Tip Hero’s Father’s Day Giveaway Event

Sign-ups are now open for this great new giveaway event!

• Event is free to join with an announcement post. If you don’t wish to post the announcement, please send the $5 non-post fee to tiphero@gmail.com
• You’ll receive 1 free link for participating (either Twitter or Pinterest)
• Additional links (RSS/Email, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest) are available for $5 each
• Sign-ups for this event close on May 22th
• Event runs from May 24th – June 7th
• Prize: $100 Home Depot gift card

Please send all payments to tiphero@gmail.com as a “gift” via PayPal.

Sign up for this event here.

Check out some FREE ebooks you can download today!   Keep them reading this summer with all this new material!  No Kindle? No problem!  You can download a free application which enables you to read Kindle ebooks on your computer, iphone, Android, Blackberry, iPad and more.

Lily Lemon Blossom Welcome to Lily’s Room

Lessons from the Lion, the Ox and their little friends (illustrated) (Four fables from Aesop)

A to Z of Silly Animals – The Best Selling Illustrated Children’s Book for All Ages by Sprogling

Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy 1

The Ugly Duckling (Illustrated)

Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective (The Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency) just $.05!

Cougar Cub Tales:The Sneezy Wheezy Day

Cougar Cub Tales: Lost and Alone

Cougar Cub Tales: I’m Just Like You

Search for the Pirate’s Treasure (Bug LOVES this one!)

Lessons from the Lion, the Ox and their little friends (illustrated) (Four fables from Aesop)

A to Z of Silly Animals – The Best Selling Illustrated Children’s Book for All Ages by Sprogling

101 best jokes

Tongue Twisters for Kids

Amazon keeps a running list of Kindle books you can download for free, so check it out!

This coupon is still available is you haven’t printed already!

Hurry to Totino’s Facebook page to print a coupon good for $.40 off any ONE Totino’s Mexican Style Party Pizza!

These are regularly priced $1.25-$1.50 at most stores and frequently go on sale for $1.00.  If your store doubles, you’ll have a great deal!

Go print your coupon while you can!

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Pampers Gifts to Grow – 10 Point Code

Are you entering your codes from your Pampers packages into the Gifts to Grow rewards program?  If you’re not, you’re really missing out!  Every Pampers item has a code somewhere inside the packaging.  You enter that code at the Gifts to Grow site and earn points!

I have 708 points right now!  Just saving them until there is something in the rewards catalog that I want!

Join today and get 100 free points to get you started!  You don’t even have to buy diapers – with all the FREE codes they release, you’ll be able to redeem them for prizes without ever purchasing diapers!

Points can be redeem for free Pampers diapers and wipes, Shutterfly photo gifts, gift cards and toys!  (I used my points and got one of Bug’s Christmas presents from Gifts to Grow last year!)

Here is a brand new code worth 10 points!

NLMAYFLOWER2013

Plus, here are some other codes you can use:

TWITB5T17PAEM13 (expires 5/22)

GTGWELCOME10PTS

Have you signed up for Ibotta?  It’s a new money-saving app for your smartphone!  You “clip” the coupons you want.  Then when you purchase those items from a participating retailer you scan your receipt with your phone, scan the image barcodes and you get the cashback!  Plus, you can still use coupons in the store on the items, saving you EVEN MORE!

• NEW USERS: Sign up now and get a $2 bonus for redeeming 2 offers within two weeks of registering!
• Plus, earn cash by referring your friends

Don’t forget to check out the new “Bonuses” and “Store Extras” section of your app.

For example, right now you can get $.75 back on Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen when you purchase it at Walgreens.  Check the “Store Extras” section for that and more.

And if you redeem 4 offers in May you get an extra $2 AND if you redeem 5 offers after that you get another $4!

What are you waiting for?? Sign up for Ibotta today so you don’t miss out on any savings!   I just cashed out for $30!

Brown bagging your lunch is a great way to save money and here’s a deal that makes for a good lunch at a great price!

Print the $1.00 off any 1 LLOYD’S Barbeque product and then look for the single serve tub 2 pks at the store!

These convenient two pack tubs are great for packing for lunch at work.  They can be microwaved in the tub and all you need is a bun and you have a sandwich!  (Hubs likes to take some potato chips with his and if I’ve made cole slaw recently he likes it when I include that as well!)

With the  $1.00 off any 1 LLOYD’S Barbeque product you can easily pack a lunch for under $2!

Target:

Lloyd’s BBQ Twin Pack, 8 oz $2.79 (regular price)
Use (1) $1.00 off any 1 LLOYD’S Barbeque product
=$1.79 ($.90 per tub!)

Walmart:

Lloyd’s BBQ Twin Pack, 8 oz $2.50
Use (1) $1.00 off any 1 LLOYD’S Barbeque product
=$1.50 ($.75 per tub)

Winn-Dixie:

Lloyd’s BBQ Twin Pack, 8 oz $2.99
Use (1) $1.00 off any 1 LLOYD’S Barbeque product
=$1.99 ($1.00 per tub)

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I’ve been waiting for the perfect sunscreen deal to come along because I need to replenish my stock.  I think I’ve found the perfect deal!  (And it just so happens we’re going to be driving right by Target later today – so YAY!)

There is a $5 Target giftcard offer wyb two participating Banana Boat items this week (5/19-5/25).  That’s what makes this deal so sweet!

Buy (2) Banana Boat Kids 8 oz Sunscreen with SPF 50 @ $6.49 each
Use (1) $2/2 Banana Boat Kids Sunscreens 4 oz Target Coupon
Use 5% off Banana Boat Kids coupon - Target Cartwheel savings (<NEW!  Read more about it here)
Use (2) $2/1 Banana Boat Product 4oz+ coupons found in the 4/21 SS
(Or use the $3/2 Banana Boat Sun Care Product coupon found in the 5/19 RP)
The 5% comes off after the Target coupon and before the manufacturer coupon.  So $12.98-$2 (Target Q) – $.55 (5%) – $4 (2 MFQ)
Pay $6.43 and get back  $5 Target Store Gift Card and $.75 Ibotta Deposit (for buying Banana Boat Kids and Baby Sunscreen Lotion)!

Total comes out to $.68 for TWO.  Just $.34 each!
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Thanks, Hip2Save

Here’s a sweet gift for a mom to be setting up her nursery!  Or for a little one’s baby shower or 1st birthday.  Shoot, I think even “big kids” would love this!

The Sweet Dreams Nite Light Turtle projects colorful constellations of stars and the moon on to the walls and ceiling of your child’s room. Sweet Dreams Nite Light Turtle’s shell glows to help to ease fears of the dark and provide your child with a gentle slumber. Make bed time relaxing and enjoyable.

The Sweet Dreams Nite Light Turtle is available in purple (pictured) or tan/black.  Get it TODAY for just $8.99 + $3.99 shipping – $12.98 total!

Daily deal sites are a good way to get a great deal on just about anything!  But the deep discounts are only available for a limited amount of time.  You have to act fast!  Find more daily deals and see what you can save on today!

Wow!  I think Target is trying to take over as my favorite place to shop!  Check out the new saving program called Cartwheel!  Cartwheel gives you up to 30% off on items from all departments – grocery, baby, clothing, home goods and more. Even better, Cartwheel combines with manufacturer’s coupons ANDTarget coupons!  YES!  You can use your Cartwheel savings WITH your Target coupons and additional manufacturer coupons.  (It’s so awesome I had to say it twice!)

You’ll need to log in with your Facebook account to see the offers.  Once you’re logged in, you can click on Collections to start looking through the offers – you can sort by category or use the “search” feature to find exactly what you’re looking for.  Once you select an offer, it will flip over and show you a red “add” button.

Once you click that, it will be added to a spot on your Cartwheel with a check mark in the corner of the card. You automatically get 10 spots to start with; you can unlock more by earning badges – which will begin to unlock as you redeem offers.  (I got a badge when I signed up because one of my friends on Facebook was already using Cartwheel!)  You can remove an offer by clicking on “remove” if you change your mind or need room for other offers. Click on any card in your Cartwheel to check the expiration date.

Once you have your offers loaded up, you can print out a page with a barcode for the cashier to scan, or show the barcode on your smartphone (see the “redeem in store” text at the top right-hand corner of your screen). There is no app required, just visit the main page and log in on your phone. You can find all your offers under “My Cartwheel” with a barcode. The cashier can scan it straight from your phone and the saving will be applied to your order. All applicable offers will be redeemed with that one barcode, so be sure to have all the offers you want to use printed out or saved to your Cartwheel!

The Cartwheel discounts will be applied AFTER any Target coupons are used, and BEFORE any manufacturer coupons. You can redeem one Cartwheel offer up to four times per transaction (unless otherwise noted). Also, you can use six different Cartwheel offers per day – meaning you can get a maximum of 24 Cartwheel discounts per day.

Currently, Cartwheel is only redeemable US Target Stores only, Canada Stores and Target.com are not included.

I’m headed to Target today to get $.34 Banana Boat Sunscreen using the Cartwheel savings!

Thanks The Coupon Challenge!

If you haven’t got yours yet, you can still request your FREE Schick Razor!   I really can’t believe this is still available!

If you have a smartphone text SCHICK to 24444.  Click the link in the text they send back and fill out the form to request your FREE full size Schick Hydro Silk Razor!

Get the Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System (in Blue) for just $31.99 SHIPPED! That’s 61% off the regular price of $82.99!  The lowest price I’ve ever found this before was $35 right before Christmas.  This looks like it would be a FUN first game device for your kids!

Product Features

• iXL is the ultimate handheld learning tool designed for kids
• 6 ways to play: Digital Reader, Game Player, Note Pad, Art Studio, MP3 Player and Photo Viewer
• Comes with pre-loaded software for the various applications
• Opens like a book, exposing a 3.5″ TFT QVGA color screen

Need it in pink?  Get the Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System (in Pink) for $46.49 shipped.

Find more Amazon deals!

Plus, receive free Amazon Prime 2-Day shipping through Amazon Mom or with a free trial of Amazon Prime. Or FREE Super Saver Shipping when you spend $25 or more! Amazon pricing can change rapidly so order fast when you see something you want!

Check out these HOT coupons that popped up yesterday while you weren’t looking!

$0.55 OFF any ONE (1) Package of Land O’Frost® Bistro Favorites™, Premium®, DeliShaved®, or Canadian Bacon™

$1.00 OFF any ONE (1) Sunlight® Dish Detergent (makes it FREE at Dollar Tree!)

SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) Wisk® Laundry Detergent (45 oz. / 24 Loads or Larger)

SAVE $0.50 on any ONE (1) Snuggle® Fabric Softener Liquid or Dryer Sheets

$0.75 OFF when you buy ANY pack of BAR-S® Beef Franks (makes them possibly $.25 at Dollar Tree)

SAVE $2.00 on any ONE (1) Sarna® Anti-Itch Lotion

SAVE $3.00 on ANY ThermaCare® Cold Wrap 1ct.

SAVE $1.00 on ANY ThermaCare® Cold Wrap 1ct. or HeatWrap 2ct. or larger

SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) Advil® 20ct or larger

SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) Advil® PM 16ct or larger

SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) Children’s Advil® product

SAVE $2.00 on ANY Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® supplement

SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) Advil® Migraine 20ct or larger

SAVE $1.00 when you purchase any ONE (1) BUITONI® Riserva Pasta. Redeemable at Publix.

SAVE $0.50 On ONE (1) Del Monte® Fruit Naturals® Mango cup

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This post brought to you by Comfort and Harmony. All opinions are 100% mine.

Moms love mombo™, the nursing pillow with more to love!

Mombo has a unique shape and a two-sided design called Firm2Soft™, with each side offering a different experience. The firm side gives essential support for mommy and her nursing baby. The soft side is extra cozy—an inviting place for lounging or tummy time. And mombo is the only nursing pillow with a vibration feature, to give baby the ultimate soothing experience while lounging.

Look for mombo’s assortment of pillow styles and slipcover fashions. Select your style from Standard, Deluxe or Nude™. Then choose multiple slipcover fashions so you'll always have a spare!

So, let's review what makes the Mombo nursing pillow different from the other nursing pillows on the market:

• Three different styles of pillow to choose from so you can get what works best for you.U
• Unique shapes different than the others on the market
• Two sides to every pillow – a firm side for nursing support and a soft side for tummy time for baby
• Vibration feature to soothe baby
• A wide selection of removable slipcovers

Check out the Mombo nursing pillows today!  Now available at Toys 'R Us and Babies 'R Us.    Are you expecting a little budnle of joy soon?  Head to your nearest Babies 'R Us store and pick your style of pillow and your favorite slipcovers and add them to your Baby Registry!

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Here are some GREAT deals at Winn-Dixie as part of their 3 day sale going on through 5/21!

• Ball Park franks 16oz meat, bunsize meat or turkey $1.49 (limit 4)
  $.75/2 Ball Park Franks from 5/5 RP
  =$2.23 for 2
• Check 2L drinks $.69
  
• 5lb bag Russet potatoes $1.88
• Ragu Pasta Sauce 45oz $1.99
  
• Red Baron Pizza 3/$10.00
• Quaker Life Cereal 13oz, Cap’n Crunch 10.3-14oz $1.88
  $1/2 Quaker products from February All You
  =$2.76 for 2
• Winn-Dixie Spread $1.88
• Suave Professional shampoo, conditioner or styling products 2/$3.00
• Kingsford charcoal $6.88
• Charmin 12 rolls or Bounty 6 rolls $3.99
  $.25/1 Charmin from 4/28 P&G
  $.25/1 Bounty from 4/28 P&G
  =$3.49

Plus, check out all the deals valid through Tuesday, 5/21, in this week’s matchup post!

Need a gift for baby? Check out this bright, colorful, cute Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Fill and Spill (suitable for ages 9 months+) for just $7.00!  That’s 72% off the regular price of $24.99!

This classic toy takes on the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom theme. This fill & spill comes with four plush pieces. Each piece has a different shape, sound and letters from the alphabet. Sounds include: squeaker, bell, crinkle paper & rattle. This toy is great for baby nine months or older.

What baby doesn’t love filling things up and then dumping them out?

Be sure to pick up the board book version of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to read to your little one while they’re playing with the toy!

Also from the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom collection from Mahatten Toys: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Count and Sort Coconut Tree

Have your baby learn while they play. This 14 piece set includes 10 various shapes with numbers and letters to count and sort into the a,b,c,d compartments, each with a hook and loop closure. Good for your babies 18 months and older.

Plus, receive free Amazon Prime 2-Day shipping through Amazon Mom or with a free trial of Amazon Prime. Or FREE Super Saver Shipping when you spend $25 or more! Amazon pricing can change rapidly so order fast when you see something you want!

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Compliments for Coupons

Compliments for Coupons is a revival of the Contact Us series I used to do.  Contacting your favorite companies/brands is a great way to get coupons!

Why would we do this? Because 99% of the time, they will reward your time and effort spent contacting them with coupons!!  (It is better if you do not ask for coupons.  Just give your honest opinion on the product(s).)

These are the companies I contacted last week:

 Pace

You can contact Pace through their online contact form.

Prego

Prego is a Campbell’s brand so you can contact them through the Campbell’s Contact Page.

Duracell (a Proctor and Gamble Brand)

You can contact them through Proctor and Gamble’s online contact form.  Just choose the Duracell brand in the Product field.

Musselman’s

Contact Musselman’s through their online contact form.

Zyrtec

You can contact Zyrtec through their online contact form.

I encourage you to formulate your own question/comment/feedback to the companies featured on “Contact Us.” To get an idea of what to say about a company, read this post.

Please note that comments left on this post will not be seen by the company mentioned.  I am not affiliated with the company.  Please follow the appropriate link above to reach the company.

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This should buy you some hours of peace and quiet this summer!

The Bendaroos Mega Pack 500 Pieces is just $8.50. Regular price is $23.99 so you’re saving 65%!

Product Features

If you’re “preschooling” your preschooler because (a) you intend to homeschool or (b) you want them to be prepared when they start school you have to start with the basics.

While most of what I teach in a preschool setting is done by “units”, the alphabet encompasses the whole year.  It’s not something you can teach in a week or two.  We take each letter a week at a time and learn what it is, what sound it makes, how to write it, etc.

I would encourage you to tackle the alphabet at a similar pace tailored to your preschooler.  Alternately, you can do two a week (if they catch on quickly) or spend a week on the letters in their name (especially if they are already familiar with those) before moving on to the other letters at the one or two a week pace.

Here some games and ideas to help reinforce the letters that you are teaching.

• Start an alphabet book
  this works well with the one-a-week sequential order pace as you can add to the book things you found that week that start with the letter you’re learning.
• Create a “letter wall” or “letter board”
  designate a spot near your “learning area” to highlight your letter.  You can see in the picture above, we used the closet door in the playroom (where our “work area” is) because I didn’t want to tape things to the wall – the door worked well.  Use this spot to highlight the activities your child has done over the week with their letter.  Tracing it, writing it, coloring it.  Pictures that begin with the letter, etc.
• Check out this homemade Alphabet Learning Game (and download printables to make your own) here.
• Read Books about the ABCs.
  One favorite that comes to mind is Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom.
  Also: Alphabet Under Construction
  Eric Carle’s ABC (The World of Eric Carle)
  LMNO Peas
• Use playdough, wikki sticks, chenille stems or other manipulatives to “build” letters.
• Check out my Pinterest Board devoted to Pre-K-K Alphabet, Phonics and Early Reading Activities
  There are tons of crafts, ideas, and free printable worksheets pinned there!

Happy Letter Learning!

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Here’s a great way to reinforce letter learning in your preschooler with items you have lying around or that you can pick up for cheap!

You will need:

• a cookie sheet (I picked up an extra one for $.59 at the thrift store)
• Alphabet magnets (small – no more than 2″ tall – you can usually find some at the dollar store)
• one of the learning mat printables (below)

In my preschool class, one of our table center toys that I rotate out has always been a cookie sheet with ABC magnets.  The kids like it because the magnets stick to the pan and they like to try to put them in order, spell their names, etc.  But I’ve kicked it up a notch with some learning mats to help guide them while they are playing with the toy.

I’ve made three different printables based level.  Click on the links above the pictures to download a printable version.

One contains all the ABCs so your child can match them with the magnets.

Alphabet Letter Mat 1

The second just contains the first letter in each row.  This is helpful for the child that can recognize all their letters and say and put them in order but is still learning the left-to-right reading rhythm.

Alphabet Letter Mat 2

The third one contains A and Z and is for the child who is ready to master it all on their own!

Alphabet Letter Mat 3

Be sure to check out all the Preschool Letter Learning Ideas compiled in this post here.

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