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Customers can support their favorite pet charities when they shop on Amazon Pet Day and beyond by using AmazonSmile to support pet charity organizations while shopping, or browsing Wish Lists of participating shelters on Amazon’s Adopt A Shelter page. Pet parents can also use Amazon Pet Profiles to receive personalized recommendations and coupons as they continue celebrating National Pet Month.
You will be able to find pet deals in all areas from pet beds, treats, gadgets, and more
Treats and Food: Save up to 15% on Purina Friskies cat treats, 20% on Milkbone products, 25% on select I and Love and You pet food, 30% on Stella and Chewy Wild Red dog food, and up to 40% on Amazon Brand pet food and treats.
Pet Care: Save up to 30% on Greenies supplements, 30% on Frontline Plus for dogs and cats, 25% on select Wellness Pet Company products, up to 33% on PetHonesty pet products, and 20% on select API fish care products.
Home: Save 33% on Rocco & Roxie stain & odor products, 15% on Petsafe pet screen doors, and 20% on Comfort Zone cat calming diffuser kit.
Electronics: Save on Shark air purifiers and robotic vacuums, up to 30% on Bissell products, 15% on PetKit automatic pet feeder, and 15% on Pura X Self-cleaning cat litter box. Additionally save $100 on the Litter-Robot 3 bundle and $50 off Furbo dog camera.
Toys: Save 15% on Jolly Pets dog toys, 15% on Nylabone, and 15% – 30% on Pet Qwerks chew toy for aggressive chewers.
Travel: Save 15% on Tomkas dog carriers, 17% on Sportpet foldable cat carriers, 15% on Asobu dog bowls, and 15% on Voyager dog harnesses
Small Business: Save 15% on Bodhi dog pet cologne, 15% on Aquapaw bath supplies, 20% on Finn calming chews, 20-30% on Pawstruck bully sticks and bones, and 20% off 360 Pet Nutrition freeze dried dog food.
Handmade: Save on Acatinthetree cat and dog ID tags and Cades and Birch personalized elevated pet feeders and memory boxes.
Don’t Forget the Prime 30 Day Free Trial!
Amazon is still offering the 30 day free trial so if you want to get the most benefits on Amazon Pet Day, sign up for Amazon Prime now.
This post is sponsored in partnership with The Motherhood to share information on this important issue.
I went to college for Occupational Therapy. I’ve been working in the field for about 20 years. Because I’m a working mother, my 2 oldest children were in child care full-time until they started school. We were blessed to find great childcare centers with caring people that we grew up with. Because of having great childcare locally, my kids flourished socially. It made the transition to four year old kindergarten pretty seamless. Both of my parents worked, so did the majority of our family and friends so a childcare was our option.
By the time I had my 3rd son, I was in a position to be able to cut down to part-time. My husband and I were able to work our schedules around each other so as not to rely on childcare centers or other people. With the cost of an infant in childcare full-time and having 2 kids in after school care I did the math. I actually would make more money to cut down to part-time and work opposite shift of my husband so someone was always home.
I realized, when my youngest son was around 4 years old that he was having difficulty socializing with other kids and painfully shy. I worried about him starting school. So I delayed his K4 start and found a 4 year old pre-school that was only half a day 3 days a week. I felt like it would be a great way to get his feet wet and start socially with his peers. He graduated that 4 year old preschool and has been thriving in school ever since. In fact he’s now in 6th grade, he qualified for the regional history bee and geography bee happening in 2 weeks. I’m so proud of him.
I’m so thankful that those fantastic places and resources were available to me. But I’ve recently learned that there is a childcare crisis in Pennsylvania. Working families are having trouble finding childcare.
Some of the most concerning statistics I read from a March 2022 survey conducted by partners of the Start Strong PA campaign include:
● Nearly 32,500 children currently sit on waiting lists. ● Over 30,000 more children could be served if programs were fully staffed. ● 91% of respondents reported staffing shortages in childcare programs. ● 92% of respondents reported recruiting challenges for childcare. ● Programs need to fill nearly 7,000 open child care positions.
I wanted to start my daughter in a 3 year old preschool program that was half a day 2 days a week. It was one of the few 3 year old preschool programs in our area but there were a waitlist. If I didn’t get on the list months in advance the chances of my child getting in were slim to none. We didn’t get in but I made sure I got things taken care of for 4 yr old kindergarten. That was 6 years ago and the situations are not getting better for today’s parents looking for early childhood education.
So what is causing the childcare issues in PA?
Low wages are driving the child care staffing crisis. ● The average child care teacher makes less than $11 an hour. ● Child care pay is so low that 50% of child care professionals qualify to receive government benefits. ● The average child care teacher lives in poverty at nearly twice the rate of Pennsylvania workers in general. ● Programs are unable to compete with rising wages and benefits offered by companies requiring less specialized skills. ● Child care teachers with degrees can find higher pay and benefits working in the K-12 school system. ● The average child care teacher is paid 22% less than teachers with similar degrees working in school district Kindergarten classrooms.
The cost of some daycare, pre-schools, and montessori programs can make it out of reach for some working families too. While you can find programs that offer families with more than one child, discounts. It’s not always enough. There are great early childhood programs out there like Headstart and Pre-K counts that can help. But many Pennsylvanians agree, we need more funding. 60% of Pennsylvanians to be more exact.
Most families aren’t aware how much government funding and policymaking affects their early learning options.
When the Children Matter Action Fund ran focus groups with families prior to the onset of this project, many participants knew that subsidies come from the government, but beyond that, most were unaware of other policy decisions that affect their early learning experience. The takeaway: decisions made by politicians in Harrisburg will determine the accessibility and affordability of early learning options in PA.
Both providers and families want to be more politically engaged around these issues, but might not know where to start.
Childcare Voters do not endorse candidates, but they let people know what candidates say about early learning issues and provide a ton of content in the Facebook group and email list. The Child Care Voter project, from their research, is really the first-of-its-kind civic movement based around child care and early learning. This movement is gaining momentum already and, for people already involved, feels very exciting and empowering!
Childcare funding and access is important to so many people. I saw the value and need myself. Now that my kids are years into school I want to make sure others have access to childcare and early childhood education. I want to make sure my future grandkids have access to it.
Primary elections are May 17. Read up on this important issue before you vote!
I have so many deals that I find each day. I have Amazon sellers that send me lists of deals with coupon codes. I find good deals through the daily deals. Sometimes I’ll stumble on a coupon deal while browsing for something in particular. Here are some of my favorite deals for today.
If you like this blog feature, please let me know in the comments. This post does contain affiliate links. As I find more deals throughout the day I will update this post
Gel polish nail kit with UV lamp 50% off with code: 50U1HTHF code expires 5/14/22
MAC full size lipstick $16.15 Macy’s has 15% off beauty with code: FRIEND plus get a free gift with $35 MAC purchase. I purchased 2 MAC satin lipsticks and got a free MAC deluxe MACstack mascara AND a free MAC Prep + Prime mist! The lipsticks are not the only thing on sale of course, you can choose your MAC products you want to use your coupon code on. They also have an offer to add a 4 pc Clinique discovery set to your order for $10 (a $36 value) if you’re so inclined
Barbie Florist – comes with Barbie, flower making table, 3 different dough colors, molds, and more $7.37 when you clip the $2.46 coupon on the listing
If you find any deals that are expired or don’t work, please let me know and I’ll remove them. If there are any particular deals you are looking for, I’d love to know. I’ll try to find them.
Luv Saving Money is not responsible for shipping, charges, or customer service of these sales and deals. Any issues you have in those departments should be directed to the seller or respective site of sale
I love deals like this because you can make a deal on whatever you want. Even stuff that’s not normally discounted. Maybe you choose to get $25 cash back on a pair of Nike shoes you’ve been looking at. Maybe you choose $25 on a few sale items to get the most for your money. Maybe you choose a pack of socks or a t-shirt so it’s basically free after cash back. You can do what you want!
Step 1: OFFER LINK Using my link, signup for a FREE TopCashback account.This offer is for new TopCashback members only.
Step 2: Follow the directions listed on the offer page to purchase. You must spend at least $25.00 to receive $25.00 cash back.
Step 3: Within 7 days of purchase, $25.00 will appear in your TopCashback account. You’ll be able to withdraw this within 14 days of purchase. You can withdraw the money straight to your checking, PayPal, or claim as gift cards.
Tips:
Important: Check your email to confirm your email address. Click on the link in your email to authenticate your new account.
Want to purchase more than $25.00? Make a second transaction instead of adding more to an existing cart to maximize additional cash back.
Terms & Conditions:Note: Transactions must contain at least $25.00 worth of purchases to ensure the $25.00 cash back is credited to TopCashback accounts. Transactions may initially track lower, but within the 14 days after purchase it will be uplifted and turn payable at the amount of $25.00. Transactions may take up to 7 days to appear in your TopCashback account. The deal is open until 11:59pm PST on 5/2/2022 or until supplies run out; whichever happens first; applicable for purchases made directly after clicking through TopCashback. Only one TopCashback account is permitted per member. Only one freebie offer is permitted per new member. Cannot be combined with other TopCashback freebie offers. Do not close the window, open any new tabs, or use non-TopCashback approved coupons while checking out.
**Starting this week I will move the deal highlight posts to twice a week. Many of the deals I post are good for several days and I’m adding maybe 5-10 new deals each post. In this way, it will be a fresher deal post***
I have so many deals that I find each day. I have Amazon sellers that send me lists of deals with coupon codes. I find good deals through the daily deals. Sometimes I’ll stumble on a coupon deal while browsing for something in particular. Here are some of my favorite deals for today.
If you like this blog feature, please let me know in the comments. This post does contain affiliate links. As I find more deals throughout the day I will update this post
Michael Kors Jodie small Logo Jacquard tote bag $58.65 (reg $348) with code: JODIE15 There are 8 colors to choose from at that price! Free shipping for KORSVIP members. Afterpay available too!
Michael Kors Jodie large logo jacquard tote bag $76.65 (reg $498) with code: JODIE15 There are 3 different colors to choose from at this price. Free shipping for KORVIP members. Afterpay available too
Barbie Florist – comes with Barbie, flower making table, 3 different dough colors, molds, and more $7.37 when you clip the $2.46 coupon on the listing
If you find any deals that are expired or don’t work, please let me know and I’ll remove them. If there are any particular deals you are looking for, I’d love to know. I’ll try to find them.
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