10 Financial Tips for Women from Ameriprise

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

On average, women earn 76 cents for every dollar men earn in the workplace. And since many women typically spend approximately seven years out of the work force to have and raise children, their earnings are even further curtailed. Continue reading »

The Five Minute Mom

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

Some of the funnest days of my life are being a wife and mom. Some of the most frustrating days of my life are being a wife and mom. A paradox, I know, but anyone who has been a wife and or mother for more than about 7 days can probably relate. Continue reading »

Kirkland Cleaning Wipes, Kirkland Baby Wipes and CVS Pharmacy Hand Sanitizer

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Inc. Mom Approved (Links, Products, Etc.)

The things I can’t live without are Kirkland Brand Cleaning Wipes, Kirkland Brand Baby Wipes and the CVS Pharmacy Spray Anti-Bacterial / Hand Sanitizer. Continue reading »

Potty training (for boys)

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

Have the potty training child aim in the toilet at cheap cereal (Cheerios works great). These are cheap to buy, and kids find it fun (which will motivate them to use the toilet). Added bonus: It keeps the pee in the toilet!

–By Lisa, Mom to Tyler

Potty Training times 3

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

When I decided to become a mother, I did not expect to end up with triplets. The struggles of being a mom were now compounded times three. Potty training was a stage which I dreaded. Continue reading »

The Making of Magical Moments

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

I will never forget the conversation I had with a friend of mine. She was the closest friend I had with a child. Her son was eight years old, and I was amazed at how she handled a dilemma with him. I, being mere months away from giving birth, asked her to impart some of her motherly wisdom to me. She looked at me with a look of shock and horror as she said, “I’m flying by the seat of my pants here!”

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Romance …

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

Before you say, “Yeah right!” roll your yes, and get back to wiping the strained peas off the sofa, hear me out. I’ve got a couple of tricks that work, take very little effort, and have your man melt in your lap. Sound good? Continue reading »

Deep Condition for a Dollar

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

You can get the benefits of a salon deep conditioning treatment for your hair at a bargain! Follow these simple steps to satiate your hair’s thirst. Continue reading »

Wash and Go Sprays on the Cheap

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

You don’t Have to spend a fortune on those after shower cleaners. Continue reading »

Food Saver Vacuum Sealer

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Uncategorized

  • These are about $150.00 at Kohls, which may seem like an expensive purchase, but in the long run it will save money.
  • “I swear by it. I am a single mom and it is cheaper to buy in bulk at costco and then freeze the left over or extra food and food vac it. It stays fresher longer and you won’t have to throw out spoiled food as much.”

Lisa, full-time mom and employee

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