Another great walgreens coupon.  Today and tomorrow (Aug 22-23) they have another $5 off any $20 purchase.  I personally love these deals because we use so many diapers.  Use this coupon and diaper coupons and you can get a really great deal.  I will be their again using this coupon.  Click the picture below to get your coupon.

OK this one hits home for me.  When my daughters were brought home, the dr assumed they were collicly from what I was telling them they were doing.  They did this with my first daughter too.  They were crying all the time, always moving, grabbing her stomach, projectile vomiting etc, all the signs of having acid reflux, but they said it couldn’t be that, they just assumed it was colic.  So I demanded the Dr to prescribe something for them for acid reflux…well guess what, within hours they were quiet and very happy.  So my mommy tip, always go with your motherly instinct, ask about reflux medicine, it will make your life easier and your baby happy

Want a free potty training kit?  I found another one, but this one is from Pampers.  I never received my kit from Huggies, thats ok, I don’t care for huggies anyways, I prefer Pampers to any brand of diapers.  They are now offering a great potty training kit.  Below is what they are offering, click here to go to their site and get your free training kit

Do you or someone you know use hearing aids? Well energizer is giving away a free sample of hearing aids. All you need to do is fill out the usual information to receive your free package in the mail. Click here to go to their website to get your free sample.

I just found a site from Kimberly Clark that will send you a free sample of Scott Xtreme Rags. I just filled out the required information for mine. Go here and fill out the usual information to receive your free sample today

SCOTT® Rags

• Ideal for painting, wiping up spills, staining, and refinishing furniture
• Soft, absorbent towels that perform like a cloth
• Multi-purpose for 1,000’s of projects
• Fits a standard towel holder for convenient dispensing of a fresh, clean towel

I just wanted to write to say that my previous posts about the free Internet manufacturers items really does work.  On all the companies I wrote to, they all sent me good coupons for free or money saving coupons.  So if you didn’t try it already, take a second to get your free items.  A lot are for free baby items.  Good luck and start saving.

I was emailed these great ideas from my cousin. I’m not sure where she got it from but I wanted to share it will everyone. My oldest is 3 and she still is having a hard time going to sleep at night. I think these are great ideas, I knew of most of them, but new moms and grandparents might not. Enjoy

Toddlers certainly have their own ideas about what they want or don’t want.

Unfortunately, going to bed often falls into the “don’t want” category. Getting a cranky toddler to go to bed is no walk in the park.

The best thing you can do is to establish a bedtime routine for your toddler. Toddlers need routine to feel safe and also to learn their boundaries. It will take a little patience and perseverance, but gradually your toddler will start to cooperate.

Here are a few ideas:

Give him soothing bath before bedtime - This could be considered one of the oldest and most successful bedtime routines for kids. A warm bath will soothe and help your toddler calm down before bed. You can add a little lavender or chamomile oil to help your little one relax. Try to keep things calm and don’t add too many toys to the bath. This is a time for your toddler to relax.

Toddlers love a good story – Your toddler loves listening to the sound of your voice. Engage her in a bedtime story to help her drift off to sleep. Also try making up stories instead of reading. Include your child as one of the characters and talk about things your child will find interesting. Regular bedtime stories and reading to your child will help influence her interests and develop her creativity.

Sing a Lullaby – The long loved lullaby does just that, it helps lull babies and toddlers to sleep. Your voice and lulling rhythm of the song will give your toddler security and calm him down. You can also play soft music in their rooms. Just watch the reaction of your toddler. Sometimes even low music can stimulate or irritate very sleepy toddlers.

Don’t Surprise Him – Not when it comes to bedtime. About 15 minutes before you start your bedtime routine, let your toddler know. Try not to say it’s time for bed in 15 minutes instead say it’s time for a story or a bath in 15 minutes. Some toddlers will automatically go into overdrive if they hear the word bed.

Remind him again about 5 minutes before the time. You can also get him to help you tidy up the toys as a way of preparing for the next activity, the bedtime routine. Once it’s time to go, gently tell him that it’s time for a story or bath and help him to the bedroom. Your toddler may try to think of a million excuses or things she needs to do at this time but remain calm and insist that it’s time to go.

Don’t Rush Him – Toddlers really don’t like being rushed. As a fully fledged parent of a toddler you already know the patience you need to exhibit doing the simplest things like getting your toddler in and out of the car. Bedtime is no different.

If you’re rushing and putting the emphasis on getting them to sleep then your toddler will pick up on that and lash out. Try to place the emphasis on spending quiet, quality time with your toddler. Allow yourself plenty of time so that you can get through the whole bedtime routine without rushing and be flexible and allow for little glitches in your routine.

Don’t Give In – Speak to your toddler before hand about your new bedtime routine, warn him soon before the time. When it’s time be firm and consistent. Even the most reasonable of toddlers, will push their boundaries when allowed. It’s a normal part of growing up and development. Remember your toddler looks to you to make all the grownup and important decisions for him.

Sleep is important for all of us and more so for young children. Be consistent in your bedtime routine and even if things don’t go well at first keep it up. If you’re consistent your toddler will eventually come around.

This is a must! Stock up on your favorite brand of diapers and wipes when they are on clearance. i didn’t realize how many diapers my triplets were going to go through for the first year of their life. Diapering 3 girls at once is a lot of money. And also clip those coupons and register at the diaper companies. Look at some of my previous posts for some good places to go for free diapers and wipes, even formula. I personally love Pampers, I used huggies, but they seem to leak on my girls, so i switched to pampers and they seem to be more comfortable and movable on them.

Plus For every specially marked pack of Pampers you purchase, Pampers will donate the cost of one vaccine to help UNICEF protect a woman and her newborns against tetanus. You can help protect babies — one pack at a time!

Another good article I found today on Onestepahead.com Please read this and pass it on…

Learning to crawl isn’t just an important developmental milestone, it marks the dawn of the childproofing era for parents. In a heartbeat, your sweet, sedentary infant transforms into curious explorer. Your home — once your child’s safe haven — is now a minefield of hidden hazards.

That’s why childproofing is so important. Each year, about 2,500,000 children are accidentally injured or killed by hazards in their homes¹. In fact, unintentional injury remains the leading cause of death for kids under 14². While there is no replacement for constant supervision, proactive childproofing can prevent many accidents.

But don’t worry…childproofing doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Begin by touring our childproofed home below for room-by-room tips and strategies. Then, view your own home from your child’s perspective: crawl through the house on hands and knees in search of tempting, eye-level dangers. You may be surprised by what you find.

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I love JCPennys, I especially love them when they do these special offers.  I know that the children’s clothes are already marked down 75%.  I bought some summer clothes for next year at $1.97 each piece.  I thought that was a good deal, i will be sure to go their tomorrow.   To print your coupon click on the jcpenney logo above.  Have fun shopping!