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Early Sales Alert: Trend Lab Baby Gift Sets – Ends Tonight!! #blackfriday

Early-Bird Sale:

Trend Lab ‘bottle & bib sets, etc.’ Event –
Sale Ends Thu Nov 24 at 11 PM ET!!

Starting at $14 bucks!

They have a ton of sets to choose from, starting at only $14 bucks!! Perfect Christmas gift for a new mom. My favorite is the Maya Dot pink gift basket set – Isn’t this adorable? And you get a ton of stuff for this low price: 2 Bibs, Burp Cloth, Wash Cloth, newborn size onsie, wtih matching hat and adorable baby booties, all packaged in a super cute storage tote!

Check out the Trend Lab Baby Sale Event Today!!

More HUGE Black Friday Discounts:

Bake Pops: Buy One Kit, Get Another Kit FREE! {Use one for a gift!}
Free Samples: There are always amazing samples and coupons, but they’ve got some 90% off special codes today too! I got a baby carrier for $3!!
Mom and Kids: Find some totally amazing clothes, shoes, and bags for mom, in addition the sweet deals on kids holiday items too!
Deals for Mom: Modnique has slashed their usual prices even lower – some events are 90% off! Found a perfect new bag for my mom, reg. $190, today $30!! Wow.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 24, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

Your Baby and RSV Disease – What You Need to Know

What is RSV Disease?

RSV stands for respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, which can lead to extremely serious complications, specifically for preterm infants. It’s a very common, easily spread virus that almost all children catch by the time they turn 2 years old. In most babies, RSV will cause only cold and flu type symptoms, and you probably wouldn’t even be aware that it was anything other than that. But, in some babies, especially if they are born early, RSV can lead to really serious lung infections, and can require hospitalization.

Why RSV Disease is more Dangerous for Preemie Babies

Despite recent slight declines in rates of prematurity, 1,400 babies are still born prematurely in the United States every day, and 13 million babies are affected by prematurity around the world. Prematurity, defined as being born before 37 weeks completed gestation, disrupts a baby’s development in the womb, often stunting the growth of some of the body’s most critical organs. At birth, preemies often have difficulty with breathing, feeding and maintaining temperature. Because their immune systems haven’t had time to fully mature, preterm infants are more likely to develop infections, and because their lungs are underdeveloped, they are more susceptible to respiratory problems.

Why Moms Should be Aware of RSV:

The CDC has defined “RSV season” as beginning in November and lasting through March for most parts of North America. That means, this is the most dangerous time of year. Since RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization, responsible for more than 125,000 hospitalizations and up to 500 infant deaths each year, and there is no treatment for it, it is incredibly important to get educated on this disease, and learn how to protect your family.

What You Can Do:

Clearly, most preterm deliveries are unavoidable. Make sure you get the best prenatal care you can find, follow your doctors advice and directions, and make your very best effort at living as healthy as possible. Other than that – babies do what they want. Just like they do when they’re toddlers, and teenagers. :) But, there are some basic steps you can take to protect your new baby:

Wash hands, toys, bedding, and play areas frequently
Ensure you, your family, and any visitors in your home wash their hands or use hand sanitizer
Avoid large crowds and people who may be sick
Never let anyone smoke near your baby
Speak with your child’s doctor if you believe he or she may be at high risk for RSV, as a preventive therapy may be available

Symptoms to Watch For:

Contact your child’s pediatrician immediately if your child exhibits one or more of the following:

Persistent coughing or wheezing
Rapid, difficult, or gasping breaths
Blue color on the lips, mouth, or under the fingernails
High fever
Extreme fatigue
Difficulty feeding

To learn more about RSV, visit www.rsvprotection.com. For more about the specialized health needs of preterm infants, visit www.preemievoices.com.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 23, 2011 Filed Under: Reviews | No Comments

Baby Instructions for New Moms {Humor}

There are a ton of these instructions – so so stinkin’ funny. You can find the rest of them here: Funny Baby Instructions for New Moms – I cracked up reading them. I’ve seen a few of them before, but never all of these. I’m almost sure that they’re from a book I’ve seen before – and I tried to find it on Amazon…. I’m not sure if this is it, but I’m pretty sure:

Safe Baby Handling Tips – Super Funny!

Here are a few more great books to check out too:

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 21, 2011 Filed Under: Fun Stuff | No Comments

Classic Toys Collection Sale – Starts at $6.99!!

HUGE toy sale event today! There are so many super fun toys, it’s hard for me to even choose which one is my favorite – so I’m sharing a few of them. Read a little more about Classic Toys Collection:

There’s a reason these classic toys are still a hit among little ones. Timeless design and endless entertainment value intertwine in this collection of bound-to-be-treasured toys. From blocks and puzzles to stilts, trikes and jump ropes, these perfect play time picks will never go out of style.

They’re all on sale up to 60% off, with prices starting at only $6.99!!! Wow, right? If you’ve got some referral credits saved up from sharing Zulily deals with your friends and family, this is a great time to cash ’em in. {New to Zulily? Sign up here – Free Zulily Account – to get access to these deals, and get your own referral code.}

Classic Toys Collection:

BOSCH Tool Shop Workbench: So the little one’s can “work” too! I’m getting this for Abby, so she can have a spot to play while Daddy works in the garage. The whole set up on this is great – it looks just like Daddy’s bigger workbench, and since she always wants to steal his tools, this will be a great way to keep her out of them – because now she’ll have her own! Regular price: $40.00, on sale for only $24.99! This is an awesome gift for under $25 bucks – love it.

Charm Rockers Pinto Horse Rocker: How adorable is this, right? I so so so soooo want to get Abby a plush-style rocking horse, and this one is one of my very favorites that I’ve seen. The details are so well done, and I love the coloring, and the cute little bandanna on it’s neck. This would be an amazing surprise for any little one, under the Christmas tree. It’s normally $150.00, but it’s on sale for $80 during this sale event, which is a huge discount! Remember, refer a couple of friends to Zulily, and you get $15 in credit for each one, which could make this free!

Schoenhut Pink 30-Key Fancy Baby Grand Piano: How gorgeous is this?? There is also another version, exactly the same, but in black – I just happen to be in love with this little pink one. What a great way to help encourage a love of music in your child… I can’t imagine any kid not wanting to practice on this amazing piano, and maybe it will lead to more musical inspiration down the road. This is a really high quality piece of equipment, but you’ll save $50 off of the regular price!

Lots more toys on sale!

They have so much more in this sale event – just look for the Classic Toys Collection section. You’ll find some amazing high-quality wood toys for less than ten bucks, super-cute baby dolls for under $20, and so much more. From Drum Sets and Personalized Red Wagons, to jump-ropes and story books, there is something for every kid in this event! All at prices up to 60% off!

Shop the HUGE toy sales at Zulily Today!!

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Overstock.com: Get a coupon for FREE SHIPPING on your entire order.
Disney: Get movies for a buck each, shipped free. Limited time.
BelleChic: Save up to 75% off on unique handmade items for mom and baby.
Red Envelope: Get 20% off your entire purchase.
HomeSav: I’ve been finding some amazing deals on Holiday entertaining goods here!
JewelMint: Discount Jewelry and Accessories.
Modnique: Daily sales on designer clothing and accessories.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 20, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

Baby Safety Is Not Just Cribs and Car Seats…

“There’s only one pretty baby in the world, and every mother has it….” – Unknown.

So true, right? Every mother believes that her perfect tiny baby is the most amazing baby in the world…. and they’re right. Because every baby IS amazing. And every mother wants to find the best products for their little ones. When you think of safety in regards to baby products, most of you probably think about car seats, cribs, toys, and baby gates – but it’s important to think about safety when buying personal care products for baby too. So many lotions, soaps, and shampoos have yucky ingredients that have the potential to be harmful. Dr. Sears Family Essentials line of Baby Care products are made from 100% all natural ingredients, so you can feel good using them!

Why use natural baby products?

Many synthetic ingredients are found in cosmetics, and even in over the counter baby products. These products don’t cause immediate visible signs of toxicity, but can affect the health of the baby negatively over time through repeated use. Some of these can lead to rashes, respiratory distress, even long term health consequences. {Read more here.}

Why Dr. Sears?

I was already a huge fan of Dr. Sears, and his books The Portable Pediatrician: Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s Health, and The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two are my most-used reference books when I have baby questions. The Portable Pediatrician gives me so many great solutions when Abby’s not feeling well. I seriously do not know what I would do without them. When I learned about their new line of Baby Products, of course I was really excited to try them out, since I have so much trust in Dr. Sears. I love that the products are made from really safe natural ingredients, I love that they’re affordable and easy to find, and I’m totally in love with the quality – which is the most important part, right? Plus, Abby LOVES them!

What I love most:

The lotion: The Dr. Sears Family Essentials Baby Lotion in Citrus smells so yummy! The first time I used it, Abby wanted to eat it – she scooped a dab off of her tummy and licked her finger. Evidently it tastes as good as it smells, because she wanted more, lol. Although I don’t recommend this as a snack, since it’s made with natural ingredients, at least it’s safe and non-toxic. This can be used every day, and will keep baby’s delicate skin soft, and protected. Available for $6.99.

The baby wash: The Dr. Sears Baby Wash & Shampoo in Citrus is such a great idea – why don’t more baby wash products come in a pump container? It is so much easier to use one hand to pump a bit out, so I can keep the other hand on baby – and I really like that it’s a wash and shampoo in one. And it smells just as good as the lotion! It’s also a tear-free formula, of course – and washes away with no residue. You can get the big bottle of Baby Wash & Shampoo for only $5.99.

The diaper Cream: We tried a new line of diapers, and they just did not keep Abby dry at night, at all. After just a couple of days, she ended up with a pretty bad diaper rash, poor baby. The Dr. Sears Healthy Baby Bottom really helped soothe her, and I swear it cleared up the rash faster than any products I’ve used before. We now use this every day, and haven’t had any troubles with diaper rash since we’ve started with it. You can pick up a package of the Healthy Baby Bottom cream for $6.99.

Get FREE Shipping on all Dr. Sears online orders over $60! Stock up on great baby products, helpful books, kids vitamins, and super-yummy, nutritious kids snacks! {Watch for a review of some of the amazing snacks and beverages coming soon!}

What do you think?

Have you used Dr. Sears Family Essentials line of baby products in your family? What did you think of them – and which ones are your favorite? If you haven’t tried them yet, are you excited to try them?? Share some comments!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 7, 2011 Filed Under: Reviews | 2 Comments

Weekly Weekend Holiday Shopping Report! Coupon Codes, Cash Back, Deals, & More!

Ok, it’s time again for the Weekly “Weekend Holiday Shopping Report”!

Here are the best deals I’ve found this morning, to help you start knocking out your holiday shopping early! Start now, and when December hits, you can just relax and enjoy the season. I’ve matched up some great cash back, coupon codes, and deal sites – and remember, many of the deal sites will reward you with FREE bonuses for sharing with YOUR friends too. That can be a great way to get your holiday shopping done for FREE! Plus, cash back dollars really start adding up over the holidays, so make sure to check your favorite sites like zuuzs.com, ShopAtHome, Inbox Dollars, or Ebates whenever you shop, to get your rewards! Then you can go do some fun FREE shopping for you after the holidays!

Weekly Weekend Holiday Shopping Report

Victoria’s Secret: Get a FREE Victoria’s Secret PINK tote with any PINK purchase! Add it to your cart, then use code PINKTOTE11 at check out to get it totally free, until November 17th! Plus, use coupon code SHIP50VS to get FREE shipping on all orders over $50 bucks. Make this an even SWEETER deal by starting your shopping at ShopAtHome.com and get FREE cash back on your purchase too! If you’re not earning with ShopAtHome yet, no prob – it’s super easy peasy to sign up. Make sure to check their WILD DEAL each day to find stuff that’s sometimes almost free with cash back! Love that.

Mini Social: HUGE Toy and Book Warehouse Sale on now, until Wednesday, on Mini Social. There is SO much cute stuff here – Choose from some of the very best kids toys from brands like Melissa and Doug, ImagiPlay, Shure Toys and Random House Books. Hurry – quantities are limited! Plus, invite your friends to Mini Social, and get $10 when they join! They’ve also got some really great sale events on kids clothing too. You will love the selection on this site – stuff goes really fast, but if you get there in time, you’ll find really affordable, really adorable, kids stuff!

NoMoreRack: Get a FREE Clear Black iPhone Cover Case for the iPhone4. Very cool. You pay $2 bucks to ship it – that’s it. Awesome, right? Every day NoMoreRack has eight super deep discount items, in limited quantities. Sign up for their email updates, so you can check first thing in the morning, and grab one if you want it. They do lots of freebies like this too. Plus, get points for each friend you refer – that you can use towards amazing free stuff like baking accessories, or even tech stuff like an iPad!

HomeSav Event: Stupell Kids Wall Art over 50% off! Stupell Industries, Inc. is one of America’s premier suppliers of handcrafted decorative accessories for upscale homes. All of their products are hand-crafted And they use only original art work, which is very cool. They’re now taking their super amazing quality, and creating kids art too! These pieces are each only $19 on sale – over 50% off! Plus, invite a friend – they get $10 bucks off, you get $15 in free credit! Great way to share the savings, right?

Totsy: Check out the super cute Angelina Ballerina Sale Event! Ohmyheck – who doesn’t totally love this stuff, right? And with prices starting as low as $3.90 {wow!} you can buy a TON of great stuff! I bought some books, a little toy set, and a matching outfit for Abby, for Christmas! Plus, with Totsy, you can get $15 in credit when you invite your friends to join you there. Check out the deal for 60% off kids shoes, and 66% off Little Divas Hair Accessories too – great time to start pulling together great holiday outfits for parties.

Zulily: Starts today – Disney Sale Event up to 65% off! So many super cute plush character toys – for only $7.99! I had to snag this adorable Cheshire cat for Abby – and of course the Alice Doll too, to go with the movie I got her for free on Amazon with Swagbucks. That’s less than $16 bucks for 2 big plush dolls and a movie. Sweet gift shopping, right? Plus, invite your friends to Zulily by email or Facebook post, and get $15 in credit each time one of them joins you there! They have great deals that are super easy to share.

Bath & Body Works: It’s back – the super duper Buy 3, Get 3 FREE event! Get any 3 of the classic products, including new holiday scents – and get an additional 3 for free. Plus use code SHIP50 at check out to get free shipping on all purchases over $50! To sweeten up this deal, start at ShopAtHome to get 3.5% cash back on your purchase! There are also a ton of great clearance deals going on now – From 50% off accessory items, to 75% off the Pocket Bac’s {great for diaper bags, by the way!} so get shopping before their gone!

Grand Finale: Save 90% off {WOW!!!!} on this cooking deal from Moolala!! Pay only $10, and get: $20 in Organic, Fair-Trade Spices. PLUS get Preferred Spice Club Membership, AND Gourmet Cookbook {$103 Value!!!!} Here’s what that membership gets you: Preferred Spice Club, offering the tantalizing aromas of monthly deals with 50% discounts, a 30% discount on orders of $25 or more, a 20% discount on all orders, free shipping on select orders, and selected, members-only cooking videos. Holy heck! If you do a lot of cooking – this is a serious savings. You can bet I snatched this up super quick!

Ladies – grab your debit cards!

Make sure to start at a site like like zuuzs.com, ShopAtHome, Inbox Dollars, or Ebates when you shop, so you can get FREE cash back on shopping you’re going to do anyway. Even when the percentages are small, it’s still FREE. And it does add up. Plus – during the holidays, all of these sites start ramping up, and giving BIG cash back deals, like up to 25% on some sites! So you’ll want to subscribe now, so you get updates when these types of deals start. I mean, imagine you’re doing to buy $100 worth of gifts online – and you can get $25 in cash back?? On TOP OF the coupon codes and great deals you’ve already found? That’s what I call smart shopping sister :)

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And if you need holiday cards to go with all of these great gifts, get 20 FREE holiday cards with photos, matching address labels, and a super-cute photo pen too, for less than $5 bucks. Have a great weekend! And if you have deal lovin’ momma friends who would appreciate this list – please share it to your own Facebook and Twitter! Friends don’t let friends pay full price!!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 5, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | No Comments

How I Taught My Baby to Sign – Deal on Kit to Help YOU Learn too!

Baby Signs Potty Training Kit For Half Off!

We’ve been using the Baby Signing Time videos since Abby was about 4 months old – {I was super lucky to find a huge boxed set on Zulily and got them at a great price} – and I am completely amazed at how much she has learned. She’s 15 months now, and knows about 30 signs already. That means she can tell us if she is hungry, thirsty, tired, or wants to play. She tells us when she wants her shoes or coat, knows how to ask for her bear or her dolly, and can sign mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa. It’s really kind of incredible – I didn’t realize it was possible for her to learn such a big signing vocabulary – and to really know what the words mean too! When she runs out of snacks, she can sign “More Crackers Please.” Best investment I ever made was buying the video set.

Great Deal Today –

This set is from a different company than we’ve been using, but I hear great things about them too. Baby Signs put together this full Potty Training Kit, with everything that you need to encourage baby to learn to use the potty, making training easy and fun. I’m so excited to get this for Abby! Even if your little one hasn’t been doing any signing yet, trust me, you will be absolutely amazed at how quickly they pick it up and start using it. And it’s so wonderful for your baby to be able to communicate what they want, and really helps cut down on their frustration and tantrums.

What’s included in the kit:

Parent Guide– This straightforward guide from trusted child development experts will help you confidently lead your baby to potty success.
All Aboard the Potty Train DVD– With its catchy tunes, delightful animation and real kids, this exciting DVD will teach your baby five potty-time signs and reinforce each step of the potty routine.
All Aboard the Potty Train Lift-the-Flap Book– Your baby will love discovering the potty-time signs hidden under each flap in this fun and interactive board book featuring the DiaperDoodles”.
Job Well Done! Stickers– These colorful reward stickers feature fun images and positive messages such as “Good Job” and “I’m on the Potty Train!”
All Aboard the Potty Train Conductor’s Whistle– Whether to signal it’s time to go potty or to “sound the trumpet of success,” this fun-to-blow whistle will put a smile on your baby’s face when it’s potty time. (For adult use only. Whistle poses a choking hazard for very young children.)

Limited Time Deal:

This awesome deal on the DVD Kit is only valid until November 4th!

Buy Baby Signs Potty Training Kit for HALF OFF today!

I’m going to put together a video soon, to show you Abby doing her Baby Signing Time flash cards, so you can see that little one’s really can pick up signs at a really fast pace! Signing helps build vocabulary skills at a super young age, helps baby to communicate better, and can help them start talking earlier. Plus, honestly – I think it’s so much fun! I’ve picked up so many signs, and it’s become a habit to sign things like Please and Thank You. I really think that YOUR family will love it too!