With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I have teamed up with with 10 bloggers to host this awesome Valentine’s Giveaway for him and her. Robert Irwin Jewelers has offered one lucky reader a .05 ctw Round Diamond Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Necklace (pictured above) valued at $320.00, and we are adding a bonus $100 Amazon Gift Card. Just follow the directions below to enter to win.

We also put together a special deal for a unique gift. Robert Irwin Jewelers is offering 10% off 24kt Gold Trimmed Rose (in assorted colors)! The original price is $79.95 and using coupon code BBGOLD will score you an additional 10% off making the final price $62.95. Similar items sell on Amazon for $89, so this is a great price for a gift that will last a lifetime!

While you are entering enter this hot $200 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! 

  a Rafflecopter giveaway

I have so many plans to do fun things with the kids for Valentines day.  One of them is baking cookies. Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies are ready to enjoy in 8-10 minutes and can be found at your local grocer.  They make an impromptu baking session super easy!

Now they include Disney Characters! Celebrate the holiday with your family’s favorite Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses Belle, Cinderella and Tiana

Bake your way into your family’s hearts this February with new Valentine’s Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies. To spread the love even further, you can download a printable coupon for $1.10 off of the purchase of (1) package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies today

GIVEAWAY

One Lucky A Few Short Cuts Reader will receive the gift pack pictured above including…

• 1 Coupon Good for a Free Package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies
• Pillsbury Oven Mit
• Pillsbury Cookie Jar
• Spatula

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment on this blog post telling me what your favorite Valentine treat is to make with your family.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment on this blog pot for each bonus entry

• “Like” A Few Short Cuts on Facebook
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Subscribe to A Few Short Cuts Daily Email
• Share on Facebook or Twitter, “ Enter to win a @Pillsbury Valentine Cookie Prize Pack @AFewShortCuts #giveaway #myblogspark ends 2/8http://bit.ly/z7125w”

FINE PRINT

My Blog Spark and Pillsbury sponsored this giveaway.  I received a review item for my opinion. All opinions are 100% my own. This giveaway ends 2/8 11:59 PM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

The Superbowl is next weekend, I know this all too well because my oldest daughters birthday always seems to fall right on Super bowl weekend.   We always make a big deal out of the super bowl and have a little party with the kids.  Let’s face it.  We eat tons of food Super bowl Sunday…it is an excuse to snack!

Well, Little Caesars must know we are all on a budget and in a hurry because they are offering $5 HOT-N-READY Pizzas! Walk into any Little Caesars and they will have a large cheese or pepperoni pizza waiting for you for just $5! That is a deal! Find out if there is a Little Caesars near you with this store locator!

GIVEAWAY

Little Caesars wants you to take a night off from cooking, or just have a great super bowl party! They are giving 2 lucky A Few Short Cuts winners these great prizes!

First Place Winner gets:

• 1 Little Caesars $25 gift card
• 1 Little Caesars Duffle Bag
• 1 Little Caesars Bean Doll

Second Place Winner

• 1 Little Caesars $5 gift card
• 1 Little Caesars Duffle Bag
• 1 Little Caesars Bean Doll

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment on this blog post telling me what is your favorite kind of pizza.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment on this blog pot for each bonus entry

• “Like” A Few Short Cuts on Facebook
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Subscribe to A Few Short Cuts Daily Email
• Share on Facebook or Twitter, “ Enter to win a $25 @littlecaesars GiftCard @AFewShortCuts #giveaway ends 1/31 http://bit.ly/xqpIpe”

FINE PRINT

Little Caesars sponsored this giveaway.  I received a review item for my opinion. All opinions are 100% my own. This giveaway ends 1/31 at 8 AM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

I love my readers, and I know everyone is dealing with the winter blues right now.  Christmas is over and Spring isn’t quite here yet.  So let’s pep things up a bit with this hot giveaway! 

Right now you can head over to the A Few Short Cuts Facebook Page and click on the giveaway tab to enter to win a $200 Amazon.com Gift Card,

The only catch is I will not pick a winner until we hit 35,000 facebook fans. That should be easy to do, all you have to do is share it with your friends (Tell them how awesome A Few Short Cuts is)

Good luck to all!

Want a chance to win something awesome? Enter the One More Disney Day Swepstakes

In 2012, Disney is celebrating Leap Day with One More Disney Day. For the first time ever, they’re giving away a vacation every day from January 1 through February 29. Enter each day for a chance to win a 5-day/4-night vacation at Disneyland Resort in California or Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!* 60 Prize packs total!!

Don’t forget to head over hear and enter these instant win games

ChoozOn.com is a new unique deal site. They’ll send you personalized deal alerts when and where you like; on your custom ChoozOn home page, in your inbox, or on your mobile device.

When you sign up for ChoozOn, you tell them what your interests are. Then, Basically they find the deals that you want and send you a single email daily, instead of your inbox being filled with deals you don’t need. We are all guilty of deleting a gazillion emails a day because there just isn’t enough time to read them all.

I love the way ChoozOn is so customizable. You can customize it to alert you by location, your favorite stores, or just deals that are relevant to you and your family. That way the deals are very relevant to your needs.

What’s the best deal you’ve ever scored?

ChoozOn wants to know and is giving away a $1000 shopping spree to one lucky person who registers for their fantastic new deal site. Let ChoozOn scour the web for amazing deals tailored to you!

How to Enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing the best deal you’ve ever scored

2. When the contest entry box appears, complete the simple form to enter to win the $1000 shopping spree

3. You are now entered to win!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of ChoozOn. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Contest Rules.

My oldest daughter is 10 going on 25.  She is so thoughtful, caring, kind and mature I wanted to do something special for her this Christmas to show her how much I appreciate all of her help.

Jewlr.com has such a great selection of rings (Remember my mothers ring)  So I went over to check out their now Prism Collection which all items contain SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA stones.  I knew I would find something special yet affordable for her.

I ordered her this ring pictured above. It is hard to tell the beauty of it from the picture, but the little stones around the outside are her birthstone (Amethyst) which really just add to the class of the ring. The also engraved her name on the inside, which makes it even more special in my opinion.

Jewlr.com wants you to be able to get something special for your loved ones or yourself. Use code “AFEWSHORTCUTS15HOLIDAY” for a special 15% off until Dec 25th.  Some items can be ordered as late as the 20th and still make it for the big day!

GIVEAWAY

Jewlr.com is also going to give 1 lucky A Few Short Cuts Reader a Sterling Silver ring from the  Prism Collection. (Value $109)

There are over 30 items available! Plus you will receive free personalization ($25 value)!

HOW TO ENTER

Head over to Jewlr.com and see which ring you would like.  Come back and leave a comment on this post telling me.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment below for each bonus entry.

• Like Jelwr.com on Facebook
• “Like” A Few Short Cuts on Facebook
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Subscribe to A Few Short Cuts Daily Email
• Share on Facebook or Twitter, “ Enter to win a $109 @jewlrdotcom Ring @AFewShortCuts #giveaway ends 12/14 http://bit.ly/tA8bXo”

FINE PRINT

Jewlr.com sponsored this giveaway.  I received a review item for my opinion. All opinions are 100% my own. This giveaway ends 12/14 at 11:59 PM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

Tons of prizes up for grabs in the Robitussin Instant Win Game. The prizes are gift cards for $200, $100 and $50. You also can win coupons for free Robitussin, branded blankets, branded umbrellas, and branded hats. Each time you play you are also entered into the sweepstakes to win the grand prize of $100,000!!! Good luck!

One entry per person/day. Must be 18 prior to entry. Click here to view entire official rules click the link at the bottom of the Robitussin page.

How about a chance for a survival kit, gift cards, gloves and hats? I like playing this instant win because you can throw snowballs! Take a chance and try out the Select 55 Days of Holidays Snowball Game. You must “like” their facebook page and then choose play now. The first time you play you may have to enter your registration information. You can win one grand prize (survival kit) or one first prize ($55 gift card). You can also win one second, third or fourth place prize (gloves and hats).

Limit one entry per person/day. Must be 18 at time of entry. Click here for official rules.

Who wants a trip to New York City? Macy’s has a sweepstakes and instant win running right now called INC Giving Spree. You will receive one entry into the sweepstakes and one instant win per play. Sweepstakes grand prize is a trip for two to New York City! Your package includes round trip airfare, two nights accommodations and $1000 Macy’s gift card to use with a personal shopper. Instant win prizes include $500 and $50 Macy’s gift cards. One instant win prize per person.

Limit of one play per person/day. Must be 18 prior to entry. Official rules are in adobe reader so I am unable to post the link. The link is at the bottom of the “enter now” button.

What is better than free gifts during the Holiday season! Try your luck at the Duracell Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway. Duracell is giving away a prize every hour through December 23, 2011 and weekly grand prize packages. All you have to do is “like” thier facebook page and enter your information.

Limit of one entry per person/hour. You must be 18 at the time of entry. Each person may win one grand prize and one hourly prize.

Click here to view the entire official rules.

Who doesn’t love Burt’s Bees products? Enter here for a chance to win some free products! Click on Unwrap my Gift.

The prizes are Holiday beeswax lip balm, 1 oz. body lotion samples and 3 oz. lemon butter cuticle cream.

One entry per person per day. You must be 18 at time of entry. For a list of official rules visit Burt’s Bees and click on the pdf link located under the gift picture.

How would you like to win gold! Try your chance at entering the Taco Bell Goldhunter instant win game. There are two ways to enter.

1. Obtain a code off specially marked bags of Doritos at participating Taco Bell locations and text the code to 24477.
2. Enter without purchase by calling 1-800-352-1335

You may enter one time per day per phone number/method of entry. You must be 18 at time of entry. If you are an instant winner you will have the choice of gold coins or a check for the amount of your winnings.

Prizes: Grand Prize $1,142 in gold coins or cash and First Place prize $190 in gold coins or cash

Complete list of official rules for Taco Bell sweep.

The winner of the Black Friday Giveaway Extravaganza at A Few Short Cuts is Nancy!

Nancy (nr___hik@yahoo.com)
I’d love to have a Old Navy one.

Congrats Nancy!  I have sent you an email!

Thanks to everyone for participating!  And stay tuned for a big giveaway on Monday!

Christmas is almost here and my kids want every toy they see a commercial for.  I on the other hand am more picky.  I guess I am the typical mom. I want my kids to have educational, sturdy, but fun toys…..that don’t have a million pieces to go up into the bottom of my foot.   I speak from experience on that one…it is painful.

Vtech Mobigo Touch Learning System is the perfect gift for my 3 year old.  She feels like she is grown up with her touch screen video game, but I don’t have to pry my iPad away from her while she has yogurt on her fingers…again….experience.   Vtech Mobigo is a great Portable handheld gaming system lets kids enjoy learning on the go.

The Touch screen technology introduces kids to a new way to play and follows the hottest trend in gaming today. It even has a Slide-out QWERTY keyboard adds a stylish touch and gives kids a chance to familiarize themselves with a keyboard layout.  We all know that it is a must as they get older. I love the sturdy, kid-tough design and colorful appearance.  It just makes it fun!

GIVEAWAY

One Lucky A Few Short Cuts reader will receive a Vtech MobiGO Touch Learning System and game storage cartridge which comes with one game and the ability download more online.

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment below telling me which Vtech MobiGo Game looks like the most fun for your little one.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment below for each bonus entry for them to count

• “Like” A Few Short Cuts on Facebook
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Subscribe to A Few Short Cuts Daily Email

FINE PRINT

vTech sponsored this giveaway.  I received no compensation for this post. However I did receive a product for review, this did not effect my opinion and all thoughts are 100% my own.This giveaway ends 11/25 at 11:59 PM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

Fall and Winter aren’t really the season you think about heading to the hardware store but there is so much more beside garden supplies.  You can find Christmas Lights, Snow Shovels, Weather Stripping for the doors & windows, and so much more!

Head now to Ace Hardware to see their online Circulars and print some great After Thanksgiving Coupons!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky A Few Short Cuts Reader will win a $100 Ace Hardware Gift Card.

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment below telling what you could use this great gift card for.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment below for each bonus entry for them to count

• “Like” A Few Short Cuts on Facebook
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Subscribe to A Few Short Cuts Daily Email
• Share on Facebook or Twitter, “ Enter to win a $100 @AceHardware Gift Card @AFewShortCuts #giveaway ends 11/23 http://bit.ly/ssmURT”

FINE PRINT

Ace Hardware sponsored this giveaway.  I received no compensation for this post. This giveaway ends 11/23 at 11:59 PM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

It is time to kick off the next round of Giveaway Extravaganzas with this huge Black Friday Event! I am so excited to have eBillme sponsor A Few Short Cuts this time around.

eBillme is the safest way to pay online! When you choose eBillme as your payment option at checkout you never give your debit or credit card number and no one sees your personal banking information. Instead, you use your online bill pay option on your bank’s website to complete the payment process. It’s easy and keeps you from any fears of identity theft or debt overload.

Here’s how it works:

• Choose eBillme at checkout when you’re shopping online
• eBillme will send you an ebill in your email inbox
• Pay your bill at your bank’s online bill pay section
• Earn free cash back rewards on every gift card purchase!

Some of the online gift cards brands include Zappos, Piperlime, Gap, Old Navy, JCPenney, Chili’s, Macaroni Grill and so many more!

Online gift cards and prepaid cards are the best way to save, and score the hottest deals of the season. Shop now and redeem the cards on Black Friday, or Cyber Monday; or give the gift that’s never returned – a gift card!

GIVEAWAY

The great people at eBillme are going to give 1 A Few Short Cuts Reader $300 in gift cards to their choice of Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime, Banana Republic or Athleta!

HOW TO ENTER

Head over to eBillme and check out their selection of Gift Cards….come back and leave a comment telling me which one you would love to receive as a gift.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment below for each bonus entry for them to count

• “Like” A Few Short Cuts on Facebook
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Follow eBillme on Twitter
• Like eBillme’s Page “Gift Cards for Less” on Facebook
• Subscribe to A Few Short Cuts Daily Email

FINE PRINT

eBillme.com sponsored this giveaway.  I received no compensation for this post. This giveaway ends 11/23 at 11:59 PM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

MORE GIVEAWAYS

Also, be sure to enter for more awesome prizes with the other 13 participating bloggers! Click on each blog name to be directed to their unique giveaway. Keep track of which ones you’ve entered by printing off this Black Friday Giveaway Extravaganza Check List.

Pillsbury is hosting the Pillsbury Rookie Bake Off this year.  This weeks theme is is Thanksgiving Shortcuts co-hosted by none other than ME!

The Rules Are

• 5 Ingredients or less
• 30 Minutes or less
• With one Pillsbury Dough Product
• Thanksgiving themed
• You could win $500!

You can see all the details, what I made, and more at Pillsbury Rookie Bake Off!

I know you guys are creative, I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

I love my readers! You guys are great! To show you how great I have a giveaway I would like to offer.  This one is a little different.  I will giveaway One $25 Starbucks Gift Card for every 1,000 Giveaway entries this receives.So if there are 4,000 entries I will giveaway 4 gift cards to 4 lucky winners! I will leave this giveaway open for 1 week, so it is plenty of time to get your friends to enter!

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite thing about A Few Short Cuts is.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave a comment below for each bonus entry

• Subscribe to the A Few Short Cuts Feed or Daily Email Newsletter.
• Become an A Few Short Cuts Facebook Fan
• Follow A Few Short Cuts on Twitter
• Come back each day the giveaway is open and leave a positive comment (Anything you want as long as it is positive! )

Fine Print

This giveaway ends 11/8 at 11:59 PM EST. Go here for the Terms and Conditions.

Here is a hot holiday deal!  Fedex will be giving you a chance to snag up one of 30,000 FREE $25 gift cards Today Tuesday, November 1st at 1 PM.

If you are one of the first 30,000 to enter, you’ll snag a FREE $25 Shop Small Gift Card which has no hidden consumer fees. Click here for more information.