Name of Product: Publix “Running Out? Run In” Event 

Where to Buy:  at Publix stores

Description of Product: “Do you hate reaching for something you need only to realize that you’ve run out? If you’re running low on your favorite Yoplait yogurt flavor, Big G breakfast cereal or tube of Crest toothpaste, then head to Publix® during the Running Out? Run In. in-store event so you can purchase the everyday products that you love and need more of! Receive rewards for stocking up on some of your favorite General Mills and P&G products at Publix during the Running Out? Run In. event this February.

From Feb. 9th through Feb. 14th, look for the “Running Out? Run In.”event at your local Publix store and “run in,” to take advantage of the great savings available on some of your favorite brands from General Mills and Procter & Gamble, including Yoplait yogurt, Cheerios, Charmin, and Crest.  Also, don’t forget to look in-stores for over $14 in coupon savings – coupons are valid Feb. 6 through Feb. 25

Receive a $5 Publix® gift card to use on your next shopping trip when you purchase $30 or more in participating items during the event (2/8 – 2/25); simply mail in the rebate form found in-store or online at runningoutrunin.com along with your original receipt(s).  For more details on this great rebate, visit RunningOutRunIn.com

Giveaway: The folks at General Mills and My Blog Spark have graciously decided to give one (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels winner a $25 Publix giftcard!

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Disclosure: The Publix gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. I also received a Publix giftcard.  My opinions remain my own.

This Valentine’s Day spread the love with safer sweets from Lucy’s Cookies.

It’s that time of year again – 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, 8 billion conversation hearts and countless other sweet treats line store shelves across the U.S., waiting to help the smitten express their affection. But for the 15 million Americans with dietary restrictions including food allergies and Celiac Disease, traditional Valentine’s desserts are limited.

Think outside the candy box this year and spread the love with a safer sweet with Lucy’s cookies. Lucy’s is a tasty treat that is gluten-free, vegan, and made without milk, eggs, peanuts or tree nuts—but you’d never know it. Each cookie features a satisfying, airy crunch, and is baked to perfection in our very own carefully controlled bakery.

With seven different flavors including the new Chocolate, Maple Bliss and Ginger Snap varieties you can find something for all your sweeties, whether they have a dietary restriction or not! Plus, with NO cholesterol, NO tans fat, and at only 120 calories for three cookies, your valentines can indulge with less peril to their waistlines.

When Dr. Lucy Gibney discovered her child had severe food allergies, she got down to some serious medical research—in the kitchen. What began as a mother’s tasty recipe for her child has today developed into a delicious alternative for people with or without special dietary considerations.

You can purchase these in several grocery stores (check the website for a store locator) and also online at Amazon.

We received a box of each of the new flavors – Chocolate, Maple Bliss and Ginger Snap. No one in my house has any dietary restrictions but we still loved these cookies – you will not know the difference.  They are crunchy and yummy and have really good tasting flavors! My favorite was the maple bliss, I love the unique flavor!

So if you know someone who has some food allergies but you want to send them something yummy for Valentine’s Day – or any other day – I suggested you consider Lucy’s cookies because I believe they will be very well received!

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I’ve teamed up with Koupon Karen and She Saved to bring you this fabulous giveaway! Three (3) lucky winners will each win one box of each cookie variety:

• Chocolate
• Ginger Snap
• Maple Bliss
• Sugar
• Chocolate Chip
• Cinnamon Thin
• Oatmeal

You don’t need to enter on all three blogs, just one to be entered!

Entry is simple! Follow the instructions in the box below on how to enter. There is ONE mandatory entry and lots of extra entries. Once you do the required entry, just click “I did this!” and your all set.

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Leading Lady’s lace cup nursing styles and full figure bras in deep claret or black lace complete Valentine’s Day looks, while the selection of camis and chemises make great gifts for new moms too! And after Valentine’s Day is over, Leading Lady’s collection of specialty jog, yoga and fitness bras in nursing and full figure styles ensure women are properly supported as they gear up for their everyday work outs.

A family owned and operated company, Leading Lady has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years. For the first time, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of quality nursing and full figure intimates can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com, making it easier than ever for women to find their fit for an exceptional value.

I love the selection that Leading Lady has for women of all sizes, it’s so important to have a bra that fits you right and you feel good about.  I chose a black bra with molded cups, I love how sleek you look in a T-shirt or fitted top.  They have some nice colors for Valentine’s Day and their selection is amazing!

We would also love for you to mention that new Facebook fans will get 10% when they like Leading Lady between now and Valentine’s Day, and anyone who tweets “I LOVE @LeadingLadyBras” on Feb. 14 will receive a 10% discount code. Additionally, all orders over $50 will receive free shipping.

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I’ve teamed up with Koupon Karen and She Saved to bring you this fabulous giveaway! Three (3) lucky winners will each win one Leading Lady Bra!

You don’t need to enter on all three blogs, just one to be entered!

Entry is simple! Follow the instructions in the box below on how to enter. There is ONE mandatory entry and lots of extra entries. Once you do the required entry, just click “I did this!” and your all set.

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Product Name: Yankee Candle Pure Radiance

Product Information: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, has announced the launch of its new contemporary candle line, Pure Radiance. Made of a custom soy wax blend, Pure Radiance features patent-pending LumiWick™ technology. When lit this flat, all cotton ribbon wick provides a consistent burn and a wide, radiant flame. With a clean design, the line is offered in 12 new distinctive, but approachable fragrances and three sizes. Pure Radiance is available for purchase immediately in all 12 scents via www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops across the U.S. A limited selection of Pure Radiance fragrances and sizes are also available via the company’s catalog and in its Yankee Candle retail stores.

NEW PURE RADIANCE FRAGRANCES – Twelve captivating scents inspired by both blissful and relaxing moments for an exceptional candle experience.

Availability: All fragrances available immediately online only; limited selection in company retail stores.
Price: $10.99 MSRP, Small Vase; $22.99 MSRP, Medium Vase; $27.99 MSRP, Large Vase

After Dark™ — Enjoy an enchanted evening with this nocturnal mix of night air, garden herbs,
rich woods and musk.

Emberlight™ — Bask in the glow … pine, charcoal and balsam combine to bring the warmth and comfort of the fireside.

Ice Crystal™ — Refresh and renew with this modern mix of mint leaf, eucalyptus, pine, and cedar.

Denim™ — Comfortable and casual … this carefree mix of citrus, white flowers, cedarwood and
musk is as relaxed as a Sunday afternoon.

Petals — Treat yourself to flowers with this soft bouquet of sweet peas, berry blossoms and musk.

Lavender Chiffon™ — Relax and unwind with this silky, smooth, lush lavender bouquet.

Beachfront™ — Escape to a place where the air is filled with the sounds of the waves and
the scents of summer blossoms. Includes notes of watery, ozone, pineapple, lotus, and coconut.

Key Lime — With sweet and tart notes of lemon, lime and vanilla cream, this scent is always
upbeat and refreshing.

Nectar — Life is sweet with this warm and wonderful, sun-drenched blend of orange, pineapple, peach and mango.

Grapevine — Like a fine wine, this fruity, spicy vintage has a bouquet of berries, a touch of floral, and a hint of warm woods.

Créme Brülée — Savor the evening with this rich and creamy blend of caramelized sugar,
maple and bourbon.

Cinnamon Scone — Fresh-from-the-oven fabulous … pinches of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and
brown sugar make this scent feel like it was baked with love.

My Thoughts: I have long been a fan of Yankee Candle. I love sweet smelling candles like cookies and vanilla and so I of course picked the creme brulee as the scent I most wanted to try.  It did not disappoint and I love the shape of the candle, it is very elegant and really adds to the decor of the room.  The smell of this candle was luscious and was super rich and very fragrant.  It smelled like dessert was baking all the time – yum! It has melted very evenly and is exactly what I expect from a trusted brand like Yankee Candle!

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I’ve teamed up with Koupon Karen and She Saved to bring you this fabulous giveaway! Three (3) lucky winners will each win one Pure Radiance candle!

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Entry is simple! Follow the instructions in the box below on how to enter. There is ONE mandatory entry and lots of extra entries. Once you do the required entry, just click “I did this!” and your all set.

As a reminder, comments left on Facebook or Twitter will not be included.

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Disclosure: I received a Pure Radiance candle  for review. My opinions are 100% mine.

I’m so excited to be hosting a fun Tweet-Up Thursday night at 6 pm eastern time.  I’ll be partnering with Walmart to tweet about the new release of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 – Bella’s Wedding Special Edition exclusively at Walmart!

Here are the Tweet-Up Details – make sure to join me!

• Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6-7 pm eastern time
• Use Hashtag #TwiMart
• prizes include 5 copies of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 – Bella’s Wedding Special Edition

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 – Bella’s Wedding Special Edition will be available exclusively at Walmart at midnight on February 11. The DVD will be available for $22.96 and the Blu-ray for $26.96. Bella’s Wedding Special Edition features the collectible wedding dress packaging, a fabric poster of Bella and Edward’s big day, and music videos from Bruno Mars and Christina Perri.

Giveaway: The folks at Walmart have generously decided to give one (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader their own copy of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 – Bella’s Wedding Special Edition! Make sure to enter here and also join the Tweet-Up for chances to win more copies!

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once! Giveaway ends at 12:01 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. For information on how to enter Rafflecopter Giveaways check out this post.


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I’ve picked winners – they are posted on the Rafflecopter widget of each of the following giveaways (just click the link of the giveaway title to be taken to the post where each Rafflecopter is):

P&G Girly Time (1)
Febreze CAR Vent (1)
Lickety Stik (4)
Little Caesars (1)
Coca-Cola Polar Pack (1)
30 Days/30 Ways/30 Rewards (1)
Minted.com Valentine’s (1)
Sunstar G.U.M. (3)

The winners will have 48 hours to respond or I’ll pick new ones!

Name of Product:  Udderly Smooth Body Cream

Where to Buy:  at retailers including Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway/Vons, and drugstore.com

Price of Product:  $5.75

Description of Product: “Winter’s chilly temps, coupled with the heat turned up from the furnace, fireplace or wood-burning stove (and even taking extra hot showers!), is the perfect combo to create chapped, cracked or split skin that can be udderly flaky, udderly itchy and udderly painful! Instead of using greasy moisturizers that just take care of the top layer of your skin, try our Udderly Smooth® Body Cream. This water-based moisturizer penetrates deep to help soothe and refresh dry, thirsty skin – on all parts of the body, from hands and feet, to elbows, knees, and everything in between – from the inside out. In fact, most people notice a difference in their skin after only one application.

Udderly Smooth was originally developed by a pharmacist to apply to the udders of dairy cows that often endured tough weather conditions, but it was soon discovered that its rich moisturizing ingredients also quickly healed extremely dry, cracked and split human skin (of the farmers applying the cream to the cows!). Today, you can find it at major retailers like Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, and elsewhere.

Udderly Smooth has a light fresh fragrance that’s perfect for the whole family, so you can stash it anywhere, from the diaper bag to the tool box. Our 12 oz. cow-spotted container is the lon”g-lasting, go-to body cream for all skin types that will work ‘til the cows come home! It will never cease in providing the quick, deep down hydration your skin needs this winter and year round.

Review of Product:  I was able to try this Udderly Smooth Body Cream recently.  While we don’t really have winter here in sunny south Florida where temps stay pretty much in the 70′s during the winter months we do have some colder evenings and the temperature can get below freezing! Because I am so used to humidity and heat these freezing temps wreak havoc on my skin! Udderly Smooth was really great – it didn’t really have a scent which I appreciated and went on really nicely.  The best part was that it kept my skin smooth for a long time after I applied it!

Giveaway: The folks at Udderly Smooth have graciously decided to give five (5) lucky Nicole’s Nickels winners each their own jar of Udderly Smooth body cream!

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Name of Product: BAILEYS Fat-Free Coffee Creamer

Where to Buy:  Retailers nationwide, including Walmart and Winn-Dixie

Description of Product: “BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers is excited to announce the launch of new fat free versions of two of their most popular flavors, The Original Irish Cream and French Vanilla. Offering consumers all the richness and creaminess of BAILEYS® in a flavored, non-alcoholic creamer, BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers are unlike anything available on the market today.

Whether it’s starting the day, taking an afternoon break or capping off a meal, Fat Free BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers are a delicious way to flavor your coffee while treating yourself to the same experience as a decadent dessert. In addition to fat free offerings, BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers are available in seven delicious original flavors including French Vanilla, Hazelnut, The Original Irish Cream, Caramel, Crème Brulee, Toffee Almond Cream and Chocolate.

All BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers can be found in the refrigerated creamer section nationwide at Wal-Mart and in major regional retailers such as Sweetbay and Winn-Dixie. The two new fat free varieties of BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers can be purchased in quart or pint size bottles, with all original flavors available by the pint and French Vanilla, Hazelnut and The Original Irish Cream also available in a quart size. For additional information on where to buy Fat Free BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers in your local area please visit www.BAILEYSCreamers.com.”

Review of Product:  I’ve been a fan of these yummy BAILEYS Coffee Creamers since I first tried them at the SheCon conference last year.  What I liked least about them was they didn’t have any fat-free varieties.  Now they do which is great! I am hoping they come out with a sugar-free variety in the future! These fat-free varieties were still very creamy and tasted super yummy.  I love adding them to my coffee and have even used them in tea.  The vanilla was my favorite since that’s what I usually grab but the irish cream was delicious also!

Giveaway: The folks at  BAILEYS Coffee Creamers  have graciously decided to give three (3) lucky Nicole’s Nickels winners each 2 coupons to try these out for free!

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Name of Product: Office Depot Tax Tip Kit

Where to Buy:  at Office Depot stores nationwide!

Description of Product: “New to Office Depot this year, the “Software Your Way,” approach enables customers to purchase popular software titles in the most convenient manner that meets their needs. Customers now have the option to buy software in-store at Office Depot nationwide retail locations, or visit www.officedepot.com to either download software for immediate use via Electronic Software Download (ESD) or have a traditional boxed version shipped to their home or office.

In addition to being a one stop shop for all your tax needs, Office Depot is also offering great deals for customers who want to file their taxes at home. Customers who purchase tax software from Office Depot (in-store or online), or tax forms in-store, can get over $1,300 in additional free software titles[i]. Among the 24 free titles are Office Depot exclusive bundles such as Norton Internet Security™/Norton Utilities™ Premier as well as other popular titles.”

Review of Product:  I am all for anything that helps to simplify the preparation of taxes and that’s why this Tax Tip Kit from Office Depot is one of my favorite giveaways! It arrived in a handy file box that is perfect for keeping all of your receipts and tax info all together.  The USB flash drive was chock full of information about taxes, including tips and resources to use.  The tax calculator has large numbers and is easy to read.  The H&R Block software is easy to use software that really covers all of the bases when preparing your taxes since I know many of you do them yourselves. 

Giveaway: The folks at Office Depot have graciously decided to give one (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader their own Tax Tip Kit which includes the following:

· Ativa USB flash drive loaded with valuable information on Office Depot resources and tax tips from Office Depot

· Office Depot brand receipt file box to stay organized

· Ativa tax calculator

· H&R Block At Home Software to simplify the tax filing experience

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Name of Product: Snoopy Valentine’s Day Items

Where to Buy:  at retailers nationwide

Description of Product: “Celebrate Valentine’s Day, PEANUTS-style! Join us on February 8 at 9:00PM EST/6:00PM PST for a #snoopyvalentine Twitter party co-hosted by Snoopy and Charlie Brown’s favorite little red-haired girl, singer-actress Ariana Grande, star of Nickelodeon’s “Victorious”!”

Giveaway: The folks at Snoopy have graciously decided to give two (2) lucky Nicole’s Nickels readers each their own Snoopy Valentine’s Prize Package pictured below! The prize package includes:

• “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” DVD from Warner Home Video
• Dancin’ cupid Snoopy from Gemmy
• Be My Valentine Sticker Book from Running Press
• Snoopy and Woodstock Valentine’s Day garden flag
• Whitman’s chocolates

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