The Starter Mommy

Are your kids safe in their car seats?

2012-02-16T12:13:00.000-06:00

As most 1st time moms, I was SOOO nervous to put my new born in the car seat. I wasnt sure if the straps were on to tight, to loose, positioned wrong, etc. I was not aware of these AMAZING women when my daughter was a baby but soo happy I found them as I wait for baby number 2 to arrive. Jodie and Erin are CRSTs, which means they offer advice to parents and caregivers, as well as educate and assist in the installation of infant seats, car seats, and booster seats. They can also help you figure out if your older child is ready to graduate out of their child restraint and into the regular vehicle seat.

If you have any questions, no matter what province you live in, please contact them. If they do not live in your area, they have the proper resources to direct you to who you should be talking to and help keep your children safe! :)

Everything Car Seats Canada - http://everythingcarseatscanada.blogspot.com/

Sorry to my followers

2012-01-31T09:48:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone.
I am sooo sorry I have not been posting and savings here for you. Life kinda got a hold of me and took me away from my extras. I will be back posting savings and links very soon. I am expecting a new little one and cant wait to share the new life and fun money saving tips I can find for you!

Thanks for sticking with me!

The Starter Mommy

Free Box of Shreddies!!

2011-06-22T13:25:00.000-05:00

Get your free box of Shreddies when you like them on facebook! it comes with your websaver.ca coupons!!

HURRY IT WONT LAST!!

http://www.facebook.com/Shreddies?sk=app_222236384462711

Free Sample of Veet Wax Strips

2011-05-27T08:23:00.000-05:00

Feel smooth and sexy again! Click here to try a sample of Veet Wax Strips!

http://veet.ca/en/rules/015/pg1_register.php

Free Sample from U by Kotex!

2011-04-24T07:37:00.002-05:00

http://www.ubykotex.com/samples/samples_ca

The Asana 100,000 tub giveaway

2011-04-06T21:57:00.000-05:00

Many Canadians aren't getting the calcium they need. To help close the calcium gap, Yoplait is giving away 100,000 tubs of Asana which contains 3X the calcium of any regular yogurt. Don't miss out!!

http://www.freeasana.ca/get-your-free-tub.php

Green Please Review and Giveaway!

2011-04-05T15:10:00.002-05:00

SO like most people, I thought going green was so expensive! That was the case when I started shopping for green items after my daughter was born. I found a few things that I thought was worth the extra cash but passed on a lot of items that would of made a difference in our life.

But then I met Melanie!

She has shown me the ways! ...TO SAVE BIG TIME!!

Her company Green Please, Inc. is amazing! Tons of toys, litterless lunches, healthy personal products and baby products at very reasonable prices! She is also very helpful when it comes to teaching people on how to be green! A mom herself, she understand that money and time are very valuable to parents these days. She has one on one consults that are very helpful. She comes to your home and helps show you how easy it is to make small changes in your environment to better your lives and the world.

One of my favorite things Mel has are the litterless lunch items! I love my bamboo cutlery set and they are easy to clean too. They come in a cute carrying case so that you can just toss them in your lunch kit or purse!

THE GIVEAWAY

My daughter LOVES the toys that Melanie and Green Please have for her to play with!

Melanie wants one of my lucky readers to enjoy going green too! She has generously given me a $25 gift certificate for a giveaway!

Geometric Sorting Board

Here are the rules:

1) You MUST be a follower my blog (add one comment below stating you are a follower)

2) You MUST like Green Please on facebook (add one comment below stating you like them)

3) You MUST check out their website and comment below on what you might spend the $25 prize on

4) BONUS ENTRY: Sign up for their newsletter on the home page of their website (add one comment below stating you are subscribed to their newsletter)

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!! Contest Ends May 15, 2011 at 12noon CST

**OPEN TO CANADIANS ONLY**

Loving these Loveable Creations!!

2011-03-07T16:24:00.000-06:00

Since 1988, Loveable Creations has been North American’s leading Manufacturer of Children's Quality Felt Wall Decorations, setting the standard in both design and quality. Staying with the “green” ways that we all should strive to be, Loveable Creations uses green materials bought in Canada & the USA. They use premium felt, fuzzy sherpa and cotton corduroy in their creations. They also hand make all of the wall art, which lets them keep their quality standards high.

I got to meet the ladies that run this the Kids & Baby show a few weekends back. They were so excited about their products! I got to take a look at a few different styles and ended up getting the grey cat for my little one. Before hanging it up (which is super easy!) I let her play with it for a bit to check out how durable it was. Now, this girl can rip books apart! She's one tough cookie. She was not able to wreck this cat, and she sure tried! I was very impressed with the quality of workmanship. They were also featured in The Giggle Guide in late January as a safe wall decor for kids.

There are so many different styles you can pick from! You can have themes from forest animals to working vehicles.

And I love that you can get your child's name made to match the theme you have picked out!

Check them out! There are some stores in Canada you can buy them at or visit them at their on line store!

http://www.loveablecreations.com/index.htm

Free Mars Bar!!

2011-03-01T21:20:00.000-06:00

Thanks to my friend Nadine from saveinwinnipeg.blog.ca here is a great free coupon!

http://www.save.ca/marsacts/coupons gets you a free mars bar!!! YUMMY!

A new Winnipeg (and other cities) Coupon saving site!!

2011-03-01T07:51:00.000-06:00

Wag Jag is saving in Winnipeg!! Like Team Buy and Groupon, we now have another site to save money on city restaurants & events!!

CLICK HERE NOW to get great deal!!!

Today's deal is: $5 for $25 worth of food at Hu's on First!!! Plus there is a promo code for a $5 credit so it's free!!! Thanks to Krista M. for this wonderful money saving tip!!

Promo code for $5 credit: eJuSyJuRapaZazaN

Free Fibre Plus Cereal from Kellogg's!

2011-02-28T20:27:00.001-06:00

Check it out! Free sample from Kellogg's! Just fill out the form and it will be on it's way in 4-6 weeks. Share it on facebook and get a $2off coupon :)

http://www.fibreplus.ca/en/share/3

Port-a-Party Review and Giveaway!

2011-02-22T16:57:00.003-06:00

Yes you read right.. Port-a-Party! This is such a great idea! I have planned many kids parties with friends and time and time again the main complaint from the moms is having to put together grab bags. And the main complaint from the kids who get the grab bags is "There's nothing cool in here!" (typical kids :p)

Well rather than wasting money on things they don't want and wasting what precious time you have running around for said "un-cool toys" you have got to check this out! Port-a-Party is designed to take the stress away from you and the energy back into grab bags! They have gender specific and neutral toys and goodies for every kids party! They get the prizes, set up a cool booth, and clean up after themselves!

Here's how it works. Each goodie has a ticket value. Depending on the package you order from them will determine how many tickets you will have to hand out to the kids. (additional tickets can be purchased) Then the kids can pick what goes in there grab bags!

You can create great birthday games out of this too where kids can earn extra tickets to up their goodies!! If you are going to the Baby and Kids Show in Winnipeg here, check them out at booth 526. They are having a draw for a free party package (value $100). Also, if you book with them that weekend, they will give you 15% off you booking!!

Giveaway

Port-a-Party is giving my readers a chance to save $25 off a package of their choice!! So if you are having a party with 10 kids, you can get the $100 package for only $75 dollars and they each get 50 tickets!!!! WOW!!

Rules

1) Must be a follower of this blog (comment below that you are)

2) Must "Like" them on facebook and comment below that you do

3) Bonus Entry - follow me of twitter and comment below that you are

4) Bonus Entry - referrals.. tell all your friends and get them to enter this too. Then have them make a separate comment from their entries with who sent them and there is another entry for you!!
5) Bonus Entry - Comment below a memory of a grab bag goodie that you (or your kids) have received that was "un-cool"

**Contest is open everyone in Winnipeg, Manitoba (please contact the company if you live just outside Winnipeg for availability and cost of out of town bookings)
**Contest ends April 30, 2011 at 12noon CST
Good Luck Everyone!!

Mother of a Company!!!! :)

2011-02-11T11:54:00.002-06:00

http://www.motherofasale.com/

WOW Mother of a Sale is right! I love this site! I have bought products off of them and loved it! I am addicted to Agoo leggings and they had them on sale for 50% off! And now they have another favorite of mine.. Tushie Huggers! There are other items too like Sprig Eco-Trucks, Kamberley Belts, Jennifer Taylor Bags and more! You have got to check them out. I am very please with the quality of product and service!

Boston Pizza Eat your heart out for charity giveaway

2011-02-04T08:29:00.000-06:00

Eat your heart out for charity

Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

This Valentine’s day, show someone how much you care with a heart-shaped pizza from Boston Pizza and support worthwhile charities at the same time! Exclusively on Monday, February 14, Boston Pizza guests can enjoy a heart-shaped pizza in insert store location. One dollar from the sale of each heart-shaped pizza on Valentine’s Day will go to the Boston Pizza Foundation in support of its many charities.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a heart-shaped pizza at Boston Pizza is a great way for our guests to have some Valentine’s Day fun and support great charities. I personally invite everybody to bring their friends and family to Boston Pizza on Valentine’s for great food and a fun time and to help us help others.

Heart-shaped pizzas are available in individual, small and medium size and can be ordered for dine-in, take out or delivery in any of Boston Pizza’s gourmet and create-your-own pizza varieties. Boston Pizza expects to make more than 50,000 heart-shaped pizzas on Valentine’s Day.

From January to February 14, Boston Pizza guests can also purchase red paper hearts for a $1 donation and write a Valentine message to someone special. Franchisees will post the hearts throughout the store to fill the halls with love. Donations collected from paper heart sales go to the Boston Pizza Foundation in support of its many charities.

“We are grateful to all of our guests here in Winnipeg for their ongoing support and donations to the Boston Pizza Foundation,” says Cheryl Treliving, executive director of the Boston Pizza Foundation. “Since 1993, our Valentine’s Day promotion has helped us raise awareness and more than $3.5 million to benefit many charities across Canada.”

The Giveaway

Boston Pizza wants to share the love to my readers!! They are giving the winner of this giveaway a $10 gift card to enjoy their own pizza! Here are the rules:

1) Must be a resident of Canada

2) Must follow my blog

3) Tell me your favorite Valentine's Day story.. romantic gesture, funny gift, etc.... I love the funny ones :)

4) Comment below with your story and that you follow the blog

5) Bonus Entry: "Like" Boston Pizza on facebook and comment separately that you do

**Contest is only open to Canadians and ends February 10th at 7:00am CST**

Free Gum

2011-02-02T20:39:00.000-06:00

Join the Kissing Debate on

Dentyne's Facebook Page

and get free gum!!

Email Updates....

2011-01-30T12:10:00.001-06:00

Is anyone have trouble with getting posts by emails? I have been told that it is not working very well and I want to make sure that everyone is getting updates. I have lots of contests coming up and I dont want anyone to miss them!

Thanks

A fast ending giveaway!

2011-01-29T20:58:00.000-06:00

OK this is a short one. It will end February 4th @ 11:59pm CST
Rules:
1) MUST FOLLOW BLOG and comment that you do
2) MUST FOLLOW ON TWITTER @thestartermommy and comment that you do
3) MUST tell me your favorite part of being a mommy or daddy
4) Each entry MUST be a separt post
Please encourage your friends to enter and tweet about it!!

Prize: Free box of Huggies Mega Pack Diapers!

3 free beauty product samples

2011-01-22T21:13:00.001-06:00

You can order a max of 3 beauty products from DK Luxury Beauty!
http://www.dkluxurybeauty.com/samples/

http://www.dkluxurybeauty.com/samples/

$1.50 off Catelli Pasta

2011-01-20T21:31:00.003-06:00

Not sure if this link will work for other people but here it is :)

http://www.catellihealthyharvest.ca/en_CA/share-the-goodness/thank-you.php?coupon=150&link=http://www.save.ca/catelli_healthyharvest?puid=e0896597d09860be30dd8779cecff4de

Mary's Daughters Review and Giveaway

2011-01-16T17:08:00.000-06:00

Extra Extra! Read all about it!
Newsboy Style Hat from
Mary's Daughters are all the rage!!

This is a great local company that was brought to my attention the other week. I had to see what was so great about them! I got my hat in the mail early last week and fell in love! The News Boy Style hat, seen above on my Turtle's head, is just one of the many styles Tanya can make! The quality and workmanship that goes in to these hats are amazing!

A stay at home mom of 3 has been crafting for many years. From Altona, Manitoba, she creates these beautiful knit and crochet hats, cocoon sleep sets and dishcloths. She does custom sizing and colouring if requested.

I was also impressed with the speed of shipping and the packaging. I got my hat within a week and it came nicely wrapped in pretty tissue paper. If I was getting it for a gift, all I needed was a small gift bag to slide it into and it was ready to give!

Now, being the nice small town Manitoban Tanya is, she has offered my readers a prize!

Giveaway

Mary's Daughters' is giving one of my followers a hat for free($15USD)! She has also picked up the tab on shipping the hat to the winner!

Here are the rules...

1) Follow my blog and comment below that you are a follower

2) Like Mary's Daughters on facebook and comment below that you are

3) Bonus Entry: Visit their website and comment on your favorite product
4) Bonus Entry: follow me on twitter and comment below that you are following

Contest is open to all Canadian and USA residents.
Contest closes on February 13th at 11:59pm CST

Good Luck To everyone!!!

Free Emergency Rescue Pets Cling

2011-01-16T16:32:00.001-06:00

If you have pets you need this!!!

Thanks to Caster Pollux Pet Works, you can get one for free and help save your pet's life!

http://www.castorpolluxpet.com/rescue_me

Thank you

2011-01-14T16:22:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all my new followers! Please remember to pass on this blog to your friends! There will be a new giveaway coming this sunday and another when those are done!! Wow.. I thought Christmas was over :)

Sunflower Girls Boutique Review and Giveaway

2011-01-09T13:58:00.001-06:00

So I have talked about this great company before but in case you missed it, here it is again!! With a giveaway added on!

My Little Turle enjoying her Sunflower Girl Tutu and headband

Tutus, Princess Dresses, Fairy Dresses, Pettiskirts, crocheted hats!! All for your little fashionista!!

WOW! Can it get any better?

Yes it can. Their prices are AMAZING and they are Canadian! I have looked around for tutus and crocheted hats before but couldnt believe what stores wanted me to pay for them! And the selection! I can get a pink, blue, red, rainbow or even peach tutu for $11.95 + tax! But it didnt stop there... ZEBRA and CHEETAH tutus as well... for no addtional charge! They also have fairy and butterfly wings, crochet flower headbands and more!!

Please.. if you have a little girl of your own or one you know you want to treat like a princess or beautiful little fairy, you must check this place out!

http://www.sunflowerboutique.com/

Giveaway

Sunflower Girls Boutique has given me the honour of giving one of my followers a tutu for free! And the winner gets to pick the colour!! (free shipping for the tutu!!)

Here are the rules...

1) Follow my blog and comment below that you are a follower
2) Like the Sunflower Girls Boutique on facebook and comment below that you are
3) Bonus Entry: Visit their website and comment on your favorite product
4) Bonus Entry: follow me on twitter and comment below that you are following

Contest is open to all Canadian's.
Contest closes on January 31st at 11:59pm CST

Good Luck To everyone!!!

Free Lean Cuisine with Facebook offer

2011-01-04T21:05:00.000-06:00

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LeanCuisineCanada

Free Thinsations Sample and Coupon!!!

2011-01-04T05:34:00.000-06:00

Thinsations Want to try THINSATIONS for free? We want to send you 2 THINSATIONS sample packs AND a Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon for the next box of your favourite snack.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/Thinsations?v=app_181674081843453

Free Sample of Mama Zone eco-responsible diapers!!

2010-12-22T05:29:00.000-06:00

http://babyecodiapers.com/baby-diapers/baby-diapers/free-diapers-sample.html

Mama Zone eco-responsible diapers

100% Biodegradable plant-based breathable outer layer
Compostable packaging
100% Chlorine, natural latex, fragrance, dye, TBT & PVC FREE
Fluff 100% from sustainable resources
Naturally fights odours and diaper rash

With vitamins C & E
Helps support DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION

Free UnderJams Sample from Pampers!

2010-12-22T05:24:00.000-06:00

Try UnderJams for free!! Click here to sign up!

https://www.pampers.ca/en_CA/underjams-sample

Stonz Wear is giving one West Coast Mama reader a pair of Booties!!

2010-12-13T11:48:00.000-06:00

WestCoastMama has a contest to win Stonz Booties!!!!!

http://www.westcoastmama.ca/2010/12/07/stonz-wear-review-giveaway/comment-page-3/#comment-425

Handcrafted Accessories for Babies, Kids and Moms!!

2010-12-09T09:27:00.000-06:00

I love these!! My daughter doesn’t fit her clothes very well. Too long for the 9-12months, too skinny for her 12-18months. So here is the perfect solution!! These Belt Clips work great! They work on pants with belt loops. She also carries clips that work with loop-less pants too :) The other thing I love about her, she`s in Winnipeg!! Love supporting local companies!

If you spend too much time each day pulling up your little one's pants, here's a fantastic solution! Simply snap the belt around their back belt loops and put an end to the droopy look! Excellent for quick diaper changes and for independence when potty training!

-Snugglywunkins`s website

Mitten Clips

http://www.snugglywunkins.com/index.html

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Snugglywunkins

Free Johnson's Product!

2010-12-09T08:58:00.000-06:00

Save.ca link for a free bottle of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Product!!
J & J Baby Link to save.ca

http://www.save.ca/jandjbaby/coupons

Free Nursing Cover!!

2010-11-30T14:27:00.000-06:00

Uddercovers.com is giving you the chance to get one of their fashionable and practical nursing covers for FREE.
coupon code : ONEFREE at checkout .

The regular price for the covers is $32 .When you enter the promo code,the total will be $0.
Please note, there is a shipping cost to be paid which is $9.95 and possibly custom fees,
since this product is mailed from the U.S.

Martha Stewart Giveaway!

2010-11-24T20:09:00.000-06:00

One of my friends is having a Martha Stewart Giveaway on her blog!! Hurry now and enter!! It ends Nov 28th!
http://princesssunrise.blogspot.com/2010/11/oh-baby-its-martha-stewart-giveaway.html

http://princesssunrise.blogspot.com/2010/11/oh-baby-its-martha-stewart-giveaway.html

Only 32 days left to win!! Tell your friends!

2010-11-22T11:13:00.000-06:00

Remember to tell your friends about the All I want for Christmas Contest!
How to enter:
1) Follow this blog
2) Comment under the contest blog how many people you told about it!
That's It! You're in!!

http://thestartermommy.blogspot.com/2010/09/all-i-want-for-christmas.html

Free Slurpee!!!

2010-11-20T16:17:00.002-06:00

https://www.slurpee.ca/sign-up/_newslettersignup

Fill out the form and get a printable coupon for a free slurpee!!

Free SoftCover Photo Book from Shoppers Drug Mart!!

2010-11-15T21:08:00.000-06:00

ENTER THE PROMO CODE: PHOTO

Choose your desired photobook style. Photobooks are a great way to share life's great experiences! Whether it's for holidays, special occasions, or just sharing the good times with friends, we offer a great selection of books with different themes that will allow you to publish your very own book! Select your style below and follow the steps to choose your theme. Add photos, text and styles to create a unique and customized photobook.
http://www.shoppersphoto.ca/

http://www.shoppersphoto.ca/

Printable coupon for $5.00 off Delissio Flatbread

2010-11-12T16:35:00.000-06:00

Printable coupon for $5.00 off Delissio Flatbread coupon and get the Pizza for FREE!!

Coupon is only valid until November 16th

Free Printable Coupon Here

Free coffee

2010-11-07T07:25:00.000-06:00

The Free Small Coffee during breakfast hours is going to make a reappearance at a McDonald’s near you! This promo is running from November 16-29 at McDonald’s Restaurants across Canada. I actually like their coffee! If Tim's is too backed up I head to McGutBombs and get me a coffee there.

Free Gift Card

2010-11-06T13:14:00.000-05:00

Get a FREE $10.00 Walmart or Loblaws gift card with any Glade purchase of $10.00 or more and this mail in-rebate.

How to get it:1.purchase $10.00 (before tax) of any Glade producst at any retailer between October 18 and January 14,2011 .
2.print and fill out this rebate form.
3.mail form and cash register receipt before January 14,2011
Limit 1 per person.

Free Yoga passes

2010-11-06T13:13:00.000-05:00

Lululemon is giving away Free Yoga passes on their Facebook Fanpage.

Free dog, cat or ferret food

2010-11-04T12:43:00.001-05:00

Save on Natura's natural pet foods – HealthWise®, Innova®, EVO®, Karma® and California Natural® – including the new California Natural Grain Free formulas!
Request your high-value coupon today and experience the benefits of Natura. Hurry! This offer is only good while supplies last

https://www.naturaadvantage.com/coupons/new

Free Products from Brandsampler

2010-10-30T21:44:00.000-05:00

Brandsampler is back up! Hurry while supplies last to get your free products. If you get a survey, always select a different brand than a P&G brand that you "normally use". You will get more samples that way :)

https://www.pgbrandsampler.ca/en_CA/home.php

Boston Pizza Kid's Cards

2010-10-29T14:54:00.000-05:00

What a great way to have a cheap kids dinner and help kids at the same time!! Hurry into you nearest Boston Pizza and buy your Kids Meal card starting Nov 1st!!

http://www.bostonpizza.com/en/promos/kids2009.aspx

On sale November 1 - 30th

Donate $5 to the Boston Pizza Foundation
And get 5 Free Kid’s Meals
Valued at $35
Our Way of Thanking You for Helping Us Help Others!

Your $5 donation will go to the Boston Pizza Foundation in support of its many local regional and national charities across Canada

Free movie this weekend only Canada

2010-10-29T14:45:00.000-05:00

Blockbuster has a free 7 day movie rental for this weekend only! Print out the coupon below and enjoy a night it :)

Free Chocolate!!

2010-10-28T07:59:00.000-05:00

Free M&M Pretzels with purchase!
http://www.save.ca/coupons

3 for Free!!

2010-10-27T16:42:00.000-05:00

Try out 3 different pens from Papermate for free... and there are more than 3 to choose from!!
Check out the write test!!
http://writetest.ca/

http://writetest.ca/

The best week ever... and it's only Tuesday!

2010-10-26T13:25:00.000-05:00

Well, Monday started with my free tub of cottonelle wipes and free jergens coupons... and today I got my free glasses and MB hydro water saver kit!! This week is a great week.

AND... Turtle played at Auntie's daycare and LOVE IT! I am glad because I was nervous about her going to daycare in Jan. No more worries... just sadness that our year is up soon.

Freebies Anyone?

2010-10-24T09:06:00.002-05:00

Having a hard time finding freebies lately. Anyone have any they like to share?
Post them here!!

2010-10-14T12:52:00.000-05:00

OK so this could save your marraige!! :) If you tell your husband to do the laundry and you DONT have these be prepared for suds and overzealous fabric softening!! I cant remember the last time I had to buy laundry soap twice in one month.. oh ya.. the last time I asked my husband to do laundry!! LOL These are great for the baby-on-the-hip moms too. Now you can try them out for free. Let me know what you thought of them!!

http://www.trypurex.ca/splash/

Free Starbucks Coffee

2010-10-11T15:19:00.000-05:00

Play a short game of Memory and get a free sample of the Starbucks VIA flavored Coffee!!!
Worth Trying :)

http://www.starbucks.com/coffee/via/flavored-coffee

Take the 7 day Challenge

2010-10-11T11:23:00.000-05:00

Imperfections? Shine? Dilated pores? We gave eight women and one man a free seven-day trial of our product and challenged them to see the difference a week can make. Watch their inspiring stories now.

Now you can try the 7 day challenge!!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/Normaderm?v=app_164531533561457

Vaseline Free Bottle Trail

2010-10-08T13:37:00.000-05:00

Try a free bottle (from save.ca) when you like Vaseline's facebook page and answer a quick servey!!

I have never tried this one but I really want to! Now I can for free!! Let me know what you think about it once you get it and try!

http://www.facebook.com/vaseline?v=app_146626025380113#!/vaseline?v=app_146626025380113

Trial offer from OB

2010-10-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

Recieve a free sample of OB Tampons!

https://www.obtampons.ca/trial-offer

Free Samples and Coupons

2010-10-07T07:57:00.000-05:00

Sign up with Jergens and recieve free smaples and coupons!!

http://www.jergens.ca/en/event.asp?action=entry&eventcode=jergenssignup_ca_en

Mother Of A Sale indeed??

2010-10-05T08:00:00.001-05:00

***revised, please read to the bottom and comment**

http://www.motherofasale.com/

** Many people have commented on this and e-mailed me. I have only ordered once off of them and never had an issue. Please let me know of any good or bad experiences you might have had. I believe people then can make a decision about this company on their own.

** For people that are unhappy: Please refrain from swears, childish bashing, etc. Just stick to what happened and why you are no happy.

Enough Said...

2010-10-04T20:57:00.002-05:00

Going away? Need someone to take care of the pets?

2010-10-03T17:36:00.001-05:00

And not just anyone? Call Pitter Patter Pet Sitters! They are a Winnipeg based company that is very experienced! Not only will you save time by not having to take the pets to a kennel and rush home to pick them up before they close.. You will peace of mind that your pets are comfortable in their own home! AND your house will have traffic in and out to make it look like people are still home.

They are: - Insured and Bonded
               - Offer Overnight pet sitting
               - Drop in / or day services
               - Dog walking
               - Technical services/Meds administration

Call 204-275-8697 or click to see their facebook page

MMoooooooommmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!! There's Nothing to do!!!!!

2010-10-02T21:57:00.001-05:00

That is what most parents here with the toys are all spread out, the play dough is dry and the colouring book is coloured.

Well, why don't you take a trip to this wonderful event calendar and find the answer to your problems!

Parentals.ca's Winnipeg Childrens Activities Calendar

They have this great calendar that lists family friendly events so there should never be a reason to say "There is nothing to do!"

Boo at the Zoo, MTYP, Bomber Games, The Wiggles and more! And that only took me 30 seconds to find that out! There are also links to year round events and the warmer temps too.

There might be so much to do that you decide to take all the kids in the family!

But wait! You only have a stroller for one... and only a baby car seat but you are taking a toddler too! What to do! Go buy a stroller to use once or twice? Nope! RENT IT :)

While checking out their calender, check out their rentals too!! Strollers, car seats, high chairs, wagons, toys, cribs and more!

Baby sleeping at Grandma and Grandpa's for the weekend while Mom and Dad go on a much needed trip?

You can get your rental items delivered or come and pick them up

Free Pie....crust anyone?

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if you "Like" the Life Made Delicious on facebook you get a coupon for a free pie crust! With Christmas coming, now is the time to bake.. and for free!!

Life Made Delicious Facebook Offer

I'm a twit....

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Or a tweet or... I'm on the twitter!

follow me to make sure you dont miss a deal!
http://twitter.com/thestartermommy

What's better than free?

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Winning stuff!

And if you want to win, this is the blog site for you!!

Click here--------> mikylo'sgrandma

This is my mother-in-law and she posts almost every contest a Canadian could enter! So please check her blog out and good luck!!

Calling all girly girls!! This one is for you!

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Tutus, Princess Dresses, Fairy Dresses, Pettiskirts, crocheted hats!! All for your little fashionista!!

WOW! Can it get any better?

Yes it can. There prices are AMAZING and they are Canadian! I have looked around for tutus and crocheted hats before but couldnt believe what stores wanted me to pay for them! And the selection! I can get a pink, blue, red, rainbow or even peach tutu for $11.95 + tax! But it didnt stop there... ZEBRA and CHEETAH tutus as well... for no addtional charge! They also have fairy and butterfly wings, crochet flower headbands and more!!

Please.. if you have a little girl of your own or one you know you want to treat like a princess or beautiful little fairy, you must check this place out!

http://www.sunflowerboutique.com/

Sunflower Girls Boutique

Send someone a soft snot catcher :)

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LOL

Kleenex! Send a friend a box of Kleenex before cold season starts!! They'll love you for it!

Kleenex... worth sharing!

All I want for Christmas...

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All I want for Christmas...
Is for my new blog to reach 200 Followers by Christmas! Invite all your money saving moms, dads and friends to my blog, follow me and comment on this post how many people you invited and you will be entered for a prize!

You choose between a $25 Gift card for SuperStore

a Mega Pack of Huggies Diapers

Plus it's only for us Canadians so why not???

YOU WOULD BE CRAZY NOT TO DO THIS!!!!!

**Contest Closed**

Because there sometimes isnt time.....

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OK. Kid screaming, dogs barking, cats crying and it's only 5am! They all want to be fed and taken out NOW!! Well I want coffee NOW! And I get it :)
Sometimes I just dont have time or the need to make a whole pot of coffee. I just set my kettle to boil, send the dogs outside, kid in high chair with a couple finger-food items, feed the cats and make my coffee! All is happy in the house hold again... until the dogs come back inside :)

If your morning is even just half as crazy as mine, you MUST try these! I did and LOVE them. They are Nescafe Taster's Choice Instant Coffee. Very good! I hate instant coffee but was very happy with these. They are very resonably priced though. I found them at WalMart for $1.98 for a 6 pack!

Here is a link for a free sample.
Nescafe Taster's Choice Instant Coffee Sample

Love your Water!

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Free sample of Crystal Light on Facebook! Just "Like" it and fill in form for your free sample to more enjoyable water! I love having these in my purse (aka the Diaper Bag) for resturants! Save $3.50 by just ordering a water and adding your packet!

Crystal Light Facebook Sample

Free Bag

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Not sure how much longer this one will be available but you can get a free bag from Ocean Spray and the Heart and Stroke Foundation!!

Ocean Spray Free Bag

Make your Lunch Matter!!

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I have never tried these but always thought about it.

Now I can try a FREE Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamer!

All you have to do it "Like" it on facebook and they

will give you a secret link to Save.ca to get your coupon!!!

http://www.facebook.com/HealthyChoiceCanada?v=app_4949752878

Free Stuff Links

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mmmm... free stuff!

I will be posting links to sites to get free stuff from companies so that you can try before you buy! I have some set up on the left hand side of the home page. I try and get anything and everything! If I dont need/use it, your local food bank sure could!! I will post them in a blog and try and rotate some of the ones on the side. If you have any, please feel free to post them on a comment! If you notice that one has expired, let me know and I will take the link off.

Link for today is: http://www.getfreshwithafriend.com/

Get a free* tub of wipes to try out!

*Get a coupon redeemable for a free tub of Cottonelle® Flushable Moist Wipes

Coupon Stacking, a Frugal Mom’s Best Friend

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How much have you spent on diapers?
and wipes?

I have an 8 month old daughter and I have only spend $250 on disposable diapers and wipes!

Yes I could of saved more by going cloth but personally I just couldn't get the thought of what my washing machine looked like while I did a load of diapers! If you can, good on ya! I have a few links for some great places to get good quality cloth diapers.

For the rest of us there is Stacking!! London Drugs allows you to stack coupons on ANY item up to the value of that item as long as the UPC codes are different! I have done this with diapers, wipes, hair products and cleaning products! With some adding up to just paying the taxes on the item!

I will post the instructions for you and if it is confusing, please sent me a message or post and I will try and help!

Enjoy your savings!!