APPLEBEE’S MYSTERY VALUE BONUS CARD PROMOTION

To request a free Bonus Card without making a purchase, hand print your name, complete address, and email address (required) on a postcard, and mail to: Applebee’s Mystery Value Bonus Card Request, P.O. Box 1579, Palatine, IL 60078-1579. Requests must be postmarked between October 26, 2015 and January 4, 2016 and received by January 11, 2016. You will receive your Bonus Card via return email within thirty (30) days of receipt of your request. All requests/materials submitted become property of Sponsor and will not be returned or acknowledged.

You will automatically receive a Mystery Value Bonus Card (“Bonus Card”) when you make a purchase transaction valued at $50.00 (or more) of Applebee’s gift cards during the Play Period at an Applebee’s restaurant or online at applebees.com. If purchasing at an Applebee’s restaurant, you will receive your Bonus Card(s) at the restaurant. If purchasing online at www.applebees.com, you will receive your Bonus Card(s) via return email.

Official Rules: http://applebeesmysteryvalue.com/

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VICTORIA’s SECRET REWARD CARD MAIL ENTRIES

VICTORIA’S SECRET REWARD CARD MAIL ENTRIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC STARTS TOMORROW 10/27!!!!!

Secret Rewards is an exclusive, limited-time, instant win rewards promotion. For every qualifying purchase you make in any one of our shopping channels, between October 27, 2015 and November 30, 2015, youll get a free Secret Reward Card! To learn how to get a Secret Reward Card without making a purchase, see the Official Rules. The card is worth $10 to $500! But, your Secret Reward Card value is a mystery until December 1, 2015 when redemption begins.

The general public may enter by mail during Period 3 without making a purchase by hand-printing your full name, address, valid email address, and date of birth on a 4 x 6 piece of paper, and mailing it in a sealed #10 envelope with proper postage to Promotions Team, c/o The Marketing Arm, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201 (Mail-in Entry).

All eligible entrants who are residents of the US, PR and Canada may enter by mail during Period 3 without making a purchase by following the Mail-in Entry process described above. Mail-in Entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2015, and received by December 8, 2015 in order to be eligible.

FAQ: https://www.victoriassecret.com/secret-rewards-faqs

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Recap: Disney Live Three Classic Fairy Tales

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We had a great time yesterday afternoon! We saw Disney Live! Disney Live Three Classic Fairy Tales presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. This amazing and enchanting show featured Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life all one stage.

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Before we sat down my nieces and nephews picked up Disney swag, took photo’s at the enchanted princess photo booth, grabbed popcorn, and slushies. My favorite item of choice was the Minnie Ears that light up and yes I did purchase myself a pair. Disney Live shows are for the entire family.

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 As the characters took the stage I glanced around at the audience; Disney fans from the tiniest to the biggest kids at heart were dressed in character from head to toe, eyes big and bright ready to enjoy the show. The show started off with Snow White and the seven dwarfs.  Next up was my all time favorite fairy tale – Cinderella. Beauty and the Beast was the third and final fairytale of the afternoon. My favorite part of the show was the talking teapot, teacup, candle stick holder and dancing cutlery. Minnie and of course Mickey were narrators to open each story. It was great to see all those elements incorporated into one live show.

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My family and I truly enjoyed watching the Disney Live performance. The dancers, who performed were fantastic and moved quickly through the three stories. The audience interaction was encourged throughout the performances. Snow White asked the audience’s opinion about whether she should eat the poisoned apple. The audience was filled with Disney lovers who sang along with each memorable lyric. Each scene was magical and the costumes were obsolutely stunning. We sang along  “Bippity-boppity-boo”, and “Be Our Guest” then Mickey prompted us there was going to be a short intermission that lasted about 20 minutes. The show is about an hour an fifteen minutes long.

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If you are looking for a family fun show please visit Disney Live by clicking here.

As a Feld Entainment Ambassador in exchange for providing my time, opinion and efforts in attending shows, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. I always give an honest opinion and would have paid out of pocket to attend the show. All photo credits belong to Feld Entertainment.

Recap:Circus Xtreme “The Greatest Show on Earth” Indeed It Is

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Post Sponsored by Feld Entertainment and Ringling Bros. 100% my own opinion.

To say we were surprised, amazed, and joyful with the experience is an understatement last night we headed to the Ringling Bros Circus Xtreme show in Cleveland, Ohio at Quicken Loans Arena. We had such an amazing time! I am going to share some of the best moments of the show. The one thing I can guarantee is that you can expect to see amazing things happening from the beginning of the show until the end. Get your tickets now before it’s too late! The show is in town until Sunday, October 25.

Pre-Show Recommendation

Arrive early before the show starts. I would suggest 30-45 minutes early. There is an amazing pre-show where the audience is welcome to come down on the floor and see some of the acts up close. There is also activities and photo opportunities.  I was able to find my inner kid and really enjoy myself. We tried on costumes and danced with the clowns.

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There is normally 20-50 performers on the floor at one time I was excited when the elephants came out they were the star of the show. The stunts were clean and well executed. The Elephants were well behaved. This was one of my favorite acts. Did I mention the Elephants did a hand stand, and also balanced themselves on a very small table like standThe trainer provided the audience with details of each stunt.

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The performances and stunts were different from the previous show no repeats.  We enjoyed the uniqueness of each stunt. The show was easy to focus on without multiple distractions happening at once. There was some major stunts leaving us all in awe.

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There was not one bad seat in the house. No matter where your seats were located you ould view the perfomances up close. The pryotechnics, upgraded small features like lighting, music changes, and the many other enhance made the show a lot better than the first show we saw at Quicken Loans Arena. The show was very well organized. We all felt like VIP’s and as if we were apart of the show.

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Get your tickets today by visiting http://www.theqarena.com/events/detail/circus-151021-25. Ticket price range from $17 to $70.

Showtimes:

Friday, October 23rd -7pm

Saturday, October 24th- 11am and 3pm

Sunday, October 25th- 11am and 3pm

I was invited to attend the show with my family. The review is 100% my opinion.

As a Feld Entainment Ambassador in exchange for providing my time, opinion and efforts in attending shows, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. I always give an honest opinion and would have paid out of pocket to attend the show. All photo credits belong to Feld Entertainment.

Wild Zoo Halloween presented by STAR Financial Bank (Fort Wayne Zoo)

Post Sponsored by Fort Wayne Zoo and Star Financial

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s will host the 37th annual Wild Zoo Halloween  presented by STAR Financial Bank. This family fun adventurous event will feature tasty treats that are just right for pint-sized guests. This event is very inexpensive and has something fun to do for the entire family.

Upcoming theme days at the Wild Zoo Halloween include:
October 22 – Free Carousel Rides
October 23 – Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp – Animals get pumpkin treats
October 24 – Hero Day – Meet local fire, police, and military from 1-3 PM
October 25 – Star Wars Day – Meet Star Wars characters from 2-4 PM
October 29 – Free Carousel Rides
October 30 – Pumpkin Decorating Workshop – Decorate a mini pumpkin to take home
October 31 – Cans for Conservation – Bring an empty aluminum can and get a free ride ticket. One ticket per person, good 10/31/15 only.
HALLOWEEN FUN FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE!
Trick or Treat for candy
Navigate a mini maze
Pick a pumpkin in our Pumpkin Patch
Hear a joke from Lil’ Bill
Enjoy tons of kid-friendly activities
See zoo animals
Meet Broomhilda the Witch
All the above is included in your Admission With Treats package
DAILY ACTIVITIES
2:30 Live Animal Show
3:00 Sea Lion Show
3:30 Meet the Lion Mascot

The event kicks of from12:00PM-6:00PM, with last admission at 5:00PM
Admission (all ages*) $5
Admission with Treats (all ages*) $9
Zoo Members get $2 off per person every day
*Babies age 1 and younger receive free admission; babies receiving treats are charged $4.

The zoo is decorated for Halloween and features several photo spots where guests can take their own pictures. Make sure your little ones wear a costume; for the second year we are hosting the Wild Zoo Halloween photo contest.
For additional details on all Wild Zoo Halloween presented by STAR Financial Bank http://kidszoo.org/wild-zoo-halloween/

New Cartwheel Coupons Better Than Black Friday Deals

It’s Sunday and every Sunday new Cartwheel coupons come out. For those of you who are asking WHAT is Cartwheel it
is a mobile app with coupons you can use with other manufacturer coupons while shopping at Target.toward your purchase. Here is this weeks better than Black Friday coupons. Run now and download the app from your app store on Android or Iphone and clip your coupons. These coupon deals will not last long and with most Cartwheel coupons quantities are limited.

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Comfort Inn Riverfront Newport, KY

The Comfort Inn in Newport, Kentucky is located 1 mile of downtown Cincinnati. This all suite hotel sits right on the riverfront and is within walking distance from the Newport on the Levee which like a outdoor strip mall for more details check out http://www.newportonthelevee.com/

Amenities include recently upgraded suites with a wet bars, coffeemaker, minifridge, flat-screen TV’s, microwaves, free parking, an exercise room, business center, free Wi-Fi, onsite laundry, and a free breakfast buffet.

At the time of check-in we were impressed with the staff and the cleanliness off the lobby. There is a beautiful swirl staircase that takes you up to the second floor which I thought was a very nice touch for the hotel. The front desk clerk was very nice and accommodating considering we had a last minute reservation requesting an early check-in. My boyfriend and I were given a lot of useful details about the area, how to get around without driving, our stay and various other helpful information. We had a lot questions not being familiar with Newport, KY. 

The suite we stayed in for the evening was very spacious, clean, and the view upon entrance was amazing. The minifridge was clean and the microwave looked brand new. You can smell the fresh scent of cleaning products in the bathroom not a pinch of dust was present as we did our own white glove inspection. I was a little nervous based on some of the reviews I had read, but I must say you can’t please everyone. We are the huge critics and was very pleased with out stay. The only negative was the breakfast options.

The hotel is priced competitively and is a great hotel option if your ever looking to stay close to downtown Cincinnati.

For additional information please visit http://www.choicehotels.com

This post is my opinion only and does not reflect on ChoiceHotels are a brand. I am simply sharing my experience.

Caramel Apples

Today’s recipe was inspired by a good friend of my Kizzie Inc. This is a perfect recipe for the fall season!

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Ingredients
6 (med size) apples
1 pound soft Kraft wrapped caramels
2 tablespoons water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup water
1 cup (chopped salted almonds)
6 wooden skewers (don’t forget to decorate them)
6 cupcake paper liners

The process:

Wash apples and remove their stems. Stick the wooden skewers securely into the stem end of the apples. Chop salted almonds and add to a large bowl, set aside.

In a double boiler, add 1 cup of water to bottom and boil, set the top pan aside, unwrap the caramels; place them in the top pan with the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of water.

Place the top pan with the caramel mixture over the boiling water. Let them heat up, and stir them gently until they are completely heated and smooth. (please use a spatula to stir).

Remove the double boiler with the caramels from the heat. Dip the apples one at a time into the melted caramel and coat them, by gently turning the apple in a circular motion to coat.

Dip the coated apples into the chopped salted almonds, and place each apple in a cupcake paper and sit on a pan.

Chill the apples in the fridge until the caramel is set, about 30-60 minutes.

When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and let the caramel apples sit on kitchen counter for about 15 minutes and enjoy!!!

Kizzie Tip:  Have fun and try unique coatings for your caramel apples. Be fabulous!  http://www.kizzieinc.com/

Kizzie Tip: Have fun anhkizzieinc.com/d try unique coatings for your caramel apples. Be fabulous!

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake Recipe: Inspired by Land O’ Lakes

Here is one of my favorite recipes I had to share this just in time for the holidays Glazed Lemon Pound Cake inspired by Land O’ Lakes.

The prep time is under 20 minutes. The total cook time is around 2.5 hours and serves about 16-20.

i am sharing this recipe from  Land O’ Lakes http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/543/glazed-lemon-pound-cake

Cake
2 cups sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
4 Land O Lakes Eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Glaze
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt® pan or 10-inch tube pan; set aside.

Combine sugar and butter in bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Continue beating, adding 1 egg at a time, until well mixed.

Beat at low speed, gradually adding flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt alternately with buttermilk and scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Continue beating until well mixed.

Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate; cool completely.

Stir together powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake.

*Substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar plus enough milk to equal 3/4 cup. Let stand 5 minutes.

Recipe Tips 

– Glazed Lemon Pound Cake can be baked in loaves. Divide batter between 2 greased and floured 9×5-inch loaf pans. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

– May freeze up to 1 month. Thaw and glaze before serving.

Pictured is the cake I baked using the recipe.

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Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo

Post Sponsored by Brickworld 

Looking for something to with the kids Oct 24th and 25th? Well here is a great event to bring the entire family to for a day of fun! The Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo 32,000 square feet of spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by local LEGO enthusiasts. For your enjoyment there will be interactive activities onsite, such as the LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas, seek and finds, and fighting robots. You can also purchase your favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories.There will be vendors onsite for a complete list or for information setting up as a vendor please visit http://www.brickworld.us/fort/ for more information.

Please note vendors are by invitation only. 
The Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo will be held at the beautiful Grand Wayne Convention Center located at 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.
The Brickworld Fort Wayne 2015 Lego Expo is open to the public:
Oct 24 & 25, 2015
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Ticket prices are as follows for General Admission $10; Military Member & First Responder $7 (At the Door Only. Must show ID); and Kids 3 & Under Free
If you purchase advance tickets online thru Sunday, October 18th and use the promo code (coupon code)  QNT15 you will receive $2 off each ticket purchased. Tickets can be purchased via our website at http://www.brickworld.us/fort/.
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