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Freebie Friday: April 16, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday!! We are thankful to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please be sure to visit Freebies 4 Mom for all of the … Continue reading


Retro MomAdvice 04.15.10

One Year Ago: Day Old Bread Gets a Makeover… Or Four Simply Scoring the Best Freebies Resource List Surviving the Grocery Hike Two Years Ago: This American’s Dream Our Debt Free Party The Benefits of Line Drying Your Clothes Three … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 04.14.10

I love this tutorial on getting to know your camera (@ The Idea Room) These tips for making the perfect cup of coffee in a French Press are fantastic (@ the kitchn) This red hot jello reminds me of Christmas … Continue reading


Great Reads for Moms: March ’10 Edition

Photo Credit: Charles Williams I am so enjoying sharing what I am reading each month and I hope it inspires you to crack open a book or two as a special treat just for yourself.  Whether you challenge yourself to … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 04.13.10

Photo Credit: MiniMaxwell, $15 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways, where we round up all of the best giveaways on the web. This is the spot where you can share your blog contests or where you can find fantastic … Continue reading


Deliciously Frugal: Salmon Patties & Perfect Baked Potatoes

One of my fondest memories growing up was the night my grandmother came to our house and cooked for us. Her specialty for those nights was a big batch of salmon patties, created with canned salmon and saltine crackers from … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: April 9, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday!! We are thankful to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please be sure to visit Freebies 4 Mom for all of the … Continue reading


Retro MomAdvice 04.08.10

One Year Ago: Writing Love Notes to Your Child Amazingly Delicious Roasted Green Beans Notebook Experiments: Will We Like a Chicken Cooked in Milk? Two Years Ago: Spring Break Day One InfantSEE- Free Vision Coverage for Your Infant Goodbye, Old … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 04.07.10

These plastered jars are spectacular (@ Daily Danny) I need to try my hand at decorating with royal icing using this tutorial for making it (@ Prudent Baby) These homemade graham crackers look delicious (@ angry chicken) These kitchen cabinet … Continue reading


An Orlando Treasure: GatorLand

Ethan and I had a fantastic time in Orlando and I am looking forward to sharing about some of the attractions that we visited and ways you can save on enjoying many things in Orlando while you are there. We … Continue reading