Saving Mommy Money

I was reading my blog (because that is how egocentric I am) and found some relevant articles that I had posted almost a year ago. I will be adding links to them as I think that many of them should be featured once again this year. Free NorthPole activities earned me tons of hits last holiday season. Check out why:
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Tags: activities, child, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, computer, Family, free, holiday, holidays, Home, ideas, Northpole, online, Parenting, Website

I have been VERY absorbed in my own little world these past few months, so is the excuse for my lack of posting and deal searching! I have had an ill parent, a little boy going off to school for the first time and 2 more little guys that have started in my home daycare. I trust that I will be back to posting in a routine manner once
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Tags: Canada, Childcare, Day care, Daycare, Family, Home, Research, United States

I cannot remember where I read this, but it is a fantastic little tradition to start, especially with very young children heading out to school for their first time- Every night after your child goes to bed, add something
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Tags: child, Children Youth and Family, Early Childhood, Education, Family, Home, Homework, number, reading

Want to put an end to summer boredom? Take the family to a county fair. It is good, frugal, family fun for everyone. If you catch a good one, you can enjoy rides, shop artisan markets and take in a few shows. If you are a city slicker, you will be amazed by the
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Tags: Agriculture, Ayer's Cliff, Canada, Counties, Fair, Fairs and Festivals, Family, Organizations, Stanstead County fair, United States, Youth

When my second son came into our world, I ran out of coat hooks in our entrance way. I wanted to purchase something inexpensive, but useful and unbreakable:) I went out and got this:
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Tags: coat hook, Day care, Family, Home, kids independence, Mothers, Parenting, School Time, WFMW, Works for me

I always check out Dealigg.com. This website has great deals and savings. Today I stumbled across a great new gadget for a new nursing mom called the Udder Cover. Check them out HERE. They usually sell for
Filed under: Contests, Coupons, Featured, Holiday ideas, Tips & Advice, free sample
Tags: Canada, coupon, Family, Home, Mother's Day, Mothers, Parenting, Weblogs

We own our home. We don't OWN it, but we are paying off a mortgage. Our car is paid off, we have no commercial debt AND the government owes US money! I'd say that we are ...
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Tags: Canadian dollar, Day care, Debt, Family, Home, Mortgage, Parental leave, Parenting, United States dollar

Kijiji is a group of free, local, community classifieds websites. Kijiji offers a convenient, fun, and easy way for people in the same city to meet, trade, share ideas, and help each other out in areas such as goods, cars, services, housing, jobs, and personals. The word "kijiji" (pronounced like key-gee-gee) means "village" in
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Tags: Canada, Childcare, classifieds, Day care, Daycare, Family, Home, Kijiji, online, United States, Website

I have never been to the Betty Crocker website.  I have been advertising it, scanning coupons for Betty Crocker items, but have never actually gone. WELL- Betty Crocker has it all; recipes, coupons, contests, activities for your children, shopping, free samples, family
Filed under: Childrens' Health, Contests, Coupons, Featured, Recipes, Tips & Advice, free sample
Tags: beginner cookbook, Betty Crocker, Betty Crocker Cookbook, Cookbook, coupon, easy recipe, Family, new basic cookbook

My first son slept with my husband and I from about 8 months of his life until he was about 2 years old. By the end of this "family bed" arrangement I was 7 months pregnant and tired of sharing my bed with the
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Tags: baby, Conditions and Diseases, Family, family bed, Health, Parenting, Pregnancy, shopping, sleep, sleep deprivation, Sleep disorder