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Saturday, September 4, 2010

[Closed] - GIVEAWAY - Rock-It Speakers (3 Winners)

Plug it, Stick it, Rock-it! OrigAudio has come out with a great little device. The Rock-It is a portable vibration speaker system. It works similarly to how earphones works. The device sends vibration patterns though its pod and when you stick it on various objects, it transmits sound thus turning the object into a speaker.

When i received the Rock-It speaker, it came with a handy USB cable, an audio extension cable, four replacement sticky pads and the Rock-it itself. It requires (2) double AA batteries or the USB connection cord. As soon as i received it, i connected it to my MP3 and started sticking it on every surface near me. Some transmit better sound than others. I found it works well with hallow objects. The box it comes in worked pretty well, as well as an empty cardboard box, the refrigerator door and a couple others.

The Rock-It is compatible with any device that contains an audio jack, you can find them on mp3s, cell phones, laptops, etc. Not everyone carries portable speakers because of their size. The Rock-it is a little bulky, but portable nonetheless. Its great to have this handy when you want to rock out with your friends to some songs. I also have some places I'm curious about and want to go stick it on.. like a mailbox and a tree trunk (lol).

Pros - I love the fact that the Rock-it is very easy to use. The sticky pad, although you get some replacements, can be cleaned. It is perfect for me, because i really don't like transporting my speaker system (which has a sub-woofer) from room to room. I like listening to music while I cook, but its a hassle; all the plugging, replugging, transporting and what not.

Cons - Although it serves as a good alternative to my speaker system, the quality doesn't compare. I also think the encasing could improve a bit, it looks a bit plain. Another con is definitely the absence of a volume control. You can not control the volume with the Rock-it speaker; you can only control the audio on your mp3 or other device.

Overall all, OrigAudio's Rock-It speakers are very practical. I think these are great especially for college students in dorms. You'll have your friends taking it away from you to stick it on their favorite surfaces! OrgiAudio was kind enough to send me 4 Rock-It Speakers. One for review and 3 to give away to 3 lucky readers! They retail for $49.99. Special Promotion: OrigAudio sent me a code to share with you guys. During check-out enter "uguysrockit" for $10.00 off your purchase! :)

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GIVEAWAY:
~~( 3 ) Winners will receive:~~
~~★One Rock-It Portable Vibration Speaker~~

WINNERS:

~~Will be announced on Monday 9/20~~
#22 - James; #46 - Kacie; #4 Brandi

Winners were chosen via random.org. I have emails to winners, if no reply received in 24hrs, a new winner will be chosen in your place.

~~To Enter:~~

~~★(Required) Tell me where you've going to stick Rock-It.~~

~~Optional Entries:~~

~~★(1 Entry) Follow @OrigAudio on Twitter~~
~~★(1 Entries) Add My Button To Your Blog/Blog Roll~~
~~★(3 Entries) Write a review on Alexa.com~~
~~★(1 Entry) Tweet the following:~~

~~@SSBucks GIVEAWAY - @OrigAudio Rock-It Speakers; [3 WINNERS] #Giveaway Enter now to #win http://fb.me/CSVt28iN~~

~~Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end September 18th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen.~~
~~NOTE: If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.~~

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question to review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Friday, September 3, 2010

[Closed] GIVEAWAY - Bora Bora Foods Prize Pack

Bora Bora Foods, "As pure as the place" is their slogan. Who wouldn't be instantly drawn to that? I had come across a review of their bars on a blog and I had to contact them! Thanks to Megan, over at Bora Bora Organic Foods, I was sent some bars and other goodies to review.

I received five bars; Exotic Coconut Almond, Pacific Mango Macadamia, Wild Pomegranate Pecan, Paradise Walnut Pistachio and Volcanic Chocolate Banana. Without tasting them, i already love the fact that the names of their bars are very exotic and sound so tasty, lol. Its amazing how these bars have huge chunks of nuts and dried fruits. Their bars, by far, are the best eye candy I've seen in a while. I also received a really cute shirt, a super-adorable tiki mug, some fake tattoos and a chapstick. I will rave about the chapstick later on.

The bar i had to taste first was the Volcanic Chocolate Banana. The bar had tasty dried chunks of Banana with chocolate, walnuts and toasted coconut. It was extremely sweet. I still find it hard to believe that it is healthy! I planned on only tasting it but.. i ate all of it. It contains sea salt, but i didn't taste it at all. I took a couple of bites of the Paradise Walnut Pistachio, Exotic Coconut Almond and Pacific Mango Macadamia. Again, huge chunks of dried fruit on two of them. The Pistachio tasted very fresh, i loved it! The chunks of mango were perfection but I can't say the same about the Macadamia. The Coconut Almond bar was a 0 in my book. I usually love almond and coconut, but together in this bar, it just didn't taste good. It was too rough and dry for my taste. All these bars seemed to take a back seat to the Wild Pomegranate Pecan bar. It was, without a doubt, the tastiest, and my favorite. The bar also had hidden chunks of dried cherry. The fruit was very sweet and paired very well with the pecans.

Bora Bora's Bars are grouped into one of three families; get going "Energy", feel great "Superfood", and live long "Antioxidant". These bars are gluten-free, organic, koher, non-GMO and contain no refined sugar. They are USDA certified organic.

The tiki mug and shirt i was sent, i love. The shirt is very soft and has an adorable Bora Bora logo on the front. The chapstick i was sent is amazing. I would have never thought my favorite product from Bora Bora Organic Foods would be a chapstick. It is an organic lip balm in Wild Pomegranate. It smells so good and is actually very moisturizing. I replaced my old one, permanently!

Overall, I'm very content with Bora Bora. They are a very friendly company to work with and have very unique healthy and organic bars. Part of their proceeds go to help promote a healthier world. They were so generous, that they are giving away a Bora Bora Kit to one of my lucky readers! :)

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GIVEAWAY:
~~(1) Winner will receive:~~
~~★A Bora Bora Kit; It includes Bora Bora Bars, A T-shirt, Chap Stick, and some fun Fake Tattoos.~~

WINNER:

#42 iliana

~~To Enter:~~

~~★(Required) Visit Bora Bora Foods and tell me what bar looks tastiest!~~

~~Optional Entries:~~

~~★(1 Entry) Follow @BoraBoraFoods on Twitter~~
~~★(1 Entries) Add My Button To Your Blog/Blog Roll~~
~~★(3 Entries) Write a review on Alexa.com~~

~~Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end September 13th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen.~~
~~NOTE: If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.~~

[Closed] GIVEAWAY - Jolly Llama Sorbets

I love sorbets. I know not too many people can say they prefer it over ice cream, but I'm one that can! I love fruit, and when i can get it frozen in a tube, there is nothing better in the world! After seeing them reviewed on blog i ran into, I contacted them for a review.

Thank to Michelle, over at Jolly Llama Sorbets, i was sent two flavors to review. Rhey arrived super cold, in a box packaged with some dry ice. I received Strawberry and Mango. Sorbets is made from water flavored by fruit puree or juice, as opposed to both ice cream and sherbet that contain milk. The strawberry sorbet was good, the taste was very strong. I enjoyed it, but my little brother and sister thought the taste was too strong and came off bitter. They made the "sour face" (lol). However, when we tried the mango, it was the complete opposite reaction. It was very tasty, rich and sweet. They both enjoyed it very much. They come in handy 3oz. squeezable tubes.

Aside from being delicious, Jolly Llama sorbets are also very nutritious and healthy. The Strawberry sorbets are only 70 calories each and contain both vitamin a and c. The Mango sorbets are just 80 calories, and contain both vitamin a and c as well. Another thing that is also great, is that they use cane sugar, are gluten-free and contain no artificial flavorings. They also carry 3 other flavors.

Overall, I think Jolly Llama has a great healthy product that no kid will be able to turn away. If I was on a diet, i surely would not feel guilty eating one of these, they are so low in calories that a whole 4pk box would be a great snack, lol. I also love that they donate a portion of their sales to organizations that work to help end world hunger. Thanks to Jolly Llama for the opportunity to review their product. They have graciously offered one of my readers a chance to try these as well!

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GIVEAWAY:

~~(1) Winner will receive:~~
~~★Two (2) 4pk. of Jolly Llama Sorbets. Winners choice of flavor.~~

Winner:

#10 Cassie from AlmostCrazyCouponLady.com

Unfortunately the 1st winner chosen did not reply to the email. Congrats to the new winner chosen by random.org :)

~~To Enter:~~

~~★(Required) Visit Jolly Llama Sorbets and tell me what 2 flavor you'd like to win.~~

~~Optional Entries:~~

~~★(1 Entry) Follow my blog (Google Friend Connect)~~
~~★(1 Entry) Subscribe to my Feed~~
~~★(1 Entry) "Like" StudentSavingBucks on Facebook.~~
~~★(1 Entry) Follow @SSBucks on Twitter~~
~~★(1 Entry) "Like" Jolly Llama on Facebook.~~
~~★(1 Entry) Follow @Jolly_Llama on Twitter~~
~~★(1 Entries) Add My Button To Your Blog/Blog Roll~~
~~★(3 Entries) Write a review on Alexa.com~~

~~Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end September 13th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen.~~
~~NOTE: If you'd like, leave your name and what state you reside in. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.~~

Review - Power Squid Surge3000 Calamari Edition

PowerSquid is a familiar name when you think of surge-protectors. I remember looking to buy a surge protector a couple years ago and seeing all these very generic looking ones that looked like it would create more cable craziness. Many of my devices are brick connections which take up to two spaces on a traditional surge-protector, which look like regular power strips. This is a problem that i will NEVER have with my PowerSquid :)

PowerSquid was very generous to allow me to review one of their products. I was sent the PowerSquid Surge3000, Calamari Edition. This surge-protector has a retail price of $79.95, and it is very well worth it. It is not an average surge-protector, unlike the traditional ones that look like long blocks, this one has a shape of a squid, with the legs actually being flexible outlets.

The PowerSquid has 3240 joules w/ Ultra-MOV techonology. For those who don't quite know what that means, I'll explain little, I understand not too many people are geeky like me, lol. A joule is a measurement of energy, the higher the joule measurement, the better, as this is the amount of energy absortion a surge protector can take before it fails. This particular model has an red indicator light which will be on if it can still protect your items. It has 8 flexible outlets, 2 of which have blue LEDs. This makes it easy to spot in the dark.

I can not stress how important it is to have a surge-protector. We experience little power surges very often, and our expensive electronics are left vulnerable. Over time, or just on one occasion, it can ruin your electronics and cause them to no longer work. For example, you may be working on an important paper on your computer and all of a sudden you experience a little power surge that turns it off. Now, your information is lost, this is where surge-protectors protect your electronics. Any college student will tell you they have experienced this or at least know someone who has. Another great thing about the PowerSquid Surge3000 is that is doesn't only protect your electronics. It includes a coaxial cable and integral phone line splitter to protect your phone line, DSL and cable. Also included is a $500,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty. So, if for any reason the PowerSquid Surge3000 doesn't protect your T.V., they will replace it.

Overall, I'm very impressed with how sturdy this product is. It doesn't feel like cheap plastic just put together, as previous non-PowerSquid surge protectors I've had. I feel very confident that when we have a power surge, my electronics will be well protected. Thanks PowerSquid for the opportunity to review your wonderful product.

[Closed] GIVEAWAY - Great Deal at Whole Foods Market on 9/3

Just in time for Labor Day, Whole Foods Market has a variety of deals to make the last official BBQ of summer a success! September 3rd, Whole Foods Market stores will have ground grass-fed beef at a special price of $3.99/lb. Grass-fed meat is leaner and provides more Omega 3 fatty acid than grain-fed beef. Eat healthier this Labor Day Weekend!

There are a few differences in preparing grass-fed beef burgers, but you can find some delicious recipes for Bahn Mi Grass-Fed Burgers and Apple & Cheddar Grass-fed Burgers on their website that will be the highlight of your BBQ.

Also, if you miss the sale on ground grass-fed beef, Whole Food Market Stores in Southern California, Nevada & Arizona will host a special 20% Off deal on burgers on Saturday - Monday (9/7 - 9/9). The 20% off burgers will include traditional beef to turkey, seafood, veggie and bison.

You can also watch Kevin Gillespie, Top Chef Season 6 finalist, share his tips for grilling a great grass-fed beef burger and get more information on grass-fed beef on their website.

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GIVEAWAY:
~~(1) Winner will receive:~~
~~★(1) $10 Gift Card to Whole Foods Market Stores (find one near you)~~

Winner chosen by random.org:
#76 Ashley

~~To Enter:~~

~~★(Required) Visit Whole Foods Market and tell me any recipe you'd like to try.~~

~~Optional Entries:~~

~~★(1 Entry) Follow my blog (Google Friend Connect)~~
~~★(1 Entry) Subscribe to my Feed~~
~~★(1 Entry) "Like" StudentSavingBucks on Facebook.~~
~~★(1 Entry) Follow @SSBucks on Twitter~~
~~★(1 Entry) Follow @WholeFoods on Twitter~~
~~★(1 Entry) "Like" Whole Foods Market on Facebook.~~
~~★(1 Entry) Comment On Any Non-Giveaway Post~~
~~★(1 Entry) Enter Another Giveaway I'm Hosting~~
~~★(1 Entries) Add My Button To Your Blog/Blog Roll~~
~~★(5 Entries) Write a review on Alexa.com~~

~~Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end September 9th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen.~~
~~NOTE: Make sure you leave your email address on the comment form or have it available through your Blogger profile.~~

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I will receive a gift card in return for the post. I received no other compensation for my post.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Target Ad for 9/5 - 9/11

Here is a partial list of deals for the Target Weekly Ad of September 4, 2010. I don't list the whole ad, just Grocery, Pets, Beauty, Household and/or Patio/Outdoor. Mainly, only things that can be matched with coupons. Remember, Ads may vary, I'm located in the Los Angeles Area in Southern California.

New to couponing at Target? Check out the Target 101 starter post for info and policies.

If you ever need extra coupons or didn't get regional coupons, try CouponClippers.com.

Groceries:

FREE Snapple Bottles (16oz., 6pk.) wyb (3) selected 12pk. cans:

•A&W, 7UP, Sunkist Cans 3 for $10

B3G1 - Buy (3) Select Nabisco Snacks, Get (1) Free

•Nabisco Oreos (16.6oz.), Honey Maid (14.4oz.), Nilla Wafers (12oz.) $2.79

Smart Ones Frozen Meals 5 for $9

$5/10 Any Smart Ones Products (printable coupon)
$4/10 Any Smart Ones Products (printable coupon)

Kellogg's Cereals (11.5 - 20oz.) $2.67

$1/2 Kellogs Cereals 16oz.+ Target Q 8/1 RP x9/11
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereals, 14.5oz+ 8-29-10 SS x10/10
$1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, All-Bran, Crispix or Smart Start Cereal 8/15 RP

$1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies and/or Cocoa Krispies Cereals 8/15 RP
$0.75/1 Kellogg’s Cinnabon Cereal (printable coupon)
$0.75/1 Kellogg’s FiberPlus Antioxidants Cereal (printable coupon)
$0.75/1 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Simply Cinnamon Cereal (printable coupon)
$0.75/1 Kellogg’s Cinnabon Cereal 8/8 RP

$0.75/1 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Simply Cinnamon Cereal 8/8 RP
$0.75/1 Kellogg’s Fiber Plus Antioxidant Cereals 8/8 RP
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 8/1 RP

Frito-Lay Multipack (20 or 22ct.) $6.49
$1/1 Frito-Lay Multi Pack 20-22 ct Target Notebook Q x10/31

Junior Mints (4oz.), Mike & Ike (6oz.) $1

Lay's Classic Potato Chips (11oz.) 2 for $5

Kraft Mac & Cheese (5.5 - 7.3oz.) 10 for $10
Play Noodlette HERE to win the following coupons:
$0.55/2 Blue Box Mac & Cheese OR B2G1 Mac & Cheese Cups

Hillshire Farm Deli Lunchmeat(8 or 9oz.) $2.99

Lindor Truffles Premium Chocolate (5.1oz.) $2.99

Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper or Bowl Appetit 10 for $10

$0.75/3 Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper Manuf. Q on Target (printable coupon)

Market Pantry White Milk (1-gal) $2.69

Coca-Cola Products (12pk.) Cans 3 for $12

Aquafina Water (16.9oz., 21pk.) $3.99
Archer Farms Coffee (12oz.) $5.99

Beauty/Health:

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) selected Playtex items:

•Playtex Gentle Glide (36ct.), Sport $6.99
$1/1 Playtex Sport (printable coupon)

FREE $20 Gift Card wyb (2) Neutrogena Clinical Skin Care listed:

•Neutrogena Clinical Skin Care Kits (Night, Eye or Day Cream) $35.99

$3/1 Neutrogena Clinical wrinkle treatment kit Target Q (printable coupon) x9/11
$5/1 Neutrogena Clinical Product (printable coupon)

Crest (7.6 or 7.8oz.) $3.29
$1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste 4.0oz or larger 8/29 P&G

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening (7.6oz.) $3.29

$1/1 Colgate toothpaste or toothbrush ETS Target Q College Essentials 2010 Mailer x9/19

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation $6.99

John Frieda Root Awakening (8.45oz.), L'Oreal EverPure (8.5oz.) $5.99

$3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening 8/22 SS
$1/1 L’Oreal EverStrong or EverPure Shampoo or Conditioner 7/18 SS

Band-Aid Bandages (20ct.) $1.69

KY Yours + Mine (3oz.) $14.99
$2/1 Any KY Brand Product (printable coupon)

Depend (18ct.), Poise (42ct.) $11.49

Unisom Sleep Aid Softgels (32ct.) $6.99

$1/1 Unisom from 8/8 SS

Excedrin Migraine Geltabs (160ct.) $10.99
$1/1 Excedrin Migraine Geltabs (printable coupon)
$1.50/1 Excedrin product, 80ct+ 8/29 SS

Vicks Sinex (20ct.), Nyquil or Dayquil Sinus-Relief Liquicaps $4.99

$1.50/1 Vicks NyQuil 8/29 P&G
$1.00/1 Vicks product 8/29 P&G
$1.50/1 Vicks DayQuil 8/29 P&G

Flinstones Gummie Vitamins (150ct.) $10.99
$1/1 Flinstones Multivitamins, Any (printable coupon)

Cliff Kid ZBar Organic Energy Snack Bars (6pk.) $2.99
L'il Critters Gummy Vites (190ct.), Omega-3 Gummy Fish (120ct.) $10

Home:

Glade Aerosol (9.7oz.), Candle (4oz.) 2 for $5
$1/1 Glade Premium Soy Candle Target Q (printable coupon) x9/11

Cottenelle Ultra Double-Roll Bath Tissue (30pk.) $14.99

Purex Liquid Detergent (170oz.) or 3-in-1 Sheets (38ct.) $8.49

$3/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, Excludes 2 Load “To-Go: pack

OxiClean Powder (6lb.), Tablets (30ct.), or Liquid (55 or 64oz.) $8.49
$1/1 Oxy Deep Oxygen Activated Stain Remover 7/18 SS (9/30)

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean or Daily Shower Power Sprayers $5.99

Up & Up Disinfecting Wipes (36ct.) $1.99

Up & Up Dishwashing Gel (75oz.) $2.59

Up & Up Double-Roll Bath Tissue (30pk.) $13.49

Up & Up Trash Bags $6.49

Selected 50 - 100ct. 13 gallon, 35 or 50ct. 30 gallon or 25 or 35ct. 30 gallon.

Babies:

FREE $10 Gift Card Luvs Big-Pack Diapers

•Luvs Big-Pack Diapers $16.99

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb Select 27 or 28oz Johnson's AND Babies DVD

•Johnson's Baby Lotion (28oz.) $4.99

•Babies DVD $19.99

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb any (2) diapers shown or (2) formulas listed:

•Enfamil Gentlease (22.2oz.) or Premium (23.4oz.) Powder $22.49

•Select Big-Pack Diapers $19.99

Huggies Little Snugglers, Little Movers, Snug & Dry or Pull-Ups. Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers, Baby Dry or Easy Ups.
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers 8/22 SS x9/18
$1.50/1 Huggies Little Movers/Little Snugglers Diapers 8/22 SS x9/18
$4/2 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers Diapers (printable coupon)
$3.50/2 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers (printable coupon)
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers (printable coupon)
$2.50/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers (printable coupon)

$1/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants 8/29 P&G

Buy 10, Select Gerber 2nd Foods 2pk., Get (1) Free:

Gerber 2nd Foods (3.5oz., 2pk.) $0.97

Gerber Selected Finger Foods or Juice Treats 4 for $7

Pampers (186-216ct.) or Huggies (184-216ct.) Wipes $5.49
$1.50/1 Huggies baby wipes 184 ct. or larger Target Q Get Ahead Baby Mailer x9/29
$0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes 8/22 SS x9/18
$2.50/3 Huggies Wipes 64 ct or Larger (printable coupon)
$2/1 Huggies Baby Wipes 320 ct. or Larger (printable coupon)