2010 April | Dimes2Vines

CVS Coupon Generator

Have you ever seen the little red box inside your local CVS Drugstore? Well, I had never paid much attention until yesterday – in fact, I am not sure I had ever seen it! And, come to find out, not all of our local stores have them. If you have one, don’t overlook it! You just stick your ExtraCare Card (bar code up) under the machine which scans the card and prints out coupons. I got three coupons and one was for $5 off a $40 purchase!

I just happened to be in the store for a coupon/sale combo on Preference Hair Color by L’oreal (Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone!). It was on sale for $6.88 per box and I used $2/1 coupon in last Sundays paper and then used the $5/$40 purchase! I got haircolor for a year way less than one visit to a salon would have cost!

Another great deal at CVS: Renpure Organics Shampoo and Conditioner – ”Try Me Free” hangtag. This is normally prices at $6.99 and is on sale this week for $4.99. But, with the rebate it is free! Just be sure to save the receipt to send in for the rebate!

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole wheat pancakes tend to be heavy but the following recipe is not! Making your own, rather than using a store bought mix, is both economical and healthier. Whether you use fresh ground or store bought flour, this is a great recipe!

We buy enough whole wheat berries in bulk to last for one year and store them in 5-gal buckets with oxygen absorbers. As needed, we grind the wheat berries to make flour and use it fresh. This way we have the nutritional benefits of fresh ground flour and the economical savings of buying at a reduced price of bulk purchasing direct from the grower.

We have whole wheat pancakes every morning during the week. No, we are not in a rut and we do have variety! Periodically, chopped nuts are included. On Fridays, we have raisins in our pancakes and on Saturdays we add chocolate chips! (On Sundays we have eggs and biscuits!)

This recipe works great with fresh ground or store bought flour and can also be used for waffles.

Whole Wheat Pancakes/Waffles

2 eggs

3 c. whole wheat flour – heaping

2 oz oil

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 Tbsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 – 1/8 tsp cinnamon

2 – 3 c. milk (may substitute 8 oz powdered milk and 2 – 3 c. water)

***Optional ingredients: chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips

Preheat griddle.

Mix dry ingredients together.

Add eggs, oil and milk – stir until combined adding enough milk to make a thin batter. (If making waffles, add enough milk to make a thicker batter.)

Pour batter onto heated griddle and cook until browned turning once for a lighter pancake.

Serve hot with syrup, honey or jelly.

Coupon Organization Update

Earlier, I gave detailed instructions on Coupon Organization using a Case-It binder. While I still love this method, it has become a bit unpractical. With John and the family now doing a paper route, we are able to get the inserts from any unsold Sunday papers. Since an increased number of papers are placed in the stores along the route on Sundays, the number of returns are also increased. This means that often we have 20 – 30 inserts waiting for us on Monday morning. Yesterdays returns, for example, numbered 39! Yes, you read it right, 39 inserts! It is great if a wonderful sale comes along, with which I can combine coupons, thus making for free or almost free products. I love stockpiling!

I am currently experimenting with merely stacking the inserts according to type (Red Plum, Smart Source, P&G) and writing the date of issue on the top copy. I have piles of coupons under a chair in our bedroom so they are out of the way. It is not too difficult to go through the stacks to find appropriate coupons but does take time. To help with this, I have made a list of the coupons included in each insert along with the expiration date.

The main disadvantage of this method is that I no longer have my supply of coupons with me at the store to easily search through. However, with the vineyard work increasing and our family gardening beginning, I will not be doing much shopping. So, I do not foresee this being a problem. The main advantage is, much time is saved in cutting out all of those coupons. I was using my Case-It for a couple of coupons per pocket and a shoe box in which I placed the remaining copies (like copies clipped together) in alphabetical order. Now, I am simply making use of previously unused space under a chair and out of the way!

On a side note: I am also saving the Sunday comics to use as wrapping paper – combined with inexpensive bright ribbon, they make really cute packages!

I’ll keep you updated as to any further changes.

Love2Link Giveaways 4/26

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Link your Giveaways below!

Don’t forget to enter these great giveaways:

Mother’s Day Basket – Community Coffee (5/1)

Flirty Aprons – Winners Choice! (5/8)

Visit the sites listed below for more great places to link your giveaways and enter to win some great prizes! I am continuously updating the linky list so please let me know if you find a new site to link up or problems with the links listed.

** Site list has been updated – please see current Love2Link Giveaways post***

Love2Link Giveaways Participants

1. TAOPN- Silk Pure Almond Free Coupon & ChicoBag (4/28)
2. TAOPN- Smelly Washer Cleaner (4/29)
3. TAOPN- I Has A Hotdog Book (3 Winners) 5/3
4. TAOPN- Rascodog Readyleash & Readybags (2 Winners) 5/5
5. TAOPN- Daisy Patch Interchangeable Beaded Watch (5/10)
6. TAOPN- The Remedy Book (3 WInners) 5/11
7. TAOPN- Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice 2 Free Coupons (3 Winners) 5/12
8. TAOPN- Xtrema 10 Inch Skillet ($100 Value) 5/13
9. TFR-Charm Factory 4/30
10. TFR-The Cream Perfume Company 2 Winners 4/28
11. NutHouse Reviews: Cascadian Farm prize pack (4/28)
12. NutHouse Reviews: Easy Lunchbox System (4/28)
13. TFR-Sticky Words Choice Of Vinyl Lettering 4/27
14. TFR-Scandle Body Candle 4/26
15. NMR – Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set (4/29)
16. NMR – Sterling Silver Hand-Stamped Mama Necklace (5/9)
17. NMR – Wooden Balance Bike (5/20)
18. NMR – Britax Blink Stroller (5/12)
19. A Frugal Friend – Yoplait Greek Yogurt Pampering 5/7
20. A Frugal Friend – Marcal Paper Products (napkins, tp etc) $25 Value 5/5
21. A Frugal Friend – Tiny Prints Greeting Cards Giveaway – 25 cards 5/2
22. A Frugal Friend- PosePrints Personalized Notecards $40 Value 4/30
23. TABLE FOR FIVE Peter organics baby food 10 pouches 4/27
24. TABLE FOR FIVE mineral basics full size eye shadows 4.27
25. TABLE FOR FIVE ecover dish washing liquid 4/28
26. TABLE FOR FIVE fresh baby make your own food kit 4/30
27. TABLE FOR FIVE thera wise ointment 5/1
28. TABLE FOR FIVE $75 gift card Zutano Itzi Bitzy 5/2
29. TABLE FOR FIVE spoonful of comfort chicken soup and cookies 5/4
30. babybix – Boon Flair High Chair $230 (4/30)
31. babybix – SproutBaby Organic Prize Pack $52 (4/26)
32. babybix – $25 Safeway GC Betty Croker Prize Pack (5/3)
33. babybix – Seventh Generation Prize Pack (5/3)
34. babybix – Nuka Maternity Hoodie $100 (5/5)
35. babybix – Lillebaby EveryWear Organic Baby Carrier $120 (5/10)
36. babybix – BabyBjorn Organic BabySitter Balance $200 (5/14)
37. Hobo Mama = Melissa & Doug wood puzzle from Gummy Lump = winner’s choice! {5.12}
38. Couponing to be Debt Free – $10 Target Gift Card 4/30
39. Couponing to be Debt Free – $5 Amazon.com Gift Card
40. CARRY YOU UMBRELLA STROLLER ORGANIZER 4/28
41. MAGNEATOS 72 PC MAGNET CONSTRUCTION SET ENDS 5/7
42. Dealightfully Frugal-Word Girl DVD and Book-4/30
43. Simply Stacie- Belly Charms Jewelry- 4/28
44. HS Handmade Soap 3 winners Ends 4/28
45. HS YoCrunch Yogurt (10 Winners, Ends 4/28)
46. HS The Pocket Therapist (3 Winners, Ends 4/28)
47. HS 8×10 Professional Photo of winners choice Ends 4/29
48. HS Crochet Flower Headband winners choice Ends 4/29
49. HS Handmade Bracelet And Earring Set Ends 5/1
50. HS Handmade Mothers Day Bracelet Ends 5/2
51. HS Winners Choice Hand Drawn Print Ends 5/5
52. HS Winners Choice Crochet Slippers Ends 5/5
53. HS Winners Choice Handmade Wood Art Ends 5/5
54. HS $25.00 Gift Certificate to Simply Leather Ends 5/5
55. HS Handmade Scrabble Tile Pendant Ends 5/5
56. HS Kids Teaching Kids Book Ends 5/6
57. HS Handmade Vintage Style Hair Bow Ends 5/8
58. Busy at Home – Phonics and Cursive Curriculum 5/2
59. ITTOD – Crazy Busy Beautiful by Carmindy – 4/29
60. Life360 ** $100 Amazon gift card ** ends 4/30
61. Mom Start – Sleep Number Bed ($2000) – 4/30
62. Kellys Lucky You – Mabel’s Labels – Ends 5/6
63. 4LW — Beautiful ETSY earrings! (5/4)
64. Kellys Lucky You – Jewelz by JL – Ends 4/30
65. Beauty Junkies Unite – Cosmetique Prize Pack ($140) – 4/27
66. Kellys Lucky You – Big Green Alligator CD – Ends 4/29
67. Kellys Lucky You – Pillsbury Pizza Game Night – 5/2
68. Kellys Lucky You – Winter’s Tail Nintendo DS – Ends 4/29
69. ANIAN-Chili’s $50 Gift Card – 5/17
70. Beauty Junkies Unite – Leslie Blodgett Santa Barbara Eau de Parfum spray – 4/30
71. ANIAN-Canvas Press Photo Art – 4/28
72. Dimes 2 Vines – Handwoven Mothers Day Basket 5/1
73. Dimes 2 Vines – Flirty Apron – 5/8
74. ANIAN-Roadkill Tshirts – 4/29
75. Bellyitch – Gap 1969 Premium Maternity Jeans – 5/6
76. Freebies and Much More – Snyders Pretzel Time Giveaway – 4/30
77. Mommys Free Time-Kimochi Doll (5/1)
78. Mommys Free Time-Boogie Wipes (4/29)
79. Mommys Free Time-carolina Pad (4/28)
80. Mommys Free Time-EcoMom supergoop Sunscreen Swipes SPF 30 (5/3)
81. ANIAN-Words to Sweat By Workout Towels- 4/30
82. ANIAN-Green Blaster Products – 5/2
83. ANIAN-Tiny Prints Greeting Cards – 5/3
84. ANIAN-Alex and Ani Fleur de Lis Bangle Bracelet – 5/5
85. ANIAN- The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 DVD – 5/6
86. in a Kid’s World -Simply… Go-Gurt Prize Pack(5/3)
87. Thrifty Wifey – $100 gift certificate to Scribblin Sisters – 4/29
88. The Twinners – Samsung Q2 Video MP3 Player – 4/30
89. Raising Olives – Sue Gregg Cooking (4/26)
90. flattenme.com personalized storybook (4/30)
91. Helping the Mommas Organic Baby Massage Set 4/30
92. Midday Escapades: Flings Bins Recycling Bin 5/8
93. FMM – (2) $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Cards Giveaway (5/19)
94. FFM – My First Mother’s Day Twitter Gift Giveaway (5/1)
95. FMM – Win $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (5/11)
96. FMM – The Body Shop, Love ETC Fragrance Giveaway (4/30)
97. Piece Of Me – Soy Candle from Illumenature Candle Co – 2 Winners (5/7)
98. Piece Of Me – $75 Gift Certificate to Eden’s Bouquet (4/27)
99. Midday Escapades: Smelly Washer Washing Machine Cleaner 5/8
100. THIFTY JENNY-$35 Gift Card to Jiffy Lube= FREE OIL CHANGE! (5/1)
101. Piece Of Me – $20 Gift Card to Omaha Steaks (4/30)
102. Piece Of Me -Diaper Rash Relief System – 2 Winners (5/2)
103. Mommy Has to Work – Wubbzy Goes Green DVD 4/30
104. Piece Of Me – $75 Gift Card to Tea Collection (5/3)
105. Mommy Has to Work – Seventh Generation Gift Pack 4/30
106. Piece Of Me – Closer to Nature Bottle from Tommee Tippee (5/5)
107. TheContestHub-Win a Peace Love T, Makeover, Flirty Apron more
108. thatsITmommy – This Little Piggy’s House – 5/2
109. thatsITmommy – Snooty Jewelry Child’s Bracelet – 5/2
110. Mommy Has to Work – Mayfair Lane Gift Basket 4/30
111. Seeryus Mama -Eleven Shoes – 5/9
112. Mommy Has to Work – Gourmet Gift Baskets 4/30

113. Seeryus Mama -Hannah’s List Book- 5/10
114. Seeryus Mama -Vaseline MENS Lotion – 5/6
115. Seeryus Mama -Blush Undershirt – 4/30
116. CouponClippinMommy Just Let Me Lie Down Book (3 winners) 5/6
117. Seeryus Mama -Carolina Pad Bundle – 4/30
118. CouponClippinMommy Charitable Creations Hand Stamped Necklace 5/13
119. CouponClippinMommy SodaStream soda maker 05/11
120. CouponClippinMommy $100 Gift Certificate to ATGStores.com 5/3
121. CouponClippinMommy Kroger $20 Gift Card 05/12
122. CouponClippinMommy $25 credit to cafe press 5/6
123. Adorable ELEVEN shoes Giveaway
124. djsdustyattic – Taste of Home Lunch Tote 5/15
125. Mommy Kat and Kids-Episencial Sunny Sunscreen SPF-35 5/15
126. Mommy Kat and Kids-Stay Put Socks! 5/15
127. Mommy Kat and Kids-Mother-ease Cloth Diaper and Cover 5/15
128. TOAK- Bosch TASSIMO Home Brewing System ($200) 5/30
129. Mommy Kat and Kids-Shushybye Book and CD Set 4/30
130. Mommy Kat and Kids-ecoTOOLS 6 Piece Eye Brush Set-2 Winners 4/30
131. Mommy Kat and Kids-Wallies Wall Play Decal Set 4/30
132. TOAK- $75 Gift Card to 1800FLOWERS.COM for 5/3
133. TOAK- Box Of K-Cups 5/10
134. TOAK- Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Water Table 5/3
135. TOAK- Step 2 Naturally Playful Countryside Cottage Playhouse($330) 5/17
136. TOAK- Rock Crawler BOUNCE HOUSE ($600RV) 5/3
137. TOAK- Set of TWO Chaise Lounge Chairs 5/10 US/CAN
138. IHAC- Breyers YoCrunch 10 winners (5/14)
139. Go YAY! – Country Bob’s , 2 winners (4/30)
140. CanContests – Dragon Age: Origins Awakening (4/30)
141. Home Grown Families- GREEN APPLE ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL SUPPLIES 4/26
142. CanContests – Royale Mini Reno-cation $50 Cara & Home Hardware GCs (4/27)
143. Home Grown Families- HATLEY PVC FREE RAINCOAT FOR KIDS 5/9
144. Home Grown Families-ORGANIC BABY LAYETTE 4/29
145. Money Saving Maine-iac, $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card (4/28)
146. AGalNeeds….Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Peanut Butter (4/29)
147. Mom of All Trades – Cards & Stickers LOW COMMENTS – 4/27
148. Two Little Cavaliers – Set of Embroiderd Greeting Cards 5/2
149. Pampered Chef Quick-Stir Pitcher Giveaway! ends 4/30
150. Two Little Cavaliers – Stella & Dot Little Girls Collection Giveaway – Ends 5/9
151. Two Little Cavaliers – Custom Magnates or Plaque Ends 4/29
152. Home Grown Families-ORGANIC PEAPOD BABY WRAP AND MUCH MORE 5/14
153. Two Little Cavaliers – Dog or Cat Pocket Mirror 4/29
154. Such Fun to Give – Coupon Envie – 5/3
155. Inspired by Finn Baltic Amber Jewelry (5/2)
156. SodaStream Fountain Jet Starter Kit 5/5
157. SpotGirl Cloth Napkins 5/1
158. Busy Mom- $50 Target Gift Card (5/23)
159. Little Tikes Makin’ Mud Pies 5/5
160. Linda’s Lunacy-movie-The Book of Ruth(4/30)
161. Unexpected Bliss *** 8 GB Ipod Touch *** Ends 5/3
162. High Sierra Bag Giveaway ends 4/30
163. Hana Professional Flat Iron ($120.00 Value) 5/10
164. Earrings & Gourmet Chocolate (Great for Mother’s Day) 4/30
165. Book: I has a hotdog (3 winners, only 6 entries so far) 5/1
166. Carolina Pad Giveaway ends 4/30
167. Silly Precious Piggies: CSN Stores $60 GC (5/10)
168. Catch the Drift…(Baseball Guys sport figurines) Ends TONIGHT 4/26
169. Catch the Drift…($15 Amazon gift card) 4/29
170. Silk Pure Almond Coupon and a ChicoBag ends 4/30
171. Scribbleprints – Sleep Deprived Parent Button – 4/30
172. Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Packs 10 WINNERS
173. $20 Stop & Shop Gift Card ends 4/30
174. EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale ends 5/7
175. Pawparazzi Pets with Celebrity Pet Dress Up Set ends 5/7
176. Boon Inc. Flo Giveaway ends 5/7
177. Uneaks Shoes and 2 Pair of Socks ends 5/15
178. Everything In Between-$10 Sonic Gift Card Ends 5/7
179. Savvy Housewife Creativity 4 Kids Art Easel Travel Set 4/26
180. Savvy Housewife Episencial Organic Bath, Body Line for Babies from Target 4/30
181. Frugal Bits of Whitt: Kikkoman Prize Pack “Cinco de Mayo” 5/5
182. Baby in the Big City – Taylor Joelle 5/4
183. Baby in the Big City – Blabla Kids 5/5
184. BizziMommis Blog-Strider PREBike-$110ARV-5/22
185. BizziMommis Blog-Guidecraft Rocking Pirate Ship $250ARV 5/15
186. BizziMommis Blog-Blamtastic 10 Yummy Lip Balms-5/15
187. BizziMommis Blog- EMOTES 5 Figure Giveaway-5/15
188. BizziMommis Blog-Pancake Puppies Buttermilk Plush-5/3
189. GROCERY Coupon Give Away Ends 5/3 Honoring The King
190. BizziMommis Blog-Zoobies Plush-Winners Choice-5/3
191. BizziMommis Blog-HUGE K’nex Giveaway$170ARV 5/3
192. ITTOD-$35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card! 4/29
193. Bonggamom Finds — $50 Visa giftcard (ends 5/2)
194. Savvy Housewife $25 SONIC Gift Card & Deep Sea Tots Prize Pack 5/3
195. Southern Domestic Goddess- 2 children’s books (5/14)
196. Bonggamom Finds — Root candles prize pack, ENDS TODAY!
197. The Mom Reviews-Men’s Wearhouse $100 GC 4/30
198. The Mom Reviews-Flojos Flip-Flops 5/1
199. The Mom Reviews-T.J. Maxx $25 GC 5/1
200. The Mom Reviews-Luv That Tray! 5/3
201. The Mom Reviews-Chili’s $50 GC 5/7
202. $10 Target.com giftcard (5/7) @ What I Live For
203. Jessica’s Coupons- SOPHIE the Giraffe by Vulli (5/9)
204. Blydesign – Leisure Society Hand embroidered Pillow – 5/3
205. LAST DAY! The Tale of Baby Riser $25 to Earth Mama Angel Baby – 4/26
206. Frugal Plus – Your Choice of Paint By Numbers Pop-Art Kit (4/28)
207. Frugal Plus – Copy of Alexandra Gone (4/28)
208. Frugal Plus – Copy of Higher Education (4/28)
209. Frugal Plus – The Autism Book by Robert Sears MD – 3 Winners (4/29)
210. Frugal Plus – The Pocket Therapist – 3 Winners (4/29)
211. Frugal Plus – 4Troops CD and T-Shirt (4/30)
212. Frugal Plus – Tassimo T45 Home Brewing System (4/30)
213. Frugal Plus – Recipe Keeper and Organizer (5/3)
214. Frugal Plus – Slip of the Knife – 3 Winners (5/3)
215. Frugal Plus – The Twilight Gospel (5/4)
216. Frugal Plus – Iron Man Super Hero Super Giveaway (5/4)
217. Frugal Plus – Laura Riders Masterpiece – 3 Winners (5/6)
218. Frugal Plus – Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure (5/6)
219. Frugal Plus – Necessary Heartbreak (5/7)
220. Frugal Plus – The Birds and The Frogs Hardcover Children’s Book (5/7)
221. Frugal Plus – $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card (5/10)
222. Frugal Plus – Hot (broke) Messes – 3 Winners (5/10)
223. Frugal Plus – Clean Green Eco-Friendly Pet Spring Cleaning Kit (5/11)
224. Frugal Plus – Birdscapes Garden Sip & Seed Bird Feeder (5/12)

Flirty Aprons Review/Giveaway

This Giveaway is Now Closed! Thank you all for participating.

Congratulations: #41 Hannah!

Aprons: Necessity? Monotonous? Fun? Sassy?

What adjectives come to mind when you think of aprons? If your answer was either of the first two, then it is time to redefine yourself! No longer do they need to be just a means of maintaining your personal cleanliness. Now, they can be stylish and functional!

Flirty Aprons is a company which began with its first mall location opening in March of 2008. With one look at their styles, colors, fabrics and attention to details, you understand why the company has experienced rapid growth since its opening.

All aprons come with a 30 day money back guarantee and are made from 100% cotton fabric which is machine washable. While focusing on up-to- date fashion in ladies’ aprons, Flirty Aprons also has selections for children and men.

I have really enjoyed my Flirty Apron in Chic Pink (pictured). After wearing and washing, I am pleased to report that it has indeed maintained its color and held its shape beautifully. Do I cook better? Probably not, but I sure feel better while cooking!

You May Purchase It! Regular priced aprons range from $29.95 – $39.95 at Flirty Aprons.com.

You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines readers a “Flirty Aprons” apron of their choice! This giveaway will end on May 8, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.

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I received a Flirty Apron for review but no other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own. A special thanks to the Flirty Aprons for this opportunity.

Stella & Dot Sneek Peek - Little Girls Line

Stella & Dot is coming out with a new line especially for little girls!

All pieces from the little girls line will come packaged in a beautiful keepsake tin. My children love to have their very own, special place to keep treasures – these are going to make adorable gifts!

Pouring Concrete for the Slab!

Here are some pictures of the basement slab being poured. We ended up having 5 cement trucks come – which was very exciting for our little boys, the big ones too actually! OK, we were all excited about it!

Because the trucks were coming from 50 miles away, the slab was worked in sections. As the concrete was poured it was spread out over the plastic.

After spreading the concrete, it was leveled.

Once leveled, the men used a wire mesh tamper to cause the stones in the concrete mix to sink. This helps give a smoother surface to the finished slab.

After the surface had become dry enough, a whirlybird was used to finish the concrete to a smooth surface.

Needless to say, with a family our size, we had plenty of supervisors!

Here is the slab almost completed and we are waiting on one more truck!

Once sufficiently dried and the surface finished with the whirlybird, the slab was covered with plastic. This prevents the concrete from drying to quickly and allows it to cure slowly giving a stronger slab.

The walls will be next!

Freebies!

Who doesn’t love getting freebies? Especially, if they help your life to run smoothly! Here is a freebie that I posted earlier and just love – Springpad Recipe Box but it can also be used for a whole lot more. They can help you keep not only recipes organized but movies to watch, books to read, wines, restaurants ….. and it is free! It is as easy as signing up with your email address, being sent a confirmation email and you are ready to get started!

Here is another freebie for a crochet/craft newsletter along with free patterns. Our 14 year old daughter is our craft whiz and I thought she would like this one – and she did! When I signed up, I gave my email address and then had several “special offers” to wade through. If you are not interested, merely click the “skip” button, which is what I did, and you will be ready to begin. It was free, just realize you will be presented with the special offers page and there is no obligation to go through them unless you are truly interested.

Love2Link Giveaways 4/19

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Link your Giveaways below!

Don’t forget to enter these great giveaways:

I Green Mommy: Mother/Daughter Apron (4/24)

Mother’s Day Basket – Community Coffee (5/1)

When you are done – visit the list below for more great places to link your giveaways and enter to win some great prizes! I am continuously updating the linky list so please let me know if you find a new site to link up or problems with the links listed.

**The list has been updated – for the current listings, please see the most recent Love2Link Giveaways post.**

Love2Link Giveaways Participants

1. TAOPN- Simple Green Naturals Prize Pack ($55 Value) 4/21
2. TAOPN- The Pocket Therapist Book (4/25)
3. TAOPN- Silk Pure Almond Free Coupon & ChicoBag (4/28)
4. TAOPN- Smelly Washer Cleaner (4/29)
5. TAOPN- I Has A Hotdog Book (3 Winners) 5/3
6. ecoStore USA $25 Gift Certificate ends 4/20
7. NUK Genius pacifier ends 4/20
8. Go Green Lunch Box ends 4/23
9. Tropical Tradition Virgin Coconut Oil ends 4/25
10. Money Savvy Pig ends 4/25
11. Seventh Generation Healthy Home Starter Kit (10 products) ends 4/25
12. High Sierra Bag Giveaway ends 4/30
13. Carolina Pad Giveaway ends 4/30
14. Silk Pure Almond Coupon and a ChicoBag ends 4/30
15. Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Packs 10 WINNERS
16. $20 Stop & Shop Gift Card ends 4/30
17. EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale ends 5/7
18. Pawparazzi Pets with Celebrity Pet Dress Up Set ends 5/7
19. Beccas Backyard – Spongebobs Boating Bash (4/20)
20. Beccas Backyard – $25 Kroger GC (4/20)
21. babybix – CottonAge Spa Waffle Robe (4/23)
22. babybix – Boon Flair High Chair $230 (4/30)
23. babybix – SproutBaby Organic Prize Pack $52 (4/26)
24. babybix – $25 Safeway GC Betty Croker Prize Pack (5/3)
25. babybix – Seventh Generation Prize Pack (5/3)
26. TABLE FOR FIVE spoonful of comfort chicken soup5/4
27. TABLE FOR FIVE Zutano $75 giftcard to Itzy Bitzy 5/2
28. TABLE FOR FIVE Thera Wise natural ointment 5/1
29. TABLE FOR FIVE fresh baby make your own food kit 4/30
30. TABLE FOR FIVE first juice veg/fruit organic 4/19
31. TABLE FOR FIVE fling bins pop trash bags 4/20
32. TABLE FOR FIVE Zehn organic t-shirt 4/21
33. TABLE FOR FIVE yoyo lip gloss plus tank 4/23
34. TABLE FOR FIVE $30 electronic gift card skin free 4/25
35. TABLE FOR FIVE mineral basiz full size eye shadows 3 picks 4/27
36. Lisa’s Gluten Free – Kettle Cuisine Soup (4/22)
37. ANIAN-Kemps Fro-Zing Frozen Yogurt (3 winners)- ENDS TODAY!! 4/19
38. ANIAN-The Season of Second Chances ENDS TODAY! – 4/19
39. ANIAN-Built NY Neoprene Oven Mitt- 4/20
40. ANIAN- Secrets of the Mountain DVD/CD Soundtrack – 4/21
41. ANIAN-Delicate Soles (2 winners) – 4/22
42. ANIAN-Canvas Press Photo Art – 4/28
43. TOMMEE TIPPEE SIPPY CUP – 4/20
44. I CHERISH PLANET EARTH BOOK & GAME 4/22
45. Simply Stacie- RCTEES- 4/22
46. Be The Heart Of Your Home Shaman Organic Chocolate-ends 4/28
47. HS “The Autism Book” 3 Winners, Ends 4/21
48. HS Vintage Campbell’s Soup Cookbook Ends 4/21
49. HS Winners Choice 5 ACEO Art Cards Ends 4/22
50. HS Handmade Sapphire pendant ($125 value) Ends 4/25
51. HS Handmade Soap 3 winners Ends 4/28
52. HS YoCrunch Yogurt (10 Winners, Ends 4/28)
53. HS The Pocket Therapist (3 Winners, Ends 4/28)
54. HS 8×10 Professional Photo of winners choice Ends 4/29
55. HS Crochet Flower Headband winners choice Ends 4/29
56. HS Handmade Bracelet And Earring Set Ends 5/1
57. HS Handmade Mothers Day Bracelet Ends 5/2
58. Dimes 2 Vines – Handwoven Mothers Day Basket – 5/1
59. Life360 ** $100 Amazon gift card ** ends 4/23
60. Blydesign – Keep Calm and Carry On Poster – 4/19
61. ITTOD – Metrokane Portable Wine Bar – 4/22
62. Helping the Mommas – Organic Baby Massage Set (4/30)
63. Sweet Sally’s Soap – 2 bars of Handmade Soap 4/23
64. Dimes 2 Vines – Mother/daughter aprons – 4/24
65. Dealightfully Frugal-Word Girl DVD and Book-4/30
66. Beauty Junkies Unite – Cosmetique Prize Pack ($140) – 4/27
67. Thrifty Wifey – $100 gift certificate to Scribblin Sisters – 4/29
68. Dealightfully Frugal $20 GC Dick’s Sporting Goods (4/23)
69. The Twinners – Samsung Q2 Video MP3 Player – 4/30
70. The B Keeps Us Honest – Boon Bath Toys 5/5
71. Eleven Shoes Giveaway {Sister Company of See Kai Run}4/30
72. Freebies and Much More – Snyders Pretzel Time Giveaway – 4/30
73. Make Ahead Meals – Le Creuset Bakeware Giveaway! – 4/21
74. Beauty Junkies Unite – Leslie Blodgett Santa Barbara Eau de Parfum spray – 4/30
75. The B Keeps Us Honest – Xtrema 10″ Skillet 5/5
76. FFF-Seventh Generation Pack-4/25
77. FFF-$40 card for Swiffer Vac-4/23
78. Midday Escapades: Rubbermaid NEW Modular Canisters (4/23)
79. Abby’s Lane Gift Certificates 4/24
80. Temptation Thursday – Bake Me A Wish Cakes (6 Winners)! Triple Blitz 4/22
81. Inspired by Finn Baltic Amber Jewelry 5/2
82. SodaStream Fountain Jet Starter Kit 5/5
83. Mommy Has to Work -Stella & Dot Jewelry 4/19
84. Mommy Has to Work – Gourmet Gift Baskets 4/30
85. TOAK- $25 Gift Card To T.J. Maxx (4/19)
86. Win a Blog Makeover, Flirty Apron and More TheContestHub
87. NutHouse Reviews: Easy Lunhcbox System (4/28)
88. CanContests – Dragon Age: Origins Awakening (4/30)
89. Just My Blog – Bananas4Bows Handmade Hairbows (4/22)
90. CanContests – Royale Mini Reno-cation $50 Cara & Home Hardware GCs (4/27)
91. Piece Of Me – Diaper Rash Relief System from The First Years (5/2)
92. CFM – Boogie Wipes (4/23)
93. Piece Of Me – Bebe au Lait Baby Hooded Towel (4/20)
94. Piece Of Me – Comfy Kangaroo Nursing Tank (4/21)
95. Piece Of Me – See Kai Run Shoes (4/23)
96. TOAK- Rock Crawler BOUNCE HOUSE ($600RV) 5/3
97. FMM – The Body Shop, Love ETC Fragrance Giveaway (4/30)
98. Piece Of Me – $75 Gift Card to Eden’s Bouquet (4/27)
99. TOAK- Step 2 Naturally Playful Countryside Cottage Playhouse($330) 5/17
100. Piece Of Me – $20 Gift Card to Omaha Steaks (4/30)
101. TOAK- Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Water Table 5/3
102. TOAK- RCA My Small Wonder Digital Camcorder 5/3
103. Meandering Matt – Shredded Coconut – 4/30
104. TOAK- Bicycle Child Carrier ($80) 4/19 TWO WINNERS
105. TOAK- Planet Wise Hanging Wet/Dry Bag 4/19
106. TOAK- Set of TWO Chaise Lounge Chairs 5/10 US/CAN

213. $50 Visa Card @ Mama Buzz (5/10)
214. Frugal Plus – Copy of Alexandra Gone (4/28)
215. Frugal Plus – Copy of Higher Education (4/28)
216. Frugal Plus – The Autism Book by Robert Sears MD – 3 Winners (4/29)
217. Frugal Plus – The Pocket Therapist – 3 Winners (4/29)
218. Frugal Plus – 4Troops CD and T-Shirt (4/30)
219. Frugal Plus – Tassimo T45 Home Brewing System (4/30)
220. Frugal Plus – Recipe Keeper and Organizer (5/3)
221. Couponing to be Debt Free – $10 Target Gift Card 4/30
222. Deal Savvy Mom – Kid’s Care Gift Set (4/30)
223. Fantastic Find- EcoSMART organic pesticides bundle (4/26)
224. Luscious Deals- Breyers “YoCrunch” 100 calorie Yogurt 10 winners ends 4/30
225. Luscious Deals- Silk Pure Almond Gift Pack 1 winner ends 4/31
226. AnnOnandOn…Scarlet Threads Fair Trade Apron Giveaway 1-30 chances to win
227. Luscious Deals- What’s In The Bible? DVD 2 winners ends 5/05
228. AnnOnandOn…ABC Necktie Giveaway Low entries! (Ends 4/28)
229. GB-Winners Choice of Print
230. Betty Crocker Deluxe Baking Giveaway (5/7)
231. Katrina – 16×20 Custom Canvas Print 4/30
232. Katrina – seventh Generation cleaning kit 4/30
233. Katrina – Cowgirl Chocolates review and giveaway 4/30
234. Katrina – Maggies Soap Nuts giveaway 5/1
235. Stouffer’s Grocery Tote and a Coupon (4/26)
236. $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card 4/26
237. The Mom Reviews-Men’s Wearhouse $100 GC 4/30
238. housenine designs – free blog makeover!(04/30)
239. The Mom Reviews-$30 GC to Axl’s Closet (3) 5/3
240. The Style MD – Rachael Ray 30-Minute Get Real Meals Cookbook (4/24)
241. The Freebie Fairy – The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking – 4/26
242. Beautiful Calling (ListPlanIt to Organize Your World)
243. design baby. – baby shoes from nimli (5/4)
244. Blydesign – Chic Monogrammed Bath Towels – 4/25
245. Joy of Desserts – 101 Things I Learned in Culinary School (3 winners! Ends 5/19)
246. JANB: EvoraKids 5/3
247. JANB: Romance Novel – Dark Deceptions 5 win 4/19
248. JANB: Original Sprout Gift Basket $100 Value 4/21
249. JANB: Presumed Innocent 3 winners 4/22
250. JANB: Item of Choice from Nature’s Baby 4/23
251. Designer Accent Pillow ($50 Value) 4/23
252. Book: I has a hotdog (3 winners, only 6 entries so far) 5/1
253. Earrings & Gourmet Chocolate (Great for Mother’s Day) 4/30
254. JANB: $15 GC to Piggy Paint 4/24
255. That Went Well–win a $50.00 Lowe’s gift card! 4.25
256. Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil 5/01/2010
257. JANB: Seventh Generation Green Cleaning Pack 4/29
258. JANB: Nourish Your Inner Goddess Gift Pack 5/1
259. JANB: Organic Coconut Flour 4/27
260. Happy. Healthy. Homemade. -Cookbooks (5/2)
261. JANB: A Certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi”: The Origin of Foreign Words.. 4/30
262. JANB: What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life – 3 winners 4/29
263. Thrifty Jinxy $15 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (5/9)
264. Jinxy Knows Best Magic Schoolbus Climate Challenge (4/27)
265. Eucerin Everyday Protection (3 Winners) (5/3)
266. 5 copies of Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Cookbook
267. Giveaways and More! – Kleen Slate Dry Erase Paddles (4 winners) (4/25)
268. Giveaways and More! – PartyLite Scentglow Warmer & Melts (4/24)
269. Giveaways and More! – Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bath Scrubber (4/26)
270. Giveaways and More! – Skin MD Naturals Shielding Lotion (4/27)
271. Giveaways and More! Johnson’s Baby Care Basket (4/30)
272. GB- 2 YR Good Housekeeping – 4/25
273. Yummy! – Sun Tent, Vintage Tote, Visor – 5/17
274. Shelley’s Swag~Silk Pure Almond Giveaway 5/2
275. Frugal Plus – Necessary Heartbreak (5/7)
276. Frugal Plus – The Twilight Gospel (5/4)
277. Customized SIGG water bottle (ends 4/22)
278. Frugal Plus – Iron Man Super Hero Super Giveaway (5/4)
279. Two Little Cavaliers – Gluten Free & Vegan (human) Cookies End 4/21
280. Two Little Cavaliers – Recycled Market Tote for EARTHDAY 5/3
281. Two Little Cavaliers – Dog Sleeping Bag Bed 4/25
282. Two Little Cavaliers – Pt print Pocket Mirror 4/27
283. Two Little Cavaliers – Dog Cookies from Barking District Bakery 2 winners 4/30
284. Two Little Cavaliers – Custom magnates or Plaque 4/29
285. Two Little Cavaliers – Embroidered Greeting Card Set fro LaBone Yard 5/2
286. MommyPR – Easy Wrap Beach Dress (5 Winners) 4/26
287. The Coupon Barn Fre Dean koontz Book 4/23
288. 3 Pack BPA Free Baby Bottle Giveaway (4/30)
289. Frugal Plus – The Birds and The Frogs Hardcover Children’s Book (5/7)
290. Frugal Plus – $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card (5/10)
291. Boon Inc. Flo Giveaway ends 5/7
292. Eighty MPH Mom-Hoover FloorMate Spin Scrub-US only (5-15)
293. Eighty MPH Mom – $20 Whole Foods gift card-US only (5-15)
294. Eighty MPH Mom – $20 Domino’s Pizza gift card (4-26)
295. Eighty MPH Mom-e.l.f. Cosmetics Minerals Starter Kit-US only (4-26)
296. Eighty MPH Mom-$25 Marshall’s gift card-US only (4-30)
297. Eighty MPH Mom-Martha Stewart Living prize pack ($200 ARV)-US only (5-9)
298. Eighty MPH Mom – Car Seat from Sunshine Kids-US- (5-10)
299. Mrs. Cox Melitta Ready Set Joe w/ Ceramic Mug & Coffee {5/13}
300. Mrs. Cox Cascadian Farm Prize Pack {5/11}
301. Mrs. Cox Real Housewives of NJ Season 1 DVD {5/6
302. Mrs. Cox $75 Eden’s Bouquet Children’s Clothes {4/28}
303. Mrs. Cox Carolina Pad Mom Package {4/28}
304. Mrs. Cox 250 Custom Stickers {4/25}
305. Mommyologist – Ultima Replenisher packets (5/6)
306. shari@tales from the sippy cup
307. Frugal Plus – Laura Riders Masterpiece – 3 Winners (5/6)
308. Frugal Plus – Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure (5/6)
309. Crocheted Little Things – Cupcake pincushion 05/05
310. Ladybugs Coupon Corner – $10 Coupon Gift Certificate
311. Ladybugs Coupon Corner – Dave Ramsey Book (4/30)
312. MelissaStuff – Baby Roots Swaddle Blanket – 4/30
313. Happy. Healthy. Homemade. -Goodie Book of your choice (5/5)
314. Bedazzle CEIVA Contest!
315. Frugal Plus – Hot (broke) Messes – 3 Winners (5/10)
316. Frugal Plus – Slip of the Knife – 3 Winners (5/3)
317. Amanda’s Thirty-One – Large Jacquard 31 Handbag ($67 Value!) – (5/16)

Mother's Day Basket Review/Giveaway

This Giveaway is Now Closed! Thank you all for participating.

Congratulations: #35 Hannah!

Are you a coffee lover? I certainly am! Whether it is a full bodied, dark roasted or a flavored coffee, I enjoy drinking a cup throughout my day.

Community Coffee is a brand which is “steeped in tradition”. Founded by the Saurage family, it is the largest family-owned retail coffee brand in the US. Over 90 years ago, Henry Norman “Cap” Saurage brewed his popular coffee in a small country store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He named it “Community” in honor of his loyal friends and customers. Eventually turning his attention from the country store to coffee, the company has grown to be known as the State Coffee of Louisiana.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to review Community Coffee’s Handwoven Mother’s Day Gift Basket. This limited edition, handwoven gourmet gift basket included a 12 oz. Private Reserve® House Blend ground coffee, a 34 oz. Chambord French Press, along with a Community® Coffee signature coffee scoop. Everything came nested in a one-of-a-kind basket made from Hiraca Palm, indigenous to the Colombian region.

The coffee was delicious and there is nothing that brings out the flavor of coffee better that being prepared in a French Press coffee maker. We use a French Press coffee maker all the time and have for about a year now. If you have not tried it, you should. This gift basket would make a wonderful gift for your Mother or yourself! (The cups and saucers pictured are not included!)

You May Purchase It! The Handwoven Mother’s Day Basket may be purchased at Community Coffee for $44.95.

You May Win It! I am pleased to offer one Dimes2Vines readers a Community Coffee Mother’s Day Gift Basket. This giveaway will end on May 1, 2010 at 11:59pm CST and is open to all US residents. The winner will be selected by random.org, posted here and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected. Please be sure to leave contact information.