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Fall Style Report: Pick Pumpkin!

How can you not love pumpkins in the fall? There’s pumpkin bread, new Pumpkin Spice lattes at Starbucks, The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, the Pumpkin that brings Cinderella to the ball…. Some of my fave things involve pumpkin! So, when it comes to this year’s fall style, I’m definitely digging a pumpkin inspired look. {Well, not a pumpkin SHAPE, silly – more of the color and texture….} Keep reading to see my fave new pumkin-inspired find for fall –

Fall Fashion – Pick Pumpkin!

I just adore this color lately… And pumpkin is way more versatile than you might think. You can wear it with black or brown. It works with other neutrals as a pop of brightness, and contrasts great with other colors, like a bright teal, navy blue, forest green, and looks great with so many fall prints. Love it. Here are some of my faves:

Philosophy: Get this Homemade Pumpkin Pie scented product to bring a yummy fall baking scent with you all day long. This is a multi-tasker – it’s a shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath all in one!
Bracelet: I totally love this sun catcher crystal bracelet from Oka Jewelry – so pretty, and it’s a steal at only $19.99. Comes in a rainbow of other colors too!
Ring: This pretty bright-orange pumpkin ring is available on Etsy – perfect from Halloween all the way through fall to Thanksgiving.
Hair Accessories: How fun is this pumpkin patch-inspired Harvest Hair Crown, also available on Etsy? This could work with everything from a hoodie and boots to a pretty fall dress.
Shoes: Oh, how I need to learn to walk in heels again… These Pumpkin Suede pumps from Chinese Laundry are perfect for this time of year! Pair them with thick tights and a solid grey knee length dress – then toss on a printed scarf with a hint of pumpkin color in it to match!
Purse: Last but DEFINITELY not least – Check out my absolute favorite new find for fall… The Nicole Double Shoulder Bag in Pumpkin from Emilie M. Affordable and so fun – Perfect way to add a little bit of fall to your wardrobe.

I got this pretty new Emilie M. bag a few weeks ago, and at first, I wasn’t totally sure about this color. I had ordered it in pumpkin because I want to bring a new fall color into my wardrobe this year – and I’ve never really worn this shade. {I pretty much wear all black, all the time. Sometimes I mix it up with some dark grey…} But it arrived, and I thought – Man, why did I get brave? What will I wear this with?? But I wanted to shake up my usual same-old a bit, so I loaded it with my daily “mom gear” – ad committed to giving it a try. I am SO glad that I did – seriously, I have gotten more compliments on this than any other purse that I’ve had in years. And this color seriously matches EVERYTHING.

Rockin’ the Pumpkin Purse for Fall

Love this, right? I thought that it might look too “Halloween-y” with a black dress, but it totally works. It’s not a bright orange – this shade seriously works as almost a neutral. It also looks amazing with a pair of jeans, chunky cream-colored sweater, and tall brown boots. Well – Like I mentioned, it works perfect with everything. For real, ladies.

Want to check out the new fall purse line-up at Emilie M. too? Use coupon code SPEAKUP at check out on www.emiliemshop.com to receive $10 off your first purchase!!

For more great mom-friendly fashions, check out my Momma Loves Fashion board on Pinterest!

{Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of SheSpeaks/Emilie M. I received a complimentary purse of my choice for this campaign – but only the best products make it onto this site. I love this brand, and think you will too!}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 10, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 4 Comments

Football Party Coupons

Football Party Coupons… Are you ready for football season? If you’re planning to host or attend some sweet football parties this fall, take a peek at my football party food creations – the Original Snackadium with chips and dips, and the new Snackadium, Snickers edition. Then use these awesome coupons to save a TON when shopping for party supplies, foods, and gear. Print as many of these great football party coupons as you want – They’ll add up to BIG savings on your shopping bill. There are some seriously great deals here – and I know that a few of them match up really well to grocery sales this week too. Safeway has the Lloyds packages at Buy One Get One Free this week – combine that with this dollar off coupon, and you’re rockin’ the sales. I’ve included everything I found that I would use to stock up for football party season – hope it helps!

More of my favorite football party coupons!

And – while you’re there printing these off, watch for the $2 off Snickers NFL minis coupons – they’re only available in some areas, and I can’t find it in my available coupons. But you might see it in yours!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 6, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Food | No Comments

New Customers Get $40 Free at Paper Coterie

“Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” – The Wonder Years… I’ve told you ladies before – I am such a big fan of photo products. Whether it’s photo wall art that I make myself, or pretty cards and personalized journals that I order from a few favorite sites – I just adore anything adorned with my most-loved pics of friends and family. And of course, becoming a new mom a couple years ago just doubled up my photo junkie tendencies. I really like a site with cool modern designs on their photo products, but so many have really crazy-high prices. But there is one site that does combine perfect design with prices to fit my real mom budget – Paper Coterie. Let me show you a little taste of what you’ll get there, since they also have an uh-MAY-zing promo right now – All new customers get $40 in free product. No strings – just free. Trust me – it’s real. This is how I first found them, was with one of these promos a year ago. So, since I read about that on one of my own favorite blogs, I’ll pay it forward now and share it with any of YOU lovely ladies who haven’t shopped her before….

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” – Paper Coterie Memory Book

This is a recent photo book that I made, with a few of my fave pics of Abby. The whole book is filled with delightful prints {yep, delightful is the only word to describe it…} like these little piece umbrellas, pennant banners, tiny flowers, and other prints to make you smile. The whole look is kind of eclectic, but works great together. It’s called Dream a Little Dream, and comes in a boy or girl color scheme.

“God gave us memories that we might have roses in December.” – J.M. Barrie

This is on my list to buy soon… Their personalized photo journals. I have a couple from last year that I’ve totally used up. So I want a new one for me, and a few for holiday gifts too – everyone loves these. {Early Christmas shopping like I am? Here’s another super inexpensive, yet always loved, holiday gift idea.} Another great product to check out right now is the Baby Announcement cards – buy one set, and get a second set of cards completely free. This is good for EVERY set you buy – so buy two, get two free. And on and on. Use coupon code babygogo at check out until September 9th, 2012 to get this deal.

“She glances at the photo, and the pilot light of memory flickers in her eyes.” – Frank Deford

Another reason that I just adore Paper Coterie – {Well, I mean, besides the amazing product designs, the affordable prices and seriously amazing promotions…} – they really appreciate their customers. The service is excellent, and if you ever have a question or problem, they get back to you right away to help you out. What’s even better? They sometimes send out fun free gifts with your purchase – like this adorable necklace that I unexpectedly found in my package not long ago, as a thank you for ordering. Love that.

Get $40 in beautiful photo & paper products – completely free

This is such a great way to check out some of the awesome products at Paper Coterie. Just fill your cart with $40 or more in products, and every single one of my readers who enter coupon code Welcome2012 at checkout will have $40 taken off of their total. You can pick out a bunch of fun goodies for yourself, or start stocking up for the holidays. When I try to explain the quality of these products versus other brands I’ve tried, I explain it this way – You know the difference between business cards from Moo.com, and Vistaprint? Well, these books, cards, journals – everything is made from that high quality, silky-smooth sturdy paper. You’ll love it, pinky promise.

Friends don’t let friends pay full price…

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— SunandSipCups (@SunandSipCups) September 4, 2012

Already a fan of Paper Coterie?

If you’re not a new customer to Paper Coterie, you can still get some sweet savings. Just head over to their site, and on the main page click the “Shuffle” button on the photo display – it’ll bring up all of the latest specials you can get. You’ll also find a sweet new giveaway to win a $150 Visa Gift Card. Make sure to sign up for their email list too – so you get first notification when there are new freebies and promotions.

{Disclaimer: Photos and opinions are my own. I purchased these products myself, and have used this $40 free promotion towards past purchases of my own. I received no compensation for this post. Post includes some affiliate links. This is one of my fave brands, and I know you’ll fall in love with it too.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 4, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 3 Comments

Pretty Products + Pretty Sweet Deals = Pretty Awesome

“The nature of this flower is to bloom…” – Alice Walker… Beauty comes in all types. Perfectly done hair and make up, a pretty cocktail dress and heels – that makes me feel totally ready to take on the world. But, beauty is also a day at home in a hoodie and sweats, with the only products I’ve used being some shimmery lotions, sweet smelling potions, and some sparkly gloss on my lips. But whatever beauty is to you – I’ve got a few products you’ll love, that are perfect for any occassion…

Beauty products to make a girl feel pretty

Eden Fantasys has some of my favorite beauty products – plus, they have such a great customer rewards program, it’s a totally awesome place to shop and stock up. {Just a heads up – Eden Fantasys is an “adult” site… Meaning you might not want to click the link if you’ve got kiddos in the room, lol.} They’ve got a ton of deals right now too – so let me share those before I tell you about my fave get-pretty products:

Use promo code HOLIDAY12 to save 20% on your order (no conditions/restrictions, good on any order until September 7th, 2012)
Save 25% on all lingerie items (expires September 7th, 2012)
Labor Day Clearance – save up to 70% on selected products

There is a lot more to Eden Fantasys than just the “adult” stuff… You’ll find super pretty robes and bras. Amazing gift sets. And my fave – the beauty lines. Keep reading to learn which products are my go-to picks…

Gettin’ Pretty with Pretty Products

When shopping Eden Fantasys – they make it simple to find just what you’re looking for. At the top you can click through to the “Beauty and Body” category. Then you can narrow down your search by best sellers, by price, by brand, or even by scent. Super cool – I love sites that make it easy to get what I want.

Ok, my first fave is the Cake line of products… I’m a sucker for pretty packaging, and love the simple pink and white design on these. And – they smell fantastic, and work amazing. I can’t live without the Diamond Lip Gloss is Gold Glimmer – perfect for almost everyone, no matter what skin tone you are. And the Brown Sugar Scrub is soooooo good.
Next – Gift sets. If you’re shopping for bridal showers, bachelorette parties – or any occassion where you’re shopping for a girlfriend or family – You’ll find some seriously great gifts here. I’m a big fan of the Flirty Little Favorites set of body scrub, lotion, and perfume oil infused with pheremones. I get compliments when I wear this. Like, every.single.time. For couples you could get the Leau a Deux kit – jazz music to play in the background, scented candles, and massage lotions, all packaged up pretty. Or gift the Bellina Box – amazing black case holds some of the best quality products I’ve used.

There are also tons of other great items – the Booty Parlor bubble bath rocks, the make up selections are always such great shades, and the so far – I’ve never come across a product that I didn’t love. And I buy a LOT of product here, lol. So… Since every girl loves a few new products to make her feel a little prettier – especially us busy moms! – stock up on some goodies for yourself, and tuck away a few fun gifts for any special occasions or holidays you have coming up. The women in your life will appreciate it….

Express your love with Vroom! Sex toys from EdenFantasys. Shop now!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 3, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 1 Comment

My Suprising Secret Weapon for Kitchen Success….

“If You Don’t Like My Cooking, Lower Your Standards.” – Unknown… For most of my adult life, I lived alone. And preparing meals for one doesn’t exactly lead to gourmet cooking skills, know what I mean? Add in that I was a vegetarian for 5 years {so I didn’t learn to cook meat until a couple years ago, and am still learning} – and that I have pretty simple tastes, and you get a chick with solid basic cooking skills, but nothing especially impressive. Flash forward…. 3 years ago, within a 2 month time frame, I found out I was pregnant, extended family moved in with me, my boyfriend moved in, pets moved in – and I was suddenly managing an extremely full house! Since I was in charge of most of the cooking, I had to give myself a crash course in cooking for a crowd 101. Well, I’m proud to say that I’ve learned a LOT in the past couple of years. And can I tell you my best secret for success in the kitchen? It’s not cookbooks or classes, it’s not marinades or sauces…..

Fun Retro Aprons are my Secret Weapon

Nope – my secret weapon to kitchen success is a super cute apron and accessories. Sound silly? Hear me out… Think of how clothes or uniforms totally change your mindset. A pretty cocktail dress can totally boost your confidence. Putting on your business suit puts you in a take charge mood. Heck, just getting up and fully dressed – and out of the “Frump Mom” look of pony tail and sweats can help you get more motivated to tackle your day, am I right? Well for me, throwing on a super pretty, retro styled apron makes me feel more at home in the kitchen. A bit of a domestic goddess even. I’m a big fan of making everyday challenges a little more fun by using cool products and gear – so things like zebra print cleaning gloves, polka dot pot holders, and aprons with ruffles and bows make me enjoy chores around the house a lot more. Try it – you’ll see what I mean.

Retro Aprons and accessories from Flirty Aprons

I have several styles and accessories from Flirty Apron… I’ve bought gear from other sites too, but these are always my favorite. I buy TONS of gifts here too – my girlfriends love ’em. This one above is my all-time fave – it’s called the Marilyn Sugar n’ Spice, and there’s a matching little girls size too. Love it, right? It’s pretty enough that when we’re throwing parties {which is like, all the time…} I can wear this even after guests arrive. It looks trendy over a cute black party dress – and ensures that when I take it off and scoot on out of the kitchen, my dress isn’t a mess. {Do I sound sooooo 1950’s? Maybe a little. But I do kind of enjoy the whole homemaking thing…} If you want to check these out too, there is an uh-MAY-zing deal right now I wanted to share… One of the best buys I’ve seen on Flirty Apron in a long time:

$30 of Aprons, Kitchen Gloves and More at FlirtyAprons.com for Only $15!

All you have to do to snag these sweet savings is to head to Spotted Fox, a new favorite site of mine. Take 1 minute to log in, click “Today’s Deal” – then scroll down the side a bit to find the Flirty Aprons deal. Once you purchase it {and hurry – it ends in 4 days!} – you’ll get a coupon code to use on their site. And – if you’re joining as a new member from this special Sunshine and Sippy Cups referral link, you’ll get a bonus $5 in credit too! Easy peasy – and you’re getting half off. You can even use this on any sale items on their site too. Awesomesauce.

A little bit about Flirty Aprons…

First off, let me tell you this from my own experience – these aprons rock. I’ve had one of mine for over a year, and wear it a TON. It’s been through so much wash and wear, but honestly you can’t tell at all. These have great details, are well made, and are sturdy enough that you don’t have to worry about spilling on them. Because that would kind of defeat the point, right? Lol.

Flirty Aprons has been featured on dozens of publications and TV programs including Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Daytime, The Bonnie Hunt Show, Best Desserts and many more!
So many colors and prints to choose including mint, red and chocolate, cherry, zebra, florals and more.
30-day money back guarantee on all purchases.
Over 50 different apron styles to choose from, and all orders ship in one business day.

There is no limit to how many vouchers you can purchase – but you can only use ONE voucher per purchase at Flirty Aprons. That means that this could be an uh-MAY-zing way to start stocking up on super affordable holiday gifts. Buy an apron to go with a plate of homemade cookies, and you’ve got a super sweet gift for your favorite neighbors. Add an apron to a gift basket with a fun cookbook like Hostess with the Mostess: A Galaxy of Retro Recipes or Vintage Cocktails: Retro Recipes for the Home Mixologist – and a few super cute kitchen gadgets like these faves of mine: Animal House Monkey Peeler, Head Chefs Spatula Man, or Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters – and you’ve got a perfect gift for just about any woman in your life. {It’s ok if they’re not usually a cooking or kitchen-lovin’ type. I’m telling ya, fun stuff like this motivates anyone to have more fun with meals.} Or you could even send an apron and a spa gift card to your best girlfriend – so she can enjoy her days more inside AND outside of the house. Love it.

Friend don’t let friends pay full price – share this sweet deal too!

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— SunandSipCups (@SunandSipCups) September 3, 2012

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 3, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes, Busy Mom Solution | 9 Comments

Why it’s a great time to stock up summer clothes…

Another huge Labor Day savings event… For those of you who didn’t head out for camping, boating, or other fun outdoor adventures to celebrate the last days of summer – I’m guessing that a lot of you are probably “celebrating” Labor Day weekend the way that I am. By shopping. It’s the perfect time to snag all of those super sweet summer clearance deals – remember, tanks and summer tees are still great for layering, all the way into winter. And take advantage of the dirt cheap prices on kids clothes right now, and order bigger sizes to stow away for next summer. I love being able to go to the garage at the start of each season, pull out a big storage tote, and be set with new clothes and gear. That’s how we make style affordable at my house. So here’s another SERIOUSLY amazing sale for you to check out:

Amazing deals for the whole family – Labor Day Blowout Sale!

Here are a few of my fave finds – I absolutely adore the retro aprons in the kitchen linen blowout sale – especially because they’re only $9 bucks each. There are also other accessory pieces you could add in – perfect to stock up on for holiday gifts. There are so many cute pieces in the Toddler Gear Blowout section – super cute zebra print lunch boxes for $3.75, fun sleeping bags for the sleepovers that are sure to come, and the Dawson Duck Throw? Adorable. It has a hood to go over your little ones head, and little snuggly corners they can put on like gloves. Tons of other animals too. They Toy Blowout has so many awesome toys under $5 bucks – and everything else I saw was at least 50% off, making it a great way to stock up for Christmas. In the Book Blowout sale you’ll find great kids books starting at $1.75 – wow. And…. There’s even a whole section devoted to a Kitchen Aid sale!! Ready to check it out yourself? There are SO many categories to shop – grab a glass of wine, a plate of brownies, or whatever your guilty pleasure is… And shop away momma!

Shop the Labor Day Blowout Sales at Totsy today – Up to 90% off!!

For more sweet savings this weekend, check out the extra 20% off coupon code to use on top of the 50% off sales at one of my fave sites. See more clearance family gear, starting at as low as $1.99 – and learn how you get free shipping. Or learn my sweet tricks to getting kids clothes dirt cheap – and sometimes, even FREE. You can’t get better than free, right? Love free? Then enter to win this free Coach bag for fall too – Good luck!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 2, 2012 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | No Comments

The Secret to Getting Kids Clothes Cheap or even Free

You guys know how much I love to shop for my little fashionista…. But as a working mom on a tight budget, I have to seriously search for the best bargains possible. I don’t buy much for my own closet these days, since she’s a growing toddler, and it seems like every morning she’s outgrown half of her clothes again. But, I do have a few fave go-to places that I shop for her, where I always find crazy-discounted gear, that’s cute enough that I’d wear it in my size too – Like the amazing sale dress I found yesterday. I’m dying to find one like that in my size! Anyway… I’m in the process of snapping up summer clearance clothes in bigger sizes to hold for next year, and early sales on fall and winter clothes that we’ll be needing before you know it. I just had an super sweet shopping spree full of amazing deals this morning, so I thought I’d share these tips and finds for you mommas out there who are in need of some serious saving too…

Best Fall Fashion for Girls – All Under $20

Yes – these are all girls picks – because that’s what I was shopping for today. But here’s the deal – No matter what you’re looking for, it’s super simple to find the lowest priced items on Cookies Kids. There is an amazing drop down menu where you can choose any category: infant, toddler boy or girl, bigger kids sizes, accessories, shoes, and even fun bedroom accessories and toys. Then you break it down further – coats, dresses, sweaters, jean and top sets, skirt and top sets – you get the idea. Then it’s time for my FAVORITE features – choose your sizes, and then click to have it sort the pages by price, lowest to highest. That way if you’re looking for gear under $10 bucks, which is what I do, you can scroll through everything in that prices range. Awesomesauce. To give you an idea of the sweet prices, here are the prices for the picks in this pic, that I ordered today:

Coat Set: This fun red coat is only $16.99 – and it comes with the snuggly printed scarf and hat totally free! This coat is a toddler girl size, as are all of these items – and is also available in black.
Izzy Bella: This dress, called the “Vivian,” is an uh-MAY-zing steal at only $3.99! Yes, it’s more of a summer dress – but I LOVE stocking up on their pretty summer sundresses at these prices… Just throw a cute sweater over it and add some tights, and it works great for fall or holiday parties.
Sweater: Speaking of sweaters, this little sweater – the Dream Star Cardigan – makes a perfect layer over those fun summer dresses. And, it’s only $8.99 – from an original price of $34 bucks at department stores! When you get your Cookies Kids order, you’ll see the original brand price tags still attached, and then the super duper discounted Cookies Kids tags. The last time I shopped, I added up the original tags on all of my items – $227 bucks. What did I pay? $54. Whaaaat? Seriously.
Penelope Mack: I absolutely adore Penelope Mack dresses – such great prints, really nice fabrics, and perfect details. I actually already ordered this same dress a couple months ago, along with a few other Penelope Macks, but ordered another in a larger size for next summer too. I mean – it’s only $6.99, why not??
Tandino: I love, love, love this coat. Another of those pieces that I wish was in my size. {Heck, I’d love the Penelope Mack dress and that cute pink sweater too….} It’s a nice dressy wool pea coat – with a hood, which is important to me in the winter to keep Abby warm. This is perfect for church or holiday parties. And – it’s only $17 bucks!
Sugah & Honey: This cute dress will work perfectly into fall with a long sleeve tee and leggings underneath. And again, it’s a totally sweet deal – another dress for only $3.99! You can’t even buy a value meal at McDonalds for $3.99 these day, know what I mean? Love it.

BAM!! You just got hit with a page full of amazing deals, ladies. I love kids clothes that are good quality, and have more of a high-end look, but at affordable prices for a real mom’s budget. So – my whole order, 2 coats, hat and scarf set, 3 dresses, and an adorable layering sweater – Less than $60. That’s like $8 bucks per piece. And – they have $5 flat rate shipping, every day, on everything.

Another bonus…. Share Cookies Kids with your friends, and get $10 credit for each friend who shops!

Ok ladies – You know it’s true… When you find an amazingly good deal, you love to share it with your girl friends, right? So why not earn a little credit for being such a super shopper? If you’re skilled at finding those sweet savings, you’re friends will love you for sharing, and you’ll love shopping for free with your credits. Total win-win. You can also earn rewards similar to this at Zulily {$20 credit}, Totsy {$10 credit}, Moolala {earn a percent of all shares}, Plum District {$5 credit} and Labor Day coupon code}, Sharing Spree {$10 credit} – and tons more. Just grab the link they’ll give you, and email your best girlfriends and family, or share it right to Facebook to tell ’em what you’ve found. Easy peasy, and filled with awesome for everyone involved!

I’m inviting you to Treats, a rewards program from CookiesKids.com. Since I am Treating you, if you buy, we both automatically get $10 to spend at CookiesKids.com. Even better – join their newsletter for a chance to win an iPad!

Friends don’t let friends pay full price…

The Secret to Getting Kids Clothes Cheap or even Free – sunshineandsippycups.com/2012/09/the-se… Real cute gear for a real mom budget.

— SunandSipCups (@SunandSipCups) September 2, 2012

{This is not a sponsored post – I had an amazing shopping haul this morning, and wanted to share my tips with you ladies. We’re all on a budget, and can all use a little help, right? Post may include affiliate links. Graphic is my own creation from Cookies Kids product photos. Thanks for reading – You all rock.}