{Infographic} History’s Hottest Holiday Toys

Pin itI was looking at BlackFriday.net, (I do love my Black Friday shopping) and found this really cool infographic showing the hottest toys throughout this century. My 10-year-old daughter and I spent a while looking at it, as she asked me about the toys I loved as a child.  I hope this brings back as [...]

Do Online Printable Coupons Double or Triple?

Pin itI have been using an awesome system for saving at least 50% on my grocery bill every week.  But it requires me to purchase the Newspaper each week for the coupons.  We don’t get delivery in my rural area, so I have to go find a machine somewhere.  It’s kind of a pain, but [...]

Taming the Holiday Busyness with Cozi: 30 Days of Cozi Challenge

Pin itIf you follow me on Twitter, you know that I’ve been trying out Cozi.com to simplify our family life this month, in the #30DaysofCozi challenge. This week, my guest post at Cozi’s Live Simply blog is about Taming the Never-Ending Shopping List… you know the one! Click here to read how we make the [...]

Black Friday: Tips and Deals!

Pin itWell, it’s almost here! The most anticipated (or dreaded) shipping day of the year! In my opinion, you either love Black Friday, preparing meticulously and mapping your route with precision; or you loathe the day and hide under your covers with “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, the first [...]

In Which I Was Abducted by Mannequins!

Pin itI had a meeting at Panera today, and I can’t wait to tell you who I met with and the subject, but it’s not quite ready yet!! There are so many brilliant people here, I’m amazed!! So after I walked out of Panera, the Super Modelquins from Old Navy literally reached out into the [...]

Make Shopping Fun for Kids, Too!

Pin itMy bloggy friend, Christine Koh, from BostonMamas.com had to run an errand to Target to return some things. She wanted to make the experience fun for her daughter, benefiting both her daughter and a mom with a contented child! I suggested she make the trip into a scavenger hunt for Laurel, and here is [...]

How I Save at Least 50% on My Groceries with The Grocery Game

Pin itImagine that you eagerly anticipate your grocery shopping every week. You excitedly add your items to your cart, eagerly greet your cashier, and hold out your hand, just waiting to receive your receipt. That very receipt will tell you that you saved at least HALF on your grocery trip. The cashier, then says, “Wow! [...]