tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88125673069194283672024-02-19T05:32:26.674-08:00Moms On The GoThis blog is a new addition to Moms On The Go, where we will be reviewing products, businesses, online stores and anything else mom owned or operated.Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-64905072254999134882010-03-08T21:09:00.000-08:002010-03-08T21:09:00.414-08:00Life is changingIt's almost time for me to start college. YIKES!!! I am not 100% sure what to think about that. I am so excited that it is a new chapter in my life. I have never been to college so I am not sure what to expect. Like will I have a ton of home work? Do I call my professor by his first name or last? Do I raise my hand to go to the bathroom? What if I need to miss a day, do I call in sick ? I know after the first day or two I will have an idea of what is expected.<div><br /></div><div>The money part is scary as well. I will be unemployed. I need books, parking, childcare, travel to and from school, school supplies etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have also NEVER been away from my kids on an ongoing basis, so that is scary. I will miss school events, lots of firsts for my 1 year old and special times with my family. Since my husbands days off usually fall during the work week, I will not see him very often.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the brighter side in 6 months I will be done and ready to work ( I am praying)</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow, I am nervous :S </div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-65271393563552196752010-03-07T20:09:00.000-08:002010-03-07T20:14:55.490-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S5R5hzDIYUI/AAAAAAAAA5M/DMuPOJOhJZY/s1600-h/money+picture.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S5R5hzDIYUI/AAAAAAAAA5M/DMuPOJOhJZY/s400/money+picture.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446111470943756610" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">10 Ways to save money</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 1. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Pack a lunch</span> - the minute I leave the house my kids are hungry. So to eliminate this I try to always pack lots of healthy snacks and drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Don’t forget to pack something for mom and dad as well <span style="font-family:Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-char-type:symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type:symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:Wingdings;">J</span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 2. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Do not buy from a vending machin</span>e – the mark up on vending machine food is HUGE!</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 3.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Pay with cash</span>- leave your credit cards and debits at home. You can’t over spend if you don’t have the money and you are unlikely to go back to the store for something you don’t actually need.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 4.</span></span></span>Carry <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">reusable shopping bags</span> in your vehicle</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 5. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Shop second hand</span> – I LOVE consignment stores. They usually only sell brand names and in excellent condition if not new. My favourite things to buy second hand are kids clothes, robeez, hockey equipment and toys</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">6.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 6. </span></span></span>Keep a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">couple birthday gifts stored away</span> for future kid’s parties – I just bought $20.00 board games for $3 on sale. I bought a bunch and put them away. Now a birthday party will only cost me $3 </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">7.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 7. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Shop liquidation</span>- I shop at liquidation world a lot for things like gift bags ( which are $0.50 instead of $1.00 plus) party favours,<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>holiday decorations, books etc</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">8.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 8. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Shop at end of Season</span>- Every year I go shopping after Christmas when stuff is 75% off. That is the time that I buy the next years teachers and coaches gifts. Any needed decorations for the next year. Wrapping paper, tags and bows. I also try to find solid color gift bags and wrapping paper, I buy it to use for birthday presents during the year.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">9.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 9.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Stockpile</span>- I have a closet in my spare room that is full of shampoo, soap, tooth paste, cleaners, Ziplock bags, birthday gifts etc. I fill it with items I either get on sale or for FREE using my coupons. Then I never have to buy anything at full price.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">10.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 10.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;">Use coupons</span>- Check out <a href="http://www.blogger.com/10%20Ways%20to%20save%20money%201.%20Pack%20a%20lunch%20-%20the%20minute%20I%20leave%20the%20house%20my%20kids%20are%20hungry.%20So%20to%20eliminate%20this%20I%20try%20to%20always%20pack%20lots%20of%20healthy%20snacks%20and%20drinks.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20forget%20to%20pack%20something%20for%20mom%20and%20dad%20as%20well%20%EF%81%8A%202.%20Do%20not%20buy%20from%20a%20vending%20machine%20%E2%80%93%20the%20mark%20up%20on%20vending%20machine%20food%20is%20HUGE!%203.%20Pay%20with%20cash;%20leave%20your%20credit%20cards%20and%20debits%20at%20home.%20You%20can%E2%80%99t%20over%20spend%20if%20you%20don%E2%80%99t%20have%20the%20money%20and%20you%20are%20unlikely%20to%20go%20back%20to%20the%20store%20for%20something%20you%20don%E2%80%99t%20actually%20need.%204.%20Carry%20reusable%20shopping%20bags%20in%20your%20vehicle%205.%20Shop%20second%20hand%20%E2%80%93%20I%20LOVE%20consignment%20stores.%20They%20usually%20only%20sell%20brand%20names%20and%20in%20excellent%20condition%20if%20not%20new.%20My%20favourite%20things%20to%20buy%20second%20hand%20are%20kids%20clothes,%20robeez,%20hockey%20equipment%20and%20toys%206.%20Keep%20a%20couple%20birthday%20gifts%20stored%20away%20for%20future%20kid%E2%80%99s%20parties%20%E2%80%93%20I%20just%20bought%20$20.00%20board%20games%20for%20$3%20on%20sale.%20I%20bought%20a%20bunch%20and%20put%20them%20away.%20Now%20a%20birthday%20party%20will%20only%20cost%20me%20$3%207.%20Shop%20liquidation-%20I%20shop%20at%20liquidation%20world%20a%20lot%20for%20things%20like%20gift%20bags%20(%20which%20are%20$0.50%20instead%20of%20$1.00%20plus)%20party%20favours,%20holiday%20decorations,%20books%20etc%208.%20Shop%20at%20end%20of%20Season-%20Every%20year%20I%20go%20shopping%20after%20Christmas%20when%20stuff%20is%2075%%20off.%20That%20is%20the%20time%20that%20I%20buy%20the%20next%20years%20teachers%20and%20coaches%20gifts.%20Any%20needed%20decorations%20for%20the%20next%20year.%20Wrapping%20paper,%20tags%20and%20bows.%20I%20also%20try%20to%20find%20solid%20color%20gift%20bags%20and%20wrapping%20paper,%20I%20buy%20it%20to%20use%20for%20birthday%20presents%20during%20the%20year.%209.%20Stockpile-%20I%20have%20a%20closet%20in%20my%20spare%20room%20that%20is%20full%20of%20shampoo,%20soap,%20tooth%20paste,%20cleaners,%20Ziplock%20bags,%20birthday%20gifts%20etc.%20I%20fill%20it%20with%20items%20I%20either%20get%20on%20sale%20or%20for%20FREE%20using%20my%20coupons.%20Then%20I%20never%20have%20to%20buy%20anything%20at%20full%20price.%2010.%20Use%20coupons-%20Check%20out%20THESE%20sites%20http://momsonthego1.blogspot.com/2009/10/canadian-coupon-websites.html">THESE</a> sites <a href="http://momsonthego1.blogspot.com/2009/10/canadian-coupon-websites.html">http://momsonthego1.blogspot.com/2009/10/canadian-coupon-websites.html</a></p>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-23797928546944895192010-03-07T19:21:00.001-08:002010-03-07T19:46:17.887-08:00Week Number 2 Family Grocery Budget<table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="638" style="width:478.75pt;border-collapse:collapse;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm"> <tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt;border-right:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Week</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt;border-right:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Spent</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt;border-right:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Bought</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt;border-right:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Notes</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt;border-right:none; padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Other budget<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1;height:20.45pt"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;background:#EFD3D2;padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">1</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Febuary 27<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Found that we did not buy enough milk or pop we ran out part way through the week<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Plan is to shop every weekend during the weekend sales<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Ultimate goal is to spend $100/ wk for a family of 4</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;background:#EFD3D2;padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">$174.40</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;background:#EFD3D2;padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Diapers, wipes, cleaners, shampoo, razors, 4 deoderants, 6 cling wraps, Epsom salts for mister, pop, 13 boxes of cereal, spaghetti sauce, hamburger meat, pizza meats, pizza mix, 3 bottles of Motrin, baby mum mums, 3 packs hot dogs, lettuce, Pringles, Doritos, shake n bake, mozza cheese,</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;background:#EFD3D2;padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">Used $88.56 in coupons</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;background:#EFD3D2;padding: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;">March 6<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language: EN-CAfont-family:";color:#943634;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";">This week I was very impressed that I only went $6.36 over my budget and managed to include the formula ($22.00) and some unexpected stuff<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";">This weeks goals are to use some of the food on the bottom of the freezer before it goes bad and to not shop between now and next weekend<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">$106.36<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">2- Bread, 100 paper plates, Baby formula, kinder surprise, Pork chops, steaks, 2 sour cream, 10 Mr. Noodle, 5 bathroom<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>tissue, 3 glad wrap, 2 boxes kellogs bars, 2 packs paper towel, 6 – 6 packs pop, 4 L Milk, pine apple, chips, frozen veggies, carrots, potatoes, cucumber, block cheese, can tomatoes, egos, salsa, green pepper<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Used 18.00 in coupons<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">$10.43<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Shopped some sales and used a $10.00 off coupon <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-CAfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Yahtzee, 2 games ( birthday presents)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-85754444770134938742010-03-04T14:38:00.000-08:002010-03-04T18:38:44.284-08:00FREE food always tastes better<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S5A73j4uAjI/AAAAAAAAA5E/nYzQ_Qzgg_c/s1600-h/free+grocery+receipt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S5A73j4uAjI/AAAAAAAAA5E/nYzQ_Qzgg_c/s400/free+grocery+receipt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444917775202910770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S5A20N6C0cI/AAAAAAAAA48/vm_WGPbblRw/s1600-h/Catelli+pasta.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S5A20N6C0cI/AAAAAAAAA48/vm_WGPbblRw/s400/Catelli+pasta.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444912220205142466" /></a><br />Today I had to run into Red Deer to pick up some of my books for college ( start in 2 weeks ) so I decided to stop by London Drugs for a quick peak. Catelli Healthy Harvest Pasta with Omega 3 was on sale for $1.49 each regular price $2.69 each. Well I also had multiple coupons for Healthy Harvest Pasta so I ended up grabbing 5 boxes of pasta and my grand total was $0.00. Now that is what I call a sale :)<div><br /></div><div>Today's Coupon Tip:</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't be in a hurry to use your coupons. Coupons usually do not expire for a few months. The trick is to hold on to them till the product is already on a great sale then use your coupons. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-17534743441080414802010-03-01T22:38:00.000-08:002010-03-01T22:41:35.736-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">My boy is changing by the second. He is now walking, eating like crazy, into everything and developing a little personality. Love him to pieces!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S4yyoogdBjI/AAAAAAAAA40/H5GQJdgKWQ4/s1600-h/zaxten+walking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S4yyoogdBjI/AAAAAAAAA40/H5GQJdgKWQ4/s400/zaxten+walking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443922460722136626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S4yyjgyELpI/AAAAAAAAA4s/g2y4lfZayGA/s1600-h/Zaxten+fridge.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S4yyjgyELpI/AAAAAAAAA4s/g2y4lfZayGA/s400/Zaxten+fridge.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443922372749176466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S4yyf33HGtI/AAAAAAAAA4k/mVEa-m_utqw/s1600-h/Zaxten.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S4yyf33HGtI/AAAAAAAAA4k/mVEa-m_utqw/s400/Zaxten.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443922310224878290" /></a>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-21506269874067201322010-02-28T16:52:00.000-08:002010-02-28T16:56:09.157-08:00My families grocery budgetI am working hard at cutting down my families expenses. To start I am trying to keep track of what I am spending on groceries. Watching the fliers for sales, using coupons when ever possible, stocking up on items we use alot of when they are on sale. My ultimate goal would be to spend $100/ week on groceries and supplies for my family of 4 , not sure if it is possible, we will have to see.<br /><br /><table class="MsoTableLightShadingAccent2" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor:accent2;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-irow:-1;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor:accent2;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;border-right:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:5"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">Week</span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor:accent2;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;border-right:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:1"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191">Spent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor:accent2;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;border-right:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:1"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191">Bought<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border-top:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor:accent2;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;border-right:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:1"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191">Notes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;height:20.45pt"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:68"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:68"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">Febuary 27th<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191">$174.40<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191">Diapers, wipes, cleaners, shampoo, razors, 4 deoderants, 6 cling wraps, Epsom salts for mister, pop, 13 boxes of cereal, spaghetti sauce, hamburger meat, pizza meats, pizza mix, 3 bottles of Motrin, baby mum mums, 3 packs hot dogs, lettuce, Pringles, Doritos, shake n bake, mozza cheese, <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height:20.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191">Used<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>$88.56 in coupons<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:4"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:2"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:68"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:3"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:4"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:4"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:68"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;background:#EFD3D2; mso-background-themecolor:accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:5"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:4"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">6<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade: 191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:6;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes"> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;background:#EFD3D2;mso-background-themecolor: accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:68"><b><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2;mso-themeshade:191">7<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;background:#EFD3D2;mso-background-themecolor: accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;background:#EFD3D2;mso-background-themecolor: accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="128" valign="top" style="width:95.75pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid #C0504D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor:accent2;background:#EFD3D2;mso-background-themecolor: accent2;mso-background-themetint:63;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-yfti-cnfc:64"><span style="color:#943634;mso-themecolor:accent2; mso-themeshade:191"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-72247575236421865242010-01-27T19:47:00.000-08:002010-01-27T19:47:00.437-08:00My Name is Jennifer and I am a Popaholic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S1-7bf9i4kI/AAAAAAAAA4c/7BvxOJTaiZc/s1600-h/pepsi-collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S1-7bf9i4kI/AAAAAAAAA4c/7BvxOJTaiZc/s400/pepsi-collage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431265756742607426" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br />Since I was a kid I have been completely addicted to Pepsi, I drink on average probably 6 cans a day. Which is horrible first off cause of the calories 150 calories a can so a total of approx 900 calories a day just on my pop. YIKES!!!! No wonder I have weight issues. And then there is the caffeine, which is probably the reason I have trouble sleeping. I come by it honestly, my mom and grandmother were both pop drinkers. My mom was a Diet Coke fan and never drank anything else, which meant there was always pop in the house.<div><br /></div><div>With my kids I am completely against giving them pop. My oldest Dodge who is almost 6 thinks pop is the same as beer, bad for you and only for adults. I really encourage water and discourage pop. I hope he learns a love for water the way I learned the love for pop. ( fingers crossed)</div><div><br /></div><div>So this week, I have switched to Sprite and Gingerale. Still not good for me, but no caffeine and still gives me the satisfaction of something sweet. I am hoping that once I get use to the no caffeine I will be able to switch again to something that is not pop. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-39855825511628665792010-01-26T18:01:00.000-08:002010-01-26T18:01:00.230-08:00What do you Hoard?<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S15WPAF3c4I/AAAAAAAAA4E/l9ZEPfQU-zw/s400/hoarding-syndrome-clutter-01-af.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430873016378028930" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Lately I have been addicted to the show Hoarders. For those of you that have never seen it you really should check it out. It will make any frustrated mom feel really good about their homes. Basically it is about people "hoarders" that are unable to get rid of stuff because of emotional attachment etc. Some of their homes are piled to the ceiling with everything from empty pill bottles, old newspapers, and clothes to rotting food and dead cats. <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.aetv.com/hoarders/video/?bcpid=44241147001&bclid=34050160001&bctid=61748625001&baseURL=/bcconfig/Player/3Tier/Hoarders_3Tws/config-xml/&baseDIR=/bcplayers/Player/3Tier_ws/baseDIR/">View Show HERE</a><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S15WK3RljYI/AAAAAAAAA38/kONoPPeJchM/s400/hoarding1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430872945291791746" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After watching many shows, I have come to the conclusion that I may be a bit of a hoarder. I usually always have one room in the house that is filled to the door with odd stuff. It stays that way for a few months until I do an compete purge and clean it out. I find that every 2-3 months I need to spend a week purging at least one room in the house. Just to note my house never looks like the homes in these pictures.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recently I tackled my office and filled a van with a load of stuff for the dump as well as a box of garage sale stuff.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What types of things do I hoard?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><ul><li>old magazines, catalogues, newspapers, fliers</li><li>thousands of pieces of paper with one or two notes on them. Often a phone number or meeting time/ date</li><li>empty boxes and old envelopes</li><li>old tax papers</li><li>clothes, shoes and coats </li><li>shampoo bottles with hardly anything in it</li></ul><div><b>Why do I hoard?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I am a big money saver person. I hate throwing out something that is still good, someone else can use or that I may need again. Seems like once you throw something out, you will need to buy it again. </div><div>However, I am not really a true hoarder since I also love to purge. Nothing feels better then cleaning out a room and filling the garbage bags. I love the high I get from getting rid of junk. </div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S15XeXWPBiI/AAAAAAAAA4M/uR1tYjeBUis/s400/hoarding.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430874379830363682" /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.oprah.com/home/How-to-Overcome-Hoarding/1">Check out Oprah's 12 Tips to Overcome Hoarding</a></div><div><a href="http://www.oprah.com/home/Hoarding-Severity-Scale">Take Oprah's Hoarding Severity Scale</a></div><div><br /></div><div>P.S </div><div>THESE PHOTOS ARE NOT OF MY HOUSE </div></div></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-62537274856140088292010-01-25T17:25:00.000-08:002010-01-25T17:53:37.602-08:00I'm Back<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/S15J4zvFqhI/AAAAAAAAA3s/WLXQ8pV4mXc/s400/zaxtens+walking.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430859440964610578" /></div>Wow, it has been so long since I blogged last. I wish I could say I have been traveling around the globe or spending time with my family, but actually I have been sick. Extremely sick :(<br /><br />But I have decided that maybe getting back into blogging will help me deal with some of my health issues. So I am going to try to my best to blog on a daily basis.<br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Well enough about that stuff. What is new ?</span></div><br /><div>1. My youngest son is turning one next month. He is now standing, walking with a walking toy, and developing a new sense of humor.<br /><br />2. My Oldest lost his first tooth this week.<br /><br />3. I just celebrated my 26TH birthday<br /><br />4. And the big news is I am going to college in March. I am taking Multimedia Web Design. So excited!! </div></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-90637773622526414582009-12-04T10:33:00.000-08:002009-12-04T10:35:19.162-08:00<center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MPBS7dVrE1U&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MPBS7dVrE1U&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></center>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-58500226106520951992009-10-25T00:01:00.000-07:002009-10-25T00:01:00.565-07:00Cooking with your Kids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqReRCyLnnI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/nzC_43aJ26c/s1600-h/snug+as+a+bug+logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 77px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqReRCyLnnI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/nzC_43aJ26c/s320/snug+as+a+bug+logo.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378527501885349490" /></a>One of my favorite things to do with my son and dayhome kids is to bake a cake, muffins or rice crispie squares. The kids love it, I give them each a job, one pours the oil, one measures the flour and someone else mixes. I think it is so important to teach your kids to cook, so I am always excited to see kid friendly kitchen stuff. All of these items are from <a href="http://www.snugasabug.com/aprons.php">Snug as a Bug</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqReKDLvDVI/AAAAAAAAA1I/BRrXjoUGAI0/s1600-h/kids+cooking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqReKDLvDVI/AAAAAAAAA1I/BRrXjoUGAI0/s320/kids+cooking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378527381733444946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqReDRr_cCI/AAAAAAAAA1A/LX8DcvV7gZE/s1600-h/apron+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqReDRr_cCI/AAAAAAAAA1A/LX8DcvV7gZE/s320/apron+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378527265367748642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRd_5jkCgI/AAAAAAAAA04/8kVYpZbDUlw/s1600-h/apron+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRd_5jkCgI/AAAAAAAAA04/8kVYpZbDUlw/s320/apron+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378527207350340098" /></a>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-42200811476318396212009-10-21T07:39:00.000-07:002009-10-21T08:41:34.255-07:00Coupon Frustrations and How to Overcome Them!As with everything in life, there is always some sort of negative side of things. When it comes to our latest hobby of couponing, we have come to discover some frustrations that come along with it. Here is a list of some of those things that irk us and some tips on how to overcome them:<br /><br /><br />#1 Too many coupons to know what to do with!! The best solution we have fo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoTx8sTPurQPpNfV9S4Qia91IMGZ3kHNk3P2bhMZ3-I9B1sXElFzOLA1rXuYZijyrwz2mgG3hD6-10V7WhS7lAHiY0-FtsoPdRDiu-vW4Jxz6tob6DteaYYFcRNMEUffdvlCXaroM7As/s1600-h/Rustys-pile-o-coupons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoTx8sTPurQPpNfV9S4Qia91IMGZ3kHNk3P2bhMZ3-I9B1sXElFzOLA1rXuYZijyrwz2mgG3hD6-10V7WhS7lAHiY0-FtsoPdRDiu-vW4Jxz6tob6DteaYYFcRNMEUffdvlCXaroM7As/s320/Rustys-pile-o-coupons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395074559260011858" border="0" /></a>und so far for this is our coupon binder, as Jennifer so nicely described in a previous post! Using different type of page inserts and dividers you can organize your coupons by useful categories to make sorting and locating easier! We have also made a pile of coupons that we know we will not use and use these coupons for trading with others and coupon "trains".<br />You can also donate any coupons to people in need. For example, donate your pet food coupons to a local shelter!<br /><br /><br /><br />#2 Binder is to<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUpjKG-w-YTLm_dJN2qUqB2T9imLtonfXfqhmExk6Pp2Bi9XckcYcV6jiNIuoz8FhtPNCVQfMKDDs-AUdZn0IA0toKZMgGU7lEXEguMGIZlUEWbTq8ZY3KJba8sx55B09ZadU_RK5aDg/s1600-h/binder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUpjKG-w-YTLm_dJN2qUqB2T9imLtonfXfqhmExk6Pp2Bi9XckcYcV6jiNIuoz8FhtPNCVQfMKDDs-AUdZn0IA0toKZMgGU7lEXEguMGIZlUEWbTq8ZY3KJba8sx55B09ZadU_RK5aDg/s320/binder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395075101575496562" border="0" /></a>o full! This is a current problem we are both having. We have yet to come up with a great solution. We question if we need a bigger binder, a second binder, or if we should search for a better system! Some ladies go as far as large carrying cases that look like tool boxes! We have yet to get to that level yet, but who knows!<br /><br /><br /><br />#3 EXPIRY DATES! This is one of the saddest realizations as a coupon diva.....when a coupon you have has expired. At the moment we take these expired coupons and give them to Jennifer's son as he has graciously taken on the hobby of couponing just like Mommy! He has his own little coupon binder and plays store with his friends and uses expired coupons and fly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvJXHDx08ttq1PujCICx_I5xZou2nyzAzACv2e9mKcpBt_8V3upP-HJn_8n1xp0GbBWHL-3MDu2iag8r9e_pj7ZFvnG6PxQgRs7ilsvT-9tEURjsuUu7nHnu_8aEO3D7PvY2nLBwUdQw/s1600-h/expired.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvJXHDx08ttq1PujCICx_I5xZou2nyzAzACv2e9mKcpBt_8V3upP-HJn_8n1xp0GbBWHL-3MDu2iag8r9e_pj7ZFvnG6PxQgRs7ilsvT-9tEURjsuUu7nHnu_8aEO3D7PvY2nLBwUdQw/s320/expired.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395075427201967490" border="0" /></a>ers! I love this idea :)<br />When coupons are nearing expiry and you have more than you can use, don't just go and use them! If you have enough to save a decent amount of money on the item and you know you need it then go for it! But don't just use them "just because". Some useful tips would be to trade them with someone you know will need them and put them to good use. ALSO, one of the neatest solutions we have come across so far is to take those coupons to the store with you when you go and leave them with that product so that someone else who is shopping for that product can take advantage of the coupon!!<br /><br />#4 Cranky store workers! This one is a bummer and sometimes can't be avoided. Some people just seem to be against coupons for some reason and want to do everything in their power to prevent you from using them. It's sad really, but to each their own. To avoid conflict here are some things you can do: Make sure you have a copy or good knowledge of the store's coupon policy. That way you can present it to prove that what you are doing is allowed. You can also go to Customer Service with your purchases rather than a regular cashier as they usually have a bit more knowledge of the coupon process and if authorization is needed for the transaction (ex: price matching) then they are able to do so right there. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhtfQB6J03s1-5M7dIQdlyiDKso41ZvQL9sXySvvtqJrC_O86n-CQkpgXDa88UuZ3dVTSu-BJcD8g__MGTi30IgBKOeTHSkleZuuvoftFcGXIKCXWSM1MZJtfSOk3bknpdZLWdvDJNRY/s1600-h/frustrated.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhtfQB6J03s1-5M7dIQdlyiDKso41ZvQL9sXySvvtqJrC_O86n-CQkpgXDa88UuZ3dVTSu-BJcD8g__MGTi30IgBKOeTHSkleZuuvoftFcGXIKCXWSM1MZJtfSOk3bknpdZLWdvDJNRY/s320/frustrated.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395076897415100642" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:180%;" >~Debra</span>kidsmartmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190021353507473411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-55594646868964917012009-10-19T00:21:00.000-07:002009-10-19T00:23:37.581-07:00Silent Communication and Early Learning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcgCAqhDFIRSX5bXotDgW30lBQKBncF0gUhCCGNd-Vh97RUFVMR49AbPttwXukKOLd0Cv5xVsJsXxhlQ729THwM7C75ehmDTEhlMRym9AKIE63uB_FTtoyFNO_81PkMkqGJfxxAx6hAU/s1600-h/Toddler+Sign+Language.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcgCAqhDFIRSX5bXotDgW30lBQKBncF0gUhCCGNd-Vh97RUFVMR49AbPttwXukKOLd0Cv5xVsJsXxhlQ729THwM7C75ehmDTEhlMRym9AKIE63uB_FTtoyFNO_81PkMkqGJfxxAx6hAU/s320/Toddler+Sign+Language.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392353269761374578" border="0" /></a><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ctoshiba%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal">More and more parents are now discovering the world of Sign Language and using it to communicate with their babies at a very early age. Sign language gives the child a means of communication before they are able to use verbal language. It is amazing to see how much they understand!
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<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sign Language is a language, just as English, French or Spanish are languages. There are different sign languages as well. One of the most commonly used in <st1:place st="on">North America</st1:place> is ASL, or American Sign Language. However, when it comes to baby sign language, parents can also use their own signs to communicate a word or phrase. Whatever you feel most comfortable with, as long as your signs are consistent and you and your child both understand the meaning!</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We use sign language with Emma and all of my dayhome children use baby sign language. It is a fantastic way to communicate! Only one of my dayhome children is using verbal words and very minimal at the moment. They are able to tell me when they are “all done” a meal or activity, and when they want “more” of something. One child is also able to say “please”. I know if I had worked a bit harder with Emma there would be even more signing but we focused on mealtime as the main point of interest in having her communicate. We are now using more signs when we speak with her. I now use “help”, “stop”, "please", "thank you" and “sleep”. I have sign language cue cards and a g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">reat book but I find DVDs are a wonderful way to learn with your baby as you can see the lesson!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.babyeinstein.com/en/products/product_explorer/?state=theme"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqM4ETMzCRLN9KTYG8NkaC2qMem9dzFGwoJ_hNut2FOARgLqjLBgBJX7khNSxodgrVD2rei9pnQsyVqw1q0QgAoBF_YoFvzi_lJamnZtms3kqKSccvdIaubdGSFctntnZdm85iX28haiI/s320/Baby+Einstein.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392353901344537506" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Baby Einstein series of DVD’s has a Baby Sign Language version which is a great way to learn basic words such as ‘Mommy’, ‘Daddy’, ‘cookie’, ‘baby’ etc. The children also enjoy watching this movie as it is created to suit their attention-span. </p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">One of my most FAVORITE resources are the <a href="http://www.signingtime.com/index.php/">Signing Time</a> DVD’s. These are so much fun and very educational. They sign to very fun songs and teach many, many different signs. I </p> <p class="MsoNormal">was first introduced to these DVD’s when I worked at a playschool and I fell in love with them. The children thought they were fun and they were learning so much at the same time. Visit their website to learn more! </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nqGpJpYBlB84YPfJGJ21LAjnIrKv3G_71s_LC9GmB9BoeISChfCE85xWeXdPy-q1kR_ZETVcFzVVw-Xw2J-j-1WZfDEbWwl9vGpwDB3SfsFrJTtyDBJr0rW742cwVGhC_Og72mfu_iU/s1600-h/signing+time.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nqGpJpYBlB84YPfJGJ21LAjnIrKv3G_71s_LC9GmB9BoeISChfCE85xWeXdPy-q1kR_ZETVcFzVVw-Xw2J-j-1WZfDEbWwl9vGpwDB3SfsFrJTtyDBJr0rW742cwVGhC_Og72mfu_iU/s320/signing+time.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392355588918246562" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I would encourage any parent to use baby sign language, even if it is only a couple of words. It is a lot of fun for your child to learn and gives you such an amazing feeling to know you have given your child a means of communication well before they are able to speak verbally! What a gift. </p> kidsmartmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190021353507473411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-44826905691139209852009-10-08T09:25:00.000-07:002009-10-08T13:14:27.782-07:00Using Your Coupons<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv148/hockeymom566/coupons808.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 604px; height: 402px;" src="http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv148/hockeymom566/coupons808.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><b>Tips For Using Coupons</b><div><br /></div><div><b>Starting out:</b></div><div><ul><li>Look through your fliers for best deals</li><li>Check your cupboards for needed items</li><li>MAKE A SHOPPING LIST- Know what is on sale, what you need to buy no matter what and what is on your wish list. I write on my list how many coupons I have for each product. That way I don't have to go through my coupons in the store to find out how many I have</li><li>Know the stores coupon/ price matching policies</li></ul></div><div><b>Organize all your coupons the night before at home:</b></div><div><ul><li>Clip all like coupons together ( do not staple)</li><li>Check all Expiry Dates</li><li>Check all conditions ( can not be combined with any other offer, good only in the USA, can only be used at such in such store, can only be used when you buy a certain size, an additional product etc)</li><li>Put all the coupons you are planning on using in an envelope ( take your coupon binder in case you come across a great deal, but it is much easier to shop if all the coupons you are using are in an envelope)</li><li>Bring competitor fliers for price matching</li></ul><div><b>During Shopping: </b></div><div><ul><li>If at all possible, do not bring the kids or at least bring help with the kids</li><li>Never shop hungry you will buy extra stuff you don't need</li><li>Try to shop at times you are not rushed, time to browse- Some of the best Deals are in the clearance bins. $5.00 Shampoo marked down to $1.00 and then use your 1.00 coupon, you get the product completely FREE</li><li>Also do not shop at the stores busy hours- Lines are longer, cashiers are more rushed and not in the best moods. I like early mornings or late in the evenings</li><li>Remember something is not a deal if you don't need it or are not going to use it. </li></ul></div><div><b>Cashing Out:</b></div><ul><li>Often it is best to go to Customer Service to cash out- That way you are not holding up lines, the customer service rep often has the authority to accept questionable coupons, they usually know the policies better, it is also easier to price match at CS</li><li>If you have a huge cart and ALOT of coupons you could also ask for the cashiers to open an extra till</li><li>Be nice to your cashier, cashiers will start fighting you on policies if you are rude, but if you are nice they will usually go out of the way to be nice to you</li><li>Ask the cashier if she prefers the coupons with each item or at the end ( I prefer with each item that way if there is a problem with a coupon, you can check the product at the same time)</li><li>Don't forget to use your Airmiles and stores cards ( Save on Card, Optimum Card, Sobeys Card etc) the points add up fast</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy your savings!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-7064897763067803072009-10-06T00:00:00.000-07:002009-10-05T23:20:21.203-07:00Coupon Binder and Organization Ideas<center><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FTwttMoft1g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FTwttMoft1g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iQNj7BSkhAc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iQNj7BSkhAc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0daZeFRjsAA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0daZeFRjsAA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></center>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-81015893044353449562009-10-05T07:38:00.000-07:002009-10-08T09:19:58.996-07:00Canadian Coupon Websites<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv148/hockeymom566/coupons.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 604px; height: 402px;" src="http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv148/hockeymom566/coupons.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Another London Drugs ( LD) shopping spree</span></b></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">2 bags of Pampers - $18.99 PM w/ SDM $13.99 X2 =$ 27.98 - $25.00= $2.98</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Crest Pro Health Tooth paste- $2.99-$3.00= FREE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Satin Care Gel- $2.99-$3.00= FREE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Crest White Strips-$49.99- PM w/ SDM $29.99- $30.00= FREE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Scrub Free- $2.99-$2.75=$0.24</div><div style="text-align: center;">Panteen Shampoo & Panteen Conditioner $3.99 each = $7.98-$8.00= +0.02</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pampers wipes- $4.99-$2.00= $2.99</div><div style="text-align: center;">Huggies Wipes- $3.99-$3.99= FREE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Glade Candle $8.99- $8.99 Mail in Rebate= FREE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Huggies Pure Natural Diapers $12.99-$13.00= FREE </div><div style="text-align: center;">Alimentum $6.99-$5.00= $1.99</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tax $5.29</div><div style="text-align: center;">Total $25.12 </div><div style="text-align: center;">( the cashier screwed up on one coupon it was suppose to be $3.00 and she only put $0.30)</div><div style="text-align: center;">After the rebate I would have paid <span style="color:Red;">$16.12</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coupon savings of $88.04</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mail in rebate of $8.99</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PM- Price Matched</div><div style="text-align: center;">SDM- Shoppers Drug Mart</div><div style="text-align: center;">The - amounts were my coupon amounts/ item</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; ">Where can you find Canadian Coupons?</span></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Mail coupons: ( you order free online, they will be mailed to you within a week)</div><div>1. <a href="http://www.brandsaver.ca/">BrandSavor</a></div><div>2. <a href="http://www.save.ca/english/index.php">Save.ca</a></div><div>3. <a href="http://www.gocoupons.ca/home.html">Go Coupons</a></div><div>4.<a href="http://www.newfebreze.com/index.html">Febreze </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Printable:( Never change the sizing of a coupon, it is considered Fraud just like altering money)</div><div>5. <a href="http://coupons.smartcanucks.ca/">Smart Canucks</a></div><div>6. <a href="http://www.couponclick.ca/Default.aspx">Coupon Click</a></div><div>7. <a href="http://www.grocerysavings.ca/couponsPromotions.asp">Grocery Savings</a></div><div>8.<a href="http://www.flyerland.ca/"> Flyerland</a></div><div>9. <a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3054941&camp=BRU_OAS_BABYCATPROMOS">Toys R Us</a></div><div>10. <a href="http://www.scottbrand.ca/ca/offers/coupon/couponprint.asp">Scott Brand</a></div><div>11. <a href="http://glow.ca/pdf/glowperks/2009/ff-coupon.pdf">Shoppers Drug Mart</a></div><div>12. <a href="http://www.mysavings.com/coupons.asp">My Savings</a></div><div>13. <a href="http://looniecoupons.ca/">Loonie Coupons</a></div><div>14. <a href="http://www.scjohnson.ca/rightathome/fhj_savings.aspx">Right at Home</a></div><div><br /></div><div>When you shop using your Visa- </div><div>15. <a href="http://visaperks.ca/visaperks/shop_results.cfm?cat=all&offertype=all&startrow=71">Visa Perks</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Newsletters ( sends coupons, samples each month)</div><div>16. <a href="https://www.pampers.com/en_CA/signup">Pampers</a></div><div>17. <a href="http://www.huggieshappybaby.com/login.aspx?_a=c2lnbnVw&_cp=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5odWdnaWVzaGFwcHliYWJ5LmNvbS9jb250cm9sLmFzcHg%3d&_ru=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5odWdnaWVzaGFwcHliYWJ5LmNvbS9pbmRleC5hc3B4P2Q9MSZfbmM9NjMzOTAzMzMzMzk5MzM3MTM3Jl9ub2NrY2hlY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3d%3d&sitecode=HHB&LoginAction=registerlink">Huggies</a></div><div>18. <a href="http://www.enfamil.ca/en/promotions/enfamil-family-beginnings-enrollment-form.html">Enfamil</a></div><div>19. <a href="http://suppliers.safeway.com/EmailDirect/signup.asp">SafeWay</a></div><div>20. <a href="http://www.3mpromotions.ca/postitPerks/en/index.asp">3M</a></div><div>21. <a href="http://similac.ca/en/similac_welcome_addition_club/?partner=abbott">Similac </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Paid Coupons</div><div>22. Don't forget Ebay. Ebay is a good place to get started with coupons. Make sure you are not paying to much for them, that they are Canadian, English and watch for shipping costs.</div><div>23. <a href="http://www.thehealthyshopper.ca/">The Healthy Shopper</a> This is a book of healthy coupons the book is free but you do pay $4-$5.00 for shipping</div><div><br /></div><div>Well there is 23 coupon sites to get you started. If you know of anymore sites please share them. I will continue to add more savings tips soon :)</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">TIP:</span>Remember if you see a coupon in the store for a product that you buy all the time grab a bunch of extra to use in the future. Most Coupons don't expire for a few months/ a year and a Manufacture coupon can be used in any store. ( Costco does not take coupons other then their in store coupons) </div></div></div></div></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-22336524232337527552009-10-01T20:02:00.000-07:002009-10-04T10:16:15.583-07:00Grocery Shopping Tips<object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TF8BKYtBX8Y&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TF8BKYtBX8Y&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPyDbpjCWPc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPyDbpjCWPc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-507332890318557892009-10-01T09:13:00.000-07:002009-10-01T10:44:49.772-07:00My Big Savings Of The Week<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:monospace;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">After Debra's wonderful post on Couponing the other week, we both started doing it ourselves and have had amazing results so far. I have saved $228.10 in less then 2 weeks and most importantly on stuff I actually needed.</span><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SsThR2NeNzI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/dF-2H3nEx_Q/s400/coupon.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387678750968002354" /></span></span></span>Here is a photo of my latest shopping trip. All of this stuff came to $122.29 and I paid $10.82 with tax.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is how I did it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>1.First off I started by emailing all my local stores and asking what their coupon policy and price matching policies were.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Specific questions were:</div><div>Do you accept manufacturers coupons?</div><div>Do you accept online coupons?</div><div>Do you allow customers to stack coupons? Or to at least use both an in store coupon and manufacturer coupons together?</div><div>Do you price match?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Once they emailed me back I printed off their policies and put them in a binder. Most cashiers have no idea what store policies are and if you are having trouble with a cashier, you can show them the email. (every store I emailed, emailed me back with in a week)</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SsTmA-kbpAI/AAAAAAAAA2g/goSaX0OcYHs/s400/binder.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387683958712148994" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">TIP-London Drugs is stacking friendly. Which means they will allow you to use coupons up to the value of the product. Each of the coupons must be different ( different USP code) and none of them can say " can not be combined with any other offer" This is their policy. You still pay tax on the full amount of the product though and any online coupon over $2.00 needs in store approval. London Drugs also allows you to price match with other local stores ( item must be in the flier and in stock at the competitors store)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>2. Second I called our local paper and asked to have the fliers delivered to my house.</b></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SsTmNNHk8TI/AAAAAAAAA2o/jWMRuDgGSRM/s400/binder2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387684168776085810" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>3.<b> I</b><b> then sat down and started writing down prices of the items I use all the time</b> ( Pampers, wipes, shampoo, soap, deodorant) and comparing them to sale fliers. Now in my binder I have a list of prices for these items. I can compare the sale price to the best price and know if it is a good deal, if I should wait for it to go on an even better sale or if I should price match it with another local stores price.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>4. Start collecting coupons.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Where can you find coupons? </div><div>Local fliers, newspapers, magazines, back of food boxes, in store and online. </div><div>Make sure to sign up for newsletters from companies you use alot of for example Pampers, the newsletters almost always include coupons</div><div>. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">TIP- When you find a coupon on something you use alot in store, grab extra and keep them for a later shopping trip. </span></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SsTmY1pYojI/AAAAAAAAA2w/4Ev84uUjlcI/s400/binder3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387684368633864754" /></div><div><b>5</b>. <b>Put all your coupons in your binder and organize them in sections</b> ( beauty, baby, food, household etc) This way you can clearly see what you have. Hockey card holders are great for holding coupons. In your binder you should also have scrap paper, pen, scissors, calculator, shopping list,store policies and list of prices. Carry your binder everywhere.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>6. Only use coupons on items that are on sale to get a better price</b> for example-</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In my photo I bought a Box of 156 Pamper Baby dry Diaper. They were on sale for $26.97 (already a good price) I then had a bunch of coupons. 6 x $2.00 off ( all were different coupons some printed off line, some from save.ca, some from Pampers newsletter etc. I then also had a $3.00 off and 2 X $5.00 off when you buy a box of pampers and wipes. So in total I got $25.00 off the pampers and only paid $1.97 for the box of diapers.</div><div><br /></div><div>But it gets better since I also bought a box of 320 wipes which were on sale for $8.97 ( remember I had to buy wipes to save the $13.00 on the diapers) I also got to use coupons on the wipes. So I used another $6.00 worth of coupons on the wipes so I paid $2.97 for the wipes. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>7.</b> <b>When you get a great deal, stock up. </b>The whole goal is to never buy something not on sale. So stock up when you get that great sale and never pay full price again. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think couponing will become a regular topic on our blog and we will continue to share some tips, coupon sites, sales etc. So keep checking back and hopefully we can help you shop for free as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you like the post make sure to leave comments:)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-6830158586901588702009-09-25T00:01:00.000-07:002009-09-25T00:01:01.410-07:00Maternity Support Belts and Bella Bands<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRjcovYLdI/AAAAAAAAA1w/czzCA7V4CT8/s1600-h/Cater+tot+logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 130px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRjcovYLdI/AAAAAAAAA1w/czzCA7V4CT8/s320/Cater+tot+logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378533198610836946" /></a><br />Great maternity clothing options from Cater Tots in Airdrie, Alberta. Check out all these products and more at <a href="http://catertot.ca/home.php">http://catertot.ca/home.php</a><div><a href="http://catertot.ca/home.php"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRgzGa9_jI/AAAAAAAAA1o/AUlvBAWLs-w/s1600-h/support+belt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRgzGa9_jI/AAAAAAAAA1o/AUlvBAWLs-w/s320/support+belt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378530286000537138" /></a>Daisy Chain Support belt supports your back, easing pregnancy back pain while offering abdominal support. This great design can be used for dance, Pilate's and yoga.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRgukyvDCI/AAAAAAAAA1g/Phcqu76qAUg/s1600-h/support+belt+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRgukyvDCI/AAAAAAAAA1g/Phcqu76qAUg/s320/support+belt+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378530208253938722" /></a>Denim version of the Daisychain Support Belt<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRgnQFFOkI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/i-DnLgpPces/s1600-h/bella+band.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 148px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRgnQFFOkI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/i-DnLgpPces/s320/bella+band.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378530082434660930" /></a>Bella Band for use with pants, skirts, or shorts that are too tight or too loose during pregnancy. Covers unbuttoned pre-pregnancy jeans and keeps up too big maternity pants, while giving you a smooth finish. Great way to extend the life of your clothing during pregnancy. </div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-66066268109366779962009-09-24T00:00:00.000-07:002009-09-24T00:00:05.922-07:00Christmas OrnamentsSome really beautiful christmas ornaments, I think these are going to be on my wish list this year :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRYs6ijUtI/AAAAAAAAAzw/zIYnQYXAhjw/s1600-h/ornaments1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRYs6ijUtI/AAAAAAAAAzw/zIYnQYXAhjw/s320/ornaments1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378521383638880978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRYk5roOEI/AAAAAAAAAzo/AwI1toiRCTE/s1600-h/ornaments+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 184px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRYk5roOEI/AAAAAAAAAzo/AwI1toiRCTE/s320/ornaments+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378521245969561666" /></a>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-88743094880965161342009-09-23T00:00:00.000-07:002009-09-23T00:00:04.410-07:00Family Pj's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRc2ANzBtI/AAAAAAAAA0w/87qaY9s6BEA/s1600-h/snug+as+a+bug+logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 77px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRc2ANzBtI/AAAAAAAAA0w/87qaY9s6BEA/s320/snug+as+a+bug+logo.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378525937827776210" /></a><a href="http://www.snugasabug.com/flan.holiday.htm">Snug as a Bug</a> has some really great family Christmas Pj's. You can even get Pj's for the dog and cat. Would make a great family Christmas photo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRcpZLJrBI/AAAAAAAAA0o/fYwFdCD_u-4/s1600-h/Family+pj%27s+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRcpZLJrBI/AAAAAAAAA0o/fYwFdCD_u-4/s320/Family+pj%27s+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378525721189264402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRckHBiPFI/AAAAAAAAA0g/CPGwOm7KXUg/s1600-h/family+pj%27s+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRckHBiPFI/AAAAAAAAA0g/CPGwOm7KXUg/s320/family+pj%27s+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378525630417747026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRca2bKluI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/odgSgitoPi8/s1600-h/family+pj%27s.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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<br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0.9pt;"><font style="" color="black" face="Arial">My topic today is not about a specific product, store or brand. Rather, today I am going to talk about getting the best deals possible and using COUPONS. Although I am not much of a coupon user myself….yet….I have been seriously considering buying a binder and starting. Many hardcore coupon queens have saved hundreds, even thousands of dollars just using coupons! A friend of mine has begun couponing and she has found some amazing deals. Here are some of her top tips for those of you interested in how to make the most of your coupon experience:</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0.9pt;">
<br /><font style="" color="black" face="Arial"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.9pt 0.0001pt 26.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><font style="" color="black" face="Arial"><font style="">1.<font style="" size="7" face="""> </font></font></font><!--[endif]--><font style="" color="black" face="Arial">Only use a coupon on a sale price to make it a BETTER PRICE, don’t use it on the regular price. <o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.9pt 0.0001pt 26.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><font style="" color="black" face="Arial"><font style="">2.<font style="" size="7" face="""> </font></font></font><!--[endif]--><font style="" color="black" face="Arial">Never use the coupon from the store you got it from on that day. The price is probably cheaper somewhere else or will go on sale in a week or two, be patient. <o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.9pt 0.0001pt 8.6pt;"><font style="" color="black" face="Arial">(**Courtesy of Chrissie Mather)</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.9pt 0.0001pt 8.6pt;">
<br /><font style="" color="black" face="Arial"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0.9pt;"><font style="" color="black" face="Arial"><o:p> </o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0.9pt;"><font style="" color="black" face="Arial">I think these are great tips for someone starting out as I would never think of either of these!! Here are some pictures of ways that Chrissie has found exceptional savings with coupons:</font><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFATPBTnXksLo8thqWcBj3hZToW7QOha_LSI0-5EY9sJccYykZmwJaPINOfHdTg6ZiPlctduvkXcPxUrqfYl1TRYmyh-T4AldKsXblNlIVqi68QENpsojYdZfpmFRGw7SZ9jORgdKZ7EU/s1600-h/8421_136947457375_529632375_2450475_2550354_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFATPBTnXksLo8thqWcBj3hZToW7QOha_LSI0-5EY9sJccYykZmwJaPINOfHdTg6ZiPlctduvkXcPxUrqfYl1TRYmyh-T4AldKsXblNlIVqi68QENpsojYdZfpmFRGw7SZ9jORgdKZ7EU/s320/8421_136947457375_529632375_2450475_2550354_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382587810685922098" border="0"></a></p>2 Boxes FULL of Gillette Razors, Chrissie paid 30cents( the gst) for each of these.
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<br />3 pkg of Flintstones childrens vitamins
<br />2 Pkgs of Huggies size 3
<br />1 box of Kleenix1
<br />24 rolls of Toliet Paper
<br />10 Tubs of Wipes
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<br /></font></p> kidsmartmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190021353507473411noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-38994778418307949612009-09-17T17:20:00.000-07:002009-09-17T17:20:00.184-07:00Kids Love PuppetsPuppets are a great way for kids to express their creativity and imagination through role playing. Here are some great puppets by <a href="http://www.snugasabug.com/puppets.php?offset=10">Snug as a Bug</a>.<br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRSJoNh80I/AAAAAAAAAzY/o7jPy8oLG6A/s320/puppet1.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378514180353684290" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRR6hlssTI/AAAAAAAAAzI/a0au-SVk4Ps/s1600-h/puppet3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRR6hlssTI/AAAAAAAAAzI/a0au-SVk4Ps/s320/puppet3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378513920877965618" /></a><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRSCy1A6BI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/-C9Ap3QAcvQ/s320/puppet2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378514062944561170" />Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-33549930446652407962009-09-12T00:00:00.000-07:002009-09-12T00:00:03.807-07:00Winter Hats<div style="text-align: center;">Every Canadian family knows that every kid needs a winter hat by the first of Oct. Here are a few cute winter hats I found online.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRK6R1NwwI/AAAAAAAAAyo/SpulwTfjvaY/s400/emi+hats.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378506220066685698" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.emihats.com/">www.emihats.com</a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRLUwdd7_I/AAAAAAAAAyw/rWLoszfBh50/s400/hat.gif" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 334px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378506674965180402" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bydesigngifts.ca/">www.bydesigng</a><a href="http://www.bydesigngifts.ca/">ifts.ca</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KFcZunbbNgU/SqRM3TWosfI/AAAAAAAAAy4/zQ_PGUTFUo8/s400/etsy+hat.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378508367958946290" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18179985">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18179985</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Moms On The Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999741191938213984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812567306919428367.post-28296205120645937252009-09-11T00:00:00.000-07:002009-09-11T00:00:00.583-07:00Bringing Passion (back) Into Your Life!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZJthO19eulT8LHbyi8g3M1JX6yNvEx5kiX7GaFDf04I56awmQBncpT6f4NBVgugkj_ORCfLj_Fw6ZflkyP70kYxf_zmE-6_VLLgdii_PRl7HeCAA7RDGidwIf8YdwWr00xYkdx0a8Tk/s1600-h/PassionPartiesLogo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZJthO19eulT8LHbyi8g3M1JX6yNvEx5kiX7GaFDf04I56awmQBncpT6f4NBVgugkj_ORCfLj_Fw6ZflkyP70kYxf_zmE-6_VLLgdii_PRl7HeCAA7RDGidwIf8YdwWr00xYkdx0a8Tk/s320/PassionPartiesLogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378897159066844834" border="0" /></a>
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;">Passion Parties carries a variety of products to help boost the passion in your life. Whether you’re married or single, young or young-at-heart, male or female we have products that are sure to spice things up :) We do home parties for ladies or couples 18+ and it’s guaranteed to be the ultimate night in! With education, games and, of course, free giveaways it’s sure to be a night of laughs, giggles and mayhem (of course as mild or wild as you like!).</p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia"><span style=""> </span>
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<br /></p><p style="font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal">If you would like to know more about Passion Parties, our products, or how to sign up I would love to share more with you. Send me an email: <a href="mailto:debnmatt@gmail.com">debnmatt@gmail.com</a> (this is my personal email, Matt has his own email).
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