*HOT* $15 Starbucks eGift Card ONLY $10

Starbucks fans! Through December 30th or while supplies last, HURRY on over to Groupon where you can score a $15 Starbucks Card eGift for only $10! There is a limit of one per person – cards valid within the U.S. only and can be used in any participating Starbucks store.

Pampers Rewards: Add 15 More Points

Pampers Gifts to Grow members! Go here to sign into your account (or sign up for one if you haven’t already – it’s FREE) and enter codes FBW6LP9AMG5E415 to score 10 points and TW29BWA3PHXES15 to score 5 points.

Cheesecake Factory: 2 FREE Slices of Cheesecake w/ Every $25 Gift Card Purchase

Back again! Today only, The Cheesecake Factory is offering up a sweet deal! For every $25 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card you purchase online, you’ll score 2 FREE Slices of Cheesecake! Valid today only or while supplies last. Note that the complimentary slices will be redeemable starting on January 1st through March 31st.

FREE Redbox DVD Rental (TODAY ONLY!)

How about having a movie night tonight..for FREE?!  You can score a FREE Redbox DVD Movie Rental when you enter the code HOLIDAY on Redbox.com! Make sure to enter this code on their website, I don’t think it is valid when used directly at the kiosk (although I haven’t tested it). Valid today only, December 21st . Click here to find a Redbox near you!

FREE One-Year Subscription to Shape Magazine

Hurry on over here to score a FREE one year subscription to Shape Magazine courtesy of FreeBizMag. There are no strings attached and you will not receive a bill.

And don’t miss this other magazine freebie! Hurry on over here to score a FREE Two Year Subscription to Cosmopolitan Magazine courtesy of Mercury Magazines. There are no strings attached, and you’ll never receive a bill (allow 6-8 weeks for delivery).

Macy’s: FREE $10 Cash Card (First 250 Shoppers In-Store)

Planning a trip to Macy’s? Macy’s is offering up a FREE $10 Macy’s Cash Card for the first 250 per store on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (12/20-12/22)! Visit their Facebook page for more information. Plus, you can also print out a 20% off coupon if you plan on doing some shopping there!

Sports Authority: *HOT* FREE $10 Cash Card (No Minimum), Valid In-Store Only

Planning to make a purchase in-store at Sports Authority?! Head over here where you can score a FREE $10 Sports Authority Cash Card to spend in-store (valid thru 12/24). Even better, there is NO minimum purchase required! This offer can be printed or you can opt to have the offer sent to you via text.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Beverage

If you live near a Peet’s Coffee & Tea location, you’ll want to take advantage of this coupon! Valid through November 29th, you can scoreBuy 1 Get 1 FREE Beverages with this coupon! You can print it out or present it on your mobile device to save ink.

Disney Junior Live on Tour!! Three Classic Fairy Tales

Hold onto your hats because I'm about to share some exciting news!

DisneyLive! Is back in the Bay Area and this time the theme is Three Classic Fairy Tales. Who doesn't love a fun and entertaining show about Princesses, Princes and Happily Ever Afters?  If this show is going to be anything like last years (Pirates and Princesses), it is going to be make for an awesome and exciting family friendly show!

Prepare to laugh, sing and dance as you step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella , Beauty and The Beast , and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life in a live theatrical experience that is pure magic. With dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes, glittering special effects and spectacular sets, you will be captivated by these spellbinding stories when you dream with the princesses and cheer for their heroes as they conquer evil villains. There is a world of enchantment waiting for you right in your hometown!

Disney Junior Live on Tour! Three Classic Fairy Tales is coming to:

City National Civic, San Jose CA
January 1-2, 2016
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Paramount Theatre in Oakland CA
January 3, 2016
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Save $5 to any show with code: LOCAL

Savings not valid on VIP or VIP Gold seats.  No double discounts.  Service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.

Connect with Disney Live on Facebook Here

And, just to get you in the Disney mood, here are some fun trivia questions! How many can you get correct?

1) What is Donald Duck's full name? 

Donald Clarence Duck 

Donald Chenille Duck 

Donald Fauntleroy Duck 

Donald Whitlatch Duck

2) What story is Prince Charming in? 

Beauty and the Beast 

The Little Mermaid 

Cinderella 

Sleeping Beauty

3) Snow White stays in a cottage with who?

Her mother and twelve siblings

Three giants

Seven Dwarfs

4) Who of the following is NOT one of the Seven Dwarfs?

Dopey

Happy

Sneezy 

Toughy

Bashful

5) What does Cinderella lose at the ball?

Her glass slipper

Her purse

Her sunglasses

Can't wait! Hope to see you there!

Give the Gift of Reading this Holiday Season {Guest Post}

3 Reasons You Should Give the Gift of Reading this Holiday Season

The holiday season is quickly approaching, with its turkeys and snowmen and sleigh bells and festivities. Family and friends will gather, gratitude will be expressed, cheer will be felt, and most likely gifts will be exchanged. The flurry of holiday shopping can be stressful as you search for the perfect gift that’s both unique, fun, and useful, but it doesn’t have to be. This holiday season, give your children the gift of reading. It’s an investment in their future, a gift you can enjoy with them, and an opportunity to help them be excited about reading and see the value you place on it.

An Investment in Their Future

The statistics surrounding reading are sometimes truly mind-blowing. When children read and are read to, their vocabulary expands, their math aptitude increases, and their likelihood of scoring in the top percentiles on standardized testing skyrockets. Plus, if you start early enough, their expected lifetime earnings increase by $50,000 per year for every year they are read to between infancy and entering preschool. These are some serious benefits. Statistics aside, there is a magic about reading that enhances creativity and opens all of our minds to new ways of viewing the world and interacting with it. In the words of C.S. Lewis: “Since it is so likely that (children) will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.”

A Gift You Can Enjoy Together

Reading together is a special bonding experience between parents (or grandparents) and the children in their lives. Having new books to read together is an opportunity to sit close together and add something to your shared understanding of the world. You’ll get those precious quiet minutes together, and the added bonus of being able to remind your munchkin how so-and-so in such-and-such book dealt with such-and-such problem. Win-win-win.

An Opportunity to Fall in Love With Reading

Giving your children books for the holidays sends them the signal that books are exciting, and worthy of gifting! The excitement of unwrapping a beautifully wrapped package and finding a book inside helps subconsciously transfer this excitement to reading itself, and is a philosophy that we at Bookroo live by year round, and not just during the holiday season. It’s our mission to help children fall in love with reading, while at the same time making the experience an affordable and convenient one for parents. Packages addressed to the children arrive every month containing 2-3 adorably wrapped books, with a little personal note inside, and it makes a difference--kids are excited about reading!

Give the gift of reading this holiday season. Give the gift of Bookroo!

Buy One, Get One FREE Holiday Beverages at Starbucks!

Woo hoo!!! Listen up Starbucks fans! Starting today, 11/12, score a free holiday beverage from Starbucks with the purchase of one holiday beverage! Enjoy a Peppermint Mocha, Chestnut Praline Latte, Caramel Brûlée Lattee, Gingerbread Latte or Eggnog Latte. This offer is valid from 2 PM till 5 PM through November 15th!

{REVIEW} Cave Tools Stainless Steel Wire Grill Brush

My family LOVES to BBQ. Rain or shine, we've BBQ'd up to 3-4 times a week. Chicken, steak, fish, you name it and we BBQ it! Just thinking about it, I'm getting hungry!  However, as yummy as bbq'ing is, maintenance is important too. As you cook the food, pieces get stuck and left behind. The tools that you have to help clean up can make all of the difference in the world. We've been through our fair share of BBQ brushes. Some of them, we would scrub and scrub and scrub and it seemed barely anything came off. The ones that did seem to do a good job, the bristles would wear down very quickly. 

We've been using the Grill Brush for over a month now and I am happy to report that it is holding up FANTASTICALLY! I am so excited to have a found a brush that not only does a wonderful job cleaning up the grill, but holds up over time.

If you are in the market for a bbq brush, I highly recommend getting this one. In fact, with the holidays coming up, this could make for a great gift as well!

And it get's even better! Use code: BGZ5XVMF to get 15% off the Grill Brush!!

*I was given the product free of charge to facilitate a review. All opinions are honest and my own.

Bookroo Children's Book Subscription Service

Reading to your kids is so important - even from an early age. Though they don't understand what you are necessarily saying, they love to hear your voice and are like little sponges, always learning.

Among the noteworthy benefits of reading to children are:
Reading to children literally turns on brain cells
Reading to children expands their imaginations and their understanding of the world
Reading to newborns not only increases their vocabulary but also improves their mathematical skills
Reading to children before they begin preschool helps them perform better in all aspects of formal education; and
Reading to children helps them learn to be readers themselves
(*http://blog.bookroo.com/how-to-make-your-kid-smarter-and-richer-and-better-looking-too/)

Bookroo is a book subscription service where they send you books to your home every month. Each box contains either 2 picture books or 3 books board books. 

Their mission:
Our mission is to enable and empower parents to build their children's book collections in an affordable and exciting way through curated monthly book deliveries. We believe in the power and impact of the written word in the life of a child, and believe it’s never too early to start reading to children!

You can sign up for a 1, 3 or 6 month subscription - shipping in the US is always free!

The combined retail value of the books will always be more than your subscription price.

I love that fact the Bookroo is a family business - was created by 3 brothers and their wives - striving to create an awesome subscription service for little ones, helping to provide quality books. If that is not awesome enough, Bookroo gives back by donating books to children in need through Reach Out And Read!

My kids LOVE books. They always get so excited whenever they get a new book!

With the holidays (or birthdays) around the corner, this could make a great gift for kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces, friends and neighbors!

Bookroo was kind enough to give a $4 off coupon to my readers! Using this link, you will get $4 off any of the subscription packages you choose! (The discount will reflect on the check out page).

{REVIEW} Disney On Ice! Dare to Dream

My family and I were lucky enough to receive tickets to the Disney on Ice Dare to Dream show! It was such a fun and entertaining show, that the time just flew by.  

As usual, our Disney fan favorites, Micky and Minnie Mouse were our hosts for the evening as we dived into an exciting adventure starting with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.  The audience watches as the Evil Queen tells the huntsmen to capture Snow White and return with her heart. We watched as he tells her to run and she finds refuge with the wonderful Dwarfs!

Next up was the story of Rapunzel and her quest to see the lights in the sky. She goes on a journey with Flynn and learns of her royal background, all the while falling in love and getting the happy ending that she deserves!

Cinderella's tale tells the story of her Fairy God Mother helping her get to the ball where she meets her Prince Charming. As we know, Cinderella needs to leave before midnight and the only thing the Prince could find was her glass slipper. We see how the Prince looks through the village to find is Princess. Happily ever after, he finds Cinderella and they live happily ever after!

The entire show was captivating from start to end. If you haven't had a chance to check out a Disney On Ice show yet, I definitely recommend checking them out the next time they are in an area near you!


Disclosure: I was provided with tickets to the show for review purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review.  All opinions expressed are completely 100% my own based on my experience and are not influenced by any form of compensation.

Mama Bear Decal Review & Giveaway!

We've all see the cute various versions of the "Baby On Board" signs, right?

Well haven't you ever as a mama thought, "Hey, I would love one of those for me!".  Well, Kate at Creative House Shop on Etsy came up with the cutest decals.  The decal is in the shape of a bear and is inscribed "Caution Mama Bear On Board".  You can choose from 20 different colors to proudly display on your Mama Bear Car!

The decals cost $6.00 and shipping is approx $2.00 if you are within the U.S.

Kate was kind enough to send me a vinyl decal for me to review. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm obsessed with the color pink...so of course, I chose the hot pink color. I am totally in love with it and have received so many compliments on it and questions asking where I got it from.

How it looks when it arrives. This is mine before putting it on my car!

If you want to grab your very own, simply head over to her shop: Creative House on Etsy!

And here is some super exciting news!!! 1 lucky Smart Savvy Mama Reader will WIN their very own decal in white!!!

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Kozy Shack Indulgent Recipe Review

 

Our family is absolutely a Kozy Shack family. We buy, on a regular basis, the Rice Pudding and Chocolate Pudding. The kids get these as special treats or desserts...so it was no surprise to me when we tried the Chocolate Truffle and Vanilla Bean puddings, that they were a huge hit. BOTH kids were asking for more when they finished their cups. It was hard to say no...but hey...needed to save some for me (and hubby) too :)  Ask anyone, it's no mystery, I am a chocoholic, so needless to say, I loved the rich, creamy chocolaty yumminess of the chocolate pudding. Next came trying the Vanilla Bean Pudding. WOW. SO. GOOD!!!! My husband is more of the vanilla guy, but I have to say, I am totally hooked on the vanilla as well. My new favorite combo is the chocolate truffle with the vanilla bean. It is luxurious, decadent and DELICIOUS! Thank you BzzAgent for letting me try KozyShack Indulgent Recipe!

Capturing the Joy of Movement - Huggies Little Movers Diapers #SetBabyFree #sp

I have two wonderful kiddos - my 5.5 year old son and my daughter who is 16 months old. She adores her big brother and looks up to him. My little love bug wants to be just like her big bro. She copies everything he does! It's so nice that they have a wonderful, close, loving bond - that's not to say they don't have their fair share of disagreements every now and then, but on the whole, they really do love each other so much. That said, my little man has this funny, what we call, "elbow" dance. When he hears music, he starts to do his dance - puts his elbow up and out and does this funny side step. Well, little princess if a very good observer! SHE is starting to do it as well. It is hilarious and cute at the same time. She starts bouncing up and down, puts her elbow up and starts going in circles! Watching the two of them dance is pure magic. Of course, her brother also loves to run and jump and climb and swing, so, without a doubt, she needs to do all of those things as well!  While big bro is in school, we like to do different activities (go to the park, museum, play dates) as well as a game we call Tap, Tap, Freeze. I put some music on and we start tapping and patting whatever we have near by (a box, the chair, etc), then I pause the music and say "FREEZE" and she stops tapping and puts her hand on her cheeks! Then I put the music back on and start tapping again. She LOVES this game and could probably play for hours on end! Do you have any fun games you like to play with your little loved ones? I would love to hear about it!

My sweetie moving and grooving in #HuggiesLittleMoverDiapers

What is so wonderful about Huggies Little Movers Diapers, is that it lets the littles do just that -- MOVE! These new diapers have what they call a "Moving Baby System" which does a really good job of gripping and fitting your babe in all the right spots, allowing for great protection - no leaks and absorbs right away.  This way, babies are free to move around comfortably. To learn more about these wonderful new diapers, click here!

My little love bug in ##HuggiesLittleMoverDiapers

Huggies wants to see your babies on the move! Post a photo or video on twitter or instagram using #SetBabyFree for the chance to be feature on Huggies social pages! 

#HuggiesLittleMoverDiapers

It's Almost Here! Disney On Ice - Dare to Dream

Excitement is in the air. Can you feel it?! My family sure can! In fact, my 5 year old son has had the date marked on his calendar for months and we have been counting down the days every day night...making it an awesome learning lesson at the same time (learning the month, weeks, days and counting down). He vividly remembers the last Disney On Ice show we went to (with his then tiny baby sister -- who is already 1.5 years old!) and has been patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) waiting for the next show! Who is your favorite Disney character? Put on your Mickey or Minnie ears and head on over to this super fun and entertaining family friendly show!

Nothing can stop a princess from a celebration of royal proportions when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt skates into to your hometown. Join your hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a princess-packed adventure. Laugh along with Disney’s hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Travel to the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as she escapes from the Evil Queen in her search for her one true love. Dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that begins with a fateful kiss. The whole family will delight in the beauty, sparkle and spirit of the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime!

Coming soon to:

SAP Center at San Jose
October 14-18, 2015
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Wed. OCT. 14 ★ 7:00 PM Thu. OCT. 15 ★ 7:00 PM Fri. OCT. 16 ★ 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM Sat. OCT. 17 ★ 11:00 AM, 3:00 & 7:00 PM Sun. OCT. 18 ★ 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM


Oracle Arena
October 7-11, 2015
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Wed. OCT 7 ★ 7:00 PM Thu. OCT. 8 ★ 7:00 PM Fri. OCT. 9 ★ 7:00 PM Sat. OCT 10 ★ 11:00 AM, 3:00 & 7:00 PM Sun. OCT. 11 ★ 11:00, 3:00 PM

Use offer code: MOM to save 25% on ANY performance! (Please note: Savings not valid on VIP or Rinkside seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.)

Click here to purchase your tickets! SAP Center San Jose

Follow Disney on Ice on Twitter and Facebook!

In the mean time, here are some fun printable for your kiddos! Click the photo to enlarge!

{FREE} Redbox DVD Movie Rental Offer (Text Offer)

Here is an awesome offer! You can get yet another FREE Redbox DVD Movie Rental when you text the word HEB to 727272! You can redeem the code at any kiosk or on Redbox.com.. Valid through September 16th. Click here to find a Redbox near you!

JAMBA JUICE - Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Offer!!! Exp 9/7/15

Woo Hoo! Jamba Juice just has a brand new Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Smoothie or Juice Coupon. Simply print this coupon out or show it on your mobile phone! Coupon valid starting today 9/3 through 9/7/15. YUM! 

{GIVEAWAY} ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 2 RESTAURANT.COM GIFT CARDS!

SEPTEMBER $100 Restaurant Giveaway Event 2 Winners

What would you do with a gift card to Restaurant .com? One winner will win $100 to use at Restaurant. com. and another winner will get $25

Restaurant.com offers a national directory including thousands of restaurants and a number of exclusive online merchants. Your customers can search for restaurants by state, city, neighborhood, zip code, cuisine type, or restaurant name. Restaurant.com also offers Specials by Restaurant.com, the latest in dining bundles, travel, and entertainment deals with top brands.

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Disclosure/Disclaimer: This site or any other site associated with this event has in no way been compensated for the preceding information. This giveaway is valid where allowed by law, open to anyone who is able to shop via Restaurant.com and who is over 18 years of age. Two winners will be randomly selected notified via email, and will have until two days later to reply. If there is no reply another winner will be randomly selected. Please use your real email address if you are serious about winning this. Winners are posted on the MyPoshMedia site and, not on the entry widget itself, unless the winner wishes otherwise. Thanks so much! Do you want to add a prize to the giveaway to make it even better? This is a great opportunity to market your business to hundreds of thousands of people if your item is valued at over $100. Contact Ms Posh at Myposhmedia(dot)com

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5 Chances to Win a $100 Target Gift Card with Dropprice - 5 Winners!!!

Dropprice is an innovative startup that rewards moms for being social. Essentially, they empower moms to drop prices of kids & baby products with a click. The price continues dropping as more moms click “Drop the price”. Every week new promotions are launched and moms drop prices by sharing them on social media. See the chart below to understand the power moms have and how important it is to share with other moms. 

   

 In today’s promotion for the Rainstick Rattle, it started out at $18.00 and for each mom that clicks, the price drops a bit. The price will continue to drop for each mom that participates until it reaches $5.00 (72% off).

    

 You can choose to share on social media to get more moms to click “Drop the price”, or you can “Buy Now” at the current price. Keep in mind that when the price gets low, they usually sell out and you will no longer have the chance to buy that item. As an added bonus every item on Dropprice ships for free!   Do you want to give it a try? This is such a fun and exciting way for moms to save lots of money by collaborating with each other. If you would like to have a chance to win a $100 Target gift card, you can experience dropping the price by following the instructions below.   Giveaway: Win one of five $100 Target Gift Cards All you have to do is help moms drop the price of this Rainstick Rattle and you will be entered to win one of five $100 Target gift cards. Just click “Drop the price” on the entry form below for a chance to win. For even more entries, share it on your social media networks via the entry form — every time one of your friends also clicks to drop the price, you’ll automatically receive additional giveaway entries! This Giveaway is valid in the United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 9/8/15. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes and will contact the winners. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site.   

Click HERE to Drop the Price of the Rainstick Rattle AND for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Target Gift Cards!!!

Disney On Ice - Dare To Dream - Coming to San Jose and Oakland - October 2015

Nothing can stop a princess from a celebration of royal proportions when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt skates into to your hometown. Join your hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a princess-packed adventure. Laugh along with Disney’s hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Travel to the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as she escapes from the Evil Queen in her search for her one true love. Dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that begins with a fateful kiss. The whole family will delight in the beauty, sparkle and spirit of the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime!

Coming soon to:

SAP Center at San Jose
October 14-18, 2015
View Venue Info 

Wed. OCT. 14 ★ 7:00 PM Thu. OCT. 15 ★ 7:00 PM Fri. OCT. 16 ★ 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM Sat. OCT. 17 ★ 11:00 AM, 3:00 & 7:00 PM Sun. OCT. 18 ★ 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM


Oracle Arena
October 7-11, 2015
View Venue Info 

Wed. OCT 7 ★ 7:00 PM Thu. OCT. 8 ★ 7:00 PM Fri. OCT. 9 ★ 7:00 PM Sat. OCT 10 ★ 11:00 AM, 3:00 & 7:00 PM Sun. OCT. 11 ★ 11:00, 3:00 PM

Use offer code: MOM to save 25% on ANY performance! (Please note: Savings not valid on VIP or Rinkside seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.)

Click here to purchase your tickets! SAP Center San Jose

Follow Disney on Ice on Twitter and Facebook!