Out with the old and in with the new. As a mom, I struggle to keep up with all of the stuff that finds its way into our car and home. From the plastic toys that come in fast food meals to clothes to new toys the kids get for Christmas, it doesn’t take long to get knocked down by […]
New Years: One of the Few Days We Tell Ourselves the Truth.
New Years day, for me, is one of the few days I tell myself the cold hard truth. It’s a day of personal accountability (fortunately and unfortunately). Do I have all the cliché resolutions? Certainly. Won’t bore you with them. I’ll focus on the ones that I think will be most impactful in 2010. 1. Stop multi-tasking! […]
A Mompreneur Who Inspires Me
My friend Jill had an idea. Lots of people have ideas, but not everyone does something about it. Jill is an entrepreneur. One better, she’s also a busy mother of two. Jill created a product called Lipstix Remix. It’s a fabulous lipstick mold that is really easy to use. When you get to the bottom of […]
Etsy is Eye Candy for the Creative Mind
I love Etsy. In case you aren’t familiar with it, it’s basically eBay for home-made or vintage stuff. It is eye candy for the creative mind. I never tire of seeing the beautiful and whimsical things other people create. It often inspires me to new home decor ideas. For example, check out this gorgeous photo […]
Hap Hap Happy Birthday – Free Stuff With the Click of a Mouse
Just for being born (and knowing how to type) I recently enjoyed a free sub from FireHouse Subs. Did you know many of your favorite restaurants give you free meals for your birthday? My pal Cherise told me to check the websites of my favorite spots and enter in the birth dates of my family members. […]
Merry Christmas to Me
As a mom I spend so much of my time taking care of everyone and everything else, I need to remember to stop and do something for me every now and again. So this year, for Christmas, my friend and I decided to buy each other a facial. It was our way (a great way) to take care […]
Portable North Pole
Excellent tip from my pal, Rebecca. You must check out the Portable North Pole and enter in your child’s information so Santa can deliver a personalized message. This is fantastic!
How to Make A Bat Signal
My nephew loves batman, and I always try to make him something he will love. This year, I decided to make him a bat signal. Here’s how to do it. 1. Buy a flashlight that comes with a stand. I got this Task Force brand flashlight from Lowe’s for around $15. 2. Go online and find […]
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How to Save Money on Magazines
Instead of tossing a magazine when you are through, swap with your friends. My friends usually buy different magazines than I do, so it works well. We save money and always have plenty of reading material. Also, check with your local library. My mother-in-law just told me she buys used (current) magazines at the library for […]
Chocolate Covered Potato Chips: Don’t hate me for this!
Ingredients: Plain Ruffles Potato Chips Bag of Milk Chocolate Chips Wax paper or foil Melt chocolate in microwave 30 seconds at a time until smooth. Dip chips and set on a plate covered with wax paper or foil. Put in the fridge for a few minutes (or the freezer if you are in a hurry). […]
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