February 2012

Smart Mama Savings – 56% at Publix

August 31, 2009

This week’s savings at Publix…. Spent: $38.98 Saved: $50.72 That’s a 56% savings!!! I think that may be my best yet! I love saving more [...]

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Teachers Collection: Miss Mingo and the First Day of School

August 27, 2009

Smart Mama Teachers: Here’s another book to add to your collection for the 1st days of school! Miss Mingo and the First Day of School [...]

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Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Earthbound Farms snacks

August 26, 2009

I’m the lunchbox packer in this house, like many other Smart Mamas. We fill lunchboxes for the young and old (maybe I should have said [...]

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Science for Kids! Great TV Programming!

August 25, 2009

The slow push of science and social studies out of the curriculum is something teachers have witnessed for the last 10 years. I have often [...]

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Want to be a School Volunteer this Year? 20% Increase!

August 20, 2009

Did you know that the desire to volunteer in a child’s classroom has increased by 20%? According to a groundbreaking new study titled “The Economy’s [...]

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Economical & Budget-minded Paper Bag Lunches

August 19, 2009

We’ve been cutting coupons, scaling back vacations and big buys. Now with the school year on the horizon, we need to consider ways to keep [...]

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Childrens’ Book Review: Messing Around the Monkey Bars

August 18, 2009

I get this feeling in August each year. I hear the teacher chatter, the excitement of the new school year. Getting the classroom ready, from [...]

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Munchkin Monday – Meet Cotie!

August 17, 2009

First Name Cotie, affectionately referred to as CJ2 Birthday May 18 Age 3 yrs Likes loves anything related to Cars (the movie), trains (especially Thomas [...]

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Hyundai Summer Sales Event – Great for Clunkers!

August 13, 2009

Have a clunker? If so, I’m sure you are anxious to head into a dealer to get yourself a non-clunker of a car!!! Hyundai is [...]

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Super Grocery Game Savings! B1G1 Free Using 2 Coupons!

August 12, 2009

I must share my ridiculous savings at Publix this week!!! On Monday I went to Publix with my Grocery Game list and coupons. I walked [...]

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Winner: Tech Savvy Mama

August 10, 2009

Congratulations to TechSavvyMama from TechSavvyMama.com!!! She is the very lucky winner of the Soy Delicious Candle from the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway! [...]

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Yes, we can all get along! Kimberly Clark & Greenpeace make amends!

August 10, 2009

Being “green” with cloth towels and napkins is a bit of a challenge, especially with the convenience of paper products. Do understand that I honestly [...]

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Happy 20th Birthday Jell-O Jigglers!

August 7, 2009

Happy Birthday to Jell-O Jigglers! This year the fun time treat turns 20! Are you a Jell-O Jiggler family? We are! Jell-O Jigglers are a [...]

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A Special Cookie Monster Cupcake!

August 6, 2009

Recently my cousin’s son celebrated his 3rd birthday! As a special treat Isa and I made him a cupcake of his favorite character! Guess who [...]

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One-a-Day – Take a Stand! Breast Cancer Awareness!

August 5, 2009

Looking to have some fun and support a great cause??? I thought so! Check out One-a-Day’s new online breast cancer awareness program TAKE A STAND [...]

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Fresh Air Fund – Vacation for the Inner City

August 4, 2009

I spent a summer in college as a camp counselor for the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baltimore County, MD. Baltimore City children were [...]

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Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Soy Delicious Candle

August 3, 2009

Product Soy Delicious Candle Smarty Pants Review Are you a tremendous fan of all-in-one products like me? I love them! Soy Delicious Candles is that, [...]

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