Cloth Diapering Mommas- Diapers for Sale

January 25th, 2007

Our daughter is moving up a size in diapers. Anyone who is interested in taking these off my hands is welcome to them. I accept PayPal payments to advertise@momadvice.com. Please just send me your name and address and I will calculate shipping for you.

Fuzzi Bunz Size MEDIUM

9 White Fuzzi Bunz. All are in good condition- normal pilling from regular use, but they were used in a large rotation. One of the Fuzzi Bunz has a label that is only halfway attached and one has some light staining. All diapers are $10 each.

1 White Fuzzi Bunz that is in good condition- normal pilling from regular use. The stitching is coming loose on the back of it though so I am only asking $8 for this one.

2 Periwinkle blue Fuzzi Bunz that are in good condition- normal pilling from regular use. One has no staining the other has a small stain that could be sunned out. Both are $10

3 Pink Fuzzi Bunz in good condition- normal pilling from regular use. Asking $10 each.

2 Butter Yellow Fuzzi Bunz. Good used condition- normal pilling from regular use. Asking $10 each.

1 Sage Green Fuzzi Bunz. Good used condition- normal pilling from regular use. Asking $10 each.

5 Purple Fuzzi Bunz. Good used condition- normal pilling from regular use. Asking $10 each.

Bumkins Medium Diaper Covers

1 Pink Nova Print (see Bumkins.com for the pictures) in EUC asking $8

1 Pink Fish (Dr Suess) print in EUC asking $8

Bummis Medium Super Whisper Wrap

1 White Bummis Super Whisper Wrap in EUC asking $8

Hemparoo Inserts Medium

I will include these with the purchase of a Fuzzi Bunz for an additional two dollars. These have staining on them, but are in good condition.

Happy Shopping!!
Amy

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Frugal Momma’s Test Kitchen: Roast Chicken Recipe #2

January 25th, 2007

I have started sharing my roast chicken recipes because a whole chicken is so darn cheap and so good! Last week, I shared my Roasted Balsamic-Glazed Chicken recipe that I happened upon through the Food Network website. If you haven’t tried it, I do highly recommend that one.

This recipe came out of just the types of ingredients I happened to have on hand. Grocery day was looming, but still so far away, so I had to be a little more creative in the kitchen. Time was also in short supply so this recipe had to be quick and require no monitoring on my part.

The chicken turned out moist and delicious. Despite dumping an entire contents of a dressing packet on top, the chicken is not salty at all and just leaves a pretty crust on top of the chicken.

As with all my recipes where I use a chicken in the slow cooker, I always make a rack of tin foil before putting the chicken in so the meat doesn’t become soggy. Simply ball three pieces of tin foil up and make a rack for the chicken to rest on. Place the chicken on top and when it is done cooking, remove the tin foil and you should have a lovely broth on the bottom to spoon over mashed potatoes.

Hope this recipe is a hit in your house too!

Amy’s Quick & Easy Roast Chicken

1 whole chicken
3 lemons
1 packet of Italian seasonings dressing packet (zesty or plain)

Clean chicken and remove the giblets and extra fat on the chicken. Make a rack out of tin foil by balling three pieces of foil up and putting them inside of your slow cooker. Rest the chicken on top. Cut the three lemons in half. Juice two of the lemons over the chicken and then rest them around the chicken. Put the other two halves of the third lemon inside of the chicken. Empty the seasoning packet on the outside and inside of the chicken. Cook on low for six to eight hours.

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LetterPop! Makes Family Newsletters More Bearable

January 22nd, 2007

I am probably among the select few who do not publish a family newsletter detailing the events in our family over the years during the holiday season. First of all, I don’t think there is anything all that interesting going on in our lives that is newsletter worthy. An exciting day for us would be going to the supermarket tantrum-free or getting together for a playgroup with my friends. Not exactly newsworthy! Maybe we are just too boring and other people are much more exciting.

We have received very sweet and heartfelt letters from family & friends though and I do appreciate their efforts. For long-distance buddies, this has been a great way to feel a part of their lives. For others, it offers a humorous slant into their homes and makes me chuckle. I have received some rather amusing letters too detailing not just the positive things in their family, but the negative too (“Johnny received a D in his class this semester and is now grounded off of the television until he can bring his grades up. Suzy continues to be lazy and we are trying to encourage her to get her rear in gear or else she won’t graduate.”) To be honest, the last letter usually cracks me up the most. I figure, at least they are being honest!

Now there was a time when I did a newsletter for the website and we have gotten lots and lots of emails questioning when the next newsletter will be. I am sad to say, but I am not sure when we are going to get back on the newsletter wagon. With the growing number of accounts, it has become a huge expense for us to do and consumes much of my time during the month. The newsletter has sort of been replaced by the blog. With running a website, a blog, writing the articles, and running/moderating a forum discussion my time has become far too limited to expand it further or to justify the expense for my sporadic newsletters.

My husband did happen upon this great service from a company called LetterPop! though and I thought I would give it a test run with a smaller version of a newsletter to see what you guys thought about it. Is it easy to navigate? Do you have trouble reading the newsletter? Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

I think LetterPop! is a great free alternative for publishing our newsletter, but I need your opinions too! Let me know what you think!

LetterPop! is currently in beta testing right now so not all of the features that it will offer are currently available. They are offering FREE accounts though for this first year, so get it while it is free and publish up some of your old family secrets. They have great holiday templates and you can include pictures of your sweet little angels in your updates.

Visit our test-run newsletter and let me know what you think. This is a much shorter version than I will be issuing monthly, but it is a great way for you to sample the service and maybe create your own free account.

Thanks to LetterPop! for offering such a great & invaluable service! I hope Johnny & Suzy’s mom find it- I would hate to be without their yearly updates!

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Freebie Friday: January 19, 2007

January 19th, 2007

February 3rd is All Things Baby day at participating Wal-Mart stores. Between the hours of 10 Am and 4 PM you can receive bundles of information, helpful ideas & solutions, and product samples. Please visit this link for more information.
Enjoy a free subscription to Grand Magazine, the official magazine for grandparents, by filling out their quick form. This would make a great gift for the grandparents in your life!
Fill out the form to receive a free sample of Claritin RediTabs Tablets. Please allow two to six weeks for shipment.
Request to receive a trio of sample products from Jergens.
Sign up to receive an email for a free welcome gift for joining Fazoli’s E-Family.
Click here to receive a free subscription to Dime Magazine.
The first 5,000 to register can get TaxCut Online Basic for free, plus a twenty percent discount on all TaxCut Premium products.
Register to receive a free Tropicana product when they launch their new spring flavors. Click on the, “Big News & Free Product” link once the page has loaded.
Try the new Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant for free. This sample will arrive within four to six weeks.
GM is offering a free travel mug to thank you for visiting their site. Once the page has loaded, this freebie should pop up on the left side of your screen. Please allow three to four weeks for delivery.
Get a free one year subscription to Games for Windows Magazine. You will need to become a member of Start Sampling in order to receive this freebie.
Get a free one year subscription to LEGO Magazine. The link is underneath the “Club” category.

Click the email address and forward your contact information to the company to request a free sample of Bug Away. Make sure to tell them your preference of either Tall Kitchen (Indoor) or Large Trash Bag (Outdoor) samples.

Depending where you live, this site should give you a coupon towards your next purchase of Malt-O-Meal cereal. Some people only received money off of their coupon and others have received a coupon good for up to $4, depending on their location. You will need to register with this company, but they offer tons of coupons on their site.

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Are You Looking for Redbox Codes?

January 17th, 2007

I love using the Redbox kiosk that is located within our grocery store. For those of you who live in the Michiana area, these kiosks are located inside Martin’s Supermarkets.

We tried a movie club, but we didn’t watch enough movies to really justify the cost. We also rent a lot of movies from our local library, but sometimes you want a new release that day.

Redbox has been a great alternative for us. You can rent the movie, as long as you want, for only ninety-nine cents a day. Since we typically keep our movie one night, it is only a dollar to watch a new release. You can reserve your movies online through the Redbox website, or you can just pick a movie when you get there.

Recently I discovered this great website called Inside Redbox. I have been using this site for several weeks now and I absolutely love it. The website shares all of the current coupon codes for the month. People can add codes they have used or report codes that no longer work. I have been using these codes for my movies and we have yet to be charged for a single one.

If you like movies and you like free, then please visit Inside Redbox.

As a side note, the reason I had not posted this site before was because I was afraid that it might be shut down with the traffic they would receive or that Redbox, the actual movie company, might be upset that people are sharing these codes. Luckily, the guy who runs the site recently reported a great conversation he had with the VP of Marketing at their company…Guess what? Redbox loves the site and so do we!

Please visit Rocks in My Dryer for more great ideas!

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Birthday Freebies

January 16th, 2007

Today is my birthday so I wanted to remind you guys of this great post that lists all of the wonderful things you can get for FREE on your birthday. Who doesn’t love a freebie on their special day?

Don’t forget to read the comments so that you can get the scoop on other freebies that weren’t covered within my post!

I will be back to blogging tomorrow!

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Freebie Friday: January 12, 2007

January 12th, 2007

Get a free sample of Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners

Family Circle Magazine is offering free sample of Swiffer Dusters.
I was ineligible for this offer because I have applied for it before, but if you didn’t get this deal earlier you can get it now!

Get a free sample of Metamucil. This Fiber Starter kit includes a sample of wafers, powder, & capsules plus calcium. There is also a guide to explain how to eat a high fiber diet. Please limit one per household. This sample will arrive within four to six weeks.

Receive a free sample of Maximum Strength Pepcid AC by filling out their quick form.

Scholastic Books is offering a free digital audiobook download. They offer over ninety books and these include many of the classics for kids. This does not require putting in your address or credit card information.

The current coupon code for a free rental from Redbox is ICICLE.

This freebie, offered by RogerOger, is for the new Swiffer CarpetFlick. I hope this is the real deal because this would be a fantastic freebie! Please allow four to eight weeks for delivery.

Please complete the form to receive a free sample of Estroven PM and a money saving coupon from the company.

Try a free sample of Digestive Advantage Lactose Intolerance Therapy pills. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Currently the only sample available is their pills for children.

Get a free sample of Move Free Advanced for joint care relief. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery.

Try a free sample of Viactiv Flavor Glides Vitamins. Please limit one per household and allow up to four weeks for delivery.

I am very, very excited about this freebie. Get a free copy of An Inconvenient Truth on DVD. There is no catch, just fill out the form. They should send you a confirmation email for this one. I do want to note, a nonprofit organization runs this venture and they are trying to get as many people to watch this as they possibly can. I understand it is a very inspiring movie full of information that we should all be seeing if we want to preserve our earth. Please do not apply for this freebie because you just want to sell it or don’t care to really see it. These people are doing this to help spread the word about caring for our earth, so please be respectful of their time & efforts. Many thanks to them for making sure these get in the right hands!

DVDPlay is offering a free movie rental using the coupon code DVD123. Please visit their site to find a location near you.

Get a complimentary subscription to Spin Magazine. Just answer no to all of the extra offers when filling out the survey.

Bicardi Silver is giving away Shake Up the Party cards. Limit one per household and no purchase is necessary.

Sign up to receive a free ten count pack of Charmin Freshmates. Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery.

Try a sample of Kotex Maxi Pads or Poise Ultra Plus Pads from Sam’s Club (you do not need to be a member to apply for this freebie.)

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Frugal Solutions for the Swiffer

January 11th, 2007

I love my Swiffer WetJet and have used it for a couple of years now. Unfortunately, like all of these types of products, I need to purchase refills on the solution and the mop pads.

Once I ran out of the solution though, I began filling it with my own homemade solutions. I have done every type of solution known to man. I have filled it with a mixture of hardwood floor cleaner with water, a vinegar & water solution, and other floor cleaners in our cabinets. They all worked wonderfully and cost us a fraction of the cost. As a disclaimer though, the company suggests that you use only their cleaners, otherwise you risk clogging the unit and they will not warranty the product anymore.

I also did not want to pay for the pads, as they too cost quite a bit of money for something you just throw away. I tried using microfiber cloths, but they wouldn’t hang onto the mop head well. I then tried just using the regular pads (as they cost a little less) and ended up with a soaking mess.

The solution that I found works better than anything I have ever tried and I promise you, if you buy these, you will never have to buy the disposable stuff again. These terry mop heads fit my Bissell Steam Mop (which they no longer sell) and they fit on the Swiffer WetJet PERFECTLY!. They have a little adjuster on it that can help you hug the mop head tighter and they do not come off. They are made out of terry cloth and when you are done with them, just throw them in the wash with your towels. I had bought several packages, for fear that they would discontinue selling these like they did my steamer, and I absolutely love them. This is a great reusable solution that will cost you much less in the long run. You receive two mop heads in a package and they are currently listed at $9.70.

Product endorsement over- hope you can try these! You won’t be disappointed!

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Spinach & Tomato Orzo with Chicken

January 10th, 2007

This week’s Works-For-Me Wednesday has a theme and the theme is sharing a low-fat recipe with everyone. I wish I would have saved my low-fat chocolate chip cookie recipe for this week, instead of last week, but hopefully you can still enjoy that recipe.

Here is one of my absolute favorite low-fat dishes that I love to eat. The chicken in this dish could be omitted if you wanted to keep the dish vegetarian.

This recipe came from one of my Rachael Ray cookbooks and it was originally prepared without the chicken, and was served as a side dish. I thought the addition of the chicken would make it a wonderful main dish.

This is one my favorite recipes to bring to potlucks because it something different than people normally prepare and it can be served warm, room temperature, or cold.

I hope you will enjoy this recipe as much as I do. The only bad thing about this dish is that it isn’t as good reheated the second day. The tomatoes make it a mushy mess. The good news though is that there are rarely any leftovers! Enjoy!

Be sure to swing by Rocks in My Dryer for more great recipes!

Spinach & Tomato Orzo With Chicken

1 pound spinach, washed, dried, stems removed

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 lemons, zested
1 1/2 cups orzo, cooked to al dente
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
24 basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
1 pound cooked chicken breasts, diced
Salt and pepper

Pile spinach leaves in stacks 1 on top of the other. Thinly slice stacks of leaves to make spinach confetti. Pile shredded spinach into the bottom of a medium sized mixing bowl. Halve grape or cherry tomatoes with a paring knife and add them to the mixing bowl. Add the zest of 2 lemons to the bowl and save the lemons in the refrigerator to juice for another recipe. Next add, the cooked chicken to the bowl. Add hot cooked and drained orzo pasta to the mixing bowl. The heat of the pasta will wilt the spinach and warm the tomatoes at the bottom of the bowl and get the juices flowing from veggies. The heat of the pasta will also release the flavor and oils in the lemon zest. Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta and toss to combine the veggies and orzo. Add basil and salt and pepper and toss to combine. Taste your orzo to adjust seasonings and serve.h

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Frugal Momma’s Test Kitchen: Roast Chicken Recipe #1

January 8th, 2007

I am a big fan of roasting whole chickens, particularly because they are so darn affordable. I can get a good five to six pound chicken for only around$3.50 at Aldi. For only $3.50, we are able to get a dinner out of the chicken and usually enough for sandwiches or for taco meat the next day.

Since we eat roasted chickens often, I wanted to start sharing my chicken recipes and different variations that we experiment with. I ran across this recipe and thought we would give it a try.

This chicken is incredibly moist and flavorful and the smell drove me mad because my stomach growled the entire two hours that this cooked.

This recipe is very simple, but elegant enough to entertain with. We served this with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.

I do want to warn you to either spray your roaster really well with nonstick cooking spray or line your roasting pan with foil because the balsamic vinegar became almost like a tar on my dish and required much scrubbing and soaking before I was able to get all of the vinegar off of the bottom.

I hope your family can give this recipe a try. The thing that I loved most about it was that these were ingredients that I already had in my pantry so I didn’t have to buy anything special to make this dish.

Make sure to make two of these because you will regret it if you only make one…they are that good!

Roasted Balsamic-Glazed Chicken (adapted from Food Network)

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 medium lemon, juiced and halves reserved
1 (5-6 pound) roasting chicken
4 sprigs rosemary
8 cloves garlic (I omitted this and used garlic powder instead)
1 thinly sliced white onion (also omitted because we do not like onions)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence, and lemon juice in a bowl, whisking until emulsified. our over the chicken, taking care to completely coat it. Insert the reserved squeezed lemons, plus the rosemary & garlic into the cavity. Layer the onions in a roasting pan and place the chicken on top (I just used a roasting rack). Put the chicken in the oven and cook at 350 for two hours, basting it occasionally.

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