Boston Store Clearance

Boston Store is having a great clearance sale right now. Yesterday, I snagged a formal dress tagged at $120 for $5. Got a pair of designer jeans for Jake for $15. They had a decent selection of winter boots if you want something for next year (and the rest of this year). Yellow tag is 70% off of clearance. Awesome!

Free Days at Art Institute of Chicago

Beginning in June, the Art Institute of Chicago will offer free admission all day on the first and second Wednesday of the month.  If you haven't been, it is a fabulous museum--definitely worth a day trip.  If you don't want to wait 'til then, children under 14 are always free, and adult admission is $18.  Parking is another factor, though, and will cost you at least $25.  But who can put a price on cultural awareness?

Children's Place Monster Sale

The Children's Place is having their monster sale online. There were some pretty great deals (I got cord pants for Brooklyn for $5). Promo code RETAILMENOT1C for 15% off your entire order.
Happy Shopping!

Diaper Study

There are a lot of diaper research opportunities out there.  I’ve tried a few and come across this one: http://nietoresearch.com/.  You don’t get paid for it, but you do get free diapers, and it’s super easy.  All you do is track the diaper changes, do a questionnaire as you finish each product and then one final survey at the end.  No returning nasty diapers!  I’m doing one right now with Ben and I got 20 regular Huggies, 20 Kirkland brand and 20 Huggies supreme. I have tested Pampers and other brands in the past, as well as Pull-ups.  Like I said, you don’t get paid, but I got 2 weeks of free diapers.  They also test wipes and tampons. 

$10 for a $20 Amazon gift card

Did anyone else see this deal on Living Social?  If you use Amazon Mom for diapers, this could cut the already great cost of a box of diapers even more!  And even if you don’t buy diapers, what doesn’t Amazon have?  Check it out here:  https://livingsocial.com/deals/21336?ref=conf-jp&rpi=4424405

Parenting Blog

I came across this blog from another blog that I read and thought I would share.  It’s http://katyshamitz.blogspot.com/.  She is a child and family coach and consultant.  Basically it’s just little parenting tips, things I think most of us can use.  She covers things from organization to preschool anger, defiance, and teaching gratitude.  I think it’s definitely one worth adding to your list of blogs.   

Monkey Joes!

Hey! I just bought this deal from LivingSocial Deals: A Five-Visit ($20) or Ten-Visit Pass ($35) (https://livingsocial.com/deals/18803?ref=iphone-conf-jp&rui=12507404) The deal is only available for 18 more hours, so check it out and get in while you still have the chance!

It's just a couple blocks from the Marcus Majestic Theatres in Brookfield. Super fun for kids - just like Flabbergast. Let me know who buys this deal so we can go together!