It’s that time of year when retailers are making way for aisles and aisles of freshly sharpened pencils…easily forgetting that there’s still plenty of hot summer days ahead of us (ugh.)  Now is definitely the time to stock up on summer essentials, like this too-cute Aqua Leisure water buggy.  I love that the ultra-functional shade on top actually has an aesthetic purpose, and not just a “my mom is a sun-scared loon” feel.  It’s originally $17 and now just $7.98 at Amazon- 53% off and eligible for free shipping on a $25 order!

If you missed out on our last diaper find, be sure to get in on this one, it’s great!  Amazon offers a program called “subscribe & save” for many of their grocery-type items.  When you check out, you select if you want your order delivered again at a 1,2,3 or 6 month interval and for doing that, save an additional 15%.  The “secret” is that you don’t really have to have your order delivered again- you can cancel your subscribe & save subscription after your first order ships really easily (with about two mouse clicks!) and still keep your 15%.  Well, get this.  For a limited time (yeah, they don’t say how long!) certain diapers and wipes S&S subscriptions will ship for 30% off.  That’s on top of whatever discount they’re already offering.  Like these 180 ct Size 1 Pampers Swaddlers above- their retail price is $45, they’re on sale for $40, and if you sign them up for S&S, they’re just $28, just about 40% off!  All S&S orders ship free as well- and 2-day shipping at that!  If you click in the link on the light blue box here, you can see all of the 30% off diapers and wipes.  Happy diapering!

It’s certainly not the most glamorous bargain, but it’s no dirty secret.  Or at least, it won’t be if you stock up!  Target.com is having a diaper “buy more, save more” sale that turns out to be a pretty good deal if you stack another coupon code with it!  Click the “see all diapers” link on this page, and find your favorite that says “buy more save more” in red in the description.  If you spend $75, you’ll get 15% off, spend $100 to get 20% off, and spend $125 to get 25% off.  For example, the 160-count box of Pampers Cruisers is normally $42- but if you buy 3 boxes, you’ll get each for $31.50 AND you can use coupon code MT9ZC7RW for another 10% off, making them about $28 a box, or 33% off- not bad for diapers!  They ship free too!

As a former scientist (and now mommy scientist!) I like gathering information from multiple sources before coming to my own conclusions.  There’s so many parenting magazines available now (and at such a low cost!) it’s easy and fast to get lots of opinions on such controversial topics as pacifiers, napping, and (eek!) TV.  Oh, the drama!  At Amazon right now, you can pick up a 2-year subscription (24 issues) to Parents magazine for just $12, AND there’s an automatic $5 checkout discount, making 2 years just $7.  That’s just 29 cents an issue!  Certainly there’s something to be learned for 29 cents.  Oh, and free shipping!

It’s hard enough to teach when to say thank you, multiply that by a few when you’re in the position of teaching how.  Luckily, someone (a 14-year old author!) has compiled a nice little resource for your budding Emily Post.  If you’re looking for creative, cool, and clever ways for your child to say thank you (think of breaking the birthday monotony!) look no further than Lillian Vernon’s clearance page- originally $13, this cute little book is just $3.89 now!  Be sure to check out the rest of their clearance section too, especially if you don’t mind shopping early for holidays!

Sneaking this bargain in a little late today- but better late than never!  This cute little diaper pack is actually insulated- so it can double as a bottle or snack holder too!  Originally $22 (and most of the other available colors are still!) this adorable pattern is on sale at Amazon for 70% off- just $6.59!  And it’s eligible for free super saver shipping on orders over $25, woo hoo!

It’s hip in Hollywood, now you can be the coolest Mama in your neck of the woods!  I’ve been thinking this was a great idea since I heard about it, but now I’m springing into action to buy.  Use code S-SONIA at www.smartmomjewelry.com for 50% off everything, including the items that are already on sale!

PS- If you’re on Facebook, you must enter our $50 Enfanta gift card giveaway!  There’s only 3 days to go until we find a winner!  See all the details in our 5/3 post here!

If you’ve been around awhile, you’ll probably already know that this is Sophie’s third appearance on our blog- and a more surprised mama you could not find!  I still don’t get her (perhaps because I’m not teething?) but I know there’s plenty of you out there that know and love your tiny giraffes- so here’s one for you!  Our previous low price for Sophie was an Amazon gold box deal- which sell out super quickly- at $13.99.  If you missed the hour or so Sophie was at that price, she’s on sale right now for just $1 more- $14.95!  That’s almost 40% off, and a really super bargain.  Prices at Amazon do change quickly, but hopefully this one will stick around!

PS- Please don’t forget to enter our giveaway for a $50 Enfanta e-gift card!  Have you been to their site?  There’s plenty of great things to spend it on!  There’s only FIVE more days to get your entries in, check out our 5/3 post for all the details!

A big thanks to TotBargainer Amy for sharing a great deal!  The Emma pattern of the Britax Marathon Click & Safe Convertible car seat is originally $300, but being closed out at diapers.com for just $199- 33% off, with free shipping!  If pink isn’t your thing, there’s quite a few others on closeout, see the whole Britax lineup here!

BabyBargain’s first animal sound was the “ooo ooo eee eee” apparently emitted by the ubiquitous Fisher-Price rainforest monkey that appears on so many of our baby items.  Somehow, this prolific monkey doesn’t annoy me- which I assume is because he is just so darn cute.  Had I seen his waterfall monkey habitat sooner, I most certainly would have added it to our nighttime soothing repertoire.  As it is, I may stash one away in case the need arises- Sears has the Peek-A-Boo waterfall soother on sale for 52% off, just $19.99 from the original $42.  Even Amazon is still selling it for $36!  It attaches right to the inside of the crib and has received a bunch of excellent reviews.  Your sleepless nights may be numbered!

Raising a baby Wildcat?  Wolverine?  Badger?  Keep baby safe and display your hometown pride with a custom-covered Britax Marathon carseat.  It’s just one more reason parents are notoriously crazy about their Britax car seats.  There’s obviously something there!  Don’t throw your cost considerations out the window, however, because you can pick up the Marathon in one of 29 different school colors for $80 off, just $250 with free shipping!

Sorry guys, I had to wait for the Amazon Lightning deal to post!  I know how much you all love Sophie, so be quick and buy her for $13.99, the lowest I have ever seen her priced!  That’s almost 40% off retail!  Free shipping on orders over $25, of course, so get a spare or donate one to Toys for Tots.  This price is only until they sell out, so get it while the gettin’s good!  Oh, and make sure you click on the “View Gold Box Offer” button to get this price.  Happy teething!