Today Only! Homeschool Freebie: Fingerplays for Nursery and Kindergarten

This classic book is a wonderful help for any preschool or kindergarten program you might have going on in your own home, and just for today, it's a free download from Homeschool Freebie of the Day! Just click here.

Bargain of the Day Sites

Mama Bargains: mainly baby gear. They carry clothes, shoes, diapering accessories, eeboo and Jackrabbit toys, some strollers.
https://www.mamabargains.com/

Babysteals: cute stuff for babies
http://www.babysteals.com/

Ecosteals: Ecologically-friendly goods
http://www.ecosteal.com/

Schnoop: "Deal a Day"
http://www.shnoop.com/index-maint.php

Green Baby Bargains: eco-friendly baby gear
http://www.greenbabybargains.com

Dillyeo: Seems to be a lot of tech stuff
http://www.dillyeo.com

Returns for Sale: one-of-a-kind returned items
http://returnsforsale.com

Woot! Again, seems to be a good bit of tech stuff.
http://www.woot.com/
There's also shirt woot!
http://shirt.woot.com/
And wine woot!
http://wine.woot.com/

If you know of any others, let me know. I'll add it and even give you credit!

Something for Nothing!

I haven't done this for a while, but thought I would share some fun contests happening in the Blogosphere.

Mommies with Cents is giving away a CozyCare Mat from Spa Time Baby here. You can also enter a Maya Wrap giveaway here.

Mod Mum Slings are being given away here at Grab Bag Reviews. There are also lots of opportunities for extra entries! She's also giving away diapers from Bagshot Row.

Riding with No Hands has a giveaway from Go Picnic. Look yummy!

And how cute are these Bugaboo shoes! They're being given away here on A Latte in the Morning.

And speaking of sweet stuff... Surf Sweets candy is being given away over at Prissy Green.

Blessed Nest Perch is having a Stonyfield Farm package giveaway. Great company, great stuff!

Free organic lettuce seeds from Earthbound Farms!

Earthbound Farm sells yummy produce, and is now offering you a chance to grow your own! Click here to get free organic heirloom lettuce seeds from Earthbound Farm. Then come June, you can enter their "How Did Your Garden Grow?" contest. Happy spring!

Thrift Store Motherlode

Last Saturday, I hit the jackpot. Look at what I got for $3.45.

A place value abacus, an insect science kit, a wooden paddle boar, two picture books, alphabet (jello mold? ice cube tray? playdough toy?), three educational bingo games (US, fractions, and decimals), counting chip manipulatives, a farm animal manipulative game, transportation magnets, a Lauri crepe puzzle, a US Map rug...

Oh, and a bouncy ball!

Stripes and plaid. This is what happens when you let your five-year-old dress himself.

A Little Flower Garden deal

Hop on over to Melisa's blog! She's got a wonderful deal going on her homeschool books-- $75 for the complete e-book set, or buy one e-book, get a second free. Feel free to put me in as a referral. :)

Free audiobook download

If you go to www.audiblekids.com/parenting you can download one of three audio books for free! Your choices are Rapunzel, Rikki Tikki Tavi, or The Emperor's New Clothes.

Got magazines?

If you were thinking of purchasing a magazine subscription, would you please consider doing it through this link? Katie Grace is trying to earn some patches.

Magic Cabin Coupon Code

They miss me. I know because they told me so in an email and sent me this code:
MC2F (expires 10/2/08)

Go visit Magic Cabin. Maybe they miss you too.

Free Shipping at Catholic Company!

Free shipping through Sunday-- just use the promotional code "FREE" at checkout.
They have some great sales going on right now, too.
CatholicCompany.com

Free coffee for homeschool parents!

Check it out!

Something for Nothing

Now Entering Mommyhood is giving away a baby blanket from Saari Designs. Check it out here! If you're in need of a little pampering yourself, she also has a tea giveaway going on.

Over at Oh How Lovely there is an awesome giveaway for Kerry Beary's fabulous retro prints. I especially like the alphabet prints in her etsy shop.

Have a pet in your life? Something Snappy is giving away the "purrfect" present for your kitty.

Katydid and Kid is giving away a beautiful market basket. Go check out my fellow Pennsylvanian!

Got Bob? Forgetfulone is giving away a Bob the Builder Can-Co Zoo computer game. Enter here!

If you have a little girly girl in your life, she'll love the personalized silver barrette that From One Mom to Another is giving away. Heck, I wouldn't mind having one of these myself.

If my recent links to cloth diaper info intrigued you, you can enter Berry Sweet Pick's Fuzzi Bunz giveaway! I have two Fuzzi Bunz in my rotation I bought when Michael was one, and now, nine years later, they're still working!

Mommy's Idea is giving away the sweetest little customized circular pendants. You can also enter to win a book from 1-2-3, Get Organized!

You can get a whole bunch of yummy HonestTea for kids from Mama Manifesto. I can vouch for the yumminess. My kids love these!

Centsible Mommy has a giveaway too- a $30 gift certificate to Wild Dill, and boy do they have some cute stuff.

See Kai Run makes the dearest little shoes, and Sassyfrazz is giving a pair away here!

Something for Nothing

There's a Mabel's Labels giveaway over at Chic Shopper Chick! These are really cute and totally appeal to my obsessive compulsive self. You can also enter to win a funky Nankeen Tote.

Simple Things is having a Babywearing Bonanza, and you can enter to win a free Kozy Carrier. The designs are absolutely beautiful.

Check out the Sassy Apron giveaway over on Oh! How Lovely! Who wouldn't want to wash dishes in one of those?

This On-Task Timer would be perfect for homeschooling, and they're giving one away on Mommy's Idea!

Something for Nothing

Win a Microlite Toro Stroller over at MomDot.

Seven Clown Circus is giving away a necklace from Twisted Silver.

Leila and Ben have a sweet little dress up for a giveaway. It really is sweet, too!

The Dear Dr. Moz Baby Blog has a baby shower gift package to give away.

Something for Nothing

Here are some great online giveaways you may want to sign up for!

This Full House is giving away a Lands End multitasking backpack here. All you have to do is leave a comment!

I'm No Supermom has a sweet My Little Roo "slipcover" carrier to giveaway.

Do you have The Knack?

We're finally getting a Michael's! I think the Grand Opening is today. We're going to go check it out.

When I looked on their webpage, I found a link to something called "The Knack". If you're a homeschooler, you'll want to sign up for "The Knack Faculty". I signed up for each using a different email address.

If you join The Knack Faculty, you get special offers, project ideas, and a newsletter. There's also the first "The Knack Faculty Event" on July 19 from 1pm to 4pm. Free demos and goodies! I love that Mary Engelbreit school stuff.

If you're not a homeschooler, you can still sign up for The Knack, which has project ideas, printables, special offers, and a newsletter as well.

Deal Alert! Staples Back-to-School Deals

I'm new to this whole deal thing. Seriously. I'm just barely dipping my toes in compared to some of the other mama bloggers out there--Deal Finding Mom, Frugal Village, Homeschooling and Frugal, Mommy Making Money, Money Saving Mom... I'm looking at you all!--but I did want to share some Staples deals.

These are good from today (Sunday, July 6) through Wednesday, July 9.

2-pocket paper folders
1 cent each (Limit 10)

Dixon #2 yellow pencils/ 8 pack
1 cent each (Limit 2)

Purell 0.5 oz bottle
1 cent each (Limit 2)

1/2" and 1" poly assorted binders
25 cents each (Limit 4)

Pentel handy Line retractable highlighters
$4.99 - $4.99 easy rebate = FREE! (Limit 1)

Even if you can't or don't use these things, they can always be donated! There are various other deals that might work with your family in the circular, but these are the ones that are cheap and easy.

Also, don't forget to sign up for Teacher Rewards. You get quarterly rewards that really help out the homeschool mom's budget!

Treasure Hunting!

Today Nicholas, Daniel, and I were supposed to do the marketing, but decided to go "Treasure Hunting" instead. That's Mama-speak for hitting the thrift stores.

We scooped some awesome deals.



Map of US: 5 cents
Books: 5 at 5 cents each
Emergency Candles: 3 at 50 cents each
Waffle Maker (we've outgrown using justone): $1
Skip Bo Game: 50 cents
Little basket strainer for the rice table: 25 cents
Egg Beater: 50 cents
Baby toy to keep him quiet in the car: 25 cents
Desk everything is sitting on: $1

So, this picture was $6.55


Juicer: $2
Black portfolio: 5 cents
NIP Crochet kit: 10 cents
Lunastix: 25 cents
Playskills kit: 10 cents
Math cards: 25 cents
Size and Shape Game: 25 cents

TOTAL: $3


Geosafari with $99 price tag still attached: $3
(This also included 8 sets of cards that have 14.95 pricetags still attached. Not Waldorf, I know, but it keeps them busy while I'm working with another kid)


I found this World Book Electronic Game with a bajillion cards before I found the Geosafari. It was a buck.

The little butterfly was a quarter. I thought it was a finger puppet, but isn't.

And the puzzle was 50 cents.

TOTAL:
$1.75

Not bad for $14.30!

And a cute baby, for free!

Thrift Store Saturday

I really made out this weekend!

Dehydrator: $3
Yogurt Maker: $2.50
Beautiful Handmade Wooden Trivet: $1
Three books, 25 cents each
Six books on tape/Twin Sisters Tapes, 25 cents each
Mandolin for kitchen: $1
Doughnut pans (2): 75 cents each
Some misc. rainforest stuff for vacation church school, including a hat for DH, not shown
A bag of clothes for $1

And, my favorite: 10 little flower wreaths for 15 cents each that will be perfect for Katie Grace's flower fairy party on Friday!

Save Some Money!

Scholastic is having their Spring Dollar Sale!

(And no, I don't get a referral credit for this, LOL!)