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5 New Baby and Kid Food Coupons: Gerber and Happy Family

Angie Wynne — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:32:24 +0000

Coupon Network has some new Gerber baby food coupons:

$1.35 off when you buy any FIVE Gerber SmartNourish 2nd Foods Baby Food

85¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber Organic Pouches

95¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber Graduates breakfast buddies

85¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber Graduates fruit or veggie pick ups

And over at the Happy Family Facebook page you can get a coupon for $1 off any two organic snacks or meals.

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Safer & Cheaper Bug Repellents: 4 Picks

Angie Wynne — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:45:24 +0000

Many commercial sunscreens contain stuff you really don’t want to be spraying on your little ones’ skin, but for most of us, it’s either use bug repellent in the summer or while away the warmest months inside. There are lots of safer bug sprays, lotions and balms out there, and the list of options can be overwhelming. This post should make it a bit easier to find one that’s easy on the skin and the wallet.

As with yesterday’s sunscreen post, for this list, I compared safe products listed in EWGs insect repellent database with Safe Mama’s 2012 Bug Repellent picks. To make Safe Mama’s list, products “had to be free of DEET, parabens, phthalates, PEG’s, Sulfates, Dioxanes, Propylene Glycols, and synthetic fragrances.”

Obviously, the EWG list and the Safe Mama list offer more options than the four I’m listing here, and everyone’s priorities are a little different. I encourage you to browse both lists to get an idea of what else is out there.

The four insect repellents that made the cut here earn a 0 or 1 “hazard” rating from EWG and had to be relatively easy to find locally or online. Also, they’re all $3.25 an ounce or less.

Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent ($2/oz.)

Badger Anti-Bug Shake & Spray ($3/oz.)

Loving Naturals Insect Repellent Spray ($3.25/oz.)

Purple Prairie Bug Stuff ($2/oz.)

But what if you leave your bug spray and need to stop and grab some? Is there a safe non-natural choice? In a pinch, Safe Mama recommends Cutter Natural Insect Repellent ($1.08/oz.).It does contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, but, she says, given “the fact that SLS is the only troublesome ingredient I think it would be ok for occasional use.”

I also found this recipe for a Safe Insect Repellent made from essential oils if you want to try DIY-ing it.

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Daily Deals for Wednesday: Glider, Dyson Vac, Photo Prints and More

Angie Wynne — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:53:52 +0000

Check out these family friendly daily deals for Wednesday:

On Target’s Daily Deal page you’ll find a Storkcraft glider for 20% off. It’s $79.99 with free shipping.

Also at Target; The Graco Element Pack n Play in Erin is $99.99. That’s 23% off. And the Sumersault Geo Turtles 10 piece Crib Bedding Set is 38% off at $79.99.

Kids Woot features an Elegant Baby Microplush 30″ x 40″ Blanket with Stuffed Animal Toy for $16.99, shipped.

Home Hoot has a refurbished Dyson DC14 All Floors vacuum for $184.99, shipped.

Plum District has summer book sets from Learning Train for kids pre-K through grade five for $19 (5-book set). $5 shipping.

Mamasource has six customized printable kids’ stories from MyOwnStory.com for $15

Spend $14 at Living Social for $40 worth of photo prints from Picaboo.com.

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15% to 25% Off at The Children’s Place Today Only

Angie Wynne — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:25:32 +0000

The Children’s Place has a few new coupons today:

Spend $50 and get 25% off when you use code U4H2012
Spend and get 20% off $40 or more with code V4H2012
Get 15% off any order with code W4H2012

The Americana collection, which includes red, white and blue items like this baby girls’ dress, is already 25% off and swimwear is $8 and up before coupon.

$5 flat-rate shipping.

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25% Off at Gap, 15% Off at Old Navy Today [Plus Kids Sale]

Angie Wynne — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:14:13 +0000

Coupon code ONSAVE15 gets you 15% off kid and baby styles at OldNavy.com today only. Today’s the final day of the kids sale, too, so expect to find some great deals. Select girls’ swimsuits and shorts are $8.50, for instance.

Take 25% off regularly priced styles at sister store Gap.com today and tomorrow with coupon code GAPGO25. Not valid on jeans, baby sleepwear, Playtime Favorites, and First Favorites.

Shipping is free if you spend $50 or more at either or both stores.

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Safer and Cheaper Sunscreens for Babies and Kids: 9 Picks

Angie Wynne — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:18:11 +0000

To make this list, I compared the lowest hazard sunscreens for kids and babies (hazard ranking of 1) on EWG’s 2012 Safe Suncreen list with picks from SafeMama’s Safe Sunscreen 2011 cheat sheet. To find sunscreens practical for the busy, cost-conscious family, I then took into account product availability and price per ounce.

The sunscreens that made the cut are under $5.50 per ounce and can easily be found online at major retailers. They’re still pricy, though, considering that the cost of traditional baby sunscreens runs under $3/oz. Here are a few tips to save even more:

Safe Sunscreen Savings Tips

Watch for safe sunscreen sales on daily deal sites like BabySteals and Mamabargains (just watch out for shipping).
Check manufacturers’ websites and Facebook pages for coupon and sale announcements. You may be able to sign up for email alerts, too.
Try calling manufacturers’ and asking for coupons.
Keep an eye out for sales at stores like Diapers.com and Amazon.com that offer free shipping.
Watch for site-wide or new customer coupons that allow you to take a percentage of your total purchase.

The List

Find out more about whether the sunscreens below are right for your family at EWG’s 2012 Safe Suncreen list and SafeMama’s Safe Sunscreen 2011 cheat sheet. Keep in mind that some sunscreens listed on the safe sunscreen lists may be fine for babies and young kids even though they’re not specifically “baby” or “kid” sunscreens. Check the EWG and Safemama lists for more options.

Badger Baby Sunscreen, Chamomile & Calendula, SPF 30+ ($4.61/oz.)

Seventh Generation Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30 ($4.66/oz.)

Goddess Garden Baby Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30 ($3.68/oz.)

Loving Naturals Adorable Baby Clear Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+ ($5.11/oz.)

Eco Logical Skin Care Baby All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+ ($5/oz.)

TruKid Sunny Days Sport Sunscreen, Unscented ($5.43/oz.)

Sunology Natural Sunblock Creme for Kids, SPF 50 ($4.33/oz.)

Thinksport Kids Sunscreen Benefiting Livestrong, SPF 50+ ($5.31/oz)

Thinkbaby Sunscreen Benefiting Livestrong, SPF 50+ ($5.33/oz).

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Graco Lauren Crib AND Mattress for $150

Angie Wynne — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:54:47 +0000

Right now at Walmart.com you can get the Graco Lauren 4-in-1 convertible fixed-side crib in your choice of five finishes AND a bonus Kolcraft crib mattress for $149.99 with free store pickup.

The popular and well rated Graco Lauren crib converts to a toddler bed, day bed and full-sized headboard. The crib itself usually runs about $150 to $180, so think of it as getting a free crib mattress.

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20% Off Pediped, Stride Rite and More during Endless.com F&F Sale

Angie Wynne — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:24:18 +0000

Take 20% off $100 orders of a wide selection of shoes for the whole family at Endless.com through May 17 at Endless.com. Use coupon code FRIENDS2.

The sale includes 35 pages worth of kid styles from Pediped, Stride Rite, Livie & Luca, Robeez See Kai Run, Sanuk and more, some of which are already on sale. Free shipping and returns.

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30% Off Toddler Dresses and Cardigans at Gap Today Only

Angie Wynne — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:04:48 +0000

[expired] Toddler girl dresses and cardigans are 30% off today only at Gap stores and Gap.com. I’m seeing lots of dresses already 30% off or so, too.

Use coupon code GAPBABY online. Shipping is free with your $50 purchase.

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Hot! Balance Bikes for $57.99, Shipped [Plus Aden + Anais Sale]

Angie Wynne — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:55:05 +0000

Gilt.com has Kazam balance bikes for $49.99. Shipping adds another $8, but that’s still much cheaper than the $99.95+ that I’m seeing elsewhere.

Look for the “Up to 50% Off Bikes, Scooters and More” sale in the Baby & Kids section. That’s where you’ll also find a sale for up to 50% off Aden + Anais and Halo (prices are better on Halo than on A+A) and another for Alex Toys.

If you haven’t joined Gilt yet, here’s an invite.

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