Amazon - Kindle Reduced to $189

 

Amazon's Kindle is the top electronic book reader of its kind.  The price keeps coming down too!  It is priced now at just $189.  The Kindle's pages look like actual book pages. 

Here are some details straight from amazon:

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.

Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight

Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books

Long Battery Life: Read for up to one week on a single charge with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks.

Social Networks: Share your passion for reading with friends and family by posting favorite passages to Twitter and Facebook directly from your Kindle

Built-In PDF Reader: Carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. Now with Zoom capability to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics

Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read content out loud to you, unless the rights holder made the feature unavailable

Large Selection: Over 600,000 books and the largest selection of the most popular books people want to read, including 109 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability and pricing will vary. Check your country.

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases from $9.99

Out-of-Copyright, Pre-1923 Books: Over 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are available to read on Kindle, including titles such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice, and Treasure Island. Learn more

Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy

Do you have a Kindle?  I'd love to hear your review!

Nikon Coolpix Deal

 I recently had my birthday and was surprised with a wonderful gift from my hubby and parents - a new digital camera!  Our old camera no longer zoomed.  Hubby gave me my budget and set me free to shop!

I had a few wishes:

• Quick shutter speed
• Quick refresh (ability to take a picture again quickly)
• Vibrant natural light
• Decent video
• Burst/sports mode (a plus)
• Lots of manual control

I first purchased a Fuji 2700.  I wasn't able to try it in the store since it was brand new and had no display.  It seemed to have everything I was looking for, had good reviews, and even came with a case and SD card for $199.  I took it home and wasn't impressed with the results.  The pictures were grainy, color was just ok, and it was hard to get shots in focus.  The menu was cumbersome and hard to navigate.  We took it back and exchanged it for my Nikon!  I wish I had seen this Amazon deal as we spent $279 at Best Buy.

This camera is so easy to use.  I was getting great shots right out of the box.  Shutter speed and refresh is good on the auto mode and can be improved by using different settings (scenes) and can be improved even more with manual controls.  This camera has a sports mode that takes 15 shots consecutively so I can capture that perfect shot even with a crazy toddler!  One other plus is connectivity.  This camera can connect directly to our TV via HDMI.

Now for the downsides.  I wish it had a viewfinder for sunny days as the LCD is somewhat hard to see.  In most situations, the LCD is just fine since it is quite bright.  I wish the flash had an auto mode.  Currently it must be lifted manually and the user must know when the flash is needed.  I wish the lens cap was part of the camera rather than separate.

Here are a few examples from the first few days with this camera.

Action shot:

Full zoom without tripod:

Close-ups:

With flash in completely dark room:

Here are some other great cameras that made my short list:


Canon PowerShot SX120IS




Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55







Sony DSC-W330

Amazon - Free Jazz Music Download

You can't beat free music!  X5 Free Sampler - Jazz Legends

Reward Codes, Magazine Offers, YouData, and more

First, a reminder about the 5-pack Custom Handmade Greeting Card giveaway plus FREEBIE with order!

I have written in the past about diaper reward programs.  Both Huggies and Pampers have reward programs.  These programs are simple.  Purchase qualifying products and enter the codes on packaging to rack up points.  When you choose, you can redeem your points.  Through the Huggies rewards program, you can choose to use your points on instant win games, sweepstakes, or trade them in for prizes.  I just redeemed 300 points for a free Jumbo pack of diapers!  The Pampers program offers great prizes as well!

Click here to sign up for the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards program.  Make sure to check out the polls, websites, and videos featured to earn more points.  Check out this blog to get even more free codes.  Some codes listed may be expired.





Click here to sign up for the Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards program through Pampers Village.  Make sure to register for your free sample of new Dry Max diapers on the main page.  Check out some awesome rewards:  donations, entries into sweepstakes, coupons, free cereal, Shutterfly codes, and more.  Here is a blog with lots of codes to enter.

Amazon has some great sales on magazines right now.  I like to use my Swagbucks gift cards to get the subscriptions free or nearly free!  Afraid of the auto-renewal?  I sure was.  It is simple to cancel.  Just go into your Amazon account.  There will be a link to manage subscriptions.  This is where you can cancel the auto-renewal!  Here are a few deal highlights:

• Marie Claire $8 12-months
• Parents $9.97  12-months
• Bazaar $8  12-months
• This Old House $6  6-months
• Time  $7.40  3-months (13 issues

Today is Thursday - the day to check your YouData account for ads!  YouData pays you for viewing ads.  Ads are saved in your account for one week and you are paid for those you view each Friday.  YouData pays directly into PayPal.  Would you like more information?  Check out this past post.

Amazon Childrens Halloween Costume Sale, Upcoming Diaper Deals

First of all, just a friendly reminder to check your YouData accounts for ads today!  Ads are saved for the week and if you view them by Thursday, you'll be paid into Paypal on Friday!  What is YouData?  It's a site that pays you to view ads.  It takes about 20 seconds per week and pays each Friday into Paypal.  Just FYI - for some reason, when I log in, it initially says that my info is not valid, however, when I hit enter again, it goes through no problem.  Don't get discouraged!  I'm using this money as coupon-buying money!

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Amazon has slashed prices on some super-cute costumes for kids!  Buy these for Halloween or just for the dress-up closet!  See all the deals here.  Select deals are listed below.

Mullins Square Butterfly Baby Costume, Lime/Blue - 6-18 Months
  Mullins Square Frog Baby Costume, Green - 6-18 Months
  Rubies Costume Co. EZ-On Romper Costume, Parrot, 6 to 12 Months
  Mullins Square Peanut Baby Costume, Tan - 6-18 Months

Get ready for some awesome upcoming diaper deals!   See the "DIAPERS" tab for links to print specific coupons as well as instructions on how bargain shopping at various stores works with their rewards programs.  Also remember that you can purchase coupons through mycouponhunter in advance to prepare for these great deals!

Deals for week of 4/4/10 (thanks Iheartcvs!)


Baby Sale get $10 eb wyb $25 Limit 1:
full details not yet available
CVS brand diapers, Pampers, Tylenol, Goodnites, Desitin, Enfamil Ready to feed, Similac ready to feed, Pedialyte

Deals week of 4/4/10 (thanks i heart rite aid)

Pampers Swaddlers or Cruisers Jumbo Pack $9.99 get $2 scr #61 limit 1 rebate

-$2 Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection Diapers 03/14/10 rp -$1.50 Pampers Diapers or pants 04/04/10 pg

Just two days only!  After the gift card and 2 $3/1 Huggies coupons (click the DIAPERS tab to get yours!), the size 3 box comes out to about $.10/diaper which is a great stock-up price.

Diaper Deals, Easter Recipes and Crafts, Amazon Childrens Movie Sale

Hello all!

It's another great week for diaper deals!  Score 2 jumbo packs of Huggies (diapers OR pullups) at CVS for under $4/pack after Extra bucks plus get the new Rite Aid brand of diapers or overnights (Tugaboos) for $4.99 with no coupons needed.  Simply click on the DIAPERS tab for all the deal info plus links to the STILL AVAILABLE Huggies $3 coupons!  Print 2 per computer per link!

Here are two great eBooks just in time for Easter!  Download both for free and get some great recipes and craft ideas!











Amazon currently has a great sale on many favorite Childrens movies! Check out these great titles and amazing prices!  If you have Amazon Prime, you can still get them in time to put in the Easter baskets!  Remember that Amazon prices can change at any time.  Click here to view all their sale selections.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs just $6.99

  Alvin and the Chipmunks just $6.99
Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel (single disc version) just $15.99
Up (Single Disc Widescreen) just $13.99

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs just $13.99

Monsters vs Aliens just $6.99