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Majestic Monday Giveaway Linky {2/13/12}

2012-02-12T17:00:00.000-06:00

It's time for "Majestic Monday"!

**CHECK OUT MY CURRENT GIVEAWAYS**

Mama, I Want to Sing DVD {3 Winners} (2/18)

Roma Downey’s Little Angles 3 Pack DVD Set (2/18)

Gorton's Grilled Product Giveaway {3 Winners} (2/25)

Have a great giveaway you just can't wait to share? Feel free to post it here for my wonderful The King's Court IV readers to find easily! Please make sure that all posts are family-friendly and link ONLY to your giveaway and not your blog!

Be sure to leave a comment after posting! I'd love to hear from you :)

Franklin and Friends Series Premiere February 13th on Nickelodeon!!!

2012-02-12T11:00:00.001-06:00

Beloved Preschool Character Franklin Grows Up in New Series That Encourages Kids To Explore Their World

Based on the best-selling children’s book series by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, published by Kids Can Press, the half-hour series follows a turtle named Franklin as he experiences adventures and milestones, learning lessons along the way with his pals Snail, Rabbit, Beaver, Fox, Goose and best friend Bear. The series emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, community, personal growth and helping others. Franklin and Friends, produced by Nelvana and Infinite Frameworks Pte. Ltd., will regularly air weekdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Check out the brand-new CG-animated preschool series, Franklin and Friends, premiering Monday, Feb. 13, at 8:30 a.m. CST on Nickelodeon!

· Monday, Feb. 13 “Franklin and the Gecko Games/Franklin’s All Ears” (SERIES PREMIERE)- Franklin and Beaver want to look after the Nature Nut’s pet gecko, Gordon. So, Goose creates the Gecko Games to find out who would be the best pet-sitter. Beaver is disappointed when she loses, so Franklin gives his win to her. Then, Franklin and Snail overhear their friends talking about a party, but with no balloons, no music and no yummy treats! When they find out that there is no party, Snail and Franklin throw a party for everyone instead.

· Tuesday, Feb. 14 “Franklin Helps Out/Franklin’s Partner”- Franklin fulfils a promise to help Aunt T with her chores and has unexpected fun. Then, Franklin and Bear combine their ideas to make a great bumpy buggy.

· Wednesday, Feb. 15 “Franklin and the Mystery of the Berry Bogie/Franklin Sees a Storm”- Franklin must get the Super Cluepers to work together to find the mysterious Berry Bogie. Then, a storm hits Woodland destroying the tree holding the tree fort and Franklin and his friends must find a new place to play.

· Thursday, Feb. 16 “Franklin and the Wonder/Franklin the Little Bubble”- Franklin and Aunt T help Rabbit overcome his fear of public speaking. Then, Franklin sabotages Aunt T’s party because he thinks she will embarrass him.

FREE Meal Planning at Food on the Table!

2012-02-12T09:00:00.000-06:00

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Plow & Hearth: Medium Waterhog Doormat Giveaway!

2012-02-11T18:39:00.001-06:00

Dating back to 1980 in Madison, Virginia, Plow & Hearth has grown to become a leader in home, hearth, yard and garden supplies. With a foundation in honesty, integrity and commitment to customer service, their products stand up to the best of them. By using materials with eco-friendly attributes and offering sustainability, they often seek manufacturers around the world to develop innovative products created from uncommon materials and crafted by hand whenever possible!

With an assortment of products for the home and garden, Plow & Hearth definitely has a lot to choose from! I recently found the need for a new doormat. Between the dog running in and out of the house and us coming/going, my admittingly "cheap" purchase of a doormat quickly wore out. I was able to review the 22-1/2"W x 35-1/4"L Medium Waterhog™ Doormat in Basketweave Dark Gray!

Waterhog™ Doormats drink up water, mud and snow to keep your floors clean and dry. The unique ridged surface removes moisture and dirt from shoes and boots; low profile makes them great for doorways. Made of antistatic 100% polypropylene that dries quickly, won't fade or rot and vacuums or hoses clean. Tri-Grip™ cleated rubber backing is 20% recycled content and keeps mats in place.

• Lasts a lifetime
• Hoses Clean
• Dries quickly
• Mold and mildew resistant
• Low profile
• Made in USA

The Waterhog Doormat was much sturdier than my previous doormat and I can already tell that it will be much more durable than the old one! I'm pleased with it and am happy to not have wet footprints throughout my first floor again!

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky The King's Court IV reader will win their very own Medium Waterhog Doormat!

To Enter-

1. Follow The King's Court IV via email and leave a comment letting me know you are a CONFIRMED subscriber.

2. Like The King's Court IV on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

3. Follow The King's Court IV on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

4. Like Plow & Hearth on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

5. Follow Plow & Hearth on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

6. Tweet about this giveaway (DAILY)- copy/paste the following entry:

I'm entered to #win a doormat from @TheKingsCourtIV and @PlowandHearth #Giveaway at http://bit.ly/xkAClb

*PLEASE leave separate comments on this post ALONG WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS for each entry. That will give you a greater chance of winning!

This giveaway ends 10:00pm CST on Saturday, February 25, 2012. I'll use Random.org to select the winners, who will be notified by email and listed on this site. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. US residents only.

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this giveaway. I received the doormat for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items.

Gorton's Grilled Product Giveaway {3 WINNERS}

2012-02-11T18:38:00.001-06:00

For some of us, we made New Years Resolutions to get fit and/or eat healthy. Hopefully your New Years Resolutions are still going strong! For those of you who may be waiveriing, I happy to say that Gorton's is here to help you!

Gorton's Grilled product line offers a wide variety of delicious flame-grilled seafood options, a natural source of omega-3s, and 80 to 130 calories per serving! Get fit and healthy by choosing Gorton's grilled products today!

Choose from an assortment of Gorton's Grilled Products including...
Grilled Tilapia
•Roasted Garlic & Butter Grilled Tilapia Fillets
•Signature Grilled Tilapia Fillets
•Lemon Peppercorn Grilled Tilapia Fillets

Grilled Shrimp
•Grilled Shrimp Classic
•Grilled Shrimp Garlic

Grilled Salmon
•Classic Grilled Salmon Fillets
•Lemon Butter Grilled Salmon Fillets

All Natural Grilled Fillets
•All Natural Lemon Pepper Grilled Fillets
•All Natural Garlic Butter Grilled Fillets
•All Natural Lemon Butter Grilled Fillets
•All Natural Cajun Blackened Grilled Fillets
•All Natural Italian Herb Grilled Fillets

WIN IT NOW- 3 lucky The King's Court IV readers will win 2 FREE Gorton's product coupons each!

To Enter- MANDATORY- Which Gorton's Grilled Products would you most like to try??

1. Follow The King's Court IV via email and leave a comment letting me know you are a CONFIRMED subscriber.

2. Like The King's Court IV on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

3. Follow The King's Court IV on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

4. Like Gorton's on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you like them.

5. Follow Gorton's on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

6. Tweet about this giveaway (DAILY)- copy/paste the following entry:
#Win FREE @gortonsseafood GRILLED Seafood @TheKingsCourtIV #giveaway {3 WINNERS} http://bit.ly/whkbAk

*PLEASE leave separate comments on this post ALONG WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS for each entry. That will give you a greater chance of winning!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this giveaway. I received product/coupons for Gorton's products for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items.

Giveaway Reminder: The Fresh Beat Band, Oregon Chai Tea, & Taboo!

2012-02-10T12:00:00.002-06:00

Don't forget to stop by and check out these giveaways ALL ENDING SATURDAY...

Fresh Beat Band Soundtrack (2/11)

Oregon Chai Tea {3 Winners} (2/11)

Taboo Game (2/11)

Pillsbury Valentine's Day Prize Pack (2/11)

Faith Is...

2012-02-10T10:00:00.002-06:00

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Making the Most of Leftovers…Taco Meat

2012-02-09T10:00:00.000-06:00

I’ve found it pretty successful to cook and freeze Taco Meat… it’s quite easy to just whip up a batch of meat and freeze it for later use! I recently decided to post about the wonders of leftover Taco Meat!

Whether or not you are cooking a big batch of Taco Meat for Freezer Cooking or managed to have some leftover, here are a few ideas of what you can do with leftover Taco Meat…

Taco Salad

Quesadillas

Taco Ring (thanks Sarah on Facebook!)

Taco Pot Pie (thanks Deborah on Facebook!)

Check out additional "Making the Most of Leftovers..." here! Got any great Leftover suggestions?? Let me know and I'll showcase them!

Winners- The Big Year DVD & Progresso!

2012-02-08T11:00:00.000-06:00

Our winner for the The Big Year DVD Giveaway is...

bleush bleushman@

Our winner for the Progresso Souper You Prize Pack Giveaway is...

Sue E suebee05@

Congratulations!!

If any of the winners do not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

I'm FINALLY on Pinterest!!

2012-02-08T10:00:00.000-06:00

Well I finally jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon! For those of you who may not know what Pinterest is, it is a place where you can go and share your favorite pics from all over the internet! Got a recipe you like? Got inspiration from something you saw on a blog or website? Simply pin it for all of your followers to see!

Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.

Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.

Come check me out NOW:

(or click the Pinterest icon on the sidebar)

Are you on Pinterest too? I'll follow back those that follow as I'd like to see what your interests are!

What's Cooking Wednesday {2/8/12}

2012-02-07T18:00:00.000-06:00

The King's Court IV and Turning The Clock Back have teamed up to create…What's Cooking Wednesday (feel free to grab the button from my right sidebar!)

This is your chance to showcase your recipes each and every week! Just to make things even sweeter— each week, post your fabulous recipes for the opportunity to have your recipe featured on What's Cooking Wednesday the following week!!

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers (w/ optional vegetarian version) (by Family Fresh Meals)— stop by and say hello!

We encourage you to stop by other blogs and their recipes! Feel free to leave comments for your fellow bloggers too… we just love comments! Also, please DO NOT post your main blog page here, POST RECIPE LINKS ONLY!

Shop Top Brands with Top Savings at dealnews.com!

2012-02-07T15:05:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of dealnews. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you ever heard of dealnews? It's another great online site that helps you find the best deals every day! It basically does all of the work for you... they search thousands of online retailers and deals, verify the deals, and share them with you... just to bring you the best deals around! They offer deals from computers, electronics deals, clothing deals and more. Each and every day they work to bring you the best deals around, saving you $$!

Personally, I like the section they have dedicated to Valentine's Day! No hassles trying to look around for the perfect gifts at the best prices... it's all right there! I also quickly fell in love with their Women's Shoes selection, although you really can't blame a girl, can you??? Since dealnews searches the internet and major retailers for great deals, you have access to brand name items at reputable retailers, but at the cheapest prices!

dealnews.com posts NEW deals each and every day so you will definitely want to keep them under your radar for daily deals. You can also sign up for email alerts, notifying you within minutes of a HOT deal!

One last note, if you do shop dealnews.com, be sure to check their dealcoupon page to see if a coupon is available for you to use too! You KNOW how I feel about coupons, lol! What a way to make a great deal EVEN BETTER! So stop by and check out dealnews NOW and don't miss out on another potential deal :)

Have You Joined Walgreens Prescription Savings Club Yet?

2012-02-07T15:01:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

With healthcare, insurance and medical costs being sky high, it is important to consider all things when it comes to keeping costs to a minimum. We are all struggling in this economy and every penny counts!

Walgreens has come up with a possible solution for you! Now you can join the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club for just $35 per year! The $35 Family Membership covers EVERYONE in you immediate family (including children under 22 years old)! Otherwise, individuals may join for just $20.

The Prescription Savings Club allows you to receive discounted prices on your prescriptions, flu shots, diabetic supplies, and more! While you cannot combine this option with other prescription drug insurance or discount cards, you can use this option if the club offer is lower than your insurance offer! In addition, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE recipients are excluded due to their participation in publicly funded health care. Other exclusions may apply, but check it out to see if you qualify to join! A penny saved, is a penny earned... and we need all the pennies we can get!!

Feel free to like Walgreens on Facebook or join Walgreens on Twitter to keep up to date with their promotions and deals to help save you more money NOW!

Menu Plan Monday {2/6/12}

2012-02-06T07:00:00.001-06:00

I'm working on a menu for February Freezer Cooking! I'd like to be ambitious... tune in to see what I come up with! With that being said, here is my menu for the week...

Sunday- BBQ Chicken w/7 Layer Dip

Monday- Chicken & Dumplings

Tuesday- Meatloaf

Wednesday- Spaghetti

Thursday- Corn Chowder (ugh.. I've yet to make this from last week's menu)

Friday- Fettucini w/Broccoli (double ugh.. I've yet to make this from last week's menu too!)

Saturday- Meatball Subs

** Check out additional menus at Menu Plan Monday! Feel free to check out my tips on Menu Planning, Great Freezer Food Tips and Freezer Cooking too!

Majestic Monday Giveaway Linky {2/6/12}

2012-02-05T19:00:00.001-06:00

It's time for "Majestic Monday"!

**CHECK OUT MY CURRENT GIVEAWAYS**

Fresh Beat Band Soundtrack (2/11)

Oregon Chai Tea {3 Winners} (2/11)

Taboo Game (2/11)

Pillsbury Valentine's Day Prize Pack (2/11)

Mama, I Want to Sing DVD {3 Winners} (2/18)

Roma Downey’s Little Angles 3 Pack DVD Set (2/18)

Be sure to leave a comment after posting! I'd love to hear from you :)

Quick & Easy Chicken Parmesan

2012-02-05T17:44:00.000-06:00

I decided to switch it up in the dinner department and finally tackle making Chicken Parmesan. I guess in my head I thought it would be difficult to make and time consuming, particularly due to our busy schedules. However, I decided to make it more "user-friendly" by using store-bought pasta sauce, and it was quite easy to make... so this is a great recipe that I can dress up or down whenever I like!

Chicken Parmesan

4-6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

½ cups All-purpose Flour

Salt And Pepper, to taste

Olive Oil

½ Medium Onion, diced

2 cloves Garlic, Minced

2 cans Crushed Tomatoes

1 Tbsp Sugar

½ tsp Oregano

½ tsp Basil

1-1 ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 lb Pasta

Get a large pot of water boiling for your noodles going.

Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture that includes salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken breasts until golden brown (~ 3 to 4 minutes per side). Set aside and keep warm.

In the same skillet, add onions and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, and salt and pepper (to taste). Cook for 15-20 minutes. *Feel free to simply use a store bought pasta sauce to reduce the amount of cooking time here.

While the pasta sauce is cooking, begin to cook your pasta accordingly.

Reduce the heat of the pasta sauce to low, and place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Cover the tops of each breast with grated parmesan cheese. Cover with the lid to melt the cheese.

Place the cooked pasta on a plate and add the chicken and sauce. Serve immediately.

Roma Downey’s Little Angles 3 Pack DVD Set Giveaway

2012-02-05T11:47:00.001-06:00

Little Angles

Coming to DVD: February 14th

Synopsis: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents LITTLE ANGELS, the fresh, faith-based, animated educational series for children and their parents, available on DVD on February 14. From executive producer Roma Downey (“Touched by an Angel”) comes LITTLE ANGELS, created exclusively for preschool-aged children to teach not only practical learning skills, like ABCs and numbers, but also to introduce them to spiritual, moral and ethical principles in a fun and entertaining way.

Each angel in Roma Downey’s Little Angels has its own specialty and personality. Here, we will introduce the Angels with photos and fun facts, in addition to some of the valuable lessons they provide for kids.

Meet the Angles…

Michael- is an archangel and The Boss Angel. Michael is the leader of the little angels, has a commanding presence, and is supremely knowledgeable. If any of the little angels run into a problem, they go to Michael for help.

Gabriel- is an archangel, and is second in command to Michael. Gabriel is the Messenger Angel, which means that when the little angels want to announce something very important, they give the job to Gabriel! He always carried a trumpet, which he blows to get everyone’s attention before his important proclamations.

Charmeine- is the Angel of Harmony. Not only does she carry and harp and sings, but she works to teach everyone to harmonize, work together, and get along!

Hayley- If you love animals, then Hayley will definitely be one of your favorite little angels! She knows everything there is to know about animals, and loves sharing her knowledge of them with people like you!

Dina- is the Angel of Learning. She loves to help others learn and help show them how to do things. Dina also carries a super awesome iPad-like computer device, so she can access knowledge on the go!

Ariel- is a guardian angel, and she protects kids from harm. Not only does she protect kids from harm, but she also teaches them how to protect themselves, and shows them how to avoid getting into trouble in the first place!

Uriel- If you like painting, Uriel is the little angel for you! He is the Angel of Creativity, and he carries a palette and a painter’s brush so that he can constantly paint and create new art!

Hamaliel- is the Angel of Logic. What’s really cool about Hamaliel is that he is a kind of “Sherlock Holmes” angel, meaning that he is able to figure out all kinds of different mysteries!

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky The King's Court IV reader will win a 3 pack of Roma Downey’s Little Angles DVDs!

To Enter-

1. Follow The King's Court IV via email and leave a comment letting me know you are a CONFIRMED subscriber.

2. Like The King's Court IV on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

3. Follow The King's Court IV on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

4. Follow Fox Home Entertainment on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

5. Tweet about this giveaway (DAILY)- copy/paste the following entry:

I'm entered to #win Roma Downey's Little Angles DVD Pack from @TheKingsCourtIV and @FoxHomeEnt #Giveaway at http://bit.ly/yyrCEx

*PLEASE leave separate comments on this post ALONG WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS for each entry. That will give you a greater chance of winning!

This giveaway ends 10:00pm CST on Saturday, February 18, 2012. I'll use Random.org to select the winners, who will be notified by email and listed on this site. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. US & Canada residents.

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this giveaway. I received a copy of the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions.

Pillsbury Valentine's Day Prize Pack Giveaway

2012-02-05T11:46:00.002-06:00

For several years Pillsbury has become a staple in most households and has become a trusted name throughout the world. It doesn't matter if its for biscuits, breads, pie crust or more, Pillsbury has provided a many of household meals and memories.

With Valentine's Day at our doorstep, I can think of quite a few ways to celebrate! Whether it with kids, a spouse, or another loved one... it's a day to celebrate our love for one another!

Pillsbury is help YOU celebrate this Valentine's Day! Check out these NEW Valentine’s Day Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies! They are...

*Quick and convenient, Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies are ready to enjoy in 8-10 minutes and can be found at your local grocer

*Celebrate the holiday with your family’s favorite Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses Belle, Cinderella and Tiana

Thanks to My Blog Spark and Pillsbury, you can also print a coupon for $1.10/1 Pillsbury Refrigerated Disney Shape Cookies!

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky The King's Court IV reader will win a Pillsbury Valentine's Day Prize Pack {includes A VIP coupon to purchase a package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies, Cookie Jar, Cookie Spatula and Oven Mitt}!

This Giveaway is Over!!

"Disclosure: The Prize pack, information and giveaway have been provided by Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark." I received the prize pack for participation and review. Disclaimer here.

Mama, I Want to Sing DVD Giveaway {3 Winners}

2012-02-05T08:23:00.001-06:00

Mama, I Want to Sing
Rated: PG

Available on DVD: February 14th

Synopsis: A story about faith, family, and the power of love, MAMA, I WANT TO SING smashes onto DVD February 14 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Adapted from the hit off-Broadway musical, MAMA, I WANT TO SING brings down the house with electrifying performances by R&B and gospel music legends.

Talented but naïve, Amara Winter (multi-platinum selling artist Ciara) is a young gospel singer who dreams of pop stardom. Raised in a tight-knit community, Amara is discovered by agents who quickly propel her to the top with recording sessions and television appearances. Soured by the sudden media attention, Amara’s preacher mother (Emmy Award^®-winner Lynn Whitfield, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story) implores her to stay grounded. Amara faithfully pursues her music career even in the face of creating a strained relationship with her mother, and turns to her father (Grammy Award^®-winner Marvin Winans, I Can Do Bad All By Myself) and Sister Carrie (Grammy Award^®-winner Patti LaBelle, “A Different World”) for support. On her way to the limelight, Amara must learn to navigate the often-treacherous world of celebrity and find a way to remain true to herself and to her family.

*Mama I Want to Sing is available on Amazon for purchase at $16.99!

WIN IT NOW- 3 lucky The King's Court IV readers will win a copy of the hit movie "Mama, I Want to Sing"!

To Enter-

1. Follow The King's Court IV via email and leave a comment letting me know you are a CONFIRMED subscriber.

2. Like The King's Court IV on Facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

3. Follow The King's Court IV on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

4. Follow Fox Home Entertainment on Twitter and leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a fan.

5. Tweet about this giveaway (DAILY)- copy/paste the following entry:

I'm entered to #win Mama, I Want To Sing on DVD from @TheKingsCourtIV and @FoxHomeEnt #Giveaway at http://bit.ly/y7Z8Hx

*PLEASE leave separate comments on this post ALONG WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS for each entry. That will give you a greater chance of winning!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this giveaway. I will receive a copy of the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions.

HOT Deals of the Week... My Schnucks Trip!

2012-02-03T17:52:00.000-06:00

Thanks for the heads up at Clippin' with Carie, I was able to score a plenty of soda for dirt cheap...

(12) 2 Liter Sodas @ $.94 each

*used (3) $2/4 2 Liter Purchase Coupons (available on tearpads near sodas)

Final Price = $5.56 (total saved $16.20)!

Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. “Crystal Cove Curse” DVD- Available NOW!

2012-02-03T14:00:00.000-06:00

Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. “Crystal Cove Curse”

Available on DVD: NOW

Synopsis: The adventures of a talking dog and his four human pals as they try to unravel the strange and haunted history of their hometown. The tone is comedic, but it will never lose the edge that our heroes are in some frightening situations. The stakes are real. Now you can see the second 14 episodes of Season 1 together in this set.

Episodes Info:

When the Cicada Calls

Mystery Solvers Club State Finals

The Wild Brood

Where Walks Aphrodite

Escape from Mystery Manor

The Dragon's Secret

Night Fright

The Siren's Song

The Menace of Manticore

Attack of the Headless Horror

A Haunting in Crystal Cove

Dead Justice

Pawn of Shadows

All Fear the Freak

Check out the "Crystal Cove Curse" Trailer here…

You can never really go wrong with Scooby-Doo... it's a true classic! I can remember it being one of my favorite cartoons as a kid growing up. I must admit, my daughter took in the majority of this DVD set in one weekend! She had an absolute BLAST! My daughter had a hard time picking out just which episodes she liked best... I tried to pin her down but she said she loved them all. My son, on the other hand, just loves running around trying to do what they do and yelling about ghosts, lol!

Buy Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated: Season 1 Part 2 NOW on Amazon for only $14.99 Shipped (reg. $19.98)!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I will received a copy of the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

Simple and Cute Kid's Valentines Crafts!

2012-02-03T12:00:00.003-06:00

I was recently browsing through the internet to look for some cute Valentine's Day Kids Crafts and stumbled across a few that I thought would be worth noting here! They looked cute, fun and best of all... CHEAP! All it takes is a little paper, glue and creativity and you're good to go! Simply click the links in the picture captions to go to the directions!

Hand Valentines

Paper Conversation Heart Wreath

Valentine Pencil Toppers

Happy Crafting!

(Thanks Genia10)

HOT Deals This Week... My FREE Target Trip!

2012-02-03T11:00:00.002-06:00

Well this week I FINALLY was able to use my Reach Dental Floss coupons! On the other hand, I haven't been able to find a nearby Target that has the small bags of Iams Dog Food which I can get for FREE with the coupon in last week's insert... everyone was sold out! I made this a quick and FREE trip by getting...

(9) Reach Dental Flosses @ $.99 each (used $1 manuf. coupons)

(4) Market Pantry Macaroni & Cheeses @ $.89 (used $1 Target printable coupons)

Total Paid = NOTHING... it was ALL FREE!!!

Simple Life Lessons...

2012-02-03T10:00:00.000-06:00

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Giveaway Reminder: The Big Year DVD & Progresso Souper You

2012-02-02T14:00:00.001-06:00

Don't forget to stop by and check out these giveaways ALL ENDING SATURDAY...

The Big Year DVD (2/4)

Progresso Souper You Prize Pack (2/4)

Photo Storage & Organization: How Do You Preserve Your Precious Memories??

2012-02-02T10:00:00.001-06:00

Our precious and memorable events in life have been captured by a many of cameras. Whether it’s a graduation, birth, marriage, 1^st birthday or just a random fun night out, we use cameras to capture those wonderful times for us to cherish for the rest of our lives!

The big question soon becomes… what do you do with all of those precious memories?? How do you store/organize your photos? What system do you find that works best for your family??

Here are some of the various photo storage options that I could think of…

-Photo Books/Scrapbooking: This option takes more effort… and depending on how creative you are, it could take a lot more effort! Whether it’s creating an online photo book, or purchasing a photo book and scrapbooking accessories, you can preserve your memories in a more personal and creative way! This option may be less budget friendly, but the results can be huge and adored by many!

-Photo Boxes: These are great at storing your photos and shouldn’t require much effort to keeping them organized. Simple gather your prints, stick them in the box, and tuck them away!

-Online Photo Storage (eg. Photobucket, Flickr, Kodak Gallery, etc): This option is great for storage. These options are typically free and also allow for you to easily share your photos with family and friends.

-Computers: Merely uploading your photos via phone, tablet or camera makes it easy to pull up, print out (if you have a printer that’s photo-efficient), send or share.

While I store my photos on my computer, I LOVE SCRAPBOOKING! I love the creativeness and thought that goes into bringing those precious memories to life! I must admit though, after I had my second child (3 years ago), I've found it difficult to keep up with it and have fallen behind a good year, lol! It's difficult to find a balance between work, kids, activities, AND scrapbooking... but at the same time, it's very rewarding to sit back with family and go over one of your scrapbooking masterpieces!

How do you prefer to keep your photos? Do you prefer scrapbooking or do you tend to create photo albums for family/friends via online sharing networks?? If you scrapbook... what are your successful tips?

$100 Amazon Facebook Blast Giveaway is HERE!

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As I said before, I had just a good time with the $100 Amazon Twitter Blast Giveaway, that I'm joining in for their $100 Amazon Facebook Blast Giveaway! Complete the entries in the Rafflecopter by following all of the fabulous bloggers listed below! Contest is 1/31 11:01 PM CST thru 2/1511:01 PM CST. Check back here for the winner to be announced! Good luck!!!

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What's Cooking Wednesday {2/1/12}

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The King's Court IV and Turning The Clock Back have teamed up to create…What's Cooking Wednesday (feel free to grab the button from my right sidebar!)

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Pecan Pie (by The Bz House That Love Built)— stop by and say hello!

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Majestic Monday Giveaway Linky {2/13/12}

Franklin and Friends Series Premiere February 13th on Nickelodeon!!!

FREE Meal Planning at Food on the Table!

Plow & Hearth: Medium Waterhog Doormat Giveaway!

Gorton's Grilled Product Giveaway {3 WINNERS}

Giveaway Reminder: The Fresh Beat Band, Oregon Chai Tea, & Taboo!

Faith Is...

Making the Most of Leftovers…Taco Meat

*Winners*- The Big Year DVD & Progresso!

I'm FINALLY on Pinterest!!

What's Cooking Wednesday {2/8/12}

Shop Top Brands with Top Savings at dealnews.com!

Have You Joined Walgreens Prescription Savings Club Yet?

Menu Plan Monday {2/6/12}

Majestic Monday Giveaway Linky {2/6/12}

Quick & Easy Chicken Parmesan

Roma Downey’s Little Angles 3 Pack DVD Set Giveaway

Pillsbury Valentine's Day Prize Pack Giveaway

Mama, I Want to Sing DVD Giveaway {3 Winners}

HOT Deals of the Week... My Schnucks Trip!

Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. “Crystal Cove Curse” DVD- Available NOW!

Simple and Cute Kid's Valentines Crafts!

HOT Deals This Week... My FREE Target Trip!

Simple Life Lessons...

Giveaway Reminder: The Big Year DVD & Progresso Souper You

Photo Storage & Organization: How Do You Preserve Your Precious Memories??

$100 Amazon Facebook Blast Giveaway is HERE!

What's Cooking Wednesday {2/1/12}

Winners- The Big Year DVD & Progresso!