The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Nestle Toll House prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough, due to the risk of contamination from E. Coli.

The CDC reported that 69 people in 29 US states had been infected with a strain of E. Coli, and 34 people have been hospitalized.

Nestle has recalled all varieties of its Toll House Cookie Dough.

Read the FDA release here.
Read the Vancouver Sun article.

Save $2 off Benadryl Liqui-Gels! The coupon doesn't expire until December 31, 2009.

Benadryl Liqui-Gels are fast acting and provide temporary relief of unexpected allergic reactions. It will relieve symptoms of runny nose, itchy nose or throat, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and hives.

Click here to get the coupon!

Le Baby Shop is a Canadian baby boutique with beautiful, fun, eco-friendly baby and children's gifts for new and experienced moms.

You can shop online or visit their Pointe-Claire, QC for a full selection of baby and mom items, including cloth diapers (AppleCheeks, Happy Heinies, Annie Marie Padorie), wooden toys including Melissa and Doug brand, Daily Tea baby and children's clothing, Klean Kanteens, Ergo baby carriers, My Brest Friend nursing pillows - and more!

Save 15% on everything at Le Baby Shop online! Just use with coupon code SAVE15CMD! This code applies to their sale items too!

Save even more: you can get up to $25 off your first purchase by subscribing to their e-newsletters and they'll email you an exclusive code!

Sale ends July 31st, 2009. Shipping rates start at $7.99. Click here to start shopping!

All hats at Raindrops are on sale for $11 (reg. $29)! To take advantage of this sale, you need to call or email them to order (there's no advertising of this sale on their website). You can view the collection online, and then call 604-996-7246 or email raindrops@shaw.ca to order. Hat sizes are for infants up to 5 years.

Raindrops uses 100% designer cottons for their hats, which are coated with a polyurethane that makes the fabric waterproof, and lined with a soft bamboo cotton or a bamboo fleece. All products are designed and manufactured in Canada, and Raindrops uses sustainable products wherever possible.

The sale is on now until July 5, 2009.

Source: I Love Sample Sales

If you happen to be near an Old Navy store tomorrow (Tuesday, June 30, 2009), drop in and pick up a Canada Day T-Shirt for ONE DOLLAR!

Click here to find an Old Navy store near you.

Get a free sample of Trojan Naked Sensations Ultra Ribbed or Magnum condoms!

The freebie is at www.nakedsensations.com. When you are on the site, click on "TRY IT ON" to get to the sign-up form. If you want an ego-boost, upload your headshot to embed it on a hot Trojan Naked Sensations model and watch a video of your new you dance around on screen!

You can also get a coupon for $1 off a 10-pack of either the Trojan Naked Sensations Ultra Ribbed or Magnum condoms - just click on "Print e-coupon" at the bottom of their webpage. The coupon doesn't expire until December 31, 2009!

Coach is offering a free gift! This is to launch their latest collection, Poppy, and also is an exclusive gift for its Facebook fans. (Hmmm from the picture on their freebie page, it looks like the gift may be a colourful set of pencils)

To get this free gift, you just fill out this online form, print out the page that follows, and bring it to a Coach store.

Valid in Canada and US, no purchase necessary, while supplies last. Click here to find a store near you.

Growing Growing Gone Kids Clothing is having Toonie Sale that starts tonight 10PM EST! Everything in the store is on sale, and most items will be $2, $4, $6, or $8. Up to 90 % off the original list price!

The Toonie Sale runs for only 72 hours until 10PM on July 2nd.

Growing Growing Gone is a Canadian online store sells new discounted brand name clothing in sizes infant to teen. Brand names you can expect to find include The Children's Place, GAP, MEXX, OshKosh, Carter's, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, and more!

Shipping is flat $13 fee to anywhere in Canada, $20 to anywhere in the continental US and free local pickup is available in the Whitby, Ontario area.

Here's a great deal for cloth diapering mamas!

Save 20% off in stock cloth diapers and covers from theBabyMarketPlace.com using code NOTCOUNTED!

The sale applies to Cloth Diapers and Cloth Diaper Covers.

The sale is on only until tomorrow Saturday, June 27, 10PM EST! Start shopping now to take advantage of this sale!

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It's Johnson's 50 year celebration! For this special anniversary, they have a special promotion on now:

Buy a 444 mL JOHNSON’S® HEAD-TO-TOE™ Wash, 592 mL JOHNSON’S® Shampoo or 532 mL JOHNSON’S® NO MORE TANGLES® products and get a BONUS 118 mL JOHNSON’S® Baby Oil or 113 g JOHNSON’S® Baby Powder.

This great offer is available at all major retailers.


Is Baby Powder Safe?
You may have heard that the current recommendation by medical experts is to NOT use baby powder products containing talcum powder (cornstarch-based powders are okay). Johnson's Baby Powder's main ingredient is Talc (which is talcum powder).

From what I have researched online, reports are citing possible links between talc and pulmonary issues, lung cancer, skin cancer and ovarian cancer. I found this report from CHEST (American College of Chest Physicians) on two documented cases of infant deaths from inhaling baby powder (while the circumstances with these cases are extreme - the babies faces were covered with baby powder - the danger is there).

Here are some related articles:

• Risks of Using Talcum Powder - Cancer Prevention Coalition
• Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer - NHS Choices UK
• Is Talcum Powder Safe? - iVillage
• Is it safe to use baby powder on my baby? - BabyCenter

With all this negativity surrounding talc, I'm surprised by several things: that Johnson's still has not addressed this and labels its product as "safe"; that the product is being purchased at all (which shows a lack of awareness surrounding talc dangers); that Health Canada or the US Department of Health hasn't banned talc in personal hygiene products.

For myself, with all the existing information about talc, I feel that to expose my child to talc is an unnecessary risk that is potentially dangerous.

Without more awareness and public information about the dangers of talc, older generations like my mom are unconvinced of the potential dangers. Please inform other moms about talc and baby powder!

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Roots Canada's huge Summer sale of up to 50% off select items continues, and now you can get an EXTRA 20% off select items! The discount is automatically deducted at checkout.

The sale includes Women's, Men's, Kids and Babies!

If you are shopping online, don't forget to log into your AirmilesShops.ca to get $1 for every $20 purchased.

Click here to go to Roots Canada online and start shopping!

I never had a crush on MJ the way many other girls did in the '80s. But oh, how I loved the music.

Favourites, from his Thriller album...

Billy Jean
Beat It
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Thriller

I will always remember Michael as he was from the '80s.

Rest in peace, Michael.

Like many others, I was saddened to hear the news about Farrah Fawcett's passing from cancer. Farrah was an icon from my childhood days, and I loved the Angels. I used to pretend-play Charlie's Angels with my brother (I'm sure he's not excited to see this in print on the Internet!) and I'd always play the blonde (even though I'm dark haired) and he'd play Kate Jackson's character.

In memory of Farrah and in the fight against cancer, I have a cancer related post.

Think Pink is a photography network that helps breast cancer survivors and their supporters to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions.

Any individual that has been diagnosed with breast cancer or completed treatment within the past 12 months qualifies for a Think Pink Session. Sessions are available to document the fight before or during treatment or to celebrate the victory when treatment is completed.

Clients will receive a complimentary session, (20) small prints, and a discount additional print orders.

Click here to go to the Think Pink website, and then click on "celebrating" to view the offer.

To view participating photographers in Canada, US, and other countries, click here.

WestCoastBaby.com has a sitewide sale on - 20% off all purchases! This includes already discounted sale items!

WestCoastBaby specializes in layettes for babies, like this lovely kimono wrap made of supersoft cotton stretch jersey.

Stock up on your baby gifts or for you own little one during this sale!

A perfect freebie for stressed out Moms! Get a free sample bottle of Kiss My Face Aromatherapeutic Anti-Stress Shower/Bath gel!

Click here to request your free sample. You will receive a confirmation email that you have to click to get the freebie, so make sure you check your email (sometimes these things land in your junk email so make sure you check there if you don't see it). Allow 2 months for delivery.

Here's another Please Mum deal for you!

Buy at least $50 online and you can get 10% off your purchase by using code PMSAVING10.

Please Mum currently has a huge "final clearance" sale of up to 70% off select items and other online only sales, which I blogged about yesterday, read it here.

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Doing laundry is one of life's facts as a Mom. Wouldn't doing laundry be just so much better with one of those lovely new HE (high efficiency) front load models? Even hubby would love showing off these machines!

Enter to win a laundry solution from Maytag! They have a "Win Your Solution" where you can win either the Maytag Performance Series Front Load Laundry Pair with Pedestals, or the Maytag Bravos HE Laundry Pair - you get to choose!

Click here to enter! There's a short questionnaire you will need to fill out. Contest ends July 31, 2009.

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The next time you visit Laura Secord, bring this coupon for a FREE extra scoop of ice cream on your next single scoop ice cream cone!

Valid until July 31st, 2009. Extra scoop of ice cream can be added to any single scoop, taxes extra. Limit one coupon per customer.

Click here for the coupon from Laura Secord's website! For a location near you, click here!

If you can't live without your brand-name clothes for your baby, you'll love GrowingGrowingGone.ca! This Canadian online store sells new discounted brand name clothing in sizes infant to teen. Brand names you can expect to find include The Children's Place, GAP, MEXX, OshKosh, Carter's, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, and more!

You can get even a bigger discount right now - they have a sale on which means you can get these brand name clothes at up to 75% of the list price!

The sale might not run much longer, so shop now to get the best selection and catch the sale!

Shipping is flat $13 fee to anywhere in Canada, $20 to anywhere in the continental US and free local pickup is available in the Whitby, Ontario area.

Please Mum is having their "final clearance" of up to 70% off select items. The sale is online and in-store, too.

For the web only, they have a special on select new arrivals of "buy two tops or bottoms, save $10".

Save more by signing up for their email updates! You'll receive a promo code to get an additional 10% off! You'll also be entered to win a $250 shopping spree!

xThe clearance sale continues at TheBabyMarketplace.com!

This Tuesday to Thursday, use code CountMeOut to save an extra 25% off existing items in these categories:

• Girls Sale
• Boys Sale
• Clearance
• Jack & Lily Shoes
  

$9 flat rate shipping in Canada ($7 in the US)!

• New Mom Freebies Base List
• Diaper and Sleep Tracking Tools
• Free Potty Training Charts and Stickers
• Free Pampers Codes
• Contests and Giveaways
• 88 Free Huggies Enjoy the Ride Reward Points
• Baby Daily Deal Sites

I have a great giveaway from AllModern.com!

Here's how to enter this giveaway:
It's easy! Just leave a comment below indicating which prize you would want and why!
You can also get extra entries - keep reading to find out how!

AllModern.com offers hundreds of quality name baby and Mom furniture, bedding, baby gear, strollers, toys, and more. (They also off a fantastic selection of modern furniture, home accessories, lighting and more from brands like DwellStudio, Stokke, Knoll, Blu Dot!) Currently you can get up to 50% off select items, and FREE shipping off orders of US$69 or more!

You can win one these five fabulous items for Baby or Mom - if you win, you get to pick the item!

1. bObles - Tumbling Fish in Turquoise: bObles are "tumbling animals" that are both children's furniture and for creative play to help support motor skills development. The light-weight, 3-layer Tumbling Fish can be used as a seat, roll it around on its side as a toy, or as step stool in the bathroom, since it does not slide on the wet floor. Designed in Denmark, the tumbling animals are made of in a firm easy-clean soft foam surface, and is free of any toxin or phthalates.For ages 6 months and up.
   
   
2. P'kolino - Silly Soft Pipa Seat: This cutie is both a stuffed toy and seating in one. Designed with three soft, sturdy, light weight pieces, your little one is sure to have fun whether climbing, sitting or drooling on this stuffed toy! For ages 12 months and up.
   
   
3. Sevi - Xylophone: Sevi is known for their classical wooden toys for children. This xylophone will make a great musical addition to your child's collection. This quality Italian design is made of wood and vegetable-based paints. For ages 2 years and up.
   
   
4. Olli Olbot - Changing Mat Bear in Pink or Blue: Super cute! The adorable bear face serves as a pillow. Leak proof and folds easily to fit into your diaper bag. Flip the mat over and use it as a super cuddly soft play mat.
   
   
5. Fleurville - Beach Bag in White / Pink Ogo: Perfect for summers at the beach! This stylish floral tulip-shaped tote is a limited edition design. All Fleurville bags are constructed of Green-LAM fabric; which is created the company's environmentally friendly polyurethane that is moisture repellent, UV-resistant, and durable.

Here's how to enter this giveaway:
It's easy! Just leave a comment below indicating which prize you would want and why!

Get extra entries!
Double, triple, or quadruple++ your chances of winning by doing any or all of the following. Leave a comment for each extra thing you do, so that the entry can be counted!

• Subscribe to my blog by either email or using RSS feed (please leave your subscription email address in the comments). If you already subscribe, just add a comment indicating that you already subscribe. (1 extra entry)
  
• Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway. (1 extra entry)
  
• Write a post about this giveaway on your blog, and send me the link so that I can tell others about your blog! (2 extra entries)
  
• Grab my button and post it on your blog. (2 extra entries)
  

In the comments please make sure I can contact you by leaving either an email address or Twitter name. This giveaway is open to anyone in Canada and the USA. Contest closes at midnight PST, July 10, 2009. More fine print stuff... The winner shall be chosen by Random.org, and I'll contact the winner by email or Twitter. The winner shall have 72 hours to claim the prize. If the prize is not claimed by that time, a new winner shall be chosen.


Thanks so much to my giveaway sponsor, AllModern.com. Based in the US, this store ships to Canada (some exceptions apply) and also will calculate and apply duties and brokerage fees, so that you don't have to worry about these fees when the package arrives. Check out their current sale of up to 50% off select items, and you can also get FREE shipping off orders of US$69 or more!

Good luck to all the entrants!

Baby Planet Boutique is having a huge clearance sale! They have hundreds of items at up to 80% off!

I like this ride-on Wheely Bug in the Bee pattern (also available in Ladybug or Cow), the small size is on sale now for $71.99.

I also like the shirt-and-board book deals, where you get a nursery rhyme board book with matching design T-shirt - on sale now for $10.80. Choose from Itsy Bitsy Spider, 3 Little Pigs, Hey Diddle Diddle, and Wheels on the Bus.

Click here to view all the sale items!

Sign up for their monthly newsletter to get a 5% off coupon code for your order, and also be entered for their monthly $25 gift certificate draw!

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GAP Canada is now having their summer sale! You'll find discounts of up to 50% off select styles in their stores.

Click here to find a store near you.

Old Navy sure has some great doorbuster sales! Their latest is the $2 rib-knit tank for women or girls. Limit of 5 per customer.

Sale is on for one day only, on Saturday June 20!

Click here to find a location near you.

For those of you that need a car seat for a little one that's not so little anymore, you can now buy the newly released, uber trendy oobr child booster seat by clek in the whimsical style of Paul Frank. Clek booster seats are designed with an integrated rigid LATCH system, and the oobr can be converted to a backless booster seat.

The oobr retails for $349.99, but if you can get $40 off if you pre-order now for shipping in September from GingerbreadMonkeys.com. Just use code oobr40 - and order by Friday June 19.

If that's a bit out of budget, you can buy just the Paul Frank olli booster for $109 (reg. priced), or get the Paul Frank clekjacket seat cover (for use only with clek olli boosters), on sale for $34.99.


Win a Paul Frank Space Cruiser Bike

Now how about some Paul Frank for you! Paul Frank is now designing some beautiful retro-styled cruiser bikes. You can win one from Peta2.com, which promotes vegetarianism in a very trendy way. Click here to enter the contest! Contest ends July 6, 2009.

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I love ice cream float drinks. My favourite is an A&W Root Beer Float, and you can get a FREE small A&W Root Beer this Friday, June 19th! They are celebrating their 90th anniversary. Some details:

FREE A&W Root Beer Float (Small)
Friday June 19th
2 PM - 8 PM
No purchase necessary, one per customer.
Participation may vary.

I also love Orange Julius drinks. You can get a FREE Orange Julius Light Smoothie with this coupon. Some details:

FREE 20 oz. Light Smoothie with Coupon
Friday June 19th
Offer valid for one 20 oz. Light Smoothie, either
Strawberry Delight, Tropical Sunlight, or Berry-Pom Twilight.
Limit one coupon per customer during the day of the promotion.
While supplies last. Not valid with other coupons or special offers.
Valid only at participating Orange Julius locations.

Go ahead, indulge in one!

The National Women's Health Resource Center is offering a FREE Pregnancy Planner.

The 48-page planner is full of informative details on every trimester of a pregnancy. It covers a broad range of topics, from how you should expect to feel during each trimester, what foods and medications to avoid, to labour and delivery pain management options and breastfeeding - all very concisely. There is also a 10-month calendar section to record checkups and other notes. As it is from a US organization, expect to see some US-specific topics in regards to maternity leave, etc.

You can order this planner to be mailed to you, or download it for free as a PDF to print yourself!

Based in Red Bank, New Jersey, the NWHRC is an independent not-for-profit health information source for women.

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My previous posting was about TheBabyMarketPlace.com sale items. Well, they've just announced that they will be clearing out even more items over the next few weeks, so check back there for more deals later this month.

The best news is, now you can get an ADDITIONAL 40% off these brands:

• Deux Par Deux
  
• Hula Mula
  
• Knuckleheads
  
• Bical Grippers

Just use Coupon Code: COUNTDOWN

This is only available for 3 days - today (June 16) until Thursday, June 18!

Click here to start shopping!

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I recently discovered the Alberta-based theBabyMarketPlace.com and it has quickly become one of my favourite stores. Why?

• Large selection of quality products, including clothes, shoes, toys (infant to toddler sizes), diapers and accessories, bathing products, feeding products, organic skin care products for Mom and baby, and other Mom stuff.
• Bulk diaper pricing and diaper sampler packages.
• $9 flat rate shipping in Canada ($7 in the US).
• Interesting sales, like the Bical sales (more on that below).
  

TheBabyMarketPlace.com currently has select items on sale!

The best bargains here are these boy's Bical Sandal Surprise for just $6.50 (reg. $24.50). The 'surprise' part of this bargain, is that THEY get to pick the colour!

There's also a Bical Gripper Grab & Run special for $14 (reg. $26.99), you pick the gender and size, they pick the style.

A unique gift package they have is this Bonus Bundle - for $34, you will receive $67 worth of items! This makes a great baby gift!

The sale includes clothing (Deux par Deux, Calvin Klein, Timberland, Hula Mula), more shoes (Jack & Lily, Little Soles), and Manhattan brand toys. Click here to view all the sale items!

Additionally, they also have these special deals right now:

• Bamboo Baby AIO Diaper Sale - Save $5 on the Bamboo Baby AIO One Size Diaper 3-packs. Use code UseBamboo.
  

• Baby Gift Registry - If you are expecting, create a Baby Gift Registry and earn Registry Rewards. They'll send you a gift card valued at $10 for every $100 purchased from your registry!

Happy shopping!

Surface Collective Wall Tattoos has a super online special: Get 15% off online purchases AND free shipping in Canada with code ID152009! The discount is good on top of already discounted items, too! Offer ends July 1st at midnight!

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If your baby decorating style is more "trendy" than "cute", then you will love the modern, contemporary look of the Kids Line wall designs from the Surface Collective.

Dubbed by the Vancouver-based company as "wall tattoos", the artwork can quickly and easily turn your nursery or toddler room into a designer's dream. If you don't like the colour schemes, you can choose your own scheme from their 24-colour guide for a more customized look.

Depending on the design, you can add your own creative flair to it. For example, I received the Grow! design for review. The little chicks and the letters G-R-O-W are all separate pieces, so I was able to position the design any way I like (see below for photo) Click here to see the design on the Surface Collective website, you'll see it is different.

The tattoos are like giant removable wall stickers. So if you get tired of the design, you can easily remove and replace it with a new design. I have used other wall designs before, and the Surface Collective product, which is made of vinyl, is very durable in comparison (vinyl is resistant to moisture and humidity, is recyclable, and 57% of vinyl is made from common salt). The tattoo is easy to apply, you just peel off the backing, stick it to the wall, and peel off the top transfer layer. You do need to apply pressure while sticking, I used a credit card to smooth out all the bumps. Overall a super result for minimal effort!

My favourite designs (aside from Grow!) are the Sleep Sheep, Hoo?, and Star Gazing. Check out the rest of their collection, too, there might be something there for your bedroom and other rooms, too!

Prices start at $45. Buy now with the 15% discount and free shipping offer (use code ID152009), and it's a real deal - shipping is usually $5-$15! The discount is also on top of already discounted items, too! Offer ends July 1st at midnight!

The Surface Collective website is at www.SurfaceCollective.com.

As a new mom, the thought had crossed my mind regarding the safety these liquid-filled teethers. So I wasn't totally surprised to see this recall.

Health Canada has issued recalls on 3 models of teethers under the brands Nuby and Playgro. Note that this affect 5 different styles, see the photos for clarity.

In Canada, approximately 125,071 of the Nuby gel filled teethers and 7,365 of the Noah’s Ark by Playgro Toothy Teethers were sold by major retailers and independent retailers from May 2008 through May 2009. The recalled products include:

• Playgro Noah's Ark Toothy Teether
• Nuby Fun Pal Teether (3 styles)
• Nuby Icy Bite Keys Teether

The hazard identified by Health Canada:

"Health Canada requires that infant teether fillings must not contain any living micro-organisms. Testing by Health Canada of these 3 teether products has revealed that the liquid filling of the teether is contaminated with the bacteria Bacillus licheniformis (in the case of the Playgro teether) or Bacillus cereus (in the case of the Nuby teethers). These bacteria generally do not cause illness. However, the bacteria can affect children with weakened immune systems, causing stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested.

For full details on the recall from Health Canada, along with the exact model numbers, click here.


$10 Credit Certificate Offered

If you have one of these products, make sure you get the $10 rebate being offered by Elfe Juvenile Products.

• For the Playgro Noah's Ark Toothy Teether certificate, click here. Read the recall details from Elfe here.
• For the Nuby Fun Pal teether certificate, click here. Read the recall details from Elfe here.
• For the Nuby Icy Bite Keys teether certificate, click here. Read the recall details from Elfe here.

You will need to cut a part of the teether, as per instructions, and send it to the manufacturer, along with the rebate certificate. Please read the certificates for full details.

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Gasoline is like taxes - unavoidable (unless you are lucky/smart enough to be able to live vehicle-free). I don't recall ever seeing a gas coupon before, so for one to come is a real deal!

Get $1 off a 25 litre purchase of fuel from participating Husky and Mohawk gas locations. The coupon doesn't expire until Sept. 30, 2009, so print off a bunch and keep them in your car. Bookmark it, too!

The coupon indicates that it is not valid for pay at pump transactions, so you will need to pay in-store to get this coupon deal deducted from your purchase.


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HoneyBunch Homestore for Kids has a "Spend $50, get a $10 Gift Certificate by email" promotion! Just mention "June Honey" in the comments with your order. The promotion is on until June 30.

Another promotion they have is a free package of organic baby wipes when you spend $50 in their new Baby Department. Offer is valid June 12 - 14.

You can get $5 off your first order by signing up for their newsletter - they'll email you a discount code to get $5 off your first order!

They have a lot of items on sale right now, like this Kiddopotamus Bamboo SwaddleMe blanket for $17.95.

HoneyBunch has a store in Etobicoke, ON at at 3885 Bloor Street West in Etobicoke. They offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY in west end Toronto!

Their flat rate shipping is $6.95 in Ontario, and $8.95 out of province.

Summer's on our doorstep but it's never too early to catch a deal for Fall!

Stonz Wear Booties have select styles on sale for $29.95 (reg. price $46.95), and shipping is FREE if you choose their "No packaging" option (more on that below)!

Stonz Wear are adorable baby to toddlers sized (0-3 years) booties. Made in Canada, they are water and wind resistant, with rubberized, skid resistant soft soles. They can be thrown into the washer and dryer for cleaning.

You get FREE shipping if you choose a "No Packaging" option - which I think is super, it's eco-friendly and frankly I don't need that fancy packaging (unless you are gifting this). If you want the packaging, it's a flat $5 across Canada!

Click here to check out the Stonz styles on sale!


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Get FREE shipping on ANY order TODAY ONLY (June 11) with code 611FSD at Avon.ca!

If you missed the free shipping on June 11, you can still get free shipping if you purchase $35 or more using coupon code AVON35.

Here are some of Avon's current deals:

• Get a free Summer Bag with select Avon Sun purchases (which are on sale! A $20 value.

• For Dad: Iron Man Eau de Toilette Spray - Now $19.99 (save 28%)

• Glimmersticks Waterproof Eye Liner - Now $3.99. (save 50%)

• Anew Ultimate Day & Night Duo - Now $39. (save 50%)
  

• Anew Force Extra Triple Lifting Night Cream - Now $15. (save 48%)

Check out their Gifts & Home section too! Here's a colourful, roomy personalized tote with a window for displaying your child's name, sale priced at $9.99.

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Bugaloo's $15 shoe sale is back again! And if you buy 3 pairs, shipping is free (including Canada)!

Bugaloo makes cute soft-soled leather shoes for babies and toddlers age 0-24 months. The shoes can be thrown into the washing machine for no-fuss cleaning!

This company donates five percent of all Bugaloo purchases to Justice International Mission.

Click here to check out all the cute styles!

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Please Mum has a VIP (Very Important Parent) special: get an additional 10% off everything in the store, using this coupon or code VIPEVENT10 when you shop online!

You'll get the extra 10% off the current sales, which includes up to 50% everything in the store! New items are also 25% off!

Shipping is $6.95, or get free shipping with purchases over $80.

Check out their swimwear and Canada Day styles, get ready for summer!

You can also win a $250 shopping spree if you sign up for Please Mum's email updates before June 25.

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Save 15% on Avent bottles at Babies R Us, both online and in-store. Use code AVENTJUN online, and print this coupon for use in-store. The sale is on until June 30, 2009.

A reminder that Babies R Us also has 12 coupon codes and printable coupons for various products that don't expire until December 2009. The coupons include:

• Save $15 on any Eddie Bauer Playard (code Playard15)
• Save $15 on any Cosco or Safety 1st Car Seat (code Carseat15)
• Save $15 on any Fisher-Price Swing or High Chair (code FisherPrice10)
• Save $5 on Playtex Diaper Genie II Elite (code Playtex 5)
• Save $10 on any Evenflo Exersaucer (code Evenflo10)
• Save $10 on any Graco Stroller or Travel System (code Graco10)
• Save $10 on BornFree Sterilizer or Gift Set (code BornFree10)
• Save $5 on any Halo SleepSack (code Halo5)
• Save $3 on Avent single 4-oz. or 9-oz. Bottles (code Avent3)
• Save $20 on any Shermag Glider (Shermag20)
• Save $10 on any Baby Innovations Diaper Bag $39.99 and over (code BabyInn10)
• Save $10 on any Summer Infant Monitor (code Summer10)

Note that these discounts are not available with any other offer. Keep them in mind if you need to buy something in a hurry and no other sales are happening.

Click here to print the coupons. I believe these coupons are also in the Babies R Us catalogue, too.

If you are shopping at Babies R Us online, don't forget to log in to AirMilesShops.ca and earn 1 mile for every $20 spent!


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Save $2 off ANY Tylenol product 16s or larger and 24ml or larger. The coupon doesn't expire until December 31, 2009, so go back and reprint to your heart's content!

If you are a breastfeeding mom, or are pregnant, remember that no medications are best and that you should consult with your doctor before taking any medications!

Click here to get the coupon!

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Here's another 11 free points for the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Program:

• CPXHJ FLTLH MWPGB (5 pts)
• MQKJF FLZCH HSPGB (5 pt)
• RRPXJ-PSDRZ-PGPGB (1)


Add these to the 88 free points from my list here, that's a total of 99 free Huggies points!

To learn more about this Huggies program and the 88 free points, click here! You don't need to purchase any Huggies products to be a part of this program!

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Here are some deals this month, brought to you via SavvyMom.ca!

• SimplyColors.Ca: Personalized clothes for babies and children. How about a "My Daddy Rocks" T-shirt for $12.50? Enter code savvy for a 10% discount. Expires June 21st 2009.

• Charmingmommy.com: Personalized name bracelets, necklaces, and keychains. Enter code Savvy10 for 10% off, Expires June 30th 2009. They also have a free shipping promotion for Father's Day: Purchase any new pendant necklace and get free shipping. Just choose the option "Free shipping promotion" from the shipping options on the checkout page. Valid until June 30, 2009.
  

• Goneshopping.ca: Unique lifestyle items for everyone in the family! Enter code Superdad09 and get 10% off in the Mens’ Life section. Expires June 30th 2009.

• Applausetoystore.com: Unique quality educational toys. Use code Savvy10 for 10% discount. Expires June 30th 2009.

• Lavishandlime.com: Stylish gift shopping made simple. Use code SAVVY for 10% off any purchase. Expires June 30th 2009.

• Purplepupa.com: Use code PUPASUMMER for 40% off everything! Expires August 31st 2009. (This was reported here previously)
  

• Younameitbaby.com: Use code savvy0609 for 10% off any personalized item. Expires June 21st 2009.

• Momknowsbest.ca: Safe and natural products for your kids and family. Use code Savvy6 for 10% off all items and shipping. Expires August 31st 2009.

• Myauntelephant.com: An inspirational store for babies and tots. Use code MAESAVVY15 for 10% off all ‘On the Go’ items. Expires June 30th 2009.

You can sign up at SavvyMom to receive email newsletters with events, sales and more that are specific to one of these cities:

• • Barrie
  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Guelph
  • Halifax
  • London
  • Montreal
  • Ottawa
  • Peel
  • Saskatoon
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Victoria
  • Winnipeg

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Get 4 free Pampers Gifts to Grow points with these codes:

WEAPPRECIATEU09 (3 points)
HAPPYFATHERSDAY (1 point)

Haven't heard of the Pampers Gifts to Grow program? If you use Pampers, you can earn rewards with Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes. You just sign up for free at Pampers.ca, and then you can start collecting points.

Just signed up? Get a jump start on points with my list of FREE codes here.

Every package of Pampers diapers, wipes, and training pants has a Gifts to Grow code inside (mega sizes, too). Find the code, then sign in to Pampers.ca and enter it the code to accumulate points. Then redeem your points to choose items from the Gifts to Grow rewards catalog.

The prizes change all the time - this past December I redeemed 50 points for a Melissa & Doug Peek-A-Boo House. Currently with 40-80 points you can only get prints or a calendar from Shutterfly, or Futura Points - none of which are very appealing rewards for me personally, so I shall wait and see what else they come up with.


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A fabulous sale for Father's Day bargain hunters! Old Navy is having a "Men's Better Half/Off Sale" from June 6-21st - get 50% off all men's stuff!

Click here to find an Old Navy near you.

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You can get a free Udder Cover Nursing Cover, retail value $32. You will still need to pay $8.95 for shipping in Canada, though (so this is really an almost-free freebie). Use code goodbaby and you will see the colours available.

Click here to go to the Udder Cover site and get your free cover!

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The Sweet Peanut Clothing Company is having a one-day baby clothes sample sale on Saturday, June 6 in Vancouver. All pieces are $10 and under and sizes range from preemie to size 6.

Location: Barefit and Pregnant Fitness Studio at 3668 Broadway (at Alma)
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm.

There was a lineup last year that started at 9:30am, so expect it to be busy!


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I haven't looked at any men's products advertisements in a long while, and this one by Lancome caught my eye. Not because of the freebie travel pouch and stuff, but because of the way they market their men's skincare line: you can choose products appropriate to the age, similar to how lots of women's skincare lines are marketed. I think this is great, and my husband would probably appreciate a product specific for his age group.

Now, if only Lancome offered more than just the 2-3 products for each age group?!


Oh, and about that freebie! Just buy ANY men's skincare product and you'll receive a free travel pouch, cleansing gel, and high definition shaving foam! Plus if you purchase $85 or more, you'll get FREE SHIPPING as well as 2 FREE SAMPLES. Click here for the Father's Day special deal!

Don't forget to log into your AirmilesShops.ca to get $1 for every $20 purchased.

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Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer Play Yards are recalled. Models include the Safety 1st Play Safe Play Yard, Safety 1st Dream Magic or Deluxe Play Yard, and the Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yard. A child's weight presses the center of the bassinet downwards, increasing the angled surfaces at either end of the product. If a child is left unattended in the bassinet portion of the play yard, small movements of the child could cause the child to slide, posing a potential risk of injury or death due to suffocation. Consumers are advised to stop using the bassinet portion of the recalled play yards and contact Dorel Distribution Canada to receive a free kit to address the issue. See the Health Canada website for exact model numbers and details.


The Bugaboo Bee stroller has been stroller has been recalled. One or both sides of the brakes can fail. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit, which can be ordered online at www.bugaboo.com.


Dozens of recalls are issued each month by Health Canada. Click here to visit the Consumer Product Safety site and view all the Children's Product recalls.

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Allergy-suffering Moms who are not breastfeeding (it's safest not to take extra medications while breastfeeding): get a free 3-tablet trial pack of Reactive Allergy Extra-Strength.

Trial offer not valid in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

Click here to sign up for your free pack.


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Please Mum has a big sale on right now, get up to 50% off the entire store! The discount applies to the original ticketed price. The sale is both online and in-store.

All their new arrivals are also 25% off - check out their Canada Day designs.

The Proud to Be Canadian T-Shirt design contest winning entry is also available now for $8 (no discount), with proceeds going to Please Mum's Funds for Fun Foundation.

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Roots Canada is having a huge Summer sale with up to 50% off select items. The sale includes Women's, Men's, Kids and Babies.

You'll also get a FREE Roots leather gift when you spend $125 (limited quantities).

The online sale is on now, and the in-store sale begins June 4.

If you are shopping online, don't forget to log into your AirmilesShops.ca to get $1 for every $20 purchased. (You might consider installing the Airmiles toolbar if you shop online a lot like I do, so that you never forget about getting your Airmiles when you shop at participating stores!)

Click here to go to Roots Canada online and start shopping!

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Purple Pupa Kids Couture has a 40% off sale right now - off the ENTIRE STOCK!

To get the discount, just enter code PUPASUMMER at the checkout!!

The offer ends August 31, 2009 - hmmm, a loooong sale!? But you should shop early to get your pick of items and styles!

Purple Pupa Kids Couture specializes in unique items for babies, toddlers and kids. Click here to go to their site and start shopping!

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Jamtots, based in Victoria, BC, is having an anniversary sale. They have items on sale both in-store and online!

• All items on clearance or in the seconds section have been reduced an additional 10%.

• FREE shipping in Canada and USA for orders of $75 or more during June. (Normally free shipping is on orders of $250+)

The following items are on sale from June 1st through June 15th, 2009:

• 10% off all BerryPlush Covers
• 10% off all MoBoleez Nursing Bonnets (great for breastfeeding in the sun)
  
• 15% off all 7" or larger Peppa Bonding & Peppa Waldorf Dolls
• 15% off all Kidorable Raincoats, Rain Boots & Umbrellas
• 15% off all Hairy Kids Hair & Body Care Products
• 20% off Cloud B Cuddle Cubs & Lavender Labs
• 20% off all Laken Aluminum Water Bottles
• 25% off all Under the Nile (clothing, toys, bath & bedding)
• 25% off all Tricky & Titch Blankets
• Select Webkinz Pets are only $10 and select Lil'Kinz are $8 and the June Pet of the Month (the Pink Pony) is only $11.95

No codes required! Check out the sale at Jamtots.com


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Use coupon code JUNE09NEWS to receive 10% off of your next order at BabyPlanetBoutique.com !

Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.

BabyPlanetBoutique.com carries cloth diapers and cloth diaper accessories, and a wide assortment of other baby products.

Code expires June 30, 2009.

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Save 20% off online at Agoo Active Wear for kids, and also at LegHuggers using code agootots. The discount is valid until June 7.

I love the LegHuggers - supersoft, made of bamboo. Read my review on LegHuggers here.


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Here's 11 more free Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards points (thanks to Freebies4Mom, and also one of my readers!).

• CPXHJ FLTLH MWPGB (5 pts)
• MQKJF FLZCH HSPGB (5 pt)
• RRPXJ-PSDRZ-PGPGB (1)


Add these to the 88 other free points you can get, and that's a total of 99 FREE points!

Learn more about this Huggies program and get the additional 88 free points here! You don't even need to purchase Huggies to be a part of this program!


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Select KitchenAid blenders at www.shop.kitchenaid.ca are 25% off. Just use code BLEND25!

Eligible products are:

• 56 oz (1.75 L) 5-Speed Stand Blender - KSB560PE, KSB560ER, KSB560MC, KSB560OB, KSB560WH, KSB560GC, KSB580NK
  

The promo is on from June 1 - July 31, 2009.


KitchenAid Contests

I blogged about this one before, but in case you missed it, go to www.KitchenAid90.ca to enter the KitchenAid 90th Anniversary Contest to win a 4 piece kitchen suite from KitchenAid Home Appliances valued at $8,000!

You can also enter the Viewer's Choice Pictures, Videos, Stories, Recipes contest. Submit a photo of your KitchenAid appliance "dressed in a unique way" (!?!), or a video, story, or recipe for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at the KitchenAid Small Appliance online shopping site shop.kitchenaid.ca!

Contest closes December 31st 2009. See the website for full rules and regulations.