Coupon Clippin Texan

Calling Bloggers to Review Candles

 
Who doesn’t love candles? Especially those with a ring inside. I must admit I am a candle hoarder, I love the smells and feeling they bring.
 
The Criteria for Your Participation Are Simple.
  • This event is Free to you. Open to US only.
  • If you are to review and giveaway a product sponsored by Diamond Candles Company, you’ll need to include in your giveaway the sponsor’s Facebook and Twitter mentions, and a couple of keywords within your review.
  • If you are wanting to participate in this campaign, Blog about this event on your blog, You Can link to my post here if you would like
  • Then, fill out this Form with information about your blog.
  • Diamond Candles does the final pick of which bloggers will run the review. I have no say so in the matter. The link above is where you sign up. I am sure once the bloggers are chosen Diamond Candles will Answer any and All questions

Mozaik entertain with style Review and Giveaway ~ MyBlogSpark

 
 
Mozaik is the perfect solution for those occasions when you don’t have enough dinner ware. For under $10, Mozaik’s new Service for Eight kit will help you stop scrambling for extra place settings when your guest list is larger than your china and flatware collection. The 40-piece “party in a box” adds eight place settings (forks, knives and spoons, salad plates and dinner plates) and is great for every holiday gathering from a small cocktail party to a large holiday buffet.
 
Designed to look like real permanent ware, Mozaïk is actually plastic party ware that can be washed and reused, or simply disposed of. It provides a fashionable, affordable alternative to paper plates and fine china. Available in both Classic and Contemporary styles, Mozaïk products range from round and square plates, to silver-look cutlery and serving items to mini appetizer ware, creating a nicer impression at any occasion.
 
Mozaik offers the ease of using disposables without sacrificing style; simply toss the mess for an easier clean up. You can also opt to reuse Mozaik, just hand wash or place the party ware in the dishwasher on the gentle cycle. The more care they are given the more times you can reuse them.

 

My Thoughts:

I have to say that Mozaik has truly amazing plastic eatery. Due to my being ill around Christmas we didn’t use them then; however, when we were able to we had my family of 7 over and the first thing out of my sister’s mouth was MoM got new China! I burst out laughing considering my Mom has had the same China since 1973. My Mom thought the plastic silverware was actual real silver and she instantly wanted her own set. We are a GREEN family so we plan on re-using them until they can no longer be used. We had a Bar-B-Que that night so the meat was all stacked on the 2 trays that were provided and the bowl was used for the mustard potato salad. The serving utensils are just as impressive as the regular forks, spoons and knives. My Mom had to remind us over and over how much she loved the silver coloring around the plates. My Mom is a bit country and I think she believes this is her new China for real. HA HA! But you gotta love her. Now back to the Mozaik Dinnerware, it serves 8 and comes with 40 pieces, you may purchase other pieces separate like the trays come in a pack of 2 and the one big bowl with a lid comes by itself. Another thing that I really liked about Mozaik products  is that you don’t always want to eat on glass or even on plastic plates. So, now we are being given an in-between choice which is really nice. Overall, the family and myself loved the Mozaik entertain with style Motto and the products themselves. The only downfall I found was that the silver on the bowl started to come off after a few washes, but hey it’s plastic and not a real big deal.

Buy It: To find out more about the Mozaik line or where to purchase, please visit  www.mozaikbysabert.com.

Win It: ONE [1] Coupon Clippin’ Texan Reader will receive a Mozaik “Designing Spaces” Prize Pack which includes Mozaik’s new Service for 8 kit (full 40 piece set), serving utensils, platter and bowl.
 (ARV $26.99/$30.99)!

How to Enter: [First Entries are MANDATORY] ~ This counts as ONE ENTRY and both need to be done in order for it to count and for your additional entries to count.

  1. How do you plan on using the Mozaik Prize Pack to help you entertain at a Holiday or Special gathering of friends and family?
  2. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect Publicly (Found on right sidebar). [Please include your email address.]

Extra Entries: You can do ANY or ALL of the following to increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry and be sure to include your email address. Very Important so I can contact you if you Win!

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Entrants from the US are eligible (NO P.O. Boxes). The Giveaway ends on 03/19/2011 at 12:00 Midnight CST. The Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on Sunday, 03/20/2011. The Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or another Winner will be chosen.

 I was given the opportunity to review these products because of my membership with MyBlogSpark.

 

 

GOOD LUCK!

** Disclosure: I was provided the Mozaik products, information and additional prize pack to giveaway by Mozaik through MyBlogSpark so I could provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway products were also supplied by Mozaik through MyBlogSpark). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.**

WholeSaleKey Chains ~ 1.5″ Pink Photo Key Chain Review + Giveaway

 

Main features:

  • 1.5 inch 128×128 LCD display;
  • 4.8 MB internal memory which can store about 72 pictures;
  • Auto / manual picture slide show, slide time adjustable.
  • Manual switch between picture and time display
  • Time display including date, week, hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Time manual adjustable or sync with computer via software.
  • Picture format: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF;
  • Picture size automatically cut by software.
  • Input / output picture via photo View software which contains in the attached CD
  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • Charged / data downloaded via 5 pins USB cable
  • Dimension: 5.5×4.1×1.2cm
  • Weight: 85g

Package contents:

  • 1 x Photo Frame with key ring;
  • 1 x USB cable

My Thoughts:

Why carry only 1 picture in your wallet when you can carry many on this 1.5” digital photo frame. I was excited when I was given the opportunity to review one of these. I received a pink one, since it is my favorite color. It is nice that these Key-chains come in multiple colors so you can pick your favorite. This photo keychain is so easy to use. You connect the keychain to your PC using a provided USB cable and you can begin to download photos onto your keychain in just seconds. The instructions provided in the package are easy to follow. Once you choose the photos which you want you are able to crop them and make them close up’s which is a good idea as the screen is 1.5”. The quality of the photos are actually better than I thought they would be on the little screen. Best thing is to crop the photo, use close ups and use pics of landscape with vibrant colors. You can set this little photo album up as a slide show and you get to pick the amount of time between flipping through the photos which is nice. Another nice feature is that you don’t have to connect this to your PC to delete photos, you just do it from the main menu. To charge all you have to do is plug the USB cable into your PC and its charged back up to take on the run with you. Overall, a great little gadget that is inexpensive that you can carry with you to show off your favorite family/friends photos. I also love that you can have it engraved as a special keepsake gift. What more could one want in a key chain?!

Buy It:  If you are interested in purcharsing this 1.5″ Digital Pink Photo Key Chain it’s available at WholeSaleKey Chains. (ARV $9.99)!

Win It: WholeSaleKey Chains  is offering One Lucky Coupon Clippin’ Texan Reader a chance at winning the same Digital Pink Key Chain I received. (pictured above)

How to Enter: [First Entry is MANDATORY~ Please visit the WholeSaleKey Chains Site and tell me which other item you like. [Please include your email address.]

Extra Entries: You can do ANY or ALL of the following to increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry and be sure to include your email address. Very Important so I can contact you if you Win!

  1. Follow Coupon Clippin’ Texan via Google Friend Connect Publicly. (found on right sidebar) 
  2. Follow Coupon Clippin’ Texan on Twitter AND Tweet about this Giveaway. Copy and Paste:

Enter to Win a Pink Digital Photo Keychain from WholeSaleKey Chains @CouponClippinTX  #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/4r8ll2y (can be done once daily).

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  3. Grab my button and put it on your blog. (include a link to it) 3 extra entries ~ 1 per comment

Only entrants from the US are eligible. The Giveaway ends on 03/01/2011 at 12:00 Midnight CST. The Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on Wednesday, 03/16/2011. The Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or another Winner will be chosen. 

 GOOD LUCK!

 ** Disclosure: I was provided the above key chain in order for me to provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway product is also supplied by WholeSaleKey Chains). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.** [Read more...]

Review of Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets via SheSpeaks + Coupon

It’s not always easy to feed your family a healthy meal. In between all the things you have to do, you might not get to the grocery store in time! Stocking up on more wholesome frozen foods makes sure you’ll skip on serving fast foods. These nuggets are 100% white meat with no fillers or preservatives. (Plus they’re baked – not fried!) They want to hear what you AND your family think of Perdue Frozen Breaded Chicken Nuggets!  

 

Did you know that Perdue is a family owned company and that the current chairman is the third generation Perdue to lead it? Not only is Jim Perdue the leader of the company, he is also its spokesperson.

My thoughts of the Perdue Nuggets were fantastic. I love that they don’t have any additives or perservatives, all white meat, that they are not fried and still tasted wonderful. The added plus was that both my step-son (Julian) and my Hubby (Joseph) loved them as well. I think I just might have to add this to my continuous grocery list. I hope all of my fabulous readers’ get a chance to try them as well. And as an added bonus there is a $1.00/1 Coupon that you can print below.

I was given the opportunity to review the Perdue Products with the family because of my membership at SheSpeaks!

Winners of The Secrets of Newberry Book by Victor McGlothin

 
 
A Big Thank You to all of Ya’ll who entered The Secrets of Newberry Book Giveaway and the Hachette Book Group for Sponsoring this Giveaway!
The Giveaway has ended and the Three Winners have been chosen, they each will receive one copy of The Secrets of Newberry Paperback Book!
CONGRATS TO THE 3 OF YOU!
 
More Giveaways Coming SOON…
 
 
True Random Number Generator Results:
 
35
Janice Crespo says:

The Postcard Killers By James Patterson, Liza Marklund
janicecrespo@gmail.com

 

29
Kimberly London says:
August 24, 2010 at 8:37 am

Eggs by Jerry Spinelli
klondon11@comcast.net

 

62
Susan Smith says:

The Island sounds like a good book
s2s2@comcast.net

  

Janice Crespo, Kimberly London and Susan Smith will all be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond or other winners will be chosen. 

Follow-up Sam’s Club Back-to-School (Box Tops for Education) Review

 This is my follow-up post to the Sam’s Club Back-to-School Giveaway. So, we headed to Sam’s Club and as soon as you walked in they had a huge display at the entrance and down the main shopping isles of all items with Box Tops for Education Certificates and they were higher values than usual. I was ready to spend my $25 Gift Card and I wanted to get the most Bang for my Buck!

 Each Box Top is woth $.10 for your school. Click here for a list of products that have Box Tops located on them. For more information on Box Tops For Education Click HERE.

I ended up with the following:

  • Ziploc Value Pack w/20 Containers & Lids – $9.28 (5 Box Tops)
  • Nature Valley 60 Bar Value Pack – $7.18 (5 Box Tops)
  • Bisquick 5lb Value Box – $3.85 (6 Box Tops)
  • General Mills 3pk Variety Cereal – $5.88 (6 Box Tops)
  • Total:  $26.19 + tax= $28.32
  • Plus I received (150 Box Tops Certificate + 22 Box Top Certificates from my Purchase)

TOTAL OOP: $3.32

Not so bad, Huh?!

** Disclosure: I was provided a Sam’s Club Plus Membership, a gift card, 150 Box Tops for Education Certificate and information in order for me to provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway products are also supplied by Sam’s Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.**

The Secrets of Newberry Book Review + Giveaway (3 Winners)

The Secrets of Newberry                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               A Novel by Victor McGlothin

Two lifelong friends are about to discover the hard side of life in The Big Easy after a heinous crime is committed . . .

About The Book:

For Ivory Bones Arcineaux and Julian Bynote, life in 1950s New Orleans couldn’t be sweeter. Friends since they met in an illegal gambling house in Newberry, Louisiana, they have their pick of all the fine women, good food, and hot nights they can handle. They seem to have it made-especially Julian who begins to make a new life for himself after meeting the beautiful, classy Magnolia Garbo at a social. But both men are about to find out that letting the good times roll can be deadly when a simple robbery goes wrong and Julian witnesses Bones murdering a man in cold blood. The victim was a white city councilman with all the right connections-and if the two are discovered, it will mean the end to everything they’ve built together. With the New Orleans police hot on their trail, Julian must decide whether rolling in the fast lane is worth losing his freedom and his life.

 

 

About The Author:

Essence bestselling author Victor McGlothin is a former bank vice-president who nearly forfeited an athletic scholarship due to poor reading skills. Ultimately, he overcame that obstacle and later completed a Masters degree in Human Relations & Business. Victor is also an on-line columnist of Victor Said?, a real Brotha to Sistah look at relationship.

Victor lives in Dallas with his wife and two sons.

 

 

 

My Thoughts:

This book takes you back in time to the 1950′s a place of segregation and life in the deep South. There are so many secrets being unveiled that made me gasp a few times. I also love the historical aspect of it as well. The characters make you want more and made it hard for me a few times to close the book for the night. The author is very descriptive which allows you to vividly see what is really taking place. I truly enjoyed this read and think it would for a fantastic book for a Book Club and already includes the Reading Group Guide. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Buy It: For more information or to purchase The Secrets of Newberry please visit Hachette Book Group.

Win It: The Hachette Book Group is giving Three [3] Coupon Clippin’ Texan Reader’s a copy of The Secrets of Newberry (ARV $13.99/$16.99)!

How to Enter: [First Entry is MANDATORY ~ Please visit the Hachette Book Group and let me know another title you would just love to read. [Please include your email address.]

Extra Entries: You can do ANY or ALL of the following to increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry and be sure to include your email address. Very Important so I can contact you if you Win!

I just entered to Win the book The Secrets of Newberry by Victor McGlothin (3 Winners)  http://tinyurl.com/2c88ru3 @Coupon Clippin’ Texan! ~ Provide a Link in the Comment.

   Enter to Win The Secrets of Newberry by Victor McGlothin (3 Winners) @CouponClippinTX ~ http://tinyurl.com/2c88ru3 @HachetteBooks #giveaways. (can be done once daily)

Entrants from the US and Canada are eligible (NO P.O. Boxes). The Giveaway ends on 08/28/2010 at 12:00 Midnight CST. The Winners will be chosen via random.org and announced on Sunday, 08/29/2010. The Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or other Winners will be chosen.

I was given the opportunity to review this book because of my membership at The Product Review Place.

GOOD LUCK!

** Disclosure: I was provided by Hachette Book Group a copy of the book so I could provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway books also supplied by Hachette Book Group). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.**

H-E-B Adam’s Reserve Peppercorn and Garlic Rub Review + Giveaway

So, If you haven’t heard, H-E-B has a new Sheriff in town called the Cooking Connection!

Something’s always cooking at the Cooking Connection.

Their Cooking Coaches prepare a variety of recipes every day. Stop by for some yummy samples. If you like what you taste, you can pick up simple recipe cards and the products you need right there in their kitchen. You can even ask a Coach for suggestions and alternatives.Visit Cooking Connection every time you shop your neighborhood H-E-B. We promise to continue to amaze you with new ideas, recipes, and unique products you won’t find anywhere else.

Cooking Connection videos

Featured Cooking Connection products

Meet the Cooking Coaches

Their cooking coaches come from several different backgrounds. Many have attended culinary schools or trained as chefs and worked in restaurants. Others simply love to cook. The one thing they all have in common is their passion for food and for you, their customers.

Their coaches can show you how to:

  • Get dinner on the table with minimal time and effort
  • Entertain during the holidays
  • Throw a tailgate party
  • Plan food for any occasion

It’s really not as hard as people might think, especially with simple recipes and flavors that inspire even the most novice and inexperienced cooks. Coaches make it easy, fun, and rewarding.

Adam’s Reserve Rubs

The Adams Reserve line was developed by cooks for cooks. These flavor-packed rubs make roasts and steaks taste like they came out of a steak house kitchen. Blends of pepper, garlic, and spices are ground finer than most rubs to adhere to your meats better. This rub locks in juices to keep your meat moist and tender while providing a flavorful crispy crust on the exterior.

 I will be glad to send you two bottles, and then can set aside two more bottles for you to distribute to winners.  I haven’t had a chance to try out the seasoning myself, so I’m looking forward to hear what you think of it.  You can find Cooking Connections inside select H-E-B stores where you can find new recipes and some yummy samples. We release new Cooking Connection videos all the time. You can subscribe at youtube.com/heb or we’ll post a new video to Facebook every other Wednesday. 

My Thoughts:

When approached to try the Adams Reserve Peppercorn & Garlic Sear-N-Crust Rub, I have to admit I was pretty excited. I like to consider myself a Grillin’ Queen. We first tried the rub on some steaks and let me tell you, they never tasted better. Our family loves garlic and that pepper gave it a kick. My family is in aggreeance that this rub is by far one of the best we have ever tried. I’m looking forward to trying other Adams Reserve Products in the near future.

Buy It:  A few of the ingredients in these recipes (marked with asterisk) are only available at the Cooking Connection and are exclusive to HEB–you can’t get them anywhere else. Many are made right here in Texas (prices vary).

Win It:  H-E-B is offering One Lucky Coupon Clippin’ Texan Reader’s a chance at winning TWO bottles of Adams Reserve ~ Peppercorn & Garlic Sear-N-Crust Rub. (pictured above)

How to Enter: [First Entry is MANDATORY~ Go to the H-E-B/Cooking Connection site and tell me which Recipe you would like to try. [Please include your email address.]

Extra Entries: You can do ANY or ALL of the following to increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry and be sure to include your email address. Very Important so I can contact you if you Win!

  1. Follow Coupon Clippin’ Texan via Google Friend Connect Publicly. (found on right sidebar) 
  2. Follow Coupon Clippin’ Texan on Twitter AND Tweet about this Giveaway. Copy and Paste:
  3. Enter to Win Two Bottles of Adams Reserve Sear-N-Crust Courtesy of H-E-B and Cooking Connection @CouponClippinTX  #giveaways http://goo.gl/fb/KsTpH (can be done once daily)

  4.  “Like” H-E-B on Facebook AND Let them know that @Coupon Clippin’ Texan sent you.
  5. “Like” Coupon Clippin’ Texan on Facebook.
  6. Subscribe to Coupon Clippin’ Texan via email and confirm it. (I will verify both steps)
  7. Grab my button and put it on your blog. (include a link to it)

Only entrants from the US are eligible. The Giveaway ends on 08/25/2010 at 12:00 Midnight CST. The Winners will be chosen via random.org and announced on Thursday, 08/26/2010. The Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or other Winners will be chosen. 

 GOOD LUCK!

 ** Disclosure: I was provided two bottles of Adams Reserve Peppercorn & Garlic Sear-N-Crust Rub in order for me to provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway products are also supplied by H-E-B and Cooking Connection). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.**

Sam’s Club Back-to-School $25 Gift Card Review + Giveaway

 

 
 

My Thoughts:

I am a huge fan of Box Tops For Education, I am always collecting them and even get a little crazy when someone in the household tries to put the boxes with the Box Tops still attached in our recycle bin. People, as well as my Family need to realize how valuable these little Box Tops are and that they are essentially like cash for your schools. Just look for the Box Tops logo on hundreds of products on almost every isle in your local supermarket or store. All you have to do is clip the Box Tops from the packages and send them to school with your kids, or even bring them yourselves to the School’s Box Top Coordinator. Each Box Top is woth $.10 for your school. Click here for a list of products that have Box Tops located on them. For more information on Box Tops For Education Click HERE.
 
 For an easy solution, head over to your local Sam’s Club from Aug. 11 through Aug. 31 and earn more cash for your school. At the Sam’s Club Back-to-School event, you can get a head start on your collection and find 6 Box Tops on participating General Mills products. With your favorite Box Tops for Education brands at a great value, Sam’s Club is your one-stop destination for all your back-to-school supplies you need to send your kids off to school with confidence!

In addition, Sam’s Club is giving you the opportunity to earn even more Box Tops when you upgrade to a “Plus Membership.” From Aug. 6 – Aug. 13, or while supplies last, visit the Member Services Desk of your local Sam’s Club and upon payment for your Plus Membership, you will receive a certificate for 150 Bonus Box Tops! For more information on how you can take advantage of the Back-to-School event at Sam’s Club, visit www.samsclub.com today! 

*I will be doing a follow-up post of my shopping trip to the Sam’s Club Back-to-School Event. I will show you what great items I purchased and all of the Box Tops I scored to give to my son to bring to his school! ~ Coming Soon!

Buy It: To upgrade to a Sam’s Club “Plus Membership” the cost is $100 and includes two annual Membership Cards – One for you and one for a household member over 18 years of age.

Win It: Sam’s Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark are offering a $25 Sam’s Club gift card to One Lucky Coupon Clippin’ Texan Reader.

How to Enter: [First Entry is MANDATORY~ Name your must-have item that you will be purchasing from Sam's this Back-to-School Season. [Please include your email address.]

Extra Entries: You can do ANY or ALL of the following to increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry and be sure to include your email address. Very Important so I can contact you if you Win!

  • Follow Coupon Clippin’ Texan via Google Friend Connect Publicly. (found on right sidebar) 
  • Follow Coupon Clippin’ Texan on Twitter AND Tweet about this Giveaway. Copy and Paste:
  • Enter to Win a $25 “Sam’s Club Back to School Event” Gift Card ~ 8/11-8/31. @CouponClippinTX #myblogspark #giveaways http://goo.gl/fb/Y5aBJ      (can be done once daily)

Only entrants from the US are eligible. The Giveaway ends on 08/31/2010 at 12:00 Midnight CST. The Winners will be chosen via random.org and announced on Tuesday, 09/01/2010. The Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or other Winners will be chosen. 

 GOOD LUCK!

 ** Disclosure: I was provided a Sam’s Club Plus Membership, a gift card and information in order for me to provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway products are also supplied by Sam’s Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.**

Febreze Set and Refresh with Sandra Lee ~ Review + Giveaway

Febreze has partnered with America’s favorite budget-savvy hostess Sandra Lee to introduce the latest air freshening innovation! The new Febreze Set & Refresh slowly releases scented oils to provide odor elimination and noticeably long-lasting freshness without the use of plugs or batteries. 

Summer is just heating up and Sandra Lee has participated in a series of videos to share her summer entertaining tips and recipes.  Find out how Sandra keeps her home fresh for summer guests by checking out the videos on Febreze’s official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/febreze. 

Scents Available: 

  • Natural~ Meadows & Rain and Linen & Sky
  • Floral~ Spring & RenewalFruity & Refreshing~ Apple Spice & Delight
  • Exotic~ Hawaiian Aloha and Thai Dragon Fruit
  •  

    Sandra Lee’s Fresh Summer Entertaining Tips and Recipes: 

     Plan for the Unexpected 

  • Before planning the theme, menu or party décor, I make sure I am always prepared with a few entertaining essentials and Semi-Homemade recipes. Stock up on staples like cake and cookie mix, which will come in handy should you have more guests show up than anticipated.

     Keep It Fresh 

  • Keeping your home fresh during the hot summer months isn’t always easy. One simple solution I like to use is air fresheners that you don’t have to continually spray or remember to plug in. The new Febreze Set & Refresh provides constant odor elimination and noticeably long-lasting freshness for up to 30 days with out the use of plugs or batteries.

     Small Embellishments Make a Difference 

  • Don’t have all the ingredients for your famous margaritas or sweetened iced tea? Make a great-tasting, fresh drink so any unexpected guest feels special by simply adding some fresh embellishments like, mint, cucumbers, or fruit slices to pitchers of ice water and garnish with a little on the rim of their glass. I always keep fresh fruit and veggies on hand so this is easy to prepare in minutes. 
  •  

    My Thoughts: 

I received a sample of Febreze Set & Refresh in the Meadows and Rain Scent and found it to be quite easy to use and I loved that I didn’t have to use batteries or my electricity. The scent is strong enough that you know it is there, but definitely not too overpowering. It is a soothing smell which are of my favorite types of scents. So, to set up you insert the cartridge into the unit and it will activate automatically. You then pull the bottom  downward till you hear a click and then you are ready to display and enjoy the light, fresh scent. I can’t wait to try all of the different scents that they will have available. The price is also not that bad and you can get a real deal when used with a coupon.

There’s a new way to keep your home Febreze fresh. It’s Febreze Set & Refresh. This new air freshener eliminates odors while releasing a fresh scent. Set & Refresh lasts noticeably longer than cones because it slowly releases scented oils for 30 days. Also, the cleanly-designed Set & Refresh looks attractive for the entire time it freshens your home.

Try Febreze Set & Refresh in your home for longer lasting freshness. 

Here is a fast, yummy recipe from Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade Tips: 

 Cinnamon Kettle Corn

Servings: 4 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
2 packages (3 ounces each) microwave popcorn
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
 
1. Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Pour popcorn
Into one or two large bowls (allow plenty of room in bowls to
Toss popcorn with hot sugar mixture).
 
2. In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add water and
Sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cinnamon.
 
3. Remove mixture from heat (be careful; mixture will be very hot).
Pour half the mixture over the popcorn. Carefully toss with wooden
Spoons. Add remaining sugar mixture and combine. 
  
Buy It: Febreze Set and Refresh should be available at retailers nationwide and the suggested price is $2.99.
 
Win It: Febreze is being very gracious in providing Three Lucky Coupon Clippin’ Texan Readers – a Febreze Set and Refresh Air Freshener of your very own to have and try out.
 
How to Enter: [First Entry is MANDATORY~ Visit the Febreze website and leave a comment below sharing which Set and Refresh Scent you would like to try most. [Please include your email address.]
 
Extra Entries: You can do ANY or ALL of the following to increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry and be sure to include your email address. Very Important so I can contact you if you Win!
 
Become a Fan/Like Febreze on Facebook. AND [Copy and Paste on Wall ~ I just entered to Win a Febreze Set and Refresh Air Freshener (3 Winners) @Coupon Clippin' Texan and you can too! http://couponclippintexan.com/?p=417 ] ~ Provide a Link to the Comment below.
 
Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect Publicly (Found on the top (Social Icon). ~ I do verify all steps.
 
Follow Febreze on Twitter  AND  TWEET [Copy and Paste in Tweet ~ Enter to Win a Febreze Set and Refresh Air Freshener (3 Winners) @CouponClippinTx #giveaways http://couponclippintexan.com/?p=417 ] Leave a comment with a link letting me know this was done.
 
Follow CouponClippinTX on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. [Copy and Paste ~
Enter to Win a Set and Refresh Air Freshener + 3 Winners #Giveaways  http://couponclippintexan.com/?p=417  @CouponClippinTX~] (can be done once daily)
 
Become a Fan/Like A Coupon Clippin’ Texan on Facebook. AND [Copy and Paste on your Wall~ I just entered to Win a Febreze Set and Refresh Air Freshener and you can too /3Winners http://couponclippintexan.com/?p=417 ] Provide a Link to the Comment below.
 
Subscribe to my blog via email (found at the top of page (Social Icon). You must confirm it once you receive the email for this to count. ~ I do verify all steps.
 
Only entrants from the US are eligible. The Giveaway ends on 08/21/2010 at 12:00 Midnight CST. The Winners will be chosen via random.org and announced on Sunday, 08/22/2010. The Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or other Winners will be chosen.
 
 GOOD LUCK!
 
** Disclosure: I was provided informational cards and Febreze products in order for me to provide an Honest Review; as well as Host a Giveaway (giveaway products are also supplied by Febreze). I did not receive any other compensation. My opinions are purely my own.**