Freebies

To celebrate anyone who takes care of a kid, here's some promo codes for ya: Use code "BREASTFEED" at carseatcanopy.com to get a free carseat cover (to keep strangers/the weather from getting to your baby while you haul around the carseat). Use code "BREASTFEED" at uddercovers.com to get a free nursing cover. Use code "BREASTFEED" at sevenslings.com to get a free baby-wearing sling. You can redeem the code multiple times at each website as long as you do it in separate transactions. Also, take note that you still need to pay shipping and handling for each item. Happy shopping!

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Coupon codes for moms!

For a free baby carrier, use code BREASTFEEDING 2012 at SevenSlings.com

For a free car seat canopy, use code BREASTFEEDING 2012 at CarseatCanopy.com

For a free nursing cover, use code BREASTFEEDING2012 at UdderCovers.com


One code, three websites, and three free items. You'll only pay shipping, which is a great deal.Get one or all for yourself, or for someone you know who is expecting!

Free baby carrier

Use promotional code "CCMOTHER" at SevenSlings' website and just pay shipping for an otherwise free baby sling carrier.

I used one of these when Aspen was younger and I loved it. She just nestled in and was happy as a clam while I ran errands or took walks on the Parkway.

Free Shutterfly book

Until the end of May, use code XJPV-2G63 for a free 8X8 photo book from Shutterfly. I just made one during Aspen's nap today and I'm so excited to get it. Originally, these 20 page books cost $23. With this code, I only had to pay the $8 shipping charge. SAH-WEEEEET.

Free art downloads

Q.A. Designs is offering free downloads of her state/country prints and I couldn't be happier. They are so colorful and I love the striped background. I downloaded Maine, Nebraska, Utah, Italy and France. Can't wait to print them and put them up in Aspen's room.

They are for personal use only, so please be respectful of Jenna's designs. Which will you choose?

Visit Q.A. Designs here.

Free Nursing Cover

Udder Covers is doing it again, offering free nursing covers with promotion code "CHRISTMAS." I was given one of these covers when Aspen was born and I used it all the time, even in my own house! It can be nice to have something secure and adjustable so nursing in the company of others is still discreet.

You can use this code more than once as long as you conduct each transaction in a new window. Happy shopping!

Free Carseat Canopy

Use code "CHRISTMAS" to receive a free carseat cover (to keep creepers outta yo baby's business) from Carseat Canopy's site. It could make a great gift for yourself, or someone you know with a little one.

Free activities in Utah!

I've been trying to gather up info for free activities (or low-cost) that Aspen and I can enjoy during the freezing, wintry months ahead. We already go to the Library once a week, and I purchased a pass for the Treehouse Museum, but I want more options as the weeks wear on.

Mormon Moms Who Blog posted a list of free activities (mostly in SLC) and I'm so excited about it. Highlights include:

-Free admission to the Tracy Aviary every Wednesday, starting November 11 and going through February 2012.
-Free admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Art the first Wednesday of every month
-Free admission to the Hogle Zoo the last Wednesday of every month in Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb.

Yes, we might freeze our faces off at outside venues, but it could still be fun! For more information, check out the full listing of activities here.

Blowfish shoooooooooooes

Mikki hosted a couple of giveaways recently and I won a pair of Blowfish shoes. The best part? Blowfish let me choose any pair I wanted. They had awesome customer service, and when my Casita wedge sandals arrived, they included a 15% off coupon. Now, because I just received THREE PAIRS of free shoes, I'm not going to spend anything on yet another pair right now. But it's awesome that Blowfish is doing so much for shoe lovers everywhere. Besides being well-made and comfortable, they're well-priced to boot (haha pun intended).

The wedges look awesome with shorts and I'm actually looking forward to pairing them with tights and a skirt this fall. I was a little nervous that they wouldn't be super-comfy (that's a rule I live by) but even with a zip closure on the back, my heels are blister-free.

Have you picked up any fabulous shoes recently? Are you one of those people who sacrifice comfort for fashion? If so, SHAME ON YOU! You can have both!

Feeding my addiction

This weekend has been amazing so far (except the "B" key on my laptop is sticking... uh oh). ANYWAY.

I attended the Prom at Vintage Cupcake, the fashion swap (hosted at Vintage Cupcake) and I went to a 5 year old's birthday party. Can you handle the fun?

In addition to all the events, I also won a pair of shoes from Blowfish Shoes via Mikki, who is the mastermind behind Indie Ogden Utah. I had a really hard time narrowing down my choices when I submitted my entries to the contest, but I'm leaning toward this pair of sandal wedges.



What do you think? What would you pick from Blowfish? They're having a 30% off sale right now, with free shipping, so definitely check out their merch.

Oh, not like I need more shoes... I got a pair of J.Crew heels from the fashion swap, and a pair of boots. But hey, free shoes are FREE SHOES.

The phone is ringing so I say "HELLO?" (part II)

If you're like me and misplace your cell phone about once a day, then you need to bookmark this website on your computer: ICan'tFindMyPhone.com

It's a free service, and you can enter your number online so the site will call your phone. This morning I searched high and low and could NOT find my stupid phone. It'd been missing since yesterday.

Guess where I found it...

In the depths of my diaper bag. I'm really starting to hate that thing. I swear I thoroughly looked through it last night.

Anyway, I'm glad I remembered hearing about the free-phone-calling-site because it saved me this morning.

Happy Hunting!

Free is good, right?

Get a free nursing cover by using code "MOTHER" at UdderCovers online. These make great gifts for baby showers, so grab one today before the promo ends!

February is the month of... meat?

Kev visited Les Schwab last week to get tires for his Tercel and he came home with four steaks. From a tire store. Surprise! Apparently, it's free meat month at Les Schwab, no matter what you spend on tires. This tradition started 48 years ago for two reasons: 1) to say thank you to customers, and 2) to support farmers in the west. I think this is awesome for two reasons: 1) I love steak, and 2) Kev loves steak.

If you've been putting it off, now is definitely the time to get tires. Kev and I grilled our thin-cut steaks on Sunday and we really wished we had thawed out all four steaks for we could've eaten two each.

Yeah, we're serious carnivores.

GO MEAT!

Hide your Hooters

For a free nursing cover from UdderCovers, use promotional code "VALENTINE." Once applied to your purchase, you'll only have to pay shipping. I have one of these covers and I love it. I've used it in my own house when I have family over, and I've used it in Mother's Rooms all over the place! If you get a little shy when feeding your wee one, then having a cover is a must.

Mary see, Mary do

Check out what Mary did with the free Valentine's Day prints from My Humble A{Bowe}d.

She's one crafty lady.

Free business cards

As a member of Etsy, I receive periodic emails with tips for my shop. This week Etsy teamed up with Moo to offer 50 free business cards. Whaaa? Yup, 50 free cards. I was hesitant to do so becuase I already have cards for my Etsy shop and don't currently need more.

Then I browsed the products and found the 7 chakras as a pre-design and I was sold. Chakras originate from Hindu belief in 7 wheel-like areas of energy in the body, along the spine. The different chakras represent different things, and it's a goal to align these properly within the body. Above is the Sahasrara chakra (1000 petalled lotus), which is located at the crown of the head, and relates to inner wisdom and the eventual death of the body.

Hindu chakra lesson aside, I knew these cards would be perfect to spread the word about my Yoga and Pilates services.

I can't wait for my cards to arrive! I chose to have them printed on 100% recycled material and I look forward to handing them out.

Great for a Christmas gift...

Use this link to get a free, 8X10 canvas print of one of your favorite photos!! I'm not kidding. No strings attached. All you pay is the $14.95 shipping costs to Canvas People and the canvas is otherwise free. You can also upgrade at discounted rates to bigger sizes, but please note the shipping costs increase. I think it's $24.95 to ship 11X16 sized prints.

Regardless, it's a screamin' deal and it'll make a fantastic gift. I may have taken advantage of this but I'm not at liberty to discuss... Santa's elves must adhere to codes of secrecy this time of year!

Happy shopping!

Who doesn't love free date nights?

One of my favorite things to do is spend quality time with Kev. We just cancelled our cable (YIKES!) this week because 1) we're cutting back on expenses; and 2) we don't need to waste our time in front of stupid TV.

On Monday we went to the Ogden Amphitheater to enjoy the free concert and family movie. We only went once last year and I regret that we didn't take advantage of the opportunity more consistently.

The weather was perfect and we ran into the dog who made me adopt Maddie.


It was so good to see that little schnauzer and his mom Kerry. Kev and I left Maddie home because she's sometimes a toxic cloud of aggression in public places and neither one of us had the energy to keep her corralled.

Next week they're showing a Star Trek movie, and the week after is The Blindside. Let me know if you'd like to join me and Kev!

Be sure to enter Friday's giveaway!

Word on the street is you can win a rug from my girl Jess.

Want it? Win it over at Jess' blog. There are four ways to enter so don't waste any time, k?

Go find a giveaway

Jess is doing another giveaway on her blog that I think you must check out. Since it's time for spring cleaning, this is the perfect opportunity to get a little something fresh and new for your house. I know right where I'd put this in my Pink House, that's for sure.

To enter, head over to Jess' blog and leave a comment (also, take a minute to get THREE other entries too). Good luck!

Oh, and don't be surprised if I show up at your house crying if you win and I don't.