$50 Grocery Card Giveaway Gas Rewards

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With four forever hungry teenagers in the house -- 15-1/2 year-old Triplets plus their big brother just one year older -- I spend a huge amount on food. Nothing is better than finding deals that help me get even more for my money at the grocery store. That's why I'm not only going to be taking advantage of Vons newly expanded Gas Reward Points program when I go to the supermarket, I want to share all the details with you to help you get more for the limited amount you have to buy groceries for your own family and kids.

My Triplets sure do eat a lot, Israel Vacation

Me, Hubbie and our two sons, Kotel (Wailing Wall)

The Vons supermarket chain has just updated their Gas Reward Points program and you can now redeem your points earned for buying groceries at participating Chevron and Texaco stations to buy gas. Here in California it costs me over $100 to fill up our SUV at the gas station, no doubt many of you are also spending a bigger part of your budget just for fuel for your car -- so hearing this news will help us all out a bit.

The way this program works is simple. All you do is shop at Vons or Pavilions using your Vons Club Card or Pavilions ValuePlus Card to save up to 20¢ per gallon for a single fill-up at participating Chevron and Texaco stations.

• Each $1 spent on groceries = 1 point
• Each $1 spent on qualifying gift cards = 2 points
• Each $1 spent on pharmacy items = 1 points
• Every 100 points earns you 10¢ per gallon Reward for a single fill-up at a participating Chevron or Texaco station
• You can use up to 20¢ per gallon in Rewards for a single fill-up
• 100 points = 10¢ per gallon in Rewards
• 200 points = 20¢ per gallon in Rewards 

Fresh produce items you can buy at Vons, Pavilions

And Guess What? You have the chance to WIN a $50 Vons Gift Card! Keep reading for details on Mommy Blog Expert's latest family-friendly giveaway.

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$50 Gift Card

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Ends 12/15/12

HOW TO ENTER

Just leave a comment(s) below this post. Contest ends December 15, 2012 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. One winner will receive a $50 Vons Gift Card, selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize.

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Free Fun Thanksgiving Holiday Kids Table Game Activity from Sony Pictures

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If you have children coming over for Thanksgiving you need to keep them entertained and busy so they don't interfere with adult conversation. After all, that's why G-d invented the kids' table, right?

My son in foreground at the Thanksgiving Table, Vintage Photo 

Download this fun and easy Thanksgiving theme cootie catcher game activity right now so you'll be ready when the action begins upon the kids' arrival the holiday dinner. As a matter of fact, why not print out at least one for each of your young guests so they each have their own? This holiday activity is free from Hotel Transylvania. 

With Dracula voiced by king of comedy Adam Sandler the animated Sony Pictures feature film will soon be available for home viewing because it's coming out on DVD and Blu-Ray on January 29, 2013. 

Watch the Trailer Here:


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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Thanksgiving Letter from Mom Jan Withers, MADD President

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As a mom blogger I get more than 1500 emails each day. Every once in a while one of those thousands of emails is a real stand out, one that I feel compelled to share with other moms but also with all my readers. This letter that I just received from Jan Withers, mother of teenage Alisa Joy who was killed by a drunk driver, who is also national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is one of those rare emails. I not only urge you and everyone in your family to read it but also to share this with everyone else you know who drives ahead of the forthcoming Thanksgiving weekend.

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Dear Friend of MADD, 

Thanksgiving is Thursday (I can't believe 2012 is already coming to an end!), and this year there are so many things I'm thankful for - like my family, my friends and MADD. I'm thankful for a way to honor my daughter, Alisa Joy, each and every day through my work with MADD. I'm thankful that after all of this time, I can see a future without drunk driving. 

I'm also thankful for you. Your time, money and support of MADD's mission has helped us save almost 300,000 lives and serve more than 300,000 victims and survivors... and counting. While it felt like a whirlwind to me, we've done some amazing things together this year - our MADD family helped pass stronger ignition interlock laws in several states, served one victim of drunk driving every eight minutes, and assembled a Power of You(th) Teen Influencer Group that helped us create a teen booklet to help prevent underage drinking. 

So, thank you for your support - we could not make such important change in the world without committed supporters like you. 

Wishing you a warm, safe and happy Thanksgiving, from all of the MADD volunteers, staff and board members! 

Jan Withers MADD National President

According to MADD Thanksgiving 2010 was the deadliest Thursday that year. It's refreshing to know that so much progress has been made in 2011-2012 toward saving more lives and in educating the public in general and our youth in particular about the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. Let's keep the momentum going forward.

Remember: Don't drink and drive this Thanksgiving holiday -- or any other time -- and don't allow anyone else to do so either.

About Jan Withers
Jan Withers joined MADD in 1992 after her 15 year-old daughter Alisa Joy was killed by an underage drinker who drove after consuming alcohol. See Jan's biography to learn more about her and read about everything she's done to help this worth cause. For more information on what you can do to make a difference visit MADD.org.

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