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Note: This post was brought to you by Energizer, in partnership with The Motherhood.

This month is National Preparedness Month, which is something I’ve thought about quite a bit over the years. Living in Texas, we get our fair share of storms and I’ve always made it a priority to think ahead and be prepared just in case. In case you haven’t thought about being prepared for a disaster, Energizer has shared some great tips for being ready for a natural disaster or other emergency:

1. Create a plan. Have a plan with your family for what to do before, during and after severe weather. Make sure to practice your plan so you are ready for any situation.

2. Keep a portable light in every room: When power goes out, you don’t want to go digging through closets or drawers looking for that flashlight. Energizer portable lights ensure you’re ready for any situation:

• Weatheready®– Long lasting, practical solutions designed to keep you and your family safe during a weather emergency
• Fusion Flashlights and Lanterns – Compact and versatile, Energizer® Light Fusion Technology products are compact, water resistant and provide impressively bright long lasting light
• Headlights – Energizer’s powerful LED headlights are lightweight and versatile – perfect for keeping your hands free during an emergency situation

3. Designate a place to seek shelter. Designate a meeting place for your family to take shelter. A basement or the smallest, most-interior room on the lowest floor is safest for severe weather and tornados. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, evacuate the area if instructed by local authorities.

4. Make an emergency kit. Keep an emergency kit stocked with bottled water, canned food, copies of vital information, a first aid kit with prescriptions and an Energizer® Emergency Weather Station, which acts as a light, radio and charging station.

5. Check social media for updates. Oftentimes communications can be limited during severe weather. Social media can give you the most up-to-date information from local government agencies and news outlets.

6. Charge your devices. Make sure to charge cell phone and ensure that your radio and flashlight have fresh batteries. Energizer® MAX® with Power Seal Technology are long-lasting and are no leaks guaranteed.

7. Stock your vehicle. Don’t be caught unaware in your car during a severe weather situation. Make sure to have an emergency kit with the essentials in your vehicle.

Some people may think it’s pointless to prepare, because the likelihood of something going wrong is pretty slim. I’d say, though, that being prepared is easy, so why not be prepared just in case? I’d much rather be prepared and not need it than desperately need it and not be prepared.

I hope you’ll also join me and other bloggers for a one-hour Twitter party on September 23 at 12 p.m. Central – Follow with the hashtag #PoweringSafety and keep an eye out for my tweets from @FrugalNovice!

Be sure and follow Energizer on Facebook, too, so you can keep up with their latest!

Before we know it (it’s less than a week away now!!), the holidays will be upon us.  One thing you want to be sure of this season is that you don’t forget the batteries for those electronic holiday gifts. With Energizer MAX batteries with Power Seal Technology you can have the confidence in knowing you will have power when you need it most throughout the holidays and beyond. These new batteries hold their power for up to 10 years on shelf!

What’s awesome is that when you purchase specially marked packages of Energizer MAX batteries with Power Seal Technology, you can get up to $8 in Toy Cash (via prepaid MasterCard or PayPal). I love this – I mean, it’s an easy way to basically get money back for your purchase!

You know what’s even MORE awesome? A giveaway!

One winner will receive two packs of specially-marked Energizer Power Seal batteries (AA or AAA)!  This way you’ll not only get awesome batteries that can last 10 years on the shelf, but you’ll also get codes to earn Toy Cash!

This contest is open to all U.S. residents aged 18+. Entries will be accepted until the end of the day (midnight Central) Friday, January 4. By entering this giveaway you agree to the Official Rules.

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Note: I received batteries from Energizer, and they are providing the giveaway. I was not compensated monetarily for this post. All opinions are honest and are my own.

Is anyone else a little in denial that the holidays are right around the corner? Our tree and decorations are up, but I still have so much left to do to get ready for Christmas! Ultimately, though, spending time with family and friends are what the holidays are really about. I can’t wait to snuggle up with my boys and watch some of my favorite Christmas movies.

Energizer has just the solution to help you get a jump start on the holidays — batteries for the gifts and a free online movie on demand rental to help with the relaxation!  Simply purchase a package of specially-marked Energizer Ultimate Lithium, Energizer Advanced Lithium or Energizer Recharge AA batteries and you will receive a free online movie on demand rental reward that can be redeemed at Blockbuster.com, Amazon.com, iTunes.com, or the YouTube store!

How perfect, right? Buy the batteries you’re inevitably going to need for so many holiday gifts anyway, and get a gift for yourself and your family – a free movie! It’s a quick process, too – you just enter the code from the tag on the front of the package, your UPC code from the back, and you almost instantly receive a code to use for getting your free movie.

One lucky winner will receive two packs of batteries, which also means two free online movies from Blockbuster.com, Amazon.com, iTunes.com, or the YouTube store! This giveaway is open to all US residents ages 18+. Entries will be accepted until the end of the day (midnight Central) Tuesday, December 13. By entering this giveaway you agree to the Official Rules.

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Summer travel season is in full swing,  and the ever changing cost of gas prices is impacting everyone. Do you have any road trips planned? I know we do, including one that is almost 1,800 miles round trip!

To help with the big summer shuffle between activities for your kids and family road trips, Energizer has a deal to help make a positive impact on your gas budget. They’re rewarding Energizer Lithium customers by helping their dollars last longer.

All you have to do is purchase two packs of specially-marked Energizer Ultimate Lithium or Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries and you will get a $10 Prepaid Discover Gas Rewards card mailed to you. It’s that easy. You can use the card anywhere Discover cards are accepted, by the way. So even if you don’t drive a car and need gas, you can still benefit from the card!

Here are a couple of facts about Energizer Lithium Batteries – because it’s important to know the value you’re getting even aside from the $10 Discover card:

• Lightweight and perform well in extreme temperatures, from -40° F to 140° F (-40° C to 60° C).
• Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries last up to 8x longer** in digital cameras for up to 8X less waste.
• Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries last up to 4x longer** in digital cameras, 20 hours longer** in wireless gaming accessories and up to 30% longer** in personal audio devices.

** Vs. Energizer MAX. Results vary by device and play and/ or usage patterns.

One of you lucky readers will get free batteries and a $10 gift card, because I’ve got a giveaway!

The winner of this giveaway will win a specially-marked package of Energizer Ultimate Lithium and a package of Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries. You can even choose whether you’d like AA or AAA batteries. You’ll receive the batteries, and then can enter your codes on the Energizer Facebook page to get your free $10 Discover card! This contest is open to all U.S. residents. Entries will be accepted until the end of the day (midnight Central) Wednesday, July 6.

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Note: Energizer is providing the batteries for the winner, and I am also receiving two packs of batteries.

I use my phone constantly – to check email or Facebook, to text, to take photos, and even sometimes to – gasp – talk on the phone. Since I use it all the time, the battery tends to wear down before the end of my work day.

When I got the chance to review the Energizer Inductive Charger, I was really excited – anything that makes life more convenient is really valuable to me (and I’m sure a lot of you other moms out there, too).

I received a sleeve for my iPhone 4. I just slipped the sleeve on and it clicked into place, providing a secure case for use all day. To charge the phone, all I had to do was place the phone (with the sleeve on) on to the charger. As soon as it was charging, a blue light lit up, letting me know it had a secure connection.

My favorite thing about this charger is how easy it is! Other chargers require magnetic alignment, but the Energizer inductive charger has special technology that allows for placement anywhere on the two large Qi charging areas. There’s no secret spot to find, so if you accidentally bump your charger or device, it will keep charging – until it has a full charge. This feature is important, because then you don’t overcharge your battery, which can cause it to deplete more quickly over time.

I reviewed the Powermat last year, and although I liked it at first, it later became really difficult to find the right spot for my phone to charge. The Energizer mat is above and beyond an easier, more convenient mat to use. I’m extremely impressed with it, and would highly recommend it for anyone – and especially for a Father’s Day gift!

If you’d like to win a charger, be sure and pop on over to their Facebook page and enter their contest! It runs through June 11 and the winner will receive an Energizer Inductive Charger, along with one of the compatible phones and a compatibility sleeve. Click here to go enter the Energizer Qi(chee)Stakes!

Note: I received a charger and sleeve to review. I was not compensated monetarily. All opinions provided are honest and my own.