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I had seen things about Amazon Mom briefly before, maybe through a tweet on twitter on a facebook update.  Then I came across an awesome deal on diapers in which I got 144 size 2 Huggies diapers for $7.54 and free 2 day shipping.  This of course was an amazing deal and my diapers arrived within 2 days.

So what is Amazon Mom?  It’s a deal for moms where you can save up to 20% on baby items on Amazon and you get 3 months of free 2 day shipping.  I have had a few Amazon credits so I totally took advantage of this and got the diapers.  I also may have started my Christmas shopping already.  I know, I know, no one wants to hear about Christmas yet but hey free 2 day shipping, why not?

When you sign up for Amazon Mom not only do you get the 3 months of free 2 day shipping but you also get $25 off your 1st purchase of diapers.  You’ll also have access to baby coupons that change periodically.  I get emails that tell me what the mom deals are and what coupons are currently available.  While the one offer is no longer available you can still get a good deal on some diapers.  You can see my “how-to” here: http://angiewith2.blogspot.com/2013/08/box-of-huggies-diapers-754-or-free.html The $5 off $25 offer is no longer available but still $12.54 for 144 Huggies diapers is not too shabby.

Just a note, if before the 3 months is up, you decide you don’t want to be a part of Amazon Mom anymore you’ll need to cancel it because after that they will charge $79 for the year for Amazon Prime.  If you shop Amazon a lot though, Amazon Prime is totally worth it.

I just got my daughter a box of Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers, Size 4, 60 Count (Pack of 2) (Packaging May Vary) (144 diapers in size 2) for $7.54. I know the link says Size 4 but they are available in newborn to size 5.  The quantity varies depending on size.  I got my daughter size 2 so there was 144 total

Here’s how to do it.

1.  Sign up for Amazon Mom you’ll then get a coupon code you can use for $25 off our first purchase of diapers (code: BABYTIME) You get it free for 3 months, 3 months of Amazon prime for free.  You’ll have to cancel before the 3 months if you don’t want to be charged $79 for the year of Amazon Prime. You”ll also get special offers, coupons, etc.

2.  Add the size of Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers, Size 4, 60 Count (Pack of 2) (Packaging May Vary) you need to your cart.  Notice that under the diaper listing there is a $2 off coupon you can click and add to your cart (under where is says “7 new from $39.54” there is a box with the coupon to clip) the $2 off coupon will be added to your cart

3.  Click the $5 off $25 Amazon purchase this will be added to your cart (This offer is only around until Thurs. August 22)

4.  Ok here’s where the price different is.  When you go to check out if you just to a one time shipment, the price will be $7.54 if you choose to do the subscription service, the price is free for these diapers.  I’m terrible at remember to cancel subscriptions so I just opted for the one time shipment because, hey, $7.54 for 144 diapers is still a good deal!

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I wasn’t always the bargain hunting momma who refuses to use credit unless she has to.  No, I was the know-it-all kid  who was going to college. When I got out I’d have a good job and could easily pay the minimum balance on a few credit cards.  I know, that whole sentence just sounded like the lit fuse to a financial bomb right? That was in fact, what it was.

I grew up the eldest of 4.  We never had a lot of money. Don’t get me wrong, we had our needs taken care of and a few fun things now and then but we never had the name brand things or the newest things.  I wanted that so bad.  I got a waitressing job in high school.  I had no bills so I spent my money as I pleased, putting only a small percent away for college. I got to college, got a job making my own hours at my apartment building’s gym.  $300/mo, still really no bills to speak of.  Then they had the Pittsburgh Regatta.  My friends and I went  to have some fun. There were at least 3 credit card companies with tables set up.  Sign up for a credit card get a free basketball, sign up for a credit card get a free cooler.  Free stuff sounded good to a college kid.  I never thought I’d get accepted anyway making only $300 a month.  Well I did get accepted, for all three.

Fast Forward to me getting married to my college boyfriend (who also applied for cards to get free stuff). In over our heads in debt, stressed out, and on the brink of divorce.  (Not because of money mind you but because of a cheerleader, but that’s a whole other story). We ultimately did divorce but declared bankruptcy before we did.  I became a single parent with 2 kids, living with my parents, and drowning in debt.  Paying for an attorney, phfft, I may as well of handed him my paycheck.  Debt collectors calling me because they were going nowhere trying to talk to my ex.  I talked to them.  I told them my story, they let me make payments.  That’s the short version.  I’ve been paying off my debt ever since.  Even the joint debt from my 1st marriage with no help from him at all. Well I could sit here and complain but that won’t fix my credit right? I’ve paid off almost all the debt now.  I still have a few things left I’m paying on but in about 2 years it should be gone.  All this is the reason I’m so passionate about saving money and sharing deals. My story is why I have this blog. I started reading things from money magazines, and debt gurus like Dave Ramsey and others. Finding things that worked for me.

I talk to my kids often about money.  They get an allowance but they have to work for it.  I encourage them to save for bigger items with opportunities to earn extra for more work. I discourage them from borrowing money but if they need to, I hold them accountable to pay it back.  I get excited about deals and tell my kids why something is better to buy than another option or why it’s better to wait.  My oldest son is already showing signs of being a bargain hunter.  I’ve even rubbed off on my current husband, though he is much better than I ever was with money.  My husband and I both learn all we can about debt and options.

It feels so much better to pay off debt and not have things looming over your head.  It feels good to know that I got something for half the price that someone else did and paid for it cash.  There are ways to get kids excited about using money correctly.  With no guarantees in the job market and government changes, kids really need to learn how to handle money.

 

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I wait for this sale each year to get my kids’ back to school shoes.  This year I have 3 kids to get back to school shoes for.  Let me tell you why I love this sale.  Ok first of all it’s buy one get one half off.  Secondly right now there is a coupon for 15-20% off available that you can use on top of the BOGO sale.