Sunshine and Sippy Cups

FREE Shutterfly Photo Book

I just got an email today from Shutterfly, and if offers me the chance to send a coupon code for a FREE 8×8 Photo Book to 5 friends that are NEW customers to Shutterfly!!

I don’t know anyone that hasn’t used Shutterfly yet…. Since I’ve given out this type of coupon a couple of times before. So if any of you guys want to try out Shutterfly for FREE, leave a comment with your name and email address, and as soon as I get five comments, I’ll get your names submitted!! This has to be done by March 24, so if I don’t have five names by then, I’ll just submit the ones that are here! :)

Join StorkBrokers!

Do you have kids? Then you probably also have loads of stuff that you don’t need anymore… Kids grow and change so fast. StorkBrokers is a brand new way to sell your outgrown and un-needed kids items… Check it out:

I just signed up as a seller, and opened up a shop. I haven’t listed any items yet, but it looks super easy to use. The idea is similar to ebay, but with a big difference:

“It’s a simpler way to find and sell the toys, clothes and accessories you and other parents are looking for — there’s no need to wade through unwanted kid-related content like you may on auction sites.”

I browsed around the site a bit, and there are some really great deals available. So even if you aren’t ready to set up your own shop, check it out to see if you can find a good price on something you need! Since this is a BRAND NEW site, the selection is a bit limited. But I found so much great stuff… A Fisher Price Swing & Glider that looks almost new, for only $25 bucks!! What?? I know, sweet deal, right?? :)

Check it out, and let me know what you think. After I set up some items for sale, I’ll update you guys, so you can check it out. And I’ll give you guys some feedback on how the process works as I use it more.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 4, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping | 1 Comment

It’s Freebie Friday!!

I haven’t had a chance to post any freebies on here all week, so I’ve tried to get you a BUNCH of good ones today. To stay updated with the newest deals and freebies, check out my Facebook page… Some freebies go really quick, so I post them on Facebook so you can get them before they’re gone!

These are my freebies last week!! I finally made it in quick enough to get the Valspar paint sample, got a bunch of random samples and coupons, I’m LOVING the new Purex Complete Crystals softener (watch for a review and giveaway!) AND I won a sweet little prize pack from My Dream Sample Box on Facebook… Check her out, and let her know I sent ya!

Here are todays goodies….

Free sample of Oxy Clinical 3 Pack skin care treatment from Walmart.

A one day supply of Parents Choice Formula. If you don’t have a little one, get the sample and pass it on to someone who does… I’m sure they’ll appreciate it!

Free subscription to American Baby magazine! I love this one, because there are so many great coupons in it… Every couple of months they include a $10 off, or 20% off Amazon coupon inside the issue. You can combine those coupons with your Amazon Mom savings too!

Check out the Purex Facebook to get a FREE coupon for the brand new Complete Crystals fabric softener that you can see up in my sample pic from last week. This stuff seriously rocks!! Purex Coupon here. You will love it.

Free sample of the new Gucci Guilty fragrance, just fill out a quick form.

This is one of my favorites going on right now!

Get a FREE photo magnet at Kodak, you just pay a buck for shipping. These are so stinkin’ cute! They have a bunch of other good deals going on at Kodak right now too, and while you’re there, sign up for their newsletter… They send you out emails whenever they have new freebie deals like this going on!

Get yer clean on! :) Check out this sample of new Mist8 All Purpose cleaning spray. Get the freebie here. After you fill out your info, it will take you to a page with a list of offers on it. You can just click “no” on each real quick, hit submit, and then your sample request is complete!

FREE Alaskan Seafood Cookbook from chef Jamie Oliver on his here. Just fill out a super quick survey, only a couple questions.

And a few quick coupon codes, if you’re doing any online shopping this weekend:

Bath and Body Works: Use code S113647 to save 20% off your total purchase.
Kohls: Save and extra 15% off your order with coupon code GET15XTRA.
eBags: If you order over $100, use code COMJCCABIN to save 20% off your total, and get FREE shipping!
JCPenny: Save 10% off your total order with code COUPCB10.
Gap Kids: Get an extra 20% off your total with GAPSAVE code at check out.
Shoes.com: Use code SHOEDEAL to save 20% off your total and get FREE shipping!

I’m not sure how long any of these codes will last, but they’re all good at least through the weekend.

If you guys have any sweet freebies or codes to share, add them in the comments! Share the love :)

I have a ton of new stuff to add this weekend, so subscribe by email, or follow me on Facebook, so you don’t miss anything! Have a wonderful weekend….

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 4, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

Munchkin Contest on Facebook!

Are you familiar with Munchkin baby products?

Munchkin, Inc. says their goal is…

“To rid the world of tired and mundane products by developing clever, innovative products that excite and delight parents, children and pets, making parenting and life safer, easier and more enjoyable.”

Sounds like a great company, right? Well, they just got even better! Munchkin, Inc. is having a contest on Facebook, and will give away a new baby gate each week to the person with the most votes. And check out what the grand prize winners will get:

“One grand prize winner will receive a nursery
set from Munchkin (valued at $530.00) and
a $250.00 American Express gift card. A second prize winner will receive a $250.00 American Express gift card.”

Wow!! So, what do you have to do to enter?? Just upload a picture or video to their Facebook page of your little one standing, walking, or crawling. They want to see cute examples of your baby learning to walk, or funny videos of them crawling around, anything that shows that your cutie pie can move, and needs that baby gate!

Check them out, and post your picture of video today. If you don’t have a baby to enter, you’re in luck! I have one you can vote for :)

All you have to do, is find this picture of my little cupcake on the Munchkin Facebook page, click “Like”, and that gives us a vote to help us win. She is starting to be a pretty good little mover, and we could really use that new baby gate…

Check out the contest, and if you’d like to learn more about Munchkin products, you can visit their website at www.munchkin.com to read more.

I’ll update you and let you know if we win a prize… But I’d love to know if any of you guys enter, and I’ll go give you a vote too! Leave a comment with your Facebook name, so I can see the videos and pics of your little cuties.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 3, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | No Comments

Apply to be a Mom Ambassador

“The Mom Ambassador Program is a network of confident, charismatic, and commited moms who are enthusiastic about parenting and green living.”

I have been a Mom Ambassador for about a year now, and it is such an amazing program! I have had several chances to share new natural products with my group, and the feedback that I get from the other moms is always positive, and we have a ton of fun.

“Who doesn’t love free samples? Mom Ambassadors receive exclusive invitations to try new healthy, eco-conscious products with their Moms Meet groups—then voice their opinions. With sampling programs for everything from all-natural hand sanitizer to organic yogurt, there’s sure to be a product opportunity your group will love.”

The sample packages that are sent to Mom Ambassadors are incredibly generous! The most recent product that my group got to sample was Xlear Sinus Nasal Spray. Wow, was this a great package!! There were so many samples for each of my guests, and they were all divided into individual bags for me, making it so easy to share them with the other moms.

How great is this? Moms Meet sent me a big box filled with over 20 bags to give to my guests, each one filled with all of this great stuff. Our favorite was the little banana baby toothbrushes… So cute :)

I have always suffered from really bad allergies, almost year round. And I was uncomfortable taking the medicated nasal spray that my doctor recommended as a long-term solution. I am so excited to have been introduced to this Xlear natural nasal spray… I use it every day, and it makes a world of difference! And I love that this is a product that all of the kids can use too, and I can feel good giving them a safe product.

Not only did Moms Meet and Xlear send me goodie bags for my guests, they also sent me a seperate shipment with a hostess gift for me! Check it out:

This set is for “Healthier Teeth and Gums in 30 Days”, and I’m pretty excited to begin using these products. The mouthwash is great, and doesn’t burn like the stuff you buy at most drug stores. And I think my favorite is the mints! So good.

I know what you’re thinking… How the heck do I sign up? To get started, go to the Moms Meet site, and fill out the survey, and agree to the terms of the program. You can also get started by checking out their Facebook Page and signing up in the link located under their profile picture.

After signing up, just watch your email for updates. You might get a training email, or a chance to participate in live chats or surveys. When a new testing opportunity opens up, they will send an email to notify you, and give you a chance to apply. After that, they’ll let you know if your group is chosen to receive a sample package.

Are any of my readers Mom Ambassadors? If so, what do you think of the program? I love comments…. :)

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 1, 2011 Filed Under: Product Testing | 6 Comments

Enter to WIN!

I put together a quick list of some contests and giveaways going on right now, to save you some time :)

Check them out, and be sure to let me know in the comments if you win any of them!

And if your a giveaway junkie like me, check out my Facebook page. I post a TON of new stuff on their daily! You can find me with the link at the top of the page.

Cottonelle 90 Days of Prizes Giveaway HERE Tons of prizes, enter daily!
Kool-Aid Win Back Family Night Sweepstakes on Facebook! Enter daily for a chance at prizes like Flat Screens and Blue-Ray Players! Sweet.
GenerationHappy Video Contest on Facebook!! Weekly prizes, and a grand prize of a $10,000 Scholarship!! Wow, right?
Tria Beauty Sweepstakes! Enter for your chance to win a Tria tool of your choice!
Stouffers Instant Win on Facebook. I won a prize on this one earlier this week.
Text UNDERDOG or KETTLE to 87963 once a day to win $50!! Remember, you can enter every day!
Baby Bond Nursing Sash Giveaway on The Adventures of My Family of 8 Blog
Fisher-Price Spring Sweepstakes! Enter Here to win your choice of new Luv-U-Zoo baby products! Love it.
Gortons Seafood is giving away a Dream Vacation for two! I won a couple little prizes in the last giveaway at Gortons, but I would LOVE to win a big prize like this! I need a vacation…

Have you won anything lately?? Share your stories in the comments….. :)

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 1, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | No Comments

Amazing Amazon Diaper Deals!

Join Amazon Mom!

Amazon Mom is FREE to join, and gives you access to tons of great deals. Here is a quick overview:

“Amazon Mom is a free membership program aimed at helping parents and caregivers, from the prenatal days through the toddler years, use Amazon to find all the products their family needs. To join, simply sign into your Amazon account and tell us whether you are a Mom, Dad, or other caregivers of a child. Amazon Mom members receive benefits such as 30% off diapers and wipes, FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime, as well as exclusive offers via e-mail.”

If you don’t already have an account with Amazon, you can get signed up here Join Amazon Mom It only takes a minute to get started, and is so worth it!

This is what Amazon Mom membership will get you:

When you join Amazon Mom, you’ll get FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime for the first 3 months of your membership. For each $25 you spend within a single order in the Baby store, we’ll grant you an additional month of Amazon Prime shipping benefits. You can earn up to one year from the date you joined Amazon Mom.
30% off select diapers and wipes: As an Amazon Mom, you’ll get an extra 15% discount on top of the standard 15% discount on Subscribe & Save when you sign up for Subscribe & Save delivery. Subscribe & Save shipping is always free, and you can change your delivery schedule or cancel at any time. No fees, no risks, no obligations.

I’m sure you’re thinking, “Whats the catch?” But there isn’t one! This is such an amazingly helpful program. And, when you use the Subscribe and Save option, it’s super easy to go back in and change your preferences… Which means, if you sign up for delivery every 3 months, and decide you don’t want the next shipment, you just click a button to cancel that shipment. Easy, right?

Here is an example of how I used this yesterday:

I bought Pampers Baby Dry Diapers for $40.88.
I used a coupon that Amazon emailed me to take $2.00 off.
I signed up for Subscribe and Save, which took 30% off.
2 day shipping was included FREE.
That brought the final price to $28.72 for an Economy Pack of 204 size 3 diapers!! Wow.
This purchase was over $25, so it added an EXTRA month of FREE membership to my account!
THEN, on top of all of that, I used three Amazon $5 gift cards that I earned from Swagbucks , bringing my total down to only $13.72!
After I get my shipment of diapers, I’ll go over to Pampers Gifts to Grow to enter the codes, and earn points towards FREE Shutterfly products!

You can use the Subscribe and Save option on lots of other products too, like baby wipes, formula, and some household products. Raising a baby is expensive, but these tricks will help you save so much!!

I want to hear from you guys… Do you have any other great tips to save money on baby stuff?? Share them in the comments! I love hearing from you guys….

:) Megs

Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 28, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | No Comments