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NEW Freebies! Victoria’s Secret, Diapers, Quizno’s and more!

Good Morning everyone! I hope the rest of you are seeing prettier weather this weekend than I am… I woke up today to yucky ol’ overcast skies and rain. Boo!

All the more reason to stay inside with a cup of coffee, and put together a big freebie list, so I guess it’s not all bad, huh? :)

Todays Freebies:

*Get a FREE sample of the new Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Perfume!

*Get two FREE Fred’s Brand diapers to compare to your regular brand. Sign up here to check it out!

*Get your FREE Subscription to American Baby Magazine. Click Here. This is the one that always has the great Amazon coupons in it!

*Get a FREE Trial Size of Sun Frog Eco Fin Wood Stain, choice of two colors.

*FREE baby stuff! Click Here. Lotsa samples!

*Sign up for a FREE sample package of Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice!!

*FREE New high-value coupons! Save on your favorite brands. Get Coupons from Coupons.com Today! Click Here.

*Get a sample box of Miracle Whip trial sizes!

*Quizno’s Coupons!!! Mmmmm…. Seriously, this is one of my VERY favorite restaurants. I love when they put out new coupons!! Print Your Quiznos Coupon.

*Get a FREE Wacky Packy Pack Kids Meal at Sonic on your kids birthday by signing up here!

*Love this site! Takes a few minutes to get signed up, but it’s worth it! They post so many new freebies!! Cheap is good…but FREE is better! Join FreeFly’s and get FREE samples of name-brand products!
here.

*FREE boxes of Glad Trash Bags!

*Restaurants, Salons and Events up to 90% off! Find deals in your city. Click Here.

*Print a coupon for a FREE product at Bath and Body Works! We no longer have one of these where I live, and I miss it!!

*Prilosec OTC® provides 24-hour protection against frequent heartburn. And with heartburn gone, you can power on.
Click Here.

Have a great day, and enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 27, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

Mommy Thoughts: Baby Love

My life changed forever the day I had my first ultrasound. I expected to see just a little blip on a screen, but to my surprise, a tiny baby appeared, waving it’s tiny arms at me. That was one of the most emotional moments of my life…. There, on that screen, was a real baby. My baby. So incredible.

Every day I count my blessings, and am so grateful that the world brought her to me. This quote so perfectly describes the change that she has brought to my life…

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” -Laoz

Her little face smiling at me gives me the strength to take on any challenge. Seeing her discover new things, and learn new skills, brings me the most powerful positive feelings I’ve ever had. Watching her laugh makes my heart smile. She truly is the greatest thing thats ever happened to me, and she makes me a better person, every day.

What changes has your child brought to your life?

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 21, 2011 Filed Under: Mommy Thoughts | 1 Comment

FREE Baby 101 Ebook!!

Do you have baby questions? Are you looking for new ways to get baby freebies? Heck yeah, right? Check out the new FREE Baby 101 Ebook!

I just signed up for this myself today, so I don’t have too much to tell you about it…. But I’m looking forward to checking it out!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 11, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

Recording Memories in a Moment Garden

Sharing Memories and Special Moments…

Moment Garden is a new website that I came across this weekend, and I think that it is such a wonderful idea. I love scrapbooking, photo albums, memory boxes… And so I save EVERYTHING, especially when it comes to my new little girl. But sometimes it can be tough to get all of those special moments and memories written down and saved, in between diapers, bottles, spit-up, tantrums…. You know.

Moment Garden gives you a new way to easily keep track of those amazing little moments! It only takes a minute to get signed up for a new account. You are then able to start logging in to quickly leave little markers in your “garden” each time some random adorable moment happens that you want to remember! Read Moment Garden’s description of their service…

“Children are amazing! From day one their pictures and the little moments throughout their life are priceless. Looking at an old picture, or even reading a quote from when they were 4 years old and commented “Don’t worry Daddy, I’ll teach you” can bring a smile. Our vision is helping parents collect, save and share these precious moments with the people that matter most.”

You can send messages by email or from your phone, making it so easy to keep things updated. You can add authorized users, like dad or grandma, so that they can log on and add new memories and stories too!

I love that this gives me a way to keep track of my little girls achievements, and a fun way to see how she is growing every day into such a big girl!!

Moments like this have to be saved and shared, right?

There is also a brand new feature that lets you share individual moments to your Facebook page! You choose the moments to share, and they show up as a post on your Facebook page. All of the comments that your friends leave on that photo will also be saved into the Memory Garden, as part of the post. I love this!

{Update: I’ve been using this for awhile now, and it is so great. I love that they send you an email every once in a while, with a question to help prompt you to add a new memory. Today I got an email asking, “What did Abby have for breakfast today? What else does she like to eat?” I realized that this IS something that I’ll want to remember later. So I added a picture of her eating/squishing/playing with her breakfast banana today. This timeline will be so much fun to look back at later….}

To get started, go check it out at Moment Garden or on Facebook. Let me know what you think…. :)

Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 6, 2011 Filed Under: Reviews, Fun Stuff | 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

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