Summer To Do's: Strawberry Banana Yogurt Pops

Yippee, today I'm checking off an item from our summer to do list, "Make Homemade Popsicles".

The Fill and Freeze Puree Pops I ordered from Amazon arrived this week and right off the bat I was really impressed with the quality of this set. I also couldn't resist these Blue Rocket Ice Pop Molds. They remind me of the red white and blue rocket pops I loved as a kid. For anyone considering buying these both sets are BPA free.

I followed this recipe by Jamie Oliver using strawberries I'd frozen from my parents garden.

What you'll need:
2 Cups Plain or Vanilla Yogurt (Mine is expired yogurt that needed a purpose)
1 - 1.5 Cups of Frozen Berries
2 Small Bananas
2 TB Honey or Agave Syrup
Popsicle Molds or Dixie Cups and Popsicle Sticks for freezing

Break up or slice the bananas and place them in a food processor or blender with the berries

Add 2 Cups of yogurt followed by the agave syrup, I just drizzled some right over the top.

Puree or blend on a low setting until smooth.

Fill your molds or dixie cups leaving about a half inch of space at the top, the liquid will expand once frozen.

Keep in mind this recipe made enough liquid to fill both sets of molds I had plus an entire mug with the remaining.

Amazon: Melissa & Doug Toy Deals for Boys!

This Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill is $13.36, 47% off right now on Amazon, it'd make a fun gift for a little one!

These knobby puzzles are great! This Melissa & Doug Stop Sign Puzzle is 46% off right now making it just $8.07

Melissa & Doug Chunky Construction Puzzle 44% off making it $8.38

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Pound-A-Peg $8.31, 45% off

This Melissa & Doug Farm Peg Puzzle is 57% off making it just $4.25

Save Money, Shop Garage Sales

One of the ways I save our family money is by shopping garage sales. We've acquired a good amount of Brooklynns clothes, toys, and books this way. One of my strategies is to plan ahead by purchasing clothing sizes she'll wear in the fall, winter, and spring since garage sales are mostly non existant during those months. This allows me to fill in with items I either really like or find a great deal on in stores. I have to admit I wasn't as big on garage sales until I needed baby and children's items, this is where I've seen the most significant savings. 

Here are a few of my favorite finds from the past couple of weeks and why it really is worth the planning, time, and gas. 

Alex Tub Garden $10.88 on Amazon, Paid $1

Toddler Keen Newport Water Sandals $40, Paid $5

B. Toys Spinaroos $44.29 on Amazon, Paid $5

KidKraft Deluxe Wood Easel-Natural $103.40, Paid $5

American Eagle: 20% off Site Wide plus No Minimum Free Shipping

American Eagle, Aerie, and 77 Kids is having a site wide extra 20% off sale which includes clearance items PLUS Shipping is FREE, no minimum. Use code 89427721 at checkout. Here are a few things I think are a good price. Prices reflect the extra 20% off.

Baby Long Sleeve Onsies just $4.62!

Girls Beach Bright Graphic Tank $6.22

Boys Bright Stripe Shirts $4.62!

Baby Girls Bright Print Ruffle Swim Suit $7.82

Toddler Girls Leggings, 3 Colors, $6.22 after discount.

Oh and these Hannah Convertible bras are super comfortable! Just $11.96 after discount.

Eco Baby Buys: Kinderville Feeding Accessories 40% off!

Starting today on Eco Baby Buys you can snag a great deal on Kinderville Feeding Accessories. The Little Bites Storage Jars, Set of 4 is just $11.99 (These are $19.99 on Amazon)

Kinderville products are made from a high-quality, food-grade silicone and are thoroughly safety-tested: BPA-, Phthalate-, Nistrosamines- and Lead-free. All items are dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and microwave safe.

The Freezer Trays are actually cheaper on Amazon at $10.99 so if you're interested in those I'd pick them up there. 

Update: Extended 1 Day! Tea Collection Clothes 20% off plus free shipping!

This sale has been extended one day! Tea Collection, one of my favorite brands of kids clothing, is having a killer sale. Check out their sale section and take an extra 20% off using code TSALE20 at checkout, plus when you spend $50 or more shipping is FREE!
You won't find better prices on their stuff than this sale right here! Yes their clothes are a little spendier but I've found they hold up phenomenally after plenty of washings and lots of play.

Rare $3/$20 B. Toys Printable Coupon!

B. Toys just released a rare $3 off a toy purchase of $19.99 or higher. This is one of my favorite toy brands for little ones because ALL of their toys are BPA free, lead-free and phthalate-free!!!  You can find these toys at Target and the coupon expires July 16th.

Amazon: Pampers Thick Care Wipes just $0.018/wipe!

Amazon has a great deal on wipes right now. Head to the Pampers ThickCare 7x Wipes, Unscented, 504 Count page and look for the "Save $0.50 Now" button under the product picture and follow instructions to use the coupon.

Next add Pampers ThickCare 7x Wipes, Unscented, 504 Count to your cart through the Subscribe and Save option located directly below the "One Time Delivery Option".

Once you check out your total will be $9.29 making these wipes just $0.018 each! And remember shipping is always free when ordering through subscribe and save. 

Lots of New Toys R Us & Babies R Us Printable Coupons!

Toys R Us and Babies R Us has released some new printable coupons for rewards members (its free to sign up) good Thursday May 19th only.

FREE $10 Gift Card WYB $50 formula purchase
Save $15 with diaper or wipes purchase of $65 or more
25% off all Mongoose Bike
20% off any regular prices stroller or travel system
25% off any Hasbro game
Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Toys R Us Brand Batteries
$30 off Step 2 Play Up Picnic Cottage
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Mega Bloks Dragons or Squad Construction Sets
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off on Moxie Girlz Dolls
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off on Elmo or Sesame Street Dvds
2 for $15 on Toys R Us Plush Brand Puppies or Kittens
$20 off Any Infant Playgym of $59.99 or more
15% off All Hampers
20% off Philips Avent Starter Sets
25% off Any Humidifier or Vaporizer
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Safety 1st Health or Grooming Products
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Little Remedies Items (Stack with 2 $1/1 Little Remedies from 3/27 Smart Source)
$10 off $50 Clothing Purchase
20% off Any FOA Schwartz Purchase

Target Daily Deal: Think Baby Sunscreen 35% off and Free Shipping!

Target has a good deal on thinkbaby sunscreen today, its 35% off making it $10.99 plus shipping is free.

Thinkbaby sunscreen is an all natural sunscreen and ranked at just a 1 in the Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. I like using this database to find out whats in the products I'm exposing my little angel to. 

Amazons current price for the same size thinkbaby sunscreen is $14.99.

Walmart: Leap Frog Tag Junior Book Pal $14.97

In-stores Walmart has the Leap Frog Tag Junior Book Pal for $19.97 in both green and purple. Plus use the $5/1 Leap Frog Tag Jr. coupon from Coupons.com and pay just $14.97 out of pocket! I'll be snagging one in purple to put away for Brooklynn's 2nd birthday.

Amazon has the LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Pal in Green for $25.09 or Purple for $29.24.

Amazon: Earth's Best Organic Baby Food $0.44 each!

Amazon has a good deal on Earth's Best Organic Baby Food right now when you purchase through subscribe and save, this option is right above the "add to cart" button and easily canceled with just the click of a button in your account.

Earth's Best Organic 1st Vegetable Starter Kit (Pack of 12) $5.41 ($0.45 each)

Earth's Best Organic 1st Fruit Starter Kit (Pack of 12) $5.38 ($0.44 each)

EXPIRED! Amazon: Radio Flyer Wagon with Canopy 60% off!

Looks like this is back up to $149.99 already :(

Amazon has a screaming deal on this Radio Flyer Odyssey Wagon with canopy right now, its just $59.99 from $149.99 plus free shipping!

I went to Portland's Craigslist to see if there were any used for less, I found one for $75, so this deal is cheaper and will arrive on your doorstep new!

Here is another one from Springfield/Eugene also for $75.

Thanks Thrifty NW Mom!

Amazon: Pampers Thick Care Wipes just $0.01/wipe!

If you are partial to Pampers wipes here is a great deal on Amazon when you buy through subscribe and save (which is easily canceled with the click of a button in your account). 

Add Pampers Unscented Thick Care Wipes or Pampers Scented Thick Care Wipes to your cart through the subscribe and save option right above where you see the "Add to Cart" Button. 

Pay just $9.79 or just $0.01/wipe! Once your item ships or arrives at your doorstep go into your account and cancel the subscription.

New $1/1 Yobaby Organic Yogurt Coupon!

Coupons.com just released a new $1/1 Yobaby Organic Yogurt 4-Pack Coupon. It does have the store Publix on it but since its a manufacturers coupon you can use it anywhere. I had to use zipcode 33313 to find it.

Thanks Hip2save!