Mozart Interactive Free Mobile App Now Available

Put the power and playfulness of music in the palm of your child’s hand with Mozart Interactive, a whimsical, new, free mobile app for the iPad, iTouch and iPhone, available now from iTunes and the App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mozart-interactive/id499372535?mt=8)

Developed by Melody Street, creator of the innovative website www.melodystreet.com, Mozart Interactive mobile app introduces children to a creative musical performance through cutting-edge technology that allows budding musicians to control where the story goes. Musical instruments come to life through fanciful, animated characters – each with their own distinctive personality and sound. It’s the perfect symphony of fun for kids of all ages.

Melody Street’s host, 10-year-old Ethan Bortnick, plays a duet of Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca with stringed pal Val Violin. The other characters – favorites Heidi Horn, Timmy Trumpet and Febe Flute – are eager to participate and keep interfering in the piece while Sammy Snare tries to keep control and get them off the stage in different, highly comical ways.

Viewers instantly become “conductors” of the story they’re watching, giving them the power to choose actions that control where the narrative takes them and ultimately affecting its outcome. With three different characters and four different sections of the piece to select from, kids can create a total of 81 unique videos to save and share with friends and family.

Orchestrate hours of musical amusement for your little composers by downloading Mozart Interactive today!

Mozart Interactive was created by Los Angeles-based Melody Street, LLC and technology pioneers Interlude (based in New York and Israel). Interlude’s patented technology platform allows consumers to create in real time a unique and dynamic version of a video that is based on pre-recorded audio and video segments. The result is a one-of-a-kind, sharable creation.

Previously Melody Street released an interactive video, www.melodystreet.com/interactive/mozart, on which the free app is based.

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Marvel's The Avengers - New Trailer (In Theaters May 4)

Check out the exciting new Marvel's The Avengers trailer below!

The movie hits theaters on May 4!

Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson, and written and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012.

You can find Marvel's The Avengers on Twitter and Facebook. 

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Cuddle Covers Giveaway

What characteristics define a child’s best friend? They are loyal, dependable, lovable, supportive, and trustworthy, among others. Look no further because Cuddle Covers™, the playful and snuggly pillow covers that bring ordinary bedding to life possess every one of these qualities and more. In celebration of the Cuddle Covers™ launch, patrons will receive a free mini Cuddle Covers™ buddy when purchasing a Cuddle Covers™ pal on www.CuddleCovers.com for a limited time. Cuddle Covers™ are also available at select Bed Bath & Beyond retail locations around the U.S.

Cuddle Covers™ are available in six huggable animal buddies: Berry the Bear, Don the Dinosaur, Izzy the Unicorn, Kit the Cat, Louie the Lion, and Max the Dog. Made with hypo-allergenic and ultra-soft polyester with a similar texture to velvet, each cover is durable and can tumble through the wash and drying cycles to become squeaky-clean. Simply unzip the cover from the side, slip the Cuddle Covers™ buddy over a standard-sized pillow and voila, the plush playmate is magically born. As the perfect companion to all of life’s adventures ranging from playground fun to long trips across the country, Cuddle Covers™ have mastered the art of the ultimate snugly “bestie”.

Ilan Sharone, creator of Cuddle Covers™ and father to a newborn son, says Cuddle Covers™ stemmed from childhood memories of playing with his brothers just before bedtime. “My brothers and I used to dress up our pillows as our favorite cartoon characters and put on a puppet show, and have the occasional pillow fight, too. Now that I’m starting my own family, I remembered how much fun we had as kids and it inspired me to create Cuddle Covers for my very own child to enjoy, as well as kids everywhere.”

The Cuddle Covers™ pals each sell for $19.99 plus shipping and handling, and are available for worldwide purchase at www.CuddleCovers.com. Additionally, select Bed Bath & Beyond retailers across the U.S. will exclusively carry the lovable buddies for a limited engagement. For more information about the Cuddle Covers™ plush animal playmates and their latest adventures, please visit www.CuddleCovers.com.

You can find Cuddle Covers on Facebook and Twitter.


Win: One lucky winner will receive a Cuddle Covers (choice of animal buddy).

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to lilyk!

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• The deadline for entries is March 13, 2012 11:59pm HST.
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The Jellybeans: No Time for a Bad Day

Known as The Jellybeans, a group of girls from a small school in New Jersey recently released their second CD, No Time for a Bad Day.

 

The Jellybeans is a group of eleven girls from Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Jersey City, NJ. They began singing together in the third grade as part of the children's choir. By the fifth grade several of the girls were performing as a solo group outside of the choir and in the sixth grade they added a few more girls and became The Jellybeans. 

While in the sixth grade, they recorded their first album, called 'Back in School,' as a fundraising project. The CD contained six songs from their school concerts. It was a low budget production, but it turned out surprisingly good and earned them quite a bit of attention...

The girls were also featured in an 'Artist Spotlight' by The Independent Music Awards (IMAs) in March of 2011 for their album of children's music. According to the IMAs, they are the youngest artists ever so featured, and their 'Back in School' album was accepted to Pandora Radio. 

They recorded their second album, 'No Time For A Bad Day,' early in 2011 while in the seventh grade. It was released on September 8, 2011 to kick off their new school year and is very different from their first album.

Now in the eighth grade, The Jellybeans are working on their third album.

No Time for a Bad Day (Available on CD Baby-SRP $10 for the CD or $7 for MP3 download) is a CD full of fun and heartfelt songs that both kids and adults can enjoy.

You can preview the songs on the CD Baby website just as I did, and you'll find several age-appropriate songs that have no explicit lyrics or controversial subjects.  The songs are simply enjoyable and sincere.

It's Not Easy Doing What I Do is a song I'm sure many kids of all ages can relate to, and No Time for a Bad Day and One Perfect Moment In Time are sweet, feel-good songs.

There's also a really cute song, Say You Like Me, about young "like" (not "love," since, as they state on their website, they feel they're too young for "love,"), and you can listen to the entire track here.

I think the song has a great vibe to it - sort of a combination of doo-wop and pop.

After listening to just the song snippets, it seems as if the girls are wise beyond their years, but they still know how to have fun like any other kids their age.

It's so inspiring to see these young girls' music careers grow, and I'm sure the songs on their upcoming third CD will be reflective of their growth as both individuals and as a music group. 

You can check out The Jellybeans on their website and on Facebook.

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Snapily - Personalized Bookmarks Discounts

If you plan to buy a book for someone as a gift, you can make it even more special buy inserting a personalized bookmark from Snapily in it!

They would also make fun party favors or cool classroom gifts.

And now through the end of March, you can save a bunch of money - just buy 5 and you get 50% off, and if you use coupon code BOOK20, you get an ADDITIONAL 20% off!

You can check out the fun bookmark designs from Snapily here.

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John Carter - In Theaters March 9

The Los Angeles Premiere of John Carter took place last night, and it's only a couple more weeks until ithe movie is released in theaters nationwide on March 9!

From Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”—a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. 

For more information on John Carter (Rated PG-13), visit the official website here, or you can find John Carter on Facebook.

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Ten Simple Tools for No Regrets Parenting Book Giveaway

If you're a stressed out parent in need of some advice, chances are you're feeling a little overwhelmed at the sheer number of resources available to you. With Ten Simple Tools for No Regrets Parenting, the new book from Seattle area mom-blogger and author Tricia Timmons, parents can get a simple, easy-to-follow framework for dealing with all of the stresses of raising kids. Timmons distills the most helpful parenting advice she’s gleaned from extensive research, advice from family and friends, and her own in-the-trenches experience into ten easily digestible tools. She will show parents how to:

• Define Your Role
• Use Your Role to Teach
• Teach Feelings
• Reward Desired Behaviors
• Keep It Simple
• Stay Calm
• Be Consistent
• Employ the Five-Second Rule
• Be Truthful with Yourself and Your Child
• Encourage Your Child But Don’t Do For Them What They Can Do For Themselves
• And Practice, Practice, Practice

Being a parent is the hardest, most rewarding job in the world and Ten Simple Tools for No Regrets Parenting helps moms and dads make the most of their roles as caregivers, mentors, and parents.

More information about Tricia can be found at her blog noregretsparenting.org.

Shop: You can purchase Ten Simple Tools for No Regrets Parenting here. (SRP $12.50)

Win: Two lucky winners will each receive a copy of Ten Simple Tools for No Regrets Parenting!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to s, susan1215!

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• The deadline for entries is March 8, 2012 11:59pm HST.
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Fisher Price Coupons

Here are some great Fisher Price coupons being offered on Coupons.com:

• $20.00 off any Fisher-Price babygear swing
• $10.00 off any Fisher-Price babygear
• $5.00 off Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy's
• $5.00 off Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym
• $5.00 off Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy
• $5.00 off any Little People toy
• $10.00 off Fisher-Price Musical Table
• $5.00 off any Imaginext toy purchase of $24.99 

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Family Travel Made Easy - TRYP by Wyndham Unveils First U.S. Hotel in New York City

Marking a key milestone in its plans to introduce the TRYP by Wyndham brand in major cities throughout the Americas, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the opening of the 173-room TRYP New York City Times Square South, the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel in the United States.

Located in the heart of Manhattan at West 35th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, TRYP New York City Times Square South is central to New York City’s key business centers and top attractions, including world-class shopping and dining, Times Square, the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden.

TRYP New York City Times Square South boasts the brand’s signature Fitness and Family guest rooms. The hotel’s two Fitness rooms feature state-of-the-art stationary bikes and complimentary fitness attire for a private workout. Its 23 over-sized Family rooms comfortably accommodate six to eight guests in more than 400 square feet with bunk beds for children, separate king or queen bed for adults and a large living room area with sleeper sofa, two flat-screen televisions and wet bar.

A dditionally, the hotel features two Samsung Experience rooms these high-tech multimedia guest rooms create an interactive, entertaining atmosphere through first-rate technology and expansive living space. Stocked with 55-inch Samsung flat-screen televisions and 3D glasses, these premium rooms also include surround sound, a popcorn machine, Nintendo Wii gaming system, iPod docking station, Blu Ray player and multimedia connectivity panel.

Plaza Central, the hotel’s open, inviting lobby, serves as the main social hub for guests with various seating areas comprised of eclectic furniture, a quiet library and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Technology is readily available to guests through complimentary access to Google Chrome laptops and Google televisions, creating a virtual business center in the heart of the hotel.

Plaza Central also houses The Gastro Bar at 35th, a vibrant, social dining experience which presents New Yorkers and guests with a fresh twist on tapas – small plates made popular by Spain – inspired by international flavors and local Manhattan fare. Seasonal tapas menus are available each day for lunch and dinner. The Gastro Bar at 35th will also offer the TRYP by Wyndham brand’s signature European breakfast each day, featuring fresh pastries, a selection of charcuterie and cheeses and other morning favorites. Also available throughout the day are Lavazza® specialty coffee drinks, international and domestic draft beers, Mediterranean wines and handcrafted cocktails, including organic options.

LobbyFriend, a temporary online social network found exclusively at TRYP New York City Times Square South, will further foster an interactive atmosphere by allowing hotel guests to network, socialize and communicate with each other and hotel staff during their stay.

“We are thrilled to debut the TRYP by Wyndham brand in the United States with our new hotel in New York City, undoubtedly one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities,” said Daniel del Olmo, brand senior vice president of TRYP by Wyndham. “We are passionate about our guests and about the cities we serve and we are committed to making our guests' visits memorable by helping them make the most of their travels. Our brand culture, ‘Own The City,’ sets us apart and we are thrilled to put it into action in New York City.”

The hotel’s décor was created by New York City-based designer Glen Coben of the Manhattan-based architectural and interior design firm Glen&Company. The design, which includes sustainable elements, exposed brick walls, reclaimed wood and tile floors, colorful accents and wrought iron screens, reflects the property’s central New York City location and the TRYP by Wyndham brand’s Mediterranean roots.

Additional hotel features include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in all guest rooms, high-definition flat-screen televisions with international channels, concierge services, business services, 24-hour fitness center and nearly 1,200 square feet of function space that can accommodate up to 70 event attendees.

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Clean+Green Prize Pack Giveaway

Even though Earth Month is still a couple of months away, you can still find ways each and every day to be a little greener, whether it's from your actions or through the products you buy and use.  If you have a pet, Clean+Green offers products that are not only pet-friendly, but earth-friendly too!

CLEAN+GREEN® are natural pet stain + odor removers. Our line of eco-friendly, green cleaning products are made from organic and biodegradable ingredients and packaged so you can recycle the container - now you can clean green! For green pet cleaning, use effective, non toxic, organic home cleaning supplies and keep an environmentally friendly home - with pets.

Shop: To purchase Clean+Green products, click here to find a store near you.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a prize pack containing 3 Clean+Green products!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to Jackie!

• To enter, visit Clean+Green and comment on which product you think would be most useful in your home!
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
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• The deadline for entries is March 6, 2012 11:59pm HST.
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Morphology Review

DH and I love to play board games, and so do most of our friends.  But for a while now, we haven't bought any new games for ourselves or our friends simply because there weren't many options that seemed fresh and fun.

Until now.

We recently discovered an awesome new game - Morphology, and we can't remember the last time we had so much fun playing a board game!

Introducing Morphology – the game that sparks creativity & imagination and inspires all members of the family.

Morphology is a fun board game requiring players to dip into a goody bag full of string, wooden sticks, glass beads and colored cubes to create a designated object chosen from a deck of cards. Correctly guess the words your teammates build to be the first team to reach the Final Lily Pad. For more of a challenge, you may be asked to flex your creative muscles by closing your eyes, using your weaker hand, or only pick 5 objects to use while conjuring your given word. Each game includes 480 cards, 50 pieces of material, a timer, a die and team pieces.

Morphology is a total blast to play.

It's so much fun to see how each Morphologist (the builder of each word) creates each word, and it's neat to see how creative people can get!

So far we've only played the Easy words, and even many of the Easy words can be hard to do, depending on how you're required to build the word (e.g. with only 5 objects or closing your eyes).

Here is an example of an Easy word that was quickly guessed correctly.

Here is an example of an Easy word that DH had to create using the Pick 5 option (pick 5 pieces prior to looking at the card - in this case he ended up using only 3 of the 5 pieces he chose), and I could not guess what it was, but after seeing the word I thought he did a really great job!

I absolutely love Morphology.  It's great for family gatherings, parties with friends, team-building, classroom learning...the possibilities are endless!

And the ways you can play are endless as well.  You can simply follow the instructions that come with the game, or adjust them as you see fit.  For instance, sometimes when DH and I play with the boys we tweak the rules a little so it's easier for them to create and guess.

The only thing I wish was included with the game was some kind of board or mat (or multiple mini boards or mats) for the Morphologists to build on.

Despite that, I think Morphology is an awesome game!  It promotes creativity, fosters imagination, and is simply FUN! 

Shop: Click here to purchase Morphology (SRP $29.99).

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$1 off TWO SPAM Products Coupon

There's a new SPAM coupon being offered on Coupons.com (I know, some people have never even tried it, but here in Hawaii most people love SPAM!)!

$1.00 off two SPAM products

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The Secret World of Arrietty Review - In Theaters Today, February 17!

The Secret World of Arrietty (Rated G) premieres in US theaters today, February 17, and I was fortunate to view an advance screening of the movie.

Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all. From the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Spirited Away,” “Ponyo”) comes “The Secret World of Arrietty,” an animated adventure based on Mary Norton’s acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers.”

Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger. The English language version of “The Secret World of Arrietty” was executive produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, and directed by Gary Rydstrom. 

Overall I thought The Secret World of Arrietty was a great movie which brought a popular story to life through Japanese animation, appealing to the imaginations of both children and adults.

DH and I enjoyed the movie, and as for my boys, they initially didn't seem too interested in the movie at first because they're more fond of the Disney Pixar movies, but as the story progressed, they became more and more engrossed in the movie and watched intently as Arrietty went on her adventures.

It didn't take long for us to be introduced to Arrietty - just a few minutes into the movie, Shawn caught a glimpse of Arrietty, at which time I heard numerous kids throughout the theater exclaim "There's Arrietty!" (Musician kept calling her "the princess").

Once the Borrowers were introduced, I couldn't help but identify with the relationships amongst them.

The mom, Homily (Poehler), was very humorous and her over-the-top reactions to various situations often drew big laughs. She was a huge worry-wart (almost as big of a worry-wart as I am!), whereas the dad, Pod (Arnett), balanced her out, as he was always very calm (just like how my husband is - always the calm one!).

In fact, Pod would show very little emotion, but despite his lack of emotional displays, he still was able to show Arrietty how much he loved her through his actions and conversations, and I thought it was so endearing to see how much Arrietty looked up to him and didn't want to let him down.

Below is one of my favorite clips from the movie, as it showed how eager Arrietty was to prove that she could borrow, and it was evident how excited she was to be borrowing with her dad. 





Musician's favorite part of the movie was when the Borrowers thought an earthquake was taking place, but instead they were surprised with a very special addition to their home!

Throughout the movie it became obvious that the Borrowers were concerned about their existence, and Shawn had concerns about his own existence as well.  The age-old question of whether we simply accept fate or take destiny into our own hands comes into play.

Despite such deep, thought-provoking subject matter, there were many great moments of comic-relief throughout The Secret World of Arrietty that drew big laughs from both adults and kids!

Haru's (Burnett) actions during her attempts to prove the Borrowers' existence resulted in eruptions of laughter, and the introduction of Spiller (Moises Arias), another Borrower, resulted in huge laughs as well.

In addition to the many humorous moments, I also really liked the soundtrack, which I felt contributed to the overall fantasy of the movie.

I won't give away the ending, but I will say that what happens to the Borrowers, along with the numerous lessons taught throughout the movie as Shawn and Arrietty's friendship grew, provides for thoughtful discussion between parent and child, and I think those kinds of movies - where people of all ages engage in discussions after the movie, are the best kinds of movies!

The Secret World of Arrietty opens today in theaters nationwide.

Click here to find a theater near you.

Thank you to the sponsor for providing tickets to the advance screening of the movie.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.

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Tea Collection 10% Off Discount

The Tea Collection just introduced their new spring collection, which was inspired by the island of Bali.

There are so many cute finds for kiddos in this new collection, from adorable dresses (my fave is the Artisan Lotus Dress), to the bright Roll Up Safari Shirts (I think they would sure look cute on my little dudes)!

You can also find some pretty items for yourself too (I really like the Pretty Pintuck Top).

Shop the new collection now and take advantage of Tea Collection's 10% off coupon (no minimum required) with promo code SS12SAS valid through 3/31/12. 

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Thomas & Friends: Up, Up & Away DVD Giveaway

Thomas & Friends : Up, Up & Away
Thomas and his engine friends reach new heights of fun and adventure in Thomas & Friends™: Up, Up & Away, a collection of four soaring episodes available on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand March 6, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. The all-new release includes special feature content, activities and fun from host Driver Perkins, exclusive only to the DVD. Timed to the release this spring, five Thomas & Friends toys will also be available so kids can reenact their favorite Up, Up & Away adventures!

For over 65 years, the award-winning Thomas & Friends has taught timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation, inviting generations of children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story.

DVD SYNOPSIS
Thomas and his friends reach new heights in these high-flying adventures! Thomas and Percy have a special adventure as they try and try again to bring balloons to Mr. Bubbles’ Big Balloon Show. At the Children’s Steam Fair, Emily learns there are great rewards – and laughs -- in helping others; Kevin tries his hook at Hide and Peep and Thomas has a wonky whistle! Up, Up & Away for fun and adventure with Thomas & Friends!
 
Episodes:
· Up, Up & Away
· Wonky Whistle
· Kevin the Steamie
· Emily and Dash

DVD BONUS FEATURES
· Catch the Balloon Game
· Guess Who? Puzzles
· Exclusive Activities with Driver Perkins

Shop: You can purchase Up, Up & Away at various retailers online and nationwide beginning March 6 ($14.98).

Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Up, Up & Away!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to Jackie!

• To enter, comment on why you'd like to win.
  
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Thomas & Friends (leave the link in your comment)
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• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• The deadline for entries is March 1, 2012 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about March 2, 2012  (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only. 
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
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Free Concert for Individuals with Autism and Their Families March 18, Culver City, CA

The Help Group & Music for Autism present an interactive concert for individuals with autism and their families. The concert will offer a professionally performed, enriching musical experience in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. The one-hour interactive concert includes three segments - “concert time”, “conducting time” and “percussion time” - where concertgoers are invited to join the experience with their movement and provided instruments.

The show at 1pm on Sunday, March 18, will feature WindSync, a young, fresh and energetic ensemble thrilling audiences with their unique approach to classical music.

The performance is free and will take place at The Help Group Culver City Campus, 4160 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

Reservations are required and can be made three ways. Email rsvp@musicforautism.org; go to the Concert Calendar section at www.musicforautism.org; or by calling 877-863-7473 ext. 1.

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Guinevere: Crazy Crazy Prize Pack Giveaway

Guinevere is a dark pop diva with the soul of an admitted Star Trek fan and gaming geek, an expert Call of Duty player who often surprises her online male competitors when she reveals her true identity. Named after the legendary Lady of the Round Table, who stepped out on King Arthur for his best friend Sir Lancelot, the Toronto native also plays ice hockey and counts some of the NHL’s best as the biggest fans of her music.

The 20-year-old singer-songwriter’s debut solo album for her own Nuke Town Records—a nod to Call of Duty, naturally—shows off a unique ability to take the stage and make it her own, transforming from the self-described “shy, polite” girl next door into a larger-than-life pop icon—like Clark Kent rushing into a phone booth to turn into Superman, or woman as the case may be—mixing her beloved classic rock with the most up-to-date dance-floor beats. 

“I was definitely born in the wrong era,” explains the real-life Gwendolyn Lewis, who made her performing debut at a second grade talent show singing the Beach Boys’ “Surfer Girl,” getting turned on to Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Black Sabbath and her idol Stevie Nicks by her dad growing up. “Music has always been in my life. I keep gravitating to it, and there’s no avoiding it now.”

You can click here to check out Guinevere's video for Crazy Crazy.

Shop: You can purchase a download of Crazy Crazy on iTunes, (SRP $.99)

Win:  One lucky winner will receive a shirt and a signed copy of the single Guinevere: Crazy Crazy!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to lilyk!

• To enter, comment on why you'd like to win.
  
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Guinevere (leave the link in your comment)
• 2)Subscribe to my feed
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• 4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• 6)Follow Guinevere on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in \your comment)
• The deadline for entries is February 29, 2012 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about March 1, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only. 
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
  Good luck!

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The Hunger Games - In Theaters March 23

I've been reading and hearing so much about The Hunger Games lately, and I know many people can't wait for the movie to be released next month on March 23!

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, with a screenplay by Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins and Billy Ray, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 23.5 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following. It has spent more than 160 consecutive weeks/more than three consecutive years to date on The New York Times bestseller list since its publication in September 2008, and has also appeared consistently on USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.

If you haven't read the book yet (I admit - I haven't!), you can preview the first two chapters on The Hunger Games Movie Facebook Page by clicking on the Read the Book tab.

You can also download a couple of discussion guides below, perfect for your family, a group of friends, or a book club.

http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/files/HungerGames_ReadingGroupGuide.pdf
http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/files/HungerGames_TrilogyDiscussionGuide.pdf

It's just a few more weeks until The Hunger Games is released until theaters, and until then, you can check out a new trailer below.

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Scrubbing Bubbles Dirty Work Index Survey and Prize Pack Giveaway

The role men play inside the home has certainly started to evolve compared to 30 years ago, and most men seem to be stepping up to help with household chores. But, is it enough and are they given credit for their efforts by their female counterparts? Apparently not. The makers of Scrubbing Bubbles® released today the second annual Dirty Work Index™ survey, and found when it comes to cleaning, women still play the dominant role and in fact, may not be ready to share the spotlight even though they want more help. As a result, Scrubbing Bubbles® has partnered with John Gray, best-selling author of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” to engage couples in a healthy discussion to try to resolve the age-old household chore debate, bringing harmony to the home.

The Down and Dirty Facts
The second annual Dirty Work Index™ survey found that when it comes to cleaning, women think they do it all. In fact, 58 percent of women say it’s their “job” to clean, and a quarter (25 percent) of all women feels as if they are the cleaning “leader” in their homes. Conversely, more than half of women confided that they want more overall help from their partner or spouse, but 38 percent don’t trust them to meet their standards of cleanliness.

Manning Up
The survey revealed that men are helping around the house, however they aren’t given credit when credit’s due. Interestingly, 45 percent of men surveyed say it’s their job to clean and contribute to the household accordingly. More surprisingly, nearly 75 percent of men claim to clean to make their spouse or partner happy – demonstrating they do care about helping out and are picking up the slack.

“Women’s and men’s roles outside the home have definitely evolved, but the Dirty Work Index™ survey results indicate that we need to make more of an effort to make changes inside the home, too,” says Gray, whose bestselling book “Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus” is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “It’s important to take a closer look at things like household tasks to determine what’s working – and what’s not.”

Gray Helps Couples Tackle the Chore War
From February 2012 through June 2012, John Gray will be offering tips and advice to couples on how to conquer household chores and create more harmony at home. By visiting Scrubby Solution’s Facebook tab families can share their roles, responsibilities and tips for getting it all done. Additionally, they can participate in a Q&A session with John Gray, take a cleaning personality quiz complete with product recommendations and cleaning solutions, and read more surprising data from the Scrubbing Bubbles® Dirty Work Index™ survey.

Cleaning for the 21st Century: A Balancing Act
The foundation of a family begins at home so managing home life – including cleaning – is essential to families’ happiness. How families deal with household chores either strengthens the partnership or creates a divide. Gray offers this advice for creating the best atmosphere at home:

1. Define the roles: It’s important to identify all the household chores and discuss who will have ownership of each.
2. Discuss expectations: The results showed that women don’t trust men to meet their standards of clean. Gray recommends that women actually show men how they want the house cleaned and that couples discuss what clean means to each of them.
3. Look for time-saving cleaning tools: Stock your home with cleaning products that are easy to use and efficient. For example, use Scrubbing Bubbles® Automatic Shower Cleaner and Scrubbing Bubbles® One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner. These products make the tough tasks easier so anyone in the family can help clean.
4. Remember to say thank you: Whether or not the bathroom shines the way you want, don’t forget to say thank you for making the effort.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Scrubbing Bubbles Prize Pack which includes the Automatic Shower Cleaner and One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner.

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to lmurley2000!

• To enter, comment on a household chore you dislike the most.
  
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Scrubbing Bubbles (leave the link in your comment)
• 2)Subscribe to my feed
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• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• 6)Follow Scrubbing Bubbles on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• The deadline for entries is February 28, 2012 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 29, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only. 
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
  Good luck!

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Coupons for Welch's, Wisk, Honey Bunches of Oats, and More!

Here are some new coupons being offered on Coupons.com:

• $1.00 off 1 Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
• $1.00 off one Pebbles Giant Size cereal
• $1.00 off on any ONE bottle POM Wonderful juice
• $2.00 off 2 x 2 oz Size of RevitaLens OcuTec
• $1.00 off one Schick Xtreme3 Eco 4ct
• $2.00 off one e.p.t pregnancy test
• $1.00 off any 4-Pack of Welch's Fruit Fizz
• $2.00 off Wisk Laundry Detergent 

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Sam's Club and P&G Baby Essentials $10 Gift Card Offer and $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Sam's Club has a great promotion going on this month when you shop for baby essentials from P&G!

Don´t miss out on precious moments by wasting hours at the grocery store and fussing over budgets. Discover an easy way to save on baby essentials from P&G by buying them in bulk at Sam´s Club® this February! Purchase all the basics for baby at your local Sam´s Club store to save time and money with this limited-time $10 Gift Card offer.

• Stock up on P&G products at Sam´s Club in February so you can afford to give your baby quality products and a little more mommy time
• Pick up any two of the following baby products to receive a $10 Sam´s Club Gift Card toward your purchase made between Feb 1st and Feb 29th:
  • Pampers® Swaddlers® or Pampers Cruisers® Diapers
  • Pampers SoftCareTM Scented Baby Wipes
  • Similac® Advance® Powder or Similac Sensitive® Powder
  • Dreft® Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Register for your Gift Card at SamsClub.com/giftcardoffer by March 14, 2012 

Diapers and wipes are usually always on my list whenever I go to Sam's Club, and there was no shortage of Pampers products on my last visit!

The next time you visit Sam's Club and you're in need of baby essentials, don't forget to take advantage of the Sam's Club and P&G Baby Essentials promotion!

Win:  One lucky winner will receive two Sam's Club gift cards totaling $25!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to Allison Downes!

• To enter, comment on which two P&G products as noted above you'll be most likely be stocking up on when you go to Sam's Club.
  
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Sam's Club and P&G (leave the link in your comment)
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• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• 6)Follow Sam's Club on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• 7)Follow P&G on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• The deadline for entries is February 27, 2012  11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 28, 2012  (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only.
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
  Good luck!

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Free Pocoyo Valentine's Day Cards Download

Here are links to some really cute FREE Pocoyo Valentine's Day Cards you can print out and make with your kiddos to send out for Valentine's Day!

Pocoyo Valentine’s Day Card:

http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_064.pdf

Elly Valentine’s Day Card:

http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_065.pdf

Pato Valentine’s Day Card:

http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_066.pdf

Loula Valentine’s Day Card

http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_067.pdf

Sleepy Bird

http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_068.pdf

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Wedding Paper Divas - 20% Off Discount

Can you believe it? Wedding season is almost here!

The dates are set, the plans are being made, and it’s about that time to let people know when the big day is. If you’re planning a wedding you need Save the Date cards.Wedding Paper Divas absolutely leads the way with Save the Date cards, calendars, and magnets. And this year, just in time, they have added tons of awesome new features and Save the Date items like these  Circle Cards and Monogrammed designs.

Calendars are fun and useful to potential guests. You can check all of Wedding Paper Divas’ calendars here.

What makes Wedding Paper Divas different? Before each each order is shipped it is hand reviewed (by a real live human!) for any issues, so you’re guaranteed to receive high-quality cards. Shop their Save the Date cards today. These cards are sure to amaze family and friends. 

Right now you can get 20% off your entire order (25% off orders of $149 or more) when you purchase Save The Date cards through 2/16/12. Just use PROMO CODE: WEDSAVE25.

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Coupons for Centrum, Nature's Bounty, and More!

Here are some new coupons being offered on RedPlum:

SAVE $2.00 on ANY shade of Preference

SAVE $3.00 on ANY Centrum Specialist™

SAVE $5.00 on Osteo Bi-Flex® Caplets, Softgels or Powder (Excludes Liquids)

$1.00 OFF ANY Sundown Naturals® Vitamin or Supplement product

SAVE $7.00 on NATURE'S BOUNTY® Co Q-10 UBIQUINOL

SAVE $2.00 on ANY Centrum® Silver® (60ct. or larger)

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Celtic Woman: Believe Live DVD (Signed) Giveaway

Internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman announced their sixth new project, BELIEVE, an enchanting studio album and companion live concert DVD released in stores on January 24. Celtic Woman is the all-female singing sensation featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt performing classic Irish songs (“The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” “A Woman’s Heart,” “The Parting Glass”), timeless pop anthems (“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Sailing”), and inspirational songs (“You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Ave Maria”) with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. The live concert DVD was filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans during two sold-out nights at The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA) in Sept 2011.

Celtic Woman embarked on their BELIEVE: LIVE US tour February 3rd in Nashville, TN. They will travel across the U.S. and end up in Las Vegas on April 29 2012, before heading to Europe. For tour dates go to www.celticwoman.com.

BELIEVE: LIVE DVD Playlist:
Awakening
Follow On
The Foxhunter
Nocturne
Sailing
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Black is the Colour
The World Falls Away
My Heart Was Home Again
A Tribute to Broadway
Teir Abhaile Riu
A Woman’s Heart
The Water is Wide
Green Grow the Rushes
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Smile
Walking the Night
A Spaceman Came Travelling
Ave Maria
Mna na hEireann
The Parting Glass
You can view the trailer for Celtic Woman: Believe Live here.


Shop: You can purchase the Celtic Woman: Believe Live DVD on Amazon.com (SRP $19.98).

Win: One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of the Celtic Woman: Believe Live DVD!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to lilyk!

• To enter, comment on why you'd like to win.
  
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Celtic Woman (leave the link in your comment)
• 2)Subscribe to my feed
• 3)Add my button to your sidebar
• 4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• The deadline for entries is February 26, 2012 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 27, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only.
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
  Good luck!

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Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #1 iPad App Review

I love hearing Musician read, and I love it when he gets really excited as he reads, as was the case when he read The Cat in the Hat from the Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #1 App from Oceanhouse Media. 

The Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #1 contains five exciting Dr. Seuss titles for young readers. Enjoy The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, The FOOT Book, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? and Fox In Socks all in one omBook!

Can you believe I had never read The Cat in the Hat before?  I've read several other Dr. Seuss books, but I had no idea what the story was about until Musician read it to me via the Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #1 App.

He was really interested to see all the items the Cat in the Hat could balance on himself, such as the fishbowl, the rake, the cake, the books, and so much more!

He also thought it was a bit funny how messy everything became.

At the end of the story, when asked  "what would you do if your mother asked you?" what you did today, he said "Say sorry!"

I thought that was such a cute answer!

Musician's favorite story in the series is Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?  It's his favorite Dr. Seuss book!

Smiley really loves the app too.  He's heard so many of the stories several times already, so he knows parts of each story by heart.  He's able to learn a lot of new words simply by touching them on screen and hearing the word being pronounced.

Dr. Seuss books are a delight to read at any age, and being able to bring words to life through the Dr. Seuss Beginning Book Collection #1 makes daily story-time a whole lot of fun!

We can't wait to see what books are featured in Collection #2!

Shop: You can purchase a download of the Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #1 from the iTunes App Store (SRP $11.99).

Thank you to the sponsor for providing the product for review and/or giveaway free of charge. All opinions are my own. I received no monetary compensation for this post. Click here for my disclosure policy.

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Alice.com Coupons and Deals for Pampers, Skippy Peanut Butter, and More!

Here are some new coupons and deals being offered on Alice.com:

$0.50 off Skippy Peanut Butter

$0.50 off Wish-bone Salad Dressings

$1.00 off Annie's Homegrown Totally Natural Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar Sauce Gluten Free

$1.00 off Annie's Homegrown Organic Peanutty Granola Bars. Certified Organic

$1.00 off STACY'S® Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips

$1.00 off STACY'S® Italian Harvest Pita Chips

$.50 off Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Pasta Sauce

$.50 off Ragu Chunky Country Garden Style Tomato, Garlic and Onion Pasta Sauce

$1.00 off Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant Topical Analgesic

$1.00 off Vicks Vapor Inhaler Nasal Decongestant With Soothing Vicks Vapors

$1.00 off Dove Bar Soap White

$1.00 off Dove Men + Care Men's Body Wash Extra Fresh

$0.50 off Q-Tips Cotton Swabs

$.50 off Pampers Wipes Softcare Scented Refill

$.50 off Pampers Baby Wipes Softcare Unscented

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Layla Grayce: Petunia Pickle Bottom Spring 2012 Collection - Free Shipping on $50+ Orders

It’s the brand every style conscious new mom craves! The Petunia Pickle Bottom Spring 2012 collection has arrived at Layla Grayce, featuring all new prints in their popular diaper bags, totes, coordinating travel bags, cell phone cases, baby carriers, slings, layette sets and more. Not to mention, Layla Grayce is offering Free shipping on Petunia Pickle Bottom orders over $50. 

Don't miss out on this amazing offer because this brand is extremely popular on baby registries and wish lists. Layla Grayce also offers free gift wrap on all Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags and accessories. 

Additionally, if you spend over $250 in Petunia Pickle Bottom products you can receive a coupon for $25 that can be used towards your next Layla Grayce purchase. Enjoy!

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Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies Prize Pack Giveaway

Ever since our trip to Disneyland a couple of months ago, Smiley always gets excited whenever he sees anything with Mickey on it, so when he saw the Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Valentine Shape Sugar Cookies with the Mickey shapes on them, he was all smiles!

With Valentine´s Day just around the corner, it´s the perfect time to show those who are near and dear just how much you care with a treat straight from the heart and fresh from the oven! New Valentine´s Day Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!TM Shape® Cookies will fill your home with love and now the magic of Disney®. Whether you bake these cookies for, or with your loved ones, Pillsbury Ready to Bake Shape Cookies are perfect for bringing those you love most together on Valentine´s Day!

• Quick and convenient, Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies are ready to enjoy in 8-10 minutes and can be found at your local grocer 
• Celebrate the holiday with your family´s favorite Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses Belle, Cinderella and Tiana!

I love that the cookies are so quick and easy to make, and the kids love them!

The Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies make a perfect treat for your kids, and they can share them with friends for Valentine's Day or any other fun holiday!

Savvy Savings: Click here to download a printable coupon for $1.10 off of the purchase of (1) package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Prize Pack which includes a VIP coupon to purchase a package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies, a cookie jar, cookie spatula, and oven mitt.

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to Allison Downes!

• To enter, comment on your favorite time to bake cookies with kids (e.g. holidays, rainy days, etc.)
  
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Pillsbury (leave the link in your comment)
• 2)Subscribe to my feed
• 3)Add my button to your sidebar
• 4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• 6)Follow Pillsbury on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• The deadline for entries is February 24, 2012 11:59pm HST .
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 25, 2012  (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only. 
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
  Good luck!

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1-Year Digital Magazine Subscription Courtesy Zinio Giveaway

One of my favorite gifts I received over the holidays one year was from a friend - she gave me a 1-year subscription to one of my favorite travel magazines.

I thought that was such a great idea, and since then, I've given DH subscriptions to his favorite magazines as gifts too.

We all have our favorite magazines, and now it's so easy to access our magazines wherever we are thanks to Zinio.

Zinio is the world's largest newsstand and bookstore. With its many digital products and services, Zinio creates better ways for people to discover published content, get more of it and do more with it. Now, readers can purchase content once to be read on any screen. Zinio provides the ability to shop for, search inside, read, share and save digital content in 23 local newsstands in any country in the world. Through the ZINIO UNITY™ reading platform, readers can move seamlessly within each publication page between text, interactive graphics, animated illustrations, videos and much more. Offering hundreds of thousands of the best digital titles, Zinio's e-stores and applications are revolutionizing reading.

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, check out Zinio for some great gift ideas!

It's easy to get caught up in flowers, chocolates, dinner reservations and everything else that comes with Valentine's Day — but let's not forget what the day is really about: love. And for us, well, we love magazines.

Click here for a few Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Zinio also offers a Daily Deal beginning at 12pm EST every day where you can find offers for discount subscriptions, mini-subscriptions and bundles!

Zinio has a HUGE selection of magazines, so it's easy to find a magazine for a loved one, or even for yourself!

Win: Ten lucky winners will each receive a 1-year subscription to a monthly magazine!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to Amber, slb3334, MamaStace, Gianna, furygirl3132, pancak, Kendra Gillilan, saturdaynightfever, lilyk!

• To enter, visit Zinio and comment on which magazine is your favorite AND why.
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
• 1)Blog about this giveaway and link back to Sage and Savvy and Zinio (leave the link in your comment)
• 2)Subscribe to my feed
• 3)Add my button to your sidebar
• 4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment)
• 5)Tweet this giveaway--you may tweet once per day based on HST (leave the link in your comment) 
• The deadline for entries is February 23, 2012 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 24, 2012 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to respond.
• Valid for US addresses only. 
• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways.
  Good luck!

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Mixbook: Spend $50 and Get $10 off Your Next Order!

Mixbook is giving you the chance to save big on your next order!

Until February 12th, when you spend more than $50 at Mixbook, you'll receive a $10 discount off of your next order. Think of the great Valentine's Day themed Photo Books and Cards you can order now, and save with the $10 off your future order. Visit Mixbook.com now to get started, as we're sure you don't want to miss out on your opportunity to save.

Restrictions: Limit 1 unique $10 off coupon code issued per order. This offer is only valid on orders of $50 or more to one recipient address. Order must total $50 after discounts and before shipping and tax. Please allow up to 72 hours for $10 off coupon code to be issued. Offer expires 02/12/2012 (11:59 pm PST). 

Terms for $10 off coupon code:
This offer is only valid with your unique code. This offer cannot be combined with other coupons, vouchers, Groupons, or applied after an order has been placed. Discount applies only to completed projects. No adjustments on previous purchases. Shipping and taxes will apply. One time use only. Offer expires 04/30/2012 (11:59 pm PST).

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