Thrifty Thursday: Why I Love Diapers.com?

Since I've had Ella I've done several posts on Diapers.com so I thought I would do a compilation post sharing with you all the reasons I love Diapers.com.  And as a special gift to all of you, Diapers.com is giving my readers 20% your first purchase at Diapers.com and all their other sister sites (Soap.com, Wag.com, etc.)  Simply use the promo code CHRI968014.  Happy Shopping! 

1.  Convenience - As a working mom I'm all about convenience.  I love that I can place an order and it can be sitting at my door almost overnight.  Yes you have to spend $49 or more but I normally do - whether it's baby food pouches, diapers, wipes or formula.  I'm always in need of something.  And since I can use manufacturer coupons, Ebates and Pampers Gifts to Grow points, I'm saving money too.  More on the saving below.   

2.  Ebates - They participate in Ebates which is a huge win for me. You can get up to 5% cash back on your purchases.  For those of you new to the blog or don't know about Ebates - it's by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online.  All you have to do is go to Ebates.com, sign up/log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop.  Each store has corresponding percentage of cash back.  Just watch the money add up (especially around the holidays).  Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to to is cash it.  I definitely recommend signing up...you get $5 for just signing up.  Click here to get started.

3.  Pampers Gifts to Grow - If you are using Pampers products then you must enroll in their Gifts to Grow program!  It's a free program that allows Pampers users to collect points that can be redeem for various products and coupon codes.  The one that I've been using is $5 off at Diapers.com.  Here's how the program works.  Simply sign up here and collect the codes from all your Pampers points.  Enter the codes either via the website of iPhone app.  Then you can redeem the points for items in the rewards catalog.  Having trouble finding a code...click here for help.  

4.  Coupons - You know that there are certain things I will NEVER buy without a coupon.  Many of those things are baby necessities like diapers, wipes, diaper cream, formula, etc.  One of the great things about Diapers.com is that they take manufacturer coupons.  It takes some work because you have to mail them in but it's totally worth it.  Here's a link to a post I did on how to mail in your coupons.  

5.  Diapers.com 5% Back Program - Great program to reward you on products you buy the most -
diapers, laundry supplies, paper products and pet food.  Earn 5% Back on products from these categories - every brand, every time you shop - and once you've earned the 5% Back, Diapers.com will automatically apply those earnings to your next order on any of their sites.  The best part of this program is that it's totally automatic. No sign-up. No codes to remember. No complicated redemptions. Every purchase of eligible products will earn you 5% Back.  The 5% Back rewards will be deposited in your customer account within 48 hours after the order has shipped. The discount will automatically apply on your next order.  Here's a list of product categories that qualify -  

• Diapers.com: all diapers (including cloth) 
• Soap.com: all laundry and paper products (e.g. laundry detergent, fabric softener, paper towels, bathroom and facial tissue, napkins) 
• Wag.com: all pet food 
• Vine.com: all green diapers, pet food, laundry and paper products

Thrifty Thursday - Sign Up for Ebates for Holiday Shopping!!

For my long time blog followers, you already know about this Thrifty Thursday love - Ebates.  For my new followers, you MUST sign up for Ebates.  Since I'm a working mom, I do 90% of my shopping online...not just clothes but household items, diapers, gifts, etc.  I just received my quarterly check and it has paid off - $117.61!!!  Ebates is is by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online. All you have to do is go to Ebates, log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop! Each store has a corresponding percentage of cash back. And the money just adds up. Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to do is cash it. Going into the holiday season I'm definitely going to be bringing in the Ebates money because I'll do most of my shopping online.  And I won't just use it for gift buying.  Snapfish is 20% cash back right now so I will use it for my Christmas cards and get at least $20 back. If you haven't already signed up, I definitely recommend that you do. You get $5 just for signing up! Click here to start getting free money!

Thrifty Thursday - Amazon Mom

As a working mom, I'm always looking for easy ways to get Ella's necessities and a great price.  Before I had her a bunch of people suggested I sign up for Amazon Mom and they were right!  I've gotten some of the best deals on diapers, formula and wipes.  Right now I'm doing Subscribe & Save for wipes and formula.  Here's a breakdown of the great prices.  The prices are always changing but I've only noticed them go down not up.

• Pampers Sensitive Wipes 64 count (Pack of 12) - $19.19 - that's $0.02 per wipe! 
• Enfamil Premium Infant Formula 23.4 oz (Pack of 5) 0 $108.99 - that's $0.93 per ounce!

Here are all the details on the benefits of Amazon Mom.  I highly recommend you sign up.

What Is Amazon Mom?

Amazon Mom is a membership program aimed at helping parents and caregivers in the prenatal through toddler years use Amazon to find and save on all the products their family needs.

Benefits

By signing up and providing information about your family, you can help us personalize offers, e-mails, and product recommendations to help you find exactly what you need at just the right time. You'll start with a three-month period that includes:

• 20% off diapers and wipes subscriptions with Subscribe & Save
• FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items with Amazon Prime* shipping
• Exclusive discounts and deals for Amazon Mom members

* If you've already paid for an Amazon Prime membership and you sign up for Amazon Mom, your Prime membership won't change--we'll just add your Amazon Mom membership to your account.

Amazon Mom with Amazon Prime

After your free trial period, you’ll be automatically upgraded to Amazon Prime for $79 per year (unless you decide to opt out). As a paid Prime member, you receive all the benefits of Amazon Prime and Amazon Mom, including:

• 20% off diapers and wipes subscriptions
• Exclusive discounts and deals for Amazon Mom members
• FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items
• Unlimited instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows
• A Kindle book to borrow for free each month from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library

* If you request Amazon Mom deal e-mails only, or you decide not to upgrade to a paid Prime membership,you'll receive the exclusive discounts and deals for Amazon Mom members benefit only.

Eligibility

Despite the name, you don't need to be a mom to join. Amazon Mom is open to anyone expecting a baby or caring for a baby or young child, whether you're a mom, dad, grandparent, or caretaker. We just thought "Amazon Primary Caretaker" didn’t have the same ring to it. 

You're eligible for the Amazon Mom free trial of Amazon Prime shipping provided that you’ve never received shipping benefits through Amazon Mom or Amazon Student. We also consider your free or paid Amazon Prime membership history when determining eligibility for you or your Prime invited guests. 

Amazon Mom is limited to one membership per household. If you're currently an Amazon Prime member, please sign up for Amazon Mom using the account of the primary Prime account holder. If you are currently sharing an Amazon Prime membership but are not the primary account holder, you will not receive the additional 15% discount unless you join Prime through your account.

Signing Up

Visit the Amazon Mom sign-up page to get started. To receive personalized offers, e-mails, and product recommendations based on your child’s age, provide information about your family (name, gender, and birthday of your child, or your due date if you're expecting). Note: We have strict privacy standards and will never share your information with other companies.

Thrifty Thursday - Ebates and Diapers.com

I am constantly blogging about my love of Ebates and now that I'm a mom and have less time to shop at stores...I've been online shopping a ton...especially at Diapers.com.  Here's why I love this pairing for online shopping.

I participate in Pampers Gifts to Grow program and when I accumulate enough points I get a $5 off coupon for Diapers.com to use on any Pampers product.  Plus I can use manufacturer coupons (usually another $1-3 off) and I get Family Reward points that will ultimately end up in $$ off a future Diapers.com purchase.  All that combined with up to 4% cash back from Ebates = a very happy mommy who got to shop conveniently from home and saved money!

For those of you new to the blog or don't know about Ebates - it's by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online.  All you have to do is go to Ebates.com, sign up/log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop.  Each store has corresponding percentage of cash back.  Just watch the money add up (especially around the holidays).  Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to to is cash it.  I definitely recommend signing up...you get $5 for just signing up.  Click here to get started.

Thrifty Thursday - Ebates Quarterly Check

 

It's time for my quarterly "Thrifty Thursday" Ebates post.  Here's my latest quarterly check!  Not my highest but definitely not too shabby.  My biggest cash back this month was via Target after I purchased the Bob stroller - $10.78!  

For those of you new to this blog, this is by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online. All you have to do is go to Ebates, log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop! Each store has a corresponding percentage of cash back. And the money just adds up. Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to do is cash it. My next Ebates check will be for over $100! If you haven't already signed up, I definitely recommend that you do. You get $5 just for signing up! Click here to start getting free money! 

Thrifty Thursday - Diapers.com Coupons

Did you know that Diapers.com takes your manufacturer coupons??!?!?!  My cubemate at work told me about it the other day and I had to research and share with all of you.  I haven't done it yet, we are pretty stocked up on stuff till the baby comes but I will be sure to do it when we need our next order.  And the double bonus is you can use Ebates for cash back.  Not familiar with Ebates, check out a post I did here.

Here's how coupons on Diapers.com works:

• You send your coupons and/or formula checks to the address below.  You must include either a packing slip from a recent order or include a piece of paper that has your 1) NAME, 2) EMAIL ADDRESS and 3) BILLING STREET ADDRESS.  Include one of these options with your coupons to expedite handling. 

Diapers.com

P.O. Box 483
Jersey City, NJ 07303

• You must get your coupons in the mail and allow time for processing before you place your order. Upon receiving your coupons and/or formula checks, Diapers.com will apply them to your account for use on the specific product(s) listed on the coupon before the expiration date on the coupon. It may take up to 7-10 business days to process the coupons before they appear in your account.

• You can view your coupons by logging in and going to "My Account" and then clicking on "My Manufacturer Coupons." On the shopping cart screen, your coupons will automatically be applied to eligible purchases. *You no longer need to enter an electronic code to apply them.

Here are some check points to make sure you get credit for the coupon -

• Have an expiration date that is at least 1 week from the day they RECEIVE them.
• Be general manufacturer's coupons and not have a specific store name on them (i.e.Target, etc.)
• Be for the exact product that Diapers.com sells, including the sizes available on the site.
• For diapers they should read "jumbo pack or larger" or "any size package of diapers." For wipes, they should read "any size package of wipes."
• There is a limit of one coupon per specific product purchase.

Thrifty Thursday - Biggest Ebates Check Yet!

Since I got pregnant I feel like I haven't been doing nearly as much online shopping as I used to so I was shocked when I got this email from Ebates over the weekend with my latest check amount - $204.27! It's my biggest one yet. A bulk of what was on this check was from Christmas shopping. We were so busy over the holidays that I tried to do as much online (and via Ebates) as I could. Here are some of my big cash backs from this check -

Snapfish - $17.92 - I will never order our Christmas cards without Ebates again!
Boden - $6.58 - Had a fairly larger order for maternity clothes (most of the clothes were on sale)
GAP - $13.11 - This was only a $131 bill for Christmas clothes but GAP was having 10% cash back at the time
Drugstore.com - $6.03 - Again a small order only around $50 but thanks to a large cash back percentage I got a good amount back

For those of you new to this blog, this is by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online. All you have to do is go to Ebates, log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop! Each store has a corresponding percentage of cash back. And the money just adds up. Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to do is cash it. My next Ebates check will be for over $100! If you haven't already signed up, I definitely recommend that you do. You get $5 just for signing up! Click here to start getting free money!