Back To School Giveaway--$50.00 Staples Gift Card!

Your Strong Tower, Extreme Saving Moms, and a great group of bloggers are excited to be partnering up with FatWallet to bring you this Back-To-School giveaway! Two lucky fans will each win a $50 Staples gift card. Whether you’ve got a long list of school supplies left to buy, or you’re a small business owner, this is one giveaway you don’t want to miss. I love shopping for supplies at Staples! They have a great selection and great sales!

Staples is currently offering deep discounts and rebates on everything from pens to notebooks to laptop computers right now. You can take advantage of extra savings through FatWallet’s cash back at Staples.com of 2.5% PLUS coupon codes! Just in case you have other back-to-school shopping left to finish up, visit FatWallet’s Back To School Deals page and find out which websites are offering double cash back. I see Macy’s, Wal-Mart, and Kohl’s on the list! Don’t have a FatWallet account yet? What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

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Contest starts on Wednesday, August 14^th and ends on Sunday, August 18^th. Open to US residents age 18 and up. Extreme Saving Moms is not responsible for prize shipment. Winners must respond to email notification within 48 hours; otherwise another winner will be selected.This giveaway is in no way affiliated with any social media networks.

Keurig Brew Over Ice Giveaway

Welcome to the Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing Machine & Brew Over Ice K-Cup Giveaway!

Hosted by: Everything Mommyhood Co-hosted by: Momma Lew's Blog, Conservamom, The Nurse Mommy, and The Mew Review. We have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to offer you this Brew Over Ice prize package from Keurig, which is valued at over $200!

Check out Everything Mommyhood's Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing System Review.

The Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing System comes with a 72oz. water reservoir with water filtering system, you can choose your cup size, and it's programmable. This Keurig makes more than just coffee, you can also make tea, cider, hot chocolate, or even a vitamin fruit drink. Having the ability to make all of these variety of drinks, as well as hot or cold drinks, make this Keurig a must have for every family. I love my Keurig! It is so convenient and easy to use, even my kids can easily make a cup of hot cocoa or cider without making a mess.

One lucky winner will receive a Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing System and 3 boxes of Brew Over Ice K-Cups, including Snapple Peach Tea and Lemon Iced Tea, retailed at $200+. US Resident, 18 and up only. Winner will be randomly selected through the Giveaway Tools form, and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to claim prize before another winner is chosen. Giveaway begins 8/14/2013 at 12am EST and ends 8/28/2013 at 11:59pm EST. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Extreme Saving Moms and Everything Mommyhood are not responsible for prize shipment, as this is a sponsored prize from Keurig. We were not compensated in any way for promotion of this giveaway. Everything Mommyhood received the above mentioned item, in exchange for an honest review. Our opinions are not influenced in any way. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and any other social media are not affiliated with this giveaway. If you have any questions please contact the host of this giveaway at EverythingMommyhood@gmail.com.

Pretty Mommies Giveaway

Pretty Mommies is the #1 physician recommended maternity skin care line on the market.

Although it's aimed at those who are pregnant or nursing - it's natural, safe, skin care that's great for ANYONE - men included! Everyone can enjoy beautiful, healthy skin with Pretty Mommies!

It's a simple three step system - Cleanser, Skin Brightener, and Sunscreen - it'll cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten, soothe, provide high levels of antioxidants and anti-aging properties, as well as, physical broad spectrum sun protection. If you're curious about how these products work, be sure to check out the review on According to Jenny.

There are lots of new things happening at Pretty Mommies. If you're a Zulily fan then you might have noticed them pop up there this past week! Not only are they now reaching their target audience online, you might also see Pretty Mommies in your OBGYN's or Midwifes office. And if you're in China - you can now get Pretty Mommies there, too!

Pretty Mommies feels so deeply about educating women on the importance of safe maternity skin care that they've created a campaign on www.causes.com to raise awareness of this important issue. You'll also soon find them offering up educational resources on http://safematernityskincare.com/ and they support an open forum for Q&A for anyone who has questions about skin care during pregnancy, nursing - or just in general.

To celebrate all these new and exciting events (and their newly redesigned website) Pretty Mommies has partnered with the Blogging Mamas Network to answer your questions about safe skin care and giveaway LOTS of Pretty Mommies products!

Giveaway is open to US/CAN, 18+, and ends on 8/25/13

**Ready to purchase Pretty Mommies for yourself?? Use code pretty20 at checkout for 20% off through 8/31/13!**

Enter to win this AMAZING prize. A FULL YEARS SUPPLY (6 full sets) of Pretty Mommy!And 2 Runner Ups will also each receive a FREE set! Enter via Rafflecopter below. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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The Blogging Mamas Network and participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Participating bloggers did not receive compensation for this post, although they may be eligible for a reward upon completion.

Mead 5 Star Notebooks for $0.35 at Target!

Another great back to school deal at Target! Get Mead 5 star notebooks for just $0.35 using coupons and a Target cartwheel discount!

Mead Five Star 100 Sheet Notebooks $1.50, sale price through 8/17
Use $1.00/2 – Mead Five Star Products

Or $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products from SS 8/4 (exp 9/30)

And use $1.00/2 – Mead Five Star School Supplies, limit 1 coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon 

And use 15% Off – Mead Five Star Notebooks, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 8/17)

Final Price: $0.35 each, when you buy 2

8 FREE Mead 5 Star Folders Starting 8/11 at Target!

Mead Five Star folder 4 packs will be on sale for $0.50 at Target starting 8/11. Use a manufacturer coupon with a Target store coupon and score 8 folders for FREE!

Buy 2 Mead Five Star Folders, 4 pk $0.50, sale price 8/11-8/17

Use one $1.00/2 – Mead Five Star Products, including Student Planning 

Or $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products from SS 8/4 (exp 9/30)
and $1.00/2 – Mead Five Star School Supplies-Target store coupon
Final Price: Free, when you buy 2 

Sunday Coupon Preview 8/11

This Sunday we are getting 2 inserts. A Smartsource and a RedPlum. Here is a list of the coupons you can expect to find. Remember there are differences by region.

Brawny $.55/1 paper towels (9/14)
Clairol $2/1 hair color (9/30) 
Clairol $5/2 natural instincts hair color (9/30) 
Colace $2/1 capsules (2/28)
Dove/Degree $1.50/1 clinical protection antiperspirant deodorant (9/22)  – TARGET COUPON
Gain/Era $1/1 Gain or Era detergents 25oz+ or Gain fabric enhancer (9/30) 
Gain/Era $2/2 Gain or Era detergents 25oz+ or Gain fabric enhancer (9/30) 
Garnier $2/1 moisturizer (10/5)
Garnier Fructis $1.50/1 shampoo, conditioner or treatment (9/21) 
Gillette $2/1 Mach3 razor (9/30) 
Gillette $3/1 Fusion ProGlide razor (9/30) 
Gillette $5/1 Fusion ProGlide styler (9/30) 
Gillette $1/1 cartridge, razor, shave prep or skin excludes bodywash, deodorant and hair care products (9/30) 
Gillette $3/2 cartridge, razor, shave prep or skin excludes bodywash, deodorant and hair care products (9/30)
Gillette $6/3 cartridge, razor, shave prep or skin excludes bodywash, deodorant and hair care products (9/30)
Land O’Frost $.50/1 bistro favorites, sub sandwich kit or deli shaved (9/11)
Land O’Frost $2/2 premium (9/11)
L’Oreal $1/1 colour riche original lipstick or paris lip product (10/5)
L’Oreal $1/1 studio line styling product (10/5)
L’Oreal $3/1 11oz elnett hairspray (10/5)
Nivea $3/2 body washes, shower gels or lathering body scrubs 12-16.9oz (8/25)
Nivea $3/2 men body washes 16.9oz (8/25)
Nutella $1/1 13oz+ jar (11/30)
Purina Beneful $1/2 baked delights dog snacks (11/11)
Quilted Northern $.45/1 ultra plush 6 double roll+ (9/11)
Quilted Northern $.45/1 ultra soft & strong 6 double roll+ (9/11)
Quilted Northern $1/1 16 double roll+ (9/11)
Raybern’s $.50/1 products (11/10) 
Rimmel $1/1 eye (10/31)
Rimmel $1/1 face or nail (10/31)
Venus $3/1 razor excludes disposables and trial (9/30)

Air Wick $1/1 car air freshener (9/8)
Baileys $1/2 non-alcoholic coffee creamers (9/30) 
Bic $3/1 disposable razor (9/8) 
Biore $3/1 cleanser (8/19)
Brut $1/1 3oz fragrance or 2oz+ anti-perspirant deodorant excludes (9/11)
Colgate $.75/1 4oz toothpaste (8/24)
Colgate $1/1 8oz+ mouthwash (9/7)
Daisy $.50/1 cottage cheese (10/26)
Fiber One $.50/1 protein chewy bars (10/5)
French’s $.30/1 mustard 12oz+ (12/31)
Goof Off $1/1 product (10/31)
Hershey’s $1/2 Hershey’s syrups 17oz+ or Hershey, York, Reese’s or Heath toppings 7.25oz+ (10/6)
Hershey’s $1/2 milk chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds or special dark bars 6pk (10/13) 
Hormel $1/2 natural choice deli sandwich meat or chicken strips (10/7)
Hormel $1/2 rev wraps (10/7)
Ken’s $1/1 16oz dressing (9/30)
Kleenex $.50/3 50ct+ or 1 bundle pack (9/14) 
Nabisco $.75/2 cookie or crackers products 6.5oz+ (9/21) 
Nature Valley $.50/1 granola thins (10/5)
Nature Valley $.75/1 protein crunchy granola (9/21)
Organix $2/1 hair or boy product 3.3-25.4oz (10/11)
Post-it $1/$5+ super sticky note or full adhesive note purchase (9/22)
Post-it $2/$5+ dispenser purchase (9/22)
Post-it $2/$5+ flags or tabs purchase (9/22)
Post-it $3/$20 big pad purchase (9/22)
Prevacid 24hr $2/1 product (9/22)
Prevacid 24hr $6/2 28 or 42ct products (9/22)
Puffs $1/1 fresh faces 45ct pack (10/1)
Revlon $2/1 foundation, powder, bb cream, concealer, blush or primer (9/22)
Scotch $1/1 expressions tape roll (10/31)
Scotch-Brite $.75/2 scrub sponge multi-packs or dishwands (8/31)
Scotch-Brite $1/2 botanical disinfecting wipes (10/15)
Scott $1/6+ rolls towels (9/21)
Scott $1/9+ rolls extra soft bath tissue (9/21)
Scott Naturals $.50/1 flushable cleansing cloths (9/21)
Seattle’s Best Coffee $1/1 12oz bag (10/11)
Smart Balance $1/2 buttery spreads (9/25)
Softsoap $.50/1 body wash 12oz+ or bar soap 2pk+ (8/31)
Spam $.55/1 12oz product (10/7)
Spam $1/1 10oz meal for 1 (10/7)
Spam $1/2 single products (10/7)
Sure $1/1 2.6oz+ product (9/11)
Swedish Fish/Sour Patch Kids $1/2 packages 7.2oz+ dnd (9/21) 
Swisse $5/1 product (9/7)
Trident/Dentyne/Stride/iD $1/3 gum single packs (9/21) 
Voots $3/1 kids supplement (10/10)
Ziploc $1/2 containers (9/21)
Ziploc $1/3 bags (9/21)
Ziploc $1/3 slider bags (9/21)

Facebook Changes Things AGAIN

I recently read an article by CNN regarding the most current changes Facebook has made in regards to what actually shows up in peoples news feed. They have decided to take the "most popular" posts (the posts getting the most interaction such as likes, comments, and shares) and move them to the top of your news feed so you don't miss them. But they are filtering out the "less popular" posts which is decreasing what we are seeing in our news feed even more then it was before.



Did you know that you are only seeing 20% of posts from friends and pages that you follow, 20%!! That's it!

So how does Facebook decide what you will or will not see? According to CNN Facebook looks at your most recent everyday actions such as liking, and sharing, the amount of interaction you have with people and pages, then filters out people and pages that you haven't currently interacted with. Meaning that of the approximate 1500+ posts that will be made in any given day from friends or pages you follow you will only see about 300 of them!

Click here to read the full article from CNN

What can you do to ensure you are seeing posts from your favorite pages and friends?

Thankfully Facebook has given us a few options to allow us some control over what appears in our news feed. Just a few simple clicks and you can easily stay more connected with the people and pages that you are most interested in.

Interact with your favorite pages posts:

The more you interact with your favorite pages the more Facebook will allow those pages posts to appear in your news feed. Make sure to interact with your favorite pages posts by liking, commenting, and sharing. This will ensure that you will continue to see that pages posts in your news feed, and it will be extremely helpful to the page owner as well. Facebook has made it harder for page owners to reach their fans without paying to promote their posts. This is hard for a lot of small business owners, and unfortunately a lot of pages have shut down because of it, and small businesses have suffered. So help support page, and small business owners and like, comment and/or share the posts that catch your eye or interest you. Its just a simple click but it can make a big difference!

Turn on notifications for your favorite pages and friends that you would like to stay up to date with.  

For pages: hover your mouse over the button that says LIKED on the page wall. A menu will pop up with a variety of options. You will see at the top of the list Get Notifications. Click on that and a check mark will appear beside it, you will now receive a notification anytime that page posts something, making it easier for you to follow your favorite pages and not miss out on anything.

For Friends: hover your mouse over the button that says FRIENDS on your friends profile. A menu will pop up with Get Notifications being the first option, as with the pages, click on it and you will be notified when your friend posts.

Choose how many updates you see from pages and friends.

This is another way to make sure you are seeing the posts you want to see. When you hover over the LIKED button on a page, or the FRIENDS button on your friends profile, you will see settings in the menu of options. Click on that and you can choose how many posts you see in your news feed. You can select all updates, most updates, or only important. Select how frequently you would like to see that friend or pages updates in your news feed.

So what do you think of the most recent changes Facebook has implemented? I would love to hear your thoughts!