JITC: $5 for $20 worth of delicious Italian Fare at Mama Ricotta's

$5 for $20 worth of delicious Italian Fare at Mama Ricottas Restaurant
(704) 343-0148
601 South Kings Drive, Suite AA
Charlotte, NC 28204

A modern fairytale princess weds

The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on this day, Friday 29 April 2011, at Westminster Abbey, has given us a real princess. The Royal Wedding did not disappoint. Today was truly a fairytale wedding.

MOMtrepreneur Crafter of the Day:Easy crayon monogram teacher gift

Dawn of Testosterone Times Three has a great idea that will work for a teacher appreciation gift next week and it will cost you very little. You can find a box of crayons and a frame at the dollar store.

Save $1 on Marcal recycled paper

100% of Marcal Small Steps® products are made from 100% premium recycled paper, not trees.

JITC Juicy Deal: $5 for $10 worth of family food at Johnny's Red Bowl

JITC Juicy Deal of the Day is at Johnny's Red Bowl, (704) 814-7777, 10822 Providence Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277, where you can get $10 worth of food for $5.

About This Deal

There are few truly kid-friendly (as in, the kids actually like the food) spots that also boast a hip scene and stellar adult food and costs less than a week's paycheck, but Red Bowl is one of them!

The kiss of death for Casey from Idol

I am so happy to see Casey Abrams finally go. American Idol fans made the right choice. Now, we can let Jacob Lusk go next week and then Haley Reinhart.

Save with Macy's ‘Friends and Family’ Extra 25% coupon 5/2

MACY’S FRIENDS and FAMILY

EXTRA 25% OFF regular, sale and clearance items
EXTRA 10% off electrics/electronics, furniture, mattresses and rugs/floor coverings

Regular, sale and clearance items (even on most brands usually excluded!)

Disney helps girls prepare for the Royal Wedding, feel like princess

Every little girl wants to find their prince. And while most little girls only dream of Disney princesses, Friday, 7 a.m. EST, they can see a real Fairy Tale as Kate Middleton becomes a real princess when she marries Prince William.

To enjoy the viewing party, every little girl must have a spot of tea. So why not plan a tea party? Of course you'll need crowns, paper dolls, snacks, and tea sandwiches.

JITC: Save $30 on a fresh flower arrangement from The Flower Diva

$30 for Fresh flower arrangement ($60 value) at The Flower Diva,
(704) 889-3482, 219 Main St., Unit F, Pineville, NC 28134

Swiffer is giving away 100,000 Starter Kits starting May 10

Will you get one of the 100,000 Starter Kits given away during May? The first giveaway will launch on May 10.

Win dinner with the girls at Outback

Win Kick Back with the Girls @ Outback for four. I love the juicy Chargrilled Ribeye, a side order of 'shrooms, a loaded baked potato, salad, and look at the yummy dessert.

Krispy Kreme Adds OREO® Cookie pieces to create a sweet duo

What do you get when OREO® Cookie pieces are combined with the one-of-a-kind taste of Krispy Kreme? You get irresistible sweet treats available only at your local Krispy Kreme shop. Krispy Kreme’s new limited-time Cookies and Kreme™ offerings are made with real OREO® Cookie pieces.

MOMtrepreneur Crafter of the Day:Royal homemade shortbread favors

Friends and fellow designers Jillian, Amanda, and Kristina, made Royal Wedding homemade shortbread favors for you at 100 Layer Cake.

For the Twice-baked shortbread recipe visit Kristina's blog Lovely Morning.

MOMtreprenuer Baker of the Day:Royal Wedding Cupcakes

Charlotte, of Charlotte's Cupcakes, made Royal Wedding Cupcakes for a Royal Wedding viewing party. She made chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting in Union Jack cupcake cases, topped with red, white and blue fondant crowns.

You can win prizes at Mom-AThon

Send a photo of you and your spitting image to share@eversave.com by May 1 at midnight. Voting will take place May 2-6. You can win gift certificates, a camera or Save Rewards.

JITC: Half off dinner at Miró Spanish Grille, Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm

JITC daily deal - Miró Spanish Grille, (704) 540-7374
Stonecrest Shopping Center, 7804-A Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night 5-10 pm; Help firefighters

Join Baskin Robbins for the Fifth Annual 31 Cent Scoop Night, tonight. Partnering with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), Baskin Robbins is paying tribute to America's Firefighters and thanking loyal customers by lowering the price of Baskin-Robbins scoops to 31 cents, plus applicable tax.

MOMtrepreneur Crafter of the Day:Are you planning to have a party to watch the Royal Wedding on Friday?

Are you planning to have a party to watch the Royal Wedding on Friday? I know it comes on at 4am, so I some people will record it and watch it later. Either way, it is an historic event.

Catherine, of Design Editor, is giving you free printables to make your party even more fun.

Weekly Momtrepreneur Blog Hop: Promote your at-home business

Follow your hostess on GFC - I will follow you back. Then link up your business.

Grab the code below, and add the hop to your site for more people to join.
You are welcome to leave a comment. Then, return next week for the next MOMtrepreneur Blog Hop. And, invite your friends to join in.

If you're interested in doing a review/giveaway with Barbara's Beat, please contact me at blp@charter.net with giveaway in the subject, even if you want to ask a question.

JITC: Save 51% off a 10-visit card at Monkey Joe's Play Center, and help raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the same time

Save 51% at Monkey Joe's Play Center (Pineville, Matthews and University) and help The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the same time.

Get a free pretzel on National Pretzel Day 4/26: Help Save The Music

You can get a free pretzel on National Pretzel Day Tuesday, April 26, at participating stores.

Duck Tape giving away 50,000 sheets each Monday through 5/2

Last Duck Tape sample offer will be available May 2, while supplies last. Limit one sample per person throughout the offer period. Must be 18 or older.

Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse really helps

My husband and I have been participating in the Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse Test Drive Program. Using Crest Pro-Health Rinse daily has helped keep my mouth fresh and clean.

Spent Easter with moms; ate well

Emily

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter - a good time with family, friends, and good food.

My niece, Emily's, first Easter

Happy Easter

Blessed Easter, He has Risen

Have a splendid Easter with your loved ones.

Juice in the City: $20 for $40 worth of food and drink at City Tavern

JITC: $20 for $40 worth of food and drink at City Tavern

City Tavern (704) 504-8888

14142 Rivergate Pkway, Suite100
Charlotte, NC 28273

Chili's Easter Feaster for $35 4/24

Chili's Easter Feaster for $35, Share an appetizer, 2 full -size entrees, 2 premium Margaritas and your choice of Dessert.

The "Typical" life as a teenager

Welcome to our newest guest blogger, Phoenix, who is 15, from North Carolina.

Teenage years: The time when you begin to leave the pack and explore the social world for yourself. You either branch out in hopes of reaching everyone you meet, or stay close to a specific group, content with the way society treats you.

Have a Holy Good Friday

We are blessed He showed His love for me, and you. I pray you feel His love today, and every day.

Ensuring school safety

Welcome to our newest guest blogger, Phoenix, who is 15, from North Carolina.

School safety is a very important and controversial topic that has many people wanting to discuss the issues.

Kwesi Ndzibah, a teacher and former school safety agent in New York City, wrote in a school safety debate article, "Schools are out of control and no one really seems to have an idea on how to get control back."

Get a free reusable shopping bag at the Disney Store on Earth Day

Friday is Earth Day and it's time to start painting the town green. Get a free shopping bag at the Disney Store on Earth Day when you bring five plastic shopping bags in to recycle.

While you're in the store enjoy the scavenger hunt to learn more about how to save the planet.

Celebrate Earth Day with a free trade of skincare at Origins 4/22

Celebrate Earth Day with a free trade at Origins. One day only, April 22, swap harsh chemical ingredients for the purity of Origins - a $20 value.

MOMtrepreneur Cratfer of the Day:Turn photos into mosaic Easter eggs

Turn your photos into Mosaic Easter eggs you can preserve forever. Find the instructions on Photojojo.

Momtrepreneur Crafter of the Day:Make an Easter lily keepsake brooch from your child's hand print

Have you ever thought about making an Easter lily keepsake brooch from your child's hand print? At some point just about every kid traces their hand for an art project. But, I have never thought of rolling it up and adding a pipe cleaner to make a flower. 

Coupons.com has new coupons;$5 off Barbie a Fairy Tale Secret

Coupons.com has some new coupons this week. I've included several of them below.

Home Entertainment:Food & Beverage:

$5 OFF BARBIE: A FAIRY SECRET on DVD

$5 OFF THE SWITCH on Blu-ray or DVD

Light up Tangled Easter eggs

I think this is  great idea that can be used for all eggs. Light up Tangled Easter egg with tea lights.

Kellogg's Rice Krispies® Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats™ recipe

If you want to make a treat inside a treat, Kellogg's has a great idea and the kids can help. You can always dip them in chocolate and decorate them with icing, too.

Give Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats™ a shake to hear the tasty surprise inside - M&M's® candies.

MOMtrepreneur Baker of the Day:Chocolate filled eggshell surprise

A lot of people talk about, and look for Kinder Eggs this time of year. Megan, of Not Martha, makes her own Chocolate Filled Eggshells. She shows you how step by step.