GIVEAWAY! KidStuff Coupon Book Review - Win 1 of 4!

I have had an amazing partnership with the folks at KidStuff Coupon Books over the past several years. They are incredibly generous and sent me their brand-new 2017-18 Eastern & Central MA KidStuff Coupon Books to giveaway to 4 of my lucky readers!

You can only get these great books through a school fundraiser, so this is an exclusive offer just for my readers!

If you have kids or have friends or relatives with kids, I'm sure you've been accosted to purchase goodies from a catalog used as a fundraiser for their school. You know what I'm talking about... the 5 pound tin of popcorn you end up throwing out or the ridiculously priced tub of cookie dough? Some catalogs contain the $15 candle that stops smelling pretty two days after opening it. As a teacher, I get asked to partake in purchasing fundraising goodies all the time and often I have to politely turn down my students because I simply can't afford to buy all that stuff that I don't need or will never use.

KidStuff Coupon Books are a fundraising goody that you are sure to use - over and over in fact!

KidStuff Coupon Books vary depending on your location. There are 30 different books based on locations all over the country.

The book itself is separated into three color-coded sections: blue is for shopping and services, yellow is for activities and attractions, and red is for dining and food. Coupons are included for chain vendors like Sears, Men's Wearhouse and Sonic. Then there are discounts for places more local to Massachusetts such as the Boston Duck Tours.

At the very front of the book, there's an alphabetical listing of all of the vendors included in the book to make browsing easier.

The book costs $25 and 50% of that goes directly to the school fundraising. I promise you you'll get more use out of the KidStuff Coupon Book than you ever did with that 5 pound tin of popcorn. AND you'll be helping a local school raise money for their educational initiatives!

What a great two-for-one deal!! You get an entire book of savings (over 400 pages!!!) and your local school earns money!

If you're involved with school fundraising and are interested in more information, please contact KidStuff Coupon Books at:

888-404-5437 option 1 (toll free!)
info@kidstuffcouponbook.com
www.kidstuffcouponbook.com


While you're at it, be sure to follow KidStuff on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/KidStuffCouponBooks
www.twitter.com/KidStuffCoupons


These books are sold exclusively through schools, however, KidStuff Coupon Books was so very generous and is offering my readers a chance to win 1 of 4 Massachusetts coupon books.

In order to enter, you must live IN Massachusetts or an adjacent state since the coupon book primarily contains deals available in MA only. 

Contest begins 8/26/17 at 8:00am EST and ends 9/2/17 at 8:00am EST.




Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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20% Off Squishy Mats - Perfect for Pets

So... what exactly is a Squishy Mat?!

Squishy Mats contain almost one inch of Memory Foam - also known as the low resistance polyurethane foam developed by NASA in the 1960s. The surface of each mat is covered by a super soft, micro-flannel fabric and is backed with a nonslip rubber grid. Each mat is durable, sturdy and designed for life on the move.

Squishy mats come in three sizes:

16x32" The Skinny Mini - perfect for little dogs with big personalities and a nice way to protect "their" spot on the couch from hair - folds and fastens with a carrying handle.
3x3' Little Squishy - The Little Squishy fits perfectly in the back of most vehicles, keeping your automobile clean and your fur babies comfortable - folds and fastens with a carrying handle.
4x4' Big Squishy - Let's face the dog is just gonna steal the Squishy Mat from you and your little one. The Big Squishy is truly made with everyone in mind, but buy Scooby Too his own mat and be sure to pick one up for yourself - folds and fastens with a carrying handle.


My Readers Save 20% Off with code SQUISHYPETS on all sized Squishy Mats - Because Squishy Mats are for EVERYONE!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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20% Off Gifts for Girls - mermaid, emoji, diva and more!

Believe it or not, Christmas isn't that far away! If my calculations are correct, there are only 130 days until that magical holiday. I've already written out my list of gift recipients and have been racking my brain for ideas. If you're looking for unique gifts for the little lady in your life, look no further.

SmitCo offers quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12.  hey have several different locked diary sets for girls in Emoji, Diva and Mermaid themes, as well as scrapbook, nail and play dress up sets and party favors and to offer hours of fun.

If you're looking more for some glitz and glam, SmitCo products also include rose gold, gold or rhodium plated jewelry and sets, as well as very popular stretch sets for little girls - all packed in cute gift boxes.

My niece, Elin, will be turning 9 in February and is a super girly girl with an obsession with mermaids. I absolutely love shopping for her - arts and crafts are one of her favorite activities so I'm always looking for unique and interesting craft sets for her. We gave her this fabulous mermaid themed Scented Secret Scrapbook for her First Communion and she just loved it!

Interested in shopping for your little lady? Find all the great products here. I trust you will find some or all gifts here for the princesses on your list!

To make shopping even more fun, my readers get to save!

Get 20% Off Entire Cart Of Gifts! Go to: http://amzn.to/2a3d3v8 and use coupon code N3CQD6AE at checkout!


Leave a comment to let me know what you end up picking up!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Thrifty Thursday - Free Interactive Games for PreK

When my niece, Elin, was turning 3 or 4, my husband insisted on buying her a LeapPad device for "educational games." He grew up in the 80s and 90s with the Sega and Nintendos so he wanted to share his love of games with her.

I remember the sticker shock that ensued - over $100 for those types of devices and for a 3-year-old! To make a long story short, it became the toy du jour, then it ended up collecting dust in a corner after a few months. What a waste of money!!

Which is why I love love love the Internet - you can easily find so many great fun, educational games for the little ones and so many are 100% F-R-E-E!

Education.com offers many amazing and FREE educational games, all accessible from a computer with Internet. Like this one:

One of these things is not like the others! Help preschoolers master categorization and other skills with this educational game and more from Education.com.

If you enjoy this activity, please head to Education.com to check out some of their other fabulous activities to help build your child's skills and save yourself a boatload of money in the process!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Save Money Shopping Everyday: Groupon Your Coupon!

I'm sure you're familiar with Groupon - a great way to get some amazing deals on local eateries, entertainment and more. But did you know that Groupon Coupon also compiles coupon codes for hundreds of well-known retailers, like Home Depot and Amazon?

For example, check out Home Depot's list of sales. Why wait for the flyer to show up in your mailbox when Groupon's done all the dirty work and compiled all that great savings info for you! Check it out now: Groupon will direct you to where you can sign up to get a $5 off $50 in-store purchase coupon. Home Depot rarely offers coupons, so that's a great one!

And Amazon's Groupon page will direct you where you can go to get an extra $5 to spend when you reload a gift card for the first time.

Make sure you check out the many retailers that Groupon has compiled. You'll be pleasantly surprised by how many savings you can find!

This is a sponsored post brought to you by USFamilyGuide. All opinions are my own. I do frequently use Groupon and Groupon Coupon because I'm simply too darn cheap to pay full price!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Christmas in July at Jane - Up to 80% Off!

I know we're still in the full swing of summer, but would you believe I've seen back-to-school stuff at stores all over?!  Shopping for great summer deals helps me forget that my summer is ending soon and I must return to teaching in just a month or so.

And at Jane, it's Christmas in July! Get up to 80% off lots of summer styles. 

Offers ending soon at Jane.com! Hurry, save up to 80% on these deals ending soon! Don't wait!

Here are some pieces that are just ADORABLE!

Was $49.99 - Now $11.99 - Gingham Dresses & Matching Headband (7/13 to 7/15)

Was $54.99 - Now $32.99 - Colorful Embroidered Blouse (7/13 to 7/15)

And if you shop through Ebates, you'll get 1% back! An even greater incentive to get shopping! If you haven't signed up for Ebates, it's completely free and totally worth it!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Shop Gifts for Girls - 20% Off Discount

Is there a special little lady in your life? My niece, Elin, just turned 8 and I love her to pieces. I absolutely love shopping for her - arts and crafts are one of her favorite activities so I'm always looking for unique and interesting craft sets for her.

SmitCo offers quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12. A huge hit is the brand new Mermaid themed scrapbook kit as well as 3 unique princess dress up sets. They also have several different diaries with lock and keys and diary sets for girls in Emoji and Diva themes, as well as several different nail art sets to provide hours of fun.

SmitCo products also include rose gold, gold or rhodium plated jewelry and sets, as well as very popular stretch sets for little girls - all packed in cute gift boxes.

I'm super excited to check out the Mermaid themed products - Elin has an obsession with mermaids! I just know she'll love all of these activity sets!

Interested in shopping for your little lady? Find all the great products here. I trust you will find some or all gifts here for the princesses on your list!

To make shopping even more fun, my readers get to save!

Get 20% Off Entire Cart Of Gifts! Go to: http://amzn.to/2a3d3v8 and use coupon code N3CQD6AE at checkout!


Leave a comment to let me know what you end up picking up!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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After Christmas Blow Out Sale - Crab Pot Tree Decoration Review

Yesterday was a bittersweet day at CMM's house. We finally put away the last of the Christmas decorations - the outdoor lighted decorations to be exact. The indoor decorations stayed up until Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, but I just couldn't bring myself to put away the beautiful lights that made our house look so beautiful and festive.

This year we were blessed with an additional unique decoration - a gorgeous 3' tall lit Christmas tree - courtesy of the great folks at Crab Pot Trees. Not only was it absolutely beautiful, but it was incredibly convenient - set up and break down in seconds, and compact and easy to store.

Crab Pot Trees are available in a variety of sizes and light options. Trees range from 1.5 feet tall all the way up to 8 feet tall. If you have a large yard, a cluster of trees in a variety of sizes would be breathtaking. To make deciding even tougher, there are many light color and style options available. You can choose from solid lights, twinkling lights, colored, white or even patriotic themed. If you're looking to minimize the impact on your family's electric bill, Crab Pot Trees even come with the option of LED lights versus incandescent!

I received my Crab Pot Tree in a box the size of a child's guitar - it was folded flat and secured with twist ties for shipping purposes. The set up took all of a minute: untwist the ties, unfold the Crab Pot Tree, then twist the ties to secure the tree open. Voila!  Really, that's it - no other set up required except to plug it in to an outlet. It was so light that I had no problem carrying it outside myself. One of my favorite features is that there is no "back side" of the tree - the lights carry around the entire tree so no matter what angle you look at it, it is beautiful.

When it was time to pack it back up, I just reversed set up. It folded flat and fit right back in the box I received it in.

Now I know Christmas is over. But I always love to shop for Christmas gifts and decor year-round, especially right after Christmas when you can get the best bang for your buck.

Right now, an After Christmas Blow Out Sale is in full effect at the Crab Pot Trees Store online. Huge savings on all Crab Pot Trees plus free shipping! You seriously can't go wrong.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


Disclaimer: I did receive a 3' white light Crab Pot Tree for free through my affiliation with USFamilyGuide.com to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own. 

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High End Photobook by Adoramapix - Worth Every Penny - Review

I've mentioned on several occasions that my husband, Jon, and I were heavily involved in a major renovation to our home for all of 2015 and much of 2016. Jon's dream since childhood has been to have a garage. When we bought our current home back in 2009, he confessed that he "settled" for it on the contingency that we'd eventually build a garage. The detached garage turned into an attached two-stall garage with a dining room, pantry and storage space above it. So, yeah - it was a lot of work. And I tried to document as much of the process as I had the energy to, from the start of the foundation to the very last finishing work we did.

And what better way to showcase the process than in a photobook from Adoramapix?

 While Adoramapix offers many other personalized gifts, like wall decor, calendars and cards, I was really enamored by the plethora of options for their photobooks.

When designing your book, Adoramapix allows you to customize just about everything. You can choose from a variety of book sizes and shapes. You also can choose the number of pages you'd like to include. I chose an 8x8 10-page hardcovered book; it seemed like the perfect size to fit my needs.

A major positive: Adoramapix's software runs out of your web browser so there's no need to install any program on your computer. When designing your photobook, Adoramapix offers pre-made layouts based on the number of photos you'd like on a page. Or you can completely customize the size and location of your photos. If you're not particularly creative or you hate figuring out how to layout your photos, there is a "Quick and Simple" option that will "create" the book for you using the photos you've uploaded.

It was easy to navigate the software to customize the page layouts, the color of the background, the size and location of the photos and even the color, style and material used on the cover. You can choose from a linen cover, leather lux or genuine leather cover, all in a variety of colors. Pay a bit extra and you can have a title, name, etc. stamped on the front cover. Totally worth it - it makes the photobook look so professional.

Look how thick those pages are!

I ordered my 8x8 10-page photobook with a navy colored leather lux cover. I had a title stamped on the cover in silver, but I was bummed out that you were very limited with the number of characters you could use - this is the reason why it says "Garage Reno" and no renovation. Despite this small downside, the photos came out beautifully and the pages are thick and glossy. This is definitely a photobook that is going to be durable enough to leave out on our coffee table year round.

I absolutely cannot wait for my husband to unwrap this beautiful book from Adoramapix!

Your memories deserve more than a lifeless screen! Breathe life into your photos and turn them into beautiful keepsake photo books that will last for generations. Adoramapix's custom books are high quality and display your images in rich detail. Choose from gorgeous linen, hardcover and leather covers as well as 6 stunning paper finishes. Stop swiping and start printing your family memories with AdoramaPix photo books!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Because I am a part of USFamilyGuides, the generous folks at Adoramapix generously provided me a credit towards my photobook to help facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own. 

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Brick Loot Review and Discount Code

Growing up, my sisters and I loved to play with blocks more than anything. Our mom kept the special LEGOs high up on a shelf so we had to be especially well behaved to be able to play with them. From what I've heard, those little blocks hurt a tad when young ones forget to pick them all up so we had to earn that privilege!

So I was extremely excited when Brick Loot, a subscription company for LEGO and Brick fanatics, offered to send me one of their boxes to check out their great loot.

October's Brick Loot box is based on the theme "Arcade." I grew up in the late 80s - early 90s so this was right up my alley! Totally nostalgic for me!

My box contained a really great tiny LEGO container called "Head Case." Get it? Head-case.... head case? Haha. 

Sorry. Moving on... 

I also got 2 little kits for building - one for a pixel monster, which reminds me of Pacman from back in the day, and another for building arcade machines. This one came with additional instructions to build even more machines. My favorite piece was the cute Gamer Minifigure - it reminded me of my friends growing up fighting over the Nintendo controller. 

If you or someone you know is a fan of LEGOs, then a Brick Loot subscription is the way to go. Think ahead to the upcoming holidays - this would make an amazing gift!

Each month your Brick Loot box is filled with 4-8 items that were hand picked by Brick specialists who scour the world for the newest and coolest products for you to collect. Get custom LEGO kits, minifigures and accessories delivered to your door monthly! Invented by a 9 yr old, this box is fun for ages 6 - 99!

Interested in checking it out? My readers get to save 10% off Brick Loot using the code usfamily

@brickloot #subscriptionbox #LEGOfan


Thank you so much USFamilyGuides for hooking me up with the great folks at Brick Loot!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Giveaway: KidStuff Coupon Book!

Once again, the amazing folks at KidStuff Coupon Books have given me the opportunity to share with you their great product via a giveaway! Skip to the bottom if you just want to hurry up and enter!

If you have kids or have friends or relatives with kids, I'm sure you've been accosted to purchase goodies from a catalog used as a fundraiser for their school. You know what I'm talking about... the 5 pound tin of popcorn you end up throwing out or the ridiculously priced tub of cookie dough? Some catalogs contain the $15 candle that stops smelling pretty two days after opening it. As a teacher, I get asked to partake in purchasing fundraising goodies all the time and often I have to politely turn down my students because I simply can't afford to buy all that stuff that I don't need or will never use.

So when I was approached by the folks at KidStuff Coupon Books to take a peek at their own version of school fundraising goodies, I was all over the opportunity!

KidStuff Coupon Books vary depending on your location. I counted 26 different books based on locations all over the country. And new this year are the RI and Albany area books!

I received the Eastern & Central Massachusetts Coupon Book which is teeming with coupons and savings passes for chain and local vendors. The book itself is separated into three color-coded sections: blue is for shopping and services, yellow is for activities and attractions, and red is for dining and food.

Coupons are included for chain vendors like Sears, Men's Wearhouse and Sonic. Then there are discounts for places more local to Massachusetts such as the Boston Duck Tours.

At the very front of the book, there's an alphabetic listing of all of the vendors included in the book to make browsing easier.

The book costs $25 and HALF of that goes directly to the school fundraising. I promise you you'll get more use out of the KidStuff Coupon Book than you ever did with that 5 pound tin of popcorn. AND you'll be helping a local school raise money for their educational initiatives! What a great two-for-one deal!! You get an entire book of savings (over 400 pages!!!) and your local school earns money!

If you're involved with school fundraising and are interested in more information, please contact KidStuff Coupon Books at

888-404-5437 option 1 (toll free!)
info@kidstuffcouponbook.com
www.kidstuffcouponbook.com


Please follow KidStuff on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/KidStuffCouponBooks
www.twitter.com/KidStuffCoupons


These books are sold exclusively through schools, however, KidStuff Coupon Books was so very generous and is offering my readers a chance to win 1 of 3 Massachusetts coupon books.

In order to enter, you must live IN Massachusetts or an adjacent state since the coupon book primarily contains deals available in MA only.


To Enter:


The giveaway starts at midnight on September 12th and ends at midnight on September 19th. Winners will be announced on Facebook and on the Coupon Mama Massachusetts website and will be contacted via email. Winners will have 5 days to respond with a valid mailing address or their prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.

Disclaimer: I received a KidStuff Coupon Book to facilitate this review and KidStuff Coupon Books is providing three additional coupon books to giveaway to my readers. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Monkeying Around is Easier with the Monkey Mat - Get $5 Off & Free Shipping #sponsored

I live in the rural sticks. I'm talking nearly a one to one ratio of farm animal to human. Living in the sticks means just that - lots of sticks, dirt, grass... And my husband and I are outdoorsy folks, but I'm certainly not a fan of getting my clothes covered in said sticks, dirt and grass. So I was very excited to try out the Monkey Mat - a convenient, fabulous, fairly newly product as seen on Shark Tank.

MyMonkey Mat in the color red coral crush came packaged in a small cardboard box not much bigger than a CD case. It's seriously so small that it could easily fit in my purse. It is made of a very soft, smooth nylon material, and has the Monkey Mat logo in the center, lightly weighted corners and loops at each corner in case you want to stake it down. 

After unpacking my Monkey Mat and the stakes I also received, I headed outside to play with my indoor-outdoor kitty, Selina Kyle, also known as Squish.

At first I tried to use it without staking it down, but the second my 9-pound Squish stepped on it, the Monkey Mat bunched up. The weighted corners, while seemingly very sturdy, aren't heavily weighted so it didn't take much for the mat to move. In the end, I really had no choice but to stake it down.

My backyard is grassy but much of the dirt is hard-packed. I spread out the Monkey Mat and used the stakes to secure it, but the stakes are only made of plastic and I had to be very careful not to push too hard because they were starting to bend from the pressure.

It was earlier in the day and the grass was absolutely covered with dew. I'm a wuss and hate being wet, but the Monkey Mat did a great job keeping me dry. It repelled the water underneath for the entire 45 minutes Selina and I were hanging out. Being 5' by 5', it was the perfect size - I could comfortably lay out on it and still have plenty of room for someone else.

One of my favorite features is that it comes with its own attached carrying case. The carrying case even has a wrist strap that can be easily unclipped/clipped so you can easily clip it to something - my husband and I like to clip things to our backpack for easy access. Of course when I went to repack the Monkey Mat, it didn't look nearly as pretty or neatly tucked in as it did when I first received it.

Loves

• water repellent
• when wrapped up, it's so small! it could fit in my purse
• attached carrying case (you can't lose it)
• clippable wrist strap on case
• soft fabric
• convenient and easy to use
• machine washable!
• comes in lots of colors: red coral crush, gray groove, orange sunrise, blue yonder, hang tag gray & hang tag blue

Not Loving So Much

• plastic stakes are flimsy
• carrying case is not super secure where it attaches to the mat

Conclusion:
The Monkey Mat is a convenient, easy to use way to keep you and your stuff off whatever surface you're on. It would be great at the beach for young and old alike. It would be particularly great for parents who don't want their infants laying on a potentially dirty floor. It's definitely worth the investment if you're like me and often sit on the floor or the ground.

I'm so grateful that the folks at Monkey Mat were kind enough to send me a free mat and stakes to try out. I promise you - it's a great product! This is the PERFECT addition to your summer!

My readers get to save! Use coupon code USFAM for $5 off AND Free Shipping!



Interested in hearing more about the Monkey Mat? Check them out on social media:

IG & Twitter: @MonkeyMatMama #MonkeyMatLifestyle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyMat
Pinterest: Monkeymatmama


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them.
This is a sponsored post. Monkey Mat (through US Family Guide) sent me a free Monkey Mat and set of 4 stakes to test out in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own.

15% Off Customized Photo Books at Adoramapix

Your memories deserve more than a lifeless screen! Breathe life into your photos and turn them into beautiful keepsake photo books that will last for generations. Adoramapix's custom books are high quality and display your images in rich detail. Choose from gorgeous linen, hardcover and leather covers as well as 6 stunning paper finishes. Stop swiping and start printing your family memories with AdoramaPix photo books!

Shop now and get 15% off photo books. Use code: PhotoBook15. Sale ends 11/05/2016 11:59 PM EST



Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Join the #MonkeyMatLifestyle for $5 off Plus Free Shipping! - Great for Beaches, Parks and More!

Monkey Mat, As Seen On Shark Tank, allows you to make your space, any place! Originally inspired by an unexpected six-hour layover at the airport (constant cringing while two babies crawled all over dirty floors!), and also by overall active lifestyles, this go-everywhere large mat in attached ultra-compact pouch gives you a clean space on the go - no more bulky blankets! Perfect for all ages, all places - park, beach, concerts, dirty airport/hotel floors, camping, hiking, sports events & more!

Here's the best part: My readers get to save! Use coupon code USFAM for $5 off AND Free Shipping!


This is the PERFECT addition to your summer!


Interested in hearing more about the Monkey Mat? Check them out on social media:

IG & Twitter: @MonkeyMatMama      #MonkeyMatLifestyle
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyMat/?fref=nf
Pinterest: Monkeymatmama


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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