The Motherload Blog


Freebie Friday: August 19, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank  Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week.   Be sure to head over to the site to find out how you can score groceries for less with their … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 08.17.11

I want to try some of these DIY coffee syrups (@ Annie’s Eats) This cute little cup of cookies for your teachers would be a great way to start the school year (@ eighteen25) This laptop bag is absolutely adorable … Continue reading


KeyLime Cove Indoor Water Park Family Adventure

Our family was invited on a trip to review and share our experience with you on the KeyLime Cove Water Park in Gurnee, Illinois. To say that my children were more than thrilled about this trip opportunity would be an … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 08.16.11

Foodphyte, $24.95 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is beneficial to … Continue reading


Italian Turkey Sliders

As we prepare to send the kids back to school, I am in preparation mode to breathe some new life into my menu plans and am on the hunt for quick and easy recipes to satisfy our family. These Italian … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: August 12, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week.   This week Stephanie was featured on the Dallas/Fort Worth news station and offers some easy advice for anyone wanting … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 08.10.11

I am dying to make one of these ruffled slips (@ A Lemon Squeezy Home) My son would LOVE filling out this adorable lunch survey for back-to-school (@ June Plaff Dailey) I am in love with this handmade lunch bag … Continue reading


100 days of summer: slime making, blueberry picking, donut eating

Summer might be coming to a close, but the fun hasn’t ended over here. We have spent the day at the lake, made a million s’mores, baked donuts galore, hit the sprinkler park, basked in the sun at the pool, … Continue reading


Back-to-School Round-Up of Tips, Resources, & Project Ideas

I can hardly believe that our summer is coming to a close for our family.  I have to say, so far…it really has been the best summer ever. It’s not because we have done tons of vacations or been running … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 08.09.11

Aprons 2 Tie 4, $36 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this … Continue reading