Allow me to introduce to you Milly,The Pinkest Kitten, a brand new stuffed animal line from Aurora, the company behind the best selling international toy brand YooHoo & Friends.

Little girls who love plush and pink will love this precious feline phenom. To make her even more fun, there are ten perfectly pink variations feature Milly as freestanding plush, in dress up or even portable toy pet carriers. Being just as affordable as adorable, there is a Milly for everyone. Milly, The Pinkest Kitten makes a great gift for girls, while inspiring and comforting them at the same time. She is so much than cute.

I know this because Becca is thrilled to have receive Milly Birthday Girl and Milly Cupcake Carrier for her third birthday. Even with more gifts to open and a cake to eat, the two kitties managed to stay put in her arms once there. And her arms they have been nearly every day since. Traveling in the car, on walks and in her bed at night, these precious pink stuffed toys have fast become her best friends.

Milly,The Pinkest Kitten being this big of a hit is not a total surprise to us. Aurora World, Inc. is not only a company I have reviewed for in the past, but one we feel we can count on when it comes to quality toys.

About Aurora:

Aurora World, Inc. (www.auroragift.com), celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality, competitively priced plush toys and gifts. Aurora’s name reflects its extensive product lines and growing influence in the worldwide marketplace, as well as its international manufacturing, R&D and distribution resources. Founded in 1981, the Korean company with headquarters also in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, has ascended quickly to become a respected leader in the world’s toy and gift industry. Aurora created the international plush toy phenomenon – YooHoo & Friends™ – and its corresponding free, interactive web site (www.yoohoofriends.com), appealing to young children and tweens alike. The company sells its products via a wide variety of retailers including major zoos, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark and Claire’s as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide.

Milly is available online here in the Aurora World’s Web Store.
(just click on the “Milly” section).
While there, don’t forget to sign up for Aurora’s Gift Club to receive special savings and fun!

You also have the chance to win a random selection from the Milly line here on my blog! To be entered visit Aurora World’s Web Store, return and leave a comment below telling me which of Aurora’s wide variety of toys you think is the cutest. One winner will be chosen and contacted by email on August 13, 2010.

For additional entries please leave me a separate comment after doing any or all of the following:

Follow Aurora World Inc. on Facebook! (3 entries)
Subscribe to my blog in a reader or by email.
Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this contest. You can do this once every 12 hours for additional entries.
Leave a comment on any non giveaway blog entry (1 entry per comment – endless)

Thank you and good luck!

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The Bissell CleanView Helix® bagless upright vacuum cleaner is a full-featured vacuum that is great for total home cleaning. With its exclusive Helix Separation System and a variety of easy-to-use tools, you can clean both carpet and bare floors as well as stairs, furniture, and other hard to reach areas. One of it’s best features being it’s price – one of Bissell’s lower cost, high performance machines. Also available as refurbished to fit in every budget.

I recently received a Bissell CleanView Helix® bagless upright vacuum cleaner to review here on my blog. I am happy to say that so far this vacuum has not disappointed me one bit and has held up to the Bissell reputation of high performance. And let me tell you with a house full of girls and numerous pets it is really getting a work out. (watch for my full review coming soon)

If you are in the market for a new vacuum that makes cleaning easier and doesn’t clean out your budget be sure to check out the Bissell Cleanview Helix.

Right now you can save $5.00 on the already well priced Bissell Cleanview Helix at Target by visiting their web site coupons here.

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How To Change A Flat Tire

by Jenn on July 20, 2010

in Tips & Tricks

When it comes to it, many drivers are unsure of the proper way to change a tire. Learning the steps and changing a flat tire yourself is a great way to save your budget from an unexpected payment.

Here is a list from Michelin Tires that you can even print out and store in your glove box.

1. Safely pull over: Set your emergency brake and turn on your hazards
2. Prepare the tire: Remove the hubcap and loosen the lug nuts
3. Jack up your vehicle: Jack until the tire is about six inches off of the
ground — typically, the jack goes a few inches behind the front tires, or a
few inches in front of the rear tires (consult your vehicle owner’s manual)
4. Remove the flat tire: Remove the lug nuts, then position your hands at 9
and 3 o’clock on your tire and pull it straight off
5. Mount the spare tire: Align the holes on the spare with the threaded bolts
then replace each lug nut, followed by the lug nut across from it
6. Secure the spare tire: Lower your vehicle, then tighten each lug nut
followed by its opposite
7. Put away the tools: Replace the tools and store your flat tire

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Walgreens has Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor on sale again this week for $9.89
Get $5.00 back in Register Rewards !
Clip and use the $4.00 Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor coupon in this weeks (8/1/10) Sunday Insert.
Final cost = Only $0.89 !

My husband tells me this is the best razor I have bought him yet. Well worth the full price of $9.89. With a sale like this, it is definitely going on my stockpile list.

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Patriotic Pillow Pet Giveaway

by Jenn on August 1, 2010

in Contest/ Giveaway

“Since 2003, Pillow Pets have been bringing smiles to the faces of all ages. The concept for the snuggly companions was the brainchild of a San Diego-based mother of two, who had grown tired of picking up stuffed animals strewn across her children’s rooms. What began with the simple goal of transforming a simple stuffed animal into a functional item for children has grown into an amazing jungle of popular retail and wholesale products.”
Pillow Pets are now available in jungle animals, farm critters and sea creatures – over 20 different animals to choose from.
Pillow Pets are great for nap time, great for bed time and just a lot of fun during playtime. Easy to take on the road so your child can enjoy them in the car or even on a plane. Pillow Pets are machine washable and very durable so they will last through plenty of play and even through messes and spills.

It’s a pillow, it’s a pet…………it’s a PILLOW PET!

I had the pleasure to review this limited addition Patriotic Pillow Pet with the help of Becca, my granddaughter. This red, white and blue Pillow Pet Dog is just as cute and cuddly as Becca’s previous favorite Pillow Pet (the bunny) but this one just seems to have a little something extra. I think it’s honor. But then again maybe it’s pride? With every purchase of this adorable dog My Pillow Pets is making a $5.00 donation to Scholarships for Military Children, an organization that provides scholarships to the children of military personnel. Yep, that sure gives this special dog a reason to be filled with pride!

Shop:
Pillow Pets are affordable for just $19.95 at www.GetPillowPets.com.

Win
You can win a Patriotic Pillow Pet here on my blog! Just leave a comment below explaining what being patriotic means to you. One winner will be chosen and contact by email on August 13, 2010.

or additional entries leave a separate comment after doing any or all of the following:
Subscribe to my blog in a reader or by email.
Follow Pillow Pets on Facebook .
Follow Five Dollar Shake on Facebook.
Use any of the social media share buttons at the bottom of this post.

Thank you and good luck!

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It’s Mega Swagbucks Friday!

by Jenn on July 30, 2010

in Rewards

It’s Friday! That means Mega Swagbucks Day!!

I love Swagbucks. In case you don’t know – Swagbucks is a search engine that rewards you with Swagbucks periodically just for searching the web. These Swagbucks will add up and then you redeem them for awesome prizes and gift cards. It’s that easy and it’s that fun!
So what are you waiting for? Join now!

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Save $10 on $50 @ JC Penny

07.30.2010

Save $10.00 when you spend $50.00 or more at JC Penny

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Win A Chili’s Grill Gift Card + Free Chips & Queso

07.29.2010

Give ‘

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Save $3 On Purina Pro Plane Selects

07.29.2010
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Free SeaPak Seafood Recipe Booklet

07.29.2010

Receive an Easy Meals Seafood Recipe booklet courtesy of SeaPak, featuring 15 meals for $10.00 or less. Just

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Save $75 on ANY Laptop @ Staples

07.28.2010

You can save an addition $75.00 on any laptop purchase at Staples with

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Free Backpacks @ Staples Next Week

07.23.2010

Staples is offering free backpacks after Easy Rebate next week! 100% cost of backpack will rebate as a Staples store gift card. You can preview their weekly sale ad online

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