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McDonald's Egg White Delight McMuffin Review and Giveaway

Have you tried McDonald's new Egg White Delight McMuffin yet?   McDonald's breakfasts have long been a family favorite.  Now that McDonald's has added egg whites and white cheddar to their breakfast menu I am an even bigger fan.  I can have egg whites and white cheddar on all my favorite breakfast sandwiches or opt for egg whites instead of scrambled eggs on my breakfast platter orders.  Yep, that's right you can have egg whites and white cheddar on any of your fave McDonald's breakfast sandwiches or egg whites instead of scrambled eggs on your breakfast platters.  Yummy! The Egg White Delight McMuffin is only 250 calories and still has the delicious, lean Canadian bacon but this muffin has 8 grams of whole grain.  Oh, it's a delicious way to start your day might I add. McDonald's Egg White Delight McMuffin 250 calories 100% egg whites Extra lean Canadian bacon White cheddar New muffin with 8 grams of whole grain Next time you vis

Find the Perfect Dress for that Special Occasion at PromGirl.net

Looking for the "perfect" dress for that special occasion?  In this world of bling-bling, ofttimes the "perfect" dress = $$ for a dress you're only gonna wear one time.  Being the frugal fashionista I am means I am always on the lookout for stylish savings and when it comes to finding that "perfect" dress PromGirl.net is a great place to find fashionable dresses at reasonable prices. Clarisse Prom Dress I received the Clarisse prom dress  in gold for review.  Touted as a "Prom Dress", I chose to review the dress because it was similar to the bridesmaid dresses at my mom's wedding.     There's so much to love about this dress from the  empire sash and layered tulle to the sequined, heart shaped bodice.  All of those special touches make this dress ideal for any formal occasion. This dress is so elegantly constructed and far exceeds the $99 price tag.  The bodice is full of gold-colored sequins and the heart-shaped neckl

Sears: Save More and Get #MoreAtSears

This is a sponsored post for Sears.  The views expressed below are mine. I'm a fashionista but I'm a frugal fashionista and one of my fave places to save is Sears.  Oh, how I love their Friends and Family Day sale.  * drifts into dreamland *  However, I've learned a little secret to shopping at Sears and if you read closely I'll share.  Did you know    Sears Market Place Offers  is the easiest place to find all of the  newest arrivals   plus  so much more. What does that mean for frugalistas like you and I? ✓  No more waiting in line   ✓  Save time AND save money ✓   Ready in 5 minutes or less, or you'll get a $5 off coupon  ✓  Free shipping or shop online and pick it up at your nearby Sears store ✓  No more driving in circles around the parking lot trying to find the perfect spot ✓  No more driving to the store only to find the item you wanted isn't available Whether you're looking for clothing, shoes or the latest gadget for your k

Zaycon Foods Sales Event Coming to a City Near You #USFG

How does Zaycon Foods manage to provide such high quality super fresh meat and produce to its customers at such low prices?   The answer is strength in numbers. And not our numbers, yours! Zaycon Foods can sell its products at bulk rate prices to individual consumers and families because our unique sales event business model brings lots of people together, adding all their purchasing power into a combined bulk food purchase. And when you buy as part of a group that’s committing to such a large purchase, the power is in the hands of the purchaser! It’s the ultimate group buy in terms of both price and consumer empowerment. You can pre-select exactly what you want to order from a given Zaycon sales event – sometimes you may want to stock up on our amazing meaty back ribs and sometimes it might be all about the Zaycon bacon – and then, on the day of the sales event, you and a whole big bunch of your neighbors will find yourselves in a nearby parking lot watching as an entire t

Three Lollies Preggie Pop Drops Discount

This is a sponsored post. Three Lollies makes all natural products for nausea associated with morning sickness, travel sickness, cancer treatment all other types of nausea. Their products are drug-free and doctor recommended.   Save 20% Off Any Order at Three Lollies, Natural Nausea Products.  http://www.usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?regionid=460&bid=11215&dealid=1281 Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I will receive a Three Lollies product in exchange for this review. No monetary compensation was received.  The views expressed below are mine.  Many thanks to the Souper Blogger Network for this opportunity.  Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click  here  for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255:

Hasbro Game Night BEJEWELED Frenzy Game Review

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I received a complimentary BEJEWELED Frenzy game for review. Monopoly.  Scrabble.  Pictionary.  Who remembers playing these games when you were back in the day?  I remember playing these game on  game night at my house when I was a kid and now that I'm a mom, I'm carrying on the family game night tradition with my family and we're STILL playing many of the games I grew up with.  We've added a few games to our family game nights but this is the first time we've added a game which got it's start online. Have you ever played Bejeweled?  You know the online game where you try to match gems in a row causing the row to collapse.  My mom loves playing Bejeweled online so when I told her Hasbro was adding a Bejeweled board game to its lineup, she was already making plans for our next family game night.   BEJEWELED FRENZY Age: 8+; Players: 2-4  Approximate Retail Price: $14.99 It’s a sparkly flurry of a card game a

Easy DIY Miracle-Gro Garden Gro Projects #MiracleGroProject

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro . All opinions are 100% mine. Looking for an easy DIY project to glam up your garden?  Check out Miracle-Gro's  The Gro Project  for some  fun garden projects .  Don't let your lack of a green thumb hinder your creativity.  Check out Miracle-Gro online for tons of gardening tips for novices like moi to professionals as well.   Miracle-Gro  offers some great products like  LiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food Advance Starter Kit  and  Shake’n Feed All Purpose Plant Food .  Both are easy to use and packed with nutrients specially formulated for plants. I'm always saying I don't have much of a green thumb but I have a plant affectionately nicknamed "Grandma" that is nearly 10 years old.  Yes, 10 years old .   The plant is a peace lily that was gifted to me shortly after my grandmother passed and after the plant outgrew its original planter, I decided to transplant it to a lar

Retreat from Summer's Heat with Caribou Coffee New Sparkling Beverages

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Caribou Coffee.  I received a gift card and a tumbler in exchange for this post.  No monetary compensation was received.  The views expressed below are mine.  Many thanks to Caribou Coffee and the PR firm for this opportunity.     Summer is here and now is the perfect time to enjoy an ice cold Caribou Coffee or one of four new Caribou Coffee sparkling teas and juices.  These new offerings are perfect for Summer!  They're light, refreshing and not as heavy and filling as a smoothie.  In fact, a medium Caribou Coffee Lite Peach Black Tea only has 70 calories!   Green Tea Lemonade – A balanced blend of healthy green tea and sweet lemonade. Peach Black Tea – Sweet peach married with the bold flavor of black tea. Lemon Ginger Pomegranate – A blend of tart lemon and sweet pomegranate balanced with the essence of ginger. Apple Raspberry – Two simple flavors come together to make a light but refreshing summer drink.

Biff and Becka’s Stupendous Vacation: A Booksneeze Book for Children Review

Disclosure: Many thanks to Booksneeze for the opportunity to review Biff and Becka's Stupendous Vacation. I received a complimentary download of this book in exchange for this review. Book Description Biff’s anticipated family vacation takes an unexpected turn. How will he deal with bitter disappointment? Is his summer ruined? Will he be humiliated by his friends? The author paints a picture of a godly home to give encouragement and guidance to parents who struggle and kids who hurt. Biff and Becka’s Stupendous Vacation helps your child know how to deal with disappointment. It also helps children relate to family and friends with honesty and respect. Our Thoughts:   Cute book.  The discussion guide at the end of the book was a nice way to facilitate conversation and get our kids talking about faith, family and appropriate behavior.  We spent a lot of time discussing Chapter 8 as it dealt with the topic of sibling relationships.  After reading and sharing this ch

Twisted Sista Hair + Scalp Fix Review

I've been a natural hair diva for nearly 2 years now.  No perms.  No relaxers.  No permanent colors.  It is a challenge for me because I am so new at this whole "natural thang".  The last few months have been full of trial and error with various products recommended by fellow bloggers and some of the natural hair divas in my life.  It isn't often I find offers for blogger reviews for natural hair care products so I jumped at the offer to review twisted sista natural hair care products.   I received a twisted sista Hair + Scalp Fix Strengthen and Repair Kit and samples of twisted sista Curl Activator and Blow Drying Creme . My  twisted sista Hair + Scalp Fix Strengthen and Repair Kit contained Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner, Deep Conditioner Masque and Restructure and Repair Treatment.  During the Summer, I swim a lot and pool chemicals leave my hair in desperate need of deep conditioning to keep my tresses soft and manageable.  I can definitely s

Moonwalk NYC - Let's Walk the Walk America

Disclosure:  I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.   This summer, Walk the Walk is bringing its legendary MoonWalk  to New York City for the first time to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer causes. This isn't your run -of-the-mill fitness event! At 10 PM on July 20, 2013, thousands of women and men will power- walk through the streets of New York City wearing brightly decorated bras to inspire others to get fit and have fun. The route will weave through the city's most iconic landmarks, lit up brightly at night.  Yes, thousands o f people walking the streets in bras for a ca use. Two courses ensure everyone will can participate regard less of their fitness leve l.  The re's a 1/2 mo on (half marathon) and a full moon (26.3 miles) .  Monies raised will support the Breast Examination Center in Harlem where 80% of patients are uni nsur ed.   The MoonWalk i

Wordless Wednesday - A Walk with My Son

A summer's afternoon walk with my son.  Beautiful trail and such a spiritual experience being so close to nature.  Fear of heights, subside.  Just amazed by the blessed quietness and beauty of nature.

Chick-fil-A Adds New #FreshMade Premium Salads and Wraps to their Menu

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post courtesy of Chick-fil-A and Mom It Forward.  I received a behind the scenes look at how Chick-fil-A prepares their new salads and wraps and dinner for me and my guests in exchange for this post.  No monetary compensation was received.  The views expressed below are mine.  Many thanks to Chick-fil-A and Mom It Forward for this opportunity.   Chick fil A Introduces Fresh Made  Salads and Wraps to their Menu Thanks to Mom It Forward, I had the opportunity to gather a group of my blogging buddies to try Chick-fil-A ’s new salads. Unfortunately, Mother Nature threw a wrench in our Girls Night Out plans with her gusty winds, flashes of lightning, bursts of thunder and threats of tornadoes. Since most of my divas were unable to attend as potential bad weather loomed, I recruited Jay, the youngest of Los Tres Amigos. He reluctantly accepted, well it was more of a bribe of Chick-fil-A nuggets. What can I say, the kid loves their chicken