Amazon.com's Video game of the day will help you get fit while having fun on the Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360 kinect thanks to Zumba

Have you joined the latest home video game fitness craze Zumba?  If not today Amazon.com is featuring the game for nintendo wii and xbox360 kinect at Gold Box prices so it would be a great time to try them out!

Go to : Amazon.com for special pricing information.

Pricing for the Wii Version:

List Price: $39.99 Price:$25.00 You Save:$14.99 (37%)

Pricing for the Xbox 360 Kinect version:

List Price:$49.99 Price:$31.25 You Save:$18.74 (37%)

Both Ship for free via Free Super Saver Shipping.

Books to the Rescue' Apple iPad 2 Giveaway

I was so excited to work with Shana at  The Writer's Lair Books again and to promote this fabulous giveaway in order to promote reading and to be able to donate a book to our local school library.  Many of you may remember my review of The Flightless Goose a while back which is a fabulous book published by The Writer's Lair Books. I have always loved to read and have felt that reading is an essential part of childhood.  My daughter inherited my love of books multiplied many times over.  She was always a child that preferred books to toys.  People were amazed that even as a toddler she would bring you book after book to read and listen for as long as you would read to her.  When she learned how to read she was unstoppable!  She read everything from billboards, food packages, even her grandparents senior citizens magazines!  I love to see children reading and to encourage their love of books.  While I know most of you won't read past "ipad 2 giveaway" I hope that I'm wrong and the true message to promote literacy is heard.

'Books to the Rescue' iPad 2 Giveaway.

This giveaway is so fabulous and extrememly important. Why?

Because each blogger that is participating in this giveaway is donating a book to either a school, library, or youth organization.

Flightless Goose by Eric D. Goodman and Red Rain by Tim Wendel are two fantastic books that are appropriate for elementary and high school aged students respectively. I was so excited that so many bloggers wanted to be a part of this idea. Over 30 bloggers are participating in this event! Their fabulous blogs are listed below. AND one lucky person will win an Apple iPad 2! What do you have to do to get that? Well, it’s simple and easy to do. Below is our Rafflecopter entry form. In bold are the mandatory entries you have to complete in order to enter this giveaway. There are thirty-one (it's really not that many). You just go down the list and 'like' each Facebook page. You must like the facebook pages with your PERSONAL profile in order for your entry to be counted. You will click on “Click Here” and it will reveal a link. You must do them all to have officially entered the giveaway. You will earn 31 entries. It’s so easy (and fast). Below the mandatory 31, there are additional actions that you may do to earn extra entries (like bonuses). Some you can do everyday until the giveaway is over. Who doesn’t like extra credit? There is no need to re-enter on each blog. If you enter on one blog it will register on the other 30 blogs participating in this giveaway. You MUST be 18+ to enter. The contest begins at 12:01 a.m. EST, September 12, 2011, and the contest is over 11:59 p.m. EST, September 28, 2011 and is open worldwide. So, you got it? Sure? If you have any questions, you can leave us a reply and we will follow up. So, ON YOUR MARK…GET READY…GET SET…GO!   Our Cool Bloggers: Prowling Books In the Lair /Crazy for Books/voiceBoks /Misadventures with Andi/ The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug/ Our Family World/ At Home Moma/ Our Way to Learn/ Celebration Ideas Online/ Quality Baskets/ Counting My Kisses/ The Write To Make A Living/ Pawsitive Living/ I Am A Reader, Not A Writer/ Insights By April/ My Devotional Thoughts/ Enjoy Life, Enjoy Now/ChicnSavvy Reviews/Lori's Reading Corner/ 7 On a Shoestring/ Rants~N~Scribbles/ Bubba and Mack/ Simply Stacie/ Makobi Scribe/ Sassy Mama In LA/ Deals 4 Dummies/ Your Child Will Read/ Books Are Wonderful/ Centsible Savings/ Mummy Deals/StuffSmart

Back to School ... Pray! By Carla McDougal

Back to School ... Pray! By Carla McDougal    Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 6:5,7    Excitement’s in the air! Anticipation rises. It’s that time of year when the kids go back to school.   Who can forget watching your child go to "big school" for the first time? I remember those bittersweet moments as each of my four children kissed me good-bye. I always knew that day would arrive, but nothing prepared me for the moment.   Elementary school seemed to fly by and almost overnight they were in junior high and then high school. And in a blink of an eye, they were off to college. Where did the years go?   I learned early on that when my children were away from home, praying for them comforted me. By turning them over to God I experienced a calm peace. Year after year my prayers intensified, yet remained the same… Elementary School – Will he make a friend? Will he eat all his lunch, or just the cookies and chips? God help him to love You with all his heart. Junior/Senior High –Will he make the right friends? Is he paying attention to the teacher? God, help him love You with all his soul. College - Will he make some forever friends? Is he making the right life decisions? God, help him to love You with all his strength. Just as our children face challenges, we as moms face our own set of challenges… To pray over our children no matter where they are in life. To be on our knees for those God entrusted to us. To ultimately pray for each child to love Jesus with all his heart, soul, and mind! Finally, to let them know we are praying for them each day! What a blessing it is to pray for our children. I ask you to take advantage of this new season too. Do you need a fresh start? Where are you in your relationship with God? In my Bible study, Reflecting Him – Living for Jesus and Loving It, I encourage you to find Jesus in your everyday activities. He is there for us 24 hours a day, and He wants to hear our everyday prayers!

Author Bio CARLA MCDOUGAL is founder of Reflective Life Ministries headquartered in the Houston, Texas area. Her true passion for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, shines brightly, whether she is speaking or writing. She shares experiences from her own life to encourage women to live every day for Him. God is sending Carla around the world to speak to women from all walks of life—those living in the best of circumstances to those who have hit rock bottom.    Carla’s book, Reflecting Him: Living for Jesus and Loving It, is a 10-week study that encourages you to open your eyes to God’s daily life lessons. The more you ask God to be in your life, the more you will recognize His hand on everything you do. For more information on a growing number of products from Reflective Life Ministries, and to see about booking Carla for an event or interview, go towww.reflectivelifeministries.org.

The above article is loaded at docstoc.com. If for some reason you have difficulty copying or downloading the article, we will be glad to email the article in .pdf or .doc format. Russ@kathycarltonwillis.com   This article content is provided free of charge by the author through Kathy Carlton Willis Communications. You are welcome to place this article on your site or in your publication as long as 1) it’s used in its entirety, 2) the full bio is also used, and 3) you previously request permission through KCWC at russ@kathycarltonwillis.com.   All other standard copyrights apply.

Free 1yr Subscription to Martha Stewart Living

Hurry over to Rewards Gold to take advantage of this fantastic offer.  One free year of Martha Stewart Living Magazine.  I have received magazine subscriptions from Rewards Gold before and like that they do not have an auto renewal feature.  Rewards Gold will ask you a few questions and you answer them in order to take advantage of this reward.  They will also ask for you to share the offer by providing a friend's name and email address.  I can tell you from experience that offers like this don't last long!  Make sure to sign up today.
Thanks to Ann at Ann Crabs for the heads up on this offer.

Kashi Free Sample

Hurry over to Kashi to grab your choice of samples. They are currently offering a choice of Kashi® Cinnamon Harvest® Cereal or Kashi® TLC® Peanutty Dark Chocolate layered granola bar. Of course,  I chose the Dark Chocolate layered granola bar! Gotta love chocolate!  Happy Healthy Snacking!

Winner ~ Orient Automatic Watch Giveaway ($135 value) ~ Christmas in July Blog Hop

Please join me in congratulating:  

Tannawings!

Thank you for all who participated in this giveaway.  Don't forget that you can use the coupon code "stuffsmart50" until 8/31/11 to receive 50% off at Orient Watch USA.

Stay tuned for more great giveaways here on StuffSmart!

The Night Night Book by Marianne Richmond

I was given the opportunity to review a sweet little book for bedtime reading.  The Night Night Book by Marianne Richmond is a board book for you to read to your infant and to read with your toddler.  This is a sturdy book and is sized well for toddler's little hands.  In this book we follow a child on their way to bed saying Night Night to things that filled their busy day before finally reaching the bed to lay down to go Night Night.  It is written in a way that helps your child wind down before laying down to sleep.

The cover is only a sample of the artwork that is contained in this book.  While I would describe the illustrations as bright and entertaining they are also masterfully done in tones that are soothing.

I would recommend The Night Night Book by Marianne Richmond.  The book is available at most bookstores as well as at Amazon.com.  This book also qualifies for Amazon's 4-for- 3 promotion meaning that you can mix it with other promotional items to buy 3 and get a fourth one free!  Books make great gifts for children.  Keep this book in mind when shopping for baby showers, birthdays, Christmas and other Holidays.

*Disclosure:  I was provided with a copy of The Night Night Book for review.  The review posted is my honest opinion.  I was not compensated for this review.

Orient Automatic Watch Giveaway ($135 value) ~ Christmas in July Blog Hop

Orient Watch is turning 60 years old.  Never heard of them?  Honestly I hadn't either.  They must be the best kept secret in the automatic watch industry.  With nearly 60 yrs in business they produce nearly 2 million pieces worldwide each year.  That's a lot of watches.  Check out their beautiful collection of watches.  They have something for everyone from the dainty to the handsome watches for men.  Visit Orient Watch and check out their exquisite timepieces like their CEM75002D or the CEY04002B.  Thanks to Orient watch StuffSmart readers have the chance to win a beautiful timepiece of their own.  The sponsor is offering one lucky winner their choice of one of the three women's watches below with values up to $135.  As a special bonus StuffSmart Readers can use Coupon Code stuffsmart50 to get 50% off a purchase.  Code expires 8/31/11.

Rules:  Please play fair and make sure all of the rules are followed.  One entrant per household, ip address etc.  Contest is open to U.S. Residents Only.  Contest opens 9am EST on July 25th and ends at 11:59 pm EST on July 31st.  Winner will be chosen via random.org.  Winner will be emailed and have 72 hrs to respond or an alternate winner will be chosen.

*Mandatory entry (must be done for any extra entries to count):  Follow StuffSmart and FunsmartReviews publicly via Google Friend Connect.  Then leave a comment letting me know that you completed this step.

Extra entries: Please leave a seperate comment for each that you do.

1. Visit one of the Orient Watch links above and browse their site.  Come back and leave a comment and link to a watch you like and leave a comment saying why you like it.  (You may do this once daily)
2. "Like" Orient Watch on facebook.  (In the spirit of supporting your fellow blogger feel free to leave a comment saying you found out about them through StuffSmart's Blog or leaving a comment under the comment I have on their wall.)
3. "Like" StuffSmart's Blog on facebook.
4. Follow @StuffSmart on twitter and leave a comment with your twitter handle.
5. Tweet "@StuffSmart is WatchSmart enter her @OrientWatchUSA #giveaway today!  http://bit.ly/nHE99T #ChristmasinJuly #watches  May be done 1x daily.

Make Sure to check out the other #ChristmasInJuly giveaways!

Happy 4th of July!

Thank you doesn't begin to show the appreciation for those who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for our freedom.  God Bless.

Great Deals at Totsy!

What is Totsy?  Totsy is a savings site that is accessible by invitation only and offers amazing discounts on clothing and products for children and adults.  Products are available while quantities last and only for a short period of time meaning if you find something you better jump on it.  That's exactly what I just did.  I was looking for a great quality lunch box for my daughter and found the MatSack on sale for $11.90 (regular retail $19.95)  Shipping was $7.95.  What made this deal even sweeter was that there is a one time use coupon code valid for $15 off purchases of $16 or more (not incl. tax or shipping).  I was able to order 2 MatSacks for $15.95 using this coupon code instead of $19.45 for one without the code. 

If you aren't in the market for a lunchbox they also have several great children's clothing deals that would be great to pair with this offer. Don't forget to check out the Paul Frank PJ pants for women that are on sale for $12 each!

For those of you not members you may use my invitation link to join.  Happy Shopping!  Most of today's deals exp in 11hrs.
Invitation:  Totsy Invitation
Discount Code: vipmom