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CuddleUppets, a Fun Review

August 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

We were recently asked to review CuddleUppets by Jay at Play.  My 9 year old was excited that he was the lucky recipient of this product. He has waited patiently for his turn to “review something” so here is my interview with him.

cuddleuppets review

Me: So, you got to review CuddleUppets for Jay at Play. Which one did you choose? And why?

E:  I chose the green alligator.  I just sort of like alligators.

Me: What do you  like about your CuddleUppet?

E: I like that it’s a puppet, and how like, some other people I know like it to. It’s really good for babies because they like the head. it’s really comfy so it’s great for winter. The best part is that it’s a blanket AND a puppet.

Me: What DON’T you like about it?

E: Nothing.

Me: Anything else you would like to tell people about the CuddleUppet?

E: CuddleUppets are good for like, all ages. Umm, they have a couple choices – an blue elephant, a pink poodle, green alligator, brown bear, yellow puppy,  and purple monkey.  They are really good for special occasions.

Me: What kind of special occasions?

E: Birthdays, Christmas. That’s all.

Me: Thanks so much for giving us your time today, E.

cuddleuppets review

Now for a mom’s perspective. The CuddleUppet is really well made, and has this luxuriously(see, a mom term) soft plush feel. My son loves his and not only uses it for bed but chases his brother and sister around the house with it. I love that CuddleUppets create an opportunity for imaginative play. Like my son said, “They are good for babies”. However, he means they are great to entertain babies. The product is meant for ages 3+. I would like it if the blanket part was just a little bigger so he could really curl up and have it cover him.

The only other thing that is a stretch for me, as a cheap mama, is the price. I definitely do think the price is worth it for a “special occasion”. You can buy them at CuddleUppets    for $19.99 + S&H. I have also seen them at the As Seen on TV Store in the mall.

CuddleUppets can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclosure: I received a free CuddleUppet to review. As usual all opinions are my own.

 

 

 

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ACME: Matchups and Highlights 8/10 – 8/16

August 9, 2012 by · 1 Comment
**BUY 10, SAVE $5 INSTANTLY**
Prices after Instant Savings
Cracker Barrel Cheese, 8 oz., Kraft chunk, shredded – 2.49
Kraft Salad dressing, 14-16 oz., Sizzling Salad Dinner Kits – 1.99
Nabisco-Oreos, Crackerfuls, Ritz, Ritz Bits, Snack Crackers – 2.49
*1.00/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, any 4.05-27.5 oz – 8/5/12 SS
*.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, any 4.05-27.5 oz – 8/5/12 SS
*1.00/2 Nabisco cookies/crackers, excl. trial
Kraft Mayo, Miracle Whip – 2.49
Velveeta Cheesy Skillets, Cheesy Potatoes – 1.79
Maxwell House coffee, 31.5-34.5 oz. – 7.49
Kraft cheese singles, american, 2%, flavors – 1.79
Crystal Light Drink Mix, 10-12 qt. – 2.49
Kraft cheese nips, Nabisco snak sacks, Planters Peanut Butter – 1.99
Kraft BBQ sauce – .79
Kraft string cheese, 9-12 oz. – 3.99
Smart Ones bagged meals, desserts, 4 pk. – 1.99
*$3.00/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, any – 5/6/12 SS Espanol
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh shaved Lunchmeat – 5.49
Planters peanuts – 3.49
*1.00/1 Planters Product, any 4-21.5 oz (Excl Pistachios) (DND/T) 6/24/12 SS
Planters Nut trition – 5.49
*1.00/1 Planters Nut-rition Product, any 8.75-10.25 oz (Excl. Planters
Nut-rition bars) 5/20/12 SS
Martinelli’s Sparkling Lemonade – 2.29
Lipton Tea and Honey – 1.99
Taco Bell Creamy Sauce – .99
Bounty Basic, 8 ct., Charmin Basic Big Roll, 12 ct. – 5.49
*1.00/2 Bounty Towels or Napkins, any (Excl trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
*.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins, any (Excl trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
* 1.00/2 Charmin Product, any (Excl trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
* .25/1 Charmin Product, any (Excl trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
Finish Gelpacs, tabs, gels, powders, Jet Dry Rinse Aid – 3.49
*1.00/2 Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent, Any  6/17/12 SS
*1.00/2 Finish Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs, Any 6/17/12 SS
*1.00/2 Finish Quantum, Any  6/17/12 SS
Crest toothpaste, Oral B toothbrush – .99
*1.00/2 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz or more or liquid gel (Excl trial/travel
size)  7/29/12 PG
*.75/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz or more or liquid gel (Excl trial/travel
size)  7/29/12 PG

**END Buy 10, Save $5 Instant deal**

Meat, Produce, and Dairy

Keller’s Butter – 2.48
Northwest Sweet Cherries – 1.48#
Boneless Skinless chicken breast – 1.78#
Avocados – 1.00
Hatfield Simply Tender Pork Spareribs – 1.99#
Wild Caught Alaska cod or fresh flounder – 8.99#
Large snow crab clusters – 6.99#
*1.78 each*
Hot Pockets, Lean Pockets, Croissant Pockets, Side Shots
*1.00/2 Hot Pockets Brand Snackers, any 5/20/12 RP
*.75/1 Hot Pockets Brand Snackers, any 5/20/12 RP
*1.10/2 Hot Pocket Snackers (included?)
Eggo Waffles
*1.00/2 Kellogg’s Eggo Frozen Products, any 5.3 oz or larger 8/5/12 RP
Healthy Choice Steaming Entrees, Complete Meals
Shopper’s Value ice cream
*1.88 each*

 

General Mills Cereals

Honey Nut/Multi grain

Lucky Charms/ Cocoa Puffs

Golden Grahams/Reese’s Puffs
*1.00/3 General Mills Cereals: Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chex, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Reese’s Puffs, Fiber One, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, Total, Wheaties, Frosted Toast Crunch, Dora the Explorer, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Basic 4 or Honey Nut Clusters, any 8/05/12 GM
$1.00 off 2 select Cheerios cereals
$1.00 off 2 select Cheerios cereals

 

 

Yoplait kids – 2/$4
*1.00/2 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurt, Trix Multipack Yogurt or Splitz
Yogurt, any (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN) 8/5/12 GM
*.35/1 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurt, Trix Multipack Yogurt or Splitz
Yogurt, any (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN) 8/5/12 GM
*.75/2 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurt, Trix Multipack Yogurt or Splitz
Yogurt, any (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN) 8/5/12 GM
*1.00/2 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurt, Trix Multipack Yogurt or Splitz
Yogurt, any (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN) – 7/8/12 SS
*.75/2 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurt, Trix Multipack Yogurt or Splitz
Yogurt, any (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN) – 7/8/12 SS

$0.75 off two Yoplait kid products

 

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*Freebie* Thank You from Minute Clinic

August 8, 2012 by · 1 Comment

Thanks to Lisa stopping by and visiting the CVS folks at BlogHer, you get an exclusive sneak peek at CVS’s August suncare promotion.  “Like” their Facebook page, fill out the form & they will email you a unique coupon for a free travel sized sun screen.

                       SUMMER SUN SAFETY TIPS from MinuteClinic


What does SPF mean?

  • SPF = Sun Protection Factor, which is a measure of how well sunscreen protects against UVB rays
  • It also predicts, in some cases, how long it may take your skin to get sunburn when you are wearing that sunscreen


Under the new FDA sun care guidelines, look for sunscreen products that are:

  • Labeled “Broad Spectrum,” which prevents against both UVA and UVB rays (these are the only products that can reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging)
  • SPF of at least 15, preferably 30 or 50
  • Re-apply every 1.5-2 hours!
  • (Note: products will no longer be labeled as “sunblock”, “waterproof” or “sweatproof” since suncreens eventually always wear off)


What’s the difference b/t UVA & UVB rays?

  • UVA rays are more responsible for the skin’s aging
  • UVB rays are the rays that cause sunburn


When it comes to spending time in the sun, remember:

  • Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., so limit your outside time during those hours
  • Some makeup products or prescription medications can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so be sure to read labels and take caution
  • If you do get burned and feel as though you need medical care, visit your local MinuteClinic for a thorough assessment and treatment. To find a location nearest you, visit www.minuteclinic.com/locations


(Note that sunburn patients with a fever greater than 99.9 degrees, with blistering of greater than 5 cm, and those who are immunocompromised or have diabetes may be referred to another care setting.)

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ACME Highlights and Matchups: 8/3/12-8/9/12

August 3, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
**Buy 5, Save $5 INSTANTLY on Claussen/Oscar Mayer Products**
Prices reflect instant savings
Oscar Mayer Meat/turkey bologna, franks, 16 oz., Variety packs, 12-16 oz.  – 1.99

 

Oscar Mayer Bacon, 12-16 oz. – 3.99

.55/1 Oscar Mayer Butcher Block thick cut bacon – 6/17/12 SS

Oscar Mayer fully cooked bacon, 2.1-2.52 oz., turkey bacon, 11.5-12 oz.
Fun Pack lunchables – 1.99
Oscar Mayer beef franks, angus beef hot dogs – 3.99
Oscar Mayer Carving Board, 7-7.5 oz., Selects or Deli fresh, 7-9 oz. – 2.99
Oscar Mayer Beef Bologna, 16 oz., Claussen pickles, 20-32 oz. – 2.99

**End Oscar Mayer/Claussen deal**

Kellogg’s cereal – 2.88 – Buy 5, save $5 OYNO
~1.00/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereals, any 14.5 oz or larger –
07/29/12 RP
~1.00/3 Kellogg’s Krave, Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereals, any 8.7 oz or larger 7/29/12 RP
$0.70 off any 1 Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats
$1.00 off any 2 Kellogg's Cereals
$1.00 off any 2 Kellogg's Cereals

 

Powerade/Powerade Zero – Buy 15, Save $5 OYNO
Kellogg’s Nutrigrain bars, 8-10 ct., Poptarts, 12 ct., Poptarts mini crisps – 2.99 – Buy 4, Save $3 OYNO
~1.00/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries /Pop-Tarts Mini Crisps,  6 ct or
larger – 07/29/12 RP
$1.00 off 2 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars
Keebler club crackers, sticks, Townhouse crackers, Chips Deluxe, el fudge or fudge shoppe,  Sandies, Vienna Fingers, Soft Batch Cookies – 2.99 – Buy 4, Save $3 OYNO
~1.00/2 Keebler Cookies  7/29/12 RP
~.55/2 Keebler Cookies 7/29/12 RP
Pampers Superpack Diapers, 58-112 ct. – 25.99 – Buy 1, Save $3 OYNO
~1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
Iams Dog Food, 18.99 – Buy 1, Save $3 OYNO
~Iams Dry Dog or Cat Food (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
Prilosec OTC, 42 ct. – 27.99 – Buy 1, Save $3 OYNO
~1.00/1 Prilosec OTC Product, any  7/29/12 PG
Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite, 8 pk. – 3/$10 – Buy 2, save $3 OYNO
Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite, 20 pk. – 5.99 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
Super Chill Soda, 12 pk. – 2.79 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
Fanta/Seagram’s/Barq’s, 2 liter – 1.00 – Buy 3, Save $1 OYNO
Glaceau vitaminwater -5/$5 – Buy 5, Save $1 OYNO
Keebler Cracker Packs or Cheezits – 2/$5 – Buy 2, save $1 OYNO
Keebler Single Serve caddy Packs, 8.8 – 16.8 oz. – 3.99 – Buy 2, save $1 OYNO
FUZE – 5/$5 – Buy 5, Save $1 OYNO
Minute Maid 100% juice – 2/$7 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
Kellogg’s fruit snacks, rice krispies treats – 2.49 – Buy 2, save $1 OYNO
Powerade/Powerade Zero, 8 pk. – 2/$8 – Buy 2, save $1 OYNO
Glaceau smartwater – 4/$5 – Buy 4, save $1 OYNO
Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite – $1 – Buy 3, Save $1 OYNO
Glaceau vitaminwater, 6 pk. – 2/$8 – Buy 2, save $1 OYNO
Olay Facial Products, 30 ct. or 6.78-7 oz. – 15% off – Buy 1, save $1 OYNO
~ BOGO Olay Body Bar, Body Wash or In Shower Body Lotion, any Free WYB
Olay Daily Facials or Cleanser, any (Excludes Pro-X, Regenerist, Total Effects
or Age Defying Series) (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG – valid up to $5.99
~$3.00/1 Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer or Facial Hair Removal, any
(Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
~ $5.00/1 Olay Pro-X or Regenerist Facial Moisturizer, any (Excl. trial/travel
size)  7/29/12 PG
Tide laundry detergent, 100 oz. liquid, 95-98 oz. powder, Stain release, 34 ct. – 11.99 – Buy 1, save $2 OYNO
~1.00/2 Tide Detergents or Downy (Excl. Tide Pods & trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
~.75/1 Tide Detergent or Downy, any (Excl. Tide Pods & trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
~$2.00/2 Tide Detergents or Downy, any (Excl. Tide Pods & trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
Bounty Basic large roll, 12 ct., Giant roll paper towels, 8 ct. – 10.99 – Buy 1, save $2 OYNO
~1.00/2 Bounty Towels or Napkins, any (Excl. trial/single size) 7/29/12 PG
~.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins, any (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
Cascade dishwashing detergent, Actionpacs, 16-20 ct., Automatic, 75 oz. – 6.49 – Buy 1, Save $1 OYNO
~1.00/1 Cascade, any (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
Charmin Ultra tissue, double roll 12 ct., mega roll, 6 ct. – 7.49 – Buy 1, Save $1 OYNO
~1.00/2 Charmin Product, any (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
~ .25/1 Charmin Product, any (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
Mr. Clean all purpose cleaner, spray cleaner, magic eraser with cleaner – 3.29 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
~ 1.00/1 Mr. Clean Liquid, Spray or Eraser, any (Excl. trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
~ .50/1 Mr. Clean Liquid, Spray or Eraser, any (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12
PG
Dawn or Ivory Dishwashing liquid, 10.1 oz. or 19-24 oz. – 3.39 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
~ 1.00/2 Dawn, any (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
~ .50/1 Dawn, any (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
Downy Fabric Softener, 41-51 oz., Bounce fabric sheets or dryer bar – 4.99 – Buy 1, Save $1 OYNO
~ 1.00/1 Tide Detergents or Downy, any (Excl. Tide Pods & trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
~ .75/1 Tide Detergent or Downy, any (Excl. Tide Pods & trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
~ $2.00/2 Tide Detergents or Downy, any (Excl. Tide Pods & trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
Febreze Air Effects, Set and Refresh, Car Vents, or Noticeables warmer – 2.89 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
Duracell Alkaline batteries, 8 ct. AA or AAA – 6.59 – Buy 1, Save $1 OYNO
~1.00/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty
Batteries, any (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
~ .75/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty
Batteries, any (Excl. trial/travel size)  7/29/12 PG
~ .50/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty
Batteries, any (Excl. trial/travel size) – 7/29/12 PG
Always Leakguard, 39-45 ct. , Always Pads, Liners, Tampax Tampons, 20-120 ct. – 5.99 – Buy 1, Save $1 OYNO
~1.50/2 Always Pantiliners, any 30 ct or higher (Excl.trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG
~ 1.50/2 Always Pads or Feminine Cleansing Cloths, any (Excl. trial/travel
size)  7/29/12 PG
~ 2.00/1 Tampax Pearl, Tampax Pearl Compak or Tampax Radiant, any 16 ct
or higher (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
~1.50/2 Tampax, any 20 ct or higher (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
Old Spice or Secret Deodorant or body spray  – 4.49 – Buy 2, Save $1 OYNO
~1.00/2 Old Spice Products, any (Excl. trial/travel size) 7/29/12 PG
~1.00/2 Secret Deodorants or Body Sprays, any (Excl. trial/travel size)
7/29/12 PG

Super Deals on Meat and Produce

Perdue Chicken, 50% off
Clementines, 2# – 1.99
Watermelon – 3.99
Cherries – 2.99#

Insert has several different pages of Buy $20, Save $5 OYNO – I am not sure if it each page is a separate section of deals or if you can buy products on any of the pages

 

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