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I'm Going Fishing
mamalaw.com — This mama is going fishing today. I'm going to drag my eight year old with me and we are going to catch us some fish. I seem to be the only one in my family that enjoys the sport and I'm perfectly happy sitting outside to enjoy a beautiful day while waiting for a bite. My family, however, does ... (more) I'm Going Fishing
It's [Not] All Gravy
It's [Not] All Gravy
mamalaw.com — Today I was sitting in the faculty lounge reviewing lecture notes and preparing for class. One of my female colleagues was in there baking greenbeans, chicken, and, well, working. We started to chit chat and wouldn't you know, her meal was for the Thanksgiving Holiday Feast at her daughter's ... (more) It's [Not] All Gravy
I'm Coming Over!
I'm Coming Over!
mamalaw.com — I've been so overrun with home, work, outside committments, and just life , generally that I haven't been reading my blog friends nearly as much as I used to. And I miss y'all. So I'm taking this week to dust off my Google Reader, stop by and see how you're doing. So hide the laundry piles (no ... (more) I'm Coming Over!
The Help
The Help
mamalaw.com — I just finished (literally just finished) reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett , and I just had to post. You must read it. It's one of those books where you'll let the laundry pile up, the kids stay up until 10pm, and throw a frozen pizza on the table for dinner, just so you can keep ... (more) The Help
Sunday Crawl
Sunday Crawl
mamalaw.com — A few months ago I posted about that darned Sunday Dash where craziness seemed to overwhelmingly dominate every single weekend. Somehow or the other, I'm now in the opposite place. I now find myself in an absolute slump on Sundays. Not only can't I get everything on my mental list done, but I ... (more) Sunday Crawl
Love Without Bias
Love Without Bias
mamalaw.com — Last night hubby invited me to watch a sports documentary with him (yuck!, I thought; but since you asked, sure…why not, I thought). I don’t watch sports, so you can only imagine my enthusiasm to watch a sports-related documentary. I was rather pleased that I took him up on his offer because I ... (more) Love Without Bias
Stay Near Home Mom
Stay Near Home Mom
mamalaw.com — I'm guessing it's because I've been away from home a lot in the past few months, but my girls are now asking me to stay home on a daily basis. It's unusual because they generally don't pay hubby or I any mind if one of us comes or goes, but lately, they get upset if I even leave to get my hair ... (more) Stay Near Home Mom
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition - It's a Giveaway!
mamalaw.com — Is your three-year-old daughter driving you crazy with the incessant watching of HSM 3 ? Is your five-year-old daughter working your nerves with the constant references to Hannah ? Or is that just me? Ahem. Just when I was about to swear off Disney for good (ok, not really - after all, ... (more) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition - It's ...
Halloween at our House
Halloween at our House
scarymommy.com — Last year, on November first, I struck gold . My best friend and I found ourselves in retail utopia, otherwise known as Marshall’s just as the employees were marking down all of the Halloween decor. Giddy with excitement, I piled my cart full with signs and door mats and wreaths. When my ... (more) Halloween at our House
Stories
Stories
rolemommy.com (more) Stories
rolemommy.com — Our Favorite New Services Parentville.com is the new give-and-get parent recommendation site where you can quickly find (and recommend) information on products, services, activities and caregivers. We are featuring some unique services this week started by moms to enhance other moms' ... (more)
minnesotamatron.blogspot.com — Yesterday, Stage Mother tip-toed out onto the ledge that is the land of television commercial. She dutifully showed up 20 minutes early for Scarlett's half hour 'stylist' appointment downtown Minneapolis. The office space was everything you might imagine: skylights, gleaming wood, expensive ... (more)
Role Mommy: Post 12
rolemommy.com — It's been quite the whirlwind week at Role Mommy - while we've been steering cleer of Fashion Week, we've had the chance to attend events where we've had the opportunity to meet incredibly warm and gracious celebrities, connect with friends and do what we love...chat and eat! (more) Role Mommy: Post 12
New to ZRecs? Here’s what we do.
zrecommends.com — Today's SIGG story is bringing a lot of new faces to Z Recommends and the ZRecs Network. If that's you, here's a list of our core principles as demonstrated by some of the best original consumer reporting we've done in the last few months. Our blogs are all about kids and their parents, so if ... (more) New to ZRecs? Here’s what we do.
The greatest advertising trick of all time
The greatest advertising trick of all time
enviroblog.org — We've studied bottled water a lot. You've probably seen our recent report on inadequate labeling (and our search tool for identifying better-labeled brands), and you might even have heard our Congressional testimony on the industry's insufficient regulations . But have you seen the ... (more) The greatest advertising trick of all time
EWG heads to L.A. this week to ban BPA: Can you be there?
EWG heads to L.A. this week to ban BPA: Can you be there?
enviroblog.org — We're working hard in California to ban BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups and other food containers meant for kids. We've made great strides toward a new law by seeing the bill pass the state senate and key state Assembly committees. In the next few weeks, we're increasing our efforts as the ... (more) EWG heads to L.A. this week to ban BPA: Can you be there?
Tell Del Monte: No more BPA!
Tell Del Monte: No more BPA!
enviroblog.org — Several months ago, EWG helped break news of a secret meeting convened at a fancy private club in Washington, where lobbyists from the chemical industry and food companies hatched a plot to mislead consumers about the risks of bisphenol-A (BPA), a toxic chemical used in many food containers. ... (more) Tell Del Monte: No more BPA!
Dr. Steingraber says: Embryos need safe food
Dr. Steingraber says: Embryos need safe food
enviroblog.org — We've talked before about the critical connection between toxics and pregnancy - it's an important topic given the potential impacts of chemicals on the developing fetus. And what with the brouhaha last week about the (lack of!) benefits of organic food, it's timely to talk about the ... (more) Dr. Steingraber says: Embryos need safe food
BPA:  Will consumer revolt trump fangs-and-claws lobbying?
BPA: Will consumer revolt trump fangs-and-claws lobbying?
enviroblog.org — Don't underestimate the power of a citizens' revolt. No hearings. No votes. No PAC money. No lawyers. (Yes!) No lobbying, Advertising -- Facebook and Twitter, virtual and viral. When it comes to cost, you can't beat zero. And effective? Hey, big companies can stand to lose ... (more) BPA: Will consumer revolt trump fangs-and-claws lobbying?
EWG's Healthy Home Tip 2: Eat organic, fresh foods
EWG's Healthy Home Tip 2: Eat organic, fresh foods
enviroblog.org — Most people prefer their foods free of pesticides and toxic chemicals, for a whole host of (pretty) obvious reasons. I know I do. The government isn't doing enough Pesticides and toxic chemicals are increasingly linked to serious health problems - especially for our children, whose ... (more) EWG's Healthy Home Tip 2: Eat organic, fresh foods
Free Poster or $5 Off From Shutterfly and More
Free Poster or $5 Off From Shutterfly and More
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Get a free 11x14 collage poster (a $10 value) or $5 off your $30 order at Shutterfly.com with code AF86-SAVE . Expires September 9. New Shutterfly customers receive 25 free 4x6 prints. Other Shutterfly codes and deals: Free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code SHIP50 Free shipping ... (more) Free Poster or $5 Off From Shutterfly and More
Chicco Cortina Travel System Under $270, Shipped
Chicco Cortina Travel System Under $270, Shipped
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — You can pick up the Chicco Cortina Travel System in Miro 18% off at $269.99 at Amazon right now. You'll get a top-rated infant car seat ( see the BC guide ) and the highest-rated stroller in our reader stroller reviews and ratings . Free shipping from ChitChatBaby. Thanks for reading Baby ... (more) Chicco Cortina Travel System Under $270, Shipped
New Printable Coupon: $2 off PullUPs Wipes
New Printable Coupon: $2 off PullUPs Wipes
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Save $2 on two packs of new PullUps flushable moist wipes at Coupons.com . This is a regionally available coupon at Coupons.com (It's not available here in Atlanta), so let us know if you can see it and give us your location in the comments. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate !  ... (more) New Printable Coupon: $2 off PullUPs Wipes
Sunscreen series: You've found the perfect sunscreen, now what?
Sunscreen series: You've found the perfect sunscreen, now what?
enviroblog.org — By Lisa Frack with Dave Andrews, EWG Senior Scientist By this point in the summer you've probably thoroughly researched and hunted down just the sunscreen you want. If you haven't, quick, it's already August! Read our sunscreen report and use our search widget to find a safe, effective ... (more) Sunscreen series: You've found the perfect sunscreen, ...
BOGO Free Jeans at Aeropostale Ends Today!
BOGO Free Jeans at Aeropostale Ends Today!
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best : BOGO Free Jeans at Aeropostale.com. Ends Today! Nothing better than getting 50% off a pair of great jeans. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) BOGO Free Jeans at Aeropostale Ends Today!
Free Freepeats Membership for Orlando, St. Louis This Week!
Free Freepeats Membership for Orlando, St. Louis This Week!
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Orlando -area residents and St. Louis, MO -area residents can join Freepeats.org this week and get FREE lifetime membership. Just select the appropriate member group upon registration. And remember, lifetime membership in ALL other Freepeats groups is just $1 right now ! Raleigh-Durham ... (more) Free Freepeats Membership for Orlando, St. Louis This Week!
Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week
Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — New to BC? Start Here Readers in Georgia: Our tax-free weekend ends today (Sunday). Diapers are included, so think of it as a 7% or so discount! Thanks to The Shopping Queen for the reminder. See info on other states' tax free weekends . Huggies big packs are always $19.99 at RiteAid. Plus, ... (more) Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week
LeapFrog Sale at Amazon
LeapFrog Sale at Amazon
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — There's a bit of a sale on LeapFrog items going on right now at Amazon: Tag Reading System is 31% off at $34.40. Free Super Saver shipping. Leapster® 2 Learning Game System is 28% off at $50.17. Free Super Saver shipping. Select Tag Books are 23% to 38% off. See more LeapFrog Sale Items  ... (more) LeapFrog Sale at Amazon
Q&A: Child Locator Devices?
Q&A: Child Locator Devices?
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Baby Cheapskate reader Emily writes, "I was wondering about child locators (like the BrickHouse child locator from the Duracell commericals). Do people really have these? Do they work well?" The idea of a lost child is heartbreaking. Do child locator devides help or create a false sense of ... (more) Q&A: Child Locator Devices?
1-Day Giveaway: GoPicnic Mighty Munch Meals
1-Day Giveaway: GoPicnic Mighty Munch Meals
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Three lucky Baby Cheapskate readers will win a Mighty Munch sampler from GoPicnic , which includes three kid-friendly, ready-to-eat Mighty Munch meals (think of them as an alternative to Lunchables). Click here and enter by Sunday morning at about 10 am eastern. Thanks for reading Baby ... (more) 1-Day Giveaway: GoPicnic Mighty Munch Meals
Peanut Slings for $25 at Walmart.com
Peanut Slings for $25 at Walmart.com
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Walmart has Peanut Shell slings on clearance for $25 (orig. $35). Free Site-to-Store shipping. Thanks to Richmond, VA bargain blogger Alison for this tip. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) Peanut Slings for $25 at Walmart.com
Coupon: 25% off at The Children's Place In Store
Coupon: 25% off at The Children's Place In Store
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Wow! Print a coupon good for 25% off in store Friday (today) and Saturday at The Children's Place . Store Locator . Thanks to Kaycie for the tip! The Monster Sale is still (still!) going on at TCP, so you should be able to make out quite nicely. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate !  ... (more) Coupon: 25% off at The Children's Place In Store
BC Predicts: August Baby Bargain Forecast
BC Predicts: August Baby Bargain Forecast
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — August brings a wrap-up of summer clearance sales, a crop of fall clothing sales and the kick off of those wonderful fall consignment sales: Deals abound on kids shoes in August. Shoes.com typically has one of their biggest clearance events of the year during their August Saturday sale, ... (more) BC Predicts: August Baby Bargain Forecast
11% Off Plus Free Shipping at BodenUSA
11% Off Plus Free Shipping at BodenUSA
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best : 11% Off Plus Free Shipping at BodenUSA . Seriously irresistible British fashions for your kid (okay, or for you). Enjoy! Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) 11% Off Plus Free Shipping at BodenUSA
Today Only: Earth's Best Formula for $22.10 Shipped
Today Only: Earth's Best Formula for $22.10 Shipped
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Amazon has 25.7 oz. cans of Earth's Best Organic Infant Formula with Iron for $26 during today's Friday Sale. Use Subscribe and Save (it's easy to cancel online after just one shipment) and your price drops to $22.10. That's a great deal on organic infant formula. Thanks for reading Baby ... (more) Today Only: Earth's Best Formula for $22.10 Shipped
Coupon: 15%, 20% off at Walgreens on Friday
Coupon: 15%, 20% off at Walgreens on Friday
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — This just landed in my inbox: Printable coupons for 15% off select items at Walgreens or 20% off all W and Walgreens brand items . Good tomorrow, July 31 only. 25.7 oz. cans of powdered Walgreens brand infant formula are $9.99 with the coupon in this week's circular ( print one ). Includes ... (more) Coupon: 15%, 20% off at Walgreens on Friday
Free $15 Gift Card During Toys R Us 2-Day Sale
Free $15 Gift Card During Toys R Us 2-Day Sale
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Buy two boxes (92 ct. or higher) of Pampers during the Toys R Us / Babies R Us two-day sale Friday and Saturday and you'll get a free $15 TRU/BRU gift card at checkout ( details ). Thanks to Mary, Angela and Sara for the tip! Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) Free $15 Gift Card During Toys R Us 2-Day Sale
CA bill would ban fire retardants from some baby products
enviroblog.org — We're pleased to reprint this post by Jessica Webb of Healthy Child, Healthy World about this important bill. EWG has testified in the CA legislature to support it. A current bill in the California State Legislature, SB 772, aims to prevent the use of highly toxic brominated and ... (more) CA bill would ban fire retardants from some baby products
30% Off at Old Navy and Gap
30% Off at Old Navy and Gap
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Save 30% in-store at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic through Sunday, August 2 with these printable coupons. 5% of the amount you spend will go to one of the following charities. Click the link of your choice and print your coupon: 5% to Teach for America 5% to the Leukemia and Lymphoma ... (more) 30% Off at Old Navy and Gap
My friend neoprene, allergen of the year
enviroblog.org — By Olga Naidenko, EWG Senior Scientist In 2009, the dubious distinction of the "allergen of the year" was awarded to a group of chemicals most of us have never heard of: mixed dialkyl thioureas. Mixed who? These chemicals are common additives found in everyday neoprene synthetic rubber ... (more) My friend neoprene, allergen of the year
50% Off Sale Items at Old Navy: Ends TODAY
50% Off Sale Items at Old Navy: Ends TODAY
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — In a bargain hunting mood? You may want to head to Old Navy (in store), where clearance merch is an extra 50% off. Ends 7/29. Don't forget to hunt for a coupon before you go and save even more. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) 50% Off Sale Items at Old Navy: Ends TODAY
Britax Sale This Week (Surprise!)
Britax Sale This Week (Surprise!)
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Sooo.... there seems to be a Britax sale going on around the web this week and next. Who knew? Expect the usual 20% off-ish prices: $229 for Marathon, etc. Most retailers are also offering free shipping. Here's a sampling of what's out there. I'm sticking mostly with Marathon for now, for ... (more) Britax Sale This Week (Surprise!)
Buy Two Books Get One Free at the Nick Shop
Buy Two Books Get One Free at the Nick Shop
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best: Buy Two Books Get One Free at the Nick Shop . This deal ends soon, so check it out! There's even free shipping, a free Dora book, and an extra 15% off in the outlet. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) Buy Two Books Get One Free at the Nick Shop
Ends Today: $10 off at Walgreens.com, Free Shipping
feedproxy.google.com — Get $10 off your Walgreens.com order of $50 or more (contact lenses and sale items included) through Thursday (today!) with code LESSTEN . Plus, get free shipping on eligible orders of $50 or more. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) Ends Today: $10 off at Walgreens.com, Free Shipping
$10 off at Walgreens.com Plus Free Shipping Thru 7/30
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Get $10 off your Walgreens.com order of $50 or more (contact lenses and sale items included) through TOMORROW (Thursday) with code LESSTEN . Plus, get free shipping on eligible orders of $50 or more. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) $10 off at Walgreens.com Plus Free Shipping Thru 7/30
Ending Soon: Free Photo Mug Plus 30 Free Prints
Ending Soon: Free Photo Mug Plus 30 Free Prints
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Join Snapfish and get a free white 11 oz. photo mug plus 30 free prints through the end of July (hurry!). I've ordered photo mugs from Snapfish before and have been pleased with the results. Existing Snapfish.com customers can get 20% off photo gifts with code 20JULY09 or buy one flip book ... (more) Ending Soon: Free Photo Mug Plus 30 Free Prints
Nail polish: We've come a long way (in 9 years), baby.
enviroblog.org — It's always nice when the list of products that don't contain highly toxic ingredients is longer than the list of those that do. And that is exactly the case with nail polish, as a recent survey by the National Healthy Nail Salon Alliance shows. This 2-year-old organization (a network of ... (more) Nail polish: We've come a long way (in 9 years), baby.
New Coupon: $5 off $25 at RiteAid
New Coupon: $5 off $25 at RiteAid
feedproxy.google.com — Print a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Rite Aid at Coupons.com . Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) New Coupon: $5 off $25 at RiteAid
Coupon Code: 20% Off, Free Shipping at Stride Rite
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Take 20% off your StrideRite.com order of $50 or more with code SCHOOL20 through August 12. Plus, get free shipping (to the lower 48) when you buy two or more pairs. Summer sandals are currently up to 40% off. Thanks for reading Baby Cheapskate ! (more) Coupon Code: 20% Off, Free Shipping at Stride Rite
Musical Instruments and Accessories at Prices in Tune with Your Budget
babycheapskate.blogspot.com — Anybody out there have kids who play musical instruments of the non-Melissa & Doug variety? Kids joining orchestra at school this year perhaps? You won't want to miss the new post at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best: Musical Instruments and Accessories at Prices in Tune with Your ... (more) Musical Instruments and Accessories at Prices in Tune ...
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