Great Wolf Lodge announces a 48-hour sale where you can save up to 20% off your stay!

I wanted to let  know that on January 20 at 10am CST, Great Wolf’s 48 Hour Sale – their biggest sale of the year – will go live. The sale is good on stays from January through April and would be great for anyone wanting to visit during Spring Break.

The deal hasn’t been announced yet, but I wanted you to be one of the first to know. Once the deal goes live on January 19, you’ll be able to find it here: greatwolf.com/value. Using the promo code 48HOUR, guests can save up to 20 percent during the sale – stays must be booked 10am CST January 20 – 7pm CST January 22.

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Ramblers Way - WINDSpun Lightweight Wool Garments

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I've mentioned Ramblers Way wool clothing in previous posts and I am still truly amazed at the lightweight and classic look and feel of their clothing. Using "WINDspun" technology, Ramblers Way wool garments offer the smoothest, most luxurious wool yarn in the marketplace. The result is an ultra-light line of worsted wool garments that both keep you warm but which also breathe naturally, resulting in a year-round product. You will no longer think of wool as a scratchy, itchy sweater you pull out only during frigid winter temperatures!

Living in Texas, I only own one heavy wool sweater leftover from my years living in the mountains of New Mexico. Cold winter nights when sweatshirts were no longer warm enough required the use of the heavy, itchy, normally too warm wool sweater that then had to be hand washed and laid flat to dry for upwards of a week before storing. Ramblers Way wool garments include camisoles, tops, and briefs. The wool is super-lightweight and thin enough to create bulk-free layering under any outfit yet it packs a punch in insulating and moisture-wicking performance. There are no dyes, chemicals, or stabilizers to hold on to odors--just pure, naturally resilient wool. The garments also incorporate chafe-less seems to make them essentially itchless!

In addition to making light-weight wool clothing, Ramblers Way wool garments are NOT pre-washed with chlorine in the typical "super-wash" procedure that most companies use, but instead a patented enzyme treatment in order to prevent shrinkage and keep the garments fully washable. In addition to being entirely American-made, Ramblers Way wool garments are all natural and chemical-free.

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for American made products that are all natural and preferably chemical-free! I wish they had children's items too! I love that the wool garments are light-weight, itch free, and 4-season due to the WINDspun technology too!

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Earn your Master of Arts in Teaching Online at MAT@USC!

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The USC Rossier School of Education’s MAT@USC offers current educators and aspiring teachers the prestige of earning a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from an elite research university with the convenience and flexibility of studying online. (Get full program information here) The program includes: highly interactive online learning combined with field-based experiences, tuition reimbursement program and scholarships for those who qualify, and an accelerated program you can complete in as little as 12 months.

At the USC Rossier School of Education MAT@USC, you can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from an internationally renowned research institution with a 100-year history of educating teachers to be agents of change. The USC Rossier School of Education has been ranked #22 in the United States, and #9 among all private universities by US News and World Report and combines an innovative combination of highly interactive online learning with field-based experiences in your local area.

Master of Arts in Teaching students can pursue a course of study in the following: Multiple Subject Teaching, English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. Courses in all disciplines are divided into four broad categories that provide students with theoretical foundations, teaching strategies and the practical experiences necessary to make a difference in schools across the country.

MAT@USC offers a "groundbreaking" tuition reimbursement program designed exclusively for MAT@USC graduates along with the opportunity to learn from distinguished USC faculty recognized for their contributions to modern education. As an online student, you will all receive full USC student status and benefits, participation in commencement ceremonies and free lifetime Alumni Association memberships, as well as, the opportunity to become part of the elite USC Trojan Family.

If your're looking for further your teaching career, you can get more program information and visit the MAT@USC Student Blog, to hear insights about the program from actual students!

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Rambler's Way: Beautiful Wool Baselayer Apparel made on American soil!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine.

So I was looking for some great ideas for Christmas gifts, and found out about the Ramblers Way webstore! From the founders of of Tom's of Maine and Winners of Entrepreneur of the Year Award from CNBC comes Ramblers Way. Ramblers Way Farm is a family business creating soft, comfortable next-to-skin worsted wool apparel entirely on American soil. The apparel can be worn for all activities, indoors or outdoors—or even to sleep in. Ramblers Way shirts are made to move with your body with ease, and the superfine fabric isn't supposed to chafe or itch your skin. The natural fiber wicks away moisture, keeping this top feeling like it’s just come out of the dryer. Ramblers Way wool naturally repels odors, and you can easily go days without having to wash your top. And when it does need a rinse, the wool is fully machine-washable, through an all-natural enzyme to resist shrinking and keep its shape.

Ramblers Way makes baselayers and underwear in wool for the ultimate in comfort. While looking at this site, I was asked what I would spend $500 on during an imaginary shopping spree and I couldn't pass up many of the great baselayers for myself and my husband. Although we live in Texas, we frequently travel to very cold climates and can't wait to get back to camping on the weekends when the kids get a little older. I would say my $500 imaginary shopping spree would be best spent on at least two Ramblers Way Next-to-Skin Men’s Henley shirts ($90 ea for a Large), two Ramblers Way Next-to-Skin Women’s Cross Neck tops ($85 ea for Large), a Ramblers Way Next-to-Skin Women’s Camisole ($55 ea for a Large), and probably finish up my order with a Ramblers Way Next-to-Skin Men’s Cross Neck shirt ($90 for a Large).

The Men's Henley and Cross Neck Shirts will be the perfect compliment under camp shirts and just an added layer in the colder climates (and I am guessing super soft for sleeping in). Same goes for the Women's Cross Neck Top - I would definitely use that to layer with sweaters and jackets! Now the camisole on the other hand, I just thought that would be the perfect addition to PJs and curling up by the fireplace!

If you are still looking for that perfect gift this holiday season, shop at Ramblers Way for beautiful wool baselayer apparel made entirely on American soil.

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Armani Exchange: Win a Pair of Jeans and Check out the "New Premium Denim"

So I normally don't post about designer clothing, but I had a request recently from a reader to find a great deal on designer jeans! This is not an easy task, but AX Armani Exchange is accessible Armani, inspired by street-chic culture, fashionable dance music and everything that signifies freedom and personal style. Armani Exchange is the youthful label created by Italian designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani.

With Armani Exchange, Mr. Armani interprets his sensual and unique style to create a casual, yet sophisticated collection for the young, urban and sexy. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products, including apparel, accessories, eye wear, watches, jewelry, and music. I had to say it was fun picking out some great jeans, although I liked the men's more than the women's (probably because I have not recovered from kid #2 yet). My favorite outfit for my husband was a combination of a striped shirt, dress pants, and a two-toned buckle belt! You can pair items together in the virtual dressing room - a really great feature to see if you really like items together!


I loved the J24 - AX Pocket Boot Cut Jeans, the J24 - Wing Printed Boot Cut and the J70 - Embroidered Skinny Flare Fit for when I get my pre-baby body back! And once I am back in my pre-baby body, then I won't mind splurging on a great pair of jeans. Like I have said before, I save money on the everyday things so that I can splurge when I want to and not feel guilty! This might just be one of those splurges! If they fit just right, I will definitely get use out of them and these styles look like they would fit perfectly!

Armani Exchange now has "New Premium Denim starting at $98" and when you purchase a full price pair of denim from , in store or online, between 7/7/09 - 7/19/09, you will receive a $20 off your next purchase of $100 or more (valid 7/30/09 through 8/15/09). You will also receive free shipping when you spend $100.

For my more frugal readers, Armani Exchange is running a "text AX! contest" SMS as well to win a pair of denim every day for the month of July by texting the work "DENIM2" to ARMANI (276264). For more information on this contest visit text AX here!!

Not in the market for designer jeans? Armani Exchange also carries lots of great other clothing, so if you like to own some great pieces, this might just be the place to start!

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