Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Celebrate National Lemonade Day At Red Robin + $25 GC Giveaway

Disclosure: The Red Robin gift card, information, and additional gift card have been provided by Red Robin.

Alert your taste buds and get ready for a refreshing treat to close out the Summer! On August 20th participating Red Robin locations will be turning lemons into Freckled Lemonade to celebrate National Lemonade Day  and give back to the community. Restaurants will host lemonade stands serving Freckled Lemonade samples to guests while collecting donations to support Red Robin’s national charity partner, the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Guests who donate $5 or more will receive a yellow bracelet to show their support. As a mother I am always more than willing to support an organization that raises funds for children with illnesses. Parent or not, I think we all have a soft spot in our heart for a child in need.
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Valentine’s Day At Build A Bear Workshop + $25 Bear Bucks #GIVEAWAY!

Toodie loves Valentine’s Day. It’s not only because it’s her birthday but it is also a day full of love, candy, and many surprises. The surprises always include an animal from the Build A Bear workshop where she gets to personalize and stuff a friend to take home. For Valentine’s Day the Build A Bear workshop has a “beary” sweet selection of friends to choose from. These include the Huge Hearted Lion, Tons Of Love Elephant, Big Hearts Bear, Pink Hearts Hello Kitty, Hugs-A-Plenty Puppy, and many more. That is a lineup full of love and pure cuteness. It’s always hard to choose just one and with Toodie’s collection growing rapidly we are going to need to build her furry friends a house of their own soon!
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Publix Breakfast Savings Event + $25 Publix GC GIVEAWAY! #MyBlogSpark

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating in the morning keeps you energized, happy, and focused. Sometimes we skip morning meals because we are too busy or just bored of eating the same things over and over again. Breakfast doesn’t have to be plain Jane. You can take a simple bowl of Cheerios and kick it up a notch by adding fresh fruit. Yogurt lover? Not only can you put fruit in this too but try adding granola or chocolate chips!
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Publix Running Out? Run IN Event + $25 GC GIVEAWAY! #MyBlogSpark

This year Publix supermarket has been keeping very busy with ongoing promotions, events, and deals for their shoppers. I like to consider myself a “Publix Girl” because this is the one grocery store I find myself saving the MOST money at. I get everything I need from baby wipes to fresh lunch meat for a fair price. I am also lucky enough to have two stores less than five mile from my home! Since I frequent both locations on a weekly basis I am always on the look out for current store events and sales. From October 9th through October 25th Publix is hosting the “Running Out? Run IN!” event. This is your chance to save BIG on popular brands such as General Mills, Yoplait, Charmin, Crest, Gain, and Procter & Gamble. 
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Publix Flavor Excursion + $25 GC GIVEAWAY! #MyBlogSpark

Beginning last week, Publix started their most recent promotion called the Flavor Excursion. Through September 17, 2013 customers can explore the “tastes of the world” by shopping for select items on sale. By purchasing these advertised ingredients you can save money and also create one of the many delicious recipes included within the sales flyer.
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The Publix Fresh Savings Event + $25 GC GIVEAWAY! #MyBlogSpark

When it comes to getting my weekly grocery shopping done there is one store I can always count on for the best deals. Whether it’s their B1G1 offers or high value coupons, Publix delivers the greatest savings for moms like me. I consider myself to be frugal in a sense and I love getting the most for my money. Who doesn’t love stretching their dollar to its full capacity? I do! Now through September 12th you can participate in the Publix Fresh Savings Event and save on select fresh food items. These include produce, bakery items, meats, and eggs. You will be able to stock up and save on your favorite brands such as Betty Crocker, Tostitos, Breyers, Pepsi, and many more! This the perfect time to grab your favorite go-to items that your family loves and also prepare for Football season. 
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History Channel’s Bible App + Walmart GC GIVEAWAY!

As I have gotten older the television shows that I choose to watch have changed drastically. I used to be a “reality” tv junkie, watching people’s crazy antics for sheer entertainment. These days I find myself more interested in watching historical programs that are educational and actually have meaning. One of my favorite channels to watch is of course, the History Channel. In addition to their regular programing they are getting ready to premier the new series, The Bible. Beginning this Sunday on March 3rd 2013, you can tune in at 8 PM EST. just as the 10 part mini series launches. Brought to you by executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, these stories and scriptures will be interpreted and delivered to a new generation. It features powerful performances, exotic locales, and dazzling visual effects  that bring about faith and courage from Genesis to Revelation. This historical television event is sure to entertain and inspire. Will you be watching this Sunday?


In celebration of the new series launching in just a few days, The Bible has released an interactive blog app to amp up the excitement for the premier. Within this app you can do several things.

• Bible-Scene Quiz! The Bible Series brings stories from scripture to life for a whole new generation! The Questions is…will you recognize your favorite characters when you see them for the first time in the series?

• Clip Countdown! Countdown to 3.3.13 with a new clip from from The Bible unlocked everyday until the premiere!

• Tell 10 Challenge! Where will YOU be 3.3.13? The Bible proves that when talent and passion collide, the outcome is spectacular! Connect with Mark & Roma by sharing their message! And help spread the word about the premiere of The Bible on The History Channel 3.3.13 to 10 of your friends! 


To also celebrate the season premier I am giving away a $15 Walmart gift card to one of my lucky readers! Enter below through the rafflecopter form and don’t forget to tune in this Sunday on the History Channel.  


Disclosure:  This post has been sponsored by Partner Hub. All opinions are my own.

Tackling Toy Shopping At Walmart + GIVEAWAY! #WalmartGifts

When Christmas shopping begins, the first thing most parents aim to tackle is TOYS! I think we can all agree that crossing off our children’s list before others takes a huge weight off our shoulders. For me it is very hard to focus on other family members and friends when all I am thinking about is, “I need to get that Doc Mcstuffin doll before it’s gone!” This season kids are definitely the top priority and going on the hunt for the perfect toy is even more important. Every child has at least one toy they are dying to have and it’s up to us to make sure we get our hands on them! According to the “Jolly Toys Survey” given to multi cultural families, 91% of Hispanic parents agree that it is more important to buy toys for kids versus gifts for the adults in the family. While it is important to give everyone in my family a wonderful Christmas, I do admit to focusing more on my little girl before anyone else.
   

The survey also showed that most Hispanic parents’ shopping lists are likely to include educational toys, electronic toys, dolls, actions figures, and arts & crafts. I feel like all I have bought this year are Disney Princess dolls and play sets. This is the price I pay for having my own little princess who demands all things girly! I really do enjoy doing my shopping at Walmart because they have exclusive bundles and many toys that are hard to find elsewhere. When Black Friday arrived, I was able to cross off over half of Toodie’s list because of the bargains and sales.
With Walmart continuously offering a wide variety of toys for all ages and genders, shopping has become much easier for moms like me. This time of year allows me to get not only my Christmas shopping done but also my daughter‘s upcoming birthday in the beginning of February. Each year I take advantage of the low prices and get everything I need at once. Before rationing out the holiday and birthday presents, I make sure to choose one special gift that Toodie is allowed to open on Christmas Eve. Half of parents normally wait until Christmas Day to open gifts, but in our family we stick to tradition. Since I was a little girl each person in our family is given one small gift to open the night before. We all sit around the tree, enjoy holiday treats, and spend time together. This is just our way of pumping up the excitement of Christmas morning and a huge delicious brunch made by grandma! Does your family have any fun traditions you have kept through the years or maybe started on your own? I would LOVE to read them!

 
Enter below if you would like to win a $25 Walmart GC to shop their everyday low prices and HUGE toy selection!

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Walmart via GolinHarris. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Walmart. Now you can fulfill your child’s entire wish list through low prices and additional savings. Visit http://www.walmart.com for more information on holiday shopping this season.

 

Holiday Shopping At The Children’s Place + $25 GC GIVEAWAY! #PLACEHoliday

This week I was given the opportunity to visit one of my favorite clothing stores with the hottest trends for kids! With affordable prices and an adorable selection, The Children’s Place has everything you need to create the perfect outfit for your kiddo. This season they offer fashions for the holidays as well as Spring which is not too far ahead. As a mom to a little girl, it’s so much fun shopping for new additions to her wardrobe. The hardest part for me is restraining myself from purchasing just about everything in their store. The pink denim jacket below was too cute in person, especially with a touch of lime green underneath! I couldn’t get over how “trendy” the clothes were. But then again I swear I say that every time I go to one of these shopping events.
This shopping trip I found myself gravitating towards the bright colors, sparkle graphics, and layered tops within the Spring collection. The holiday line was also full of glitz and glam. I noticed a lot of chic pieces including sequined skirts, jeweled headbands, and fluffy tutus. There was no question that this year the designers were focused on sparkle, sparkle, and more sparkle! In addition to glitter and shine, animal print is also very hot this season. Whether paired with black leggings or denim, it is sure to make a fashion statement.

New graphic t’s, fleece, hoodies, and plaid shirts with a touch of sparkle were also showcased in the little girl’s section. I am always overwhelmed with the choices in the toddler area but when Toodie can fit a few sizes up I may be in trouble. I don’t ever remember having such such fun styles when I was her age.

In the section for the little guys, graphic t‘s and hoodies were layered together for a more casual outfit. There were also dressy novelty sweaters paired with coordinated long sleeve woven plaid shirts. Everything can be mixed and matched to create different looks for a variety of occasions. That’s another great things about The Children’s Place- you can create a bunch of different outfits with just a few essentials.
“For boys, we have great Sherpa hoodies, microfleece and denim. We offer these amazing, versatile outerwear pieces, like our 3–in–1 jacket — you can wear the inner and outer parts together or individually.” 
– The Children’s Place Lead Designer, Michael Giannelli

Below are a few of my favorite outfits that I purchased for Toodie. Given an $100 budget I was able to take home six shirts, a cute buttoned cardigan, jeggings, leggings, a patterned skirt, two pairs of socks, AND three headbands! On top of all that loot, I was given a cute plush penguin because I spent over $60. As always, I was amazed how far $100 stretched. Surprised? Not at all! The Children’s Place has low prices, continuous sales, and coupons that stack on top of each other to make shopping on a budget easy. I couldn’t imagine doing my holiday shopping anywhere else. To be honest, I wish they had some of these fashions in mommy’s size!

 
Do you love The Children’s Place as much as I do? Hopefully the answer is YES! By entering below you could win a $25 GC to do some shopping of your own. All entries will be verified. Good luck!

Disclosure: I received a gift card from The Children’s Place to shop their seasonal collection and provide a giveaway for my readers. I will not be compensated for this review or sharing my experience. As always, opinion are my own!

Spreading The Holiday Cheer At Sears + $15 GC GIVEAWAY

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well, almost. If you’re like me then it is never too soon to get into the holiday spirit. In a few days it will time to chow down on turkey, stuffing, and the full Thanksgiving works. While I am looking forward to a delicious dinner with my family, I am even more excited to get all of our holiday decorations out. For years we have continued the tradition of putting up our Christmas Tree the day after Thanksgiving. Even if we are exhausted and half asleep from Black Friday shopping, it is something we never neglect to get done. With a good 5 to 6 bins stuffed full cheer, the sooner I start the better. December is only 31 days and that is just not long enough for me to enjoy my seasonal decor! Plus, we need time to decorate cookies for Santa, make a gingerbread house, wrap presents, and much much more! The list can go on. This month is a busy one. I’m not opposed to extending December by an extra week or two…

As a member of the Smiley360 Blogger Circle, I was given the opportunity to expand my own holiday collection at Sears.  For those of you searching for something new or maybe a little inspiration this year, stop by the Sears Cheers Headquarters. Here you will find everything you need to fill your home with holiday cheer from the inside out. There are lights, trimmings, trees, wreaths, and tons of sparkle to turn your space into a winter wonderland. This also includes four unique themes by the stylish designer Ty Pennigton, who many of us know from Extreme Home Makeover. The collections are affordable and no matter what you may be looking for, Sears has a variety to choose from at low prices.

Check out these colorful additions I picked up for our tree this year! For $34.99 the package included 100  beautiful shatterproof ornaments. I LOVE the bright colors and sparkle. I also won’t have to worry about these falling, breaking, or hurting my family.

On top of their affordable selection, Sears offers their Shop Your Way Rewards Program to customers so you can save while you shop. For every $1 you spend in stores or online, you earn 10 points in your account. For every 1,000 points you earn you will get $1 in credits. You can use these credits by giving the sales associate your member number, phone number, or email address at checkout. I have been a member of this program for a few years now and the points really do rack up during the holidays. It always feels good to earn money while you are spending it! Who doesn’t like to get a little bit back? Using your points online is just as easy. By entering your member number you can actually decide how many points you would like to use on your translation at the time.
Anxious to get started on shopping for your holiday decorations? Enter through the rafflecopter form below and you could win a $15 Sears Gift Card! 

Disclosure: I received the products above for my consideration and to share my honest opinion and experience. I am under no obligation to post a positive review on them. I will not be compensated for this post. As always, opinion are my own!  The giveaway and prize will be fulfilled by the sponsor.

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