BABY GOODBUYS: Bargains and Advice to Save Big on Baby

7 Hasbro Games for $3.93 TOTAL at Toys R Us

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:31:00 +0000

Now this is a fantastic opportunity to stock your gift closet for the upcoming holidays!

Toys R Us and Hasbro have collaborated to offer over $60 in rebates for many games. According to this post at Coupon Cravings, After rebate, preschool games like Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Memory, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Don’t Break the Ice and Ants in the Pants will be just $1.99. You’ll pay $3.99 at Toys R Us, there's a $2 rebate for each of them.

Even better, when you spend $25 on Hasbro games, you’ll get a $10 Toys R Us gift card. Here’s what you could do:

Buy 7 games for $27.93
Apply for $14 in rebates ($2 for each game)
Receive $10 gift card
Spend $3.93 on 7 games!

Quick note that you must purchase only one of each $3.99 game since you may only apply for each rebate once. Also, the themed or character versions of the games are not eligible for this rebate offer.

Parrot MiniKit Chic Bluetooth Speakerphone Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Safety First. Since becoming a mom, that little motto has become so important to me. Being careless about my own safety is one thing, but I realize the safety of my little ones is in my own hands nearly every second of every day. That's why I was so excited to get my hands on a Parrot MiniKit Chic Bluetooth Speakerphone for my car.

I live in a different city than my parents and siblings, and I usually use my drive time to catch up with my family. I know I'm not alone in this. Don't you whip out your phone the second you hop into the driver's seat? At the same time, I think everyone is well aware how dangerous it is to hold a cellphone and talk while driving. My state, Minnesota, even recently passed a law making it illegal to do it! We are required by law to use a hands-free device while driving. The Parrot MiniKit Chic makes it possible to safely drive and talk on the phone at the same time.

Baby GoodBuy's Review of the Parrot MiniKit Chic Bluetooth Speakerphone:

It's easy to use. It's a simple "plug and play" setup. You just charge it up, follow some simple instructions to get it to recognize your phone's signal, and start using it! It also auto-synchronizes your address book so you can literally tell it to call one of your contacts and it does just that.
It has a simple design. While it's extremely functional, the whole setup just has three buttons and a knob. I love gadgets, but I usually enlist my husband to help me out for the first time. Not with this little guy! The controls are very easy to figure out, and even I could do it!
It's high-quality. The device is sleek; it's about the size of an iPod and it comes with a clip to attach to a car's visor. The sound quality is also top-notch. I can understand the person I'm talking to, and they can understand me!
It's safe. When I'm driving my babies in my car, I want them as safe as possible. The bottom line reason for having this device is to keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road. The Parrot MiniKit easily enables you to do this.

Want to buy a Parrot MiniKit?
The Parrot MiniKit Chic retails for $99 and is available to buy online here. You can also find a list of retailers here if you're interested in looking at it in a store.

Want to Win a Parrot MiniKit Chic?
Parrot has generously offered to give one lucky Baby GoodBuys reader a Parrot MiniKit Chic of their own! Here's how to enter:

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All Born Free Bottles $3.33 Each, Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:58:00 +0000

There's a sweet deal on both sizes of glass AND plastic Born Free bottles at Drugstore.com!

Right now, there's a buy one 3-pack at $19.99, get the second for 50% off sale. But the second pack is showing up at checkout as $7. That means that you can get six bottles for $28, which is $3.33 each! Be sure to shop through Ebates for an extra 6% cash back on your purchase, too!

Born Free bottles are available in 5-oz or 9-oz size, and you can choose BPA-free plastic or glass. Individual bottles generally sell for around $9 each, so this is a huge savings!

Britax Marathon on Sale: $186 with Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:00 +0000

If a Britax Marathon is on your shopping list, or if you're looking for any convertible car seat, you should check out this deal: Amazon has three different styles of Britax Marathon convertible car seats on sale for $186.57. That's 33% off the list price of $279.99!

You can get the Marathon at this price in Granite (gray), Crocodile (tan) or Cowmooflage (cow print). Love the gender-neutral options at this sale price!

Shipping is free on this product!

Cuisinart 2-Quart Ice Cream Maker 61% Off

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +0000

I know this is quite a bit different than the products I usually post about, but it's such a steal and a great gift idea, too!

Amazon has a Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Ice Cream Maker on sale for just $55.99. That's 61% off the regular price of $145! Shipping is free, too.

I think if you bought this and threw in the Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream and Dessert cookbook (yum!) you would have a wonderful family Christmas or holiday gift all taken care of for $65!

Babies R Us Printable Coupon: Save 15% On Clothing, Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0000

Print out this coupon and take it to Babies R Us to save an extra 15% on clothing, shoes and accessories. According to the coupon, you can save up to 60% on regular retail prices!

Coupon expires 11/8/09

Delta Tyson Convertible Crib $100, Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

If I needed a crib, I would be jumping on this deal! Right now, Amazon has the Delta Tyson Convertible crib for just $100. That's 50% off the regular price of $199.99! It's also available in white or oak!

This crib converts to a toddler bed AND a daybed, plus the entire unit is shipped to your door for free! There's also no tax for an added bonus!

Hurry! There are only a few left in stock right now.

Printable Coupon: Save $2 on Fisher-Price Diapers

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:25:00 +0000

Register with Fisher Price or sign-in to print a coupon for $2 off Fisher-Price Happy Days or Happy Nights diapers!

These diapers are available at Toys R Us or Babies R Us and they frequently go on sale. Even if you don't need diapers today, print off the coupon and save it in case a great deal pops up before it expires!

New Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:05:00 +0000

If you're not yet a member of the Pampers Village, first stop here and register to automatically be ready to redeem Gifts to Grow codes!

Then, head to the Pampers Gifts to Grow site and enter this code for one point:

pampersgtgfcbk2

Have you noticed that the rewards are getting better and better? I saw a potty seat and a Melissa & Doug puzzle both available for redemption!

Gymboree Printable Coupon and Code: Save 30%

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:39:00 +0000

Woohoo! Starting Thursday, November 5th, you can save 30% in Gymboree stores with this printable coupon.

If you want to shop online at Gymboree.com, you can also use coupon code GYMFAMILY to save 30% on your entire purchase!

In addition, for every $50 spent at Gymboree retail stores, Gymboree.com, or any Gymboree Outlet, you will receive $25 worth of Gymbucks to use on a future purchase.

Guest Post: Tips for Shopping Children's Consignment Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The following is a guest post from Liz at Frugally Blonde:

For the past several years, I have purchased the majority of my daughters' clothing at children's consignment sales. Each season, I am able to completely outfit them for a fraction of the cost of new clothing, yet they have adorable outfits in name brands. I have also purchased wonderful toys, books, baby equipment and furniture from these sales.

I have now shopped and/or volunteered at seven children's consignment sales, and I have learned a lot of strategies for making the most of these terrific money-saving events. Here are some of my suggestions:

Find your local sales. Look in local publications and on community websites and bulletin boards. Also try googling "children's consignment sale" or "children's resale" with your location. There are similar sales in many areas. March is prime season for spring sales around here, and October is the time for fall sales.

Make a list and a budget. Before the sale, make a list of what you need and want. These sales can be overwhelming, and it's easy to get distracted and forget to find what you really need. Search for the items on your list first and then feel free to browse. It's also smart to set a budget. I have definitely gotten carried away with the bargains at these sales, but now I remind myself - just because it's a great deal doesn't mean that we need it or have the money for it. However, I do try to leave a little "fun money" in my budget for unexpected finds.

Shop early. For the best selection, shop early. And depending on your area, that can mean really early! I went to the half-price portion of the first sale I attended, and when I arrived the line wrapped around the building. As a new mom, I was floored. I thought it looked like a celebrity event or something! It is especially important to shop early if you want something that is in high demand. In my experience, this includes more expensive or trendy brand names and expensive equipment, for instance, Baby Bjorns, Bumbo seats, Legos, Gymboree and Janie and Jack clothes, etc.

Pack lightly. It's best to shop by yourself, without little ones if you can. If you need to bring a baby, a soft carrier is easiest (some sales don't even allow strollers). Definitely leave toddlers at home; otherwise you'll spend all your time keeping them away from the toys. Many sales encourage bringing a large bag or basket to hold your purchases. Although my sale hands out trash bags to carry your purchases, I've found that it's much easier to carry around my huge reusable shopping bag with handles from Ikea. I've also seen shoppers with rolling carts or with laundry baskets.

Make a plan of attack. Unless I'm looking for a specific item of equipment, I usually head to clothes first. I love having the best selection of name-brand items to choose from. However, last summer, when I was looking for some new baby equipment before my second daughter was born, I went to large equipment first. Basically, look for the most important items on your list first, especially if they are more scarce. If you're looking for an expensive or high-demand item, run to that area right away!

Grab and sort. Don't stand in front of the clothing rack debating between two dresses while everyone else takes the best coats! Instead, go ahead and grab anything that you think you might purchase. Then, after you've finished looking through an area, sit down and sort your items and narrow them down. In my area, this is so much the approved strategy that most sales have a designated sorting area and volunteers who will return your excess items to the racks.

Plan for the next sale. Next year or next season, consider volunteering or consigning. Volunteers usually get to shop before everyone else, and often consignors do as well. I just volunteered at my sixth sale, and I always really enjoy it. Since I'm getting the best selection at the volunteer pre-sale, I have also been able to get the majority of clothes and equipment that my girls need for each season at just one sale. I also often consign a few items at each sale. We're not ready to get rid of most of our baby stuff, but I also don't hang onto everything. A great advantage of these sales is that you can try a piece of equipment for little money and sell it right back at the next sale if it doesn't work out for you.

Have fun. In the end, don't go too crazy with strategy and tracking down bargains. As with every kind of bargain shopping, there will always be another deal. Part of the fun of the sale is chatting with other budget-minded moms, so be courteous and fair. And even if you miss out on something that you're looking for, there are often fun items that you wouldn't expect. I love coming home and surprising my girls with a little treat, especially if it was a great deal!

Liz McGuirk is a wife and mommy to two little girls. She is passionate about saving money for her family and sharing what she has learned. She blogs about living the good life on less at Frugally Blonde.

$13 in New Printable Huggies Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:42:00 +0000

Coupons.com has reset and you can get $13 in Huggies coupons just by clicking here and selecting the coupons you want. Here's what you'll find mixed in with all those other great coupons:

Save $2 on ANY one Huggies Diapers
Save $3 on Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers
Save $1.50 on Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Mover Diapers

Remember, you can hit the back button on your browser, refresh and print the coupons a second time, making your total savings $13!

The children's Place: Fall Sale Items $5.99 or Less

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:36:00 +0000

Hurry! Head over to The Childrens Place and check out the Fall Sale, where all items are now priced at $5.99 or less!

Be sure to click on the ad above and get a coupon code to save 15% on your entire order, including sale items!

Shipping is $5 on every order.

Save 25% on the Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:32:00 +0000

The highly-rated and rarely-discounted Chicco KeyFit 30 infant car seat and base are on sale at Amazon right now.

If you're looking to buy one of these, I recommend jumping on this deal! It's currently priced at $135.14, which is 25% off the list price of $179.99!

Remember, there's generally no sales tax on items shipped directly from Amazon.com, and shipping is free on this car seat, too!

Free Temerature Tester Rubber Ducky with Johnson's Purchase

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:25:00 +0000

Purchase $7 worth of any Johnson's Hair Care, Buddies or Kids products and send your UPC code and mailing address to nomoretangles@bonniercorp.com to receive a FREE temperature tester ducky.

Details can be found here.

I love this rebate offer because it doesn't even require a form or a stamp!

Free Sample of Kirkland Supreme Diapers

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Click here to request a sample of Kirkland (store brand) diapers from Costco.

You don't need to be a Costco member to get this sample, and it's a great way to try out a different generic brand!

Printable Coupon: Save $8 on Monsters Inc. on DVD

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:14:00 +0000

Click here to print a coupon to save $8 on your purchase of the Monsters, Inc. DVD!

Save this coupon to combine with a sale when the latest version of the Monsters, Inc. DVD and Blu-Ray is released on November 10th.

Save 34% on the Fisher-Price TRIO King's Castle

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:07:00 +0000

Ready for holiday toy shopping? Take a look at this:

Amazon has the Fisher-Price TRIO King's Castle priced at $49.85. That's 34% off the regular price of $59.99, and an excellent deal for this customizable toy set! Shipping is free, too!

Note that this is intended for kids 3 and up.

New Beech Nut Foods Printable Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:25:00 +0000

Hot from my inbox! These coupons will print when you click the links below:

Save 75¢ on any Beech-Nut® Juice Blend

Save 75¢ on any Beech-Nut® Let's Grow!™ Biter Biscuits or Cookies

Thanks, Carrie!

Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer $57 with Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:20:00 +0000

Steam sterilizers are very handy to have with a newborn, and I've heard good things about this one!

Amazon has the Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer on sale for $57.23. That's 36% off the list price of $89.99! Shipping is free, too.

Free Shipping Code for Fisher-Price.com

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:58:00 +0000

Now through November 11th, you can get free shipping at Fisher-Price.com with coupon code FREEM!

There are many toys on clearance here. With prices starting at $3.99, you might get a start on your holiday shopping!

Remember to Enter My Current Giveaways

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0000

If you haven't already, be sure to enter these Baby GoodBuys Giveaways!
Win a Little Tikes Endless Adventure Junior Picnic Table with Umbrella!

Win a Halo SleepSack Wearable Blanket!

Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Vincent Shoes!

Newest ToysRUs.com Deals: Free Shipping and More

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:20:00 +0000

Printable Borders Coupon: 40% off one Item

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:13:00 +0000

Heading to Borders or Waldenbooks? Click here to print a coupon and save 40% off the list price of one item at Borders or Waldenbooks!

This coupon is valid for Borders Rewards members only, but you can sign up for free at the register if you don't yet have a rewards card of your own.

Hurry! The coupon expires on November 2nd, 2009

Printable Coupon: $5 off 2 Packs of GoodNites

noreply@blogger.com (Marybeth) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:09:00 +0000

Here's a good coupon if you use GoodNites. Click here to print a coupon and save $5 off 2 packs of GoodNites!