tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59157790026365886252011-07-08T03:16:33.432-05:00As I learn things in life, or stumble upon some helpful tips, I will share them with my readers. We all know life doesn't come with a manual but these tips (and sometimes random musings) can help make some situations easier in life. Whether it is shopping tips, activities, or money savings I will post what I find here!Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14039854428456636563noreply@blogger.comBlogger551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5915779002636588625.post-25755010499338278232009-11-21T18:53:00.000-06:002009-11-21T18:53:42.328-06:00

In these hard times just about everyone is trying to budget their money.  Just because you are trying to budget wisely it doesn't mean you have to cut out eating out all together.  One thing you can do if you eat out a lot is try to hold of until you are only going out once a week, then twice a month, etc.  After that you can work it down to where you are only eating out on special occasions

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So I was thinking about how I still have so much holiday shopping today and I started to stress.  Then I checked my email and BAM - an email with tips to avoid that shopping stress.  No doubt that was the first email I opened.  I followed the link and thought I would share these tips with everyone.  At the end of the post I will post the link that I found the tips at since I probably won't list

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Looking for a way to get your kids, and even you, off the couch? Well Christmas is coming up and layaway is always an option for some...but what I am going to suggest is getting your family a Wii. This is a great gaming system, the best I have seen. Your children will play what you buy them, especially with the Wii since the games are high energy. Now why wouldn't you guy your kids a Wii as

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Children learn by using their senses. One of their senses is touch. This is one of my favorite senses to work with since there are so many textures and activities go along with them. I love this activity myself and my daughter loves it to. You can find all of these things around your house (normally) and it is very easy. First things first, what you will need ( just basics, you can do more

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Some toddlers wake up grumpy from their naps and it is hard to deal with sometimes. I seriously just found this and I wish I would have found it sooner. I can't wait to try it with my daughter tomorrow. So for this activity all you need for this is your imagination and your child's toys. While your child is laying down and taking a nap take they toys and line them up or put them in a circle

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Most parents dread the terrible two's (and as you will find out, three's), but honestly if you go into it know what you want to achieve then it really won't be to difficult. One day your little precious child will do a total 180 and be a little demon seed, but have no fear, because you are prepared. This is something you should sit down with your significant other or your children's father and

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Now this can be confusing to many first time parents. What is the right way to discipline my toddler? Are your discipline styles appropriate? Honestly it is all a personal choice, as it will always be. There are many different approaches to take but it all depends on your beliefs. You do need to remember you toddler wants and needs to know who is the boss. It is rather confusing when you

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Now this one isn't my favorite but I have not tried it out yet so I will have to give a better review after I try it.What you need for this on is a package of any flavored jello and boiling water. You will mix them together until you get it to a goo consistency that is good for finger painting. You can use any materials that you would normally use to finger paint on.It seems that kids would

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Here is another alternative to the expensive finger paints that you buy in the store that you cannot be 100% sure that they are non-toxic.What you will need is 2 cups of flour, 2 packs of unsweetened Kool-Aid, 1/2 cup of salt, 3 cups of boiling water, and 3 tablespoons of oil. You will simply mix the dry into the wet and then when you are done you will have your own homemade finger paint.It is

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I know we all worry about our kids eating their finger paints and whether they are truly as non-toxic as they say there are. There are many easy solutions for this but I will share one of them right now.You can make finger paints from pudding. It can even be sugar free if you don't want your kids eating a lot of sugar(like me) or if your child is diabetic.All you need for this is some instant

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Before I go and post anything else today I want to post this.Yesterday and today we, as a country, have had a horrible tragedy. Yesterday, there was the shooting at Ft. Hood. A man named Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, killed 13 people and has wounded 30 more. He is currently in a coma, and personally I hope he makes it through. I want him to make it through so he can go through our justice system

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So one of my best friends gave birth to her first child yesterday morning. Her husband and I were there to help her through her labor and delivery and trying to keep her relaxed so her bp didn't go up to high. I feel so honored that she wanted me to be there with her through that. I was there to see a beautiful little girl brought into this world and it was just amazing. I was never able to

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Jealousy among children is to be expected. Even though these children love each other they also become envious of the attention the other one gets or over something that the other child gets to do but they cannot or are not allowed. While we can't prevent this 100% we can help siblings cope with these things and make jealousy something that is rare. The following is a list of things you can do

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I have just found this site and some of the t-shirts on here are absolutely hilarious. I thought that everyone could use a laugh every now and then (or maybe even a Christmas idea for those who enjoy humorous shirts...lol.)Better Than Pants

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I am so sorry I have left any readers for over a month now. :(. I wanted to let you guys know that I am back to continue with my blogging. Between my internet crapping out on me, school, and my daughter I have just been far to busy or unable to get on here. But I am back. I should hopefully be posting like a mad woman to make up for what you have missed.Thank you to anyone who is reading this

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This recipe isn't right for everyone, for instance for children who cannot have honey or peanut butter. This is very easy to make & much cheaper then buying play doh, whice you have to keep a close eye on your kids so they don't eat it.For this you will need 1 c. of peanut butter, 1/2 c. of honey, and 1 & 1/2 c. of powdered milk. The next steps are very easy, mix all ingredients together and

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Art supplies don't have to be so expensive. My next few post will be a series of how to save money on art supplies for home by making them yourselves.To make Homemade Glitter all you need is some liquid food coloring and a 1/2 c of table salt. You will use 5-6 drops of food coloring, you will mix it into the salt. Then you will cook it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. After it is done in the

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No need to spend hours churning butter to have wonderful tasting homemade butter. Plus it is healthier than the kind you buy in stores.All you need to make this butter is 16 oz of heavy cream(chilled), 1/2 tsp of salt, and a mixer(preferably a standing mixer but a hand mixer will work, the standing ones are just easier since you don't have to hold it).Put the ingredients in your mixer and turn

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Baby wipes can get expensive BUT you can make your own. You can even keep some of these in your car for sticky fingers.To make homemade wipes you will need a roll of sturdy paper towels, baby oil, baby wash, and a deep Tupperware container. First you will need to cut the roll of paper towels in half. Then fill the Tupperware container half way with the baby oil and baby wash(make sure you

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This is a great activity for you to play with your child. You pretend to walk real low like in a jungle and mime the animal you are giving a hint for. It is very easy for you to come up with additional rhymes for this.Walking through the jungle,What did I see?A big lion roaringAt me, me, me!Walking through the jungle,What did I see?A baby monkey laughingAt me, me, me!Walking through the jungle,

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It is bound to happen eventually. Your little one will color all over the walls like it is their personal coloring book. After you have tried the obvious cleaners here are a few other things you can do to try to get it off of your walls.Spray hair spray on the ink/pencil/crayon marks and wipe with a damp sponge.Spray WD40 on a paper towel and rub gently on the marks. Do not spray directly onto

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When you are having a hard day, when you can get just a few minutes to yourself go on to YouTube. Then when you are on there go and find a song you use to love back when you were a teenager or before you had kids. Just sit and listen to it, you can dance around to it if you want. But it is a way to cheer you up and boost your energy a little bit.I know it's a small tip but the small ones can

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Sorry I have been missing for almost a week but I've thrown myself into studying lately when I have free time.Well today my daughter fell when she was trying to walk and her head barely grazed the coffee table(not enough for it to hurt), but do to me screaming as she did so it scared her and made the whole situation worse on both of us than it needed to be. Now it is alright to show concern when

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Floor Exercises:Pull him/her up to a sitting positionPull him/her up to a standing positionHold his/her hands to help balance him/her while he/she maintains a standing or seated positionHelp him/her do deep knee bends or "jumping"Let him/her just play around on the floor on a thick blanket to pad the groundWhen it is warm out let your baby just lay around naked on the floorWhen your baby can sit

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Alright, I am a former pack rat myself and my husband is still a horrible pack rat. It is really hard with him seeing how we live in a one bedroom apartment that is so small we barely have room for the things we NEED. What my husband doesn't know is that once a week(when I have the the time, its been a hectic and busy summer so I am doing this tonight) I take a garbage bag and just toss all the

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So your baby is ready for finger foods? Here are some things you can offer you baby:-Cooked, grated vegetables-Cooked, sliced vegetables(carrots, green beans, etc)-Chunky mashed potatoes-Sliced banana or very small pieces of fruit(even a grape is to large)-Cubes or triangles of bread-Dry, relatively unsweetened cereal(cheerio's, etc)-Macaroni or other pasta-Rice-Rice Cakes-Low-salt or no-salt

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Alright so we are always looking for something to do with our babies. Well here is an activity that almost all babies love. Make them a Shaker Bottle and make "music" with them.What you will need:For babies, use one of their small juice bottles, you can always use a larger size bottle for larger kids.Colored rice or pasta(honestly you can use anything small in your junk drawer that you don't

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So we all know how challenging teething is. It breaks our hearts to see our babies in pain, knowing there is only so much we can do about it. Teething biscuits can get to be expensive and you can never be 100% sure that everything in them is safe for your baby. Truth is, any bread that has been hardened can be used as a teething "biscuit". I have also found a healthy recipe as an alternative

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Well with our busy life styles we all need to relax every now and then. How about you treat yourself to a homemade facial?Soothing Oatmeal MaskIngredients:6 or 8 oz plain yogurt1/4 or 1/2 cup oatmeal2 tsp beeswax or honeyDirections:Combine all ingredients.Apply a thin layer to your face.The honey will help the mask on your face long enough for the oatmeal to work.For optimum results keep the

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This is a personal favorite of mine. You can do this with your children or by yourself:D.What you will need:1 Tbsp Sugar1/2 c. Milk or Half & Half1/4 Tsp. Vanilla6 Tbsp rock salt1 pint-sized plastic food storage bag (e.g., Ziploc)1 gallon-sized plastic food storage bagIce cubesHow to make it:Fill the large bag half full of ice, and the rock salt. Seal the bag.Put the milk, vanilla, and sugar

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Alright, we all know that being a mother and a wife, and for some a working woman, that it is hard to go back to school to further your education in hopes of a new job. That is where Online Colleges come into play. Now there are several different one's out there now. It takes a lot of determination to be able to go to school online. I am actually an Online College student to get my Associates

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School lunches make it hard to make sure you child(ren) is/are eating healthy because you can't be sure if they are eating the healthy food that you have sent with them. Well I found a website that has some idea's for lunches that your kids should love, but they are outside the box. I am just going to give you the link because there is no way I could share my favorites since I love all the

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So we all can't afford to go out and get a manicure, though as mother's we all deserve it. We deserve to have something that makes us feel just a little more beautiful, or for some more put together, because we all know being a mother is hectic. Here is how you can give yourself a manicure at home that will look great.Remove. Remove all of the old and chipped nail polish off of your nails.Trim

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I've stated before but I'll do it again, time's are tough and money is tight. We are lucky enough though to have people willing to give away things they have, but no longer need, for free. There is a great organization called Freecycle that goes through Yahoo! Groups and it is a great way to either get rid of things that you no longer need/use or to ask/receive things that you are in need of or

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So I just found a wonderful website about traveling by car with children. I will link to them at the bottom of the post but I am going to share some of the idea's they have that I really like and can't wait to use when my daughter gets older.Give your child(ren) a daily allowance. Tell them that it is for snacks, souveniors, etc. Let them know that when they have spent it all that that is it.

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We all know that once children hit around toddler age they start to lose interest in their vegetables, here are some tips that might help you out.You can use any cooked leftover yellow/white vegetable by mashing it up, mixing it with eggs, and cooking it with something like a pancake or you can bake it in a muffin tin. You can also mix it in with mashed potatoes if your child likes them.You (or

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Exercise Idea's as a FamilyHere are some idea's for you to exercise as a family so we can all stay in shape.Take a walk before or after dinner.Turn on some music and dance in your living room like no one else is watching, it will be good for a laugh and good for the heart.Make a game out of cleaning your house. (such as you are going to be attacked by aliens and you have to pick up all the "moon

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Alright, so some who read this might be married but are expecting their first child. This one is for you ladies. Before your baby is born take a babymoon. Take one last good vacation together before your baby is born. It will be hard to find special time together for a while after your baby is born and it is important for you as a couple to remember why you love each other. You need to have

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Rekindling RomanceWe all know that once a baby is born romance can sometimes go right out the window. Once that romance goes you will most likely snap at each other from all the sexual tension because things just aren't good enough. Here are some little tips to get you and your spouse back on the "love wagon":Don't let you mind wonder during sex. Once you let your mind wonder you aren't really

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Summer (outdoor) SafetySo summer has been here for a little bit now but I feel you need to know these safety tips.Sun Safety - Avoid being in the sun from 10 am to 3pm.Stay in the shade as much as you can.For babies 6 months and older apply SPF 15(at least) sunblock on half an hour before going outside.For babies 6 months and under, if there isn't enough shade apply small amounts of sunblock on

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This one is simple, but useful. I know we all love to display pictures of our little ones around the house, but picture frames get to be expensive when you get one for every school picture. My tip is to go and buy on good sturdy frame. Then go and put the most recent school picture in it, then put the ones from the past years behind it. Not only are you saving money on frames but you are also

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Baby proofing. It is very simple and can keep your child out of unneeded danger. First, make sure there are no power cords anywhere in sight of the baby, if the baby can see it it WILL get to it. Second, table corners, you can buy nifty little padded corner cover's that stick on with a sticky tap, they are wonderful. Third, kitchen cabinets, they have several different kind of locks for

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I figure right now is a great time to post this seeing how a Tornado Watch was just posted not to long ago for my area. Normally they just list my county, oh no...this time they listed my city. As we all know we have to try our best to keep ourselves and our children protected. This includes from dangers of the weather. These are the danger's that we cannot prevent but we can protect

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So you want to have a dinner with some friends? An easy, cheaper way to do this is to arrange a potluck. Have everyone bring a dish to pass and the option to bring their own beverages. Then after you can all enjoy each others company in the comfort of a home instead of in a busy expensive restaurant.

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The cost of a babysitter can get to be a bit expensive. There are sometimes though when you need a break from baby to spend time with your husband. An idea is if you have friend or a good neighbor who also has children you can occasionally do a babysitting swap.

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Now we all know we have problems as women and as wives, but let's think about our husbands here for a second. They have problems just like us, insecurities just like us, emotions just like us. Sometimes you just need to sit back and be the listener instead of the talker, not only do they need to talk about things but you also need to show you husband that you care about the issues he is going

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Being a wife has it's difficult times, especially when you have a child. Getting time to yourselves is important but getting time together is just as important. Remember when you first got together with you husband, before children, before the worries of being able to pay all of your bills. You just talked. You didn't just grunt at each other as you passed by to go to the bathroom. You would

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This will be a hard task because you will have to have a great sense of determination and self control. I saw this on Oprah and it is one of the best idea's ever. It makes sense and it is a smart move to make. This task is to save enough money to pay your bills and expenses for 8 months, then never touch it unless you are ADDING to it. The reason this is such a good idea is because think

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We all know that diapers are expensive and we run out fast. None of us want to be stranded without any diapers. One thing I've learned is storing away diapers. When you start to run low on diapers go out and buy more diapers then take the last 2 or 3 and store them away somewhere. You can store them in your car, in a dresser drawer, in a kitchen cabinet, anywhere. Then when you are strapped

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So this tip is to help us mommies remember things. We all know pregnancy brain never goes away completely, plus we all have far to much on our minds to remember everything. This tip is to make lists. Make list for everything, what you need to get done today, who you need to call, what did you just run out of in your cupboards, whatever you need to make it for. Then keep these lists in plain

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This is a VERY important tip. It is probably one of the most difficult tips for some mom's, but it is important. You are on the go from the time your child is born. It is very easy to get overwhelmed. You are not alone, you must never forget it. We have all done things to get through motherhood that we probably think we are the only one(for example: most of the time we cannot shower everyday

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For my second Mommy tip I'm going to help you find ways to get things done while keeping your children happy. For people like me with an (almost) 11 month old it is hard to get around to doing things that need to get done such as house work. Even at that age you can include your child in your cleaning activities. Which in turn will help you when they get older and start to take on the

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We all know that the economy is hitting us hard. We are finding it harder and harder to get by every day. We also know that it is hard to feed so many mouths on limited budgets, but it has to be done. Every now and then I'm going to offer tips on how to save money on our groceries but still get the most we can out of it. First of all I know it sounds like something an old lady does(no offense

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Sooner or later your baby will learn how to take their diaper off. You can't stop it but you can prevent it at one of the worst times, when you are sleeping. Say your little bean has woken up before you in the morning, decides to entertain themselves. It is horrible to wake up to a baby who has taken off their diaper because they can and it was soiled and find that they have "poop painted" the

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My life started off in a city known as Rockford, IL. I learned at a young age that life and marriage don't always go as planned. When I was 9 my parents got a divorce. Throughout my adolescent years I bounced back and forth between living with my parents. I have suffered from depression since I was a teenager. The depression made me a "rebellious" teenager. I did things that I shouldn't

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