Spare Dollars

Childproofing the House…

Pretty much the way I feel lately!

Pampers vs. Huggies vs. LUVS, Which Diapers Are Better?

This is the ultimate question facing all parents, grandparents, friends, gift-givers, etc. There are so many choices in disposable diapers, it can be a very daunting task to go to the store and read through all of the special promises on each logo from the respective companies. They all claim to be leak free. They [...]

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Organizing Barbies, Dolls, Superheros and More!

I have 3 children and I have TOO MANY TOYS! I know many of you are saying “me too” right about now. Getting rid of the toys is often not an option. Especially in my house. I know perfectly well that as soon as I get rid of something, my children will be asking for [...]

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How to pack your kids lunch, fashionably

This year I am finding it difficult to pack lunches. I am not sure why because frankly, thinking about this is one of my favorite parts of sending them back to school. I like trying to find them healthy alternatives to the unhealthy “food” they get served by the lunch ladies at school. So, why [...]

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Kathie Lee and Hoda’s Favorite Things, September 5, 2011

Kathie Lee and Hoda had some great items this week as their favorite things. As Kathie Lee and Hoda chatted along, we were told about Kathie Lee’s favorite lipstick, called Bite Lip Shine in “Prosecco”. She also recommended Bite Luminous Creme Lipstick in “Salut”. The Bite lipsticks are great and Amazon explains why here: What [...]

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Back-to-School Lunch-Packing Fun, with Utensils!

Yes, that’s right. I did say lunch-packing FUN! I have to honestly say, this time of year is my most favorite time of the year. Possibly more than Christmas. Although it makes me sad to think of my children growing up so fast, it the excitement of the new year and all of the new [...]

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Easy Birthday Parties for Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall

As a parent, I dread the thought of my children’s birthday parties. It has nothing to do with my children, it is just the thought of doing the same old bounce house, $200+ production that goes along with it. Everyone always says that it is so much easier to just let someone else do it, [...]

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Wubbanub Infant Plush Toy Pacifier Holder

When my daughter was born, because she has severely low muscle tone, I would have killed to have something like this Wubbanub Infant Plush Toy Pacifier to help keep her pacifier in her mouth. The Wubbanub comes with a Soothie pacifier and prevents the baby from having cords near them that could get caught or [...]

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“Organically Raised”, My New Favorite Organic Cookbook

If you are like me, and you want to feed your babies and kids healthy, organic and natural foods, that are good for them, then you need to get your hands on this fabulous new book called Organically Raised: Conscious Cooking for Babies and Toddlers, by Anni Daulter and Shante Lanay. I try, like many [...]