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Do you like to grocery shop?  If you answered, "Yes," this post is not for you.  Among all of the chores that I must accomplish over the course of the week, grocery shopping is one of my least favorite tasks.  However, over the course of the years, I have adapted.  I am now able to complete my weekly three store run in about 2 hours (including travel time).  Sound interesting?  Well, this is how I do it... Tips for Cutting Down on Grocery Shopping Time Write a list.   I know this seems like a given, but so many people fail to plan ahead and then they find themselves running back and forth across the store in order to pick up something they had forgotten on an earlier pass.Thereby wasting valuable time. Comparison shop at home.  Many grocery stores have apps or websites now where you can see current pricing on items.  Use this information to your advantage and make your purchasing decisions prior to walking into the store.  (I usua...

Hello friends! So, I have been researching this whole couponing thing lately...   I think I have figured some of it out.  This is NOT extreme couponing though.  This is the level of couponing that I can handle.  As a full-time professional, a mom, and a wife (who supports her husband's business), I do not really have the time to drive here, there, and everywhere to get something for "Free."  There are plenty of sites out there that will show you how to do this.  If you are looking for this, just go to YouTube and search, "Teach me how to Extreme Coupon." Here's What I've Found Out During My Short Amount of Research: Three Game-Changing Techniques to Make Your Coupons Work for You 1. You have to have an inventory of coupons.  You are not going to get great deals after one weekend of clipping coupons.  The best deals happen between two to four weeks after a coupon is publish.  (If you think about this, it makes sense.  The compani...

Hi Moms (and Dads)! I've been away for awhile now.  I apologize.  However, I was living through a transition.  I changed jobs!  As if life as a working mom isn't stressful enough.  Throw in working through the kinks of a new job situation, and there goes all of my free time to write. However, now I am back, and I am better than before.  My new position affords me some time that I can concentrate on other endeavors, like saving TIME and MONEY!  Every mom's magic words, huh? Changing jobs was a difficult decision for me, but the time seemed right.  When you begin to take your work home, the little ones see even less of you.  So, I found a position that allows me to work and then just be mom when I walk out the doors at night.  (No more weekends and weeknights!  Hurray!) Have you been looking for a new job?  Let's share stories...  Good luck to all of you job seekers out there.

The summer's almost over and now it is time for moms, like us, to kick it into overdrive to get the little ones prepared for a smooth transition back into the classroom.  Here is a list of five (5) must-have (affordable) companies that offer products you should add your fall shopping list. #5 Back To Missing Personal Items How many times have you uttered the words, "Honey, where did you put...?"  Well, here's your solution.  This company produces iron-on labels for all your child's stuff.  When you have to determine which of two identical items are his or hers, you'll be able to look to the label to find out.  Best of all...it is wicked affordable! :)  www.labelyourstuff.com #4 Back To Printing The last thing any mom wants to hear the day before a big paper is due is, "Mom, the printer is out of ink."  This company sells ink and they sell it cheap!  WooHoo!  Stock up on this essential BEFORE you find yourse...

My preschooler has terrible eczema, and as a mom who has struggled with very sensitive skin my whole life, I know just how he feels.  Every time I turnaround, he is scratching one body part or another.  Lately, it has gotten to the point of his ripping off his clothes the moment we get inside the house.  While it is comical for my husband and me to see our little cutie pie in his skivvies, we are also quite concerned for his well being.  (I mean, we don't live in a nudist colony, so for most of his life he is going to need to wear clothes.) My little one has had itchy skin from the day he was born, so this is nothing new to our household.  However, this winter things got worse.  His once soft hands, are now dry and red.  He complains every time he washes his hands, and won't let me touch him with moisturizing lotion.  As such, we need to watch every product that touches his body.  For all of you mothers of pr...

With the price of being a new parent rising, many moms are turning to diaper delivery service suppliers in order to get products. These services are intended to make Mom's life easier by providing her with everything she needs to manage baby. Three of the companies who provide this service are called Diaper.com, Amazon Mom, and Honest.com. This article features a review of each of these services and a summary that will help you decide which service best fits your needs. Each service was reviewed using Huggies Snug and Dry Size 3 Economy Case, including 222 diapers, and its equivalent (at the Honest Company). Diapers.com  Benefits A mother using Diapers.com will find an extensive collection of baby items available for reasonable prices.   A case of Huggies Snug and Dry Size 3 Economy Case, including 222 diapers, is $49.99.   Any order above $49 has free 2-Day shipping.  (There are NO EXCLUSIONS to this, which means stroll...

We've all been there.  Five things to finish at the end of the day before picking up the children from their various childcare providers and having no idea about what to make for dinner.  Since every penny counts, picking up a quick meal is not always the best option.  Below is a list of ingredients that I've found indispensable in my kitchen.  With a husband, preschooler , and infant at home, my list dad and kid-approved.    Eggs Milk Cheese Pasta Tomato Sauce Flour Applesauce Frozen Chicken Nuggets Bread Bag of Canne d/Frozen Veggies Each one of these items was chosen for its affordability and versatility.  In a meal emergency, you have options with a fridge and pantry stocked with these items .  These are not the healthiest options for dinner, but they will satisfy a family. Some meal ideas include: Breakfast for dinner (omelets, french toast, eggs, etc.) Pasta Night! Mac n Cheese (Pasta, Cheese, Flour, and Eggs) Grill...