My first Pampers Gifts to Grow Redemption

If you have little ones and use Pampers products then be sure to sign up for the Gifts to Grow program. If you haven't noticed them before each package of diapers will have a sticker with a code on it. Enter your codes to collect points, redeem your points for goodies! I wanted to get a jump start on some holiday gifts and my little guy is currently in love with puzzles. Since he also has an ongoing love affair with dinosaurs I thought this would be perfect for him. It also came with a bonus package of travel wipes (can never have too many of those!) and arrived surprisingly quick (a little over a week).

Lindsay Mom to Mom Sale August 6th

Looking for some great deals on gently used items for you little ones? The Lindsay Mom to Mom sale will be held at the Victoria Park Armoury on August the 6th from 9-1. You can check out more info at:

http://www.lindsaymom2momsale.com/

Addicted to Coupons!

I have always been fond of saving a dollar or two, I mean who isn't?! Now that I am on maternity leave and baby #2 is only 2 weeks away each and every dollar counts even more. A couple of girlfriends have been teaching me the ins and outs of couponing and I have become ADDICTED!

I knew that coupons were big in the United States but I wasn't aware of how many great sites/deals are out there for Canadians too. Two online coupon sites that the girls swear by are http://save.ca/ and http://brandsaver.ca/. I have ordered my coupons and can't wait for them to arrive, especially the diaper ones. I've begun to pay much closer attention to the coupons available for pick up right in the grocery store and now proudly store them in an envelope in my purse awaiting a chance to use them.

The girls and I did a coupon exchange last week, swaping and sharing coupons that we no longer needed or had extras of. With the coupons this week I saved $3 off my little guys haircut, $1.50 off of pullups and I caved to McD's craving and used the One Can Dine coupon for $4.89 (I love the nuggets which I think the combo regularly is a little over $6). I also signed up for the rewards program at Pampers.ca and have my eye on a couple of gifts for my toddler who's birthday is coming up and a Bounce Dryer Bar (I've always wanted to try one). It's not much but it's a start and by golly there is alot to learn! I would love to hear more tips, trick and advise from other coupon mammas out there.

This week I saved approx: $5.50

If I saved that every week that is $286 in savings/year

I've Been Keeping a Secret.....

I'm expecting Baby #2!

This baby is due in April and we just found out last week that we are having another boy! We are so excited for our first little dude to have a little brother to play with and to share experiences with. You may have noticed way back in September that my blog posts went from daily to a little more spuradic. Needless to say this pregnancy began with a big old bout of morning sickness (although I don't know why it's called "morning" sickness because I felt like poop all day). Between feeling terrible and trying to keep up with my toddler I just couldn't find the energy to write very much. Here's what you can, however, look forward to in the New Year:

• More beautiful treasuries and collections from Etsy and Artfire
• More posts detailing how I am preparing (or attempting to) my business before baby #2
• Whatever else I have time for!

I hope that everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far. This has been my favourite one yet visiting Santa, decorating the tree, making gingerbread cookies and just seeing it through the wondering eyes of my little guy. I'd love to hear some of your fav. holiday moments too!