need a compass...

I have a few more offers to blog about but I've been super busy with work and the girls. I'm also need new ideas for companies that have multiple birth offers. Anyone out there have any suggestions? I'm also wondering if anyone finds this blog useful. I need a new direction for the blog since I don't really have more offers to blog about.

Learning Curve - Multiple Birth Offer

I sent off the girls birth certificates and a letter inquiring if Learning Curve Brands Inc offered a multiple birth program. I received a box with adorable Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore Cuddly Blankies. They also sent Take & Toss Spill Proof Cups.

1- Winnie the Poos Cuddly Blankie
1- Eeyore Cuddly Blankie
2- Take & Toss Spill Proof Cups

Contact Info:
Learning Curve/The First Years
100 Technology Center Dr, Ste 2A
Stoughton, MA 02072

Skip Hop

I contacted Skip Hop to inquire if they had a multiple birth program. Unfortunately they do not. Here's the reply I received:


Thank you for your interest in Skip Hop!

Unfortunately we do not offer a multiples program at this time.

Feel free to join our mailing list of “friend” us on Facebook for promos.

Best,

Lilia

Ergo Baby Carrier

I emailed Ergo Baby inquiring if they had a multiple birth program. Alisa from their customer service emailed back stating that they did not have a multiple birth program but could offer a discount. The discount they offered was 15% off one carrier or 20% off two. I ended up ordering 2 carriers and the infant inserts. I also ended up speaking to Alisa over the phone. She was very helpful and made sure that I knew what I was ordering and the differences between their different carriers. I look forward to the carriers coming in a few days and wearing the babies.

Contact info:
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/

Lansinoh

I emailed customer at Lansinoh inquiring about a multiple birth program. Kesha from their consumer relations department emailed back stating they do not have a mulitple birth program but they would send out some samples.

2- sample packs of Clean & Condition Cloths
2- Breastfeeding pamphlets with a sample of HPA Lanolin
2- sample packs of Disposable Nursing Pads
2- sample packs of Breastmilk Storage Bags

On another note I caught a cold from the little ones and my nose is pretty red and irritated from blowing it so much. I thought I would try the Lanolin. I figured if it could help chapped nipples it would help my nose and lips rubbed raw from tissue. It's really helped!!!!

contact info:
CustomerService@lansinoh.com

Beech Nut

I emailed Beech Nut through their website Beech Nut asking if they have a multiple birth program. A kind woman named Mary Anne from Beech Nut emailed me back. She was going to send along new parent pack for twins. She also said to sign up for their newsletter that contained useful information and coupons. She said that in order to receive two newsletters I would have to sign up with different email addresses. Thanks Beech Nut.

1- Feeding Guide
4- $1.00 off any Beech Nut Cereal
4- Save $1.00 when you purchase any 5 Beech Nut or Let's Grow items
4- Save $1.00 when you purchase $1.00 or more of any Beech Nut Product
2- Red Plastic Feeding Spoons

The Hain Celestial Group-Earth's Best Products

I contacted The Hain Celestial Group and they kindly sent some coupons my way. The enclosed letter stated that their website www.earthbest.com regularly has additional coupons and promotions.

4- 55¢ off any Earth's Best Product
4- Free Any One Jar of Earth's Best Baby Food (Retail Value up to $1.29)
2- 50¢ off any tub or refill package of Earth's Best Tendercare Baby Wipes
1- Earth's Best Feeding Guide

Contact info:
The Hain Celestial Group
4600 Sleepytime Drive
Boulder, CO 80301-3293
1(800)434-4246

Ocean Spray

I sent a letter off to Ocean Spray and I received the following in the mail:
Congratulatory letter
Recipe Booklet
1-55¢ off on one Ocean Spray Juice or Juice Drink (any flavor, 64 oz. or smaller)
1-Free Ocean Spray Juice or Juice Drin (any flavor, 64 oz. or smaller)

Contact Info:
Ocean Spray Consumer Affairs
One Ocean Spray Drive
Lakeville-Middleboro, MA 02349

Playtex

Playtex sent me a letter informing me that their multiple birth program has been discontinued. They did however send along some coupons.

2-$6.99 off a purchase of Diaper Genie II, Diaper Genie II Elite Pail, or Diaper Genie II refill
1-$3.00 off any purchase of (1) Playtex Infant Product

Contact info:
Energizer Personal Care Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 537
Neenah, WI 54957

Ocean Spray

brochure with cranberry recipes
1 coupon for free juice or juice drink 64 oz. or smaller
1 coupon for 55¢ on juice or juice drink 64 oz. or smaller

Contact info:
Ocean Spray Consumer Affairs
One Ocean Spray Drive
Lakeville-Middleboro, MA 02349

stroller search

Yesterday we went stroller searching. We went to Traveling Tikes in Los Angeles. We walked in the store and a friendly guy said he would be with us in a few minutes. There were a few customers in the store. We ended up talking to another couple who also had twins. The twin mom's advice was to get a nanny or some help. She said sell a car if you have too. She almost had tears in her eyes so she made me tear up a little too. It made me realize how much I appreciated my hubby's help.

Back to stroller searching...it was then we realized it was almost an hour after the store's closing hours. The friendly sales guy said don't worry about it and took his time showing 3 different strollers. He inquired a little about our lifestyle to determine what we were looking for in a stroller. He showed us the features of the Baby Jogger City Select, Baby Jogger City Mini, and the Bumbleride Indie Twin.

I went in with an eye toward the Bumbleride Indie Twin. I think it's a great looking stroller that's easy to push. I didn't realize that it might be a little heavy for me to lift into the trunk and I'm not sure it's going to hit in the back of my Honda Accord. We haven't upgraded to a larger vehicle. I'm so in love with not having a car payment.

My husband likes the City Select because he wants a tandem stroller. He doesn't mind the little extra time it would involve in taking the seats off before placing it in the trunk. It also has multiple seat placement. They kiddies could both face forward, or face you, or one could face out and the other could face out. My hubby knows that I wouldn't like to have to take the seat off before puttting it away and I would be the one mostly using the stroller.

The salesman recommended the Baby Jogger Mini because he likes that it's a little lighter and a tad bit more compact when folded up. He also said that people will buy the bigger stroller and after a year or so will come back for the more lightweight stroller. He said might as well start off with it. It was also easy to push.

Decisions, decisions, decisions....Anyone have a stroller they love? Why do you love it?

Johnson & Johnson

I sent off a letter to Johnson & Johnson and they sent a letter back informing me that any offers could be found through their different websites www.baby.com, www.babycenter.com, or www.johnsonsbaby.com. That was a bust.

Kimberly-Clark

By mistake I faxed a letter and copies of birth certificates as well as mailed one to Kimberly-Clark. I called wanting some coupons for Viva paper towels as well as Huggies coupons. The girls keep me so busy that I don't think I realized that Huggies and Viva are owned by the same company. Kimberly-Clark didn't send out twice the coupons they sent a one time gift of coupons as well as second letter informing me that they already sent me coupons.

When the girls first came home from the hospital I tried to use wipes but they ended up irritating their bottoms. No wonder they use dry wipes and moisten them with water at the hospital. I ended up using Viva towels as their wipes. I just moisten it with water and it has worked out well. I probably should have specified that in addition to diaper coupons I wanted to see if they had any coupons for Viva.

I received the following coupons:
2- $3 off any Huggies product
3- $1 off any Huggies product

Mead Johnson

Mead Johnson (Enfamil) sent out 2 cases of powdered Enfacare. It truly is a generous gift. It's about $180 worth of formula. Hands down this is one of the best multiple birth offers.

Mead Johnson (Enfamil)

My husband tells me when he comes home from work that someone from Mead Johnson called. They wanted to confirm our address and they are sending off two cases of Enfacare. I sent a letter, copies of their birth certificates, and our NICU discharge papers. I'm really excited about this. The girls now go through the formula can in about 2 days. I'm hoping they send the powdered formula. My husband didn't think to ask.

Multiple Birth Offers - Medela

I emailed Medela customer service to inquire if they had a multiple birth program or samples they could send. Although I didn't receive an email back I did get a package in the mail.

I received:

sample of quick clean wipes
sample of disposable nursing pads
a breastfeeding information guide

Multiple Birth Offers - Boudreaux's Butt Paste ®

On 2/19/11 I emailed Blairex Laboratories inquiring if they had a multiple birth program or samples they could send my way. I got an email two days later from the customer service manager asking me to forward a copy of their birth certificates and they would be happy to send some samples my way.

Today in the mail I received a package from them. Yay!!!! Such a quick response!! I was excited to open it. I would have never thought that I would be so excited to receive something called butt paste. I'll try them on the munchkins and see how they work out.

I received the following items:

2 Boudreaux's butt paste Butt Paste Bibs
2 tubes Boudreaux's butt paste Baby Kisses
2 1oz tubes Boudreaux's butt paste Butt Paste
5 sample sized Boudreaux's butt paste Butt Paste w/ $1 off coupons
4 sample sized Boudreaux's butt paste Butt Bath
4 sample sized Boudreaux's butt paste Baby Butt Smooth

I've searched the net, blogs, and message boards for multiple birth offers and have sent out letters. I'll be looking forward to what else comes in the mail.

Baby Rodan found her hand today. She's trying to shove her whole fist in her mouth. Godzuki is sleeping. She's like an angel when she sleeps but she's 0-60. She's either content or unhappy. There is no happy medium.

Argghh!!!! One of the babies was talking in her sleep and grandpa came to "help". He ends up waking up both of them and then he takes off. I think he wanted the downstairs to himself so he goes downstairs and tells grandma she has to come upstairs.