Give Your Pooch the Gift of Fresh Kisses this Christmas

Do you give your pooches Christmas presents and treats?  This year, I suggest you give them the gift of Fresh Kisses!

I am fortunate enough to be a Chewy Influencer and in exchange for my honest reviews, my three spoiled furry children get special food and treats, delivered right to our door, every month!  Zena (English Mastiff), Thor (Great Dane/Mastiff), and Hercules (Neapolitan/English Mastiff) are some really lucky dogs!  When they see the blue Chewy.com box being delivered, it's almost like they know it's for them!

Just in time for the holidays --- Zena, Thor, and Hercules got to try Merrick Fresh Kisses double-brush dental dog treats that are infused  with a special blend of coconut, peppermint, lemongrass and rosemary oils!  They smell great and all three dogs LOVE them!  Honestly, I'm not sure which one enjoys them more - but they are always asking for seconds!

 

Enjoy sweet kisses from your pup this holiday season with Fresh Kisses holiday mint dental dog treats! These unique, brush-shaped chews are the perfect way for your pal to welcome guests this holiday season—with fresh-smelling kisses that won't put him on the naughty list. The special blend of coconut, peppermint, lemongrass and rosemary oils will help keep his breath smelling fresh, while the double-brush design helps to fight plaque and tartar. These tasty treats are designed to be easily digestible, with natural peas, tapioca and gelatin. 

National Geographic Kids Weird But True! Books Will Fill Your Kids With Interesting, Fun Facts (Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway)

I think it's safe to say that we are all a little bit weird... some of us weirder than others!  Am I right?  Here’s a very weird, but completely true fact... 99% of people can’t lick their elbows — but 90% of people who read this will try!  

As a matter of fact, when I read that to my daughter, son, and my son's girlfriend... all 3 of them tried - and failed!  That is one of the reasons why I love the National Geographic Kids Weird But True! books so much.  These books make kids (kids of all ages - including adults) think, try something weird, and they learn something new!  Plus, they are learning --- and that's a win at any age!

 

Entertaining and brain bending facts like that, coupled with visually stunning and eye popping photos and graphics, are the reason why the 35+ titles in the National Geographic Kids Weird But True! book franchise are considered the gold standard in educational, entertaining books for kids.  With over 5 million copies sold, published in over 15 different languages, and featuring a broad range of topics from science to food to pop culture, Weird But True! books nab kids’ attention and get them reading.  

I've always encouraged my children to look at books and read, even when they were toddlers.  Books let their imaginations run free and take them to places unknown.  Books also fill their minds with knowledge and facts that will fuel them for life!

Did you know that Virga is rain that evaporates before it hits the ground, that plants can get fevers, or that the average tornado is only on the ground for 5 minutes?  These are just a few of the Weird But True! facts that you and your kids can read about!

Now, with the release of the 10th book in the Weird But True! main series, things just got WEIRDER and it’s time to celebrate!

Special Offer ~ $22 Off Your First Month of Winc Wine

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Your Dogs Will LOVE Grandma Lucy's Organic Pumpkin Oven Baked Dog Treats

I think we can all agree that Grandma's make the best treats!  So, why would that be any different when it comes to dog treats?

I am fortunate enough to be a Chewy Influencer and in exchange for my honest reviews, my three spoiled furry children get special food and treats, delivered right to our door, every month!  Zena ( 2 year-old English Mastiff), Thor (2 year-old Great Dane/Bull Mastiff), and Hercules (5 month-old Neapolitan/English Mastiff) are some really lucky dogs!  When they see the blue Chewy.com box being delivered, it's almost like they know it's for them!

Zena, Thor, and Hercules were super excited to try Grandma Lucy's Organic Pumpkin Oven Baked Dog Treats this month!  When Hercules heard me opening the package, he couldn't sit still... his tail was wagging like crazy!  As a result, getting a picture was nearly impossible and didn't go as planned!

5 month old Hercules

Grandma Lucy’s organic dog treats are not made in a factory but baked in a bakery by people who love their pets. Since 1999, Grandma Lucy’s has taken great pride in making wholesome, natural and delicious pet treats. Your dog will love the great taste of these Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats, but what you will love most is the fact that they are made with organic, human-quality ingredients for dogs. The treats are so tasty, your dog will beg for more. Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats – an organic treat you will feel good about giving your pet. 

Earn Big Cash Back this week leading up to Black Friday

As a pre-Black Friday warm up, Swagbucks is offering big cash back for shopping online at several of your favorite retailers right now! Check out all of the deals available and get the jump on your holiday shopping.

In order to take advantage of the cash back, just create your Swagbucks account when prompted (it takes less than 30 seconds) and then you're all set! Your cash back comes in the form of SB points, which you can redeem for gift cards to places like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, or get PayPal cash!  

The Grinch & My Ugly Christmas Sweater (2018 Holiday Gift Guide Review & Giveaway)

Christmas is right around the corner... and that means Ugly Christmas Sweater parties!  Another favorite holiday staple is the Grinch - so why not combine the two?  I can't tell you that making my choice was easy, because it took me quite some time, but I am certainly happy with my choice!

We all know that being a Grinch isn't what the holidays is suppose to be about, but I think we can all relate and love him at the same time! Am I right?  That's why I chose the Grinch as Santa Christmas sweater!

I absolutely LOVE my new Ugly Christmas sweater!  It is thick, soft and colorful.  The design is very bold and detailed.  I have gotten many comments and compliments on it! My only dilemma is that my daughter also likes it, so I have to share it with her!  Looks like I will have to do a little more shopping and get her one of her own!

Walgreens 8X10 Photo Freebie

I love photo freebies and used this great freebie to order a graduation photo of my son!

Today and tomorrow (valid until Nov 11, 2018) you can get a free 8×10 photo print at Walgreens with the Walgreens’ photo coupon code FREEHOLIDAY.

• • Go to the Walgreens website
  • Upload your photo
  • Create your 8×10 order

Get 300 bonus SB when you sign up for Swagbucks in November!

 

All throughout the month of November you can earn large bonuses when sign up as my referral on Swagbucks. Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching the web, watching videos, shopping, discovering deals, and taking surveys. 

Then you take those points and exchange them for FREE gift cards to places like Amazon, Target, or PayPal cash.

When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a 300 SB bonus! 

Here's how:

2018 Holiday Gift Guide ~ Reviews & Giveaways Just in Time for Christmas Gift Giving!

Do you realize that Christmas is only 2 months away?  The 2018 Holiday Gift Guide is set to launch on November 1st, right here at Being Frugal and Making it Work.  I plan on providing you with some fabulous holiday gift ideas, reviews and giveaways for everyone on your holiday gift list. 

This is the 7th annual holiday gift guide here at Being Frugal and Making it Work, and my goal is to make it even bigger and better than last years holiday gift guide!  Are you ready?

 

Products have already arrived, are in transit, and are ready to ship soon. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about your holiday gift shopping.  It doesn't get any more frugal than FREE!

Have you thought about winning some holiday gifts this year?  This is one of the ways I've been making my holiday budget stretch farther for several years now.  I enter blog giveaways and contests on a daily basis in hopes of winning.  Some of them I enter because they are perfect for my family and others I enter because they will make the perfect gift for a friend or family member on my holiday shopping list.

This year's holiday gift guide will include:

Celebrate With a National Geographic Kids Birthday Gift Prize Pack (Review & Giveaway)

I have always encouraged my children to look at books and read, even when they were toddlers.  Books let their imaginations run free and take them to places unknown.  Books also fill their minds with knowledge and facts that will fuel them for life!

Growing up, I remember reading and looking through looking through my Dad's National Geographic books and loved them.  When my kids were young, I was introduced to National Geographic Kids books and instantly fell in love. 

 

Whether you're  shopping for a specific birthday celebration or wanting to refresh your “stash” of birthday gifts you keep on hand for those last-minute party invites, books from National Geographic Kids are a slam dunk choice — fun, budget-friendly, kid and parent approved and great for both boys and girls. 

Earn BIG At The Register!

We're all looking for ways to save big at the register. Well, I've found a way to make every coupon I use at my local grocery store worth an extra 25¢!

 

How you ask? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1) Sign up at Swagbucks and use my special code SBCouponer to earn an extra 50 points, that's 50¢ just for signing up! 
 
2) Head over to the Grocery Coupons page and start clipping coupons for your upcoming shopping trip