Toy Review: Sassy The Carwash

So we are product testing a new pacifier for ebeanstalk.com, and also got a really cool toy in the mail from them also! It's by Sassy and is called The Carwash- it's target age is for 9mths up. Well, as soon as we got this little B had to get a bath with his new toy! Now since B is only 7 months he's still in a baby tub, so he couldn't play with the whole toy, but he got to play with the cars in his bath. Well, when 4 1/2 year old big brother C saw what 7 month old B got in the mail he was excited to try it out too! He wasn't even taking a bath, but played with it for most of the afternoon. 

Now not only is it SUPER cute, but it lets your child use lots of different skills when playing with it. They can scoop water in one car, pour from another, one car squirts water and they can even wash the cars off with the carwash sprayer. There is a smooth road, a bumpy road, fun spinners and soft sponges to wipe the cars off. I know that both of my kids are going to love this toy for a long time. I especially love the fact that it's a floating carwash island for in the tub! Thanks eBeanstalk!

ebeanstalk is expert-selected baby and kid toys. You can even shop by specific age range to guarantee that your child is getting the perfect toy based on their age. I personally have never seen a website that does such a good job to guarantee that your child is getting something that is geared for their age perfectly. Each toy also comes with a custom instruction card with great playing ideas.

Do you have things that you love for your kids that are fun and secretly they are learning at the same time? Let us know in our comments! 

Momtopia Friday: Feb 26 Mall at Fairfield Commons

This Friday 2/26 The Mall at Fairfield Commons is having their February Momtopia.  There will be two shows filled with magic, juggling, and puppet acts at 10:30am & 11:30am. Don't forget to sign up to win the monthly gift card raffle! 

Momtopia is a free monthly event at the mall with music, dancing, prizes and fun for everyone!

Lowes: Build and Grow Clinic- LoweBot

This Saturday 2/27 Lowes is having their bi-monthly Build and Grow Clinic. At this even you and your child can build a “LoweBot” at Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic from 10am – 11am. This does require registration online, and you can see which stores are participating

Each participant  receives a free apron, a project themed patch, goggles and a certificate upon completion of their project. Although it does specify school age- as long as your child can follow instructions and handle hammering they will allow them to come. (We started going when our son was 4 yr old) This is always a great weekend activity- since this is kinda like a Transformer- I know our son is going to LOVE this one!


If you sign up for this we will be going to the Lowes on Wilmington Pike clinic- come find us and say "hello!"

Target: Read Across America Storytime

This Saturday 2/27 from 9-11am Target is having a Read Across America- Dr Seuss Story Time. There will be snacks, games giveaways and fun all around! Click here for details. We love story time AND Target! :)

Free Subscription: Ladies Home Journal Magazine

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We're working!

So right now we are in the process of adding some stuff to our blog. First since we live in Dayton and have kids- most of what we see has to do with deals in the Dayton area for kids. Hey, you notice what you are interested in- right?!  We'll post stuff about other deals, but hopefully also have fun, free things to do in the Dayton, OH area. (Sometimes these deals might even be nationwide ie-Lowes Build and Grow workshops)

Since some of you may not read this every day, we would hate for you to miss out on something fun and awesome- so we are working on creating a calendar that shows you what is going on! Let us know any ideas you might have about stuff you would like to see on here. We'll review your ideas and see what we can do!

Thanks for following us!

My Meijer Trip

So in the end I spent $1.21 on $50 worth of groceries! I kept a tally last year of how much I spent and saved between Meijer and Kroger- we spent $1,518 and saved $1,813! It is truly amazing how much you can save! What awesome deals did you score this week?

Our Super Saturday FREE Fun

So, we had a Huggies Pull-Ups Potty Dance House Party today, got free Auntie Anne's Pretzels and free Seattle's Best coffee at Borders! What a great Saturday!

Pampers: Gifts To Grow 40 Points

There is are 2 new Pampers Gifts to Grow codes. Just enter code GTGTEAMUSA2010 and FEBTHANKYOUFANS you’ll be awarded with 40 whole points total! 

Thanks Couponing to Disney

**If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up! Just for doing so, you’ll be entered to win a years supply of diapers. You never know, today could be your lucky day! In addition, you will also get exclusive promotional offers and coupons!

The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points. Then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores!

I've scored some great toys, movies and gift cards over the past few years. Check back often since they always are adding new rewards.

Weekend Update

It's time for our FIRST Weekend Update! So here are some deals for this weekend- or really great deals that you might have missed this week.

Mall Freebies

Free Seattle's Best Coffee or Tea at Borders

Free Pretzel day at Auntie Anne's 2/20 only

Free with purchase coupons for Bath and Body Works 

Free Deluxe Fragrance Sampler at Victoria's Secret

Store Freebies

Free gum at Kmart  

Free Betty Crocker Potatoes

Online Freebies

Free subscription to CBS Watch magazine

Free sample of UnderJams

Free subscription to P&G  Rouge Magazine 

Free points for Disney Rewards 
Free points for Pampers Gifts to Grow

Victoria's Secret Pink Nation: FREE Deluxe Fragrance Sample

It's time for another new Pink Nation coupon for it’s members! Just login or register to print a coupon valid for a FREE Deluxe Fragrance Sampler (NO other purchase required)! Valid thru March 8th.

New members to Victoria’s Secret Pink Nation will get a coupon for $10 off ANY $35 Pink Purchase! It's free and you can score some great coupons with them! Plus, Pink Nation is trying to reach 1,000,000 Members. Once they reach their goal every member gets a FREE Gift! So SIGN up! Besides who doesn't love FREE stuff?!

Thanks Good Deal Mama

Toys R Us- $1 Cheerios boxes

So my friend Celia said she was at Toys R Us (near the Miamisburg, OH Dayton Mall) and they have boxes of Cheerios maked on clearance for $1.98- use this coupon and get $1 Cheerios. If you want to do this deal you better hurry because it won't last long- even $1.98 is a decent price for Cheerios!

Gap Outlet: up to 40% off All Baby Items (Newborn to 5yrs)

From 2/19- 3/4 Gap Outlet is having a up to 40% off all Baby Items. This includes newborn to 5 years clothing. You can get an extra 20% off if you are a Gap Card holder.

Borders: Free Small Seattle's Best Coffee or Tea

Here's a great coupon for Borders, valid for a free small Seattle's Best Coffee or Tea good until 02/21. Valid with Borders Rewards membership only- but it's free to sign up for a card!

Thanks Coupon Gal

Kids Eat Free: Dayton Area Resturants

Here is a list of a few places that I found in the Dayton area that offer kids eat free, or a discount on kids meals. Let me know if you find any other and I'll add them to the list!  

**Please make sure you call the location you are visiting to make sure that they are participating.**

All Stars Sports n' Wings
Kettering, Ohio  
Deal days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Kids eat FREE all day with any adult $10 purchase (excludes alcohol)


Beef 'O' Brady's
Deal days: Tuesday
Dine In Only - From 4 to 8 pm - FREE Kids Meal for children 12 and under with the purchase of each regular priced adult meal.
 
Buffalo Wings and Rings
Deal days: Monday
Kids 10 and under one FREE kid's meal per adult meal purchased ($5 minimum purchase).

Buffalo Wild Wings

Deal days: Wednesday

Kids meal are $.99
 
Captain D's
Deal days: Thursday
Get 2 FREE kid's meals with any adult entree purchase at regular price (dine-in only).  

Carr's Corner Restaurant
Xenia, Ohio 45385
Deal days: Thursday 

After 4PM: one FREE kid's meal per adult entree purchase! 

Champps Americana
Deal days: Tuesday

One FREE kid's meal per adult entree purchase! 

Chick-Fil-A 

Deal days:  First Tuesday of the Month

Family Night- FREE kids meal with the purchase of adult entree (Valid only at Beavercreek location)
Deal day: Monday
From 5:30 to 8pm Kids eat FREE with any adult combo meal purchase (Valid only at Dayton Mall location) 

Denny's
Deal days: Tuesday, Saturday
Kids Eat Free* Tuesday Nights from 4pm - 10pm and other nights too in some locations!
*Kids 10 and under-Up to two free Kids' entrées from Kids' menu per one regularly priced adult entrée purchase.   

Fazoli's
Deal days: Tuesday

From 5 to 8pm. Kids meals only $.99 with purchase of adult entree / dine in only. *** Kids Night is available at participating locations only - please call ahead and verify. 

Gold Star Chili
Deal days: Tuesday
Kids 10 and under eat FREE from the Gold Star's Kid's Menu when dining in and accompanied by an adult purchasing a combo meal.

Golden Corral
Deal days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
All day - every day, Children 3 and under eat FREE from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal. 

Lone Star Steakhouse
Deal days: Tuesday
Kids 12 and under eat FREE from the kids menu. Limit 2 free kids meals (one per child) per adult entree purchased. Not valid in combination with other offers, coupons or discounts. Dine-in only.

Max and Erma's
Deal days: Tuesday
Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an adult entree. One kids meal per adult entree. No other discounts may be applied.  

McDonalds

Deal days: Tuesdy
Happy Meals are $1.99 from 4-8pm (check list for participating locations) 

Moe's Southwest Grill

Deal days: Tuesday

Kids eat FREE after 4pm -with purchase of an adult entree. 

Perkins

Deal days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Kids eat FREE all day 

Ponderosa Steakhouse
Deal days: Tuesday

Two free kids meals for children 12 and under per paying adult.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Deal days: Tuesday, Sunday

Kids eat FREE after 4pm with the purchase of an adult entree

Quaker Steak and Lube
Deal days: Monday
Kids meals are only $1.99

Skyline Chili
Deal day: Wednesday
Kids 10 and under eat FREE after 4pm with the purchase of an adult entree


Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill
Deal days: Monday
Kids eat FREE from 5-7pm: Buy one adult entrée, and get one free kids meal. Valid on kids meals only.

Steak 'n Shake
Deal days: Sunday, Saturday
Kids eat FREE all weekend - One free kid's plate for every $8 spent. Dine-In only.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Deal days: Sunday
Kids eat FREE with an adult purchase (various locations)
Kids meals half off (valid only at Far Hills Ave location)


Tumbleweed Southwest Grill
Deal days: Sunday
One free kids meal (regularly $3.99) per every adult entree purchased. Kids 12 and under only. Not valid with any other offer, promo or discount.


W.G. Grinders
Deal days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Kids eat FREE all day with any adult combo meal purchase

Thanks Kids Meal Deals

Meijer: Betty Crocker Helper 6 Boxes for $1!

Here is a Catalina* deal for Betty Crocker Helper Meals- Buy 5 boxes of Betty Crocker Helper Meals (Hamburger, Chicken, Tuna) and get a $3 Catalina on your next order. (Expires 2/24)

Scenerio:

Buy 6 boxes of $1 Hamburger/ Chicken/ Tuna Helper (you need to get 6 boxes so you can use 2 coupons)


use 2 coupons

-$.75 on 3 in the 1/3 SS Insert (exp 2/27/2010 )

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$.75 on 3 Printable at Coupon.com, SmartSource AND CoolSavings *2 ea site*


Net Price $1 for ALL 6 boxes

* With a Catalina, you can receive a $ off coupon to use for your next purchase. A Catalina offer helps you get something even cheaper after coupons are used!

Free Subscription: CBS Watch Magazine

Go HERE to get 3 Years of CBS Watch! Magazine. This looks like Entertainment Weekly made for CBS Shows.

*Free subscriptions are limited to the first 50,000 subscribers. Subscriptions are valid for three years. Offer ends 9/30/10. Publisher reserves the right to limit subscriptions based on responses. Valid in the U.S. only. Watch! Magazine is published 6 times a year. 

Thanks Good Deal Mama

Auntie Anne's: FREE Pretzel Day

I'm so excited that it's time for Free Pretzel Day at Auntie Anne's!

Saturday 2/20 from 10am-3pm Auntie Anne's is offering free original or cinnamon sugar pretzels. Their pretzels are so good, and FREE makes them magically taste even better! Mark your calendars, cuz you don't want to forget this deal!

Kmart: FREE Orbit 3 Pack Gum

If you are heading to Kmart you might be able to get FREE gum! Supposedly select varieties of Orbit Gum (3 packs) are on sale for just $1. Use the $1/1 coupon from Coupons.com to possibly score a FREE Multi-pack of gum! 

This may only include certain flavors. Let us know if you’re able to score FREE gum!

Thanks Thrifty Tiff

McDonalds: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Drinks

McDonald’s has a great new promotion called “Refreshment Recess”! Every Monday – Friday from 2-5 p.m. they are offering buy one get one FREE beverages! NO COUPON needed. You can score yourself some inexpensive McCafe drinks, Sodas, and more!

**This is ONLY available at certain locations, so call ahead to your local McDonald’s and see if they are in participating.