Housework, if you do it right, will kill you. – Erma Bombeck Start here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of this series. Last week we talked about training and helping your kids to actually want to clean up their things. *How did that go for you? Did you try it? What worked? … Continue reading Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
FREE: How do I become President? Poster
Whether you are a homeschooling mom or not – here is a FREE educational poster for you! Request (or download) your FREE – How do I become President of the United States poster! You can also request (or download) a FREE – 2012 Electoral College Map. Thanks to Money Saving Mom! What educational freebies do… Continue reading FREE: How do I become President? Poster
Money Monday: Money Saving Mom
MoneySavingMom.com Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite blogs/sites – Money Saving Mom! It was started and is run by Crystal Paine – a mom (like you and me) with 3 kids – ages 6 and under! I don’t know how she does it all – but she inspires me! When… Continue reading Money Monday: Money Saving Mom
Fun Fridays: A website to help you find local kid activities
I’m bored! Do you hear that frequently? 🙂 Or maybe YOU have said that and are tired of doing the same things with your kids over and over again . . . Need some new ideas? Need to find local dance classes, sports teams, activities geared towards kids? MyActiveChild.com I came across this today and… Continue reading Fun Fridays: A website to help you find local kid activities
Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
If you missed Part 1 – you can read it HERE. Your kids will WANT to pick up their things! “Blasphemy! You are speaking a lie Lori, I just know you are! No kid ever wants to pick up their things!” Well . . . you can train them to do just that . .… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
Money Monday: FREE Ebook – Save More, Clip Less
FREE Ebook For Money Monday this week, I wanted to share with you an e-book that I recently came across. Save More, Clip Less For a limited time, you can get this free e-book (Facebook offer) – valued at $9.95 from Kimberlee at thepeacefulmom.com. If you are not the “couponing” type, or have grown tired… Continue reading Money Monday: FREE Ebook – Save More, Clip Less
Fun Friday – Just for Laughs
Happy Fun Friday! I’ve always loved Erma Bombeck! I miss her zany, in-your-face (and you know it’s “so true”) quotes on life, parenting, kids and more. They always made me laugh and were good medicine for a dreary day. So – You may find me posting some of her quotes for awhile . . .… Continue reading Fun Friday – Just for Laughs
Kids Chores (part 1): Frustrated and Feeling like Everyone’s Maid?
Frustrated and feeling like everyone’s maid? “It’s a never-ending battle!” “It’s like shoveling snow while it’s still snowing . . . useless and exhausting.” “Why don’t they learn?” “Why don’t they help?” “Why do I always have to be the one to clean up their messes and put things away every day?” Do any of… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 1): Frustrated and Feeling like Everyone’s Maid?
Money Monday: Extreme Couponing – Saving Money on Groceries
Saving money at the grocery store With the show “Extreme Couponing” playing on TV these days, I’m running into more and more people who are either starting to “coupon” (verb – not to be confused with a “coupon” – noun 🙂 ), or are “coming out of the closet” with their binders in tow! … Continue reading Money Monday: Extreme Couponing – Saving Money on Groceries
Dad Sense Song – Anita Renfroe
Finally – a song for the Dads! Awhile ago I posted this hilarious video of Anita Renfroe singing her famous “Mom Song” – sung to the tune of the William Tell Overture. If you haven’t seen the Mom Song yet – you’ve got to watch it! Hilarious! So for all you Dads who felt left… Continue reading Dad Sense Song – Anita Renfroe
Farm Fresh Trip – Double $1 Wednesdays
Just wanted to post my shopping trip today. Why do I do this – meticulously set up my grocery items, snap a pic and post it? (I usually post them on FB) Because I want to encourage you . . . especially those of you who might not have as much money as you like… Continue reading Farm Fresh Trip – Double $1 Wednesdays
Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Free Webinar TODAY! I know this is late notice – but I just had to post this. Over at Inspired to Action TODAY at 2pm and 9pm, they will be hosting a FREE Parenting Webinar! Here is a little bit of info from Kat at Inspired to Action (but head on over to their site… Continue reading Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Children Live What They Learn
Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn . . . If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight . . . If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive . . . If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel… Continue reading Children Live What They Learn
Mega-Swagbucks + 100 Swagbucks for signing up!
Today, like every Friday, is Mega Swagbucks day! (sorry for the late reminder – but I wanted to tell you about a great deal!) What is Swagbucks? It is a search engine – like Yahoo and Google. But unlike those 2 – you can actually earn “Swagbucks” when you search for things you would normally… Continue reading Mega-Swagbucks + 100 Swagbucks for signing up!
Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!
The Road that Never Ends I’m slow moving this morning (belly hasn’t felt right the last couple days). I’m thinking I may just have to snuggle up with a book today (haven’t done that in a long time!) I tend to feel guilty about doing nothing but read or relax during the day as there… Continue reading Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!