If you’ve been wanting to see the new movie Dear John, you’ll want to check out this great deal at Amazon.  Purchase one of the 10 movies listed and you’ll get a free ticket to see Dear John.

This is a really sweet deal if you purchase your movie with gift cards you’ve earned through Swagbucks.  (Wanna earn more Swagbucks? Check out How to Earn More Swagbucks!)

Thanks SwagGrabber!

If you like Beth Moore, make sure to check out today’s broadcast of Living Proof with Beth Moore. This is an ongoing Bible Study on the book of Proverbs with new broadcasts every Monday.

I am so excited.  So many of my childhood dreams were lived out at Disney and I am hoping it will be the same for the girls.  In the meantime, we have been frantically packing for a trip that could possibly include weather in the 70s, but is more likely to include temps in the 50s.  We’ve been shopping, packing food,  and preparing for 8 great days of family fun!

I’ve been stressing and nervous about what to wear, how will I look, and wondering what I’ll do if my twitter and bloggy friends aren’t as nice in person as they are online. I’m hopeful that that won’t happen!  But still…sometimes I fret a little more than I need to.

Most of all, I’m just really excited that Disney is giving us this incredible opportunity.   I know that this is a trip of a lifetime for my kids.  Even as far away as orphanages in Ukraine and Russia, kids dream of someday going to Disney World, and for my girls, that dream is now a reality! What a blessing for us to share this time with them!

And now I must get some sleep.  One more day of work. An evening of crazy packing…an early morning drive to Indy and then a flight to Orlando.  Our trip should be quite interesting!  I’ll keep you posted!

You can get free travel guides by download or by mail.  Browse destinations, pick travel guides that you like, and do your research online.  This is a freebie to take advantage of you’re interested in traveling.

Right now you can get two Valentine’s Day Craft books for free: Cupid’s Handmade Crafts eBook and Valentine’s Day Crafts from Famous Bloggers.  These books include crafts, gift giving ideas, and decorating ideas.  These are both from FaveCrafts.

I love Ann Taylor…and I mean I  big pink puffy heart love them! Today (February 6th), you can get $20 off a $20 purchase when you try on a pair of shoes at  Ann Taylor.  Simply present this coupon to an associate before trying on a pair of shoes.  Who knows…you may even end up using the coupon on the pair you try on.  My favorite brown knee high boots came from Ann Taylor!

Since my nearest Ann Taylor store is 2 hours away, you’ll have to enjoy this coupon for me!  You can find your nearest Ann Taylor store here.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

The following is a guest post from Ellen Christian at Confessions of an Overworked Mom.  Make sure you visit her site for lots of great ideas and product reviews and giveaways!

Ah Valentine’s Day, the day to declare our undying devotion and love to the special someone in our lives. The media would have us believe that the only way we can show our love is by emptying our pocket books as we purchase diamond rings, dozens of roses and expensive Belgian chocolates. What’s a frugal Romeo or Juliet to do?  Here are some ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank.

Wow your sweetheart with a special dinner – their favorite meal prepared by you.   Cover the table with a table cloth (a solid colored sheet will work in an emergency).  Add a few candles to the table and a single rose or carnation as a centerpiece.   Put on some soft, romantic music in the background and you’ll feel as though you are being serenaded in a fancy restaurant for a fraction of the cost.  You can go all out with your Valentine dinner or keep it simple. Only you know what your true love really appreciates.  For those of you in the warmer areas, pack a picnic lunch instead of a special dinner.  Spread a blanket on the ground and share a romantic picnic lunch in your backyard or a public park.  Pack some romantic finger foods like grapes, cheese & crackers, strawberries dipped in chocolate, etc. and declare your undying love while feeding her these delicacies.

Speaking of delicacies, what Valentine’s Day would be complete without some sinfully rich chocolate treats? Don’t give your money to your local chocolate shop when you can whip up some fancy treats in your own kitchen.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

1 or 2 dark chocolate or milk chocolate candy bars

enough strawberries to satisfy that sweet tooth

Bring a pan of water to boil on the stove.  Break up the candy bar into small pieces and put them in a glass bowl. Set the glass bowl into the pan of water being careful that it does not tip and gently stir the chocolate until it is melted.  Dip each strawberry into the chocolate and put on wax paper. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets and then enjoy!

Make your sweetheart a coupon book good for a special service you can provide.  Some coupon ideas include home baked cookies, I’ll do your chores for a week, a special massage, etc.  Let your imagination be your guide and he’ll remember this Valentine’s Day each time he redeems one of your coupons.

Create your own special Valentine’s Day card.  Using a few sheets of red paper and a doily you can find at your local craft or dollar store, you can give a Valentine’s Day card that is all you. Why not write a special poem or a heartfelt sentiment on the inside of the card.

If your Valentine’s Day includes some quiet alone time with your special someone, don’t forget to schedule a massage and a sensuous bubble bath.  Add some soft romantic music and some scented candles, dim the lights and set the mood.

Make this a Valentine’s Day your love will never forget.

Happy Friday! Today is Mega Swagbucks Day and that means you can earn Swagbucks in larger denominations (10,20, 50, 100). They guarantee over 10K Swagbucks will be awarded in Mega Bills! Make sure to head on over to Swagbucks to do a few searches. Remember 45 Swagbucks will get you a $5 Amazon gift card. You can easily earn 1 or 2 Amazon gift cards a month with just a few searches a day!

Brunswick Bowling has a sweet Valentines Day offer:  One free game of bowling from your local Brunswick Bowling Center.   To make the deal even sweeter, they have printable Valentine’s cards so you can share this deal with your friends!

Thanks Good Deal Mama!

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