I have found a new (to me) interested blog.  It is called Mommy Momments 

It has all kinds of topics that range from house renovations, to give-a-aways to reviews. I haven't had a chance to read everything yet, but there are quite a few entries that are on my must read list. Some of these are "Wrapped in love - Another Fun Lovable Lunch" and "The coolest dragon cake". That last one might seem a bit odd to want to read, but my kids are so into pictures of cakes so they can pick the cake that they want their Aunt to make them for their birthdays. They are always on the hunt for new ideas! If you decide to check out the website, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I have signed up for a new website recently.  I have been a member for about a month, but i am only starting to learn about it and actually earning "perks".  The website is Klout (http://klout.com/#/dashboard).  You get your rating up by using twitter, facebook, Google+ and other social media outlets.  They have perks that you can join and then they send you the product for those perks.  For the short time I have actually started to understand the program, i have earned 2 perks!  One for Dove Bodywash and another for Neutrogena.  I am in Canada, so these programs seem to be limited, but I am thrilled that they do seem to always have something for Canadians.  There are a lot of perks available if you are in the United States, and there are others for certain states.  It can be difficult to keep your "klout" score up, but it is doable.  I have started to use twitter now, and am having a lot of fun with it, and "meeting" new people while tweeting.

If you decide to join Klout, and have any questions, just post a comment and I will see what I can do to get an answer!  It does take a bit of work to get that klout score up, but it can happen.  You can also give "K" to someone to help increase their chances of getting into a perk, so if you join, I have no problems giving people "K" to help, so let me know your username so I can help!

I know it has been a while since have made a post, and I apologize!  Things have been busy lately with Easter, work, and trying to get some running in (trying to do a 5K in September and need to train).

Just wanted to pop in real quick and give a few quick links, reviews etc...  This is going to be a combination post of many things.

First I just want to say I saw MiO liquid water flavouring in my local Walmart yesterday so I had to buy it to try.  I love flavoured water, but I find when I buy it in store (pre-flavoured), it is just too sweet for me.  I LOVE water, but sometimes I like a hint of flavour, nothing over-powering.  I decided to try this because it comes in a bottle so I can don't have to worry about it spilling when I only use a little bit (like the single packs of Crystal Light, etc...).  When I got it home, I was nervous when I read the direction because it said to put 'One quick squirt in 250ML).  Well to me, one quick squirt can be different depending how much pressure you put on it.  I did "one quick squirt" in a water bottle (not sure the size), and it was not over-powering at all!  It had a hint of flavouring!  I purchased the Berry Pomegranate flavour, but they do have several others.  I found it a bit expensive as it was $3.77 for one bottle that has 24 servings, but after I tried it, I would buy it again!

I know I have mentioned Superpoints and Swagbucks several times, but I just wanted to quickly mention them again!  This is a great oportunity to earn points and cash them in for rewards (cash, Gift Cards, etc....).  You can earn the points slowly, or quickly, however you chose.  I do not earn the points very quickly as I will not sign up for offers or download things to my computer, but I have already received enough to cash in for a couple rewards from each site!  I am saving the cash up for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, going towards vacations, etc...  Whatever I feel I want to spend money on.  Even some extra mad money for myself!  Superpoints is by invitation only, so feel free to use my link!  I would greatly appreciate it!

Here is my Superpoints link:  http://superpoints.com/refer/dmarley
Here is my Swagbucks link:  http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/aurora04

You can earn bonus points with Swagbucks quite easily.  They have an hourly contest where they randomly post one users name and they have won 1000SB.  You just have to click the link if it is your name.  They also have various "events" going on that if you reach the daily goal, you get bonus points.  This is quite easy to achieve if you put a little bit of time into it.

Have a great day!

Hi everyone!  It has been awhile since I posted any contests, so I figured I better get some posted now as I have been slacking.

I wish everyone good luck if they enter these contests.

Here is one for L'Oreal at Every Age Instant Giveaway.  This is a facebook contest.  The rules are on their facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/lorealpariscan ... 3412270859
This one is for M&Ms.  You do need a UPC to enter. Should be easy enough to come by.  This is a facebook contest as well, and the rules are on their page.
https://www.facebook.com/mmscanada?sk=a ... 2211023592
I will try to come up with a list of Daily/Weekly entry contests.  I am running short on time today, but I will get something put together!

Good luck everyone!

I have been using Swagbucks a lot more lately.  I am really trying to earn as many rewards on different sites to make Christmas shopping a bit easier this year.  Swagbucks is great!  You can earn points by searching.  I try to do a few searches a day. You can win various amounts of swagbucks when you do.  Not every search will earn you swagbucks, it is just the luck of the timing.  I usually do some searches until I win some swagbucks, then I leave it for a bit.  You can also do a daily poll and earn 1 swagbuck.  That is a guaranteed swagbuck a day.  They are also running an hourly contest where someone will win 1000SB each hour.  You have to check in to see if your name comes up.  I try to do that when I am home, then use that time to do some searches.  You can also do surveys and some tasks.  You can also watch some clips to earn swagbucks as well.  The other one I do quite often is play some games.  You can win swagbucks doing that as well.  I usually win 2 swagbucks each time I play a game.  I am getting closer and closer to a cash out.  The more time you put in, the more swagbucks you earn of course.  If you are interested in joining, you can sign up under me.  http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/aurora04

You can earn points faster by having more referrals.

I know you are probably tired about seeing my posts about Superpoints.  But I wanted to post another link.  I won a 25 bonus point referal link.  That will give you a bonus 25 points when you sign up.  Remember the point system for Superpoints is 1 point=1 penny, so 25 points will earn you $0.25.  Doesn't seem like a lot, but that 25 points really help to reach the next levels.  This link is only good for another 20 hours, so if you are interested, I would use it quickly.  Once it is gone, it is gone.  I had a 50 bonus point one that expired, and I would hate to see another one expire when there are people that are signing up daily without using a bonus point link.

http://superpoints.com/join/276kgd

Thank you for anyone that signs up using this link.  I really appreciate it!

Burt's Bees Sensitive

I mentioned in a previous post that I was accepted into the Bzzagent Campaign for Burt's Bees Sensitive.  I received my kit and I have been using the moisturizer and Cleanser now for a few days.  I must say that I am really enjoying it.  My face seems to be a lot softer then it had been.  I had been slack on using moisturizer, so my skin may not have been the greatest, but I have seen a difference in the few days I have been using this product.  I will be sure to continue with this product.  I have used other moisturizers, and this is by far my favorite.

The cleanser leaves my face feeling fresh and clean.  It rinses off very easily and I never have the feeling that there is cleanser still on my face.  The moisturizer also very nice.  I have tried some moisturizers that made my skin feel oily since the moisturizer takes longer to "absorb", but that is not the case with this.  It rubs in and "absorbs" very quickly, and I do not have to wait to apply my foundation for the moisturizer to dry.

These are the only Burt's Bees products that I have tried, but after how much I am liking these products, I have no issues going out and purchasing their other products.

Superpoints

I am only doing a quick post on Superpoints again. I have won a referal link that will give you 50 bonus points when you sign up. 5o bonus points is a huge deal! The first cash out level is 500 points, so 50 puts you well on your way! I am now past the 500 point level with just 1 1/2 months of using it. I have only clicked on the superlucky button (you will see more about that in my earlier posts), or clicking in the emails that they have sent me. Here is the link that you can use if interested. Thank you for those that sign up with it!http://superpoints.com/join/f3aaur

Swagbucks

I am all for trying to find sites where I can earn points and cash those points in for rewards.  Wherever I can earn money to offset costs the better.  I like to share those sites with anyone who happen to read this blog.  I have heard some great things about swag bucks, so I am hoping others will sign up as well, and have just as good experiences.  You can search for things and win swagbucks, you can play games to earn swagbucks, and many other things.  As of right now, I only do the searches and the games.  I am trying to find more time to put into this, but with working full time and having 2 young kids, my time is limited.  The more you put in, the more you will earn.

Have fun everyone!

More Superpoints info

I am posting more stuff on Superpoints!  It doesn't take long to earn points!  I don't do anything besides press the lucky button.

And click on the link in my email.

I am only 100 points away from the $5.00 reward!  I have been a member for approx. 1 month.  I don't think the earning ration is too bad considering I only click the superlucky button every day (when I remember) and I get 30 clicks being at the basic level, and clicking in the 1-2 emails they send per day.

It is a great site and I have heard many a great things about the payouts.  If you want to give it try, just use my referal link, and be sure to validate your email address and answer a few short questions about yourself to reach Basic Level and start earning points quicker.

http://superpoints.com/refer/dmarley

Enjoy everyone!

Swagbucks

I recently joined another site where you can earn points for doing various things.  You can earn points by taking the daily polls, playing games, searching on the internet, etc...  The rewards are very reasonable and considering you are only doing your regular internet searches, or playing games anyway, it doesn't seem too bad.  If you are interested, feel free to use my referal link.

http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/aurora04

The more points you earn, the more rewards you can redeem for.  I plan on savng my rewards up and spend them at Christmas time.  My goal is to hopefully get enough rewards to pay for 1 or 2 gifts.  That may not be a high goal, but I don't have a lot of time to spend daily on it, so I know I will be slowly earning rewards.  The more time you have to put into this, the more rewards you will get of course.

Enjoy!

Results with the No!No!

I have had my No!No! for about 2 weeks now.  I have been using it "wrong" for the first week.  I say "wrong" because my hair wasn't growing as fast as it usually does. I have since figured out how to use it correctly, and I am still satisified with the results so far.  You have to go slow enough to actually burn the hair off the surface of the skin, but not go so slow that you burn your skin or have the No!No! blue light flicker (too slow and the light flickers and you need a steady blue light to know it is working).  It is taking much longer then I expected to do since I have to go rather slow, but I am sure the time I am putting in will be worth it when I don't have to shave this summer.

I will give weekly updates on the No!No! and how I like the results.  I now need to find a good moisturizer since the No!No! dries out the skin.  I am anxiously awaiting for my Burts Bees Bzz kit to arrive so I can try that moisturizer.

Burts Bees Natural Skin Solutions Bzz Campaign

I just got into the Burts Bees Natural Skin Solutions Bzz Campaign.  This is a campaign I believe for Canadians through Bzzagent.com http://www.bzzagent.com).  I do not have the bzz kit yet, but I have heard great things about this product.  I am excited to try this, because as I have mentioned before, I have recently purchased the No!No! hair removal system and that drys out my skin and I need a good product.  I will do updates periodically about the product once I receive it.

Websites

Hi!  I visit a few very good websites daily to see what freebies, coupons and contests that others have found.  I am quite new myself at finding this stuff, so I like the help.  Here are the forums that I visit.

http://smartcanucks.ca/

This one is a great friendly site.  I have just joined this website recently, and they have welcomed me into the site.

http://www.frugalshopper.ca/phpbb2/index.php

This one I have been a member of for along time.  It is a great site.  They find a lot of different contests and freebies.

A new site that I have recently found is for extreme couponing for Canadians.  I have not had much time to explore this site and find all the coupons, but it is well put together, and has helped quite a bit.

http://www.extreme-couponingcanada.com/

I hope if you sign up for these sites you enjoy them as much as I do.

Superpoints Saturday!

There are alot of points in superpoints up for grabs today!  Make sure to sign up, get Basic level (answer a few short questions and validate your email address) to earn points even faster and be on your way to earning some great rewards!  I am trying to see how many points I can accumulate in the year to make Christmas shopping much easier.

You can use my invite link to join if you'ld like.  You need to be invited to enjoy the site.

http://superpoints.com/refer/dmarley

They have recently added the ability to personalize your own referal link.  If that intersts you at all, you can have some real fun with it!

I am loving superpoints so far.  I earn quite a few points each day just by playing the "superlucky button" and clicking on the link in the email they send.  They do not spam you with email.  I get 1 email a day, and I believe on Saturday's I get 2 emails.  I have not received spam emails from anyone else, so they did not sell my information to other companies.  They are big on not spamming.  It is actually right in there invite section.  Unlike other companies who have links to invite right through facebook and twitter, superpoints do not, since they do not want people to spam their friends.

Superpoints getting to Basic Level

Figured I would do a new post to let people know how to get to Basic Level for Superpoints.  It took me a couple of days before I figured out why it kept saying validate account.  You have to click on a link that they send in your email, then you have to fill out some basic personal info.  That is all you have to do to get to the Basic Level.  I had thought it was after so many points, but when I got to over 100 points and was still not at basic, I actually read up on how to get to Basic.  It is pretty easy actually if you read the instructions first.  LOL. 

Here is an invite link for those that are interested:

http://superpoints.com/refer/dmarley

No No

I am also going to try to do some product reviews.  These are not endorsed, and just happen to be product that I purchase myself and use because I want to.  If I ever post a review about a product that I did not purchase myself, I will that known.  I am a member of Bzz Agent, and they sometimes give me campaigns to try.

I just purchased a No No hair removal system on Monday.  I used it last night for the first time.  So far I like it.  Where I am new to this, I want to spread out the usage as you have to go over each area 2-3 times per week for the first 6 weeks.  I will be doing different areas every day (legs one day, then arms the next).  This way I am not too overwhelmed.

I will continue to post updates about No No.  When I did buy it (in a store), there were 2 female employees there and they both use NoNo, and they showed me their arms and there was nothing there.  I am hoping for the same results!

Brags

Just a spot to post my brags that I have gotten by chance or with coupons.  Not much to report right now except I was at my local Walmart, and Nice n' Easy Foam Duo packs were scanning for $1.00 each.  I picked up 6 boxes (2 for me and 2 for each of my sisters).  I didn't want to be "greedy", so only took what I figured we would use.  I haven't braved dying my hair myself yet.  I usually go to a salon to have it done, but I am going to give it a shot hopefully soon.

Coupons

I'll try to keep a list of coupons that are available for either Free product or discounts.  I'm just learning the coupon world, so bear with me.

Here is a discount for Liberte Greek Yogurt (click on Free yogurt tab on side).
http://www.facebook.com/LiberteCan

Regular sites:
http://www.save.ca/
https://www.websaver.ca/en_ca/
http://www.gocoupons.ca/
https://www.brandsaver.ca/en_ca/

Enjoy!

Free Samples

I am going to try to keep this post current with Free Samples.  I'll delete when it is over.  If I miss one that is over, please comment and let me know so I can delete it.  I will also create new posts for the very limited ones so they don't get missed.

I only have one right now, but it is not active until next week.  Keep an eye out on facebook for it!

http://www.facebook.com/GarnierCanada

Enjoy!

Contests

I am rather new to this, but I am going to try to keep this updated with the new Facebook Contests and other ones I find or participate in.  I get nothing out of this, I just want to help people find out what contests are out there.  I hope I am able to help some people find new contests.

This is one for Danone:
http://www.facebook.com/danonecanada

This is one for Milk 2 Go (click on the Whistler Contest Tab):
http://www.facebook.com/Milk2Go

This is for Exel (you do need a UPC for it):
http://www.excelgum.ca - Contest
http://www.excelgum.ca/en/rules_cs.html - rules


This is for Sweet Vacations (a Kraft Promotion where you need a UPC):
http://kraft.promotions.com/sweetvacen/splash.do - contest
www.winasweetvacation.ca  - Rules

This one is for Loreal Paris (Facebook, must like page)
http://www.facebook.com/lorealpariscanada


As I find more, I will post them.  I hope for paitence as I am rather new to this.  I have gotten help in the contest/coupon world, so I am trying to pass those on to other people as well.

Superpoints Network

I have recently joined the Superpoints network.  It lookst to be a great site.  You can earn points by getting an email a day from Superpoints, clicking the Super Lucky Button, and completing offers.  I have not completed any offers.  I only collect my points by clicking the link the email they send once a day, and playing the Super Lucky button.  I have only been a member for a few weeks and am already more than half way to the lowest reward.  It is free to join, you just need an invite from a member to join.  Once you get to the basic level (very easy and basically just verifying your account), you earn more pushes on the Super Lucky button.  One point is worth 1 cent, so you only need 500 points to get a reward worth $5.00 (paypal, amazon, etc...).  I am over 300 points and have only been a member for a few weeks.

Here are the popular rewards you can redeem for.

The website is located at:
https://www.superpoints.com/welcome

I will update daily or weekly (as needed) with new invites for those that are interested in joining Superpoints.  I only receive one or 2 emails from Superpoints daily, and those have points in them.  The points in the emails range in value from 1 point to 25 points.  You can win 1 to 25 points in the super lucky button.  When you first join, you get 5 pushes on the super lucky button, but as you get higher status, you earn more pushes.  I am up to 30 pushes of the button every day.  Some days I do it, some days I don't. It all depends on how much time I have that day.

Here are the invites for those that are intersted:

http://superpoints.com/refer/dmarley

I checked the status of all my other invites, and they are all gone, so this is the only one they have given me.  I guess this one can be used multiple times?
Where I am only at the Basic Level, I only have a few invites, but I earn new invites every day, or as one gets used I will have another one.  If I run out of these, I will get more invites up and running.

I hope everyone enjoys this site.  I am rather new to Superpoints, but from what I see, I like.