Yankee Candle Buy 2 Get 2 Free

yankee_candleYankeeCandle.com is running a great deal on their jar candles online.  They are currently giving customers 2 free candles of the same size for each 2 they buy.  While, you can order as many as you like, all the candles in an order need to be the same size, since the coupon code differs by size.  There are no scent exclusions.  This deal is scheduled to run through 11/29.

 

Here are the codes:

Large = CRM911L
Medium = CRM911M
Small = CRM911S

These would make nice gifts, and half price isn’t bad at all.  Flat rate shipping for orders under $100 is only $5. Some shoppers are reporting, that although this says it can’t be combined with other deals , if you add the Collector’s edition candle in your cart, before anything else, it will show up at the discounted price of $5 with $30+ purchase.

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Hot Deals on Step 2 Toys (with free shipping to boot)

 I have found some good deals on Step2 toys, which include free shipping (essential since Step2 toys are often heavy).   

step2_playsetsThe first two bargains I found are directly from the Step2 website.  They currently have the “Fairy Wonderland” wooden playset  marked down from $49.99  to $19.99.  The Step2 site also has a Pirate Ship Playset discounted $52.99  to $26.49. 

 

The rest of the deals are from Meijer.com.  They have several Step2 items on sale or clearance, are currently offering a $10 off coupon code and free shipping on orders over $75.  The discount code is : UPICK09

Two of the play kitchens here are particularly good bargains right now: 

50s_Diner_Play_Kitchen Partytime_kitchenThe 50′s Diner play kitchen $149.99 is priced $125 – $10 (coupon code) = $115 . 

The Lifestyle Party Time Kitchen $159.99 is currently marked $131 – $10 (coupon code) = $121

Considerably less than these play kitchens are priced at most online retailers, most of which are not including free shipping.

step2_treehouseIf you live in an area where your kids can still play outside regularly in the winter months.  You might want to grab the deal on the Naturally Playful Lookout Treehouse $149.99 now at $99 – $10 (coupon code) = $89

 

step2_train_tableMeijer also has a good price on the Step2 Action Train Table reg. $79.99 now $49.00.  You will need to add more to your order to utilize the free shipping discount, but there are many other toys on sale and clearance, as well.  I doubt it will be a problem to find a nice filler item or two.

$15 Credit at Kodak Gallery (just for signing up) : Use for Free Christmas Gift or Holiday Cards

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I just came across a great offer from Kodak Gallery.  When you sign-up on their site, the company emails you a code worth $15 toward anything in their product catalogue.  This code could cover the cost of Christmas cards, or a specialized gift for a loved one.  Postcard style cards from Kodak are generally 10 for $4.99-$6.99 and folded ones start at $1.49 each.  Under $15 choices for gifts include:  select photo mugs, ornaments, T-shirts, photobook or mousepad.  The discount would also provide a nice deal on more substantial gifts, such as,  keepsake boxes, photo pillows or calendars.  The offer is being done in 3 waves starting Oct 20th, 29th and Nov 6th (100,00 codes in each wave).  Although this sounds like a lot, I am sure this offer will become popular very quickly.  Once the $15 codes in each wave are exhausted, sign-ups will be given 40% off codes.

Once you get code in email, you will have til end of the month to validate it.  The validated code, will add the credit on your account and will then have no expiration date.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/kodak-free-photo-gift.jsp

 

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Win a “Where the Wild Things Are” IMAX Prize Pack

 
“Where the Wild Things Are” was one of my favorite books as a child, so I am quite excited to be involved in this contest. Enter below to not only see this incredible new film for free, but get some great movie related swag , even the book we all remember from childhood.

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 PoorSanta.com is one of a select number of Momfluence Network blogs offering readers an exclusive chance to win one of two “Where the Wild Things Are” Prize Packs.  The winners will be selected from the combined entries of participating blogs. 

The Where the Wild Things Are Prize Pack contains:

-          A pair of IMAX movie tickets

-          Where the Wild Things Are book

-          An adult Where the Wild Things Are t-shirt (L or XL)

-          A kids Where the Wild Things Are t-shirt (size large)

-          A Where the Wild Things Are Crown

-          An exclusive Where the Wild Things Are IMAX poster

Where_the_Wild_Things_Are_posterTo be entered to win you must first become a  fan on the IMAX Facebook Page

Then fill out this  Entry Form .

The contest ends on Friday Oct. 23rd at 11:59 pm ET, and is open to all U.S. residents 18+ years of age.

 

For even more chances to win tickets and “Where the Wild Things Are” swag, join the Where the Wild Things Are Twitter party on Monday October 19th from 9-10 pm ET.  We will be tweeting with the hashtag #IMAXWildThings.  Resourceful Mommy will have an RSVP page available prior to the party. 

Good Luck, and I will see you at the Party.

 

 

 

Chocolate Covered Butter Cookies Recipe

Here the basic butter cookie is elevated to a luxurious treat, by sathering it with chocolate.

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Chocolate Covered Butter Cookies Recipe

Basic Butter Cookies (Double  Dough Batch):

2 cups softened butter (I use salted, if you use unsalted add a 1/2 tsp of salt to recipe)

1 1/3 cup of granulated sugar 

3  lg. egg yolks

2 tsp vanilla extract

4 3/4 cups flour

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Cream butter & sugar (and salt if needed) at high speed.  (Use a large bowl this is a double batch of dough)

3. Add vanilla and yolks. Beat til smooth.

4. Turn mixer down to slow speed and slowly add flour, just til mixed in.

5. Separate dough into 2 or 3 manageable sized balls, for rolling out.

6. Lightly flour your counter and roll out dough  to about 1/4″ and cut your shapes.

7.  Place on Parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for approximately 12-13  minutes.  (if you don’t use parchment cookies will cook a minute or 2 faster).

8. Let cookies rest a couple minutes, before removing from baking sheet, to avoid breakage.

Chocolate Coating:

The chocolate used on these cookies is basically just a thick ganache.

8 oz. semi sweet baking chocolate squares

2 1/2  tbs of milk

1.  Chop the chocolate into smaller pieces to speed melting.

2. Combine milk and chocolate in microwavesafe dish.

3. Heat chocolate in microwave for 30 seconds, then stir with fork.  Repeat, until the chocolate mixes smoothly (it will still be a little thick).  Add a little milk if you need, but do so sparingly.

4. Let Chocolate sit for a couple minutes, just til not steaming hot.

5. Place cookie flat down on chocolate.  With smaller cookies, twisting while lifting may give you a nice swirled effect.  Larger cookies will probably require the chocolate be spread out with icing spatula or the back of a spoon.  (You can sprinkle nuts or crushed candy cane on at this point if you like).

6.  The cookies will need several hours to “set-up”.  I usually leave them overnight.

The chocolate will not be enough to cover all the cookies, as it is a single batch recipe and the dough is a double recipe.  I usually serve the plain butter cookies along side the chocolate covered ones as shown here, or use half the dough for another cookie style.