Old Navy deals for Saturday!

Old Navy is giving you some special Saturday Deals!

Saturday Aug. 15

Ribbed Tanks $2

Saturday Aug. 22

Basic Tee and V-Neck Tee's $3

Thanks TT!

Have you been getting your FREE chocolate!

There are only a couple of more Fridays left to redeem your chocolate bars from Mars. This offer ends Sept. I have gotten several free candy bars from this fabulous find. You can enter each Friday for a new coupon. Go HERE for details!.

"Ugg Boots" Save and Win!!!

I think everyone is familiar with Ugg Boots now a days. I think they would look pretty hot on Mama Snow. I need to get me a pair. For this reason I just entered a their giveaway to win a FREE pair. If I don't win, at least I still have the chance to use my 15% discount for entering. Did I also mention that their are 3 winners selected every 2 months!!!

Well I am not about to let you miss out on all the fun. Head on over to "Whooga Ugg Boots" and click on their "win Ugg boots" tab under menu. There you can find all of the details on how to enter and get your 15% discount. It's that easy.

What are you waiting for? Click the button below!!!

Giveaways with Mr. Linky!

We have yet another weekend full of awesome giveaways. Leave your giveaways below and be sure they are family friendly. If you are looking for more giveaways you can scroll down to the bottom of my blog and find MckLinky and his weekend of giveaways as well.

Don't forget to enter these giveaways while they are around.

Educator.com 3 winners will win unlimited access to tutoring on 9 school subjects! (8/18)

SnackTAXI win a set of reusable snack bags (8/20)

"Hot On The Range" a beautifully illustrated children's book and signed by the author. (8/25)

The 50th Anniversary surprise revealed....

Remember the crazy summer I have been complaining about off and on? Well last month topped it all. I mentioned I would maybe share with you the biggest stress of all. This is also one of my "dusty" old talents I rarely get to enjoy. I grew up loving art. Why do I call my skills"dusty"? Well I don't get the time to really enjoy them as much as I use to... Say like 5 years ago. I get to pull out the art supplies maybe once a year. I wouldn't say I am the best at portraits, but I have done a few. My strongest skills are more in illustration and my creativity. I have done murals and hope to do more when my kids are all in school.
So my husbands parents 50th anniversary was this last week end. I was asked to do a portrait of them with the temple they got married in, in the background. They are such great parents and awesome in-laws. I figured they were totally worth it. Even after all of the pencil throwing and words under my breath, I would like to think it was still worth it. My husband on the other hand would disagree. I think He ended up being my punching bag through most of this ;0) (just kidding)

Some of the pics I worked from...(I had to use several pics of his mom because none of them were really working)





And the final piece. What a relief.




Well, That's that. I can't say it turned out exactly like them, but it was close enough. All and all I was more then happy to surprse them with this gift. They are the best in-laws and parents.

Shabby Apple Review and Discount!!!

Recently I introduced you to Shabby Apple Online Dress Boutique . Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique providing women's dresses, little girls dresses, preteen, maternity dresses, and fashion accessories. What makes Shabby Apple so unique is how they keep their dresses simple yet stylish. Every dress they make is made ready to wear. With their dresses there is no need to find tank tops, cardigans or long slips to keep you covered and comfortable. Each dress is made to make you feel beautiful and modest at the same time.




The Review:

I am so excited to show you this adorable dress my little girl recently received from Shabby Apple. This is the "Creamsicle" found in the Little Girls, Shabby Baby, section. This unique style and fun pattern looks so cute on my little girl. The dress is made extremely well and has become one of my favorites in her closet.

This online store is a "Must See". If you are trying to find that perfect dress, that fits your body, this is the store. They have a wonderful "Fit to Flatter" page. Here you will find what shape you are and which dresses they carry that will flatter your body.

Discount:
Shabby Apple is one of those stores you are going to keep returning to for more clothes. There is so much to choose from and all of their dresses are easy to fall in love with. For this reason I have to remind you of the great discount they have given all "Catch the Drift..." followers for 15% off.
Code: Catchthedrift15off
The code will expire August 15th and can be used whenever you and your readers prefer. Just plug it in on the checkout page.

If you are interested in folowing Shabby Apple, you cna do so on on their Blog, Facebook or Twitter. So there are no hesitations when signing up, Shabby Apple does not participate in selling of contact information at any time

That's Gotta Hurt! (Favorite Photo)

Yes, "That's Gotta Hurt" and it did. Not to long ago my little boy had two very loose teeth. The roots to his two front teeth had totally desolved caused from some past trauma. Knowing him it could have been from anything like falling off a chair to running into a wall. The two teeth were so loose and dad was sure he could pull them out quickly and pain free. When I heard how he was going to pull the teeth out I was totally against it. My husband claimed his dad use pliers to pull his teeth as well. For some reason I agreed and decided to take pictures. What you don't see is what happened next. My husband pulled, but the tooth did not come out. I stopped taking pictures to comfort my sobbing son.

This sounds like such a sad story and I truly felt bad for my poor son. What made this somewhat comical was when I happened upon a picture of my husbands dad using the same plier teeth pulling method.



And there you go!
So you know, my son has since lost his two teeth. Mommy finally pulled them out when they were really ready to come out, not to mention after he gained his trust back in mommy and daddy.

The next Tuesday Blog Hop is FAVORITE PHOTO(S). It's time to show off your latest photos that you love. Post them up, and don't forget to put captions so we can all enjoy them even more. See an example of the last photo blog hop here: http://www.mcklinkyblog.com/2009/07/mcklinky-photo-blog-on-tuesday-sample.html Also, if you would like me to consider publishing your photos in SeriousLife Magazine (www.seriouslifemagazine.com), submit them here:
http://www.seriouslifemagazine.com/submit_content_forms.asp?c=photos
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Save more Money on your Auto Expenses (Guest Post)

Today we have another fabulous guest post from Barbara of Never2Late2Save. She has an awesome site geared towards saving $$$. Who wouldn't love to hear more on that. Make sure you check out the links in this post, as they will link you to further information regarding the specific topic. I want to thank her for joining us and being a guest on "Catch the Drift with Mama Snow".

Save more Money on your Auto Expenses

Finding the best deal on your auto expenses is truly difficult and time consuming. I learned that there are many ways to save on cars if you look in the right places. Over the last 4 years I've been able to get major work done on my car for a fraction of the price and hopefully I can help you do the same.

1. Shop Around. We all know that you can save more by shopping multiple store and this definitely applies to automobiles. Try to get a quote from at least 3 different shops. Prices can range from a $100-$900 difference depending on the job. Make sure to take in account the reputation of the shop you choose.
2. Talk Down The Price. Don't under estimate the power of negotiation. If the price is to high but you really need the work done ask for a discount. Some shop managers will discount the parts/services. I've seen discounts as high as $500 off.
3. Ask a family member or friend. Utilize your friends and family that are mechanics(preferably certified). They can save you lots of money. Most mechanics can get discounts on parts at local auto parts store just for being a mechanic. Let them make the purchase for you and ask if they can put it on. Lots of mechanics look for side jobs to make extra cash. They will charge you less than it will cost you at the actual shop.
4. Buy Used Parts. Find a parts recycler location near you to get the part you need instead. I've bought transmission for $150, axle for $75, and engine for $550 from a used parts dealer for a truly discounted price, including a warranty. Once you buy it and you can't put it in yourself take it to your mechanic to have them put it in. Your only going to pay the cost of labor rather than the high jacked price for part from them.
5. Do it yourself. Everybody dreads the DIY term when it comes to cars but I personally think that it is the best way to lower your auto expenses. If you can change your own oil and tire try switching your own alternator. Usually its in the front of the car in arms reach. Pull up the repair manual online or go on You Tube for a video on how to do the repair yourself.

Prevent Major Repairs:

Pay attention the lights on the dashboard. I don't mean running to the mechanic when a light comes on. Educate yourself on what each light means here, so that you know and understand whats going on with your car. Some people ignore these lights, had they payed attention it could have been resolved before the issue got worse.

Maintenance you car regularly. Always make sure your car gets its scheduled maintenance. To find out how long go to your owners manual, if you can't find you manual use these tips here. Even some of the lights on your dashboard tell you its time for your next scheduled maintenance.

Barbara is 20 and a mother of 2 curious children that enjoy attention. She realized how expensive living on her own could be and decided to become more frugal. She says her goal on Never2Late2Save is to show that you can be any age and save.

Winner of $25.....

Congrats to #142 Amanda S. who won $25 worth of Healthy Snacks from The Hain Celestial Group!!!
You have 48 hours to reply. Congrats and ENJOY!!!

Hot On The Range review and giveaway.... (Closed)

*Note: Be sure to check out the 2 giveaways. One is meant for "Catch the Drift..." readers and the other is for those who purchase...


I love books and I love reading. Most of all I love reading to my children. Each night they choose a book that either my husband or I will read to them. It is always exciting when they have a new favorite book. Not only do I get a new book to memorize as I read it for the 10th time, but I too will find reasons to fall in love with the book or its message. So what is our new favorite book? Let me introduce to you "Hot on The Range", written by R.D. Jentsch.

What We Loved:
Every child loves animals. My children especially love animals and are interested in their everyday lives. I love how this story brings new questions to their minds. Some of these questions were "How does a shade tree make the animal cool off?" and "Why did the goat head butt the stick?". These questions and others give me the opportunity to teach my children and gives them the chance to learn. Obviously I don't know why Goats ram things, but I did explain it is something goats do and it is important to watch out for them if they start running towards you. I think my son accepted that answer ;0)
One of my favorite things about "Hot on the Range" is the characters created in each of the animals. You are really able to see the animals come to life and in the child's eyes you are able to visually understand what makes animals do what they do. Like why they lie in the shade, why they drink in a trough, etc.

The Author:
You can learn more about the author, RD Jentsch, at her personal blog www.rdjentsch.com or www.hotontherange.com


Also, be on the look out for RD Jentsch's new book "Froggy and Friends Go to the Creek". This book is scheduled to be released Aug. 25, 2009. Don't be surprised if you see more books by this Author, as she is currently working on another book featuring stories on funny things little kids say or do.

Purchase:
Hot on the Range is available to purchase on Amazon. You can also purchase T-shirts at www.cafepress.com.

Two Separate Giveaways:

Giveaway 1:
One reader from "Catch the Drift..." will win a signed copy of "Hot on the Range".

To Enter:
Go to "Hot on the Range" blog or Amazon to read the description of the book. Come back and tell me why you or your child will enjoy adding this book to their collection.

*Extra Entries*
- Follow R.D. Jentsch on Twitter, Myspace, or facebook (This could earn you up to 3 extra entries)
- Become a fan of R.D. Jentsch on Facebook
-Grab my button
-Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..."
-Follow me on Twitter
-Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link)

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US and Canada!

Giveaway 1:
For those who purchases "Hot On The Range" between now and Aug. 25, you can win a gift card for either iTunes or whatever is available to at the time. Be sure to email bekjents@gmail.com your name, and amazon order#.

Giveaway Ends: Aug 25, 2009

Toys on Clearance...

Highlights.com is having a clearance sale on toys. Save up to 70% off!

Like this "Time to Learn School Cottage"...

Was: $89.00
Now: $19.99

New Free Website Monitoring Service

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