Monthly Archives: February 2009
Day 28: ‘Tis the Final Day of No Spend! Rejoice!
I am so proud of our family and what we have accomplished on this No Spend Challenge. I can tell you that we spent $55 overall for the month. $10 was spent on my trip to Blissdom and $45 was … Continue reading
Bursting With Excitement for Twilight Fans Everywhere!
I am wrapping up the final book in the Twilight series. I just haven’t wanted it to end, which is why I have been savoring these last few pages. This will be the end of some of my best reading … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: February 27, 2009

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! Please swing by and leave Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, some get well wishes. Since she is feeling under the weather, she is extending her giveaways by a week so be sure to get your entry … Continue reading
Day 25: A Sweet Little Pick-Me-Up
The month is coming to a close and this last week has been dragging a bit for me. I think that is why I was so touched when I got the most wonderful package in the mail that was totally … Continue reading
Simplify the Bedtime Resource List

Thank you all for joining me this week on MomAdvice Simplified and the discussion on simplifying the bedtime routine. I just wanted to gather up a resource list, from today’s episode, to help you manage the bedtime hour a little … Continue reading
MomAdvice Simplified: Simplify the Bedtime Routine

On MomAdvice Simplified, my weekly podcast for moms, we will be joined by Dr. Marc Weissbluth, professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University in Chicago and founder of The Sleep Disorder Center at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago and a practicing … Continue reading
Day 23-24: The New York Edition
I am back from The Mike & Juliet Show and am trying to recover from a terrible head cold that I caught on my way out there. You can watch the segment here on Work-At-Home Scams. I am sure I … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 02.25.09

I love these little knitted duck slippers (@ Scribbit) These triple chocolate brownies look delicious (@ Chocolate on My Cranium) I love this portable camping lantern made from a recycled peanut butter jar (@ Made by Cynthia Rae) I want … Continue reading
Notebook Experiments: Can I Make Waffles That Are Light As Air?
Experiment: Can I make waffles that are as light as air? Experiment Taken From: Notebook Entry 02.25.09 Materials Needed: Please see Serious Eats for the full instructions. Results: I loved all your feedback last week on my failed pretzel experience. … Continue reading
Play It Again, Momma: Five Commandments for Blogging

Starting this website has been a lesson in success and failure for me. When we started doing this site, I would have never dreamed that I would become so devoted towards something like this or lovingly refer to the site … Continue reading





