Dark Shadows Giveaway and Blog App

Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Dark Shadows on DVD and Blu-Ray October 2nd 2012; along with the Dark Shadows Blog App!

From the incredible mind of Tim Burton comes the hit film Dark Shadows, based on the classic television series! Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) has been trapped for two centuries by an evil witch (Eva Green) who just happens to be an ex lover. Barnabas now has to struggle with the ever changing 1970s and save his families business! With an all star cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jonny Lee Miller and more, Dark Shadows will be sure to whet your appetite for fun.



WHY You will love the Dark Shadows Blog App:
· Are You Creepy Enough Quiz! Do your friends refer to you as a Child of the Night or do you shiver at the thought of a creepy crawly? Take the Are You Creepy Enough quiz to find out.
· Barnabas’ Terror Trivia! Are you a Barnabas buff? Take the 3 truths and a lie trivia all about Barnabas Collins and you can unlock clips and downloads from Dark Shadows.
· Dark Shadows Horror-Scope! Whether you are a Virgo Vampire or a Transylvanian Taurus, you can get your custom hauntified Horror-Scope.
And lastly a Giveaway! Warner Bros. Pictures is offering you a chance to win free DVD!
Want to win?
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A Great Scentsy Promotion!!

It’s a Buddy Holiday 2012!

There's no better surprise than spying a Scentsy Buddy under the Christmas tree -- and this year, Scentsy Fragrance is here to help you make gift-giving double the fun!
Starting Today, Wednesday, Sept. 26, through Dec. 31, 2012, buy one of our selected Buddies and receive a second Buddy for FREE!

Choose any two of these popular Buddies:

• Lenny the Lamb
• Penny the Pig
• Roarbert the Lion
• Ribbert the Frog
• Ollie the Elephant
• Mollie the Monkey
• Patch the Dog
• Scratch the Cat
• Barnabus the Bear
• Wellington the Duck

Then, bring your new Scentsy Buddies to life with two Scent Paks -- one for each of your new friends:

• Scent Pak #1: Choose any Scent Pak fragrance in the Scentsy Fragrance Fall/Winter 2012 Catalog!
• Scent Pak #2: We'll choose a second Scent Pak for you!

*They are while supplies last so hurry!! (offer does not include Pookie the polar bear or baby buddies)
Head on over to Scentsy and pick up a pair of Buddies today! (buy from any open party or click buy at the top) and STAY TUNED for a Scentsy GIVEAWAY coming soon!

Book Review: A Season for Tending (Book 1 of the Amish Vines and Orchards series)

By, Cindy Woodsmall
Book description: In a community where conformity flourishes, seeds of Rhoda’s odd behavior were planted long ago. Can she cultivate her relationships with the same care and tenderness that she gives her beloved garden?

Old Order Amish Rhoda Byler’s unusual gift and her remarkable abilities to grow herbs and berries have caused many to think her odd. As rumors mount that Rhoda’s “gift” is a detriment to the community, she chooses isolation, spending her time in her fruit garden and on her thriving canning business. 
Miles away in Harvest Mills, Samuel King struggles to keep his family’s apple orchard profitable. As the eldest son, Samuel farms with his brothers, the irrepressible Jacob and brash Eli, while his longtime girlfriend Catherine remains hopeful that Samuel will marry her when he feels financially stable. 
Meanwhile, Samuel’s younger sister Leah is testing all the boundaries during her rumschpringe, and finds herself far from home in Rhoda’s garden after a night of partying gone badly. But Leah’s poor choices serve as a bridge between Rhoda and the King family when a tragic mistake in the orchard leaves Samuel searching for solutions.
Rhoda’s expertise in canning could be the answer, but she struggles with guilt over the tragic death of her sister and doesn’t trust herself outside her garden walls. As the lines between business, love, and family begin to blur, can Rhoda finally open up to a new life? And what effect will this odd, amazing woman have on the entire King family?
My Thoughts: I am a huge fan of Cindy Woodsmall’s books. I’ve had the pleasure of reading them all. I anxiously awaited the release of this book, and I wasn’t disappointed! Now this book had a different feel to it than the authors other series but I liked it. I think this book showed that no follower of Christ is perfect no matter which path towards grace you walk. I loved the banter between Jacob and Rhoda, as well as the struggles they each had to overcome to find the path God wants them to follow.
I don’t know if its just me but I sometimes seem to gravitate towards a secondary character in books or movies. Don’t get me wrong I love the main characters but something just drew me to the struggle Catherine goes through purely by her own actions. I loved that Cindy Woodsmall doesn’t gloss over Catherine’s flaws and sins. We all sin and I feel like Catherine’s troubles are something that many of us can relate to. All in all I loved the book and cant wait to read what’s in store for us in book two. So many characters stories are left unfinished and Cindy leaves us wanting more.
Disclosure: "I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review."

Kroger Buy 5 – Save $5 Event!

 

Attention Kroger shoppers! Grab a cart (or two!) and head to your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for the Kroger Buy 5 – Save $5 Event! From October 14th through October 24th purchase 5 participating General Mills products, and receive a coupon for $5 off your next shopping order* (coupon printed at checkout)!

• Look for some of your favorite participating General Mills products like Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Betty Crocker Cake and Brownie Mixes, Hamburger Helper, Totino’s Party Pizza, Yoplait** and many more!
• Promotion varies in different locations so please be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores*** for specific deals and offers which include: Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy

Don’t let the savings pass you by! Fill up your cart and save with the General Mills products you love at the Kroger Buy 5 – Save $5 Event! If you’d like to participate in this Spark, we will provide you with a $25 Kroger Family of Stores gift card that you can use on the great savings available during the Kroger Buy 5 – Save $5 Event.

* Products must be purchased during one shopping visit. To view a list of participating products see your store for details. The $5 coupon offer off your next shopping trip offer expires 1 week from the print date, with the coupon prints ending October 24th. Any offers printed on October 24th will expire on October 31st.
**Yoplait items vary by state
***Excludes Food 4 Less

I’m excited for this event how about you? We purchase tons of general mills products and I’m always looking to save, so this is a WIN for our family!

Want to win a $25 gift card to jump start your saving for this event?

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Giveaway end Oct. 12, 2012 at 11pm EST.

 

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Unstoppable–an inspiring story.

 

In two short weeks WaterBrook Multnomah books will be  releasing a brand new book by Nick Vujicic called Unstoppable. It’s an incredibly powerful and inspiring message and we don’t want you to miss it!

Want to learn more about nick and Unstoppable check out this video

and read first chapter

Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic (Chapter 1 Excerpt)

I for one cant wait to read this inspiring story. What do you think about it?

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@NickVujicic

Nick on Facebook

Milk unleashed giveaway!

If there is one thing we love in our home, it's milk!  So I was thrilled when I hear about shelf stable milk. Its nice to know I can send milk with my child to school and not worry about it spoiling before lunch time!
Milk Unleashed is not only for school time and emergencies.  It is perfect for the on-the-go lifestyle that moms have.  You can have it with you when you take your children for afternoon sports, car pooling, or recitals.   With handy single-serving shelf safe milk there’s no need to ever run out!  You can take it anywhere at anytime!  Milk Unleashed goes wherever your family goes, whether it’s a lunchbox, a cooler, purse or a diaper bag!
Check out this great app below that is brought to you by Milk Unleashed. 


Would anyone here like to win some shelf stable milk? Milk Unleashed wants to give you and your family four cartons of shelf safe milk (white and chocolate).  This giveaway will end on September 25, 2012, and is open to US residents only.
Want to win?
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4. Where will you go with your unleashed milk?
5. What is your favorite On-The-Go Games from the blog app?
6. Take the Family On-The-Go Quiztacular and post their results in the comments

Progresso Light Crème Soup, Yummy

Craving rich and creamy flavors, but don’t want to splurge on calories? With two new creamy flavors, Progresso^® Light soups are giving those who are managing their weight a new reason to celebrate! At 100 calories per serving, now you can indulge in warm, creamy soups like Light Creamy Potato with Bacon and Cheese* and Light Chicken Pot Pie Style* without feeling guilty. Packed with indulgent, satisfying flavor, these two new Light creamy soups are the perfect way to make thoughtful eating decisions without sacrificing incredible taste.
I received the soups mentioned above, in a really neat gift pack, and they couldn’t have come at a better time. Fall is in the air and so are colds. I don’t know about you but when I’m feeling run down the only thing I want to eat is a nice hearty and hot soup! So I’m curled up on the couch sipping from my new soup mug filled with the new Light Chicken Pot Pie Style soup, and its yummy!


My gift pack included:

• (2) Cans of Progresso^® Light creamy soup
• (1) Soup mug
• (1) Lunch tote
• (1) Water bottle

• These two new Progresso Light creamy soups are joining the lineup of more than 40 flavorful soups that are 100 calories or less per serving
• These Weight Watchers^® endorsed soups have 100 calories and a 2PointsPlus^® value per serving
• The Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese variety boasts pieces of potato with savory bacon and rich cheese flavor
• The Chicken Pot Pie Style variety exudes a home-style essence with cuts of white-meat chicken, hearty potatoes and classic vegetables

*Light Chicken Pot Pie Style:  At least 33% fewer calories than regular ready-to-serve soups.  Light Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese:  50% fewer calories than the leading potato, cheese, and bacon ready-to serve soup.   See nutrition information for sodium content.
In addition, visit http://goo.gl/WbbPS to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of 4 cans of Progresso^® soup. Take advantage of the savings and try Progresso Light creamy soups today!
Want to win the same pack I received? One (1) lucky Family Treasures reader is going to receive the gift pack pictured above.
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5. Like Progresso on Facebook and say up to date with Progresso products.

Giveaway ends on Oct. 6th 2012 at 11pm EST.

“Disclosure:  The coupons, information, and gift packs have been provided by Progresso^® through MyBlogSpark.”

Fundraiser and giveaway winner.

First lets congratulate Kate she was comment #13 and won the Creativity for kids giveaway.

Anonymous

August 29, 2012 7:42 PM

I love everything on the site. Can't pick a favorite.
Kate

Kate please contact me with your full contact info or a new winner will be chosen.

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Now for some serious stuff. Recently a local single mother of 3 was brutally murdered in my home town. To raise money for her children ages ages 11, 5 and 4, I have started a fundraiser. As moms we know children are expensive and these children will now need grief counseling and more.
For every purchase from this link all money raised will go directly to the family. Anyone in the US can order. Scentsy is a great product alone, but also a great company that gives back. Buy a few Holiday gifts and help a family in the process.
To read more about the ongoing case you can go here or here.

Dolls and Treats..

 

Its drawing time for the following giveaways:

Yummy! Fiber ONE Brownies Giveaway and Do you remember Raggedy Ann?

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Are you ready to find out who won? Winners are chosen by random.org and will have 24 hours to claim their winnings before another winner is chosen. First the Dolls……

Raggedy Ann/Andy Giveaway -

The winner will be able to choose either Ann or Andy as their prize.

Comment # 14

LauraJJ August 24, 2012 3:58 PM

GFC follower
Laura J – ilovemybeagle2

Congrats Laura! You will have to come back here and share with up who you chose (Ann or Andy) and how you like him/her.

And now for the Treats……..

Fiber One^® 90 Calorie Brownies

The winner gets a pretty awesome kit and yummy brownies.

Comment # 4

latanya August 14, 2012 4:05 PM

I will reach for the 90 cal brownie because it is better for me.

Congrats! please come back here and share your thoughts!

 

Don’t forget the Creativity for Kids giveaway is still active and give me your thoughts on if you would like to see a Scentsy giveaway!