Mother's Day is this Sunday, and really I just wanted to focus on some inexpensive things that will make mom feel special on Mother's Day.
If possible, a great thing to do is just spend some time with mom. I can think of nothing better than a gift of just hanging out with my son (and maybe a foot rub). :) It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to let your mom know how special she is and how much you appreciate her.
There are lots of fun and free printable activities and other great ideas for giving to mom at Kids Turn Central. Follow the link below.
LINK: Kids Turn Central Mother's Day
Get a Free 8 x 10 Photo Collage for mom from Walgreens. Order online with pick up in the store. If you order for delivery, it will cost only 99 cents. Photos make great gifts! Enter code GOODTHOUGHTS for this great giveaway and check out by Saturday May 8th!
LINK: Walgreen's Photo Collage
Bath Salts Recipes: Sometimes there is nothing like a long soak. As a mom, I appreciate it more than ever. Here are some really easy bath salts recipes that can be made for mom.
SPECIAL NOTE: THERE IS A LARGE SCHOOL OF THOUGHT SAYING IT IS WISE TO AVOID ESSENTIAL OILS DURING PREGNANCY. ESSENTIAL OILS ARE A MAIN INGREDIENT IN THESE BATH SALTS. DO NOT USE THESE RECIPES IF YOU ARE PREGNANT. ALWAYS TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR FIRST.
Energizing Bath Salts - This is a perk you up recipe
2 cups Epsom salts
1 cup sea salt (check natural food stores)
6 drops eucalyptus oil
10 drops rosemary oil
15 drops of peppermint oil
You can also add a few drops of food coloring to make the salts pretty. I prefer no color, but food coloring will not effect the salts.
Mix all the ingredients together and put in a pretty jar or even a canning jar with a nice bow tied on the lid.
Clear Thinking Bath Salts (a good stress relieving bath salts recipe)
2 cups Epsom salts
1 cup sea salt
8 drops of peppermint essential oil
8 drops of rosemary essential oil
8 drops of lavender essential oil
Make Up Bag
Kaboose has an easy step by step guide to make a great make up bag for mom. Check out the link below:
LINK: Kaboose make up bag
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Safeway has 16 ounce packages of strawberries on sale for 88 cents each. Check out this easy chocolate covered strawberry recipe for a tasty treat for mom:
Ingredients
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves
Directions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to the stem. Place, stem side down, on wire rack and chill in refrigerator until hardened.
Freebies -
Quiznos is currently offering free Kidz Meals which include Kidz Subs, Sammies and Pizzas. This if for children 12 and under and must be combined with the purchase of an adult entrée. So far this doesn't have an end date so you definitely want to take advantage of this deal while you can. Don't for get that the child must be present AND check with your local shop to be sure they are participating.
Free CCM's free download this week is Joy Whitlock's "Beautiful." They also still have downloads available from Mark Harris, Bart Millard, Caedmon's Call, The Afters and Catalyst Music Project. That is a lot of free music!
LINK: Free CCM Downloads
Get a small free travel sized soap sample of Lever 2000 thanks to Sam's Club. You do not need to be a member.
****I am jumping back on after posting to add this. Chris and Conrad are offering a free song down load as a little bit of fan appreciation. Head over to the link below!
LINK: Chris and Conrad Free download
LINK: Lever 2000
Get a free sample of Sun Crystals sweetner made with Stevia and sugar.
LINK: Sun Crystals
Kraft Foods is also offering an awesome sample pack for their facebook fans until May 10th or until supplies last. There are four sample packs to choose from. Each sample pack will also include a rebate form for a $10 rebate when you purchase $30 in Kraft foods from May 23 to June 16! The first step is to "Like" them on facebook, and then just follow the rest of the directions.
LINK: Kraft Delicious Summer Sample Pack
I have talked about Swagbucks before. It is one of the other search engines I use. First I go to www.goodsearch.com, because every search I do gives a penny to the non profit I select. That can really add up when you have a lot of people even doing just a few searches a day. I also use Swagbucks.com, because each time you search you can win Swagbucks which can be traded in for prizes like Amazon gift cards, books, magazines and other items. I save mine up for Amazon gift cards which really helped take a dent out of some of my online shopping. Right now is a great time to join Swagbucks if you haven't yet, because new members who sign up before Friday, May 7 and enter the code SWAGNATION5 will get 50 Swagbucks.
LINK: Swagbucks
Free Books for Reviewing - If you are an avid reader and like to share your opinion, reviewing books may be for you. Below I have listed several places where you can read and review books for free. The important thing to remember is that you do review what you receive. Also disclose that you received the book in exchange for your honest review.
If you are a blogger who likes to read, you might want to join Blogging for Books. This is a program from WaterBrook Multnomah, a Christian publishing house who works with authors such as Francine Rivers, Cindy Woodsmall, Karen Kingsbury, and Dennis and Barbara Rainey. They are looking for established bloggers who like to read and are willing to share reviews of the books they have read. They provide the book, and the blogger provides the feedback.
LINK: Blogging for Books
Another great blogging for books kind of site is Book Sneeze. Yep, you read right. They are looking for bloggers who in exchange for a book will write a 200 word review on their blog and also on a consumer site like Amazon.com. Nice trade off for some great books.
LINK: Book Sneeze
Library Thing is an awesome site for finding out about new books, keeping track of your reads, connecting with friends and getting their recommendations and also free books. Library Thing has an Early Reviewers program which is wonderful. You kind of are put in a drawing with other readers who want to early review these books. If you are picked, they will notify you and send you your book. You read the book and post your review. What I like to do is post my review to whatever site I can including Library Thing. So I will post on my own blog, I will post at Library Thing, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and anywhere else I can. If you join, you may want to start reviewing books you have already read. It seems to increase the opportunities.
LINK: Library Thing Early Reviewers
Good Reads is another great site for book lovers to connect and share. They also have a book review program called First Reads. Publishers list the books up for giveaway with details about the book as well as how many they are giving away. Check out their site below:
LINK: Good Reads - First Reads
Also don't forget about Angelfood Ministries, The Treasure Box, and Bountiful Baskets. They all have ways to help you stretch out your budget.
Angel Food Ministries - Month of May Menu offerings
Order by date varies by location check out location nearest you for its deadlines. Example: Prescott's deadline is Sunday May 16th and pick up is May 22nd.
The Treasure Box - Month of May Menu offerings
Their deadline is May 9th for ordering with pick up on May 22nd.
Bountiful Baskets is a food co-op. You order by logging in online on Tuesdays at 10am to Wednesday at 10pm or until your site fills up. You pick up your veggies and fruit on Satruday at the pick up location. Be sure to bring a couple of bags. There is a join up fee, but it is just the first time. After that you pay your rate for the fruits and veggies ($15 for conventional and $25 for organic if it is offered) and a $1.50 service charge. I love how Bountiful Baskets has given me the opportunity to try veggies that normally I might not have purchased. You do not pick your produce. You get whatever the offering is for that week.
LINK: Bountiful Baskets
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