It's Back....30% off J. Crew Sale

Time to outfit your kids in Crewcuts' adorable summer clothes.  Use code "SHOPNOW" and save an extra 30% off all sale and factory items.  Don't forget that all Crewcuts orders ship free, no matter the total amount of the order.

Kids Sneakers for a Steal!

Groupon is offering $25 for $50 to Reebok.com plus free shipping!  You can outfit two kids with new sneakers for only $25.  Here are some great deals you can use your Groupon towards:

Mini Real Flex (right) - Available in four color combinations.  Toddler styles are on sale for only $29.99, Pre-School just $39.99 and Grade School $49.99.


The Mini Zig Dynamic (left) in Toddler sizes is just $19.99.


The limit is 1 per person, but you can buy two additional as gifts.  You might as well stock up on bigger sizes with this deal!

Britax Chaperone Stroller 70% Off

Albee Baby has the Britax Chaperone Stroller for only $89.99 - that's 70% off!  This deal is good for two colors, Savannah and Red Mill.

Today and Tomorrow Only - Free Diapers at Babies R Us???

Yes...Babies R Us are giving you free diapers with a baby purchase of $100 or more (up to $18.99 value).  The best part is you get to pick the diapers!  Print your coupon here.

Here's the fine print:

FREE DIAPERS OFFER: CHOOSE ANY ONE Pampers (28-84 ct.), Huggies (34-84 ct.), 
Babies“R”Us (40-66 ct.) or Pampers, Huggies or Babies“R”Us Training Pants (32-44 ct.). 
EXCLUDES Pampers Limited Edition USA Cruisers, Huggies Pull-Ups Potty Training Starter Kits 
and Babies“R”Us Baby Blues Diapers.
BABY ITEM PURCHASE: Excludes ALL toys, baby food, diapers, formula, wipes, Unbeatable 
Price items, Ameda, Aprica, Baby Jogger, BOB, Britax, Bugaboo, Cybex, ERGObaby, Mamas 
& Papas, Maxi-Cosi car seats, Motherhood Maternity, Motorola, Nap Nanny, Pediped, Peg 
Pérego, Phil & Teds, Quinny, Robeez, Tommee Tippee, Under Armour, electronic learning 
toys, netbooks, tablets, video game hardware, video games, Apple products, FAO products, 
RobotGalaxy, Buyer Protection Plan, gift cards, photo studios, phone orders

Strollers...What I Wish I Had Known...

My oldest turned three this week...still in diapers though!  I started thinking about all of the strollers I have bought and used over the last three years for my three kids, and the list is a bit insane.  I must say, they've all gotten quite a bit of use, but had I known what I know now three years ago, the list would be considerably shorter.

So here goes.  My three-year stroller inventory includes:

• Snap n' Go
• Jeep Liberty Limited
• McLaren Volo
• Babies R Us Brand basic umbrella
• Chicco Liteway
• Baby Jogger City Select w/Second Seat
• Valco Double Runabout w/Joey Seat (yes...making it a TRIPLE!)

Believe it or not, the first five were acquired all for my first son.  Yes, that's five strollers for just one kid!  And when you have twins just 22 months later, they become pretty useless!

My first piece of advice is to buy a stroller that accommodates all the children you plan to have, not just the one on the way.  With that said, if you are pregnant with one baby but plan to have another, don't buy a double stroller - that's a bit silly - but, buy a single that converts to a double.

20% off Plum District

Plum District is celebrating their birthday with 20% off for you!  Just use promo code "PDBDAY" and save.

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes...

Save 10% at Shoes.com with promo code "WANT10".

Join the rewards program at Famous Footwear for great offers.

Free Shipping, Free Return Shipping and 110% Price Match guarantee at Shoebacca.

Extra 30% Off Girls Sale Items at Gap

This is great - take an extra 30% off Girls sale items at Gap with promo code "GAPEXTRA".

There are tanks and leggings for under $5 with the discount, as well as quite a few of the Diane von Furstenberg items (like this adorable bathing suit for only $18.89).

Four Styles of Lelli Kelly's for Under $30

If the Shoe Fits, Etc. has four styles of Lelli Kelly girls shoes for under $30 each.  They're currently on sale for $35 and an additional 25% off with code "sale25", bring the price down to just $26.25 each.  Code works for all sale and clearance shoes throughout the site, which features high-end childrens shoes that are actually good for their feet!

The Lelli Kelly styles include: Glicine Baby Lilac Fantasy, Genziana Elastic Light Blue, Garden Dolly Multi Fantasy and Anemonein Dolly Pink Fantasy.

2 Great Babyganics Offers

I am a huge fan of babyganics.  I love their wipes and cleaning products and they're safe and gentle for my family.  Right now, in Babies R Us stores, Babyganics cleaning and laundry products are buy one, get one free - BOGO!  Click here to print a coupon for $3 off all laundry detergent, making the cost per unit only $6 each, regularly $14.99.  I also picked up some all purpose cleaner (4 bottles), which had $1 off coupons attached to them.  They are regularly $4.99, but with the BOGO and the attached coupons, they were only $1.50 each!!

Also available online are the cases of Babyganics Wipes, buy one get one free.  They're $12.99 per case, but with the BOGO wind up being $6.50 per case.  The trick here is to not pay shipping so you can do store pickup instead.  This offer is not available in stores so you have to order online with the store pickup.  AND Babies R Us only lets you get one free item per order.  So, only put two cases of wipes per each order.  But do multiple orders and you are set!!

Greatest Toy at 67% OFF!!

The Playskool Busy Ball Popper is, in my opinion, the greatest toy for the one-year-old age range.  All three of my kids love this toy - it gets endless use!

We had to buy a new one for Christmas this year and it couldn't be found anywhere.  I actually saw people paying $150 for it on eBay.

Babies R Us is having a ridiculous sale  on the Busy Ball Popper TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY - IT'S JUST $10 (normally $29.99).  Stock up for your kids and for gifts as well.  It's sure to be a hit!

Crewcuts...Extra 30% Off!

Use promo code LOVEIT at J. Crew for an extra 30% off all sale items, including the totally cute Crewcuts.

Grab this dress for only $14.

The code saves you 30% off at J. Crew Factory as well.

Crazy Sale at Jilly Bo Billy on Kids Designer Duds!

Jilly Bo Billy...my favorite place to find fantastic deals on boutique label childrens clothing is having an unbelievable sale.  Use code "May24" to save an additional 24% off your entire purchase.  Find brands like  Oilily, Catimini, Decaf Plush, etc. etc.  They also have accessories and other goods like Room Seven Diaper Bags - so cute!!

Half Off Tea Baby from Tea Collection

Plum District is offering a 50% off promotion code for Tea Baby clothing from Tea Collection with promo code PLUMBABY50.   No need to purchase a deal from Plum, just use the code at Tea Collection.

I tried the code on both sale and non-sale merchandise and it did not work on the sale items, but half off regular price is still a great deal!!  And Tea Collection clothes are awesome.

Land of Nod on Gilt Today

Gilt is featuring the Land of Nod today.  If you're not familiar with the Land of Nod, it's Crate and Barrel's kids line and it is soooo cute!  I love their stuff!!  Bedding, rugs, curtains and room accessories are all included...as well as some adorable tu-tu's.

Also on Gilt today...
Lamaze Baby Toys
9 Seed Maternity
Pampili Girls Shoes
Plan Toys
and more!

$10 off $30 at Abe's Market

Thanks to Citrus Lane, you can save $10 off your purchase of $30 or more at Abe's Market.  Abe's features a huge assortment of natural, organic and eco-friendly baby goods including food, clothing and gear.  If you haven't visited their site before, be sure to check it out!

Hartstrings Site-Wide Half-off Sale

Get 50% off sitewide at Hartstrings.com, use code FIFTYOFF, now through 4/25.  They're advertising this as a 50% off sale, but the discounts taken are off the original price.  It's still a great deal, but if you find something already on sale, it's not an additional 50% off, they'll drop the price to half of the original.  Better yet, there are tons of markdowns on the site and many are already below half price!

Awesome Gift for a Toddler or Pre-Schooler at an Awesome Price!

If you previously read my post about the greatest baby gifts to give and get, then you'll know what a big fan I am of the new subscription services that keep popping up.  Today, Eversave is offering BabbaCo at half off and you can use coupon code "SURVEY" for an additional $2 off, bringing a the total for a three-month subscription to just $43.  If you aren't familiar with BabbaCo, its a "monthly subscription box...filled with projects, activities, books, digital downloads and online content! It's a theme-based box with ALL the physical materials plus know-how content to really engage with your kids!"  The boxes are aimed at kids ages 3-6.

Check out a sample box...there's a lot of activity inside.  I can't wait for my almost-three-year-old to receive his first box!

$10 off Every $50 Spent in Amazon Baby

Here's a deal you can't beat!  Take $10 off every $50 you spend in Amazon Baby now through April 12th with savings code BABY2012.  I use Amazon for wipes, snacks, etc.  This is a great way to save off a big purchase like a car seat or stroller, etc.

Baby Gap Pajamas for only $7.99

I know this may sound strange, but Zulily has Leveret Baby Pajamas for only $7.99 and $8.99.  Leveret makes the pajamas at Baby Gap and the only reason I know is that my kids have the exact same ones only they say Baby Gap instead of Leveret.  So you can grab a pair at Baby Gap for over $20 or just order from Zulily for only $7.99.

And don't forget to use code GAZU412 and save $5 off $50.

Sesame Street, Sara's Prints, Paul Frank and more at Amazing Private Sale...plus 1/2 off!

Amazing Private Sale is featuring some great items right now.  Some of my favorites include Sara's Prints pajamas and Sesame Street rain boots.  The Paul Frank pj's are adorable too.

Use code KCSNEW and save $15 off any order of $30 or more.  Most of the pj's I'm seeing on the site are for summer, so stock up because it should be getting warm soon!

Half Off at YOYO.COM and OVERSTOCK.COM

Right now at Living Social, you can get $20 for only $10 at both yoyo.com and overstock.com.  The yoyo deal ends in 4 days and the overstock deal ends in 2 days.  Enjoy!!!

Tike Tech City X3 All-Terrain Stroller at 40% off

MamaSource is featuring the Tike Tech City X3 Stroller at 40% off now through April 7th.  Although I'm not in the market for a stroller (I have...and use...far more than the average person!), I have read some great reviews.

Check out this review from Baby Dash.

The City X3 is an all-terrain/jogger comparable to the Bob Revolution or Valco Tri-Mode.

25% off at Disney Store

The Disney Store is celebrating their 25th anniversary so they're giving you 25% off!  Use code HAPPY25 to save on your entire purchase.  I just did some "bunny shopping" and saved a bunch...but did get charged for expedited shipping to get here in time.  But with Mater (from Cars) PJ Pals for only $4, it was worth the shipping!

For Mom: 20% off at Gilt City

20% off your next purchase with Gilt City!  Click through the link and apply to one of the great offers - like Bliss Spa and local restaurants.

$10 for $20 to Overstock

Get a free $10 to spend at Overstock.com with today's Living Social Deal - $10 for a $20 voucher.

Great Deals on Gilt including OiOi, Boppy, Maclaren and more

Gilt has some fantastic deals in their "UPPAbaby Strollers & More" sale including this great zebra OiOi dipaer bag for only $33 (normally $120) and this adorable Boppy Bare Naked pillow and slipcover for only  $28 (regularly $50).  There are lots of other great savings too including strollers, high chairs and other gear.  Starting tonight,

Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime Savings...

Use code SPRINGSAVE at checkout for 25% off your purchase or 30% off your purchase of $100 or more at Gap and Old Navy or 20% off your purchase at Piperlime.

Get Next Year's Ugg Boots for Over Half Off

         Classic Patchwork $54.99                      Rayanne $54.00                        Marlee $35.99

I am a huge fan of stocking up for "next year" at end of season sales, especially when kids are very little.  You can get great bargains and if you have the closet space to stock up, you're always prepared for the change of seasons.  This weekend, 6pm.com is having a FRIDAY - SUNDAY OFFER on UGG. Some of my favorites and the prices are listed below. So grab a pair for your kids for next year and save a ton.

 

What Size Shoe Does Your Little One Wear?

Don't you feel like you are constantly asking yourself that question?  My kids feet grow like weeds.  I usually wind up bringing them in to Stride Rite to get measured and almost always leave feeling guilty, realizing that their shoes are far too small!  Today on A-List Mom is the Foot Fairy - a genius new iPad app that measures your childs foot size.  Just open the app, press your child's foot onto the screen (not stand on the screen!) and it will tell you their size....so smart!!!  That way you are able to order shoes online and alway get the right size.

I am excited to give this a try.  Let me know if you do too and what you think...

Diane von Furstenberg Collection for Gap Kids out Today

The Diane von Furstenberg Collection for Gap Kids came out today and it is sooo cute!  Girly dresses, wraps and even bathing suits in adorable geometric prints can be found.

Prices are a bit steep, but not overly crazy.  Definitely cheaper than a DVF dress for mom!

Grab Keen Sandals for the Kids for Cheap, Cheap, Cheap!

6pm.com has Keen up to 65% off!  Newport H2, Venice H2 and Waimea H2's all for 65% off.  Prices start at just $12.25.  Snowboots, Rainboots and Hiking Shoes are on sale too.

30% off at Crewcuts :)

Now through tomorrow, save an extra 30% off all sale and factory items at J Crew including crewcuts with code MUSTHAVE.  There are some great t-shirts and accessories for summer and some really cute dresses for girls.

New Shoes for Mom?

I typically like to focus on babies and kids but sometimes momma needs a new pair of shoes!  Today on Groupon, get half off at heels.com, where your shoes ship free!  So hop online and grab yourself a new pair of shoes...to keep up with the kids :)

$5 to Plum District for All

Plum District is offering $5 to all members who answer a 30 second survey about what you really want for mothers day.  Click on the "confidential" file on the top right-hand side of the page.

Loving Zulily Today!

Want to know why I'm loving Zulily today?  For a bunch of reasons!

The first is that they are featuring Baby Lulu - one of my absolute favorite lines for little girls.

The second are these stinkin' cute hats from 2 Crazy Chicks - all only $6.99 - and the selection is huge!

The third reason is the Clutter Free bathroom storage solutions.  There are all kinds of cheap ways to keep your bathroom neat and tidy AND there's even a hand-held shower included in that sale.

When we were putting in a new bathroom (with a toddler and twins on the way), I thought a handheld shower would come in handy - an easy way to hose down three little ones.  Well, when the Norovirus hit my house earlier this year, I was beyond grateful for the handheld shower.  I was hosing down a kid an hour with that thing and it was so much better than having them sit in a tub full of poopy water!  It also makes washing shampoo out of little heads a breeze.

25% off at Gap - Today only

Today only - use code GAPSPRING at gap.com and save 25% on your entire purchase.

$10 for $50 at Vistaprint

Everyone knows how cheap Vistaprint is...well, today at Living Social you can get $50 to Vistaprint for only $10.  They have great kid-style thank you notes, invitations, address labels and more!

Save 30% off sale and more from Old Navy...

Use code THANKYOU at Old Navy to save 30% off.  You can get pj's, licensed t-shirts, sweats and more for around $5 a pop!

Crewcuts sale again!

Save 30% off sale and factory items at www.jcrew.com including their adorable crewcuts line!  Use code MUSTSHOP for the savings.  Grab t-shirts, leggings, etc for around $7 and all crewcuts orders, no matter the size, ship free!

Entire Hatley Website Half Off - March 1st Only

Hatley is having an enormous sale, today only - March 1st.  The entire website is half off!!!  And no promo codes are necessary.  Just log on and shop away.  Plus, if you spend $50 or more, the entire order ships free.

Hatley makes those adorable Sesame Street Pajamas featuring Elmo, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monsters, etc.  They also have coordinating raincoats, umbrellas and other great clothes and pj's for kids and their parents.  Their little girls tights are too cute!!!


Check out the website and see what you can find!!!

Born Shoes up to 75% off at 6pm.com

Visit 6pm.com for Born up to 75% off!. It's supposedly only valid on 3/1, but I am seeing great shoes marked down right now.

This one's for mom...Half off at Bluefly!!

Get yourself a treat and grab this living social deal: spend $25 for $50 or $75 for $150 to Bluefly.com.  Grab a new sweater or pair of shoes at half off the already low bluefly price.

Over Half off Baby Steps, Carters Watch the Wear, Petit Lem and more!

Yet another great daily deal site geared towards kids has emerged - Amazing Private Sale, which is a division of Bargain Childrens Clothing.  They have a coupon right now through March 5th for $15 off an order of $30 or more with code KCSNEW.  They are currently featuring Petit Lem, Baby Steps, Carters Watch the Wear, Izod, Mulberribush and More!!!  Many prices are already over half off and save huge with the coupon.

I got this romper, tank dress and sundress all from Mulberribush for only $20.70 plus $5.95 for shipping.

Yahoo............Half off at Overstock!

Today, Eversave has a $24 gift certificate to overstock for only $12.  It's good towards merchandise from Bedding and Bath, Furniture, and Home and Garden (excluding housewares, kitchen & dining and small appliances).  Limit one per household.  Voucher valid immediately after purchase.  Enjoy!!!

Save on Books and Toys :)

Buy 3 books at yoyo.com and get one free with code 1FREEBOOK.

Save at Melissa and Doug - 15% off orders of $50 or more with code BUYMORE1550 and 25% off orders of $100 or more with code BUYMORE25100

Plum District Savings!

Plum District has some great deals going on right now.  Many of the local deals aren't necessarily local - they're usually to websites that can be used across the country.  There are a ton of coupons available to use - check out the local sites and grab some deals!  The codes are listed below.

Plum District Fairfield County has a 48 pouch variety pack of NurturMe Organic Baby Food at half off - only $35, which includes shipping.  That is a fantastic deal and the best part is you can buy up to 4!

Denver has this great "Remember the Day" canvas - a great keepsake or nursery decor.  It's only $55.50 with code "denver25".

Dallas has a $30 credit to Pink Petunia Boutique for only $12.25 with code "dallas25".

Coupons to save...
10% off any order with "visa10"
25% off any local deal (any deal not marked "everywhere") with "local25"
25% off on local deals only with:
raleigh25
minn25
dallas25
denver25

Cutest Raincoats, Boots and Umbrellas for Half Off.

Now through March 1st, MamaSource is offering a $40 credit to Kidorable for only $20....how cute are those raincoats????

$12 For Two Movie Tickets From MovieTickets.com -- For Any Movie Of Your Choice! (Worth $24) from Saveology.

Totsy is offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more with code FEBFREE, now through 2/29.

The Greatest Baby GIfts to Give and Get

I had three babies in 22 months (yes, a set of twins!). That means my house is covered, literally, with baby gear, toys, clothes, etc. Some of it I bought and a lot of it was given to us as gifts. We have received so many fantastic gifts - many that I would not have splurged on myself - but that I am so grateful to have received.

So here is a list of gifts that me...and my babies...have loved and used time and time again.  I plan to continue to add to this list so check back and see what's new.

BLANKETS
I am amazed at the sheer number of blankets I go through on a daily basis - particularly how many I went through in the early months.  Thick, thin, big, small...they all get used!  Some of the most versatile are the muslin blankets that have made a come back recently.  Aden and Anais are among the best known and their line at Target is about the most affordable.  Summer Infant makes a similar blanket, typically at more afforable prices.  For more plush blankets (that can often be monogrammed with the baby's name), try the Pottery Barn Kids Chamois Stroller Blanket,  Little Giraffe for total baby luxury,  and of course, handmade blankets (check Etsy if you aren't able to knit one yourself).

SLEEP SACKS
We are a sleep sack house!  My kids just plain sleep better when they're wearing them.  Since blankets are a no-no, sleep sacks take their place.  Our favorites are from fleece sacks from Halo (for colder nights) and muslin sacks from aden + anais.

STEP STOOLS
Once your toddlers get moving and climbing, step stools are a must!  Washing hands, brushing teeth, etc. are all best done with a step stool.  The Puzzle Name Stool is by far my favorite!  My son loves the puzzle and the stool and it is used daily.

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE
Want to stay up on the latest trends?  Try a gift subscription to a service like Citrus Lane, BabbaCo and bluum.  These are monthly subscription services that send out a great box each month filled with the latest and greatest of baby goods. Gift subscriptions are available in three, six and twelve month increments and make relatively affordable and truly unique gifts. Citrus Lane boxes include full-size items including toys, baby food, etc. and include much more value than the cost of the box.  bluum boxes feature more sample sized items as a way to try things out.  BabbaCo boxes are filled with activities and the necessary supplies and are geared towards toddlers and younger kids.

EXPERIENCES
Babies and toddlers have so much stuff!  Sometimes the best gifts are an experience, rather than a "thing".  Gymboree, Kindermusik and The Little Gym all offer gift certificates which can be used towards the purchase of classes for babies through school-age kids.  These classes are all great ways for kids to socialize, build life-long skills and have a whole lot of fun.

Most of these items are very affordable, or at least come in a range of prices starting at afforable and continue to go all the way up to "is the papa razzi following your baby?"  Some of my favorite places to buy baby gifts have been online sites like Plum District and Living Social, which frequently offer discount vouchers to boutique baby stores and sellers of personalized gifts.  It's also a great place for "experience" type gifts and vouchers.

$45 free at ApartStyle.com...no strings attached!

Apartstyle.com is offering a $45 credit to new members simply by entering code APTJN45 at checkout.  This code is valid for 30 days after registration.  The site features designer women's clothing and accessories.  There are many items that you can get for free with this credit.

After registering, I found a button on the top of the screen that said "click here for free shipping."  Once I clicked, it said it expires in 24 hours....so don't click until you're ready to buy!

Save BIG for Presidents Day

Gap is offering an extra 25% off sale items with code GAPFUN.

Free Shipping at Hearthsong on purchases of $49 or more with code PRESDAY.

20% off orders of $150 or more at jcrew with code FABFEB.

Crocs up to 70% Off

Now through 2/24 Crocs up to 70% off at 6pm.com! Featuring great styles for the whole family.

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes...

Save 15% off at FamousFootwear.com with code 15SPORT.





Buy 2 Save 10%, Buy 3 or More Save 20% on Kid's Apparel and Shoes

Buy 1, Get 1 50% off Footwear for the Family + FREE Shipping on Shoe orders over $25 2/12-2/18 at KMart

Save Big on Graco Silhouette Swing

Target Daily Deals - Save Over 40% on Graco Silhouette Swing - Kinsey only $69.99.

Britax Chaperone Travel System for only $199.99 Shipped

This is a fantastic deal!  You get a Britax stroller, infant car seat and base all for less than the price of the car seat and base.

Albee Baby has the Chaperone Travel System in Moonstone for only $199.99 shipped. That's a fantastic deal.