Archives for March 2011

Kudos to Today’s Top Deals for Moms, Babies & Kids: Tuesday, March 29st

 
Zulily has Envirosax reusable shopping bags starting at $3.99.  I especially like these pouches (shown above) that come with 5 bags because the hardest part about switching to reusable bags is remembering them! It a great way of buying all five bags in a series at once and it’s great for larger shopping trips when you really need five bags. Keep the pouch in your purse or in the car so it’s ready whenever you are.  The pouches with 5 bags are $21.99.
First of all, yum! That picture is making me hungry for some steak!  Plum District has $15 for Six Months of Menu Planning with The Fresh 20 – a $30 Value. This concept sounds incredible to me! The Fresh 20 is a meal planning service that is carefully created to utilize everything on the list so you can stop throwing money down the drain. Their meal plans rely on simple, healthy and homemade dinners using just 20 fresh, seasonal ingredients per week.  No more grocery lists with 80 items that will eventually go to waste. The Fresh 20 mixes and matches a small list of ingredients to create five balanced dinners that play off each other.  I hate throwing away vegetables that I bought for a recipe and had some left over that I never used.  This meal plan system sounds great for remedying that and saving me time too!
 
$20 for $40 Worth of Designer Home Decor, Gifts, and Unique Finds from One Kings Lane at Plum DistrictThis is for new One Kings Lane members only. I am becoming  big fan of One Kings Lane! They have great home furnishings and decor on sale every day.  Some of it is pricey but you can also find amazing deals on designer items!

 Today at Living Social spend only $10 for $50 to spend on business cards, brochures, postcards, websites, e-mail marketing, presentation folders, rubber stamps, checks, and more from Vistaprint. Tax and shipping not included. This is great for anyone needing Mommy calling cards, blog business cards, etc…

 

 Today at Moolala spend $12 for $24 Worth of Adorable, Organic Clothing for Babies from SimplyChickie ($24 Value). I love the “May contain peanut” hat and onsie! shipping is not included in this deal.

 
Get half off a scooter or golf set from LittleTikes.com (limited quantities available!) at Eversave.  $10.95 flat rate shipping applies for each product.
 

 $5 for a One-Year Subscription to Parents Magazine from Plum District. Valid for new subscribers only.

 

Gaggle of Chicks has My True Nature, kids bath products, $15 for $30 worth

 $7 Spring Chick and Bunny Hair Clips from GroupDealz. $2.50 shipping per household to anywhere in the U.S.

$4 No Soliciting – Except for Girl Scout Cookies Vinyl Decal with Free Shipping from GroupDealz (side deal).
 

Wippette rain gear is on sale at Zulily for up to 55% off starting at just $6.99.  They have some super cute styles!  Rain Gear makes great gifts for kids! A lot of it doubles as dress up.

 


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Look What I Found: Adorable Toddler Chambray Dress for $10

 Look at this adorable dress I found at Target tonight for just $10!  It is a Toddler size chambray dress that is so cute for Spring and Summer time.  I thought it was super cute and for $10 bucks I couldn’t pass it up for my youngest. Target is sold out of these online but check your local store for this and other cute Springtime dresses for around $10. Now if I could just find one that cute in my size for $10 bucks!

Kudos to Today’s Top Deals for Moms, Babies & Kids: Monday, March 28th

 Today at BuyWithMe $24 gets you 4 AMC Silver Experience™ tickets to any AMC® theatre location (up to $52 value). Tickets are eligible for any AMC®, but shipping is only available to RI, NH, NJ, NY, CT, MA, DC, VA, TX, WA, CA, AZ, IL, WI, PA, MD, GA.
 
Get half off a scooter or golf set from LittleTikes.com (limited quantities available!) at Eversave$10.95 flat rate shipping applies for each product. Sign up you get $5 off your first save before noon today!
$35 for $70 of your favorite professional photos and ground shipping, from ReplayPhotos.com at Eversave. Inventory includes photos of over 140 colleges, all 32 NFL teams, historical events, National Geographic images and more.  If you are new to Eversave sign up you get $5 off your first save before noon today!

 $35 to enlarge your favorite photo to a 16×20 canvas – plus free shipping! ($108.94 value) at Eversave. If you are new to Eversave sign up you get $5 off your first save before noon today!

 
$20 for $40 Worth of Designer Home Decor, Gifts, and Unique Finds from One Kings Lane at Plum DistrictThis is for new One Kings Lane members only. I am becoming  big fan of One Kings Lane! They have great home furnishings and decor on sale every day.  Some of it is pricey but you can also find amazing deals on designer items!

 $5 for a One-Year Subscription to Parents Magazine from Plum District. Valid for new subscribers only.

Gaggle of Chicks has My True Nature, kids bath products, $15 for $30 worth

 $7 Spring Chick and Bunny Hair Clips from GroupDealz. $2.50 shipping per household to anywhere in the U.S.

$4 No Soliciting – Except for Girl Scout Cookies Vinyl Decal with Free Shipping from GroupDealz (side deal).

$15 for a three-pack of Premium Organic women’s socks from Zkano at Blissmo today. $5 flat shipping to the U.S. $10 to Canada.

Wippette rain gear is on sale at Zulily for up to 55% off starting at just $6.99.  They have some super cute styles!  Rain Gear makes great gifts for kids! A lot of it doubles as dress up.

$12 for $30 to Spend on Kids Costumes and Pretend Play Toys from AbigailsAvenue.com at Deal Pulp. Shipping is not included and starts at $6.95. Order total must be $30 or more before tax and shipping.

 For only $11, you can get $20 worth of personalized labels today at Gaggle of Chicks (look under New York).  These labels work well for clothing, toys, sippie cups, and anything else that might get lost in the shuffle.  Shipping is an additional $3.  

 $20 for $40 Worth of Safe, Healthy Products for Your Family from ecomom.com at Mamapedia.  Find your favorite eco-friendly brands like Melissa & Doug, Ecover, Episencial, Plum Organics, Haba, Plan Toys, gDiapers, CleanWell, Earth Mama Angel Baby and more! Free shipping on orders  over $50. Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March! 

 
Joss & Main is a newer sale site that has items for the home.  They have some very nice items, from furniture to decor, at large discounts.   


 
$15 for $30 Worth of Klutz Activity Books at Mamapedia.  My kids love these activity books.  They are great for trips or Spring Break and Summer time or to give as gifts. Spring Break Savings Event! Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March!
 $15 for $30 for anything at CafePress.com at Mamapedia! Featuring new personalized Thermos products.  I really like Cafe Press for gifts for teenagers. They have great, unique t-shirts that make great gifts (for any age really). Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March!
For more info on these and other deal sites visit my Deals page.
 
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Mommy Tips Monday: Children Behaving Badly and How to Get Them to Stop (with Linky)

It’s Mommy Tips Monday once again!  Have a tip to share?  Be sure to link up at the end of this post.

I have been thinking lately about how, so many times, when my children are misbehaving, there is an underlying issue.  If I find my kids fighting with their siblings a lot or just acting up more than usual, it is usually a cry for attention.

If my kids are not performing up to what I know they are capable of in school or with chores or responsibilities, it is often be because they need encouragement and affirmation.  Of course kids don’t usually have an awareness of these underlying issues and often times we, as parents miss them too.  All too often I just get onto my kids to stop fighting with each other and change their attitudes.  When I really think about it though, my children are so much more pleasant to be around when their needs for quality time and affirmation are met.

During that quality time I can teach my kids how to handle situations with sibling rivalry, or disappointment, or whatever situations may arise.  Times of non conflict are the perfect times to be proactive in teaching our kids what being kind, doing our best, having patience and good manners looks like.  It’s the times when the conflict has already arisen that everyone is already too upset to really think rationally about what went wrong. 

I find that these principles work with children from about 3 and up.  If there are behavior issues you cannot figure out, think about how much time you are spending with your child.  Do they feel safe?  Do they know, and hear often that they are loved?  Are they affirmed just for who they are?  Point out their giftings.  Really listen to them.  Spend time with them in their space.  If you do these things I am pretty sure you’ll see some changes in behavior from them.

How do you handle bad behavior? Have you noticed certain things that help or make it worse?

Kudos to Today’s Top Deals for Moms, Babies & Kids: Friday, March 25th

 

 For only $11, you can get $20 worth of personalized labels today at Gaggle of Chicks (look under New York).  These labels work well for clothing, toys, sippie cups, and anything else that might get lost in the shuffle.  Shipping is an additional $3

$15 For $30 Worth of Gourmet Popcorn Plus a $5 Discount on Shipping from POPtionsPopcorn.com today at Deal Pulp.

 $20 for $40 Worth of Safe, Healthy Products for Your Family from ecomom.com at MamapediaFind your favorite eco-friendly brands like Melissa & Doug, Ecover, Episencial, Plum Organics, Haba, Plan Toys, gDiapers, CleanWell, Earth Mama Angel Baby and more! Free shipping on orders  over $50. Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March!

One Kings Lane has become one of my favorite sites to check the sales on every morning!  They have such great home items and they give me really good decorating ideas.  Some items are pricey but then you can find some amazing discounts on other items. I just used my Groupon this morning and am very happy with what I was able to get!  One Kings Lane has some GREAT baskets today from Coco.  They are marked up to 60% off.  They are going quickly though so hurry!

One Kings Lane also has Lulu DK baby bedding and fabric on sale.  Have you noticed that there is a trend now towards modern baby bedding and nursery decor?  Lulu DK has beautiful modern baby designs. It is still a bit pricey but if you are looking for this type of baby bedding anyway this is up to half off.

 $5 for a One-Year Subscription to Parents Magazine from Plum District. Valid for new subscribers only.

 $35 to enlarge your favorite photo to a 16×20 canvas – plus free shipping! ($108.94 value) at Eversave. For a limited time Get $5 off your first save at Eversave.

Rue La La has Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers for $219 (originally $249). 

 Gilt has these Plasmacars for $44 (originally $70).  Every time we see these in a store my kids go crazy.  They love them. They might make a good birthday or Christmas gift at this discounted price. Remember you can always get free shipping at Gilt by referring 10 friends before you make a purchase.

Gilt also has Baby B’jorn,  Rock & Republic Maternity jeans, kids shoes and lots more on sale today.

 
Joss & Main is a newer sale site that has items for the home.  They have some very nice items, from furniture to decor, at large discounts.  

$15 for $35 Worth of Jewelry and Accessories from ShoptheLook.net at Groupon.


$30 for $89.95 Worth of Fashion Accessories from Send the Trend from Groupon.  This is a neat concept.  You fill out a style survey and they send you a trend based on your answers.  This Groupon is good for 3 styles. Be sure to read the fine print for the details.

 
$15 for $30 Worth of Klutz Activity Books at Mamapedia.  My kids love these activity books.  They are great for trips or Spring Break and Summer time. Spring Break Savings Event! Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March!
 $20 for $40 worth of Badgley Mischka, Charles David, Nine West, Steve Madden and more footwear from Heels.com – plus free shipping at EversaveIf you are not a member of Eversave yet sign up here and get $5 off!!

 $75 Gallery Wrapped Photo to Canvas Art Print from CanvasPress.com ($107 Value) at GroopDealz.
 $22 for $45 worth of custom silver charms at DesignsByJanessa.com at Eversave. If you are not a member of Eversave yet sign up here and get $5 off!!

The Mini Social has a sale on Crocs right now. They start at $15.99.


 $15 for $30 for anything at CafePress.com at Mamapedia! Featuring new personalized Thermos products.  I really like Cafe Press for gifts for teenagers. They have great, unique t-shirts that make great gifts (for any age really). Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March!
 
 
$12 for 2 Full Years of Country Living Magazine ($24 Value) at MamapediaValid for new subscriptions & renewals. Use coupon code SPRING10 to take 10% off all purchases through the end of March!
 
For more info on these and other deal sites visit my Deals page.
 
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 *I have included my affiliate links in this post. If you make a purchase Mommy Kudos gets credit or a small commission.  Thank you!*