October's First Batch Of Random News, Contests & Discounts!

Here's some random news, sales, and contests that have landed in my email box over the last week or so, and rather than fill up your readers/inbox, I thought I'd condense them all into this one post. Maybe they'll save you some money, maybe you'll win something, or maybe I'm just helping you spend money you shouldn't be. LOL :)

Marcal, maker of recycled paper products, is sponsoring a contest for us photo junkies, and the grand prize is a Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital SLR Camera! (Swoon!) There's some runner up prizes, too. Just share one of your best fall foliage pictures on Marcal’s Facebook Page in order to enter. For more details, and rules of course, head over here. (There's not that many entries yet from what I can see, so it looks like pretty good odds!)

Sephora has a deal going on where you can get a free 3-in-1 Mini Buxom Lip Stick with any ONLINE purchase! Use promo code AMSTERDAM at checkout to snag it.

Hair Boutique is offering 20% off your purchase with promo code GLAM20 at checkout. They also have free shipping on orders over $50. (Check out their Skull Studded Bandeaus! I want one!)

Zappos is hosting a giveaway through one of my favorite magazines, Lucky - you can win a $1,000 shopping spree - and get this, there will be 10 winners! For more information, and to enter, click here. My fingers are totally crossed that I'm one of the 10! (hey, a girl can dream! lol)

...speaking of Zappos, my order from my gift certificate win a few weeks ago just arrived yesterday. I couldn't decide on shoes that didn't make me feel guilty, lol, so I bought this:


It's a Bodum storage jar perfect for storing my pasta in! I love it!

Grows Up is a new online marketplace where growing businesses and “mompreneurs” can open an online children’s boutique… with no monthly charges or setup fees. That last part is totally the kicker, because as a former business owner, I can tell you those costs can add up fast! If you've ever wanted to open your own boutique selling children's items, you may want to check out Grows Up and see if it's something that might work for you.

If you still have any Tropicana Juicy Rewards points that you haven't used to snag some deals, tomorrow only, October 7th, you can use them to enter to win a 13” MacBook® Pro! For more information, complete rules, and to enter, check out the site. (I'm totally entering! I want it!)

Spreadshirt has 15% off all orange, black and white apparel with a minimum purchase of $30 for your trick-or-treating ensembles using the coupon code october2010. It's valid through October 26th, but I would hurry up on this one if you're interested - you don't want it to arrive too late!

YourGardenShow.com has added a new feature to their site: Plant of the Day. Plant of the Day, written by Mark Kane, former Editor at Better Homes and Garden Magazine, and current YourGardenShow Groundskeeper (whew - that's a mouthful LOL) will help parents and children learn about a new plant each day - it's a great way to get a budding little gardener involved. You can even subscribe via email and have a new plant each day land in your email box!

Raise your hand if you loved the Beverly Hills Chihuahua movie! We loved it, so I admit I'm super excited to hear that there is a sequel arriving in February! Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray then. Want to see the trailer? It's adorable! (George Lopez is back as the voice of Papi!)


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