Kmart Bluelight Special Teasers for 12/5 to 12/6

This Weeks Kmart Bluelight Specials For 12/5 to 12/6

◊All 14k gold Birthstone Baby Charms $29.99 (reg $69.99)

◊Mushabellies $14.99 (reg. $24.99)

◊4 piece table tennis table $99.99 (reg. 149.99)

All day offers:

· Saturday:  Small Wonder Blankets & Wonderkids Thermals – BOGO Free

· Sunday:  Men’s 3pk Fashion Brief or 2pk Micro Knit Boxers or Musical Card Boxer $5 (reg. 9.99-12.99)

Don’t forget to follow @KmartDealsnNews and use the #KmartBLS hashtag for a chance to win every day!  For more info & rules: http://tr.im/KmartBLS.

Build A Bear – Slumber Time Frosty The Snowman Review and Giveaway

The  beginning of the Build A Bear Workshop idea was born when Maxine Clark (the founder) and her friend Katie were out shopping for stuffed toys.  Katie who was 10 years old at the time could not find the stuffed toy she wanted and simply said “These are so easy, we could make them.”

In 1997 the first Build A Bear Workshop store opened its doors at the Saint Louis Galleria in St. Louis, Missouri and children of all ages have been enjoying the teddy-bear retail entertainment experience ever since.   There is now over 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores  worldwide, including company-owned stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.  The teddy-bear workshop stores  have remained to be a HUGE success and  in 2007 a launch of the in-store experience was brought to the virtual  world  with the website buildabearville.com.

Slumber Time Frosty The Snowman

My family has adored the Build-A-Bear Workshop stores for years.  We always have a good time browsing through all the teddy-bears and the experience of making our own fuzzy friend leaves lasting memories.  It’s a great  place to bring the kiddos and watch their faces light up with  happiness from all the fun.

Recently the new Build-A-Bear holiday line up was released and I saw the Slumber Time Frosty The Snowman.  I just had to have him!  Frosty The Snowman was my favorite Christmas character as a child and I still love him.  I requested if I could review him and shortly after my  cool friend arrived on my doorstep.

He is absolutely the cutest stuffed fluff of joy I have ever seen.  I don’t think anything I can say can truly describe how cute he is,  but I’ll try and give as much detail as I can.  He is wearing a pair of adorable snowman pajamas and slippers, and on his head is a soft gray magical hat with a red and yellow flower.  When his hat is tilted up it  activates his cheeks to light up green and red.   The middle of the flower also flashes yellow and a musical magical sound is played.

The Slumber Time Frosty The Snowman is only available for a limited time so if you like him you better grab Frosty as soon as you can.

Check Out Some Of The Holiday Line Up

*pictures in gallery borrowed from the Build-A-Bear website

More of the new Build-A-Bear holiday line up here.

GIVEAWAY!

Enter for your chance to win a Build-A-Bear Slumber Time Frosty The Snowman!  To enter the giveaway please visit the Build-A-Bear website and come back here to leave me a comment about which products is your favorite.

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FREE Sampler Claus Album

Amazon.com has some Christmas music FREE to download to help get you into the holiday mood.  The Sampler Claus Album features 7 songs including…

1. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
2. Good King Wenceslas
3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
4. Deck the Halls
5. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Digitally Mastered May 1990)
6. Panis Angelicus
7. Silent Night, Holy Night

Download your free album here.

Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player

Ritter Sport Chocolate “Quality Chocolate Squared” Review, Giveaway, Contest, And Coupon!

Varieties

The Ritter Sport products can be purchased in three different sizes. The 100g Standard Bars contains 16 thick quadrants,  250 King-Sized Bars equal 36 scrumptious squares, and then there is the Mini Chocolate bars (4 squares) that are great for fulfilling the small sweet tooth craving or for sharing.

There are many varieties to choose from to satisfy the chocolate lovers palette including …

Ritter Sport Corn Flakes Chocolate

Ritter Sport White Whole Hazelnuts Chocolate

Ritter Sport Cappuccino Chocolate

Ritter Sport Carmel Nuts Chocolate

Ritter Sport Whole Hazelnuts Chocolate

Ritter Sport Butter Biscuit Chocolate

Ritter Sport Raisins & Hazelnuts Chocolate

Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts

Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate

Ritter Sport Marzipan Chocolate

Ritter Sport Fine Extra Dark Chocolate

Ritter Sport Praline Chocolate

Ritter Sport Choco-Duo Chocolate

Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate

Ritter Sport Alpine Milk Chocolate

Ritter Sport Peppermint Milk Chocolate

Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate with Whole Almonds

Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate a la Mousse au Chocolate

Ritter Sport Yogurt Chocolate

Ritter Sport Neapolitan Wafers Chocolate

plus MORE!

Not all the flavors come in each size and the Peppermint Chocolate is only available in Canada which I would LOVE to try. I was sent the Alpine Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Whole Almonds, Neapolitan Wafers Chocolate, Chocolate a la Mousse au Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Yogurt Chocolate to try. The flavors individually had their own distinct delectable sweetness.

Alpine Milk Chocolate

Made with 100% Alpine milk. Every bite has a mountain of taste!

Alpine Milk Chocolate – The Summit of Chocolate

RITTER SPORT Alpine Milk Chocolate is pure chocolate enjoyment. Not just because of its delicious blend of 100% pure Alpine milk and 30% specially roasted, full-bodied, Ghanaian cocoa. The secret of its fine taste lies in the conching process, producing chocolate and sugar particles smaller than the tongue can taste, that we specially developed for this variety. This is what gives it its smooth caramel and honey flavor. There’s also the creamy sensation of this chocolate, as it slowly melts, piece by piece, on your tongue. This is a taste that can move mountains!

Milk Chocolate with Whole Almonds

Milk chocolate surrounds hand selected, whole California almonds to provide a freshly roasted satisfying crunch.

Milk Chocolate with Whole Almonds – A “Nut” So Subtle Affair

Milk Chocolate with Whole Almonds have been making a commotion since 1983. The reason for this is 23% crunchy roasted Californian almonds embedded in 77% chocolate. They’re just waiting around to please somebody’s palate. After ripening beneath the Californian sun, RITTER SPORT’S almonds are carefully selected and left in their almond skin. This is just part of the process of perfecting our Whole Almonds’ taste experience, enhancing the almonds’ full flavor during the roasting process. Later, the almonds combine with the smooth, rich taste of West African cocoa, as well as fine cocoas from Papua New Guinea and Madagascar. The result is that each square of RITTER SPORT Whole Almonds becomes an unmistakable piece of chocolate pleasure.

Neapolitan Wafers Chocolate

Hazelnut cream sandwiched between three crisp wafers, surrounded by the finest nougat and enrobed in RITTER SPORT’s classic whole milk chocolate. Sophisticated with a playful bite!

Milk Chocolate with Neapolitan Wafers – Oh Cocoa Mio

Casanova is facing a little competition from his compatriot: RITTER SPORT’s Milk Chocolate with Neapolitan Wafers. Why is everyone so smitten with Milk Chocolate with Neapolitan wafers? Because of our classic whole milk chocolate, filled with creamy, delicious, finest quality nougat and classic Neapolitan Wafers. Milk Chocolate with Neapolitan Wafers is a true seducer in its own right. It includes three light layers of wafers combined with two layers of delicious chocolate hazelnut cream. The crispy wafers, with their subtle nut aroma, are embedded in finest quality nougat. Surrounded by our classic whole milk chocolate, which we refine with two of the finest cocoa varieties from Madagascar and Papua New Guinea, it becomes a truly irresistible chocolate enjoyment.

Who knows, maybe the RITTER SPORT Milk Chocolate with Neapolitan Wafers will turn you into the greatest chocolate lover of all time.

This is the newest addition to the Ritter Sport Chocolate collection and my daughters favorite. The crispy texture was pleasing with the right amount of nougat. Very good!

Chocolate a la Mousse au Chocolate

Dark chocolate filled with delicious cream a la Mousse au Chocolat. Tres chic!

Dark Chocolate a la Mousse au Chocolate – a mousse for every chocolate lover

Dark Chocolate a la Mousse au Chocolat has been combining French bonne bouche with fine German chocolate tradition since 2005. It is no wonder then that the outcome is irresistible. This formidable ensemble is the result of combining 60% dark chocolate with 40% delicate Creme a la Mousse au Chocolat. Its bittersweet crunchy shell provides the perfect contrast to its rich chocolate cream. This, in turn, is rounded off with milk and nuts. The best thing to do is to simply close your eyes and a la Mousse au Chocolat. Bon appetit!

I liked the rich taste of the Dark Chocolate with a la Mousse au Chocolate the best. The dark chocolate had a nice sharp savoriness and the cream filling just melted away! A true confectionery work of art! YUMMY!

Dark Chocolate

The finest cocoa from Papua New Guinea for a rich chocolate flavor. A sweet experience every time!

Dark Chocolate – Truly Delicious

RITTER SPORT Dark Chocolate is a genuine fifties phenomenon. This chocolate, which contains at least 50% cocoa, has been around since exactly 1950. The best fine cocoas from Papua New Guinea, choice beans from Madagascar and full-bodied cocoa from West Africa results in a dark chocolate blend that is 100% first-class. Fruity, full-bodied, rich cocoa flavors combine with a mild, spicy note to become a full, fine and bittersweet chocolate. It’s a real favorite, which you will happily eat twice as much of.

Yogurt Chocolate

Creamy, refreshing yogurt surrounded by RITTER SPORT’s classic milk chocolate. Like they say, opposites do attract!

Milk Chocolate with Yogurt – Why spoon when you can snap?

Our RITTER SPORT Milk Chocolate with Yogurt was no crazy invention of the wild 70s, but an ingenious chocolate idea that has conquered the world from its base in Germany. Since then its 45% skimmed milk yogurt cream has contributed a whole load of freshness to 55% milk chocolate. The stimulating taste experience of soft, tangy yogurt cream combined with crunchy, lightly sweet milk chocolate is perhaps the best proof that opposites really do attract. By the way, the skimmed milk yogurt that we use to make the cream filling contains live yogurt cultures. Anyone who lets it smoothly melt on the tongue, experiences how rich cocoa flavors round off the creamy yogurt.

Yet another good idea: Milk Chocolate with Yogurt is also available as a RITTER SPORT Mini Chocolate.

This was my second favorite. The nice blend of chocolate and tangy yogurt was perfect. Surprisingly, it wasn’t to sweet and had a unique flavor compared to the other chocolate bars I tried. Excellent!

In my opinion, the Ritter’s Sport Chocolate is extraordinary. I like how you can snap of a piece and enjoy. The ONLY downfall for me is the calories involved!

About Ritter Sport Chocolate

Each family has its own traditions. The Ritter family has been keeping a sweet secret for almost a hundred years: the recipe for making great chocolate. What started in 1912 as a small family company with Alfred Ritter and wife Clara at the helm, has developed into an internationally-successful business. RITTER SPORT is now sold in 80 countries and its success story continues to be written by the family’s third generation, Alfred T. Ritter and sister Marli Hoppe-Ritter. RITTER SPORT is not just a family business that has grown over the years into a large company. RITTER SPORT is, above all, a large company that has remained a family. This is felt by the 800 employees in Waldenbuch and by its many customers worldwide. This is because the RITTER family uses its own name to vouch for the quality of each bar of chocolate that leaves its premises. Guaranteed.

Read more about the history of Ritter Sport Chocolate

Learn more about Ritter Sport “Environment and responsibility“

HAPPINESS SQUARED CONTEST

Win a years worth of Ritter Sport Chocolate by nominating a person who you think should be rewarded for something they have done.   To enter the contest upload your videos, photos, or a written comment under 400 characters.  Make sure to give the full name of the person or organization you are nominating in your submission.  If you would like to learn more about the contest or are interested in entering go here.

WHERE TO BUY!

Ritter Sport Chocolate would make the perfect stocking stuffer for the chocolate lover in your life!  Check the list of retailers to find a store close to you that sells the chocolaty goodness in your area.

Enjoy the NEW Ritter Sport Neapolitan Wafers Chocolate today! Download a coupon here!

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GIVEAWAY!

The Ritter Sport team would like to give one of my readers a CASE of minis!  To enter the giveaway please visit www.rittersportfriends.com and take a look at all the fantastic varieties they have to offer.  Come back here and leave me a comment telling me which one you would like to try the most.

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Happy Thanksgiving To All Of You!

Happy Thanksgiving to all you wonderful peeps out there!  I hope your having an exceptionally great turkey day and you are building new traditions to be passed down to your kiddos!

More Than A Day

As Thanksgiving Day rolls around,
It brings up some facts, quite profound.
We may think that we’re poor,
Feel like bums, insecure,
But in truth, our riches astound.We have friends and family we love;
We have guidance from heaven above.
We have so much more
Than they sell in a store,
We’re wealthy, when push comes to shove.So add up your blessings, I say;
Make Thanksgiving last more than a day.
Enjoy what you’ve got;
Realize it’s a lot,
And you’ll make all your cares go away.

By Karl Fuchs

Global Influence Gift Guide and Giveaway

Holiday shopping season is here again and the Global Influence network has some great gift ideas for you, tried and tested by real moms. Click on the links to check out what our team of reviewers had to say about each of these gift ideas, and then take a moment to enter our fun giveaway and take a chance at winning some of these fabulous products. Featured Reviews Pouchees -

Busy moms need all the help they can get to stay organized and keep life as simple as possible. The Pouchee is the perfect solution to keeping all those little things together, putting everything you need, right at your fingertips.

Duck Hunter -

Duck Hunter turns the excitement of the hunt into an activity the whole family can enjoy. Launch the duck in the air and try to hunt it down with the toy shooter as it flies freely in the air. A fun choice for those who love outdoor sporting.

CardStore cards

-Personalized holiday cards are an important item on everyone’s to-do list and often a hassle to create and print. Cardstore.com has everything from family photo cards to invitations for your big holiday party, simplifying your holiday season.

Great Holiday Gift Ideas Things Remembered Custom Couture Jewelry Just Elfin’ Around Card Cubby Harumika By Bandai Harumika Runway Showstopper Harumika Style Starter Baby Alive Whoopsie Doo Strawberry Shortcake Playset Kota Monty Rex Wall to Wall Basketball Nerf Pocket Vortex Busy Ball Popper Talking Chuck Truck Leapfrog My Pal Scout Leapfrog Tag Jr Leapfrog Scribble and Write Animal Planet Polar Land Playset Animal Planet Dinosaur Playmat Onionhead Adult/Teen Feelings Pack OnionHead Children’s Feelings Pack Onionhead A-Z Feelings Magnet Set FotoboxPlus MeTime Tees

Fun Holiday Giveaway! For this holiday guide, we want to share the love with the blogosphere! Some of our generous sponsors have donated prizes to be given away to lucky readers! To enter to win one of the following fabulous prizes, simply fill out the form here: http://tinyurl.com/y8t92rw

Prizes include: Things Remembered Custom Couture Jewelry Pouchee Elfing Around Harumika Onionhead Feelings Pack Nerf Wall to Wall Basketball Baby Alive Whoopsie Doo MeTime T-shirt Entries will close on December 6, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be contacted by email after the close of the contest.

Global Influence Member Guides Need more ideas for this holiday season? Check out the guides that some of our Global Influence members have put together on their own sites! Thrifty Jinxy, Happy Healthy Hip , And Twins Make Five , Because Two People Fell In Love, Mommy Musings , Lipstick to Crayons , Bargain Briana , Mommy PR , Shop With Me Mama, Santa Picks, Rave and Review, Connected 2 Christ , 3 Boys and a Dog, The Classy Closet , Contest Corner, Lisa Reviews , A Giveaway Every Day, HulaHoopinMom, Spalibrations, High Impact Mom, From Cribs to Car Keys, Lisa Reviews, and Mommy Musings

All reviews listed in the Global Influence gift guide were product provided. Featured positions were purchased by sponsors. Member gift guides are not affiliated with Global Influence.

Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers from Healthy Hands Review!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the Swine Flu is now widespread in 43 states last week which is slowly declining from the previous 46.  The concerns escalate as the upcoming holiday events  are upon us.  More people will be gathering and spreading germs this Thanksgiving making it  imperative to take  measures to protect ourselves and children by implementing proper hand washing.

Healthy Hands have made it fun and easy for kids’ to learn to wash their hands “the right way” with the Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers.  The timers fit on any liquid soap dispenser (standard, wide, or thin nozzle brands) and feature kids’ favorite characters and tunes along with flashing lights to help encourage children to wash their hands for 20 to 25 seconds ( the recommended time for killing germs).  The natural motion of pressing down on the pump to dispense the soap activates the musical timer and your child will know to wash their hands for the entire  tune.

“I’ve worked for years to spread the principles of healthy hand hygiene” said Dr. William Sawyer, founding member of the Clean Hands Coalition and creator of the Henry The Hand foundation. “I’m a major supporter of new and innovative ways for parents to get their kids washing their hands longer, and the Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers are a great approach.”

For years, parents have tried to find “tricks” to get their kids to wash longer – sing “Happy Birthday” or say your A-B-C’s twice, there’s no need for that anymore.

This is a wonderful invention!  Aiden (2 years old) is still a little young to gain the full concept of hand washing but he was definitely interested in the Disney Princess Ariel Timer  when it began playing the tune “Under The Sea.”  I know when the moment comes to teach him the musical timer is going to come in handy and much easier for me to get him interested.

Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers are available for sale at www.GetHealthyHands.com and select retailers.  Each unit plays 1000+ times and can be purchased for only $3.99!  The timers are currently available  in two styles- Ariel (plays “Under The Sea”)  or Cars (plays “Real Gone”).  They make EXCELLENT inexpensive stocking stuffers!

Kmart Thanksgiving Bluelight Specials

This weeks Kmart savings are running from Thursday to Sunday instead of the usual Saturday and Sunday:  I thought I would post them right away so you can plan accordingly.

Bluelight Specials for 11/26-11/29 THURSDAY to SUNDAY from 1PM-6PM!

· Kids Route 66 Graphic Tees $3.99 (Reg. $7.99)

· Essential Home 7.5′ x 9.5′ Rug in a Bag $34.99 (Reg. $69.99)

· All Multi-Roll Wrap 50% Off (Reg. $7.99)

Don’t forget to follow @KmartDealsnNews and use the #KmartBLS hashtag for a chance to win every day! For more info & rules: http://tr.im/KmartBLS. Good luck!

BRUGO ” A Perfect Degree Of Taste” Review and Giveaway

I’m an extreme coffee enthusiast who seeks out the perfect cup of Joe.  The ironic thing is I don’t even have my own brewer.  This is because of two very important reasons.  The first  being I wrecked my coffee maker by forgetting to take out  the used filter in the machine for days  and disgusting mold accumulated throughout the inside.  I tried cleaning it, but no matter how many times I washed it the coffee still came out with a tint of mold smell and taste. YUCK!  The second reason I don’t have my own machine is because  I am the only one in my home who drinks the hot addicting beverage and I can’t afford a QUALITY single brewer at the moment.  Brewing a whole pot means I would be drinking it ALL by myself which would result in me  having nervous energy, bouncing off the walls, driving my husband nuts, and a possible divorce.  All great reasons NOT for me to have a huge pot of java ready for immediate consumption.  You might make the argument I could drink instant decaffeinated coffee,  but that is like offering a beer drinker a non-alcoholic Beck’s in place of a Budweiser.  It just doesn’t work!

Dunkin’  Donuts, Starbucks, FastTrac, or even the  poor neighbor might find me on their doorstep looking for my first cup of the day.  The problem is I am not a very coordinated individual when I first awake and those flimsy cup and top lids are a NIGHTMARE!  The coffee is hot as hell and the cups leak the lava!  PLUS, I usually have to add ice-cubes to the coffee  or wait till it cools enough to drink it which causes  the coffee to lose its robust flavor.  If I don’t wait or insert cubes, every sip  is like playing Russian roulette with my lips.  These are the headaches  a coffee freak has to endure by consuming the beverage away from home.

BRUGO mug

A few weeks ago I was asked if I would be interested in trying the BRUGO mug.  What is it?  The mug is an ingenious invention designed by Spero Pavlopoulos (a coffee addict),  that allows coffee and tea nerds to enjoy every sip of their hot beverage in the “Perfect Temperature Zone.” It also eliminates the spills, spatters, burnt lips, and stained clothes all associated with the “to-go” coffee experience.

How Does It Work?

The BRUGO mug’s patented design controls the hot beverages by giving you the option to LOCK, SIP, or TIP & COOL. The thermodynamic patented temperature control chamber makes your coffee the perfect temperature of 150 t0 170 degrees to give your taste buds the full enjoyment of the coffee flavor desired with every sip.

LOCK

“Lock seals the flavor of your favorite brew in tight.”

SIP

“Sip lets you bypass the Temperature Control Chamber after your brew has cooled to your desired drinking temperature.”

TIP & COOL

“Tip your BRUGO Travel Mug away from you for a few seconds to move your hot brew from the lower chamber to the patented Temperature Control Chamber. Swill with a “brandy” motion to cool that sip to the Perfect Temperature. The longer the motion, the cooler the sip.”

BRUGO Executive and Jazz Mug Features

• Patented 2 oz/25 ml Temperature Control Chamber giving you sip by sip satisfaction at the perfect temperature

• Double-wall insulation

• 3-position drink mode selector – “Lock, Sip, Tip & Cool” – allowing you perfect taste and temperature control whether you need a bolt of caffeine or prefer to linger over your coffee ritual

• 16oz / 450ml capacity cup size – a large cup

• Non-slip bottom keeping your coffee where you put it

• Ergonomic grip for maximum comfort

• 13 stylish colors

• Stainless Steel and Chrome accents

• Fits all cup holders

MY NEW FRIEND

When I first received the BRUGO  I was impressed by the overall look and elegant design of the mug, BUT I was a little scared to put my lips to the test.  I poured the blazing coffee into the mug, set the control to Tip & Cool and did the magic presto tip and swish action.   I braced myself for the burn as I took a sip.  No burn?  How could this be?  I was in love with the mug after the first sip.  The coffee was still HOT yet it was not scalding.  I now take the mug everywhere I go and it has become my new friend.   I know that sounds  melodramatic but I honestly don’t leave my home without it.

BRUGO For The Holidays!

BRUGO would make a great gift this holiday season for the coffee addict in your life. The Executive and Jazz  BRUGO can be purchased for $19.95 or the Sport BRUGO for $14.95 at  www.brugomug.com.  Enjoy free shipping now with any order over $50 by using promo code “holidays” at checkout.

GIVEAWAY!

BRUGO would like to give one of my readers their very own BRUGO mug.  To enter the giveaway check out all the cool colors at the BRUGO website and leave me a comment telling me which one is your favorite.

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Motor Oil Matters – Jiffy Lube Gift Card Giveaway And “Play The Music. Save The Music” Campaign!

I never had much to do with the maintenance of our vehicles.  My hubby has always been the one to get the oil changed every 5,000 miles.   However, I do know the importance of regularly changing the oil and how it can make a huge difference in extending the life of the engine.  When the oil is changed it removes the nasty contaminates plus dirt that have been collected in the oil which can harm the engine and affect the overall performance.

Some  crucial details I am oblivious about is  what type of oil should be used to lubricate our vehicle’s engine and the significant difference between  using synthetic or conventional oil.  I should know this just in case I ever have to take care of  the car myself.  One way to get educated  quickly in the matter is by reading up on the facts at Motor Oil Matters.  The new website was created by industry-leading brands Pennzoil, Quaker State and Shell Rotella  so you can easily get essential information that will help prolong your engines life and answer any questions you may have about motor oil.  Motor Oil Matters  even has a free LubeMatch tool to assist in matching the correct oil to your vehicle’s make and model.

Did You Know

(following information quoted and provided by MyBlogSpark)

* According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household’s vehicle maintenance and repair

* According to a national survey that polled 522 women, 46 percent incorrectly assumed simply switching from conventional engine oil to synthetic oil enables the number of miles between oil changes to be safely extended*

* Using a quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage

* Off-brand, no-name or discount oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle’s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer’s warrant

* Jiffy Lube Survey Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, 2006

How much do you know about motor oil?  Want to put your “motor mind” to the test?  Try playing the site’s fun educational game called “M.O.M. Knows Best” and see how well you do on the quiz.  I scored pitifully which is no big surprise! LOL!

“Play The Music. Save The Music” Campaign

“Pennzoil® has partnered with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation through its “Play The Music. Save The Music” Campaign, and now through December 6, 2009 anyone can receive up to 46 FREE music downloads and up to a $15 service certificate back by mail, when they get their oil changed at Jiffy Lube and other Pennzoil® participating installers. See www.pennzoil.com for details and to find your local participating installer locations.”

ENTER TO WIN A $35 Jiffy Lube GC!

MyBlogSpark would like to provide one of my readers with a $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card. The card should cover the cost of a conventional oil change at most Jiffy Lube locations (you can locate your nearest Jiffy Lube store by going to the following link http://www.jiffylube.com/findlocation/storelocator.aspx)

To enter the giveaway take the “M.O.M. Knows Best” quiz and leave me a comment telling me your score. Mine was a 71.43% meaning I failed the test! Boooooo  Hissssss!

Extra Entries

1.Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post, Motor Oil Matters, and MyBlogSpark.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.

3. Follow my blog and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

5. Subscribe to my feed and leave a comment. If you already subscribe leave a comment telling me you are already a subscriber.

6. Facebook, Digg, or Technorati this post and leave me TWO extra comments. ( At the bottom of this post you should see a bookmark button to make this an easy option.)

7.  Enter any of my other giveaways.  Leave me a comment telling me which giveaway you entered.  The giveaway must be still active in order to gain an extra entry.

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