Playdate ~ Stroller Walk & Picnic

Our next playdate is this Wednesday, March 24th.

We will meet at North Park @ 11 am. We will start with a stroller walk and walk to a picnic shelter where we will stop to eat lunch & play at the playground. Then we will head back! I can't give you an exact end time, we'll stay as long as the children are happy. :)

Email us at pghmoms@live.com for more details.

Sweet Diapers Deal....

I don't usually post specific store deals, but this one is a pretty great one!
For those of you that have a CVS card (or you can sign up for free in store), here's how to score a sweet deal on diapers!

The awesome CVS Extra Care Buck Pampers deal is actually a limit of 3—NOT 2! …And remember, unlike Walgreens, you can use your Extra Care Bucks to purchase the same items again to score more Extra Care Bucks (until the limit has been reached per card)!

Here’s how to spend the least out of pocket:
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers $8.97 = $3Ecb
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/21 PG or 3/14 RP
Pay $6.97
Get back a $3Ecb
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers $8.97
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/21 PG or 3/14 RP
Plus, use the $3 Extra Care Buck from the previous transaction
Pay $3.97
Get back a $3Ecb
Transaction #3
Buy 1 Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers $8.97
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/21 PG or 3/14 RP
Plus, use the $3 Extra Care Buck from the previous transaction
Pay $3.97
Get back a $3Ecb

Final cost ONLY $14.91 spent for 3 Pampers Jumbo packs + you’ll still have a $3 Extra Care buck to use!

(Thanks, Southern Savers!)

Training our Children....

I recently read this on the Girltalk blog and thought it was such a great tip, so I share it with you..................................

As any mom with small children will tell you, “getting out the door” is an exercise in craziness and chaos. Screaming fits and blow-out diapers, lost keys and runaway children all wait for the moment you want to go somewhere.

Just. Get. In. The. Car.

But when my four-year-old daughter Caly was younger, I read a suggestion from one mom about training your children to sit quietly in one spot. I decided this would come in handy for when I was trying to leave the house. I worked with Caly and she soon got the hang of it. And a few weeks ago, I began to teach eighteen-month-old MJ.

Every morning after breakfast we have “sit time.” Even though MJ only says a handful of words, she knows exactly what I’m talking about. She and Caly go to the stairs and sit on separate steps until the timer goes off. We started with one minute and increased the time bit by bit as the weeks went on.

It’s hilarious to watch. Every muscle in MJ’s body wants to stand up, but she’s learning to sit still and can now do so for a grand total of five minutes! Caly loves “being a good example” and showing MJ how to obey. We cheer and clap when that little timer goes off.

This little exercise makes the “getting out the door” process a lot more peaceful. The girls sit quietly while I search for my lost keys! But more importantly, MJ is learning obedience and self-control—the peaceful traits of which I pray she’ll reap for the rest of her life.

You need Alice.........

Have you been to alice.com???

How do you like the sound of shopping for all your household products from home..........with free shipping............. for prices better than you can find in your local store?

Set up your free account here and start shopping. Click on "other ways to shop" and pick shop the best deals. That will show you the best deals of the week. However, you can find any household product, bathroom/cosmetic items, even a garage category and baby items galore - including diapers & baby food. They recently added Happy Baby products as well!

I just love the idea of packing full a shopping bag and it arriving at my door without me leaving the house. :) (They do have a 6-item shipping requirement)

I hope you find this useful!

Snuggle Bugs Spring Consignment Sale

Snuggle Bugs & Company is a unique children’s consignment event that takes place each year in the Spring and Fall. Snuggle Bugs offers great opportunities to both consignors and shoppers. Their focus is creating an experience that allows shoppers to find fabulous deals on top quality, brand name merchandise for their family. At Snuggle Bugs & Company, you’ll find great bargains on children’s clothing (Newborn to Youth Size 12), toys, games, baby equipment and accessories, children’s and nursery furniture, sports equipment, new mom essentials, and more! New consignors are welcome to participate in this sales event. Please visit their website to get more information on shopping at the sale or registering as a consignor.

Snuggle Bugs will take place March 13th – 20th in the former Value City Store at 292 Curry Hollow Road.

Hours as follows:
Saturday, March 13th 9am to 8pm

Sunday, March 14th 10am to 6pm

Monday, March 15th 10am to 6pm

Tuesday, March 16th 10am to 6pm

Wednesday, March 17th 10am to 6pm

Thursday, March 18th 10am to 8pm

Friday, March 19th 10am to 8pm*

Saturday, March 20th 9am to 2pm*

*(Many items will be half-price)

View their website for more details.

Playdate 3/10

Playdate time again!
This week's playdate will be on Wednesday, March 10th @ 3 pm.
Held at Redeemer Community Church - 5515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh.

We will be having storytime with guest storyteller, Ms. Becky. Then we will have a short craft, followed by general playtime with fun toys. Something for all ages!

Please RSVP so we know how many to plan for!

Book-It is Back

Once again, Pizza Hut is offering it’s BOOK IT! program to children in K-6th grade, including homeschoolers. This program is designed to motivate children to read by rewarding their monthly reading accomplishments with a free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza each month!

Click here for more information.