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Mommysavers Newsletter -- December 12, 2005 Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall." -- Larry Wilde, The Merry Book of Christmas ============================================================== Hello! Now that my Christmas cards are (almost!) ready to send, I'm going to take on ornament-making with the kids. If anyone has some great ideas for me to try, please post them here: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=22531. Tune in next week to hear how it went, and see some fun (and probably messy) photos! Also, I just updated our 2005 Holiday Bargain Shopping Guide to include ideas for teachers, Grandma, and Dad. It's right here: http://www.mommysavers.com/shopping-guide.htm Have a great week! 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Candace tote 70% off *$20 Promotional Certificate when you buy Pampers *Pre-lit Christmas tree w/remote control 77% off *Pfalzgraff Winterberry Set 70% off *Bill Blass Dress shirts up to 83% off *Monopoly Game 83% off *2 Pounds Imported Truffles 76% off *Overstock Deal of the Day http://www.mommysavers.com/hot_deals.htm ------------------------------ Money/Time Saving Ideas: Cooktop Cleaning Dry baking soda cleans ceramic cook tops very well and is a lot cheaper than the cook top cleaners you purchase in a store. Just dump about 1/4 cup dry baking soda on your dry cook top, rub with a dry paper towel. After you've rubbed away any spills, suck it all up with your vacuum and see your shiney cook top. (Also helps deoderize your vacuum!) -- Laura, 42, from Kenmore, WA Missing gloves? We always seem to have several odd gloves that are missing their mates. When I was going through the winter box this year, I decided to make an emergency bag for each car that has extra winter clothes in it - just in case! I took the extra gloves and hats that are missing the coordinating mittens and scarves and put them in a bag in the car. I'm not spending extra money on the emergency clothes and in the unlikely case that they need the clothes I doubt they'll be worried what they look like! -- Darci, 30, from NE We need YOUR tips for our newsletter! Submit them here: http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ----------------------------- What's New: NEW! Work at Home Mom Profile Read how Nicole, 29, from South Dakota manages three kids and a work at home job! http://www.mommysavers.com/work-at-home-moms/wahm-ideas-12.6.2005.htm Picture of the Week: "But Mom, It Tastes so Good!" Submitted by Carolyn from NJ Carolyn writes, "This is a picture of my daughter Emori eating her first strawberry. She was looking at me like.... "But Mom, it tastes so good!" http://www.mommysavers.com Real Mom Profile: Kimm, 39, from Minnetonka, MN This stay-at-home mom dishes about her bargain-hunting strategies... and how she knows which deals are "necessary"! http://www.mommysavers.com/real_moms/12.5.2005-kimm.htm ----------------------------- Deal of the Day: WOMAN'S DAY makes a great gift for any woman! Each issue of Woman's Day features great recipes, nutrition, fictional stories, fitness, health, relationships, beauty, fashion, home, family, money management & more. Woman's Day covers it all in one package!! Get a FULL YEAR (17 issues) for only $3.99 + Save an additional 15% w/coupon: MOMMYSAV15 http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/best_deal_magazines.htm ----------------------------- Please Visit Our Sponsors: I found this awesome website called: www.KraftyKid.com. They send complete craft kits to your mailbox every month. Kits come complete with everything you need and are great for homeschoolers and parents wanting to give their child an educational edge! Makes a unique Christmas gift that gives all year round! Use code: SHIPFREE to get free shipping. 20 FREE 4x6 prints Preserve, Organize, Share and Enjoy your Photos from your Home Computer! Additional 4x6 prints, only 12?? each! Visit www.photogeekmom.com to find out more! ----------------------------- Contests: Enter the Veggie Tales Stocking Stuffer Contest Get in the Holiday Spirit with VeggieTales' THE INCREDIBLE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE CD Stocking Stuffer CONTEST! 5 Runner Up Prizes: 1 copy each of VeggieTales: The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree CD (each CD valued at $10.99) 1 Grand Prize Holiday Stockings - Stuffed with: A VeggieTales 14-title library (4 DVDs + 10 CDs - Stuffed Stocking valued at $140) Enter as often as you like: http://www.mommysavers.com/veggie_tales.htm ----------------------------- Perfect Low Cost Grandparent Gift! I have grandparents who don't have email so they don't receive the updated pictures of my kids I send out from my digital camera. For Christmas this year, I've decided to give them a "certificate" for a new set of pictures sent to their house bi-monthly throughout the year. Most companies that upload pictures will send them to whatever address you request. My favorite is Winkflash www.winkflash.com. They have $.12 photos and only .99 cent shipping! For less than $3 I can send my grandparents 15 new pictures of the kids. If I do this 6 times a year, I have a great gift for less than $20. Not only do the grandparents love it, but it helps my budget by spreading the spending out over the year. -- Darci, 30, from Papillon, NE ----------------------------- New Articles: Saving Money on Holiday Travel by Shelly Burke, RN Don't forget to factor travel costs into your budget--gas, snacks, hotels, and meals on the road all add up. Follow these tips, though, and you can significantly lower travel costs. http://www.mommysavers.com/Christmas/saving-money-holiday-travel.htm Rice Craft for Kids This simple, frugal craft idea takes only minutes to make but keeps kids busy for hours! http://www.mommysavers.com/Crafts/rice-craft.htm ----------------------------- What We're Talking About: In the Forums Homemade Christmas Gifts for Grandparents I was wondering if anyone had any ideas that I could make or have my son who is almost 2 make for his grandparents/aunts & uncles for Christmas. I always thought that homemade gifts are very nice to receive. http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=21831 Poll: What is Your Favorite Christmas Song? http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=21980 Health, Nutrition & Fitness: Curves Just wondering if any of you guys belong to Curves. Am thinking of joining and wanted to get your opinions..... do you get a good workout? http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=21489 Restaurants: Kids Eat Free Nights I read on here a awhile back that someone had composed a list of all of the restaurants that honor kid discounts, whether it be a free meal or a .99 meal on a certain night. Does anyone have that information? http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=22258 ----------------------------- Cinnamon Spice Craft Dough 1 cup apple sauce 1 cup cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cloves Mix until the dough has the consistency of play dough, adding more apple sauce or cinnamon as needed. Roll flat, dusting countertop and rolling pin with cinnamon if dough sticks. Cut out shapes with knife or cookie cutter. Use a toothpick to make a hole for hanging. Dry at room temperature for 5-7 days, turning over at the end of the third day to ensure even drying. I take cookies I've made and fill up a pretty Christmas glass, wrap with plastic wrap and tie up with a nice bow and viola! It's a perfect gift for teacher, hair dresser, or anyone you know. -- Posted by user ksmom in our Frugal Living Forum: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=22423 ----------------------------- Real Moms: In the Kitchen I throw fresh baby spinach in a lot of dishes - casseroles, soups, sauces, etc. It's a great way to get extra vitamins. -- Susan, 40, from Orange Park, FL Breaded Chicken -- Buy chicken breast like a pound or two.Cut into smaller pices like the size of two fingers, Melt half a stick of butter or margierine.(You can also use egg instead of butter.)Put some bread crumbs on a plate. What ever season you know the kids will enjoy. Put the chicken into the butter then into the bread crumbs. Roll it around to make sure its covered good. Then into a baking pan or a foiled sheet. This is a fun dinner for the kids to help out with. Bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees. -- Vanessa, 24, from Tucson, AZ These great hints came from our Real Mom Profiles. Keep 'em coming! To fill one out, visit: http://www.mommysavers.com/real_mom_profiles.htm ------------------------------ Tune in next week for last-minute Christmas gifts! |
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