Twas the Hop Before Christmas ~ Enter to Win $15 PayPal Cash #TheHopBeforeChristmas



Welcome to the Twas the Hop Before Christmas Giveaway Hop!




Many bloggers have teamed up to bring you the last The Hopping Bloggers Giveaway Hop of the year! And we saved the best for last - just check out these prizes! Be sure to enter them all - there is no limit to how many you can win. GOOD LUCK and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!




The Twas the Hop Before Christmas giveaway here at Confessions of a Frugal Mind is for $15 PayPal Cash to one lucky winner. This giveaway is sponsored by me as a small gift to one of my readers.  Please enter using the rafflecopter form below and visit daily to earn additional entries. It is open to anyone with a valid PayPal email address.  Good luck!

After you enter my giveaway be sure to head over and enter the other blog giveaways!



Disclosure: This giveaway is solely sponsored by Confessions of a Frugal Mind. 


This or That Giveaway Hop ~ Enter to Win a $25 Papa Murphy's Gift Card #Giving



Welcome to the This or That Giveaway Hop!


Starting now through December 15th, each of the participating bloggers listed below is hosting a great giveaway. Each of the giveaways will feature either a $25 gift card prize or a prize package valued at $100.  You can hop through the list and enter every one of them and maybe end up with a gift card stocking stuffer or maybe even some Christmas gifts to give or keep! Have fun and good luck!




The This or That Giveaway here at Confessions of a Frugal Mind is for a $25 Papa Murphy's Gift Card. Enter using the rafflecopter form below.  This one is open to US residents only please.



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After you enter my giveaway be sure to head over and enter the other blog giveaways!




Disclosure:  This giveaway is sponsored solely by Confessions of a Frugal Mind.

Book Giveaway ~ I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really) #HydrateForTheHolidays #FlyBy

Disclosure:  This book was provided free of charge for the purpose of this review.






I was introduced to a book recently that I think almost all of us can connect with in some way.  I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really) addresses our tendency to compare ourselves with others instead of finding in the joy in who we are or what we have.


Our cultural obsession with comparison is undercutting relationships and sapping contentment. With disarming candor and humor, Kay Wills Wyma explores how to trade comparison for compassion and rediscover what life is all about.  It’s easy to get caught in the comparison games we play with our appearances, our kids, and our homes. Kay reminds exhausted families about tried and true remedies from the pressures of competitive living.  In her warm, relatable style, Kay confronts the comparison epidemic raging in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our social-media feeds, offering remedies along the way.  With candor and humor, I’m Happy For You (Sort Of…Not Really) explores the troubling effects of living in an excessively competitive culture—and reveals simple yet effective ways to escape the comparison trap.

I just started reading this book, but the message really spoke to me and I can't wait to read more.  As a blogger I could constantly compare myself with other sites and just become more miserable every day.  I made a decision a while back to just do what I want and not worry about what I "should be doing" and that has made a huge difference in how I approach my work.  In my personal life things are a bit harder.  I actually tend to avoid my Facebook timeline because I don't know what I might see that I would want to compare myself with.  I struggle with being someone that used to have a professional identity outside the home and I also struggle with comparing myself to other stay at home moms.  I'm reading this as part of a mission to truly be happy in other's success and see all the blessings in my life.  I appreciate that the book contains so many stories and quotes from people in each chapter that show us "You're Not Alone".


About the Author

Kay Wills Wyma is a blogger, mother of five, and the author of Cleaning House through which she has appeared on The TODAY Show, CNN, Glenn Beck, The New York Times, Focus on the Family, and more. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, she held positions at the White House, the Staubach Company, and Bank of America. Kay lives in the Dallas area with her husband, Jon, and their family.

Learn more by visiting the official website or connecting with the author via Facebook or Twitter.  The book is available on Amazon now in Paperback and Kindle.




The Giveaway:  One lucky winner will receive their own copy of I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really).  Giveaway is open to US & CAN residents only. Giveaway ends December 14th.  Good luck!


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Thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Disney's Cinderella on DVD $7.96



You can get Disney's live-action Cinderella on DVD for $7.96 right now on Amazon.  This is 73% off the list price of $29.99 for the movie starring Lily James.  It ships free with super saver shipping or Amazon Prime.  Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.


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How to Train Your Dragon on DVD $4.25



You can get How to Train Your Dragon on DVD for $4.25 right now on Amazon. This is 79% off the list price of $19.98. It ships free with super saver shipping or Amazon Prime.  Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.




You can also get How to Train Your Dragon 2 on DVD for just $5.95 right now on Amazon.  This is 80% off the list price of $29.98. It ships free with super saver shipping or Amazon Prime.  Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.


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Last Chance to Enter Starbucks Gift Card & Lots More Giveaways



The $10 Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway and the rest of the Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop giveaways end tonight!  Be sure to get your entries in for a chance to win!




The $25 Novica.com Gift Code Giveaway is also ending tonight.





Also ending tonight is the $100 Williams Sonoma Gift Card Giveaway from Van's.





Another one ending is the Sears $100 Gift Card Giveaway.




And finally The Claws for Alarm Book Blast $50 Giveaway also ends tonight. Be sure to get your entries in for a chance to win!

I have several othegiveaways taking place right now too. Check them all out as many offer daily entry options.

Tiny Prints ~ BOGO Christmas Stockings & Ornaments *Today Only*

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5 Days of Buy One, Get One FREE starts today at Tiny Prints.  The deal for today is BOGO Christmas Stockings and Ornaments.  Be sure to use promo code 1130DEAL at checkout for the discount. This offer ends tonight, November 30th.

Gymboree ~ FREE Shipping and 50-75% Off Entire Site *Today Only* #CyberMonday

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The Cyber Monday Sale at Gymboree is going on now. You can get 50% - 75% off your entire purchase including markdowns plus FREE shipping.  No promo code is needed.  Plus you can take an extra $25 off your order of $100 or more when you use promo code EXTRA25 at checkout.  Sale is only valid today, November 30th.
Gymboree Sale On Now!

Reebok ~ 50% Off Sitewide #CyberMonday

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The Reebok Cyber Monday is going on now.  You can take 50% off your entire order by using the promo code CYBER at checkout.  Plus Reebok offers free shipping and returns on orders of $49 or more.  Some exclusions apply including custom shoes, gift cards and clearance markdowns ending in $0.98. Sale ends tomorrow, December 1st.

The Notebook Starring Ryan Gosling on DVD $2.50



You can get The Notebook on DVD for only $2.50 on Amazon right now. The movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams is 75% off the list price of $9.97. It ships free with super saver shipping or Amazon Prime. Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.

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The Good Girl $1.99 for Kindle Today



The Good Girl by Mary Kubica is one of the Kindle Daily Deals on Amazon today.  This is the next book I'm reading. You can download the book to your device today for just $1.99. The print list price of this book is $14.95. Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.  

Kindle books can be read on Kindles and on your device with a free Kindle reading app.




Fandango ~ $75 Worth of Gift Cards for $63.75 *Ends Today* #Cyber Monday



You can save 15% on gift card orders of $75 or more from Fandango right now when you use promo code WINTER15.  This makes your $75 to Fandango cost only $63.75.  Offer ends today, November 30th.

The Children's Place ~ FREE Shipping & 50-75% Off Entire Site #CyberMonday



Right now at The Children's Place online you can get free shipping on every order plus get 50% to 75% off the entire site.  Plus they have all their glacier fleece on sale for $4.99. No promo code is needed.  Free shipping will be automatically applied at checkout.  Free shipping offer ends tomorrow, December 1st.

Free Children's Kindle Book ~ Santa in the Summer



Amazon has the kindle edition of the children's book Santa in the Summer  available to download for free right now. The digital list price of this book is $1.99. Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.  

Kindle books can be read on Kindles and on your device with a free Kindle reading app.

$1.00 off 2 MARS Holiday Bag

$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for Only $3 #CyberMonday

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**This is the best price we see for these restaurant gift certificates**

Right now most $25 restaurant certificates on Restaurant.com are on sale for only $3 when you use promo code CYBERBe sure to read the stipulations (such as minimum purchase amount) for each deal as they might be a little different. This sale is only valid today, November 30th.

The Best of Me on DVD $4.25



You can get The Best of Me on DVD right now for $4.25 on Amazon. The movie starring James Marsden is 86% off the list price of $29.98. It ships free with super saver shipping or Amazon PrimePrices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying. 


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Yoga Journal Magazine Subscription $3.39



The Deal of the Day at Best Deal Magazines today is a one year subscription to Yoga Journal Magazine for $3.99. Offer is valid November 30th only. Use coupon code 15CJ1206 and save an additional 15% making the subscription only $3.39.

Free Game App Download ~ Clay Jam



You can download the Clay Jam game app for Android for free right now on Amazon.  It normally costs $0.99.

Save the land of Clay Jam from the fearsome Bully Beasts in this fun-packed action game. Guide Fat Pebble as he rolls down five weird and wonderful hills in a world made entirely from clay!
Squash monsters on the way, and he'll grow and grow and GROW! Get all the way to the bottom of the hill and meet the nasty Bully Beasts. Can you collect enough clay to free the monsters and save Clay Jam?!

Last Chance to Enter These Sweepstakes Ending Today



Enter the Keurig K-cup Coffee Monthly Giveaway from Cross Country Cafe for a chance to win four boxes of Starbucks Keurig K-Cup coffee.  You can enter daily for a chance to win. Sweepstakes ends today, November 30th. 





Enter the Fudge Rounds 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes from Little Debbie for a chance to win a trip for two to Los Angeles.  The grand prize includes airfare, hotel accommodations, Grammy Museum tour and admission along with a $150 American Express gift card.  Additional winners will receive a Little Debbie prize pack.  You can enter daily for your chance to win.  





Enter the Travel Channel's November Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for two to San Francisco. The trip includes air transportation, hotel accommodations, a brunch, wine country day trip and more. You can enter daily through November 30th. 


Love to enter sweepstakes ~ Find more sweeps here!

Exodus: Gods and Kings Starring Christian Bale on DVD $3.99



You can get Exodus: Gods and Kings on DVD for $3.99 right now on AmazonThis is 80% off the list price of $19.98 for the movie starring Christian Bale.  It ships free with super saver shipping or Amazon PrimePrices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying. 


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Cardstore ~ 69 Cent Flat Holiday Cards *Today Only* #CyberMonday


CYBER MONDAY! 49¢ Flat Holiday Cards at Cardstore! TODAY ONLY 12/2/13. Use Code: CCP3122, Shop Now!


Cyber Monday is here, which means big holiday savings at CardstoreUse coupon code DDCCN5693 for 69¢ Flat Holiday Cards.  The selection of cards is huge. Select from Christmas, Kwanzaa, Season's Greetings, or even New Year's Cards. Personalized cards only take minutes to create, so start shopping for your holiday cards now and save.  Plus Cardstore will mail the cards directly to your recipients so you don't have to go out for stamps or deal with a crazy post office!

Living Social ~ Extra 25% Off Sitewide *Today Only* #CyberMonday



You can save 25% on any Living Social local deal you buy right now when you use promo code CYBER25 at checkout. Code may only be used once. The maximum discount is $20. This offer is only valid today, November 30th.



6PM ~ Extra 15% Off Your Entire Order *Today Only* #CyberMonday




You can save an additional 10% off your order today at 6PM.com when you enter coupon code CYBERMON15 at checkout to get your discount. Remember 6PM.com also offers free standard shipping on all orders! Code is only valid today, November 30th for the first 100,000 uses.

Snapfish ~ 99 Prints for $0.99 *Ends today*




You can get a great deal on prints right now at Snapfish.  Get 99 4x6 prints for just $0.99. Be sure to use promo code JINGLE99 at checkout. You will have to pay shipping & handling.  Offer ends today, November 30th.

Printable Coupons Ending Today


It's the end of the month which means many coupons will no longer be available to print after today. Remember you should be able to print each one twice, so grab your favorite again.  Here are just some that will be ending:

$1.00 off 3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Products $0.50 off (1) HERSHEY'S Ready-to-Eat Pudding $1.25 off any (2) LUNCHABLES UPLOADED Walking Taco $0.55 off any ONE Sargento Natural Cheese Snack $0.75 off when you buy TWO Sargento Natural Cheese $0.50 off 1 Bisquick™ Mix $1.00 off any TWO BOXES Chex™ cereals $0.75 off 1 Wheaties™ cereal $1.00 off 6 Roll Nice Paper Towels $1.50 off 2 Well Beginnings Protection Diapers $1.00 off (1) Well Beginnings™ Baby Wipes