Spring is COMING and so is the warmer weather!
Being that it is over 70 degrees here in beautiful California (yes we feel LUCKY), it makes us all want to jump in the pool!!! This one is for the kiddies or if you just want to lounge around the pool and relax!
Spreebird is having a deal for “kooli poolside mats”
$10 for 2!
http://www.spreebird.com/deal/simply-clever-solutions-kooli-national-20130201
You’ll feel KOOL by the Pool!!!
Aside from birth and not messing up the life of my small child irrevocably, I am worried most about time management – doing everything I have to in a day. After my yoga class this morning, while simultaneously feeling great about working out in the early morning and realizing how much more flexible I need to be, naturally I built up an appetite. So I was off to the store for grocery shopping for the week. My baby girl made me crave sour foods in the beginning, and now I crave a little sweet after meals – kind of like one of my candy favorites “sour patch kids”. But I’m trying to be good though so I don’t have gestational diabetes….oh the things we have to watch!!!! But I digress….I was able to save over $40 on my bill – that ended up at $55. So that was amazing savings!!! But savings yes…but what was I going to make for the week…now that is the true dilemma. If I bought everything on sale but didn’t know how to cook them….that would be a PROBLEM for sure!!!!
Now that I’m able to look at food again, and have the energy to cook, I have been having a love affair with cooking shows (along with my returning favorite: The Voice and Grey’s anatomy…and the soon Amazing Race…my gosh there are a lot of fun shows out). I am like a sponge. I would love to be able to do crazy amazing things like they do on Top Chef, but more instructional shows are more of what I need – Everyday Italian and Barefoot Contessa. I LOVE these shows!!!
But today I found: Sarah Moulton. Originally I remember her from America’s Test Kitchen – a show I also love to watch if I’m ever home to catch it. But she has been having a series for Weeknight Meals (http://saramoulton.com/weeknightmeals-season-1/) some using just 5 ingredients that I can cook at night, healthy and delicious and in a flash! And it doesn’t hurt to boot that she is hilarious – with funny lingo and verbage while she cooks, along with educating and teaching about the food and the best way to cook it.
She gave a great recipe for duck breasts with a yummy szechuan peppercorn sauce that I REALLY want to try – and she taught me that duck breasts are more lean than my staple: turkey!!!! (http://saramoulton.com/2011/09/sauteed-duck-breasts-with-apricot-szechuan-peppercorn-sauce/)
Like most I LOVE LOVE food and want to try and be the smiling mom with the baby cooking in the picture. But while I know that I need to let certain elements of control go and just go with the flow – until I have my little one I think I will still be a little worried on how I’m going to work, take care of a baby, and cook healthy meals all in the time constraint of a day – a dilemma I’m sure that many moms and families face. So please check out Sarah Moulton, her website and her recipes!!!!
image courtesy of: nicecook.in
Hello dear readers…I apologize greatly for being MIA as of late. Things have gotten crazy with being preparing to be a momma!! After dealing with “morning-sickness” that reared its head in the evening, working, and trying to stock up on sleep keeping up on my bargaining ways took an unfortunate but necessary back burner. But the sickness is gone, and evening is again my friend, and I am enjoying anticipating motherhood – so I’m back!!!!
Today the hubby and I went to Target and Babies-R-Us to go and register for our little girl’s (yes we’re having a baby girl!!!) baby shower (I confess to feeling guilty because I feel like not long ago we registered for our wedding). Thank God we waited until we knew the gender of the baby before going, because narrowing down to boy or girl is a must before looking. Things are all pink or all blue, and not too much yellow unless you’re going for Winnie the Pooh (I am not saying anything bad about winnie the pooh – my brother is named Christopher Robin – I needn’t say more…)
Mostly I’ve looked for sweet little clothes for my friends’ children, but I didn’t realize about everything that goes into baby care these days. I remember my mom taking care of my brother and I remember a crib, bibs, bottles, and blankets and the umbrella stroller that even I sat in. I don’t remember pack-n-plays, musical mobiles, electric breast pumps, video baby monitors, and car seats that are required through the age of 8 or dependent on child weight. Um yes…overwhelmed to say the least.
Like everything – the bargaining can continue with my little baby – and I think rightfully so because baby things are expensive!!!! When I go into a store now I don’t look for anything for me – it’s straight to the baby/infant section. I hear that is normal! There are a lot of websites devoted to children and babies, moms and parents-to-be, and I will share them with you, and as many tips that I come across – as many as I can!!!
Today’s website I found is: http://kids.woot.com/ – one deal, one day – always for children (and their parents). There is a blogging community and information on recalls!
If you’re like me and need a place to start because motherhood and parenthood is an entire realm of unknown – then sign up at www.parents.com and you are able to sign up for a free “American Baby” magazine that is a GREAT publication for new parents!
SO…I’m on the parenthood train….WOOT WOOT!!!!
image courtesy of: blogs.babble.com
I don’t know about your skin, but lately it seems that my skin has gone a little crazy. I don’t know what it is – the change of seasons, the change of climate, runaway hormones in preparation for winter – but whatever it is, where did my skin go and what is THIS in its place?!? Now I wish I could say that I usually have a blemish-free natural peaches and cream complexion, but I wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face. So today’s deal is for us ladies, and gentleman, who want a lovely complexion, but not break the bank. I had the BEST facial i’ve ever had the other day – a rare luxury for my birthday that a girlfriend of mine gave me and my cosmetologist recommended a Clarisonic Sonic Cleansing system.
Now I am in the dental field and recommend almost EVERY day the recommendation to use an electric toothbrush on a daily basis for teeth – and my reasoning is – we can never brush our teeth that quickly. So I asked myself the other day, WHY NOT for my face?? We wear our skin everyday – we put makeup on and sunscreen and everything else – why not use a “sonicare” like brush for our faces too? Exfoliate and really clean our skin – refine pores and reduce fine lines. Sign me up!!!
Today’s deal is courtesy of Dealslist (http://www.dealslist.com/)
Where you can go to Skinstore and buy a Clarisonic Mia (pink) for $95.20 (usually $119) after using 20% off coupon code: TREAT20. AND FREE SHIPPING. If you need more facial/skin goodies, they also have a coupon: NEW30 for $30 off $150 for new customers.
If you buy the pink Clarisonic: $4 will go to the Look Good, Feel Good campaign fight against cancer to help those battling cancer or survivors feel good about their appearance as they manage their treatment.
You look good, you feel great, and you help someone battling cancer feel great too. It’s a win all around!!!
Are you feeling lucky? Or are you in California and want something a little more on the wild side but can’t get to Vegas? Do you want a little moment away from the bay area but only have a day or two? Then this deal might be for you! Working everyday makes me want to get away – but finances and taking time off work is NOT an option! We are so lucky to have Tahoe and Reno only a few hours away! And so this little getaway might be just the ticket!!! Whether you enjoy this deal this fall or into the winter, FUN and relaxation is on the agenda!
So what is the deal? Head to Reno courtesy of a deal by Living Social:
http://livingsocial.com/escapes/132959-a-night-in-reno?msdc_id=172
Of course they want you to gamble, but that doesn’t mean you have to. But who knows, a dollar will hopefully go a LOT farther for you!!! Good luck from us here at The Bargain Warrior!!!
When I was in college confess to have been a walking ad campaign for Gap – there was a Gap store right down the street. And for families, and growing children, and with all the lovely choices and varieties in all the seasons, today is no exception.
Today’s deal I found through: www.centsablemomma.com – a GREAT website for savings, coupons, deals, money-saving ideas for families and for EVERYONE!! So check it out!!
For today and through tomorrow, October 4, 2011 ONLINE ONLY with coupon code: 48HOURS you can get an additional 30% off your order. If you get more than $50 worth of items, you will also get FREE SHIPPING.
So shop for you and your families – stocking up on warm cozy scarves, pants, sweaters and long-sleeved shirts – and get ready for fall and winter!!! Because, we are sadly saying goodbye to long warm summer nights and linger outside lovely weather. But we don’t have to say g’bye to fashion and warmth!!! So take a look!
image from: www.centsablemomma.com
Fall is here…and the leaves are changing color and the weather is too. But that doesn’t mean that we still can’t have fun, especially here in Californ-i-a! If you want to take your sweetheart on a romantic getaway, or just want to run away for the weekend, or you just need a break from the family for you and your hubby, then this is the deal for you!!!
Napa and the Napa Valley is one of those places that is close to San Francisco, close to the East bay – only 40+ minutes, and yet when you go you feel like you are in the Loire Valley or amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany. It really feels like a vacation!!
Living Social is hosting a deal for $259 – what does this get you? 1 night stay for 2 at Napa River Inn with a river view& fireplace, $50 dining credit at Silo’s Napa, $50 spa credit, at La Pelle Spa, breakfast in bed from Sweetie Pies Bakery, a bottle of wine, and wine tastings galore.
http://livingsocial.com/deals/141967-1-night-stay-for-2-+-dinner-and-wine?ctr=4&msdc_id=44
The only catch is the dates so check your calendar and see if the schedules match up! Some of the prices may vary if you want to go sooner: (see below) Monday to Thursday in October, $369; Friday or Saturday between November 15, 2011 and February 28, 2012, $309; or Sunday to Thursday between November 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012, $259).
The wonders of Napa, and the wine, await!!
image from: winecountrytourshuttle.com
Groupon is getting really fantastic!!! I love it – with escapes, and local deals. AND NOW just like Amazon has deals, Groupon has joined the deal bandwagon presenting Groupon Goods and so far I’m very impressed!
For example: some of today’s “groupon goods” are: Get a lovely Panasonic 1080p HDTV (worth over $700) for$440 JUST IN TIME FOR FOOTBALL SEASON!!! Good quality AND good price!
OR
$40 gets you CNET recommended Altec Lansing Octiv Duo M202 iphone/ipod speak dock + remote (valued at almost $100) so you can listen to music with guests, you can play the songs on your own playlist, and it’s portable!
Yay for more finds – and good job Groupon!!!!
image from: web-backlinks.com
I’m getting to be a huge ColdStone addict – much to my waistline’s dismay – and I usually don’t eat too much ice cream! I’m a Froyo kind of gal! But I did buy that previous deal for the Ice Cream cake for my husband’s grandmother’s 95th birthday (you don’t turn 95 everyday!!!) and it was SO delicious and a lovely chocolate ice cream filled surprise. And TODAY ONLY they are giving away FREE ICE-CREAM!!!
September is “make a wish” month for Coldstone in honor of Make a Wish Foundation. You can go in and show your support and buy a make-a-wish paper star for $1.
Today, Tuesday 9/27/2011 between 5-8 PM you can get a 3 oz Free ice cream Sprinkled with Wishes™ Creation™ Sundae- Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with Brownie, Rainbow Sprinkles and Fudge!
Don’t believe me? Check it out here: http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/promos/makeawish/index.html
Yay for making a difference for a $1 and making other peoples’ wishes come true, and YAY for free ice cream!! YUMMM!!!!
image from: dailysavings.allyou.com
Halloween is coming, then on we go to the season of giving!!! The holiday season is soon upon us – and we want to give a few nice things but don’t want to break the bank!
If you love Kate Spade, then today is your lucky day! Kate Spade is having a TODAY ONLY sale - 75% off select samples & clearance; bags that are usually over $350 are $120 – but what I like VERY much are the little accessories – necklaces that are usually over $75 are $29!
http://www.katespade.com/sample-sale/sample-sale,default,sc.html
Shipping is only $5 for all over the US.
So take a look – if you see something lovely for someone else, perhaps you can get it early and be one step ahead for the holidays instead of the end of the year rush!!!
Happy browsing!!!!