Thursday, August 30, 2012

Pillsbury, Gerber, Fiber One, Yoplait, GM Cereal and more



  Babies & Kids
General Mills Breakfast

What are you really afraid of?

Waiting for the bus.
The first day of Pre-K for my youngest son Henry was an exciting day.  He loved every minute of it and had a fabulous day.  But you wouldn't have known it by the tears streaming down his face when we picked him up that day. "Henry, what is wrong?",  "I want to be a bus rider!!" Bus rider?  What? I can't put my little 4 year old angel on a bus, with someone I don't know, to be sent across town without knowing if he made it soundly, and safely!!! Don't buses have accidents, rollovers, and...bullies!?  Okay, so my imagination set in pretty heavy, and I had to do a lot to control my emotions as the next day, after Dad and I decided that it made most sense financially and logically, I watched him drive away, his precious little life in the hands of the bus driver.  "It's okay, you can do this." I told myself over and over. If he can do it, and not be afraid, then surely I can!



FEAR.  It's a four letter word.  One I don't like to admit, and one I don't like to experience.
So, what is fear?
Webster's Dictionary says this:

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Free mini subscription for Working Mother Magazine

Okay working Moms, this one's for you, 6 Free issues of Working Mother Magazine.  Even if you work from home, this is probably a good magazine for you, too.
There are also some work at home opportunities at the bottom of the sign up sheet:  Inbox Dollars, get paid for reading emails, taking surveys, and Eversavecoupons.com to get coupons to your inbox. (But you can skip these extra offers if you would like!)
Click here to sign up.

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Make dinner in 15 minutes!! What? yes.


No time to cook?  This Ebook by Tiffany King explains how you only need 15 minutes, to cook a meal at home for your family. This is the answer to every busy family's dilemma on what to eat when there's no time to eat.  Face it, eating out, though fun, and great for Mom, is expensive, and unhealthy.  Time wise it really doesn't save you much time, when you think how long it takes to decide, get there, order and leave.
This ebook will show you how to do it, and give you 2 weekly menus complete with shopping lists.
Tiffany King is the blogger of Eat at Home, Everyday Food for Busy People. This site is also full of recipes and tips for cooking in a busy life.
You can also get 5 Ebooks with tons of great tips for Moms and families, including Feast in 15, and an ebook by my favorite website Blogging with Amy, for a low, low price.  You can also get this on your Kindle too!

Click here to visit Eat at Home.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

50% off Entertainment and Sports events

This is not really yet available in the Wichita area, but if you travel frequently, and like to see shows, or like to travel to concerts we don't get, you may want to join Goldstar.com.  The closest big city they listed was Dallas, but there are lots of major cities to choose from.

Just give them your email address, and then you can check out shows, events, museums and sporting events at great prices. All were 50% off that I saw.

This is one of those sites to keep in your stash, in case something ever comes up!!

Click here to join.

Free personalized items - Just pay shipping!

Vistaprint - Back To School - 6 Free Items 
Just pay shipping

There's photo calendars
Photo books,
WAHM Business/playdate cards
Ink Stamper
T-Shirt 
and a Tote bag.

Shipping starts at about $5.50

I've had great luck with Vistaprint, and not sure where you can get any of these items for any cheaper.

Check them out here. 


Friday, August 24, 2012

FREE photo book

From Zulily and Shutterfly:

Get a free 8X8 photo book from Shutterfly, plus you'll score 20 free prints with this sign up link.
Must be a new customer.
Click here. 


Thursday, August 23, 2012

Free shipping at Fisher Price Store


Free shipping at the Fisher Price website today and tomorrow only.(08/23 -08/24) No minimum.
Use code AUGSHIP

Free shipping and exclusive fashion deals from Ebay




This looks like a great new way to get a hold of fashion brands at great prices both new and pre owned.
Sign up here. 

Big coupon post. Get ready for your weekend shopping!


Barbecue/Grill Hormel Beauty & Skin Care Babies & Kids Pets

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Free Summer Drinks Ebook



Just register over at Americanfamily.com and you will get the free download.

New coupons, Free Dr. Pepper Ten, save on dogfood, Hormel and more

Films for kids comes to Tallgrass Film Festival

Tallgrass Film Festival, Exploration Place, and KPTS Kids Club are presenting new Children's films, during this years film festival.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Kids clothing and shoe deals (a roundup)

Gap
30% off kids uniforms and backpacks.  In-store and online. Through 8/29
Kids baby and maternity jeans, buy one get one 50% off. Through 8/29 [In store only]

Old Navy
25% off new arrivals online only with code ONNEW25.  Through midnight 08/19
All jeans are on sale in store starting at $10.

Justice
Save 40% off storewide  Online and In-store. Now through 09/3/12.  No coupon necessary. Use online code 705.

Carters
Save an extra 20% off your purchase of $40 or more. Through 8/22/12.
Click here to get in-store coupon to print off. (read the fine print for rules and exclusions), Or use online code AUGSAVE.
50% off select fall looks
40% off fleece
40% off Halloween
50% off PJ's
and check out 60% off at Osh Kosh at the same site.
shipping is always a flat rate of $6 every day.

Aeropostale: Entire site is 50% off. Save $15 off $75+ in-store [Exp 8/31]
P.S. Ffrom Aeropostale: Everything is 40% off + extra 25% off w/ code "FAMILY25" 


American Eagle: Save an extra 40% off clearance + extra 15% off w/ code "86277041"

Charlotte Russe: Up to 75% off + extra 10% off w/ code "MAKEOVER"

Famous Footwear: Extra 15-20% off sitewide w/ code "SCHOOL15D" 

Kohl's: 60-80% off clearance + extra 15% off $100+ off w/ code "LOCKER15" [Exp 8/22]

Forever 21: B1G1, up to 50% off sale, or take 10% off regular-priced $50+ orders w/ code "TZ6TQN"

Finish Line: Save $10 off $50 in-store or online w/ code "112M58LV95Q" [Exp 8/30]

Target: Back to school sale: 20% off $75+ of select kids' clothing & shoes

*some of these deals were sourced from my own personal research and emails, and also from dealsplus.com

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Baby Your Baby with FREE classes and info


It's time again for the annual "Baby Your Baby Fair" at Wesley Medical Center.
August 25th, 9am-2pm
Tons of FREE Classes as well as information booths, retail vendors, safety tips and more.

This Fair is on my list of must do things for Moms to be and new parents.
Get a hospital tour,
Tips for breastfeeding
Classes for Dads, 
Infant CPR and tons more!! 

Follow them on Facebook for more information about the Fair and to keep up with any other great classes and events they feature.

For information about the Baby Fair event, see the Facebook Event page, here. 



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and how to shoot in natural light (with a Model)
with a top Photographer in Wichita.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrity in Wichita

Catch a Food Network star next week in Wichita.

Melissa D'Arabian of  TEN DOLLAR DINNERS on Food Network and DROP 5 POUNDS on The Cooking Channel, will be at Dillons Martketplace on Central and Rock Road for a special book signing of her new book "Ten Dollar Dinners Cookbook".

Catch her on Monday, August 20th, at 6pm, at the Dillons Marketplace at 7707 E. Central Ave.

Check out her website with more information about her book, shows and the book tour, here.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

$1 Entry to the Zoo

This is for Dillons and KAKEland's $1 Day Event.
Celebrate the birthday of the Lion's.  Special Activities and Keeper Chats, as well as all the other great zoo attractions.  Members get in free!
Saturday, August 25th from 8:30-5pm  

Zoo website here. 

coupons and Travel Deals come to you

$1 off Sara Lee Deli Meat
No mail option!
Rubbermaid Coupons
There's also $1 off 2 Orowheat Sandwich Thins.
$1 off Sparkle Paper Towels 6 Roll+






TravelZoo Vacation Newsletter Be alerted of great travel deals.


Free Dog treat, free bracelet and $10 credit, free Nivea and more


Free Lickety Stick Lickable Dog Treat
This is from their Facebook page. You can grab one for a dog or cat.

Free Gift from SneakPeeq
Signup for a Free Gift and a Free $10 Credit to spend on any SneakPeeq product. This is a great find. I already got mine a few months ago and got a nice silk scarf.  The deals they have are very unique for deal sites and are reasonably priced for what they are. ( Free product varies limited quantity.)
SneakPeeq

Free Sample Of Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume This is through her Facebook page. Easy form. Limited supplies. 

Free Full Size Nivea Lip Care Product
This is from their Facebook page for the first 150,000. Make sure you "Like" their page and upload a photo of a "touch" moment. There were still 93,000 coupons available when I tried this. 

Pampers Gifts to Grow 10 Point Code
Register or log in to your Pampers Gifts to Grow account and bank this code for 10 points.
Code: FB8THXHAXTW7412 – exp. 8/19 


Free Personal Online Organizer
Safely manage your dates, information and records for your family all in one online site. Completely secure. AboutOne's online organizer gives you instant access to details about people, places, paperwork, and events that are important to you. With automatic email alerts about health appointments, medication, birthday, and other reminders, you’ll never forget an important event. Keep your family safe with quick access to your emergency contacts and health information — online and offline.  You can also access this from anywhere making it smartphone friendly as well.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Save money, pay off debt, and win.

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Best Summer Quick-fixes for Mom's on the go

Here are all the details and links for the products shown on air today on "Your Hour", on KCTU-TV.


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v  Hair: Salon Grafix Healthy Hair Nutrition
·         www.healthyhairnutrition.com

This revolutionary new hair care line aims to steer avid hair-washers away from the harsh effects of sulfate-based shampoos. Rather than stripping your hair of the natural oils it needs to be healthy, the Conditioning Cleanser uses a non-lathering botanical formula to gently cleanse hair while providing it with the optimal amount of moisture. Add in the Intensive Hair Repair Masque for a weekly moisture boost when hair is extra stressed from the sun, salt water or chlorine and you have successfully replaced about five products from your typical hair care routine! Both products retail for $8.49 and can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid as well as a large number of other mass merchants.


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v  Mouth: Xlear Spry Mints and Gum
·         www.xlear.com

With the constant hustle and bustle of parenting, moms can forget the simplest of tasks, like eating right or even brushing your teeth three times a day. For those days, let Xlear give you a quick way to freshen your breath while also promoting good dental hygiene! Not only do these convenient breath-fresheners have fewer calories and less effect on blood sugar than mints or gum made with sucrose, but they also have the added benefit of inhibiting the creation of acid in the mouth. Popping a piece in your mouth after every meal or snack will provide maximum protection to your teeth from tooth decay, in addition to freshening your breath. Spry Mints and Gums are even safe for children to eat, so sharing won’t be an issue! These healthy morsels retail for between $8.95 and $9.75, and are available for purchase online at www.xlear.com or at Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe and other select retailers nationwide.


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v  Skin: BabyGanics Cover Up Baby Face & Body Sunscreen Spray

With temperatures reaching record highs in 2011 and the ever-growing awareness of various skin cancers, every parent should be “in-the-know” on how to properly shield their child’s skin from the sun; and why lug around two bottles of sunscreen when you can safely share one? BabyGanics Cover Up Baby Face & Body Sunscreen Spray protects both your and your child’s skin from UV rays with a light, hypoallergenic, fragrance free formula that absorbs into their skin and dries quickly without leaving behind a greasy residue. BabyGanics’ convenient non-aerosol package with its mineral based and water resistant (up to 80 minutes) formula moisturizes as it protects, providing 50 times (SPF 50+) your natural sun protection against broad spectrum UVA/UVB damaging sun rays. BabyGanics’ Cover-Up Baby Face & Body Sunscreen Spray retails for $9.99 and can be purchased at Babies R Us, Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby and online at www.babyganics.comamazon.com and diapers.com.




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v  Hiccups: Hicural Hiccup Relief
·         http://hicural.com/

Hiccups can become really annoying, especially when they are repetitious and go on and on and on! Luckily, Hicural's Hiccup Relief tool can cease your discomfort within seconds! Its unique and innovative design permits water and air to flow while the person tenses their throat muscles as they bite down on the device. This causes the hiccups to stop. You can always keep it handy to ward off those evil hiccups whether at home or on the go since it comes in a crystal clear, germ-free plastic tube. It is available for purchase online at hicural.com and drugstore.com for $7.99.


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v  Lips: BabyGanic’s “Cover-Up Kisses” SPF 20 Lip Balm

Let’s face it; your lips aren’t exactly in pristine condition. Over time, lips can easily crack and flake due to dehydration, aging and the environment. Typical chap sticks can only treat these issues temporarily and contain less than appealing ingredients. Instead of a quick fix, arm yourself with a balm that protects your pucker from the elements without those pesky parabens, phlathates and sulfates. BabyGanics’ “Cover-Up Kisses” SPF 20 Lip Balm even comes in orange cream and apple berry flavors, creating a tasty way to keep your kids and your own lips kissably soft. These .15 oz. sticks retail for $4.99 and are available for purchase in stores such as Babies ‘R Us, Buy Buy Baby and online at Amazon.com.

Friday, August 10, 2012

BOGO and 20% off at Famous Footwear

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

12 feet = lots of shoes 

I have some pretty busy people over here and I want to find shoes that fit right and last through all their activity.  I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for them either, so I usually always go to Famous Footwear first when shoe shopping.  The whole family can get shoes in one place, and I can always trust their great prices and sales. 

Latest styles, great location, everyone is pretty happy and I can feel good knowing everyone gets what they want, and I don't have to travel all over Wichita to find it. This makes Back-to-School shopping quick and easy for Mom!

I'm loving this latest back to school shopping deal: 

BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon

AND if you are a Rewards Memeber, you can increase that discount to 20% off!! 

What is a Rewards Member you say? Just sign up your email and address in store or online and you will get access to special sales, discounts and they'll even send you rewards for your purchases!! Like $$ off your next purchase.  (and because my 4 kids are growing like little weeds, we need all the free $$ for shoes we can get!!)

Just print the coupon and take it to the store to use now until the 18th!  You can also use it online, or if you are in the store and they don't have your size - they will order it in for you!!  

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Making a list, and checking it twice

Being a Stay-at-home Mom is not an easy job.   It's tough to manage a home, 4 kids, and all the business with it.  Then on top of that, trying to run a website, managing church and church groups, and find just a bit of time for myself, and for my husband and I as a couple.  I get to points in my month or day, where I am overwhelmed by the amount of things to do.  Things that must get done.
image from "how to write an effective to-do list"
 via  workawesome.com

I envy those that sit around with nothing to do, or say they're bored, or just go do what every they want and not worry about all that stuff.  Oh wait- that doesn't really exist does it? Not unless your 10 year old I suppose.

Forever the self-critic, I must always improve.  One thing I know I need to work on to stay better organized is to make lists.  My husband, is seriously the hands down expert at this.  And it's all the fault of Excel Spreadsheets. If he wasn't such the master at them he wouldn't want to use them for practically every aspect of life.  Just ask him, he'll make you a spreadsheet for why he makes spreadsheets, and one for why you should!  (That's why I love you honey!!)

I will not think about making lists and continue to rely on my poor short-term memory to keep track of mental one's any longer.  I am challenging myself to make a list and stick to it.  It really is so gratifying to mark things off as you get them done!!

What do you do to keep organized and efficient?  Are lists your secret weapon too?  Or do you have some other tip in your arsenal to keep yourself together, sane and in the game?

Okay, people:  hold me accountable. I'll be expecting a check up on my accomplishments by the end of the week.  Wait- what day is it?



Chandra

Kansas Bloggers I love - an "unofficial" list

Here's a list of some "local people" blogs that I like to read.  Most I know personally, (I know I have cool friends, right?), some I wish I knew or knew better. ALL are worth reading and following.  I happen to think they are also hugely inspirational to me as a fellow blogger, and I hope to glean at least a sliver of their talent just by exposure to theirs!
If you want to try blogging, my number 1 piece of advice is to read other bloggers. The blogging world is huge!!! But find those you like:  share, compare, and enjoy!!  I hope my page can be added to your own personal list!! ;-)
Thanks!
Chandra
Wichita City Mom



Zoe in Oz :  
Read the quirky true tales of a California girl and her boys in Kansas.

Simply Edible:
Beau in Hays, Ks, is cooking up some deliciousness as a stay-at-home Dad.  He's even got your happy hour covered.  (And I've tasted his food, and his drinks, and they are superb!)

Money Saving Mom:  I consider her the queen of coupon blogging, and yes she is in Kansas. Read her story about how they got of thousands of dollars of debt and continue to live a frugal, debt-free life.

Wichita on the Cheap:  A local fave. She is the go to for all things cheap to do and get in Wichita.

Newspring Synergy:  Marriage advice and tips  from Pastor Johnathan Hoover, of Newspring Church in Wichita,

Cat Poland :
A talented writer, read her well-written tales of marriage and motherhood.  Also make sure you read about Eric's story.  It'll have you in tears.

Carrie from the Prairie:
A stay-at-home Mom of 4 girls, all homeschooled.  Read her random viewpoints on about anything.  Her posts literally have me laughing out loud.  This is truly how fun she is in real life, too.

Blending a Family with Hope
Rebecca Snell, Motivational Speaker and Talk Show Host in Kansas City shares how you can take your blended family from broken to blended to bonded.  Using biblically based advice, and her own blended family experiences, she shares how to handle relationship and family issues. My husband and I attended the Bonded Family Conferences put on by her and her Husband, Dan, and they are well worth the money and the trip to KC.



4chairs1desk.= organized chaos:
Check out my friend Amber's great activities you can make for your preschool,/early elementary-aged children. She has four under age 5!!


Well I hope I haven't missed anyone! But who else is out there?
Do you have a  favorite local (like Kansas local), blogger or website?  I'd love to follow them too!  Give 'em a shout out in the comment section below! I'm sure they'll thank you for it!


Keen's, Fisher-Price and 10% off code at Zulilly

the keen's I bought this morning!
Hey there's some great sales today over at Zulilly.com.

Get over 50% off on Keen's for the whole family.  (there's even some boots and sneaker styles on there),
Fisher-Price Toys at over 30% off.

Find sales for:
Mudpie kids
iplay swimwear
Laura Ashley home
Maternity and women's fashion.

All at super great savings.

Get an extra 10% off with code ZUCOZI10 .
and you always get free shipping all day after your first purchase!

Click here to check it out.