'm being lazy, so I'm going to post a bunch of freebies in one post.

Kashi is offering some great freebies, you can choose from:
*GOLEAN Crisp!™ Toasted Berry Crumble cereal
*TLC® Dark Chocolate Coconut Fruit & Grain bar
*GOLEAN Crunch!® Honey Almond Flax cereal
click here for to find out how to get your freebie! I'm going with the flax cereal, I LOVE their cereals!

Sign up here to get your free $10 coupon booklet from Betty Crocker!

Cream of Wheat is giving out samples of their cereal, you can pick from 7 different cereals!
sign up here and pick your favorite flavor!

Do you color your hair? Click here to get a free sample of Loreal Ever Pure Color care! its vegan, color safe, sulfate free color care shampoo and other products!

Get a free sample and travel pack of the new OB tampons (sorry boys :D) go here

whew, I think I've caught up with some of the freebies floating around on the internet! Sign up and enjoy!

Oh and a tip, if you dont like getting spam emails for when you sign up for all of these freebies, use a seperate email account other than your main email. It keeps the spam under control!

Congrats Meg!

Congrats Megan, you won! Message me on Facebook so I can send you the coupon! Thanks for entering my first giveaway. And to everyone else who entered, thanks for being a fan! I hope to have more giveaways for you in the future.

(just a note, the winner was chosen randomly...as in I put all the names in a bowl and let my son pick the winner :D)

Old Navy $50 off of $100 purchase Coupon giveaway!

I'm so excited to be having my first giveaway!!! I've really enjoyed doing this blog, and I'm so thankful to those of you who have been reading and clicking on the ads on my page-by doing so you've helped me make a little money to go towards my Washington D.C. trip in June!
I would like to give away a fantastic coupon for $50 off of a $100 Old Navy purchase! The coupon expires on thursday 1/21 so only enter if you can use it in time! I dont want this going to waste!
Here are the many ways you can enter to win:
1.become a fan of my Facebook fan page for Life with the Stevens (go here)
Once you are a fan (or if you are already a fan) Leave me a comment on my blog saying so!
2.Become a follower of my blog by clicking the follow link at the top and leave me a comment telling me so.
3. leave me a comment on my facebook fan page or on my blog telling me one of the freebies you've signed up for through my blog!

So there are three ways to enter your name into the drawing! The winner will be chosen at random, and I will post the winner tomorrow evening (monday)

any questions, just ask!

It's time for a regular blog entry :D

I figured I'd take a few moments and update about my family!
Both of my boys are sleeping peacefully in my bed. It's been a long day already, my kids like to wake up regularly at 5:00 a.m. But I'm used to it. It does mean earlier bed times, so Bill and I get a chance to relax at night while the kids sleep. Although, I'm usually in bed by 8 anymore!

I'm really enjoying doing my blog these days. I love searching and reading about the free samples and savings that are out there. I like having the opportunity to 'try before I buy' and I'm sure you do too! If any of my readers have anything cool they want me to put in the blog, something you might have come across that others might appreciate, just send me an email through here or on facebook!

So life these days has been great. Cooper will start school next week!! I'm so excited and nervous. I think he will love it. He is so ready. Bennett is doing wonderful, he is really finding his personality. He is 'speaking' more and more! He has two teeth, with more on the way. Thankfully he hasnt bitten me :D although that wouldnt stop me from breastfeeding, I have heard that people wean when their kids get teeth, but maybe I am jsut lucky and have never had any problems with it! My baby is already 5 months old. The time is just flying by now that we have two children! They sure do keep us on our toes. But I wouldnt have it any other way!
Bill is under some stress at his job, he has been warned that the next 7 months are going to be the most stressful of his career thus far. I'm just praying it wont be as bad as he thinks it will be.
I have some big plans for the future. I am hoping to make a trip to Washington D.C. in June to meet up with the wonderful women I have gotten to know through La Leche League international mother to mother forums. Right now, I am planning on riding with another mom who I have already met in person, and her two children. She has a little boy name Bennett as well! It is an awesome opportunity, and I cant wait to *hopefully* meet my friends in person that I have been getting to know over the past 3 years. I found the forums when Cooper was 2 months old and I was having some troubles with breastfeeding. There are no local LLL meetings near me so this was the next best thing. I am so grateful for all the help and the friendships I've aquired. I couldnt have made it this far without them!
If you are struggling with BFing, or just want to talk to other moms for any reason at all (Trust me, we dont not just talk about breastfeeding! But these woman are so knowledgable in that aspect they can help w/ any problems you might be having!) check out the forums at http://forums.llli.org

well I'm off to take a little nap myself. Enjoy your day!

Free Clorox Green Works sample

Thank you to Alison at Being Me for the post!
Click here to fill out the form to get a free sample of Clorox Greenworks (you pick what product you want to sample)

For the ladies...Poise sample pack

For the few men that are my fans on facebook, turn away now!
Click here to get a sample pack of Poise pads! Your sample kit includes:

• 1 Poise Liner
• 1 Poise Long Liner
• 1 Poise Ultra Thin Pad
• Informational brochure
• A discreet carrier

Free Clean perfume sample

Become a facebook fan of theirs, and get a sample of Clean perfume! Go here to become a fan and get your free gift!

Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer/moisturizer Sample!

Walmart is sending out samples of Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer! We LOVE Gold Bond in our house, especially in the dry winter months. I saw this in the store and wanted to try it, but I'll wait for my free sample first :D Click here to get your sample.

Free food from Arby's

Here's a super easy way to get a coupon for a FREE Roast Beef Sandwich, Shake or Fries from Arby's. All you need to do is send a text message to 27297 (stands for Arbys) with the word SHAKE. They will then text you back asking for your zipcode. Then, you should receive a text with a surprise coupon for either a FREE Roast Beef Sandwich (w/drink purchase), shake, or fries -the shake or fries may not require a purchase. This looks like it may only be for certain areas/participating stores - so not everyone may get a coupon (but it sounds like the majority do).
Thank you to Thrifty NW Mom for the post

Free Dunkin Donuts Coffee!

Sign up and get your sample of Dunkin' Donuts coffee! There are two flavors left, Dunkin Dark and Original Blend. Go here to sign up and pick your flavor!

Free Uni-Ball Super ink pen

I believe supplies are limited, so go quick! Sign up for your free super ink pen, you'll get an email when its shipped! Check out the link

Happy Birthday Cooper! A letter to my son.

Today (yesterday) is the big day. Cooper, you are 3 years old! I love you more and more every day. I can hardly believe it has been three years since I first laid eyes on your beautiful face. I look forward to all that is to come, and to see all that you accomplish in life.

My letter to you, on your birthday.

To my son, Cooper. I love you. I love you with every fiber of my being. I never imagined in my life that I would experience a love like this. And I am so grateful to you for showing me so much. I never thought I would be a mother. And then it happened. And now I cant imagine NOT being a mother. Thank you for the best years of my life, so far. You have taught me patience. Boy have you taught me patience!!! You have taught me that I can function with just a few hours a sleep a night. You have shown me that its okay to act like a fool, pretend to throw up, make insane faces, just for a laugh. I know its okay to cry when I am frustrated. I know that when you look at me and smile, you are telling me that you love me even if you dont say it. Cooper, you have taught me how to love unconditionally. You and I, we've been through a lot in three years, and we made it. Together. And I thank you for letting me be your mom. The best mom for you. My life has changed so much, and one year ago, I was terrified of what my life was going to be like. Now, I cant imagine ever not looking forward to the next day that I have with you. Every day you help me find joy-even when you are being stubborn :D
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Cooper, for the absolute best year of my life. I hope every year just gets better and better.

Happy birthday, baby boy. and Thank you.