Monday, December 31, 2012

$200 giveaway - ends January 30th


Here's the first giveaway of the year! Enter for a chance to win $200 via PayPal! Enter below, then please leave a comment!

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A New Year, A New Way to Shop! Event

Giving you a chance to win $200 in TopHatter Credits via Paypal!
Sponsored by TopHatter & Hosted by Mom Powered Media
Tophatter is a fast paced, fun-filled virtual auction house. It also happens to be the world's most entertaining live marketplace. Buyers and sellers can connect on a live chat where questions can be answered immediately and bids can be watched in real-time.
Tophatter conducts live online auctions everyday in a wide variety of categories. There is always something new and exciting happening 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at TopHatter.
TopHatter is - iPads to Coach handbags - Craft Supplies to Jewelry - Sweet Treats to Handcrafted Goods - and so much more!
What will you be bidding on today at TopHatter?
Tophatter Finds

One winner will receive $200 {via Paypal}!

Giveaway ends January 30th at 11:59pm, open to worldwide, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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List and Enter Giveaways 01-01-13 (Fortune Follies Tuesday)

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Happy New Year! Welcome to Fortune Follies Tuesday for January 1st, where bloggers can list their giveaways, and readers can enter them!

READERS: Here are the giveaways going on right now at Frugal Follies, with their end dates:

BLOGGERS:  I am sponsoring a free group giveaway for a $103 Amazon gift code for my blog's 3rd anniversary!  Sign up here.

And here are some paid or free blogger opportunities to sign up for.  Please say that Frugal Follies referred you!
Please link up your giveaways below!

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Menu plan 12-31-12: Back on the diet again!


On Sunday, I restarted my diet plan that worked so well for me in 2011.  From January through August that year, I lost 28 pounds by cutting carbohydrate foods, other than beans, for six days a week.  That means, no pasta, no rice, no bread, no fruit, no dairy products other than cottage cheese. I ate lots of eggs, veggies, and meat, as well as beans in moderation.  And I drank lots of and lots of water.

And then one day a week, I ate whatever I wanted.

So I'll be back on that... which means I have to menu plan even more!  No making a pot of spaghetti on a day when I haven't had much time to think, much less cook.

Here's the plan:

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Salsa coupon

I love salsa - the hotter, the better!

Here's a coupon for $0.50 off any TWO (2) Pace products.  Combine with a buy one, get one free sale at your local grocery store and save on the spicy stuff!

$0.50 off any TWO (2) Pace products

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Benefits to having your own domain name


If you're a new blogger with a .blogspot.com or .wordpress.com domain name, you'll probably want to get your own someday.

Why?  One reason is that it is easier for readers to remember and less to type in.  If people can't remember your address (and don't bookmark it from a previous visit), they're not going to come back.

Blogs with their own domain name look more professional. Blogs that have .blogspot in the address may like personal blogs, which few outside the blogger's family and friends would want to read.  Or, it may look like a spammer's blog - set up quickly and at no expense, then filled with text found elsewhere on the Interent.  If you're running a blog for business reasons, you don't want to be in either category.

Another reason is for advertising. Advertisers prefer to see an independent domain name.  I have often seen paid blogging opportunities that specify that no .blogspot addresses are allowed. And, with your own domain name, you'll be able to get Alexa scores and Google PageRanks, statistics used to show how popular your blog is.  You'll probably get more links in Google search pages as well.

If you want to get your own domain name, or even have your site hosted separately, one source is Codero.  They provide hosting services as well as domain names.  See more benefits in the graphic above.

But, of course, you'll want to save, too!  Check out these Codero Coupons from Domain Promo Codes.
  • Save 50% Off your first month + 10% Off for Life + Free Set Up + $1 on Plesk Control Panel on Dedicated Servers - Code: 5010GIFT
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  • Get Power Bundle w/Core 2 Duo 3GHz,8GBRAM &Plesk for only $95 - Code: nocode3


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Free blogger opportunity: iPad2 16GB in black

The last iPad giveaway here at Frugal Follies was very popular - so here's an upcoming one! Readers, sorry, but you'll have to wait until February for this one. Bloggers, please join me and say that Frugal Follies referred you!

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It's a MPM Birthday Celebration Event

Prizes: iPad 2 with Wi-Fi 16GB in Black
Event dates: 2/4 - 3/4

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED


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Aveeno coupons

Here are a couple of new coupons for Aveeno products - $1.00 off any one (1) AVEENO Body Care Product and $2.00 off any one (1) AVEENO Facial Care Product.  Combine them with a sale at the drug stores to save and look and feel good, too!

$1.00 off any one (1) AVEENO Body Care Product

$2.00 off any one (1) AVEENO Facial Care Product

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Eleven2 promo codes


For the new year, I'm looking at treating Frugal Follies less like a personal blog and more like a business. That means that I need to be a little more serious about how I handle the financial aspects of the blog. And, it means that I need to think more about hosting the site myself, instead of depending on Blogger.

One hosting site I've learned about recently is Eleven2. Their services include web hosting, reseller hosting, cloud servers, dedicated servers, and domain names. They provide low cost web hosting solutions and have been in business since 2003.

But of course, I want to save money, so I went looking for eleven2 coupons. I found some at Domain Promo Codes!

Domain Promo Codes has lots of eleven2 coupon codes. Here are a few examples:

Save 25% off all hosting plans - Code: SNOWMAN
Save 25% off your first invoice - Code: SPOOKY
Save 30% off your hosting - Code: E2ROCKS
Save 50% off on Dedicated Servers - Code: wht50server
Save 75% off first month on all Shared, Reseller and Cloud Hosting packages - Code: MOSTED75
Save 99% off the first months payment- Code: firstmonth99off

So if you're looking for eleven2 promo codes, check out Domain Promo Codes.

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Special K coupons

Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet?  If you're resolving to lose some weight, check out the great products from Special K.  I love 'em!

And you can still save, too, if you're also resolving to save money.  Just print these coupons for $1.00 off any TWO Kellogg's Special K Bars and $0.70 off any ONE Kellogg's Special K Cereal. Then wait for a sale - I bet one's coming soon!

$1.00 off any TWO Kellogg's Special K Bars

$0.70 off any ONE Kellogg's Special K Cereal

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.Mobi renewal promo codes


It's amazing how many domains there are for sites now.  You know about .com, the most common one for commercial use.  There's .gov for United States government sites, .edu for educational sites, and .org for non-profit and non-commerical uses.  The United States military has their own top-level domain, .mil. 

There are other top-level domains that can be used by anyone, such as .biz, .info, and .net.  And there are domains for specific industries, such as .travel and .jobs, for the travel industry and employment industry, respectively.   There's even a top-level domain name .coop, meant solely for cooperative enterprises.

There are domains for every country in the world, such as .uk for sites in the United Kingdom.  And, there's even a domain for mobile sites, .mobi.

If you have a .mobi site and you need to renew your domain name, Godaddy promo codes has some promo codes for you! You can get these codes and lots of others through Domain Promo Codes.

You can save on .mobi renewals using this Godaddy mobi coupon code:


You can also save on com, .net, .org, .tv, .mobi,and .info renewals as well!

Be sure to check Domain Promo Codes for Godaddy mobi renewal promo codes!

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Friday, December 28, 2012

Kashi coupons

Here are some great new Kashi coupons from Coupons.com!  I love Kashi products, especially when they're on sale and I have coupons for them!

$1.00 off any ONE Kashi Soft n' Chewy Bars

$1.00 off ONE Kashi Berry Fruitful cereal

$1.00 off any TWO Kashi Crackers or Pita Crisps

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Infantino Homemade Baby Food Maker Giveaway

Here's a great giveaway from Mama's Mission! I used to make my own baby food by cooking veggies, mushing them up in the blender and then freezing the food in ice cube trays. This system seems so much better!

Enter below, then leave a comment letting me know you've entered! Thanks!

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Mama's Mission is proud to bring you this wonderful giveaway!!
Visit Infantino on Facebook and check out their Test and Tell programs they are always running!! While you are there be sure to say thank you for the giveaway being hosted by Mama's Mission!
For all the latest products being developed by Infantino make sure to visit their website.

You can also follow Infantino on Twitter!

I reviewed the Infantino Fresh Squeezed Line (read the review) a little while back and thanks to all the comments from you my wonderful readers Infantino has graciously offered a giveaway!

Why cube when you can squeeze? Other methods for storing and serving baby food haven't kept up with today's mom. That's why we've created the Squeeze Station, a one-stop-unit that presses your delicious, homemade baby food into easy-to-store and ready-to-serve pouches. Creates on-the-go baby food in 4 easy steps: 1) Insert Squeeze Pouch into the Squeeze Station, 2) Pour in puree, 3) Press down to fill, 4) Squeeze & enjoy! The Squeeze Station includes: main unit, 3 tubes, 1 press, 10 pouches and caps, fridge magnet to indicate pouch use. Fill 3 squeeze pouches at a time. Non-skid base won't budge. Soft rubber press allows for easy grip. Dishwasher safe. Disassembles for easy washing and storage. BPA, PVC, Phthlate-Free
Giveaway Details: The Event will begin on December 28th at 12:01 AM and ends at 11:59pm on January 11th
This giveaway will be open to residents of the US only, 18 years of age and older.
One winner will receive the following Infantino Gift Pack from the Fresh Squeezed Feeding Line:
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An Infantino Fresh Squeezed Squeeze Station (also comes with 10 disposable pouches) and a 50 pack of Disposable Pouches. Not familiar with this new and cool way to make children healthy and fresh food.....get more information here.

Enter using the Rafflecopter below. Good Luck!

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Free blogging opportunity: $200 VISA gift card

Wouldn't you love to get a VISA gift card to spend on whatever you want?

You can if you're the winner of this upcoming giveaway! Readers, this one will be coming up in February. Bloggers, please join me in this giveaway. Let them know that Frugal Follies referred you!



Let's start the New Year giving  a great prize.

$200 Visa Card giveaways!


Feb. 2 to 14


A gift card will be send by mail.

This is a FREE sign up with announcement, with pay options.

Many of you have worked with me before and know I sponsor most of my giveaways.  I always have help from great hosts :)



Requirements to join

* Free Facebook or Twitter with posting promotional  announcement Here or pay the $5 fee waiver.


We will have 2 RC on this giveaway, one will have the hosts and the follow pages. Second RC will have all free facebook links. 


*Additional links $1.00 each (optional) 

* Host a page $5 fee (Optional)



*Be one of the Host $10.00 (Optional) -Host does not pay additional fee for links but needs to post the announcement or will need to pay $5.00 waiver




       As a host you will get:
        -Name with link of your blog as a host on the post
        - 3 Mandatory entry links on the rafflecopter

-1 Facebook link on the rafflecopter (not at mandatory entry)
        -Host a page



* Agree to post the giveaway html on the date the event begins and promote at least 3 times a week



Please send any payments as Gift via Paypal to melisurveys1978@gmail.com.  If you use any other option, Paypal will charge me a fee!

If you have any questions please email me at nysavingspecials@gmal.com




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Publix: Free butter and soup!


It's pretty rare that I'm able to get free stuff at Publix, but this week I was able to get two different, useful products!

I got Smart Balance butter/canola oil spread, priced at $1.50 each, by combining $1.00 off Publix coupons with 50¢ off manufacturer's coupons.  And I was able to get Campbell's Go soup ($2.00 each) by using a $2/2 Publix coupon with a $1 off manufacturer's coupon.

I also got some cheap canned corn and some dry beans.  A great trip!

Here's what I got:

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ALDI: Salmon and dry milk


This week's trip to ALDI was more expensive than usual - I purchased two pounds of frozen salmon ($7.99) and a box of dry milk ($6.99), which brought the total way up!  Luckily, those are purchased rarely.

Here's what I got:


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Win $64 in cash!

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Time once again for another weekly giveaway from Contest Chest!

You can win $64 cash from Contest Chest!  The prize will be paid through PayPal.  Check the contest rules for more information.

(Be sure to enter for a chance to win $65 in cash in next week's contest, too!)

To enter, use the form below! I'd appreciate it if you would leave a comment below letting me know that you entered, but this is not required to enter the giveaway.

The giveaway is open to entrants worldwide and ends on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 7:01 pm EST.  ContestChest will contact you if you are the winner.

Good luck!

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Cinnamon Rolls in the Breadmaker (Frugal Food Thursday)


Welcome to Frugal Food Thursday!  If you have a great frugal recipe, please link up below!  

Here's an old favorite recipe of mine - one that uses the breadmaker to make dough. I love recipes like this - it's so easy to make homemade baked goods using the bread machine.

I think I'll have to make this for breakfast during this winter break!

Here's the recipe:

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$25 cash / $25 Kroger gift certificate giveaway

Another great giveaway! I'm a few short of 10K myself... but I have a celebration for my third anniversary of blogging coming up! Stay tuned!

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Mama's Mission and Mom to Grandma are proud to bring you this wonderful giveaway!!
Mom to Grandma is celebrating 10,000 Facebook Likes and has graciously sponsored this great giveaway!

Giveaway Details:
2 Winners will be drawn using Random.org via the Rafflecopter. The 1st winner picked will have the option of which prize they prefer of the $25 Cash Prize paid via Paypal, the 2nd winner will receive $25 Kroger Gift Card.

The Event will begin on December 26th at 12:01 AM and ends at 11:59pm on January 15th
This giveaway is open to residents of the US only, 18 and over.


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Enter using the Rafflecopter below. Good Luck to everyone!

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Free Blogger Opportunity: $500 cash - Resolutions to a Better You!

Great new blogging opportunity! Readers, this will be starting after the New Year! Bloggers, please join me and say that Frugal Follies referred you!

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Resolutions to a Better You! Event

Prize: $500 Cash
Event dates: 1/3 - 1/31

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED


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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Free blogger opportunity: Coach Wristlet Purse

Here at Frugal Follies, there's a Coach purse/wallet combination about to end, and it's been very popular. So I thought you might want another chance to win a Coach purse!

Readers, watch for this giveaway in two weeks! Bloggers, please join me - let them know that Frugal Follies referred you!



Blogger Opportunity


This giveaway will be from 

1/15/2013  to  2/14/2013

Come and be part of this awesome giveaway!

COACH MADISON DOTTED OP ART SMALL WRISTLET Value $ 48.00





Options to join



**FREE FACEBOOK OR TWITTER with announcement (If no announcement pay $5.00)



*Additional links $1.00 each (optional)

* Host a page $5 fee (Optional)

*Be one of the Host $10.00 (Optional) -Host does not pay any other fee
As I host you will get:
-Will be part of the giveaway without the $2.00 charge
-Name with link of your blog as a host on the post
-Mandatory entry links on the rafflecopter (up tp 4 links)
-Host a page





*The blog that refers more bloggers will get FREE host :) Here is the promotional post!





Agree to post the giveaway html on the date the event begins and promote at least 3x a week

Please send any Payments:

Paypal melisurveys1978@gmail.com

Any payment received will go to pay for prize that I already purchased , shipping charges and futures giveaways with no sponsors.







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2012 Final Shopping Totals (Wednesday Weekly Shopping)

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I invite you to link up to your best grocery deals below, to inspire others to save more! 

This is the last Wednesday Weekly Shopping of 2012, so here are my final totals!
  • I spent $4,007.15 on groceries and drug store items this year.  Oh, just a few bucks over $4K!
  • That amount of money purchased $7,591.37 in groceries based on the retail price of the purchases at the stores where they were purchased.
  • I saved $3,584.22!
  • I saved 47%!
  • I spent less and saved more than I did in 2011!
Here's to hoping that 2013's savings will be even better!

Here's what I got this week:

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Monday, December 24, 2012

List and Enter Giveaways 12-25-12 (Fortune Follies Tuesday)

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Welcome to Fortune Follies Tuesday for December 25th, where bloggers can list their giveaways, and readers can enter them!

READERS: Here are the giveaways going on right now at Frugal Follies, with their end dates:

BLOGGERS: First of all, be sure to enter for a chance to win free January - March advertising for your blog!  The winner's 125x125 button will appear here on Frugal Follies from 1/2/2013 through 3/31/2013.

Second, I am sponsoring a free group giveaway for a $103 Amazon gift code for my blog's 3rd anniversary!  Sign up here.

Third, here are some paid or free blogger opportunities to sign up for.  Please say that Frugal Follies referred you!
Please link up your giveaways below!

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PlayMG Wi-Fi Gaming System Giveaway

This would be so cool to have for the New Year! I know my kids would love it!

Enter below, then leave a comment letting me know you've entered! Thanks!

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Welcome to the Game Wirelessly! Event featuring the PlayMG Wi-Fi Gaming System

Big thank you to our host Mom to Bed by 8 and supporting co-hosts: Iowa Mom, A Medic's World and Monica’s Rants, Raves & Reviews.
Why is the MG so different from any other Wi-Fi device - from smartphones to tablets?
The MG fills a huge void currently experienced by kids and teens who either are not old enough to have their own smartphones, or whose parents have found data plans cost prohibitive. The MG isn’t just a device, it is a system that will mean many kids and teens will finally be able to enter the world of freemium apps, and all of the abilities that come with it, while parents can safely and affordably give it to them.
MG Topline Features:
  • Built in Wi-Fi allows entry into the unlimited world of low cost and free app gaming
  • MG Family Collaboration System: includes the "DebitSmart" Digital Wallet and "Remote Trust" notification function
  • Big 4" touchscreen encased in a sleek and sturdy "pocketable" game-centric design: rounded corners and grip provide a perfect hold on the app playing experience
  • 4GB built in memory with SD port for expandable memory ability: add SD cards and download and save as many apps as desired. (This is important-even the iTouch has a fixed memory)
  • Proprietary MG Origins Avatar System: as gamers use the MG, they gain points, customize and unlock the origin story of their own personal gaming companion
  • Preloaded games and cash credit toward game purchase
  • 1.3 Megapixel Front-Facing Camera and ability to shoot and play video
  • Stereo Headset Jack
  • Operating on ICS ; includes new Face Unlock security feature
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One winner will receive the MG!

Giveaway ends January 7th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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One Year of Coupon Inserts Giveaway

UPDATE: This giveaway has ended early. I apologize for any inconvenience.


Here's a great giveaway for all of us couponers! Win free inserts for all of 2013!

Enter below, then leave a comment! Thanks!


Welcome to the an amazing giveaway! This especially great for those couponers who know how much newspapers cost in order to get more coupon inserts. Newspapers range from $2 to $5!! You're going to be entering a chance to win Inserts for ONE FULL YEAR!!! The winner will receive 10 copies of EACH COUPON INSERT that comes out. There are 3 major ones: SmartSource (SS), RedPlum (RP) and Proctor & Gamble (P&G).

FoodNService has teamed up with some AMAZING other bloggers, of which this giveaway would not be possible with: Sisters Saving Cents, Mamal Diane, Crazy For Coupons And Freebies, With A Side Of Thriftiness, Tammystwocents, Pittsburgh Frugal Mom and Aubut Family!

If you don't know how to use coupons, and have always wanted to...then we are the best blogs to figure that out with! We all have our own different flavor and twists on things, PLUS we all find a ton of different deals from around the country to save you money, find your freebies for using coupons, AND help find you free samples of amazing products! If you would like to find out how to get more coupons and coupon inserts or to learn how to use them, then go to my Beginner's Spot!

We all hope you enjoy this giveaway with more to come! Please be sure to visit everyone to see what they're about! Remember, I personally think that they are awesome!

Giveaway is open to US residents 18+ and ends on January 5, 2013 at 11:59 PM.

Enter with the Rafflecopter below!

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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Menu plan 12-24-12: Will I stick to this plan?


I'm making a menu plan this week, but I don't know if I'll stick to it.  We're all on vacation this week, so we may decide to do something different rather than staying with this plan.  Who knows?

We'll be eating out a lot - we traditionally go out to see a movie and eat Chinese food on Christmas.  Friday is my middle daughter's birthday, so we'll go to her favorite restaurant to celebrate.  And Sunday, we'll probably get together with family and get takeout.  A budget buster, I know.

Here's the plan:

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$20 Cash Giveaway and Catch a Character Twitter Party

UPDATE: This giveaway is now over.

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How many times has your little one tried to stay up to catch Santa? Well, this year you can tell them you will stay up for them and get a picture for them or just surprise them with the "proof" of Santa!
Catch A Character lets you take your own picture, upload it {very easy to do}, add their Character, then print and share!
They even have Santa in different poses to make sure you can easily fit him into the picture.....LOVE IT!!

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It's not just Santa you can add to a picture they also have the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and more! This year they have also added: White, Black and Hispanic Santas + Now featuring Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Plus, right now you can enter their giveaway of a brand new iPad.

Mom Powered Media is hosting a Twitter Party for Catch A Character!!

When: Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at 5pm PST/ 6pm MST /7pm CST/ 8pm EST
We are going to have a great time during our Twitter Party and give away great prizes such as several codes so you can bring the magical proof to a child you know and $100 in Paypal prizes!
So make sure to attend!!

What you need to do to attend:
First Enter to win $20 Paypal by entering the form below.
Then, sign up here for the Twitter party and participate in the party to win! On the sign-up form click on the blue words and add your twitter handle. If you have never been to a twitter party it is very easy!!
When it is time for the Twitter Party to start follow the Tweet Grid here: http://bit.ly/isantagrid or follow the hashtag #iCaughtSanta

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