2009
Smart Mama Savings – 56% at Publix
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 than I spend! It’s such a great feeling! If you want to learn more how The Grocery Game has saved me well over $2000 in the last 12 months see […]
Teachers Collection: Miss Mingo and the First Day of School
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 by Jamie Harper This story is a sure way to add some smiles and laughs in your classroom! Miss Mingo, the flamingo teacher, is faced with a class of animals […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Earthbound Farms snacks
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 middle-aged) with favorites like PB&J sandwiches to bags of chips. A healthy item, fruit or veggie, is something I like to include, much to the complaints from the little and […]
Science for Kids! Great TV Programming!
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 wondered if the world won’t have any use of scientist in the future, if this is the direction the chaotic land of US education has gone. Thankfully, in the recent […]
Want to be a School Volunteer this Year? 20% Increase!
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 Impact on Back to School,” GreatSchools and Harris Interactive have discovered this tremendous gain in desire to volunteer. (To see report: http://www.greatschools.net/news/back-to-school-poll-results.page ) With the challenges of today’s economy parents […]
Economical & Budget-minded Paper Bag Lunches
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 our kids paper bag lunches yummy and economical! Below are some great tips from the Grocery Outlet: Plan ahead. Shop from a list so you’re less inclined to impulse spend […]
Childrens’ Book Review: Messing Around the Monkey Bars
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 bulletin boards to desk arrangement, putting together new lessons and finding new books and materials that could make all the difference this year! In my 8 years as a teacher, […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Cotie!
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 the Tank Engine), puzzles, & riding his tricycle Dislikes waiting for anything & breaks in his breakfast routine (he has to have cereal & toast or oatmeal & toast every […]
Hyundai Summer Sales Event – Great for Clunkers!
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 offering a pretty interesting sales event that I thought my Smart Mama readers might be interested in as you get your clunker rebate. Hyundai recently launched their summer sales event […]
Super Grocery Game Savings! B1G1 Free Using 2 Coupons!
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 out with $126 worth of groceries that I paid $56 for!!! Isn’t that just unreal.??? Just last week I spoke with the store manager of my Publix to confirm that […]
Winner: Tech Savvy Mama
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! Thank you to the dozens of readers who entered the giveaway! Here are just of few of the favorite scents… Roxy – Harvest Spice Prissy – I would love to […]
Yes, we can all get along! Kimberly Clark & Greenpeace make amends!
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 try to be as green as possible but I really just prefer a tissue to a hankie! I’m sure I’m no alone! Well, I recently read some great “green” news […]
Happy 20th Birthday Jell-O Jigglers!
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 fun, play with your food, treat! Here’s a fun, yummy Jell-O Jigglers recipe to try out: http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200907/440587_JellinMelonSnacks.jpg Smiles, Caroline SmartyPantsMama.com
A Special Cookie Monster Cupcake!
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 it is!!?? Not too shabby for a non-artistic Smart Mama and her munchkin!!
One-a-Day – Take a Stand! Breast Cancer Awareness!
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 at http://www.oneaday.com/takeastand! On the site you get to create your own “character” by uploading your picture, adding hair, clothing and skin tone, and lastly having the opportunity to make it […]
Fresh Air Fund – Vacation for the Inner City
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 invited to attend this camp abut 20 miles north of downtown Baltimore. It was fantastic. For many, if not most, it was their very 1st time leaving the city, seeing […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Soy Delicious Candle
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, and more! Over the last several weeks I have enjoyed the Island Mango aroma from my Soy Delicious candle. The scent is great, especially in the summer! As the candle […]
Attention Coke & Diet Coke Drinkers!!!
Do you save your soda bottle caps with the Coke Rewards number? If not, start doing so! On MyCokeRewards.com you can enter the reward number and watch your Coke points accumulate! The points can be redeemed for a variety of different sweepstakes and products! Right now, MyCokeRewards.com is holding, what I believe, an excellent opportunity […]
Cleanliness at Camp – ACA Tips
I was lucky enough to spend two great summers at a sleep away camp, Camp Bernadette, in New Hampshire. The summers were a blast, filled with nightly pranks, fun sports, funny camp songs and more. I left on the long bus ride back to NY with fond memories and millions of lessons learned – sharing […]
UPromise Back to School Savings!!! Win $10,000!
Yes, Back to School time is around the corner, I can hear the celebrations already! With this challenging time Smart Mamas need to find a variety of ways to save all the pennies possible. Beginning July 26th, UPromise is doing their part to help Smart Mama families by providing 1 – 25% cashback on back […]
FrumUs.com – The Online Collection Envelope!
Class gift for the teacher, gift for your parents from all the kids, a friends birthday or retirement….think of all those times where a group gift is appropriate yet always such a pain to organize! I recently learned about FrumUs.com (yes, it’s a u NOT an o in their spelling of from.) Starting a collection […]
ThinkFirst Safety Tips from the Kessler Foundation!
As we’re just about midway through the summer it’s a great SMART MAMA move to be reminded of some life saving safety tips for our munchkins. Thank you to the Kessler Foundation, http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/, one of the largest nonprofits serving people with physical disabilities, for providing these great reminders! Kessler Foundation ThinkFirst Safety Tips: Check all […]
PBSParents.org – Great tips!
Driving to Grandma’s house? Or have an exciting getaway in store? Here are some great FREE ideas courtesy of PBSParents.org to keep kids of all ages engaged during family trips! Have a sing-a-long! Sing your favorite tunes from Sesame Street along with other songs… Take turns playing games with your child. Find something inside or […]
Kideos.com – Online Video Catalog – Just for Kids!
I’ve found just what you need for quick, easy entertainment for your little one! Kideos.com! It’s the one stop shop for all your child video needs! Kideos.com provides dozens of videos, organized in a kid and adult-friendly format! All videos are kid-loved and parent approved. Categories range from Baby Einstein to Wiggles and everything in […]
ShopSmart Magazine – Great for Product Reviews!
As my husband can attest, I ALWAYS second guess a purchase, UNLESS I have thoroughly researched it ahead of time to be certain its the best price and the best one out there. I have recently come across a new tool to help my thorough decision making…ShopSmart magazine. Have you noticed it on newsstands? It’s […]
Worth a laugh!!! I’ll pay you…..to…..
So what are you willing to pay for your husband to tell 10 random strangers that his wife is always right?? 🙂 What are you willing to pay to have your neighbor cut is overgrown grass? What are you willing to pay to have…. Get the point??? PayPal has launched a rather humorous new “service”, […]