Coupons, coupons, coupons!

I think my quest for coupons might be due to my strong desire to nest. But without a house to nest in yet, I am going nuts looking for coupons and deals and sales! Here are a few of my recent discoveries... For any mom out there, these following Web sites should be bookmarked and checked frequently!

As I mentioned earlier, you can use those handy Bed, Bath & Beyond 20% off coupons at Buy Buy Baby. So, how do you get them? Go to the Bed, Bath & Beyond Web site and click on "Email Signup" at the top of the page to get the coupons mailed to you. Once you sign up, you will be e-mailed a 20% off coupon good for 10 days. It must be used in store and can't be used on most baby strollers or infant car seats. But it can be used on most anything else! Score!

Update: Duh! You can also go to the Buy Buy Baby Web site and sign up to be on THEIR mailing list too! Click on "Our Mailing List" at the bottom of the page to sign up. They also send out 20% off coupons! We just got one in the mail yesterday!

Another great place to get deals on baby stuff is Diapers.com, and especially right now. For the next two weeks, the site is having their Semi-Annual Sale. They have dozens of coupon codes for 15-20% off many brand name items. The coupon codes are listed on their Web site and can be used all at the same time! And when you spend more than $49, you get free shipping!

Plus, if you want to actually order DIAPERS on diapers.com, you can get $10 off your FIRST order of diapers (must spend $49) if you use the coupon code "LIMABEAN." Yes.... I made up that coupon code! By using it, you would become a referral of mine and thus, I would earn a $1 credit every time you order something. Just a little thing to keep in mind. (Note that the Semi-Annual sale coupon codes don't work with the $10 off diapers one, so you would need to use them in two different orders to take full advantage.)

Speaking of diapers, you can go to the Seventh Generation Web site (click here) and print out a $2 coupon for their diapers. These are the eco-friendly diapers that I want to use along with gDiapers. Speaking of gDiapers, they have sales from time to time, so it wouldn't hurt to sign up for their e-mail list also.

Update: You can order a six-pack of everyday gDiapers for only $40 with the coupon code "g892Romano." This set of 3 vanilla bean g's and 3 orange g's usually costs $70, so this is a savings of $30! Coupon code good only until/through July. (I just ordered three sets, in S, M and L! Saved $90!)

Another good place to look for deals is BabyCatalog.com. They don't have many selections and the inventory turns over quickly, but you can find some great deals on mattresses, glider rockers and other baby gear.

And while we are at it, be sure to check out Target.com (free shipping on orders over $50), Walmart.com (free shipping to a nearby store), and Amazon.com (free shipping on most orders over $25) for prices on most brand name baby items. I found, for example, that Amazon sells both the Medela Pump in Style and Summer Day Infant Video Monitor for $30 cheaper than Buy Buy Baby. BUT, if you use the 20% off coupon, then BBB is still cheaper. Just something to keep in mind.

And, finally, there is always Craigslist.com. If you click on "Baby+Kids" under For Sale on most any day, you will see hundreds and hundreds of entries for all sorts of baby stuff. It's amazing how many things are for sale. It really is a good reminder not to purchase too many baby things because they don't last long and once the baby grows or decides they don't like something, you are left trying to sell or give or donate it.

I think that is it... But if anyone knows of another great Web site or tip on how to get deals on baby stuff, let me know!