Monthly Archives: June 2009

Cutting back on dishes and laundry the frugal way

With 5 children and a husband hanging around all day, I've been washing my fair share of glasses and cloth napkins.  We tried to cut back on the dishes by writing the kids names on plastic cups.  That wasn't a good fit for my personality .  When one child was thirsty, I had to dig [...]
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Giveaway! Pack and Tote Reuseable Shopping Bag

Giving away stuff is so much fun that we're doing it again!  This time it is a Pack and Tote Reuseable Shopping bag from www.neadstuff.com Here is the description from the website: "Unique and green reusable grocery bag made of recyclable polypropylene. Holds 45 lbs. Two bags lock open in cart. Arm straps keep hands free [...]
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Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Given Away!

Congratulations to Joe Webb!  He won the Vado HD Pocket Camcorder.  His name was drawn (fairly and without prejudice) by my seven year old son.  I tried to do the drawing myself, but I was so tempted to peek!  Check back soon for our next giveaway!  
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Surprise Salad

I love gardens, but I'm not a good gardener.  My garden went to seed last year and I should have pulled it up, but instead I let the seeds scatter all around.  That made for some nice volunteer lettuce and cilantro plants this year in the garden spot.  I also have some hanging baskets on [...]
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Win a Vado HD Pocket Camcorder!

Hi Friend!  I'm so excited!  Creative Technology Inc. has donated a Vado HD pocket camcorder just for the readers here to win!  I am a proud owner of a Vado HD already and if you've seen my videos on Youtube, they were made with the camera.  It takes great video and is about the size [...]
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