Coupon for the new Double zipper bags!
http://mail-scjohnson.com/a/hBD4h54A...k7qarx/scj1-12
http://shoppingbookmarks.com/preemietwins/resource.htm
This is a great place for all of the moms of multiples!
Many moms don’t know how to find their local MOM’s club.. here is a link to a site to help you!
http://www.nomotc.org/welcome/zipsearch.htm
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www.amazon.com sells diapers for $7.49/pk ! After 25 $$ free shipping (4 pks) This is not all the time.. so check in!
Websites that have awesome links for free stuff!!
Many places offer a Twins discount. Don’t forget to ask!
Bedrest support
www.sidelines.org
Breastfeeding.com
Mothering.com
The Twin Zone
http://www.thetwinzone.com/index.php
www.twinsmagazine.com
www.twinteresting.com
www.twinsclubonline.com
www.multiplesconnection.com
www.twins-n-friends.com
www.twinsworld.com
www.Twinsights.com
www.twinslist.org/
www.TwinsOnline.Com
www.TwinsNetwork.com
www.Twinstuff.com
www.TwinsWorld.com
http://www.twinslist.org/freebie.htm more free stufF!! !!!!
There is also MOSTonline.org this is for moms of triplets and up but twins too!
They are awesome for everything in the need of support! They have a magazine that goes out every 3 mths and it is great!!! My first packet was HUGE and awesome!
http://mostonline.org/
It is a very nice website!
For Free stuff and having two and more!!!
www.MOSTonline.org !!!!
http://mostonline.org/freestuff.htm
http://www.memoriesofmariam.com dealing with a loss of a baby..
Safety Information
Free Garage Safety Kit Wayne-Dalton's FREE Garage Door SAFETY KIT!
http://www.garagedoorsafety.com/kit.htm
Free Safety Kit for Blinds Free Child Safety Tassels for your blinds.
http://www.nobrainerblinds.com/info/child.asp
Mail to:
No Brainer Blinds and Shades
FREE Safety Offer
Three Brainer Tower
4660 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77096
Just mail us a stamped self-addressed envelope with a minimum of 43 cents postage if you're in the United States. More if you're outside the US. Write the word "tassel" or "cleat" on the return envelope (NOT on your envelope to us).
Free Info from NPCA Information on lead based paint and safe removal.
http://www.paint.org/
This booklet helps parents to plan ahead for their children's emergency health care. It presents frequently asked questions and answers about getting access to emergency care, choosing a doctor, using services outside an insurance plan's network, injury prevention programs, and coverage issues. Go to:
http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/detail.cfm?id=HRS00268
Free home safety tips, call 1-877-UL-4-SAFE
1-800-843-5678 "Just in Case You Need a Babysitter" Safety Booklet ask for booklet #12
This is a great Infant safety checklist.
http://www.babybumblebee.com/v2/pages/safety_list.cfm
This is free stuff from baby Bumble bee! Cute games and more!
http://www.babybumblebee.com/company/freebies.cfm
I have many of these videos! I love them!
Safe & Sound Brochure to guide you in baby product safety, use and selection.
http://jpma.org/consumer/SafeSoundB...forBaby.htmSafe & Sound for Baby, available in English and Spanish, is free to consumers.
For a copy of this brochure, send a stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope to:
JPMA Public Information, 17000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 08054.
Free water tester to see if your chlorine is too high.
http://www.seventhgeneration.com/
Free Safety Tips for new and expecting parents.
http://www.enfamil.com/safetytips.html
Free childproofing kit for window blinds from the Window Covering Safety Council, call 1-800-506-4636
"Toy Safety" Coloring Book for kids (ask for item #283) and you can also ask for a booklet on safe playground tips for children, call 1-800-638-2772
Safety Kit for Halogen Lamps, call 1-800-985-2220
Free video on water contamination, lead exposure, health effects, and what parents can do to protect their children, call 1-800-604-1995
Free Books a free Pregnancy book and your baby's first year; from State Farm Insurance, call 1-888-733-8368
Health Information & Education
Online Pediatric advice.
http://www.callyourped.com/
Vaccine Education Center to get the facts and information available from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
http://www.vaccine.chop.edu/
Vaccine Database to Investigate requirements for school entry by searching the state-by-state database.
http://www.immunizationinfo.org
FREE "Mommy, I Don't Feel Good" Guidebook
http://www.familycareproducts.com/
Shape Magazine - Try Shape RISK-FREE and get a $50 Foot Locker gift certificate FREE!
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Keep your kids safe! Join the ClubMom Driving Club for free, and get Kid Surfer software ($29.99 value) for free.
http://www.clubmom.com
Triaminic with coupons/samples. Must sign up!
http://www.triaminic.com
Free printable baby tooth chart
http://www.anbesol.com/teething/chart.asp
Free ear infection information kit.
http://helplittleears.com/
Ear Infection prevention and Treatment For free information on ear infections and a booklet on you baby's language development and hearing call 1-800-587-DAVS.
Insure Kids Now For free or low cost health care for children, call 1-877-KIDS-NOW, a U.S. government operated insurance program.
Help for Parents For expecting and new parents without health insurance.
http://www.expage.com/page/parentshelp
Children's Healthy Smile Report e-mailed to you. a Free health information on why you should have your baby's umbilical cord blood saved, call 1-800-400-3430
Free information on homeopathic medicines for children, call 1-800-624-9659
American Academy of Pediatrics 1-800-433-9016 FREE Parent Resource Guide
Schering-Plough 1 (800) 522-7300 free video on child allergies and pollen index chart
Free from Advil Forum on Health Education, a magnetized chart for your fridge Write to: Advil Forum on Health Education, Dept. CAM, 1500 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10036
1-888-663-4637 Free Booklets and Information for Moms-to-Be from the March of Dimes
1-888-232-6789 Free "Folic Acid and It's Role in Preventing Birth Defects" Booklet, good for before and during pregnancy.
Samples and Gifts
www.Ambien.com
This site is offering a coupon and a free CD for signing up and then you will get a print out coupon for a free sample of ambient. You have to have a Rx to fill it from your Dr. This will just give you two free pills to try.
The first years! They will be happy to send you a gift package for your babies!
Thefirstyears.com
http://www.preemietwins.com/ has free stuff for babies!
This has many offers on one page!
http://www.freebabyoffers.com/
Make great extra money!!! Nocs Inc. is a web-based advertising company which is currently offering the possibility to make money online by doing various assignments related to internet marketing and advertising.
http://www.nitroclicks.com/join.pht...ed=melissaprins
Baby Food Recipes free and printable.
http://www.pages.ivillage.com/xilamom/babyfood/
Brochure - Sweet Dreams for Baby and You Sassy is offering this free brochure on helping your baby to sleep well. Note: The form reloads after you submit it - you only need to fill it out once.
http://www.sassybaby.com/
Free Snuggle fabric softner sample.
http://www.snuggle.com
Buy 3 Baby Closeouts Get 1 FREE and a free shipping offer at the Baby Outlet.
Parents at Home support site for parents staying home to raise their children. Support, articles, and advice.
Free pregnancy planner 1-877-986-9472 Free pregnancy planner from the National Women's Health Resource Center and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. It's a 10-month blank calendar loaded with pregnancy tips and information.
FREE photo contest.Because you have so many cute baby pictures... Your favorite photo could be worth $10,000!! We love it, and you can get free desktop pictures and more too.
Keep your kids safe! Join the ClubMom Driving Club for free, and get Kid Surfer software ($29.99 value) for free. Click Here to Join.
http://www.clubmomlinks.com/e.asp?e=45&id=1948
Rewarding and Celebrating Moms--Every Day--is the goal of ClubMom. Join now and receive free stuff.
Diapers From Drypers 888-639-5863.
$1 for free! Sign-Up free Use Ebates to save up money in your free rebate account. Why not? You get a free buck. Also, lots of free coupons at 400 stores and other free items.
Free Safety Tips for new and expecting parents.
FreePrinterInk - Free Printer Ink & Cartridges, no gimmicks, no kidding. All you pay is a small shipping and handling fee for FREE printer Ink
Lots of free samples at StartSampling.com sign up free.
Special Offers, FREE Shipping & FREE Gifts! at Yves Rocher, because mom needs a little pampering.
Choose any 5 children's books for $2 and a freebie with membership to Children’s Book of the Month Club®. Give your
children the love of reading with the best children’s books available.
Sign up free! For current members: 25% off a Photo CD Coupon Code: DADGRAD
Free Cooler Sample Sanitation Kit, containing CD-Rom, interior cleaner, exterior cleaner, and info. Click Here
Free printable fun activities for babies to kindergarteners Click Here
Free Birthday Card Click Here
11 free portrait pictures from Olan Mills for babies under 3 months old Click Here
Print real coupons from you computer at Valpak.com!
Trace your roots at Ancestry.com! Free online genealogy tools, newsletter, and great results.
11-Piece Discovery Collection
>From Yves Rocher comes with a free watch!
Join Shutterfly.com and get FREE prints Get free film developing, printing, and online storage. And create neat
stuff like a calendar from your own photos. Get free prints for signing up, free prints for spreading the news, and more free prints for sharing photos with friends!
Enter to win a free personalized baby blanket!
Free Stuff For Parents! Make a free page to show off your little one, get advice, and more.
http://www.babycenter.com newsletter samples
>From First Response Steps to pregnancy booklet and coupons.
http://www.payless.com
Great way to cut prices! Buy 3 pairs for free shipping!
This is a lot of fun for us, free printable recipe cards, shopping lists, and gift tags. Really cute country designs.
Expecting parents, there is a new online service that brings your family members and friends together to share the joy of your beautiful new baby through a private Web site and live-action Internet broadcast. Go to
www.babypressconference.com
Free announcement sample, several to choose from.
1-800-843-5678 "Just in Case You Need a Babysitter" Safety Booklet ask for booklet #12
Free birth information packet, planning class & seminar (real ones) for parents in or near Maryland.
Costco brochures; Traveling w/ baby, and all about strollers.
Free Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby's First Year from State Farm, call 1-888-SF EVENT (1-888-733-
8368)
Free Educational Packet For 2 year olds and up. Get one and store it if your baby is new.
Window Blinds Safety kit From 3-day Blinds
$15 off first purchase at BabyStyle. Click on the banner on front page. They also have maternity wear and kids wear.
http://www.babystyle.com
Baby Outlet has free shipping! A free gift with purchase, and Great prices too.
"You're on the Honor Roll," fun and educational tools to help families motivate kids toward potty independence. Book, stickers, diploma, and parent tips.
http://www.charmin.com/en_us/pages/pt.shtml
Downloadable Infant Graphics to stimulate your baby.
http://www.envisagedesign.com/ohbab...m/graphics.html
Free knitting patterns for a baby jacket, or Peter Rabbit hanging shoe bag.
http://www.bat-city.com/baby/free.htm
Free local sales info, printable coupons, rebates, and more
http://www.valupage.com
McGraw-Hill is offering free samples of their excellent learning skills workbooks. They have toddler books that you new parents can get and put away for later use. Click on Freebies link.
Free Flanders Buttocks Ointment samples for Diaper Rash. Send two loose stamps and your address to: Flanders Marketing, P.O. Box 5323, Aiken, SC 29804
Free Baby Steps Software Baby and Pregnancy Calendar
The My Points program offers points for your looking at advertisements, filling out surveys, and then you acquire points. You can then trade in your points for things like, a gift certificate for JC Penny (there are lots of different stores besides JCPenny). Think of it as getting free baby clothes or any other thing you want to buy, for free!
http://www.mypoints.com
Diaper Rash Ointment sample call 1-800-587-3721
"Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash" pamphlet, and a $1 off any size from Balmex, call 1-800-777-2500
Free "Diaper Genie" for twins or more, call 1-800-843-6430 before the babies are 3 months old
Free sample of "Zilactin" teething Gel, call 1-800-746-8888 ext.715
A free infant hat --Just send them your baby's name, age and (boy or girl) and a large (6"X9" or bigger) self-addressed stamped ($ 0.55) envelope and they will send you a free hat. Offer good for babies up to 6 months old only. No purchase necessary. Here is the address:
Rainbow Kids, Inc.
Dept. Free Hats
PO Box 31817
Bellingham, WA 98228
Printable coupons and rebates.
www.coolsavings.com
http://www.babybaskets.com they give a discount for twins and up!
Free baby Shoes!! Even for Twins, triplet and more!!
http://www.abacafamilyfreebies.com/payless_shoes.html
http://www.freegifts4kids.com
http://www.abacafamilyfreebies.com/
http://top-freebies.com/
Free online web page for you and your babies!
http://www.babiesonline.com/affilia...me.asp?a=member
Free Awesome Magazines!!
Over 300 free catalogs.
http://www.catalogs.com/catalog/def...4732&PID=392189
The ABC distributing magazine is great I love it!! Just go here for your free copy!
http://abcdistributing.com/
The National Widelife Magazine is another very nice one to have! It is of course Free!! Best of all it supports our Wildlife!
http://catalog.nwf.org/
Baby Talk Magazine Free 12 month subscription.
http://www.parenting.com/parenting/...s/babytalk.html
Newsweek Magazine - Try Newsweek RISK-FREE and get a $50 Amazon gift certificate FREE!
1-800-843-7625 ext. 3076 For a "You're A New Parent!" Guide from Prudential Insurance
Free catalogs lots of them, and good ones too!
12 ISSUES Free of Baby Magazine and more for parents of babies up to 18 months old, or for pregnancies.
http://www.annacris.com/items.webpa...ge_ID=10&DID=23
Child Magazine - 3 months, Try Child Magazine RISK-FREE - enter to win a $50 Disney Store Gift Certificate!
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Free issue of ePregnancy magazine.
http://www.pregnancy.com
Free Subscription to American Baby Magazine! Nothing to buy, a whole year free, thanks!
http://www.americanbaby.com/
http://www.multipletrends.com will send you a free catalog for their stuff! How cool!
http://www.multipletrends.com/contactus.htm#suggestions
Catalogs -- FREE Catalogs & Great Savings
http://www.domestications.com/ a free magazine for all kinds of stuff for your home! Just a nice one to look through!
Currentcatalog.com the most current stuff!!
www.Bedwettingstore.com They will send a free catalog to help with these trying times.
Formula Coupons and Samples
Ross Products Welcome Addition Club Free samples and coupons for periodic newsletters containing pregnancy and parenting advice, timely tips, formula samples or other gifts.
booklets and Enfalac for Canadians formula sample from Mead Johnson (Enfamil)
Enfamil formula from MeadJohnson (Enfamil) Family Beginnings Club For expecting parents or call 1-800-BABY-123
FREE FORMULA! Enfamil offers a case of free Formula for twins and more! Just call them to get started!
If you have a change in formulas or find a problem your baby is having with Enfamil.. then just call them back! They are great at resending new cases of samples!
This is for great welcome gifts! This is for pregnant moms and babies under one!
http://apps.meadjohnson.com/forms/j...do?referrer=156
or
http://apps.meadjohnson.com/forms/j...do?referrer=149
Here's all the info:
1-800-260-6295 ext 2102 (Cheri) Leave a message (I called in the evening) with your name, address, phone number, b-day of twins and type of formula.
Bright Beginnings Formula coupons and free Formula!
http://www.brightbeginnings.com/index.asp?source=4
Free gift from Enfamil at participating hospitals.
Ross Labs (Similac) 1-800-BABYLINE Welcome Addition Club
This has formula for baby at a discount! And Free shipping!
http://www.formulaforbaby.com/pages/1/index.htm
Carnation "The Very Best" Magazine, click button for free magazine, get free can of formula coupons or call 1-800-242-5200
Ross Labs (Similac For Canadians) 1 (800) 518-CLUB coupons and samples
Nestlé Good start
This is the main website. You can get free coupons and newletters... and join with Good start!
Ebay is one of the best places I know to buy baby items! I have saved hundred from ebay. Formula is cheep and always new. I have never had a problem with any baby Formula.. diapers.. or any other baby items I bought off of ebay!
Ebay.com
http://www.freestuff4baby.com/ offers free diapers and more!
Miscellaneous
Club Mom Lots of free tools and sign up for samples and occasional gifts.
Free DNA test.. Not sure if your Twins are ID or not?
http://www.genetree.com/index.asp will send you a free kit!
Antoher Free kit! Harverd will pay for your free kit .. here is the link and the info.
http://twins.wjh.harvard.edu.
Twinstuff.com just really cool! Lots of free information about twins!
Here are other sites to get tons of free stuff…
http://www.yes-its-free.com/ it has lots of stuff!
http://www.freebiemaniac.com/
http://www.clearancecrazy.com/freebies.htm “Get Free Gift Certificates to your favorite Stores & Restaurants”
http://www.lilypie.com/ a few baby ticker for a webpage or a forum! Very cute!
Coupons
Beechnut's mailing list, free coupons; call 1-800-523-6633
Free Portrait For a printable 8X10 photo and free sitting fee at the Picture People.
$2 coupon for Goodnights underpants.
Gerber 1-800-4-GERBER prenatal pack, also call for coupons later
$1 for free! Sign-Up free Use Ebates to save up money in your free rebate account. Why not? You get a free buck. Also, lots of
free coupons at 400 stores and other free items.
HUGGIES Coupons/ Also a mailing list for coupons
Buy 3 Baby Closeouts Get 1 FREE and a free shipping offer at the Baby Outlet.
FREE film developing from Snapfish! Get your first roll developed free. Plus, your photos are placed online for easy sharing.
Sign up free! For current members: 25% off a Photo CD Coupon Code: DADGRAD
HERE Free baby gift and coupons, a club from Harris Teeter, check to see if they are in your area.
http://www.harristeeter.com/
iMaternity outlet for great markdowns.
Cosco's Baby Rebates Cosco Product Rebates!
Baby Outlet has free shipping! Great prices too.
Have all the best coupons and freebies emailed to you weekly for FREE HERE
HERE Sears, printable coupons, or write down the coupon numbers for discounts on photos
BabyAge.com Great deals on baby items!
$15 off first purchase at BabyStyle. Click on the banner near the top. They also have maternity wear.
Little Remedies coupons, info, and poster (Little Noses decongestant aids, Little Tummys gas and nausea relief, etc) call 1-800-754-8853
Pampers mailing list, free coupons and samples
Meijer Baby Club (check to see if they are in your state)
Evenflo 1-800-356-BABY or 1-800-233-BABY coupons and information
Earth's Best (baby food) newsletter, coupons or call 1-800-442-4221
HERE $50 in Gerber coupons mailing list
http://www.gerber.com/home
Heinz 1-800-872-2229 Baby Food Coupons and Booklet
Heinz Baby Club For Canadians 1-800-565-2100
Triaminic 1-888-935-5543 Free information and coupon
Kimberly Clark (Huggies) 1-800-990-4448 huggies rebate form
Munchkins Bottles 1-800-344-BABY free coupons and pamphlets
Kimberly Clark (Huggies) 1-800-544-1847 press 1, 1, 1 to get to the section for mailing list. Call 1-800-544-1847 For their
Proof-of-Purchase Catalog
Johnson & Johnson 1-800-526-3967 literature and coupons, ask representative for a new parents pack
Carter’s .. if you sign up they email lots of great free coupons! The ones I get are 20% off!
http://www.carters.com/main.html
Dial soaps! You can sign up to get free coupons on Dial soaps!
(Dial’s homepage)
http://www.dialcorp.com/index.cfm?page_id=1
http://microsite.coupons.com/GMS/Lo...D=2&rcp=967888&
The Children’s Place will also send coupons.. I am trying to get the info for it.
One Step ahead give a twins discount! Don’t for get to ask for it!
Don’t for get to sign up with Wal-mart, Target, Macy’s, Sears, and any store you can for sales dates and most of them will send coupons.. as I get info for this stores I will add them on.
Birthday’s Meals for Free
Here are some fun free birthday treats that you can sign all your children up for. They have proven to be multiple friendly, and don’t send back an error message when you put in two children with the same birth date!
Free Meal at Denny’s™ Restaurants
Enter:
www.dennys.com
After the main page loads, click on the “Kids” link on the bottom. Sign your children up to receive a coupon for a free kid’s entrée and Sundae on their birthdays. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and purchase of an adult entrée is required.
http://www.dennys.com/kids/BirthdayClub.pdf
Free Meal at Spaghetti Warehouse™, where offered.
(Available for children and adults.)
Enter:
www.meatballs.com
Click on the locator to find the one near you. To join, you may go to the restaurant and fill out a post card which asks for your name and address on the front. On the back it asks for your Birthday and the date you are filling it out. Some franchises allow you to email this information.
The Birthday club is not a company policy. Each store has the choice of whether or not they offer it. The cards go out a couple of days before your birthday month, and you have the whole month to use it. Franchises in: NY,MA, PA, OH, IL, TN, NC, GA, FL, OK, and TX.
Free Gift Certificate at AC Moore™
Enter:
www.ACMoore.com
Click on the locator to find the one near you. To join, you must go to the store and ask for an application. Enter your children’s information, and during the month of their birthday, they receive a Gift Certificate for $5.00 to spend on anything in the store. The child must be present to redeem the Certificate. Not necessarily available at every location. Call ahead, or visit the web.
Bob Evans™ Restaurants
Bob Evans™ restaurants offers a FREE kids meal for children 10 and under for their Birthday. Visit the Kids Times section of their website at
www.BobEvans.com to sign up.
Or
Kid at Bob Evens For the Birthday link Click on me!
Baskin Robbins™
Baskin Robbins™ gives out FREE ice cream cones to children 12 and under for their Birthday. Registration available online only;
www.BaskinRobbins.com. Coupons good only at selected location and will expire 7 days after their birthday.
More Free Stuff can be found at Freestuff4baby.com
Please check to see if any of them are near you!!!!
Pregnancy
1-877-986-9472 Free pregnancy planner from the National Women's Health Resource Center and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. It's a 10 month blank calendar loaded with pregnancy tips and information.
State Farm is giving away this book for expectant parents and parents to child under one year of age. Call 1-888-733-8368
You will be asked for your name, address, due date and if you have a State Farm agent, their name.
Free "Online Childbirth Classes" All the major information you could hope for all in one place. They even divided "classes"
into specific topics you can go from one to the other.
1-888-663-4637 Free Booklets and Information for Moms-to-Be from the March of Dimes
1-888-232-6789 Free "Folic Acid and It's Role in Preventing Birth Defects" Booklet, good for before and during pregnancy.
Free Baby Planning, Pregnancy CD ROM call 1-888-933-5383
Free breastfeeding healing and soothing lotion 1-800-292-4794
Free Motherhood Maternity Catalog, call 1-800-4-MOM2BE they also have nursing clothes and plus sizes
iMaternity outlet for great markdowns.
Chinese Lunar Calendar A fun thing for pregnancies, predict the sex of your baby.
Pregnancy Calendar- Interactive calendar to folow your baby's developement during pregnancy.
Free Pregnancy Calendar
Free Pregnancy and Baby Book Software
Free Maternity hosiery brochure on therapeutic support hose, call 1-888-269-4979
Free Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby's First Year from State Farm, call 1-888-SF EVENT (1-888-733-8368)
Free breast pump catalog and infant care catalog from US Medical Corp. Call 1-800-408-7633
Free Pregnancy Diary (Spanish version only)- "Myself-My Baby" to take you step-by-step through your pregnancy. Write to:
National Maternal & Child Health Clearinghouse, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, Va 22102 Or call (703) 821-8955 EXT. 254
Free Maternity Factory Outlet catalog, call 1-800-966-6847
The address for the White House Baby offer!
White House Greetings Office
Room 39
Washington, DC 20500
Hello. I hope all is well with you and yours. I just wanted to touch bases with you, I found a few web sights that offer freebies. Though they are not specific to twins they are coupons and free samples and such. The one I liked was http:/googlegaggle.com/google-gaggle-search/baby-category1/free-baby-stuff. It had 99 different sight that you could go to from there. Babychatter.com was another. These offered samples& coupons. I even found a sight that will send a free full sized desitin rash ointment. I just want to pass these on I know that every little bit helps. Stephanie
Plain Good Ideas!!
as told on the TMMB
Get a gift card as your favorite store. Every pay check or how ever much you can.. like $20.00 or so.. take it to the store and add it on to the gift card. Over time the money will add up! So when your ready to do the BIG shopping trip you have money saved! Plus in case of bed rest you can have your friend or family member to for you and buy what you have on the registry list