tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71104459846805300042024-03-05T09:47:16.307-08:00Budgets and BargainsHarlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-47245821717254944662012-09-13T07:14:00.003-07:002012-09-13T07:14:47.674-07:00Free Domain Name and Web HostingThis is a great deal. <a href="http://www.gybo.com/new-york/" target="_blank">Get Your Business Online</a> (a google company) is giving one year of website hosting plus a domain name for free. There is varying availability by state and includes an Intuit website, domain name, web hosting and more!Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-63843494114677428422012-07-18T10:16:00.000-07:002012-07-18T10:16:07.056-07:00Photos of Last Week's FoodSorry for the delay on this but I just have not had any time to upload! These days our routine revolves around coming home from work and entertaining an increasingly fussy baby (this will change when we move and we can enforce the nap schedule) and then prepping dinner/going through mail/completing all errands after we put Little One down and then stumbling exhaustedly into bed so that we can start the cycle again the next day.<br />
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I took photos, but never had the time to upload them! I know, it's tragic. Here are some of the best bits.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/02/health/nutrition/02recipehealth.html">spicy cabbage</a> from the NY Times:<br />
Alas I do not have a wok, and so my version is not as great looking as the one in the recipe.<br />
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Chocolate Zuchinni Bread:<br />
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This really just tastes like chocolate cake. Some people said they tasted the zucchini, but most just felt it was a moist chocolate cake. This means it is a good way to disguise vegetables when giving to your kids, but it does have a decent amount of sugar, so I would not eat it regularly. <br />
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The real winner of the week was the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jan/10/new-vegetarian-yotam-ottolenghi">Swiss Chard recipe</a> from Yotam Ottolenghi. Hands down the best way to prepare chard I have tried. Do not worry if you don't have tamarind - you can use a little lemon juice and an equivalent amount of prune butter.<br />
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Don't forget that today, on 7,11 all 7-Eleven stores are giving out free slurpies!Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-16663337372569419902012-07-11T08:54:00.002-07:002012-07-18T10:22:03.972-07:00My Fridge Runneth Over - With VegetablesNow that my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program is up and running I find myself with the pleasant dilemma of having way too many vegetables in my fridge every Monday evening. It is made even more pleasant by the fact that my share in the CSA is free this year. I am part of a trio of individuals running the CSA and the farm has kindly comped me a share. Now I just have to figure out how to use it all! <br />
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New to the roster this year is baby food. This is really simple. I take the veggie (peas, squash, carrot) and either boil or steam it. Then I puree in the blender and portion into little containers for my baby. She seems to love sweet potato and banana. After some struggles she is starting to accept peas. However she staunchly refuses the summer squash. I have no idea why. I tasted it and it is really sweet (I do not add sugar, it is naturally sweet). The faces Little One gives me are hilarious. She makes this incredulous look and begins to pretend gag and wave her arm threateningly at me, as if to say "do not try this mommy, it will not go well for us". I still try one or two spoons, which she gleefully spits back at me. I am told babies need to try things several times before they accept them. Hopefully she realizes how yummy squash is soon.<br />
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<b>Here is a list of this weeks vegetables:</b><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Bright Lights Swiss Chard-1 bunch</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Red Leaf Lettuce-1 head</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Napa Cabbage-1 head</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Scallions-1 bunch</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Baby Red Ace Beets with Greens-1 bunch</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Summer Squash-2 pounds</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Red Lake Currants-1 basket</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">I actually ended up with slightly more of some items thanks to a member not showing up. Open my fridge and leaves pop out at you. </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's the plan of attack:</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Night 1</b> I was pretty tired, so not much took place. The Parsley was preserved in labelled freezer bags for use during the year as needed. Fresh parsley is often called for in recipes and it is so expensive. This way I have a (free) stock on hand. The lettuce is going to be used in salads throughout the week with leftovers used on the weekend.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Night 2 </b>(Tuesday) the beets were boiled, peeled and sliced for lunch the next day. I love beets! My husband does not share my feelings of beet adoration, so they are all mine. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next we tackled one of the leafier items, the Swiss chard. I used a recipe for <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jan/10/new-vegetarian-yotam-ottolenghi">Swiss Chard, chick pea and tamarind stew</a> from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. This will be dinner tomorrow, so photos and full recipe will appear at that point. However for those scared off by the word tamarind, you can substitute a little prune butter and lemon juice.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">The currants were boiled with a little water and passed through a sieve to harvest juices. Juices were then further reduced over a low simmer to make a thick currant sauce that can be placed over items like ice cream, waffles or cookies for an extra tangy touch. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Night 3</b> (tonight!) the scallions will be used to make sesame noodles, the cabbage is going into a Spicy Stir Fry and possibly some homemade coleslaw and the squash is going to be tackled. I have a ton of squash so three recipes will be attempted (if I have time): chocolate zucchini bread, vegetarian enchilladas and creamy squash soup.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Night 4</b> the remainder of the squash will be used to make cheesy squash patties and the okra stewed in tomato sauce.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's work, but it provides healthy, wholesome meals for my family that are cost effective and made with locally grown produce. Plus cooking together is a much healthier activity than all sitting around watching TV or something of that sort. I've even started a little veggie patch at in my in-laws back yard. The tomato and squash crops are starting to come in (see photo!).</span></span></span></div>
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span>Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-41473271243051744262012-07-10T12:42:00.003-07:002012-07-11T06:22:41.091-07:00Free Reusable Tote BagNow that CSA season ahs started my reusable totes are getting a work out. These things are great, they roll up into a tiny ball that fits in my handbag, you can pack them full of stuff then give them a rinse off at home. Good for the planet and for picking up my weekly vegetable share.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VEJD66/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001VEJD66" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=B001VEJD66&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=andshebak-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a>A prime example of reduction is the fact that I rarely use paper goods. I prefer to wash dishes. No, I do not have a dishwasher and I do not have cleaning help. It is better for the planet and our wallets to use reduce the use of paper goods. We got a giant thing of Costco plasticware and plates when we were married three years ago. It is still in my closet. The only real depletion of my plasticware happens when 1) a neighbour comes over to borrow some 2) on Passover since I do not have space for Passover dishes (although we sometimes rewash the plastiware and make it last all Passover because it feels so wasteful). We even have a set of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VEJD66/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001VEJD66" target="_blank">melamine plates</a> for outdoor picnics.<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=andshebak-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001VEJD66" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> <br />
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<b>Reuse:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043ZM150/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043ZM150" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=B0043ZM150&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=andshebak-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a>Not everything in life is reusable, or worth the effort of reusing. I know I could not handle cloth diapering, but I respect those that do. I also crunched the numbers and realized I would not save much money, so the benefit would be entirely environmental. To run a load of laundry in my building costs $1 and to run the dryer is another $1. I found disposable diapers for 5 cents a pop. Plus I duobt I'd have enough time to wash them on my own. I'd end up shelling out $30+ a week for a service. On the other hand these adorable <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043ZM150/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043ZM150" target="_blank">breast shields</a> are reusable and can go in with your regular wash.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=andshebak-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0043ZM150" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /><b></b>To me, this is about finding creative new uses for items after they are used. I am a big fan of storing grains from the bulk food section in washed out jam jars. It's simple and allows me to buy my grain at the bulk section without worrying it will spoil and air tight kitchen containers or tupperware can be pricey! Finding new ways to recycle leftovers is also a good practice - saves on waste and groceries!<br />
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How do you reduce/reuse/recycle?Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-67794124985485129292012-05-17T13:59:00.001-07:002012-05-17T13:59:26.157-07:00JJ Cole Arctic Bundle Me Sassy for $36<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G37PPO/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005G37PPO" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=B005G37PPO&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=andshebak-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a>Amazon has the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G37PPO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005G37PPO" target="_blank">JJ Cole Arctic Bundle Me Sassy</a> for a great price. It is $36.04 with free super saver shipping. Usually it costs $99.95. Buy now or regret it next winter...<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=andshebak-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005G37PPO" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-35039211128808034242012-05-17T08:03:00.002-07:002012-05-17T08:03:30.685-07:0035% Off at H & M<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Use this printable <a href="http://www.anpdm.com/newsletterweb/48445C467549435940704743/44435F4A7540475A417445435C43" target="_blank">coupon</a> to get 35% off One item at H&M! This is a great deal for a retailer that usually has good prices anyway. Good until May 27, one per customer.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-51545877941802903132012-05-14T06:24:00.002-07:002012-05-14T06:24:32.662-07:00Graco Lauren Crib + Mattress for $150<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Walmart has the Graco Lauren crib with a Bonus mattress (the Lajobi Gentle Embrace) for $150 right now. Select in store to avoid shipping and get this price. The mattress is not the greatest, however you can return the mattress to get $38 back if you don't like it. This is a great deal for a popular crib.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-45016783276176598402012-05-10T06:57:00.002-07:002012-05-10T06:57:34.790-07:00Free 16 x 20 Wall Portrait at Sears<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sears is offering a free 16 x 20 inch wall portrait with <a href="http://media.cpicorp.com/social/sps12-fb-coupon.html" target="_blank">this coupon</a>. You will not even have to pay the session sitting fee. This coupon is good until May 15th.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-3574927201596988582012-05-10T06:50:00.001-07:002012-05-10T06:50:05.796-07:00Free 8 by 10 Photo at Walgreens!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5392897-10654935%22%20target=%22_top" target="_blank">Walgreens</a> is offering a free 8x10 Print when you enter the code FREE4ME at checkout. Select free in store [ickup so that you don't have to pay shipping. This code is valid until May 12!Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-92027840163567531082012-05-10T06:07:00.000-07:002012-05-10T06:07:02.385-07:00Free Donut on June 1st<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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June 1st is national donut day and dunkin donuts will be giving away a free donut with any beverage purchase. Mark your calendars!Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-65180516412569571002012-05-08T09:19:00.000-07:002012-05-08T09:19:00.495-07:00Free Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, May 8th, is free cone day at Haagen Dazs! This freebie is available today from 4-8 in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/haagendazsshops/app_359941984039462" target="_blank">participating stores. </a>Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-64194480405085555262012-05-08T08:54:00.001-07:002012-05-08T08:54:18.669-07:00Increasing Milk ProductionWhen Little One was born my milk came in fast and furious. Engorgement is very common among breastfeeding women in the first few days post partum but I had an abnormally bad case. Little One had a tough time latching on. It was like eating from a bowling ball. Thankfully a La Leche League leader came to my rescue with a few techniques to help get the baby on. Since then the engorgement went down and I was blissfully producing such an oversupply of milk I signed up as a milk donor to give milk to preemie babies. I could not keep all the oversupply in my freezer. I knew this was a huge gift and was very grateful for it.<br />
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Now after two months back at work supply is slowing down a little. I still have enough to feed most babies, but my ravenous baby girl gulps 8 ounces in a shot - she eats almost 40 ounces a day. To ensure I can meet demand I began to look up ways to maintain and keep up my milk supply.<br />
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The first and simplest thing to do is to rest and drink a lot of fluid. All that milk is coming from your fluid supply, so keep it up! My new rule is that I do not pass a water source without drinking. Another helpful tip is to keep eating and relax as much as possible.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006HBS1M/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0006HBS1M" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=B0006HBS1M&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=andshebak-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a>Since breast milk supply is related directly to demand and stimulation, it also helps to feed the baby often. Many women experience a dip in supply when the baby starts sleeping through the night and taking less daytime feedings. To combat this try to get in an extra feeding or pumping session. Pump after feedings to ensure the breast is fully emptied and save the milk for later use. The best stimulaion comes from the baby itself eating at the breast so try and do as many of the feedings yourself as possible. Arrange baby's eating schedule to coincide with times you are home.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009ETA6W/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0009ETA6W" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=B0009ETA6W&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=andshebak-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a>If that still does not help, you can try certain items known as galactogogues that increase milk supply. The safest of these are tiems you normally eat anyway such as whole grains, oatmeal, quinoa and alfalfa. There are also herbs such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009ETA6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0009ETA6W" target="_blank">fenugreek</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009ET9W2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0009ET9W2" target="_blank">blessed thistle</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L3QARO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004L3QARO" target="_blank">red leaf tea</a> that are known to increase milk supply. However, they have never been studied for passage into the breastmilk or side effects so it is best to keep these as a last resort and use with caution.<br />
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For me, I think the answer is going to be starting Little One on solids soon. Solids do not provide nearly as much nutrition as breastmilk and they do not replae it within the first year of life. However, when the baby is getting enough nutrients and drinking the max amount of breastmilk advisable a day and still wants to eat this is often the answer. They're not in it for the calories. They are trying to have fun. She looks at her father and I when we eat and starts making little open mouth faces. She swats at our food. She's not hungry. She's jsut eaten. However, she wants to be like the big people. That's my Little One, always a little ahead of herself!<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=andshebak-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0009ETA6W" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-70468829978552974942012-05-07T14:13:00.001-07:002012-05-07T14:13:13.120-07:00Children's Place Sale with Free ShippingThe Children's Place always has a good clearance section. Today you can also use codes "<b>W2H2012</b> or <b>E4H2012" to get 15% off. </b>What makes this a good deal is the fact that shipping is free.<b> </b>Get in your orders while that lasts, because it rarely does.<b><br /></b>Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-27987866435514306182012-04-25T08:34:00.005-07:002012-04-25T08:34:58.221-07:00When did it Become Weird to be Alone?My husband is away for a few days on a work trip. No big deal, I thought. Just a few days. I can handle the baby. When last night rolled around I did indeed handle the situation. I fed the baby, did play time, dealt with fussy time, skyped her dad so they could see each other and did bed time. I even trimmed little ones nails, which can often be a two person job.<br />
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It was only after she was safe and sound, sleeping in her new fabulous <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G0L2TM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000G0L2TM" target="_blank">miracle blanket </a>that things got weird. It was just too darn quiet. I was used to the noise of two people. Then I got used to the noise of two people plus a baby. Now with the baby in her quiet sleep stage and just me around, there was suddenly this creepy quiet. I resisted the urge to turn on the TV but did feel the need to add the deadbolt to the usual lock. As I got into bed by myself with a book, instead of luxuriating in the rare luxury of time to read I wondered when quiet had started to seem weird. I could recall my single days, living alone, with hours of uninterupted quiet in the evenings. Especially before I even had a TV. What happened to that person?<br />
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I assume I will see her again one day, in thirty years from now. Until then, I'll revel in the noise.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-28236470666623656592012-04-09T10:59:00.000-07:002012-04-09T10:59:14.977-07:00Children's Place Stacking Deals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUAcGtifHvMndZ5sXxe0AL1gvaZIFAsKTmAlIGTb79RExjcQV23BKaz4JBgSWmkdHxktGAGGsbyC3r6LptR2jVaZzRrRmz2p9nB41V9JoiEmZkMQuwOPIKvmhrEhGyTqdYOhzPC98za4/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUAcGtifHvMndZ5sXxe0AL1gvaZIFAsKTmAlIGTb79RExjcQV23BKaz4JBgSWmkdHxktGAGGsbyC3r6LptR2jVaZzRrRmz2p9nB41V9JoiEmZkMQuwOPIKvmhrEhGyTqdYOhzPC98za4/s200/images.jpg" width="200" /></a>Today, Children's Place has free shipping on all orders. Since you do not need a coupon code you can go ahead and enter code <strong>RETAILMENOT42 <span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">to get an additional 15% off. head over to the clearance section for the best deals.</span></strong>Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-40096427211265932482012-04-09T10:33:00.002-07:002012-04-09T10:33:42.918-07:00$25 for $50 worth of Groceries from Avi Glatt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today <a href="http://www.groupon.com/deals/aviglatt?sd=true&amp;utm_campaign=UserReferral_pp&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=uu4038553" target="_blank">Groupon</a> has a deal for $25 that entitles you to <a href="http://www.groupon.com/deals/aviglatt?sd=true&amp;utm_campaign=UserReferral_pp&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=uu4038553" target="_blank">$50 worth of groceries from Avi Glatt! </a>Best of all you can select in store or online order.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-61466597939538661562012-04-05T11:19:00.002-07:002012-04-05T11:19:36.925-07:00Free Photo Prints<a href="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-5392897-10672184" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Walgreens Neighbors" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-5392897-10672184" width="120" /></a><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-5392897-10672184" target="_blank">Walgreens</a> has a free photo deal. Score 25 4 by 6 inch photos free by using hte code "<b>FREEDEAL". </b>Store pick up is also free.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-32647170890851848192012-04-02T06:13:00.000-07:002012-04-02T06:13:04.987-07:0025% Off at The GapUse code GAPSUN to get 25% off your entire order! Shipping is free after $50, but the system currently is calculating this amont BEFORE the code so in reality it's $37.50.<br />
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notice.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-90334434779038133182012-03-29T11:10:00.001-07:002012-03-29T11:10:14.369-07:00Crib Buying ExperienceWell, it happened. Little one rolled over! She only managed to do this once but since she is getting so tall and has pulled off rolling over once we have to move her from the bassinet to the crib. We were hoping to wait until we moved to buy and build her crib, but how can we be upset when this means she is growing so quickly, reaching her milestones and healthy?<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CRKSB0/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=andshebak-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002CRKSB0" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=B002CRKSB0&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=andshebak-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a>We set out to find a good crib for a good value. Our main concern was safety. However we quickly discovered that most cribs sold in the U.S. are identical in terms of safety. There are laws regulating everything down to how far apart the cribs slats may be, what finishes can be used on the wood and how thick the wood has got to be. Dropsides are pretty much gone since the last round of recalls. Occassionally some clever sales person tried to upsell us to a more expenssive brand or somethign we did not like by telling us that other brands we were considering have had recalls in the past. Well, here's the thing. Any crib manufacturer that has been around for more than a few years has likely had a recall or two. When dropsides were outlawed they were pretty much being made by EVERY crib manufacturer so everyone had a recall. Don't trust what some slaes person tells you. Look at each company and their individual safety record. WHY did things get recalled and how responsible was the company about it? We used that as our major measure for company reliability.<br />
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Another thing to consider is that while most cribs convert to toddler beds, the conversion kits are sold separtely. So don't think you are getting a great bargain with a convertible crib. You will still have to pony up more cash later, plus if you want to have more kids it is likely you will just move the toddler to a regular bed and use the crib for the next kiddo.<br />
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What do you get for more money? More embelishments like swirly sides or engraved scrolls (I am not a fan of these). Sometimes a bit of thicker wood and more color options. As it happens, color was a big factor for me. I did not want any painted wood - white and blacks. I wanted a nice cherry finish or natural wood. There are also organic cribs out there that use more natural finishes to treat their wood.<br />
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Some stores feature full matching rooms - changing tables, dressers and armoires all matching the crib. I was not interested in this. Regular adult furniture is often the better value. You'll get it for cheaper and you can continue to use it later in life when the child has grown up or in a guest room.<br />
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We ended up going with a great floor sample from a smaller store. These stores usually carry higher line/specialty cribs and not national brands since they cannot compete with chains on less expensive brands like Graco. Their floor samples are immaculate. They keep them dusted and polished and paretns are not really allowed to bang them up much when browsing. In large chain stores floor samples can be a disaster - they are so beat up and nicked since no is watching them as parents poke and prod them. Parents in Babies R Us were little picking up and dropping cribs. Now, I can see wanting to feel the wood and give it a good shake. But do you really think your baby or any of your other children are going to physically lift up the crib and drop it?? The store even threw int he conversion kit, although I doubt we'll use it.<br />
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We are seriously cramped, but the new crib looks great. We're going to put Little One in it tonight. I hope she likes her new home! Want to see some of the cribs we seriously considered? Simply click onthe images scattered through this post.<br />
<br />Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-35113291091515010062012-03-26T10:38:00.002-07:002012-03-26T10:38:23.675-07:00Free Cards!<a href="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5392897-10765518" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Cardstore.com Birthday Cards" border="0" height="250" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5392897-10765518" width="300" /></a>Cardstore is at it again. To celebrate Easter, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-5392897-10664644" target="_blank">Cardstore.com </a>is giving away 50,000 Free Easter Cards today and tomorrow!<br />
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Note: Free Shipping only available in the US.Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110445984680530004.post-25782803969537330412012-03-08T06:17:00.000-08:002012-03-08T06:17:52.498-08:00Free Redbox Rental 3/8 Only<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Redbox has hit 2 billion rentals! To celebrate they are giving away a free one day rental - today 3/8 only. Simply go to your nearest redbox and proceed as usual, entering the code "<b>THANKS2U". </b>A standard DVD will be free. A blu-ray DVD will be $1.20 Off.<b><br /></b>Harlethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967542922780589894noreply@blogger.com0