Uber Links (4/11/09)

The Importance of Family Rituals
I love this post about family traditions.  Here are some great ideas to get some started in your family. 

SafeMama Play Dough Showdown
Some great options for organic play dough or making your own. 

Baby Deal-a-Day Sites
These are great sites to find amazing deals.  I found a diaper bag this week that was over $100 every where else for $29.99!  These are worth checking out!  (This list comes from Baby Cheapskate)

Tottlers: 20-40% off
Recent item: Munchkin snack cups, Baby Einstein DVDs
Shipping: $2.95 flat-rate. USPS shipping. Items ship within three days.
Returns: within 30 days on items in their original packaging.

Baby Steals: 50-80% off
Recent item: Clene Change Mat, maternity tees
Returns: No returns unless the product is defective.

Shnoop.com: 50% to 80% off
Recent items: Valco Universal Footmuff, Baby Plane Solo Sport Stroller, Valco diaper bag
One deal a day. Not just baby stuff. Allows you to get one last chance at yesterday’s bargain, too. Allows you to compare prices on-site.
Returns: All sales generally final, even on defective products (their site says they’ll help you contact the manufacturer about the warranty.

Mamabargains: 50% to 85% off
Recent items: Fleurville diaper bags, fancy baby jumpers, baby shoes
Items can sell out quickly, but meter on page shows you how many are left. New deals launch when one sells out.
Returns: All sales final.

GreenBabyBargains: 50% off and more on “green” baby products. Recent offerings include a diaper bag made from recycled plastic bottles and glass baby bottles. All sales final.

Mockstar Baby: “From sweet threads to sick kicks to an occasional infant rocket launcher (supplies will be VERY limited on the launcher) we’ll have deals on all of it. What is a deal you ask? Thanks for doing it…a deal may be a discount, or that size you’ve been driving all over town to find or a color exclusive to our site.” Lots of Hurley stuff. Refunds accepted.