I was offered the chance to review the FedEx Office Canvas Prints and the price is just right. I was also approached by a competitor and I looked at their website and was astounded at the prices the other site was listing their canvases at. FedEx Office Canvas Prints are reasonably priced. You can even order them on-line. Select what you want to create, photo canvas print, select your size and then upload your photo. You can’t preview it that’s the only draw back. I want to go in and see what it’s like ordering inside their store and I’d like to apply come effect but what’s really cool is that I have Photoshop, can edit a photo any way I want and then upload it to FedEx Office Canvas Prints and then hit order. It’s super easy.

This is a photo of the I Heart FedEx Office Gift Pack:
included in the FedEx Office Gift Pack is

Weekly/Monthly Calendar – Insert a special photo into the stylish calendar to remember your loved ones all day long and stay on track with your schedule. Calendar is lightweight and ideal to stick in your purse at 5.5 x 8 inches.

Glitter Flower Add-On Accessories – Spruce up a card or scrapbooking project with these sparkle, glitter add-on accessories.  (12 count)

Note Cards with Stripes Envelopes – Whether you’re writing a Valentine’s Day or a special note, these solid note cards with coordinating stripes envelopes are versatile and classy. (12 count)

Who Loves You Sticky Notes – A precious owl says, Who Loves You. Leave a note or a reminder with these cute stickies. (50 count)

Valued up to $25

I’m excited to say that FedEx Office is partnering with me to offer a giveaway to you guys so you can see what their photo quality is like.

Enter to Win:

The I Heart FedEx Office Gift Pack.

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Leave a comment telling me what you would want a photo canvas of, your dog, landscape or kids? Me I want my kids on a full size canvas.

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This giveaway ends February 20th I received a $100 gift card from FedEx Office to make this Canvas Art Print. I am solely responsible for selecting the winners for the giveaway (not FedEx Office). Also, the ideas in this blog post are entirely mine and I have not received ideas or advice from FedEx Office, All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

As A Keurig K-cup Portion Pack ambassador I have had the privilege of trying all kinds of different k-cup portion pack brands and flavors. This month’s supply was from Café Escapes and they illustrated the decadence and indulgence of the Keurig.

I tried all the flavors and my favorite flavor is the Cafe Escapes Chai Latte K-Cups for Keurig Coffee Machines – 16 Pack. Café Escapes also come in Mocha, dark hot chocolate and milk hot chocolate. I’m usually quite the chocolate fan but mocha or coffee flavored chocolate has never really worked for me.

With this K-Cup® Portion Packs campaign we’re teaming up with Birchbox. Birchbox is an innovative and new way to try beauty products before you buy them. You get to sample them because Birchbox provides its subscribers with monthly deliveries of samples from well-known beauty brands. And I received a sampling of the Café Escapes inspired beauty products.

But Birchbox is so much more than a subscription of free beauty samples! Your also enjoy:

-An online mini-mag filled with how-to videos, articles, and tips from the pros

-An online Shop filled with the best skincare, hair care, makeup, and more – we’ve done the editing for you!

-Birchbox Points, a super generous rewards program – so easy to earn, track, and redeem points

-Great shipping offers on full-size orders, including free shipping on monthly product picks, and all orders $50+

Be sure to Visit Café Escapes on Facebook and Twitter (@cafeescapes)

SAVE Money, use this Keurig Green Mountian Discount Code :

AM0016-3602. This code offers 15% off the entire store and free standard shipping (within the U.S. with no minimum order) at www.GreenMountainCoffee.com, and is valid through February 29^th.

Last but not least we’re hosting a giveaway!

Enter to Win:

A free subscription to Birchbox for one year! That means you get 4-5 hand-picked beauty samples form the best brands around – from the luxe lines you covet to the new and niche companies you’ve yet to discover.

Your samples will be different from mine!

To Enter:

Leave a comment telling me what flavor of coffee is your favorite.

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This giveaway ends February 20th we received samples for administrative hosting purposes, All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

I have to admit my least favorite time of every night is teeth brushing time. I’m tired and ready for the kids to be in bed and they are kind of crazy off the wall tired themselves. So we have to think of ways to get through the nightly teeth brushing ritual. But maybe you’re kids are old enough to brush their teeth themselves. Here are five tips to encourage your children with when it comes to teeth brushing time.

"5 Terrific T. Rex Teeth Tips" from your buddies at Dinosaur Train!

Just like Buddy loses his teeth on Dinosaur Train, kids lose primary teeth to make way for permanent teeth. Tyrannosaurus Rex replaced their teeth throughout their lives but you only get two sets so it is especially important to practice good dental care. Follow these helpful tips for strong teeth and a healthy smile!

1. Twice a day: Brush your teeth when you wake up and before you go to bed.

2. Take your time: Brush your teeth for 2 minutes and be sure to include your tongue!

3. Be kind to your gums: Brush with a soft bristle toothbrush.

4. Get the hard to reach places: Floss your teeth every day.

5. See your dentist twice a year!

And if you want to see Buddy learning about his teeth, please tune into Dinosaur Train on March 1 on PBS KIDS to watch the “T-Rex Teeth” episode (check your local listings) and visit LINK TO INTERSTITIAL to watch Dr. Scott, the host of Dinosaur Train, tell us all about the teeth of the Tyrannosaurus and other carnivores, like sharks.  Both sharks and Tyrannosaurus’ lose their teeth, but those teeth are always replaced by new teeth.  Humans only get two sets of teeth, so it’s important to take good care of them!

For more tips on how to “Rock Your Smile,” you might enjoy the FREE activity sheets for kids at the American Dental Association’s website, www.ada.org.

And now you have super clean teeth, you can “Rock Your Smile” as you hand out FREE Valentine’s Day Cards from Dinosaur Train.

Enter to Win:

Two Sets of Dinosaur Train toothbrushes

To Enter:

Leave a comment on this post.

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Did you know that I can have ground coffee in my Keurig. Yep, we purchased a single cup coffee ground holder the Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter for our Keurig and now I enjoy every kind of coffee one cup at a time whenever I want. So we’re trying Gevalia Kaffee courtesy of MyBlogSpark in our Keurig!.

The Swedes know a thing or two about coffee. They know quality coffee should be savored and enjoyed. They also know you deserve a more unique/special coffee experience than what you can pick up on every street corner. Something we know something about here in the Seattle area. There is more than one coffee on every block in Seattle because there is at least one Starbuck in addition to little mom and pop shops. We love our coffee here.

Gevalia has been refining the art of luxurious coffee since 1853 and has a deep history of finding and blending the finest Arabica coffee beans from locations around the world. Gevalia is a luxurious departure from the everyday, an escape from the routine cup of coffee, it brings the taste of Swedish-style luxury into your home. In Sweden, where they say that citizens drink more coffee than almost anywhere else in the world, Gevalia is their preferred brand. I can’t imagine that they drink more the Seattle does. Just can’t fathom that. In fact, Gevalia enjoys the honor of being an official coffee of the Swedish Royal Court. Wow, now that is an interesting fact!

Gevalia, now available at Safeway, brining an unexpected Swedish-style luxury and rich, never bitter taste to the Safeway grocery aisle.

Gevalia is also on Facebook

Enter to Win:

• (1) sample of the House Blend from Gevalia Kaffe
• (1) sample of the French Roast Blend from Gevalia Kaffe
• A Gevalia Kaffe branded coffee mug

To Enter:

Leave a comment telling me how you like your coffee?

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Kraft Foods has provided sample product to me and is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me.  This program is not administered or sponsored by Kraft Foods or its affiliates, but solely by MomStart.

This giveaway ends February 20th we received samples for administrative hosting purposes, All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

I decided to do another Flash Giveaway, they seem to be so popular right now. I know that you guys like to win prizes and the bloggers like to host them. So here we are again doing another Flash Giveaway. Jeana you all should know her by now, I talk about her often. Thanks to Deals4Dummies (that’s Jeana) for organizing and hosting this giveaway!

You should know the drill by now, all you have to do is use the rafflecopter. I’d love to see a comment saying hello or something so I know how many people stopped by.

The prize, we haven’t talked about the prize yet. Tonight the prize is either $100.00 cash prize. In the form you want. $100 Cash (Jeana is offering the winner the choice of $100 Amex GC, Amazon GC or Paypal) – all options are via email.. So be sure to use an e-mail address that you check often.

Enter to Win:

$100.00 Cash

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Jeana will pick a winner within 48 hours of the giveaway as long as she doesn’t have a family emergency so if you’re anxious to know who won just keep coming back and checking to see if you won or not. The rafflecopter form will show who won the giveaway.

This giveaway ends at midnight ET 2/2/2012. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

By Orshi,

Let me show you my newest favorite touch to our living room. About 4 months ago, we purchased a leather chair to improve the seating arrangements in our family/living room and we chose a nice deep dark brown color. We have rich earthy colors throughout this area and the new chair gave just the right balance to the whole ‘look’ (whatever that may be … I have yet to figure out how to label our style). For this chair being dark, I felt it needed something to counter balance its tone. So here she is: Kirkland’s Mosaic Ruffle Pillow.

This fun and unique pillow gave just the right touch to that brown chair. Now, I am not an interior designer by any means but I know what is pleasing to my eyes. I like richly visual things … just a solid colored pillow would have not done it. Kirkland’s Mosaic Ruffle Pillow has depth, texture, shine but it is still a great neutral look that works in the mixture of things I have collected to decorate our living room with. The design is a spiral ruffle that runs in layers and comes to a point a bit off to the center. While this pillow looks delicate, I must tell you, it has already withstood major pillow fights, tower buildings and jumping …. guaranteed sturdy (tested by three highly active children). Kirkland’s Mosaic Ruffle Pillow comes in four colors: Bronze, Sage, Seafoam, and Taupe.

Kirkland’s Home Décor, Gifts and More as a decorating resource is new to me so I perused their website with great enjoyment (www.kirklands.com ). They sell affordable and unique looking furniture, amazing accessories, wall art and yes, the textiles and pillows … just my favorite little touches for an absolutely cozy home. Kirkland’s, founded by Carl Kirkland in 1966, is an extensive home décor merchandiser in over 30 states, almost 300 stores and online. Check them out … I am sure you will find something that you may think you can’t live without. Also follow them on Twitter @Kirklands 

Enter to Win:

Kirkland’s Mosaic Ruffled Pillow

USA Only

To Enter:

Leave a comment on this post telling us which of the Kirkland’s Mosaic Ruffle Pillow is your favorite.

I will be verifying entries for this giveaway. Please do not cheat, those entries will be deleted.

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About Orshi:

Orshi is a teacher at UCIC where she works daily with children. She shows a great love for children as she has three of her own. She also loves Facebook, gardening and baking. She was born and grew up in Hungary and now lives across the street.

I love how this company came up with their name. Thirty-One comes from Proverbs 31. Yes these verses in the bible,  Proverbs 31, celebrate the busy, hardworking wife, mother, friend, daughter and sister in all of us. Thirty-One recognizes women for who they are and all they do for their families and their communities! Their goal is to be an empowering tool for women and a great and un product to buy. Thirty-One is a consultant company that sells personalized signature purses and totes and other organizational products and accessories.

How to Become a Thirty-One Consultant

So many women across American now have their own "Thirty-One Story." Many work full-time jobs and use their Thirty-One income to help pay for those extras in life like vacations and trips to her favorite store while others use their Thirty-One income to make car payments, save for their dream home or simply add to the family’s income. Some Consultants dreamed of being debt-free and have paid off houses and cars. Others have seen Thirty-One become a lifeline to their families in difficult economic times. Through their Thirty-One businesses, Consultants also increase their self-confidence and develop lasting friendships as we celebrate, encourage and reward their personal and professional growth.

Whatever your story, this opportunity begins with a $99 investment in a business kit worth more than $300.

Now, Look at how awesome the products are!

Thirty One Gifts is the leading provider of fun, stylish and functional products for women, their families and the home. From signature purses and totes, to storage solutions that help organize your life, there’s something to fit every personality and situation. The new Spring 2012 catalog is filled with stylish, affordable products exclusive to Thirty-One. From signature purses and totes to storage solutions that help organize your life, there’s something to fit every personality and situation. Packing for a trip to the beach? Organizing your closet? Need accessories to help you look great for work or play? Thirty-One’s products are made for your busy lifestyle and with stylish personalization, each item can be uniquely yours.

Two Thermal Tote Specials until January 31st:

THERMAL TOTE – $10 Special
A classic thermal tote that is perfect for school lunches and eating on the on-the-go
Also great for snacks in the car, keeping baby bottles cool on the road and drinks cool at the ballgame.
Features an exterior pocket for napkins, cutlery or dry snacks, as well as a zipper closure.
Simply slip in a freezer pack and food stays cool for hours.
Silver thermal lining keeps food cool or warm
Measure approx. 9.5” H X 14” W X 4.5” D – a nice ample size for lunch containers!
Available in 11 styles and designs
Further customize with personalized embroidery for only $7 more – with dozens of different fonts and colors, the options are endless.

THROUGH JAN 31 – Special price is $10 (regularly $20)

CINCH-IT-UP THERMAL TOTES – $15 Special
New style just introduced for Spring 2012
30 percent bigger than the classic Thermal Totes
Perfect for moms to take along snacks for a busy day on the run, road trips or sporting events
Great for keeping your plastic containers of leftovers cool ‘til lunch.
Longer handles means you can toss it over your shoulder and keep yourself hands free!
Features a drawstring closure for maximum space
Silver thermal lining keeps food cool or warm
Simply slip in a freezer pack and food stays cool for hours.
Comes in 5 bright spring patterns – aqua circle, black paisley parade, circle spirals, leopard floral and lotsa dots
Approx. 10.5”H x 9.5”W x 5.25”D
Embroidery is not yet available on this product, but the product can be further customized with flower rosettes, scarfs and icon hang tags.

THROUGH JAN 31 – Special price is $15 (regularly $20)

Enter to Win:

$100 giveaway for anything in the Thirty-One catalog. You choose 100 worth of products you like.

To Enter:

Leave a comment on what your favorite item in the catalog is.

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This giveaway ends February 13th we have been compensated for administrative hosting purposes, All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

I’m pretty excited to be hosting another giveaway for PromotionalCodes.com again.

Here it is, everyone! The PromotionalCodes.com Sweetheart Savings Giveaway Event, hosted by MomStart, Aubut Family and Mommies with Cents, and sponsored by PromotionalCodes.com A great giveaway event is ahead of us, so be sure to enter all three for the best chance at winning! I just met Mommies with Cents and she lives local to me, which I’m super excited about. The first time we did one of these giveaways I had no idea who she was, I just saw that her blog is exceptional. So run on over to the other blogs for DIFFERENT prizes. Promotional Codes.com are either super generous with these gifts or insane. SO act fast before they come to their senses.

Sweetheart Savings Tip: Valentine’s Day is quickly coming upon us, and PromotionalCodes.com wants to help us save on our gift purchases by providing some giveaway items. PromotionalCodse.com is a one-stop source for online and printable coupons from leading brands like Target, Home Depot, Macy’s and more! Deals are organized by brand, category and shopping season, so you can skip the Sunday circular and the long lines—PromotionalCodes.com makes saving money simple and stress-free!

Here at MomStart I’ll be giving away the following items:

- Women’s Diamond watch by Bulova, from Ashford.com; $499 retail value

- $50 Gift card to Overstock.com

- $100 Gift card to Restaurant.com

- $100 Gift card to RoomMate Decals

- Bambeco Seersucker Robe, $60 value

To see photos of all the prizes you’re eligible to win, go here: http://on.fb.me/xLGgyZ

Now through February 2, have your shot to win one of these great prizes in the name of Valentine’s Day love and savings!

To Enter:

You must leave a comment on this post about what you think of Promotional Codes.com

I will verify entries!

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I’m a nut. Yes it’s true, I’m a nut. They say you are what you eat and I love eating nuts. Almonds are healthy, Cashews are tasty, and peanuts are so versatile, sweet, salty, spicy. MMM I’m a nut loving nut. Hold the phone, I just found out Almonds are just as versatile as peanuts. Blue Diamond Almonds has Kicked up the Taste with a great sweepstakes…….

Blue Diamond Almonds – More Than Great Taste!

Blue Diamond Growers are The Almond People! Blue Diamond Growers have been around for over 100 years and have grown into the world’s largest tree nut processing and marketing company. They’re always innovating new flavors and products for consumers to enjoy.

If you’re looking for Blue Diamond Growers on a map, look no further than Sacramento, California. They have over 3,000 California almond growers delivering delicious almonds all over the United States and even internationally.

They kicked up the taste in almonds with a variety of flavors. I can’t keep my fingers out of flavors like Salt’n Vinegar it’s such an addictive flavor for me. No matter what’s coated in it I have to keep eating it. So I can’t wait to get my hands on almonds covered in it. What about  you? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

In honor of football season and lots of great flavors Blue Diamond Almonds is hosting the “Kick Up The Taste” Facebook Sweepstakes!

Play “Kick Up The Taste” for a Chance to Win:

· $1,500 Gift Card to Revamp Your Work Out Gear
· $1,500 Grocery Gift Card to Statisfy Your Hunger
· Year’s Supply of Blue Diamond Almonds to Fuel Your Active Lifestyle

You win someone no matter what. Everyone who plays gets a $1 off coupon for Blue Diamond Almonds! So you have nothing to lose by playing for a chance to win really great prizes.

Enter to Win:

$100 Grocery Gift Card (VISA card)

Blue Diamond Almonds:

· Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds (6 oz)
· Habenero Barbeque Almonds (6 oz)
· Jalapeño Smokehouse Almonds (6 oz)
· Lime ‘n Chili Almonds (6 oz)
· Salt ‘ n Vinegar Almonds (6 oz)
· Whole Natural Almonds (6 oz)
· Oven Roasted Butter Toffee Almonds (8 oz)

To Enter:

You must leave a comment telling me which flavor you want to try the most

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Who needs a date night? I know I do! I’m working with the new movie Big Miracle and Universal Pictures to give you a date night. Or you could just pack up the whole family for this family friendly film.

Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

Local newsman Adam Carlson (Krasinski) can’t wait to escape the northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. But just when the story of his career breaks, the world comes chasing it, too. With an oil tycoon, heads of state and hungry journalists descending upon the frigid outpost, the one who worries Adam the most is Rachel Kramer (Barrymore). Not only is she an outspoken environmentalist, she’s also his ex-girlfriend.

With time running out, Rachel and Adam must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies and Russian and American military to set aside their differences and free the whales. As the world’s attention turns to the top of the globe, saving these endangered animals becomes a shared cause for nations entrenched against one another and leads to a momentary thaw in the Cold War.

Rating:                                    PG
Cast:                                       Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Dermot Mulroney, Tim Blake Nelson, Ted Danson
Directed by:                            Ken Kwapis
Screenplay by:                       Jack Amiel & Michael Begler
Produced by:                          Steve Golin, Michael Sugar, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner           

Keep Up with Movie updates Website, YouTube and on Facebook.

Universal Pictures’ BIG MIRACLE starring Drew Barrymore & John Krasinski. Comes out February 3rd.

Enter to Win:

Experience the heartwarming tale of Big Miracle with your loved ones!

One (1) winner will receive:

· $25 Fandango Gift Card
· Whale Plush
· Big Miracle T-shirt

Prize pack valued at $55
Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only
Prizing courtesy of Universal Pictures

To Enter:

Leave a comment telling me if you’ll plan on seeing this movie or if you’re going to go see something else and what you’re going to see.

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This giveaway ends February 6th. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.