The Motherload Blog


Me on You Tube: Getting To Know Your Dishwasher

I have to say that I am QUITE nervous about all of this, but wanted to share with you the latest project that I am working on. Wal-Mart is partnering with You Tube and will be offering a new feature … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 07.31.08

These newspaper party hats would be a fun craft to do with my daughter (@ Maya Made) This rainy day rainbow would be a creative way to use up scrap paper (@ No time for flash cards) I want to … Continue reading


At the Car Wash: Part II

This summer, the kids really loved getting to wash their own cars, but my neglected car was in need of a car wash too. Isn’t that why we have kids though? Might as well put these able-bodied children to work, … Continue reading


Fruits of Our Labor ’08 Edition

Things are coming along in our garden and I am finally picking some of those tomatoes. This year had been going really smoothly until two things happened. 1. The wascally wabbits found my garden and ate ALL and I mean … Continue reading


Bloggy Giveaway: $25 Target Card

School days are returning and who wouldn’t love some money to put towards their children’s school supplies? I am excited to participate again in the Bloggy Giveaways and would like to offer up a $25 Target Gift Card to one … Continue reading


Redbox Code 07.28.08

Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is JH4KB6. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together! Side Notes: – If you want to rent more … Continue reading


Mom’s Date Night: Back To School Shopping

My little supermodel wanted to show off his cool new t-shirt. We wore this out last week to go pick up Ethan’s school supplies and got stopped by tons of people in the store who wanted to pump Ethan up … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: July 25, 2008

I just want to thank Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, for sharing her list of freebies with us. Heather is looking for your feedback on how you maximize your coupon savings so be sure to swing by and share what … Continue reading


A Day at the AirZoo Museum

Instead of my usual Notebook Experiment, yesterday we decided to head over to the AirZoo Museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I haven’t been to this museum since they participated in the National Museum Day campaign (this will link to the current … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 07.24.08

This is a great round-up of chore charts (@ Tip Junkie) I am going to have to remember this formula for making a reusable ice pack (@ Home Ec 101) This vanilla lemonade sounds refreshing & elegant (@ Inside a … Continue reading