Amazon Baby Deals for Moms, 3/5/13

There are some great deals on baby items going on at Amazon.com. Whether you need a baby shower gift or are getting ready for your little one to arrive, here are some items you won't want to miss.

The Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo Crib 'N Go Projector Soother gets 4.5/5 stars from users and is now on sale for $19 (regularly $38). This soother plays soothing music while rotating images that are projected onto the ceiling.

Needing a diaper bag? Check out the Carter's Fashion Tote diaper bag, which right now is on sale for 25% off. Users approve with a 4.4 star rating, and having a bag to carry all your gear in makes trips with the baby so much easier.

The Britax B-Agile Stroller in red is on sale right now for $80 off, making it only $168. Rated at 4.6 stars, this is a great stroller that will last you for years. If you need it to be compatible with infant car seats, a separate adapter can be purchased and works with many brands of car seats. This stroller holds children up to 55 pounds and features a one-hand quick-fold design.

Having a cradle swing is so wonderful when you have a newborn. It saves your arms from doing the swinging and will keep your baby asleep longer so you can take a nap or do some cleaning. The Fisher-Price Cradle 'N Swing is on sale right now for $127, down from $170. Included is an AC adapter so you can plug it in rather than using batteries. Rated at 4.3 stars, you know you're getting a quality swing at a great price.

Remember, prices can change quickly and without notice, so take advantage of these deals while they last. Have you seen any great deals for baby items? Share in the comments.

Free ebook: I Love Green Smoothies

Well, I've mentioned before that I love smoothies, and I add organic baby spinach to pretty much every one of my smoothies because really you can't taste it and it's always good to get more dark leafy green veggies.

These smoothies of course always end up looking a little "green." Someone once suggested that they were Shrek smoothies, so if you need a way for your kids to think it's cool that they're green, that's one way. My two kids have liked all the smoothies I've made, pretty much (MW doesn't seem to like blueberries, of all things, so isn't as interested in those ones).

So you can bet I was pretty excited about the ebook that is free today: I Love Green Smoothies - 50 Recipes To Get You Started Drinking Your Way to a Sexy, Slim, Youthful You!.

As I've mentioned before, you don't need a Kindle to get these ebooks. You can read them with the Desktop app or app for Android or IOS. Get it now even if you might not use it right away. You don't want to miss out!

Amazon Deals for Mom, 2/25/13

Amazon is running another 15% sale on select baby items. All you need to do is select items from the sale and enter in 15BABY15 when you check out. There are some great items, some of which aren't often on sale.



One of the most popular car seats around is the Chicco Keyfit 30 Car Seat. This is a great deal at only $166 after the discount and free shipping.

It's easy to install and one of the highest rated for safety. Also, it can hold a child up to 30 pounds. Now that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping your child rear-facing till two years old, a seat like this prevents the need for another seat before they're ready to go front facing.


I know some parents would say, "But the baby gets too heavy to use the carrier by the time they're 9 months old!" This is true, but you don't actually have to use the carrier. Just leave the carrier in the car attached to the base once they're too big to be carried around. Problem solved.

Need a stroller/car seat system? Consider the Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System. This is also part of the sale and is available in five colors.



If you need a convertible seats (seats that can be rear facing or front facing) and are interested in top of the line, the Peg Perego Convertible Car Seat is a great choice and you'll save big if you're not picky on color. The beige seat with the discount saves you $50! It must be well liked, since 57 out of 61 reviewers gave it 5 stars (and it has an overall rating of 4.9).

There are tons more baby stuff on sale as well, including many strollers and car seats, so if you're needing any baby stuff, now's the time.

Get Free Android App + $1 MP3 Amazon Credit

Right now you can get the Android app Wubbzy's Train Adventure for FREE (usually $1.99) and as an added bonus, you'll get $1 MP3 credit along with it for FREE. So get a free app and then choose a free song. This is a great deal whether you want the app or not (and the app is 4.6/5 stars).

Get it the deal while you can! This won't last forever :).

Thanks, Happy Money Saver and Clip and Follow, for sharing!

Free iPad App: Miss Spider's Bedtime Story

So when my son turned 4, we got him an iPod Touch. I know what you're thinking: "Who gives a 4-year-old such an expensive gift." But there are some caveats, the first being that we got a used one so it was a lot less expensive (and we put an Otterbox cover on it, so over a year later, it's still in great condition).

The second reason we decided on it was we wanted to get him one of those educational products like the LeapPad, but between the cost of accessories, batteries and games, we were able to get the iPod (with a lithium ion battery) and there are tons of free apps that are fun and/or educational.

So every once in a while, there are apps for the Apple family of products that usually cost money that are made free. The nice thing about these apps is you don't actually have to own the item in order to get them free. For example, right now there is a free iPad app available, Miss Spider's Bedtime Story, that's usually $4.99, but right now it's free (though that could change, so don't wait!). Don't have an iPad? No problem. Get it today and if you get an iPad someday, you'll already have the app. All you need is an Apple ID.

This is a great app to keep on your iPad in case you need to keep the kiddos busy or to share with them at bedtime.

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom and Mobile Savvy Mama, for sharing!

$5 Taste of Home Sale through February 25

Looking for new recipe books to give you fresh ideas for dinner? How about a homemade pasta maker? Taste of Home is having a BIG sale on their site selling things for only $5! Here are some of the items that I would I would love to get with this sale:

Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2011
325 scrumptious recipes for your slow cooker, skillet or oven–it’s like getting 3 cookbooks in one!
Meal-in-one convenience with lots of casseroles and one-dish meals

Regular Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $5.00

Pasta Maker

Make your own pasta right at home.

Regular Price: $49.95
Sale Price: $5.00

Just One Pot cookbook

This cookbook has more than 320 recipes, and as the name implies is cooked in one pot, so dinner is simple and easy. Yummy!


Regular Price: $16.95
Sale Price: $5.00

Comfort Food Diet Cookbook 2011

This is a great book for someone trying to cut calories while still eating traditional comfort foods. I know I would love it :).



Regular Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $5.00

The best part about this sale is you can stock up on a bunch of cookbooks and then give them as gifts throughout the year. Most women welcome a fresh set of recipes and you could cater the book you choose to their favorite things to make, whether slow cooker meals, desserts, or comfort foods. Word of caution, though: Perhaps avoid the "light" and "diet" books as gifts. You wouldn't want to imply that the recipient needs to lose weight, LOL :D.

Thanks, HappyMoneySaver, for sharing.

Amazon Deals for Moms: 2/15/13

Looking for a way to get some exercise in with little children? After having MW, my mother-in-law bought me a jogger stroller. Best thing ever! I was able to fit the car seat carrier into the stroller and take MW for a walk or a jog.

One thing I would recommend when looking for a jogging stroller is to be sure that it can have either a fixed wheel or a swivel wheel. You need to wheel to be fixed when you're jogging or else the whole stroller will shake uncontrollably, but you want it to be able to swivel if you're just going for a walk so you can easily go around corners without having to pick up the wheel and move it. The one I have has a lever that makes it easy to switch between these two modes.

Right now Amazon has jogging strollers and bike trailers for up to 30% off. Here are some of the best options:

The Schwinn Turismo Swivel Single Jogger is one great option if you're looking for a single stroller. Right now it's only $140, at 30% off. Users rate it at a 4.4/5, so it's well liked by those who've bought it. It even has built-in MP3 speakers so you can hook up your player to the stroller and keep your child entertained with you're jogging. If you need a double stroller, the same jogger, Schwinn Turismo Swivel Double Jogger, is available in a double version as well.

InStep also has their own version of the jogger stroller with the InStep Swivel Wheel Jogger. You can find a double jogger stroller as well. Rated at 4 out of 5 stars, some versions of this stroller come with MP3 speakers and faux lambskin seats.

Of course, another great way to get exercise with little ones is with a bike trailer.

Rated at a 4.9, a great option is the Schwinn Trailblazer Single Bike Trailer at only $91.

A less expensive option, though still rated as a 4.5, is the InStep Sync Single Bicycle Trailer at only $63.

Of course, double trailers are available as well from Schwinn and Instep if you have two little ones to be hauled around. Bike trailers are also a great option if you want to take your kids to a park that is close by as a well to get out of the house.

Though weather might not be ideal right now for jogging or bike riding, you should take advantage of the prices now, which will undoubtedly go up once the weather warms up.

(Expired) Just in Time for Valentine's Day: Free eBook "Special Dinners for Two"

Deal over :(. It went too fast. Hope you had a chance to grab it while it was free!

Planning a romantic dinner for your special one on Valentine's Day? Check out this free ebook, "Special Dinners for Two (Easy Recipes from Scratch)."

Even if you don't have an e-reader, I would recommend getting the book anyway. You can always get the Desktop reader from Amazon and maybe one day you'll have your own Kindle that you can read it on as well. Plus this special price (i.e. FREE) won't last long!

Considering this is rated 4.8 stars, it's a handy recipe book to have on hand for wedding anniversaries, couples, and any time you want to plan a special dinner.

Amazon Deals for Moms, 2/5/13

So I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE Amazon.com. I'm always finding great deals on items and if I think you might be interested, I figure why not share the deals with you. So, I each day (unless I don't see any great deals), I'll post some items that you may be interested in.



Have you considered getting the new Kindle Fire? Well, right now is a great time. See what Amazon says:

Through February 8, 2013, save $30 on Kindle Fire HD 8.9" or $50 on Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G LTE. Enter promotional code FIRELOVE at checkout.

What a great deal. And if you choose the one with 4G, no monthly fees like with iPads. You'll always be connected online. Plans start at only $50 a year. Awesome!

Baby Stuff

Needing stuff for your baby? Right now Amazon has a sale on baby items. Just use the code 13BABY15 to get an extra 15% off select items.


Items that stood out to me include this Countertop Drying Rack made for baby bottles. 57 out of 66 reviewers gave it five stars, so it must be a great item (I wish I had it when I was bottle feeding Alex!). This is only $19 after the discount.


Looking for a stroller? Check out the Maclaren Techno XLR stroller. It's already 50% off, but with the extra 15%, it's only $25! What a deal.


If you're like me and LOVE Carter's, there are also quite a few Carter's Baby items available as part of this sale, including the cutest items with elephants and owls (my favorite. Makes me wish I had a baby right now!).

This is a great deal so take advantage of it while you can :D.

Remember that these deals are for a limited time and prices change without notice, so get the deals while they're hot!