Parent Hacks

Amazon deal TODAY ONLY: Kidco Freeze 'N Serve reusable baby food containers (16-pack) $13.95

Today only, Amazon has put this 16-cup set of BPA-free containers on sale for $13.95 (22% off the usual price).

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Amazon Gold Box deal: Brother Personal Label Maker 52% off

Discount good until January 26, 2013, unless they run out sooner.

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Amazon Gold Box deal: Soft Heat Warming Mattress Pad 32% off

At Amazon: Soft Heat 233 Thread-Count Low-Voltage Electric Heated Mattress Pad Let me tell you a little story about a very special mattress pad. A couple years ago, I poked fun at my mom for owning a heated mattress pad. She was saying something about "preheating her bed" and I...

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Free Android App of the Day (Amazon): It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Today only, Amazon is giving away the Android-app version of the interactive book, 's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

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Amazon TODAY ONLY: Big savings on Ekobrew refillable cups for Keurig brewers

Amazon has put a bunch of Ekobrew models on sale today. I did a quick survey of prices elsewhere on the Internet, and the Amazon prices look really good.

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Amazon Gold Box: Cuisinart SmartStick Hand Blender 50% off

For the next few days, the Cuisinart SmartStick is in the Amazon Gold Box for 50% off the list price. Price good until 10/21/12 (unless they run out sooner).

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Amazon TODAY ONLY: 66% off Schlage Keypad Deadbolt Door Lock

Today only, this lock (in satin nickel and aged bronze finishes) is in the Amazon Gold Box for 66% off the list price ($79.99).

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Amazon deal: Michley Lil' Sew & Sew Sewing Machine 43% off

The Lil' Sew & Sew isn't specifically made for kids, but the small scale, simple design and portability make it look like an ideal first sewing machine for a child. At this price, it's worth a try. Discount good until 2/25/12 unless they run out sooner.

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Amazon deal (3 days only): One year of Real Simple magazine for $12

Amazon's got a one-year subscription to Real Simple on sale for $12. Discount good through 12/10/11.

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How to shorten your holiday gift list

Paring down your gift list will save you money and time, and will help you feel calmer during the holidays. But, most importantly, it will help you express your love and gratitude to friends and family in ways everyone will appreciate.

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Amazon deal: 10% instant rebate on Pamela's gluten-free baking mixes

I don't usually post about items with small Amazon discounts, but given that the price-per-unit there is already good and that going gluten free can be so expensive and intimidating for newcomers, I decided this one was worth sharing. Discount ends December 31, 2011.

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Amazon TODAY ONLY: 36% off Ekobrew refillable K-Cup for Keurig coffee machines

Lots of you love this coffee machine and buy your K-Cup refills using Amazon Subscribe & Save, so I thought you might appreciate a heads-up about this deal. Discount ends October 29, 2011.

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Amazon deal: Scotch Thermal Laminator $21.99

A personal laminator is useful for so many things, you'll wonder why you waited this long to buy one. Amazon Gold Box price ends on 10/22/11, or earlier if they run out.

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Amazon deal: Buy three Command self-adhesive no-mark products, get one free

I use Command adhesive hooks all over my house, and they truly work as promised -- adhesive hooks and organizers that stick to the wall, hold a decent amount of weight, but remove with no damage, marks or residue.

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Amazon deal: Roasted seaweed snacks for about 71 cents each

Roasted seaweed "crisps" are one of those unlikely snacks many kids (including mine) LOVE. As in "gobble them up and beg for more." A fun and healthy lunchbox alternative to chips.

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