Posted in Shopping Savvy, Survival Secrets on Aug 16th, 2007 1 Comment »
Here’s my rant for today. I don’t like to use my blog to complain, BUT… I have previously written about how I feel like an out-of-control freak show when I go out in public with my kids all by myself. I still push myself to do it for mine and my kids’ sakes (we have [...]
Posted in My Favorite Things..., Shopping Savvy, Survival Secrets on Jul 3rd, 2007 1 Comment »
Here are some products/things that I have recently come to love and hope you do, too: Reach Access Flosser: I could floss all day with this thing (my husband is totally grossed out by it, but I think it’s great for my gums!) Glad Press n’ Seal: Well worth the extra few cents Dab on [...]
Posted in My Favorite Things..., Shopping Savvy on Jun 12th, 2007 No Comments »
Yesterday it was almost 90 degrees outside. We spent most of the morning in the pool, so it was fitting to try this meal for dinner: We tried Jennie-O’s Turkey Burger Patties and made Aloha Burgers. Here’s the recipe: Grill turkey burgers Grill fresh pineapple Place turkey and pineapple on toasted bun and add sweet [...]
Posted in My Favorite Things..., Shopping Savvy, Uncategorized on Jun 7th, 2007 1 Comment »
Thanks to my wedding registry (from our wedding 4.5 years ago) I have maxed out my kitchen’s space. I’ll see cool gadgets and appliances, but I realize that I would have to find a place to store the do-hicky (sp?), so I end up passing on it… good strategy for the budget, too! Note: I try [...]
Posted in My Family, Shopping Savvy on Jun 6th, 2007 4 Comments »
I’ve got a big date tonight! We’ve got sitters who will work for free (I love grandparents!!!) and dinner is free, too! How? Mystery shopping! My husband (aka my hot date!) is signed up through a company that sends him emails occasionally to do some undercover shopping (or eating in this case). We take notes [...]
Posted in Shopping Savvy, Survival Secrets on May 31st, 2007 1 Comment »
Over the summer, many movie theaters offer free or discounted movies for kids. Even though I don’t often like to take the kids out into public places, these summer movies are usually cartoons rated G or PG, and are designed specifically for kids – so you don’t have to worry, because you’re surrounded by other [...]
Posted in Shopping Savvy on May 26th, 2007 No Comments »
Did you know that at our McDonald’s, it is actually $.05 cheaper to get a DOUBLE cheeseburger than a regular cheeseburger? This is why American’s are fat! (And yes, I did get the double cheeseburger! Call me thrifty! )
Posted in My Crazy Kids, My Family, My Favorite Things..., Shopping Savvy on May 24th, 2007 No Comments »
To keep my son busy and to feed his creative side, we had a couple of fun activities today. Coloring: Though crayons travel easy and are less likely to make a huge mess (I’m ignoring the crayon marks on the car window, all over the high chair tray, and I won’t name names of restaurants [...]
Posted in My Favorite Things..., Shopping Savvy on May 20th, 2007 No Comments »
I have always been a Pampers Mom. I have tried out a few other brands, but find the Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers to be the best for my kids. I think they are softer on their skin and they seem to do their job well. My son has always enjoyed the Sesame Street characters printed [...]
Posted in My Favorite Things..., Quick Crafts, Shopping Savvy on May 17th, 2007 No Comments »
If you have a bunch of baby books, albums, craft projects, etc. that can benefit from a beautiful picture of your child, this is a great little item to have: The Epson PictureMate: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=53540922 It looks like with a rebate, this printer only costs about $70 (May 17, 07) It may have some limitations (only [...]
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