Ten Talents...

 

Quick!  I don't know how long they will last, but if you bought the 250 Zearly points on Mamapedia last week, you should be able to use the points to buy a $25 Target gift card or $25 Amazon gift card.

These didn't last long before, so I would hurry if you want one! 

I haven't posted in FOREVER, but I just saw this deal and wanted to let you know in case you have any Mamapedia credits!

Mamapedia currently has a Daily Deal for Zearly.  This company sends you postage-paid bags that you fill with your childrens' gently used clothing and trade in for points.  The part that makes this deal so great is that you can use these points to buy gift cards as well as more kids clothes.

So...you would pay $20 for $62.50 worth of points on Zearly (that should work out to 250 points), and then you can use those points to get a gift card to Target, Walmart, Amazon, and more! 

Now, I don't know for sure that Zearly isn't going to say that you actually can't use those points from Mamapedia for the gift cards, so I would use caution when buying this.  I bought it only because I had a $20 credit with Mamapedia, and I'm willing to take that chance.  They are presently out of most of their gift cards, but the voucher doesn't expire until November 14, 2011, so I'm guessing they will get in more by that time.

Again, use caution when buying this.  If you have credits, it could be a great deal if it works, but if you spend the $20 and it doesn't work, well...that would just be a great waste of money :) You could also actually plan on sending them some of your kids' clothes for points.  I always end up giving a fair amount away after my daughter grows out of them, so I think I'll try this to see if it's worth it.

Go HERE to purchase this deal with Mamapedia!

Thanks, My DFW Mommy!

Mercury Magazines is offering up a FREE subscription to Woman's Day today HERE!  I have signed up for SEVERAL free magazine deals, and they really are free.  You don't put in any financial information at all, so you can't be charged.  They will include a slip in your last free issue if you want to sign up to pay for more issues, but that's totally up to you whether or not you want to continue receiving the magazine or not.  Mercury Magazines is one of my favorite companies because they don't just offer free mags to the first 500 people, so you usually get the magazines if you sign up early enough.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Yay!  Bruegger's has a coupon out for a FREE Bagel & Cream Cheese sandwich valid through 3/24 HERE.  You can check their site to see if you have a Bruegger's near you HERE.  I highly recommend their cinnamon bagel - so yummy!

Thanks, Swaggrabber!

If you are a member of Vocalpoint, hurry over HERE and sign up for a FREE coupon for International Delight Breve.  I don't think this will last long, so hurry if you want one.  If you aren't a member of Vocalpoint, you could try signing up first and see if they will send it to you.



Thanks, Swaggrabber!

Did you know that most traditional liquid fabric softeners:

1. Are oil based?  Which means they COAT your fabrics in oil :(  That means over time your clothes will start turning gray or yellow because the softener inhibits the proper cleaning of your laundry, so your clothes won't last as long. 
2. Can decrease your towels' ability to absorb water?  I really, really don't like using one of those towels that DON'T REMOVE WATER.  Using traditional fabric softeners interferes with the absorbency of fabrics since it coats them in oil, so over time you end up with towels that just won't remove water from you, dishes, etc. 
3. Can make your children's sleepwear less safe? When clothing fibers are covered in oil, they become less flame retardant, so even though childrens' clothing has been treated to meet the Consumer Products Safety Commission's standards, using traditional liquid softeners impairs the effectiveness of the treatment.
4. Can reduce the effectiveness of your sportswear? Sportswear is made to wick moisture and perspiration away from your body while you work out or play sports, and again, when you coat your clothing in oil by using the traditional liquid softeners, the effectiveness of the wicking is compromised.


The new Purex Complete Crystals Softener is 92% natural, not oil-based like other liquid fabric softeners, so it DOESN'T coat your fabrics in oil!  This means that it's 100% safe to use on childrens' clothing, it does not inhibit the wicking properties of sportswear, it ensures that your towels stay fresh and absorbent, and it works by penetrating and infusing fabric fibers with freshness that lasts for weeks, not just days!



I think that consumers are so used to seeing "new" product after "new" product hit the market, but it is a rare occasion with something truly NEW comes out.  I would have to say that new Purex Complete Crystals Softener is really a unique product that will improve the way that we soften and freshen our clothes and other fabrics.  In addition to the above information here are the Pros and Cons as I see it from my own personal use of this product:

Pros:
* the directions are super easy to follow.  I knew just how much to use and how to correctly use the crystals
* the scent is just right.  It was pretty strong when I smelled it out of the bottle, but it was perfect after my clothes had been through the dryer.  I didn't smell the scent every time I used anything I had washed with the Purex Crystals, but that's okay with me because I don't usually want to smell like softener, though I do enjoy folding laundry that smells fresh.
* I can only take Purex's word that I am going to see long-term benefits from using the Purex Crystals because I just started using them.  In a few weeks/months, I should be able to see if there is a difference in my clothes and how long they last. 

Cons:  I was not a HUGE fan of the scent, Fresh Spring Waters.  I didn't hate it and I think it will be a great scent for others, but I will personally be choosing a different scent (either Tropical Splash or Lavender Blossom) for regular use.

I encourage you to check out the Purex website for more information and some great coupons for Purex products! 

Disclosure:  I was provided with a small sample of Purex Complete Crystals Softener and a coupon good for an additional FREE Purex Complete Crystals Softener full-size product.  Opinions on this product are my own. 

Make sure to log in to Cellfire any time between now and 9 pm EST today to see what you've won!  Everyone wins at least $.50 and some will win $3.00 off his/her next grocery store purchase.  I actually won $3, which has NEVER happened before! 


If you haven't signed up for Cellfire yet, I highly recommend it!  I usually forget when I win one of these amounts (they have been running this promotion frequently lately), and then it's nice to see that come off when I go to King Sooper's.  It's free to sign up and you'll just need your shopper's card, so you should definitely sign up today if you haven't already! 


Thanks, Hip2Save!

As always, I would first like to thank CSN stores for letting me hold this giveaway on Ten Talents.  It's nice to be able to give something back to my readers:)  And a big thank you to those of you who took the time to check out the Eames Lounge Chair and enter the giveaway! 

Out of 430 valid entries, the winner of the $45 CSN gift card code is #27, Letherton!



Congratulations :)  I will be emailing you shortly!

While supplies last, you can head over to Aunt Jemima's FB page, like them, and watch a short video for a coupon good for free frozen pancakes.  To watch the video, click on the red arrow on the small picture (under the "meet some of the folks" note). 


Thanks, Hip2Save!

Don't forget -- my $45 CSN gc giveaway ends tomorrow at NOON EST, so you've got less than 24 hours left to enter!  Here's a **bonus entry** for my readers - tell me your favorite dessert on the giveaway post for one extra entry.  This only counts if you've completed the mandatory entry, and you can take this bonus entry if you've already entered in the past or if you're just entering today!


Good Luck! 

A big thank you to Gale from ScribblePrints for letting me know that it might help for me to post about some blogs that are hosting their own This for That and LEL linkys!  The problem is that the linky no longer works and I can't see any of the information, so....I only know of two: (1) Tori from Learning to be Thrifty is hosting a This for That type linky called the Helping Hand Linky.  (2) Gale is hosting a linky for giveaways with less than 50 entries HERE.  If you are also hosting a This for That or Low Entry Lowdown type post/linky, please leave a comment with a link to your site/post/linky so others can find it.  I will direct ppl to this post in the future if they are looking for either type of linky.

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