Oompa Toys Labor Day special discount 10% of any order over $40. Good for labor day ONLY 09.01.2008, expires at midnight use “LABOR2008”. If you miss this fabulous deal but need to pick up some Back to School Supplies, there’s still a chance to Shop Oompa with a discount code: Oompa’s Back-to-School Sale is here! […]
Archives for August 2008
Back to Preschool
When I was little, I used to think my big brother was the coolest person on the planet. While I sat at home, he got to go to school like a big boy. I used to admire his backpack, his pencils, his crayons….anything related to school. And I would pester him to “play school” with me when he […]
Green That Works
Green cleaning products are better for the environment and safer for your children, but many moms still prefer traditional (and toxic) cleaning products for two major reasons: cost and convenience. Unless you wanted to order cleaning products online or had a Whole Foods-type store in your area, it used be hard to find good natural […]
Vincent Shoes Fall Collection
Vincent Shoes, one of our favorite designers of hip and playful European shoes for children and toddlers has launched their Back to School shoes selection. At Vincent Shoes, you’ll find a full line of casual shoes, sneakers, dress shoes, indoor shoes, rain boots, winter boots, and every other imaginable type of footwear for children and […]
How to Find a Good Babysitter
Kids across the country head back to school next week. I don’t have a school-aged child, but I do have a teenage mother’s helper who comes a few days a week to help with the baby. So “Back to School” meant I needed to find a new babysitter. While I’m fortunate to live close to […]
Babies R Us Coupon Codes (Deal of the Day)
To Celebrate Labor Day, Babies R Us is offering some amazing Coupon Codes and Promotions, including $5 off $25 and discounts on strollers, baby slings and carriers, car seats, bedding, and more! Click to use any of these fabulous special offers! $5 off $25 purchase, exclusions apply. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1 Save $20 […]
Children’s Clothing as Sweet as Candy
Shopping at Coco Bonbons I feel like, well, a kid in a candy store. This is unique, quality children’s clothing of the kind my grandmothers used to lovingly purchase–stylish but with a whimsical touch. Coco Bonbons has released its Fall Collection for Girls and Boys and it is just absolutely darling. For Girls, I love […]
Divas and Rockstars, Sandbox Threads, and Princess Linens Doodlebugz Winners!
Congratulations to our latest contest winners: Evelyn, who won our Sandbox Threads contest and commented: I love the Heather BFF tee for toddlers Pick up a Hip and Retro Baby or Toddler T-Shirt from Sandbox Threads and use coupon code mamanista for 20% off (ends Aug. 30). — Kath, who won our Princess Linens DoodleBugz […]
Deal of the Day: Get $100 off the Amazon Kindle
We reviewed the Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device a few months ago. (Click here for a full review.) Since our review, the Kindle’s price has fallen from nearly $400 to $359. For a limited time, you also can get an additional $100 off your Kindle purchase if you register for the new Amazon Rewards Credit Card. So […]
Go on a High-Tech Treasure Hunt with Your Kids
Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids? Check out www.geocaching.com. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game for people who love the outdoors, exercise and technology. Think of it as an Easter Egg Hunt that requires a handheld GPS device. There are hundreds of thousands of treasures (called geocaches) hidden around the country […]