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Mommysavers Newsletter -- May 10, 2004 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play." -- Heraclitus ============================================================== Hello! I hope you all had a GREAT Mother's Day. I was treated to a "No Housework" day, along with breakfast in bed and steaks on the grill for dinner. It was wonderful! I am excited to tell you all I have begun work on my first book, which will include 1000 ways for parents to save money in baby's first year. It is scheduled for publication next Spring, but the manuscript is due August 1st. Yikes! I don't have much time to get all the tips compiled, so I may be calling upon you to help me out on various topics. If you're interested in offering suggestions, please visit the brainstorming board I have set up: http://www.mommysavers.com/baby_toc.htm Have a good week, Kim Danger ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: ARE YOU A TRAILBLAZER? Be part of the hot new trend in healthier, cleaner burning, stronger scented Soy/Veg candles. Be one of the first to offer Mia Bella Soy Candles and Soy Protein Body Care to your area and across the U.S. This is a simple, down to earth, and down right FUN new business. Capture an exciting income through Retail, Residuals, and Fundraising! http://www.SoyCandlesByDesign.com Now is the time to Spring into a new Career! Unlimited Income Potential, set your own hours! The Hottest New Business Around.. Check it out! No obligation! Be the 1st In Your Area! http://20ishparents.com/cgi-bin/articles/jump.cgi?ID=7202 ------------------------------ Money/Time Saving Ideas: Snack Food I bought a lot of the Glad or Ziplock small snack size containers and fill them with my own pudding, jello & fruit. For my husband I take crushed gram crackers wit melted butter in the bottom, cheese cake flavored pudding, then diffrent flavored pie filling on top to make personal sized cheesecakes for his lunch. This has saved me so much money in snack food. I have 2 boys of my own and I run a small daycare out of my home. -- Judy, 32, from PA Mommy Time So many times as mothers we don't have enough time to pamper ourselves. Well - I've found a great way you can pamper yourself when taking care of your kids. While my daughter is taking her bath, I pull a chair up and soak my feet in the tub with her. She giggles because it's funny to have mommy's feet in her bathtub. I love it because I get to give myself a pedicure! No more ugly summer feet. -- Karen, 34, from MN Veggies I like to "sneak" extra vegetables into my children's diet. For instance, I will add pureed carrots to my spagetti sauce, I add pureed cauliflower to mashed potatoes, etc...I add pureed beans (butter bean, lima beans) and applesauce, bananas, etc when baking instead of oil or shortening. My kids have no idea and they think my brownies, pancakes and muffins are the best they have ever had! I also have my children help plant and grow vegetables and this also entices them to try new fruits and vegetables. -- Anne, 42, from NJ We need YOUR tips for our newsletter! Submit them here: http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ----------------------------- What's New: Picture of the Week: "Minnesota Twins' Littlest Fan" Submitted by Andrea Johnson of Minnetonka MN. Andrea writes, "This is my son Jeffrey, and he is 4 1/2 months. This was taken today (5/6/04). We are starting to have a string of really nice temps here lately." To view the photo, visit our home page: http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Cheri, 26, from PA This mom to ten and two year old daughters shares her tip on how to avoid pasta from boiling over... http://mommysavers.com/real_moms/5.9.2004_cheri.htm ----------------------------- Featured Article: Healthy Snacks for Toddlers and Prechoolers *English muffins or pita bread topped with spaghetti sauce, grated cheese and lean cuts of turkey or other lean meats, broiled or baked and cut into fourths *Parfait made with yogurt and pureed or chopped fruit Are Cheerios and graham crackers the two major food groups in your toddler's diet? Read more of our suggestions for other great snacks and meals http://www.mommysavers.com/Articles/healthy_snacks_for_kids.htm ----------------------------- Deals: FREE Software Desktop publishing, home creativity, activities for kids - there's something for the whole family! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/my_free_software.htm Disney Princess Magazine Get a RISK-FREE subscription to Disney's Princess magazine plus a free gift! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/disney_princess.htm Coolsavings - Online coupons for groceries, baby products, etc. http://www.mommysavers.com/coolsavings.htm $150 Cosmetic collection plus $35 gift for $1 from Cosmetique http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/cosmetique.htm 5 DVDs for $.49 When you Join Columbia House DVD Club Chooe from great family movies like The Princess Diaries, Shrek, Rugrats, Agent Cody Banks, Daddy Day Care, Lizzie McGuire, Stuart Little, and more! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/dvd_club.htm Victoria's Secret $10 off $10 order http://www.mommysavers.com/_shopping_tips/00000197.htm ----------------------------- Clothing Bargains: Old Navy: Deals for the whole family -- starting at $1.99! Men: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/old_navy_men.htm Women: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/old_navy_women.htm Boys: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/old_navy_boy.htm Girls: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/old_navy_girl.htm Baby Boy: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/old_navy_baby_boy.htm Baby Girl: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/old_navy_baby_girl.htm Gap: Deals for the whole family -- starting at $1.99! Men: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/gap_men.htm Women: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/gap_women.htm Boys: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/gap_boy.htm Girls: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/gap_girl.htm Baby Boy: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/gap_baby_boy.htm Baby Girl: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/gap_baby_girl.htm For more deals, visit our Shopping Tips page: http://www.mommysavers.com/shopping_tips.htm ----------------------------- Work at Home Resources: Peek Into The World Of Video Mystery Shopping by Melanie Jordan Audio taping of mystery shops has been around for awhile, but video mystery shopping is just now starting to come into its own. What is it? http://www.mommysavers.com/Articles/peek_into_mystery_shopping.htm Auction Selling Tips by Monica Resinger Selling items at auctions is a fun way to bring in extra income and reduce clutter in your home. http://www.mommysavers.com/work_from_home_ideas/auction_selling_tips.htm Turning What You Love Into A Home-Based Business by Julie Frost If you're living a life that is anything less than filled with excitement, fulfillment, and your "soul on fire" read this article.. http://www.mommysavers.com/work_from_home_ideas/turn_what_you_love.htm To view all our Work at Home Articles, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/work_from_home_ideas.htm To view REAL work at home opportunities, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/work_from_home_ideas/bulletin_board.htm ----------------------------- Real Moms: Best Bargain Ever $3 changing table from garage sale, and $2 can of spray paint for touch-ups. Resold on consignemnt for $39!!! (I got half, but still, what a deal!) -- Beth, 31, from TX Recently at Kohl's I found a pair of boy's leather Carter's sandals reg. priced $25 for a dollar! Not that I needed them but I will find someone who can use them or I will put them in a consignment sale and make a few bucks! Also at a recent yard sale I bought a Big Trike for my son. It sells on Overstock.com for $80 and I bought it for $20. It was practically new, the grandfather was selling it saying his grandson never rode it because he had some other motorized vehicles he like better. Anyway my son LOVES it!!! Also recently found at T.J. Maxx a three pack of Oshkosh underwear for my son for $2. -- Bekki, 35, from TN These great hints came from our Real Mom Profiles. Keep 'em coming! To fill one out, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/real_mom_profiles.htm ------------------------------ What We're Talking About: On Our Discussion Board This Week Crock Pot Recipes Thanks to Kim P. for sharing this! Kim writes, "OK, this is from memory, so I hope I get it right. I rarely use a recipe, but "to taste". My family is Italian, and nothing has been written down for generations...you're just taught "to cook." 1 pound smoked sausage (we use the skinless variety) 1-2 red peppers (dd picks them out first, and asks for more, so I use more!) 5-7 red potatoes 2 T olive oil (or veg. oil, if you prefer) 2 cloves garlic, crushed (garlic press comes in handy) 2 tsp. rosemary (fresh or dried) Cut potatoes into chunks, leave skin on. Cut peppers into strips. Toss potatoes, peppers, garlic, rosemary and olive oil together and place in a microwave safe bowl. Cover, and microwave on high 5 minutes; stir, re-cover, then microwave 5 more minutes on high. Add cut up sausage (we usually make about 1/2 inch pieces - not too big, so they are toddler-friendly size), and microwave for another 5-7 minutes. Check potatoes for doneness, sprinkle with parmesean cheese (fresh-grated is our favorite), and serve. We are going to try this next with apple-chicken sausage (our Sam's is starting to carry some of Emeril's line) - now that we are beginning to get some "real" food in central Indiana! One of the things I miss living here is the old-style Italian butcher shop! Happy cooking Read the posts or add a crock pot recipe of your own: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion_toc.htm ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: Would you like to share YOUR business with other moms? Mommysavers.com can help! Mommysavers.com allows you to target your business to thousands of women, most of them stay-at-home moms. Click on the link below to explore the advertising options: http://www.mommysavers.com/work_from_home_ideas/advertising.htm ------------------------------ Coming Soon: Allison in Motherland: Traveling with Kids Mother Knows: Top Five Vote-Getters We asked our readers to share their stories and reflections on the humorous and inspirational side of motherhood. Five will receive a copy of Mother Knows, a new book from Simon and Schuster. Read the entries below, and choose your favorite! One more week to choose! http://www.mommysavers.com/Articles/mother_knows.htm ------------------------------ Your Help Is Needed: Baby Bargains What advice do you have for expectant parents shopping for baby? How should they spend their money? Let us know which specific products, brands and stores you're talking about (for example, "I don't recommend buying a wipe warmer because..." Or, "The BabyTrend stroller was great because." or "I didn't like Avent bottles because." or "I love shopping for maternity clothing at Motherhood, but their fabrics shrunk horribly." etc. We're also looking for homemade baby items, alternate uses for everyday items, home remedies, ways of extending the life of your purchases, safety tips, etc. Any ways new parents can cut corners would be great. Thanks in advance! http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ------------------------------ Subscription Information: To subscribe, send an email to: 27072-subscribe@zinester.com To unsubscribe, send an email to: 27072-unsubscribe@zinester.com |
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