Wichita City Mom

FREE Carseat Canopy, just pay shipping!

2012-02-15T15:07:00.002-06:00

Okay Mom's, this is huge!! Just got this in my inbox, and I ordered one myself. Go quickly as they are selling out fast!!

1.  Go to CarseatCanopy.com.
2.  Click on "Shop Now" and select any carseat canopy you like.
3.  Once you have made your selection, you'll automatically be directed to the shopping bag.
     Enter the promo code " VALENTINE " and they will deduct 100% off the cost of the canopy
     - all you pay is the shipping fees! This promo code is also good for $50 off the cost of any of the 5-Piece Whole Caboodle Sets! -which makes this $29.95 (plus shipping)

Cute cotton print fabric on one side, and coordinating minky dot on the reverse. You can't make these for this price!!

Remember: the promo code is " VALENTINE " and you can use it more than once - just open a new browser window each time you do.

Digital wallet for daily deal organization

2012-02-15T09:28:00.004-06:00

Expired daily deals are a thing of the past with Couptivate.com, a great new free digital wallet that securely stores and organizes your daily deal purchases from sites like Groupon and LivingSocial, as well as coupons. Couptivate brings every deal you buy and coupon you own to one, simple page, and sends you email reminders so deals and coupons will never expire or go unused. It's the perfect organizational tool for getting the most out of your daily deals and coupons.

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Coupons and Free Samples

2012-02-14T11:07:00.003-06:00

Coupons to Hancock Fabrics: including 40% off a fabric item.

Sample Of Emergen-C Kidz Drink Mix
Emergen-C Kidz is the vitamin drink mix that offers all the fun and fizzy goodness of the original Emergen-C, now specifically formulated just for kids!

Free Shout Color Catcher sample
This is still working if you didn’t get it last year.

Sunmaid Raisins 100th Anniversary Cookbook
Includes 20 recipes that you can print and/or order to have sent to your house.

50 Free Prints from Kodak
Join KODAK Gallery and receive $10 Off your first order + 50 Free Prints!

Sample Of Rachael Ray Nutrish Food For Dogs
Fill out an easy form and they'll send you a sample.

$10 Pier 1 Coupon
Print coupon and get a $10 discount on purchases of $50 or more. Valid at your local pier 1 store.
Exp. February 20, 2012

20% Denny's Coupon
Print coupon for a 20% discount on your entire check between 4 and 10pm. Exp. February 17, 2012

Yankee Candle Coupon - B2G1 Free
Print coupon, buy two regular priced large jar candles and get one more free. Exp. February 20, 2012
Valid at yankee candle stores in the Usa. Can also be used at stores that sell yankee candle products.

Survey Opportunity - Valued Opinions

2012-02-11T11:30:00.001-06:00

Join Valued Opinions and receive regular invitations to participate in surveys that may be of interest to you.
You can expect surveys on an array of topics, from green issues to healthy living; fast food to slow trains; and politicians to favorite films.

By being a member of the Valued Opinions online panel you can be sure to earn rewards for your valued contribution to market research. All you have to do is complete the surveys sent to you, collect a minimum of rewards points, and then redeem for prizes like electronics and gift cards.

Registration is free and easy. Fill out some basic information letting them know a little about your self and then they will send the surveys your way. Get started here, they will then send you an activation email.

Read how I earned a $90 Amazon gift card through surveys, here.

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Free Kleenex, Olay sample, $10 at Old Navy, Free Food on the Table for life

2012-02-11T09:48:00.001-06:00

Sample Of Kleenex Brand Cool Touch
Send one to yourself and a friend. Must register and have email and mailing info for other recipient.

Sample Of Olay 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths

Free Guide: Picture Perfect: Start Your Own Photoblog
Photoblogs are a means for photographers, both amateur and professional, to share their photography, which serves as a tool for advertising, marketing, or simply a means of displaying your art to an audience.

$10 Old Navy Coupon
Print coupon for a $10 discount on your purchase of $50 or more, valid at old navy stores in the USA.
Exp. February 22, 2012

Food on the Table - Free upgrade for life!!

Food on the Table is an easy meal planning service that is based on sales at local grocery stores. With Food on the Table, you will find thousands of easy, healthy recipes that you can coordinate with those sales. This will save you money, and simplify your shopping experience with a well organized grocery list. For more than 3 meals a week and more recipes, the member can upgrade to the premium version for a low introductory rate of $5/month. Wichita City Mom Readers can use promo code FEBFREE through the month of February and get the premium version for Free, for life!!

Read about how I save more money at the grocery store through meal planning, here, and more about how I use food on the table.

Oh, Amore' - My advice for real love.

2012-02-09T14:20:00.002-06:00

Valentine's Day is coming. And with that, it has a lot of us thinking about Love. And with Love comes relationships. With relationships comes problems. I definitely know this first hand. The last 4 years it has been an almost full time career for my husband and I as we learn about how to keep it going and happy. Without growth, we would've kicked each other to the curb a long time ago, because unfortunately, love is just not enough sometimes to keep you together.

Another blogger I read was asking for reader advice on how to keep your relationship happy. Of course I took this chance to share a little of what I've learned, compiled from various books and studies. Here's what I wrote. Most of it is phrased from a women's perspective, but most could be applied to a man. Hope it can help make your Valentine's Day a little happier.

Don't insult his Mamma, that's insulting his character.

Tell him he's right before you tell him what he did wrong.

Make sure to thank him often for going to work for the family. (that is a really big deal to guys)

Kiss hello and goodbye. Every single time.

Make time for each other. Whether it's a date night (and not go to a movie together, go somewhere and actually talk to each other), or just taking time after the kids are in bed to do something you like to do together, like watch a movie.

Let him ramble about something you care absolutely nothing about. (like politics), then in trade ramble about something he cares absolutely nothing about, like that great sale you found today.

Have sex even when you hate each other.

Use "I" statements not "you" statements when having fights.

Don't be afraid to tell him what you need.

Do a relationship "check up" and occasionally ask each other how you think you are doing as a couple.

Don't talk bad about your husband to your mom, your friends, the lady at the checkout. Find every chance to say something nice about him to someone else.

And always make the effort to grow and improve your marriage. It doesn't happen by itself. I recommend "The Five Love Languages", "Love and Respect", and "Real Marriage" books. Read them together.

Have a church/life group or support group for when times are tough. Someone that will tell you if you are wrong.

and finally, find a good therapist.

Welch's jelly and Juice, Nivea Lotion, and coupon for m&m's

2012-02-09T13:58:00.002-06:00

$5 off at Logan's Roadhouse

2012-02-08T17:19:00.001-06:00

Hot coupon!! Sign up for Logan's Roadhouse Nut-E Club and get a $5 off coupon. You can also enter to win a trip for 2 for the college men's basketball championship.
Click here to get it!

Valentine's Day Deals: flowers, Singer, photo books, Dinner and a movie

2012-02-08T09:32:00.000-06:00

Valentine's Day is coming up quick! There's still time to get in on an online gift idea but you'll probably need to make a quick decision if you're going to get your Valentine something that needs to be shipped.
Here's a couple of deal ideas I found for some inspiration.

Whole Living and Everyday Food by Martha Stewart $10 for one year subscription for BOTH!! That's $.50 per issue. Pair that with a cute little apron and some cooking utensils and you have the perfect Valentine's Day Chef/cook themed gift. Just make sure they like to cook or they may take it as an insult that their cooking needs improvement. (wink)

Or how about flowers, Teleflora flowers 1/2 price. Pay $25 and get $50 towards Valentine's Day flowers. You can even use your $50 towards tax and shipping.

You can also get a hardcover photo book, customized with your photos from Picaboo. Pay $15 and get $30 to spend. Make a book that chronicles your life together in pictures!

Those were from Living Social, and they have some other great Valentine's Day ideas over at their site. Check them out.

Also if you are set on flowers, you can look at Groupon today, you can get $40 for $20.

And WOOT Woot for Woot.com bringing daily some awesome deals on some amazing products. I especially would love this deal today for Valentine's Day, *honey*, a Singer Serger machine for $149. Awesome for sewing knits and finishing some beautiful hemlines, this is not for the beginning sewer, but for those who want to step their talents up to professional looking. Remember, one day only on this one!

I'm also a sucker for a traditional date night. Like Dinner and a Movie!! Love this deal that will get you dinner and a movie for two at 47% off. ($26 for $49) The meal is in a certificate from Restaurant.com (which has 60 restaurants to choose from like Hangar One on W. Kellogg), and movie tickets from Hollywood Movie Money and The Warren, Northrock and Derby Plaza is included as one of their theaters!! Jump on this quick! This kind of deal is a rare find and a great one as coupons are practically non-existent for movies now days!! Get it here from Mamasource by Mamapedia!

And don't forget to check out Groopdealz too for those younger loves in your life that may love some of the boutique and custom items they offer. Read about Groopdealz here.

Happy Valentine's Day and keep watching my page for new deals the closer we get to Valentine's Day. I have a feeling there will be more great deals like these on their way!!

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Free Shampoo and Blow-Out

2012-02-07T21:00:00.001-06:00

source: stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com

Free Shampoo and blow-out at Beau Monde Spa and Boutique, Douglas and Oliver location only. A $28 value, just print this coupon. Good through 3/31/12. No restrictions or purchase requirements noted. Call for details and appointments.

Free bowling with purchase of applesauce

2012-02-07T14:55:00.001-06:00

Purchase Mussleman's applesauce, print a voucher off at their website, and take it and a proof of purchase to a participating bowling center and each person with a voucher and proof-of-purchase will get a free game.
Good at The Alley, Thunderbird Lanes, Northrock, and Seneca Bowl. Go to gobowling.com to check for a participating bowling center near you.

Sesame Street Live ticket discount and giveaway!

2012-02-07T14:17:00.000-06:00

I grew up on Sesame Street and it's pretty cool that it's still around for my kids too! Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” is coming to the INTRUST Bank Arena, March 9 - 11! It's an entertaining show for the whole family and gives your kids the chance to see their favorite characters live and in person!

Performance times for this event are:

Friday, March 9th: 7pm
Saturday, March 10th: 10:30am, 2pm & 5:30
Sunday, March 11th: 1pm & 4:30pm

Wichita City Mom readers will get $3 off each ticket purchased, just use the passcode ERNIE at SelectASeat.com to receive the special offer.
(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on Opening Night or previously purchased tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offer. All kids age 1 and up must have a ticket!)

One of my readers can win tickets for 4 to see Elmo at Sesame Street Live.

If you want to win the tickets, please comment below and include your favorite character growing up and your child's favorite character now. You will need to include your email address (so that I can contact you if you win! Don't worry I'm not going to spam you or stalk you!) Winner will be chosen at random and announced on March 1st. Tickets will then be mailed to you. Tickets can be used at any of the performances. (premium seating not included)

Tell someone you know, comment below, and good luck!

New Coupons: Goodnites, Blu-Ray's, Cheerios, Land O' Lakes, toys and more

2012-02-04T11:09:00.001-06:00

Tons of great coupons today on Coupons.com. Remember, if you have never printed coupons off coupons.com you will be asked to install a coupon printer. Make sure you click "ok" or your coupons will not print!

Links are part of my affiliate program. Your clicks support my page. Thanks!

Thousands of coupon codes: find before you buy

2012-02-02T16:29:00.002-06:00

The following is a paid review of Couponchief.com All opinions are mine.

For those who love online shopping, coupon codes are cash in your pocket. I don't do any purchasing, of major items especially, without checking out the internet for the best deal I can find. I also don't buy anything at the checkout without a coupon if there's one available. So after I find my good deal on the internet, I always make sure I find a coupon code before I hit "submit". Savings from coupon codes can be little or huge from free shipping to percentages off your order.

Couponchief.com is a huge website of online coupon codes. It is easy to use, clean and attractive. Find your store in a alphabetized directory, or search their "featured" stores or "popular" stores. There is not a store I could think of that is not on here. With over $100k in savings available throughout their site, they claim the average user saves $21.

I especially liked the browse feature categorizing popular tags for finding a gift idea. Category tags like "gifts", "dads and grads", "mothers day", "baby" and "kids" would make it super simple to find something for that someone all in one place from several stores at once.

Sign up your favorite charity, school or church and 20% of your purchase will go to them. I did a search by my zip code and did not see any of my area schools or churches on here, but they said they will add them for you if you email them.

The Pays-2 Share feature gives you a way to earn some money when you share a coupon you find on the internet. You'll get 2% of the sale from your link, up to $25 per store! (See terms for details.)

Email alerts on codes from your favorite stores is available and there is a community feature to rate and discuss the deals and alerts at this site.

Bookmark Coupon Chief to your list of places to go before you buy online.
Wichita City Mom Approved!

Make money on those boxes of unwanted clothing/toys

2012-02-02T15:56:00.002-06:00

Buying resale or consignment clothing is sometimes a necessity when trying to keep four kids clothed. I like to frequent my local resale and consignment shops for great finds, and the more places you have to shop at the more great deals you can find.

I'm hearing a lot about the thredUP community - where moms swap kids clothes and toys.Get paid by the box or per item. Put together a box, free from the USPS, post it online at the site, and then ship to the Mom who picks it. Thred-up generates the shipping label and schedules home pickup so you never have to leave the house. You then get up to $10 for each box that gets picked.

Boxes to buy start at $9, and contain at least 15 items. Use your sales to buy more boxes so it becomes basically like a clothing swap!

Read my tips for buying and selling consignment here.

Another cash paying survey opportunity!

2012-02-02T15:33:00.000-06:00

Here's another opportunity for those of you looking for work at home job opportunities and want to do surveys. Join Synovate Global Opinion Panel. Synovate is a leading global provider of market research information and analysis with over 60 years of experience. Synovate provides its panelists with a voice to be heard by some of the largest companies in the world.

You Can Make A Difference

Help companies improve everyday services, products, and household items
Be the first to test new consumer goods
Help design new products before they appear on store shelves nationwide

Being a Panel member is easy, fun and provides many rewards. Rewards are easy to earn by simply spending some time each month answering questions about your likes and dislikes.

Register today to be entered into their Monthly Sign-up Sweepstakes with over 200 winners monthly
Earn points redeemable for cash by taking surveys with the Synovate Rewards Program

$5 minimum for payout means you start getting checks quicker!

Read about my experience with surveys when I was a Focus Group Study Participant and earned $90!!

Boutique deals at 70% off

2012-02-02T15:14:00.000-06:00

I'm sure you've heard me talk about Groopdealz before. Cutest stuff, as daily deals to wear, display, use or give.

I love these boutique and custom made items that are super affordable. I can't wait every day to open my email and see what's new! Most of the items are handmade, so you are also potentially supporting a work at home Mom. All unique, so great for a gift. Trendy, so you can't go wrong. Shipping is all under $6 for majority of the items. I am loving my super cute fleur-di-lis earrings I bought a few months ago, and if you know me personally, you'll see me wear them often!

An example of some of the great deals going on right now:
$9 Personalized Name with Cute Bird Vinyl Decal
$8.99 Antique Typewriter Key Necklace
$2.50 Gorgeous Felt Flower Clip or Pin
Check it out here, and sign up for the emails. You can also find them on Facebook.

Nifty stroller blanket for a nifty price

2012-02-02T07:00:00.000-06:00

Today's Groupon Goods is a super cute stroller blanket from Nuddles blankets.
This blanket is specially designed for strollers with slots for a five-point harness and pocket for feet in a super soft and warm fabric.
I checked out their website and love how Nuddles blankets are like classy snuggies: nice fabrics, with a hand pouch and foot pocket, perfect for people like me, who love that tucked under the feet effect. Instead of sleeves there are slots for your arms with generous amount of fabric above for draping or tucking.
Today through the 4th, get a Nuddles Stroller Blanket for $19, regularly $38, by clicking here.

Discount for WCM readers to Harlem Globetrotters

2012-02-01T11:24:00.002-06:00

source: Facebook

If you're looking for some good family fun this weekend, The Harlem Globetrotters will be at Intrust Bank Arena on Friday, February 3rd. There are still tickets available for this event. Wichita City Mom readers will get a discount on advance tickets purchased at the select-a-seat website. Just enter MOM as your coupon code to save $7 on your tickets! This year’s tour is as entertaining as ever with a Slam Dunk Champion who has a 50-inch vertical leap and the first female in a generation, TNT Maddox. Fun for the whole family!

Free milk and probiotic yogurt

2012-02-01T10:09:00.001-06:00

I love Hiland products! The folks over at Hiland have sent me information about a new contest they are running to promote their new line of healthy living products. They have now added Probiotic Yogurt and Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies to their line of products. Hiland Dairy offers a complete selection of fresh dairy products that are delicious, convenient, affordable and most importantly … packed with the nutrients you need to look and feel your best.

Check them out at their website, and while you're there, enter to win a spa getaway for two!

Of course, they sent me some great things to give to you.
Comment below for some free Hiland products. Please tell me what your favorite dairy product is. (doesn't have to be Hiland) I will choose winners at random. Enter as many times as you wish. I'll pick the winners in a week, on 2/17/12.

Two readers will get:

a 9oz Yophoria Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie; a 4-pack 4oz Healthwise Probiotic Yogurt; a gallon of white milk; and a 24 oz Hiland Cottage Cheese.

These will come in the form of vouchers that you will take to your grocery store to exchange for the products. They are good till the end of the year.

Thanks Hiland for passing along these freebies and the chance to win the spa getaway! Make sure you stop by the website and enter for your chance to win!

FREE Samples, and coupons 02/1/12

2012-02-01T09:26:00.003-06:00

Free sample of Tena personal care products.

Free sample of Blue Good pain relieving gel.

$5 Off Disney's Treasure Buddies - Blu-ray Or DVD Combo Pack
Must sign in or register to print coupon. (Exp 2/05/12)

$0.40 off one Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese

1 Off Any International Delight Product On Facebook

$1.00 off one bag of M&M'S Pretzel

Free Purex Triple Action Sample

Free Quaker Oatmeal Squares Sample
Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. (Facebook)

Free Nozin Nasal Sanitizer Sample
(Facebook)

Free Sample of Hydroxatone Instant Effect 90 Second Wrinkle Reducer
(Facebook)

$0.75 off one Ricola© Dual Action

15% Famous Footwear Coupon
Print a coupon straight from their site for a 15% discount on your entire purchase. Valid at your local famous footwear. Exp. February 05, 2012

Make sure you check out the coupons available now in the coupon widget at the top of this page!
Have a great day!

Survey program for adults age 18-30

2012-01-27T17:34:00.003-06:00

And if you are 18-30 sign up for I-Say Young Adults Survey. Ages 18-30 Qualify. As part of the Ipsos i-Say Community, you get to see new products and ideas before anyone else.

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Opinion Panel/Survey Opportunity

2012-01-27T17:23:00.001-06:00

Mindfield is similar to other opinion panels and surveys. Users are rewarded for their opinion with cash, prizes, and other incentives. Looks like this month they've been giving away a lot of iPhones, iPods, and iTouchs! They have a low payout threshold of only $5, so you can get your rewards quickly!

Check out my recent story about my experience as a Focus Study Panelist and how I love surveys!

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Final Friday Create for the Cure Benefit

2012-01-27T09:03:00.000-06:00

If you get the chance to go to Final Friday tonight, make sure you go by T&J Studios at 144 N. Emporia. It's an art auction and benefit to raise money for a local mom who is fighting breast cancer. Bid on selected works from area and regional artists, and get information on how to comfort those with a cancer diagnosis.

Our friend Beau, from somethingedible.com will be there with some cookies to sample I hear. (His cooking is phenomenal, and is website is fabulous.) See Beau's post on the benefit, with links to more information, here.

Homemade Baby Wipes

2012-01-26T14:02:00.001-06:00

I started using cloth diapers about a month ago with my newest little one. I was apprehensive to get it started, but once I just made myself start using them, and educated myself a little, I am thrilled with it and don't miss disposables one bit. Not to mention when you add up the savings....let's just say my husband is thrilled too.

I had heard that you can take that savings a step further by making your own baby wipes. I like the idea of having home sewn wipes made from fabric such as flannel, that could simply be thrown into the laundry with dirty diapers. Still working on enough fabric ones to get set up, but decided to go ahead and try out this other money saving idea of homemade wipes using paper towels. With a toddler and an infant we go through quite a few of these daily.

Using this recipe I found on Pinterest. (Find my boards here. If you aren't already on there, leave me your email and I'll get you an invite.)

Measuring spoons, measuring cup, baby oil, wipes container,
baby bath wash, paper towels, cloth wipes, folded paper towels.

2 cups of water. (Distilled or boiled for a few minutes to kill bacteria. The water can get moldy.)

1 1/2 tablespoons of baby bath. I just used good ole' Johnson's.

1 Tablespoon of baby oil.

A roll of paper towels. (I used Bounty, several sites I researched had said that Bounty is the best for this because they are thick and absorbent.)

A wipes container or container with lid.

1. Boil your water. I have a tea kettle that I use for boiling water, but you can do this in your microwave too. Let the water cool.

2. Add the measured baby bath wash, and baby oil to the water. I just poured these all together into my wipes container. Stir gently.

3. There's two ways you can do the paper towels. It mainly depends on your container. One way is to take a knife, and, carefully, cut your paper towel roll down the middle. You then can pull it out and tear at the perforations. If you are using a wipe container, pull about 10 perforated lengths of towel out and fold accordian style. Like in the picture (left).

4. Then just cut your stack down the middle so that they fit into your wipes container.

My little helper. :-)

5. Once you have filled up your container, you can shake it a little to make sure it gets to all of your wipes but you'll be amazed how much the towels absorb on their own.

and Voila! Wipes! You can even pull them through the dispenser hole on your container.

So far so good, and so far no complaints from any of the littles.

I've estimated my savings to be about $20 a month. Which over a year is $240. Over the next 3 years: $720.

It's good to be frugal! Have any unique or creative ways you're saving money for your family? I'd love to hear about it! Your tip could be featured on a future post!! Just leave your tip below, or email me at Wichitacitymom@gmail.com.