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Mommysavers Newsletter - February 20, 2006 Visit our NEW site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life." --- Sophocles ============================================================== Hello! Mommysavers was included in two television news stories last week! The first was on a Miami station, where I appear briefly along with Melissa Reimers, a Mommysavers subscriber (and mother of five) who was also featured on ABC's Wife Swap last year. The second was our local station, UPN-29 in Minneapolis/St. Paul. To view the clip, visit: http://www.mommysavers.com/in-the-news.shtml To all of you with kids home from school today for President's Day: Good luck! Here are some fun, frugal activities to keep them busy: http://www.mommysavers.com/kids-activities/index.shtml Have a great week! Kim ------------------------------ Please Visit Our Sponsors: STAYIN HOME AND LOVIN IT You can improve the quality of your life while contributing financially to your household in just a few hours a day. NO Selling, Stocking, Delivering products. NO Home Parties! This is a No Risk opportunity! Unlimited Support, Mentoring and Training. Website provided at no charge. You CAN do this! For more information: www.NorthernDreamCatcher.com Try Mystery Shopping - Join ShadowShopper for FREE! - We'll pay you to go bowling, rent videos, and order pizza - Mystery shop at family restaurants, fast food, or upscale establishments. - Go on luxury cruise lines, European vacations & other free travel assignments. Search for jobs in your area: http://www.shadowshopper.com?adid=4408 ------------------------------ Deal of the Day: Budget Living Magazine Budget Living Magazine - Only $3.99/year! Budget Living is for people who want to spend smart, but live rich. Your guide to the good life at an affordable price, Budget Living shows you how to save money without compromising on style. With articles covering such topics as credit cards, home loans, and health insurance as well as the best and best-priced items on the market, Budget Living does the bargain-hunting for you. Luxurious, hip, and modern, Budget Living offers you great deals on cards and clothes, flight and furniture, and just about everything else your money can buy. Monday, February 20th Only! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/best_deal_magazines.htm ------------------------------ FEATURED Freebie: Right now when you join VocalPoint, you get a sample pack from Proctor & Gamble valued at $20! Joining is free, but valid for a limited time only. Visit our Freebies Page for details: http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/freebies.shtml ------------------------------ Money Saving Tips: Wallpaper Remover We just bought a house in which the previous owners were HUGE fans of wallpaper borders! One in EVERY room! Spray window cleaner (Windex, Zep, or generic) works better than any store-bought wallpaper remover. You can either score the wallpaper, then spray on the window cleaner - or - begin peeling the patterned layer off (leaving the glue paper backing), then just spray and peel! -- Brenda, 35, from MN Air Freshener I bought those "tree" air freshners you hang in your car and hadn't gotten around to putting in the car yet when the thought came to my mind to hang them around the house. I hung one in the bedroom from the window latch and also one in the living room. The rooms smell so fresh and it only cost me $1.00 for two of them. The previous week I had purchased your regular name brand freshners. You can hardly smell them and they cost about twice as much. -- Cindy, 46, from NE Illness When our children are sick, the last thing we are thinking about is pinching pennies, but this is a tip that will really save you money. My husband is a pharmacist and knows that generic and store-brand medications are regulated by the FDA just as name brands. Store-brand over the counter medicines--like ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) must be just as effective as the name brand in order to be on the market. So, always buy them because they work just as well. The same is true for cough medicines, infant gas drops, vitamins, and even prescription drugs. Look right next to the name brand and chances are there will be a store-brand that can be as little as half the price! -- Caroline, 33, from MN ------------------------------ HOT Deals: *DVD Movies for under $3 plus $1.40 shipping! *Book Closeouts Sale *Extra 30% off Eddie Bauer clearance *Baby jogger 50% off *Avon deals *Winter coats 80-90% off All of the deals above appear on our Hot Deals page: http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/hot-deals.shtml ------------------------------ What's New: Baby Products You Can Make at Home by Kimberly Danger With more toiletries, creams and clothes than a supermodel, your little diva can be high maintenance. There's no doubt that baby products make the busy mom's easier, but they can be tough on the pocketbook. http://www.mommysavers.com/baby/make-at-home.shtml Real Mom Profile: Claire, 36, from Florida This frugal mom tells you which online sites have the best bargains! http://www.mommysavers.com/real-mom-profiles/2.15.2006-claire.shtml Picture of the Week: "Peek a Boo Blankie" Submitted by Deanna S. of Mountain Lake, MN Deanna writes, "Chad (age 2) loves his blankie and was using it to play peek-a-boo with me." http://www.mommysavers.com ------------------------------ Book Closeouts Sale: Dollar 4 Dollar Promo Buy $25 (or more) of product and get $25 (or more) of FREE BOOKS. Select FREE BOOKS from a selection of over 3,000 titles covering just about every category we have. We match what you spend, right down to the penny! http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/book_closeouts.htm One member writes, "I just got $170 worth of books for $33!" *Be sure to check out their children's activity/sticker/coloring books. They're great to stash away for long car trips! ------------------------------ Your Tips are Needed! Picture of the Week: Send us your best candids to feature on our home page http://www.mommysavers.com/pow.shtml Real Mom Profiles: *Note: Pictures are included with the new Real Mom Profiles. Be sure to remember to e-mail yours! http://www.mommysavers.com/real_moms_form.htm Share Tips: Send your money saving ideas, recipes, and hints to use in our newsletter! http://www.mommysavers.com/share_tips.htm ------------------------------ What's Cookin': Strawberry Pretzel Salad 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels (6 oz.) 3 Tbs sugar ?? cup (1 ?? sticks) Margarine or butter, melted 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 container (8 oz.) non-dairy whipped topping or like cool whip 2 cups miniature marshmallows (optional) 2 cups water 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) strawberry flavored gelatin 2 pkgs. (12 oz. each) frozen strawberries, partially thawed Preheat oven to 350 Combine pretzels, sugar, & melted butter in medium bowl, mix well. Press mixture into bottom of 9x13x2 pan. Bake for 10 - 12 min until lightly toasted. Cool Completely. Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar in large bowl. Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows. Spread mixture over cooled crust. Set aside in refrig. Bring water to boil. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat; add strawberries. Pour over second layer. Refrigerate until firm. Serve same or very next day. Pretzels can get soggy after two days. -- Pamelyn, 36, from CO ------------------------------ NEW! Local & Regional Forums Connect with moms in your home state or province - dish about the best playgroups to join, local happenings, which stores have the best deals, and much more! Check out what moms in YOUR area are talking about: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showforum=22 ------------------------------ Fun Freebies: One-year subscription to Good Housekeeping when you join ClubMom Free P&G Samples and Coupons $20 Value - While Supplies Last Free Paper Pack from HP Rent DVDs online Netflix FREE trial Free sample of Rebirth Skin Cleanser Free recipe book from Jiffy Free bottle of Country Bob Sauce Wish Bone Salad Lover's Bowl and Recipe Guide Free sample Mommy Made Candy All on our new Freebies page: http://www.mommysavers.com/money-saving-ideas/freebies.shtml ------------------------------ Winners! The following moms won a "When Zachary Beaver Comes to Town" DVD by submitting their tips... Lisa A. of The Colony, TX Angela W. of Wilmar, AR Michelle M of Rock Falls, IL Tammy S. of Monaca PA Nicole Lynn M. of Moreno Valley, CA ------------------------------ In the Forums: Frugal Follies Have you ever tried to do something to save money, but it really ended up being a waste of time (or money) in the long run?? I have! Here they are... http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=26830 Fun and Games: Church Bloopers http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=26998 Entertainment: What Movie Makes You Sob: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=26872 Member Photos: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showtopic=26690 ------------------------------ Coming Next Week: Keeping Mom Organized |
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