Barbara's Beat: October 2011
Sam's Club

Monday, October 31, 2011

Win a $10 Kmart GC with RC 11/30

Win a $10 Kmart gift card sponsored by me. Kmart has nothing to do with this giveaway. Good luck.

Kids eat free at Chili's today

Kids eat free at Chili's with adult entree purchase today only.

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Win a $5 Target GC with RC 11/15

You can win a $5 Target gift card, sponsored by me. Target has nothing to do with this giveaway. Good luck.

Jack-o-Lanterns my grandkids made

Kristen worked hard to make her Jack-o-Lantern just the way she wanted it. The pegs light up when it's dark.

Congrats to the winner of the 'Who Loves Me' book by I See Me

Congrats to the winner, Entry #59 Gina Hamm. Thanks to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to our sponsor, I See Me!
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Congrats to the Juppy winner

Congrats to #55 Michele L. Thanks to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to our sponsor, Juppy LLC.
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Congratulations to the $80 Cauldron of Cash Giveaway winner

Congrats to new mom, Crystal Mexico. She was so happy and relieved to win. I wish we could do more for her and others like her.

Dream Big Little Pig book review

If you fail at one thing it doesn't mean you will fail at everything. You just have to keep dreaming, and never let anyone say you're dreams are too big.

Win a Carmex® Skin Care package; healing lotion and cream 11/30

We have come to love the healing power of Carmex® lip balms to save our lips from the elements of the weather. Now, Carmex® Skin Care is here with a new solution to heal, soothe and moisturize our dry skin.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Win two bars of Cakedy - gourmet cake and candy bar in one 11/30

When I first received my two bar sample of Cakedy, I wasn't sure if it was a cake or a candy bar. When I tasted it, I got the sense it was the best of both worlds.

Crystal Roll-on deodorant review; Win Walmart GC at the Twitter party

Sometimes I can't stand the smell of myself, because I perspire so much. I have tried many different products to find one that would help, and I think I have a winner - Crystal Roll-on.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

1,000 winners will win a Domino's Pizza from CMT's Top Secret Recipe

Enter the contest on Top Secret Recipe Sweepstakes Facebook page.

Win $25,000 sharing your Advil story

Share your Advil story and you could win $25,000.

Help make sure, No Child in America is Hungry - join Bag Hunger Day

One of my pet peeves has always been to feed our children - first. We have so many American children who are going hungry, who need help in this country, and I find it unbelievable that we are not taking care of them. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign is a movement to make sure no child in America goes hungry. And, you can help, too.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Buy a large Coke Zero and a large popcorn for $1 at AMC theatres

At participating AMC theatres get a large Coke Zero and Coke Zero for $1. One per ticket purchase. Expires Nov. 3. 
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Get your free Bare Escentuals Big and Bright Eyeliner and more

Visit a Bare Escentuals Boutique and receive the royal treatment:

JITC nationwide deals 10/28

Austin: North Austin
$5 for $10 Worth of Frozen Yogurt at Austin Chill on Lake Travis

Charlotte: South Charlotte

$15 for $30 at Loco Lime Mexican Inspired Grill in Charlotte

JITC $10 for $20 worth of popular children's books at Slimy Bookworm


About This Deal

Whether your child is into Science Fiction, Historical Non-fiction, or Fantasy, you'll know exactly what books to buy them when you visit Slimy Bookworm's helpful site.

"Project Accessory" airs Thursdays

The premiere of the new competition show on Lifetime, "Project Accessory" aired Thursday night. It challenges accessory designers to fashion original jewelry, handbags, headwear, belts, and shoes, while host Molly Sims and her judges critique and give the boot to one contestant weekly.

The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher DVD gets rave reviews

My husband was in the Army during the Cold War, and we spent 12 years overseas. We were very aware and impressed with the woman leader of the United Kingdom. Margaret Thatcher was smart, poised, and in control. But, we didn't know the whole story.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

To shoppers, From Walmart
A Christmas Price Guarantee



If you're already shopping for Christmas like me, and worried about a sale coming as soon as you buy that special present, Walmart has you covered. You don’t have to wait to save; Walmart will match prices even after you purchases are made during the holiday season.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Warner Bros. to pull all Harry Potter movies from shelves on Dec. 29

Following the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" on Nov. 11, Warner Bros. has announced it's taking a page from Disney, which pulls popular titles from store shelves after record runs, by stopping the shipment of copies of all Harry Potter movies as of Dec. 29. 

Top 5 Halloween safety tips for kids

On Halloween night, goblins, princesses, pumpkins, and ghosts will take to the streets and it's our job as parents to keep them safe, while letting them have a good time.

DIY spooky tombstones and ghosts


Have a haunting Halloween yard with these ghostly gourds and tombstones.

DIY outdoor Halloween decorations



By:HGTV Make Outdoor Halloween Decorations
These ideas to spook up your yard can be created within a couple of hours.

Monday, October 24, 2011

$80 Cauldron of Cash Halloween Giveaway with Rafflecopter 10/30

Welcome to the $80 Cauldron Of Cash Halloween Giveaway.

JITC nationwide deals 10/24

Atlanta: Atlanta: Buckhead/Midtown

$18 for 5 Visits to Little Bears Indoor Playground

Congrats to the winner of the Real Steel movie gift package

Congrats to the winner of the Real Steel movie gift package, Sherry Strode. Thanks to everyone who entered and a special thanks to the sponsor, Dreamworks Pictures.  
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Congrats to the winner of Emmy Award® nominated Raising Hope

The winner of the Emmy Award® nominated Raising Hope Season 1 is Janet Ho. Thanks to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to our sponsor, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

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Christmas layaway is back

Christmas Layaway Is Easy at Walmart Stores

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Win a $1,500 gift card from Kmart

This is the final week to win a Moster Fun Halloween Party from Kmart.

No purchase necessary. Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older.

Limit one (1) Entry per person per email address.

New Firefly Unlocked 850/1900
GSM Cell Phone for Kids $6.99

When George began going to school, his parents started worrying. They knew he was a smart kid, but sending him out to a place for a good portion of the day with no way for him to contact them wasn’t exactly their cup of tea. They needed some kind of way to communicate with him, but they thought a full blown cell phone was taking it too far.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Smart Source, Red Plum preview

Red Plum

Aleve $1/1 20ct+ product excluding Aleve-D (1/31/12)

Michael's 2-day sale and coupons

Michael's is having a 2-Day Madness Event, today and Sunday, 4-8 p.m. only, and you get bonus coupons to use. Save 25% off your entire purchase, including sale items and many other coupons.

Win a Sure Fit Pet Collection at the Halloween Pet Costume Contest

I love looking at the creative ideas people come up with to dress their pets at Halloween. Now, you have a chance to win great prizes doing it.

Win a Sure Fit Pet Collection at Sure Fit's first “Halloween Pet Costume Contest” on Facebook. Sure Fit is a leading provider of slipcovers, home solutions and various pet products.

Hershey's Halloween recipes and
$1 off printable candy coupon

Hershey's Halloween recipes 

Friday, October 21, 2011

Win a copy of Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack



My granddaughter loves Pooh. We're so happy to hear that crazy bear is back. Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved Winnie The Pooh.

Get a sample of Aveeno Aveeno Living Color shampoo, conditioner

Recently, Walmart consumers helped Aveeno with a restoration project by voting where to plant trees. You can watch the video to see where the trees have been planted and how they will help the community.

Last-minute Halloween pumpkins, costumes, parties, done Real Simple

Every holiday seems come to sneak up on me. Halloween is 10 days away, but there is no need to stress. RealSimple.com has everything you need to gather up, costumes, decorations, and party food just in time for the spooky holiday.

Get a $4 Zyrtec coupon in the health and wellness center at Walmart

Health and Wellness

I suffer from allergies, and it can turn a good day into a bad day if I don't have my Zyrtec. Does anyone in your family have allergies?

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Get a free sample of Poise at Sam's

Sample  Now
It's nothing to be embrassed about. As women have babies our muscles weaken. Did you know 1 in 3 women has light bladder leakage?

Get your Sara Lee coupon

Get a Sara Lee coupon before they're gone.  
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MOMtrepreneur Crafter of the Day: {Everything} in a Jar handmade gifts


Tonia at The Gunny Sack has a wonder idea to get you started for those Christmas gifts you need to make. {Everything} In A Jar - Handmade Gifts is easy and doesn't cost a fortune.

JITC nationwide deals 10/20

Atlanta: Atlanta: Buckhead/Midtown


$12 for $25 Worth of Caribbean Cuisine from Chef Rob's Caribbean Cafe

Austin: North Austin

$7 for $14 Worth of Authentic Kolaches at Kolache Creations

Get All You for $1 per copy

Get 6 issues of All You Magazine for $6 on Amazon.com. Each month it's filled with lots of coupons, cost saving tips, practical, reliable, affordable solutions for how to do more, buy more and accomplish more with less.

Win a $15,000 toy shopping spree
or a daily Fab 15 prize from Kmart

Enter Kmart's Fab 15 Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $15,000 toy spree. The Fab 15 toys pictured above are the hottest toy for 2011 according to Rico Rodriguez, Kmart Fun Ambassador.