Spring Celebrations Worth Remembering

Big thank you to Tiny Prints for trusting me to share my story about baby shower invitations and other spring event invitations. I received a thank you gift for my participation in this campaign – but as forever and always, all opinions are 100% mine….

Spring is in full swing – and summer is approaching quickly too. And that means… It’s the time of year for parties, events, and celebrations! Whether you’re celebrating endings {graduation} or new beginnings {weddings and baby showers} – one thing you’ll need for sure this time of year is invitations and announcements to kick off all of the fun!

Spring celebrations - invitations for weddings and baby showers [Read more...]

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Posted by on May 22, 2013 Filed Under: Celebrations, Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | No Comments

Tips for “Spring Cleaning” Your Toddler

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” - Margaret Atwood… Ah, spring. Seriously, one of my favorite times of year. I live in central Washington, where we have four VERY distinct seasons – so spring brings a wonderful break from the snowy cold of winter. And, it means it’s time to get the garden going again! Abby adores helping grandma and I plant flowers and dig in the dirt… I actually just bought her a little Garden Playhouse, since she loves grandma’s planting shed so much. But, while we love working in the dirt, and transforming a big patch of it into something beautiful and full of color – I don’t really want us all to smell like dirt at the end of the day….

Messy kids in spring [Read more...]

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Posted by on April 2, 2013 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution | 9 Comments

All Things Baby – And How to SAVE On Them All Too!

Save big on all things baby… Ok, you probably know that I’m a frugal type. I’ve always been careful with my money, always searched out the best deals, always invented new ways to stretch my dollars further. This comes from growing up poor… {Like, real poor. Like, family that the church sponsored one year at Christmas.} I watched my mom use our very meager resources in creative ways, always making sure that life was still fun and full – even on a low budget. That background has helped me in so many ways as an adult, and I’m so grateful for it. I never could have made it as a new mom without those frugal skills….

Sales on cribs [Read more...]

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Posted by on February 19, 2013 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | 1 Comment

Bringing Up Baby on a Budget: 10 Ways to Save Money on Baby Essentials

“Poverty is hereditary – you get it from your children.” – Phyllis Diller… Yep, you get a lot of things from your kids. Sleepless nights – first, when they’re a newborn and require constant care, then again as teenagers, when you’re up all night worrying whether they’re safe. Wrinkles from worry, grey hairs from stress, and if you’re not careful – one heck of a hole in your budget! So many people assume that babies have to be expensive – but honestly, through experience, I’ve learned that does not have to be true. Keep reading to find out what I’ve learned, and how I learned it…

Bringing up baby on a budget: How to save big on baby essentials [Read more...]

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Posted by on February 5, 2013 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution | 3 Comments

Are You Prepared for Mom-Emergencies?

Are you ready for a major emergency?... Everyone by now has heard about the crazy-chaos in the New York area after major-storm Sandy last month. As a West Coaster, up here in Washington State, I didn’t even know until recently that there are a lot of people on the East Coast who have to do major prep for even regular storms during the winter. Here, we don’t have generators, we don’t stockpile food or supplies {unless we’re big-time couponers}, and we don’t have to worry about power outages for more than a very rare hour or two. But now that I have friends on the East Coast, the whole idea of preparing a little more thoroughly for emergencies has stuck with me. And, as a busy mom – preparing for disaster is kind of my middle name, right? [Read more...]

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Posted by on December 20, 2012 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Giveaways | 31 Comments

Why the Baby Genius Ultimate Children’s Library is a Smart Buy – #DealsofTheDay

These are definitely the days for deals, right? The big day is quickly approaching, and it’s time to wrap up all of that holiday shopping before it’s too late! {And of course, make sure to grab a few gifts for yourself too. I wrap ‘em up and put ‘em under the tree, with a note to me from Santa… Lol.} And, to help you find some of the sweetest savings this week, from now until Thursday, I’ll be sharing the newest Deal of the Day from Sears with you!

Sears’ Deal of the Day offers exclusive one day promotions on different products at amazing prices. Check back daily for the best deals on products. Sears is your online destination for last-minute gift ideas at super affordable price-points. And, these deals will be pulled from every category Sears carries – like jewelry, electronics, tools, clothing, toys, furniture, and more. That means there’s something for everyone! Get ready for today’s rockin’ deal -

Baby Genius DVD set [Read more...]

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Posted by on December 17, 2012 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | 5 Comments

Finally – A Baby Product Guide That’s All About You…

When shopping for baby gear, do you feel like your drowning in a sea of choices? I know I sure did – as a first time mom, it was overwhelming, for sure. I wish that back then, I’d know about this amazingly cool site I came across today… It’s called Lela.com. “Lela is a new way to shop that’s all about you. We take the time to get to know you—your lifestyle, taste, and values—and use that info to guide you to the things you’ll love. The product recommendations we give are completely unique to you.” Sounds cool, right? And lemme tell ya – It works. Really good.

How to find the best baby gear for YOU

No Clutter, No Ads – Just stuff chosen with you in mind

At first, I thought this would be another of those spammy, “Take a quiz, and we’ll try to sell you a bunch of junk you don’t need – or maybe even get you to sign up for a monthly subscription you don’t want and will be tough to cancel, whoo hoo!” type of site. Yes, I’m a bit cynical, after reviewing countless sites over the past couple of years. But – this is legit. No spammy. You take a little questionnaire that’s actually fun – {what’s your dream vehicle? I chose the broom with a sweet stuffed couch cushion thing strapped on, lol.} Then it shares products it knows you’ll love. For me – it was crazy-accurate. Lots of funky, unique type stuff. The kind of stuff I always look for and can’t find. Awesomesauce.

Price comparison that's cool

Price Comparison that really rocks

The thing that impressed me the most was when I went to check out a few items. It brings you to a page with all the prices for the item, from all of the major sites. How cool is that? You can click to buy directly from those sites – and it even shares coupon codes to other awesome stuff you can score at each of those sites.

Choose where you buy

No need to visit hundreds of sites—on Lela, you can buy online from your favorite retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Diapers.com, J&R, giggle, Barnes & Noble, BestBuy, Macmall, Macy’s, Magic Beans, Newegg, and more. If you’d rather shop in your neighborhood, Lela Local hooks you up with the nearby retailers that have what you’re looking for.

Join Lela for free and get started!

 

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Posted by on December 8, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments
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