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10 Tips for easier laundry
Laundry is not complicated . . . or doesn’t have to be. I’m all about simplifying – or at least I’ve been forced to be this way (and am trying to be!). By nature I’m a perfectionist – but having a non-perfectionist hubby and 5 kids has taught me how to just “let go” of… Continue reading 10 Tips for easier laundry
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: 2012 Ocean Breeze Waterpark Passes
Just wanted to pass on this deal to my local Hampton Roads friends! When my kids were 4, 2, and a newborn I bought 2 summer passes (for me and my 4 year old – as the other 2 were free). We enjoyed a summer of fun there – being able to go in the… Continue reading Money Monday Deal: 2012 Ocean Breeze Waterpark Passes
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!
Fun Friday: Macaroni Kid
Need some more Ideas for Fun? Here is another fun (local) site I was introduced to by the owner – LesleyAnne Mulkey. (Thanks LesleyAnne!) Macaroni Kid – is a national business, with over 400 franchises, that is dedicated to helping families find ways to keep children entertained, exhausted and stimulated!!! They send out a FREE… Continue reading Fun Friday: Macaroni Kid
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
Harris Teeter Super Doubles 11/2-11/8
Yes Ladies – it’s that time again! Super Doubles at Harris Teeter! Be sure to look at the Harris Teeter coupon policy. Here are the details of the event: Any coupon with a face value of $1.98 or under will double. Up to 20 coupons doubled per day. You can use up to 3 like… Continue reading Harris Teeter Super Doubles 11/2-11/8
Any Lucky Day – Win FREE things!
Win FREE things! I found out about this site around a year ago. Since then – I’ve won several things . . . kids books, a laptop bag, a MotivAider (it’s like a buzzer that you can set to go off at different times – to keep you, or your child, on task. Great for… Continue reading Any Lucky Day – Win FREE things!
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