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Freebie Friday: March 30, 2007

Courtesy of Flickr.com. This is the last day for the Good Kids Bad Habits book contest. I have FOUR copies to give away to the very best entries. Please have your entries to me by 5PM tonight and I will … Continue reading


Dollar Stretcher Tips 03.29.2007

For a sample copy of The Dollar Stretcher newsletter, send $2 to: Dollar Stretcher Sample, 6695 Cortez Road W., Bradenton FL 34210. Copyright 2007 Dollar Stretcher, Inc. Visit The Dollar Stretcher for even more tips & ideas!Natural Plant Protection I … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 03.29.2007

Be Mom of the Year: Don’t toss out your kid’s old socks. I wouldn’t dare suggest making a sock puppet out of them, but visit Parent Hack’s website for another great use for these. Want to keep track of your … Continue reading


Ask Frugal Momma: Cleaning Out Yo Fridge

Today’s entry request was to cover the topic of cleaning out your fridge. Now ladies, I have been plagued with cleaning questions and ya’ll are making me feel pretty bad about my house. Maybe some money-saving questions might be a … Continue reading


More Books to Give Away!

Our book giveaway entry deadline is this Friday and I have good news to report. The folks over at HarperCollins took pity on me and offered up three more books for our giveaway. That means you have three more chances … Continue reading


Ask No More!

Thank you all for your heartfelt responses and comments to my request to find out the direction we should take the site. Everyone seemed generally happy with what we were doing, but we are trying to continue to push new … Continue reading


Should You Buy Brand Name Detergent?

I received a package from Tide which included some samples of their new Tide Simple Pleasures Vanilla & Lavender scented laundry detergent for review. It was a nice little package including a Tide To Go pen (a necessity for any … Continue reading


Getting the Car Organized

This week’s Works-For-Me Wednesday solutions are all ideas for your car. Shannon requested any great ideas for moms on the go. It is great timing to read all of these entries with Spring Break fast approaching. Be sure to read … Continue reading


Busy Day Activities for Warm Weather

I just want to say thank you all so much for the fabulous entries that you have been sending in for the “Good Kids Bad Habits” book giveaway. I have gotten so many great entries that I think I will … Continue reading


Good Kids Bad Habits Book Contest

I am holding in my hands a copy of the new book, “Good Kids Bad Habits” by Jennifer Trachtenberg, M.D., and it is ready to go to the person who offers the best suggestions for raising healthy children. This book … Continue reading