So, the baby is on the way and money is tight. There are many ways you can get free products to help. Whether it is your first baby or not, there are many companies and programs that are all about free stuff. Check out some of these great, easy programs. Other People Are Reading How to Get Free Similac Infant Formula How to Find Free Stuff for Pregnant Women Instructions 1 First of all, I would encourage you to get a second email account. Although all of the following programs are free, they do require an email address. If you are like me and you hate advertisement emails, all you have to do is create a second free email account for that type stuff. Use this email for any online programs that may send ads or result in spam. That way you only have to check the email once after registering to confirm the membership (if applicable). Ta-da!! And no spam in your regular account.

• First of all, I would encourage you to get a second email account. Although all of the following programs are free, they do require an email address. If you are like me and you hate advertisement emails, all you have to do is create a second free email account for that type stuff. Use this email for any online programs that may send ads or result in spam. That way you only have to check the email once after registering to confirm the membership (if applicable). Ta-da!! And no spam in your regular account.


• Similac offers a "Strong Moms" program. With this program you get: a free diaper bag (which they fill with freebies including formula), a weekly pregnancy journal, a travel bag for your delivery stay, and all kinds of online help and resources. They also randomly send you full free cans of formula in addition to coupons. These are not mere cents off coupons... they range from $1 off to $6 off any can of formula.


• Nestle Good Start also offers a program that gives many coupons and sample on several products including formula and a variety of Gerber products.


• Baby to Bee has a program to save money that offers gift vouchers, discount coupons, free diaper samples and dollar off coupons. They also provide free subscriptions to the top baby magazines, and free online health advice.


• Wal-Mart and Pampers have teamed together to offer free diapers samples sent periodically in the mail as well as coupons for future purchases.


• Pampers also directly offers a "Gifts to Grow" program which allows codes to be entered from purchased Pampers products. These codes give you points that you can use to get free baby products including diapers, toys, photo albums, journals, books, magazine subscriptions, and even gift cards to places like Barnes and Nobles and Starbucks.


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A little effort can go a long way. You really can't go wrong with pampering her just a little bit every day. Other People Are Reading How to Make Your Wife Swoon Every Day How to Pamper Your Sweetheart Things You'll Need Aromatherapy Candles Flower Bouquets Scented Candles Gourmet Foods Picnic Lunches Massage Oils Massagers Perfume Diamond Earrings Platinum Jewelry Health Club Memberships Massage Gift Certificates Movie Tickets chocolate truffles Show More Instructions 1 Consider letting her sleep in! Take the children out for a morning stroll or drive so she can sleep solidly without waking up to any cries or fretting.

• Consider letting her sleep in! Take the children out for a morning stroll or drive so she can sleep solidly without waking up to any cries or fretting.


• Bring home breakfast - bagels or muffins, fresh juice and her favorite coffee or tea.


• Send her to the gym, out for a bike ride or anything else she wants.


• Assess her situation. What is it she wants most? Time to see friends? Time to shop? Time to go to the movies? Time with you?


• Give gifts. Go for old standbys like flowers, jewelry or perfume. Or consider something highly individual, like a new digital camera or a new modem.


• Tell her just how much you appreciate all the work she does every day in caring for your children.


• Write her a note or a song or make her something that lets her know that the flame between you - despite all the noise and energy of the children - is still burning hot.


• Take over the chores that are usually hers.

No matter what type or breed of dog you choose to share your life with, you can find many ways to express your affection. Pampering lets your pet know he is cherished. You can do this verbally or through outward actions that involve purchasing special items, or taking your dog to the groomer's for spa-like gussying up. Whatever you choose, your pet will appreciate it. Other People Are Reading Ways to Pamper Your Dog How to Pamper Your Wife Instructions 1 Take your pooch out for regular walks and other fun exercise. Find off-leash areas where she can run free and play with other dogs. Even older dogs need a bit of exercise, and the socializing seems to lift their spirits.

• Take your pooch out for regular walks and other fun exercise. Find off-leash areas where she can run free and play with other dogs. Even older dogs need a bit of exercise, and the socializing seems to lift their spirits.


• Visit a doggie spa or high-quality grooming center. Ask for the "full treatment," which often includes a good dog shampoo, hair trimming and de-matting, conditioning, nail care and more. A monthly trip can bring relief from smelly or dirty coats, or go just for a special occasion.


• Get a custom-made doggie collar with his name, rhinestones or other flashy decorations. When you put it on your dog, tell him how handsome he looks. You can use the custom collar routinely or save it for "going out."


• Buy high-quality, healthy doggie treats to give out for no reason. Of course, you can still provide tasty snacks as rewards for good behavior, but sometimes it's fine to splurge on your pup just because you want to express your love.


• Fill a small basket with dog toys like balls, squeakies, chewies and stuffed playthings. Make sure these are safe for your dog. Bring the basket out during playtime or just leave it by his bed, crate or doggie pillow. All dogs seem to enjoy having a special pillow or bedding where they can rest between rough-housing and outdoor romps.


• Take a training class with your dog rather than leaving it to someone else to train her. Working together to learn "the rules" as well as how to meet your basic expectations can be hugely rewarding and will give your dog a deeper sense of the unit the two of you create. This form of pampering helps your dog to know her limits and how to interact with you productively, which also lends to a form of doggie esteem. All in all, you'll both have a better, mutually beneficial experience if you take the time to train your pet.


• Get a special blanket or buy a couple of dog garments for protection in cold weather. Many smaller dogs with light coats may need these, unlike large, thick-coated animals. Check online or at your local pampering s...

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Apart from the basics--providing your rabbit with plenty of space, a companion, medical care and a balanced diet--you also may want to go beyond. Your rabbit will appreciate extra attention, careful grooming, new toys and the occasional food treat. If you provide these things, your rabbit will bond with you and become a real companion. Rabbits can be very affectionate if given proper encouragement. Other People Are Reading Things to Do With Your Rabbit How to Care for Rabbits Things You'll Need Soft brush Cardboard box Fruit tree twigs or logs Fresh produce Show More Instructions 1 Spend extra time with your rabbit. If the rabbit enjoys being petted or groomed, spend an extra half hour on this each day. Short-haired rabbits normally need brushing only once a week, but stroking or brushing your rabbit more often can be bonding.

• Spend extra time with your rabbit. If the rabbit enjoys being petted or groomed, spend an extra half hour on this each day. Short-haired rabbits normally need brushing only once a week, but stroking or brushing your rabbit more often can be bonding.


• Play with your rabbit. Some rabbits, especially young ones, enjoy this interaction. Let your rabbit chase you and then reciprocate, being careful not to scare him.


• Give your rabbit new toys. Rabbits like things they can climb on, climb in and chew up. Cardboard boxes and non-toxic twigs are appropriate and inexpensive.


• Provide occasional food treats. A piece of fruit once or twice a week is a good treat, although don't give too much: fruit can be fattening. Some rabbits love dandelions, which are nutritious, so spend a few minutes collecting some dandelion greens and flowers (before they turn to thistledown). Just ensure they have not been treated with pesticides.

Most people dispose of diapers improperly. Many people place their babies' soiled diapers in the trash, which is incorrect. According to the American Public Health Association, putting a soiled diaper in the trash puts sanitation workers' health at risk and can contaminate groundwater with dangerous bacteria. Enteric viruses, such as polio and hepatitis, can live in excrement months after it has left a human body, which can cause those who come in contact with the infected stool to become ill. For this reason, it is important to know how to throw out your baby's disposable diapers correctly. Other People Are Reading Proper Sanitation & Disposal of Diapers How to Recycle Disposable Diapers Things You'll Need Diaper wipe or paper towel Toilet Diaper disposal system Small trash bag Trash can with lid Show More Instructions 1 Flushing your baby's waste down the toilet prevents others from coming in contact with it. Remove any solid matter from the diaper, if possible, and place it in the toilet. Use a diaper wipe or paper towel to remove the waste. Flush the cloth and the waste down the toilet.

• Remove any solid matter from the diaper, if possible, and place it in the toilet. Use a diaper wipe or paper towel to remove the waste. Flush the cloth and the waste down the toilet.


• Roll the diaper onto itself, with the clean part of the diaper facing outwards. Use the diaper tape to close the diaper shut.


• Place the diaper in a diaper disposal container. Such containers are usually available at stores that sell baby merchandise. These disposal systems are similar to trash cans, however, they are designed to eliminate odor. If you do not own a diaper disposal container and choose to place the diaper in your trash can, first place the diaper in small trash bag to eliminate odor and potential contact with the diaper. Place the diaper in your outdoor trash can to prevent diaper odor from contaminating your home.


• Place the soiled diapers in an outdoor trash can when it is time to empty the disposal system. Place the diapers in a trash can fitted with a lid, to prevent outdoor animals from rummaging through the can and possibly dumping out or tearing up the diaper. Clean the inside of the diaper disposal canister with an all-purpose cleaner each time it is emptied to prevent bacteria and odor from forming.

Diapers cost the average family more than $2000 a year. And that's if they only have one child wearing disposable diapers. But, let's face it - unless you're going to use cloth baby diapers there's no way around spending big bucks on disposables. The easiest way to save money on diapers is to use a less expensive brand. But cheap diapers can leak and may not be as absorbent leading to diaper rash and blowouts. There is a way, though, to save money on diapers without the mess. Here's how. Other People Are Reading How to Find Free or Cheap Diapers How to Find Diaper Coupons Online Things You'll Need Discount Diapers Huggies or Pampers Diapers Show More Instructions 1 Buy one large box of cheap diapers. You can buy a box of 100+ count Target-brand disposable diapers for less than $15. If you look for them to go on sale, you can save even more money. At this price you're paying about 7 cents per diaper.

• Buy one large box of cheap diapers. You can buy a box of 100+ count Target-brand disposable diapers for less than $15. If you look for them to go on sale, you can save even more money. At this price you're paying about 7 cents per diaper.


• Buy a smaller box, in the same size, but in a major brand such as Huggies diapers or Pampers. (You can buy a large box if your child is just moving into that size and will wear that size baby diaper for at least 3 months!) Huggies or Pampers can cost you as much as 20 cents per diaper depending on where you buy them, and if you use a coupon.


• Have your baby wear the discount diapers during the day, when you'll change wet and soiled diapers pretty much immediately. Even though these may not be as absorbent as the more expensive brands, there's little chance they'll leak if you change them every few hours.


• At night, or whenever your baby will long periods without a diaper change, put them in one of the Pampers or Huggies diapers. There's less of a chance they'll leak or get an irritated bottom from these higher quality diapers. This way you'll use fewer of the name brand diapers and be able to save as much as $50 a month on diapers!

How to Devote a Day to Pampering Yourself at Home. Everyone needs to take a day now and then to just pamper themselves and relax. The problem is that going to a spa for relaxing treatments can be quite expensive, but thankfully there are some things you can do for yourself at home. So sit back, relax and get ready to pamper yourself. Does this Spark an idea?

• Buy some fragrant candles and then turn off the lights in your home. Light the candles and feel yourself begin to relax. Light candles around your bathroom, bedroom or anyplace you can think of. Pick candle scents that make you feel happy, comfortable and at peace, such as flowers or even apple pie.


• Put on music to set the mood for your day of pampering. Select anything that you find easy and comforting to listen to. Pull together a selection of different CDs or MP3s before you begin to pamper yourself, so that you can spend the day listening to your music and relaxing.


• Take a warm bath. Buy bath beads or bubble bath in a scent that you like and then fill your tub. Put some lighted candles around it and get in. Allow yourself to relax and let go of all the troubles of the day. After you've finished your bath, walk around your house or apartment in a favorite robe or comfortable pajamas. Remember, this is your day to relax and let go.


• Give yourself a manicure and a pedicure. This is great to do after your bath when you hands are still soft from soaking in the tub. Pick a favorite color to paint your toenails and fingernails.


• Find a favorite book, sit down, relax and read. Drink a glass of wine. Enjoy the rest of your day, and don't think about anything that stresses or upsets you.


• Invite friends over and have a home spa party. This is a great way to have fun and relax while getting spa treatments at home. The price for these parties varies, so do some research to find out about them first. Then enjoy your day of spa pampering at home while sharing the experience with your friends.

Diaper showers help mommy-and-daddy-to-be prepare for their new arrival by supplying the couple with diapers. An expectant father's guy pals may throw him a men-only diaper party to prepare the celebrant for his upcoming diaper-changing duties. A diaper shower may also celebrate both parents and include a co-ed guest list. The traditional gift for this baby-themed party is diapers, although expectant parents also appreciate other diaper-related gifts such as a portable baby changing pad, diaper bag, baby powder, baby wipes and diaper rash cream. Does this Spark an idea?

• Identify the party's guest of honor. Unlike a traditional baby shower, which celebrates just the mother-to-be and baby, a diaper party may focus on only the father-to-be and include his male friends and relatives. However, a diaper party also can be for both parents and involve a co-ed guest list. Create your guest list based on the party's honoree.


• Choose an invitation that visually informs guests of the diaper shower theme. Pick an invitation that shows a stack of diapers or a cartoon baby in a diaper, or send a card in the shape of a diaper pin.


• Lead your invitation with a cute poem about babies and diapers. If you need some inspiration, check out the sample poem on the Unique Baby Gear Ideas website (see References). Include a note about bringing a package of disposal diapers or a diaper-related item in lieu of a baby gift.


• Buy decorations for the diaper shower. Purchase traditional baby shower decorations, or center your decorations around the mommy- or daddy-to-be. For an all-male diaper shower, you could combine baby shower decorations with a sports theme featuring the daddy-to-be's favorite sport or athletic team.


• Match plates, utensils and napkins to the theme of the party. Choose items with a baby or diaper motif, and pick tableware in pink and baby blue colors. Spray the room with a baby powder-scented deodorizer prior to the party to enhance the atmosphere with a familiar baby smell.


• Order or create a diaper cake--a multilayered cake-like display made of disposable diapers. Adorn the display with baby blue or pink ribbons, pacifiers, teething rings and booties made for newborns. Use the diaper cake as a centerpiece, then give it to the celebrant as a gift from the party.


• Serve "baby poop dip " at the diaper party. Mix refried beans with a light-colored dip, such as French onion dip, to prepare this snack. You could also serve tea sandwiches and vinaigrette salad wraps for the mommy-to-be and her friends, or submarine sandwiches and potato salad for the father-to-be and his pals.


• Play a round of the "diaper change" game. Fill disposal diapers with melted chocolate and apple juice, t...

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Whether you choose to nurse your child or to feed infant formula, chances are you are going to need some baby formula. Some people find themselves even more blessed when they find out they are expecting twins or triplets. Whether you have one baby or multiples, free baby formula can be a blessing for your budget. Believe me, after having twins and nursing as much as possible but still needing to supplement with some formula as most mothers of multiples do, I was very excited whenever I could get free infant formula. I would like to help you get some free formula free as well. Read on as I share the ways that I used to get free Similac. Other People Are Reading How to Get Free Formula How to Recieve Free Baby Formula Things You'll Need A computer with internet access Show More Instructions 1 Sign up for the Strong Moms program from similac.com. Abbott, the manufacturer of Simlac, will send you two free bottles of powdered formula before your due date. This is wonderful to already have on hand when you bring home your child. Strong Moms will also send you $5 formula checks on a regular basis. I probably got at least $85 of free infant formula with these items. Call the company periodically and request additional grocery coupons for Similac formula and they will send you more coupons. This can save you a few extra bucks off of the baby formula that you buy.

• Sign up for the Strong Moms program from similac.com. Abbott, the manufacturer of Simlac, will send you two free bottles of powdered formula before your due date. This is wonderful to already have on hand when you bring home your child. Strong Moms will also send you $5 formula checks on a regular basis. I probably got at least $85 of free infant formula with these items. Call the company periodically and request additional grocery coupons for Similac formula and they will send you more coupons. This can save you a few extra bucks off of the baby formula that you buy.


• After you have delivered your babies or baby, ask about Similac at the hospital. When we were discharged from the hospital I got one free diaper bag for each of my babies which had a free 32oz. Similac Ready to Feed bottle of infant formula in each one. Our RN on duty also gave us a bunch of the 2oz. Similac Ready to Feed bottles and the nipples to go with them. These were especially helpful for the first couple of days home, as they are ready to use. These items together were about $50 of free baby formula.


• If you have been blessed with multiples, ask the hospital about a special form for mothers of multiples to get free Similac. I got one of these forms after having twins. I filled it out and sent it in to Abbott and got 2 free cases of the 32oz. Similac Ready to Feed bottles. This was ...

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Although a bride-to-be's wedding day may be one of the happiest days of her life, that day, and the weeks leading up to it, can also be stressful. Relieve the bride-to-be's stress and alleviate pre-wedding jitters by treating her to a day of pampering. For the best experience, design a day around the bride-to-be's specific preferences. Arrange for her and a group of her friends to embark on a day of relaxation and pampering. Does this Spark an idea?

• Reserve a day at a spa for the bride-to-be and some friends.


• Present the bride-to-be with gifts that go along with the theme of pampering, such as facial masks, herbal aromatherapy candles and soothing oils.


• Let the bride-to-be select her spa treatments, or you can relieve some of her stress by choosing a few for her. Suggest oil wraps, massages, facials, manicures or pedicures.


• Relax. After the spa treatments, continue pampering the bride-to-be by relaxing in a tranquil, serene environment. Whether pool side, the beach or a comfortable living room, give the bride time to visit with her friends and take a break from a busy routine.


• Enjoy a well-prepared, refreshing meal. Pamper the bride-to-be's taste buds with a light but delicious meal, such as a salmon salad or a grilled vegetable sandwich. Avoid heavy foods that could upset her stomach or make her feel weighed down after her day of rejuvenation.


• Treat the bride-to-be to a low-key activity of her choice. Whether strolling through a park, watching a movie at home or sitting on an outdoor lounge chair, let the bride-to-be savor her day of pampering and time with her friends.

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