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My whole family is eagerly anticipating MARVEL’s The Avengers movie coming out May 4, 2012.  We already have plans on what day we are going to go as a family.  This movie looks likes it’s going to kick butt.  Something for everyone, action, good looking guys, good looking women, comedy, great costumes, oh I could probably keep going but I won’t.  Instead I’ll leave you with a clip for those that can’t get enough like us here. I’ll post more throughout the week.  I tried to post a couple in this post but it seems I can’t do that or at least I don’t know how to do that.  Only 1 shows up when I try to post more than one.

 You can also like MARVEL’s The Avengers on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/avengers and join the discussion on twitter if you like: @Avengers

This film is rated PG 13 and will be in theaters May 4, 2012

We take a drive around each year to look at Christmas lights.  I absolutely loved the brilliance of the LED lights.  You could definitely tell, even just by driving by in the car which lights were LED lights and which lights weren’t.  They were so bright with sharp color.  I told my husband I wanted to get some for our house for the next year.  Not only do they look great but their more energy efficient as well.

HolidayLEDS.com offers a variety of decorative lights, not just for the holidays but for weddings and everyday decorating.  I’ve seen a number of my friends and coworkers have the decorative lights in their house as accent lighting in their china cupboards, around their fireplace or around an interior design.  So I decided to try it myself.  I receive the Purple LED Christmas lights strand.  My foyer is kinda dark so I thought the lights could perk up my foyer by adding a little light and making a decorative statement.  What do you think?

Look at how bright the lights are.  You can certainly tell that they’re purple.  I think these would be great for Halloween decorating too.

The Purple LED Christmas Lights Strand comes on white wire with bulb count of 50. The length of the entire strand is 25 feet.    You can connect up to 43 strings (that’s a lot of lights!).  These lights are also Energy Star Certified.  At a price of $18.99 they run neck and neck or even perhaps a little cheaper than LED lights elsewhere.  These particular lights can be used for indoor/outdoor.  I’ve had mine plugged in for about 3 hours now and felt them.  They are not warm at all.

There’s also a few coupons codes available for the site right now:

–15% off wedding lights with coupon code WED15 for their Spring and Summer Sale
–35% off Energy Efficient holiday lights with code EDAY35  for their annual Earth Day Sale

and if you sign up for their newsletter you can get a coupon for 15% off your next purchase: http://www.holidayleds.com/holidayledscom_mailing_list

You can also find HolidayLEDS.com on twitter @holidayleds and on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/ledchristmaslights

***I received the above mentioned/pictured product at not cost in order to complete a review.  Regardless I only give honest reviews.  Any opinions expressed are my own.***

Recyclebank’s Passport For the Planet Sweepstakes has been going on now for a couple weeks.  Started April 2 and ends May 7.  It’s not too late to get in on the rewards.  If you’re not already a Recyclebank member, sign up for free to earn Recyclebank points to trade in for rewards like gift cards, coupons, and more.  You’ll also learn applicable green tips along the way.

Passport for the Planet is open for the Americas.  Earn reward points while you learn about how other countries are living greener.  You’ll also be entered to win great prizes like vacations, Amazon gift cards, and Recyclebank points.

I’ve known a few people in my life who want to have a baby or who have tried to have a baby and had a hard time.  I also know that it can be very expensive to between doctor’s visits, tests, and even possibly invitro consults.  I haven’t had to go through this personally but I pray for the people in my life that are.  I know it can be a waiting game but when the moment happens I know how excited they’ve been and how happy I have been for them.

TTCKit.com can help make trying to conceive just a little bit easier.  The Trying to Conceive Starter Kit (TTC kit) offers a natural way to conceive with this all in one kit.  The starter kit includes a starter pack for months 1 & 2 and you can even choose bonus gifts with your kit:

Bonus #1- 20 early result pregnancy tests
Bonus #2- 20 one step ovulation kits
Bonus #3- 10 pregnancy tests and 10 ovulation kits

The kit also includes information on how you can get pregnant.  If you have questions about the kit, don’t worry, you can talk to one of Conceive Easy’s specialists before you purchase the kit.  There is also a natural Fertibella Conceive Easy supplement in the kit with a proprietary formula to help bring balance to the body and boost fertility level. It’s been clinically tested and has been shown to increase pregancy rate among those who’ve used the kit by 33%.  It’s been clinically proven to help with the 7 most common area of infertility and it’s 100% natural with no side effects.

Feel free to contact them if you  have questions either by calling their toll free number: 1-888-363-9222 or by filling out the form on their website: http://www.ttckit.com

TTC shared an interesting statistic with me which I didn’t know.  The National Infertility Association conducted a poll amongst 1000 women age 25-35.  It showed the most women overestimate their ability to conceive in their 30s and 40s.  Most women responded that women in their 30s have a 70% chance of conceiving and a women in her 40s had a 60% chance of conceiving.  In actuality, a healthy 30 year old has only a 20% chance of conceiving naturally each month while a 40 year old has only a 5 percent chance of conceiving naturally each month.  I had no idea.

The TTC kit has been featured in BABY Magazine, Pregnancy Magazine, and Marie Claire.  You can get a free trial of the kit on the website, just pay shipping.

Are you trying to conceive or know someone who is?  Enter to win a TTC kit for you or someone you know.

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FrugalDad.com is a blog that was founded in 2007.  It’s a dad who writes about frugal living and smarter use of your money.    His experience being his own financial missteps and achievements as well as working the phones for credit card companies.  You can find useful tips an information on a number of financial areas. FrugalDad.com has been featured in publications such as the The New Yorker, Kiplinger, Chicago Tribune, StatesmanJournal.com, Los Angeles Daily News,  and a number of other social media sites.  One thing that stood out to me on the site was the “scholarship” section you should check that out if you or someone you know is attending college.

Probably one of my favorite areas on the site is the Walgreens Coupon section of FrugalDad.com.  I’m not fortunate to have a Walgreens within a reasonable distance from my house.  The closest one is about 45 minutes away.  The site offers a list of Walgreens coupons that can be used online.  These coupons are updated as well.  Like what kinds of coupons?  How about 50% Wonderful brand Pistachios, 20% off Plum Organics products, 20% off natural organic beauty products, and more right now.  FrugalDad.com also gives some interesting background information about Walgreens along with the coupons.

The site also offers similar coupons codes for a number of other retailers.  Something I like about this site that I don’t see on many other sites that offer coupon codes is the article that accompanies the coupon code main page.  The article is about how to find and use coupon codes. There is also a gentle reminder about how coupons don’t always save you money.  I know you’re thinking “huh”?  But he raises a valid point about buying something just because you get a good deal but you may not really need it or need that much.  Hey I’m guilty of it sometimes I’ll admit it.  Kind of makes me reflect on my own financial choices.

As a mom who has also seen her ups and downs financially.  I’ve had to learn my lessons that hard way.  If nothing else I’ve become stronger and wiser as far as financial decisions.  I’ve brought my credit score up and my debt down. I make smarter decisions when shopping.  That’s not to say that I can’t still learn more and get even better at it.  I think FrugalDad.com could help me with my financial goals.

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