Monthly Archives: August 2007
Parenting Magazine Editors Share the Baby Must-Haves

The editors at Parenting Magazine have recently come out with a new book called, “Baby Must-Haves: The Essential Guide To Everything From Cribs to Bibs” and wanted to know if I would be interested in reviewing their new book. This … Continue reading
WSBT-TV: Organizing Your Kids’ School Papers
This is the segment from last week on how to organize your children’s school papers. Hope you guys enjoy it!
Product Review: Silly Billyz Bibs

The Live Love Dream company sent me one of their Silly Billyz Bibs to try for my daughter. I explained that our Emily was a very messy eater and that I would welcome any bib that could keep her well … Continue reading
Day 15: Keep Your Bills in Check

We are halfway through our Month of Savings and I am learning so much! I am loving the comments to these entries! One of the main reasons that I am able to continue staying home with my kids is because … Continue reading
Make It Yourself!
Simply Thrifty has an amazing list of 100 Things You Can Make Yourself, with links to instructions on making anything and everything yourself. It received mixed reviews from folks about whether it was more economical to make or to buy … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: August 17, 2007

Friday Question: Is there anything you would like to learn more about for our Month of Savings? Health & Beauty: Try a free sample of Nivea Goodbye to Cellulite lotion. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Sign up … Continue reading
Day 14: Creative Toy Replacements

Well, we have made it halfway through the series and I have really been loving your comments and hints. You all teach me so much and I really appreciated the coffee talk from yesterday. The tips are invaluable and the … Continue reading
Day 13: Get Your Java Fix

Welcome to Day 13 in our Month of Savings discussion. Today I wanted to discuss some ways that you can get your java fix without spending a lot of money. As a self-confessed coffee junkie, I fully admit to falling … Continue reading
Day 12: Social Obligations on a Budget

Welcome to day 12 in our saving money series. I don’t think the series would be complete if I didn’t touch upon our social obligations and how we keep the budget under control. This is something that I really struggle … Continue reading
An Ideal Morning: First Day Back to School
Today was my son’s first day back to school and I tried to think of everything that we would need to prepare for a smooth morning together. Last night I preset the coffeemaker (that MUST be done first!) so that … Continue reading





