GREAT holiday gift for under $20: Road ID December 4, 2010

Thanksgiving morning I went for a short run in the neighborhood we were visiting. The sun had just come up, there was a nice cool breeze, and I was feeling strong. About 1.5 miles into my run, the tip of my running shoe hit an uneven patch on the sidewalk and I went flying — without my superhero cape — and crashed onto the concrete. My knee landed first, before my now-scraped hands could break my fall. Thankfully I had my cell phone with me to call my husband to come rescue me (there was no way my broken kneecap could have survived a crawl back to my in-laws’), but I can’t get out of my mind what might have happened had my head landed first.

Fortunately, I was wearing my Road ID wrist band with my name and emergency phone numbers on it (by now you know I’m Safety Girl). If I had been knocked out, my Road ID would have been an incredible help to the emergency personnel.

Road ID is something that I urge everyone to wear when doing anything outdoors — running, walking, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, etc. Their products range from the Wrist ID Sport (pictured in this post), for just $19.99, to a band for your ankle, a pouch to put on your shoe, or even a simple ID that fits on your shoe laces, and they come in a variety of colors. You can print up to 6 lines of text on the ID, and you can always order a replacement ID to fit on your strap if you ever move or need to change emergency contact info.

Right now, you can SAVE 10% OFF “all Road ID gear, including gift cards,” when you enter code PCFB10 at checkout. This brings the Wrist ID Sport, shipping and all, to just $19.48 (for an order shipping to Dallas). This is a GREAT holiday gift! (Order by 5pm EST December 14 for Christmas.)

If you know someone who doesn’t yet have one of these, I’d urge you to pass this deal along. I received the Wrist ID Sport as a Christmas gift from my in-laws last year, and it brings me great peace of mind. It even encourages me. The last line of text on my band says, “STRONG COURAGEOUS MOMMY.” If that doesn’t inspire you, I’m not sure what will!

Feel clueless as to what you’d put on your Road ID? Here’s what is on mine, to give you an idea:

• MY NAME / YEAR OF BIRTH (Their site said having your year of birth is helpful for medical personnel.)
• CITY, TX  USA (Just in case I am ever exercising on vacation – or in a sporting event – in another country.)
• HOME 222-222-2222
• HUSBAND 333-333-3333 (It literally just says “husband” instead of his name, and this is his cell number.)
• SISTER 444-444-4444 (It literally just says “sister” instead of her name, and this is her cell number.)
• STRONG, COURAGEOUS MOMMY (This helps me to keep going when I want to quit.)

Expires:  Their Facebook page just says that the code is good “through the holiday season,” so maybe it expires 12/31/2010?

Thanks, Road ID, for the code!

FREE checklist: Emergency Preparation File November 12, 2010

Whether you’re married or single, with or without dependents, an Emergency Preparation File is one of those things you just MUST have. When there’s an emergency situation and you have to get OUT of your home FAST, you need to have everything in one spot, easily accessible, and highly portable. No one wants to think about being in this situation, but you’ve got to be prepared.

You know you need to be prepared, but where do you start? Smead Organomics has a great article with FREE information on how to put together an Emergency Preparation File. It is definitely worth a few minutes to read the article, and a couple of hours to gather your household’s information to make your own file.

So, why did I post this?  I’m Safety Girl, the daughter of Safety Man. Safety Man is always on my mind, and always in my heart. He taught me to always be prepared for anything that might come my way. He had an Emergency Preparation File too, and told me where he and my mom kept it in their home. I never wanted to think about them ever needing it, but I knew where it was just in case. We have an emergency preparation file for our household too, and this article reminds me that I need to update it asap!

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind this November, knowing you’ve done what you can to be prepared!

Save your life for under $20: Road ID August 16, 2010

I don’t know about you, but over the years I’ve managed to tuck my driver’s license into every sports bra I own in an effort to be safe when biking, running, and walking outdoors. Well, here’s an even better solution that just may save your life.

Road ID makes just that — ID that you can wear on your body while out on the road. Their products range from the Wrist ID Sport (pictured in this post), for just $19.99, to a band for your ankle, a pouch to put on your shoe, or even a simple ID that fits on your shoe laces. You can print up to 6 lines of text on the ID, and you can always order a replacement ID to fit on your strap if you ever move or need to change emergency contact info.

Right now, you can SAVE $1 OFF your order when you enter code TAF1238 at checkout. This brings the Wrist ID Sport, shipping and all, to just $20.48 (for an order shipping to Dallas).

If you know an athlete who doesn’t yet have one of these, I’d urge you to pass this deal along. I received the Wrist ID Sport as a Christmas gift from my in-laws, and it brings me great peace of mind. It even encourages me. The last line of text on my band says, “STRONG COURAGEOUS MOMMY.” If that doesn’t inspire you, I’m not sure what will!

Feel clueless as to what you’d put on your Road ID? Here’s what is on mine, to give you an idea:

• MY NAME / YEAR OF BIRTH (Their site said having your year of birth is helpful for medical personnel.)
• CITY, TX  USA (Just in case I am ever exercising on vacation – or in a sporting event – in another country.)
• HOME 222-222-2222
• HUSBAND 333-333-3333 (It literally just says “husband” instead of his name, and this is his cell number.)
• SISTER 444-444-4444 (It literally just says “sister” instead of her name, and this is her cell number.)
• STRONG, COURAGEOUS MOMMY (This helps me to keep going when I want to quit.)

Expires: Unknown

Thanks, RetailMeNot, for the code!

(This is a re-post from April. I thought it was worthy of a re-post after vacationing with athletic friends this past weekend and discovering they hadn’t yet heard of Road ID, an invaluable piece of safety gear in my mind!)

$1.99 & FREE shipping for TWO custom handbag hangers July 13, 2010

Ok, so what’s a handbag hanger and why do I need one? Well, when you go out to dine, where does your handbag go? The back of your chair so that you can be pick-pocketed? Your lap so you can drop food on it? The floor so you can bring home who-knows-how-many icky germs?

Here’s the solution! You need a handbag hanger! ArtsCow’s “great bag hanger provides an easy way to hang your purse or handbag. The hanger folds into a disc shape and are the perfect size for carrying in your purse. Customize with your own personalized [photo or] logo (1 1/4″ in diameter), with enamel coating for long time protection.”

Normally $6.99 each plus shipping, use code HANGHOOK to get TWO for a total of $1.99 with FREE shipping!

Some ideas… Use photos of your kids to make gifts for their grandmothers! Use your company logo or a friend’s company’s logo for extremely inexpensive give-aways or gifts! Use a photo of your pet so Fluffy or Fido is always with you! Perhaps a photo of the sunset from your latest vacation to whisk you away to paradise!

Expires: July 16, 2010 or whenever the stock is depleted – whichever happens first

TONIGHT: 31cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins April 28, 2010

Hello, YUMMY! Tonight is a great night to get out of the house for a treat. Wednesday is hump day, and this sweet treat will help you make it to the weekend! And besides, calories don’t count if you eat it standing up, right?

TONIGHT, 5pm – 10pm local time, Baskin Robbins is hosting their 31cent scoop night! That’s right, 31cents per scoop!!

The event is in honor of America’s firefighters — and Baskin Robbins is even donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. There may be a chance for you to make a donation tonight too, so bring some extra change if you can. THANK YOU to the brave men and women who keep us safe, and to their families too.

Find a Baskin Robbins near you.

Good only TONIGHT, 4/28/2010.

Thanks, SlickDeals!

Save your life for under $20: Road ID April 12, 2010

I don’t know about you, but over the years I’ve managed to tuck my driver’s license into every sports bra I own in an effort to be safe when biking, running, and walking outdoors. Well, here’s an even better solution that just may save your life.

Road ID makes just that — ID that you can wear on your body while out on the road. Their products range from the Wrist ID Sport (pictured in this post), for just $19.99, to a band for your ankle, a pouch to put on your shoe, or even a simple ID that fits on your shoe laces. You can print up to 6 lines of text on the ID, and you can always order a replacement ID to fit on your strap if you ever move or need to change emergency contact info.

Right now, you can SAVE $2 OFF your order when you enter code CROWIE at checkout. This brings the Wrist ID Sport, shipping and all, to just $19.50 (for an order shipping to Dallas).

If you know an athlete who doesn’t yet have one of these, I’d urge you to pass this deal along. I received the Wrist ID Sport as a Christmas gift from my in-laws, and it brings me great peace of mind. It even encourages me. The last line of text on my band says, “STRONG COURAGEOUS MOMMY.” If that doesn’t inspire you, I’m not sure what will!

Feel clueless as to what you’d put on your Road ID? Here’s what is on mine, to give you an idea:

• MY NAME / YEAR OF BIRTH (Their site said having your year of birth is helpful for medical personnel.)
• CITY, TX  USA (Just in case I am ever exercising on vacation – or in a sporting event – in another country.)
• HOME 222-222-2222
• HUSBAND 333-333-3333 (It literally just says “husband” instead of his name, and this is his cell number.)
• SISTER 444-444-4444 (It literally just says “sister” instead of her name, and this is her cell number.)
• STRONG, COURAGEOUS MOMMY (This helps me to keep going when I want to quit.)

Expires: Unknown

25% OFF at Toys-R-Us & Babies-R-Us: Trade in your old gear! January 26, 2010

Toys-R-Us & Babies-R-Us are doing it again! For 3 weeks from January 29 – February 20, you can trade in your old baby gear for 25% OFF new gear at Toys-R-Us & Babies-R-Us with their Great Trade-In event!

Bring in your old car seat, stroller, travel system, high chair, play yard, bassinet, toddler bed or crib of ANY brand and get 25% off  your purchase of a new item from any of these categories from these participating brands: Babi Italia, Baby Caché, Baby Trend, Bergamo, Bertini, Britax, Carter’s, Chicco, Contours by Kolcraft, Cosco, Delta, Eddie Bauer, Evenflo, Graco, Jeep, Little Tykes, Safety 1st, Sorelle, and Step 2. No limit! Trade in as many items as you want! Trade-in items and purchases items can be from different categories.

Kids outgrow stuff and definitely need new car seats as they get bigger. Remember, car seats are not something to purchase used… (Check the AAP’s site for the latest car seat safety information.) Use this discount to get your child a new, safe car seat!

Find a Babies-R-Us or Toys-R-Us near you.

NOTE: I believe the 25% OFF discount must be used on the same day you trade-in your old gear, so be ready to shop!

Event dates: January 29 – February 20, 2010

Thanks, Jessica!

$30 to save your life? November 19, 2009

I love this time of year! I get to pull out my sweaters and snuggle under blankets. The temperatures are dropping and the heater is kicking on. Did you hear that? The heater is kicking on. Well, let me tell you something that happened to me.

When my first child was just one week old, we lived in an old house in a cold part of the country. I was at home with our baby in the middle of the day and suddenly our carbon monoxide detector started going off. I grabbed our baby and dashed across the street to the safety of a neighbor’s home. Long story short, thank goodness we had that carbon monoxide alarm to detect that odorless deadly gas! Do you have one (or two) in your home?

If you don’t, here are some good deals on a carbon monoxide detector made by First Alert that operates using AC power and also has a battery back-up.

• If you can pick it up,  Walmart has it for $27.44 and FREE shipping to a store near you.
• If you need or want it shipped to you, Sears seems to have the best deal for the same product for $27.99 which is $35.98 shipped (according to Google).

If you already have a carbon monoxide detector for your home, PLEASE consider buying these as gifts this holiday season. Don’t wait to put it under the tree… Wrap it up now and give it as an early holiday gift to be opened and used NOW.

Be resourceful. It may only cost you $30 to save a life, and that life may be your own.

$5 off $50 at The Right Start/BabyStyle & 10% off Kidco Safety September 24, 2009

Last year at some point, the BabyStyle stores closed… and all of us moms let out a scream of angst because our favorite spot for the cutest Halloween costumes disappeared. Well, they’re back and under The Right Start’s umbrella!

To get us back as customers, they’re offering $5 off your first $50 online purchase using code BABY5 (through 9/30/09). Stack that with their 10% off deal on Kidco safety products (through 9/28/09), and FREE SHIPPING on your order of $99 or more, and you’ll keep your kids safe for a steal.

May I suggest Kidco’s Angle-Mount Safeway Gate for the top of your stairs? Remember that you should NEVER have a pressure-mounted gate at the top of the stairs. (Helpful information is available for free from Consumer Reports.)

Get 20% off new baby/kid gear with BRU/TRU Trade-in event September 3, 2009

My MIL found out about this sweet deal through the “grandma grapevine” and it turns out to be wonderfully true! For the next 3 weeks, you can trade in your old baby gear for 20% off new stuff at Toys-R-Us & Babies-R-Us with their Great Trade-In event!

Bring in your old car seat, stroller, travel system, high chair, play yard, bassinet, or crib of ANY brand and get 20% off  your purchase of a new item from any of these categories from these participating brands: Babi Italia, Baby Caché, Baby Trend, Bertini, Britax, Chicco, Contours by Kolcraft, Cosco, Delta, Eddie Bauer, Evenflo, Graco, Jeep, Natures Purest by Summer Infant, Safety 1st, and Sorelle.

Kids outgrow stuff and definitely need new car seats as they get bigger. Remember, car seats are not something to purchase used… (Check the AAP’s site for car seat safety information.) Use this discount to get your child a new, safe car seat!

Find a Babies-R-Us or Toys-R-Us near you.

Event continues through September 20, 2009

Thanks, Judi/Gma/MomB!