We had an awesome week celebrating Back-to-School with 14 different giveaways!  Here are the lucky winners:

Invisalign Teen $100 AmEx Gift Card

Aleksandra says, “I never had braces and could probably use them on my top teeth!”

Lands End Backpack

Kim says, “I’m an email subscriber”

Belkin Laptop Carrier Prize Pack

Sarah B. says, “I believe it is a 15′ laptop. Thanks for the giveaway and I love the bag!!”

Remington Cool Hair Dryer and Flat Iron Pack

Lucinda says, “Haha….daily hair care routine….mine consists of brushing it and throwing it in a pony tail! 8 kids later=3 minutes tops:-)”

Acer Aspire Laptop

Linh C says, “Hmmm, I’d be selfish and keep this laptop to myself! :0″

Proactiv Prize Pack

Jeannine M. says, “Sneaking out of the house to go hang with my friends”

$150 Staples Gift Card from Bar-S

Beth says, “I like turkey, mustard and lettuce on a bulkie roll, eat it almost every day!”

Cracker Barrel Prize Pack

Laurie B. says, “like ya on facebook”

$150 Credit to Cengage Brain

Angela W. says, “I loved Latin and Calculus, thanks!”

Bissell Steam and Sweep

Brandy W. says, “I like you on facebook.”

Zulily Outfit Giveaway

Kara P. says, “Tweeted”

Zebra Pens Prize Pack

Stephanie G. says, “follow you on twitter and tweeted”

Crocs Shoes

Shanna B. says, “Crocs are the only shoes my daughter will wear…..we love them!”

MaryBeth I says, “the butterfly ones are so cute!”

Charity says, “I’d love to try a pair of crocs!”

Loveable Labels

Barb C says, “I’d love to win!”

Selena says, “Love that they are so durable!”

Lisa says, “I teach school and I know how awesome these are!!!”

If you are a winner please expect an email from me over the next 24 hours with further instructions.  So keep an eye out and check your Spam folder just in case.

This is the last of the giveaways for the Back to School Bash I have been hosting all week.  This giveaway is kindly sponsored by Lovable Labels.  Three lucky readers will win a $50 gift certificate to lovable labels.  You can buy this back to school pack with that.

Back To School Pack includes:

•15 Regular Sticker Labels
•40 Slimline Sticker Labels
•72 Press n’Stick Clothing DOTS
•12 Shoe Labels
•2 Mini-Metal Tags (two 4” silver ball chains included)
•12 Square Labels

These look awesome and according to a friend that has been using them they stick and last for a LONG time.  She said the ones she has used on her son’s daycare items are staying put two years later.  I want these Back to school Sporty for my sons:

Win a Back to School Pack from Lovable Labels

Three lucky readers will have a chance to win a Back to school Pack from Lovable Labels.

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Stop by @commnsensemoney to enter for a chance to win a Lovable Labels Prize Pack. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/dgdiB3 #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

This giveaway was sponsored by Lovable as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Long time readers know that I am a huge fan of Crocs shoes.  Actually I can look at our shoe pile, right here next to me and I can spot about five pairs of them currently in use by myself and my kids.

Crocs for us are not just summer shoes.  I actually have a couple of pairs that I use in the fall and they also have a winter line.  Crocs is also coming out with a back to school line to take your kids from the playground to the classroom. Shoes like the Genna above that is perfect for recess play and after school activities. With a sporty style and strap for a more secure fit, Genna is one shoe that can keep up with your busy daughter.

For my sons I like this model called Taylor. I think they would be the right shoe to keep them comfortable in the classroom and at the playground. I think the slip on and Velcro strap will make them easy to put on and take on by both boys.

Win a Pair of Crocs shoes

Three lucky reader will have a chance to win a pair of Crocs shoes of their choice (You Line not included)

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Stop by @commnsensemoney to enter for a chance to a pair of @crocs shoes. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/cd9BUh #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win this outfit:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense with Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Moms Need to Know
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Crocs as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Stylish pens are not for just for girls!  Ask any organized student and they will probably tell you that they use color to help them organize school material and set apart important concepts for later on.

Perfect for every student in any  family, Zebra Pen has products to match all personalities and tastes.  Z-Grip Daisies are perfect for playful teens and tweens’.  Cadoozles mechanical pencils featuring vibrant and fun graphics are perfect for young students, or the classic Zebra #2 mechanical pencils for the little ones still practicing their penmanship. Plus you can’t leave out the young adults looking for chic style with a splash of color.  Reach out for the rich hues in the Regal Rollerball or the Sarasa featuring an assortment of lively, smooth gel inks.

Have you ever used a Sarasa pen?  They are actually very smooth for writing and they glide very easily.  When you have a LOT to write, like say when you are taking notes, I think anyone would appreciate a pen that glides easily.  These have been on sale lately and there is a free $10 gift card by mail offer available on the ZebraPen website.

Win a Zebra Pens Prize Pack

One lucky reader will have a chance to win a Zebra Pen Prize Pack ($52 value), which will include:

- 3 packs of Sarasa assorted 10pk
- Z-Grip Daisies (3 pk)
- Cadoozles (6pk)

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Stop by @commnsensemoney to enter for a chance to win Zebra Pen prize pack. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/9EAF93 #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

This giveaway was sponsored by Zulily as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Zulily is a daily deals site for moms, babies and kids.  Zulily features designer items at close out prices. This is stuff that I would never dream of buying at their regular price or even on a normal sale.  But the up to 70% discount prices make them more affordable.

Zulily is a member’s only site.  Only members can take advantage of the sale.  But joining is FREE.  Plus once you join you will get a daily email letting you know of the deals they have available for that day.  The sales are only available for a certain period of time and in limited quantities as well.

What I like about Zulily is the uniqueness and quality of the items they offer.  I also like that they constantly offer eco-friendly items.  For example today they have the cutest long sleeve organic cotton toddler tees for $9.99 or organic infant sleepers for $11.99.  I was looking at some of the organic sleepers Hannah Andersson offers and they were NOWHERE near this affordable! So, make sure to sign up for Zulily. You don’t have to buy today. but by signing up you will get the daily emails with the daily deals available.

Win a Back to School with Zulily Outfit

One lucky reader will have a chance to win this ensemble offered by Zulily: A Lucy Sykes New York Play wear 2T and this fun heart shaped Peace of Cake Sunglasses.

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Stop by @commnsensemoney to enter for a chance to win a Lucy Sykes Outfit from Zulily.  Go here to enter http://bit.ly/9EAF93 #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win this outfit:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense with Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Moms Need to Know
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Zulily as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Some of you may not know this about me but I have a *thing* for clean floors. For me my house is not clean until the floor is clean. Having said that don’t be surprised to know that I pretty much own a lot of floor cleaning contraptions.

It all started with a floor scrubber I picked up at Target 75% off. I really love that cleaning machine but was not always very happy with the cleaning solution I had to use. That’s why last year I was happy to make the move to a Bissell Steam cleaner and I have never looked back really.  I love my steam cleaner!  But you know what I don’t love? is having to sweep.  I think that’s mostly because my dog sheds like crazy and there is dog hair everywhere.

I think Bissell was listening to my thoughts when they came up with the Steam and Sweep because I was wondering if there was a way I could get my floor clean in one pass.  So, yeah, that’s what the Steam and Sweep does.  With a sweeper vacuum at the front and the steaming pad in the back, you can set it up to do both jobs at once.  I gave it  a try on Saturday and I have to say that I was impressed that it picked up the dog hair.  I usually sweep with a broom because that has been the only way to pick up the dog hair but this machine picked it up and then cleaned my floor with the steamer.  If you just want to sweep, removing the pad is very easy and if you just want to steam the floor, it’s just a matter of pushing a button.

There is one thing I didn’t like though.  The Steam and Sweep is not as light as just the plain Bissell Steam cleaner and that’s due to the vacuum addition.  After I got done using it my wrist hurt a little from maneuvering it.  Also, the vacuum reservoir area is not very big.  So if you have a lot ( a LOT) of dirt to vacuum you may have to empty half way.

Win a Bissell Steam and Sweep

One lucky readers will have a chance to win a Bissell steam and Sweep. Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing what you dislike most about cleaning your house floors: sweeping or moping or doing it altogether? LOL!

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Stop by @commnsensemoney to enter for a chance to win a Bissell Steam and Sweep Go here to enter http://bit.ly/95QKcS #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win this Bissell product:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense with Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Moms Need to Know
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Bissell as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Do you know what’s expensive about going to college? Yeah tuition , but also textbooks. Oh my! I used to *drea* getting my list of book needs and it meant to my budget. As a frugal student I almost always bought my books used. But back then, and geez! I have not been out of school *that* long, there was no text book rentals. Well, it seems that since I graduated text book rental has become more mainstream.

Cengage Learning, the country’s second largest textbook publisher, recently launched CengageBrain.com, a website with more than 1,200 Cengage Learning titles for rent – at up to 70 percent less than the suggested retail price. CengageBrain.com also offers e-textbooks, individual e-chapters, and audio books, as well as homework and study tools.

The rental process through CengageBrain.com is simple and convenient for students. When renting a textbook, students get immediate access to the first chapter of the book in e-book format and a choice of shipping options. Once the rental term is complete, students can either choose to print a return label from CengageBrain.com and ship the textbook back, or purchase the title. Shipping is FREE with orders of $25 or above.

But Cengage Brain is not just for college students.  You can find learning materials from early childhood learning and beyond.  I was looking at what was available for my children and I saw books with learning activities for 12 month olds.  School aged parents should check out the resources available for after school support for their kids.

Win a $150 Credit to Cengage Brain

One lucky readers will have a chance to try Cengage Brain and check out the savings! Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing your favorite school subject. I loved learning other languages. I took a year on Italian and six months of French. Plus you know Spanish is my first language.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Stop by @commnsensemoney to enter for a chance to win a $150 Cegage Brain Credit. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/9voanZ #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win this Cengage Brain credit:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense with Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Moms Need to Know
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Cengage Brain as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

My family loves going to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. I can tell you that our menu doesn’t change very much. I usually gets the Sunrise sampler and my husband gets blueberry pancakes. I love their biscuits! Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you hungry! But just the thought of it makes my mouth water. Plus if the kids get a little restless we can entertain them by walking through the store and looking at the gifts and treats they have available.

I was very excited when Cracker Barrel wanted to sponsor this giveaway on my blog because I KNOW there are other Cracker Barrel fans out there too.

Win a Cracker Barrel prize Pack!

One lucky reader will have a chance to win a Cracker Barrel prize pack that comes with:

2 bags of Cracker Barrel coffee
1 Cracker Barrel pancake mix
1 Cracker Barrel corn muffin mix
1 pkg of Bob’s mints
1 box of Cracker Jacks popcorn & peanuts
1 Pecan Log Roll
1 Travel Checkers Rug
1 Cracker Barrel Peg Game
1 Dailey & Vincent CD
1 Craig Morgan Collector’s Edition CD
1 Alan Jackson CD
AND a $25 Cracker Barrel Gift Card

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing your favorite Cracker Barrel dish.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Hey! @commnsensemoney is giving away a Cracker Barrel Prize Pack. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/deOnSD #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Make sure not to miss my other Back to School Giveaways.

This giveaway was sponsored by Cracker Barrel as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

My favorite part about going to school was lunch time. I hope you were not expecting me to say math class? anyway, I loved lunch time because then I would get to eat my friend’s lunch. Yes, I had this friend whose mom used to make the best sandwiches (grass always greener on the other side ). Try as I might I could never duplicate. It did get me to experiment a lot in the kitchen and come up with my own recipes.

You are probably more familiar with Bar-S hotdogs but Bar-S also offers lunch meats and cold cuts at the same incredible value. From Bologna, Ham, Turkey or Chicken lunch meat there is something for everyone. The Bar-S Bologna won the 2010 ChefsBest Award for BEST TASTE! Right now try it for less with this printable coupon for $1 off 2 Packs at Bar-S.com

Enter the Sweepstakes

Bar-S is currently offering Back to School Sweepstakes (promotion runs through September 30) Enter for your shot at the $10,000 Grand Prize and play daily for many other prizes up to $500 from Amazon.com.

You can also become a fan of Bar-S on Facebook.  Every two weeks Bar-S selects two lucky fans to be featured as our Fans of the Week and receive a week of Free Bacon.

Win a $150 Staples Gift Card and two $5 Bar-S VIP Certificates!

One lucky reader will have a chance to win a $150 STaples Gift Card.  That should help you finish up your back to school shopping!  Plus the winner will also get two $5 Bar-S VIP certificates.  Think of all the yummy sandwiches that can help make.

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing how you build your favorite sammy.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Hey! @commnsensemoney is giving away a $150 Staples GC and two Bar-S VIP Certificates. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/bGcERR #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win this Bar-S prize:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Common Sense with Money
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Moms Need to Know
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Bar-S as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.

Teenager angst, I think that’s the only one thing I don’t miss about my teenager years. Seriously, how many times did I dread going to school because of an inopportune zit. I am thankful I never had to deal with teenager acne. I seriously couldn’t imagine. I did however see a close friend have to deal with it. Poor thing, I am sure she wishes she had known about Proactiv.

If you have been hearing about Proactiv for a while it’s because they have been available for 15 years. Proactiv is a 3-Step System that gently cleanses and exfoliates while attacking acne-causing bacteria in the pores and soothing inflammation.

• Step 1: The Renewing Cleanser has tiny beads to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and other impurities gentler and faster than before.
• Step 2: The Revitalizing Toner helps balance skin tone and remove dead skin cells.
• Step 3: The Repairing Treatment penetrates deep into the pore to help heal blemishes and prevent future breakouts faster and gentler. The advanced delivery system is safe for the entire face and any other acne-prone areas.

Trying Proactiv is very affordable actually. It costs only $19.99 for a sixty day trial and if you are not happy with the results you get, it is backed by a full money-back guarantee. Right now you can snag a super deal by shopping Proactiv through ShopatHome.  You get 40% cashback.  If you are new to Shop at Home you also get a $5 sign up bonus. That makes the trial kit only $6.99 after cashback and sign up bonus.  Please be aware that when you order your free trial of Proactiv you sign up for the auto-delivery program. But you can call them at 800-235-6050 to customize delivery periods or cancel them.

Win an Proactiv Prize Pack!

One lucky reader will have a chance to get clear skin thanks to Proactiv.  The winner of this giveaway will get:

- 30 day Proactiv 3-step kit w/ free Refining Mask and Green Tea Moisturizer ($77 retail value)
- Daily Protection Plus Sunscreen SPF 30 ($19.00)
- Oil Blotter Sheets ($11.00)
- Advanced Blemish Treatment ($18.00)
- Clarifying Night Cream ($27.00)

Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing a favorite teenager memory.

For additional entries:

• Follow me on twitter and tweet the following (copy/paste): Hey! @commnsensemoney is giving away a Proactiv Prize Pack. Go here to enter http://bit.ly/cbI2p5 #wingiveaways

• Like Common Sense with Money on Facebook.

• Subscribe to Common Sense with money via email or RSS feed.

If you are reading this entry on your RSS reader or email newsletter make sure to CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway. Emailing me is not a valid way to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of the US 18 years and older. This giveaway ends 8/23 at 3PM EST

Stop by these blogs for more chances to win this prize pack:

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Bargain Briana
Coupon Cravings
Mommin It Up
Moms Need to Know
Mommy Snacks
Passion for Savings
Saving Cents with Sense
Southern Savers
Stretching a Buck

This giveaway was sponsored by Proactiv as part of Win Giveaways Back to School Bash. This Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsor. Read more on my disclosure policy. Find more information on the terms for this giveaway on the Win Giveaways Facebook page.