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My Daughter’s Dry Nights With White Cloud Sleep Pants

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud Sleep pants. I was provided a complimentary package. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines. 2013-05-22 21.19.49

White Cloud Sleep Pants have been our savior over the past year and a half. My five year old daughter has had bedwetting issues since her little sister was born. These sleep pants are a better value than other brands at $7.75 per package. They are made in two different sizes – S/M  (15 count) and L/XL (12 count). The Small/Medium size is great for kids 45-65 pounds and Large/Extra Large fits kids up to 125 pounds.

They offer thin, discrete absorbent protection and can be worn unnoticeable under pants if your child is going to a sleepover or if you are on a long trip in the car or on a plane. Our bedwetting issues began with the birth of our youngest daughter. Before she came along my older daughter was completely potty trained and had dry nights 6 out of 7 days of the week. After Avery was born, Sadie peed her pants on purpose to get attention which eventually subsided and now she is completely trained during the day but not at night. Her brain “trigger” just doesn’t go off when she has to go in the middle of the night.

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Vitacost #Review, $10 Credit + $25 Gift Card Giveaway {U.S.}

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I’ve been a Vitacost customer for over a year and have purchased things here and there. Above is a view of what you can purchase for $50. They have natural products, great prices, fast shipping and wonderful customer service. I get extremely excited about trying out new products, so you can imagine my anticipation for receiving them! You’ll find more than 40,000 products from trusted brands like California Baby, Bob’s Red Mill, Huggies and more. Vitacost sells everything from vitamins and supplements to diapers and health foods.

My Vitacost box was full of items for my babies. They both have sensitive skin and for years my husband, me and doctors have been trying to find something to relieve their excema. It seems like all the prescription creams, lotions and cleansers have been a dead end for us so I’m happy to see that Vitacost carries all natural products that I can add to my medicine cabinet and try on my girls. The first product I tried which is completely new to me is Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers.

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I used Luvs with both of my babies. Despite the fact that they are scented diapers, they are the only ones that didn’t seem to bother their sensitive skin. Vitacost sells Huggies Pure & Natural diapers for 21% off retail price. They have a soft outer cover with organic cotton and include:

•  Liner with Renewable Materials •  Aloe & Vitamin E •  Hypoallergenic •  Fragrance Free •  Fewer Inks

I honestly didn’t notice much of a difference. I had a few leakers which I rarely have with Luvs. I can definitely appreciate the characteristics of these diapers and would use them in the future.

We have always used unscented baby wipes so I decided to go with Seventh Generation Free and Clear WipeSeventh-Generation-Free-and-Clear-Wipes-Unscented-732913342082s. I’ve always been a huge fan of Seventh Generation products and these wipes were no exception. I am picky about my wipes because I like them to be the right thickness. If they are too thin I don’t feel like I get my money’s worth because I am constantly going through wipes. These were just thick enough and didn’t irritate my daughter’s bottom.

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*New* Printable Coupons: Betty Crocker, Country Crock + More!

Get your printers ready everyone! Here is today’s printable coupon list:

$2.85 off when you buy any ONE (1) Similac® Prenatal

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$0.50 off any ONE BOX Chex cereal
$0.50 off select Bisquick products
$0.50 off TWO BOXES Nature Valley Granola Bars
$0.80 off FOUR BOXES any flavor Hamburger Helper
$1.00 off FIVE Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt
$0.75 off TWO any flavor Yoplait kid products
$0.40 off SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait Yogurt
$0.75 off TWO any LARABAR UBER bars
$0.75 off ONE BAG Food Should Taste Good chips
$0.50 off TWO Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad
$1.00 off TWO BOXES General Mills Big G cereals
$0.75 off 2 Betty Crocker Frosting and cake mix
$0.75 off Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch cereal
$0.50 off ONE BOX Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
$1.00 off ONE meat-free Gardein™ frozen entree
$1.00 off TWO BOXES General Mills kid cereals
$0.50 off ONE BOX Reese’s Puffs cereal
$0.75 off ONE BOX Fiber One cereal
$0.50 off ONE BOX Original Cheerios cereal
$0.75 off ONE BOX Multi Grain Cheerios cereal
$0.75 off any variety Oatmeal Crisp cereal
$3.00 off The Lost Medallion DVD or Combo Pack
$0.50 off any CAREFREE product
$2.00 off 2 Pantene Truly Relaxed & Truly Natural
$1.00 off any ONE (1) 16 oz Right Guard Body Wash
$1.00 off any (1) o.b. brand product

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65¢ off when you buy any TWO (2) Country Crock® Spreads 45oz. or larger
$2.85 off when you buy any ONE (1) Similac® Prenatal
25¢ off when you buy any ONE (1) Country Crock® Spread 15oz. or larger
$2.25 off when you buy any ONE (1) Similac® Simply Smart Bottles
$10.00 off when you buy any ONE (1) Philips Norelco SensoTouch 2D or 3D Razor
$1.25 off when you buy any ONE (1) bag of Purina® Cat Chow® Healthy Weight, 3 lb or larger

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Enter the Kick Back and Play Sweepstakes from Purex, LG & Little Tikes

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Disclosure: This publication is part of a Purex Insiders campaign. By posting about this promotion I am entered in a contest to win an Amazon gift card. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

Purex, LG and Little Tikes have all teamed up this summer to bring you an amazing promotion! One of the grand prizes is the Little Tikes Endless Adventure Playcenter Playground. This is a sweet playground valued at $1,279.99! My husband and I have been searching for the right swingset for our girls and this one looks awesome! I can picture my daughter at the top acting out a pirate scene and going up and down the slide over and over and over. My youngest daughter would be laughing on the seesaw in the meantime!

Other great prizes in this sweepstakes include the LG Front Load Washer and Dryer (value: $2800) and a 1-Year supply of Purex Detergent and Crystals (value: $126). The winner will be drawn at the beginning of July. Enter here daily! Good luck!

So what kind of adventures would your kids have on the Little Tikes Endless Adventures Playcenter Playground?

Little Tikes Bubble Blower #Review

Disclosure: I received two free Bubble Blowers courtesy of Imperial Toys to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

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It’s summer, which means sprinklers and bubbles for my little girls. We have bubble wands, a bubble lawnmower and now Bubble Bellies from Little Tikes! Bubble Bellies are cute little toys that come in many different themed characters, including Cars, Hello Kitty, Transformers and more! Imperial Toy was kind enough to send one for each of my daughters. My oldest daughter is slightly obsessed with Disney princesses, so she was thrilled about her Bubble Belly. My youngest daughter is at the age where she’s happy with pretty much anything. She received the Bubble Bellies Tiger.

These bubble blowing characters retail for $12.99 at Toys ‘R Us and each come with an 8 oz. bottle of bubble solution. You pop in a “AA” battery and your Bubble Belly will come to life (batteries not included). I noticed a slight difference between the two characters. The bubbles seemed to continuously flow out of the Tiger more efficiently than the Disney Princess toy. The bubbles are contained in the Tiger’s belly and the mouth chomps with the squeeze of a handle so the bubbles come out horizontally. The Disney Princess bubbles tended to get slightly clogged because they flow up in this version of the toy.

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My daughters are 20 months and five years old. This toy is recommended for 24 months+. Both of my girls were able to quickly get the hang of pushing the button to force the bubbles out, however my youngest wanted to keep the button down the whole time. The bubbles come out better if they are shot out in spurts rather than trying to make them come out continuously. The 2-star reviews on the Toy’R Us website aren’t really accurate in my case. The toys seemed to work well, even with my daughters dropping them and trying to make bubbles come out upside down.

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Bloggers Wanted: Free Good Grillin’ Memorial Day Event

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Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

Prize: Brinkmann Dual Function II + $100 Home Depot Gift Card

Event dates: 5/27 – 6/17

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My First Old Navy Style Council Experience: Beachwear!

Disclosure: I received free products through a campaign for the Old Navy Style Council. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

I have always been a pretty active member of Crowdtap, and have applied for many opportunities. After almost a year of being a member of the site, I finally got accepted to the Old Navy Style Council. Crowdtap is this pretty awesome site where you take surveys from many different brands, participate in sample and shares, get information on the latest products, movies and television shows and more! They just revamped their site. Sometimes I have a difficult time with change, like the infinite changes Facebook seems to go through, but I love the new Crowdtap site!

So I received a booklet in the mail that contained a coupon for some FREE beachwear at Old Navy plus three other coupons for friends. We headed to Kokomo and started out with lunch at Half Moon Restaurant and Brewery, indulged in pulled pork sandwiches, nacho salads and beer (highly recommend!). Then we traveled over and began our day of shopping. First stop, OLD NAVY. Thanks to the Style Council, we had a great time choosing a complimentary swimsuit, pair of flip flops, beach bag and beach towel (I might have picked up a few other things along the way).

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Amber showing off one of her favorite suits.

Old Navy has a great selection of swimwear. I am still extremely self conscious in a bathing suit. My stomach is not bikini worthy after having two kids so I went more for the one pieces and tankinis. There wasn’t as great of a collection of that type but I still found some super cute ones to try on. My mom and I actually ended up with the same suit. The one criticism I have of their suits is they are made for girls who are still confident about the upper half of their bodies. After two children things aren’t exactly the same and I need some support. Their suits don’t have that. I chose a one piece with more of a bandeau top.

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Britax B-Ready Travel System Giveaway {U.S.}

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Welcome to the Britax Summer Travels Giveaway

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 and co-hosted by Plum Crazy About Coupons and Stay a Stay at Home Mom.

This is such a cute little travel system. When my oldest daughter was born five years ago there weren’t as many choices. I’ve never tried Britax before but have heard many things about this brand. Good luck to all!

One lucky winner will receive a Britax B-Ready Stroller and B-Safe Infant Carseat!

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Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway {U.S.}

Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway

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Sponsored by: Mom Blog Society | She Informed | My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life | Frantic Mommy

Co-Hosted by: Jackie’s Reviews | Geeky Gamer Mom | Swank Savings

The classic Schwinn Windwood women’s 26-Inch cruiser evokes the simple style and grace of traditional bicycles, making it a great choice for cruising to the store, the beach, or around town. Designed for easy, relaxed riding, the Windwood boasts a sturdy steel frame with a low stand-over height, making it easy to get on and off the bike. The rustproof 26-hole alloy rims and rear coaster brakes, meanwhile, allow you to stop on a dime. And riders will love the classic chrome fenders and rear storage rack. Other details include a comfortable wide-spring saddle, a single-speed design, pneumatic tires, and curved back handlebars.

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OOFOS OOriginal Sandals #Review + Giveaway {U.S.}

Disclosure: I received a free pair of OOFOS OOriginal thong sandals in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines. Kara’s Deals and Steals is not responsible for giveaway prize shipment or delivery.

You might have seen me review the OOriginal sandals from OOFOS once before. It was a completely positive review. I live in flip flops for the majority of the year despite the constant weather changes here in the Midwest. I typically go for the cheapo flip flops that won’t break my wallet but these sandals are oh so worth the $40 price tag. They are slightly bulky but perfect for jeans and a t-shirt but the best part about them is the way they feel. Imagine walking on a cloud. The OOfoam technology shapes the sandal to your foot after frequent use and absorbs shock that will reduce pain and keep your feet cushioned.

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The OOFOS motto “Feel the OO!” is spot on. If you suffer from plantar fascitis or heel pain, OOFOS is a great option. They are made in three different styles, most recently the clog, slide and thong. Although these shoes are more “unisex” they come in a variety of colors, including black, fuschia, mocha and tangerine.

I could literally walk in the OOriginal thong sandals for a longer period of time and stay more comfortable than in my Nike Shox. These are quite possibly the most comfortable shoes in the world. I am sad to say I can’t wear them to work! They need a “dressy” version of these shoes.

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