Are you ready for Amazon Prime Day? It’s today! July 15th, 2015 and Amazon offers more and better deals than Black Friday!

According to the schedule of the Lightning deals, they published it’s going to be awesome!

There are lots (!!!) of great deals you just won’t want to miss.
There will be “thousands” of Lightning Deals (limited time offerings), Deals of the Day, and unlimited free two-day shipping

So in order for you to be best prepared for this day and to be able to get the best deals we gathered a list of tips to help you out and we want to share it with you:

1. Sign up to Amazon Prime.
   Amazon Prime day is open only for Amazon Prime members, so if you are still not one – the first thing you should do is sign up to Amazon Prime, it’s not too late for that.
   You can sign up for the 30-day trial here.
2. Get on Wait List if you don’t want to miss a Lightning deal.
   There is such a huge demand for Amazon’s lightning deals so the chances are that they will be claimed so quickly after going live. If a Lightning deal sells out & goes to 100% claimed, you can still have a chance to get it, so don’t worry! All you have to do is get on the Wait List and you’ll be able to purchase the items you want at the Lightning deal price. But remember that sometimes the wait list is full….People tend to get a Lightning deal right after it goes live, just so they won’t miss it. Only later they might decide that they don’t actually need or want that item. The item then goes to the next person in the Wait list.
   Sometimes people also forget they got an item in their cart for quite a while and then the item expires out of their cart and goes to the next person in the Wait list.
3. Don’t wait too long until you decide if you want to buy a Lightning Deal.
   You only have 15 minutes to keep a Lightning Deal in your cart. If you don’t buy it within 15 minutes, whether it’s because you decided that you don’t want it or because you forgot all about it, the item goes to someone who is next in line on the Wait List.
4. Be ready at midnight.
   Prime Day starts at 00 am (midnight) Pacific Time and there will probably be killer deals right when it starts to attract the attention of the buyers (and the media…). If you’ll be prepared and ready to act fast you might catch some great deals.
5. Take advantage of the competition.
   It is indeed Amazon Prime Day but the competitors will try to join the party too.
   Walmart announced that they are also going to offer great deals and I would say that many other will also price match.
   So don’t just stick to Amazon – Search other retailers too.
6. Follow Coupick to find deals .
   Check out Coupick website , follow us on Coupick Facebook page and on Twitter to look for deals we will be posting.

10 Things to Do with 10 Pairs of Flip Flops

Did you see the awesome Old Navy Sale last week? Just $1 for flip-flops! Who can resist this sale, but what can you do with so many flip-flops? I didn’t really know, and I didn’t have a clue, so I went home with just a few pairs. But here’s what I learned from an amazing Facebook couponers group.

I just had to find out and make this list…

1. Wear Them at Home

I call flip-flops my summertime slippers. I like to have a pair inside my house that stays inside my house. And with 10 pairs, easy peasy to make sure that these guys never touch the dirty ground outside.

2. Shower Shoes

From summer camp to the gym locker room, shower shoes are a must if you’re going to keep your feet clean and healthy. Flip-flops are the perfect candidate for the job.

3. Get Crafty

Fancy up your flip-flops or make a fun activity for birthdays, sleepovers if you do them, or just something new to mix it up on play dates. Puffy paint, stickers – empty out your crafting bin onto these little guys!

4. Easter Baskets

Do you collect goodies for holidays to come? I certainly do! And flip-flops are a fun addition to any Easter basket and just in time for warmer weather.

5. Give It Away

Your charity doesn’t have to be old stuff. How exciting would it be for a family or person in need to get a brand new pair of flip flips?

6. Stocking Stuffer

OK, so it’s similar to the Easter Basket, but for kids in SoCal and Florida with growing feet, Christmas could be a great time to upgrade their flip-flops. And they fit in the stocking so nicely!

7. Birthday Gifts

Summer birthday coming up? No problem, they’ll love flip-flops!

8. It’s Art

Throw on some glitter, make them into a wreath, stick them in a photo box for a minimalist look . . . the ideas are endless!

9. Protect Your Pedi

Oh woe is the lady who ruins a new pedicure and a pair of shoes at the same time. At $1 a pop, I’ve got pedicure flip-flops.

10. Next Year

If you’ve got kids, you know how fast those little feet grow. Buy up two sizes and chances are your little one will be wearing them next year.

So now I know – I’ll never miss another flip-flop sale again ! Thanks to the ladies of Coupons and Deals in Las Vegas for some of the ideas.

Did you make our pick of the week? Then congrats on your amazing hauls! Your savvy couponing and on-point deal scooping are some of the best submissions for our haul of fame contest. If you haven’t entered yet, don’t worry! We’ve extended it until July 15th for all those folks who were busy with end-of-school season & graduation to enter…

Don’t let these Vegas ladies win it all, enter yours today by emailing it to maya@coupick.com or giving us a mention in your FB group posts!

Samantha S Solis‎ – Coupons and Deals of Las Vegas

Samantha is rocking it at Cardenas with her awesome Downy haul. Fabric softener is always a great haul because it doesn’t expire anytime soon and it’s a pantry staple. Way to go Samantha!

How’d she do it?

• Used 2/$5 Coupons.
• Did different transactions, and got about 18 bottles for 19.xx or 20 not quite sure.

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Mariana Piedra‎ – Coupons and Deals of Las Vegas

Mariana is cleaning up at Smith’s! She got 10 items for $10 and she didn’t even have to step foot in the dollar store. Nice savvy shopping Mariana!

How’d she do it?

• Oxi Clean $3.99 used $3/1 =.99
• Crest $1.99 used $1/1 =.99
• Apple juice .99 no q
• Total $10+tax

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Sheana Wiggins‎ – Coupons and Deals of Las Vegas

If you’re a fan of bottled water, you know how expensive it can be. But not if you’re Sheana Wiggins, who managed to pay just $1.50 for an entire case of water! Sheana – we salute you for your math skills and smart planning using CVS’s get $10 to score an amazing deal!

How’d she do it?

• Got it Early Sale starts tomorrow CVS Spend 30 Get 10$ Cash Card
• Did 3 tranactions 10 cases a transaction
• 2.99×10=29.90
• Use 5 2/1 q paid 24.90
• Got 10 cash card paying 1.50 for a case of Pure Life is a great deal to me

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Barbara Lynch‎ – Coupons and Deals of Las Vegas

Oh, those diapers. Such a challenge, but Barbara met this challenge fiercely. With smart shopping, she managed to save over 50% on diapers and formula. Barbara, we salute you for your timely discovery of this sale and combining it with in-store coupons!

How’d she do it?

• Did 2 transactions:
  • Trans 1 128 count huggies Reg 36.00 50% off = 18.00
    2 tubs Mom to Mom advance formula reg 28.00 50% off 14.00 for 2
    used 1.50 / 1 Huggies and $5.00 off 25.00 store coupon
    Retail 65.02 OOP 26.52
  • Trans 2 pampers 144 ct reg 36,00 50% off = 17.99
    2 tubs mom to mom formula 14.00 each 50% off 6.99 each
    used 3.00/1 pampers and in store coupon 5.00/25.00
    retail 65.02 oop 25.02

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Send your haul pics and breakdowns to maya@coupick.com or tag us in your FB group post brags @Coupick and we’ll enter you automatically. Our panel will chose their favorite haul and the winner will receive a personalized necklace of their choice from Name Factory (up to $40 value). All hauls are eligible (online, in-store).

Terms & Conditions

The contest is open to US & Canadian residents 18+. Contest ends July 31st, 2015 Midnight EST. Your entry must be your own original photograph. Your entry grants Coupick the right to use your image on their blog, website, and marketing materials. You’re free to enter the contest anonymously or with whatever identifying information you’d like, but must indicate so when entering otherwise your image will be uploaded anonomously. Any email addresses used to enter will not be used by a third party.

California is one of the biggest states in the US, so it’s no surprise that it’s also the home of so many talented and hardworking coupon bloggers.

Here are six picks of some of our favorite coupon bloggers. And of course with so many awesome bloggers, this is just our first installment in this review of California coupon & deal bloggers…..

My Frugal Adventures

Who’s in Charge? Charlene

What we love the most: The mix of amazing deals, DIY projects, and recipes. She has an impressive collection of ways to save on crafting and ideas for projects.

Deal Mama

Who’s in Charge? Michelle

What we love the most: It’s so SoCal – Vons, Ralphs, Sprouts, Food 4 Less, Stater Bros, Albertsons, Superior Deals, Raleys, Safeway & more local supermarket deals.

NorCal Coupon Gal

Who’s in Charge? Not sure, but we like the site!

What we love the most: Her expiring coupons posts are a great way to make sure you don’t miss our on using coupons ending soon. The deal matchups are on-point. She also features lots of free stuff and great deals for kids.

Southern Cali Saver

Who’s in Charge? Josie

What we love the most: Josie has a good variety of discount tickets and free events in SoCal in addition to all the usual grocery store coupons, Targets, advice, and more. These events make her blog stand out and offer an additional value to locals!

Save At Home Mommy

Who’s in Charge? Jackie

What we love the most: Features local deals based in Bakersfield. Love the special section of gluten-free coupons and deals. It’s also very helpful the way that coupons and deals are organized into categories.

Did we miss someone? Send us an email! They’ll be more posts just like this one…

I love onesies, especially in winter when you want to make sure to keep bellies and backs covered. Don’t buy another bodysuit until you read this review!…..

And so as winter winds down and my daughter has grown, we’ve put away our onesies. And then I got thinking that this would make for a great post. Frugal moms, dads and caretakers aren’t always cheap – they’re frugal. Frugal means saving money and making good purchase decisions. And thus, I’d like to share my experience with our winter of onesies. The images might seem a little dark, but I want you to see them with no filter and no edits, no lightening, no nothing – just simple smartphone snaps.

Now let’s get it on: The Battle of the Onesies

Fit

Carter’s fit snug, with a stretchy material keeping the neck covered. The GAP onesie was biggish from the beginning and never seemed to keep her neck and chest areas covered fully. Carters is real to size, but GAP seemed a big too wide and slightly bigger than it should be. I compared Carter’s 18 months and 24 months to the GAP 18-24 months and found both Carter’s necks fit snugly, while GAP’s (especially while worn) tended to slip to the side and the flaps tended to open.

Winner: Carter’s

Materials

While both were made from 100% cotton, after a few washes, the Baby Gap onesie started to feel thin, but stayed soft. On the other hand the Carter’s seemed to get stronger, but wasn’t as soft. However, the Baby Gap onesie seems stretched out and shapeless, while Carter’s maintained its original shape much better. The Baby Gap onesie also look like it’s starting to get pilly.

Winner: Carter’s

Price

What you pay for each one really depends on the sales you find at the moment, so it’s hard to say so let’s look at regular prices. A set of three “favorite” body suits at Baby Gap is priced at $29.99. Carter’s offers a 4-pack of long sleeve body suits at $16 as well as $22 for a 6-pack. There is no doubt that when it comes to price, Carter’s is the clear winner.

Winner: Carter’s

Style

The GAP offers more mature designs and less kid-like stuff, which I like. On the other hand, Carter’s onesies mostly match the season’s collection. However, I did end up with some duds from Carter’s that matched nothing.

Winner: Draw

The Big Winner is . . . 

Even though the style of the GAP onesies is more to my taste, the quality and fit problems mean that it’s highly unlikely that I would buy a GAP onesie again. It’s really important to keep baby warm and covered and I think it’s a big fail for GAP here. I also buy clothes to last and have doubts about how well the Gap bodysuits hold up.

I like baby and toddler clothes from both GAP and Carter’s, but when it comes to onesies I’m Carter’s all the way.

By Erikamthompson (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

A kid’s main job is to grow healthy and strong, including their precious little feet. And so moms and dad have one more expense to manage. But we have a secret to saving and that’s rain boots…..Here are some reasons why rain boots are actually a secret to saving tons of time and money when you save them for rainy days.

Save Money

1. Most shoes aren’t made for the rain, that’s why there are rain boots. Rain can very quickly ruin or degrade tennis shoes, leather or suede shoes. Make your little one’s shoes last long by keeping them dry.
2. Invest in a good pair of rubber boots and take care that they don’t dry out and crack. A good pair of boots can fit well for much longer than a pair of shoes, particularly for little ones with wider or thicker feet that push them into new sizes.
3. Rainy days don’t need to be an excuse to pay for Gymboree classes or Chuckee Cheese. With dry feet, your toddler won’t cry about being out on lightly rainy days since they won’t go home with wrinkled raisin feet crammed in soggy sneakers.

Save Time

1. Toddlers can slip them on all by themselves and they’re ready to do. Little ones who can’t put on shoes can handle rain boots all alone. And they’re generally happy and proud to show off their rain boot wearing skills.
2. Toddlers love rain boots, and why wouldn’t they? Rare is the toddler who doesn’t jump at the chance to put them on, thus eliminating the morning battle of shoe-putting-on avoidance. In fact, at least in our house, rain boots are the most in-demand footwear regardless of the weather.
3. Toddlers can understand that boots go off at the door, so no muddy mess on your floor to clean up.

Final Advice

A good pair of rubber boots for your toddler is a good investment that will repay its cost in saved time and money. And while they’re awesome, rain boots aren’t a substitute for good orthopedic shoes, so save them for rainy days.

Fit: It’s All About That Waist

Shorts with tightly limited waists will be the first pair to get put in storage mid-summer because they don’t fit. Pay careful attention to the waistband of the shorts, it will determine how long your little one will be able to comfortably wear the shorts.

Avoid:

• Jean shorts that have no waist adjustment, straps or flexible back.
• Tights-style shorts with an elastic band that doesn’t stretch easily
• Shorts that “bubble” out with an elastic on the bottom in the thigh area.

Look For:

• Very flexible elastic waistband shorts
• Adjustable elastic on the inside of jeans, khaki or stiffer material shorts
• Shorts that are loose throughout

If you choose wisely, you’re little darling could be rocking his/her adorable shorts all summer long and maybe even next year.

Safety Tip:

Drawstring shorts are convenient, but be sure to tightly knot the endings so that your toddler cannot remove the string. This string, particularly while your child is sleeping, can be a choking hazard.

TOMS is the perfect example of the kind of coupon codes we’re going to have in Coupick when we go live. Good stuff for Spring and Summer 2015 at TOMS shoes and with a coupon, even better!

Here is a complete list of TOMS promo codes that are currently valid:

Best Deals:

SPRING15 – $5 off $25 purchase

FLOWERS – $10 off $100

Good Deals:

WELCOME – $10 off $65 (no sale items, no gift cards, other restrictions)

Always On Deals:

• Their sales are up to 35% off and you can use most coupon codes with sale purchases.
• TOMS offers free 2-day shipping when you pay with PayPal
• For TOMS fan that buy frequently, it would definitely help you save to join their Passport Rewards

TOMS shoes are in all honesty one of my personal favorite purchases ever. I have the signature canvas shoes and I can’t live without it. Now TOMS is branching out in to all kinds of different shoes, footwear, boots – but they’re not cheap. Use a promo code and enjoy!