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Crayola Thank A Teacher #CrayolaThanks

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Crayola Thank A Teacher Campaign

Crayola wants to give back to some of the most important people in our children’s lives…..their teachers! Earlier this year in honor or Teacher Appreciation Day on May 8, 2018, Crayola announced their “Thank A Teacher” Campaign. This amazing initiative allows your children to create and upload a teacher thank you note right on the Crayola website! If you post your photo to Instagram or Twitter, be sure to use the hashtag #CrayolaThanks so that Crayola can easily find your photo. And, Crayola has their own gallery where you can search and find thank you notes by school or teacher. I just love this idea and what a fun way to give back! Many of you may not know this, but my degree is in education, so as an educator myself, I find this such a rewarding way to give back!

Crayola Thank A Teacher Contest

In addition, through August 25, 2018 Crayola is having an amazing contest for those that thank a teacher. 

Ten grand prize packs will be awarded, inclusive of:
  • $10,000 classroom makeover for the teacher
  • One year supply of Crayola products for the school
  • $1,000 scholarship for the student
  • $1,000 gift card for both the teacher and school 
  • Free CreatEd seminar for the school

In addition to the grand prizes, one lucky entrant will have his or her thank you note featured on a special pack of Crayola crayons this holiday. In addition, a weekly sweepstakes will run concurrently with the contest, offering entrants a chance to win $500 gift cards for themselves and their teachers. The contest and sweepstakes will run through August 25, 2018.

Crayola Thank A Teacher Product Line

Just in time for back to school, Crayola recently came out with a line of supplies geared for giving back to our teachers! Be on the lookout for these products when you are shopping for back to school supplies!

To find out more about the Crayola Thank A Teacher Campaign, you can GO HERE.

Prego® Cooking Sauces-Your Family’s New Favorite Pasta Optional Meal!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Prego®. The opinions and text are all mine.

We all lead super busy lives these days. We have demanding jobs, the kids are involved in sports and extracurricular activities, and the list goes on and on. The last thing that many of us have on our minds each morning is what we will be making for dinner that night. You are sure to put a big smile on your family’s face when you bring home a new family favorite with Prego® Cooking Sauces!

There’s no reason to wait for pasta night to bring everyone around a delicious Prego® family meal. All you need is chicken, 20 minutes, and Prego Cooking Sauce to create your family’s new favorite meal. The best part about Prego Cooking Sauces? They are pasta optional! We can enjoy “pasta night” more often without having to serve pasta – “just add chicken”.

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My family and I enjoy lemon and Parmesan, so we were excited to try the Creamy Lemon Parmesan Prego Cooking Sauce that I picked up at my local Publix. Every bite was packed full of cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic and lemon. So delicious!

Using the Prego Cooking Sauce couldn’t

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be easier and did I mention that it is ready in just 20 minutes? I browned 1lb. chicken with 1tbs. of olive oil in a non-stick skillet until it was browned on both sides then added the 15oz. jar of Creamy Lemon Parmesan Prego Cooking Sauce. I simmered for 20 minutes, and voilà, dinner was ready! While the chicken was simmering, I roasted some asparagus with lemon zest and shallots in the oven at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Asparagus makes the perfect compliment to lemon and Parmesan and it was definitely a hit with my guys paired with the Creamy Lemon Parmesan Prego Cooking Sauce!

No matter which variety of Prego Cooking Sauce that you choose, you are sure to have a new family favorite pasta optional meal!

Valpak Community Coffee Coupon at Walmart + Giveaway! #CommCoffeeAtWalmart

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If you have been following me for any amount of time, you will know that I LOVE coffee. My day usually begins with a cup of hot coffee, then in the afternoon I will have a yummy iced coffee. Whether in my house, or on the go, you can be sure that I will always have a cup of of coffee in my hand!

My husband and I are pretty picky about the brands of coffee that we drink, and let me tell you, we have tried them all! One of our favorites brands is Community Coffee. When it comes to boldness of coffee, we generally gravitate toward the medium varieties. Our favorite Community Coffee variety is their Breakfast Blend. It is an aromatic, medium roast that make the perfect cup of coffee any time of the day! It is smooth, bright and has just the right amount of boldness in each cup! If you are someone who prefers a medium roast coffee, then you will love this one! I also appreciate that Community Coffee offers both bagged and boxed varieties. This is a huge plus for me since I am such an avid coffee drinker and own both types of coffee machines! 

Savings for Community Coffee in your Valpak Envelope

I don’t know what could be better than a good cup of coffee, but how about if you could score some sweet savings on it? Now that is one sweet deal!

Right now when you open your Valpak envelopes you can find a coupon for $1.50 off any one bag or single serve box of Community Coffee redeemable at Walmart stores! 

And, to sweeten the deal, you could win a Walmart gift card! Just think of all the delicious Community Coffee that you could buy!

Giveaway Details:

  • Monday, July 23rd at 12:00 AM ET to Friday, July 27th at 11:59 PM ET.
  • Ten (10) winners will receive a $50 gift card from Walmart.
  • Users enter the giveaway by heading to the Walmart page on Savings.com and submitting their email address on the form at the top of the page.
  • Winners will be chosen through a lottery drawing and notified on Monday (7/30) via the email address they used to enter.
  • See complete Official Rules for entry instructions, full prize descriptions, restrictions and other important details.

Good Luck Everyone! I hope that you will enjoy a delicious cup of Community Coffee today!

Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Trifles with Miss Jones Baking Co.

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I was recently given the wonderful opportunity to become a Baker Babe Brand Ambassador with Miss Jones Baking Co. This awesome company based in San Francisco, California offers homemade-tasting organic cake, brownie and cookie mixes and frostings. Everything that they make features simple, non-GMO ingredients, no hydrogenated oils or trans fats, no artificial flavors or colors. 

As a brand ambassador, I was sent several products so that I could create some amazing goodies and share them with you all! I wanted to think out of the box with these delicious products and thought that a trifle would be a great dessert for summertime! For my Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Trifles, I used Miss Jones Baking Co. Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix and the Miss Jones Chocolate Frosting Made with Coconut Oil. With a few extra additions, I ended up with the most delicious and decadent dessert that you could ever sink your teeth into!

Ingredients:

1 box Miss Jones Baking Co. Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix

1 tub Miss Jones Chocolate Frosting Made with Coconut Oil

2 eggs

2T. water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 8oz. brick softened cream cheese

1 pint of raspberries

Mason Jars trifles

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the brownie mix, eggs, oil and water. Grease a 8×8 baking pan and pour batter in pan. Bake for 33-37 minutes or until center is set with a toothpick. Take out of oven and set aside to cool.

While brownies are cooling, take the tub of Miss Jones Chocolate Frosting and place inside a large mixing bowl with the brick of softened cream cheese. Beat on low with a mixer until nice and fluffy. Set aside.

Now that brownies are cooled, cut them into small squares to fit into the mason jars. Take a spoonful of chocolate cream cheese mixture and place in a mason jar. Top with a brownie square and add raspberries on top. Keep alternating back and forth. Make sure that you end with chocolate cream cheese mixture and raspberries on top. You can even shave some chocolate on the top for a nice touch.

Enjoy! I hope that you love Miss Jones Baking Co. products as much as I do!

Stay tuned as I will be sharing more of their delicious products with you in the next months! In the meantime, be sure to follow Miss Jones Baking Co. on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Don’t forget to check out their website HERE for a delicious lineup of products and location finder.

Explore the #WildWonders Exhibit at Westfield Citrus Park and Enter to Win a $100 Westfield Gift Card!

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Update: The random winner was chosen via a Random number generator and has been contacted. Congrats to Philip! Thanks to all who entered!

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Citrus Park is a four-week Westfield event featuring product demonstrations, food sampling, a petting zoo, giveaways, character meet & greets, and more. It features Westfield’s top retailers, restaurants, and local partners. This event is happening now through August 5 so there is still plenty of time to get in on the fun! Geared towards children and families, the Wild Wonders exhibit, in partnership with Big Cat Rescue, The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) the YMCA and more! 

The Wild Wonders exhibit emulates an enchanting zoo animal topiary garden, adorned with captivating florals to invite a sense of discovery and delight. There are topiaries of elephants, lions, bears and monkeys. I am amazed at the intricate detail that goes into each of these topiaries. It is worth a trip to the mall just to see these works of art! 

One of my favorite exhibits was the “Did You Know?” Exhibit. This is a great exhibit that really gets kids to think and teaches them about animals and nature. For example, did you know that a green iguana has a third eye? I never knew that until going through this exhibit!

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ad so much fun! Learning Express was hosting a creative giraffe art class where the kids got to make their own giraffe planters. It was a lot of fun, and as you can see from the photo, Brady had quite the time!

Over the next few weeks, Wild Wonders will continue with some exciting events and activities for every kid in your family! Here are just a few of the exciting events that you will be able to experience:

Join us select Thursday evenings for Movie Night In The Park as part of Wild Wonders At Citrus Park! I love this idea! They will be playing the latest and greatest animal character movies in Macy’s Court. Complimentary Popcorn, and refreshments will be provided while supplies last by the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on the green turf during the movies! How fun is this and the entire family can enjoy this activity! 

On July 21, from 10AM – 2PM join Busch Gardens at Wild Wonders in Macy’s Court for animal activity sheets, crayons, and giveaways!

On July 21, from 1PM – 4PM, HorsePower for Kids will be bringing in a live petting zoo to the Wild Wonders area in Macy’s to the Wild Wonders area in Macy’s Court. The petting zoo will feature: goats, a pig, a tortoise, ducks, chickens, sheep and guinea pigs!

There are even more Wild Wonders events and activities that you will definitely want to check out! GO HERE for the complete list of details and times.

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Don’t forget to do some shopping while you are at the mall! After all, school does start next month, and Westfield Citrus Park has got you covered! When you spend $200 or more, you will receive a $25 Westfield gift card! Now that is one sweet deal!

To sweeten the deal, I am giving away one lucky person a $100 Westfield gift card here on My Sweet Savings! To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment in the upper left hand corner of the reply section above this post letting me know which activity that your children would enjoy the most at the Wild Wonders event at Westfield Citrus Park. I will choose a winner at random on July 25 and the winner will be notified via email. (Giveaway open to all US residents 18 years of age and older)

Good luck everyone! Please let me know how much fun that you have at the Wild Wonders event and what your favorite activity is!

Tips for Planning the Perfect Summer Outdoor Date Night!

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com, but all opinions are my own. 

There is something about the beautiful summer weather that puts me in the mood to plan dinner dates outdoors! All you need are a few tools, tips and fun menu ideas to pull off the perfect summer date night for you and that special someone!

Here are some of my favorite tips for planning the perfect summer outdoor date night:

Make summer date nights fun!

I don’t know about you, but after dealing with 2 kiddos all day long, I can’t wait for date night! I want it to be a fun time for hubby and I to sit back, relax and enjoy each other’s company. With that being said, I like to decorate the table with fun and colorful plates and napkins and other items that I find on sale during the year to create a cheerful and fun environment. Even a vase of colorful inexpensive flowers can add a flare to any outdoor area.

Delicious Cold Drinks

Date night should start off with a nice cold beverage and nothing says summer like an ice cold glass of sweet tea! Southern Breeze Cold Brew Sweet Tea Bags are perfect for date nights as they are already pre-sweetened, zero-calorie tea bags that can be made in just 5 minutes! Guilt free and easy. What more is there to love? Southern Breeze Cold Brew Sweet Tea Bags also come in 4 amazing flavors (original, peach, raspberry, half tea half lemonade) I also love that they are individually wrapped so they are perfect for on-the-go! This is sure to be your new favorite date night drink! Our favorite is the peach variety. It is so refreshing! You could also add fresh fruit slices to create an extra special touch.

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Healthy Snacks

Start your date night off with a healthy snack of popchips! They come in a variety of fun flavors like: Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar, Buffalo Ranch Ridges and Barbeque. Popchips are never fried and contain only real ingredients. We personally love popchips on their own, but they are also great dipped in french onion or ranch dip. Yum!

You can find out more about popchips HERE.

Choose high quality meats

We love to grill out. In fact, during the summer months, you will find us using our grill at least 2-3 times per week. During our summer dates nights, we tend to spoil ourselves and go that extra mile with higher quality meats. A great place to find superb quality and selection of meat is Fareway Meat Market. With over 80 years experience, Fareway Meat Market is a meat delivery service that offers hand-cut fresh, tender products with no additives and their products are shipped frozen to your house.

One of their bundles, the date night bundle features:

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Two 12 oz. Beef Ribeye Steaks (reg. $39.99)
Regular Price: $84.97, Bundle Price: $59.99

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S’mores Bar

Date night must end on a sweet note…..dessert!  Hubby and I love S’mores, but we like to change things up a bit from the traditional S’mores and do a S’mores bar! You can really get creative here. We use things like peanut butter cups, fudge graham cookies, fudge striped cookies, chocolate bars, marshmallows and anything else that sounds good that day! It is all about having fun and enjoying the time with your date!

I hope that these tips will help as you prepare the perfect summer outdoor date night for your someone special!

Welcome Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend Viewers!

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UPDATE: If you missed the show, you can watch the episode HERE.

A warm welcome to Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend viewers! I am so glad that you are here! If you are looking for fun, frugal and free things to do with your kiddos this summer, I have you covered! Summer fun with the kids doesn’t have to be expensive. Enjoy every moment this summer without breaking the bank.

  1. Free Movies at Cobb Theaters. $1 movies at Regal Cinemas. There are usually a couple of different options to choose from and these are the newer titles. My boys and I love to cool off from the summer heat and enjoy some good quality laughs together. Shhhhh…..I usually laugh more than my boys do!  😀
  2.  Kids Bowl Free- Kids Bowl Free allows kids to bowl 2 free games every day during the summer months. You will need to pay for shoe rental, but that is typically only a couple of dollars per each child. This is a great way to keep the kiddos active and out of the front of the television and off of video games.
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  4. Michaels Arts and Crafts offers some fantastic arts and crafts classes for kids of all ages. Most classes are around $2-$5, but the slime classes are Free! I just signed my boys up for the slime class this Friday and they are so excited!
  5. RaceTrac is offering kids 12 and under Free 16oz. cups of SwirlWorld ice cream and toppings through the end of July! Just be sure to find a RaceTrac location that offers ice cream. What a fun way to cool off from the summer heat! YUM!

Do you have any other fun and frugal ways that you and your family take advantage of during the summer months? Leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you!

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Simple Tips to Save on Meat

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I love to keep my freezer stocked with all cuts of meat, and when I can find great deals, I stock up! Here are a few simple tips that I have found along the way that have allowed me to save on meat:

  1. Buy Reduced/Clearance– This doesn’t mean that the meat is bad, just that you need to purchase it that day and put it in the freezer or cook it that day. (Make sure that if you put the meat in the freezer that you use a high-quality freezer bag. These are some of my favorites). I can’t tell you how many great deals that I have found by purchasing the reduced/clearance section . I have found that both Target and Walmart typically put out their reduced items in the morning. From the picture above, you can see some of the great steals that I have gotten! Roasts for $4, Huge packs of pork chops for $3, packages of chicken thighs for under $2 and much more! It pays to be an early bird! I also find that early in the morning is when Walmart has their Rotisserie chickens marked down to $3! I buy several at a time and shred them for casseroles, chicken pot pies, etc…
  2. Stock up– I believe that when you find a great deal on something that you should stock up! I buy my boneless skinless chicken breasts in bulk from Zaycon Fresh. If you have been a reader for any amount of time, you will know that I mention them quite frequently here on the blog. Zaycon Fresh often runs sales where you can buy boneless skinless chicken breasts for just $0.99 lb. Their chicken is high quality with no added hormones, 100% natural chicken, is minimally processed and has no additives or artificial ingredients. You can see all the details about Zaycon Fresh HERE. 
  3. Enjoy Meatless Meals– Consider having at least one meal each week that is meatless. Typically we do at least one pasta night each week that doesn’t have meat and my guys are fine with that. I just serve extra veggies and bread and they are happy campers!
  4. Buy in Bulk– Believe it or not, the warehouse clubs, can have terrific deals on meat. I buy the huge packs of ground turkey at Sam’s Club as it seems to be the best price around. I divide it up and get about 5 meals out of the 3lb. package that sells for $12.95. That is around $2.59 a lb. which is one of the best prices around that I have found for ground turkey. I also find that Sam’s Club has the best deals around on pork chops and ribs. (when I can’t find them marked down)

Do you have any tips for saving on meat? I would love to hear!

It’s Time to Have a Super Summer with the PJ Masks!

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Summer is finally here! It’s time to get outside and to be active with family and friends! It also means it is time to have super summer fun with the PJ Masks! As a PJ Masks Ambassador, I was recently sent some items for my son Brady to enjoy during this summer!

PJ Masks Miniature Golf Set- This golf set is so fun and Brady could not wait to open the package to play golf. This set includes: 2 clubs, 2 balls, 3 targets, 3 target holders, 1 hole with flag. I like that this set can be used for indoor and outdoor fun and you can create your very own miniature golf course!

PJ Masks Frisbee and Flying Disc- These are both so lightweight and perfect for those days you are at the beach or park. I know that both of my boys will enjoy these items and that we will get a lot of use of them this summer!

PJ Masks Zak Water Bottle– This 16oz. water bottle features Gekko, Catboy, and Owlette and keeps beverages cold. My son Brady loves having his own fun water bottle and I love that this allows him to get his water in each day especially when we are outside in the hot sun. 

PJ Masks Catboy Sunglasses– Catboy is one of Brady’s favorite PJ Masks characters, so he was thrilled to see these Catboy sunglasses in his package! These sunglasses are great for any PJ Masks fan!

And, don’t miss out on all of the fun this summer as the PJ Masks have fun-filled new shows, which begin rolling out on Friday, June 15 at 10:00a.m.These are part of the Disney Junior Channel’s “Fantastic FRIYAYS.”

Premiering Friday, June 15 at 10:00a.m.

“May the Best Power Win”: The PJ Masks are excited about their new powers, but Romeo creates an “All-in-One” belt for his Robot which can defeat all of their superhero abilities. Catboy, Owlette and Gekko will have to work together as a team and unify their powers to stop Romeo.

“Moonbreaker”: Romeo’s Robot is digging on the moon to grab a giant Lunar Crystal. In order to stop him, the PJ Masks must trust Luna Girl and give her back her Lunar Magnet to heal the moon while they stop Romeo.

Premiering Friday, June 22 at 9:30a.m.

“The Race Up Mystery Mountain”: Catboy realizes being the best isn’t always the solution when he and the other PJ Masks must prevent Night Ninja from stealing a magical ring hidden atop the Mystery Mountain.

“The Mountain Prisoner”: Catboy, Gekko and Owlette have to get into the Mystery Mountain and find a magical ring to stop Night Ninja after he captures PJ Robot.

I hope that you and your little PJ Masks fans have a super summer filled with great memories and lots of laughs!