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Recommended Books for Teens

I mentioned several books for teens on the show today.  You can find them on Amazon by clicking below.  (Please note that you are NOT obligated to purchase through Amazon or through the links I have...

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SOS Mom Saver: Saving Money On Health Costs

Sometimes, we cannot avoid expensive medical procedures.  If you have a low or no deductible, then there's likely no stress when this happens.  If, however, you have a higher deductible, the cost of...

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SOS Mom Saver: Semi-Annual Consignment Sales

I am a huge fan of buying used and saving the difference.  In years past, this has been more like, "buy used because we don't have the difference".  Many of us have been there at one time or another....

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SOS Mom Saver: Clean Your Ceiling Fans Without Making a Mess

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SOS Mom Saver: Save Your Child's Life!!!

Do you have more than one story on your house?  Then you NEED this:Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-FootPhoto Courtesy of Amazon.comNo, Really.  You do.This won't save...

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SOS Mom Saver: Grocery Items to Stock up on Now!

Any seasoned couponer can tell you that there are grocery "seasons".  There are certain times when you should buy certain items.  For example, cereal is cheapest in August, September, & January....

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SOS Mom Saver: Shop Black Friday Without Leaving Your House

 This was my "haul" last year on Black Friday.Did you know that most Black Friday deals that are in the stores are ALSO found online?  This doesn't apply to some of the biggest sales &...

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"Xmas" Need I Say (or Write) More?

"Xmas"  Need I write or say more?  I didn't think so. Most of us do one of two things when we see or hear “X-Mas” (or “Happy Holidays” for that matter). We either roll our eyes as we know the comments...

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SOS Mom Saver: Make Packing for a Vacation Effortless

For some reason, we (apparently) like to plan vacations and trips to Tulsa at the last minute.  True to form, we've decided fairly last-minute to go back to Tulsa.  We didn't really want to make the...

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High Chocolate Consumption Is Good for Your Health

I gotta be honest with you.  Stories like this just warm my heart.  According to that article in Medical News Today, high chocolate consumption reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke by...

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Bliss in a Box

We're on our way Tulsa to visit family right now.  Let me tell you...that picture...is pure traveling bliss in a box!  It's full of ear bud headphones & headphone splitters. They bring quiet. And...

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Other Things the Government Should Ban

I just read a thought-provoking article on CNN about 8 Other Things the Government Should Ban.  I'd like to add to this list.First and foremost should be the banning of anyone smoking within 100 yards...

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Gas Station Gift Ideas for Husbands

You realize it's Christmas Eve and not only do you not yet have a gift for your wife, but all of the stores are closed.  For the record, we wives know what you're doing when you suddenly need to fill...

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Dangerous Pizza (i.e.-Where Has Common Sense Gone?)

Want to know one HUGE reason I have chosen to homeschool?  Common Sense.  Or the SERIOUS lack thereof.The point at which you are suspending a child for bringing a Lego gun to school is the point at...

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Open Christmas Packaging With Ease

I have to admit I'm a little jealous that they didn't have this when my kids were little.  I cannot tell you the number of packages with hard plastic that I have suffered through opening with scissors...

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SOS Mom Saver: Make BPA-Containing Plastics Safer For Your Family

Are BPA-containing plastics as bad as they've made out to be?  In short, yes.  They are really bad for you.  Ideally, you should change out all of the BPA-containing plastics in your house over to...

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SOS Mom Saver: Homemade Oatmeal Packets

My family LOVES oatmeal.  This is great as it's incredibly healthy.  Unfortunately, they also like the convenience of oatmeal packets.But..have you looked at the ingredients for those packets lately?...

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Food Storage Saved Dinner!

That sounds so dramatic, doesn't it?  I picture a 6 gallon bucket with a red cape flying into the kitchen with a magic spatula.  (Some of you will get that.  The rest of you are trying to figure out...

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How My Children Disappoint Me

Have you ever had that moment where you're just so utterly and profoundly disappointed in your children?  For some, it's when they hear their child is drinking, doing drugs, or having sex. If only. The...

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SOS Mom Saver: Affordable Healthy Eating

  One of the best ways to eat healthy is to eat fresh fruits and veggies.  Um.  Duh, Amy. (Yes, I said "duh".) We kinda already knew that.  Do you KNOW how expensive that is, though? (Just ignore the...

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