Smart Solutions for Busy Moms!
It’s time to buy your holiday cards, invitations, and more – at crazy Cyber Monday discounts… Just in time for the season, Tiny Prints is offering 30% off everything on their site. Custom holiday cards, Christmas cards, Hanukkah cards, holiday party invitations, custom photo gifts…you name it, it’s on sale for two days, today, Monday November 26 and tomorrow, Tuesday November 27.
Are you ready for it?? Best Buy is launching their super-crazy-amazing Cyber Sale, 2 Days, Sunday-Monday, Plus Free Shipping. Whaaaat? I know. I’m excited too. So let’s jump right on in and see what kind of goodies they’ve got for us, ok?
Ok ladies, we all know that Best Buy is the go-to place to pick up gear like laptops and tablets, gaming devices and gear – but they also have other awesome stuff you might not always expect. Stuff like the absolute kitchen must-have – The Griddler. My newest fitness addiction – The FitBit. They’ve got everything from sweet pantry storage containers from OXO to perfect hair appliances to twirl your ‘do {see more great mom-friendly gear & gadgets on Pinterest}. So whether you’re braving the crowds to shop in stores this weekend, or ordering online in your pajamas {like me!} – make Best Buy part of your Smart Shopping Strategy. As one of the Best Buy WOLF bloggers, I get the inside scoop on some of the coolest new stuff at Best Buy – here are a few of my favorites, all on sale through Cyber Monday. Whether it’s a new TV for the whole family, {what a Christmas gift that would make, am I right?} – games for the kids, or sweet new camera equipment for mom, you’ll find it all here…
Love it, right?? One of my faves is that uDraw game tablet – that thing is crazy amounts of fun. Getting it at less than $10 bucks is a STEAL. And I’m eyeing that Nintendo 3DS too – I won some games, so now I have to buy the device too. And the kids will love me forever…. :)
Let’s Chat: How’s your holiday weekend shopping going? Did you brave the Black Friday chaos, support your local community today during Small Business Saturday, or are you jumping into the web only cyber deals starting tomorrow? Let me know your shopping style… I love hearing from ya!
{Disclaimer: I’m a Best Buy Brand Ambassador, but received no compensation of any type for this post – I get an early heads up on sweet deals as an affiliate, and wanted to make sure you don’t miss out. Post contains affiliate links. Happy shopping!}
It’s time for Small Business Saturday!!… I’ve been telling you guys about this for awhile now – why I love supporting other locally owned businesses, and how our plans for shopping small changed last week. But now that the day has arrived {well, tomorrow morning!} – I’m super excited to spend an afternoon checking out some of the amazing local shops I’ve been missing for awhile. {Hey, I love a reason to shop!}
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy… Since today is Thanksgiving {and yes, I’m still working. *Sigh*} – I thought that this was a wonderful quote to wrap my mind around in. It’s important to not just use today to give lip service to those things we appreciate – but to truly live them, enjoy them, slow down to appreciate them. What I personally love most about Thanksgiving is that chance to slow down – as a work{aholic!}-at-home mom to a toddler, my days are filled with chaos. There is always one more chore to do, one more email to respond to, one more post to write, one more story to read, one more mess to clean up. But today is a time for me to shake all that off, and slow down enough to see all of those amazing blessings around me, and actually enjoy all that I have.
“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” – Doug Larson… Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy snacks? We do pretty well in my house – but when they’re bombarded by commercials for sugary treats, fat-loaded snacks, or toy-filled fast food meals – it can be a bit rough. But, as smart mommas, we always have a few tricks in our toolbelts, right? Whether it’s sneaky – err, I mean creative – ways to get kids to eat more veggies, frozen meals that are high on convenience but still low on fat and yucky additives, or new ways to make whole grain sandwiches more fun – I’m always hunting for the best new ideas and products to keep us eating great, while still staying on a budget, and keeping it all low prep.
“Having a two-year-old is like having a blender without a lid.” – Jerry Seinfeld… Have you ever struggled with bathing a baby? I remember the first time I had to give Abby a bath – she was so tiny, so fragile, and I was so nervous. I got the brand new little baby bathtub out, filled it with water, decided it was too hot so I added cold water, then decided it was too cold – so I dumped it out and started again, lol. I had thought that bathing a newborn was nerve-wracking, but little did I know – a toddler is a WAY bigger challenge! So, here are my tips on how to bath a toddler in 3 simple steps….
November is National Bread Month!… Did you know that over 60% of Americans eat a sandwich at least once a week? Yep, it’s true. So this month, renew your passion for truly good bread – not only is it National Bread Month, it’s also the 250th anniversary of the sandwich!
Ok, I admit it. On first glance, that doesn’t sound like the most exciting month out there to celebrate. I mean, we just got over the massively promoted Breast Cancer Awareness month, where everything in your life is turned pink – it seems hard to build a ton of hype about bread, right? Wrong! Bread is a total must-have at most holiday meals, is a pretty big staple in most of our diets, and is super healthy if you’re buying the right kinds. And if you’re like our family, sandwiches make up a big part of your weekly meal plan- so to make sure things don’t get boring, check out these 3 tips on making your sandwiches more fun, to celebrate National Bread Month…
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