If you will be packing lunches or snacks for school soon, you may be looking for an eco-friendly way to do so. Pouchie Bags are reusable bags that can be washed and reused over and over again.  Pouchie bags are used in place of plastic bags, which reduces the amount of plastic filling up landfills and waterways.

The Sandwich size Pouchie Bags have a pouch on the back which holds a napkin/placemat which can be used instead of having to use paper towels.  The can easily be thrown in a lunchbag, diaper bag or even your purse.  Use them for snacks, lunches or even as a toiletry bag!

Pouchie Bags are individually crafted in Greenville, SC from 100% cotton fabric for the outside design and a nylon inner lining. Pouchie Bags are BPA free. Cleanup is simple….you can wash them in either the dishwasher or the washing machine. I was sent some of the bags myself and they are high quality and really cute!  Elizabeth liked the pink ones but my favorite is the Moo Pattern (shown above).  You can even get custom embroidery for your Pouchie bags!

One Moms Need To Know reader will win 5 sets of Pouchie Bags, with one set having custom embroidery! This is a value of $110!

To enter to win

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite Pouchie bag pattern.

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 on Facebook and link to this giveaway on YOUR wall about the chance to win!

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Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

• Bargain Briana
• Frugal Coupon Living
• Saving Cents with Sense
• Southern Savers
• Stretching a Buck

This giveaway ends Tuesday, August 16, 2011  at 3:00 PM EST. The winner will be chosen using the And The Winner Is plugin.

This giveaway was sponsored as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

One of the best parts about Back To School (aside from the fact that I get the house back) is buying the kids new backpacks, lunchbags, etc.  I don’t know why, but I just love looking at all the choices!

Scout by Bungalow is a site that offers a full range of great products.  From backpacks and gym bags to lunch boxes and laptop totes, you are sure to find something cute, practical and affordable on the site.  The company owners have 4 kids and 4 dogs of their own and their on-the-go lifestyle is reflected in their products (meaning they are really durable!).

Scout products are made from water resistant and wipeable materials.  They clean up super-easy and seem to be a much better quality than the ones found in the “mass market stores”.   The prices  range from $16-$45, which is a pretty good price for a high-quality, long-lasting bag.

Scout has graciously provided me with a gift pack of 5 Scout items for a giveaway.  First up, and guaranteed to make your little girl’s first day of school special, is a new, lunchbox and a matching Wee Gotcha Children’s Backpack.

For Mom, there is a 12? x 12? storage bin, a Croc-O-Gator Laptop case and Instant Messenger Bag.

All five of these Scout products will be given away to one Moms Need To Know reader!

The prizes:

• Ice, Ice Baby Lunchbox
• Wee Gotcha Backpack
• Shouldah Bin Storage Bin
• Instant Messenger Bag
• Megahbyte Laptop Cover

To enter to win

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite Scout product.

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 on Facebook and link to this giveaway on YOUR wall about the chance to win!

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Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

This giveaway ends Monday, August 15, 2010  at 3:00 PM EST. The winner will be chosen using the And The Winner Is plugin.

This giveaway was sponsored as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

I received a Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods Product Package that included coupons to experience their Italian Entrees. My family loves anything Italian so we were up to the challenge and ready to enjoy tasting their products!

You can find Michael Angelo’s Single Serve and Family Sized Meals at Walmart Stores nationwide priced around $9.49. You can choose from the following six Family Serve: Meat Lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, Vegetable Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi and Italian-Style Sausage and Meatballs. They all sound very yummy!

We no longer buy many prepared frozen meals for my family because many have additional additives and artificial flavors. I read labels when I grocery shop and will typically buy products that only have real ingredients. I really like that Michael Angelo’s products are able to capture real ingredients into their Entrees without adding additional ingredients that are near impossible to pronounce.

I also love that their entrees are shipped to stores within 36 hours of being made. This eliminates being warehoused in a freezer for who knows how long and giving the product a freezer after taste! And there are no artificial colors, flavors, fillers or chemical preservatives in any of their products. Just check out the ingredients for their Chicken Parmesan!

If you are like me, the kids after school activities and sports (not to mention CCD and just trying  to get them to finish their homework) can leave dinner in a time crunch! With running this site, I also find myself facing a quickly-approaching deadline, at a blogger event or traveling.  I love knowing that there is an easy dinner in the oven that Brad can just pop in the oven!

Sign up for Michael Angelo’s Online Community, The Family Table to receive a B1G1 Free Coupon. Not only will you receive a coupon but you can enjoy family recipes and share your experiences of their Italian Gourmet Foods with others!

We have (1) Michael Angelo’s Giveaway packages for a lucky winner. The goodies include:

• (8) Michael Angelo’s Family-Sized Meal Vouchers (up to $9.49 each)
• (1) Michael Angelo’s Apron
• (1) Michael Angelo’s Oven Mitt
• (1) Baking Sheet
• (1) Spatula

To enter to win

1. Leave a comment letting me know your biggest organizational challenge as we head in to the new school year.

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 on Facebook and link to this giveaway on YOUR wall about the chance to win!

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Make Sure you Check Out All of the Other Blogs Participating in the Win Giveaway Bash!

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense With Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway ends Monday, August 15, 2010  at 3:00 PM EST. The winner will be chosen using the And The Winner Is plugin.

This giveaway was sponsored by Belkin as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

One of my goals for this fall is to get better organized. This summer has been complete chaos, but Elizabeth starts kindergarten in a few weeks and I am looking forward to the “alone time” to get this house in order. I’ve been reacting to everything, trying to find everything and failing at the majority of it. So, you can imagine how excited I was when I received this Snapware package myself. It’s as if they KNEW that I was looking to get my life organized and stacked up in nice neat rows!

Snapware specializes in storage and organization solutions for the home and kitchen. The package we received was a mixture of products for both areas. The products are extremely affordable and my favorite is the cookie and cupcake holder (shown above to the right). It has two-tiers (each holding a dozen) but you can add additional tiers as needed. The inside of the container can carry cupcakes easily thanks to cupcake sized dips.

All of the kitchen boxes are BPA-Free, Dishwasher, Microwave and Freezer Safe.

Snapware also has a line of Home Storage boxes. The modular, stackable design works well in closets and pantries, as well as game rooms, basements and garages. The Home Storage collection is also BPA-free and comes with an adhesive labeling system.

Snapware products are available at a variety of retailers including Kohls, Target, Amazon.com, Costco, and more!

One lucky winner will receive this great package of Snapware, which includes:

Snapware® Airtight Food Storage 18-Pc Set
Snapware® Oven-Safe Glasslock™ Containers – new product!
(2) Snapware® Snap ‘N Stack™ Food Storage Sandwich Box
Snapware® Snap ‘N Stack™ Cupcake Carrier
Snapware® Snap ‘N Stack™ 6×9 2-Layer Rectangle
Snapware® Snap ‘N Stack™ 10×14 2-Layer Rectangle

To enter to win

1. Leave a comment letting me know your biggest organizational challenge as we head in to the new school year.

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 on Facebook and link to this giveaway on YOUR wall about the chance to win!

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Enter to win the Snapware giveaway sponsored by @mindicherry at http://wp.me/pgD6z-bji

Make Sure you Check Out All of the Other Blogs Participating in the Win Giveaway Bash!

• Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
• Bargain Briana
• Common Sense With Money
• Frugal Coupon Living
• Passion for Savings
• Saving Cents with Sense
• Southern Savers
• Stretching a Buck
• The Savings Lifestyle

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

Full Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. The words and experiences are 100% mine and have not been edited by the sponsor.

Ok – let me be REAL clear about something right from the start: I was a French major in college because I hate math (although I do like Accounting…addition, subtraction, MAYBE some multliplication….after that…I’m done!).

So for this review…I had only one choice:  to give the TI-Nspire Calculator to Brad for him to check it out (he was a Mechanical Engineering major at Villanova.  Calculators like this are his “crack”).  Brad’s comments?  “It’s really cool and it will help you figure out words-and-phrases-I-never-heard-before-in-my-life-but-I-am-fairly-sure-they-have-to-do-with-a-Flux-Capacitor”.

So in order to avoid me sounding like a COMPLETE idiot when it comes to the TI-Nspire Calculator (ummm – it’s a calculator? it does graphs? my brother-in-law showed up last night and also went nuts over it and begged me to have mine for my nephew and when I said “yes”, my nephew told me that I was saving his education? I’m assuming that this all means something in the “Math Geek World”), I’m reverting to the product specs on this one……actually, I am copying the review of one of my favorite Math Geek Frugal Bloggers (Briana, who is also hosting a giveaway of a TI-Nspire Calculator)

This calculator is really a 3-in-1: A graphing calculator, software package, and a T84 plus keypad (available by mail in rebate).

The touchpad gives the TI-Nspire an almost mouse like feel. The TI-Nspire is permitted on the SAT, AP, ACT, IB, PSAT/NSMQT, and Praxis as well as many state tests!

Texas Instruments wants to give one Moms Need To Know reader a fantastic giveaway package!

Texas Instruments Giveaway Package:

• TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator with Touchpad ($139.99)
• 60 minutes of FREE tutoring help from Tutor.com ($34.99)
• Math Rocks T-Shirts ($12)
• Water Bottle ($8)
• Cell Phone Charm ($5)

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

1. Leave a comment letting me know what kind of math student you were.  Were you a “French Major” math student like me?  Or were you a “Math Geek”?  And who in your family is going to get this calculator?

2. 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.

3. Promote this giveaway.

If you have a blog, write a post about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with a link.

If you don’t have a blog, you can Tweet (and make sure that you are following me on Twitter!) about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know that!

You can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or favorite forum!

For each one of these that you do, leave a separate comment for another chance to win!

This giveaway will remain open until August 23 at 12:00pm EST at which time I will pick a winner using random.org and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Bargain Briana

Common Sense With Money

Coupon Cravings

Mommin It Up

Mommy Snacks

Passion for Savings

Saving Cents with Sense

Southern Savers

Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Texas Instruments as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

I’ve been using Snapware for quite some time (there is a limited selection at my Target), so I was thrilled when the people at Snapware wanted to jump in to our Back To School Giveaway Bash with the perfect selection of products to help you get organized!

• 23-Cup Airtight Jumbo Cereal Container with Fliptop Lid ($10.99)
• Snap ‘N Stack® Medium 2-Layer Container with 6 Sectional Divider ($9.99)
• Snap ‘N Stack® 2-Layer Sandwich Box ($5.99)
• Snap ‘N Stack® Medium 4-Layer Container ($12.99)
• Smart Store® Container with Adhesive Labeling System ($12.99)

Thomas has already “stolen” our Snap ‘N Stack Medium for carrying around  his Go-Gos and Mighty Beanz.  It’s nice that he finally has them all in one place rather than scattered around the house….because I promise you:  stepping on a Go-Go in the middle of the night is NOT fun!

The sandwich box is going to come in handy once the kids start back to school.  I can put a sandwich in the top and fruit or pretzels in the bottom and not have to worry about anything getting soggy.

All of the kitchen boxes are BPA-Free, Dishwasher, Microwave and Freezer Safe.

Snapware also has a line of Home Storage boxes that I had not seen before they sent one to me. The modular, stackable design works well in closets and pantries, as well as game rooms, basements and garages. The Home Storage collection is also BPA-free and comes with an adhesive labeling system.

Snapware products are available at a variety of retailers including Kohls, Target, Amazon.com, Costco, and more!

To enter to win at set of Snapware (as listed above) (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment!)

1. Leave a comment letting me know if you have tried Snapware and/or your biggest organizational challenge

2. 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.

3. Promote this giveaway.

If you have a blog, write a post about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with a link.

If you don’t have a blog, you can Tweet (and make sure that you are following me on Twitter!) about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know that!

You can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or favorite forum!

For each one of these that you do, leave a separate comment for another chance to win!

This giveaway will remain open until August 23 at 12:00pm EST at which time I will pick a winner using random.org and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense With Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Snapware as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Crocs are a staple in most kids lives and they have a whole bunch of styles that are just perfect for Back To School! The kids love the styles, feel and fit, and parents love the price (especially since they are always running great sales)

As millions of kids prepare to head back to the classroom this August, an annual trip to the mall or department store for new clothing, shoes and supplies tops every parent’s list.

Making back-to-school shoe shopping easier for busy moms this year, Crocs introduces a new kids collection of fun, colorful, playground-friendly and classroom-ready styles that meet school requirements, including its first sneaker for boys and girls.

The Keely shoe is another new style, and they are just adorable! The Keeley is a cute, “grown up” Mary Jane style shoe for the little ladies in the family. A simple slip-on, Keeley features a Croslite™ material strap across the forefoot for a precise fit and function that will support her from dodgeball to art class. With multiple Jibbitz™ holes, these special charms will make this shoe all her own

The Crocband Gust is a full-coverage shoe that can be worn just about anywhere. With smart detailing, a vintage sneaker strip and comfort and support like no other, Gust is an active shoe ideal for cooler days and even cooler kids

If you haven’t checked out Crocs for a while, you might want to give them another look…and don’t forget that they are still having a Buy One Get One 50% off sale on sandals through August 31, 2010.

Crocs is providing me (3) pair of Crocs to give away (excludes the You by Crocs variety)

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

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite style of Crocs

2. 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.

3. Promote this giveaway.

If you have a blog, write a post about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with a link.

If you don’t have a blog, you can Tweet (and make sure that you are following me on Twitter!) about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know that!

You can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or favorite forum!

For each one of these that you do, leave a separate comment for another chance to win!

This giveaway will remain open until August 23 at 12:00pm EST at which time I will pick a winner using random.org and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense With Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Crocs as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

I’ve been posting Zulily deals for a few months ago, but finally placed my first order a few weeks ago…when they had great prices on Rider Flip Flops.  My order arrived quickly and I have been loving them (and my daughter went nuts for her pink sandals!)

When you’re shopping for Back to School online discount sites are a great way to save.  You will find name brands at low prices – up to 70% off retail prices. About every day, there are new sales and brands added to the site….but you have to act fast, because when they are gone…they are gone!

Here are some sales that are currently available on Zulily:

Kidkraft: Shop today for a desk with a built-in bulletin board, wooden caddies, clothing hangers, an easel, and more. Many of the KidsKraft items can be personalized with your child’s name.

Zio Sport: The Austin-based, family-owned company encourages a healthy lifestyle with the simple idea that kids who are comfortable keep playing longer. Their revolutionary Cool-Edge Fabric Technology not only wicks away moisture, but offers UV protection.  Zulily has a few great styles that are very 80s retro-style – lots of bright colors and bold designs

Zulily has given me the above items to give away:  Both items are made by Polarn O. Pyret and are Size 8-10.  They retail for $48 each, but if you had purchased them through Zulily, it would have only cost you less than $25 each.

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

1. Leave a comment letting me know if you are already a member of Zulily (it’s free to join!), and if so, what deals you have snagged.

2. 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.

3. Promote this giveaway.

If you have a blog, write a post about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with a link.

If you don’t have a blog, you can Tweet (and make sure that you are following me on Twitter!) about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know that!

You can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or favorite forum!

For each one of these that you do, leave a separate comment for another chance to win!

This giveaway will remain open until August 23 at 12:00pm EST at which time I will pick a winner using random.org and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense With Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Zulily as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Whether you are a mom looking for an easier way to clean your floors or a college student in a limited amount of dorm space, the Bissell Clean & Sweep may just be the right product for you!

With 3 kids under the age of 10, my kitchen floor takes a beating (especially since Elizabeth refuses any cups with lids and is not the most careful with her juice)….so I end up cleaning the kitchen floors constantly.  However, we have been trying to use fewer chemicals in our home, so the idea of being able to clean with just steam is really attractive to me. The Steam & Sweep is a fully powered combination steam mop and sweeper that picks up dry debris and sanitizes hard floors in one pass using the natural power of steam.  Because you are using steam, the floors dry very quickly as well.

The Steam & Sweep can be used for overall cleaning as well as for tackling sticky spots. The Steam & Sweep leaves floors fresh and dry without the fumes or residue of harsh chemicals, and is safe and effective on virtually all hard floor surfaces, including marble, ceramic, stone, vinyl, laminate, linoleum and sealed hardwood floors.

In addition to being powerful and 100 percent chemical-free, the eco-friendly Steam & Sweep offers the following features and benefits:

• Dual functioning cleaning foot that boasts both sweeping and steaming capabilities
• Switches that allow the unit to be used as a steam mop, sweeper, or both at once
• Easy-to-maintain foot with an easy empty dust bin and high quality, washable microfiber mop pads
• Steam on Demand trigger, which delivers the ideal amount of steam when and where you need it
• Maneuverable swivel head, making those hard to reach places a cleaning breeze
• Easy-to-fill, high capacity, removable water tank that can be filled right from the tap – no need for cups and funnels
• Water purification system that leaves floors spotless and extends the life of the machine
• High quality construction, designed for longevity
• Fast-acting water heater – ready to use in 30 seconds

The BISSELL Steam & Sweep will be available in August at Sears, Target, Lowes, Shopko and Meijer stores for $129.99. To learn more about BISSELL cleaning products and the company’s commitment to effective, yet eco-friendly practices, visit www.bissell.com.

Would you like to try the Steam & Sweep?  Well, Bissell has graciously offered one to one of my readers!

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

1. Leave a comment letting me know your greatest cleaning challenge with your floors.

2. 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.

3. Promote this giveaway.

If you have a blog, write a post about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with a link.

If you don’t have a blog, you can Tweet (and make sure that you are following me on Twitter!) about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know that!

You can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or favorite forum!

For each one of these that you do, leave a separate comment for another chance to win!

This giveaway will remain open until August 23 at 12:00pm EST at which time I will pick a winner using random.org and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense With Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Bissell as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my Disclosure Page. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.