Attention Bargain Queens (and Kings), there’s a new online magazine for you – The Real Deal by RetailMeNot.

It’s a lifestyle magazine designed to help you get the most for your money by featuring consumer news, product reviews and gift guides. Here’s a sampling of the articles you’ll find…

• Spring Trends We Love – 23 springtime essentials—all up to 50% off!
• Ditch the Itch – 10 ways to soothe dry winter skin
• Take It Slow – Make dinnertime—and party hosting—a cinch with a slow cooker

 
Unlike a traditional magazine that might show you where to buy a few of the items in the article, The Real Deal by RetailMeNot shows you where to buy the item and of course, they give you a money saving coupon code! See the spring fashion trends and see the deals. Read about lotions for dry skin and discover the deals on those products. Check out the product reviews on Crock Pots and check out that money saving coupon code! What else would you expect from the folks at RetailMeNot…they’re the leading coupon website in the United States!

To celebrate the launch of the online magazine, they’re giving away 200, $25 Starbuck’s Gift Cards! It’s easy to enter…

1. Visit The Real Deal by RetailMeNot and look for the Gift Card Giveaway on the top, right side of the page.
2. Click “enter now”, and you’ll be prompted to enter your name and email address.
3. Next you’ll have a chance to share the online magazine with your friends via email, facebook or twitter.
4. The more you share, the more chances you have to win!
5. Twenty, $25 Starbuck’s Gift Cards will be given away everyday from March 6 – March 13, 2013.

 
Now, go out and show the world who the real Bargain Queen is!

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To enter, submit a 60-second video describing your favorite smart shopping strategy and show us a deal that put this strategy to work. The grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 cash card, become a guest blogger on allyou.com and be profiled in the magazine. Two runners-up will each win $250!

By the way, here’s an interesting tidbit from All You…a new nationwide survey reveals that over two-thirds of women (68%) shop for deals because they want to, not because they have to.

This offer valid through 11:59pm on Friday March 29th, 2013

Discover more freebies, deals and contests on my Freebies Page!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper at the ACMA’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you a little bit coutry or do you know somebody that is?  Now's your chance to have your very own celebrity moment and be treated like a country music star…the bright lights of Las Vegas, the red carpet, the parties!

Tell me more, tell me more!

Enter for your chance to Win a Red Carpet Experience and lots of other prizes by purchasing Dr. Pepper at Dollar General and entering your receipt code - Dr. Pepper at the ACMA’s by February 24, 2013. 

Prizes (just reading about these prizes will make you feel like a star!)

• 1 Grand Prize - Red Carpet Experience includes round trip airfare for winner and a guest to Las Vegas, 2 nights hotel, access to the ACM pre-telecast, 2 tickets to the Academy of Country Music awards show on April 7, 2013 at MGM Grand, 2 tickets to the Dr. Pepper Welcome Reception and 2 tickets to the post-show plus a $500 gift card!
• 6 First Prizes – One of Six Trips to the ACM Awards.  Trips include round trip airfare for winner and a guest to Las Vegas, 2 nights hotel, 2 tickets to the Academy of Country Music Awards show on April 7, 2013 at MGM Grand, 2 tickets to the Dr. Peppper Welcome Reception and 2 tickets to the post show plus a $500 gift card!
• 56 Second Prizes - $100 Gift Cards to Dollar General will be given away daily!

Roll out the red carpet…I want to win!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mrs. Smith’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

‘Tis the season for pie, and ’tis the season when everyone expects homemade.  No time for homemade?  No worries…meet your new baking buddy, Mrs. Smith – her signature deep dish pies are the new taste of homemade.

I love pie, so I was delighted the folks at Mrs. Smith’s asked me to review their 4 new Mrs. Smith’s Signature Deep Dish pies.

Oh my, sugar high!  Let the taste test begin!

Signature Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce - Is there anything better than the smell of an Apple Pie baking in the oven?  Yes…eating that Apple Pie, and this one is amazing!  A flakey crust, loaded with apples, piled high with streusel and topped with vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce.  Take this one to grandma’s…it’s as good as homemade!

Signature Deep Dish Cherry Pie with Butter Fudge Sauce - I have to admit that Cherry Pie is not my favorite, but the Fudge Sauce took it to a whole new level.  When it comes to looks, this pie is a winner…simply cut the corner of the Fudge Sauce packet,  make little swirls (no artistic talent required!), and place it upon a cake stand.     WOW…this pie will impress!

Signature Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese Icing - Pumpkin Pie has always been one of my favorites, but it’s not the prettiest pie!  Mrs. Smith’s cream cheese icing makes the pie go from drab to fab, and once you taste this delicious flavor combination you’ll never want ordinary pumpkin pie again!

Signature Deep Dish Peach Pie with Cream Cheese Icing - I love Peach Pie, and the cream cheese icing sounds like delicious addition!  Sadly, the Peach Pie was not available in my area.  I’m waiting Mrs. Smith, and while you’re at it…how about a pecan pie with fudge sauce?

Craving pie?  Now’s your chance to win a Mrs. Smith’s Signature Deep Dish Pie and a $50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card…it’s easy to enter:

• Leave a comment letting me know which pie you’d like to try and tell me what’s on your Williams-Sonoma wish list.
• Follow Mrs. Smith’s on Facebook and Pinterest

One winner will be chosen on Friday, December 14th…just in time to impress your holiday guests!

Congratulations to Catherine!

Happy Holidays and Happy Baking!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you have the best guacamole recipe?  

It’s time for the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest

How to Enter

Visit Avocados from Mexico on Facebook before January 15th and enter your favorite guacamole recipe.

Prizes

• 3 Grand Prize winners will receive an ipad 2 along with an autographed cookbook from celebrity chef Roberto Santibanez!
• 7 Runners-Up will receive a $200 grocery gift card along with an autographed cookbook from celebrity chef Roberto Santibanez!
• All entrants are automatically entered for a chance to win a $100 grocery gift card.  10 winners will be chosen.

Need some inspiration to create everyone’s favorite party food?  Check out this yummy and creative guacamole recipe…

Layered Guacamole and White Bean Dip

Serves: 8 – 10

Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1, 15 ounce can cannellini beans
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt, divided
• 2 cups red onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups tomato, chopped
• 3 avocados from Mexico – halved, pitted, peeled and mashed
• 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 5 slices)
• 1/4 cup crumbled Romano or Feta cheese

Preparation:

• In a food processor, combine beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.  Puree until smooth.
• Spread the white bean dip evenly in the bottom of a 9 x 7 x 2-1/2 inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine red onions, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
• Arrange onion mixture over the white bean dip.
• Season the sour cream with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and spread over onion mixture.
• Season tomatoes with 1 teaspoon of the salt and arrange over sour cream.
• In a medium bowl, combine avocados, remaining 3 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Gently spread avocado mixture over tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
• Serve with chips, pita wedges or raw veggies.

Do I have you craving guacamole?  Check out some more Avocados from Mexico recipes to inspire your creation!

Good Luck in the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Ready, Set, Hut!

Get ready for the big game by entering the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest.  

Want to get in the game?  

Just follow the “playbook”!

First Down

Check out  Avocados from Mexico on Facebook and submit your favorite guacamole recipe before January 15th.  Don’t forget to include the “MVP” – Avocados from Mexico!

Second Down

The top 10 “players” (aka recipes) will be posted on the Avocados from Mexico facebook page.

Third Down

Win! Win! Win!

3 grand prize winners will receive an ipad 2 and an autographed cookbook by celebrity chef Roberto Santibanez.  The 3 grand prize winners will be selected from the following categories:

• Most Popular – chosen by facebook voters, so make sure to get your “teammates” (aka friends & family) to vote!
• Best Recipe – chosen by Chef Roberto Santibanez
• Most Creative – chosen by Avocados from Mexico

7 runners-up will receive a $200 grocery gift card along with the autographed cookbook.

Everyone’s a winner because all entrants are automatically entered for a chance to win one of 10,  $100 grocery gift cards!

What would a football game be without everyone’s favorite party food – GUACAMOLE!

Here’s an interesting version of guacamole that I created…

Low Fat Guacamole

• 1 avocado from Mexico
• 3/4 cup low fat (1%) cottage cheese
• 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt to taste
• optional:   chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes and corn for garnish

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Chill 6 hours.
3. Garnish with green onions, tomatoes and corn if desired.
4. Serve with chips or baby carrots.

What are you waiting for?  Enter the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off today!

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