check out this giveaway!

One Savvy Mom! Is having a giveaway for an IPad! Amazing, right? Check it out, here!

Friday's Featured Blogger- Marci at Cincinnati Coupons!

I have a new appreciation for coupons and hard work thanks to the girls at Cincinnati Coupons. It's a fantastic blog, I hope you'll check it out.
Meet Marci!



1.Tell us about yourself-family, job, things you like to do.
I am a 27 (almost 28!) year old stay at home Mom. My husband and I are newlyweds and got married in October.

I call my daughter “mini me”. She is a exact replica of myself and is very scary to watch her grow up. She is my pride and joy. I am so Thankful to God for blessing with her. She is truly my miracle as I never thought I would have a successful pregnancy due to suffering with endometriosis.

As my Mom calls me, I’m a “grease monkey”. I love tinkering on cars with my husband. I have a need for speed and love being at quarter mile drag strips throughout the United States. When my Husband and I retire, we are purchasing a RV and racing! It’s what we both love to do!!!

2. What is your blog about?

My blog is about saving Cincinnati residents money on a daily basis. CincinnatiCoupons.net is truly “Where Saving Money is an Addiction”. Of course, readers from all over the United States are welcome to stop by and see how fun it is to live in the ‘Nati!

I provide weekly store sales and coupon matchups for Kroger, Target, Meijer, Remke, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Dollar General. By teaching my readers how to save money, it’s keeping money in their pockets for the more enjoyable things in life…family!

3. What inspired you to start your blog?

I started “couponing” 2 years ago. I was an avid coupon user before I started blogging but my sister in law, Dena, is the one who got me addicted toHotCouponWorld.com. That night I went home and did not sleep because I was up all night reading all the information. My first shopping trip I saved 68% at Kroger. I immediately called Dena and told her the good news.

From that moment on all my friends and family thought I was nuts, except for Dena. But, they wanted to know how I was getting all these items for FREE! So I started a free website at Blogger.com and it was a place to share my deals. As time went on I was asked to join LittleMissKnowItAll.net and I did. Since then she has moved on and I started CincinnatiCoupons.net.

I am so blessed to be able to help so many people with what I do. I am naturally a care giver. I want to take care of everyone’s problems and make their day better. With CincinnatiCoupons.net I do that on a daily basis! I go to bed thinking about what I need to post and it’s a “job” that I love to do!

4. How do you fit your blog into your schedule? Do you set aside certain times of the day to blog?

I mainly try to post in the morning hours while my daughter is still sleeping. Then I spend a couple hours with her and get back to blogging when she takes her nap. Then I am typically done for the day. Lately my schedule has been kinda crazy because I have been emailing and talking with Cincinnati businesses about providing my readers with coupons. So that has taken up a lot of my spare time.

I am so lucky to have my sister in law, Dena, on board with me now. She is now taking care of all the giveaways and I am grateful to her for taking the time to contact companies to do these great giveaways on a weekly basis. I encourage everyone throughout the United States to stop by for 2 great giveaways every week!

5. What do you hope to achieve in the future with your blog?

I want my site to be a “one stop shop” for residents in the Cincinnati area. I am only one person and can only do so much but, I would like to highlight small local businesses, provide my readers with a collection of “Cincinnati Coupons”, have a calendar of events in Cincinnati on my site and teach an online class to CincinnatiCoupons.net readers. That is all for the future because I am in the middle of re-designing the site as we speak!

Check out this cute giveaway!

I entered this awesome giveaway for a Kidorable umbrella at The Ethertons! She has a lot of amazing giveaways going on, enjavascript:void(0)ter if you dare :D

Your Tuesday Freebies

**Become a Facebook fan of Ritz Crackers and get a sample of their new Crackerfuls flavor, Cheese and Bacon. Go here to find out more

**Get a sample of Nexcare bandages here, in honor of blood donation

**Get a Become Beauty Weekender sample kit (skin care) Sign up here!

**If you're not already a member of Vocal point, I suggest you sign up, they have great freebies! Right now they are offering samples of Crystal Light Pure Fitness flavor packets (here)

Charm Factory Winner!

Congratulations!



jewelknits said...

I really like the Peace Sign Jewelry
Sterling Silver Finished Bracelet
Maple wood - it's so different! My not-so-bebe girl and I would be fighting to see which one of us wears it most!

The winner has 48 hours to respond to the email that as sent, otherwise a new winner will be chosen! Thanks to all who entered to make this a great giveaway!

Coffee Cup Creations Review and Giveaway!

I'm addicted to sweets. Sad (not ;D) but true. I try to eat well, mostly because I am breastfeeding, but I'm in the frame of mind that it is okay to treat yourself once in a while as long as it is in moderation! And Coffee Cup Creations has found a great way to do just that!

I came across Coffee Cup Creations after I read a friends review on them and just had to find out more! The concept is: pick out a fabulous coffee cup, choose one of their delicious mixes, and bake it in the oven for a delicious treat! Not only do they offer you something sweet, but they have some amazing soup mixes too! You can pick from: Magic Mocha Pudding, Pumpkin Bread, Carrot Cake, Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies, or Chocolate Chip Cake, Creamy Potato Bacon Soup or Clam Chowder. I'm drooling just thinking about it!

I had the awesome opportunity to do a review for Coffee Cup Creations, and I was so excited when my package came in the mail. I requested their chocolate chip cake mix, and let them choose my cup. They ship really fast, and the packaging is super cute!I go the solid green cup, and how did they know green was my favorite color :D
I opened the box, washed my cup, and made the mix right away! All you need at home are a few basic ingredients, and CCC provides the rest! After 20 minutes, the cake was ready-I hardly let it cool before I dug in. It was delicious! Warm , moist, and amazing! The cake was the right portion, and I'm an odd duck who does not like frosting on her cake so that made this even more perfect!




Anything you choose from Coffee Cup Creations will not disappoint! These will make great gifts! Do you have someone in your life that is hard to shop for, that seems to have everything? I thing it's safe to bet that they have never had anything like this given to them! Something from Coffee Cup Creations will be perfect for any gift giving occasion! The selection of cups is to die for, their mix packaging is beautiful, and their overall presentation is delightful! The opportunities to give one of this whimsical creations are endless! You don't need a special holiday to give you an excuse to put a smile on someones face, which a gift from Coffee Cup Creations is sure to do!



But it: Do you want your own Coffee Cup Creation? Head on over to http://coffeecupcreations.com and pick out your cup and mix combo!

Win it!:One lucky reader will win their very own Coffee Cup Creation, one cup and mix of their choosing!


Mandatory Entry: Visit Coffee Cup Creations and tell me which mix you would like to try. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count!

Extra entries:To qualify for extra entries, you must first complete the Mandatory entry. Please put each entry in a separate comment. (and for example, if you are already a FB fan, just leave a comment stating :i'm a fan on FB) for each entry/comment, you must leave your email address

*Become a Facebook Fan of Coffee Cup Creations
*Comment on one of my other blog entries, let me know which entry you commented on
*Add my button to your blog, leave a link to your blog in your comment
*Blog about this giveaway, leave a link to your post
*Become a FB fan of Life with the Stevens
*Follow Life with the Stevens on Twitter
*Follow my blog through google, located on the right hand side of my blog

Entrants from the US only are eligible. Contest Ends on June 1st at 12:00 pm EST. Winners will be chosen by random.org and announced June 2nd, 2010. Winners will be notified by email with “You Have Won the Coffee Cup Creations Giveaway” in the subject line. Winners will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Disclaimer/Disclosure: Coffee Cup Creations sent me one cup and mix of my choosing for the purpose of a review. Coffee Cup Creations will be responsible for prize distribution after I provide shipping info of the winner. No other compensation was given. All opinions and views stated are my own.

It's not Monday...but there are still freebies :D

I have a few quiet moments to spare today so I'm going to post some freebies that have come across my desk!
An DONT FORGET about my Charm Factory Bracelet giveaway! There are dozens of styles you can choose from if you win! Go here to enter!

**Click here to get free samples of True Lemon, True Lime, and True Orange. "People love using True products for flavoring water (as alternatives to sweetened water enhancers, flavored waters, diet sodas or sweetened drinks) as well as for adding to their hot/iced teas, beverages or drinks and for cooking, baking and seasoning."

Try for yourself! Register for free samples today!

**Sign up for the Clif Bar E-Newsletter & they’ll send you some fun freebies such as Mini Clif Bar samples

**Free Crest White Strips from Walmart, go here!

**the Aveeno Nourish sample is back! Go here to select your samples of shampoo and conditioner!

The Gillette Razor Freebie is back!

**The free Gillette Razor is back! Get yours NOW before it's gone!
From the Gillette Facebook Page:"Hey fans – we truly want you to get your hands on our newest innovation, so guess what? We’re giving away 4,000 FREE Fusion ProGlide razors today at YouTube.com/Gillette (click on the "Gillette Fusion ProGlide Daily Giveaway" banner on your right). The giveaway lasts for the next 3 days (May 18, 19 & 20), & then again on May 25, 26 & 27. Go get it!" Go here
They are giving away 4000 a day, so if you do not get it today, try again tomorrow!
Thank you Yellow Tennessee!

RIP my darling baby carrier

I'm so sad :( My beloved ABC carrier has bit the dust. I'm going to send it in to get repaired, but I'll be without a carrier for a while (I sold my sling, how silly of me)
So does anyone have any suggestions for a new baby carrier? I'm leaning towards an Ergo, but I'm nervous about it being bulky. Any thoughts?

A few Monday freebies

**Yellow Tennessee shared this freebie today-Free Palmer's Skin Therapy when you register here. Thats a great freebie especially for all of my pregnant friends. Although, it's still great even if you are not pregnant :D

**General Mills has a Facebook app, called Tablespoon, where you can get free Chex mix for taking a 16 questions survey about your “food personality.”
The site is going a bit slow right now. If you get an error message, just refresh the page and you should pick up the survey where you left off.

**South Beach Diet is giving samples of their S'mores fiber bar here

Charm Factory review and giveaway!

I've wanted a charm bracelet for as long as I can remember. My mom has one that I just love. The memories it must hold for her, to look down and remember the day she got each charm. Growing up, I knew I would get one and start collecting my own memories to wear.

I was given the opportunity to review a charm bracelet from Charm Factory. I was very excited for the bracelet to arrive. There are several bracelets to choose from, as well as a huge array of charms you can purchase as well. I chose one of the finished charm bracelets, the Silver Star Bracelet. I've always been a fan of stars, so I thought I'd add this beautiful bracelet to my collection!

The packaging is great, I love opening jewelry in the long boxes. The bracelet itself is well made and sturdy. I will admit, I was afraid it might be "soft" metal, cheap looking, but it's not at all. It's strong, sterling silver, and very well made.
The website says "Our experienced professional jewelers hand make each and every theme charm bracelet. All of our charms and bracelets are made from .925 sterling silver, the highest quality silver available."
Another perk of these charms? Made in the USA! I'm a fan of purchasing products that are made in the USA, I feel it helps our economy by showing support of our fellow Americans.
The pre made charm bracelets are not the only thing that come out of Charm Factory. Just to name a few: Silver and pewter charms, beads of all kinds, stone and wood charms, cell phone accessories...the list goes on!

But it:I encourage you all to stop by Charm Factorys website. Find and create your own wearable memories! www.charmfactory.com

Win it!: One lucky reader gets a charm bracelet of their own! The winner will recieve their choice of Charm Factory's finished charm bracelets seen here!

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry: Head over to www.charmfactory.com and tell me which product you'd like to have for your own!
Please leave your email address in your comment.

Extra entries:To qualify for extra entries, you must first complete the Mandatory entry. Please put each entry in a separate comment. (and for example, if you are already a FB fan, just leave a comment stating :i'm a fan on FB) for each entry/comment, you must leave your email address

*Become a Facebook Fan of Charm Factory
*Become a follower of Charm Factory on Twitter
*Comment on one of my other blog entries, let me know which entry you commented on
*Add my button to your blog, leave a link to your blog in your comment
*Become a FB fan of Life with the Stevens
*Follow Life with the Stevens on Twitter
*Follow my blog through google, located on the right hand side of my blog

Entrants from the US only are eligible. Contest Ends on May 24th at 12:00 pm EST. Winners will be chosen by random.org and announced May 25th, 2010. Winners will be notified by email with “You Have Won the Charm Factory Giveaway” in the subject line. Winners will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Disclaimer/Disclosure: Charm Factory sent me one bracelet of my choosing for the purpose of a review. Charm Factory will be responsible for prize distribution after I provide shipping info of the winner. No other compensation was given. All opinions and views stated are my own.

A beautiful bouquet, just for me :D

The other day, the boys and I were playing with blocks on the floor when there was a knock on the door. The three of us rush to the door, because we're all curious as to who is there and it is a nice lady with a special delivery: Flowers, just for me! Well, okay, I shared their beauty with the family too!


I was sent a gorgeous flower arrangement, known as the Fields of Europe arrangement courtesy of 1-800-FLOWERS.com. They offered to send me these beautiful flowers to review and I was so excited!
Now if you know me, you know that when we moved into our house, there were massive flower gardens that were overgrown that we unfortunately had to remove. Three summers later we still are having people come over to take all the bulbs and plants they want. I miss the flowers so much, the colors, the joy they brought when you stepped outside on a warm sunny day and walked through the garden smelling the aroma of all the flowers.

This arrangement reminded me of just that. Bright, cheerful, and the smell of freshness that came with it-that is one of my favorite smells in the world. Cooper LOVES flowers, and he was so excited that the delivery woman brought him such beautiful flowers :D He knows the names of most of the flowers in the arrangement and he couldn't stop looking at it! He even wanted them to 'sit' next to him at the dinner table!

If you're looking for that gift that will offer someone a pick-me-up, a bright spot in their day, or just to make someone smile, I really suggest you send them the Fields of Europe arrangement from 1-800-FLOWERS.com. Their customer service is fantastic, and they will work with you to provide whatever it is you are looking for. A floral gift from 1-800-FLOWERS.com will make someones day I guarantee, and continue to shine their beauty for many days to come!

I encourage you all to check out 1-800-FLOWERS and 1-800-BASKETS on Facebook, as well as on Twitter (here and here)

I did not receive any form of compensation for this post. I did receive a product to review. All opinions expressed are my own. For more information on this blog and my posting practices, please refer to my disclosure policy.

Fridays Featured Blogger is Amanda at Life as a Preemie's Mom

I met Amanda in the NICU when our babies were both residing there. It was nice to meet a mom who knew the ins and outs of the NICU life, and could relate even if our babies were there for very different reasons. She is the mama blogger behind Life as a Preemie's Mom


1. Tell us about yourself-family, job, things you like to do
My name is Amanda, I'm a 19 year old Stay at home mom to one beautiful baby girl with a little boy due
anytime between now and july 1st :)

2. What is your blog about?
It's about all sorts of things, mainly what its like to raise a premature baby,and now
I'm also hosting reviews/giveaways.

3. What inspired you to start your blog?
I was inspired to start my blog when people questioned what it was like to raise a preemie day to day.
I've always heard that you should " never trust a preemie" and it is so true.Bailey can be sick one day, and the next be fine..or vice versa.

4. How do you fit your blog into your schedule? Do you set aside certain times of the day to blog?
I just blog whenever i feel like it and when bailey will cooperate with me long enough for me TO blog :]

5. What do you hope to achieve in the future with your blog?
I'm hoping to get a wider base of followers, and host more reviews and giveaways as well
as feature weekly guest bloggers to talk about Their lifes, and what its like being them.

Vote for Bennett! Please :D

I entered Bennett in a photo contest, I would appreciate it if my readers would clock in their vote for him! It's not a professional picture, but it is adorable all the same!
Thanks everyone!
Go here to vote (you might have to have a FB account to vote)

Wordless Wednesday-my sweet Benny

I have been feeling lucky!

Look at the freebies I've received in the past week! Score :D




and on top of that, I've won two giveaways this week! The first giveaway I won was through Yellow Tennessee, and I won a KinderGlo night light that I know Cooper will love!
And the second was a giveaway given by Cincinnati Coupons, and I won a Dazzle and Chunk necklace! I can't wait until my prizes come in the mail!

Rain Rain, Go Away!

It has been raining for an eternity, so it seems to me anyway. As much as I was not ready for the 80 and 90 degree weather we had mid-April, I miss it after having so much rain lately. The river behind the house continues to rise, and has started to flood the yards of our neighbors (luckily we are on a hill)
It's made for a few not so fun days inside the house, but the minute the rain stops Cooper is outside and playing, at least until the rain starts up again!

It's been a quiet few days on the blog, but I'm ready to get back into business!
I have a few giveaways in the works, just waiting for the products to show up in the mail to get things going, so please STAY TUNED!

In the mean time, here are a few freebies for you all to enjoy!

**Walmart has a few freebies today. First is the Secret Clinical Strength deodorant, as usual head over here to sign up! I will admit to using this deodorant, and I love it!

**Walmart is also offering samples of Old Spice Odor Blocker Body Wash here

**John Frieda is sending out samples of their Sheer Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner here

**Get a free Pedometer from Nature's Bounty here, just fill out a short form and it should arrive in approx 8 weeks

**Go here to sign up for two free energy efficient light bulbs, available to the US only at this time.

And the winner is...

" BabySpice said...

Already a fan on Facebook.

April 30, 2010 7:05 AM"

Congrats! A message will be sent, and you have 48 hours to respond!
Thanks again to all who entered and made this a great giveaway! Look for more giveaways in the future!

Thursday Freebies!

**Free Sample of Nursing Care Instant Relief-The Learning Curve (which is awesome BTW, I just bought Bens new car seat from them!) is offering a sample of their Nursing Care instant relief nursing pads. Go here to get yours!
Thank you Alison at Being Me for the tip!

**Free Sample of Lever 2000 from Sams Club-you do NOT need a member ID to get this freebie, so head over here and get yours!

**Free sample of Nivea Happy Sensation body lotion or Touch of Happiness body wash from the Ellen Show! Go here!

**Another Poise Sample pack! You get:

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

Go here to get yours!

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, we sure did! We had a surprise birthday party for my dad who had a big milestone birthday this past weekend (70!) and it was great to get together with friends and family! My oldest son stayed in MI staying with his grandparents for the week, he is having so much fun, but I sure do miss him! I didnt realize just how much of my day revolves around him, so it's been really quiet just having the baby in the house. But I'm making the most of my time alone with him, and only calling my mom twice a day to check on my son :D

Here are some freebies for you today!

**Get a 3pk sample of Pampers Cruisers from Vocalpoint here. Vocalpoint is a great resource, and they have monthly freebies, so don't hesitate to sign up!

**Kraft foods is offering Summer sample packs, you can choose from four packs (go here). Supplies are limited. I had trouble signing up, but I know others had success so give it a try!