December 2011
Goodbye 2011! New Year’s Eve – In or Out?
I cannot believe that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve! This year has been filled with all sorts of roller coaster twists, turns and a few loops. In 2011 we were faced with my father being diagnosed with cancer, my daughter Cecilia being born, my father beating cancer (with a heart attack thrown in there!) and […]
#SmartMamaLUTION – Take the Pledge to Be a Smarter Mom in 2012!
It’s just days away. The day that we promised that we would turn a new leaf and __________! There are about a million ways to end that sentence. From a promise to exercise more, read more, spend less time on the phone, take grandma out to lunch more, the resolutions are out there. Beginning January2nd, […]
I found $5.00 under my kitchen sink and my husband wanted me to throw it away!
Would you throw away a 5 dollar bill? I found one under my kitchen sink and my husband wanted me to throw it away. You see the bill was in the form of 2 unopened Brita water filters. We were cleaning out the cabinets under the kitchen sink and found all sorts of things, like […]
Canned goods, food bags and more! Finding ways to help end hunger!
Last month our church provided a list outlining the specific food needs of typical migrant families in South Florida. The church provides the food to a local mission who distributes the bags of food to the migrant families in need. When I saw the list in the back of the Sunday bulletin, including a basic […]
Warehouse Prices of Diapers & Wipes plus Coupons Bring HUGE Savings! See how and where!
Wa Wa Wa…the baby aisle makes me want to cry! Prices of diapers and wipes can drain a mom’s wallet in no time. Researching the prices is essential for a mom who wants to be smart and on budget! Last week I attended a blogger event at a local BJ’s Wholesale. Armed with the skepticism […]
Spiced Nuts – My Holiday Tradition! Pinterest-ing for packaging ideas!
Spiced nuts are in the oven! Each year I make about a million batches of a special spiced nuts recipe that a colleague shared with me over 10 years ago. They are delicious. They are addicting. These nuts are my gifts for teachers, friends and family. I find something touching about giving someone a gift […]
Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls!
Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls! I cannot believe my littlest one is already 7 months. Where has the time gone!? I still remember the 1st moments that I held her and when she opened her eyes with a bit of a smile. I instantly fell in love. Fast forward a […]
BJ’s Wholesale Offering Great Deals for Smart Mamas
As I await a blogger event here at a BJ’s in Miami, I am walking around the store and impressed with the deals I’m finding! Stay tuned for the next update!
Daddy Plays – Acoustic Music Collection That Isn’t Just for the Babies
Something simple, something soothing. That’s the best way to describe the beautiful sounds of Daddy Plays. I sat here at my computer listening to the acoustic song samples of the CDs found on DaddyPlaysOnline.com. I was instantly relaxed & wanted to hear more. The acoustic sounds of all three Daddy Plays CDs are remarkable. Your […]
eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story w/giveaway
eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story When all else fails, when you’ve lost your job, wife just gave birth and you’re essentially living in a new city with very limited support, what do you do? Tristan O’Brien, of Westfield, Indiana, took his HUGE bowl of lemons and made a […]