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Mommysavers Newsletter -- December 13, 2004 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "Christmas happens everywhere every time someone reaches out to touch another life with love." -- Carol Duerksen ============================================================== Hello! For those of you who haven't completed their Christmas shopping yet, Amazon is running another one-day sale today. There are lots of great gifts for up to 80% off. http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/amazon_one_day.htm I think my favorite bargain is the waffle stix maker for only $6.99 (77% off!). It's great for busy families with kids, just make a big batch to stick in the freezer. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006UZHS/mommysavers It ships free on a $25 order, too! Have a great week! Kim ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: Save Money with Easy Way to Budget Unique budgeting system helps you stop unwanted spending and effortlessly get control of your personal finances. Fits in your checkbook. Instantly see your finances as you make each transaction. Eliminate month-end surprises. "BudgetMap is compact, tidy, and amazingly effective."-Mary Hunt, author of Debt-Proof Living. Buy one now and start the New Year right! See it at: http://www.budgetmap.com/A1/mommysavers/20041212 A CANDLE LOVER'S DREAM BUSINESS FROM HOME - Be part of the hot new trend in healthier, cleaner burning, stronger scented gourmet candles with exclusive Mia Bella Soy/Veg Candles and Soy Sational Body Care. This is a simple, affordable and FUN new business the whole family can enjoy! Exciting Retailing options, Fundraiser program and Residual income! Enter to win a free candle! http://www.SoyCandlesByDesign.com ------------------------------ Money/Time Saving Ideas: Magnets Make advertisement magnets more fun with little effort! I use those thin, bendable, magnets various companies give out at fairs or in the mail to make "new" ones for my 19 month old son. I cut out pictures of things he likes (currently kitty cats!) from magazines or calendars (the tear off one page each day kind works great to find many great photos). Trace the magnet for the size to cut out and then use clear packaging tape to cover the entire magnet and around the edges to the back side (or they peel the picture off). Tape on the back still allows the magnet to stick. My son loves them and since they are safe and unbreakable he knows he can take them off and on the fridge whenever he wants to. The tape covering makes them very easy to wipe off with a damp cloth to clean! -- Julie, 27, from MN Community Resources My community has a bulletin board on "Yahoo Groups". I signed up and posted WANTED messages whenever I needed to obtain something for my home - people are always looking to get rid of things that are laying in their basements or garages. Through this method, I got a steel bunkbed (with 2 mattresses), a loveseat and a dresser for my kids' room ---- all for nothing - just the cost of driving over and picking up the things. I also found a slipcover on ebay for the loveseat by finding one listed by an outlet store that had no bids on it (it obviously wasn't a popular design). The bids started at 99 cents with $7 ship/hand - so I got it for $7.99 - brand new! -- Andrea, 38, from NJ Roach Killer I have found a great inexpensive way to kill roaches. Mix 1/2 corn starch and 1/2 plaster of paris. Mix well, then place some in those pill lids or a jar lid and place them under the sink and other places where the little critters hide or are. It works great. They love corn starch and the plaster of paris kills them. Linda Jean Rhoades, New Burnside, Illinois We need YOUR tips for our newsletter! Submit them here: http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ----------------------------- What's New: Picture of the Week: "Santa's Helper" Submitted by Christine Stewart of MA Christine writes, "Here is Duncan, age 2 1/2, standing by the Christmas tree!" http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Kelly, 31, from PA Kelly is mom to teenage Ashley and two-year-old Aidan. She shares her best tips on how to save big bucks! http://www.mommysavers.com/real_moms/12.12.2004_kelly.htm ----------------------------- Featured Articles: Yard Sale Christmas Shopping by Jennifer A. Krausz I know what you're thinking: "How tacky! Buy other people's used stuff and give it away as gifts at Christmas? I would never do that!" But just give me a chance to explain. http://www.mommysavers.com/Christmas/yard_sale_christmas.htm For ALL the Christmas resources, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/christmas.htm ----------------------------- Gift Ideas: Casa Moda S'Mores Maker List Price: $40.00 Price: $9.98 You Save: $30.02 (75%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0004JTI0U/mommysavers W??sthof Grand Prix 5-Piece Knife Block Set List Price: $317.00 Price: $69.99 You Save: $247.01 (78%) One Day Only! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002V498Q/mommysavers Oregon Scientific BAA182HG Digital Weather Forecaster List Price: $59.95 Price: $21.99 You Save: $37.96 (63%) One Day Only! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0003O9CEI/mommysavers Dirt Devil CE4500 Vac n' Mop List Price: $70.00 Price: $39.99 You Save: $30.01 (43%) One Day Only! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000C7B9D/mommysavers Simply Calphalon Nonstick 5-Quart Chili Pot List Price: $70.00 Price: $19.95 You Save: $50.05 (72%) One Day Only! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002808JS/mommysavers Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart Classic Style 2-Slice Electronic Toaster List Price: $83.99 Price: $19.99 You Save: $64.00 (76%) One Day Only! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000056VU4/mommysavers ----------------------------- Deals for Moms: No Dental Coverage? Save up to 80% on dental care for the whole family! Also save up to 60% on frames and lenses, save on prescription drugs and Chiropractic Care! All this for only $19.95 a month for the ENTIRE household(related or not) To locate providers in your area or for more information on these great savings check out: http://www.deliveringonthepromise.com/mfinley1 Check out the Holiday Favors from Fabulous Favors! http://www.fabuloufavors.net Handmade Bath Soaps- with Santa, Raindeers and Snowmen. Great Holiday Stocking Stuffers. Fun favors for childrens holiday classroom parties or home holiday parties! Free personalized message gift card on each favor, free shipping with $50 orders or more! ----------------------------- Holidays: Tips from our Readers One dilemma I used to have every year was what to do with all the yummy holiday food. I love to go crazy every Christmas baking all sorts of cookies, candies, and desserts. Unfortunately, I'd be as big as a house if I indulged in every one of them. So, everytime I bake a batch of cookies or candy, I keep 8-12 for us and freeze the rest. I make pumpkin breads etc. in mini loaf pans, I keep 1 and freeze the others. Whenever we're invited to a Holiday gathering I offer to bring dessert. This way I get to sample everything I love without the calories of all that food looming around the house. I buy baskets from the thrift store that are in good condition (they usually sell for less than $1) and I pack all my frozen cookies etc. into recycled containers (such as coffee cans wrapped in gift paper). -- Cyndi, 34, from GA My kids love making stationary or note cards for their grandparents. They use clip art, photos and fun fonts to personalize plain white paper. Wrap it up with a pretty ribbon and you have a fun, personal inexpensive gift. If you have a scanner, have the kids creat their own art work and scan it in. (You can return certain toner/printer cartridges at local office supply stores and receive a free ream of paper- use that paper and your cost is only your ink!) -- Kim, 35, from MN My 3 children have a generous spirit. Last year they wanted to give all of their classmates a Christmas gift! I found a way to nurture this giving attitude and still not break the bank. We found a recipe for "Snowman Soup" (homemade hot chocolate mix), packaged single serving sizes in sandwich bags, then decorated white styrofoam cups with markers to look like snowmen faces. Next we tied a slip of paper with directions (add 8oz warm water) to a candy cane, wich we put in the cup for stirring. We made 50 cute little gifts for less than $15. But the best part was we were together, having fun, and making memories instead of running around trying to find gifts and being cranky with each other.There ARE some things money just can't buy-a peaceful holiday is only one of them! -- Christy, 30, from AL ----------------------------- What's Cookin': Green Bean Casserole 6 cans green beans 1 large can whole tomatoes(about 28 oz or so) 1/4 onion, chopped 1/2 lb bacon Garlic powder White rice Salt, Pepper and Butter to taste Cook bacon until done. Add onion and cook till soft. Add green beans, whole tomatoes and add a sprinkle of garlic powder. Heat all the way through. Season w/ salt and pepper to taste. Serve over buttered hot white rice. Yum! This is a favorite, feeds our family of 5 (3 teenagers, 2 adults). I use 6 'normal' cans of green beans, however, you can easily buy one of the jumbo cans and just freeze/save what you don't use. -- Marlene, 38, from TX ----------------------------- Real Moms: Organization I use big buckets for certain toys for my kids. For example, big toys like trucks and cars go into the toy box but little toys like lego blocks and other blocks have there own bucket with a label and a picture of the item on the bucket so my kids know what items go in that bucket. -- Pamela, 32, from TX Put all your purchased-ahead gifts in one place so you don't have to go hunting all around for them...like Grandma's house. -- Dana, 34, from NM I make myself a cleaning schedule for the week. That way it all gets done, but I dont feel overwhelmed. I also use a lot of the Rubbermaid stackable boxes for organizing everything from crayons, kids clothes, holiday decorations, etc. -- Shannon, 32, from CA 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 ------------------------------ Your Help Is Needed! Holidays Do you have some clever ways of saving money during the holidays? Ideas for making your own Christmas gifts? Cute and simple decorations? We'd love to hear about them! http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: Looking for Work at Home? Our work at home ideas page includes information on how YOU can find the perfect at-home job. We have real at-home job opportunities and tips on how to start your own business. From mystery shopping to selling on eBay to hosting parties in your home, There's something to suit every mom. Click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/work_from_home_ideas.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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