Cloth diapers 50% off

Babysteals has GroBaby Hybrid Cloth Diapering package for 50% off today only.
Click here for details.

These go FAST so make sure to hurry over soon if interested.

Lowe's kid program this weekend...and next

I always liked Lowe's. Not sure if its because of the Gene Hackman voice overs (I know very odd, but I love his voice). Anyway, I have heard about these clinics for awhile and can't wait until The Monkey is big enough to take part.

This Saturday, Lowe's is offering a FREE clinic for kids to learn how to build a birdfeeder. Next Saturday they can make a school house. In addition to keeping what they make, kids also get a FREE pair of googles, an apron and a certificate of completion.

Click here for more info. And if you, be sure to check back and tell me how it went.

NoVa consignment sale -- THIS SATURDAY!

Thanks to regular contributor Kristen for this heads-up!

The Early Learning Center and Weekday Preschool of Annandale United Methodist Church has scheduled our 2010 Spring Kids' Stuff Consignment Sale for Saturday, April 24.

Our sale features gently used children's and maternity clothing and equipment:

- Clothing from Infant to Teen Size 14
- Children's Sports Equipment and Uniforms
- The New Baby Room has Everything a New Mother Needs
- Strollers, Bikes, Cribs, Car Seats, Toys, Games, Puzzles, Art Supplies, Infant Slings, High Chairs, and Much, Much More at Incredible Prices!

WHEN: Saturday, April 24
WHERE: Annandale United Methodist Church
6935 Columbia Pike (@ Gallows Road)
WHEN: 9:00 AM -- 1:00 PM

This is a cash only sale. Most items are 1/2 price the last hour of the sale.
New Consignors and Volunteers are welcome. Remember -- you can volunteer without consigning if you simply wish to shop before the general public.
We also offer a safe and comfortable environment for all Fairfax County 8th Graders who need to earn public service hours! Please spread the word to your friends with older children.
We will also be accepting non-children (grown-up) books, CDs and DVDs for sale.

Great baby site

This tip comes from Heather, who any day now (or perhaps already???) will be welcoming the newest Syracuse fan!!!

Heather says babysteals.com is a great site where everyday they offer a new bargain at huge savings. Deals are posted at 9 am MST, and go fast.

Good luck, and if you get a good bargain, let me know. (I will also try to monitor and let you know when I see good deals I like...hehe!)

Kids Eat Free in April at IHOP

Thanks to KouponKaren for this tip! For all of April, IHOP is offering free dinner to kids with a paying adult. Click here for more info...yum! Can I get chocolate chip pancakes for dinner?

Gynormous Consignment Sale this weekend in NoVa

Thanks to Lauren for sending this info along. The sale lasts all day Sat and Sun. The website says $10 admission fee. I admit I don't like that, but I guess you have to decide in the end if saving a ton of money (likely well more than $10) on kids clothes is worth paying the admit fee.

Discovery Store Toys up to 75% off

Discovery Store has tons of good toys! Sometimes the toys for adults are as fun as the toys for kids. Use code TOYS at checkout. I would include the link but for whatever reason my computer is not liking the website right now, so won't download. But check out discoverystore.com and then click on the section that says Toy Clearance.

Also, according to the parts of the page that would download, if you use Discover Card, you get an additional 15% percent off to boot.

20% off Disney Outlet ends today

Shop online here, and enter code OUTLET20 at check out. If you spend more than $89, you get flat rate shipping for $5, enter code SHIPTODAY

Free Emfamil

Click here for info.

Thanks For the Mommas!

NoVa consignment sale SEVERAL DAYS next week

Just got this tip from reader Kristen. Many thanks!

CLASSY KIDS CONSIGNMENT
One of Prince William Counties best organized resales of gently used children's clothing, toys, books, videos, furniture, maternity items, etc ..... at BARGAIN prices!

OPEN 5 DAYS! Shop early for best selection.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 12 NOON-8PM
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2PM-7PM
Friday, Oct. 23, 10AM-3PM
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8AM-1PM (50% OFF SALE)
Sunday, Oct. 25, 10AM-1PM (DOLLAR DASH)

Prince William County Fairgrounds
10624 Dumfries Rd.
Manassas, VA 20112

For more information browse www.ClassyKidsConsignment.com

Cash preferred. Checks, MC, and Visa okay with proper id.
***No strollers with baskets are allowed at the sale

Consignment sale & diapers

Last weekend I went to the Northern Virginia Mom's of Multiples consignment sale in Arlington. I spent $40 exactly. I spent it on multiple pairs of pants -6 or so- (he needed them, cordory overalls, a casual Christmas outfit, numerous long sleeve shirts (again needed, desperately), half-dozen onesies, Stride Rite shoes and a nice puzzle. The best buy was definitely the shoes, they were $1.

People have asked me what I thought. It was definitely worth going. I was expecting more of a mad house, but it was very well organized and the system worked. They took credit cards and the volunteers were all helpful.

While I am happy with what I purchased, I was surprised with some of the quality I found. Some items were beautiful, I mean really very nice, something you would expect out of a catalog. But these items were way overpriced for what I would pay at a consignment sale. Other items were in deplorable condition, including a onesie that was horribly stained. So what if it was for sale for only 50 cents? I appreciate a good sale as much as anyone, and also appreciate wanting to get as much for your money as possible, but this stain was not coming out. Period. Yes, it was still a functional onesie, but really, that bad a stain? Why not just donate to someone who really needs clothes, instead of trying to make money off of something I can't imagine anyone buying.

What was interesting about this sale is it was the first time since my husband got his job that I consciously decided to spend more money, because my time was more valuable. All the items still available at noon became half price. I could have put my items down at 11:30, gone back to the front of the line and started over at 12:15 pm and sorted back through the items, and paid perhaps $20. But that would have been an extra hour away from my son and husband, and I just wasn't willing to sacrifice that.

I am glad I went. I will try to hit more in the future. For a list of the remaining consignment sales in the DC/VA/MD area, click here.


DIAPERS, DIAPERS, DIAPERS...
Ok, why I love Diapers.com #324. I ordered diapers, a board book, food and a food tray for my son around 5 pm yesterday. Today when I got back from my playdate they were here. That was a 12:30 pm! And I didn't have to schlep anything...yippee!

Reminder for DC area moms...

There are lots of consignment sales coming up, including several this weekend in VA & MD. My understanding is that most if not all of these are cash only and strollers are a no-no.

http://www.our-kids.com/public/t/?f=5&s=129&t=281

NoVa moms

Got this listing from one of my favorite resources, the DC Urban Mom Blog. Its a listing of all the fall consignment sales for kids clothing, etc. I have heard great things about these sales and look forward to checking out. Will post a review once I go.

http://www.our-kids.com/static/?f=dcfallconsignment

ps...If you want to sign up for DC Urban Moms, just Google them. I didn't want to bog down this post with multiple links.

Mish Mash

Several nuggets tonight...

First, I will be the first to admit when I am wrong, or when I give bad advice. Earlier this month I bragged about buying three gallons of milk since the price was right and my son goes through it fast...or so I thought. Today though he got sick, and I believe it was because the milk was 9 days old in my fridge (despite the fact date of expiration was Aug 30). I think the main reason was because the milk was in the door and not on the shelf. This is something I remember hearing about in the past but never paying attention to. Now I will.

Lesson learned: Don't buy more than 2 gallons of milk at a time, and don't store milk in the door.

Second, as per my post on ziploc baggies and snack bags. Safeway has Doritos on sale, $2 bag.

Finally, Harris Teeter has another coupon special, haven't seen this one before. They will double coupons up to $1.98, so that means you could conceivably get $3.96 off an item.

Happy Shopping!

Diapers

This is the first post dealing with kidlets. I am going to try to space these out, but it's timely since we just got our newest batch and my old roommate emailed me about them today.

Last Thursday after dinner I placed an order with Diapers.com, the online site where we order all our diapers from.It was pouring down rain when I ordered and the rain continued throughout the weekend. I have been a fan since my friend Holly recommended it, but the proof really is in the pudding.

In addition to ordering 160 size 3 diapers, we got disposable mats to go under the high-chair for our son's adventures in food, as well as a small board book. The total, once you included coupons and credits: $48.97. Perhaps the best part: the diapers arrived at my doorstep during my son's afternoon nap on Friday....less than 24 hours later!

Giant sells 72 diapers for roughly $20. Multiply by two, this is $40, plus tax and the haul of carrying to your car and its more money, less product and lots of hassle.

Target sells the 160 diapers for $41, and will ship them to you for free if your order is more than $50, but does charge tax.

Diapers.com doesn't charge tax and doesn't charge to ship if you total order BEFORE credits come to $49. Credits are easy to acquire. Everytime someone who I referred to Diapers.com buys from them, I get $1 credit toward my future orders. And it gets better, complete win-win, when friends say I referred them, they get $10 off their first order! I have had complete orders of diapers cost me under $30 when combined with credits. It is a no-brainer to me to order from there, and no where else.

Diapers.com sells lots of stuff besides diapers. Their motto is "We deliver everything but the baby." We have ordered food, clothes, diapers, diaper rash cream, etc. They once delivered food that broke (it was jarred baby food), when I called to complain, they refunded the cost of my food, shipped me a new container of food (even though 11 of the 12 jars were fine and usable) and gave me a $5 credit for future purchases.

The hassle of not having to schlep the diaper box from store to car to home is enough of a reason to order diapers online, whether from this site or a more traditional store. But the discounts and recommendation-friendly program associated with Diapers.com, not to mention swift customer service, means I won't ever get diapers anywhere else.