Hey everyone I am so excited to bring you this exciting and fun giveaway  for ConsumerQueen.com readers only! Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you remember my post from yesterday, I included some ways you can make your Valentine’s Day special without breaking the bank! One of the ideas I included was making your own gift including Rice Krispie Treats shaped as hearts.

Now one lucky ConsumerQueen.com reader is going to win a Vintage Rice Krispies Canister & Cookbook to help make there own Valentines Day gift from the heart!

To Enter:

Tell us what your favorite Rice Krispies Treat  recipe is! Also be sure to enter your favorite recipe at www.RiceKrispies.com/#/recipes by creating your own “Recipe Box”

*Bonus Entries*

1. Add The Consumer Queen Ultimate Coupon Database button to your blog! Leave link here.
2. Tweet or Facebook this contest : Win a Valentines gift from Rice Krispies!  http://bit.ly/9C8CBd  #RiceKrispies
3. Vote for Consumer Queen for Best Giveaway Blog & post here what vote you were (it will say right next to my name after you vote)- Get 2 entries! (only new votes count)
4. Post this on your favorite website and leave your link here !
5. Do a good deed and tell someone Thank You for posting a deal to day on ConsumerQueen message boards (You can do a total of 5 TY’s)

Contest ends 2/10/09. Winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to respond. You can check back to see the winner listed here! Be sure and Sign up for the Rice Krispies Twitter Party !

*View contest official rules here.

Disclaimer: This is part of a Paid Campaign sponsored by Rice Krispies.

I was so excited when Clorox contacted me to work on a project with them talking about the “5 Second Rule” with Samantha Bee from the Daily Show! Everyone one knows what the 5 second rule is right? It’s eating a piece of dropped food or re-using a baby bottle as long as its within 5 seconds.

Now I have always lived by the 5 second rule if we were at home but out in public , that was a different story. I mean it was great for the immune system right? (Insert laugh here) Now I hear that the 5 second rule is being challenged by scientists at San Diego State University. This study was funded by @Clorox. The team tested a sippy cup and a carrot on kitchen counter tops,highchair trays,tile floors,and carpet and the results are in.

• With the carrot, the most germs were transferred from counter folllowed by the tile floor followed by the carpeted floor.

With the sippy cup, the most germs were found on it when it was dropped on the highchair tray.

What Does It All Mean?

With 65 percent of parents admitting to following the 5-second rule in their home, according to a different Clorox survey, it’s a good idea to make your home “5-second rule ready” for when the sippy cup does fall on the floor.

I also had the chance to chat with Samantha Bee from The Daily Show. What? You don’t know who Samantha Bee is ? Here is a short bio just to tell you a little bit about her:

Samantha Bee was born and raised in Toronto Canada and understands that, yes, it’s very clean there. Having no appreciable skill set or professional aspirations, she turned to acting and found it compatible with her lazy lifestyle. She began her career by doing numerous commercial campaigns, as well as participating in the all-female sketch troupe The Atomic Fireballs. In 2003 she joined the cast of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and now holds the title of Most Senior Correspondent, having systematically eliminated all those before her. In addition to her work on “The Daily Show,” Bee can be seen opposite her husband Jason Jones in the feature film “Cooper’s Camera,” “Motherhood” starring Uma Thurman and Woody Allen‘s “Whatever Works“. Samantha’s first book “I Know I Am But What Are You” will be released by Simon & Schuster in June 2010, and later this year will be seen in the films “Furry Vengeance” opposite Brendan Fraser and in  20th Century Fox’s “Date Night” opposite Steve Carell and Tina Fey.

Bee is the recipient of the 2005 Canadian Comedy Award for “Pretty Funny Female,” but nobody ever thought to send her the statue.

When Bee is not working she enjoys photographing her children in foolish outfits and correcting spelling errors on menus.

It was such a joy to visit with Samantha. She is so down to earth and she shared some funny stories with us about her kids  and the 5 second rule. I also shared one with her about my son Ryan and a funny bandaid incident,everyone started laughing! Samantha shared with us about the myth’s of the 5 second rule and about all the tips she has learned at SimpleandSurprising.com ! It sure made me rethink the 5 second rule I had been using! Check out the tips they provide using Bleach and read up more on this study and let us know what you think about the 5 second rule story. Remember Bleach isn’t just for whitening socks!

*CONTEST*

One luck Consumer Queen reader will when a Clorox Surprise pack valued at $20.

To Enter:

Tell us .Do you have a funny 5 sec rule story? Clorox may put it on their facebook! If not tell us who is more likely to follow the 5 sec rule in your house!

Bonus Entry:

1.  Follow @Clorox On Twitter and tweet : Debunk the 5 Second Rule Myth & Win $20 in Clorox Products  http://bit.ly/ahyhji   #5SecRule

2.Add a coupon to our Ultimate Coupon Database & get 1 entry for each coupon you enter. Be sure and Check Here to make sure your coupon has not been entered! Only new entries count! Post here what coupon you entered! All coupons will have to be approved before it shows! Coupons could be peelies, tear pads, Sunday Coupons,Rebates,retail & restraunt coupons.

3. Follow us on Networked Blogs on the  left hand side of this blog!

Contest ends 2/8/09. Winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to respond. You can check back to see the winner listed here!

Thats not all. I helped Clorox put together a Campign of several other fabulous bloggers who are also giving away a Clorox Surprise pack. As they put their posts up I will be adding their links here!

1. PlusSizeMommy
2. BanteringBlonde
3. Jane4Girls
4. Scrapsofmygeeklife
5. SavingDollarsandSense
6. ComplicatedMama
7. DetroitMommies
8. CouponPrincess
9. Lil Punkin
10. JoanieAtwater
11. MommyBrain
12. Faithfullyfrugalandfree
13. MomMaven
14. KeepingItClassyJen
15. CopperBrickRoad
16. BeingFrugal.net
17. Okcmomto3
18. 
    

***WINNERS***

Vicki, Amanda, Jackie, Cynthia, Bridgette

I can remember growing up eating Popsicle’s.  My parents had to hide the box from me because I would eat the whole box in a single day!  Now I have to do the same thing with my kids!  So I was excited to hear that Popsicle is sending us some of their new flavors to try!  Sugar Free Popsicle Tropicals and Low Fat Fudgesicle Triple Chocolate Bars.  With the sugar free and low fat options that Popsicle offers, I don’t feel guilty about letting them eat more than one!  Now you can check it out for yourself!  Consumerqueen.com is giving 5 lucky readers 2 free product coupons!

To Enter:

Tell us what your favorite Popsicle flavor is!

*Bonus Entries*

1. Add The Consumer Queen Ultimate Coupon Database button to your blog! Leave link here.
2. Tweet or Facebook this contest : Win frozen treats from Popsicle brand! http://bit.ly/bIzZWl #Popsicle
3. Vote for Consumer Queen for Best Giveaway Blog & post here what vote you were (it will say right next to my name after you vote)- Get 2 entries! (only new votes count)
4. Post this on your favorite website and leave your link here !
5. Do a good deed and tell someone Thank You for posting a deal to day on ConsumerQueen message boards (You can do a total of 5 TY’s)
6. Add a coupon to our Ultimate Coupon Database & get 1 entry for each coupon you enter. Be sure and Check Here to make sure your coupon has not been entered! Only new entries count! Post here what coupon you entered! All coupons will have to be approved before it shows!

Contest ends 2/3/09. Winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to respond. You can check back to see the winner listed here!

Please note that product coupons expire on 3/31/2010

Football season is here, but the economy has left you wallet, well lets just say feeling a little empty? If you are like me there is nothing like food ,family, friends, and some fun entertainment. Walmart is  wants to make your Game Time party affordable with some budget friendly food products from the brands you love for as low as $44.

• One package of Oscar Mayer Meat Hot Dogs (8 ct.)
• One package of Johnsonville Bratwursts (6 ct.)
• Two Packages of Great Value Hot Dog Buns
• Two bags of T.G.I. Friday’s Frozen Appetizers
• One Hormel Supreme Party Tray
• 12′ Chocolate Chunk Cookie
• Two Boxes of Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuits (8 to 10oz box)

Feeding a whole crew can definately be expensive & time consuming! Check out Walmart’s Game Time page for budget friendly, mouth watering recipes, fun football crafts your kids can do, indoor halftime games and a great shopping list to make your trip a little easier!

To make it even easier I am giving away one $50 Walmart GC to one lucky CQ reader!

To Enter:

Tell me what your favorite Super Bowl snack is ?

Bonus Entries:

1. Tweet this contest: Save on Game Time & win a $50 Walmart GC  http://bit.ly/a0F0yq #gametime

2.Post on your Facebook(leave link here) : Save on Game Time & win a $50 Walmart GC  http://bit.ly/a0F0yq #gametime

3. Vote for Consumer Queen for Best Giveaway Blog- Get 2 entries! (only new voters count)

4. Post this on your favorite website and leave your link here !

5. Do a good deed and tell someone Thank You for posting a deal today on ConsumerQueen message boards (You can do a total of 5 TY’s)

6. Add a link to our Ultimate Coupon Database to your blog!

7. Add a coupon to our Ultimate Coupon Database & get 1 entry for each coupon you enter. Be sure and Check Here to make sure your coupon has not been entered! Only new entries count! Post here what coupon you entered! All coupons will have to be approved before it shows!

Contest Ends Feb 4th! Winners will be notified by email and will have 48hrs to claim their prize! You can come back here to see the winners list!

Disclosure : Walmart gave me two $50 gift cards for my time and effort in this program.

**WINNER!**

The winner is Vickie Couturier!

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month

The thyroid is a small gland located in the middle of the lower neck, which produces hormones that regulate many functions including temperature, weight gain, and weight loss.  Many Americans experience various problems with the functioning of their thyroid.  Some red flags to watch for are:

• sudden weight gain or increase in body fat
• inability to lose weight despite proper diet and exercise
• fatigue, insomnia or restless sleep, anxiety or panic attacks
• gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation
• chronic sinusitis or lingering infections

It is important that people experiencing these warning signs see their physician to learn more.
There are also many online resources for those seeking more information and support.  One online resource is the Fibro 360 Community – Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center.  This online community not only offers a network of support, but also resources to those seeking more information about fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and related disorders including those concerning the thyroid.If you’d like to learn more or would like to join the Fibro 360 Community, please visit Fibro 360 on Facebook .  You can also follow Fibro 360 on Twitter.

Could you use a little pampering?  One reader from this site will win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com to be used on whatever you need!  Let us treat you!

To enter:

Visit the Fibro 360 Community on Facebook and become a fan, then let us know in the comments.

Bonus entry?  Let us know that you follow @Fibro360 on Twitter!

Contest ends January 31^st at 11:59 p.m. EST.