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MomAdvice Weekly Recap: 02.29.08

Another week and another month behind us! I just want to thank everyone who continues to support my efforts here. Your comments and emails totally make my day. This is what I have been up to for this week: Featured … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: February 29, 2008

A big hug and thanks to Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, for helping us compile our list this week. You don’t have to wait to get your freebies on Friday, she will keep you supplied until you can get a … Continue reading


Have a Blog? Need Some Fuel?

Mashable shares that Joffery’s Coffee & Tea company is offering bloggers a chance to sample their new coffee flavor… for free. 10,000 spots are available to “beta test” their new flavor. Not only that, but you can add a link … Continue reading


Practically Free Breakfast

Be sure to hit your local McDonald’s for breakfast this morning or tomorrow morning. In honor of the Leap Year, they are giving away free McSkillet Burritos with the purchase of a medium or large drink. I went over today … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 02.28.08

I love this step-by-step tutorial for roasting a chicken. I want to try her seasoned rub- it looks tasty (@ The Sparrow’s Nest) This one hour project for making a bag looks great! (@ Ric Rac) This milk jug chandelier … Continue reading


Testing The Grocery Game: Week One

This is my first week trying out the Grocery Game and really working towards building our stockpile through coupons and sale prices. I promised to chronicle my efforts here and I really appreciated all of your ideas and feedback on … Continue reading


Staying Fashionable Through Ebates

I have had an obsession with Ebates for a long time and lemme tell you that I am doing the happy dance every single time I get my check from them. Each person I refer, I get a $5 referral … Continue reading


Top 100 PF Blogs

FIRE Finance has released a new list for the top 100 PF blogs. We didn’t get on the list last time, but had hoped to be included in this round. As I hunted towards the bottom of the list though, … Continue reading


Baby Steps Series: Storing Your Stockpile

Awhile ago we had a fun discussion on what you consider to be a small space and it was a great glimpse into what everyone’s space challenges were and how much space each of us were taking up. I love … Continue reading


A Sad Life for the Clark Kids- Lots of Chores!

Chores are an important task in the Clark household and one of the benefits about our children getting older is that they can pitch in more. Since most chores seem to fall in the lap of mommy, I am thrilled … Continue reading