Party Giveaway Extravaganza: No More Naked Cupcakes with Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeve

Once or twice a year there is a great store sale on cake mix, so I pick up a lot of cake mix for free when I pair the sale up with a manufacturer's coupon that my store doubles in value.  These are perfect for my budget friendly parties as I save on the cost of purchasing a cake by baking my own.  This year for my daughter's birthday party I made a bunch of cupcakes as I didn't have the time or patience to ice a big cake.

 I made cupcakes for her class

and I made Belle cupcakes for her party

I was kind of cupcaked out after making a whopping 84 cupcakes for 3 different parties.  For my next party I'll be making these cute Lil Hamburger cupcakes!

Its so simple to make, Roundabouts® cupcake wrappers bring your cupcakes to life!  No more naked cupcakes.  Simply wrap the self adhesive sleeve around your frosted cupcake in beige colored icing and add some sesame seed on top.

There are over 70 different designs to choose from to suit your party theme.  I have my eye on these pirate themed sleeves for my son's 6th birthday party in May.

 BUY IT

The Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves retails for $8.99 per dozen and can be purchased online here or check here for your nearest retail location. 

If you have Swagbucks Amazon codes handy purchase the Roundabouts® Hamburger Cupcake Wraps, Pkg. of 12 for $8.99 at Amazon.com minus the Amazon codes you've won.

WIN IT
One Lucky Freebie Junkie winner will win a package of Roundabouts Cupcake sleeves of your choice

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Open to US residents only.  Giveaway ends February 27th, 2011 at 10:59PM EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email to the email address provided in the winning comments. The winners must respond within 48 hours of the notification email, or another winner will be chosen.

Check back tommorow to learn more about T and Little S Designs

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Friday, February 18, 2011 | 86 comments | Read More

Five Little Bunnies Book Review & Giveaway

Even though my children are beyond board books at age 5 and 4, we often refer back to them as the words are simple to encourage learning to read especially for my Kindergartner.  The oversized board book "Five Little Bunnies" is a great interactive book for my children.  They are well versed in their numbers and the simply rhymes in this book teaches them to read the words 1 to 5 .

We were kindly provided a copy of "Five Little Bunnies" by Twin Sisters Production for our review.  Twin Sisters Production are the leader in children's educational music.  The Music CD includes the recorded story plus 19 new and classic children's songs - perfect for children between the ages of 0 to 6. We often listen to story books and children songs in the car on the way to school, so the music CD is a great addition to our daily ride.  My kids loved the cute illustrations and loved picking out the numbers they knew.

COUPON ALERT

Use promo code: FIVEBUNNY and receive 30% off the Twin Sisters Production online catalog of books includeding Five Little Bunnies, this coupon is good through March 31, 2011.  With that wonderful discount you can put more in your cart as Easter is on the way and I'm sure this would be perfect for the Easter baskets!

Twin Sisters Production has kindly offered a copy of "Five Little Bunnies" to one Freebie Junkie reader.

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Giveaway ends on Sunday February 27th, 2011 @ 10 pm EST.  Winners will be chosen via random.org. The winner will receive an email notifying them that they won.  If I do not receive a response within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure: A sample product was provided to me in exchange for my honest review. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 101 comments | Read More

If you don't hear from me about this store's deal - then here's why

Update: it appears said store is in trouble with google - google it and you'll see why and why blogs like mine are under the gun - although I was certainly not part of their  little scheme.  Here's a link to one of many articles floating around out there in cyber space - very interesting!

There is a perfectly good reason why you won't hear about any deals from this store pictured above on my blog anymore.

Today I received a cease and desist for all links to said company to be taken down from The Freebie Junkie

A cease and desist (also called C & D) is an order or request to halt an activity (cease) and not to take it up again later (desist); or else face legal action. The recipient of the cease-and-desist may be an individual or an organization.

Thats fine by me - I only went in this store to pick up my free SepXXXa items and to get from the parking lot to the other mall stores (LOL).  If you need any deals from said store it looks like you might need to head to its competitors like Sears and Kohls who are happy to get free publicity from Mom bloggers like me.

In the meantime I have bigger fish to catch - goodbye said store - hope you make it through the downturn.

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 8 comments | Read More

Free Duncan Hines Brownies

Just got back from ACME to do another round of freebie shopping (see original post here) and scanned though my coupons and found the Duncan Hines Brownies printable 50c/1 coupon makes for free Brownies!  they are on sale for a $1 and ACME doubles coupons, therefore free (print twice per computer).

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | No comments | Read More

Freebie Alert at Joanns with Printable Coupon

I printed mine and it doesn't have a barcode so presuming its for preferred Joann Customers through email.  Someone posted on my facebook page that their store gave them a replacement coupon with a bar code. YMMV (your mileage might vary)

If you have a Joanns Store near you, this printable will surely yield a nice freebie.  Click here to print a $5 off any one regular priced item coupon (expires 2/19).  Find an item for $5 or just over $5 and get it free or super cheap.  Find your nearest Joann's store here.

Thanks  Who Said Nothing in Life is Free

Come back and tell me what you got with your coupon!

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 2 comments | Read More

Facebook Freebies: Tide Stain Release (2/17) at 3pm EST 5,000 only

Today (2/17) at 3pm EST, Tide will give out 5000 FREE Samples of Tide Stain Release on the Tide Facebook Page!

Thanks Clippin with Carie

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | No comments | Read More

Two years of Parenting Magazine subscription as low as $5

Mamapedia is offering a 2 year subscription for Parenting Magazine for $8 & free shipping through the Parenting Magazine (originally $20)

So here's the deal
Sign into or up with Mamapedia
Search the National deal for the 2 year Parenting Early Years or School Years Magazine
Regular Price: $20  - Mamapedia Sweet Deal Price: $8 for current members
Price of Parenting Early Years with coupon code: EARLYPMAG: Only $5  for new members only

Price of Parenting School Years with coupon code: PMAG3A: Only $5 new members only

Parenting Magazine recently had a $10 Amazon code for baby items.  I used mine to buy a booster car seat for my daughter which turned out to be free when I combined it with my Amazon Swagbucks too!  Grab this magazine deal as you never know what other freebies you may get from this freebie!

Sign up or into your  Mamapedia to grab this deal!

Fine PrintValid for new subscriptions, renewals, and can be purchased as gifts. Limit (1) per household. Offer valid Feb 17-20, 2011 only. Will automatically receive subscription 6-8 weeks after order is placed

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | No comments | Read More

The Latest Freebie Junkie Winners Announced

The latest Freebie Junkie Winners are:

Eden Fantasys $25 GC - Laura  tcgxxx1@gmail.com (confirmed)

The Freebie Junkie Blog Survey - Erinn erinnxxxxa@gmail.com (confirmed)

Martha Speaks Chick FilA Series Books - Carli grandmasxxxxxxlife@yahoo.com (confirmed)

Congratulations and a BIG Thank you to my sponsors for their generous giveaways.  Should the winners not respond within 48 hours new winners will be randomly chosen.

There are plenty more giveaways left to enter and more in the works

Bright Baby Tees Ends 2/21
Soda Stream Prize Pack Ends 2/27
Five Little Bunnies Book Ends 2/27

More party giveaway extravaganza contests will be posted this week.....

PLUS don't forget the Spring Fling Giveaway Extravaganza - there is an early entry giveaway posted here and more to follow...

Please register for giveaways and ensure an active email account is visible so I can contact you to claim your prize. Keep checking your spam folder - emails will come from addictedtofreebies at gmail dot com

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | No comments | Read More

Party Giveaway Extravaganza: Box Creations - A must have item!

There's a Woo bridge (bridge that lifts up for incoming boats) on the way to my in-laws and every time we go over the metal bridge we lift our legs and make a wish.  Each time my daughter's wish is simply to "be a Princess".  She's dressed up as Snow White for Halloween for 2 years in a row and last year she dressed as Belle.  So it was only fitting to plan her party around the theme of Princess Belle as we already had a Belle dress.  We were expecting around 10 kids in the age range of 4-6 and from experience a fun activity is required to keep everyone entertained especially since we are in the dead of winter and indoor activities are the only option if we want to stay warm.

I went about looking online for a budget friendly Princess themed activity for the party and when I saw the Princess castle by Box Creations on sale for half price at The Foundary (no longer available), I knew this would fit my Princess theme perfectly.

  

 I underestimated the Princess castle - it was a HUGE hit with the kids and parents.  There were periods during the party where there was silence - very unusual considering my two who like to shout all the time.  They were all busy coloring the castle.  I was surprised at how roomy the castle was, at one point we had 6 kids sit comfortably inside.  The kids were glued to the castle the entire time except to go eat pizza, ice cream and cake.  If you are planning a birthday party, or even a playdate or just to entertain your kids at home during the winter this is a must have item.

The castle which is made out of recycled material withstood the excitement of 10 kids and now sits proudly in our basement bearing the rainbow scribbles of preschoolers.  My kids head straight to the castle every time we hit the basement.  I love how we can pack the castle up and take it with us to the next playdate or to my Mother in Law's when date night comes around.

COUPON ALERT

Box Creations has kindly offered The Freebie Junkie readers a coupon code PROMO10 for $10 off your purchase.  With this code you can score the Princess Castle for $29.99 with your $10 coupon code and shipping and packaging is included in the price. 

If you have Swagbucks Amazon codes handy purchase the Country Cottage Play House for $29.99 minus your Amazon codes - free ship if you have Amazon Prime too.

I have my eye on the Pirate Ship for my son's 6th birthday party in May.  We've already used the Pirate theme a few years back and I've kept the excess party gear so the ship will be the icing on the cake.

Disclosure: A sample product was provided to me in exchange for my honest review. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Check back tommorow to learn more about Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeve

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | 2 comments | Read More

How I share Happiness - Little ways you can share happiness with those around you #Hersheys

How I share Happiness

Have you ever been so excited about getting something for free that you couldn't wait to tell everyone and help them get the same deal?  I can't begin to explain how happy I am when I score a freebie, even just a  free sample sends me into a frenzy. 

Finding freebies and deals is my passion and the thrill of sharing information with others led me to create The Freebie Junkie.  So through my blog I share my happiness to you so that you can see how it feels to be a freebie junkie.

So with all the freebies and deals that you score from deal sites like mine, share some "happiness" with others.  Here are some fun ways to share happiness:

1. Surprise your friends by signing up your family and friends for the free samples

2. Forward your friends and family freebies, steals and deals links

3. Donate your extra samples and grocery freebies to local charities and food drives

4. Donate your extra clothes to local charities and food drives

5. Donate your time to a local food bank or charity

6. Organize a clothes swap with your family and friends

7. Organize a bake sale for a local charity

8. Take the kids to an elderly home to read books with the elderly

9.  Take the kids to a dayschool to read books to younger kids

10. Grow an organic garden and share your bounty with friends and family

Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Hershey's blogging program, for a gift card worth $25 and some product. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | No comments | Read More