This Full House Reviews

Deal Alert: AT&T's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Announced!

Feel free to read my review and how the Impulse 4G by Huawei helped me overcome my smartphone envy - when you have time, of course.

Guess what?  I haven't broken my new cell phone from AT&T [knocks on wood until knuckles bleed] not yet, anyway.

However, I'm still having a hard time convincing my kids that, in this case, it's okay NOT to share.

I don't blame them.  It's really a smart-looking phone.

Most especially, since I've gifted myself with prettiful phone bling (it's my first smartphone, don't judge) although, I can't help but feel a little sad that my phone dresses up nicer than I do.

Hrmph.

Aaaaanyway, have any techy-type stuff on your shopping list?!?  EXCELLENT!!!

AT&T just announced their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on ATT.com.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, November 25th, the following promotions will be available for online shoppers while supplies last. FREE SHIPPING and WAIVED ACTIVATION is included:

Friday, November 25, 12:01 a.m. ET

• Touchscreen devices, including tablets.

Saturday, November 26, 12:01 a.m. ET

• All Windows 7 and select Android devices, for just $.01

Sunday, November 27, 12:01 a.m. ET

• BlackBerry 9860 for  only $.01, HTC Red Inspire for $29.99

Monday, November 28, 12:01 a.m. ET

• A lineup of some of AT&T’s most popular smartphones—Motorola ATRIX 4G, Samsung Infuse 4G, BlackBerry 9810, HTC Inspire 4G and LG Thrill 4G—all for only one cent!

Aaaaand, you don't even have to leave home, or change out of your pajamas, to take advantage of these really great deals. 

How awesome is that, right?  Don't tell my kids, okay?

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment, product or any other consideration, besides perhaps helping families (like mine) save a little extra milk money, was received for this blog post. 

Deal Alert: Free Shipping Day, December 16, 2011

Last Christmas, I saved a bundle ordering stuff online AND taking advantage of free shipping offered on selected items.

This year, I learned about an awesome event called Free Shipping Day where over 1,000 merchants have already registered to offer FREE SHIPPING for a 24-hour period with delivery by Christmas Eve!

Including some of my family's favorite brands:   Kmart, Lands' End, JCPenney, Kohl's, Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble and many more.

ALL FREE SHIPPING DAY OFFERS WILL BE REVEALED:  at 12:00am EST on Friday, December 16, 2011 on their website at FreeShippingDay.com!

Also, feel free to check out FreeShipping.org for FREE shipping codes posted daily -- because, free is good -- when you have time, of course!!!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

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Disclosure:  No payment, product or any other consideration, besides the satisfaction of knowing I may be helping families (like mine) save a little extra milk money, was received for this blog post.

 

Deal Alert: Annual Kmart Family & Friends Sale, This Weekend!

Now that the Halloween stuff is ALL put away (almost) I feel it safe to tell you that:

Only 51 more sleeps until Christmas!

[ducks to avoid flying desk calendars]

Frankly, after experiencing our first snowstorm of the season IN OCTOBER I'm hoping to get my holiday stuff done this year (early!)

Kmart is holding its annual Family & Friends Sale this weekend – it's a great time to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH - ALL DAY NATIONWIDE:

• Get 20% 0ff all regular and clearance-priced merchandise for Apparel, Infant Hardlines, Accessories, Jewelry, and Footwear.

• Get 10% of all regular and clearance-priced merchandise for Sporting Goods, Toys, Season, Edibles, Consumables, Hardware, Appliances (not major appliances) Hard Home, Soft Home, Stationery, Beauty, Health, Electronics, Entertainment and Auto.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH - ALL DAY IN THESE SELECT AREAS:

Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Utah, Idaho, and New Jersey stores: Westwood, Elmwood Park, Closter, Paramus and Lodi.

Feel free to download the flyer for more information: http://www.kmart.com/social4me

Also, we received our Kmart Toy Book at the house this week (pages have been clipped, already!) but, you can check it out online, too:  http://kmrt.us/ureQda

In the meantime, wishing you ALL happy shopping and may the force be with you!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  I am a Kmart Featured Blogger and Playdate Place Parent.

Homework Tip for Parents: Teens and Tweens Just Wanna Have Fun, Too!

Only 120 more sleeps and I am officially a parent with 3 teenagers in the house. 

[shiver]

I still can't wrap my head around the fact that my youngest is 10, already.

[heavy sigh]

However, homework time hasn't gotten any easier at our house --  what, yours either!?!?

Come by and visit with me at PlaydatePlace.com where we are sharing homework tips for teens and tweens.

When you have time, of course!

FIND IT HERE:  http://playdateplace.kmart.com/2011/09/homework-tip-for-parents-teens-tweens-just-wanna-have-fun-too/?intcmp=PlaydatePlace

NEW! THIS HALLOWEEN:  My friends at Kmart.com have launched Attack of the 50ft Party, an online social hub to help families (like mine) find some great deals, blog posts, costume information, sweepstakes and much more!

This week's AND next week's special deals are:

September 18 - September 24 Offer: 20% Off All Children's and Teen Costumes http://kmrt.us/qHRXMU

September 25 - October 1 Offer: 20% Off All Costumes and Capes, plus FREE SHIPPING on orders 39.99 and over http://kmrt.us/qHRXMU

Thank you for visiting Gone Shopping.  Be sure to visit and/or subscribe to my home blog, ThisFullHouse.com (when you have time, of course!) or stop by and just say, "Hi!"  We'll leave the porch light on for you, just in case.

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  I am a featured blogger and Kmart Playdate Place Parent.

Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ: Rich in History and Family-Friendly, Too!

My family and I love vacationing with friends in Cape May (yes, here in Jersey!) and have done so, almost every year, since my oldest daughter was a year old and, 3 kids later, we've made some very happy memories, together.

Most recently, during a particularily chilly (and wet) spring break and, well, YES...we love Cape May...THAT MUCH!!!

I was very excited when my friends Emily and Cooper of TheMotherhood.com invited me to visit Congress Hall for a Cape May Bloggers Retreat, featuring my absolutely favorite year-round vacation destination, right here, on the Jersey shore.

This trip, however, would prove to be quite a learning experience...most especially, for this Jersey Mom...indeed!

Deal Alert: Listing of 133 Military & Armed Forces Discounts (HOOAH!)

Image via GiftCardGranny.com

This Memorial Day weekend, my twin brother and I will be celebrating our birthday (never mind, which one) along with his graduating military school and continuing his education, throughout the summer, as a newly promoted 1st Sargent and, well, yes, we are ALL very, very proud of Steve!

To help celebrate our men and women of the Armed Forces, GiftCardGranny.com has a list of 133 ways to save by listing discounts to various stores, restaurants and service providers, available to military families, including some of our family's favorites brands:

Hot Topic: Receive a 10% military discount by calling Hot Topic’s customer service number to place your order.

Kohl's: Receive 15% savings on your purchase.

IHOP: Receive a 20% discount with a valid Military ID.

Johnny Rockets: Save 50% when you wear your uniform.

Sears Portrait Studio: Save 20% if you show your Military ID at checkout.

Barnes and Noble: Save 6% off the online price and receive free shipping when you order online. Call for assistance to receive the discount.

Best Buy: Save 10% on your purchase with a valid Military ID.

Lowes: Receive 10% off your purchase.

Michaels: Some locations give a 10% off your purchase on Wednesdays.

Walgreens: You may be eligible for a 15% discount with Military ID on certain days. Check with the store for rules.

View the full list of military discounts, here.

My sincerest thanks to GiftCardGranny for posting this awesome list, with special thanks and congratulations to my twin bro, 1st Sgt. Steve, and in honor of those who risked their lives to protect my family...HOOAH!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!!!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Take the family to Six Flags with Polly-O and KRAFT String and Twists!

We invested in season passes to Six Flags (a.k.a. Great Adventure, if you're from Jersey) for my two oldest girls (17 and 15, respectively) last summer.

A Season Pass pays for itself in less than two visits and the girls can attend concerts with their friends, all summer long, for FREE.

My husband, Garth (not his real name) and I arrange for carpooling, with neighborhood friends, drop the kids off using special drive-thru lanes (i.e. NO parking required!) and then pick them up again in the shuttle parking lot.

MORE WAYS TO SAVE:  If you order 4 season passes by May 30th, you get a Season Parking Pass for FREE -- that's a $50.00 value!

This year, Polly-O and KRAFT String and Twists have teamed up with Six Flags to help families (like ours) to your local park with discounts, all summer long - here's how it works:

Polly-O String and Twists (sold in East Coast retail locations, only)

• Take any specially marked Polly-O Strong or Twists package to a Six Flags location on weekdays and receive a free Kids ticket (under 10 years old) with purchase of (1) full price general admission ticket. The offer is good for $15 off full price general admission any day.
• Redemption is easy: Polly-O String and Twist package wrappers can be redeemed directly at the venue; and will be “upcycled” from there to help save our environment!

Kraft String and Twists (sold elsewhere in the United States)

• Take any specially marked Kraft String or Twists package to a Six Flags location and receive $15 off full price general admission any day.
• Redemption is easy: Kraft String and Twist package wrappers can be redeemed directly at the venue; and will be “upcycled” from there to help save our environment!

General ticket discount promotion runs from May 1st through August 31st, but redemptions will be accepted through October 10th.

FULL REDEMPTION DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.KraftSixFlags.com or www.Polly-OSixFlags.com.

WIN 20 FREE PASSES FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS:  www.sixflags.com/twistedsweeps

Good luck and Happy Summer...almost!!!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment, product, or any other consideration, besides a chance to share stuff I think families (like mine) would like, was received for this blog post.

Deal Alert: Coastal Contacts Giving Away 10,000 Free Pairs of Glasses on May 11th (Tomorrow!)

It's true!  On Wednesday, May 11^th starting at 12pm EDT, Coastal Contacts is giving away 10,000 free pairs of glasses to Facebook fans. 

Here’s how it works:

Deal Alert: Free 3 Month Trial on Personalized Wellness Program

Last year, I wrote about my sister-in-law Pat's beating back breast cancer. Her strength and courage inspired me to start taking better care of myself, as well.

After 5 years, I finally made an appointment with a new doctor and I am very happy to report that I am now fully recovered from my surgery, addressing health issues that could NOT have waited any longer.

The good folks representing HEALTHeME, a web-based weight loss program, have been reading along and contacted me about extending a special wellness offer to our online friends.

HEALTHeME uses daily text messaging support to help keep you on track and motivated while reaching your wellness goals.

The company is co-founded by a special lady and her scientist husband, who want to extend the opportunity to try HEALTHeME for three months, to our online friends, absolutely free!

Deal Alert: Free Redbox Movie Rental Coupons

My kids are anxiously counting down the days until spring break on the 18th (me, too!) but, you know what, I don't ever remember Easter being THIS late, do you?

Tonight, however, is movie night (TGIF!!!) and our friends at Redbox are offering families (like ours) free movies:

Now through April 11, when you rent two (2) Redbox movies at one time you will be emailed a promo code for a free one-night rental.

We usually rent 2 movies, anyway (at only a dollar a day, sometimes even more) so, this is a pretty sweet deal for us.

Aaaand, if you're having trouble deciding on what to rent for your kids, here's a list of the Top Ten Movies from last week:

The bunny denotes the movies we haven't seen...yet...so, yeah, besides the fact that I am a cheapskate trying to be frugal (ahem) at least, my kids have got a lot to choose from, right? 

[sound of crickets, chirping]

TGIF and have a great weekend, everyone!!!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment, product or any other consideration, besides sharing stuff we like with other families (like ours) was received for this blog post.

Suave Professionals Sharing FREE Styling Product on Facebook

It's no secret, I have been a HUGE fan of the new Suave Professionals line of hair care products since 2009.

Aaaaand not just because I got to meet Suave Celebrity Hairstylist Luke O'Connor, who was kind enough to teach me a few styling tricks, using Suave (okay, that WAS cool, though, right?) or, the fact that he was super friendly and lots of fun in person too!

Yes, my hairdresser is okay with it (go ahead, ask her!) she knows that I have been a loyal customer of Suave Professionals, ever since.

Most recently, we put the NEW Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo to the test and it was a big hit with my oldest girls (they are 17 and 15) okay, me too!

Want to try some?

This week, the brand is launching "The Suave Challenge" and inviting consumers, nationwide, to put their product to the ultimate test.

Why?

To see if women (like me) can tell the difference between Suave Professionals products and top salon brands:

What: The Suave Challenge

When: Thursday -- March 24, 2011

Where: Suave Beauty's Facebook Page

Why: Suave is giving away a FREE full-size styling product to the first 200,000 visitors to Suave Beauty’s Facebook page on March 24th.

Additionally, consumers can visit CanYouTell.com to compare NEW Suave Professionals with top salon brands by putting them to the ultimate test:

Suave is so sure that you will not be able to tell, that they are giving prizes to anyone who can prove them wrong.

This, my friends, should be interesting, right? 

Go ahead, give it a try (what do you have to lose?) but, don't forget to come back, check out my giveaways page to see other stuff we're sharing, that you might like to try, too.

Also, please feel free to visit my blog, ThisFullHouse.com and say "hi," when you have time, of course!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment, product, or any other consideration, besides a chance to share cool opportunities I hear about, with online friends, was received for this blog post.

Deal Alert: Save 15% on In Store Purchases at Payless.com

Wrestling season is over...[breaths sigh of relief]...however, spring track started this week and, so, of course, my son needed running shoes (because, apparently, wrestling shoes are not track friendly) so, my husband, Garth (not his real name) and I took him to Payless.

Because, he is 12 and, well, if you have a boyteen, then you know, they either grow out of, or lose, pretty much EVERYTHING, very, very quickly!

Long story, short, we found him decent athletic shoes by American Eagle and my husband picked up these pretty little Airwalks (kids swear it takes 20 years off of him!) each less than $30.00, plus taking advantage of their Buy One Get One 1/2 Off offer.

Aaaand, a little something, something for BlogHer '11 (get 'em when you see 'em, folks!) for under $30.00 each, having taken advantage of the same deal, as the guys.

Here's the really, really cool part of this shopping trip.

IHOP National Pancake Day: March 1, 2011 Free Pancakes With Donation to Children's Miracle Network

Mmmmm, pancakes...it's what's for dinner, at our house (a lot!) especially, when supporting a really great cause!

Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day, TODAY -- Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., IHOP will give you one free short stack (three) buttermilk pancakes.

GREAT -- but, what's the catch?

All IHOP asks is that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

Now, feel free to go and share some pancake love!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment was received for this blog post.  Why?  Because, supporting local children's hospitals is just a really nice thing to do.

Deal Alert: FREE Science Enrichment at Liberty Science Center in New Jersey!

My friends at the Liberty Science Center just told me that there’s lots of new FREE stuff going on (yes, here in Jersey!) that's included with paid admission, like:

1. The Touch Tunnel is back (their #1 most popular original experience)

2. Chemistry classes for kids ages 6-11 on Sundays (no, really - sounds like fun, right?)

3. Liberty Science Center offers free science enrichment for young learners ages 2-5 weekdays, with “We Explore” activities that help them learn about the world around them. Topics change weekly but tend to include animals, weather, the 5 senses, etc.

4. There's also a REALLY cool IMAX film about tornadoes opening on March 8th, that will include powerful footage of storms and a story line that has scientists driving into a twister in specially designed trucks to discover more about how they form.

It's been a while since we've visited (related post) and my youngest (she's 9) is begging for some private time (yes, with me!) also, maybe I can convince my friend BusyMom to visit -- perhaps it would help with her fear of tornadoes -- or not.

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment was received for this blog post.  Just sharing stuff we like and perhaps will help other families (like ours) save a little milk money, too.

Deal Alert: MSG Special Offers for Madagascar Live & More!

Planning to visit NYC, or traveling to the Tri-state area, with kids, this spring?  EXCELLENT! 

Got some great coupon codes to share, courtesy of our friends at MSG.com/kids:

Thomas & Friends Live! on Stage
Get 15% off select tickets with code TRAIN
March 5-6 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden
Redeem here: http://www.theateratmsg.com/tickets/promotion.html?p_id=TRAIN

Madagascar Live
Get $10 off select tickets with code MBS
April 15-22 at Radio City Music Hall
Redeem here: http://www.radiocity.com/tickets/promotion.html?p_id=MBS

Sticking close to home for spring break?  EXCELLENT!  More fun stuff for kids online:

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Puppy Love
http://video.msg.com/Home/msg-dogcam-puppy-love

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Paws on the Runway
http://video.msg.com/Home/MSG-DogCam-Paws-on-the-Runway

Sesame Street Planting Party with Garden of Dreams Children
http://video.msg.com/Home/msg-kidcam-sesame-street

Harlem Globetrotters KidCam with the Knicks City Kids
http://video.msg.com/Home/MSG-KidCam-Harlem-Globetrotters-Special

There are more kid-friendly videos, quizzes and photos on MSG's kid's hub: http://msg.com/kids

Happy (almost) Spring, everyone!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment was received for this blog post.  Just sharing stuff we like, or perhaps helps other famlies (like ours) save a little milk money, too.