Enter the Twelve Days of Giveaways contest based on the song "The 12 Pains of Christmas"

Enter to win prizes in the “The 12 Pains of Christmas” song and you will be automatically entered to win $50 in prizes (enter on their facebook page-link below)

Each day they select a winning answer daily from among the responses and announce the winners on our Facebook and Twitter page.

  Enter the Twelve Days of Giveaways contest on the Toy State Facebook

Enter for your chance to win great prizes like an Apple ® ipad in the Play Town: My Story Maker app contest.

Enter with the Play Town: My Story Maker app for your chance to win prizes! (noted below).

The Play Town: My Story Maker app allows kids to create, personalize and narrate stories while bringing their imagination to life.

Grand Prize: An Apple® iPad
(Apple iPad with Retina Display 64GB with Wi-Fi (Black or White)) Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $700. The ARV of electronic prizes is subject to price fluctuations in the consumer marketplace based on, among other things, any gap in time between the date the ARV is estimated for purposes of these Official Rules and the date the prize is awarded or redeemed.

Second Prize: An Apple® iPad mini

(Apple iPad mini with Retina Display 32GB with Wi-Fi (Black or White)) Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $400.

Third Prize: $250 Visa Gift Card

HOW TO ENTER –
1.      Download the free Play Town app.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id473909588
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.tk.skt.playdoll
 2.    Have your child select their favorite character and dress them up how he or she wants! Have fun!

3.    Take a screen shot of his or her character dressed up and share your screen shot on the Play Town Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/playtownforkids)

4.    Go to http://bit.ly/PlayTownContest to submit your link and enter for your chance to win an iPad, iPad Mini or $250 Visa Gift Card!

The contest ends on December 16, 2013

FROZEN new clip available now! See Disney's FROZEN in theaters now.

We saw FROZEN and loved it! This clip is a funny one in the film-take a look:

 

http://www.disney.com/frozen

 

Freebies today from Chili's, Godiva, and Panera Bread.

Get FREE food at Chili's with these special offers here. There is a new offer every week so check back to Chili's for the latest offer to print out and redeem.

Get FREE Godiva chocolate when you sign up for their rewards card here. I signed up for this a few years ago and they sent me a card to present in store. Once a month I can get a free piece of Godiva chocolate while I stroll the mall. Present your card and get free a piece of Godiva chocolate. Rewards members have other offers too!

Get a FREE pastry and another one on your birthday when you register for Panera Bread loyalty program here.

 

Drop before your shop. Find your party attire at the Goodwill store this holiday season. #GivingTuesday

Today is a day about GIVING. Take today, and instead of cleaning out your wallet, clean out your closets, your cupboards, your basement, your garage, your storage shed and donate your extra stash to Goodwill! The hubby and I took a trunk full today for #GivingTuesday.

Drop off your donation at your local Goodwill store, and then head inside to shop.

Are you going to a holiday party and are in need of a Christmas Sweater, see how Goodwill can help you find the right look and make your party the hit of the season. Shop Goodwill for party attire and accessories!

Check out How to Throw a Festive Sweater Holiday Party by Goodwill Industries International on Snapguide.

When we drop off donations at Goodwill, we like to go inside and look around. My favorite place is the dishes. I look for vintage dishes, pyrex casserole dishes, and anything old looking. What's your favorite thing to look for?

sign up to get your copy of the 2014 IKEA catalog sent to you for FREE

get a free copy of the new 2014 IKEA catalog here

join IKEA family and get a free cup of coffee or tea on each, special offers and more here

How to bake "GLUTEN-FREE BREAD: More than 100 Artisan Loaves for a Healthier Life" by Ellen Brown

What's in your bread? Gluten? that's OK unless your body can't tolerate it...and some people opt to take gluten out of their diet.

Do you know what Gluten is? It's what's formed when some of the proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley get wet. (from the introduction of the book) People that have a natural reaction to gluten can not tolerate gluten and it causes health issues.

I see more and more products in the grocery store claiming to be gluten free, and I am sure they are gluten free, but what additives are in those processed foods that your body doesn't need? My youngest daughter bakes her own bread with almond flour and other non-gluten ingredients. Home baked goods smells so good!

Know what ingredients are in your bread and get baking with GLUTEN-FREE BREAD: More than 100 Artisan Loaves for a Healthier Life by Ellen Brown, founding food editor of USA Today.

Do you know or have health issues with buying store bought breads that contain gluten? This cookbook makes a nice Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one.  To read more about the book go here: Gluten-Free Bread: More than 100 Artisan Loaves for a Healthier Life  

In the book there are 100 recipes for everyday breads for your sandwiches, multi grain varieties, quick breads and more. Skip the store shelf wheat flour and bake your own breads, muffins, flat breads, rolls, and bagels.

This book is full of easy to understand and make recipes with photos. Chapter 1 goes over the basics for your pantry to keep on hand. On page 225 there is a recipe for Traditional English Dried Currant Scones with ingredients such as white rice flour, tapioca flour, and of course currants. Doesn't that sound tasty on a cold winter day accompanied by a hot cup of tea or coffee if you prefer. I like the breakfast choices, like Maple Walnut Breakfast Rolls made with real maple syrup-sold!



"GLUTEN-FREE BREAD author Ellen Brown, founding food editor of USA Today, has developed precise combinations of protein-packed soy and bean flours with yeasts and all-natural baking aids to recreate the familiar flavors of conventional bread."
 

 

Disclosure: I received a copy of Gluten Free Bread from Running Press. The comments and views are my own.