You’ve got the cutest little BabyLegs

by Mir at 12:57 pm on September 2, 2010 in For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

BabyLegs didn’t exist when my kids were babies, and I’m just a little bit bitter. What’s not to love about adorable leg-long legwarmers that eliminate the need for pants on chilly days for the diaper set? Nothing, that’s what.

If you check out their Labor Day Sale, they’ve got a bunch of 3-pair bundles for just $15 each. Apply coupon code BLNEWS for another 15% off, making it $13.50 for the trio.

Through tomorrow (September 3rd), coupon code KING5 will take 50% off anything else (but not the bundles). Shipping is currently free.

These make great shower gifts, or just great sanity savers if you have a Houdini Stripper baby. Not that I ever had one of those. Ahem.

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There’s a suitcase in my shoe

by Mir at 11:52 am on September 2, 2010 in Hot Hot Hot!

Normally I head on over to 6pm.com for shoes, or maybe even clothing, but today one of their featured discounts is actually American Tourister. Yeah, the suitcases. Worth a look if you’re shopping for one.

And this is normally where I would insert a comment about all of the pretty shoes on sale, too, but I just read that another oil rig exploded in the Gulf, so I’m kind of out of witty comments at the moment….

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Make your kids happy, help other kids

by Mir at 9:42 am on September 2, 2010 in For the kids, Quick Tips

Right now they’re having a Halloween Clearance Sale over at the St. Jude Hospital site, which means discounts for you (they have a few toddler costumes for just $5 each, as well as other goodies), plus all proceeds going to a fabulous organization to help sick kids. If that’s not justification to shop, I don’t know what is.

(Thanks for the tip, Meghann!)

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More ways to save right from home

by Mir at 8:58 am on September 2, 2010 in Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

It’s true, I’m totally digging Soap.com, truly, madly, deeply, because there’s little I enjoy more than the simulated experience of walking up and down the drugstore aisles without actually having to go to said drugstore. (Plus they sell cheap protein powder that’s weird-chemical-free, so there’s also that.)

It’s their first big coupon event, just in time for Labor Day. Now through September 7th, shop away and use code LABORDAY5 for $5 off your $50+ order, LABORDAY10 for $10 off your $75+ order, or LABORDAY15 for $15 off your $100+ order. And if you’re new to Soap.com? Forget those and use code WANT4632 for 15% off any size order.

2-day shipping is always free on $25+, and don’t forget that they share a basket with Diapers.com, too, where they’re having a Fall Sale as well.

It’s all the savings and convenience of a Big Box store, while you’re still in your jammies. Love.

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One for you, one for them

by Mir at 6:08 am on September 2, 2010 in For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I (as I’ve discussed here before) am not much for new games on the Wii, because I firmly believe that God invented the Wii so that I could drive off the edge of the world in Mario Kart. But sure, okay, occasionally I’ll branch out, and my kids, of course, enjoy playing a variety of games.

Lately my son is obsessed with one called A Boy and His Blob, which I gather is a remake of an original Nintendo game. Whatever it is, it’s hilarious. Said blob can transform into just about anything his boy might need, and what is more entertaining to a kid than that? (Answer: Possibly flatulence, but not much else.) Anyway, Amazon is currently offering it through Hubbagames for just over $13 (even though it’s still $30 via Amazon itself), and it’s a really fun one, so I thought I’d mention it.

Meanwhile, if buying something for the kids makes you want a little something for your gaming fun, too, today’s Video Game Deal of the Day at Amazon is any version of Guitar Hero 5 for just $10. $10 for 85 new songs to rock? That’s a no-brainer.

Rock on, my friends.

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Now I’m ready

by Mir at 3:41 pm on September 1, 2010 in Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

How many times have I talked about potentially replacing my (dying) power toothbrush, lately? I think of it, I see a sale, but then I spot something shiny and wander away. Alas.

This is the month I do it, though. Why? Well, because Oral-B is offering 50% off mail-in rebates on a whole bunch of their brushes. And Amazon just happens to have bunches of eligible models available, many already marked down.

And that means it may just finally be toothbrush time. Sure, this deal runs from now until the end of November, but just imagine how many shiny things I could see between now and then. I should probably take care of this now.

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Still cheaper than breakfast out

by Mir at 12:42 pm on September 1, 2010 in Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

I’m just going to say it: I don’t understand why anyone buys pancake mix. There. Let’s all wait for the lightning bolt to strike me. Now that I can’t eat wheat anymore, I have to make my own mix, but even before that, I preferred our homemade blend to anything that came in a box.

Then again, it’s possible that I’m a little weird.

That said, I know plenty of people who prefer the convenience of a packaged mix, and that’s fine. I am not the Pancake Police. So if that’s more your style, you might be interested in this Stonewall Kitchen Pancake & Waffle Mix at Amazon. For one thing, it’s at nearly 5 stars after 42 ratings, and if you read some of the reviews you may wonder (okay, I wondered) if one of the ingredients in this mix is crack cocaine. People seem to really love it. For another thing, it’s currently on special, so coupon code STNWL9IO knocks the price down 10% and then buying via Subscribe & Save brings it down another 15% (and gives you free shipping), so you end up with 2 giant canisters (over four pounds of mix) for $12.69.

It’s more expensive than the stuff at the supermarket, yes, but maybe it bridges that gap between Generic Big Box and going out for a fancy brunch. Barring that, it’d be perfect for gifts with some real maple syrup, and you’ll look like a big spender because it’s normally about twice what you end up paying.

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Bali wowee

by Mir at 11:10 am on September 1, 2010 in Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

I don’t personally wear Bali bras—and this seems like an inappropriate place to get into a prolonged discussion of my, um, bustular issues (hint: I’m not sure Bali comes small enough for me, you’re welcome)—but I know enough to know that One Hanes Place’s $14.99 Bali Sale is a pretty good deal.

Also, I remember when you could only buy Balis in white or… white. Look at them now, all fancy and edgy with their leopard print and purple and stuff! Go a little wild and crazy, there! I mean, for $15, why not?

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Just a friendly reminder…

by Mir at 9:48 am on September 1, 2010 in Quick Tips

… you do know that you can be following Want Not on Twitter and Facebook, right? You are looking extra pretty today, by the way, and I am not just saying that because we’re about to hit 600 fans on Facebook but really, my goal is 1,000 in 2010, either. Your hair just looks fantastic.

Besides, all the cool kids are doing it. You know you want to. And I hear it’s good for your skin, but way cheaper than a facial.

(Okay, shutting up, now.)

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Strap ‘em in, head on out

by Mir at 8:15 am on September 1, 2010 in For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Been looking for a relatively inexpensive umbrella stroller that still has a few features (not to mention safety and comfort for baby)? You could do a lot worse than the First Years Jet Stroller, which weighs in at just 11 pounds, but still has many of the features of its more expensive counterparts—there’s a large storage basket, sunshade, telescoping handles, multi-position recline, and it’s rated to up to 50 pounds. (Dude. My son wasn’t 50 pounds until he was 9.) There are 6 different colors from which to choose, too.

At just under $30 shipped, that’s a good 25% savings over the usual price, making it a great choice for tossing in your trunk or looking pretty savvy and generous at the next baby shower you attend. Either way.

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