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Living

Daddy Comes Home Today, and Now Everyday! Her Prayers were Answered!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 26, 2012March 10, 2012

For many, many months my older daughter would always include one special request in her prayers at bedtime.  She would…

Living

Maximizing Deals with Immediate Access to the Coupons You Need!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 25, 2012January 12, 2013

We all want a deal.  We never want to pay full price… for anything.  Deal seeking and coupon redeeming is…

Living

Find Your Fitness – Yes, Moms Run Marathons, Guest Post by Amanda Dufau

Caroline MurphyJanuary 23, 2012April 13, 2012

Today’s post is brought to us by Amanda Dufau, a first-generation Cuban-American, was was born and raised in Miami. Her…

Living

Be GREEN to make GREEN! A chance to win $1000 EBAY gift card, plus ways to earn dollars too!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 21, 2012November 17, 2016

The greenest product is one that already exists. A pre-owned find has history. By bringing it home, you extend its…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #13 – Support an Important Cause – Protesting SOPA

Caroline MurphyJanuary 18, 2012

Today I write a short message to you as I hope you will quickly read and act!  The Stop Online…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #12 – Checking In On Your Resolutions

Caroline MurphyJanuary 17, 2012November 17, 2016

The Hormel Extended Blogger Family program has inspired me to share my New Year’s resolution progress!  I’m eager to hear about…

Living

#Smart MamaLUTION #11: Pinterest for Moms – Why Smart Mamas Use Pinterest

Caroline MurphyJanuary 16, 2012

Smart Mamas use Pinterest because, well, they can’t remember it all.  Pinterest mixes a Smart Mama’s desire for organization and creativity…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale

Caroline MurphyJanuary 13, 2012April 2, 2017

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale Knowing how to maximize savings at a wholesale club is…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #9 – Get Something DONE!!! I did and it rocks!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 12, 2012January 13, 2012

Get out there and DO IT!  I woke up this morning feeling determined.  I wanted to get something done off…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #6: 3 Easy Ways to Maximize Every Last Drop of Detergent

Caroline MurphyJanuary 9, 2012June 13, 2012

#SmartMamaLUTION 6:  3 Easy Ways to Maximize Every Last Drop of Detergent Pour detergent into the cap. Pour detergent into…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #5: Fresh Start to the Playroom, Guest Post by Joanne Palumbo of Homestyling101

Caroline MurphyJanuary 6, 2012January 13, 2012

Guest Poster: Joanne Palumbo of Homestyling101! I am so excited to be a part of the SmartyMamaLUTION, partly because I love…

DIY Family Dinner Menu Board
Living

DIY Family Dinner Menu Board

Caroline MurphyJanuary 5, 2012March 12, 2017

We all have a handful of recipes that we go to when making that decision.  Great recipes, but with this…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #3 – Cleaning Your Microwave, WITHOUT Chemicals, Please!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 4, 2012February 20, 2012

Keep your home a Smart CLEAN Home this New Year!  Microwaves are common household appliances and often get more use…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #2: DIY an Ornament Box Out of a Shirt Box

Caroline MurphyJanuary 3, 2012January 13, 2012

To be more organized is a common New Year’s resolution.  Organization is a key component to Smart Mama-hood!  Let’s take…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #1: Remember 2012 & Beyond with an Easy, Quick DIY Memory Box

Caroline MurphyJanuary 2, 2012January 2, 2013

New Year’s #SmartMamaLUTION 1: You will be a Smart Mama by preserving memories with your family. We tend to remember…

Living

Happy 1st Day of New Year’s Resolutions – Ok, I’m giving myself 1 more day!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 1, 2012January 1, 2012

Can you believe it’s already 2012? Excuses are being thrown out the window!  We now need to take 2012 and…

Living

Goodbye 2011! New Year’s Eve – In or Out?

Caroline MurphyDecember 30, 2011

I cannot believe that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve!  This year has been filled with all sorts of roller coaster…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION – Take the Pledge to Be a Smarter Mom in 2012!

Caroline MurphyDecember 28, 2011January 8, 2017

It’s just days away. The day that we promised that we would turn a new leaf and __________! There are…

Living

I found $5.00 under my kitchen sink and my husband wanted me to throw it away!

Caroline MurphyDecember 19, 2011November 17, 2016

Would you throw away a 5 dollar bill? I found one under my kitchen sink and my husband wanted me…

Products

Warehouse Prices of Diapers & Wipes plus Coupons Bring HUGE Savings! See how and where!

Caroline MurphyDecember 15, 2011December 16, 2011

Wa Wa Wa…the baby aisle makes me want to cry!  Prices of diapers and wipes can drain a mom’s wallet…

Living

Spiced Nuts – My Holiday Tradition! Pinterest-ing for packaging ideas!

Caroline MurphyDecember 13, 2011June 21, 2013

Spiced nuts are in the oven! Each year I make about a million batches of a special spiced nuts recipe…

Giveaway Products

Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls!

Caroline MurphyDecember 12, 2011December 13, 2011

Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls! I cannot believe my littlest one is already 7 months. …

Living Products

BJ’s Wholesale Offering Great Deals for Smart Mamas

Caroline MurphyDecember 9, 2011December 15, 2011

As I await a blogger event here at a BJ’s in Miami, I am walking around the store and impressed…

Products

Daddy Plays – Acoustic Music Collection That Isn’t Just for the Babies

Caroline MurphyDecember 5, 2011December 3, 2011

Something simple, something soothing.  That’s the best way to describe the beautiful sounds of Daddy Plays.  I sat here at…

Giveaway Living

eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story w/giveaway

Caroline MurphyDecember 1, 2011November 17, 2016

eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story When all else fails, when you’ve lost your…

Products

Cyber Monday Deals – Smart Saving for Smart Mamas!

Caroline MurphyNovember 28, 2011

Happy Cyber Monday! I will be updating this list as the offers come in so come back throughout the day!…

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