WOW!!! Summer Prize Pack Giveaway from CSN Stores

WOW!!! Here's a SUPER FUN Summer Prize Pack Giveaway from our very generous sponsor, CSN Stores!

CSN Stores is made up of more than 200 online stores, and offers an incredible array of products ranging from everything you need for your dining room to fantastic toys. They offer quick shipping and friendly customer service.

One VERY lucky Frugal Family Fun Blog reader will win a SUPER FUN Summer Prize Pack consisting of the following items (giveaway open to all US and Canadian residents only):

The kiddos will never be bored in one of these Super Duper Kid Play Tent by Pacific Tents!!

If they ever decide to come out of the tent, they might want to cool off with one of these Penguin Splash Slip 'N Slide Junior......

.... or maybe the entire family would like some frozen treats made with these Volcano Fillable Ice Pop Molds?

Of course, we do what we can to promote pretend play here at Frugal Family Fun Blog, so I thought it would be nice to include this Pretend Ice Cream Play Set by Melissa and Doug....

..... and we also encourage lots of craft time! So how about a Pack of 100 Sheets of Bleeding Art Tissue Paper by Pacon Creative Products?

Finally, what Summer Prize Pack would be complete without a box of 52 Pieces of Jumbo Stick Sidewalk Chalk by Creativity Street?

Isn't it FANTASTIC?? The entire prize package has a retail value of just over $98.00!!! Woo Hoo!!!

To enter for your chance to win this amazing Summer Fun Prize Pack, leave a comment on this post telling us about one thing that makes you happy! Be sure to leave your email address in the comments field! You may enter as many times as you like.

For extra entries, you can also follow FFFB on Twitter, or subscribe to our feed. Blog/Facebook/Tweet about this fabulous giveaway. (Just leave a comment for each.)

Giveaway ends Wednesday, July 21st @ 6:30pm EST and winner will be chosen by random.org

Good luck, and a BIG thank you to CSN Stores for this FUN giveaway opportunity!!

Dear Tooth Fairy (and a Giveaway!)

There has been much tooth fairy excitement in this household today! This morning, Emily lost her first tooth!!

Think she was a little excited?

To celebrate, she wrote a short note to the tooth fairy during Clara's nap time.

Dear Tooth Fairy,

    Here is my 1st tooth! No cavities!!! 

Please bring 2 cans of tuna fish. 

<3, Emily

Seriously??? Two cans of tuna fish?? Hey, whatever makes you happy, kiddo. The Easter Bunny snuck a can of tuna in her Easter basket last year, and she said it was her favorite! Even more so than candy!! I think it's because we ration it out. Those two cans will be spread out over the course of a couple of months, so I guess tuna has become a treat.

Coincidently, if you're looking for sustainably caught tuna, check out Wild Planet -- it has the highest Omega 3's and low mercury content. Added bonus, it's on sale at Amazon! 

I stitched up a cute tooth fairy pillow earlier this morning -- it was a big hit! The pockets are big enough to hold a tooth and a little note. It is made with soft flannel, and the tooth is appliquéd on the outside pocket.

Isn't it so cute? The tooth fairy better appreciate it, I tell you! Emily thought it would be fun to give one away on the blog, and I completely agreed!!

Now the fun part -- one lucky reader will win a tooth fairy pillow similar to this one! Just leave a comment on this post telling us the craziest thing you or your kids ever asked for from the tooth fairy, and be sure to leave your email address in the comments field. Giveaway is open to all US and Canadian residents!


Giveaway ends Friday, July 16th @ 6:30pm EST. Good luck!!


Giveaway is now closed, and the winner is Abbie! Congratulations, and a big thank you to everyone who entered this fun giveaway! Be sure to check back -- another SUPER fun giveaway starts soon!!

Packing.... and a Giveaway!

I'm busy packing for my trip to Vermont and New Hampshire for the Stonyfield Blogger Barnstorming Tour! I'll be sending virtual postcards and tweeting from the road (@FamFunBlog), and I thought it would be fun to get answers to some of your questions about organics too!

Just leave a comment on this post with anything you would like me to ask either the farmers, or the wonderful people at Stonyfield. I'll pick three people --  to bring you back a little special surprise from the trip! Won't that be fun??

Giveaway ends June 29th @ 6:30pm EST, and is open to all US and Canadian residents. You can leave as many comments with questions as you like! Good luck!! 

Giveaway is now closed: Winners are Zina, The Girl Who Painted Trees, and Tiff... Congratulations and thanks to everyone who entered!! 

Shop Update! And the winner is....

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has been voting for me this past week!!! The results should be available in the next couple of days. However, I just couldn't wait any longer to announce that the winner of the Kid's Travel Kit Giveaway is.... Heidi!!! Congratulations!!

I received so many requests for these, so if you didn't win, don't worry! There are now a few Kid Travel Kits available for sale in our Etsy Shop! That was quick! Thank you, Lindsey!

If you're planning a road trip with the kiddos this Summer, you will want one of these.

We took ours for the road trip to Pittsburgh last weekend, and I'm so glad we did. Mark and Emily played several rounds of this Roadside Scavenger Hunt game, switching cards in-between rounds. It made the trip go by a lot faster!

Plus, they are super-cute!! To check out the shop, click here.

Giveaway -- Kid Travel Kit (Super Cute!!)

Like many families around this time of year, ours is gearing up for a few road trips this Summer. I thought it would be fun to make a little travel kit for Emily -- this one has a Roadside Scavenger Hunt Game! I sewed up a fun looking wallet to store everything. (Special thanks to Jennifer Casa for the inspiration!)

I illustrated the cards myself (because I'll take any excuse to get crafty!) There are four of them, and they are laminated with clear contact paper. The first player to have four items marked off in a row is the winner! I included a spot for 2 wipe off markers.

I love how everything folds up so neat and tidy!

We took it for a test run earlier, and it was a big hit! (Although Emily seems to be quicker at finding things than I am!!) I had flashbacks of playing a similar game when my brother and I were little... and we went for some looooooooong car rides then. It's a miracle we didn't kill each other, really!

The markers work really went on the contact paper, and they wipe off easily with the eraser that is attached to the marker.

And it's so easy for the kids to keep everything all together! Love that!!

You know how I LOVE to share a good thing!! There are a few Kid Travel Kits available in the Etsy Shop.

Now the fun part -- One lucky reader will win a Kid's Travel Kit just like this one!! Kit includes the fun wallet (sewn by me), 2 wipe off markers, and 4 laminated Roadside Scavenger Hunt cards (illustrated by yours truly). How FUN is that???


There are LOTS of ways to enter (giveaway is open to all US residents):


1.Go to Stonyfield's Blogger Barnstorming page and place a vote for Frugal Family Fun to help send me to Vermont (and a $5,000 donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network). Then come back here and leave a comment that you voted. You can vote once per day per valid email address. Already voted for me today? No problem, just leave a comment on this post saying that you voted...


And/OR....


Come back and leave a comment for the following entries....


2. Send out the following Tweet:

Help send Valerie to Vermont and $5000 to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network! Vote 4 Frugal Family Fun! http://tinyurl.com/3yqq3cy @FamFunBlog

3. Post the following on your Facebook Page:

My friend Valerie wants to go to Vermont! Help send her there by voting for Frugal Family Fun for the Stonyfield Blogger Barnstorming Tour. http://tinyurl.com/3yqq3cy

4. Include the following message on a blog post:

Help send Valerie to Vermont and $5,000 to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network! Vote for Frugal Family Fun for the Stonyfield Blogger Barnstorming Tour! http://tinyurl.com/3yqq3cy

5. Send the following email to 10 other people -- bcc me on the email valerie (at) frugalfamilyfunblog (dot) com:

My friend Valerie from Frugal Family Fun Blog wants to go on the Stonyfield Blogger Barnstorming Tour, but needs our votes to get there! Please vote for Frugal Family Fun! You can vote once per day per valid email address. Go here to vote: http://www.stonyfield.com/barnstorming

That's it! Enter as many times as you would like! This giveaway ends Tuesday, May 25th @ noon EST and winner will be selected via random.org.


Good luck!!


Giveaway is now closed, and the winner is... Heidi!! Congratulations!

There are a few Kid Travel Kits available in the Etsy Shop.

Giveaway -- Custom Poster Print from UPrinting.com

Yay! It's time for another fun giveaway -- this time from our very generous sponsor UPrinting.com! One very lucky reader will win a custom poster print!! In exchange for hosting the giveaway, I'll be getting one too, and I already have in mind which photo I'm going to use. Can't wait! Of course, these custom print posters make great gifts too! Teachers, you can design your own poster for use in the classroom... so many possibilities! UPrinting always does such a fabulous job with color printing!

Now the fun part -- One (1) winner will receive one custom (18 x 24 inch poster) on your choice of high-gloss or semi-gloss paper! Free UPS ground shipping is included. Giveaway is open to US residents 18 years of age or older.

Giveaway -- Laura Numeroff's New Book

I'm so excited about this fun giveaway from Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, who has partnered with Sleepy's and First Book to provide a free reading event for those who are lucky enough to live in the King of Prussia area! But you don't have to live near King of Prussia to be part of the excitement because one very lucky reader will win a copy of Laura Numeroff's new book, The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza!! Laura is one of our family's favorite authors, so I am especially thrilled to be hosting this giveaway. In exchange for hosting the giveaway, our family will be given a copy of Laura's new book as well, and I cannot wait for it to arrive!

Giveaway -- 100 Custom Brochures from UPrinting.com

It's time for another fun giveaway from our very generous sponsor UPrinting.com! UPrinting.com offers complete printing solutions for brochures, business cards, post cards, labels and more!

One (1) very lucky reader will win:

100 Custom Brochures
Dimension: 8.5 x 11
Folding: Folding Choices: Half fold; Tri-fold/Letter fold; Z-fold; Accordion (4 panels) Roll Fold (4 Panels)
Printing: 4 color printing on both sides
Paper: 100 lb gloss text paper

Free UPS Ground Shipping

Giveaway is open to US residents, and must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

What a great way to promote your business, design custom flyers, or spread the word about your community organization!

To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment on this post and be sure to leave your email address in the comments field! Tweet/Facebook/Blog about this giveaway, and you're in for three more entries! Just be sure to come back and leave a comment that you tweeted/Facebooked/blogged about it.

Giveaway ends Wednesday, April 28th @ 6:30pm EST and winner will be chosen by random.org

Giveaway is now closed! The winner is The Roberts' Report! Congratulations!!

And the winner is...

Just a quick post to announce the winner of the Plasma Car and Toddler Bike Helmet Giveaway courtesy of CSNStores.com is Christy from Superheroes and Princesses!! Christy is a regular commenter here on FFFB, and I was thrilled to see that random.org chose her number! Congratulations, Christy!

Thank you to everyone for entering this fun giveaway!! Be sure to check back -- another great giveaway starts soon!

Giveaway -- Plasma Car and Bike Helmet from CSN Stores

It's time for another super-FUN giveaway, this time from our generous sponsor CSN Stores! CSN Stores is made up of over 200 online shops, where you can find products ranging from toys and games, to patio furniture, to baby cribs. Their customer service is well-known for going above and beyond the call of duty.

For the giveaway, one very lucky reader will win a fantastic Spring/Summer prize package, courtesy of CSNStores.com:

1. A PlaSmart Plasma Car in Yellow -- A few of Emily's friends have these, and they are always a blast!! What a fun way to spend the Spring/Summer! I LOVE the bright yellow color on this one, and these cars are built to last!

AND........

2. A Cycle Force Group Toddler Bicycle Helmet in Light Blue -- Keep the kids safe on their new Plasma Car with this snazzy bike helmet to go along with it!

The total prize package is worth $85.87!! Woo hoo!!!

To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment on this post and be sure to leave your email address in the comments field.

For extra entries:

Follow Frugal Family Fun Blog on Twitter, or subscribe to our feed and you're in for three more entries! Add another comment that you follow/subscribe.

Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and you're in for three more entries!! Add a comment that you blogged/tweeted/Facebooked.

Giveaway ends Wednesday, April 21st @ 6pm EST. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via email.

Good luck!!!

Beautiful Custom Jewelry Giveaway from Lisa Leonard Designs

[Update: And the winner is... Jody from Mommy Moment! Congratulations!! Thanks to everyone for entering this fun giveaway! ]

It's time for another fun giveaway -- this one from the lovely and super-talented Lisa Leonard from Lisa Leonard Designs! If you have not seen her beautiful custom jewelry before, it is amazing! Each piece is unique and perfect for everyday wear.

I have been an admirer of her jewelry for some time now, so when Lisa contacted me to see if I would host a giveaway, I jumped at the chance! I adore the clean design of these pieces, plus Lisa is an absolute sweetheart. Any piece from her jewelry collection would make the perfect Mother's Day gift..... (Hint, hint, Mark... Hee hee!)

Now the fun part -- One lucky reader will win a $50 gift certificate for Lisa Leonard Designs! To enter for your chance to win, visit Lisa's shop and leave a comment telling me which piece is your favorite. Be sure to leave your email address in the comments field! Tweet/Blog/Facebook about this fun giveaway, and you're in for three more entries!! (Just be sure to leave a comment that you blogged/Facebooked/tweeted).

This giveaway ends Saturday, March 13th @ 6:30pm EST and winner will be chosen by random.org

This giveaway is now closed! Thanks to everyone from entering! Another fun giveaway starts soon, so be sure to check back! 

Giveaway -- 250 Custom Stickers/Labels from UPrinting.com

It's time for another fun giveaway! This giveaway comes from our super-generous sponsor, UPrinting.com! One lucky reader will win a set of 250 custom stickers/labels FREE with shipping!

Here are the details:

- 250 Stickers/Labels for One (1) lucky winner
- Sizes: 2” x 3.5”, 2” x 4”, or 3” x 3”
- Paper: 70lb Label Matte
- Specifications: Full color front, blank back; 4 Business Day printing
- Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
- Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only

You can use these as return address labels, or to promote your business. If you are a teacher, consider using these labels to customize your own reward stickers! Since they are completely custom-made, the possibilities are practically endless! UPrinting offers a fabulous selection, and speedy turn-around time to cover all of your label printing needs.

To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment on this post (be sure to leave your email address in the comments field) and you're in for one entry. Tweet/Facebook/Blog about this giveaway, and you're in for 3 more entries! Just be sure to come back here and leave a comment with a link to your tweet/facebook/blog post.

This giveaway ends Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:30pm EST and winner will be chosen by random.org.

In exchange for hosting this giveaway, UPrinting.com will be providing me with the same prize package outlined above. I am really looking forward to them!

Good luck!!

And the winner is...

Just a quick post to annouce that the winner of the 250 business card giveaway courtesy of UPrinting.com is Deborah from Teach Preschool! Congratulations, Deborah!!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Another fun giveaway starts soon...

Sponsor Giveaway -- UPrinting.com 250 Business Cards

Yay!! It's time for another fun giveaway! This time it's from our wonderful sponsor, UPrinting.com!

One lucky reader will win a free set of 250 business cards! What a great way to promote your business into the new year. There are practically limitless design options available. In exchange for hosting this giveaway, UPrinting will be sending me a set of 250 business cards as well. I cannot wait to see how they turn out! Thank you, UPrinting.com!!

Here are the details:

Giveaway Prize: 250 Business Cards for one (1) lucky winner
Size: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)
Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Shipping: ** Winner must pay for shipping. **
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents (sorry!) due to shipping costs.

To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment on this post and tell us what you plan to the use these business cards for. Be sure to leave your email address in the comments field! Maybe you plan to use them as "Mommy Calling Cards", or to promote your blog or Etsy store. Get creative!

Tweet/Facebook/Blog about this giveaway, and you're in for three more entries!!! Just be sure to come back and leave a comment with the link to your blog/facebook/tweet.

This giveaway ends Wednesday, January 13th @ 6:30pm EST, and winner will be chosen by random.org and contacted via email.

Good luck!

The Ritual of Tea -- Plus, a Giveaway!

It's no secret that I have a deep love for tea (as mentioned here, here, and.... oh yes here). Tea has played a crucial role in my life since childhood. One of the first things I would do when I came home from school was heat up water for tea. My mom and I used the time sipping to get caught up with how our day was, tell funny stories, or just chat about whatever was on our minds. It became a sort of ritual that lasted until I went away to college.

Fast forward a few years later...

In the afternoon, we eat our lunch, and Clara will go down for a nap shortly after. I want Clara to be sleeping soundly before I do schoolwork with Emily, so we turned this tiny pocket of time into our own version of a tea ritual. We take our time, sip our tea, and talk about the things we want to do during the rest of the afternoon. Something as simple as sharing a cup of tea has provided us with a great opportunity to reconnect during the course of the day.

We take our tea very seriously in this household. Sometimes we use special tea cups and saucers, or we might use sugar cubes to make the tea seem extra "fancy"! We found that using the "good stuff" seems to make the tea taste better. It transforms the entire experience from hurried to savored. It has become one of our favorite parts of the day.

So when Tender Heart Treasures asked me to post a review and giveaway of their beautiful snowman teapot, I was thrilled! This porcelain teapot holds about four 10 oz. cups of tea and it is gorgeous. I think it would make a perfect holiday gift on its own, but especially if you included a few winter tea blends. I'm planning to pass this down to Emily because it really is heirloom quality (and yes, I love her that much!).

Isn't it beautiful?? Tender Heart Treasures offers hundreds of unique home accents and gifts along with a "From the Heart Guarantee". If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied, simply call them (they have a toll free 800 number) for a return authorization within 60 days for a prompt exchange or refund. They have an extensive SALE section, as well as plenty of gifts for under $20.

Tender Heart Treasures generously provided us with a snowman teapot for hosting this review and giveaway, (thank you!) and one lucky reader will win an identical snowman teapot of his/her very own!

For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post (be sure to leave your email address in the comments field) and you are in for one entry! Take a look around Tender Heart Treasures shop, come back and leave a comment telling us about your favorite product, and you're in for three more entries!

Giveaway ends Saturday, December 5th @ 6:30pm EST and winner will be chosen by random.org

Good luck!!

Super Fun Surprise Giveaway!!

I am going to let you in on a little secret -- (some of you already know this, but...) from time to time we enjoy picking out some of our very special readers, contacting them via email to ask for shipping info, and then mailing out surprise packages. Just because!

Sometimes I take the girls to the thrift shop and we'll find little vintage treasures, magazines or books, kitchen towels... that sort of thing. If I know it is something a particular reader would truly appreciate, we set it aside. Then we pack it all up and make a special trip to the post office.

It is so much fun, and we never ever expected to get anything back in return. Yet, that is precisely what happened a few days ago when this awesome package arrived from Val in the Rose Garden. What a wonderful surprise!!

Inside was a beautiful card, a felted wool hat Val made (which Clara seemed to claim and refuses to take off), a Real Simple Family magazine (I love that!), a child's apron and cookie cutter set from... China (?) Emily LOVES them.... and wait... there was more!

This pretty potholder Val made from vintage bed sheets! I love how it goes so well in our kitchen! Val also included lots of great vintage fabrics that I have big plans for.... maybe some bread bags? Oh, that would be so much fun!

Thank you, Val!! If you haven't been to Val's little corner of the internet over at Collecting the Moments... One by One, definitely go check it out. I've been calling her site "the best kept secret on the internet". It is an absolute treasure trove!

Now the fun part -- we are just itching to bless another lucky reader with a package, but this one will be a complete surprise! To enter for your chance to win this super-fun giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling us about the best surprise you've ever received in the mail. Winner will be chosen by.... Emily!! And contacted via email for shipping info. This giveaway ends Tuesday, December 1st @ 6:30 PM EST.

Good luck!!!

Sunday Snapshot -- And the winner is....

Wow, there were so many entries for this giveaway! Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support. I love hosting giveaways... they are so much fun!

And now..... the winner of the felt pasta set giveaway (chosen by random.org) is....

... #2 Adrienne! Congratulations, and thank you to everyone for participating. If you didn't win, you may be happy to know there are still a few more felt pasta sets available in the shop. I'm not sure how long they will last! Another fun giveaway starts soon!

Felt Food Giveaway... and Our New Etsy Shop!

It's our one year blogiversary! To celebrate, I thought we would revisit one of our first craft posts from the archive, do a fun giveaway, and open a new Etsy shop! We have been very busy around here!

One of the first crafts I ever posted at Frugal Family Fun Blog was for a felt ravioli play set. They are so simple, and yet the girls still enjoy playing with the set I made.

This afternoon, I added a felt bow tie pasta set to their felt food collection. It was a big hit, and the girls spent many hours immersed in their own world of pretend play! In case you don't have time to sew, I listed a couple of these in our new Etsy shop. I thought they would make perfect stocking stuffers!

Now the fun part, I thought you might want one of these fun felt pasta sets for your little one too! One lucky reader will win a handmade felt bow tie and felt ravioli play set!

To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment on this post (be sure to leave your email address in the comments field). Become a follower of Frugal Family Fun Blog or subscribe to our feed, and you're in for three more entries! Just leave a comment that you subscribe/follow.

Giveaway ends Saturday, November 7th @ 6:30pm EST, and winner will be selected by random.org and contacted via email for shipping information.

Good luck!!

And the winners are....

The winners of the 100 postcard giveaway courtesy of UPrinting.com are ladyevelynscrew and gardenmama! Congratulations!! Thanks to everyone for entering this fun giveaway! Another great giveaway opportunity starts soon!

Giveaway -- 100 Custom Postcards from UPrinting.com

It's time for another fun giveaway! This time the giveaway is for 100 custom postcards courtesy of our awesome sponsor -- UPrinting.com!

Two lucky readers will win:

100 Postcards
Size: 4" x 6"

Paper: 14pt Cardstock Gloss

Printing: Full color both sides
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the US (Canadian residents pay shipping and taxes. Offer not available to residents outside of the US and Canada)

For hosting this giveaway, I will also receive a set of 100 postcards from UPrinting.com, and I cannot wait to receive them! I have big plans that involve photos of Emily's artwork and creating unique postcards to mail to our family and friends for the holidays.

To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment on this post and share your ideas of what you plan to do with the postcards if you win -- be sure to include your email address in the comments field. Follow UPrinting on Twitter and you're in for 3 more entries! Blog, tweet, or post to facebook with a link to this giveaway, and you're in for 3 more entries! Just be sure to come back and leave a comment that you followed/blogged/tweeted/facebooked.

This giveaway ends Saturday, October 24th at 6:30pm EST and winners (yes, two!) will be chosen by random.org. Good luck!!