Signs of April

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Welcome to the American Girl Bitty Twins Spring Giveaway Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 & co-hosted by Iowa Mom . Down South Savings has teamed up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you this adorable event! The on-the-go Bitty Twins offer so many ways to mix and match! Choose skin tone, hair color, and gender to create your favorite pair. They come with full outfits, hair for styling, and a special book. Add to the fun with accessories and Dress Like Your Doll clothing. These 15-inch dolls are for ages 3 and up. One lucky winner will receive an American Girl Bitty Twins + Book Set! Even better we are giving you the opportunity to select boy-girl, 2 girls or 2 boys. You also get to select skin and hair shade of each. Giveaway ends May 13th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my ...

IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3rd! “Like” IRON MAN 3 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ironman “Follow” IRON MAN 3 on Twitter: @Iron_Man Visit the website: http://marvel.com/ironman3

I recently had the opportunity to work with  YouCopia  and review their  Coffee Stack .  Make Your Morning Simple The CoffeeStack is a perfect solution for organizing 40 K-Cups out of sight in your kitchen cabinet. Less than six inches wide, the CoffeeStack drawers lower to resting position, so you can easily see and select your coffee of choice. Features of the CoffeeStack: Organizes 40 K-Cups Fits standard cabinets, measures 5.3 W x 9.3 H x 10.9 L inches Black and silver colors complement any kitchen decor Non-skid feet hold unit securely in place No assembly required, units are stackable My K-Cups were truly scattered about in my kitchen. I had some in boxes, some on the counter, and others just wherever I could find a place to stick them. The CoffeeStack has really made a huge difference in my kitchen life! I was able to get all of my K-Cups organized and in one handy place. I love opening my CoffeeStack and seeing the diffe...

Wholesome Sweeteners , formed in 2001, is the nation’s leading provider of sustainable, environmentally and ethically responsible, great tasting sweeteners in the USA. The sweeteners are Organic, Fairtrade Certified, Non-GMO Verified, highest quality sugars, syrups, and honeys, all made from nature’s best resources. I received this very generous box of sweet organic goodies to review.  I have substituted many of my regular items using these organic products and the taste is so much better, not to mention better for you! I tried one of the recipes they had posted on their site for the Peanut Butter Cookies and they were a huge hit in our home. We put what was left in the microwave for the night and we awoke to a plate of crumbs! The kids really enjoyed them! Wholesome Sweeteners products are available to purchase locally in these stores.  If you've always wanted to test the waters of organic eating, this is the place to start. The possibilities are endless!...

I recently had the opportunity to work with Eat Smart Products   and review their kitchen scale. I have never owned a kitchen scale so I was super exited to try this one out! I received the EatSmart™ Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale to base my review.  The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale is an economically priced multifunction home scale, perfect for everyday tasks from weighing food or ingredients to calculating postage. Along with our Precision Pro, you will also receive a FREE Calorie Factors Book making it easy to achieve goals such as portion control and calorie counting. Features Compact Design and Easy Two-Button Operation Tare Feature; Subtract the weight of any plate or container 4 Measurement Modes: Grams / Ounces / Kilograms / Pounds Max Weight: 11 pounds / 5 kilograms Graduation: .05 oz / 1 gram 3 minute Auto-Turnoff Includes 2 AAA batteries It's ideal for any kitchen. It doesn't take much space and...

Welcome to the Comment Starter Giveaway! Organized by: Baby Costcutters and Mom to Bed by 8 Down South Savings has teamed up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you this extra special giveaway! There are no pages to "like" or "follow". As bloggers we like to have conversations with our readers....this is just a way to get the conversation started. I look forward to hearing from you! One lucky reader will receive their choice of $100 via paypal or a $100 Amazon eGift Code! Giveaway ends May 6th at 11:59pm, open to worldwide, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Down South Savings is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

“Like” MONSTERS UNIVERSITY on Facebook: http://facebook.com/PixarMonstersUniversity "Follow" Disney/Pixar on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyPixar Visit the website: http://www.Disney.com/MonstersU MONSTERS UNIVERSITY releases in theaters on June 21st!

  Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Indigo Wild has been producing all-natural products infused with good karma for the body and home since 1996, including the wildly popular Zum line. Never tested on animals, the Zum line includes numerous all-natural products and blends: Zum Body lotions, Zum Bar natural soaps, Zum Glow soy wax candles, Zum Rub body salves, Zum Mist aromatherapy sprays, baby products, dog products, Zum Clean laundry soaps, household cleaning products and more. Need some Zum?

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Dooney & Bourke Mini Purse Giveaway!! Welcome to the Dooney & Bourke Mini Purse Giveaway!! Hosted by Miss Priss   Down South Savings is pleased to be a part of this awesome giveaway! 

Welcome to the Photo Ready Giveaway Event Down South Savings has teamed up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you this awesome event o rganized by: Mom Powered Media.  Please take a moment to say hello to our sponsor: Giveaway Booster Have a giveaway? Great! Now, how do you get the word out about your giveaway? Of course you want to reach more than just your audience right?!

Down South Savings has teamed up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you this special Mothers Day Giveaway Event! Mother's Day is right around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about what to get the special mom in your life. I don't know about you, but I don't know a single woman that doesn't love a nice piece of jewelry, especially one that is personalized just for her. Well, thanks to Little Miss Pepper Designs and Life With Two Boys , one lucky mom is going to win not one piece of jewelry, but a custom jewelry prize pack just in time for Mother's Day!

Welcome to the Bellini Fabulous Finds Mother's Day Giveaway I have teamed up with many of your favorite Mom Powered Media bloggers to bring you this special event made possible by Bellini Fabulous Finds. Bellini Fabulous Finds offers really unique finds each month! If you are looking for the perfect unique gift for a wonderful mom this Mother's Day Bellini Fabulous Finds has done all the work of searching for you. Each month their awesome team works hard to search all over to find the the hottest new mom and baby items! If if you see what you want make sure to grab it before all new finds are featured! From unique decor items to the perfect baby gifts, you can find it at Bellini's Fabulous Finds. One lucky winner will receive a $150 Gift Code to Bellini's Fabulous Finds !!

I have always been big on cooking. I have a large family so I make rather large meals on a daily basis. I recently had the opportunity to work with AquaChef and review their Smart Cooker. The recipe possibilities are endless! It's basically set it and forget it. I liked the AquaChef because my food wasn't dry like a conventional oven can sometimes make it. It was packed full of flavor and overall delicious. Features of the AquaChef Smart Cooker Include:  Simple one-touch operation for precise temperature control Unique design forces the food to remain submerged for faster cooking Doesn’t suffer from water loss Energy efficient appliance Won't smell or heat up the house like an ordinary oven Keeps food at the perfect finished temperature until you're ready to serve The secret of the AquaChef is that air never touches your food. By sealing your food air-tight, your food retains 100% of the moisture, flavor, and nutrients. Your food cooks in its...

Down South Savings has teamed up with a few of your favorite bloggers to bring you this awesome event!  Welcome to the Magellan eXplorist GC GPS Giveaway. Rare and exclusive event organized by Mom to Bed by 8, author of Geocaching Etiquette with permission from Magellan . What is Geocaching? Geocaching is the 21st century treasure hunt that kids and families can enjoy together. For more information please visit www.geocaching.com. The eXplorist GC The Magellan eXplorist GC GPS provides a user-friendly experience that helps a novice geocacher discover the world of high-tech treasure hunting, and sophisticated features to give an experienced seeker an advantage in the field. The lightweight outdoor handheld GPS, with a 2.2-inch color daylight-readable screen, is pre-loaded with 999 of the most popular geocaches in the world, and is capable of holding 10,000 downloaded geocaches. For the first time, users can customize their eXplorist GC GPS with National Geographi...

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We are giving away a $100 Lowes Gift Card this week! It is in honor of a new book, Start , by Jon Acuff that was just released. Everyone I know who has read it, has loved it!  It is really good at showing how you stop living an ordinary life and get your passions "unstuck". The great thing is that it could be applied to nearly ANY passion. To enter, simply click on the "Answer a Question about START" in the box below and follow the directions. If you have a twitter account, you can even get an extra entry into the contest each day. Enter on the Rafflecopter form below. Good Luck!  a Rafflecopter giveaway Good luck! Thanks so much to HHE for sponsoring this giveaway & post. Down South Savings is NOT responsible for sponsor prize fulfillment Down South Savings receives free products for review purposes, and may sometimes be compensated for posts. Posts may also contain affiliate (marketing) links .  All opinions expressed are so...

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Trusted Health Products has had great success with OraMD over the last 12 years selling over a half million bottles. OraMD – an all-natural liquid toothpaste, mouth rinse and breath freshener - is endorsed by Dr. Tom McGuire, a world-renowned dentist and leading authority on preventive dentistry, and is also starting to be offered in holistic dental offices nationwide. I recently had the opportunity to review OraMD's liquid toothpaste for myself and the results are amazing. The taste is a bit strong the first use but it's nothing unbearable or anything that would make me discontinue use. Oral Hygiene is very important in my home. Two of my four children are in braces and go see the Orthodontist once a month. If their teeth aren't clean, the braces come off with no discounts given. They too have started using the OraMD in place of their current brand and the Orthodontist was pleased with the results.  I recommend OraMD to anyone that uses a toothbrush! (except t...

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Did you know that makeup is as old as civilization itself?  Check out this cool infographic for some interesting makeup facts! Infographic provided by TEMPTU Airbrush Makeup Systems Down South Savings receives free products for review purposes, and may sometimes be compensated for posts. Posts may also contain affiliate (marketing) links .  All opinions expressed are solely from Down South Savings and were not and will not be influenced by any form of compensation.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  Please see the Disclosure Policy for complete details.

Click the image above to fill out the form and enter to win! Down South Savings receives free products for review purposes, and may sometimes be compensated for posts. Posts may also contain affiliate (marketing) links .  All opinions expressed are solely from Down South Savings and were not and will not be influenced by any form of compensation.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  Please see the Disclosure Policy for complete details.

Welcome to the Mamas & Papas Giveaway. Down South Savings has teamed up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you this event organized by Mom to Bed by 8 . Be sure to check out all of the details and enter to win on the Rafflecopter form below! Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal George Giraffe has three interactive modes of play: story time, song time and play time and will provide hours of fun for your little one. Each of these modes can be activated using the four interactive toys that are stored in his bag which attaches around his neck. Simply by holding the toys to his mouth, George Giraffe will tell you a different story, sing a song or play hide & seek. George, the Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal encourages developmental skills such as speech, play, cognitive skills and more. He offers loads of plush rocking fun and learning along the way.

Welcome to the Comment Starter Giveaway! I have teamed up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway! Who couldn't use an extra $100 here at Mother's Day?! Organized by: Baby Costcutters and Mom to Bed by 8 This giveaway is special!!! There are no pages to "like" or "follow". As bloggers we like to have conversations with our readers....this is just a way to get the conversation started.

It's FINALLY spring and the babies are arriving!! Identical Twins Si and Miss Kay  Maple and Willow   Surprise!  aka Maggie

Our newest additions born 4/14/13 FINALLY! We have waited and waited. I just knew she was in labor 2 weeks ago and lost many nights of sleep thinking I heard "kids" outside. The time FINALLY came! Mama and Kids are doing great!  Maple and Willow  seem to like them and  "Surprise"  doesn't seem to care one way or the other! Next post will be of the 11 new baby chicks hatched out this morning!

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Mystery Purse Giveaway! Welcome to the Mystery Purse Giveaway! Down South Savings has teamed up with some awesome bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway!!! Boxes are so passe!!! I have loaded up this gorgeous Black Leather Purse with tons of amazing goodies! All items are not pictured (well it is a Mystery! lol) and I love to add last minute goodies when packing it up to send to the winner. This mystery purse and contents are worth well over $75.00!! I am so excited to share this with you that I have teamed up with some of the most incredible bloggers!  The giveaway ends on 4/15 at 11:59PM EST! Only for US Residents age 18 or older! Enter on the Rafflecopter below! Good Luck!!! Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Down South Savings is responsible for prize shipment a Rafflecopter giveaway

   Get a $7 Custom Softcover Book when you register at York Photo  and use code LOVEMOM at checkout. That’s a savings of $21.99 (76%)! Order quantity limited to one book. Does not include shipping and handling. Does not include extra pages. Ordered Online. One time use. Cannot combine coupon codes. Offer for new customers only. Down South Savings receives free products for review purposes, and may sometimes be compensated for posts. Posts may also contain affiliate (marketing) links .  All opinions expressed are solely from Down South Savings and were not and will not be influenced by any form of compensation.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  Please see the Disclosure Policy for complete details.

My Dad always had TONS of keys. Growing up I always knew when he was awake because I heard the keys on his side rattling. After he got sick he "retired" the keys into a nightstand beside his bed. When he passed December 3, 2012 and I brought the bedroom suit to my home, I found the stash of keys. I cannot make myself trash anything that belonged to him so I knew they still had a use I just didn't know what that use was until my Sister showed me a picture of a wind chime someone made of nothing but keys. We did it a little differently as they had their keys tied on with string. I wanted something a little more durable so we opted for chain. I showed it to my husband and he went to work on it. My Dad did his porch in cedar and after it was complete he gave me some of the left over pieces. Luckily I held on to it because that made this Key-Chime a little more special. Supplies: Small Piece of Wood Small "eye hooks" to hang the chain on ($1.00 ...

Mom to Bed by 8 welcomes you to the 7 Day Flash $100 Giveaway! Down South Savings has teamed up with a few of your favorite bloggers to bring you this special giveaway organized by by: Mom to Bed by 8 and Baby Costcutters One lucky reader will receive their choice of $100 via paypal or Amazon E-Code! Giveaway ends April 18th at 11:59pm, open to worldwide, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Down South Savings is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

MyPerfectGift.com lets you buy the gift your loved ones really want. Moms do love the special hand made gifts we get from our little ones but, be honest…..we really want a great Mother’s Day Gift!!! I always ask my husband to pick out my gift himself to make it extra special and of course he never does. His excuse: I just don't want you to NOT like it! If that's ever happened to you, this year let them know exactly what you want. At MyPerfectGift.com you can create and share your FREE registry. Put lots of items on your wishlist and you’ll be surprised. How to be Eligible to Win Create a registry with at least 3 gifts or add to an existing registry. {sign-up with one click using your Facebook info} ~ When you sign up please use the letters “ MPM ” in the “Referred By” box. One lucky winner will receive $200 in Visa Gift Cards!! Organized by: Mom Powered Media Hosted by: Baby Costcutters , Mom to Bed By 8 , Powered by Mom , Giveaway Booster , Frugality For...

Welcome to the It’s A Zoo Out There Event Bloggers coming together for a fundraiser event for Liam, read a bit about his story here: http://goo.gl/1if6U Make sure to take a moment to visit our very special hosts: Mom to Bed by 8 , Children Teaching Mama , MI Savings Mama , My UnEntitled Life , Simply Sherryl , Blog by Donna , Behavioral Child , Growing Up Bilingual , A Bird And A Bean , The Empowered Momma , Couponing for Freebies , Stay a Stay at Home Mom , Free N Clear , Barbara's beat , My Devotional Thoughts and Giveaway Bandit . Down South Savings has teamed up with an awesome group of bloggers to bring you this extra special event! Please check out all of the info and enter to win on the form below! The Zoo Park Bounce House and Ball Pit features a unique animal zoo theme, with animal graphics both inside and out, The bouncer has two slides, a bounce area, ball pit, and a ball hoop. The second slide leads from the Bounce area to the ball pit, giving the little o...

Thanks to  Fagor America  for allowing me to review their  Halogen Tabletop Oven  free of charge for review on my blog. I received my Halogen Tabletop Oven this morning via UPS and I already had a whole chicken waiting for the oven to arrive! Lucky for me the oven came with a recipe guide inside the user manual and there was a recipe there for Savory Roasted Chicken and I had all of the ingredients on hand so I gave it a shot. I will share the recipe at the end of the post but to get started I'll tell you a little more about the product. The Halogen Tabletop Oven  has a 12 qt. capacity, cooks up to 50% faster and is up to 75% more energy efficient than a conventional oven. The powerful halogen heating and convection system circulates heated air evenly around oven. It has an easy-to-clean glass body with two stackable cooking racks (Racks may be used independently or simultaneously), simple to use dial for timer and temperature settings. In...

MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON 2 nd  INSTALLMENT OF THE ICONIC FRANCHISE “CAPTAIN AMERICA” Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Commences Principal Photography In Preparation for April 4, 2014 Film Release BURBANK, Calif. (April 8, 2013)  – Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release, “Marvel’s The Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated release, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” has commenced in Los Angeles, Calif., with production also including locations in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington D.C. Directing the film is the team of Anthony and Joe Russo (“Welcome to Collinwood”) from a screenplay written by Christopher Markus (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) & Stephen McFeely (“Captain America: The First Avenger”). Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” returns Chris Evans (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”) as the iconic Super Hero character Steve...