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Mommysavers Newsletter -- February 14, 2005 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "All mothers are rich when they love their children...Their love is always the most beautiful of joys." -- Maurice Maeterlinck ============================================================== Happy Valentine's Day! Hopefully you all are able to spend time with the ones you love today. If you're still stuck for an idea for your husband or another special someone, scroll down to see all our last-minute ideas. Have a great week! Kim ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: Are You STAYIN HOME AND LOVIN IT? Get excited and work from home! Join one of the fastest growing Teams on the internet today. No Selling, No Stocking, No Parties. Risk-Free. Ask Us How Today: http://ourteam.stayinhomeandlovinit.com GET EXCITED and COME BE SUCCESSFUL WITH US! AN EXCITING AND FUN CANDLE BUSINESS FROM HOME - It's Like Drawing Bees To Honey. 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Many banks offer free bill pay. I also reconcile my account weekly, and I don't have to wait for my monthly statement. -- Lisa, 44, from NJ Bedding Many of you probably know this one, but I'll share it anyway. When folding your sheets, put your fitted sheet, flat sheet, and one pillow case into the last pillow case left. Store your sheets in your pillow case--easy to identify, easy to store, and easy to put back on your bed. Another tip is when you buy a complete bedding set, use the flat sheet to make valances for your bedroom--buy another low-budget solid color sheet for your bedding set. Many times the flat sheet that comes with the comforter set matches the comforter and looks nice as a window valance. -- Lisa, 44, 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: Leif at Two Months Submitted by Martha R. from MI Martha writes, "Here's a photo of our boy, Leif Anton, at two months old. He's quite a smily guy! We decided to keep track of his first year by taking a photo of him on the 27th of each month. We put a sign with his age in each monthly photo to remember how old he is. This one turned out especially well." To view the photo, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Adriana, 30, from TX This mom of two shares her strategy for using and organizing her coupons! http://www.mommysavers.com/real_moms/2.13.2005_adriana.htm ----------------------------- HOT Deals: Our HOT Deals page was introduced last week, and it's been a big hit! We've been updating it daily, and jam-packing it with all the best bargains online. Here are just a few: B??rn 'Bella' Mary Jane Was: $64.95 Now: $18.90 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009K87K/mommysavers ASICS?® Women's GEL?® Price: $64.99 Now: $9.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001BGURA/mommysavers Fun Bath Tub Mitts Price: $106.49 Now: $6.25 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007M174Y/mommysavers Boy's Duck Down Coat Was $79.99 Now $9.79 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0007P2ZEM/mommysavers Classic Closeouts Final Winter Clearance Save up to 90% on outerwear, jeans, sweaters, accessories, etc. http://www.classiccloseouts.com/home.asp?AID=8809326&PID=423536 For all the HOT deals and fun freebies, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/hot_deals.htm ----------------------------- Last-Minute Valentine's Ideas Want to take your honey out for a Valentine's Day dinner but short on cash? Visit http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/restaurant.com.htm You can purchase $25.00 gift certificates for half price! Yes, just $12.50! You do it on line, print out the gift certificate and head to the restaurant! (Just be sure to read it carefully, some restaurants do impose "no specials/gifts on Valentine's Day, Mothers Day, etc.). -- Sue from PA I'm planning a Sweetheart Scavenger hunt for my kids for Valentine's Day. I did all my shopping at the dollar store. My 2 year old daughter is into pretty jewelry right now so I bought a pack of rings for her. My 4 year old son loves anything with wheels so I bought a pack of cars for him. Then I picked up a package of Valentine treat bags. I'll put their surprises in the bags and hide them. I'm going to wake them up with their first goody and a clue then lead them all over the house to find the rest of their treasures. Lots of fun for just $3.00. -- Andi from IN When my husband and I were dating, I was still in college and neither of us had a lot of money to spend on non-essentials. So I got a small piece of tag board and a bag of the little candy hearts with the sayings on them. I created a home-made poster card for him using the sayings. I was able to say "I Love You" and "I Miss You" when we weren't together. I wrote in words where needed and decorated with stickers. He loved it and it is still displayed in a hutch for everyone to see. That was 7 years ago. -- Heather from MN For even more ideas, click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/valentine_reader_ideas.htm ----------------------------- Movie Deals: For Those COLD Winter Nights! Columbia House DVD Club Get 5 DVDs for $.49 each! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/dvd_club.htm Disney Movie Club Pick 3 Disney movies for FREE! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/disney_movie_club.htm Blockbuster Online Rent Unliminted DVDs Online -- Now only $14.99 month! Two FREE in-store rentals FREE shipping both ways NO late fees http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/blockbuster.htm Netflix Rent Unliminted DVDs Online - No late fees For the Netflix FREE trial click here: http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/netflix.htm ----------------------------- What's Cookin': SWAMP GRASS STEW Purchase a "Soup Saver" or use any freezer box with really a really good seal, large size. Then start saving ALL your leftovers: mashed potatoes, gravy, chili, any/all vegetables, and all meats (boneless of course). When your container is full enough, thaw it out to simmer with seasonings of your choice (we ALWAYS use garlic power, onion power, salt and black pepper). Add a pound or two of stew beef, cooked separately, if you haven't collected enough meat to suit you. We call this Swamp Grass Stew because it sure "ain't pretty" - but it sure is good! My family could eat it until their sides hurt; I've even had picky eaters visit and they loved it. We like to have fun with it by naming things in it you might find in a swamp like alligator eggs - whole baby potatoes, the grass is a given - usually spinach or greens, carrots are rocks, etc. And vitamins usually cook down to the liquid in your vegetables anyway, so if you save that from all your dishes, and make soup out of it, you're getting plenty of nutrition! If I boil potatoes, I'll keep the liquid as stock (stored separately) to help in the soup for times when I need to thin it. Same when I parboil chicken I'll keep that for stock, too. I'll even keep drippings from a pot roast but use that sparingly because of the grease. After simmering your soup for 30 to 60 minutes so all the flavors mesh (over low heat), season to taste, add hot sauce if you like, and usually about 2 to 4 TBS white vinegar. You have to try it to believe it. It's practically free and will usually make two meals at my house. -- Susie, 45, from SC ----------------------------- Real Moms: Organization I have several lists that I got out of books years ago that I use to keep me on track with my cleaning. One is a Daily list, with things like Take out the garbage, clean the dishes & wipe out the sink, etc. One is a Weekly List, One is Monthly, and One is Seasonal. This helps me keep track of if I haven't cleaned the windows or if I've let something fall behind, like vacuuming the sofa & curtains (which is on the seasonal list). Sometimes these chores are easily forgotten, so having the list is invaluable. I don't have to "remember" every single thing, I just consult my list. -- Deborah, 41, from CO I keep a spiral notebook for my to do list. I jot down any phone call messages or needs in my notebook as well as cross out the chores or items I need to accomplish during the day. I have, on many occasions, had to go back through my notebook to recall phone numbers, messages, etc. -- Sylvia, 49, 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 ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: Want to work @ home around your kids? Use your phone & PC. Earn $500-$1950 PT. Full training given. Log in for a FREE tour: http://www.success-alliance.biz/?refid=ezmomsaver-567878690 ------------------------------ Preorder and Save! 1000 Best Baby Bargains by Kimberly Danger, Creator of Mommysavers.com! Over 1000 tips, deals, shopping strategies for babies and toddlers. A must-read for ever Mommysavers reader with a child under the age of two! Preorder your copy today and save 25%. 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