13 items to create 31 days of outfits! I heard about this on Pinterest from Money Saving Mom today, and I just had to share it! (It makes me want to clean out my closet and go shopping for a dozen new things!) With the very limited budget I have for all 7 of us… Continue reading Dressing on a Budget or Minimalist wardrobe
Dave Ramsey – FREE Download
If you haven’t heard of Dave Ramsey . . . . where do you live – and what have you been doing?! 🙂 (maybe you haven’t been in debt and haven’t needed him!) You can get a FREE download of the above product! (Woo- hoo! Love FREE things! :)) Just click on the image above… Continue reading Dave Ramsey – FREE Download
Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
Good Morning Moms! Or – Good Afternoon or Good Evening (depending on when you read this)! 🙂 I pray your weekend is going well! Mine isn’t quite going as planned (nor is the weather! Yuck – dreary, rainy and cold! Add onto it, sick kids, hubby gone, and a tired mama!) But I wanted to… Continue reading Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
FREE – Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day
September 24, 2011 Smithsonian Magazine 7th Annual Museum Day FREE Admission for two with ticket to the following museums: • Children’s Museum of Virginia • Courthouse Galleries • Lightship Portsmouth Museum • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday,… Continue reading FREE – Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day
YOU are AMAZING!
YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?! You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori. You don’t even know me. You can’t say that about me. You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!
Organization for School – My Top 10 Tips
“Mom . . . where’s my gluestick [pencil, pen, scissors, crayons, colored pencils, extra paper, etc]?” “Mom . . . I forgot [can’t find] my school supplies [lunch, notes, homework, permission slip, etc] today.” “Mom . . . you have homework! Here! I need them done by tomorrow!” (as they hand me 20+ papers to… Continue reading Organization for School – My Top 10 Tips
1st Day of School!
Well . . . today was the day . . . The day many have been looking forward to (and others, probably dreading!) . . . For me . . . it involved – Five kids off to five different schools at 4 different times and transportation routes! 🙂 Yikes! And it only took 2… Continue reading 1st Day of School!
Best Day with YOU – Today!
With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!
$100,000 to blog about Deals?
$100,000 /year Blogging Job Can you really make $100,000 in a year just blogging 2 to 3 times a week about coupons, deals and savings? The answer is – Yes! CheapSally.com – Bring Home the Bacon contest Cheap Sally is going to pay someone (could it be you? Could it be me?) $100,000 to blog… Continue reading $100,000 to blog about Deals?
President Mom
President – Is it the toughest job? What is the toughest job in the world? In this nation? Many people might say that running a country – as President (or other title) – would rank high on the list (if not at the top). There are others (especially those who are sleep-deprived, being held onto… Continue reading President Mom
Mom Time
Yes – those are my feet . . . up and off the floor . . . with no kids in sight! And not only that – they are in a beautiful setting (at the historic Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia) while my ears listen to a pianist play all my favorite songs, and my… Continue reading Mom Time
Family Traditions
I know that people typically talk about traditions around Christmas – but a couple of days ago, I had the chance to talk with a casting director for an upcoming web series show called It’s a Family Thing (from the producers of The Biggest Loser and MSN). They are seeking to create a “new, fun… Continue reading Family Traditions
Varolo – I WON the Jackpot!! You can too!
“Lori West – Varolo Jackpot Winner” Yes – you heard me right . . . I actually won the jackpot for last week . . . totaling $575!! Now – that might not seem like a lot to many people – but for a SAHM of 5 kids – it is such a blessing! Let… Continue reading Varolo – I WON the Jackpot!! You can too!
Butt Dust? . . . Funny Kid Quotes
“BLESSED BE THE LORD, WHO DAILY BEARS OUR BURDEN” (PSALMS 55:22) BUTT DUST What, you ask, is “Butt dust?” Read on and you’ll discover the joy in it! These have to be original and genuine. No adult is this creative!! JACK (age 3) was watching his Mom breast-feeding his new baby sister. After a… Continue reading Butt Dust? . . . Funny Kid Quotes
Teaching Children to be Fair
Just thought I’d share this article with you today! And yes . . . I do say that to my kids (read the article)! 🙂 Teaching Children to be Fair Blessings! Lori 🙂