More Coupons You Need To Try

If you liked my last post regarding my go-to coupon sources, check out some more below:

• Huggies: $2 off their Little Movers diapers. (Note: in order to download the coupon, you'll have to sign in.)

• Walmart.ca: Loads of coupons here that can be used in other stores, too. Coupons include dish and laundry detergents, personal care and drug store products; check back regularly for updates. 

• Coppertone: Save $1 on any Coppertone suncare product. 

• Chuck E Cheese: Before you take your kids here, check their site for food and token deals (i.e. 100 tokens for $25!)

Where do you get your coupons? Let me know in the comment box below. 

NEWS: Walmart.ca has FREE shipping on household items!

I just got a flyer in my mailbox from Walmart.ca that I'm pretty stoked about!

Now Walmart.ca is offering free shipping on products ranging in health/beauty, groceries, pet food, household, diapers/formula. PLUS, you don't have to spend a minimum amount, score!

I have to say, I get turned off of "free shipping" offers whenever you have to spend a certain amount of money, so this new shipping offer from Walmart has made my baby-savings day.

FYI: This is only free for standard shipping – also, "remote markets" are not included, so you may want to contact Walmart if you have questions about their exclusions.

Any other retailers you know that do free shipping? I would love to know your tips in the comments below!

I don't make my own play doh - am I a bad mom?

When my daughter started playing with play doh, you won't believe the number of comments I had from people telling me I have to make my own OR ELSE.

If I used store-bought play doh, I was told my daughter would a) be exposed to harmful chemicals; b) she will EAT the play doh and we'll never know what she's digesting; and c) it builds bonding, makes your kid smarter, yada yada yada.

I agree, making play doh is a fun activity, but I'm perfectly comfortable buying it for my kid at Walmart. I made my own childhood crafts out of store-bought doh and I survived. My daughter doesn't have food allergies either. And my daughter is smart.

So in other words, "to each his or her own" - if you have a firm belief in homemade play doh, go for it. And if you don't, who cares?! In the end, it's whatever works for you.

You're probably thinking this is a weird topic to discuss. Bottom line: when you're a first-time parent being criticized for small things,  it can get to you. However, it is possible to filter out those unwanted thoughts that doubt your parenting skills – it just takes time to find that little voice in your head that says "screw it, I know what's best." YOU know what's right for you and your child – not the lady you met at the park whose kid is eating sand. 

My daughter is three now, and when I get those play doh-like comments, I smile, say thank you and think, let's move on to more important things: how the heck am I going to watch season 2 of Orange Is The New Black if I don't have Netflix?!

What are your tips for handling parenting criticisms? I would love to know your thoughts.

Cheat Sheet for Saving Money on Gerber Snacks

I was just at a Walmart store in Mississauga, Ont., and noticed that a variety of Gerbers Graduates snacks are on sale now for ...

$1.93

Usually these cost approximately $2.97 and up.
Right now, take advantage and get a few - these are very affordable if you want to keep snacks at Grandma and Grandpa's house, need to munch on something at the zoo or park, or just to keep in your diaper bag for a quick snack.

And if I didn't have a kid, I'd eat these myself!

Have you spotted any other baby/tot snacks on sale this week?