Orkin #BugWisdom Backyard Explorers Kit Giveaway

*Sponsored post by Orkin LLC

Welcome to the 

Orkin Bug Wisdom 

Backyard Explorers Kit Giveaway

The Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit includes: 
- The Orkin 9-Page Activity Bug Book 
- Orkin Bugview Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier 
- Red/Black Summer Wayfarer Sunglasses

The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby's First Year Review and Giveaway ~ Just Couldn't Put It Down Hop

*I received this book free for reviewing purposes, but I was not required to write a positive review. As always all opinions, good or bad, are my own. see disclosure.

This July I wanted to spotlight a book that I love, and one that I Just Couldn't Put Down!!! The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby's First Year is that exact book for me right now. As a new Mommy.... again, I am always wondering when should my lil guy be doing this, is he behind on that..... wait he shouldn't be even trying this yet.... right?! Basically I am like any other Mom out there with questions, and just to be reminded of all the milestones baby's go through as they grow this first year. I'm sure all Moms out there know when you have a question about your baby you want an answer... fast, and that is why this book hasn't been put down. 

Your Baby's First Year is the 2nd book in a wonderful and informative series from Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH and Jennifer Bright Reich. {If you would like to learn more about the first book The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth visit, check out my review.} They have compiled a ton of useful tips (over 900!!!) in a unique way by asking 70 Doctors who are also Moms for their advice and opinions on a Baby's First Year. They then put together this must have book for new Moms. 

Boy's Military Costume Review

*I received the product below for reviewing purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. As always, all opinions are my own. see disclosure. 

Our son LOVES to dress up, and I love that his imagination goes into over drive when "becoming" the hero, villain, or whatever he happens to be pretending that day. We recently were given the opportunity to check out a fun costume, and he has had a blast putting it through the paces at playtime.

When the Commando Child Costume arrived, we instantly opened it up, and I snapped a few pictures. I know my 6 year old son, and so many cool accessories they probably wouldn't stay together for long. One thing that is really neat is that there was a hook and look attachment to the front of the vest. Each of the items are able to attached to the front which really helps to keep them together.... at least for a while.

This fun military costume includes ALL of the items below.

• Jumpsuit with boot tops
• Helmet
• Vest
• Dog Tags 
• Binoculars 
• play Grenade
• Phone
• Compass
• play Knife
• and Canteen.

The Child's Commando Costume was a wonderful choice for my little guy since he loves military history something you wouldn't expect, and all things related to it. He is actually outside right now with two of our neighbors, that are his age, playing with of the accessories. Make sure to check out all the Fun Costumes available at Wholesale Halloween Costumes! They don't just carry costumes for the kids, but also for Mom and Dad too!

Smart Bottoms Giveaway ~ #USAMade

Welcome to the

Smart Bottoms Giveaway

 &

Made in the USA Hop!!!

*hosted by Happy Mothering,Easy Green Mom and Brittleby’s Corner through the Green Moms Network!

Feeling pretty patriotic with the upcoming holiday, and now I am so happy to share this fun event with all of you! Coupons and Lesson Plans has teamed up with a group of bloggers to bring you the chance to win prizes that are all Made in the USA. After entering my USA Made Smart Bottoms cloth diaper giveaway, be sure to hop around and get your entries in all of the other #USAMade giveaways listed on the linky at the bottom of this post!

Smart One 3.1 Organic Cotton Cloth Diaper ~ Review

*I received this product free for reviewing purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. As always, all opinions {good or bad} are my own. see disclosure.

Since beginning to use cloth diapers on my son when he was about 4 weeks old, I have became hooked! Trying to find out how each type of diaper works, and what is the best fit for our family is quickly becoming an obsession. I was recently given the chance to try an All In One cloth diaper from Smart Bottoms- the Smart One 3.1. 

2nd Annual Red, White, and Blue Giveaway Hop ~ #RedWhiteBlue

Welcome to the 

2nd Annual Red, White, and Blue Giveaway Hop 

Hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network. 

 We are celebrating the 4th of July with giveaways for a whole 2 weeks!!!! After entering here on Coupons and Lesson Plans for the Brylane Home Extra Wide Textured Vinyl Love Seat, be sure to hop around and get your entries in at the great blog giveaways that are linked up below. 

Brylane Home Extra Wide Textured Vinyl Love Seat ~ Review

*I received this product free for reviewing purposes, but I was not required to write a positive review. As always, all opinions, {good or bad} are my own. see disclosure.

Summer entertaining outdoors with friends and family can be so much fun, especially if you have a comfortable place to sit and visit. This Independence Day we will have a new outdoor Love Seat for them to relax in. Recently I was give the opportunity to check out the Extra Wide Textured Vinyl Love Seat from Brylane Home's Patio Furniture Collection.

Octonauts: Calling All Sharks! ~ Review and Giveaway

*I received this DVD free for reviewing purposes through a partnership with NCircle Entertainment. As, always, all opinions {good or bad} are my own. See disclosure.

Do you have a kiddo at home who LOVES sharks?! My 6 year old son is really into them right now. When it comes to sea life, dinosaurs, reptiles and the like, he will just obsess about finding out all he can. I love it!

Recently, I was given the opportunity to check out the new release Octonauts: Calling All Sharks!, and my son was thrilled! For those not familiar with Octonauts, it's an animated series based on children's books that has a few lovable characters who embark on adventures to explore, rescue and/or protect animals in their various habitats.

CVS Coupon Match Ups ~ 6/22-6/29/2014

*this post may contain affiliate links. Thanks for supporting Coupons and Lesson Plans. See disclosure.

Money maker this week (see below)!!!!  With it finally feeling like summer, and my kids spending so much time playing outside, I will definitely be grabbing a few of the waters and Powerades for just 75 cents & taking advantage of the great buy on Off! repellents too. I am loving the CVS deals this week. Don't forget to tell me about your great shopping trips or unadvertised clearance deals you grab. Simply leave me a comment below telling me all about it! Happy Shopping and Saving! ~ Amanda

Free and Under $1.00

Smartwater, Vitaminwater, Fruitwater, Honest Tea, Gold Peak Ice Tea or Powerade ~ 4/$5.00 ~ $2.00 ECB/2 ~ Limit 1

Final Price ~ $.75 each!

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, Rinse or Toothbrush ~ 2/$6.00 ~ $3.00 ECB/2 ~ Limit 2

Use coupons ~ 

$.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste ~ Smart Source 6/15

$1.00/1 Colgate Mouthwash ~ Smart Source 6/1

Final Price ~ $.50 each for Rinse and $.75 each for Toothpaste! 

Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths ~ 10 ct ~ $3.69 ~ $4.00 ECB/2 ~ Limit 6

Use coupon ~ 

$2.00/1 Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths 10 ct ~ Smart Source 6/1

Final Price ~ $.62 MONEYMAKER when you buy 2!!!

Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway

Welcome to the 

Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway Event 

I am super excited to share with all of my readers this HUGE giveaway sponsored by Tip Hero and featuring some great bloggers! Believe I have found a new item to add to my wishlist....We’re giving away a Kindle Fire HDX (ARV: $199) to one very lucky winner!  

Credible Cravings Giveaway ~ #ThirdTimesaCharm

Welcome to the 

Credible Cravings Giveaway 

for the 

Third Times a Charm Event!!!!

Hello and thanks for checking out the Third Time's a Charm event! 

hosted by First Time Mom and Zephyr Hill 

Coupons and Lesson Plans and some other wonderful bloggers have come together as veteran moms, who have been there and done that, to bring you some FUN GIVEAWAYS for, what we feel, are some of the best maternity and baby products out there.

Credible Cravings ~ Review

*I received free product in order to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions {good or bad} are my own honest opinions. see disclosure. 

Now that I am breastfeeding our third child, making better decisions about what food I put into my body is not just a choice, it's a necessity, to have a healthy baby. Thankfully there is a healthy option for all of us breastfeeding and pregnant Moms.... Credible Cravings!

Credible Cravings has three certified organic, whole food snack bars for us Moms, that according to their site "provide optimal nutrition during the time when it matters most – before, during and after pregnancy."  Their snack bars are jammed packed with healthy ingredients that, have to be honest here, I would never choose on my own, but cram them in one of these tasty bars and I sure will.

HOT DEAL ALERT!!! Today ONLY $25 Gift Certificate to Restaurant.com for JUST $3!

*Sponsored Post. See Disclosure.

So excited to share with everyone that Today ONLY (June, 20 2014) You can snag a $25 Gift Certificate for ONLY $3 at Restaurant.com just use promo code: SUMMER!!! For families on a tight budget, like we are here at my home, especially this would be a great buy! Enjoy a date night or family dinner on the cheap. ~ Amanda

Sizzle up Your Summer with this $3 for $25 Deal from Restaurant.com!

Craving barbecue, seafood, burgers, or lighter fare? Whatever your taste, Restaurant.com has your place! 

The trusted and valued source for connecting restaurants and diners nationwide is offering a one day only sizzlin' hot $3 for $25 deal Friday, June 20, with promo code: SUMMER  

The Lego Movie Blu-ray Giveaway ~ #TheLEGOMovie

*This is a partnered post with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. See disclosure.

Welcome to 

The Lego Movie BluRay Giveaway!!!




~Enter for your chance to WIN The Lego Movie on Blu-ray!!!!

CVS Coupon Match Ups ~ Week of 6/8~6/14/14

*This post may contain affiliate links. see disclosure.

I really need to start grabbing these deals every week again= my stockpile is practically non-existent! lol Looks like it's a good week to pick up cheap Kleenex and Speed Stick Gear. Not a lot of great buys for things we use here at my home, but every little bit helps. Make sure to let me know if you find any money saving buys not listed or clearance at your CVS. Happy Shopping and Saving! ~ Amanda

Free and Under $1.00

Palmolive 10 oz or Ajax Dish Liquid 14 oz ~ $.99 (Free Gas)

Irish Spring Gear Body Wash or Bar 6 pk or Speed Stick Gear Antiperspirant/Deodorant ~ 2/$8.00 ~ $2.00 ECB/2 ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~
$1.00 off Irish Spring GEAR Body Wash ~ Coupons.com

$2.00/1 Speed Stick Gear ~ Coupons.com

Final Price ~ $1.00 each for Speed Stick Gear Antiperspirant/Deodorant! 

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups ~ Week of 6/8~6/14/14

*this post may contain affiliate links. see disclosure. 

Freebie Alert!!! No coupon needed to grab the Kellogg's Breakfast To Go Shakes for Free after RR! Other than that one think I will probably stock up on some Gatorade. If you find any great deal not listed here or clearance buy, I would love to hear about it! Happy Shopping at Walgreens this week. ~ Amanda

Free and Under $1.00

Gatorade ~ 28 or 32 oz ~ 1,000 BR/6 ~ Limit 6

Use coupon ~ 

In Ad Coupon making them 6/$6.00 

Final Price ~ $.84 each! 

Kellogg’s Breakfast To Go Shakes ~ 10 oz ~ $1.49 ~ $1.49 RR 

Final Price ~ FREE!!

Buttons Cloth Diaper Giveaway #CuckooForCloth

This post or giveaway may contain affiliate links. see disclosure.

Welcome to the 

Buttons Cloth Diaper Giveaway

I am so happy to host this awesome giveaway sponsored by Buttons Cloth Diapers. Enter below for your chance to WIN 2 Button Cloth Diaper Covers AND 2 Daytime Inserts of the winner's choice (ARV$29)! 

Buttons Cloth Diapers ~ Review

*I received these products in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. see disclosure.

After I found out we were expecting last year, I made the decision to give cloth diapering a try. Began to research online and follow a few different cloth diapering bloggers. What I discovered is that modern cloth diapering IS NOT what I expected. Modern cloth diapering can be diaper pin free, and there are a variety of styles of diapers not to mention colors and patterns that are so adorable. Now I am cloth diapering our son, and we haven't looked back! While doing my research I came across Buttons Cloth Diapers. 

Even the packaging they delivered it in is super cute!

Buttons Cloth Diapers are a one size, two in one cloth diapering system using water proof covers and inserts. The covers are made with 2 layers of wipeable PUL, and have a snap closure. No pins, just the snaps and pure cuteness! The simplicity of using the Buttons Cloth Diapers won me over. I was recently sent a Buttons Cloth Diaper Cover {Hero}, one small Daytime Insert, and one small Nighttime Doubler to try out on our new little one. 

Blueberry Buckle Recipe

I just LOVE the beginning of June. School is out for the summer, and I am able to just be "Mom" instead of "Teacher" too. (Yes, even homeschooling Moms like a break now and then.) Also one of my family's favorite fruits are back in season.....blueberries!!!! We usually go to a U pick farm and stock up for the year. Then after making jam and freezing some the berries for the rest of the year, we bake Blueberry Buckle! 

Celebrity Dad Gift Pack Giveaway

Welcome to the 

Celebrity Dad Gift Pack Giveaway

~With Father's Day just around the corner, I have been reminiscing on what my Dad has meant to me and how he helped to shape my views of the world and life. I love my Dad, and what better way to celebrate all Dad's a bit early this year than with a fun giveaway and a wonderful show!