Black Friday Deals & Codes from McKinney Mommas

Now, I'm not brave enough to venture out on Black Friday, but for you crazy shoppers out there - here's my roundup of Black Friday Deals and Promotional Codes from some of my favorite retailers:

#1. Tiny Prints

(have you ordered your holiday cards yet?)

• 30% OFF Holiday Cards + 50% OFF Trim Options at Tiny Print

 

#2. Janie & Jack

(cutest kid clothes, ever)

• 30% off Total Purchase at Janie & Jack

#3.  Gymboree

(great play clothes for kids)

• 50% OFF Everything at Gymboree - ends Friday 3pm ET

#4. Tea Collection

(seriously cute dresses for kids)

• $15 Dresses & Boys Pants at Tea Collection

#5. Crazy 8

(major discounts on kids clothes)

• 40% OFF Everything at Crazy 8!

Happy Shopping, Friends!

Happy Thanksgiving + Menu From McKinney Mommas!

Just a little note from my home to yours this Thanksgiving................

We just finshed dinner, and are getting the kids ready for bed.

and in case you were wondering what was on the menu - we tried to keep it simple since it was only our family this year:

Thanksgiving Menu 2013

• Buttermilk Brined Oven Roasted Turkey w/ Herbed Butter 

• Food Network's Celery Root Mashed Potatoes

• Bon Appetit's Classic Dressing (I added 1/2 Pumpernickel bread)

• Beet & Apple Salad

• Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Scented Sweet Potatoes

.........and it was....................YUM!



I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, filled with family, friends, food (duh!) and making new memories to hold close to your heart all year long!

What did YOU make this year for your Thanksgiving Meal?

Gas Reward Points at Tom Thumb/Randall's + Giveaway

I sold my car when I decided to stay at home with my kids, and shared one small car with my husband for the past 2 years. It wasn't easy.

After finding out that Baby #3 was on the way, there was no physical way to fit three car seats into our Honda Civic, so we did some creative work with our budget, enlisted the help of the grandparents, and leased a van. 

I've been so used to not paying for gas the last two years, that my first trip to the gas pump was not a happy one.  Fortunately, I've figured out a way to save a little change at my next trip to the gas station.

Tom Thumb, a grocery store that I frequently shop at here in Texas, has just introduced Gas Reward Points at participating Exxon/Mobil gas stations and Tom Thumb Gas Stations.

My #bareselfie After 3-weeks of Using Lancôme #DreamTone

I confess. I am a regular purchaser of bargain cosmetics and face products.

It's no wonder I'm always puzzled at why this or that product doesn't really work well, or produce the results it claims to.

Finally, I think I see the light.  There actually is some truth to purchasing a higher priced product, that actually does exactly what it's supposed to.

Please clear your shelves for the only face product you'll ever need again - Lancôme DreamTone.

Thanksgiving Sitewide Sale - 25% off Code at Tiny Prints!

If you haven't ordered your holiday greeting cards yet, now is the time!  Starting today, Tiny Prints is offering 25% off ALL orders and no minimum purchase required!

To get this limited time offer (expires 11/28/13 at 11:59pm (PT). J

Just go to Tiny Prints to shop here, and use the code: TG13 at checkout!   

Happy Shopping! 


Details: 
This offer cannot be combined with other offers. This offer is not applicable to previously placed orders or toward the purchase of greeting cards, Erin Condren weekly planners, Platinum Design Service, gift cards, gift certificates, calendars or photo books. Offer is only valid on Tiny Prints and is not applicable on treat.com, third party or partner websites. To prevent abuse, we reserve the right to discontinue or modify this offer at any time without notice. We reserve the right to cancel any order at any time.

Heat Holders Thermal Socks & #HoHoHo Holiday Giveaway Hop

The weather here in Texas has been in the 30's if you can believe it!

It's definitely time to break out the winter gear and get cozy.  So, I'm giving away one of the coziest accessories I've found this year, Heat Holders socks - the warmest thermal sock, EVER (seriously).

Also, a bunch of us bloggers, have gotten together to give you a one-stop Holiday HoHoHo Giveaway Hop - with all our cozy holiday giveaway links in one place for you to enter!

So, be sure to enter my giveaway below for a (2) pairs of your very own Heat Holders (2 winners), then stop by the other blogs below to enter their fun giveaways, too! 

Heat Holders

These Heat Holders are seriously the warmest pair of socks I've donned on my little toes to this date.  More like slippers, and less like socks, these babies will keep yours and your little ones (comes in sizes for your little ones ages 3-8yrs) toes warm and cozy in even the coldest temperatures this winter.

...and nope, my feet don't get sweaty in these socks either!  Heat Holders come in many bright colors, suitable for men, women and children - so they are a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the upcoming holidays!

Go ahead and fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter to win (2) pairs to check them out yourself! I bet they'll "knock your socks off"....seriously.

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Make sure you stop by The Review Wire to Enter the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a large Teach My Learning Kits of choice {RV $39.99} PLUS a Second Prize Winner will receive Teach My Kit of choice {RV $14.99}. Disclaimer: This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on December 6, 2013. The Holiday HoHoHo Hop Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. Companies and bloggers, if you would like to participate in group giveaway events like this one, sign up to be emailed about future events hosted by The Review Wire.

FREE Children's Book at Half Price Books - Nov 23

I love Half Price Books.

In 2013, they've already donated 1 million books to children in need, in partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. They're a company that DOES GOOD!

This makes me love them even more!

Head into your local Half Price Books on November 23rd from 1-2pm to get your favorite tiny tot a FREE Children's Book for "Booksgiving Day." 

While your mind is racing trying to figure out which book to choose for your little guy or gal, check out these facts about early reading and exposure to books:

Did you know...

• The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to starting school?
• Exposure to books and stories in early childhood is a vital part of developing a child’s ability to read and write?
• The availability of reading material in the home is a strong predictor of later academic achievement?

(Facts above provided by Half Price Books)

Oh, and if you don't know where your closest Half Price Books store is, here's a store locator for ya!

Now, get out there and enjoy READING with your kiddos, like I do!