Need Help Getting the Kids to do Their Chores?~ Tykoon Is the Answer ~I have two kids, ages 5 and 7 (almost 8), and believe it or not it's the older one I have real problems with doing her chores. Yes, she gets an allowance, and I also give her non-monetary related incentives. These seemed to work for a while, but she gets bored and fights with me about doing them. I tried the sticker chart. That worked for about a week. In any case, the one … [Read more...]
A Great Motivating Tool for Kids ~ Get Those Chores Done and Learn to Save!
June 27, 2012 by · 13 Comments
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Nutrisystem Week 15: Goals, Goals, and More Goals
June 26, 2012 by · 13 Comments
The Fifteenth Week......... Chugging Along! I am in my fifteenth week on the Nutrisystem diet. I was super busy this week, and we went out to eat to celebrate our 11-year anniversary and my 38th birthday! I did okay. It's hard to go out sometimes because I am trying to order things that are healthy choices when I'm out. Also, when you eat out and don't eat your Nutrisystem meal it seems strange and some days when that … [Read more...]
Diamond Candle FLASH!!!
June 26, 2012 by · 72 Comments
I am so, very excited to announce that Acadiana's Thrifty Momhas been chosen to review and give away a Diamond Candles© soy candle! If you're not, yet familiar with the Diamond Candle craze, just read a little further and you'll see why all the moms are going GAGA over these little gems ♥ What is a Diamond Candle?Candles and rings: two things women love. What’s not to like about a deliciously fragrant scent that fills your home, or a sparkling … [Read more...]
Mama Luvs Books: $50 Amazon GC Flash Giveaway (or Choice of PayPal)
June 26, 2012 by · 100 Comments
$50 Amazon Gift Card Special FLASH Giveaway!!! A few AWESOME Bloggers have teamed up to give you this wonderful $50 Amazon Gift Card! We believe in quick, small, and easy giveaways! Our giveaways only have a FEW entries to fill out and you will know if you WIN in just a couple of hours! WHAT FUN! Good luck! See you back on Wednesday for another great FLASH giveaway! … [Read more...]
Mama Luvs Books: Ever Think You Want to do Something Over? See How Things Would Turn Out Different? #CleverDoOver
June 25, 2012 by · 16 Comments
Do You Have a Do-Over Moment?~ How Would Things Be Different ~When I think back in my life to things I would do over, there are a handful of events I can think of. Maybe something I would have said differently to someone, taken someone up on their offer for something, made different choices, or looked at things before I acted on them. One of these do-over moments that I can recall is the fact that I decided to live at home during college. I went … [Read more...]
$100 iTunes GC Giveaway!!!
June 24, 2012 by · 58 Comments
Mom Powered Media has teamed up a few amazing bloggers to bring you a weekly chance to win $100 to one of our favorite retailers! Hosted by: Mom to Bed by 8 and Real Mom ReviewsOne lucky winner will receive a $100 iTunes Gift Card {paypal option available to non-US residents}.Giveaway ends July 1st at 11:59pm, open worldwide, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!Disclosure: I received no compensation for this … [Read more...]
$25 Starbucks GC (or Choice of PayPal/Amazon GC)
June 22, 2012 by · 39 Comments
$25 Starbucks Gift Card 4-Hour FLASH Giveaway!!! A few AWESOME Bloggers have teamed up to give you this wonderful $25 Starbucks Gift Card! We believe in quick, small, and easy giveaways! Our giveaways only have a FEW entries to fill out and you will know if you WIN in just a couple of hours! WHAT FUN! Good luck on tonight's giveaway! See you back on Monday for another great … [Read more...]