This year is the LINDT GOLD BUNNY’s 60^th birthday and if you haven’t tried Lindt chocolates, you NEED to!

Long-term readers of this site know that one of my 3 children has an autism diagnosis.  Through extensive early-intervention, he is now in a normal elementary school (with support), but that doesn’t mean that my support of Autism awareness ends with him.  So when Lindt emailed me about their Easter Chocolate selection, an email that would normally have been deleted was answered..with gusto!

Lindt is partnering with Autism Speaks for the third year in a row to raise money for autism awareness and this year will be harnessing the power of social media. With your help, Lindt will be donating up to $10,000 in addition to our other donations to this important cause.   So how do you get involved? Visit our #Pin4Autism board on Pinterest and select and re-pin the Easter tradition photo that you enjoy most. For each #Pin4Autism pin, $1.00 will be donated to Autism Speaks, per re-pin. While pin donations are limited to one per person, you can maximize your impact by inviting friends and family to get involved.

Seriously – if you are blessed enough to not have a child with autism (and don’t even get me started on the root causes), you likely know a family that has been impacted by autism. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for programs funded by organizations like Autism Speaks.  For Lindt to be partnering with them SERIOUSLY increased their “cool factor” with me! (and OMG – the Lindt truffle eggs are to.die.for!)

And now Lindt Chocolate has given me a Lindt Hoppy Easter Basket to give away!

To enter to win (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment!)

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite experience with a special-needs child.

To increase your chances of winning, there are optional entries available for you, which are (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment for each that you do!):

• visit Lindt’s #Pin4Autism board on Pinterest and select and re-pin the Easter tradition photo that you enjoy most.  For more details, click here.
• Subscribe to my feed via Reader or email subscription to get all of the deals that I post and leave a comment that you have subscribed. If you already subscribe (thank you!), leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Follow @mindicherry on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway!
• “Like” Moms Need To Know on Facebook and tell your friends about the chance to win!

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Enter to win the Lindt Easter Basket giveaway sponsored by @mindicherry at http://wp.me/pgD6z-eZL

This giveaway will remain open until Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3:00pm (EST) at which time I will pick a winner using the Comment Contest Plugin and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

(and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

Full Disclosure: Lindt gave me a set for review purposes along with another to give away.

Just a reminder, if you have yet to enter my Vitamix giveaway, it ends on March 23, 2012.

These things are AWESOME and you don’t want to miss your chance to win. My birthday is next month and I am really hoping to get one for myself!

Enter the Vitamix giveaway

If you have ever seen a Vitamix in action (they do demos all the time at Wegman’s and Costco), you know what a magical thing this is. My birthday is next month and I am hoping to get one for myself. Here is a chance for you to get one before I do!

I have partnered with 14 of my favorite bloggers to bring you an fantabulous giveaway for a Vitamix Blender! TWO lucky winners across all 15 blogs will each win a Vitamix Blender!!

About the Vitamix:

It’s not a blender – it’s a Vitamix. The Vitamix TurboBlend Two Speed is designed to render the full bioavailability of whole foods such as apples, strawberries, greens and more. This includes the leaves, peel, stem – where you find all the valuable fiber. The TurboBlend Two Speed breaks down whole foods, releasing phytonutrients that help build the immune system, fight disease and improve overall health. The super-efficient 2-peak horsepower motor runs substantially cooler when mixing thicker ingredients like nut butters and frozen treats. It also processes fresh, whole foods in seconds to deliver superior taste and texture. The container is oversized, 64-ounce capacity made of Eastman Tritan Copolyester material that is virtually unbreakable, more chemical resistant and is BPA free. Unit features a locking lid design for easy removal. A recipe book containing over 160 step-by-step recipes in full color in included. Vitamix Two Speed is covered by a full 5-year warranty from the most trusted brand in high performance blending equipment.

How to enter (please note: if you are reading this in a Reader or email, you will need to click over the post to enter. Email, Facebook and Comment entries will NOT be counted)

1. First, “Like” all of the Facebook pages below (the form might take 5-10 seconds to load)! You’ll find some amazing deals on each of these sites!

2. Sign up for the Moms Need To Know email newsletter below by entering your email address in this form…

3. Fill out the form below to enter once you have completed the first two steps!

Good Luck!

Please note: This promotion is in NO way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. The information is being collected by bloggers (for giveaway only) and not by Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the 15 bloggers listed above.

It’s no secret that the Kindle Fire has been one of the hottest things out there!  At just $199, it gives much of the same functionality as the pricier competitors at less than half the price.  I have seen so many of these around (at my children’s basketball games, practices, etc).

Kindle Fire feature include :

• 19 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books
• Thousands of popular apps and games, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more
• Ultra-fast web browsing – Amazon Silk
• Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content
• Vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle – same as an iPad
• Fast, powerful dual-core processor
• Favorite children’s books, graphic novels, and magazines in rich color

I am thrilled to have teamed up with 7 of my fellow Savings.com DealPros to bring you an awesome giveaway. Two lucky readers between the 8 sites will win a Kindle Fire! Simply Like (if you haven’t already) our Facebook pages to be entered to win!

Below you will see a simple widget. If you aren’t already logged in to Facebook, it will ask you to log in to your Facebook account (don’t worry – it is completely secure). Simply use the widget to Like each of the pages and you are entered to win! Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

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Fruit snacks have long been a staple in my home. I’m not crazy about it, but my kids love them.

Because they love them, I am always looking for ones with less sugar, more vitamins (yes – I know that they get the most vitamins from eating REAL fruit…..try telling that to a 4-year old when you are late for 2 sports practices for your older children and she is laying in the middle of the kitchen floor screaming about how she is going to DIE if she doesn’t eat fruit snacks RIGHT NOW. This is NOT the time for a “teachable moment”, unless you want to teach your older children that the 4-year old rules the house!)

Hennyway….

We have always stuck to one particular brand of fruit snacks, mainly because the combination of sales and coupons makes them the least expensive. However, our stockpile of that brand is quickly dwindling and I have been looking at other brands. Many factors go in to that..cost, coupons, etc.

I admit that I had never tried the Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks before, but once our package came, I had to hide them from my kid so that they wouldn’t eat them all at once. They LOVE them!

• Made with real fruit juice and natural colors* and flavors.
• 80 calories, gluten free and contain 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C.
• Available with year round Double Box Tops.
• You can even get a $1.10 of 2 Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks coupon (while supplies last)

And now My Blog Spark has given me a 4 Ocean Spray Snack Packs to give away! Each of the 4 winners will receive 6 boxes (3 of each variety) of Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks

Below you will see a simple widget. If you aren’t already logged in to Facebook, it will ask you to log in to your Facebook account (don’t worry – it is completely secure). Simply use the widget to enter to win! Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

(and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

This giveaway will end at 12:01am on January 27, 2012 at which time Rafflecopter will automatically pick a winner

Full Disclosure: MyBlogSpark gave me a set for review purposes along with another to give away.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here and if you are like me, the bulk of your shopping will be done online.  Wouldn’t it be great to earn cash back on your online purchases?

Ebates is my favorite cash back shopping sites and the only one that I will endorse here on Moms Need To Know. Use Ebates as a “portal” to all of your favorite online retailers,and you’ll receive a percent of your purchase back via check or Paypal. You can learn more about Ebates and sign up for an account here.

On Black Friday, Ebates will be doubling cash back at over 500 stores, and hosting a 3 hour live chat in their Savvy Living Community. In addition to talking about coupons and Black Friday Deals, Ebates will also be giving away $1000 in prizes over the course if the 3 hours chat!

In the days leading up to Black Friday, Ebates is currently offering double cash back at 24 popular retailers including. Shopping at Ebates is so easy and it’s like getting a little unexpected cash in your pocket!

Earn a FREE $10 Gift Card!

Right now when you sign up for Ebates and spend $25 within your first 30 days you can get a FREE $10 Gift Card! This is a great time to Sign Up and Start Shopping with Ebates!

And now the folks at Ebates want you treat you to some cash to use for your holiday shopping! 1 lucky winner is going to receive $100 in cash! (You must have an Ebates account to win, so be sure to sign up here if you don’t currently have one)

To enter to win (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment!)

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite online retailer.

To increase your chances of winning, there are optional entries available for you, which are:

• Subscribe to my feed via Reader or email subscription to get all of the deals that I post and leave a comment that you have subscribed. If you already subscribe (thank you!), leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Follow @mindicherry on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway!
• Like Moms Need To Know andEbates on Facebook and tell your friends about the chance to win!

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Enter to win the $100 Cash giveaway sponsored by @Ebtaes @mindicherry at http://wp.me/pgD6z-cS7

This giveaway will remain open until November 24, 2011 at 3:00pm (EST) at which time I will pick a winner using the Comment Contest Plugin and notify the winner by email

Visit my fellow Win Giveaways teammates and enter their Giveaways too!

• $5 Dinners
• Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
• Bargain Babe
• Bargain Briana
• Frugal Coupon Living
• Mommies with Style
• Moms Need to Know
• Passion for Savings
• Saving Cents with Sense
• Savings Lifestyle
• Southern Savers
• Stretching a Buck

Good luck!

(and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

Full Disclosure: Ebates gave me a set for review purposes along with another to give away.

The first round of the Win Giveways bash ended yesterday and the winners are:

• Pressman Toys gift package: lauren51990@XXXXX
• Snapfish Prize Package: linzcoupons@XXXXX
• Fashion Playtes: mstoffer@XXXXX
• Folica.com giveaway: gty46@XXXXX
• Mr. Coffee/Oster Prize pack: neilly.xxxx@XXXXXX

Congrats! (and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

Visit my fellow Win Giveaways teammates and enter their Giveaways too!

• $5 Dinners
• Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
• Bargain Babe
• Bargain Briana
• Frugal Coupon Living
• Mommies with Style
• Moms Need to Know
• Passion for Savings
• Saving Cents with Sense
• Savings Lifestyle
• Southern Savers
• Stretching a Buck

When I heard that Carter’s was joining the Win Giveaways lineup, I immediately started singing the jingle “If they could just stay little, ’til their Carter’s wear out….”.

With 3 children, Carter’s has been a HUGE part their lives.  I honestly think that, for all 3 of my children, I had every stitch of clothing that Kohl’s sold in the Carter’s “Just One Year” collection.  The footed sleepers were buttery soft on the rack, and just got softer with each wear.  I never had a child complaining/crying/fussing about their clothes like I had with many other brands that were in their drawers (and frankly?  those other brands were [very generous] gifts from other people…when I bought clothes for my babies, Carter’s was my first choice!) I was THRILLED when my 3rd child was a girl…..because then I got to buy all those adorable outfits in pink and lavender!

This Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Holiday Season, Carter’s has some AWESOME deals online!

• Shop Online  - Save 50% site wide and in stores, and receive FREE shipping on all Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh orders of $50 or more, no coupon required.Note: This excludes clearance, bath and body care, Melissa and Doug toys and Carter’s at Home as well as Doorbusters.
• Sign up For Emails - Get Deals in your inbox. Get special promotions delivered right to your inbox every day during the Holiday season. This EMAIL LIST IS SEPARATE from the Carter’s promotional email list. Sign up for this SPECIAL list to receive these seasonal notifications starting 12/1/11.

One of the HOT seasonal items are Carter’s Fleece PJs, Activewear, Cozy Outfits and more. In fact, November is FLEECE MONTH! These are the exact same items that I loved to put on my children…they kept them warm and were SO soft and stylish! If you are shopping for some gifts or just for your own children, you NEED to check these out!

And now Carter’s has given me a $100 Gift Card to give away!

To enter to win (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment!)

1. Leave a comment letting me know what is one item is on your wish list from Carter’s Holiday Gift Shop

To increase your chances of winning, there are optional entries available for you, which are:

• Subscribe to my feed via Reader or email subscription to get all of the deals that I post and leave a comment that you have subscribed. If you already subscribe (thank you!), leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Follow @mindicherry on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway!
• Like Moms Need To Know and Carter’s on Facebook and tell your friends about the chance to win!

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Enter to win the $100 Carters Gift Card giveaway @mindicherry at http://wp.me/pgD6z-cQ7

This giveaway will remain open until November 24, 2011 at 3:00pm (EST) at which time I will pick a winner using the Comment Contest Plugin and notify the winner by email

Visit my fellow Win Giveaways teammates and enter their Giveaways too!

• $5 Dinners
• Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
• Bargain Babe
• Bargain Briana
• Frugal Coupon Living
• Mommies with Style
• Moms Need to Know
• Passion for Savings
• Saving Cents with Sense
• Savings Lifestyle
• Southern Savers
• Stretching a Buck

Good luck!

(and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

Carter’s partnered with bloggers such as me to help promote their holiday deals and products. As part of the program, I received compensation. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products I used. Carter’s believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Carter’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.

When the weather is cooler, I turn in to a soup fanatic! I love sitting at my desk or curled up on the sofa with a cup of hot soup.  Bertolli has recently come out with Bertolli Meal Soups and I had a chance to try them. Bertolli products have been a staple in our home…..their authentic Italian-inspired foods are made with only the best quality ingredients that come straight from Italy.

Typically, I can taste a canned or frozen meal a “mile away”, but the Bertolli Meal Soups really did taste just as good as homemade. They are available in 4 flavors right now and with luck, they will add more:

• Tomato Florentine & Tortellini with Chicken - Cheese-filled tortellini, white meat chicken, spinach and tomatoes in a rich tomato bisque with a hint of basil.
• Tuscan-Style Beef & Vegetables - Tender beef, mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and celery with bowtie pasta in a savory broth.
• Chicken Minestrone - Roasted white meat chicken, pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots and celery in a savory chicken broth.
• Roasted Chicken & Rotini Pasta -  Roasted white meat chicken, beans, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, tomatoes, and pasta in a hearty vegetable broth.

I actually tried 2 flavors – the Tomato Florentine as well as the Chicken Minestrone. Both were hearty enough for a meal and delicious!

Side note: the bags contain 2 generous servings, so if you are buying them for a family meal, you may want to grab an extra bag!

And now Bertolli has given me a Bertolli Prize Pack to give away!  The Prize Pack Includes:

• All Clad Stainless Steel Ladle
• Mario Batali Soup Pot
• Branded Freezer Bag
• Free Product Coupon to try the new Bertolli Meal Soup

To enter to win (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment!)

1. Leave a comment letting me know which Bertolli Meal looks best to you..

To increase your chances of winning, there are optional entries available for you, which are:

• Subscribe to my feed via Reader or email subscription to get all of the deals that I post and leave a comment that you have subscribed. If you already subscribe (thank you!), leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Follow @mindicherry on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway!
• Like Moms Need To Know and Bertolli on Facebook and tell your friends about the chance to win!

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Enter to win the @bertolli prize pack  @mindicherry at http://wp.me/pgD6z-cPS

This giveaway will remain open until November 24, 2011 at 3:00pm (EST) at which time I will pick a winner using the And The Winner Is Plugin and notify the winner by email

Visit my fellow Win Giveaways teammates and enter their Giveaways too!

• $5 Dinners
• Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
• Bargain Babe
• Bargain Briana
• Frugal Coupon Living
• Mommies with Style
• Moms Need to Know
• Passion for Savings
• Saving Cents with Sense
• Savings Lifestyle
• Southern Savers
• Stretching a Buck

Good luck!

(and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

Full Disclosure: Bertolli gave me a set for review purposes along with another to give away.