Barbara's Beat: July 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Win STRIDE Everyday™ fashionable underwear with Rafflecopter 8/31

Some women have a little leak when we cough, laugh, sneeze, or run. STRIDE Everyday has unveiled the first-ever underwear collection with patented technology built into the panty’s liner to offer discreet protection.

Enter the Boost Your Buzz $1,000 Giveaway tonight at 12 am.
One lucky person is going to win $1000 USD paid via Paypal.

Every day in August from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at participating IHOP locations, families with kids under 12 can receive one free kids meal from the "Just for Kids" menu with the purchase of each adult entrée.

I'm excited to try my first giveaway with Rafflecopter. I hope it works well for all of us. Please let me know if something doesn't work so I can fix it ASAP.

Save 20 percent on a regular-priced toy item at any "R" Us store

Save 20 percent on any regular-priced toy at an "R" Us store.

Try new Paris Armor free at Bath and Body Works this weekend

Try a 20z Paris Armor free this weekend. Ends Sunday. No purchase necessary. While supplies last at Bath and Body Works.

Kohl's weekend shopping pass

Kohl's shopping pass to save 15% off
Ends Sunday

Join 1SaleADay Facebook page, get a free Universal Car Charger

Join 1 Sale A Day on Facebook and get a free Universal Flush USB Car Charger, plus free shipping.

Carolina Premium Outlets has new stores, extra savings this weekend

With Back-to-School sales everywhere we look, it seems summer is nearing an end. One good place to find some great bargains this weekend is at Carolina Premium Outlets. There are new stores opening, too.

Earn Extra Entries into the 400th GFC Fan Giveaway Celebration
Pre-Earned entries will be added to giveaways you enter for the 400th Fan Celebration Event.

MOMtrepreneur Tip of the Day: How to make your own detangling spray

This is our first MOMtreprenuer Tip of the Day.

Anyone who follows my blog knows my granddaughter has long curly hair. It's hard to brush it without hurting her, so we use detangling spray which can be expensive.

Sometimes a big cake is too much. But, cupcakes aren't what you want either. So what can you make?

Have you ever received a ball of gifts and thought about making one? They make great party favors.

3 days of Office Max coupons July 28-30 in store only

Winner of Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag

Description:
The LC tool bag caters to the more job-specific crowd. It offers transport-plane-like storage with 57 pockets capable of handling 75 hand tools. If you're any kind of technician, you're going to love the bag's layout. It's perfect for all sorts of meters and butt-sets. Specs: 19' H X 13.5' L X 9.5'W (13' H with handle folded down)

FREE GROUND SHIPPING
$129.95

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JITC: $40 for a 5 layer facelift facial at NoMa Hair and Skin Studio

JITC: $40 for a 5 layer facelift facial at NoMa Hair and Skin Studio, (704) 243-7267, 216 West North Main Street, Suite D, Waxhaw, NC , 28173

Coupons.com has some new coupons this week

Food & Beverage:
$1.50 OFF ONE (1) 11 oz package of Starbucks Natural Fusions
$1 OFF TWO V8 100% vegetable juice 46 oz or larger varieties
$1 OFF any ONE (1) package of ATHENOS Feta Cheese
$0.75 OFF any ONE (1) Breyers Blasts! (48 oz.)
$0.75 OFF any ONE (1) Kashi Frozen EntrÃ©e or Pizza Product
$0.55 OFF on any Bagel-fuls (4ct)

MOMtrepreneur Blog Hop: Promote your crafts, food, or WAHM business

Follow me on GFC and I will follow you back. Then add yourself to promote your crafts, food, or WAHM business.

You can also click the code below, and add it to your site. Thanks for linking up.

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 line, or just ask me a question.

Giveaway Linky - Link up yours

Please follow me GFC, and I'll follow you back, then share your giveaways.

Smartsource coupon preview 7/31

Smartsource coupon preview 7/31
Red Lobster $4.00 off any two dinner entree's (9/8)
Red Lobster $3.00 off any two lunch entree's (9/8)
BIC Stationery Products Save $1.00/2 (9/30)
General Mills Cereals Chex*Fiber One*Honey Nut*Oatmeal Crisp*Raisin Nut*Total (9/10)

RedPlum coupon preview 7-31
AXE Shower gel or Detailer Buy One get One FREE up to $5.99 (9/24)
Caress Tahitian Renewal, Cashmere Luxury, Daily Silk, Evenly Gorgeous, Velvet Bliss, Glowing Touch,Sheer Twilight or Scarlet Blossom 12oz body wash or larger or 6-bar pack or larger .75/1 (8/28)

P&G Sunday coupon insert 7-31

P&G Insert Coupons 7-31 Always Pantiliners 30 ct+ Save $1 (8/31)
Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths .50 (8/31)
Always Infinity 14 ct+ Save $1 (8/31)
Bounce Dryer Bar Save $.50 (8/31)
Bounce Dryer Sheet or Dryer Bar refill Save $.25 (8/31)
Bounty Towels or Napkins Save $.25 (8/31)
Bounty Napkins Save $.25 (8/31)

JITC: The Dog Knowledge, $35 canine behavior, obedience assessment and consultation, (704) 365-1892, 1110 Pro Am Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211

Win four single-serving cups of Seneca Farms Oatmeal and Fruit 8/2

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you don't feed your body, your mind doesn't function as well as it can. That goes for adults as well as children. I prepare breakfast five days a week at our home, but some days are more nutritious than others.

JITC: $60 for a 1 hour photo session package at RaeElle Photography, (704) 779-9866, 201 West Houston Street, Monroe, NC 28112

Win Prefense - the non-alcohol, 24 hour lasting, foaming hand sanitizer

Our family is big on hand washing and using hand sanitizer to fight germs. My grandkids know they have to do it to keep from getting sick, and they do often.

Oriental Trading: We Love Teachers weekly $500 Giveaway, ends Aug. 31.
No purchase necessary. A purchase of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. See for details

Sunday, July 24, 2011

The Biggest Loser Casting Call comes to Charlotte on Aug. 6

The Biggest Loser Casting Call comes to Charlotte Aug. 6 10 am - 6 pm. WCNC 36 also has a contest to register for a VIP pass.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Save $5 on a Rango Blu-Ray & DVD

Johnny Depp is Rango. Own it July 15. Get a $5 coupon on a Rango Blu-Ray & DVD. Expires July 23.

Walmart coupons available: Maybelline, Slim Jim, Kid Essentials, Glidden and Allegra

Walmart has some great money saving coupons available to print. Save $1 off Maybelline mascara, $1.50 off Kid Essentials Boost, $2 off Glidden testers, and $4 off Allegra. Check it out for many other coupons, too.