I don’t know about you, but I always think more about my energy bill in the winter months when we spend so much more to heat our house.

If you live in one of the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania or Texas you can save money on your energy bill by visiting ChooseEnergy.com.

Choose Energy is an easy-to-use online marketplace that helps residents and businesses comparison-shop for their ideal energy supplier. Powered by a friendly customer service team and an accessible, user-friendly site, Choose Energy is a free online platform that provides a convenient and secure way for consumers to compare rates and plans for energy suppliers in their area – and make the switch all in one place.

Here’s how it works, head over to ChooseEnergy.com, type in your zip code and find an energy solution that fits your budget from the best suppliers in your area. You will be able to save up to 25 percent just by switching your energy provider. The best part, ChooseEnergy.com will make the switch for you!

The shop and switch process takes less than ten minutes and is done entirely through the Choose Energy website – making it a seamless and secure one-stop destination to read reviews, compare plans and switch suppliers. I personally love being able to do everything online, no waiting on hold. You can make the decisions in your own time.

Need more of an incentive to make the switch?   How about up to a $350 incentive!   A lucky Thrifty and Thriving reader will win 3 months of electricity for FREE.

How to enter the giveaway: Head on over to ChooseEnergy.com and find a provider that fits your needs and you could win three months of free electricity from Choose Energy (up to $350).

Winners will receive a Visa gift card in the amount of $350. Winners will be selected by Jan. 30, 2014. Gift cards will be awarded by Feb.17, 2014. 

 This was a sponsored post, I was compensated for my time in sharing this information with you.    All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Silhouette Fabric Promo ends on May 31st!  If you have been wanting one of these wonderful little machines, now would be a great time to purchase one, since Silhouette has a special money saving promo this month on both the Silhouette Portrait and the Silhouette Cameo.   I think this month’s special is one of the best ones they have ever had, all of the bundles contain a $25 gift card so you can download designs from the Silhouette store.

If you already own a Silhouette machine, they even have a super bundle for you, a $25 gift card, seweable interfacing, clean cut interfacing and a fabric blade for only 29.99 (that’s only $5 more than the value of the gift card!)   You will find all the details on how to order at the bottom of this post.

I love my Silhouette and I use it on a weekly basis!   I used it to add labels to our organizational wall in our laundry room and the recently used it to add some fabric applique to a basic bag that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for only $.99.

Silhouette is offering a really nice discount on bundles that include their Fabric Interfacing, you can get the following deals when you head to the Silhouette specials page HERE and enter the promo code THRIVING at checkout

Silhouette Portrait Bundle $129.99 with promo code THRIVING  (reg $233.96)

• 1 Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing
• 1 Sewable Fabric Interfacing
• 1 Fabric Blade
• 1 $25 Download Card
• 1 Silhouette Portrait

Silhouette Cameo Bundle $269.99 with promo code THRIVING  (reg $348.95)

• 1 Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing
• 1 Sewable Fabric Interfacing
• 1 Fabric Blade
• 1 12”x24” Cutting Mat
• 1 Silhouette CAMEO®

Silhouette Fabric Bundle & Download Card $29.99 with promo code THRIVING  (reg $53.97)

• 1 Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing
• 1 Sewable Fabric Interfacing
• 1 Fabric Blade
• 1 $25 Download Card

If you are looking for some Silhouette inspiration, make sure you check out the Silhouette blog and follow their Pinterest board.

The winner of the Silhouette Portrait has been chosen and contacted via email.   Congratulations goes to:

BeccaK: Yard work (blech) and laundry (double blech), but also some nice, relaxing time with my family

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The Silhouette Chipboard Promo ends on May 15th!  If you have been wanting one of these wonderful little machines, now would be a great time to purchase one, since Silhouette has a special money saving promo this month on both the Silhouette Portrait and the Silhouette Cameo. I think this month’s special is one of the best ones they have ever had. All of the bundles contain a $25 gift card so you can download designs from the Silhouette store.

If you already own a Silhouette machine, they even have a super bundle for you, a $25 gift card and a 25-pack of their new chipboard for only $19.99 (that’s less than the value of the gift card!)   You will find all the details on how to order at the bottom of this post.

I love my Silhouette and I use it on a weekly basis!   I used it to add labels to our organizational wall in our laundry room  and I just recently made a cute fruit basket that I filled with cookies to give to a friend.    I cut out the fruit basket out of chipboard using my silhouette, then I dressed it up a bit with a scallop border and some baking twine. I love using the Silhouette to make cute gift packaging, it’s just one of the many uses.

Silhouette is offering a really nice discount on bundles that include their new chipboard, you can get the following deals when you head to the Silhouette specials page HERE and enter the promo code THRIVING at checkout

Silhouette Portrait Bundle $129.99 with promo code THRIVING  (reg $221.97)

• 1 25-pack Chipboard
• 1 $25 Download Card
• 1 Grey Portrait Dust Cover
• 1 Silhouette Portrait

Silhouette Cameo Bundle $269.99 with promo code THRIVING  (reg $341.97)

• 1 25-pack Chipboard
• 1 $25 Download Card
• 1 Natural CAMEO Dust Cover
• 1 Silhouette CAMEO

Silhouette Chipboard & Download Card $19.99 with promo code THRIVING  (reg $34.99)

• 1 25-pack Chipboard
• 1 $25 Download Card

If you are looking for some Silhouette inspiration, make sure you check out the Silhouette blog and follow their Pinterest board.

The winner of the Silhouette Portrait has been chosen and contacted via email.   Congratulations goes to:

Christina L – “I would love to make things for parties!”

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How to Enter:  Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what type of items you are looking for at the Creme Brulee Kids sale

Extra Entries:  Leave an extra comment for each of these items you qualify for:

• Subscribe to the Creme Brulee Kids email newsletter
•  “Like” the Creme Brulee Kids Facebook page

Giveaway will close Thursday, May 9th at noon.

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Me and a few other bloggers just completed 10 weeks of savings with the Entertainment Book.   You can head on over to the 10 Weeks of Savings Blog to see how we all used the Entertainment Book to save us money each and every week.  I ended up saving over $180 during the 10 week period!

Entertainment is now giving away $125 every day through the month on January with their Easy Money Giveaway. Head on over to the Entertainment Coupon Book Facebook page to be entered to win.

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Creme Brulee Kids is the best place to find wonderful resale clothing and fabulous Boutique items for babies and kids . Whether you are a shopper in search of great brands or you would like to resell your gently used items, this is the sale for you!

This is Creme Brulee Kids sixth year in business. At their last sale they had over 150 consignors, 1,000 shoppers and sold over 9,000 items!  They are constantly growing and are always in search of savvy shoppers, consignors with high quality clothing and equipment, and boutique sellers with unique custom items.

Hours:

• Thursday, October 11th @ 7:30 –  Pre-Sale shopping for Consignors
• Friday, October 12th – 10am – 7pm
• Saturday, October 13th – 10am – 4pm (Discount Day!)

Location:  Kent Commons at  525 Fourth Ave North, Kent, WA

Giveaway: 5 Winners will each win a $10 gift certificate for Creme Brulee Kids (gift certificate can be picked up at the sale)

How to Enter:  Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what type of items you are looking for at the Creme Brulee Kids sale

Extra Entries:  Leave an extra comment for each of these items you qualify for:

• Subscribe to the Creme Brulee Kids email newsletter
•  “Like” the Creme Brulee Kids Facebook page

Giveaway will close Wednesday, October 10th at noon.

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With summer fast approaching there will be lots of fun activities and vacations on the calendar.   The folks at Rayovac have created a brilliant little device that will help to keep your phone charged when you are out enjoying all of the fun summer activiites.   It’s the Rayovac On-The-Go Charger, and it’s awesome!

My husband and I were on vacation last week in Hawaii and I had the chance to put the Rayovac On-The-Go charger to the test.  I spent most of the plane ride reading a book on my iPhone, which meant by the time we landed I didn’t have much battery life left to use the GPS on my phone.  We needed the GPS to get us to our hotel on the other side of the island.

With the help of the Rayovac On-The-Go Charger we were able to keep my phone charged and make it safely to our destination.  Nice, huh?

The charger is easy to use, and can be used to charge your Apple or micro-USB device.  Here are some of my favorite features:

• It comes fully charged, it can be used straight out of the package
• You can attach it to your keychain, so you will always have it with you
• Holds it’s charge for up to 12 months.

Rayovac and Six Flags have teamed up with a fun giveaway.   Through May 30th, head over to Rayovac’s Facebook page for a chance to win a Six Flags Family Fun Pack which includes:  4 general admission tickets, a regular Flash Pass for 4, one Family Meal Pack along with free parking to a location of the winners choice!

Thrifty & Thriving Giveaway:  One Thrifty and Thriving reader will win a 4-pack of Six Flags theme park tickets that can be used during the 2012 season at any of the Six Flags locations.   Woo Hoo!

How to enter:   Just leave a comment on this post letting me know something fun you plan to do this summer.  (vacation, camping, swimming, etc)

Giveaway will close on Monday, May 21st at 9:00 am (PST), and winner will be announced shortly thereafter.    Good luck!

I am a Rayovac power blogger, I was provided with the product, and compensation in exchange for sharing this information with you.   All opinions are my own.   

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Rayovac recently received a new makeover, and they are giving you the chance for a new makeover too.   Now, through February 28th, you can enter for a chance to win a $500 Kohl’s shopping spree!   Just imagine how far you could make that $500 stretch if you shopped some of the clearance racks!   I love me some Kohl’s clearance!

To enter, head on over to ‘Like’ Rayovac’s Facebook page and enter on the New Look tab and you could be sporting a New Look very soon!

Grand Prize: $500 Shopping Spree to Kohl’s, Rayovac Batteries and a Remington Straightener!

Rayovac sporting their new look for Spring!

My daughter (in her new top from Kohl’s) & the batteries sharing some fashion tips.

If you are on Pinterest, make sure you head on over to check out Rayovac’s Pinterest page, where they are sharing some of the New Looks from Kohl’s.

I am a Rayovac Power Blogger.  I have been compensated for sharing this information with you.   All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Wow!  This giveaway was by far my most popular with over 2000 entries.   I am proud to announce the winner of the American Girl doll, and the winner is….

Connie P.  (pe*********@**se.net)

Congratulations Connie!    Watch your inbox for a message from me.    Thanks everyone for celebrating with me!  I have lots more fun giveaways planned, and I may even give away another American Girl sometime!

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Mindbloom is a FREE life game that will reward you for reaching personal goals.  When you play Mindbloom, you plant a tree that represents your life, each leaf on the tree represents an area of your life that you want to improve.  The game focuses on enhancing real lives, not virtual worlds.   The thought behind the game is that online inspiration leads people to take action offline.   I don’t know about you, but there are a few areas in my life that I can use some inspiration. You can also access Mindbloom from your phone, so you can get inspired on the go too.

I admit I have never really played any of the online games, because they have never really interested me.  I think that Mindbloom is going to be something that I will enjoy long term.  It seems like a great way to get motivated and keep track of your goals.  It is much easier to achieve you goals if you have them written down and are accountable.  I love the feel of the Mindbloom site, the tree and the backgrounds are gorgeous.  I have viewed several of the photos and the quotes and they are very inspiring.  Overall, Mindbloom is a very uplifting and motivational site!

Here are some of the features of Mindbloom:

• Users keep their tree healthy by creating a simple action plan that helps them accomplish them to live the life they want. Mindbloom has a list of over 500 suggestion, like substituting water for soda.
• To stay motivated Mindbloom has a gallery of free inspirational media and uplifting quotes. You can even download your own inspirational music from iTunes.
• You have the choice of doing actions on your own, or with the help of supportive friends. You can connect to Facebook or Twitter via Mindbloom’ social connection.
• Rewards for offline actions lead to online benefits. You will receive rewards, just like in similar online games, only these rewards can be used to expand your image gallery on online playlists.

Want to give Mindbloom a try?   It’s FREE to sign up. Mindbloom does have a feature called a GrowPro package , which provides access to premium content, rewards, and more. With the launch, the company is offering the GrowPro package for $34 until November 1. After the introductory offer the cost will be $89. You can also find Mindbloom on Facebook and Twitter.

Win a FREE premium GrowPro package from Mindbloom: 5 Thrifty and Thriving readers will win a premium package for FREE!!

How to enter: Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what area you would like to work on in your life (It could be spiritual, health, parenting, or even just getting dinner on the table on time) Um, for me it would be all of the above!!

Giveaway will close on Friday, October 7th at 9:00 pm. Winners will be notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

I was compensated to share my thoughts  regarding the new Mindbloom game, all thoughts are my own.

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Winner of the $75 Kohl’s gift card (courtesy of FreeShipping.org):

Leslie (LeslieSmithNotes@)

Winner of the $40 Sam’s Club gift card:

Sarah (sarah.takayla@)

Congratulations!!! Make sure both of you watch for an email from me, so you can send me your mailing address.

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Here are the six winners of the Target gift cards. Don’t forget, 5 of these gift cards will be worth $20 and one will be worth $100!   You will have to wait until your gift card arrives to see which amount you won.

Maddy (TSUalum93@)

Angela (jakeandangie@)

Shanna (slb5711@)

Natalie (natalie.arun@)

Tamara (rklinger2@)

Dana (danalaffin@)

I will email all of you late tonight, so I can get your mailing address. Congratulations!!

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First, I want to say thanks to all of you for helping to make Thrifty and Thriving a great place to share our love for coupons, deals and frugal living.   If it wasn’t for you sharing with your friends and family, I wouldn’t have made it to 9000 Facebook fans, so thank you from the bottom of my heart!!   I have another fun giveaway planned for when we reach 10,000.

So, now onto the part you all have been waiting for, the winner of the Kindle or Nook is….

Helana C (helena85@)

Congratulations Helena!   I will be emailing you shortly, so you can let me know which one you would prefer.    Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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Kung Fu Panda – Mindy (talkteachermom@)

Walmart $15 Gift Card – Roberta H.

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The winner of the Ebates $100 cash giveaway is Jessica S. (jessouzz@).  Congratulations!!!   Let us know what you plan to do with the money.

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