Win a costume of your choice up to $50 from Anytime Costumes 9/30

Halloween is a fun time of year. You can pretend to be a princess, a hero, a star, something funny, or scary.

Win a grand prize, 2-DVD Wisharoo Park set with six Wish Star finger Puppets with Rafflecopter 9/15

My granddaughter, Kristen, has fallen in love with Wisharoo Park. We have watched the shows over and over again.

Win “The Sinfully Healthy Snack” Halo bars: Nutty Marshmallow, Rocky Road, Honey Graham, and S'mores with Rafflecopter

HALO Bars are certified organic, a good source of Omega 3 and 6, low-in-sugar, dairy-free, Vegan, and come in four decadent dessert-themed flavors: S’mores, Nutty Marshmallow, Rocky Road, and Honey Graham. I like the Rocky Road best so far.

Free download of the hit "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" by Jake Owen

Get a free download of the exclusive live version of Jake Owen's song, "Barefoot Blue Jean Night."

Injuries lead to swing sets recall; Sold exclusively at Toys R Us

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets today. Consumers should stop using them immediately. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

MOMtreprenuer Tip of the Day: Turn a bar of soap into liquid hand soap

Savvy Housekeeper, at Savvy Housekeeping, came up with a great way to use up her bars of soap and save money, too. She turns them into liquid hand soap.

Save $2 on 2 packs of Expo markers

Save $2 on 2 packs of Expo markers

Save $1.50 off Colgate toothpaste

Save $1.50 off Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste at Walmart. Use Zip Code 80031.

Get free Scholastic books when you purchase select Kellogg's products

Enter two codes from specially marked Kellogg's products at Walmart, and get a coupon for a free Scholastic book of your choice valued at $5. Follow the instructions to choose your free books.

MOMtrepreneur Baker of the Day: Crayon cookies at JP Creatibles

When I saw these "crayons," I couldn't believe they were cookies.They are diffenitly the cutest crayon cookies I have ever seen. I love the words on the labels.

Free Molten with purchase at Chili's

Free Molten with purchase at Chili's on Aug. 30.

New cast announced for DWTS

During Bachelor Pad tonight, “Dancing with the Stars” co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke revealed the new cast set to compete on Season 13 of the show.

Has your fav show been cancelled?

FALL CANCELLATIONS

I sit on the edge of my seat each fall awaiting the hit list. Will my favorite shows get the ax? Did yours?

$10 off any Liz Claiborne purchaseof $10 or more at JCP with coupon

$10 off any Liz Claiborne purchase of $10 or more at JCP with coupon. Ends Oct. 1

Zout helps teachers $2,500 Sweeps

Do you know a teacher who has made a profound difference in your life or the lives of your children? Additional resources can always help teachers, and Zout wants to help.

Win a free full size bottle of Purex® Complete with Zout® on Sept. 7

Win a free full size bottle of Purex® Complete with Zout® on Sept. 7 from Purex.

Love Hershey’s s’mores? Get your $1 off Hershey's coupon at Walmart

Plan your tailgate party with Hershey’s s’mores! Then decide your budget by clicking the dollar sign.

Reminder: Reserve your breakfast entree at Chick-fil-a free online

Reserve your breakfast entree at Chick-fil-a. They're giving Insiders the first chance to reserve a breakfast entrée for FREE online.

Barnes and Noble 8GB color NOOK eReader with WiFi $159.99

DailySteals: Barnes and Noble 8GB Color NOOK eReader with WiFi and 7” Touchscreen $159.99

Hurricane Irene: Get help, donate now to the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has started a relief effort to help those affected by Hurricane Irene. If you need shelter, you can do a search for one that is closest to you.

Are you prepared for Irene?

Although we live in the Foothills of N.C., we aren't feeling comfortable about the impact Hurricane Irene could have in this area. We remember living in Fayetteville, N.C., when we thought Hugo was going to hit us there, and it hit the Charlotte metro area instead.

Survival tips after Irene strikes

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are warning residents in hurricane-impacted areas about the deadly dangers that can remain even after Hurricane Irene strikes.

Winner of Prefense hand sanitizer

Congrats to pwhite7408 who said ... Follow my blog on GFC - 2 entries
Thanks  to everyone who entered and a special thanks to our sponsor, Prefense.

Free Labor Day party invitations

If your planning a Labor Day Bash to celebrate a day off as summer comes to an end, you need to get the invitations out. This year Labor Day is Sept. 5.

Take an extra 20% off at Kohl's

Save an extra 20% off everything at Kohl's with this shopping pass

Save $5 or $10 at Build a Bear 9/6

Save at Build a Bear with these coupons thru 9/6

Another Nestle Family Summer Giveaway! $100 Visa Gift Card!

Win $100 Visa Gift Card from the  Nestle Family Summer Giveaway on Mom Spark

Get a free sample of Escada

Get a free sample of Especially Escada. House of Escada's new scent is for the woman who likes to let her emotions run wild.

Save $10 off $25 with JCP coupon

JCP coupon $10 off $25 Aug. 26-27 only

Get your coupon for free Wilson Farms Rice Crispies Crunch Mix

Get a coupon for free 4oz Rice Crispies Crunch Mix

Get a white Sara Lee bread coupon

Sara Lee .55 white bread coupon You can print two per computer.

Get a .55 Sara Lee bread coupon

Sara Lee .55 off wheat bread coupon  Print two per computer.

$50 one day photography workshop with Katherine Leonard Creative

Juice in the City: $50 one day photography workshop with Katherine Leonard Creative, (704) 460-6948, Classes at River Hills Marina Club, 54 Marina Road, 54 Marina Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710                                                             

Save $1/1 Batter Blaster coupon

Get your coupon and save $1 off one can any flavor. Expires 9/19.
Thanks Smart Couponing for the tip.

*HOT* There's a Great Aussie Steakout tonight at Outback Steakhouse at 9pm ET

Something BIG is coming at 9 pm ET. The Great Aussie Steakout is tonight and will go fast.

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

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

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$5 for $10 worth of freshly roasted coffee at Lake Wylie Coffee House

JITC: $5 for $10 worth of freshly roasted coffee and more, Lake Wylie Coffee House,(803) 656-5700, 604 Nautical Drive, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

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