Ha ha ha!!! For those of you participating in the Lowe's 90% off code party!

A bit of humor for those of you who are trying to win 90% off codes from Lowe's this weekend.  Some smart ass is sending this email to everyone who put their email in the comment rather than in the link.  I laughed and thought I would Share!


Congratulations!

Good news and bad news. The bad news first: this isn't an email to inform you that you've won a 90% coupon code. But now for the good news: you... succeeded in something else! What is it you succeeded in, you ask? You made it known to the thousands of other folks vying for Lowe's coupon codes that you're incapable of reading or understanding basic instructions. Yay!

Lowe's specifically stated in their rules that you should NOT post your email address in a Facebook comment. So what did you do? You posted your email address in a Facebook comment. For the world to see and use.

So why am I doing this? I harvested all your email addresses from the comments that you posted just so I could do one thing: point and laugh at you.

*point* *laugh*

I don't work for Lowe's. I don't work for Facebook. I'm just a random Facebook user who's stunned at the apparent inability of multitudes of people to read or comprehend instructions.

*point* *laugh*

While I'm going to be enjoying my new coupon codes for 90% off that Lowe's emailed me because I followed the instructions, you can enjoy... uh... this email.

*point* *laugh*

Sincerely,See More

Tutu giveaway...hairbows too!!

Head on over to Qpon Qutie for a giveaway featuring MY Baby Designs.  Also view MY Baby Designs site for other giveaways she is participating in for your chance to snag some last minute gifts for FREE!!!  Want to design your own?  She monograms EVERYTHING!  Mention the Qpon Qutie ad and recieve 20% off!
Qpon Qutie's Giveaway:
http://www.qponqutie.com/deals-bonus/retail/special-offers/giveaway-my-baby-designs/
MY Baby Design's site:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MY-Baby-Designs/145041478847144?ref=ts

Full Size Food Saver for $25.68: includes tax and shipping

http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2010/12/full-size-foodsaver-for-24-or-mini-for-3-free-shipping.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EngineerADebtFreeLife+%28Coupons+and+Freebies+Mom%29&utm_content=FaceBook
Full Size Food Saver, 70% off.  Free Shipping, with tax, mine was $25.68!!!

70% off Toys plus free shipping at Amazon: today only!

http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2010/12/amazon-70-off-toy-sale.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EngineerADebtFreeLife+%28Coupons+and+Freebies+Mom%29&utm_content=FaceBook
70% off toys today at Amazon plus free 2-day shipping when you join Amazon Mom.

Buy 3, Get 3 +$10 off at Bath and Body Works

http://dealseekingmom.com/bath-body-works-b3g3-1030-coupon/
Bath and Body Works: Buy 3 Get 3 plus $10 off.
GET IT, GET IT!!!

Radio Flyer Wagon for under $40

http://networkedblogs.com/bUURe

Radio Flyer Wagon for under $40.

Another Lowe's giveaway party: 90% off starting Fri. AM. Includes Kitchen Aid Mixer and Dyson Vacuum.

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/home/2010/12/lowes-facebook-gift-a-thon-friday-december-17.html
Check here for the list of items Lowe's is giving away for 90% off this weekend starting on Friday morning.  Includes a Kitchen Aid Mixer for $14.48 and a Dyson Animal Vacuum for $59.99.  LIKE Lowe's on Facebook for more info.

New Volkswagen 2011 Jetta for under $6K

http://www.gilt.com/vw
Tomorrow and Friday at NOON, go to gilt.com for a brand new Jetta for under $6K.  Check out the link for more info.

FREE PERSCRIPTION GLASSES

Coastal Contacts is once again doing their free perscription glasses promo.  I did this and they are awesome.  I just had trouble finding my right pupillary distance.  If you call your doc now and get your RX ready, ask if they have that on hand.  Be ready on Dec. 17th at 9am EST.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/CoastalContacts.com?v=app_10339498918
I only had to pay shipping which was $8 one time I did it and free the second time.  If you want an upgrade on the lenses, starts at only $25 for the slim lenses. Also, you can exchange one time for free if you are not pleased so GO FOR IT!!!

B1G1 Crocs

http://www.whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com/2010/12/crocs-deal-of-the-day-4/
B1G1 select CROCS

$50 off $100 purchase from NY & Co.

http://www.topdailysavings.com/2010/12/hot-50-off-your-100-purchase-from-new-york-and-company-online-and-in-stores/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TopDailySavings+%28Top+Daily+Savings%29&utm_content=FaceBook
HOT DEAL!!!!!!! Love this store!

Free Printable Christmas Tags

http://burgerarts.blogspot.com/2010/12/free-printable-tag.html
Run out of Christmas Present Tags?  Print your own!!

Buy 2, Get 2 Yankee Candles

http://sweetiesfreebies.com/hot-b2g2-free-yankee-candle-coupon
Click on link for coupon for Buy 2, Get 2 Yankee Candles!!

$10 Free Credit

No More Rack
http://www.nomorerack.com/?cr=49062
Unlike most sites that stick it to you with the shipping, this site is a flat rate of $2. 
When registering, go to profile,redeem GC and enter code p1070 for a free $10 credit.

FREE Hairdryer giveaway

http://leslielovesveggies.net/2010/11/infiniti-pro-by-conair%e2%84%a2-1875-watt-salon-performance-ac-motor-styling-tool-giveaway/trackback/

FREE HAIRDRYER

Bath & Body Works $10 off $10 code

Bath & Body Works: $10 off $10
F102785
Shipping is $5.99

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS Gourmet Gift Baskets Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS Gourmet Gift Baskets Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS - KQC X-Heat Flat Iron Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS - KQC X-Heat Flat Iron Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS TutorTogs Romper and Top Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS TutorTogs Romper and Top Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS Flowerz In Her Hair Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: HOLIDAY HELPERS Flowerz In Her Hair Giveaway! Ends 12/10

Mommy Wants Freebies: Oompa Twisterz Alphabet Matcher Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/20

Mommy Wants Freebies: Oompa Twisterz Alphabet Matcher Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/20

Mommy Wants Freebies: Yo Gabba Gabba Giveaway! Ends 12/14!

Mommy Wants Freebies: Yo Gabba Gabba Giveaway! Ends 12/14!
If your kids like Yo Gabba Gabba: look into this giveaways!

Mommy Wants Freebies: Softlips Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/22

Mommy Wants Freebies: Softlips Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/22

Yummy chapstick for COLD weather!!

Melissa and Doug...again. Awesome bundles

I wish I had seen these bundles.  I had to buy them all separately.
Many different bundle options. This particular one is orig. $48.  Now for $29.99.
Scoop it up before Christmas!

http://www.zulily.com/invite/amcclain732

Discount on Eddie Bauer Baby Gear

Awesome deals like this travel system for $172.  Reg. $389

http://www.thefoundary.com/invite/mandamac0213

ALEX toys at Hautelook.com

These toys are so adorable.  Lots of artistic items and toys for the bath.  Trendy kitchens and crafty art tables. This kitchen is $45.49.  It's not too bulky so it won't take over your house like some sets. Another fav is a rub art set for $8.39.

 http://www.hautelook.com/invite/AMcClain729

Saving on SPANX

Cheap SPANX for your holiday party outfit.  Starting at $15, various options to trim your tummy :)

http://www.ruelala.com/invite/amcclain13

$20 FREE Groupon credits

On one site, it said up to $30 free.  I tried them and could only get the first and third codes to work.  So, we got $20 free.  Check it out!

Here's how:

1. Log in or join Groupon
2. Go to 'My Stuff' on top right
3. Click 'My Accounts'
4. Click 'Redeem Gift Card'
5. Enter code f5912-6n22if and 5912-6n22if and fh312-tn15gf
   
6. Done!

Groupon offers huge discounts, for example $50 Gift Card for $25, to retails stores, restaurants, services, events and more!

 

thanks CouponProBlog.com

Snazzy Christmas Photo Cards

http://www.etsy.com/shop/deanworks

Check out this site for some ADORABLE christmas photo cards!!

New Mamas: MUST HAVE Rocker, $200 off!!

The Foundry.com has Storkcraft rockers for $110, reg. $299.  Perfect for rocking the wee ones to sleep.
INCLUDES the rocking ottoman!!!
http://www.thefoundary.com/invite/mandamac0213

Last Chance for bargain on Melissa & Doug at One Kings Lane

   If you still have your credit available for One Kings Lane, many of these toys are free.  If not, they are still WAY cheaper than Toys R Us.  This stacker for $12!

www.onekingslane.com/invite/AmandaMcclain

Dirt Cheap Pillow Pets for Toddlers!

onesaleaday.com
$2.99 Pillow Pets.  Reg. $25.
I know Blair wants one of these REAL BAD!

Catchy embellished and embroidered tops

Check out Modnique.com today.  This studded thermal top only $29, minus your $5 sign up credit.  They also have some cozy cardigans for $34.

http://www.modnique.com/invite/mandamac0213@gmail.com

Like Matilda Jane? Check out these trendy threads!

At HauteLook.com right now, Right Bank Babies has some CUTE outfits available! This dress, reg. $92 is available for $37.  A little pricy, but would be a hit a your upcoming holiday party.

 http://www.hautelook.com/invite/AMcClain729

MAMAS: Check out perks of joining Amazon Mom for FREE!!

MOMS: Look into Amazon Mom.  It's FREE with lots of benefits if you online shop a lot like I do!! I copied and pasted the benefits below.  DO IT!

Membership Benefits
There is no minimum purchase requirement to be an Amazon Mom member. If you join Amazon Mom, you will receive up to a year of free Amazon Prime shipping benefits, which include FREE Two-Day Shipping and $3.99/item upgrades to One-Day Shipping. Your first three months are free, and for each $25 you spend on products in the Baby store within a single order, we’ll grant you an additional month of Amazon Prime shipping benefits. You can earn up to one year of free shipping benefits from the date you joined Amazon Mom. We may choose to extend this free offer for more than one year. The automatic renewal provisions in the Amazon Prime Terms & Conditions (which would require you to pay for Amazon Prime) do not apply to this membership, even if we decide to extend the free Amazon Prime shipping offer beyond one year. Amazon Mom members will also be entitled to discounts and promotions, which we will communicate to you via e-mail or make available on the Amazon Mom membership page at www.amazon.com/mom.

Quiche Recipes

http://southernstylesaver.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html

New Quiche recipes.  I LOVE these for Christmas morning while opening presents.  The Spinach Bacon is my FAV.

Keeping warm with style

http://www.ideeli.com/invite/mandamac0213

Ideeli today: Jessica Simpson winter wear.  This hat at $15 or some cozy gloves at $7.  Free if you have any credits left!! Don't forget $25 for inviting your friends :)

1/2 off Photo Christmas Cards at Tiny Prints

http://www.giltcity.com/invite/mandamac0213

Check out Gilt.com today at noon.  Tiny Prints has an awesome deal for your photo Christmas cards.....1/2 off!!! $30 for $60 worth of products at Tiny Prints. 

Adorable Rain Boots for the ucky weather!

    http://www.hautelook.com/invite/AMcClain729

Check out these trendy Rain Boots for only $27 at Hautelook.  Apply your sign up credit for an even better deal if you haven't used it already!

FREE Melissa & Doug Toys

www.onekingslane.com/invite/AmandaMcclain
Free Melissa & Doug toys if you have your credit left!!! Just snagged two freebies for the wee ones :)

Free Classic Cartoons DVD's

http://family.1saleaday.com/
FREE classic cartoons.  I don't know bout you but these ones are much better than Dora and Bob the Builder.  3 DVD's, 2 pack.  Just pay around $5 for shipping.  Merry X Mas Munchkins!

It's that time of year...

    Chili sounds pretty yummy for tomorrow.  I'm 'bout to start a pot, cook it all night so we can munch all day tomorrow :)  Since I had the recipe out, figured I'd post it on here.  Go check it out!!
http://southernstylesaver.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html

Rue La La Secret Sale

Rue la la to have secret sale at 2 p.m. TODAY.  These go FAST so BE READY!!
http://www.ruelala.com/invite/amcclain13

Free Perscription Glasses

http://www.facebook.com/CoastalContacts.com?v=app_10531514314#!/CoastalContacts.com?v=app_10531514314

Friend Costal Contacts, visit their site, enter 10KUSA as promo code.  Only pay shipping and insurance.  I got frames and lenses for around $16.  HURRY only first 10,000.  Started at NOON!

FREE Melissa & Doug toys!

    Visit Gilt.com for free Melissa & Doug toys.  If it's under $12,your $20 signup credit will cover shipping.  I got a stacking toy for Lil'Bit that was $13, and just paid $.95 total.  Use this link.  Credit will show up at Checkout!
http://www.gilt.com/nationals

$50 cut & color!!

Athens Folks.  Check out dealmobs.com today.  $50 for cut & color at The Artisan Hair Salon.  If I colored my hair, I'd be jumping all over this one :)
http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=61377aa0781ed9432d0d7351a&id=227ea4dbe6&e=0291c38c0a

9 pairs of designer sunglasses for $9.99

http://www.couponsandfreebiesmom.com/2010/11/9-pairs-brand-name-sunglasses-with-christmas-bag-10-shipped.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EngineerADebtFreeLife+%28Coupons+and+Freebies+Mom%29&utm_content=FaceBook

9 Pairs of designer sunglasses for $9.99 + free shipping
As fast as my kiddos break my sunglasses, this is a great idea!

Cutie Patootie Giveaway!

Visit:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paisley-and-Posies-Boutique-for-Girls/165471180149957?v=wall
When she reaches 100 fans, somebody is getting a present.  Only 17 more to go.
Ready, set, GOOOO!!!

Paisley and Posies Boutique
SUPER CUTE items for the wee ladies :)

WalMart BF ad is posted!!!!

http://bfads.net/Walmart
Wal-Mart's BF ad is up!!!!
Some cheap goodies available.

A Bamboo Twist!

Visit Modnique.  After your $5 sign up credit and use code: star for additional $10 off, many items, just pay for shipping! Check out their modern line of bamboo kitchen tools!
http://www.modnique.com/invite/mandamac0213@gmail.com

CUTE Rain Boots @ Haute Look

Visit Haute Look for these rainboots starting @ $8.70. 
 http://www.hautelook.com/invite/AMcClain729

Some kiddy shots

Can't resist.  Just uploaded some more pics.  SUPRISE, SUPRISE!! Here's my munchkins!

Blair at Chuckie Cheese's

One day, Jamison will get to have some fun too!

P painting pumpkins! We nixed the paintbrushes for him and opted for fnger paint, which quickly turned into lotion. 
Oh well!!

$29.99 Boots....WOWZA!!

http://www.black-friday.net/bf/jcpenney-black-friday.html#
So, JCPenney's BF Ads say over 300 boots reg. $65-$130 are $29.99....doorbuster 4am-1pm.
All through the add, it says instore and JCP.com, so does this mean I can snag some boots online before I face the crowd at crazy wallyworld???? I'm down for checking it out.  Mama needs a new pair of boots!!

Sunday Funday!

    What to do for an easy Sunday meal?  CROCK POT IT!!!
Today on my menu: Green Chili Stew.  Perfect for chilly weather.  Check it out, newly posted on my recipes.  I'm off to cook it up!

Rue La La this beautiful a.m.!!!!

Check out these Saucony ballet tennis shoes: $32....then take off your $10 or $20 credit.  SUPER CUTE!!
http://www.ruelala.com/invite/amcclain13

Kids are out!!! Ahh....Silence :)

    So, I think I got a lot accomplished on here today: Added restaurants, music venues, consignment sales, recipes, blogging tips..........check it out.  Any suggestions or anything you wanna see??? I will constantly try to add to these.  Recipes have a Thanksgiving theme so far since it's around the corner. 
    Speaking of Thanksgiving, it's followed by BLACK FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!  GET READY: visit http://bfads.net/.
They have it all as soon as it's available!!! If you love Target, their add is up, print up some of their online coupons.  Some are up to $10 off....coupled with the BF specials and you're doing great.  Reminder: Visit Rue La La at 11AM tomorrow morning for their new boutiques.  Saucony starts then.  Last time when they had Reebok's, I got some AWESOME new tennys for free with the sign up credit (it was previously $20, but now its $10). Anyhow, they were only $19 before the discount. So, if you need some new shoes for your mommy time at the gym, check it out.  I have a link on my Designer Discount tab. Also, Rue La La's styleathon is Sunday night at 8.  Those are hit or miss.
    I'm calling it a night.  Looking forward to Monday, when it's my day with my Mister........love me some Jim!!!

Simply Saturday

  Blair woke me up, once again, with her "princess" dress on, complete with high heels, wings, and tiara.  What a diva I have on my hands!! Peyton follows behind with his mini-motorcycle "vrooming" all around.  Jamison just wishes she could join the party.  The best she can do to catch up with  her siblings is to scoot backwards.  Oh, a day in the life of a baby. 
    I'm off to pick up around our castle, and get some more baby food spit in my face :( 
My goal today, to post some recipes on here.  Any suggestions out there? Thanksgiving is around the corner, so I see some cooking in my near future.  I think I've already made 6-8 loaves of pumpkin-cranberry bread.  My kids think that it's cake....little do they know there is actually some really pumpkin in there!

Slowly but surely!

    It seems like I always have a million things to do.  Building a web page, not as easy as I would have thought.  Sure, I can create links, add buttons and gadgets...... It just doesn't look as perty as the professional ones.  As much of a cheapskate as I am, I refuse to pay someone to run a blog for me, so slowly the job will go.  Anyone with some helpful pointers: aim them my way :) 
    This week, I feel like I was just constantly playing catch up to try to get this home back in order.  Jim and I did get to have an awesome night out for US!!! Some fillets at Porterhouse and then to see some local bands play in Athens....just like ol' times.  Next date night, I said, maybe we should stick to just dinner so we aren't so worthless the day after.  I guess that's a sign of getting older.  It was nice though....to just have a LAZY day around the house.  It's amazing how my little tornadoes can destroy my home when I take just one day off from following them around the house, picking up constantly. 
    Now, to get ready for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.  The holiday season is NEVER ENDING.  It starts off, for me with Jim and Blair's birthdays, back to back....then to Thanksgiving, then to Peyton's birthday and Christmas.  I am SO glad when NYE comes around cause that means most of my chaos has already passed.  I promise to attempt to work on this a little more each day.  But as you know, I am one busy bee!!!

And so it begins.......

    I never have been one to be too extremely literally blessed.  I guess this is why I have avoided formally posting a blog up until this point.  Finally my kids all sleep through the night, my hubby is at work, and I have some quiet time for mwa!!!  Those of you who know me already know, I am obsessed with cleaning, cooking, taking pictures of my kids, bargain shopping, and having a good time.  I guess this seems like the right outlet to share these interests. 
    I guess I have reached a point with facebook that I post so many different links, or pointers that I use, but I, myself, have to go back and figure out where I saw them.  So, I am going to attempt to try to organize my "tools" here for myself, and YOU to use as well. 
    A little about me, Amanda McClain, to begin.  I have three amazing kids: Blair,3, Peyton,2 (almost), and Jamison (6 months).  Those of you with kids know that this is pretty close together in age and can sometimes be trying.  At the same time, I CAN see the light at the end of the tunnel now.  My husband and I are DONE having kids so now I can relax, fit back into my favorite jeans with a glass of wine and laugh and the hilarious comments that fly out of their mouths.  My husband, Jim, works so hard and is very dedicated to us.  We are very lucky to have him.  We just opened up a lunch cafe in our town a month before Jamison was born.  This is in addition to his previous job.  Needless to say, Jim has his hands full with work, and I have my hands full with the kiddos. 
    I LOVE cooking, photography, creative hobbies,cleaning, saving moola, shopping, music, and my family.  My hubby will tell you, while he loves to play poker or video games, I could search the internet for hours and be content.  At least now, I can show you all the helpful sites along the way. 
    Any pointers are always helpful for any of you out there, as I have never done a blog before.  I know where to find other blogs, but not exactly how to run my own :)
    With all of that said, I'm off to try to create this site!!