GIVEAWAY: Win a $50 Chili's Gift Card

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We recently were given the opportunity to enjoy dinner at Chili's. We've been a fan of Chili's for a long time, so this was as special treat!

We first ordered our appetizer, Skillet Queso-

After enjoying the queso and chips, I decided to order the Chicken Crispers, with a side of corn and fries. Yum! There are so many good things on the menu, but this is one of my favorites:

Walt decided on an order of Buffalo Wings, one of his favorites-

And our meal was not complete without enjoying dessert!

There is nothing better than a warm brownie sundae, it was delicious!

Chili's wants to give you the opportunity to enjoy a meal with your family when you win a $50 gift card!

To enter, all you have to do is tell us your favorite item on Chili's menu.

Be sure to include your email address, so I can contact you if you win.

Entries close on Friday, May 18 @ 5 pm EST.

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Also:

-Sign up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Like us on Facebook

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. Chili's will be emailing the gift card.)

Disclosure: Chili's reached out to me to visit their restaurant. Opinions are always my own.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Natalie!

GIVEAWAY: Star Wars Toys- May the 4th Be With You

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In honor of International Star Wars Day - May the 4th (as in "May the 4th Be With You"), Hasbro recently sent Cam a Star Wars Fighter set.

Cam has been talking about the Star Wars Fighter Pods for months now. He liked that he could create his own Star Wars game with the characters. His friend Charlie was visiting and they had a lot of fun trying out the Fighter Pods.

Hasbro wants you to have one too! You could win 16-pack of Fighter Pods (with vehicles):

For more Family Game Night, be sure to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

GIVEAWAY:

We are giving away (1) Star Wars kit to a lucky Savingsmania reader. To enter, please leave a comment on this blog post, answering this question "What is you (or your child's) favorite Star Wars character?" Be sure to include your email address, so I can contact you if you win.

Entries close on Saturday, May 5th @ 9 pm EST.

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. Hasbro will be shipping out the prize pack.)

Disclosure: Hasbro reached out to me to try out these products and provided one for our giveaway.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Chrissy V.!

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY: P&G Crest/Oral-B Kit

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P&G kindly sent us some of their popular oral care products, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse, Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush and Oral-B Glide® Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss.

When used together, these products significantly reduce plaque, and help prevent it from coming back, so you can help maintain the clean you got at the dentist’s office.

They are also offering the same gift pack to (1) of our readers!

These are all full-size products!

To enter, all you need to do is tell us   "What is your favorite P&G product for dental care?" Please leave a comment on this blog entry. Also be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Contest ends Friday, May 4, 2012  @ 5 pm EST.Good luck!

And be sure to check out these links for samples and coupons:

  • P&G brandSAMPLER (www.pgtryit.com): Get samples and coupons from some of the campaign’s products including Crest 3D White, Herbal Essences, Bounty and COVERGIRL
  • P&G eSAVER (www.pgtryit.com): Download coupons for this campaign totaling over $54 in savings to your online shopper card

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. P&G will be shipping out the prize pack.)

Disclosure:  P&G reached out to me to try out these products and has provided my own samples and one for our giveaway.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Rachel!

GIVEAWAY: Hasbro Bop It Game

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Hasbro recently reached out to us to try out the new Bop It! and Star Wars Fighter Pods. My son Cam has been talking about the Star Wars Fighter Pods for several weeks now and was so excited to get the toys in the mail.

He first tried out the Star Wars Fighter Pods. He liked that he could create his own Star Wars game with the characters. His friend Charlie was visiting and they had a lot of fun trying out the Fighter Pods.

Then Cam and his friends tried out the Bop It! They found it to be a fun, challenging game. Even my husband Walt loves the game!

For more Family Game Night, be sure to like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

GIVEAWAY:

We are giving away (1) Bop It toy to a lucky Savingsmania reader. To enter, please leave a comment on this blog post, answering this question "What is your child's favorite game?" This could be a new game or a favorite, classic game. Be sure to include your email address, so I can contact you if you win.

Entries close on Friday, April 13, 2012 @ 5 pm EST.

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. Hasbro will be shipping out the prize pack.)

Disclosure: Hasbro reached out to me to try out these products and provided one for our giveaway.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Angie!

GIVEAWAY: Mrs. Field's Easter Basket Treats

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Mrs. Field's recently sent me a basket of Easter treats to try, specifically the "Easter Basket of Bites". Everything was so delicious!

It included delicious frosted cookies in Easter shapes, mouth-watering brownies and of course, the famous Mrs. Field's cookies!

 

Everything was wrapped in a pretty basket with a yellow ribbon, as pictured above.

This collection would make a nice gift for your family for Easter. Or you could order one for far away family and friends!

Be sure to follow Mrs. Field's on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+ for more tasty treats + deals.

 

Mrs. Field's wants to give you the chance to win your own basket!

To enter to win, just tell me your favorite spring dessert, along with your name and email address, so we can contact you if you win. Entries close on Saturday, March 31, 2012 @ 5 pm EDT.

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours or we reserve the right to select another winner.)

Disclosure:  Mrs. Field's provided me with a basket of Easter treats to try and one for our giveaway. My opinions are my own.

(original blog post)

Congrats to K. Walker!

GIVEAWAY: P&G Spring Gift Pack

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P&G kindly sent us some of their popular products to try out and they are offering the same gift pack to (1) of our readers!

You'll receive:

  • Gillette Fusion Pro Series Moisturizer
  • Olay Professional ProX Acne Patrol kit
  • Olay Professional ProX UV Moisturizer
  • Olay ProX Intensive Refining Mask
  • Gillette Fusion Shave Gel
  • Gillette Fusion Pro Glide Razor
  • Dawn Power Clean dish detergent

These are all full-size products!

To enter, all you need to do is tell us   "What is your favorite P&G product for spring?" Please leave a comment on this blog entry. Also be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Plus get an extra entry by:

-Signing up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Liking us on Facebook

Contest ends Friday, March 23rd  @ 5 pm EST.Good luck!

And be sure to check out these links for samples and coupons:

  • P&G brandSAMPLER (www.pgtryit.com): Get samples and coupons from some of the campaign’s products including Crest 3D White, Herbal Essences, Bounty and COVERGIRL
  • P&G eSAVER (www.pgtryit.com): Download coupons for this campaign totaling over $54 in savings to your online shopper card

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. P&G will be shipping out the prize pack.)

Disclosure:  P&G reached out to me to try out these products and has provided my own samples and one for our giveaway.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Rosemary O.!

Giveaway: Gooseberry Patch 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Cookbook

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Gooseberry Patch recently offered me the chance to review their new cookbook Goosberry Patch 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches.

I've been a Gooseberry Patch fan for awhile and follow them on Pinterest too. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

I have always loved their down to earth recipes. When I received my cookbook in the mail, I was happy to see it had 3-ring binding. It makes it so much easier to flip through while cooking. There were so many delicious recipes in the book but I finally decided on making the Macaroni and Cheese Chowder. My family loved it!

Gooseberry Patch has offered (1) lucky Savingsmania reader a cookbook.

Just tell me what your favorite soup, salad or sandwich is, along with your name and email address, so we can contact you if you win. Entries close on Wed., Feb.29, 2012 @ 5 pm EST.

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.)

Disclosure:  Gooseberry Patch has provided me a cookbook and one for our giveaway. My opinions are my own.

WINNER: Congrats to Julie M.!

Win a Simple Skincare Gift Pack from Giant Eagle

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Giant Eagle is now offering the Simple Skincare line. From cleansers to eye care and more, read all about the products here. They are giving away a $100 Simple Skincare package on their Facebook page. Just like them on Facebook, then click on "Skin Care Giveaway" to win!

And in celebration of the new Simple Skincare line, they offered Savingsmania readers the chance to win a Simple Skincare sample box, $25 value, which includes three new top sellers: Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash, Cleansing Facial Wipes and Replenishing Rich Moisturizer.

To enter, just leave your name and email address. Entries close on Feb.1, 2012 @ 5 pm EST.

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.)



Proctor and Gamble Giveaway: Bounce, Always, More

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As promised, here is our new P&G giveaway! P&G kindly sent us some of their popular products to try out and they are offering the same gift pack to (1) of our readers!

You'll receive:

  • Bounce dryer bar
  • Crest Whitestrips
  • Clairol haircolor
  • Always pads
  • and more!

To enter, all you need to do is tell us   "What is a new P&G product you have tried lately that you really loved?" Please leave a comment on this blog entry. Also be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Plus get an extra entry by:

-Signing up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Liking us on Facebook

Contest ends Friday, Jan.20, 2012 @ 5 pm EST.Good luck!

And be sure to check out these links for samples and coupons:

  • P&G brandSAMPLER (www.pgtryit.com): Get samples and coupons from some of the campaign’s products including Crest 3D White, Herbal Essences, Bounty and COVERGIRL
  • P&G eSAVER (www.pgtryit.com): Download coupons for this campaign totaling over $54 in savings to your online shopper card

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. P&G will be shipping out the prize pack.)

Disclosure:  P&G reached out to me to try out these products and has provided my own samples and one for our giveaway.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Heather!

Win a Vick's Nature Fusion Gift Basket

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There is nothing worse than coming down with a cold-and even worse when your child gets sick!

My son Cam got a bad cold a few days before his Christmas concert last month. We've tried different cough syrups with him, but he didn't like the taste. Coincendentally, I had received this gift basket just in time from P&G (they sent me one to try out). Cam's cough had gotten worse and we tried the Cough and Chest Congestion medicine. The honey in the medicine really did the trick for soothing his cough!

I also made my great-grandmother's homemade remedy for soothing coughs. This is the handwritten recipe book I inherited, filled with recipes from the early 1900's:

As my grandmother and mother always taught me, warm drinks help to get rid of coughs and throat irritation. To make the tea, mix a few spoonfuls of lemon, honey in 8 oz. of water and heat on the stove (or microwave for 45 seconds) or until desired temperature.

The honey will coat your throat, and the lemon helps reduce inflammation caused by the cough and also provides Vitamin C to help fight infection. It's important to reduce inflammation helps to get rid of the coughing reaction.

After a few days of rest and medicine (and a Stars Wars movie marathon too!), Cam got better just in time for his concert-

I highly recommend keeping some Vicks on hand- they provide effective symptom relief and are free of alcohol, artificial dyes (liquids only) and gluten. And, the honey is a sweet (soothing) bonus!

Procter and Gamble wants to give one lucky reader a Vicks Nature Fusion gift basket that includes the following products:

  • Vicks Nature Fusion Cough
  • Vicks Nature Fusion Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
  • Vicks Nature Fusion Cough and Chest Congestion
  • Vicks Nature Fusion Cold and Flu Caplets

To enter, all you need to do is tell us what P&G household or beauty item helps make your life easier and better. Please leave a comment on this blog entry. Also be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Plus get an extra entry by:

-Signing up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Liking us on Facebook

Contest ends Jan.6, 2012 @ 5 pm EST. Good luck!

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner. P&G is shipping out the prize to the winner.)

Disclosure:  P&G reached out to me to try out these products and has provided my own gift basket and one for our giveaway.

(original blog entry)

Congrats to Jennifer M.!



Win It! $10 Target Gift Card (5 Winners)

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We are giving away (5) $10 Target gift cards. Treat yourself or pick up a holiday gift!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post, telling us what you would buy @ Target.

We'll be choosing (5) winners on Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

And be sure to sign up for our daily deals newsletter and stop by our Facebook page and say hi!

US Residents only, 1 entry per person. Giveaway ends on November 22, 2011 @ 5 pm EST. Winner(s) will be contacted via email. Please be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner(s).


Congrats to Kara G., Mary K., Jessi, Jennifer M. and Stephanie N. More giveaways coming soon! 

Win It! LEGO Kidsfest Tickets- Cleveland, OH

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LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Among the many LEGO attractions, families will find:

  • LEGO Model Gallery: 40 life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks
  • LEGO Master Builders: building tips, tricks and live demonstrations from the crew who    get paid to play
  • Creation Nation: build your own creation to add to a custom map of the U.S.
  • Mystery Mural: build a piece of a giant mural to help reveal the image
  • Race Ramp: build your own custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family
  • LEGO Games Arena: roll the dice to play LEGO board games
  • Construction Zone: creative free build, play and display area
  • LEGO DUPLO® Jams: toddlers explore building and imagination while rocking out to fun playroom tunes

Cost
LEGO KidsFest tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and seniors and can be purchased online at www.LEGOKidsFest.com. Children 2 and under are free. Save $2 with each ticket when you purchase your tickets at Legokidsfest.com and apply this code at checkout: MKY11. Discount is off each ticket and can only be used online. Based on sell-out attendance in previous markets, advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.

Session information:

  • Friday, November 4th:   4:00pm - 8:30 pm
  • Saturday, November 5th:  Session I -- 9:00 a. m. - 1:30pm.; Session II --3 p.m. - 7:30pm.
  • Sunday, November 6th: Session I -- 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Session II --3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Address: IX Center - One IX Center Drive - Cleveland, Ohio 44135

Want to go to LEGO KidsFest for free? Enter to win 1 pair of tickets to Sunday, Session II on Nov 6th from 3pm-7:30pm.  Winner will be emailed with their tickets to print off. It can be either 2 adult tickets, or 1 adult/1 child ticket.

To enter, please leave a comment on this blog post telling us about the LEGO fan(s) you'll be bringing with you! We'll be choosing the winner on Friday, October 28, 2011. Good luck!

US Residents only, 1 entry per person. Giveaway ends on October 28, 2011 @ 5 pm EST. Winner will be contacted via email. Please be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win. Your email will not be shown on the website and will not be used for any reason other than to contact you if you win. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.

(original blog entry)

Congrats to Brenda K.!

Win It: Freschetta Coupon + Ear Buds

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Freschetta has kindly offered Savingsmania.com a set of ear buds and a coupon for a free Freschetta pizza to give away to one of our readers!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post, telling us your favorite pizza toppings.

We'll be choosing (1) winner on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.

 

US Residents only, 1 entry per person. Giveaway ends on October 5, 2011 @ 5 pm EST. Winner will be contacted via email. Please be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.

Congrats to Mary Jane!



Win It! AMC Movie Tickets + Coca Cola Coupons

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We want to send you to the movies! We are giving away (2) AMC Silver movie tickets and (2) coupons for FREE Coca Cola large fountain drinks (exp.Jan.31, 2012).

To enter, all you need to do is tell us what movie you'd like to see or your favorite movie of all time. Please leave a comment on this blog entry. Also be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Plus get an extra entry by:

-Signing up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Liking us on Facebook

Contest ends Sept.21, 2011 @ 5 pm EST, one entry per person. Good luck!

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.)

(original blog post)

Congrats to Bridget B!

Win It! Win a ReadyU Kit from P&G: Tide, Crest, Cover Girl and More

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P&G is helping send kids back to college this year with their ReadyU program.  The program is supported by over 150 colleges throughout the country. Be sure to check out what ReadyU is hosting at your kid’s school—visit ReadyU here on Facebook.

One lucky SavingsMania reader will win a P&G prize pack (winner will receive the products shown above, directly from P&G).

You'll receive:

  • Tide detergent
  • Old Spice deodorant
  • Secret deodorant
  • Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor
  • Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner
  • Gillette Fusion shave gel
  • Crest Extra Whitening toothpaste
  • Duracell batteries
  • Cover Girl mascara
  • and more!

To enter, all you need to do is tell us what P&G household or beauty item helps make your life easier and better. Please leave a comment on this blog entry. Also be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Plus get an extra entry by:

-Signing up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Liking us on Facebook

Contest ends Sept.14, 2011 @ 5 pm EST, one entry per person. Good luck!

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.)

Disclosure:  P&G reached out to me to try out these products and has provided my own ReadyU Kit and one for our giveaway.

Congrats to Deb. K!

Win It! Back to School Gift Pack + $25 Target Gift Card

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We have an awesome new giveaway for you! We are giving away a back to school gift pack, which includes:

  • $25 Target gift card
  • Crayola art kit
  • 5 pk. of 1-subject notebooks
  • Hello Kitty pens
  • Rose Art crayons
  • Lunch bag
  • 1 subject folders
  • pack of looseleaf notebook paper
  • and lots more!

All you have to do to enter is tell us your favorite back to school memory or what you enjoy most about the back to school season, by leaving a comment on this blog entry.

And like us on Facebook for an additional entry!

 

US Residents only, 1 entry per person, bonus entry by liking us on Facebook. Giveaway ends on August 2, 2011 @ 5 pm EST. Winner will be contacted via email. Please be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.

(original blog post)

Congrats to Laurie S.!

Win It! Purina Puppy Pads- 10 Winners

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Have a new puppy @ home? We have teamed up with Purina to give away (10) sets of puppy pad sample and coupon via USPS.

All you have to do is tell us about your new puppy or dog or if you don't have a dog now, what kind of dog you'd like to adopt someday! Entries close on Friday, June 24 @ 5 pm EST. We will choose (10) winners and email the winners, so be sure to include a valid email address.

And like us on Facebook for an additional entry!

 

US Residents only, 1 entry per person. Giveaway ends on June 24th @ 5 pm EST. Winners will be contacted via email. Please be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner(s).

(original blog entry)

Congrats to Jess, Shelly, Tanya, Amanda, Robin, Mami2jcn, and Wendy!

Win It! Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half Book- 5 Winners

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We have teamed up with America's Cheapest Family, the Economides, to give away (5) copies of their best-selling book "Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half".

I had the opportunity to read the book and it was packed with really unique, easy ways to cut down on your grocery bill. And this book goes beyond just clipping coupons. They explain how to buy the best cuts of meat, how to make the food in your pantry go farther, recipes and lots more. This book is a must-have for everyone who wants to save at the grocery store.

To enter, simply comment below telling us your favorite money-saving grocery store shopping tip. We'll randomly choose (5) winners on June 3rd to receive a copy of "Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half".



US Residents only, 1 entry per person. Giveaway ends on June 3rd @ 5 pm EST. Winner will be contacted via email. Please be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.

Like us on Facebook to win a Kindle + more deals!

(original blog post)

(Congrats to Laura, Amanda, Heather, Tammy and Becky!)

Win It! P&G Prize Pack

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We have a new giveaway! One lucky SavingsMania reader will win a P&G prize pack (winner will receive the products shown above, directly from P&G).

You'll receive:

  • Bounty paper towels, 8 roll pack
  • Charmin, 24 pk. of toilet paper
  • Align
  • These packs of P&G products also include coupon booklets!

To enter, all you need to do is tell us your favorite P&G household item, by leaving a comment on this blog entry. Please be sure to include your email address, so we can contact you if you win!

Plus get an extra entry by:

-Signing up for our newsletter too! Be sure to click the "Daily Blog Email" option to get an email each day.

-Liking us on Facebook

Contest ends May 27 @ 5 pm EST, one entry per person. Good luck!

(US only please. Winner will be contacted via email. If you're selected, we'll need to hear back from you in 48 hours, or we reserve the right to select another winner.)

(original blog entry)

Congrats to Karey!

 

 

Win It! $20 Target Gift Card from Trading Cradles

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Trading Cradles has kindly offered us (2) $20 Target e-gift cards to give away to Savingsmania readers!

Trading Cradles is the perfect way to make some extra cash- a marketplace for parents to buy and sell as their little ones outgrow their clothing, baby gear and more. You can post ads for free to sell baby stuff as your child grows out of it. And what makes this site unique is it's not just clothing- you can sell swings, used strollers, bassinets, toys, clothes & more!

It only takes 30 seconds to place a free ad. No complicated forms and you don’t even have to register to use the site!

How to Enter:

Required entry: Visit TradingCradles.com and find a great deal and post a comment on the deal you found, on this blog entry. Be sure to include a valid email address, so we can contact you if you win.

Optional bonus entry: Like the Trading Cradles Facebook page http://facebook.com/tradingcradles

Optional bonus entry: Follow Trading Cradles on Twitter http://twitter.com/tradingcradles

Optional bonus entry: Sign up for the Trading Cradles newsletter http://awe.tc/hcYRfh

Optional bonus entry:  If a person posts a legitimate Free, for sale ad on TradingCradles.com and they win the giveaway we will double their gift card to $40

Leave us a comment for each of the above steps you complete. If you complete all of the steps above, leave us 5 separate comments as these will act as your entries to the giveaway.

Do not leave comments on Facebook. These comments will be deleted.

Giveaway ends on May 20th @ 5 pm EST.

The winner(s) will then be chosen using Random.org and contacted via email. They will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If they fail to do so, a new winner(s) will be drawn.

Thank you to Trading Cradles for sponsoring this giveaway.

(original blog entry)

Congrats to Valerie M. and Kara G!