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!!!

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

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

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/)

http://www.skinstore.com/p-14307-Clarisonic-Mia-Sonic-Cleansing-System–Pink.aspx?&affiliatecode=cj_CS027&PID=934410

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!!!

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

• A One-Night Stay for Two in a Deluxe Room at Eldorado Hotel & Casino (sundays to Thursdays ($59) or Friday or Saturday ($99))
• Two Welcome Cocktails at Bar Centro
• Two Broadway-Style Show Tickets
• Two Breakfast Buffets
• Two Line Passes to BuBinga Lounge

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

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

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!

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-panasonic-led-hdtv?utm_medium=email&utm_source=channel-goods_deals&sid=10985022&user=04e1b86f8a36ce4c2030e2cd8c6aedde3806cff1f490505d35094921d54147e2&utm_campaign=gg-panasonic-led-hdtv&s=body&d=deal-page&p=3&c=deal_img

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!

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-altec-lansing-octiv-duo?utm_medium=email&utm_source=channel-goods_deals&sid=10985022&user=04e1b86f8a36ce4c2030e2cd8c6aedde3806cff1f490505d35094921d54147e2&utm_campaign=gg-altec-lansing-octiv-duo&s=body&d=deal-page&p=1&c=deal_img

Yay for more finds – and good job Groupon!!!!

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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

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!!!!