Do you shop online? I know that a majority of my purchases are made online. I’m just too busy to run around to buy one thing these days.  If I can find it online, I’m more apt to buy and have it shipped.  I’m a total instant gratification girl by heart, but I have learned to be a bit more patient.

A few years ago, when I was surfing the parenting forums online, I was introduced to Ebates. Ebates is an online site that show the latest online deals, coupons, and also gives cashback when you enter certain stores through their site.  When you click through to the store, and make a purchase, a certain determined percentage (stated on the site), will be put into your account.  Approximately four times a year, Ebates pays out.  I always have my Ebates check deposit into my Paypal, which leads to more online spending.

These are some examples of my Ebates Rebates recently:

Overnight Prints (Blog Business Cards): Purchase Amount $34.95 Ebates Rebate $3.50

Victoria’s Secret: Purchase Amount $57.98 Ebates Rebate $1.16

Endless: Purchase Amount $27.90 Ebates Rebate $1.67

*The percentages vary as these purchases were made at different times, and the Ebates Rebates for each store vary.

I figure that I’m already shopping online, so why not try to get the best deal. You also get $5.00 deposited into your account for just signing up!

To sign up for Ebates, click here!

Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link and is a review. I was not paid for this post.

Last month, we were treated to a preview of the new Clutch Powers 4-D Movie at Legoland California.  We had been to Legoland about two years ago, when Angry Kid was just a wee one, Angry Toddler.  He is way into Legos right now, so he was very excited about going to Legoland.  We started off our adventure at the Sea Life Aquarium.  It had opened within the past year and we had never been there either. Angry Kid loved looking at all of the exhibits in the aquarium.

After touring the Sea Life Aquarium, we grabbed a quick snack and headed for the main gates of Legoland, which was right next door.  It was a perfect day to go to Legoland. The weather was beautiful and it was not too hot outside.  We headed towards the theater to watch the premiere of their new 4-D movie, Clutch Powers.

After watching the movie, we ventured around the rest of Legoland.  Angry Kid kept stopping to see all of this displays.  We had a delicious lunch and went on several rides.  We finished the day off by spending copious amounts of money at the Legoland store and Limited Edition Lego Sets, that we’ve never seen before.  I was “Mother of the Year” that day.

We were also given a copy of the DVD LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers.  I think Angry Kid has watched the DVD at least fifty times.  Angry Husband even remarked that is a great movie and he enjoys it also.

With the economy, pay cuts, and expensive utilities, we are trying to find ways to be more frugal and also conserve our resources.  We are also trying to be more green and eco-friendly. One of our biggest issues in our home, is the amount of light bulbs that we go through.
I was recently sent a sample of Sylvania’s Halogen SuperSaver bulbs.  I immediately put them in the lamps that are on our bedroom nightstands. I noticed that they were brighter than the light bulbs that were previously in the lamps.  Also knowing that they were energy efficient and eco-friendly made me feel better about these bulbs too.

From Sylvania:

The SYLVANIA halogen SUPERSAVER light bulb emits the same bright white light as regular incandescent bulbs, but uses up to 33% less energy (and no mercury). With a familiar shape and dimmable features, these bulbs can also fit easily into pre-existing accent lights, track lights, or other fixtures, making them a great transition lightbulb for busy Moms.  Of note, traditional incandescents are being phased out under the Federal Government’s Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Without a doubt, I will purchase these light bulbs again. I love the brightness that they put out and the fact that they use less energy and they are very eco-friendly.

My favorite part about this company is the fact that they are the Official Sponsor of “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland. We go to Disneyland a ton, and I always smile when I see that Sylvania sign now. What’s not to love about this?

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of SYLVANIA and received products necessary to facilitate my candid review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.