Amazing Deal Alert - My Little Legs and My Little Noggins

If you are a fan of baby leggings you need to head straight over to My Little Leggings

They are having a sale right now that saves you more the more you buy. In addition to that you can use the coupon code Summer2011 to save an additional 10%, and they're offering free shipping to Canada and the United States.I just scored 15 pairs of leggings for under $40.









This is an amazing deal when you consider that some brands (cough cough baby legs cough cough) are charging close to $20/pair!

I love these leggings i used them on sophia all the time!
In the winter underneath looser fitting track pants so her legs stayed warm on walks.
In the summer with little skirts or just onesies they look adorable and make diaper changes a breeze.
They are lifesavers for the crawling stage and the learning to walk stage, i cant count the number of times they've saved her little knees from scrapes
Im also going to use them when were potty training, so much easier than pants.

So head on over to My Little Legs and score some for yourselves. While you're there check out their great selection of hats, headbands and skirts as well.
Happy Shopping.

You too can be a (semi)extreme couponer

I have recently become addicted to the show Extreme Couponing on TLC.
I am amazed at the deals these women are able to get, and while I may not be willing to spend 60+ hours a week getting ready to go grocery shopping, it has definitely inspired me. Unfortunately what i quickly discovered is that here in the great white north couponing is not as easy as it is in the US.
Most of these women rely on loyalty cards loaded with ecoupons (not available in ca), coupon stacking (not available except at one chain of stores that isnt in my province), and stores that offer coupon doubling (again nowhere in canada). Another hurdle Ive come up across is the refusal to accept printed coupons found on the internet.
What i have discovered though is that there are a lot of brands and websites that alow you to order coupons that are then mailed to your home. And while the savings dont add up to the hundreds (thousands) that the shoppers of extreme couponing are enjoying they can add up. I was able to save $27 off of a $100 shopping trip last week, and next week im hoping to do the same. It may not be much but it can add up. ($27 saved off of a biweekly shopping trip can add up to over $700 a year).
If you want to get started with your own no-quite-extreme couponing these sites are a great start;
(note all require you to sign up using your email)

save.ca
gocoupons.ca
websaver.ca
brandsaver.ca

and my personal favorite Mrsjanuary.com which is a great site because not only does it link you with new coupons mulitple times a day, it has also cataloged all the couponing policies for most of the larger stores in Canada. The best part about MrsJanuary though, in my opinion, is the coupon match up. Once a week the site will list all the sales that the major retailers are offering (from their flyers) and automatically match up the deals with recent coupons, this is a great way to save a ton of $$$, or even get things for free!
Check it out here, MrsJanuary

Happy Shopping
Jaymi

A weekend away and A great new store

Me, the hubby and little Miss S. jumped on the opportunity to spend a few days away at a friends cottage this past weekend. Its been a pretty stressful few weeks and we needed a break. Its funny, but I don't think we noticed how stressed out we both were until we were able to let go of it for a bit.We had a great relaxing weekend.
Normally I would have planned out every minute with fun "activities" for us but this weekend I decided to just go with the flow. I am so glad we did. We played board games, went to a craft fair in the adorable little town(more about that in a bit) , watched some kids jumping off a bridge into the river, we even spent an hour on the dock just watching the sunset. It was so nice to just be able to relax and not worry about anything but whats for dinner.


Oh, did I mention my hubby cooked ALL WEEKEND. It really was a treat.

I even managed to score some amazing deals this weekend. For those of you readers who happen to be in southern ontario, Im sure you know Vaughan Mills. Its the super shopping mall recently built right across from Canada's Wonderland. I stopped there on Friday while my hubby finished up a little bit of work he had to do.
Im not a huge fan of the majority of the stores but I always make a point of stopping by The Childrens place. This trip didnt dissapoint they were having a great sale and I managed to pick up the most adorable bathing suit for, get this, $2.99! Its perfect for our upcoming trip to The Mayan Riviera. They had a lot of great deals so I highly recomend checking it out.
While I was at Vaughan Mills I also stopped by Babies R us and picked up some Baby Legs for 4.99 a pair!
My best discovery though came form the Craft Fair we visited on Saturday. I am not normally a fan of crafts. I figured the stalls would be full of things like this little jewel. I am so happy that i was wrong, there was some seriously cute stuff, ranging from flavored honeys, really cute dishwear, some adorable baby clothes and a lot more.
The best stall though was called Penelope Picklebottom. The name made me giggle, it was somehow familiar...
The wares however were not the knock off diaper bags and blankets I was expecting but the most adorable hats and headbands! I was like a kid in a candy shop, poor Miss S. was forced to try on about twenty different hats and she was not happy about it. She hasnt really picked up her mommas love of shopping yet I guess.
My faves though were an adorable blue flowered headband and brown crocheted beanie with a bow. I was happy to learn that she has a website you can shop from and also does custom orders. I will definitely be ordering a few more.
You can check it out here.
Heres Miss S modelling her newest headwear.
All in all, It was a really great weekend. I am so glad we took the time to reconnect as a family, and just spend some time together.
Happy Shopping
Jaymi

The awesome people over at Mommy Appleseed have offeres Modern Housewife readers an awesome discount, Use code HOUSEWIFE25 at checkout for 25% OFF your entire order!

I am so in love with their skinny jeans and plaid top!
Lindsay

The Couponizer

Im a coupon fanatic, I am constantly clipping and printing to get the best deals. The problem is, it can be hard to keep organized, and im constantky finding expired coupons around the house, forgetting the ones i wanted at home, or picking up things at the store that I didnt realise i had a coupon for.

Thats why The Couponizer may has been a major asset to me. Invented by Amy Bergin, it has been called the “Hottest Coupon Accessory on the Market” byVal-Pak.com.

The Couponizer scomes with a wire-bound booklet, a guide to smart savings, a sorting mat for all your clippings, a shopping list, a monthly savings record, scissors and a carrying bag. The system uses 18 grocery categories organized like aisles in a grocery store, so finding coupons should be easy! It even has specific section for coupons youre planning on using this trip, and coupons that expire this month. Its amazing how much money you can save just by being organised!

Get Yours Here

Happy Shopping

Jaymi

Save.ca

I love coupons, i just hate searching them out. That's why I love save.ca, you simply sign up and sign in, and you can have your choice of coupons mailed to you for products like, cleaning supplies, groceries, baby gear and more. Check it out, Save.ca

Lust List - Flat Boots discount edition

Last week I posted about some great designer boots. They were all beautiful, but they'll definitely break the bank. Great boots can be found for less than a hundred dollars as well, because sometimes (always) I have better things to spend seven hundred dollars on than a pair of boots.


American Eagle
Marley
$26.50

This stylish yet practical American Eagle boot is sure to be a staple. It features slouchy faux suede, soft jersey lining, a lightly padded insole for comfort and a lightweight, flexible outsole. Fabric and manmade materials.


Report
Makee
$65.00

WARNING:

The slouchy boot trend is here to stay, and you can have it without breaking the bank thanks to Report's Makee. The faux suede upper is soft and wrought with texture, while a buckle at the top of the shaft offers an adjustable fit.



Gabriella Rocha
Bree 2
$89.00

Slouch boot features a towering shaft and slip-on design, allowing for a clean look. ; Synthetic leather upper and shaft. Split seam toe. ; Durable synthetic bottom. ; 3/8 heel

Bye Bye Baby Bear Boutique

Modern housewife is sad to be bringing you the news that a wonderful store, Baby Bear Boutique, will soon be shutting its doors for good. The upside however is that everything must go and its going at wholesale prices! Check it out,

Baby Bear Boutique

TuesdayDeals

Etsy shop Joanna Goanna is offering Modern housewife readers a 10% discount when thye use the discount code ModHou09 at the checkout.

ImagiPlay is offering Modern Housewife readers a 15% discount until September 1st. Simply enter coupon code kidstuff09 at the checkout.

Tuesday Deals

Kushies baby is offering Modern housewife readers a 10% discount on any order. Enter discount code tlmh10 at the checkout.





Etsy shop Little Brown Paper Bag is kindly offering Modern housewife readers a 15% discount now through August 25th. Enter code "ModernHousewife 15%" in the space where you can contact the seller when purchasing.

Etsy shop Holly Camp Cards is offering readers a buy 2 get 1 free deal. Simply contact the seller to let them know you read about them on Modern housewife.







Bella Bows is offering Modern Housewife readers 20% off their entire purchase simply mention Modern Housewife with your order.

Baby Steals is an awesome website that gives their readers the opportunity buy baby items at drastically reduced prices. With daily updates emailed to you it's a great way to save some major dough.

"At BabySteals.com we sell one quality baby or maternity product every day at 50-80% off until it sells out. It's not just a deal, it's a steal! A 'BabySteal'!

Since we have 8 babies and kids between us at BabySteals.com, we know how hard it is to keep up with everything your baby needs. Blankets, clothes, bottles, toys, diapers… the list goes on and on (not to mention the maternity necessities for yourself before the baby even gets here). So we created a simple (and fun) way for moms to get great deals on the things they need (uh, want) most.

So the bottom line is, visit early every day or sign up for our Daily Steal Email Alert, because at 50-80% off retail, the daily steal sells out fast. We are so happy you're here and we're sure it's going to be a daily visit for you and your friends!"

Tuesday Deals

Blissliving home is offering a 10% discount exclusive to modern housewife readers until the end of the year simply enter code CHICBLVD10 at the checkout.

The Cool Puppy is offering a 15% discount off any product in their online store, as well as free shipping on all US orders. Simply use coupon code modernhousewife at the checkout





WilloToons is offering readers 15% off on orders of $20 or more until August 31st 2009. Enter code MODERN09 at the checkout



Peace Love Mom is offering Modern Housewife readers a free notepad with every purchase. Enter discount code HOUSEWIFE09 at the checkout.

Tuesday Deals

Baby Bear Boutique
Shop before midnight and receive 15% off L ilJo's Shoes, as well as a $10 gift card with your purchase.



Monkey Toes
Send your kids back to school in style and enjoy 10% off your next order. Simply enter code B2S09 at the checkout. Valid until July 12 2009.


My Royal Heinie
The classic My royal Heinie diaper purse is 60% off today through babysteals.com


Happy Shopping
-Jaymi

Deals from the Tweets

Here are some of the great deals announced on Twitter this week

Peace Love Mom
Summer is all about Family Fun, use SIZZLIN in the coupon code and receive a FREE PeaceLoveKid tote with any tank or hat purchase thru 7/5!

BlaBlaKids
Only one week left for our pick of the month! Tees 15% off! coupon code junepick http://tinyurl.com/nj9rl9

CuddleBee
cuddlebeeProtect your little one from the SUN with our Bucket Hats & Modern Bonnets. Use TWITTER for 20% off. www.cuddlebee.com

The Soft Landing
Get $5 off The Safe Sippy 2 at @thesoftlanding STARTING TODAY! Use "09softsip" for a limited time!

JuvieShop
It's the last week for 40% off on books for kids ages 7-14 (hand-selected by yours truly).

My Precious Kid
PERSONALIZED Kids sippy cup / bottle name bands. http://bit.ly/xbq3P Use code TWITTERten for 10% off

Japanese Weekend
New sale starts Friday at our stores and online! Show some pregnancy pride with our curve hugging tops and dresses, save 25%!

Happy Shopping