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Holiday Shopping At Walmart + GIVEAWAY #WalmartGifts

Halloween is over and for me this means it is time to get down to serious holiday shopping business! From this point on I am focused on the best deals for everyone on my Christmas list this year. With my daughter being on the top of that list, toys are my main focus. Luckily, with Walmart’s prices and selection I can start now and save a ton of money.

 Walmart has recently released their Toyland Wish List Book for 2012. It’s filled with 48 pages of the coolest games, toys, and electronics for children. Beginning on November 4th, you can take advantage of the savings within until November 22nd. You will find many well known brands like Monster High, Bratz, Disney, and My Little Pony. While you are browsing, there is also the option to vote for this year’s hottest Christmas toy.

Toyland Wish List Book at Walmart 
A new feature that is now offered on the Walmart website is “Toyland Tuesday.” If you have a little person to shop for this year, you NEED to check it out! Every Tuesday through Christmas, Walmart and Walmart.com are actively rolling back prices on select popular toys. Many of these are must-have toys and are sure to be on most wish lists this year. Below are an assortment of toys that were displayed on this week’s Toyland Tuesday homepage. There are so many things that I know Toodie would love to see under the tree. The Vtech MobiGo 2 Touch Learning System is just one toy that we have both had our eye on. With low prices and huge savings, shopping at Walmart always justifies me starting my shopping early. Don’t forget to browse the new deals and savings every Tuesday!

This year Walmart has brought back their layaway program with a few slight changes to benefit holiday shoppers. The layaway process is easy and begins with a down payment of $10 or 10% of your purchase depending on which is greater. The total must be at least $50 with each item priced at $15 or more. Compared to 2011, Walmart has made a significant positive change to their policy. This year you have 90 days to pay for your items and there is absolutely NO cancellation fee. To open your layaway you have to pay $15 and once it is fully paid for and completed, you will receive the money back on a Walmart gift card.

There have also been new categories added to eligible layaway purchases. These include small home appliances and sporting goods on top of jewelry, toys, and electronics. Whether you are shopping for a new Apple Ipad or Hasbro® Furby, there are several popular items to choose from. Walmart’s layaway program is a helpful way to ensure your family has a wonderful Christmas without any stress. It will allow you to comfortably scratch off the must have items on everyone’s list one by one. With 30 extra days this year you have plenty of time to organize your path to shopping.

To help get your layaway started and ease the cost of holiday shopping, I will be giving away a $25 Walmart GC to one reader. Enter below through the rafflecopter form and good luck! All entries will be verified.

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.

Walmart Back To School Clothing Challenge & GIVEAWAY!

Another school year is only weeks away and that means it’s time to get all of you back to school shopping started or if you are an early bird, finished up! While school supplies and finding the perfect bag pack is at the top of every parents list, they are not the only essential items needed to start the new year off right. According to Walmart’s “Class of 2012 Back-to-School Survey,” moms identified back to school clothes, shoes and backpacks as their children’s three most important purchases for the new school year. Walmart is also making it much easier to check these items off your list by providing a huge selection of back to school apparel from top brands including Faded Glory, Wangler, LEI, and even Hello Kitty. If your child’s school requires uniforms they can be found here as well. 
This year Walmart added a new “Back to School Closet Creator” feature on their website. This online tool allows you to mix and match outfits, browse selections, and create a wardrobe for your child within your budget. Back to school shopping can get pricey but at Walmart you can stretch your dollar to its full potential! From cute graphic t-shirts to sparkly shoes, you can get an idea of what outfits your child may like before hitting the store. I found the site to be very helpful and easy to navigate through selections. I like that I could mix and match pieces, ensuring I stayed within my budget. You can also browse closets created by other moms to get fresh ideas! 

When it was time to get started on Toodie’s back to school wardrobe, Walmart was my first stop. I was more than ready to take the challenge of creating five looks for $75 and actually ended up finding 6 instead! I can’t say I was surprised because there were a lot of really great choices this year. Toodie even picked out a new pair of sneakers that are covered in sparkle and light up at the toes. Everything you need to complete your child’s outfit can be found at Walmart, from the shoes to the accessories!

Here are the outfits I created for Toodie to wear to school Monday through Friday. 

On top of their un-beatable everyday low prices, Walmart also has a great return policy. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase or need to exchange sizes, Walmart has you covered. Simply bring back your items within 90 days for a full refund. Walmart’s Satisfaction Guarantee strives to ensure that moms feel confident in their children’s new back-to-school outfits.
Now here is the fun part! I challenge you to create your very own looks for less at Walmart. One of my lucky readers will win a $25 Walmart gift card to put towards a back to school wardrobe. Enter below!

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Disclosure: I received a gift card to shop for back to school clothing at Walmart 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 review. As always, opinion are my own!

Plant A Tweet With Lowes & Get A $10 GC!

Design your own Twitter flower and if you are one of the first 10,000 people to reach 50 points through your social media actions you get a $10 Lowe’s Gift Card!
 Here is the point chart and how you can earn
 
10 pts: design your own Plant A Tweet & post to Twitter
10 pts: Follow  Lowe’s on Twitter
1 pt: Each Retweet of your tweet
5 pts: Pin your plant to Pinterest
1 pt: Others repin on Pinterest (daily limit)
4 pts: Link to Foursquare
1 pt: Foursquare Lowe’s check-in (1 per 24 hrs)
As you earn points you will see your flower start to blossom. Everyone’s will look different. When you first begin you will be able to design your own plant from its flowers right down to the stem. This is what mine came out as once I reached my 50 points. There are still well over 9,000 gift cards to be redeemed so get planting!

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