I know personally the recession has put a pinch on what decisions I make while shopping in a grocery store. We are raising our family on one income so living within our means is important. But do we really have to sacrifice eating right? Healthy foods can be more costly but with smart shopping strategies I can stretch my dollar and still remain to make wholesome choices. I was reading Body and Soul Magazine and stumbled on an article about eating healthy meals on a budget. It listed six … [Read more...]
Kraft First Taste and Apple iPod Giveaway!
2009/03/08 By
I'm sure just about everyone out in Blog land knows about Kraftfoods.com and how it can save you money. But do you know about Kraft First Taste? What is it you ask. Well since you asked I guess I can tell you.Kraft First Taste is a great place to learn about new food products and test them for free. You usually get to choose between two campaigns as to which product you are most interested in trying. Then they send you a coupon to try the product for free and one extra money saving coupon to … [Read more...]
Be empowered! Be aware!
2009/03/08 By
Do you really know your neighbors? I know the neighbors on each side of me and a few others on my street. I don't know who lives the next street over or who is in quick walking distance from my home. I was completely unaware that a few streets down from me lives a 2nd degree registered sexual predator who victimized a 9 year old. How did I find out? I received an email from Family Watchdog who informed me letting me know there was a potential move in/out in my area. Family Watchdog is … [Read more...]
MeetMeAtTheCorner.org
2009/03/06 By
Donna Guthrie, an award winning author of 23 children books, has found an unique way of bringing the world to kids without them having to leave their own homes. She is the founder of MeetMeAtTheCorner.org, a wonderful interactive educational website that encourages children to express themselves by modern technology via video pod casting. Being referred to as the "educational YouTube," MeetMeAtTheCorner.org is geared towards children of the ages 7-12, currently offering more than 40 three to … [Read more...]
Kudos to MomDot Reviews!
2009/03/04 By
I really appreciate blogs/sites that do reviews of products that help us moms/dads make informed purchases. There are so many different brands on the market that at times you want to know how a product actually is rated from a mom/dad who has used it before you place your hard earned money into it. I know there are some blogs/sites that give a good review about particular items that are substandard, since they feel obligated to the sponsor, but most of the review mom blogs I have seen are … [Read more...]
Mom Fuse ERGO Baby HandsFree System Giveaway!
2009/03/01 By
Mom Fuse is having a wonderful giveaway for an ERGO Baby HandsFree System. It includes a cranberry colored baby carrier, the backpack, and the front pouch ! ($163) I really want to win this carrier! It is designed for complete hands-free baby wearing and perfect for my growing son. It can hold up to 40 pounds which would relieve the need for me to have to upgrade as Aiden gets bigger. I also like the way it is constructed to balance my baby's weight to my hips and shoulders which … [Read more...]
