DEAL: Pre-order The Money Saving Mom’s Budget book – $11.09

The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year “Crystal Paine does it all as an entrepreneur, wife, and mom—and that means she knows all about finding room in a home budget! From reducing clutter to finding amazing coupon deals outside the grocery aisle,… Continue reading DEAL: Pre-order The Money Saving Mom’s Budget book – $11.09

Fun Friday: Jokes & Quotes to make you laugh today!

Laughing Matters I don’t know what your week has been like . . . frustrating, tiring, exciting, full of surprises (good?  bad?), depressing . . . ??  Mine has been full of many things – good and “not-what-I-expected” . . . but either way – I think today we all need a good belly laugh!… Continue reading Fun Friday: Jokes & Quotes to make you laugh today!

Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace

If you missed the previous posts in this series – Read them here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 I was going to have inner peace if I had to break a few heads to do it. -Erma Bombeck More Peace I have been on a mission lately to bring more peace into… Continue reading Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace

Coupons, Coupons and MORE Coupons

Many people have asked me: “Lori, where do you get all your coupons from?” The answer:  All over!  Sunday circulars, magazines, tear-pads, etc.  But one of my favorite places is ONLINE!  It is so easy to click on the coupons I want and hit print! Printable Coupons – Coupons.com There are many places online you… Continue reading Coupons, Coupons and MORE Coupons

Money Monday Deal: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days – $139!

**Updated 1/11/12 – If you are looking for the 2012 dates and codes – I’ve listed them HERE. Even though I am not a homeschooling mom {gasp! . . . I know – right?!  5 kids – and I don’t homeschool?  I think people think that if you have that many kids – you just… Continue reading Money Monday Deal: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days – $139!

Swag Bucks: Swag Code Extravaganza today – 11/3/11

Today (Nov. 3) Swag Bucks is having a Swag Code Extravaganza with the opportunity to earn up to 60 Swag Bucks though out the day! This is a great opportunity to earn extra Swag Bucks to buy gift cards for Amazon, Starbucks, Fandango and so much more. If you’re new to Swag Bucks, click here to sign up and… Continue reading Swag Bucks: Swag Code Extravaganza today – 11/3/11

Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go

If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go

FREE Halloween Treats: McDonalds, Ci-Ci’s, Friendly’s, Patient First & Pembroke Mall

McDonald’s: FREE Hamburger (under 12 yrs old) On October 31st (Halloween) bring in your little monsters, angels, dinosaurs, angry birds and any other creatures under 12 years old to McDonald’s for a FREE hamburger! (must be dressed up in costume) I have seen signs here in Virginia Beach – but I did read that in… Continue reading FREE Halloween Treats: McDonalds, Ci-Ci’s, Friendly’s, Patient First & Pembroke Mall

Fun Friday: Halloween Tricks and Treats!

Just a few ideas for this coming holiday! Mummy Meatloaf I don’t usually make anything special on Halloween.  #1 – As a Christian, I’ve never really been into the death/graveyard/scary stuff associated with Halloween –  (though – I did enjoy dressing up and going trick-or-treating as a kid.  We just had to dress as something… Continue reading Fun Friday: Halloween Tricks and Treats!

The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate

I just HAD to share this with you today! I posted it at Drink from the Deep as well – but thought it definitely applied to us as mom’s – whether you have struggled with postpartum depression, or just other dark/depressed times in your life. Kimberlee – over at The Peaceful Mom – has written… Continue reading The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate