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Originally submitted at One Step Ahead

Cool Toy

By Blogginmomma.com from Bradenton, FL on 8/11/2008

4out of 5

Pros: Durable, Good Value

We bought the toy at the clearance price so the little quirks it has are ok for the price I paid. Had I paid full price I wouldn’t be nearly as satisfied. The concept of the toolbox is great and my 2 yr old loves playing with it. The tools are very realistic and are a big hit, especially the hammer and flashlight. My complaint: I wish that the drawers had a “stop” on them that stops them from flying out onto the floor and creating a mess, not to mention the hazard of hitting little feet.

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Kids CUUUUUTE backpacks and lunch bags! GREAT PRICES! They range in price from $13 – $25. My personal faves are: Construction Lunch Bag and Stephen Joseph Train Quilted Backpack. I may just have to get one of those lunch pails or when me and the boys are out and about. Browse through the site and see what you can find for yourself!

Regent’s Secret is having a PPB sale starting 7.28.08! Woo-hoo!! While checking my email I learned about this sale from one of my yahoo bag boards. Gotta love those women, they are ON it!

It’s on www.regentssecret.com – it’s a members only site – you have to have a referral to join. There’s no weird catch or anything. Basically members get reward points for the people the refer. Anywho, it’s legit and they have Petunia Pickle Bottom bags on sale until 7.30.08. To join please use my referral info so I can get credit, which is funktea _ 420 @hotmail . com (no spaces).

Info about PPB from their site: “Born out of a desire to bring style and sophistication to the world of modern parenting, Petunia Pickle Bottom was founded in 2000 by a trio of people who pay homage to the chic mommy who makes a statement without saying a word. Plucking the name from childhood (the head designer’s father coined the phrase when she was a little one) Petunia Pickle Bottom has become more than a silly sentimental name, it has become the brand to have.

A perennial exhibit of bold lines, daring colors and darling designer details, Petunia Pickle Bottom was created for the steadfast sophisticate inside every woman. Silk brocades, hand-woven tweeds, plush chenilles, intricate cut velvets, and exquisitely detailed embroidery—every one a Petunia hallmark, and every one an expression of motherhood’s myriad facets.”

I was browsing a bag site this morning for no other reason than they are having their annual Summer 20% off sale (use coupon code Summer2008) and well, I LOVE bags. I came across the Kelty Journey in the sales section and thought I’d pass the deal onto my readers. I’m not really big into carting the baby around on my back to go hiking or out and about – I’d rather use the AT stroller but I have several friends that do. They rave over their Keltys.

This one is on sale for $155.45 + free shipping. Check it out here.

Horrors! Imagine it – you walk into your room, flip on the monitor and check the video only to see a black screen! You know it’s working because you hear your darling gossiping with himself but can’t see his cute-as-a-button face. That happened to me last night. I never realized how much I LOVED the video option on my Summer Infant handheld video monitor until I didn’t have it. Luckily I bought the TV monitor version of it at Thanksgiving when they had them at Big Lots for $40. Yes, it was supposed to be setup for #2 but yea… Unfortunately it screws up the sound – or maybe I just don’t know what I’m doing so I have the handheld going for sound and the TV for sight. I guess I can’t complain since I bought the handheld unit used 2 years ago but dang it! Now I have to go hunting for another one.

Wish me luck.

is on Mamabargains.com RIGHT NOW at $150. Red 2006 and one per household are the rules. Hurry while it’s still available if you’ve been waiting on this amazing stroller. They are already about half gone at the time of this posting.

I’ve been considering using cloth diapers to see if that would assist with the wetting the bed issue we are still having. In particular I’m interested in using AIOs and possibly a cover for them just to make it a little harder to access.Preferably not terribly expensive either since this is a long shot and total trial run for me using cloth and seeing if they help at all in our situation.

Does anyone have any suggestions for the best diaper and cover?

I came across this great post at Car & Caboodle on a backseat organization system that can be strapped in with a seatbelt. With 2 boys sitting back there, clutter control will be a huge thing soon. Ok, it is already really. I like that it uses a seatbelt to hold i in place and the prints are rather cute too. Only downfall I see so far is that there are currently none in stock for me to buy Continue checking out this WAHM’s Etsy site for further info. Bonus: made in the USA too.

Mamabargains will soon have EVERYTHING that Red Castle sells will be up on their site soon (week or so). That includes: The Whizz, carrycot and all the great accessories

And to make this deal even sweeter! A percentage of the proceeds will go to the March of Dimes!!!!!

So spread the word about this great site and the deals, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled all week long! Over the weekend I noticed they had the pink G-luxe back up there as well as a FV backpack. This morning they have a pair of cute girls sandles so you never know what you may find ~ other than some fantastic deals!

Mamabargains.com has come through for us again and has Fleurville Luxe in Pink Leather for $109.00. OOOOO how my mouth is drooling over this bag but I can’t justify it. I’m really trying but haven’t been able to do so unfortunately. These will go like hot cakes so be sure to run with CC in hand to get yours!