April 2012

Local Bonus Can Help You Earn Points and Cash by Eating and Shopping at Your Favorite Places

by Jennifer Sikora April 30, 2012 0 comments

I don’t know about you but I love using my credit and debit cards to earn points for cash. Anytime I’m presented with a store that will give you points for signing up, you will [...]

Kohl’s Haul–How Much Can You Take Home for $100 + Giveaway

by Jennifer Sikora April 30, 2012 562 comments

Jennifer here– Before my trip for New York, I got a gift card from Kohl’s. If anyone needed clothing for a trip — it was me! Kohl’s wanted to see what I could “haul [...]

Honoring the Service Men and Women of NYC at the Tribeca Film Festival

by Jennifer Sikora April 30, 2012 2 comments

Hey guys! Jennifer here – I’m back from New York and have SO much to share with you. Before I do though, I just have to tell you about Saturday night and how Tribeca Film [...]

Mother’s Day Giveaway 2012 – Cracker Barrel Gift Basket Full of Goodies for Mom

by Lesley April 30, 2012 145 comments

It’s funny that this is a Mother’s Day post because my dad absolutely LOVES Cracker Barrel. Any birthday, anniversary, or special occasion that he gets to pick where we all go out to eat – [...]

Stay Close to Mama {Review and Giveaway}

by Dawn April 30, 2012 56 comments

The bond between mom and young child makes delightful fodder for picture books. As Mother’s Day approaches, Toni Buzzeo’s adorable new book Stay Close to Mama explores the theme with love and tenderness. A young [...]

Mother’s Day Giveaway – Red Letter Ink $50 Gift Card

by Lesley April 29, 2012 106 comments

When decorating your home an important part of the design is the artwork you choose. The artwork that you pick reflects a multitude of things, one of those being your style and personality. And we all [...]

Around the Blogosphere-Add YOUR Giveaway Link

by Jennifer Sikora April 29, 2012 1 comment

Welcome to our weekly roundup here at 5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere. As you know, you can come back all week and add a post or giveaway to our Linky. Be sure to check back [...]

“Designer Dad” Helps Homeowners Discover Their Own Design Style

by Lolli April 28, 2012 0 comments

Lolli here… I am many things – a mom, a wife, a homeowner, a writer, a photographer – but I have never claimed to be a skilled designer. In fact, style and design are probably [...]

Checking in With The Sisters – Reducing Packaging Waste

by Lolli April 28, 2012 0 comments

Lolli here… On January 1 of this year, my county instituted a law that all shoppers must come to any type of store with their own shopping bags in hand or have to be charged [...]

Mother’s Day Giveaway 2012 – Snapfish $50 Gift Card

by Lesley April 28, 2012 139 comments

Pictures are worth a thousand words. That’s the saying anyway. And I can tell you the older I get the more I appreciate the photographs that I have and the memories they evoke. Since becoming [...]