Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buyback Program (Kids Get Cash for Candy!)

Ever wonder what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy your kids collected while trick-or-treating?!? Of course, AFTER you carefully pick out all...

A Simple Technique to Build a Girl’s Self Esteem

Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper, but opinions are 100% my own. As a mom to three boys, many times I find myself ignoring all those messages...
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Saving Their Innocence

This post has nothing to do with saving money, but rather saving the innocence of young children. To give you a little background, at...

Video: “Parents vs. Bottle Flipping”

  Parents across America are going INSANE with the constant thuds and thumps echoing through their houses caused by BOTTLE FLIPPING. Here are some suggestions for...

Inexpensive DIY Halloween Mummy Jars!

I'm not super-crafty.  And not because I can't. I just don't want to drag out all the materials, take the time to instruct my...
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FREE Summer Reading Programs!

As part of our annual sumer tradition, we always hit the local libraries and join their summer reading clubs. Not only do these programs encourage...

 Stuffed Animal Bean Bag for $18.99

If you need extra storage...or if your house looks like a zoo with stuffed animals in every corner...get this Stuffed Animal Bean Bag (in Blue+white) for...

“Hit the Spot” Boys Potty Training Target only $2.45 Shipped!

Are you in the midst of potty training a boy? Get this "Hit the Spot" Toilet Training Decal Target for only $2.45 w/ FREE shipping! Man,...
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Amber Teething Necklace: Not Just for Teething

{This is a guest post from Jenn, a mom who discovered something cool!} When I first heard about amber teething necklace, I thought it had...
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Hot Summer. Cool Camps! (15 Unique Day Camps in Dallas/Ft. Worth)

Summer will be here before we know it...and that means NOW is the time to start planning. Registration for many camps and activities fills up fast. ...
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Raising Entrepreneurial Kids: Why My Boys Love Pink Plastic Flamingos!

Our three boys have known from an early age we will NOT be giving them cars on their 16th birthdays. We believe teaching our...

Shopkick: An Indoor Scavenger Hunt for your Kids

Do you have to take your kiddos with you to the store? If so, it can hard to knock out your grocery list with...

Ways to Celebrate a 1/2 Birthday + WIN a $100 Jason’s...

This weekend was my youngest son's "half birthday." Now, we've NEVER made a big deal about celebrating half birthdays in the past, but because...