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Pretty Products + Pretty Sweet Deals = Pretty Awesome

“The nature of this flower is to bloom…” – Alice Walker… Beauty comes in all types. Perfectly done hair and make up, a pretty cocktail dress and heels – that makes me feel totally ready to take on the world. But, beauty is also a day at home in a hoodie and sweats, with the only products I’ve used being some shimmery lotions, sweet smelling potions, and some sparkly gloss on my lips. But whatever beauty is to you – I’ve got a few products you’ll love, that are perfect for any occassion…

Beauty products to make a girl feel pretty

Eden Fantasys has some of my favorite beauty products – plus, they have such a great customer rewards program, it’s a totally awesome place to shop and stock up. {Just a heads up – Eden Fantasys is an “adult” site… Meaning you might not want to click the link if you’ve got kiddos in the room, lol.} They’ve got a ton of deals right now too – so let me share those before I tell you about my fave get-pretty products:

Use promo code HOLIDAY12 to save 20% on your order (no conditions/restrictions, good on any order until September 7th, 2012)
Save 25% on all lingerie items (expires September 7th, 2012)
Labor Day Clearance – save up to 70% on selected products

There is a lot more to Eden Fantasys than just the “adult” stuff… You’ll find super pretty robes and bras. Amazing gift sets. And my fave – the beauty lines. Keep reading to learn which products are my go-to picks…

Gettin’ Pretty with Pretty Products

When shopping Eden Fantasys – they make it simple to find just what you’re looking for. At the top you can click through to the “Beauty and Body” category. Then you can narrow down your search by best sellers, by price, by brand, or even by scent. Super cool – I love sites that make it easy to get what I want.

Ok, my first fave is the Cake line of products… I’m a sucker for pretty packaging, and love the simple pink and white design on these. And – they smell fantastic, and work amazing. I can’t live without the Diamond Lip Gloss is Gold Glimmer – perfect for almost everyone, no matter what skin tone you are. And the Brown Sugar Scrub is soooooo good.
Next – Gift sets. If you’re shopping for bridal showers, bachelorette parties – or any occassion where you’re shopping for a girlfriend or family – You’ll find some seriously great gifts here. I’m a big fan of the Flirty Little Favorites set of body scrub, lotion, and perfume oil infused with pheremones. I get compliments when I wear this. Like, every.single.time. For couples you could get the Leau a Deux kit – jazz music to play in the background, scented candles, and massage lotions, all packaged up pretty. Or gift the Bellina Box – amazing black case holds some of the best quality products I’ve used.

There are also tons of other great items – the Booty Parlor bubble bath rocks, the make up selections are always such great shades, and the so far – I’ve never come across a product that I didn’t love. And I buy a LOT of product here, lol. So… Since every girl loves a few new products to make her feel a little prettier – especially us busy moms! – stock up on some goodies for yourself, and tuck away a few fun gifts for any special occasions or holidays you have coming up. The women in your life will appreciate it….

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My Suprising Secret Weapon for Kitchen Success….

“If You Don’t Like My Cooking, Lower Your Standards.” – Unknown… For most of my adult life, I lived alone. And preparing meals for one doesn’t exactly lead to gourmet cooking skills, know what I mean? Add in that I was a vegetarian for 5 years {so I didn’t learn to cook meat until a couple years ago, and am still learning} – and that I have pretty simple tastes, and you get a chick with solid basic cooking skills, but nothing especially impressive. Flash forward…. 3 years ago, within a 2 month time frame, I found out I was pregnant, extended family moved in with me, my boyfriend moved in, pets moved in – and I was suddenly managing an extremely full house! Since I was in charge of most of the cooking, I had to give myself a crash course in cooking for a crowd 101. Well, I’m proud to say that I’ve learned a LOT in the past couple of years. And can I tell you my best secret for success in the kitchen? It’s not cookbooks or classes, it’s not marinades or sauces…..

Fun Retro Aprons are my Secret Weapon

Nope – my secret weapon to kitchen success is a super cute apron and accessories. Sound silly? Hear me out… Think of how clothes or uniforms totally change your mindset. A pretty cocktail dress can totally boost your confidence. Putting on your business suit puts you in a take charge mood. Heck, just getting up and fully dressed – and out of the “Frump Mom” look of pony tail and sweats can help you get more motivated to tackle your day, am I right? Well for me, throwing on a super pretty, retro styled apron makes me feel more at home in the kitchen. A bit of a domestic goddess even. I’m a big fan of making everyday challenges a little more fun by using cool products and gear – so things like zebra print cleaning gloves, polka dot pot holders, and aprons with ruffles and bows make me enjoy chores around the house a lot more. Try it – you’ll see what I mean.

Retro Aprons and accessories from Flirty Aprons

I have several styles and accessories from Flirty Apron… I’ve bought gear from other sites too, but these are always my favorite. I buy TONS of gifts here too – my girlfriends love ’em. This one above is my all-time fave – it’s called the Marilyn Sugar n’ Spice, and there’s a matching little girls size too. Love it, right? It’s pretty enough that when we’re throwing parties {which is like, all the time…} I can wear this even after guests arrive. It looks trendy over a cute black party dress – and ensures that when I take it off and scoot on out of the kitchen, my dress isn’t a mess. {Do I sound sooooo 1950’s? Maybe a little. But I do kind of enjoy the whole homemaking thing…} If you want to check these out too, there is an uh-MAY-zing deal right now I wanted to share… One of the best buys I’ve seen on Flirty Apron in a long time:

$30 of Aprons, Kitchen Gloves and More at FlirtyAprons.com for Only $15!

All you have to do to snag these sweet savings is to head to Spotted Fox, a new favorite site of mine. Take 1 minute to log in, click “Today’s Deal” – then scroll down the side a bit to find the Flirty Aprons deal. Once you purchase it {and hurry – it ends in 4 days!} – you’ll get a coupon code to use on their site. And – if you’re joining as a new member from this special Sunshine and Sippy Cups referral link, you’ll get a bonus $5 in credit too! Easy peasy – and you’re getting half off. You can even use this on any sale items on their site too. Awesomesauce.

A little bit about Flirty Aprons…

First off, let me tell you this from my own experience – these aprons rock. I’ve had one of mine for over a year, and wear it a TON. It’s been through so much wash and wear, but honestly you can’t tell at all. These have great details, are well made, and are sturdy enough that you don’t have to worry about spilling on them. Because that would kind of defeat the point, right? Lol.

Flirty Aprons has been featured on dozens of publications and TV programs including Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Daytime, The Bonnie Hunt Show, Best Desserts and many more!
So many colors and prints to choose including mint, red and chocolate, cherry, zebra, florals and more.
30-day money back guarantee on all purchases.
Over 50 different apron styles to choose from, and all orders ship in one business day.

There is no limit to how many vouchers you can purchase – but you can only use ONE voucher per purchase at Flirty Aprons. That means that this could be an uh-MAY-zing way to start stocking up on super affordable holiday gifts. Buy an apron to go with a plate of homemade cookies, and you’ve got a super sweet gift for your favorite neighbors. Add an apron to a gift basket with a fun cookbook like Hostess with the Mostess: A Galaxy of Retro Recipes or Vintage Cocktails: Retro Recipes for the Home Mixologist – and a few super cute kitchen gadgets like these faves of mine: Animal House Monkey Peeler, Head Chefs Spatula Man, or Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters – and you’ve got a perfect gift for just about any woman in your life. {It’s ok if they’re not usually a cooking or kitchen-lovin’ type. I’m telling ya, fun stuff like this motivates anyone to have more fun with meals.} Or you could even send an apron and a spa gift card to your best girlfriend – so she can enjoy her days more inside AND outside of the house. Love it.

Friend don’t let friends pay full price – share this sweet deal too!

Learn a Suprising Secret Weapon for Kitchen Success…. {Hint: It’s pretty….}sunshineandsippycups.com/2012/09/my-sup… #Homemaking #Cooking

— SunandSipCups (@SunandSipCups) September 3, 2012

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 3, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 9 Comments

Why it’s a great time to stock up summer clothes…

Another huge Labor Day savings event… For those of you who didn’t head out for camping, boating, or other fun outdoor adventures to celebrate the last days of summer – I’m guessing that a lot of you are probably “celebrating” Labor Day weekend the way that I am. By shopping. It’s the perfect time to snag all of those super sweet summer clearance deals – remember, tanks and summer tees are still great for layering, all the way into winter. And take advantage of the dirt cheap prices on kids clothes right now, and order bigger sizes to stow away for next summer. I love being able to go to the garage at the start of each season, pull out a big storage tote, and be set with new clothes and gear. That’s how we make style affordable at my house. So here’s another SERIOUSLY amazing sale for you to check out:

Amazing deals for the whole family – Labor Day Blowout Sale!

Here are a few of my fave finds – I absolutely adore the retro aprons in the kitchen linen blowout sale – especially because they’re only $9 bucks each. There are also other accessory pieces you could add in – perfect to stock up on for holiday gifts. There are so many cute pieces in the Toddler Gear Blowout section – super cute zebra print lunch boxes for $3.75, fun sleeping bags for the sleepovers that are sure to come, and the Dawson Duck Throw? Adorable. It has a hood to go over your little ones head, and little snuggly corners they can put on like gloves. Tons of other animals too. They Toy Blowout has so many awesome toys under $5 bucks – and everything else I saw was at least 50% off, making it a great way to stock up for Christmas. In the Book Blowout sale you’ll find great kids books starting at $1.75 – wow. And…. There’s even a whole section devoted to a Kitchen Aid sale!! Ready to check it out yourself? There are SO many categories to shop – grab a glass of wine, a plate of brownies, or whatever your guilty pleasure is… And shop away momma!

Shop the Labor Day Blowout Sales at Totsy today – Up to 90% off!!

For more sweet savings this weekend, check out the extra 20% off coupon code to use on top of the 50% off sales at one of my fave sites. See more clearance family gear, starting at as low as $1.99 – and learn how you get free shipping. Or learn my sweet tricks to getting kids clothes dirt cheap – and sometimes, even FREE. You can’t get better than free, right? Love free? Then enter to win this free Coach bag for fall too – Good luck!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 2, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

The Secret to Getting Kids Clothes Cheap or even Free

You guys know how much I love to shop for my little fashionista…. But as a working mom on a tight budget, I have to seriously search for the best bargains possible. I don’t buy much for my own closet these days, since she’s a growing toddler, and it seems like every morning she’s outgrown half of her clothes again. But, I do have a few fave go-to places that I shop for her, where I always find crazy-discounted gear, that’s cute enough that I’d wear it in my size too – Like the amazing sale dress I found yesterday. I’m dying to find one like that in my size! Anyway… I’m in the process of snapping up summer clearance clothes in bigger sizes to hold for next year, and early sales on fall and winter clothes that we’ll be needing before you know it. I just had an super sweet shopping spree full of amazing deals this morning, so I thought I’d share these tips and finds for you mommas out there who are in need of some serious saving too…

Best Fall Fashion for Girls – All Under $20

Yes – these are all girls picks – because that’s what I was shopping for today. But here’s the deal – No matter what you’re looking for, it’s super simple to find the lowest priced items on Cookies Kids. There is an amazing drop down menu where you can choose any category: infant, toddler boy or girl, bigger kids sizes, accessories, shoes, and even fun bedroom accessories and toys. Then you break it down further – coats, dresses, sweaters, jean and top sets, skirt and top sets – you get the idea. Then it’s time for my FAVORITE features – choose your sizes, and then click to have it sort the pages by price, lowest to highest. That way if you’re looking for gear under $10 bucks, which is what I do, you can scroll through everything in that prices range. Awesomesauce. To give you an idea of the sweet prices, here are the prices for the picks in this pic, that I ordered today:

Coat Set: This fun red coat is only $16.99 – and it comes with the snuggly printed scarf and hat totally free! This coat is a toddler girl size, as are all of these items – and is also available in black.
Izzy Bella: This dress, called the “Vivian,” is an uh-MAY-zing steal at only $3.99! Yes, it’s more of a summer dress – but I LOVE stocking up on their pretty summer sundresses at these prices… Just throw a cute sweater over it and add some tights, and it works great for fall or holiday parties.
Sweater: Speaking of sweaters, this little sweater – the Dream Star Cardigan – makes a perfect layer over those fun summer dresses. And, it’s only $8.99 – from an original price of $34 bucks at department stores! When you get your Cookies Kids order, you’ll see the original brand price tags still attached, and then the super duper discounted Cookies Kids tags. The last time I shopped, I added up the original tags on all of my items – $227 bucks. What did I pay? $54. Whaaaat? Seriously.
Penelope Mack: I absolutely adore Penelope Mack dresses – such great prints, really nice fabrics, and perfect details. I actually already ordered this same dress a couple months ago, along with a few other Penelope Macks, but ordered another in a larger size for next summer too. I mean – it’s only $6.99, why not??
Tandino: I love, love, love this coat. Another of those pieces that I wish was in my size. {Heck, I’d love the Penelope Mack dress and that cute pink sweater too….} It’s a nice dressy wool pea coat – with a hood, which is important to me in the winter to keep Abby warm. This is perfect for church or holiday parties. And – it’s only $17 bucks!
Sugah & Honey: This cute dress will work perfectly into fall with a long sleeve tee and leggings underneath. And again, it’s a totally sweet deal – another dress for only $3.99! You can’t even buy a value meal at McDonalds for $3.99 these day, know what I mean? Love it.

BAM!! You just got hit with a page full of amazing deals, ladies. I love kids clothes that are good quality, and have more of a high-end look, but at affordable prices for a real mom’s budget. So – my whole order, 2 coats, hat and scarf set, 3 dresses, and an adorable layering sweater – Less than $60. That’s like $8 bucks per piece. And – they have $5 flat rate shipping, every day, on everything.

Another bonus…. Share Cookies Kids with your friends, and get $10 credit for each friend who shops!

Ok ladies – You know it’s true… When you find an amazingly good deal, you love to share it with your girl friends, right? So why not earn a little credit for being such a super shopper? If you’re skilled at finding those sweet savings, you’re friends will love you for sharing, and you’ll love shopping for free with your credits. Total win-win. You can also earn rewards similar to this at Zulily {$20 credit}, Totsy {$10 credit}, Moolala {earn a percent of all shares}, Plum District {$5 credit} and Labor Day coupon code}, Sharing Spree {$10 credit} – and tons more. Just grab the link they’ll give you, and email your best girlfriends and family, or share it right to Facebook to tell ’em what you’ve found. Easy peasy, and filled with awesome for everyone involved!

I’m inviting you to Treats, a rewards program from CookiesKids.com. Since I am Treating you, if you buy, we both automatically get $10 to spend at CookiesKids.com. Even better – join their newsletter for a chance to win an iPad!

Friends don’t let friends pay full price…

The Secret to Getting Kids Clothes Cheap or even Free – sunshineandsippycups.com/2012/09/the-se… Real cute gear for a real mom budget.

— SunandSipCups (@SunandSipCups) September 2, 2012

{This is not a sponsored post – I had an amazing shopping haul this morning, and wanted to share my tips with you ladies. We’re all on a budget, and can all use a little help, right? Post may include affiliate links. Graphic is my own creation from Cookies Kids product photos. Thanks for reading – You all rock.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 2, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 9 Comments

Why This is the Best Way to Spend 2 Minutes Today…

Save money, get cool gear and experiences – and give back to your community!

I’ve told you guys before about my fave deal site – Sharing Spree. If you’re not already set up with a sweet account over there, the post will take you through the super easy peasy steps to getting started. {Takes less than 2 minutes. Best 2 minutes you’ll spend all day – guaranteed!} At the time I wrote that post a couple of months ago, Sharing Spree had raised $311,665 for local charities in cities across the country… That’s now up to $346,249 raised for non-profits!! How amazing is that? A bunch of moms, saving money by buying these awesome family-friendly local deals, using their purchasing power to help others in need. That’s rock star stuff right there ladies. Love it.

What will you find on Sharing Spree?

Well, you’ll find super sweet deals on stuff moms and kids love – Like today’s Spree here in the Seattle area:

$14 for 4 Drop-In Bounce Sessions at Kidz Bounce in Issaquah ($28 Value)

Not in Seattle? Well, there are amazing deals all over the country too – In Birmingham, you’ll find a Spree for One Microdermabrasion Treatment and also get the Renew & Refresh Cleanse with Soothing Serum Masque Treatment at Little Flower Day Spa. It’s just $39! (Regularly $80). In Nashville you’ll find a Spree from Skincare by Shannon. For $34, you’ll receive the Ultimate Relaxing and Rejuvenating Facial treatment ($85 value). Or, one of my FAVE Sprees going on now : Look under Portland’s deals to find a Spree to pay just $7.50 for a Zoo Animal Lunch Bag from Bella Sweet Boutique ($15.00 value), plus a matching backpack deal too. And it is ah-doooooor-able. For real. Check it out, and grab one today!

So – what are you waiting for?

Sign up for a free Sharing Spree account today – earn credits for sharing deals with your friends and family {and save up those credits to do some totally free Christmas shopping in a few months!} – and know that every single purchase you make is helping to give back to others in need! If you have ANY questions on how this works – leave me a comment here, or email me at sunshineandsippycups@gmail.com. And if you’re a blogger in the PNW who’d love to learn more about spreading the word about this awesome group, email me too!

Love free stuff? Then Join here for Free Family Fun Passes and More!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 19, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

Hundreds of Dollars in Amazon Savings with Huge Fall Coupon List

To help you transition from summer to fall, and into the new back to school routines – Amazon.com is offering a HUGE selection of online coupons to use on the everyday essentials that you want to stock up on, as well as some super cool new gadgets and gear. And, if you combine these coupons with other Amazon savings tools like Amazon Mom, Amazon Prime, or Subscribe and Save – this is a seriously sweet time to do some shopping for fall. Many of these products are already on sale, and you can use the coupon right on top of that sale price – plus get the free shipping! Be sure to read each page to see any expiration dates, exclusions, and all that good stuff. Add items to your cart, and they’ll all get taken off of your total at check out. Love it, right?

Office and School Supply Coupons

Make-Up & Beauty Product Coupons

Personal Care and Health Product Digital Coupons

Baby & Toddler Essentials – Online Coupons

Save $2.00 on Goodnites Underwear {Spiderman or Tinkerbell designs included too!}
Save $2.00 on Huggies Overnites Diapers
$0.50 OFF ONE Pampers Wipes 60ct or higher
$1.50 OFF ONE Pampers Box of Diampers or Pants
Save $36.00 on the Graco Dynamo Lite Travel System, Adaline

Laundry and Cleaning Supplies Coupons

Save $1.00 Off ONE Gain Detergent, Gain Fabric Softener, or Cheer product
Gain with Freshlock Liquid Detergent
$0.75 OFF ONE Tide Detergent or Downy
Save $0.50 OFF ONE Era
$2.00 OFF ONE Tide boost
$0.50 OFF ONE Dawn Dishwashing Soap {Try the green apple. It rocks.}
$1.00 OFF ONE Swiffer Dusters 6 ct or Dry Cloths
$1.50 OFF ONE Duracell Rechargeable Batteries or ONE Duracell Charger or ONE 6-pack or larger of Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries
$0.50 OFF ONE Febreze Fabric Refresher Product {My fave is Thai Dragon Fruit. So fresh!}
$0.25 OFF THREE Puffs Singles or one 3 pack or larger
$0.50 OFF ONE Mr. Clean Liquid, Spray, or Eraser {Magic Eraser is the most amazing thing I’ve ever found. Cleans crayons off walls easy peasy.}
Save $5.00 off Swiffer WetJet Spray, Mop Floor Cleaner Starter Kit

Food and Kitchen Gear Online Coupons

Whew!! That’s a ton of sweet savings! Most of these codes expire at the end of August or September, but you’ll have to check individual items to be sure. Stock up your cart – make sure to sign up for Amazon Mom too if you haven’t done so already! – and if it’s an item you’ll use regularly, set up the Subscribe & Save option for even more dollars off. This is SO much easier than running around to a bunch of stores to find the best deals – save gas, save time, and save your sanity by just ordering online with Amazon.

Save Hundreds of $$: Over 60 New #Amazon Coupons & Deals – Diapers, Kitchen, Gadgets & More!sunshineandsippycups.com/2012/08/hundre… #awesome

— SunandSipCups (@SunandSipCups) August 12, 2012

Want to shop for FREE on Amazon?

I mean, these coupons and deals are pretty darn sweet. But free is always even better, right? I do almost all of our household shopping on Amazon to take advantage of the low prices, shipping that’s fast and free, and the huge amounts of free Amazon credit that I stock up on each month. My fave way to earn FREE Amazon bucks?

Swagbucks – Earn free Amazon credit, PayPal cash, and more! Get rewarded when you surf the web, shop, print coupons, and other online activities you’re doing already. Why not earn free stuff while you’re at it?

One last way to save big with Amazon – check out the new AmazonLocal! Huge discounts of up to 90% on restaurants, attractions and theme parks, services, and shopping – right in your own hometown!

Enjoy the savings – and Be sure to Tweet and Share this post with your friends too!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 12, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 4 Comments

Back to School 101: Getting Ready for the Big Day

Plum District, the leading daily offers site for moms, by moms, recently surveyed 2,403 of its members to find out how moms really feel about the back to school season. They learned what real moms were thinking – what traditions they love most, what challenges they face, and what worries they have as the new school year approaches. And to help alleviate the pain of back to school time for mom, during August, Plum District will feature special offers that will help Mom check items off her back to school list, including deals for lunch boxes, kids clothing and school supplies and books. Keep reading for some surprising finds…

The Moods of Moms During Back to School Season

Just like kids have a ton of mixed emotions when returning to the routines of their school days, us moms have a lot of emotions going on too! Here are a few more facts pulled from the Back to School survey Plum District did recently:

Many Moms are Excited: 39 percent of Moms feel excited, yet another 26 percent feel relieved.
Moms are More Sad than Kids: 40 percent of Moms say they are the MOST sad family member, followed by the kids at 33 percent… and the dog at 21 percent.
Moms’ Top Worries: The top reason Mom is worried about her kids going back to school is surprisingly not bullying (that’s #2) — it’s whether or not her kids have a good teacher.
Moms are Likely to Cry: 54 percent of Moms say they are likely to cry on the first day of school.
Moms Plan to Write a Special Note: 57 percent will likely tuck a hidden note into their kids’ bags.

Which one of these do you relate to most? My little girl isn’t old enough to head off to school yet – she’s only 2 years old. But my live-in nephews are 6 and 8, and I remember crying as I sent Cole off with his big brother last year for the first day of school! It can definitely be an emotional thing – I was so excited for him to start his new adventure as a student, but couldn’t believe he had grown up so much already. Crazy, right?