Seventh Generation

Seventh Generation was kind enough to send me a box of samples and goodies.

I have to say, I've always thought of seventh generation for green household cleaning products.
I had no idea they also made baby diapers, wipes, baby detergent, baby sunscreen, lotion and bubble baths.

 

My favorite so far is th is mandarin facial cloths. They smell delicious :)

You can get them for 30% off at www.soap.com with coupon code SKIN30

 

 

 

 

 

I havent used the detergents yet but they are a very generous sample size. I plan to bring them with me on vacation in May to use at the hotel.

 

Below are some great Seventh Generation products I have found on sale at a great price.

 

 Diapers.com is offering $10 off a case of Diapers using code: BABY13A

 

 

 

Babies R US has the Seventh Generation Disinfecting Surface Wipes on sale for $2.00 off, which makes them only $2.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluum Subscription Box

I'm a subscription Box Junkie, I know, I just can't help it. lol
 I love being surprised every month with a box of goodies for me and the kids.
Bluum is a smaller box of samples and smaller size products at a very reasonable price, $12.00.
I love Bluum because there's always a lil somethin in the box for mom. :)
This month I was emailed a link to get my first box for only $6.00. I was previously subscribed in Matthew's name but let the membership lapse a few months back.

Here's our October Box,

 

Our box included a solid white disney onesie, burt's beesbaby shampoo & wash, burt's bees night cream for mom, burt's bees lip shimmer stick, and snack pouch by Happy Baby. Retail value was about $33 which included a Wittlebee coupon code for $15 off your first box (code is BLUUM)

SO for $6.00, this box was a steal :)

Please use the link below to sign up for Bluum, Use coupon code: VIPBLUUM to get your first box for only $6.

http://bluum.me/OOvVLy

If you are having trouble using the code,
 email their customer service (contact@bluum.com.) and let them know you have a coupon code you would like to apply.
Please mention Chelsey Keating (chelseykeating@gmail.com) referred you  :)

Little Monster Baby Outfit

I loveeee making these super cool outfits for Brady. Its hard to find things they are cute for boys these days. Go to any given clothing store and you will see 20 racks of girls clothes and 1 rack for boy ages newborn-age 17....not cool. I'm always on the lookout for cool fabrics that I can use for outfits, blankets and decor for my boys.
I started with a 3/4 yard piece of little monsters jersey knit fabric from Jo-ann Fabric and Crafts. At $12.99 a yard, the fabric wasn't on sale, so I was able to use my 50% off on regular price item coupon that was texted to me that morning. I also found a pack of monster iron on's in the tshirt section. These were listed as $5.99 and were on sale for 50% off. Sweeeeeet!

I used a plain baby pants pattern I found online here.
I pre-washed my fabric in cold water and laid it out to air dry. I find it easier to cut and sew fabric when it is a little stiff from air drying.
Use the link above and follow the instructions on how to sew the pants. Its very simple.
To make the shirt, I used a plain white onesie we already had. You can find similar ones at Hobby Lobby, Old Navy and Walmart for $3-$6.00.

Iron the patch right in the center of the onesie. Flip it inside out and iron again to make sure it sticks.

 

 

Done! :)

 

 

 

Total Project cost : $ 7.87

Fabric was $4.87, iron-on was $3.00, and I used an existing onesie.

Links below for items used.

 

 Monster Fabric for Pants:

http://www.joann.com/doodles-collection-knit-monster-jam-blue-fabric/zprd_11730512a/

Monster Iron Ons:

http://www.joann.com/babyville-appliques-monsters-2count/zprd_11109386a/

Project Big Boy Room, Part 3

I should be hitting a road block any minute now. All these projects for Matthew's room are coming along wayyyyy to smoothly.... lol

Part 3 will be the mod podge monogram for his wall.

I found an 18 inch "M" wooden letter at Hobby lobby for $12.99, used my 40% coupon code on my phone and purchased it for $7.79. Fishing card stock stickers were on sale for $1.00 so I bought a sheet, but ended up not using them on this project.
 I also purchased 3 sheets of patterned scrapbook paper which was on sale for .30 a piece.

My supplies:

 Here's my unfinished wooden letter. I started by laying down a drop cloth over my table. I regularly buy plastic table cloths from the dollar tree and cut them into 3 sections to use for crafts. They hold liquids well and don't "soak" like newspaper does.

 I put a heavy layer of mod podge over the letter and smoothed it out with a foam brush.  Make sure you work fast, unfinished wood absorbs liquid very quickly.

Once you've applied a thorough amount of mod podge, cover your letter with scrapbook paper or card stock. Smooth out wrinkles as you go. Depending on the size of your letter, you may have to use more than one sheet of card stock to cover your letter.

Smooth out as many wrinkles as you can because you will see them when it dries.

Turn over your wooden letter. Using an xacto knife or razor blade, trim the paper as close to the edge of your letter as you can. These will be your finished edges.

Flip your letter back over. Apply a generous layer of mod podge over your letter and let it completely dry. Mod podge will appear white like Elmer's Glue when applied, but don't worry it will dry clear.  Apply additional layers as needed until you get the shiny finished effect that you like.

My letter had cutouts on the back to hang by nails, but I wanted something more rustic. I hot-glued some leftover twine rope from Matthew's Pirate Party to the back to make "picture wire"

You are done!

I love the rustic look that the "wooden" patterened paper gives this monogram. Since you can mod podge almost any paper or cotton fabric, there are a ton of projects you could do. You could make a solid color one and use as decor every year for your childs birthday. You could make it in pink or blue and give as a baby shower gift thats costs less than $10.00 to make.

 Possibilities are endless.

Total Cost for this Project: $8.69

( I already owned a bottle of mod podge/puzzle saver and an xacto knife)

Links below for items.

18 inch Wooden "M" letter:

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/18-unpainted-wooden-letter-m-366625/

Mod Podge/Puzzle Saver: (you can find the smaller bottle of puzzle saver at walmart for around $2)

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/8-ounce-gloss-mod-podge-183996/

Xacto Knife:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/X-Acto-1-Basic-Light-Duty-Knife/19703023

Kiwi Crate Monthly Subscription Box

We just signed up for our Kiwi Crate Monthly box. Ill post our pictures and reviews as soon as we receive our box and my lab partner Matthew tests the box out  ;)

 

Currently, you can get your box for 1/2 off which includes free shipping. That's only $10.00 for a box of crafts and supplies! Great Deal!

Use my referral link below to receive $10.00 off your order, if discount is not automatically applied, follow my link and use coupon code: SECRETKIWI10
Enjoy!

http://www.kiwicrate.com/Refer?i=CHELSEYK

Project Big Boy Room, Part 1

For awhile now I've wanted to update Matthew's plain white sheet on the bed with a batman blanket room. His room is so mismatch and uncoordinated its ridiculous. He had a spaceship canvas, a marvel poster and some random zoo prints on his wall. Poor kid, lol.
I wanted him to have a simple and clean design to his room. Something that could adapt as he gets older. I chose a neutral color bedding set for his room from Pottery barn Kids . Keep in mind, this momma lovessssss Pottery barn Kids but I rarely shop there because it isn't in our budget. However,  I found a plain set that even Matthew liked on clearance.

To save money, I opted to buy the Duvet instead of the comforter. Louisiana heat doesn't permit comforters and my toddler is one sweaty sleeper anyhow.

Purchasing the Duvet, Twin Sheet Set, Pillowcase and Sham, my total was at $114.97. Still not bad for an entire bedding set from Pottery barn Kids considering the original price was $160.00, but we aren't done yet.

The last few weeks I sold a few old baby toys and clothes on Craigslist for around $50.00 cash. I then used the $50.00 to purchase a Pottery barn gift card at our local store. On the home page of www.potterybarnkids.com, there was a coupon code for $10.00 off of a $100.00 (no exclusions on sale or clearance)

Upon checkout, I used the FREE $10.00 off coupon code available on their website, along with my $50.00  to purchase his bedding for only $54.97 

 I could have saved on the shipping but this set was not available in our local store and Pottery barn Kids doesn't offer a Free "site to store" option. Never pay for shipping if you don't have to.
So, buy using the company's free $10.00 off coupon and getting rid of some junk of of Matthew's room, I saved $60.00 on his bedding set. I saved more money that I spent.

How could you save even more? Search the Internet before you make an online purchase ANYWHERE. There are tons of coupon codes online offering discounts up to 15% off at Pottery barn. I searched online and ebay for these coupons and gift cards, but ultimately decided to use the free code provided on the Pottery barn kids website. What I mean by gift cards is purchasing gift cards or merchandise credits on ebay at discounted prices to save money. For example, if you can find a $75.00  merchandise credit card on ebay for only $60.00, you will technically save $15.00 off your purchase.
Example- If you purchase a quilt listed $75.00 with that gift card, you will only pay $60.00 for that $75.00 quilt. (The gift card cost you $60.00, but it has a value of $75.00). Gift cards and Merchandise credits can also be combined with online coupon codes/promo codes to further your savings.
Another Example- Same $75.00 quilt, combined with a 10% coupon code found online, discounts your quilt to $67.50. You will now have a credit of $7.50 on your gift card. Hope that makes you smile :)

TOTAL COST PART A- $54.97

Links below for most products used.

More posts this week on the progress and savings of Matthew's room, stay tuned!

Pottery barn kids Oliver Bedding Set:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/oliver-quilted-bedding/
Pottery barn kids Oliver Sheeting:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/oliver-sheeting/?pkey=e%7Coliver%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C3&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-