Halloween Express Review & $75 Giveaway

batman costume

Time to get ready for Halloween, friends!! Decorations, costumes, tricks and treats (hopefully more treats than tricks…) are all over the place this time of year- and I don’t know about you but getting most of my holiday shopping done in one place helps to keep me sane- and keeps my costs down.  Being able Continue Reading …

Lynda.com Online Training (Giveaway 2 winners!)

lynda.com online training library giveaway

Back in August, I began a new learning venture thanks to the nice folks at Lynda.com.  At first, I was overwhelmed.  Giddy.  I’ve always loved school.  Learning excites me.  Having all of this information at my fingertips was almost too much for me.  All of these lessons, courses, things to learn, to help me grow Continue Reading …

Deal Decor $1399 7 Piece Dining Set #Giveaway

deal decor dining set giveaway

I don’t know about you but when I start looking at furniture, I get overwhelmed.  Everyone promises the best quality, but pricing matters too!  I love when I can find beautiful furniture at affordable prices…sites like Deal Decor are always on the list for me to find great looking furniture pieces that won’t break my Continue Reading …

Britax Pavilion 70-G3

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  My baby just turned one, so that means that it’s time to upgrade car seats.  Of course I knew that I wanted a Britax.  I have had other car seat brands, but none have ever compaired in quality, durability and comfort to my Britax.  I currently own the Britax Roundabout for my 3 year old, and Continue Reading …

Joie Shop Makes the Kitchen Fun Again (Giveaway)

joie monster fun pops

Listen, I’m an adult. I’m 38. I have a house, a husband, and three children.  That doesn’t mean I have to have to be all adult and serious-like all of the time, especially not in the kitchen.  Joie recently reached out and asked if I’d like to check out some of their products – immediately Continue Reading …

Frito Lay Kitchen Kings: Chef Stephen Kalil and Chef Jody Denton (Prize Pack Giveaway)

frito lay prize pack

Happy Fall!  Time for lots of football/tailgating fun- and I have a fun video to share with the Frito Lay Kitching Kings: Chef Stephen Kalil and Chef Jody Denton. They will be giving tips on grilling, fall season recipes great for home or tailgating, and a quick “how to” tutorial on tailgating! Now, you might think me Continue Reading …

Yankee Candle Fall Gift Pack Giveaway!

yankee candle scents fall 2012

It’s time for another amazing Mavens of Money giveaway! We are giving one of our fabulous readers the chance to win something that everyone will love — a Yankee Candle Fall Gift Pack with a value of $112! The Yankee Candle Fall 2012 line includes four new fragrances that are inspired by the beauty of Continue Reading …

Waverly and the Magic Seashells Review and Giveaway

waverly and the magic seashells

There’s a tiny new mermaid on the toy scene and she’s poised to make a big splash in the toy world.  Waverly, a 3 inch mermaid from Azarella, the home of real mermaids, loves to spend time hanging out in her first-of-its-kind Magic Seashell with her pets Gumbo and Zuli.  Waverly loves to sing and Continue Reading …

Scholastic’s Magic School Bus Complete Series on DVD Review & Giveaway (2 winners)

magic school bus complete series on dvd

We love The Magic School Bus series because Miss Frizzle is just plain funny.  She’s funny, warm and engaging, and kids find her fun and funny, and don’t really even notice they are learning things.  It’s hard not to love a series that gets kids interested in and engaged with science!  Now, we have the Continue Reading …

Kidorable Hooded Towels (Discount & Giveaway)

kidorable fairy towel

My kids have kind of outgrown all of our fun towels.  It’s kind of sad, for me.  I know they will grow older, but can’t they have fun and be super cute while growing older?  I was happy to see Kidorable’s current Hooded Towel promotion.  Adorable and FUN towels that are big enough even for my Continue Reading …