Huggies is hosting a Twitter baby shower for yours truly this evening (12/7) from 9-10 PM EST. If you are on Twitter and are able to attend, I would love to see you there!
Here are the details:
1) Follow @HuggiesMom on Twitter
2) RSVP to the party here
3) Follow the hashtag #HuggiesMom during the party
There will be lots of prizes tonight – free Huggies diapers and Walmart gift cards – plus for every person who participates, Huggies will donate $1 to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Also be sure to check out the Huggies for Newborn website – it has been udpated with some information about my family, and is a great place for you to leave your favorite parenting tips. You can also nominate the next Huggies Mom to Be!
In addition to all the great prizes you can win tonight, I have one final giveaway as well! 3 winners will receive 2 boxes of FREE Huggies diapers each, courtesy of Kimberly-Clark/Huggies.
What am I giving away?
3 winners will receive 2 boxes of FREE Huggies Diapers (2 coupons – 1 Free Box each)
How can you win?
You get up to 3 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment letting me know your best parenting tip. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)
2) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
3) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don’t have a blog, tweet about it (follow me: I’m @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum or Facebook (become a fan of Stretching a Buck Fan Page), or tell your friends about it. Be sure to leave a comment.
**Please include an email address or link to your (VALID) Google profile in your comment. If you leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Thursday, December 10th at 10PM, EST.
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
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Patience! I constantly pray for patience! And just remember to let them be little, cause their only that way for a while! loriannehooper(at)hotmail(dot)com
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Parenting tip: Smile at your baby. It sets the right tone for life :)
My best parenting tip is to spend a lot of time enjoying your little ones. They don’t tend to get into as many messes that way, and guide them towards fun and rewarding activities that you can do together.
Pick your battles wisely so that you will win the war!!
I don’t like to get on my daughter’s about every little thing so if the little one is ripping up paper I let her go and then we pick up together!!! Instead of stopping her and cause a crying session. I call it a small battle lost but in the end I will win the war and have responsible, respectful, caring adults! [email protected]
i have to agree about patience! :)
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my best parenting tip: relax. don’t get stressed out about every little thing.
Praise your child LOTS (even on the littlest of things) and you will see a big difference in their behavior :) hdmosley at aol dot com
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I’m due with my first baby in just 5 weeks. I take care of my nieces and nephews a lot though… I’d have to say patience!
Leave some wipes and a few diapers in every room. Even taking a few steps feels like a mile when you’re that exhausted!
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Patience! Also making sure that I follow thru on what I say.
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Be patient and consistent as much as humanly possible!
Love on your baby as much as you can. They grow too fast. diofleenor(at)hotmail(dot)com
My advice: RELAX and enjoy!
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My best parenting tip is to trust your own instincts. Your in-laws will try to give you a lot of advice, but when it comes down to it, you know your child best.
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Just go with the flow and go with your instincts!
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My best parenting tip is to trust your instincts. You know your child better than anyone.
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I follow on twitter and tweeted.
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patience and attention. my daughter is so much more behaved when I am patient and pay even a little more attention to her! thanks
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My parenting tip is to remember to always take a break. Parenting is a job, and with all jobs you need a break to regroup and relax.
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I told my neighbor about the blog and sent her a link
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I hate to copy another, but I agree to go with your gut because you always know your child best! Even more than your doctor does!
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My tip is to be consistent with disipline.
Leave a bag of diapers, wipes and a few snacks in the trunk of your car…you never know when you (or another mom) might need them.
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I’ve only been a parent for 8 months but the best advice I have is to always LOVE! Your baby can never have enough, I bet my daughter hates that I hug and kiss her all day long but I just know she won’t be this little forever! I have so much more to learn tho!
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My advice is to ask others for support when you need it.
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Give lots of hugs!!!!
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email subscriber too:)
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My advice: Remember immaturity is different than purposeful actions….sometimes kids do childlike things that make you crazy, but really, they are just being kids.
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My best parenting tip is trusting your gut and be the kind of mom/dad you really are – no fake perfection stuff :)
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As for a tip, If you say no, mean it. But don’t say no about every little thing, just the important ones. I liked what the one comment said, “Choose your battles wisely.”
be flexible!!
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laugh and enjoy these moments while they are young!!
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Don’t rock your baby to sleep! Let him/her learn to fall asleep on their own!
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Laugh about the crazy things your kids do and say instead of getting stressed out and worked up about them. Pick your battles. Kids are just that – kids, not small adults.
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Laugh a lot. Patience! And enjoy the ride, they grow up too fast!
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Enjoy every minute of it. It goes by so fast.
I’m not a mommy just yet (due in january) but I would say lots and lots of love :)
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Read a lot! There are always a million ways to do things and it helps to know different options when the way you try doesn’t work out.
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My best tip is actually for saving money. I recommend doing all of your shopping at mom to mom sales or craigslist. I wish someone had told me this earlier!
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Plastic measuring cups and wooden spoons make great toys!
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Don’t hover! I’m trying really hard to let my son work through things on his own without just doing everything for him.
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I tweeted it!
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Parenting tip:
ALWAYS bring an extra change of clothes for everyone…including your self! I needed that today when my son got sick on himself AND me at Publix! I had extra clothes for him…but NOT me! YIKES! That would have been helpful!
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Read lots and lots of books… Hannah can even read books to your belly now for a kick start.
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Tip for new moms: Don’t worry so much. It’s not THAT easy to kill them.
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Trust your instincts–you know what is best for your child.
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My best parenting tip is to find time each day to spend with your child. No phone, tv, music, books – just you and your child. Relax and enjoy these moments.
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Best parenting tip: Be consistent! brendaherring731 @ yahoo . com
Establish good bedtime routines early on and be consistent.
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Consistency in discipline – enforced boundaries – children feel much more secure and loved in this environment.
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Be flexible! And enjoy every moment! It goes so fast!
My best parenting insider tip is that if your child is leaking through their diapers at night, use a size up for their nightime diaper.
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As a mom of 5 letting some things go so that I can invest in playing with the kids and filling up their love tanks is my best advice. A hard lesson learned for me but healthy happy kids is so much more important than a clean house.
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I don’t have kids but for my neice it is that you just love on her all the time!!! and be patience never hurts!
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Patience and humility. Put asided your “stuff” and get down on the floor and play with them once a day. It lets them know they are important and special.
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I gave this link out to my MOPS group.
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Let things go and enjoy it while you can. xconvivialx @ gmail .com
best advice-don’t feel bad dropping baby off at mom’s just to be alone!!
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Do what works for you!!! Everyone gives advice for what they think should work but all you can do is what works best for you and ignore everything else!!
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I haven’t been a parent for long but the biggest thing for me is prayer, prayer, prayer!
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3 winners will receive 2 boxes of FREE Huggies Diapers (2 coupons – 1 Free Box each)@stretchingabuck https://www.stretchingabuckblog.com
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patients and don’t let the little things get to you, spend time with the kids the chores can always wait.
Get lots of rest, when moms happy the kids are in better moods
good luck
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Be careful what you do around your kids. My son is only 11 months and he is already doing everything that mommy and daddy do!
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I think enjoy each stage is a good bit of advice. My eldest is 14 and my baby will be 1 tommorrow. All those stages(no matter how frustrating) go by so quickly…and you WILL want them back.
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Enjoy whatever stage your child is!
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Cherish every minute. Nothing – not deal-seeking, not cleaning the house, not ANYthing – is as important as cherishing your time with your little ones. kimberlyc at provo dot edu
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My advice is grow eyes in the back, side, other side, top and where ever else you can on your head! Then you are good! Other than that, lots and lots of hugs!
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Do crafty things together. Video tape every moment you can get & Always have a GREAT bedtime story. ;)
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I became a fan on facebook and follow you on twitter. Love your deals!
My best parenting tip would be :
if all else fails leave the room when they throw a tantrum. This way you won’t lose your cool.
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My parenting tip would be spend as much time with them when their little as you can. They grow up super fast. And cherish the memories in photo books, pictures, & more.
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My tip would be to enjoy them as much as possible. And to remember that your kids are more important than all of the other “stuff” you have going on, so take some time out to be with them (this is something I’m learning myself! =) ). Good Luck! =)
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Provide lots of positive reenforcement!
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Unconditional love and consistency.
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Children are a precious gift, tell them that often!
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Trust your instincts. If you know their quirks, if they look like there is something wrong, etc. There is and stand up for yourself with your doctor, parents, etc.
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dont micromanage kids,they dont benefit ,let them make mistakes and learn from them~kathy:0)
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Best Parenting tip…take time to play with them while they are young. They grow up so fast. Cherish the hugs and kisses. One day they won’t want them.
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laughing is the best medicine for a fussy baby!
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Start timeouts early. The sooner they get used to it the easier it is when they are older!
Parenting tip – Patients and LOTS of LOVE! Thanks
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Don’t worry over the small stuff and enjoy your baby while you can. They grow up way too fast!
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My best parenting tip would be to spend a lot of time just holding your little one when he/she is a baby. Soon he/she will be a toddler and not want to stop what they’re doing long enough to be held!
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Love em lots and Patience…. hate to repeat them but they still are the winning tips!
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be patient and encourage your child more often…
Enjoy them! before you know it they are all grown up. Take lots of pictures. Also I have to agree with many parents. You need a lot of patience!!
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I would say to enjoy the time you get to spend it with your kids. Don’t waste it picking up toys or trying to clean up messes!
Take one day at a time and remember there is always tomorrow.
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put your child on a schedule early on – they do so much better when life is more predictable for them.
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My best parenting tip is take time for yourself. Take an extra long bath while your dh takes care of the kids, anything that can bring your sanity back. :)
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Read lots of books. Its great time together and important for them in school.
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Take time for your children now while they’re little and then they’ll have time for you when they’re older.
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Use warnings for your children so they know what they’re doing wrong and it will keep you from yelling at them or ignoring their behavior that you want them to stop.
When splitting a cookie between siblings, let one break the cookie and the other gets to choose their piece first. You will be amazed how exact they can break the cookie and there is no complaining about one getting a bigger piece!!!
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my best one is to just love your children. love covers a multitude of sin.
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Remember the baby is never crying for “no reason”. Make sure the baby is not wet, hungry, hot, cold, or just in need of some cuddle time when he/she is crying. You can not spoil your baby by tending to its needs. So relax and enjoy this very special time because it goes incredibly fast. Take lots of pics, too. :-) Congratulations!
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I always make a point to have a positive attitude when around the kids. I know she may be 2, but she is learning so much from me. Even my attitude. I just want her to be a sweet child not a terror!
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Take time for yourself when they are sleeping… not when they are awake and want your attention!! Much less stressful and much MORE satisfying! = )
My parenting tip would be.. don’t be too hard on yourself! I tend to compare myself to other parents and nit pick every little thing that I’m not doing “right” as a mom. But the truth is as long as my daughter is loved and her needs are being met then I am doing my job!
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My parenting tip is to give lots of love but also lots of rules and guidance to give your child a stable, healthy, happy home.
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My best advice: YOU are your child’s parent, not anyone else. Smile and listen to advice and then do what you feel is best for your situation.
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My best baby tip is: Spend as much time as possible with them.
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They grow up fast enjoy every minute of their lives! EmilyJNewbury at gmail dot com
I am the mother of a 16 month old and have one on the way. All I can say is that my best advice is “when you feel yourself losing it for any reason, put your baby in their crib, close the door and give yourself a break for a few min. maybe have a cup of coffee or tea, then go get your kid and try again.” It is good for both you and your baby.
I am the mother of a 16 month old and have one on the way. All I can say is that my best advice is “when you feel yourself losing it for any reason, put your baby in their crib, close the door and give yourself a break for a few min. maybe have a cup of coffee or tea, then go get your kid and try again.” It is good for both you and your baby.
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My advice is to just try and enjoy every minute of it!!!! They grow up so very fast! Even on the days when you are extremely frustrated, just know that the stage will not last forever! [email protected]
we just had a little girl…when we brought her home we told our 2 yr old daughter that she would be in charge of caden’s feet…gave her something to feel special about and we dont have to worry as much about spreading germs by touching hands!
Seriously…my best parenting tip…trust your instincts as a mother/parent.
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