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{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Pair of Kneekers!

Are these super cute, or what?

Kneekers® - Lime Fizz

Introducing Kneekers!

Ah Goo Baby calls these, “Knee-shoes for your little crawler!” So cute, right? I used these for the first time about a month ago, and they are SUCH a great idea!

Crawling = Banged up Baby Knees!

My little one was just learning to take her first few steps when we started using the Kneekers, but crawling was still her main form of transportation. It’s summer, so she spends all day with her little chunky legs bare, and they were getting a bit roughed up from crawling on the hard tile in the kitchen, scratchy old rugs in the living room, and hard pavement of our patio. So I was super excited to get these and protect those chubby baby knees! {speaking of chubby legs- Ah Goo Baby will be coming out with a new “Chunkalicious style of Kneeker, for babies with bigger thighs, sometime soon. I’ll keep you posted.}

From Crawling to Walking…

Now that she is walking more, the Kneekers are still super helpful! She is getting pretty fast, but isn’t all that steady on her feet. {You know, that drunken-sailor-baby-walk? That’s her.} But as long as she’s got her Kneekers on, she’s got at least a little cushion when she falls down. Plus, sometimes walking is too much work, and she’ll use that lighting-baby crawl to get to what she wants as fast as possible, before mommy can catch her. She thinks this is pretty funny :)

{Use the exclusive code: SIPPY930, for 15% OFF your purchase at checkout!}

A few fun facts:

  • Durable, machine washable and dryer safe. {They look great even after repeated washing.}
  • BPA Free. {This is extremely important to me in baby products.}
  • Prevents carpet burns and scrapes while crawling. {Works great!}
  • Protects delicate knees from falls while learning to stand and walk.
  • Affordably priced at only $12.95 for your baby or as a gift to a friend’s! {Super great value, and you’ll use them a TON.}
  • A fun accessory your baby will love! {Seriously adorable. Everyone asks where we got them.}

Win a set for YOUR baby!

The wonderfully generous folks over at Ah Goo Baby are giving one of YOU a FREE pair of Kneekers to protect your baby too!

{Disclaimer: I was provided a free pair of Kneekers from Ah Goo Baby to review, but as always, the opinions in the review are 100% my own. I only speak the truth to you ladies :)}

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Love it: Blue Sky Scrubs!

blue sky-medical scrubs and nursing uniforms

Check out a new FAVORITE: Blue Sky Scrubs!

So, I’m not a nurse, so why am I exciting about a company that makes scrubs? Well, there are a few reasons:

  • 1. I have many friends who are nurses, who will LOVE this stuff. It’s so hard to find anything stylish and modern to wear in the nursing field, and this stuff rocks.
  • 2. They have the most adorable little baby scrub sets I’ve ever seen… This would be SUCH a cute baby shower gift! Baby Layette Scrub Sets.
  • 3. I would totally rock these as super comfy lounge clothes! I do a lot of painting, so I’d love to get one of these: Poppy Hats that they show on their Facebook page. Love ’em. I’d also wear these: Urban Scrub Pants, with the new low rise. Comfy looking, right?

Head over and check out the rest of the Nursing Scrub Uniforms for women choices {I can’t believe how trendy they make scrubs look in this photo!} or search by category on their main page, http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/

What do you think?

Would you wear these outside of a medical office? Am I weird that I LOVE these as lounge clothes?? Do you want to rush over like I did, and sign up for their Email Newsletter Updates, to get sales and discount info? Share you opinions in the comments…

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{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Plush Pad from Ah Goo Baby

Meet one of my Favorite Baby Companies: Ah Goo Baby!

One of my very first baby purchases was the Plush Pad Ah Goo Baby. I’ve told you guys before that I was quite overwhelmed when I first attempted to start the baby shopping… My oh my! There were so many choices, everything was so adorable, and everything was marketed as a “must have” item! How would I ever figure out what we really needed, so I could buy the best for my baby girl on my very limited budget?

More about Ah Goo Baby:

“Ah Goo Baby® creates unique and upscale, yet affordable products that gear toward the ultimate comfort for infants, toddlers and their caregivers. Providing a high level of utility and quality assurance, our products have become the “must-have” items for both new and experienced parents.

Ah Goo Baby® prides itself in creating solutions that resolve those daily frustrations and voids in the way we change, feed, dress, bathe, rest, and play with our children – both in the home and on-the-go.”

Loads of Research…

I was still working on finishing my degree when I found out I was pregnant, and I took on the baby-shopping project with as much effort and research as I did my term papers! {This was just as much work, honestly, but so much more fun of course.}

I read loads of online reviews, tons of those “Top 10 Products Every New Mom Needs”, and most importantly, asked my best friends and family for advice.

Smart Shopping

A year later, I can look back and say that I really did buy “just enough”. We had everything that we needed, and there is nothing that we bought for baby that we didn’t use. So, this momma did a good job :)

{Use the exclusive Sunshine and Sippy Cups Coupon Code- SIPPY930- to save 15% off on the Plush Pad or other amazing Ah Goo Baby products!}

The Plush Pad…

We didn’t have an extra bedroom when the baby was on the way, so I decided to overhaul my bedroom, to make it a really beautiful and cozy place for baby and I. {I figured between feeding, rocking, and sleeping, we’d be spending a lot of time in there, so I’d better make it a nice place to hang out.} I didn’t have room to add a changing table, which I was bummed about. But truly, we really didn’t need one!

Changing Station…

Since we wouldn’t have the traditional changing table, I chose to set up my own “Changing Station” as an alternative. I bought a diaper stacker bag to hang on the side of the baby’s crib, a super cute little shelf with three little gingham lined baskets for supplies like baby powder and wipes, and the Plush Pad by Ah Goo Baby. The Plush Pad is so darn cute, it sits right on top of the shelf, and adds a pop of color to the room. When it’s changing time, I just lay the pad down on the bed, then settle baby down on the soft and cozy memory foam cushion. {the pad feels soft and plush, but is still waterproof!} Such a great option for anyone who is short on space!

A Few Facts:

  • There are portable vinyl and plastic pads available in all sorts of gimmicky shapes or that come in your diaper bag as a freebie, but they are all still cold, hard, and meant to be wiped down with a sponge.  The Plush Pad® is soft, warm, water-repellent and machine washable!
  • The Plush Pad® is now used by a growing list of celeb parents – including Jessica Alba, Naomi Watts, Rebecca Romjin, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Dempsey, Allison Sweeney, Jenna Elfman, Marcia Cross, Amanda Peet, Jason Priestly, Jamie Pressley, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and the list goes on.
  • This mom-invented product {the best products are always mom-invented, aren’t they?} incorporates a lush memory foam cushion, providing superior comfort and support for baby while still enabling ultimate portability for the on-the-go parent with a patented rolling design.
Win one for YOUR baby!

One lucky winner will get to choose their own pattern and design, and win one free Plush Pad for their little one, from Ah Goo Baby!

{Disclaimer: Ah Goo Baby is sponsoring this giveaway, but all opinions are, as always, 100% my own. We already owned a Plush Pad, and used our experience with it over the past year to write this review. I received no compensation.}

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HUNDREDS of Freebies Linked Up Here!

FAN-tastic Freebie Friday was HUGE!

Yesterday I posted the FAN-tastic Freebie Friday goodies in FOUR seperate posts, since I had SO many to share! There are a few repeats between categories, since some of the free samples fit into more than one, but mostly they’re all different goodies for ya.

One weeks worth of free stuff....

Did you miss some freebies?

I’ve heard from a few of you who missed some of the posts, so I’m putting it all together here in one place, so you can check them all out, and get your mailbox STUFFED FULL of free stuff over the next couple of weeks!

Freebie Posts for you:

And MORE great freebies: Best of the Week!

  • Rafflecopter Giveaway List: Find links to all of my current Rafflecopter giveaways, including the Black & Decker Steam Mop!!
  • No Health Insurance? Free Resources: This is a big list of places that I use to help us with our medical expenses, since we currently don’t have insurance. The prescription form that you take to your pharmacy really does save you a lot on med’s!
  • Grocery Shopping Savings: Find tons of ways to save big bucks on your families grocery bills!
There you go… HUNDREDS of freebies, coupons, deals, and more. Feel free to use the social buttons to share this post with your freebie lovin’ friends on Facebook and Twitter!
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FAN-tastic Freebie Friday: Baby & Kids Edition

Daily Freebies in my Mail...

{Want to find a mailbox filled to the top with freebies like this every day too? Then click as many of these offers as possible!}

FAN-tastic Freebie Friday:

I’m doing it a little different this week. I’ve been so busy lately, I haven’t been able to post as much fun stuff for you ladies as usual. So, I’m going to put out a few Freebie Friday lists today! I’d love for you to share ’em with all of your freebie-lovin’ friends too… The social buttons make it easy to post to Twitter or Facebook :)

Baby & Kids Freebies:

  • Free Members Mark Formula: Request your free sample of either Gentle or Complete Formula. Free Formula.
  • Baby to Bee: Check out all of the great baby product coupons, free samples, and more. Name Brand FREE baby stuff! Click Here to join with a free subscription.
  • Shout Wipe: Get a FREE Stain Remover Wipe sample, perfect for diaper bags. Get it here.
  • Toddler Starter Kit: Get this free kit with toddler foods, coupons, and helpful info books. Free Kit.
  • At Planning Family you will find free baby samples, free baby magazines, baby formula coupons and more.
  • Planning Family: {I share a lot of cool offers I find from them with you. You’ll love it} Tons of free baby stuff from the brands you know and trust. Click Here to get started.
  • Baby Quilts: This is a great site, I use them a lot lately. Free baby quilt patterns! Download all you want!
  • Huggies: Get a FREE sample of the Soft and Dry diaper from Target. Free Diaper.
  • Free Baby Book: Totsites has over 80 designs you can customize your online baby book, really cool features, easy to share with friends and family {my fave part} and it’s totally free. Free Baby Book.
  • Simply Right: Get a Free sample of their baby formula from Sams Club. Free Formula Sample.
  • Free Canvas: Have you gotten one yet? Great way to make a cool statement on your walls. Feature your favorite baby photo on one these super cool canvas prints, FREE! Free Print.
  • Free Kids Cookbook: Order the print copy or just download it, free either way. Free Cookbook.
  • Free Poster: SummerSlam Reading Poster from WWE. Free Poster.
  • Free Sewing Patterns: Free sewing patterns! Apparel, baby, kids stuff, home and more! Download Today!
  • Free Activity Kit: Get this free kit from Lysol, with healthy habits for kids. Free Kit.
  • Time Island: This is sooo cool. It’s a free game for kids 4-8, and it has totally kept the boys occupied lately, when I need some “quiet time”. You have to check it out, seriously. Time Island Game. It’s free now, but it may turn to a pay game later… So it’s a great time to check it out!
  • Bendy Straw and more: Join the Oakhurst Dairy Fan Club {not all states qualify. I didn’t :(} and get a free kids kit with a fun bendy straw, growth chart, and more. Fan Club Sign Up.
  • Big Ben Pencil Sharpener: This is super odd, but kinda randomly cool. Free Sharpener.
  • Zulily: Super cute selection, always at deep discounts, like up to 90% off. You can start browsing this now and watch for deals to stock up for Christmas. Zulily Sign Up.
  • Totsy: Similar idea, but waaay different selection. I use both, and check ’em out daily. Great Daily Deals on Baby Clothes & More for the Savvy Moms! Click Here to join free.
  • Kabongo: Have you seen their profile on Mommy Perks? Such a great company. Get a FREE $10 Value Game package from Kabongo. Click Here to get it.
  • Post-it’s: Free sample of Post-It® Super Sticky Notes, great to add to back-to-school supplies. Post-it Sample.

And my Rafflecopter Giveaways:

Have a great weekend, and by Monday, I’ll be able to show you guys my brand new “Makeover” on the blog… The new design should be finished and installed super soon.

Pampers

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They have another offer too:

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How shopping this sale can save the world….

Always full of Great Deals:

Totsy offers moms on-the-go and moms-to-be access to brand-specific sales, up to 80% off retail, just for them and the kids, ages 0-7. Top brands for mom, baby, and child. Prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children’s clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials are just a sampling of a selection that promises only the best in quality and designer brands.

Today’s SUPER DUPER hot buys:

  • $2.35 for Disney Books, shipped! {WOW!!}
  • Pillow Pets for $11.10, super steal!
  • Disney Princess books for $3.10… Great price!!

Who says shopping can’t save the world?

100% eco-friendly: Totsy is the first company in private sales to take on sustainable and socially responsible initiatives in all areas of business. One baby, one tree: With every purchase you make through Totsy, we will plant one tree in the name of your child to help reduce the effects of deforestation.

Check it out today, and get ’em before they’re gone!

Check out Totsy and all of the uh-MAY-zing deals today– Shop Totsy! Let me know what YOUR favorite deal is! {I’m stocking up on books for Christmas gifts…}

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