Thank You From Frugal Mom Jenn

July 29th, 2010

I’m so sad to say this will be my last post for Frugal Mom Jenn. I have decided to pursue a local small business opportunity and, unfortunately, it won’t allow me time to maintain my site in addition to being a full-time mommy. I am definitely going to miss this and am so thankful for all the support I have gotten from friends, family and a growing readership!

Thank you all so much,

Jenn

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Wee Squeak Giveaway Winner!

July 29th, 2010

Congratulations to Entry #11, Janelle, the winner of a pair of WeeSqueak shoes! Janelle – I will be contacting you shortly via email to get your mailing information.

Thank you to all who entered!

  

Review: My Shutterfly Experience

July 26th, 2010

For those of you who may not be familiar with Shutterfly, it is a one-stop, personal photo store.  You can design and order Holiday CardsThank You Cards and Birthday Party Invitations or just have your digital prints made into hard copies that are mailed back to you.

I’ve done all of those things, but my favorite experience with Shutterfly was when I created luggage tags for each family member before we went away on vacation. I used pictures of each of the girls’ favorite toy or “lovey” to put on each tag. The girls absolutely love them and they made it so easy to find our luggage on the carousel at the airport, especially when everyone seems to have the same black suitcases!

Check out Shutterfly’s website and some of the great specials they currently have going on:

  • Free shipping on orders of $30 or more [Enter code SHIP30 at checkout]
  • Save up to 30% on photo books
  • Get up to 60 free prints when you create a photo sharing site
  

WeeSqueak Shoes Review & Giveaway

July 26th, 2010

WeeSqueak are shoes for children that make a fun squeaking sound when the child walks due to a cushion in the heel that squeezes air through a tiny nozzle. I knew my 3-year-old would be excited to try them out, so when I was offered an opportunity to review a pair I was thrilled! After I picked out the cute pair of leather sandals you see below, they arrived quickly and were boxed beautifully.


My daughter was so excited to try them on and couldn’t contain her excitement over the way they squeaked when she walked. Every day since first putting them on she has asked to wear her “squeaky shoes” when we go out. We get a lot of compliments when we’re out because these shoes are so cute. I also love that they have a velcro strap, because my daughter loves to put her shoes on by herself. They are beautifully constructed and durable.

You can purchase theses shoes online at WeeSqueak, or you can win a pair here on Frugal Mom Jenn!

Just leave a comment with your email address and you’ll be entered to win a pair of WeeSqueak shoes for your little one! I’ll be picking a winner this Thursday, July 29,  at 9 a.m. by random.

Thanks for entering, and good luck!

Disclosure: WeeSqueak generously provided us with a pair of their adorable kid shoes to review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions are 100% my own.
  

Free Sample of Natural Nibbles Dog Treats

July 25th, 2010

Check out Natural Nibbles and request a FREE sample of their dog treats.

  

Costco Members: Free Sample of Kotex Lightdays

July 24th, 2010

Get 2 FREE samples of Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners from Costco. You’ll have to enter your membership number.

  

Sunday Coupon Preview 7/25

July 24th, 2010

There are two inserts that will be available in tomorrow’s newspaper – a SmartSource and a RedPlum.

Some of the coupons I’m looking foward to:

  • $0.50/1 Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
  • $1/1 Post Cereal
  • $2/1 Cheer
  • $0.50/1 Luigi’s Ice
  • $0.50/1 Whole Fruit Sorbet

See all of the coupons listed here – that should help you decide whether or not you want to get more than one paper on Sunday.

  

A&P Weekly Deals 7/23 – 7/29

July 24th, 2010

Here are the best deals at A&P for the week of 7/23 – 7/29. All coupons are fully doubled up to $0.99 to come to the final price I list. These coupon match-ups are based on insert coupons found in the NY/NJ area. There are regional differences in coupon values, so the coupon you have may differ from the one posted. Because I only list the deals that get you the most for your money (and pantry), be sure sure to check the Coupon Database for any other coupons you may need.

A&P stores now accept internet coupons and also participate in Zaver’s Red Tag Online Coupons, which are paperless eCoupons you can load directly onto your Bonus Savings Club Card.

New to grocery match-ups? Check out my posts about couponing and coupon lingo.

PRODUCE

California Green or Red Seedless Grapes – $0.99/pound
Clementines, 3-pound bag – $2.99
Driscoll’s Strawberries, 2-pound container – $3.88

GROCERY

Libby’s Canned Vegetables – 3/$2
Use $1/3 Libby’s Canned Vegetables, 14.5 oz+
$0.33 each after coupon when you buy 3

Ronzoni Pasta – $0.99
Use $0.50/1 Ronzoni Quick Cook Box
FREE after coupon

Wise Potato Chips – $1.89
Use $0.50/1 Wise Potato Chips, 8.75oz + or Printable (FF)
$0.89 each after coupon

Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce – $2.50
Use $1/2 Newman’s Own Products (IE) or Printable (FF)
$2 each after coupon when you buy 2

Northland Cranberry Juice Blends – $3
Use $1/2 Northland 100% Juice Cranberry Blends 64oz
$2.50 each after coupon when you buy 2

Cap’n Crunch Cereal – $1.99
Use $1/2 Cap’n Crunch Cereal 5/16/2010 RP Insert
$1.49 each after coupon when you buy 2

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal – $2
Use $1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Cereals 7/25/2010 RP Insert
Or use $1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Cereals, 11.4 oz +
$1.50 each after coupon when you buy 2

  

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs

July 24th, 2010

Go here to print a high-value coupon worth $1 off Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs.

  

Review: Tommee Tippee Infant Feeding Products

July 23rd, 2010

I was so excited to be a part of the Tommee Tippee Summer Tour with the Mom Bloggers Club. Thanks to them, I found some new & amazing products that I will definitely be buying more of in the future.

Tommee Tippee is the number one brand of infant feeding products in the UK, and are now available in the United States. You can find their products at Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores, as well as online at BabiesRUs.com.

Two of the products I received were the Explora Weaning Bowl with Spoon and the Explora Non Slip Easi-Mat.  The bowls came in a two-pack with a lid and attached to the top of the lid there is a space to attach the spoon, perfect for on-the-go meals.  The mat is ultra thin, sticks to almost any surface, and on one side has a suction cup for the bowl. They were so easy to toss into the diaper bag for a day at Grandma’s house. The Easi-Mat simply rolls up and I love that I didn’t have to worry about digging through my bag for the spoon.

Both of these items are easy to clean and are microwave and dishwasher safe and BPA free. The spoon is ergonomically shaped, so it definitely doesn’t look like a standard spoon, but it makes feeding the baby so much easier!

We also received the Explora Truly Spill-Proof Water Bottle. The cup really is spill-proof, and my 2-year old fell in love with it because it has a “straw-like” spout. Right now through July 23rd, you can buy any Explora item (cups and toddler feeding), and get the second 50% off at BabiesRUs.com.

You can also find Tommee Tippee on Facebook and Twitter.