A Milano Moment

You know, sometimes it is the little things in life that make me happy! I was just sitting here thinking about how fast this summer has zipped right by! Labor Day is only a few days away and next week the boys will both be in preschool 3 days a week!! I will actually have nine hours each week ALONE! I know that might not sound like a big deal, but for me it is huge!!

We have had a busy summer and have done so many fun things. I think my favorite memory is our trip to the the berry farm. It was just one of those days that you look back and smile.

Although I have been to the same farm for several years, I was so busy running my mouth with my friend that I totally missed a turn. We were lost in the middle of nowhere. I finally found some sweet older southern gentlemen who happily gave me directions…well, after they chatted with me for about 10 minutes about the new road being built in their little town. Once we finally made it to the farm everyone ran in different directions ready to fill their buckets.  I loved watching my boys and their friends playing and having so much fun in the huge fields. It was so hot but everyone was having so much fun we never even realized that the temperature was probably 100 degrees! After picking fruit we sat and had a picnic lunch and of course the boys thought that a game of chase was much more appealing that eating their sandwich. The drive home was so nice. Everyone was just exhausted. The car was quiet and all you could smell was fresh berries. By the time we got home some of the kids had fallen asleep. The sweetest picture was my 2 year old who had passed out from all the fun. He was filthy from head to toe. His mouth and shirt were stained from all the berries that he had decided would be better in his mouth than in the bucket.

The folks at Milano want to help us savor those moments and want to hear about your “Milano Moments”  To help you celebrate those moments, they have introduced a fabulous new Strawberry Milano Cookie.  I have to tell you these cookies are just delicious…how can you go wrong with the taste of strawberries and chocolate?!

Head over and grab a $1/1 Milano Cookie coupon.  Don’t forget to visit the Milano Facebook Page for more special offers and discounts.  While you are there you can post your Milano Moment on their wall.

This post is sponsored for the Strawberry Milano Cookie campaign.  All comments and opinions are my own!

Earth’s Best Playdate & Houseparty Reminder

If you have little ones you might want to head over and apply to host an Earth’s Best Playdate Party.  If you are chosen to host a party you will get a playdate party pack worth over $90!!  If you are not selected, you will still get coupons and a chance to win $500 in Earth’s Best product.

Head over HERE to register and sign up. 

Thanks to Rita at Chi-Town Cheapskate.

Also, while I am thinking about it…don’t forget about Houseparty.  I just found out that I was chosen to host a Thai Kitchen party and will soon be getting some great FREE swag for my party!!

Making A Little Extra Money

One of the questions I get most often is about the survey companies that I use.  Over the last week I have received emails from lots of you about new ones that you have had success with so I thought I would pass them on so you guys could check them out!

My top picks are:

Pinecone Research–I have been with them for years and love them!
Synovate Global Opinion Panel –I just joined this one based on recommendations from you guys…I can’t wait to get my first product testing assignment!!
BzzAgent–word of mouth marketing.  They send you free products to try and you spread the word!! I just got a campaign for Publix Kids Deli Meals today–woo hoo!
MyPoints -Super Easy.  There are tons of way to earn points…I usually just click on the emails and get 1 -2 gift cards each year!!
Inbox Dollars–Another easy one…I usually just click the emails on this one and do the occasional survey.

Readers Suggestions:

Vindale Research
NPD Online Research
Panda Research
Toluna

Remember you will not get rich doing these…but for just a few minutes of your time you can score some extra cash and other great swag!!  I know lots of you also got the Publix Bzz Campaign as I got at least 10 emails today from fellow BzzAgents

If you have others that you would recommend or just want to share your experience, leave a comment!

The Juicy Bunch

If you are a fan of Juicy Juice you might want to sign up for the Juicy Juice Bunch.

From the site:

The Juicy Bunch is an exclusive and exciting team of highly influential and active brand advocates that help generate buzz about JUICY JUICE. As a member of the Juicy Bunch, you’ll have access to sneak peeks of new JUICY JUICE products and promotions as well as provide invaluable feedback that can help shape the future of our brand offerings. Once you’re in, you will use the site as a hub from which you can organize exciting social events and bring JUICY JUICE into your existing groups, clubs and social circles. Many of the tools and supplies needed to share JUICY JUICE will be provided.

Thanks Susie!

Huggies/Gerber In Store Event 8/28

I just found this info…not sure what it might be but for those with little ones you might want to mark your calendar.  I will update if I get more info:

From the site:

Join Huggies® and Gerber® on August 28, 2010 at participating locations beginning at 11AM for additional coupon savings (while supplies last) and details on how you can get a free Publix gift card and a chance to win $5,000 of free groceries.

Synovate Global Opinion Panel (Paid Surveys & Product Testing)

Ok so I have told you guys how much I love Pinecone Research–they are a great company and pay fast for your honest opinions.  I have been with them almost three years now and will definitely continue!

I have received a ton of emails from you guys about Synovate.  So may of you have told me that you have had such a good response I am giving this one a whirl too!  With Synovate you do online surveys and product testing!  It is that product testing part that really got me interested!!

I am always looking for ways to increase my coupon money and hey if I can get some free products to boot…I am willing to give it a go.  You can go HERE to sign up.  I want to hear if you guys start getting some good products!!

Goodbye Trade Wall

Ok so I have had a busy schedule here lately and forgot to pull the trade wall…so this is officially the last notice

I will be pulling the trade wall tomorrow at 9am.  Please be sure to move all trade requests over to the I Heart Publix forum.  The forum is always  hip hop happenin’ and there are lots of people posting trades over there.  The private message options makes for a much easier process!!

Yo Party Party

I am officially pooped…boy when will I learn just to go and buy a cake   Here is how I spent the last few hours…

So I am definitely not a pro but I think my little Jeb-a-doo will love it…and hey it was totally FREE (well, I take that back I did have to go buy Crisco today…but hey they Catalinas paid for it–tee hee)!! You can’t really tell but this is a really big cake!!

Pinecone Research Accepting New Applicants

Pinecone is looking for WOMEN panelists!
Register to join the PineCone Panel for an opportunity to evaluate new product ideas in the comfort of your own home  and earn cash rewards for your opinions

Pinecone Research is a survey company where you get paid to give your opinion…super easy and they pay super quick! I have been a member for several years and highly recommend them!  This one of the main ways I pay for coupons as I choose to get paid via Paypal then I have that money easily accessible whenever I need it!

Signups can end at any time so if you want to jump on board now is your chance!!

Live On Serious Money Radio Tomorrow AM (8/14)

I have a super busy day tomorrow.  We are celebrating my little one’s birthday at an inflatable party place but before that I will be on Serious Money Radio at 9am EST. Never a dull moment around here

 All of you guys in central Florida can listen on WEUS Big 810AM Orlando. Everyone else can listen to the live stream . If you have a question call in to  888-444-1557.  You guys have to promise not to make fun of me–I have done a few TV spots but this will be my first live radio show!

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