GIVEAWAYS

Creme Brulee Kids Spring Sale 5/9 – 5/11 + $10 Gift Card Giveaway (5 Winners)

by Christy on May 7, 2013

The Creme Brulee Kids Consignment & Boutique sale will be happening this weekend from Thursday, May 9th – Saturday, May 11th at the Kent Commons.

Creme Brulee Kids is the best place to find wonderful resale clothing and fabulous Boutique items for babies and kids. Whether you are a shopper in search of great brands or you would like to resell your gently used items, this is the sale for you!

There is still time to clean out your kids’ closets and make money selling their outgrown/unused clothing/equipment/toys, etc. The average Crème Brulee consignor makes over $200! As a consignor you price your own items and you can make up to 80% of your sales. Crème Brulee is offering a special deal for Thrifty and Thriving readers. If you are new to consigning with them they will waive the $10 consignor fee. They are also giving away 5 $10 Gift Cards.

Hours:

Thursday, May 9th @ 7:30 – Pre-Sale shopping for Consignors
Friday, May 10th – 10am – 7pm
Saturday, May 11th – 10am – 4pm (Discount Day!)

Location: Kent Commons at 525 Fourth Ave North, Kent, WA

Giveaway: 5 Winners will each win a $10 gift certificate for Creme Brulee Kids (gift certificate can be picked up at the sale)

How to Enter: Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what type of items you are looking for at the Creme Brulee Kids sale

Extra Entries: Leave an extra comment for each of these items you qualify for:

Subscribe to the Creme Brulee Kids email newsletter
“Like” the Creme Brulee Kids Facebook page

Giveaway will close Thursday, May 9th at noon.

Silhouette Cameo or Portrait & Premium Vinyl Promo + Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!!!

by Christy on April 18, 2013

I am thrilled to announce that I will be giving away a Silhouette Portrait! If you have been wanting one of these wonderful little machines, now would be a great time to purchase one, since Silhouette has a special money saving promo this month of both the Silhouette Portrait and the Silhouette Cameo.

I love my Silhouette! I have been using it like crazy making vinyl labels for many things in my house. I used it in my laundry room and now I am making labels for the storage boxes in my closet that hold my toiletries stockpile. I am sharing a quick tutorial so you can see how easy it is to cut and apply your own vinyl letters. It really is super simple! You’ll be amazed how quickly you can personalize items, home decor, gifts and more.

Once you cut the vinyl with the Silhouette, you will want to remove the extra vinyl from your image. Super simple. The second image shows what it will look like once all the extra vinyl has been removed.

Next you use the transfer tape and cover your entire image with the tape and give the image a good rubbing so it will all attach to the transfer tape. Carefully remove the transfer tape, the image should be attached to the transfer tape. In the last photo you can see what it will look like when the image it attached to the transfer tape.

To apply the image you adhere the transfer tape directly to your item. Once again, give the image a good rubbing and remove the transfer tape. Voila! Your image should be adhered to your project. It really is super easy! The vinyl transfers to the tape and then to your item with ease.

One lucky Thrifty and Thriving readers is going to win a Silhouette Portrait, which contains the following:

How to enter: Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what you plan to make with your Silhouette Portrait if you win (cards, home decor, party supplies, clothing, your options are endless!)

Giveaway will close on Saturday, April 20th at 10pm PST. Giveaway is only open to US residents. Good luck!

Silhouette is offering a discount on the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition and Silhouette machine bundles, you can get the following deals when you head to the Silhouette specials page HERE and enter the promo code THRIVING at checkout.

Silhouette Portrait + 9″ Black & White Vinyl + 9″ Transfer Tape $139.99 with promo code THRIVING

Silhouette Cameo + 9″ Black & White Vinyl + 9″ Transfer Tape $269.99 with promo code THRIVING

Silhouette Premium Vinyl 25% off with promo code THRIVING

Here’s what the boxes look like stored away in my closet. I love that they are all labeled, it’s so much easier to find things now. I highly recommend a Silhouette, it’s a great investment that you can use to make so many wonderful items.

Red Robin’s New Spring Menu + $25 Gift Card Giveaway!!

by Christy on April 15, 2013

Red Robin previously asked their guests to vote for their favorite burger from the past and the 5 Alarm Burger came out on top! Which mean from now until June 3rd you spring for the 5 Alarm Burger — a scorching combination of spicy Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeños, fresh tangy salsa and chipotle aioli.

I know my husband and one of my teen boys would love this burger, but since spicy isn’t really my thing I am more looking forward to some of their new appetizers priced at $3, $5, $7, and $9. Their appetizers are the perfect portions at the perfect prices and include some classics as well as new options:

$3 Appetizers:

New! Classic Mini Wedge Salad – This new appetizer includes savory Bleu cheese crumbles, bacon bits, onion straws, diced tomatoes and ranch.
New! Yukon Chips & French Onion Dip – A new chip and dip combo sure to please those looking for some crunch, these freshly made Yukon kettle chips are served warm with creamy French onion dip.

$5 Appetizers:

New size! The O-Ring Shorty – A new, shorter version of Red Robin’s famous onion ring tower – the perfect preface to a burger.
New! Bar Wings ‘n’ Yukon Chips (1/2 order) – Tossed in either Buzzard or Island-Style Maui sauce and served on a bed of crunchy Yukon kettle chips.
Other YUMMM-y choices include Guac, Salsa & Chips and Pretzel Bites served with Merkt’s^® beer cheese dip.

$7 Appetizers:

These classic Red Robin appetizers include the Jump Starter Double, Creamy Artichoke & Spinach Dip, Honest Hummus Plate, and Chili Chili™ Con Queso.

$9 Appetizers:

New! Saucy Pork Riblets – Smothered in either Whiskey River BBQ Sauce or Triple S BBQ Sauce and served on a bed of Yukon kettle chips.
New! Bar Wings ‘n’ Yukon Chips –Tossed in either Buzzard sauce or Island-Style Maui sauce and served on a bed of crunchy Yukon kettle chips.
Red Robin’s Towering Onion Rings^® are a perfect way to start a meal with friends.

Plus, as if it couldn’t get any better, Red Robin is also offering two new desserts:

Double Berry Cheesecake – This rich New York-style cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and sweet strawberries in berry sauce.
Very Red Velvet Cake – A decadent red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with freshly prepared berry sauce is the perfect choice for those craving a sweet finish to their meal.

I am definitely ordering the Double Berry Cheesecake next time I head to Red Robin. It sounds fabulous!

Giveaway: You can win a $25 Red Robin gift card to try out this new spring menu for yourself

How to Enter: Just leave a comment on this post letting me know which item from Red Robin’s new spring menu you would like to try.

Giveaway will close on Monday, April 22nd at noon PST and winner will be contacted via email and announced on this post. Good luck!

Red Robin is providing a gift card to me and to one of my readers in exchange for sharing their new spring menu with you.

Grocery Outlet Go Green Bag Contest + $30 Gift Card Giveaway

by Christy on April 11, 2013

In honor of Earth Month, Grocery Outlet is inviting you to submit your designs for the future eco-friendly reusable bag on Instagram using the hash tag #GoGreenBag. Every entry will be entered to win a $100 Grocery Outlet Gift Card. The deadline to enter is April 17 and the winner will be announced on Earth Day (April 22).

Here are the rules:

Draw something that means #GoGreenBag to you. Something that would look good on the new Eco-Friendly, Eco-Frugal reusable bag.
Take a photo of your awesome design.
Post your photo to Instagram, tag @grocery_outlet and use the hashtag #GoGreenBag.
Ask your friends to {heart} your entry on Instagram.

Prizes:

Grand Prize Winner will receive a $100 Grocery Outlet Gift Card
Honorable Mentions will each receive a $25 Grocery Outlet Gift Card

$30 GIFT CARD WINNER: Winner of the $30 Grocery Outlet gift card is JM! Congratulations! Watch for an email coming from me soon.

Did you know Grocery Outlet carries many organic and earth-friendly products? Here is a look at the great items I found at my Maple Valley Grocery Outlet. Keep in mind that each Grocery Outlet is independently owned and operated so you may not find the exact same deals at your store. I am sure you will find some great deals no matter which Grocery Outlet you shop.

I noticed several different brands of natural cleaning products.

They also have some natural baby products too, like Seventh Generation diapers and wipes.

My store in Maple Valley has a really nice selection of natural and organic health and beauty items at some really great prices.

I am very pleased with the amount of natural and organic items I find at Grocery Outlet. Check out the price of the Plum Kids Organic Mashups, they are only $1.99!

Here are the eco-friendly, natural and organic items I picked up at Grocery Outlet today. I once again stocked up on the Fruitabu, these were priced at only $.98. My son has these in his lunch everyday. I paid $18.82 for everything. Since the retail price on just 4 of those Fruitabu boxes is about $20, I’d say I did pretty well!

Giveaway: You can win a $30 Grocery Outlet gift card so you can do some eco-friendly, natural and organic shopping of your own. Gift card is valid at any Grocery Outlet location.

How to Enter: Entering is super simple! Just leave a comment on this post letting me know if you use reusable bags when you go grocery shopping.

Giveaway will close Tuesday, April 16th at 9:00 am, the winner will be announced here and notified via email. Good luck!

Want even more chances to win a $30 gift card? You can enter on a couple of other Northwest blogs. While you are there you can also check out what deals they found.

I was provided with a gift card for myself and a gift card to giveaway in exchange for sharing what I found at my Grocery Outlet with you. All opinions are my own.

Grocery Outlet Finds for April + 2 Readers win $25 Grocery Outlet Gift Cards

by Christy on April 5, 2013

I once again visited my brand new Grocery Outlet in Maple Valley and found a ton of really HOT deals. I am sharing some of the deals I found (and I am giving away 2 $25 gift cards too!) Many items at the Maple Valley Grocery Outlet have been marked with red tags, these items are super discounted. If you live anywhere near the Maple Valley store you MUST CHECK IT OUT!!!

Deals can vary at each Grocery Outlet, so you may not find the exact same deals at your store, but this should give you an idea of the savings you can get by shopping at Grocery Outlet. Keep in mind that Grocery Outlet does not accept manufacturer coupons, but they do occasionally release their own store coupons. Quite often their prices are lower than what you may find at other grocery stores even when you use coupons.

I was thrilled to find some Burt’s Bees products at my Grocery Outlet. Their prices are about 40% less than the retail price. It’s so much fun finding products you love at Grocery Outlet.

Once again, the produce deals I found were great!

Peppers $ .50
Gold Potatoes $ .99
Avacados $ .50
Cuties $2.99

I love that there are so many Organic and Natural items at my Grocery Outlet.

Like I mentioned earlier the Maple Valley Grocery Outlet has some AMAZING markdowns.

I found tons of cereals marked down to only $ .98. Many of these boxes had expiration dates that were close, but if your house is anything like ours a box of cereal doesn’t last more than 2 days. I have 5 kids (4 of which are teenagers), so we would have no problem consuming before the expiration date.

We had the Rice-A-Roni for dinner last night, it was pretty good. Totally worth more than the $ .38 I paid. If you head to Maple Valley, watch for these red tags!!

Here is what I bought at Grocery Outlet this week:

I paid $32.60 and saved over $70. WOW! One of my best trips ever at Grocery Outlet. Here are a few of my favorite deals that I picked up:

Fruitabu $ .98 (reg $4.98)
Kettle Organic Chips $1.00 (Buy One Get One FREE)
Yukon Gold Potatoes $.99

I consider a trip to Grocery Outlet, just like a treasure hunt, you never know what you will find! If you want to stay on top of the happenings at Grocery Outlet, make sure you sign up for their email notifications, first-time subscribers will also receive a $3 off coupon.

Giveaway: The wonderful folks over at Grocery Outlet are giving away a $25 Grocery Outlet gift card to (2) lucky Thrifty and Thriving readers. Gift card is valid at any Grocery Outlet location.

How to Enter: Entering is super simple! Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what is something you plan on buying next time you head to Grocery Outlet.

Giveaway will close Friday, April 11th at 9:00 am, and the winners will be announced here and notified via email. Good luck!

Winners have been chosen & contacted via email. Congratulations to:

Candice – I love their vegetarian products. I can get such deals when they have those in stock.

Yuka M – I’d buy fruit, cereal and bread. Love their Texas Toast

I was provided with a gift card for myself and (2) gift cards to giveaway in exchange for sharing what I found at my Grocery Outlet with you. All opinions are my own.

Sign up for AT&T Alerts (FREE $5 Starbucks gift card) + I’m Giving away $50 Visa Gift Card

by Christy on March 29, 2013

AT&T has a new FREE service that will alert AT&T customers about local deals and offers via their phones. You must opt-in for these text messages in order to start saving money from your nearby retailers.

To sign up for AT&T Alerts all you have do to is sign up through this link. If you are quick there is a FREE $5 Starbucks gift card to those who sign up (while supplies last).

AT&T Alerts’ growing list of participating retailers and brands now includes Apple Vacations, Banana Republic, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Discover, Duracell, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Gap, Haggar, InterContinental Hotels Group, JCPenney, Kiehl’s, Meguiar’s, Motorola, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, PayAnywhere, PayPal, Qdoba and Zales.

I signed up for this service a little while ago, and it’s neat to get deals on your phone as you walk by a store. I am really enjoying this service thus far.

$50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

One lucky Thrifty and Thriving reader is going to win a $50 Visa Gift Card thanks to the folks at AT&T Alerts!

How to enter: Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what is your favorite store. (Mine is Target)

Giveaway will close on Thursday, April 4th and 9am PST. Winner will be contacted via email and announced on this post. Good luck!

I was provided with a gift card for myself and one to giveaway in exchange for sharing this information with you. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Grocery Outlet Finds for March + (2) $25 Grocery Outlet Gift Card Giveaway

by Christy on March 19, 2013

I once again visited my brand new Grocery Outlet in Maple Valley and found some great deals. I am sharing some of the deals I found (and I am giving away 2 $25 gift cards too!)

They had lots of items to help you get your yard ready for spring. I thought many of the Black & Decker tools were priced great!

Oh my goodness…I was so excited to spot items from They Body Shop. All of the items were priced at only $3.99. That is a smokin’ deal on the Body Butter, because they retail for $19.00. Like I said before…it’s just like a treasure hunt!

One of my favorite departments is the cheese and dairy department, check out the great deals I spotted this week:

Athenos Feta Cheese $ .99
Tillamook Sliced Monterey Jack Cheese $1.48
Crystal Sour Cream $ .68
Cracker Barrel Cheese $1.99

I often find great deals on baking items. Check out the super prices on the following items:

Pillsbury Funfetti Brownie Mix $ .78
PIllsbury Whipped Frosting $ .78

Wow! I was pretty excited to find the La Victoria Salsa priced at only $ .99. They even had the Green Verde style, which I use in lots of my recipes. Plus, a huge jar of tomato sauce was only $ .79.

Kashi cereal for only $1.25. That’s a super deal! I am really impressed with the nice selection of natural and organic items that my Grocery Outlet carries.

I am always please with the prices on produce at Grocery Outlet. Many times their prices beat other stores sale prices. Here are just a few of the prices I found this week:

Cuties (3 lb) $2.99
Strawberries (1 lb) $1.99
Avocados 2/$1

Grocery Outlet even has some items to help you get ready for Easter. Think of how cheap you can fill your Easter baskets with items from Grocery Outlet.

Giveaway: The wonderful folks over at Grocery Outlet are giving away a $25 Grocery Outlet gift card to (2) lucky Thrifty and Thriving readers. Gift card is valid at any Grocery Outlet location.

How to Enter: Entering is super simple! Just leave a comment on this post letting me know an item you have on your grocery list right now.

WINNERS: Giveaway is now closed, the following were the winners and will be notified via email.

Becky H. - Ketchup!

Jennifer – Milk is on my list!

I was provided with a gift card for myself and (2) gift cards to giveaway in exchange for sharing what I found at my Grocery Outlet with you. My opinions are my own.Giveaway will close Saturday, March 23rd at 9:00 am, and the winners will be announced here and notified via email. Good luck!

Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Promo & Silhouette Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!! ($199 value)

by Christy on February 28, 2013

I love my Silhouette! I used it to make some Easter versions of the Cupcake Candy Jars. I cut up the cupcake wrapper and the cute little chick topper and added it to the top of the cupcake. For complete instructions on how to make these candy jars, refer to this post HERE. To make the topper I taped a toothpick onto the cutout and pushed it into the caulk while it was still slightly wet. I made sure to let it try just a tad so it was just a little stiff.

Giveaway will close on Monday, March 4th at 9am PST. Good luck!