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$500 Giveaway with Real Moms Real Deals!

New Giveaway Event to Celebrate Moms

I want to introduce you to Real Moms Real Deals – They are 100% committed to bringing fantastic REAL deals, to REAL mom’s, like you!

What does this mean, exactly?

It means squeal-inducing savings, up to 90% off… {nope, not a typo!} …on products you actually use and love! They also proudly support hand crafted items right along with brand name items, so for those of you who have an affinity for beautiful craftsmanship that comes only from hand crafted items, they’ve got you covered!

Their first deals land on February 28th, 2012…mark your calendar!

We have teamed up with Real Moms Real Deals for a BIG Giveaway, $500 in prizes in fact!

Use the Rafflecopter box below to enter to win. And, if you’re feeling lucky today – Check out my HUGE list of giveaways that are also going on now, you’ll always find it right there in the sidebar. You can win everything from diapers to cash – and the more you enter, the more chances that you have to win!

Have fun & Good Luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 17, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | No Comments

Increase Your Online Buying Power

Increase Your Online Buying Power – New Feature on zuuzs.com

Most of you are probably already using zuuzs.com to earn cash rewards when you shop online. I used this so much during the holidays – When you combine their cash back reward with the awesome deals you find, and the cool online coupon codes that I share all of the time on Facebook and Twitter – You can rack up serious amounts of free cash.

New to zuuzs? Read this – How To Earn Free Money with zuuzs.com.

How to Increase your earnings

Now there’s a super cool new feature on zuuzs.com, that can help you rack up even more free money – It’s called Buying Power, and here’s how to get it –

Easy actions on their site can increase your buying power – Meaning, you earn higher cash back percentages from your favorite stores like Old Navy, Walmart, and Target.
Build and update your profile on zuuzs – Check it out here. Set your cash out amount, whether you want to be paid via check or debit card {coming soon!}, your favorite stores, and which emails you want to get, and how often. {They don’t ever want to bug you – So you get to set the amount of notices you want to receive!}
Invite friends – As you can see in the graphic above, the more people you have in your “Circle of Friendz” on zuuzs, the more you all earn! They also make it super simple to share their great deals and invite friends – On LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
Make a purchase – Every time you make a purchase through zuuzs.com, you increase your buying power. Do you do a ton of shopping at Amazon.com? You know that no reward sites include Amazon…. But, when you shop at Amazon through zuuzs, you may not earn cash back, but you do INCREASE the cash back you earn at every other retailer! Cool, right?

What are you waiting for?

Head on over to zuuzs.com today – Sign up if you’re not a member yet. Update your profile and invite a few friends if you’re already signed up. And next time you’re shopping online – Make sure you type in zuuzs.com to get started, to earn some free cash in your pocket! And, if you’re a blogger – Make sure to sign up for the Blogger Affiliate program – Sign up an account, click Affiliates up top, then scroll down to set up your own customized blogging shopping site, get cool tools and more!

Remember – Friends Don’t Let Friends Pay Full Price!

Online Shopping with Mommy – #LuvCookies #CBias

Shopping at CookiesKids.com

I had heard of Cookies Kids before – I get their sale emails, and I’ve seen their gift cards in the Swagbucks rewards section before. I kept meaning to check out their selection, but just hadn’t found the time to do so. Then I heard about an awesome deal from Living Social – Get a $40 Gift Certificate for only $20 bucks! – And I figured it was about time for Abby and I to do some shopping. {FYI: Living Social is a great site – check out my other 15 tips to shop online for free.}

Shopping with Mommy

Abby loooves using my computer – so I let her use the mouse and click on pictures. She thought this was the greatest thing ever – you should have heard her giggling it up. She’d say, “Shoes momma!” then “Hat momma!!” She loves shopping, loves accessories, loves pink, loves accessories – she’s just like her momma. After letting her click around a bit, it was my turn to get online and see what kind of deals we could find…

Amazing Deals on Kids Clothes

Ohmyheck – I am blown away by the selection, the organization, and the low prices on all these adorable kids fashions at Cookies Kids! Getting started, it’s super easy to find what you want – As you can see, they have a huge drop down menu that allows you to search by any category and size that you need. We started with size 2T jeans, since my little girl is outgrowing all of hers super fast. Once you get to your category, you can then narrow it down by price range too! I chose the under $9.99, and couldn’t believe how many super cute designer-style jeans we found for only $6.99. This site is so easy to shop – Love it!

“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” – Paris Hilton

Abby was almost as excited as me when her new clothes came!! Here she is trying on some of her new gear. We ended up getting a TON of stuff – We got everything listed below for about $50 bucks, but then we used our Living Social certificate so it was only $14! Check out their rockin’ prices:

Disney Princess Hat – $4.99
42-piece Hairband and Barrette set – .99
120-piece Clippy and Barrette set – 2.99
Ruffly Pink Swimsuit for summer – $6.99
3-piece Outfit, sweats, sweatshirt, and vest – $6.99
Miss Jeans brand skinny jeans – $6.99
2-piece Outfit, sneaker sweatshirt and jeans – $5.99
Rhinestone trimmed jeans – $6.99
American Hawk brand jeggings – $6.99
Hello Kitty “Shimmer Bow” Headband 2-Pack – $4.99

Total awesomesauce, am I right? The jeans are the thing that impressed me most when they arrived – they look like jeans that I would buy! They’re super high quality, great details, and so stylin’.

“I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn’t itch.” – Gilda Radner

I am incredibly happy with my experience shopping with Cookies Kids – and another thing that is really cool is that they have a referral program too. If you want to check out the amazing discounts on kids clothes too, using my invite here will get you a free bonus $10 credit on your first order!

Want to see more fun kids fashion?

Join the other 500 ladies following my Little Fashionistas board on Pinterest – You’ll see a ton more of my favorite adorable styles from Cookies Kids, plus other fun ideas that I’ve been collecting for awhile. I am SO in love with Pinterest!!

Learn More:

Follow them on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on new deals and promotions!

See the rest of our shopping trip in my photo album on Google+!

You can also check out the Cookies Kids Blog for more fun stuff!

{Disclaimer: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #CBias}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on January 31, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

Free Minky Carseat Cover with Coupon Code

Get a Free Carseat Cover

This is an absolutely amazing offer – and it won’t last long. All Planning Family members were invited to an exclusive sale event at Car Seat Canopy – Get their gorgeous Minky-lined Carseat Cover for FREE, just pay shipping. Or, get the deluxe package, normally $135, for only $29.95!! Here’s how it works:

Join Planning Family as a new member if you’re not already a part of this great community.
Visit CarseatCanopy.com, and choose either the Carseat Canopy, or the Whole Kaboodle Set.
Use Coupon Code FAMILY2012 at checkout to get the Canopy for free, or the Whole Kaboodle for only $29.95!!

You can order more than one, but you have to do each one in a separate transaction. This would be a perfect gift for a new mom – I absolutely love our set. Plus, they’re really versatile –

Carseat Canopy™ products are made for “year-round” use – fabrics not too heavy for summer and not too thin for winter.

If you pick the Whole Kaboodle Set, this is what will be included in the super discounted price of $29.95:

Minky Slip Cover
Minky Head Support Pillow
Baby Lap Blanket with Minky Underside
Replacement Umbrella with Minky Lining
Car Seat Canopy with Minky Interior and 100% Cotton Outer

Share this deal!

This is a limited time event, and as the styles sell out, that’s it. During the last promotion from Planning Family, when they partnered with another company for baby sling discounts, they sold out in just 2 days! So, if you know of any other mommas that would love this – make sure to share it today so that they don’t miss out!

Have a great Monday….

Posted by Meagan Paullin on January 23, 2012 Filed Under: Freebies, Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | 4 Comments

Secret to Saving on Baby Basics: Learn to Maximize Amazon Savings

Baby Bargain Mondays with Amazon Mom

If you have to buy diapers, wipes, or formula in your local store, I definitely recommend using a site like Planning Family to stock up printable baby coupons, or subscribe to one of the free baby magazines like American Baby, to get more clipped coupons. But – the BEST way to save money on baby basics is by signing up for an Amazon Mom account, and taking advantage of the Subscribe and Save options.

What is Amazon Mom?

Amazon Mom is a FREE account on Amazon.com – And it gets you FREE 2-Day Amazon Prime Shipping on your purchases! How cool is that, right? Here’s how to sign up for an account:

Go to Amazon.com, and click on “Your Account” on the top right side.
Scroll down to the section called “Settings” – Then look for the option to enroll in Amazon Mom Membership.
When you click that, you go to a screen with a few basic questions – then bam! You are set up with a new Amazon Mom account – Easy peasy.

{Ok – UPDATE ALERT!!! – I’m being told that there is currently a wait list to get into the Amazon Mom program. This is SUPER weird, since it’s a membership – not something that can “run out”, you know? But – It’s definitely worth signing up for, and I hope none of you have to wait very long – it’s SUCH an awesome way to save. If you are able to sign up without a wait list, let me know when it changes! Thank you to the awesome ladies who informed me of this new change!!}

Subscribe and Save

On many items like Diapers, wipes, and formula – You’ll see the regular option to purchase, then an option to “subscribe and save” right underneath of that. When you subscribe, you set up an automated shipment of that product – but you get it at a big discount! So, if you know that you go through 3 packages of baby wipes a month, you set up a new 12 pack shipment to arrive every 4 months. AND – you can cancel that shipment anytime, with no penalties – it’s super simple.

Here’s an example of the savings:

You need diapers, and maybe you’re using the Gifts to Grow rewards program, so you buy the Pampers Baby Dry Diapers Economy Pack. It’s always cheaper to buy diapers in bulk – This package of 192 is only $47 dollars, which is .25 per diaper. Not bad, but we can do better!

First, switch from One-Time Delivery to Subscribe and Save – It brings the cost of the diapers down to $37.75 – a savings of 20%, bringing the diapers down to only .20 cents per diaper.
Next – you’ll often find coupons after you sign up for Amazon Mom – Like this one on the Pampers: “Save $1.00 with this Coupon – Clip this coupon to save $1.00 on this product when you buy from Amazon.com.”
Click the button to “Clip” that coupon – You just saved another dollar!

Using this great Amazon feature saves you time, since you don’t have to keep running out to the store to buy more diapers, saves you a ton of money, and if you buy Pampers – the points from these big boxes of diapers earn you FREE Shutterfly Photo Packages with Pampers Gifts to Grow. You can’t get much better than that, right?

Baby Bargain Mondays

Every Monday is Baby Bargain Monday on Amazon – with loads of great deals on baby stuff like cribs, car seats, and toys – so it’s a great time to shop. Make sure to look for the “Lightning Deals” on baby goods every Monday too – You’ll find some amazing prices.

Free Amazon Credits

When you use sites like Swagbucks, MySurvey, or MyView, you can cash in and build up a ton of free Amazon Gift Card credits too – which can make some of these awesome deals totally free! I have bought almost all of Abby’s diapers and wipes on Amazon, and most of her toys too – and I’ve paid cash for less than half of that. Learning how to maximize your Amazon savings is the BEST way I have found to save money on baby basics.

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

A Bundle of Joy in Every Box

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

Do you love trying out all of the newest baby products – but hate wasting your baby budget on items you end up not liking or using? Then you will LOVE this super fun new site – Bluum.com! Bluum carefully chooses 4-5 Deluxe product samples right that are perfect for new moms and their precious babies – giving you the opportunity to try before you buy! By having the ability to test out their carefully-selected products, you can choose what you love before committing to a closet full of items that don’t work for you and your little one.

Get 4-5 Deluxe product samples, hand-picked by moms, packaged beautifully and shipped right to your door every month!

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” – Elizabeth Stone

Perfect baby shower gift! It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which products to stock up on… A subscription to Bluum before the baby is born lets a new momma build up a little stockpile of great goodies, to learn what works best for her new little one.
So helpful for new moms! What fun to get a pretty package each month, filled with the best products to pamper mom and her new bundle of joy!
Subscriptions start at just $9 bucks a month! Totally affordable way to try out bunches of adorable new products each and every month!

At Bluum, there is a passion for babies and moms!

“They are there for you every step of the way and look forward to guiding you in the right direction in this new and exciting journey through motherhood!”

Limited Time – Save 50% off!

For a very limited time, you can visit Plum District and get a 3 full month subscription for only $18 bucks – a $36 value! I’m always searching for the best “Busy Mom Solutions” to share with you guys – and I know that they’re always even sweeter when they come with a deal :) This is just such a perfect way to learn which products work best for your baby, without spending a bundle – Plus, each months box will have a little something special for you too!

“A new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities.” – Author Unknown

I’m super excited to hear that they may be coming out with toddler boxes soon too – Follow them on Facebook and Twitter to watch for updates!

More Sweet Savings for Baby!

Then check out these great ideas too – They’re all great ways to save money on the stuff moms need most, get great tips and helpful information, and stock up on fun freebies too!

Get American Baby Magazine for free – Filled with great coupons and fun stories each month!
Join Gifts to Grow – I use my points to get free Shutterfly photo packages. Love this!
Diaper Coupons – This site is my go-to resource for printable coupons for diapers, wipes, and formula.
Handmade Baby Goodies – You’ll find sweet deals on adorable handmade goods every day on Belle Chic!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on January 8, 2012 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Busy Mom Solution, Shopping | No Comments

Beauty on a Budget: Learn one of My Secrets!

“The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.” – Calvin Klein

This great little brand is one of my favorite “Beauty on a Budget” secrets – e.l.f makeup and brushes are so cute, super affordable, and the quality is awesome. The prices are also totally incredible – you can pick up a ton of new trendy colors and fun products, and never blow your budget. They’ve got makeup sets starting at just $3 bucks – or get the totally amazing Mineral Makeup Starter Kit above for only $20 – HUGE value, seriously. It works just as good as other more expensive mineral makeup that I’ve tried – but the prices makes me way happier!

To paint a pretty picture – You need the perfect tools!

It’s really important to have the right brush for each type of makeup – at least two sizes of shadow brushes, a big fluffy powder brush, another for blush – and a lip brush is the best trick to making your favorite lipstick last twice as long. Throw in a lash curler and brush too – and you’re usually looking at a big investment. But – If you get your makeup brushes from e.l.f. instead, you can get twice as many for half the price. Another reason I totally recommend e.l.f. brushes is because if you buy one of their big value sets, you get to try out a ton of shapes and sizes, to figure out which styles work best for you. The set above is only $30 bucks – and you 11 brushes PLUS a sweet storage case.

What do you think?

Do you have a favorite “Beauty on a Budget” brand that you use to save bucks on looking pretty? Share your favorite brand or product in the comments, so the rest of us can check it out too!