Mommy FTW

Thanksgiving is almost here, so the deals are in abundance!  It also means that Black Friday is coming, so I will keep a special look out for things posted about that day.  Let’s start with some new discounts:

Polo Ralph Lauren Holiday Shopping Event – 25% off

November 24th – December 7th

Code: HOL2009 or Printable

Gardener’s Supply Company coupon – 20% off online orders over $75

Coupon Code: XNET8319
Expiration Date: 11/26/2009

H20 + coupon – $25 off any purchase of $100

Coupon Code: gifts
Expiration Date: 11/30/2009

The Children’s Place 20% or 15% off

For 20% off – shop early, expires today 11/25 – use code EARLYBIRD9

For 15% off – shop thru 12/6 – use code HHHA9

Barnes and Noble – Save 15% off one single item

Coupon Code: B3U9U7U
Valid 11/30-12/8

Lord & Taylor coupon – 15% off sitewide

Coupon Code: THANKS
Expiration Date: 11/30/09

And now the Buzz.

Apple has been saying that they will be doing some sort of Black Friday sale.  No info yet, just a teaser.  Stay tuned!  Check out more on the rumors here.

Oh apple, what are you up to?!

And, although not shopping related, still some good news from ING Direct – they are going to have a special savings rate for Black Friday.  I will most likely sign up for a new CD (or whatever they offer).  We got Cameron a Savings account with ING because they have the best rate around.  Be sure to check them out on Friday to see what the rate is!

I admit that quite often in my first time mommy experiences someone tells me something which, upon hearing it I think,” Oh right – that makes perfect sense.  Duh!”  I had one of these moments at Cameron’s 9 month check up.  I was talking to his pediatrician about food.  She asked me if Cameron was feeding himself (finger foods) and I said “no,” and that he “wasn’t very good at it.”  She suggested that every meal time I put the tray on his high chair and let him practice picking up some finger foods.  Ah – Practice!  This had never occurred to me (duh!)  I guess I sort of figured it would just come to him…. Anyways, after a week or so of practice with his Organic Puffs Cameron has really improved!

Banana Puffs

I first heard about these puffs from another mom.  They dissolve in baby’s mouth easily and they come in 3 “flavors” (I think they all taste the same) – banana, apple, and veggie.  You can get them from Fresh Direct, at Elly’s on Dekalb, and at the Associated on Myrtle.  If you aren’t in Fort Greene / Clinton hill check your local grocery in the baby section or get them from Amazon (the price is better than local, and they come with free shipping – you can even get 15% off if you subscribe and save making them only about $2.60 each).  They are made by Happy Baby, and boy, do they make my baby happy!