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Sign up for Plink and make ANY purchase at McDonalds Before June 9 and receive a $10 gift card of YOUR choice! (NEW members only)

New Plink members only, one sign-up bonus per person Plink Member must link a credit or debit card and make a purchase at McDonald's by +Sunday, 6/9 11:59 EST Purchase is necessary (after the member links a credit/debit card to their Plink account) to qualify for the bonus 1,000 Plink Points by +Sunday, 6/9 11:59 EST

Bonus 1,000 Plink Points will be awarded within 7 business days of the transaction posting date.

McDonald's purchases that occur on +6/10 or later will not qualify for the bonus. 

Redbook Giveaway-Closed

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Since I'm drawing it so close to the deadline, the giveaway will end at midnight. Also, since I won't have time to wait around for people to email me back with their addresses. I'm requiring all entrants to leave their address on the RAFFLECOPTER FORM (please do not post it on my blog).

Once all winners are chosen I'll fill out the subscription cards and they'll be in the mail tomorrow. I'm not sure when they'll start arriving, but expect at least 8 weeks. I'm HOPING I'm not cutting too close. Goodluck everyone! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Nutrisystem Week 21

This week I did well, really well in fact. I didn't have any slip ups (okay once at my moms involving Chinese food, but it was mouth wateringly good that day and I paid for it with a belly ache), I wasn't overly hungry like I was constantly a few weeks ago, and I believe my couple pound weight gain from then really woke me up. That little scare has made it easier for me to make smarter decisions about what goes into my mouth; I know it's been 21 weeks of dieting and I should know better, but I started taking the "ease" of my weight loss for granted and lapsed in judgement.

Proving that I have learned my lesson, here is my weight loss amount from this past week: 2.6 lbs, bringing me down to 182.4 lbs for a total weight loss so far, of 28.6 lbs!

Last week I made a goal that I would lose 4 lbs in the next two weeks as a makeup for me going astray and because I only lose about a pound a week on average, I was a little nervous that my goal was too "big," but I have complete faith that I can do it now. I only need to lose 1.4 lbs to reach my set goal (from last week) and only 6.4 lbs to reach my original weight loss goal of 35 lbs, that I came into the Nutrisystem program with =D

Here's a promise that I'll make to you right now. When I hit the 30 lb weight loss mark, I will post a full body before (well not completely before, I'd lost 10lbs at the time I had the picture taken) and a full body now picture. I was going to wait until the end to do that, but I might as well have a series of pictures. Sound good? K, until next week folks!


Start weight: 211
End of week 1 weight: 204.8
End of week 2 weight: 202.2
End of week 3 weight: 201.2
End of week 4 weight: 201.6
End of week 5 weight:199.6
End of week 6 weight:198.2  
End of week 7 weight:196.2 
End of week 8 weight: 195.6
End of week 9 weight: 193.8
End of week 10 weight: 192.8
End of week 11 weight: 190.6 
End of week 12 weight: 190.8
End of week 13 weight: 189.8 
End of week 14 weight: N/A
End of week 15 weight: 186.6
End of week 16 weight: 185.6 
End of week 17 weight: 184.8 
End of week 18 weight: 185.6 
End of week 19 weight: N/A
End of week 20 weight: 185.0
End of week 21 weight: 182.4

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Nutrisystem is providing my meals and resources free of charge, for my participation in the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program.

Mrs. Fields & TCBY Survey Group

Welcome to Opinion It--a place where you get a chance to share your opinions, interests, and ideas--and get free stuff just for sharing!

By joining Opinion It, you will be contacted by email approximately once a month and asked to share your opinions on a range of topics. Your input will help us better understand what is important to you and help shape the brands you know.

In exchange for your opinions, you'll earn free stuff like gift cards to Amazon, Starbucks, Wal-mart and Fandango!

By taking this first survey you'll be entered in a random drawing for your chance to win 1of 5 iPad Minis, 1 of 50 iPod shuffles, or 1 of 100 $10 Amazon gift cards!

The survey took me about 3 minutes, so don't worry it's short :) 

Nurtrisystem Week 20

WOOO baby did I hit a rough patch, everything was going well until I hit a brick wall of cravings and caved into them. I have no clue what happened, but all of my will power disappeared (I still didn't cave into soda though!). I was eating everything and anything and nothing seemed to satisfy my hunger. Then when I stepped onto the scale late last week and it read 187, I was like "Oh Hell no," I'm NOT going back there again.

So instead of eating a candy bar or some other type of junk food, I've been reaching for cheese sticks instead and it's been working (PS Price Chopper brand cheese sticks are the bomb). I'm happy to report that I'm back down to 185.0, which is 2 lbs less then my Uh-Oh moment from last week and .6 lbs less then my official weigh-in from the week before.

My goal is to lose 4 lbs in the next 2 weeks and reach my 30 lb mark. I was a very bad girl and shouldn't have let my cravings control me like that, in all reality I should have met my mark by now, but I've learned my lesson and the only thing left to do is move forward and try my best. I'm doing this for a happier future and can't stop or give up now, especially with how far I've already come.

Wish me luck and I'll let you know how things are going in next weeks post!


Start weight: 211
End of week 1 weight: 204.8
End of week 2 weight: 202.2
End of week 3 weight: 201.2
End of week 4 weight: 201.6
End of week 5 weight:199.6
End of week 6 weight:198.2  
End of week 7 weight:196.2 
End of week 8 weight: 195.6
End of week 9 weight: 193.8
End of week 10 weight: 192.8
End of week 11 weight: 190.6 
End of week 12 weight: 190.8
End of week 13 weight: 189.8 
End of week 14 weight: N/A
End of week 15 weight: 186.6
End of week 16 weight: 185.6 
End of week 17 weight: 184.8 
End of week 18 weight: 185.6 
End of week 19 weight: N/A
End of week 20 weight: 185.0


You can follow Nutrisystem on:

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Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689
Nutrisystem is providing my meals and resources free of charge, for my participation in the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program.

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Little Cosmetics Review

I applied to write a review on Little Cosmetics because my 3 year old daughter, Mary, LOVES makeup. Every time we go to my mom's house, my mom lets her play with eyeshadow, the result? A big mess on her face and her crying as I try to get the makeup away from her, making me feel like a bad mommy.

Usually I wait a week or two to write a review on an item, but I really just couldn't wait with this, mainly because my daughter's excitement transferred over to me. Below is a picture of the Essential Set I received from the little Cosmetics company.

 The Essential Set includes:

- One Pressed Powder Compact 
- One Lip Gloss 
- One Pink Blush Compact
- One Glitter Shadow Pot 
- One Eye Shadow Palette
- Makeup Brush Set 

- Nonbreakable Mirror
 

The great thing about these pieces? The brushes are REAL (even mom can use them) and the makeup is FAKE, I know they look real right? When I first opened them I was like "Oh, God I thought this was going to be fake makeup?" Well it was, it only looks real, it's actually very realistic colored foam.

I knew Mary would be ecstatic over her new toys, so I had her sit on the floor and handed her the bag; if a picture is worth a thousand words, check out the one below :)
 

 

Once she took out all the individual pieces, she got right to it. When she opened the first compact and tried to use the eye shadow brush to get the makeup on it, she was confused when nothing came up, but after I explained to her that the makeup was pretend, she didn't look back. Mary opened each piece and carefully "applied" her makeup, using the brushes (see the pictures below).

It was so adorable watching her do this and the best part? Hardly any clean up and definitely no mess to wipe up. She sat on the floor for at least 2 hours, just "applying" makeup, using all the different brushes, she even made sure to "do" my makeup. That's another thing I love about this set, since the brushes are real I don't have to worry about her poking my eye out (a lot of kids makeup sets have fake plastic applicators...ouch).

Needless to say, this product gets a BIG A+ from me and my daughter, this is definitely one of her favorite toys. The only hard part is getting her to keep all the pieces together...OOOO brilliant idea from Mommy, I'll give her one of my Target beauty bags! Yay, that solves that :)

You can purchase the Little Cosmetics sets (or even individual pieces) on their website or Amazon. Sets start at $20 (which is the one I got) and individual pieces start at $3.50.

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Great news. I've been given a chance to give one of these sets away to a lucky fan, so if you know any little girls, enter! This would be a perfect gift.

a Rafflecopter giveaway  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Nutrisystem Week 18

This past week I was outside and doing something almost everyday (I have the lobster shoulders to prove it), that's why I'm disappointed to report that I've actually gained a pound this week (well this morning it was a pound, this afternoon it's .6 lbs). :(

I think I may know the cause though, bagels...Yep, bagels, I believe they are my kryptonite. For 3 days in a row I had an Onion bagel for lunch or dinner and that's about the time I started gaining the weight and I just can't seem to shake it off. Plus I was out all Saturday and ate fast food twice. For the past two days though I've been doing yard work and cleaning out our garage and still can't seem to get rid of that pesky pound, what's worse is my scale is being a tool. When I step on it, it will tell me I gained an extra pound, then I panic a little and step off, it will tell me it needs to clear, then I'll have to get back on and weigh myself again, and I "lose" that extra (extra) pound.

On a positive note, being outdoors has "cured" me of my sleeping issues. Before I couldn't get to bed until 1:30-2 a.m. and waking up at 10 a.m. now I'm getting to bed at 10-11p.m. and waking up between 8-8:45 a.m. which is a very nice change, it gives me more time to get things done and puts me in a better mood because it doesn't feel as if I've wasted my day.

Another positive...it's been 18 weeks since I've had ANY soda! It's going to be tough this summer though, during really hot days, when I want something crisp and ice cold. I've been craving Orange soda, since this nice weather (76*) started in VT. Oh! Maybe that's another reason I haven't been losing weight, I haven't been drinking as much water because I'm either to busy to think about it or just don't have access at the time.

Well no more bagels for me and more water, then hopefully next week I'll have a little loss to show because I plan to be outside and active as much as I can this summer, my daughter will help see to that :)

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Click here or send me a message on Facebook and I can send you a $30 coupon off your first order!

Start weight: 211
End of week 1 weight: 204.8
End of week 2 weight: 202.2
End of week 3 weight: 201.2
End of week 4 weight: 201.6
End of week 5 weight:199.6
End of week 6 weight:198.2  
End of week 7 weight:196.2 
End of week 8 weight: 195.6
End of week 9 weight: 193.8
End of week 10 weight: 192.8
End of week 11 weight: 190.6 
End of week 12 weight: 190.8
End of week 13 weight: 189.8 
End of week 14 weight: N/A
End of week 15 weight: 186.6
End of week 16 weight: 185.6 
End of week 17 weight: 184.8 
End of week 18 weight: 185.6 

You can follow Nutrisystem on:

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Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689
Nutrisystem is providing my meals and resources free of charge, for my participation in the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program.

FedEx Delivery Manager

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Blimpies E-Club

Join the Blimpie E Club and you'll receive exclusive offers throughout the year and be the first to hear about all the new happenings at Blimpie®.

As a thanks for signing up, enjoy a FREE 6" sub with a purchase of a 6" sub of equal or greater value and 22oz drink. (Excludes $5 deals.) Join today and receive the offer right to your inbox.

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May Freebies & Deals 2013

May 31, Friday
May 30, Thursday
May 29, Wednesday

• Todays MyCokeReward deal is: Get 1 of 3 magazines (Entertainment, Stylewatch, or Instyle) 1/2 off

May 28, Tuesday

• Coupon for free body wash from CVS
• New Smiley Mission for Dove Clinical

May 27, Monday Happy Memorial Day

• Free bag of Cracker Jack ID first 1000 everyday
• First 25k will receive a coupon for a free Betty Crocker Gluten Free product
• 10 pt Pampers code: FBMEM5DPE7QW613

May 26, Sunday

• $0.50 off TWO BOXES Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks http://bit.ly/11pRgpC  

• 2 samples are up from Target, JohnFrieda and Cuticle Oil
  

May 25, Saturday
May 24, Friday

• Free Music Friday: Download the Red Bull Records Digital Sampler with a free track from each of our bands! Download now at: http://pages.redbullrecords.com/sampler 
• $0.75 off 1 Colgate Total Toothpaste http://bit.ly/18dlI9h
• Hurry free gluten free product from Pillsbury, first 25k
• Free sample of Medjool Dates, hurry these don't last long  

May 23, Thursday

• Free sample of Gevalia coffee from Walmart
• Free sample of Glad trash bags for Sams Club Members
• Bizark Deals are live
• Everything at GYMBOREE is $12.99 or less, Now through Memorial Day

May 22, Wednesday

• For 10 Swag Bucks enter: StyleMakeover under the Swag Code Safe Icon by 11am PDT (2pm EDT)
• 10,000 free samples from The Official Shiseido (USA) Page 
• Today's My Coke Reward deals is: A photo mouse pad from Shutterfly for 50 points (75% savings): http://CokeURL.com/wrcd
• Swagbucks: For a whopping 13 Swag Bucks, enter LifeMakeover under the Swag Code Safe Icon by 6pm PDT (9pm EDT) 

 May 21, Tuesday

• Free on kindle The Governess Affair (The Brothers Sinister) http://amzn.to/191wUVi
• Aveda’s giving away Invati™ samples. Enter for a chance to win 
•  Check your Marlboro account for a free steel pint

May 20, Monday

• Free child's window safety kit, if you have blinds on your windows
•  $3.00 off one Purina Pro Plan dry Cat Food, 7 lb 
• $0.50 off one (1) 16oz 4pk of Amp Energy 
• FREE mailed sample of new GinZing Energy-boosting moisturizer from Origins 
• Free samples of Metamucil
• Text SCHICK to 24444 to get a FREE Schick Hydro Silk Razor
   

May 19, Sunday

• Checkout Sunday's coupon preview http://bit.ly/M15IrZ
• Free Mio Fit  
• 10pt Pampers code: NLMAYFLOWER2013

May 18, Saturday
May 17, Friday

• $0.99 off 1 bag of Dog Chow or Puppy Chow http://bit.ly/112GRub

May 16, Thursday

• Free sample of Lindt Chocolate
• Free sample of U Kotex products

May 15, Wednesday

• Free sample for Box Top members, first 10k
• Free can of Friskies or Fancy Feast from PetCo
• Free sample for the first 10k Live Better America members
• Wednesday Deal: Get a $5 Macaroni Grill GC for only 70 My Coke Rewards points 
• Enter for your chance to win 2 6 packs of Potty Covers
• If you own a kindle fire check your login screen. Mine just gave me 500 FREE coins ($5) to use on apps and such. It's a black screen with a giant Amazon coin, you'll have to click on it to accept your free coins.
• Free Valasik Pickle coupon if you can get through, first 10k

 May 14, Tuesday

• Today only from 4-8 PM, customers can stop by a participating Häagen-Dazs Shop and enjoy a complimentary scoop of icecream 
•  Pillsbury samples are live for the first 10k members

May 13, Monday

• Free sample of Olive Oil
• Free brag book from Walgreens, til Weds the 15th! Click here for coupon code: http://bit.ly/16v9zMs
• Use this $1.00 off any Welch's Juice Cocktail and get a free Nalgene bottle (when you buy 3 Welches Refrigerated Cocktails) offer ends 7/31/13
• Free sample of John Frieda shampoo from Target
• Check your Marlboro account to see if you got a zippo lighter (please note they are only in SELECT accts, not everyone will have the offer)
• Get Maternity Pants as low as $11.99, Tops as low as $5.99, and Nursing Bras as low as $6.99 (Under Mom to Be Necessities). Free shipping if you're a new member! http://bit.ly/12zT2V8 

May 12, Sunday-Happy Mothers Day

• Checkout today's coupon preview http://bit.ly/M15IrZ 
• Pampers 10pt code: FBMD76C7HMEXT13 expires 5/17/13.

May 11, Saturday

• Get $20 off a 7" Kindle Fire HD 16GB using code FIRE4MOM with free shipping http://amzn.to/ZWDKbF
   
• 20 % off Kohls Coupon
• Kellogg's Rewards:
  
  Collect specially marked Monster U Kellogg codes and redeem them online for extra rewards (plus put the points towards your already accumulated amount)
  
  1 code = 2 music downloads
  4 codes= a pillow case
  6 codes = a movie ticket

May 10, Friday

• Free sample of Purina One dog food
• Possible free $5 Amazon code if you're accepted into a survey from Visa Prepaid
• Free sample of Gevalia coffee, select states http://bit.ly/13Bl558
  

May 9, Thursday

• Free Pedometer and leash, click REGISTER NOW
• First 5k get a free Cliff Bar
• Free 8x10 print from Walgreens with free pickup, ends May 11th. Use code: COLLAGE4YOU at checkout. This would be PERFECT for a Mothers Day present 
• Saturday May 11th is the Post Offices, Stamp Out Hunger drive, be sure to donate a few non-perishables
• Free piece of chocolate from Lindt 
• $1.00 off any Rayovac Alkaline Batteries http://bit.ly/12hOIrL
   

May 8, Wednesday

• Free carabiner after you watch their video, first 25k
• Free Tai Pei Entree 
• My Coke Rewards Today only: Earn 20 bonus pts when you enter the codes from 4 red cap   
• Free full sized sample of BioTrue contact solution. Click No for the form

May 7, Tuesday

• Free Junie B book from Random House when you sign up for their newsletter
• Want to know when your packages will arrive? Fedex now has a program like UPS My Choice, that you can sign up for! I just did, so excited 
• New Smiley Mission for EmergenC
• Enter for your chance to win 2 6 packs of Potty Covers
• Free flask, bottle opener, or BBQ sauce from Grizzly must be over 21
•  Click Free gift on left side of page
• If you don't want the BBQ sauce, click change gift
  

 May 6, Monday

• Check your Marlboro accounts to see if you got a free zippo light, it will be under Offers. If you didn't get one this time check back next Monday :)
• It's the first Monday of the month so go grab your Loreal Perk, plus 5 codes=1 free hair color (I provide the codes!)
• Free sample of glad trash bags for Sams Club members
• Disney Rewards: Check your emails, I just got 7pts in mine
• Pledge and receive a free sample of Nexcare bandaids
•  First 20k can get a Beauty Box from Target for $5 shipped. The box will include:
•  La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
• Fekkai Glossing Cream
• Gillette Venus and Olay Razor Pack 
• L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream
• Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strip