Signs of April

It's time for a fun Friday Flash Giveaway! One lucky person will win $20 eGift Card* or $20 Paypal! Down South Savings has teamed up with a fabulous group of bloggers to sponsor this fun six hour flash giveaway so that you can have a little extra something to spend on something fun! Make sure to stop by and say hello to all of these wonderful bloggers on their sites! This giveaway will only be live on Aug. 30, 2013 from 6pm to midnight EST! Open to US & Canada** (Canadian winners will be paid via paypal in USD) It's super easy to enter and there's not a ton of entries to do so go and enter now! a Rafflecopter giveaway

It's that time of year again! Kids are all heading back to school and we are finally getting ourselves back into a somewhat normal routine. Grocery lists have shrunk enabling us to put a little money back for the Tennessee State Fair! We have made the state fair a family event for as long as I can remember and it just gets better every year!  Did you know the Tennessee State Fair has been held every year (with the exception of the 4 year span during World War II) since 1906!! The fair has entertained Tennessee families for more than 100 years. It attracts more than 230,000 visitors annually.  Photo from the TN State Fair's Website There are some big things going on this year including the  Tennessee Two-Crust Apple Pie Contest ! (Seriously considering turning my Apple Dumpling Recipe into a pie form for this one!) Winner will receive $500 and the Tennessee State Fair Award! I don't know about you but I could definitely use that to put back into the grocery...

Many people don't know a whole lot about my personal life. I normally keep things quiet and just post my reviews and go on about my day. I started this blog to do coupon match ups but quickly found that I liked doing reviews and hosting the amazing giveaways. It pretty much keeps my mind occupied from the struggles I face and have faced daily the past 4 years.  Four years ago (next month) I lost custody of my then 8 year old daughter. She had gone to her Dad's for a 2 week summer visit in July of 09. I let her go a few days early simply because we weren't doing anything big here at home, however I told them that she would probably be needing a visit to the the Dr by the next morning because she had just gotten into some poison ivy and it would probably be spread by the next morning, but if they were willing to take her, then she could come early. The two weeks came and went and I didn't hear much from anyone. They had taken a trip to Panama City Beach so I didn...

  Now through 11:59pm PT September 3, 2013 take 25% off Any Order at Tiny Prints using Promo Code LABOR13 Click HERE! 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.

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Thank You to Willa Skincare for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. My daughter, like many other 12 year old girls has recently started suffering from acne. I remember the days and also remember trying anything that anyone told me would work. Toothpaste, alcohol, excessive sun, you name it. With my daughter, I didn't want her putting all of that harshness on her face. I wanted her to have the absolute best line of skin care for girls her age. So I contacted Willa for a review. I had heard many great things about Willa and wanted to give it a shot.  We received the Start Fresh Foaming Face wash and Face Friendly Clear Face Moisturizer . My daughter, Justice, was very excited to receive the package. I explained to her how to use it and off to the bathroom she went.  Her problem areas were more around her nose and her chin. She has always had very sensitive skin so when she gets breakouts the areas also get real...

 Yabbly is an online community of thoughtful people who help each other make great purchasing decisions everyday. They were finalists in SxSW 2013 in the social category and are a top 3 search result in "product reviews" on the iPhone app store. Now we all know how hard it is to get to the top 10 in the eyes of Apple. So that is pretty big news. Get the Yabbly App today. It's free! The Yabbly philosophy is that the best purchasing decisions are made through dialogue with actual people who have made similar decisions recently. They believe that one of the main frustrations about online shopping today is that averaging a bunch of reviews just doesn't cut it, and you're left buying a product and simply hoping for the best. Breakdown on how Yabbly works and you will see why it works for you, you and yes, even you:     One of my favorite things about Yabbly is their customer service! The guarantee and answer to all of your questions within 24 hours, all fo...

Thank You to Smart Silk for providing me with a pair of their luxury pillows free of charge in exchange for my honest review. If you're anything like me, you are kind of attached to your two old pillows. I have had mine for years and they definitely needed a replacement, but I couldn't find another pillow worthy enough! My current pillows are flat to the point I have to fold them in half to get my head off the mattress itself, but they were oh so soft. Recently I was introduced to Smart Silk . And it took all of 10 seconds for me to toss those old worn out pillows to the curb! While they were still in the plastic I had my head on them, and let me tell you they are comfortable! Lately I had been waking up with headaches every morning, obviously from just not sleeping well and having my head and neck supported. Since using the Smart Silk pillows, I have slept like a baby, err husband.  How it's made: We begin with the cozy silk-filled liner that smoo...

                        This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cottonelle. Talking about bathroom habits can be embarrassing but you may be missing out on a better way to get clean. That’s why Cottonelle is partnering with Cherry Healey to get people to talk about the way they wipe. I have always been a fan of flushable wipes. Not only do they make me feel cleaner, they make the bathroom routine much more pleasant! From the time I my children were born and I bought baby wipes, I figured it only made sense to buy flushable wipes for myself as well. I knew that just a plain dry cloth or toilet paper wouldn't get my babies clean so why would I expect they would get me clean?! I have probably tried every brand of moist wipe on the market. Some were definitely better than others but Cottenelle really takes the cake! Experiencing is believing. Incorporating cleansing cloths into your bathroom...

Welcome to the TinySoles Giveaway Event Sponsored by: TinySoles Hosted by: Southern Mom Media   &  Adventures of a Midlife Mommy A great big "Thank You" to TinySoles for Sponsoring this event!  Down South Savings is pleased to be a part of this awesome event! TinySoles is an amazing one stop shop for all your child's footwear and accessories needs. They have an awesome selection of shoes from tons of name brands like Geox, StrideRite, See Kai Run, KEEN and more.  Check out Midlife Mommy's full review HERE . ***Check out the super easy entry form below to get your entries in*** ***Prize: 1 $40 eGift Certificate from TinySoles*** ***GOOD LUCK*** a Rafflecopter giveaway Let  Southern Mom Media  host your next big event! Contact us at SouthernMomMedia@yahoo.com DISCLAIMER: I was not compensated for this post. Down South Savings is not responsible for sponsor prize fulfillment. 

Thank You to YOYO Lip Gloss for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review.  I received the Bubble Gum Flavor retractable lip gloss to base my review with the letter A. The glosses are very handy and can be attached to most anything including your purse or belt loop. My daughter prefers to clip mine on to her backpack as she loves to use lip gloss constantly. It smells great and doesn't taste half bad either! :) They are very stylish too! Everyone that sees it questions us about where we got it. YOYO lip glosses can only be found at  Justice Stores  so be sure to head on over and snag a few for yourself! My daughter will sometimes joke that it's "her brand" since she too is Justice. Overall she really enjoys the gloss and she is great at PR because she sends all of her friends to our local Justice store to get their own.  Be sure to check out the YOYO Blog as they have great giveaways going on as well! S...

It's time for some Friday Fun! It's a flash giveaway! One lucky person will win $20 eGift Card or $20 Paypal! Down South Savings has teamed up with a fabulous group of bloggers to sponsor this fun six hour flash giveaway so that you can have a little extra something to spend on something fun! Make sure to stop by and say hello to all of these wonderful bloggers on their sites! This giveaway will only be live on Aug. 23, 2013 from 6pm to midnight est! It's super easy to enter and there's not a ton of entries to do so go and enter now! Giveaway ends 8/23/13 at Midnight EDT! a Rafflecopter giveaway   Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to US & Canada * (Canadian winners will be paid via paypal in USD), 18+ only. Conf...

Thank You to Baby Beanbags  for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. About Baby Beanbags: Baby Beanbags is an Australian baby products company headquartered in Sydney. Founded by Pediatric Nurse, Rachael Brown the company’s mission is to delight parents and children with high quality, innovative products and outstanding customer service. Our founding product is the Baby Beanbag, an amazingly comfortable, high quality and innovative seating option for babies. The company constantly develops new designs and seeks other innovative and complimentary products to add to the current collection of Baby Beanbags. When our newest Granddaughter was born we knew we wanted her to have a beanbag chair but not just any old chair. We wanted the best of the best. That is why we chose Baby Beanbags! They have not let us down! We chose the  Giant Jelly Bean pattern  to base our review. The bag came pre-filled with...

I recently found out about some great promotions from Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark in Branson, Missouri and couldn't wait to share the details with you all! Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark is located in beautiful Branson, Missouri. We offer a 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark and 10,000 square foot outdoor waterpark. We also have an on-site restaurant, a 24-hour arcade and gift shop, and day spa & salon. Our resort features 98 Tower rooms connected to the Waterpark through interior corridors and 102 exterior entrance rooms in the two Atrium buildings located approximately 50 yards from the Waterpark. Each Tower room has a built in Kiddie Cove (6' x 4') with a bunk bed and 19” flat screen tv. Our Tower room accommodations boast 2 double beds or 1 king bed, 32” flat screen tv, mini fridge, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer. Our newly refurbished Atrium rooms boast 2 queen beds, or 1 king bed, a 32” flat screen tv, coffee maker, iron...

Thank You to Diamond Candle for providing me with their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Diamond Candles  is a combination of highly fragrant premium quality soy candles, with an exciting and fun 'ring reveal' experience and a ring to wear for months and years to come! That means making something as boring as burning candles in your home something to look forward to all in one! I chose the Vanilla Cream candle to base my review. I love anything to do with Vanilla and the Diamond Candle brand was nothing short of a great Vanilla scent.  After lighting it, everyone that walked in thought I was baking. It smells like a fresh sweet treat in the oven. The story behind Diamond Candles is very sweet as well! Definitely worth reading from their "About Us" section of their page.  One thing I like about the Diamond Candle is that you don't have to guess as to where your ring is. You can see the foil pack inside. It was a good ...

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