Baby Safety Month, Safe Swaddle Techniques & Halo SleepSack Giveaway!

September is Baby Safety Month and I wanted to give you some information about safe swaddling techniques. Did you know that swaddling an infant's legs in the fully extended position can cause hip displaysia? Halo's SleepSacks and Swaddles are the only products on the market approved “hip healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.

This video from Dr. Price gives some good information on hip dysplasia and why swaddling safely is so important.


Using safe swaddling techniques can also help reduce infant suffocation and SIDS, which is the leading cause of death in infants ages 1 month to 1 year of age. Dr. Tanya Altman shows five steps to safe sleep habits in this video.



Did you know the number of SIDS deaths has decreased by 50% since the "Back to Sleep" campaign was launched by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Institute of Child Health and Development? Keep spreading the word about safe swaddling techniques and Baby Safety Month!



Win it!
One lucky winner will win a SleepSack Swaddle of their choice from Halo!

How to Enter:
Visit HaloSleep.com. Then fill out the form below.




Disclaimer: This was an unpaid post, and all opinions here are expressly my own. I was not compensated for this post. One lucky winner will receive a Halo SleepSack free of charge. Giveaway ends on 9/30/11 at midnight MST. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond.

1-Month Supply of HCG Fast Trim Giveaway ($69.99 value!)

I have another fun giveaway for you today! HCG Fast Trim is offering one lucky reader a 1-month supply bottle of their new weight HCG weight loss drops! This retails for $69.99, so it's a great deal.

HCG, short for Human Chorionic Gonodotropin, is a hormone produced in the body that helps to metabolize fat stores in the body for use as energy by stimulating the Hypothalamus. Most HCG users lose at the very least one half pound of fat per day but can lose up to three pounds of fat per day. While taking HCG you won’t feel hungry because your body will be using its fat stores and not metabolizing muscle. Homeopathic HCG is taken sublingually, under the tongue, three times a day for quick absorption into the body.


Win it!
One lucky winner will win one bottle (a 1-month supply) of HCG Fast Trim!

How to Enter:
Visit HCG Fast Trim. Then fill out the form below.

Disclaimer: This was an unpaid post, and all opinions here are expressly my own. I was not compensated for this post. One lucky winner will receive a bottle of HCG Fast Trim free of charge. Giveaway ends on 9/30/11 at midnight MST. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond.

Breaking Dawn Tickets Go On Sale October 1st!

Okay all you Twilight fans -- listen up! I just got an email this morning stating that Breaking Dawn Part 1 tickets go on sale October 1st on Fandango. So mark your calendars and I'll remind you as it gets closer!

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Free Crest Toothpaste @ Shop At Home!

Right now Shop At Home is having a WILD deal for free toothpaste! Simply click the "WILD" deals on the top right of your home page and follow the instructions. It'll take you to walmart.com where you can add the Crest toothpaste to your cart. You'll pay $1.96 + tax and get free shipping. Within 30 days you'll get $1.96 cash back into your Shop At Home account. Pretty sweet!

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This one will probably be gone in about 30 minutes so act fast!

Melanie Rice Photography Portrait Session Giveaway!

Melanie Rice, a Utah phographer, is hosting a session giveaway on her blog! It runs now through Saturday at 10 PM. Go HERE to enter.


Melanie did a 6-month photo shoot for The Bambina, and I just loved how the photos turned out. She is so talented! And her newborn sessions are absolutely to die for!

General Mills Mega Promo @ Associated Foods

Associated Foods Stores (Reams, Dan's, etc) are having a sweet General Mills Mega Promo this week. Buy any 8 participating products and save $4 instantly. Essentially a $0.50 discount per item. (Check your local ad to make sure your store is participating before you go!)

Here are some good deals I see:

$1.00 Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$0.75/3 MFQ (SS 8/134)
= $0.75 each wyb 3

$1.00 Betty Crocker Potatoes (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$0.50/2 MFQ (GM 9/11 or HERE)
= $0.75 each wyb 2

$1.75 General Mills Cheerios (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$0.50 MFQ HERE or HERE
= $1.25

$1.75 General Mills Cookie Crisp or Golden Grahams (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$1/2 MFQ (SS 8/14)
= $1.25

$1.75 Whole Grain Total (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$1 MFQ HERE
= $0.75

$1.00 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$0.30/2 MFQ HERE or (GM 8/7, GM 9/11)
= $0.85 each wyb 2
*Go HERE for some great ideas on what to cook with your cheap Pillsbury Grands Biscuits!!

$1.00 Progresso Classic Vegetable Soup (when you buy in a group of 8)
-$1/4 MFQ (GM 8/7, GM 9/11)
= $0.75 each wyb 4

Things Worth Pricematching @ Walmart (9/14 - 9/20)

{Go HERE to print the Walmart coupon & price matching policies.}

Here's a list of a few items that might be worth pricematching at Walmart or Target this week. I've highlighted a few of my favorites!


Dan's: (9/12 - 9/17)

• Cantaloupe - $0.33/lb
• Bell Peppers, Green - $0.50
• Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, 64 oz - $2.50 (Use $0.55 MFQ SS 8/7 or HERE == $1.95)
• Santitas Tortilla Chips - $1.50
• Sara Lee Bread, 20 oz Iron Kids - $1.67 (Use $0.55 MFQ RP 8/28 == $1.12)
• Welchs Fruit Snacks, 8-10 ct - $2.00 (Use $0.40 MFQ SS 8/21 == $1.60)
• Old Orchard Frozen Juice, 12 oz - $1.25 (Use $1/4 MFQ HERE == $1.00 each wyb 4)

Harmons: (9/12 - 9/18)

• Jonathan Apples - $0.98/lb
• Santitas Tortilla Chips (Tuesday only, limit 4) - $1.25
• Thomas Muffins, 12 oz - $1.99
• Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks (28 oz) or Bites (22 oz) - $4.99 (Use $1 MFQ SS 9/11 == $3.99)
• Farrs Ice Cream, 1/2 gallon (Friday only, limit 2) - $2.50
• Greenlite Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, 13 Watt - $0.50
• Stayfree Maxi Pads, 16-24 ct - $2.00 (Use $1 MFQ SS 8/21 == $1.00)
• Blue Bonnet Margarine, 16 oz, regular or light - $0.85 (case lot sale price each)
• Hansens Apple Juice or Apple Blends - $1.39 (case lot sale price each)
• Kleenex Tissue, 10 pack - $7.99
• Krusteaz Pancake Mix, 7 lb bag - $5.99 (case lot sale price each)
• Langers Apple or Grape Juice, 64 oz - $1.00 (case lot sale price each)
• Lindsay Olives, small or jumbo, 6 oz - $0.79 (case lot sale price each)
• Marie Callenders Corn Bread Mix, 16 oz - $1.79 (case lot sale price each)
• Mount Olympus Distilled or Spring Water, gallon - $0.89 (case lot sale price each)
• Mrs. Butterworths Syrup, 128 oz twin pack - $6.99
• Nalley Chili, 15 oz - $0.89 (case lot sale price each)
• Nissin Top Ramen - $0.10 (case lot sale price each)
• Pictsweet Vegetables, 16 oz - $0.89 (case lot sale price each)
• S&W Canned Beans, 15-15.5 oz - $0.59 (case lot sale price each) (Use $0.50/2 MFQ RP 9/11 == $0.34 each wyb 2)
  
• Taco Bell Refried Beans, 16 oz - $0.69 (case lot sale price each)
• Vitamin Water, 20 oz - $0.71 (case lot sale price each)

Maceys:

• Iceberg Lettuce - $0.68
• Limes - $0.20
• Extra Large Roma Tomatoes - $0.68/lb
• Kraft Handi Snacks Pudding, 4 pack - $0.88

Reams: (9/13 - 9/19)

• Carrots, 16 oz mini - $0.99
• Cauliflower - $0.69/lb
• Red or Green Seedless Grapes - $0.99/lb
• Bartlett Pears - $0.99/lb
• Pluots - $0.99/lb
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Family pack - $1.59/lb
• Gold 'n Soft Margarine, 1 lb - $0.98 (Use $1.50/2 MFQ SS 8/14 == $0.23 each wyb 2)
• Blue Bunny Ice Cream or Sherbet Novelty Carton - $2.99 (Use $0.55 MFQ HERE == $2.44)
• Bic Stic Pens, 10 ct Blue or Black - $0.50 (Use $1/2 MFQ SS 7/31 == FREE)
• Old Spice Antiperspirant - $1.79 (Use $1/2 MFQ P&G 8/28 == $1.29 each wyb 2)

Sunflower Market:

• Utah Peaches - $0.77/lb
• Hass Avocados - $0.88
• Hothouse Tomatoes - $0.88/lb
• Cilantro - $0.50
  
• Seedless Watermelon - $0.33/lb
• Organic Romaine - $0.99
• Organic Sweet Plums - $0.99/lb
• Lemons - $0.33
• All Natural Chicken (all cuts) - 50% off
• Organic Green Onion - $0.50
• Organic Gala, Granny Smith & Golden Delicious Apples - $1.88/lb

Smith's:

• Squash or Zucchini - $0.99/lb
• Smith's Leg Quarters, Chicken - $0.59/lb
• Mountain Dairy Milk, gallon - $2.48 (Use $0.75 MFQ HERE == $1.73)
• Annie's Macaroni & Cheese, 6 oz - $1.00
• Trident Gum, 15-18 ct - $0.69 (Use $2/3 MFQ SS 7/24 == $0.02 each wyb 3)
• Hot Pockets Snackers - $2.00 (Use $1 MFQ SS 6/26 == $1.00)
• Jose Ole Taquitos or Tacos, 16-22.5 oz - $2.99 (Use $1 MFQ HERE == $1.99)
  
• Campbells Chunky Soup, 18.6 - 19 oz - $1.25 (case lot sale price each) (Use $0.50/2 MFQ SS 9/11 == $1.00 each wyb 2)
  
• Dinty Moore Beef Stew, 24 oz - $1.99 (case lot sale price each)
• Hunts Ketchup, 24 oz - $0.89 (case lot sale price each)
• Hunts Pasta Sauce, 26 oz - $0.88 (case lot sale price each)
• Maruchan Ramen Noodles - $0.10 (case lot sale price each)
• Pillsbury Brownie Mix - $0.89 (case lot sale price each)
• Pillsbury Cake Mix - $0.89 (case lot sale price each)
• Planters Peanut Butter, 16.3 oz - $1.39 (case lot sale price each) (Use $0.75 MFQ SS 8/21 == $0.64)
  
• Tillamook Cheese, 5 lb bag - $11.99
  

Remember that Walmart will match any competitor's prices, no questions asked. All you need is a written list just like this!

Also remember to check your mailers before you go. A few weeks ago there were some differences between the Grocery Smarts List and my fliers! It's possible they vary slightly by region.