As many of you know, fellow mom and blogger, Anissa Mayhew suffered a stroke this past Tuesday and still in the ICU. We are all hurting right now thinking about our vivacious Anissa sick in a hospital bed. We also know the costs that accrue during a family crisis. Meals, activities for the kids, hospitalization & rehabilitation fees-it adds up quickly. Mom Made That! is helping by providing 50% of all listing fees from today until the end of the year directly to the Mayhew…
November 5, 2009 By 4 Comments
Probably the most difficult thing about learning to save money when you shop is adjusting your mindset. I struggled with this for a very long time and when I finally accepted some basic principles it all fell into place and I began to start saving money. Here are 7 basic steps that will help you shop effectively and save you money. Lose Brand Loyalty Before I started shopping this way I was very particular about the brands that I used. The same products were in…
July 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
::LAST CALL:: IF YOU WANT TO DONATE AN ITEM, I’m still looking for a roller bag to carry the swag in, clothing, shoes, jewelry-specifically earrings & bracelets, purses, camera (point & shoot), samples of any kind and gift certificates/discounts. Remember, your business card will be passed out with your samples and/or items. You could also write about your donation on your site or blog, and I will be happy to provide a photo of your samples while I am there! Unfortunately, I cannot take every…
March 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
So…we’ve talked about the fact that you need to collect coupons, and where to find them. What do you do next, you ask?? Well…I’ve got the answer=) You need somewhere to keep them and a organization method. There are so many ways to do this, and since each of us is different I’m going to share a few ideas, with links.. Index Box: from Money Saving Mom Binder: from Out of the Overflow Coupon Organizer: from Organizing Junkie **Like I said there are many ways…
February 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
In my last post about being frugal I told you to start getting your Sunday paper and saving the coupons, if you didn’t already. Have you done it?? I’ll give you one more chance, and I’ll even tell you some other places to find those beloved coupons! The #1 place to get coupons is you Sunday paper. The #2 place to get coupons are friends and family, just ask…if they get the Sunday paper, I am sure they won’t mind saving the coupons for you,…
January 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Well, I can help you find some ways that work for you! I currently use coupons (everywhere, on everything), I currently meal plan and I currently get lots of FREE stuff from drugstores…and I can teach you, but not all at once…let’s start small! I would love to share some tips with you, all of which I have learned from the best frugal mom bloggers, that I will also share with you, when the time is right! Let’s start with one simple step to saving…
August 26, 2008 By 7 Comments
Last year, a friend turned me on to Just Between Friends, a huge consignment sale. They have them all over the country. In the interest of full disclosure, I will say I’ve shopped there but really haven’t bought anything. The reason I love it is because it’s a great way to MAKE money and get rid of your baby stuff without having to mess with a garage sale. In the spring, I sold my son’s baby clothes and made over $200…on just clothes! This…
