What is Twitter and How Do You Use It?
Twitter is a great social media platform but it's confusing to many people, even those who may be comfortable using social media sites such as Facebook to connect with friends and family. The good news is, Twitter isn't complicated once you understand how to use it. Once you understand the basics, you can use Twitter to save money, simplify customer service issues, and connect with people in your community. What Can You Do With Twitter? The question ...
10 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
It's that time of year again. The summer holidays are coming up – Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day – and families like to take long weekend vacations to visit friends and family. Other families use the summer break from school as an opportunity to travel for extended time periods. You have several options available to save your family money and help save our planet at the same time. And, as usual, these ...
Top Ten Beauty Products from Head to Toe for Spring/Summer 2010
With Spring all ready here and Summer rapidly approaching its time to get our beauty butts in gear! As the seasons change so do our beauty regimens. Your hair, skin and make-up react differently as the weather heats up so now is the time to change your beauty routine from head to toe. Below is a list of my top ten beauty products that will keep you beautiful all summer long. The added sun exposure, wind, saltwater and chlorine ...
Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle
Recycling newspaper, soda cans, and bottles has probably become second nature for you, but why stop there? Innovative companies are coming up with ingenious ways to recycle even more consumer products, so it’s easy to add a few more items to your family’s recycling repertoire. Check out some of the surprising recyclables you probably have in your home and how to keep them out of the landfill. Athletic Shoes - Nike collects worn-out athletic shoes (all ...
Canned Tuna Classics
Canned tuna is very versatile and we tend to use it in more recipes in the summer. Tuna is a refreshing alternative to other meats for a meal and it is rich in protein. Some of our class tuna favorites are: tuna salad for sandwiches, stuffed avocados, stuffed tomatoes, and tuna casseroles. Canned tuna is not only healthy, but it is also a good dollar stretcher. Tuna Salad Ingredients 4 cans tuna packed in water, drained 1/4 diced onion 3-4 ...
Food Poisoning: How to Avoid it
Did you know that cases of food poisoning actually increase in the summer months in the US? There are two main culprits: 1. eating at outdoor picnics where the food is not always keep at appropriate temperature and 2. Eating questionable restaurants while on vacation. Furthermore, young children are even more susceptible to not only getting food poisoning but suffering more as a result. Here are few key things to keep an eye on in ...
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Can Frugal Living be Fun?
If you ask a child what the best day of the year is, most of them are going to tell you Christmas Day, and they aren’t speaking from any religious convictions. Most of us grow up with the idea that “he who dies with the most toys wins”. So how can learning to live frugally ever be fun? Turn Saving Money into...
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Review: Lindsay Brin Shed 5 Fast DVD
As a mom – I of course am constantly fighting those few pounds that get added with each child. So for me, with three boys, I am fighting more like 15 (or 30 but whose nitpicking, right?). As soon as I read the description for this workout DVD I was on board. The thing that grabbed me right off is that it is an...
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Canned Salmon
Canned salmon is a good staple to have in the pantry. Salmon cakes are a quick meal when everyone is starving. The Salmon Loaf is delicious with a sauce that fits with it perfectly. The Salmon Loaf is elegant enough for company. My family has made the Salmon Cake recipe for years. It is quick and easy and few ingredients....
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Winning Wednesday – July 28, 2010
Busy moms are often pressed for time, but entering blog giveaways can help you score some great products for your family for free. With some perseverance and a little luck, you too can be a winner! Busy Mommy Media has scoured the internet and discovered some of the greatest blog giveaways for mom bloggers so you...
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Delicious Dry Beans – How to Cook Pinto Beans
Beans are very healthy, budget friendly, easy to cook. Beans can be used in many different recipes. Beans are high in protein, fiber, iron and minerals. Growing up everyone we knew always cooked a pot of Pinto beans. You can serve the beans as a side dish or turn them into a variety of dishes like charro beans,...
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Cookbook Review: The $5 Dinner Mom
Do you think feeding your family well and staying on budget is even possible? Are you having a hard time coming up with ideas for dinners for your family? Well, I have found the cure for you, The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. Creation of $5 Dinner Mom The $5 Dinner Mom is Erin Chase. I have enjoyed reading her blog...
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Friday Faves – July 23
I love to search the blogosphere for great advice on parenting issues and tips for fun projects to do with kids but there is simply so much information out there that it’s impossible to stay on top of all of it. Here are a few of our favorite posts from the week. Do you have a favorite blog post of the week...
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Parenting
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Frugal Deals
Playskool Musical Sit N Spin Deal
The Playskool Sit n Spin is a classic. You’d be hard pressed to find too many...
Free Sample of Barlean’s Fish Oil
I was frustrated with taking my fish oil supplements so I asked for recommendations...
New Juicy Juice coupons have been released. My kids love the 100% Juicy Juice...
I love this coupon! Quiznos has some great sandwiches but they’re even better...
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Review: Lindsay Brin Shed 5 Fast DVD
As a mom – I of course am constantly fighting those few pounds that get added...
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Recent studies have shown that more and more children are coming into their first...
Playground Safety for Toddlers
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Canned salmon is a good staple to have in the pantry. Salmon cakes are a quick meal...
Delicious Dry Beans – How to Cook Pinto Beans
Beans are very healthy, budget friendly, easy to cook. Beans can be used in many...
Cookbook Review: The $5 Dinner Mom
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Frozen Grapes – A Summer Delight
I bought some grapes and brought them home, put them in the refrigerator, and forgot...
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