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It seems as though our kids have more crayons, markers, coloring books, and stickers than they can possibly use in one life time.  I thought I would give you a couple of ideas as to how to keep all of their artwork “stuff” organized or at the very least accessible to them without making it… Read More »

Cook Time with Remmi.  Hi 918moms!!  St. Patrick’s Day is coming so I am giving you a recipe for “Shepherd’s Pie”.  This is a traditional meal for the Irish and it was an economical way to use Sunday’s leftovers.  The recipe for this pie in Ireland would consist of Lamb or mutton as the meat,… Read More »

This weekend we celebrated my husband’s 37th b-day.  THIRTY SEVEN!!!  I realize that 37 is just a number and not really old, but after almost 18 years together, I just find it hard to believe he is 37.  The morning after his party, I started thinking about the milestone.  It is just another year, not… Read More »

I realize you would expect me to say “get rid of it if you are not using it” but during these economic times its important to use what you already have to its fullest potential.
 
I am going to assume that you have already your closet organized and taken your clothes to a consignment shop, right?!? … Read More »

This week I had the honor of shopping with my own ‘Coupon Coach’, and lucky me…It was the Coupon Queen herself. Now, let me say, with 7 kids at home, ages 12 to 2, I do everything I can to save money anyway, but Sarah pointed out things that I hadn’t really thought about before.
One… Read More »

It’s that time of year again….time to clean out those clothes closets.  I bet each of you have at least $100-$200 or more worth of clothes you could make from consigning your clothes or selling them at JBF Sale (February 28-March 6, 2010). 
 
Two great consigning stores that I like is Bearlee New in Broken… Read More »

I thought today would be a great time to make a quick inventory of what you may need for next winter season.  I don’t know about your house, but almost every hat, glove and pair of boots are drying out in my laundry room from sledding this weekend.  Since the kids (most of the kids)… Read More »

You know all those keys that you have been moving from one house to another?  You know what I am talking about don’t you, all those keys that are lying at the bottom of the your junk drawer.  They are probably next to all the cords that your not sure machine they belong to.
Take a… Read More »

It’s been a while since I’ve been on here, but I keep telling myself that I need to do it. The past 6 months have been a blur, and as time goes on, things seem to get blurrier and blurrier.
My four year-old son PJ started speech last summer, and things were going great, until we… Read More »

 
Today I had a “confessional” lunch with my great Mommy-friend who shall remain nameless since we were dishin’ some dirt. . .so I’m just going to put it out there. . .I am not typically insecure.  I am also not totally obsessed with my body. . .a few pounds give or take is how I… Read More »