Baby — Page 7

The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant

“What to do when you want to be pregnant yesterday – and you don’t have any time to waste.” – Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D…. This book is for the impatient woman. The woman who has moved up the ranks in her career successfully, and wants to succeed with pregnancy using the same methodical approach. {Except that babies don’t cooperate with planning very well.} The woman who has been trying to get pregnant for a couple months, or even a couple years! {Yep, that would make anyone impatient.} The woman who is getting older, and worried that you don’t have as much time left as you used to. Or the woman who realizes that now is the perfect time in life to start a family – career, finances, home life are all aligned perfectly. Whatever the reason, you are ready for a baby, and you’re ready to be pregnant yesterday!

“A grand adventure is about to begin.” – Winnie the Pooh

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 24, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution | 9 Comments

MyStrollers.com Monthly Giveaway!

Sweet Pea Savings has teamed up with MyStrollers.com and a bunch of other great bloggers to bring you this amazing giveaway!

MyStrollers.com is givings away a 4moms MamaRoo In Black Classic! This is a pretty amazing stroller – and was just recently featured on The Ellen Show for her Mother’s Day Giveaway! Check it out here for more details.

This giveaway will begin at 12:01 am on 5/20 and end on 6/19 at 12:01 (eastern)

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. Any problems or questions please email sweetpeasavings@hotmail.com

Are you ready to win? Its simple – Just enter the rafflecopter below!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 20, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 9 Comments

Having a Baby? Join the Free Baby On Board Bootcamp

“Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other.” – Edgar Watson Howe … This is so true. Before I became a mother, I thought that it would be the hardest job in the world. And it is. But it’s also the best – as all you mommas out there already know. But when you’re pregnant for the first time, planning a pregnancy can be super scary – trying to prepare for all of the immense life changes that are headed your way! We all know that having babies is expensive – but I have an awesome tool that will let you rest easier, by helping you to take a look at how your baby will affect your finances. Keep reading to find out how much it really costs to raise a child, and how to figure out how to manage all of those expenses.

“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” – Frank A. Clark

One of my favorite sites, LearnVest.com, has a great program called Baby on Board Bootcamp – and it’s totally free to join. Awesome, right? You’ll get tips on things like how to estimate what you’ll need for your new baby, how to reduce other spending to free up that cash, the best way to save on kids clothing, whether it’s more expensive to raise a boy or a girl – and so much more. I’ve done a few of their free bootcamps before, and they are super helpful. {It’s hard to believe that they’re free, right?}

“A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” – Eda J. Le Shan

One of my favorite parts of this free Baby on Board Bootcamp is the Maternity Leave Basics section. This can be SUCH a confusing part of planning for a baby, and many mommas-to-be don’t know enough about the laws, their rights, and what they’re entitled to. This section also goes over the pros and cons of being a stay at home mom versus working outside the home, and helps you determine which one will be right for your new family. Great resources.

How To Join the Free Baby on Board Bootcamp:

Sign up for a free account at LearnVest today. The next screen you’ll go to will have budgeting tools – you can use those to enter your info now {it’s awesome}, or click the button on the bottom right to skip it and come back later. Next you’ll see a big screen with paid subscriptions – You can just click the bottom right again, to continue without upgrading. Now you’ll get a cool screen showing you a bunch of the free tools that are available to you in LearnVest – click “take me to my dashboard” in the upper right of that pop up box. Now – see that big list of FREE bootcamps available to you on the right side of your screen? Yep – you get all of those free! Things like:

Get out of Debt – How to figure out what you owe, and how to pay it off fast.
Priceless Style – Look like a million bucks, without spending it!
Getting Hitched – How to merge both of your finances, and plan for wedding expenses.
Ace Your Taxes – What to save, what to toss, and how to prepare.

And tons more. You’ll also find the latest articles filled with financial info that’s actually fun to read. Things like 7 Reasons TV is Ruining Your Life, or Why I Became a Mom at 44. You’ll get a weekly email with tips on staying stylish on a frugal budget, the best way to save on fresh fruits and veggies, and how to totally ace a job interview. You will love this site – pinky promise.

Be sure to enter to win in their big end of summer giveaway too!

Are you using LearnVest Yet? Let me know what you think of it!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 15, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution | 10 Comments

Boon High Chair Give-it-Away #SuperEvent

I’m so excited to bring you another #SuperEvent Giveaway! This week is all about YaySave! where you can save big dollars on all your household needs. {And if your household is anything like mine, you have a LOT of needs, lol.} This event is hosted by Full Price? Never! with contributing bloggers CuzinLogic and MyCraftyLife.

About YaySave!: At YaySave, you can finally get all your household essentials at one place, rest assured that you’re always getting a great deal, and best of all, do it all within the comfort of your own home! YaySave! Offers some unique options to help you save time and money:

Certified Program: • All items with a YaySave Certified emblem are at least 25% less than any other Online Retailer. • We provide you with the prices and links to our competitor’s right there, so you can be sure that you’re getting the best price possible.
Referral Appreciation Program • We’ve created a referral program unlike anything you’ve seen before, where you can earn up to $100 in YaySave credit for each referral!
Premium Membership Program- Free shipping on any size order and 5% cash back on all orders along with access to Exclusive Weekly Deals for just for “Premium Members”!
Swagbucks Partnership: I’m such a big fan of Swagbucks, and have been using it for years. So the total selling point for me here at YaySave! was that you earn Swagbucks with your purchases – some special promotions get you TONS of them! Love that. {Join Swagbucks here before joining YaySave! if you want to – to double your rewards.}

Ready to shop now? Here’s am exclusive $3 coupon code:3b3c8e506a76fc1f68df578bd2857fdd

You can learn more about YaySave! on their Website, Twitter, and Facebook page. You’ll love them – YaySave! is revolutionizing the way moms shop by helping us to save money and time. Love that, right? Let’s Celebrate YaySave! with a chance to win an awesome Boon Highchair….

About the Awesome Prize

BOON Flair Pedestal Highchair in Coconut Seat / Tangerine Pad {srv $369} No cracks, and no crevices means that there are no places for crumbs to get stuck! This one-piece seat is the sleekest, smoothest thing going and it makes cleanup unbelievably easy. Its dishwasher-safe tray cover actually fits in a dishwasher. {That’s what sold me on it!} And the continuous height positioning with pneumatic lift is just a fancy way of saying you can pick the exact height you want to fit your table.

Super Sweet Savings

YaySave! has so many deals running right now, but my favorite one is get $30 back when you spend $100 – I mean, that’s a major savings, right? This deal is for new customers only and is only for a limited time… so shop now before it’s over.

Why YaySave! Rocks for Moms

Heather from Full Price? Never! spent some time researching some great deals on YaySave! Here are her thoughts “YaySave! is a great site and features some real money saving opportunities. I was happy to find Huggies diapers for $5.99 a pack. I really don’t like paying full price for diapers and it’s not easy {or fun} to drag 3 kids to the store to buy diapers… Thank goodness for YaySave! Knowing that I can just go online and order them at a really good price makes life a whole lot easier! With their certified prices I know I’m always getting rock bottom online prices too. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of their $5 flat rate shipping although I’ll probably end up purchasing a premium membership. At only $19.99, the Premium membership would get me free shipping for the whole year!”

Ready for the giveaway and a chance to win the awesome highchair above? Great! Enter on the Rafflecopter form below!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 6, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes, Giveaways | 7 Comments

Baby Essentials Giveaway!

Super Excited to bring you baby essentials giveaway!

I’ve teamed up with a great group of awesome, and hosts Little Inspiration & Money Saving Parent, to bring you a chance to win FOUR baby essentials items – Which means Four Lucky Winners!

Prizes that are up for grabs:

The First Years Sure Comfort Baby Bath Tub (Blue or Pink)
Pourty Potty – You can see the review HERE.
A box of Stage 1 Baby Gourmet Food-Organic and BPAFree.
Zoobies Blanket Pal – You can see the review HERE and a 20% Discount Code!

To enter, just follow directions on the rafflecopter form below. You don’t have to do all of the entries – but the more you complete, the more chances you have to WIN! And, if you’re feelin’ lucky, make sure to enter to win all of the fun prizes I’m giving away this month – they’re all listed over in the sidebar! Giveaway will end Wednesday May 10 at 12:01am ET.

Have Fun & Good Luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 3, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 56 Comments

What did YOU expect when you were expecting? #Giveaway

What did YOU expect when you were expecting?

I think we all probably read at least part of the book What to Expect When You’re Expecting when we were pregnant, right? Whether you were like me and bought it the minute you found out you were having a baby, got it as a shower gift, or just browsed it in a waiting room before for one of the many doctors appointments – It’s a safe bet that most women who’ve had a baby relied on the advice in this book. And now, it’s being updated into a movie – Check out a trailer…

What to Expect when You’re Expecting – Premiers on May 18th

The movie looks hilarious – and while it’s not really based on the book, it does fit perfectly – It’s all about that nervousness and anticipation we all felt during our first pregnancy.

To celebrate the launch of the movie, Playtex Baby is doing a really fun giveaway!

What did you least expect when you were pregnant or a new Mom? We all have great stories to share, and Playtex Baby wants to hear them! Starting April 16th Playtex Baby is holding a contest on their Facebook page, asking Moms to share candid, unexpected moments of pregnancy and motherhood. They will be selecting daily winners, as well as a grand prize winner who will be flown to LA for the premiere of What To Expect When You’re Expecting. The film will feature Playtex Baby products including the Playtex® Nurser with Drop-Ins® Liners and the Playtex® Diaper Genie® Disposal System! So what are you waiting for – log on and share your story today!

I’d love to hear YOUR story too – What surprises did you have during your pregnancy or delivery? Share in the comments….

{Disclaimer: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Playtex Baby. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 30, 2012 Filed Under: Fun Stuff | No Comments

Best New Must-Have’s for Moms & Babies: $150+ Giveaway

I have another amazing Mompact giveaway for you all this week – Filled with some of the very best products for moms and babies. This ginormous prize package includes everything you need to prepare for your delivery and hospital stay – as well as some fun products that will be really helpful once your precious little one arrives.

One Lucky Momma will win it all…

One winner will receive a prize package, delivered right to her door, with ALL of these great products included – over $150 value! Read a little bit more about the prizes, and keep them in mind for any baby showers and events you have coming up this spring – they would all be very appreciated gifts!

LaborLooks: I remember my delivery – and the icky, scratchy hospital gown that I was given, that has of course been worn a million times by other people. LaborLooks gives new moms a much more comfortable option – not to mention they’re really stylin’. I would have been much more comfortable during all of those hours of labor in a clean, fresh, totally new gown of my own! Learn more about the LaborLooks Maternity Hospital Gown, and read the other great reviews.
Push Pack: I love, love, LOVE this idea. I had no clue what to pack in my hospital bag, and kept putting it off until the last minute. Then my water broke 3 weeks early – and I was totally unprepared. What a great gift this is – it’s a reusable tote filled with pretty much everything that a new mom will need during her hospital stay. Read a great review of the Push Pack, and see all of the items that are included in this package.
Pump-A-Pair: These nursing bra straps look like such a helpful solution – If you’ve ever pumped, you know how time consuming it can be – and how tiring it is. Being able to at least have your hands free to do other tasks would help so much! Learn more about Pump-a-Pair, and order them with free shipping too!
Sticky Bellies: This is one of my very favorites – these adorable milestone stick-ons make for super fun photo shoots. You can use them while pregnant, to do monthly baby-bump photos, or use them to chronicle your new babies monthly growth. So adorable. Read more, and see a Sticky Bellies photo shoot idea.
Drool Monkey: It doesn’t take long for babies to start teething – which means a lot of drooling. Yes, a drooling baby is still pretty adorable – but that yucky rash that sometimes accompanies it is NOT adorable. One easy way to prevent that is by using the Drool Monkey – it’s organic and eco-friendly, cloth teether, rattle, burp cloth and baby blanket all in one loveable monkey. Learn more about how Drool Monkey can help prevent a drool rash on your baby.

What a great group of products, right? There’s a reason that they all feel like such super helpful, “Why didn’t I think of that??!!” type items… It’s because they’re all invented by moms!

Moms Supporting Moms… in Business

Visit Mompact.com today to find so many amazing tools, resources, and links to awesome products that solve your busy mom challenges. On Mompact, you can…

Shop at the Mompact store.

Get help with your business.

Find a mom blogger.

Register to be a Mompact consultant.

List your mom business.

Submit your mom invented product.

Whether your a busy mom looking for time-saving solutions, a mom-inventor looking for help in getting your product launched successfully, or a mom blogger looking to join a great network of supportive women – Mompact.com is a great place to learn and connect!

Enter to WIN!!

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to get your entries in. To enter, click the button that says, “Do it!”, and complete that task. Bam – that’s one entry! Then continue on, and do as many – or as few – tasks as you like. The more you complete, the more entries you’ll get into the drawing – and ONE LUCKY WINNER gets a big prize package with all of these products included!! {Feelin’ lucky? Enter to win all of the other prizes that I’m giving away to my fans this month, listed in the sidebar.}