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Care For Your School With Box Tops for Education

Lolli — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:30:28 +0000

This is a sponsored post with compensation received from General Mills. As always, all opinions are my own.

Mom confession time: I am the mom who will dig through the recycling bin to snip off any Box Tops for Education that my family has missed. I’ve even been known to sneak a few Box Tops out of the neighbors’ recycle bins before they’re taken away. We even have Grandma collect them for us out of state, and I’ll pack plastic baggies full of Box Tops in my luggage after visiting her.

Box Tops are pretty amazing, if you ask me! I shop for the stuff I would normally buy, and the kids’ school gets 10 cents per Box Tops. It couldn’t be easier!

Box Tops are kind of a big deal in our house.

I’m still in denial that Back to School season is almost here. Didn’t we just start summer break?? There’s no use denying it or trying to avoid the inevitable. School will be back in session before we know it, which means back to school shopping and preparation time is NOW. That means stocking up on school supplies and filling the snack drawers in the kitchen with plenty of goodies for the kids’ lunches.

The Power of Box Tops

What makes Box Tops so incredible? Box Tops for Education helps schools do more for the KIDS. They can help provide more books and academic resources for students; they can help kids be more active with additional gym or playground equipment; they can help fund field trips or field days at school. There are so many ways that Box Tops help parents care for their school and the children it serves.

Did you know that you can search for collection drives from your child’s school, a school in your area, or just find a drive that resonates with you? Check out all of the options here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/clipboard Even though my kids are in middle and high school, I found our kids’ elementary school on the list, and love that they’re gathering Box Tops to help kids attend field trips. But if you’re like us and have kids in middle school or high school, you can still collect Box Tops!

CVS Extra Bucks Offer

While you’re out back to school shopping with your kids this month, be sure to stop by your local CVS. CVS is making it easier than ever to care for your family AND your classroom with everything you need to keep your kids focused, active, and prepared for the new school year. When you shop Box Top items at CVS this back to school season, you help supply schools with the equipment and tools they need to support each and every student!

Special Offer! CVS Extra Bucks Offer (8/20-8/27): Spend $30 on participating Box Tops products, get $10 ExtraBucks reward. So not only are you getting valuable Box Tops for your kids’ school, but you’re saving money on items for your family, too. We like loading up on cereals (my kids eat a TON of cereal!) and lunch box snacks like Mott’s fruit snacks or Fiber One bars.

What are your favorite products to stock up on to collect Box Tops? Is your school listed on the Box Tops site?

Connect with CVS and Box Tops for Education

Be sure to stay connected with Box Tops for Education on the web and social media!

Website: https://www.cvssavingscentral.com/shop-assets/04_GMS_H9273_GenMillsBTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btfe/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxTopsForEducation
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/boxtops/pins/

*Offer valid 8/20/17 – 8/27/17. $30 worth of participating General Mills BTFE products must be purchased in a single transaction with CVS card in order to receive 10 CVS ExtraBucks automatically at checkout. Net purchase determined after all discounts, offers and coupons. Each box top is worth 10 cents to redeeming school when clipped from box tops products and sent to the redeeming school. Only BTFE registered schools can redeem box tops. Limit $20,000 per school per year for box tops redeemed through the clip program. See www.boxtopsforeducation.com for program details.

DIY Laundry Booster Crystals

Jody — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:00:10 +0000

Amazing smelling laundry doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. Adding a DIY Laundry Booster to your wash is a great way to end up with a dryer full of soft, static free, and scented laundry in a more natural, earth-friendly way.

Note: affiliate links are used in this post to point you in the right direction for the products we used and recommend. All prices are the same for you, but I can get a small affiliate commission for sales.

The beauty of this DIY recipe is that, besides being easy and inexpensive, you are able to use nontoxic ingredients and customize the scent to your liking. You can create a new scent profile every time you make it or keep a few varieties on hand for different family members.

DIY laundry crystals also make a great hostess or housewarming gift as well when put the mix in a pretty jar with a small wooden scoop (I LOVE these!!) and a homemade tag to identify the scent and ingredients.

How to Make DIY Laundry Crystals at Home

Supplies you will need:

2 cups epsom salt
½ cup baking soda
25 drops essential oil
A pretty jar with a tight fitting lid

Directions:

1. In a large bowl stir together epsom salt, baking soda, and desired essential oils until well combined.
2. Transfer to a container with a tight fitting lid, mason jars or other pretty containers from the Dollar Tree work great for storage.
To use: Add 1 T. to washer before adding in clothes, turn on water, then begin filling the washer with clothing.

It’s really that simple! I love being able to use homemade products like these at home so that I know exactly what is going on my family’s clothes.

Some scent combinations that you might like:

What scent combination would you prefer…or do you have a favorite scent combo that you’ve tried. I’d love to add more variety to my laundry repertoire.

5 Ways to Revive Your Living Space for Less

Lolli — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:04:57 +0000

I’m happy to introduce Becca Grady, today’s guest poster, who has some tips for reviving your living space for less (something we are in the middle of doing right now!). I love her tips and can’t wait to dig into a few of them this spring!

5 Simple Ways to Revive Your Living Space for Less

With the newly blossoming flowers and green grass sprouting, it’s clear that spring is in full swing. If you’re feeling inspired to refresh your living space, you may consider changes like new flooring, fresh paint, updated furniture and subtle accents to tie it together beautifully.

Although you may crave a full blown living room makeover, these updates can quickly become costly. And it doesn’t take a huge budget to make a big splash in your space. Try carving out a weekend and use some of these tips to refresh your living room without busting your budget.

Paint

Source: Justin & Juhee Kim, Catherine Houston on Zillow Digs®

Paint is an easy, relatively low-cost way to transform a room quickly. A fresh coat of paint looks clean and can transform the entire feel of the room. If you’re stumped by what color, shade or tone to choose, consider sticking with neutrals shades. Neutrals are a safe, classic and timeless option. If you’re feeling adventurous, try creating an accent wall with a bold pop of color.

Furniture

Aside from flooring, furniture can be the next most expensive upgrade. But there are ways to save serious cash while adding new furniture. Try looking for vintage or upcycled finds, then add a new coat of paint or take it up a notch with new upholstering. Consider purchasing just one large, new piece, like a main couch or coffee table. One new item in the living room will bring a renewed energy and instantly ground the room.

Lighting

Source: Kent Brasloff on Zillow Digs®

Improving the lighting and ensuring it’s soft and natural can make a world of a difference. A living room should be warm, relaxing and inviting, so it’s important to make sure that natural light is utilized during the day, while ample soft light is used in the evening. Rearrange your lamps to best accommodate the room and consider installing overhead lights that can be dimmed and adjusted.

Millwork

Source: Tuckahoe Creek Construction, Inc. on Zillow Digs®

Millwork is an underrated, yet beautiful way to make your space look brand new with a craftsman touch. Millwork includes crown molding, base trim, door frames and window casings. Beautiful millwork is a great addition to a living room, adding a clean finish, especially once painted or finished. It can also be found at a price that’s gentle on your wallet, while still creating a fresh feel.

Accessories

With accessories, less is more. However, the ones you choose can have a greater impactful and tie the overall design together. If you are tired of the look and feel of your space, try swapping out your throw pillows for ones that bring a fresh burst of color. Also consider changing your curtains to display a new textile, pattern or color, further adding to the visual interest.

Now that the sun is shining, you may be feeling inspired to change your space to match the transformation happening outside. Whether you choose one or a mix of a few updates, consider using these simple tips to revive your living space for less.

Are You Prepared for Your Kids’ College?

Lolli — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:58:01 +0000

When my oldest daughter was born many years ago, I had just finished college a week (yes, literally seven days!) before. My husband wouldn’t be done for another semester (and I waited to walk with him at graduation). It’s hard to believe that our baby girl is halfway done with her college education – and as of last weekend, she’s a married woman!

As we finished up our schooling and started our family, we were just beginning to think about paying back our own student loans. Planning ahead for our children’s educations was something far ahead in the future.

And then, it seems, we blinked our eyes and that baby girl was graduating high school and getting college acceptance letters in the mail. Don’t even get me started on the fact that she got married last Saturday!

Just as we’ve started to settle in to this stage in our lives as parents, our next daughter is about to enter the college application process. Pretty soon, we’ll be packing up her things and moving her in to her life on campus.

I remember when my oldest daughter was finishing up her senior year, preparing to move 3000 miles away to attend school. Several of my local friends asked how I was dealing with the fact that she’d be moving so far away. I told them that I’d been preparing for this day for 18 years. Yes, I’d miss her but wasn’t this what we had been working towards as parents her whole life?

Yes, I was prepared for her leaving but not so prepared for the way HER college experience effected our family finances.

Are YOU prepared for your kids’ college?

Luckily, as parents often do with their oldest child, we learned a few things through her college experience that we will be using with the other kids…and the tips that tops our list is to start planning way ahead for college expenses.

This year, we’ve been introduced to College Ave Student Loans Parent Loan program. Here’s what you need to know about College Ave:

College Ave Student Loans recently launched the New Parent Loan, which offers savings over Federal Plus Loans. With no origination fee and a lower fixed interest rate than the federal program, College Ave Student Loans new parent loan has the potential to save parents big bucks. In fact, qualified parent borrowers save an average of $1,000 versus the Federal Direct Parent Plus program.

Not only do the parents loans offer savings, but they have more flexibility to fit your specific financial situation. Parents can choose to start paying the loan in full right away, or to limit monthly payments while the student is in school, and to pick their own repayment terms from 5 to 12 years. Parents can also choose to have money deposited directly into their own bank account to help pay for extra expenses (like food, books, and housing) which often get over-looked when budgeting for college.

I took the site for a spin and tried out the College Ave Student Loans qualification tool and Parent Loan Calculator. I was amazed at how easy it was to customize options to fit our budget and my daughter’s upcoming tuition needs.

I love how you can choose the payments you’d like to make each month and how you can instantly see how that directly impacts the amount that you’ll be paying in the end. You can opt to pay over 12, 10, 8 years (and more), and the loan calculator adjusts the amount you’ll be paying – both in interest charges and in monthly payments after school is over.

Because every family has different needs and unique budgets, a one-size-fits-all loan program….well, it WOULDN’T be one-size-fits-all. With College Ave Student Loans Parent Loan program, you really can pick the loan that is the best fit for YOU and your family.

Do you have kids in college or high school? How have you started planning for their college career?

What tips do you have to make paying for college as painless as possible?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

How to Grocery Shop to Avoid Processed Foods

Lolli — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:34:42 +0000

When you want to start eating healthier, but you don’t want to eat a specific diet, or avoid eating all of the foods that you love… You also don’t want to spend much more than you already do on groceries, what do you do? One relatively easy answer is to avoid processed foods.

There are all sorts of “diets” out there, and frankly the word “diet” has become a very misunderstood and misused word. A diet includes everything that you consume. It’s not a specific eating style, but rather it’s made up of every element of the foods we eat, from breads to drinks to cookies. It’s your very own diet. So when I say “diet” I really mean your eating style, not a restrictive calorie-counting program.

Another term being used here is “unprocessed” food. This does not mean you have to eat only raw and organic foods or anything of that nature (although it’s great if you do!). It simply means that you are trying to avoid additives, preservatives, and ingredients that are not good for you in the first place.

So let’s get to the point here; how do you grocery shop to eat more healthy and avoid processed foods?

How to Grocery Shop to Avoid Processed Foods

There are a few simple ideas to get you started;

1. Shop mainly the outside edges of the store, not within the aisles (the edges of the store are where you find the produce, dairy, and butcher – fresh foods versus boxed and canned foods).

2. Check the label of everything that you buy. If you wouldn’t cook at home with an ingredient listed on a food, then don’t buy it.

Those two rules will get you buying healthier items in no time!

Let’s talk specifics:

Fruits and veggies are unlimited! You can buy and eat as many as you would like! Of course organic is best, but we all know that isn’t always possible. Replace boxed and bagged snacks with fruits and veggies and you are well on your way!
Meats should be monitored. Aim to eat 3 meals a week with meat, and the rest of the days have meatless meals. You would be surprised how much money this saves you. When shopping for meat, don’t go for the cheapest option. Check to see if nitrates and nitrites are used, as these are no-no ingredients used in many meats. Grass-fed organic is the best choice, but again, this isn’t always possible. Many stores carry at least grass fed meats at an affordable price. That organic label can get pricey.
Dairy is okay! And guess what? Whole milk and products made with it are your best option! Yes, you read that right! Whole milk, not 2%, 1% or skim, but WHOLE milk. Some people get scared when you say this thinking that it makes you gain weight, but the key is everything else that you eat and your portions. Portions are key when you want to eat healthy.
Breads and cereals can get tricky. There are not many good options for bread, and making your own is easy, but that can sometimes take a lot of time that we don’t all have. Look for a bread that’s first ingredient is whole wheat flour, not enriched white, or enriched wheat, or anything enriched for that matter. Whole wheat is where it’s at! Look for the black and yellow whole wheat certification on it as well. The same goes for cereal; avoid additives and dyes. Things like cheerios and shredded wheat (without the frosting!) are decent choices for cereal.

Next time that you go grocery shopping, start looking at your labels to see what you are really eating. You might to be surprised to discover what’s in your favorite foods!

Save a Little. Enjoy a Lot

Lolli — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 22:17:33 +0000

I created this post about Save a Little. Enjoy a Lot as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and Shell; all opinions are my own. #ShellCrowd

Being an adult is hard work.

Paying bills is not what I dreamed it would be when I was younger (just kidding….I didn’t dream of paying bills at all. I just didn’t realize back then was a pain in the neck they could be).

If there’s anything I’ve learned in the last 20+ years of being a married person with responsibilities, it’s this: it just takes a few simple steps to save money here and there, and those small savings add up to huge benefits. Bills will always be there. Expenses are a fact of life. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy life to the fullest.

How to save money, a little at a time

Saving money, a little at a time, can be as simple as choosing generic brands over name brand products. You can save a little money each week by ordering water instead of soda (bonus points because it’s healthier, too!). The list goes on and on: use coupons, eat out less often, avoid pre-packaged foods and cook more meals at home. And a current new favorite (I’ve gotten my husband hooked on this, too!) – saving money every time you pump gas when you use Shell’s Fuel Rewards®.

Did you know? When you use the Shell’s Fuel Rewards® program when you fill your tank with gas, you’ll save 3 cents per gallon EVERY time. Also, if you link a Mastercard, VISA, or American Express credit card to your Rewards account, you can EARN 5 cents/gallon or MORE for every $50 you spend (this is not just on money you spend on gas…anything you buy is included!).

You can even COMBINE savings – earn 10 cents/gallon when you use your linked card to dine out, 15 cents/gallon when you shop online at participating retailers, 20 cents/gallon when you book a flight through the Rewards program. You can STACK those savings and pay 45 cents/gallon LESS at the pump (this is just an example).

I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of money on gas because I’m driving kids all over the place before and after school. It adds up.

But so do the savings. And I love it.

What would you do with the money you save?

Here are a couple of things that I would like to do with the money I save:

Go out to lunch with a friend: I know it’s silly, but eating lunch out is a huge treat for me. I honestly have to hold myself back from heading out to my favorite restaurant in the middle of the day. When I save in other areas, I love being able to splurge a little on lunch out.
Put a little cash aside each month for vacation: Traveling with a family as big as mine can be pricey, but love being able to travel together. A little bit of money put aside here and there can add up to a few fun excursions on vacation.
Save for a rainy day: Although “rainy days” are not exactly fun, I love the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we don’t have to worry if something unexpected should come up.
Spend it on my blog: I’ve been investing money back into my blog this year, and I’m so excited that I CAN! Money put back into the blog makes my life easier and way more enjoyable.

The bottom line is this: when I save money in as many areas where I can, I’m able to lighten the load, provide peace of mind, and free up time and resources for enjoying myself more.

What do YOU like to do when you are able to save money?

Be sure to stop by and check out the Shell’s Fuel Rewards® program. Take advantage of the New Member 25 cents per gallon Sign Up Bonus!

10 Ideas for Low Cost Family Fun

Lolli — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:00:15 +0000

Looking for ideas for low cost family fun? We’ve got them here!

When it comes to having fun, it can be expensive to take your family out for a night on the town. However, it’s so important to spend time together as a family because it brings you closer than ever. If you’re looking for ways to bring your family close together, check out these 10 ideas for low cost family fun.

10 Idea for Low Cost Family Fun

1 – Movie Night– This is always a cheap way to have fun with the whole family. You can rent a movie or just use a movie you already have on hand. Make popcorn and other family favorite snacks to make the night even more fun.
2 – Sledding or Ice Skating– If you live in a cold area, it can be fun to go sledding or even ice skating. And this is usually a minimal expense.
3 – Picnic at the Park– Packing up a picnic and going to the local park for lunch is always a great idea. It’s always nice to get out and enjoy the sunshine and watch the kiddos play.
4 – Make a Blanket Fort– Obviously if your kids are older, you won’t necessarily make a blanket fort with them, but this is always a good idea when you have little ones.
5 – Thrift Shopping– This is always a favorite around here. We love to head into thrift shops to see what we can find for fairly cheap. We’ve found some great stuff over the years.
6 – Cookie Baking– Baking is always a great way to get the whole family involved in something fun for fairly cheap. And kids love helping bake cookies and other various treats.
7 – Have an Evening of Art– The great thing about art is that it doesn’t cost anything to make. You can use a crayon or fancy pencils to make whatever piece of art you choose. Plus, this is a great way to bond as a family.
8 – Family Football– Even if your family members aren’t the best at playing sports, there is no right or wrong when it comes to playing family football. You can make up your own rules and have a great time doing it. If your family doesn’t like playing football, consider baseball, soccer, or even running!
9 – Visit Family– One of our favorite things to do is visit family when we have downtime. If the family is busy, then we try to visit friends or set up a time to get together. It doesn’t cost anything to visit with friends and family. And it’s always nice to see your family and old friends.
10 – Have a Family Game Night– Family game night is a favorite in our family. Over the years, we have collected various family games and we love pulling them out to play on family game night. Plus, as your kids get older, it’s a lot more fun to play family games.

When it comes to spending time together as a family, it shouldn’t be expensive. What is your favorite low cost family fun idea?

Worried About College Tuition? Let ScholarshipOwl Handle It.

Lolli — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:05:36 +0000

This post is sponsored by ScholarshipOwl, but all thoughts are my own.

About a month ago, I moved my oldest daughter into her new home away from home. A few days later, she started her 2nd year of college. Yes, she made it through her first year (with flying colors!) and she’s already rocking year two.

Paying for their child’s college education is one of those things that parents start worrying about as soon as they bring their babies home from the hospital (am I right??). And as a mother of one college student and 4 more close behind, I can attest that high school graduation and college sneak up faster than you could ever imagine. I swear I was just watching her learn how to walk….and now she’s an adult, living on her own. I am so proud of her and the woman she’s become, but as any parent of a grown child will tell you, just because they don’t live at home anymore doesn’t mean that you stop worrying about them.

When Kim was a senior in high school, she applied to dozens and dozens of scholarships. She appreciated the fact that we (her parents) have a lot of kids and a lot of college tuition checks to make out over the next dozen years. I’m very grateful that she has been not only conscientious but amazingly qualified to be a scholarship recipient.

We figured that she’d have scholarship offers coming out of the woodwork…but we found that finding the right scholarships to apply for (and when to apply for them) and then going through the whole process for each application was tedious and time-consuming…and most of the time totally unproductive.

We’ve been fortunate that she has had most of her tuition covered through scholarships both years now. But like I said, I’ve got 4 younger kids who will all need to go through the same process. Sometimes it makes my head spin.

Luckily, we found out about ScholarshipOwl at the beginning of this school year. Suddenly, I am so much more hopeful about getting all five of my kids through college without totally breaking the bank OR breaking our backs to find scholarships that are a good fit for each of my unique kids.

Here’s a quick video explaining what ScholarshipOwl is and how they can help, whether you’re a college student or a parent.

About ScholarshipOwl

ScholarshipOwl is the one-stop online service for students trying to win more college and graduate-school scholarships. The company was founded by veteran tech entrepreneurs Daniel Better and Kenny Sandorffy, who believe passionately in the need to transform the tedious process of applying for college scholarships. ScholarshipOwl provides a wealth of free services that quickly match members to eligible scholarships, improve their applications, and automate their submissions. Premium services provide even more power for students seeking the most scholarships to finance their education.

For more information, visit www.scholarshipowl.com. Follow Scholarship Owl on Twitter @ScholarshipOwl

“Finding which scholarships you’re eligible for, and then applying for them one by one, is so slow and painful, but so important,” said Sandorffy, ScholarshipOwl’s Head of Marketing and Optimization. “We wanted to fix this tedious process and make it easy for students and their families to find all the scholarships they deserve, and to win those scholarships. Our goal is to make sure everyone’s college is paid for with scholarship aid.”

I love that! ScholarshipOwl’s basic membership is free for anyone to use, which means that MORE students are being matched with scholarships without the typical headache associated with the standard application process. Here are just a few facts about ScholarshipOwl:

Free basic membership
Simple signup (takes just 2 minutes)
Access to more than 3.5 million potential scholarships
Automatic search and eligibility matching
Simplified application process that eliminates redundant data-entry headaches
Every member gets a set of free automated scholarship applications per month, and multiple ways to unlock additional free applications each month
Ongoing tracking/notifications of all applications and additional matches
Free email account
Advisory sessions with previous scholarship winners. Find out what worked for them
Free newsletter on scholarship news and opportunities
The Ultimate Guide to College Scholarships ebook
Premium packages allow additional automated applications each month, and resubmissions when new eligibility windows open up

I can’t wait to come back in a month or two with the news of the scholarships that Kim has received, thanks to ScholarshipOwl (we’re both so excited about this new process….it’s so much easier than the “old” way!).

Tips For Collecting Box Tops for Education #foodlionboxtops

Lolli — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:00:28 +0000

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Food Lion® via Burst Media. The opinions and text are mine.

When my oldest daughter started kindergarten more than a dozen years ago, I became aware of Box Tops for Education. As a young mother with a bunch of little ones at home, I often felt like there wasn’t much I could do to support my kids’ school, but I could collect Box Tops.

When we first began collecting Box Tops for Education, I was shocked at how many items we already had on our shelves and throughout our house that had Box Tops on them. Since that first year, and for the past 13+ years, our house has been a pretty dedicated collection site. Everyone has their eyes open for a Box Top on a label or box…and we won’t let any of them slip through the cracks and end up in the recycle bin. Ten cents may not seem like a lot, but it adds up FAST.

Tips for Collecting Box Tops for Education for Your School

Have a designated collection spot at home. Whether it’s a drawer or a ziploc baggie or a dedicated Box Tops piggy bank, make it easy for family members to clip and drop.
Get the whole family involved. Make sure that everyone knows to check boxes for Box Tops before tossing them in the recycle bin. Remember that Box Tops are not only found on food items.
Buy more Box Tops for Education items when you shop!
Involve friends and extended family, too! Grandma loves to collect Box Tops for us, and we gather all of her Box Tops whenever we visit her. She’ll even pack them in her suitcase when she comes to visit. It’s easy to ask friends and neighbors to keep their eyes open for you, as well. Since it doesn’t cost them any money (and hardly any time) most people are more than happy to contribute to your collection!
Leave a jar or bag to collect Box Tops at work…same idea as above!
Before you head out to shop, check the Box Tops for Education site for stores near you that are running promotions for Bonus Box Tops (see below for the latest Bonus Box Tops opportunity starting tomorrow (1/7/15) at Food Lion®!).
Check the Box Tops for Education site for coupons for participating products to save when you go shopping.
Participate in challenges and contests. Our elementary school sends home monthly collection sheets with space to tape or glue 10 Box Tops for Education. Each sheet is worth $1.00 for the school…AND an entry into a drawing. My kids have won the drawings a few times and come home ecstatic.

What are your tips for collecting (or remembering to turn in) your Box Tops for Education?

Get 20 Bonus Box Tops for Education at Food Lion®

Get 20 Bonus Box Tops ($2.00 value to BTFE eligible school) when you buy ANY 5 participating General Mills® products in a single shopping visit at Food Lion® using your personal MVP card between 1/7/15 and 1/13/15 AND be automatically entered for a chance to win 100,000 Bonus Box Tops ($10,000 value to BTFE eligible school).

About Box Tops for Education:

Box Tops for Education is one of America’s largest school earnings loyalty programs.
Over 80,000 k-8 schools participate.
Schools can use Box Tops cash to buy whatever they need.
You can send Box Tops to school anytime.
Each Box Top is worth 10¢ for your school.
Box Tops earnings are sent out to schools twice a year, in December and in April.

$50 Food Lion® gift card giveaway

Who doesn’t appreciate a free grocery trip? I know I do! Enter to win a $50 Food Lion® gift card by commenting on this blog post and letting me know your best tips for collecting Box Tops for your school. Maybe your school or your family does something really unique to motivate everyone to get involved. If you’re new to Box Tops, feel free to let me know what your favorite Box Tops for Education participating product is.

Enter on the giveaway form below for multiple chances to win! This giveaway will end midnight January 20, 2015, after which a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Good luck!

Entry -Form

Connect with Food Lion® and Box Tops for Education:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodlion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodlion
Brand Website: https://www.foodlion.com/boxtops
How Box Tops works: https://www.boxtops4education.com/how-box-tops-works
Want to become a Box Tops coordinator? Visit: https://www.boxtops4education.com/BoxTops/BecomeCoordinator

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Food Lion® via Burst Media. The opinions and text are mine.

Sparkle Save Some Serious Coin

Annie — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:43:16 +0000

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine.

You could win a $100 Walmart card in their Sparkle® Save Some Serious Coin Sweeps! Plus, read below for how to clip a $1 off coupon for Sparkle® paper towels. {And who couldn't use $100??} $100 at Walmart can buy a week's worth of groceries, some spring clothes for your kids, cleaning supplies, and any other last minute things you need (like birthday gifts).

Entering is super easy! Just go to the giveaway page at Walmart to enter. Then you just enter your birthday, email address, and fill out the form and you are entered! And they draw one winner every day!

The sweepstakes runs until March 15, 2014, so good luck! There is a limit of one prize per person and one entry per day. Go back and enter every day. It was super simple for me to enter. Check out the screenshots – it took only a few minutes out of my day. I hope I win…$100 is pretty awesome.

How to get your Sparkle® Paper Towels Coupon!

At the bottom of the Walmart giveaway page, there is a link to a Sparkle® coupon! Click the link and it takes you to a page full of Walmart coupons. The Sparkle® coupon is the first one and is for $1 off a package of 6 paper towels or more.

Happy savings! This is definitely the time to hop on the website and not only save some money, but enter to win free money. Tell all your friends and family members about the $100 giveaway too. If they win, maybe they will share? Hey, you can hope.