Category Archives: Guest Post

Great Tips to Save Money on Your Weekly Shop

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Young parents are often not as affluent as more established individuals and, therefore, are more likely to try to save money on their weekly shopping. There are many ways to save money and still bring home nutritious and delicious food. Young mothers who like to save money often check online to find the best ISA rates available. The best ISA rates available go a long way towards saving for the future. In order to save money on the weekly grocery shop there are many things that can be done. Mothers are often surprised how much … Continue reading →

Budgeting With Nothing

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If you have little or no money in savings, you can benefit from budgeting your income to see why you are falling short. Failing to budget your money effectively can quickly lead to extensive debt. Take the initiative to live on a budget by gathering information on paying off bills and credit cards at moneysupermarket.com, a great resource for your financial needs. Figuring out how to live on a budget without a financial cushion is especially important if you have a family to support. Certain strategies can help you to begin budgeting money quickly while … Continue reading →

How to Teach Your Children to Give Back!

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I had the opportunity to write a Guest Post on Jen & Barb Mom Life, which is a site dedicated to sharing original online videos all about being in the trenches of motherhood. I shared my thoughts on how you can be an example for your children for them to pick up and learn to share and give back to the community. I’d love for you to check out my guest post over on Jen & Barb Mom Life! Check out this great video where Jen & Barb Mom Life discuss teaching kids to be … Continue reading →

Foursquare 4 Discounts

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Foursquare is a location-based messaging social media service that has been growing in popularity in the last few years alongside its rival Gowalla and the Facebook check-in. What differentiates Foursquare is the number of discounts and deals you can get from retailers and other merchants simply by checking in. With many moms looking to save money in whatever ways they can, Foursquare offers a way to earn a few extra bucks without donating eggs. How it works is that you create a simple profile and then when you’re at a store you check in to … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Tips to Stay Sane & Healthy while Raising Your Children!

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Two years ago, my sister Annie gave birth to my beautiful nephew Brice.  As an aunt, I can tell you that he’s just a dream.  At two, he’s chatting my ears off and running circles around me when we take field trips to the park.  The boy never stops!  I mean never!  When it comes to endurance, this little guy could have Lance Armstrong blushing.  It’s cute. To me. My sister on the other hand…has a few other choice words in mind.  Since the introduction of Brice to the world, I’ve watched Annie transform from … Continue reading →

Save Money on Christmas: Six Top Tips

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Christmas is an expensive festival for most families, what with having to purchase presents and cook elaborate feasts. On an average, for a family of four, Christmas expenditure can be as high as $1,000, which is unquestioningly a quite a big amount. If you often find yourself needing loans at Christmas time for buying gifts for your kids, you could benefit from some useful financial advice. There are so many ways in which you can make Christmas what it is supposed to be- full of fun and merrymaking. All you need is to do is … Continue reading →

Epsom Salt – Make Homemade Gifts!

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If you are looking for a great idea for homemade gifts this year Epsom Salt has some neat uses they’d like to share! You can pick up Epsom Salt at local store from a pharmacy or supermarket and it is generally just a few dollars. Then you can package up epsom salt in a beautiful box or tied with ribbon and include project/use ideas, or create some of these ideas yourself and then gift them. Here’s some uses for Epsom Salt! Gift of Pampering- Glowing skin exfoliating treatment: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Movie Night With My Sisters

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Thanks for the guest post by Ruby ToddEvery other weekend my sisters and I try to get together for movie night. We each bring a couple of ingredients to one of our favorite dishes and cook it together. We also enjoy a bottle (or two) of wine and have plenty of snacks like popcorn and candy to munch on during the movies. We usually start out with a chick flick or the latest romantic comedy that was recently released. The convenience of watching our movies On Demand can’t be beat. There are no late fees, … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Four Tips for Mom and Baby-to-be

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Being pregnant is an exciting time.  You and baby are getting to know one another.  When baby does arrive everything will change, so take this opportunity to take time for you. Tip One – Get Away From the Everyday Grind Find a place that brings you peace.  It can be a garden, book store, coffee chop or maybe your own bathtub.  Go to your peaceful place and rid your mind of all today’s problems.  Dump your to do list on to paper or someplace electronically. Now that you’ve done that, let them go.  Now enjoy … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Mommy-To-Be Soothers

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Being pregnant can be the most glorious time in your life.  And while it is amazing, let’s be honest there are some times when you don’t feel so bright and glowing.  Here are some soothers for mommy-to-be. Headaches are sometimes a problem for pregnant women.  First and foremost make sure you’re getting enough sleep.  I know everyone tells you that this is the most wonderful time in her life, but frankly it can be a very stressful time as well.  The combination of more stress and lack of sleep can be the cause of your … Continue reading →