Selasa, 25 Januari 2011

Daily and Flash Sale Deals for Thursday


Need an invite to one of the members only sites? Just click below:


Gilt.com; zulily.com; TheMiniSocial.com; BeyondtheRack.com; HauteLook.com; RueLaLa.com; BillionDollarBabes.com; ideeli.com, jasmere.com, Modnique.com, TheFoundary.com, Design Story


Today’s top picks (new sales start at noon at some of the sites below):




  • TheFoundary: Play houses, sandboxes, trampolines and more

  • ideeli: Light of Mine, Jenerations Baby, agean apparel

  • BeyondtheRack.com: Little Miss Matched

  • Gilt.com: DaVinci Crib & Mattress Sets (noon), Kinderloom Rugs (noon), Kids’ Bedding Sale (noon), gro(noon), UppaBaby, Pink Chicken, 7 a.m. Enfant, Shoes, Puma boys and girls, and more.

  • Zulily: Label Daddy, Kinderville, Good Lad, Pink Platinum, Lunchbox, Hype, Stylease, eeBoo, UppaBaby (watch shipping), and a lot more. $5 off $50 with code GA1078.

  • Hautelook.com: Baby Nay, Harper Collins children’s books

  • Lil Luxe: Caden Lane Bedding, Redmon Hampers, Boon, Twin Sisters learn & play, Levels of Discovery, and more.

  • The Mini Social: Wonder Boy, Lola et Moi, Wee Squeak and Beibi shoes, Mija, Mia, Ses Petits Mains, Sweet Peanut, and more.


What you should know:



  • Deal a day sites can actually be bad for your budget. They’re all about buying on impulse. They create a sense of don’t-miss-out urgency that’s hard to resist. Take a few deep breaths before you buy and ask yourself these three questions:


Can actually use the item? If not, it’s not a bargain at all.


Is there a possibility you’ll want to return the item? All sales are final at some sites.


Is it still a deal after you factor in shipping costs?



  • Keep in mind that some of the items may be final sale (no returns). Read up on the site’s return/exchange policy before you buy.

  • Do a quick price comp to make sure you’re getting the deal you think you are.

  • Shipping timelines on some items may be extended.

  • Follow my daily deals list on Twitter.



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Daily and Flash Sale Deals for Friday

Need an invite to one of the members only sites? Just click below:

Gilt.com; zulily.com; TheMiniSocial.com; BeyondtheRack.com; HauteLook.com; RueLaLa.com; BillionDollarBabes.com; ideeli.com, jasmere.com, Modnique.com, TheFoundary.com, Design Story


Today’s top picks (new sales start at noon at some of the sites below):




  • TheFoundary: Phil and Teds on Monday.

  • ideeli: Ciao Marco, Light of Mine, Mini Melissa

  • BeyondtheRack.com: Little Miss Matched

  • Gilt.com: Vilebrequin Swim Trunks for Boys (noon), Bloch Ballet Flats for Girls (noon), DaVinci Crib & Mattress Sets, Kinderloom Rugs, Kids’ Bedding Sale, gro, and more.

  • Zulily: Joovy, Dav Rain boots (shown), Kushies, Label Daddy, Good Lad, Pink Platinum, and a lot more. $5 off $50 with code GA1078.

  • Hautelook.com: SunSmart, English Laundry for boys, Baby Nay, more

  • Lil Luxe: Ever After, L’Amour shoes, Baby Blooms, Caden Lane Bedding, Redmon Hampers, and more.

  • The Mini Social: lillybee, Kiwi Industries, Wonder Boy, Lola et Moi, Wee Squeak and Beibi shoes, and more.


What you should know:



  • Deal a day sites can actually be bad for your budget. They’re all about buying on impulse. They create a sense of don’t-miss-out urgency that’s hard to resist. Take a few deep breaths before you buy and ask yourself these three questions:


Can actually use the item? If not, it’s not a bargain at all.


Is there a possibility you’ll want to return the item? All sales are final at some sites.


Is it still a deal after you factor in shipping costs?



  • Keep in mind that some of the items may be final sale (no returns). Read up on the site’s return/exchange policy before you buy.

  • Do a quick price comp to make sure you’re getting the deal you think you are.

  • Shipping timelines on some items may be extended.

  • Follow my daily deals list on Twitter.



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Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week


New to Baby Cheapskate? Welcome! and don’t forget to subscribe to the RSS feed, follow BC on Twitter, or fan BC on Facebook to get the scoop on all the deals!


Need coupons? Join BC’s Baby Coupon Trading Group and look for giveaways and post trades. It’s over 2500 members strong!


Amazon Deals: Amazon is changing the diaper-buying game with super-low prices through Amazon Mom.


How it works:



Current Hot deals (Note: prices are with Subscribe and Save but without the 20% off coupon). Keep in mind that other sizes and quantities may be better deals. Free shipping.



  • Huggies Little Movers, size 3 (76 ct.): .19 ea. (stockupportunity) That’s the equivalent of paying $5.89 for a jumbo.

  • Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max, size 3 (164 ct.): .17 ea. With the “$1.50 off any Pampers Cruisers, Swaddler Sensitive or Extra Protection Diapers” coupon from Amazon’s Coupon Page, that’s like paying $5.11 a jumbo (stockupportunity).



Need Wipes? Check out the latest wipes deals, here.


Premium Brands (In Store)


Note: Don’t miss the following coupons from today’s SmartSource newspaper coupon insert (yay!): $1.50 off any Huggies diapers, $2 off Little Snugglers or Little Movers, .40 off any Huggies baby wipes, $1.50 off GoodNites, $2 off Pull-Ups. They expire 2/19. There’s a coupon for $1 off any Seventh Generation product (diapers, wipes, etc.) in the RedPlum insert.


Note: Given the consistency we’ve seen with Amazon Mom diaper prices since the program began, I’m lowering my “stockupportunity” price to .19 ea. for size 3 premium diapers.




  • Huggies jumbos are $8.99 at Walgreens less $2 in Register Rewards. If we treat the RR like cash, and use a $2 manufacturer’s coupon, that’s .16 ea. for size 3 Little Movers, a stockupportunity!

  • Huggies jumbos are $8.99 at Target. Buy three and get a $5 Target gift card. If you can use three $2 coupons, and if we treat the gc like cash, that’s like paying .17 ea. for size 3 Little Movers, a stockupportunity!

  • Huggies jumbos (including Pull-Ups) are $8.99 at CVS less $1 in Extra Care Bucks. If we treat the ECB like cash and use a $2 coupon, that’s .19 ea. for size 3 LMs, a stockupportunity.

  • Huggies “club” packs (124 ct. size 4) are $35.99 at Target. With a $2 coupon, that’s .27 ea. for size 4 LMs.

  • Last week’s SmartSource newspaper coupon insert had a coupon for $3 off a box of Huggies at Publix (exp. 2/13).



  • Pampers jumbos are $8.99 at Target. Buy three and get a $5 Target gift card. If you can use three $1.50 coupons (most recent brandSAVER insert), and if we treat the gc like cash, that’s like paying .18 ea. for size 3 Cruisers, a stockupportunity!

  • Pampers jumbos are $8.99 at Kroger (.24 ea. for size 3 Cruisers with a $1.50 coupon)

  • Pampers “club” packs (124 ct. size 4) are $35.99 at Target. With a $1.50 coupon, that’s .28 ea. for size 3 Cruisers.


Store Brands





  • RiteAid‘s Tugaboos diaper jumbos (including overnights) are $7.99.

  • Publix big boxes are $15.99 through Wednesday or Thursday, depending on your location.


Formula and Baby Food



  • Print a coupon for $3 off Similac at Coupons.com and at Similac.com. You should be able to combine this with a formula check for even more savings.

  • Print a coupon for $1 off Up & Up formula at Target

  • Print a coupon for $2 off a tub of Similac at Target (can be used with formula checks and manufacturer’s coupons for extra savings)

  • There was a coupon for $7 off two cans of Enfamil at Publix in last week’s SmartSource coupon insert (exp. 2/13).



Coupons and Rebates





See the newest deals and coupons at Baby Cheapskate.





So what are the best diaper and formula deals in your town?



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Amazon Baby Wipes Stockupportunities


Here’s a quick rundown of the best wipes deals I’m seeing through Amazon Mom. I consider anything priced at .02 per wipe or less a stockupportunity. Free shipping.



See more baby wipes deals at Amazon.


Need diapers? You’ll find the best deals on those (including Amazon Mom deals) at this week’s Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week post.


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Baby On the Go: Best Budget Picks for Travel Systems, Carriers & Diaper Bags


BC’s Cheapskate Challenges explore how to buy the very best baby items you can on a very limited budget. Here are the results of last week’s “Baby on the Go” Cheapskate Challenge.


About the Challenge:


Baby Cheapskate’s 2nd Cheapskate Challenge focused on items babies need when they’re on the go. I Issued the following challenge to readers and asked them to consider the quality of items as well as price:


You’re about to have a baby. You have occasional access to a car, but sometimes you take public transportation and have to walk a few blocks to a bus stop. You need the following (new) items:



  • A versatile stroller that will work for a newborn, but you’d like to be able to use it for at least two years. You don’t plan on buying another stroller until then.

  • An infant car seat.

  • An infant Carrier so that you can wear the baby on occasion.

  • A diaper bag (must include changing pad).


Let’s say you only have $330 (including shipping) to buy these items online today. What do you buy?


I received over 150 responses from readers, and I’ve compiled some of them below. You’ll find many more reader responses to the challenge, including reasons for the items chosen, in the comments here.


Reader Picks: (Mix and match to fit your lifestyle and budget:)


Note: I decided to list non-sale prices below to give this post some longevity. You should be able to find most of these items at significantly lower sale or closeout prices. In fact, some of the items were more than 50% off at the time of this writing. For that reason, I recommended looking at all of the options on the lists before you rule any out.


To save up to 50%, consider gently used items (except the car seat). Check your local consignment shop, consignment sales, Craigslist and other sources.


Travel Systems: Buying your infant car seat and stroller together as a travel system can save you money. Reader faves:



Note: If possible, upgrade to an infant car seat with a higher weight limit. If you look hard enough, you can find most of the Graco systems with the Snugride 35 instead of the 22. Expect the cost to be a bit higher.


Other stroller picks (Buy car seat separately. Make sure it’s compatible with your stroller)



Baby Carriers: $30 to $105



Even cheaper: Make your own Moby wrap using one of the tutorials online (just Google “Moby Wrap Tutorial”). No sewing necessary.


Diaper Bags: $20 to $55



Even cheaper: Skip the diaper bag in favor of a bag you already own. Time to bring that college backpack out of retirement!


My Picks:



My picks for the best budget buys, based on price, availability, product features, and reader reviews:



At current prices, I could pick up all of the above from Amazon for as little as $195.06 , shipped. Sweet!


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So what do you think about my picks and about the other items on the list? Leave a comment!


Related: Crib, Mattress, and Accessories for Under $350? Here’s How


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The PlayStation Recap

I’m a little late in publishing the Recap today because I’ve been endlessly distracted by LBP.me, LittleBigPlanet 2′s social network site that enables you to find the most popular user creations complete with photos, in-game stats and user reviews. Even though LittleBigPlanet 2 is just days old, the amount of variety in the user-created content is already staggering. I can’t wait to see what you guys create in the coming weeks and months!


Omicron - Neon CityBlast Radius


Are you playing LittleBigPlanet 2 user levels? Leave your top recommendations in the comments!




The PlayStation Recap – PlayStation.Blog


  • LittleBigPlanet 2 Releases Tomorrow! See the Arcade Trailer – Don’t forget: You can browse and share user levels on LBP.me!

  • U.S. SingStore Update: Wednesday Adds 44 New Tracks – When it rains, it pours: The US Singstar music library continues to grow at an exponential rate.

  • Spare Parts: Simon Pegg, Robots, and Co-Op – You had me at “Simon Pegg.”

  • L.A. Noire Muscles Its Way Onto the Cover of PlayStation: The Official Magazine – This month, PTOM is loaded with new details on L.A. Noire, Shadows of the Damned, Dead Space 2 and more.

  • ModNation Monday: He’s SUPER (Thanks for asking!) – Super Fan DLC, plus the weekly top movers in shakers in the seminal Play Create Share racer.

  • Watch LittleBigPlanet 2 Go For Guinness World Records in NYC – Once the dust settled, LittleBigPlanet 2 ended up securing all five gaming world records. Somewhere, a Sackboy is smiling.

  • Final Fantasy XIII-2 Coming to PS3 Next Winter – PlayStation.Blog readers were some of the first to learn about this surprise sequel that’s heading to PS3 next Winter.

  • About A Blob Hits PlayStation Plus February 1st, PSN February 8th – I’m always struck by this game’s quirky sense of humor and clever puzzles. Also, it’s no secret that I’ve got a soft spot for blobs.

  • GT Academy Hits 50,000 Registrants, Last Call for Entries – Registration closes tomorrow (January 23rd), so enter now if you want a chance to be a pro race driver.

  • LittleBigPlanet 2 Update: Launch Week DLC & Setting Records in NYC – Catch video highlights of the 50+ hour LittleBigPlanet 2 Guinness World Record marathon here.

  • Mass Effect 2 on PS3 Out Now on Blu-ray and PSN – The definitive space opera RPG hits PS3. Which version are you going for?

  • PlayStation Store Update – Mass Effect 2 and DLC, Spare Parts, Modern Combat: Domination, Mega Man PSOne Import, big price drops of Resident Evil 1 and Battlefield: 1943.

  • Buy Killzone 3, Get Early Access to the SOCOM 4 Multiplayer Beta – Get first crack at SOCOM 4′s multiplayer mode by buying Killzone 3 on day one. Why not pre-order to get extra bonuses?

  • Hyperdimension Neptunia Premium Edition Update, Ar tonelico Qoga’s Sensual Powers – A huge infodump on NIS America’s upcoming PS3 exclusives — they’ve got a busy year!

  • Two New Games Come to PlayStation Home – Conspiracy & Slap Happy Sam – The video for Slap Happy Sam is priceless.

  • Coming to PlayStation Plus: Tales from Space: About a Blob Auto Download Demo, Digger HD, and Select PSN-Exclusives on Sale – 50% discounts off Fat Princess (both versions), 20% off Kung Fu Live, and Assassin’s Creed II Deluxe Edition.

  • PSP System Software Update (v6.37) – A minor update focused on stability, but it’s nice to know…you know?

  • First Look at the FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Trailer – A first glimpse at the newly announced sequel to Final Fantasy XIII. Again, PlayStation.Blog readers were some of the first to see this.

  • Dead Space: Extraction is Deadlier With PlayStation Move – Nip off Necromorph limbs with surgical precision using PlayStation Move. Extraction is free with the PS3 Limited Edition of Dead Space 2.

  • Digital Comics Store Update – New Batman Beyond and Dungeons & Dragons, more TOKYOPOP, and Marvel’s Ultimate War.

  • LittleBigPrius Contest Puts You in the Driver’s Seat – Create the best level possible with items collected from a Prius driving course in LBP2. Prize is a 46” Sony Bravia 3D HDTV, so it’s no joke.

  • The Origins of The UnderGarden for PSN – “We all love our shooters, but sometimes you just need to unwind.”

  • PlayStation Monsterpedia: Fangs for the Memories – The beginning of something much bigger. What monsters should we include in the next installment?

  • PlayStation Network Video Content Update – Takers, Buried, new Parks & Recreation, and a bunch of good stuff for Canadians.

  • Take that, Society! The Softer, Seedier Side of Ys I & II Chronicles – A list of bizarre Easter Eggs hidden in Ys I & II Chronicles, which lands on PSP in just about a month.

  • Killzone 3 Multiplayer Open Beta Coming to PSN on February 2nd – Full stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Move support in this upcoming free beta for all PS3 users.

  • LittleBigPlanet 2 Community Update and Share Trailer – The video is so fantastically surreal that it’s a must-watch even if you already know how to share your custom levels on PSN.

  • Killzone 3 Multiplayer Video of MP03 Bilgarsk Boulevard – Killzone 3 multiplayer is looking good. I like how aiming down the sight is a bit less crucial here, thus reducing the “tunnel vision” effect that limits your peripheral vision in some other shooters.

    • Uncharted 3 banner


    Courtesy of Arne Meyer


  • Test Up and X – I spotted this homage to one of the greatest moments in televised history on one of the many whiteboards we use around the studio.
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    PlayStation Around the Web: What We Read

    Now that I’ve finally had a couple of days in between business trips to relax, I’m starting to appreciate how good this January’s games are. I’ve poured several hours into Mass Effect 2 for PS3 this weekend (pushing me to Trophy Level 14, I might add ^_^), and I’ve gotta say that it’s worth the hype. Also: it’s nice playing it with a fully functioning d-pad :D


    Dead Space 2 (and Extraction) are out on Tuesday – and IGN’s Greg Miller likes it better than the first one. And the 50-hour LittleBigPlanet 2 record-setting marathon (that I co-emceed with Veronica Belmont) has only made me want to play the game even more. Of course, I’m back on a plane tomorrow.


    There’s always February!


    The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Weeks of January 10, 2011 and January 17, 2011)


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