Thanks to Groupon Coupon for sponsoring this discussion. All opinions are my own.As I look around my home I realize we are swimming in "stuff". I'm not very good at decluttering and so it seems there are little piles of things here and there. As the gift giving season approaches the thought of adding to my stuff makes me sick. For this reason, this year I want our gifts to be experiences. I will let each member of my family choose an "experience" or activity they want to do with the family. … [Read more...]
3 Fun School Lunch Ideas
We are only a month into the new school year and my kids are already sick of having sandwiches for lunch. I like sandwiches because they are easy and relatively mess free. I put on my thinking cap to come up with some fun school lunches that weren't sandwiches. I thought of my kids favorite foods and I came up with these three great options but found that they were messier than a sandwich. This means I have to remember to throw in a Wet Ones singles into their lunch boxes to wipe their sticky … [Read more...]
10 Dollar Tree Halloween Must Haves
You already know that Dollar Tree is your one stop shop for deals, and the Halloween season is no exception. Your local Dollar Tree is the perfect place to find many of the Halloween items you may want or need, and for just a buck a piece you can afford to stock up. Take a look below at 10 Dollar Tree must haves that need to go into your cart this Halloween season. This isn’t a trick, but real treats you can enjoy! Take a look.1. Costume props. Dollar Tree sells themed costume props that … [Read more...]
From Hoarder to Consignor
This post has been sponsored by #JBFKC but the story is my own.I don't have many warm fuzzy sentimental feelings in my body. There is something, though, that I tend to be attached to - my children's little clothes. Without really realizing what was happening I have stored all my kids clothes from the beginning of having children. As I knew the JBF Lee's Summit sale was coming I decided to take a look at what I had to sell. What did I find when I looked around? 8 big plastic tubs of baby … [Read more...]
Back to School Teacher Gift Basket
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Back2SchoolReady #CollectiveBiasAs I prepare my children for the new school year I thought I would also gather some items to help their teachers prepare as well. This time of year is filled with pencils, erasers, paper and hand sanitizer but what about some fun treats for the teacher? With Kellogg's Scholastic Free Book Program I thought I would send my kids with some treats and books … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Keep Family Travel on Budget
This article has been sponsored by Giving Assistant but all opinions are my own.As you are well aware my family loves to travel. I plan out family trips months and years before we actually go. Some of the trips I plan are hypothetical to see if we could actually afford it. Most are cemented into our plans and are definitely happening. Either way, when I'm planning our trips I try to get the best deals I can, save as much money as I can to keep our family travel within our budget. Here are a … [Read more...]
Summer Travel Bonus
This summer my family's travel bucket list involves some really fun and special activities. A few years ago my parents moved, we've seen them at family reunions and on other trips but we've never visited them in their new home. We are heading there this summer to spend a week with them. Later in the summer we are visiting "my happy place" which is Cannon Beach, Oregon. This is where my family would go on vacation almost every year growing up. I have a lot of fun memories there and I'm so excited … [Read more...]
Saving Money Through Groupon Coupons
When you find something that you love, be it a place, a product or service, you want to shout it from the rooftops, right? I know I certainly do.I'm a huge fan of Groupon. I recently bought one for my husband and I to take a Segway Tour of Kansas City. I also found a great deal on a class for my husband to help improve his skills at work and will help him be more marketable in the future. The variety of Groupons available is so amazing.I also love Groupon for the fact that it helps me … [Read more...]
Women Owned ‘Teach My’ Kits Hit Walmart Shelves
When I started Making of a Mom over 3 years ago it was my third attempt in the small business world. This attempt seems to be going a lot better than my first two and so I'll be sticking with it. It has also opened my eyes to world of Women Owned small businesses! I feel a strong desire to work with and support other women owned small businesses!As you know (if you've been reading for the past few years) I'm a big fan of Teach My. Teach My products are so much fun for family bonding. I have … [Read more...]
Spring Clothes Shopping Tips – #ImagineSpring with OshKosh
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’Gosh. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.It's finally trying to be Spring here in Missouri and so with the changing weather comes a changing wardrobe. It's time to lighten up our clothes. So as I have been shopping and switching our my children's wardrobes I thought I'd share some of my tips for Spring clothes shopping.The weather is getting warmer so it's time to shorten … [Read more...]
Shoppers Paradise At #JBFKC Spring Sale
Get your credit card revved up and get ready to shop 'til you drop! The Just Between Friends Lee's Summit Spring Sale is happening NOW! Open from 10am - 7pm February 20-22 in the John Knox Pavilion in Lee's Summit, you will find everything you've ever wanted for your baby, kid and maternity needs.The deals are endless and you will find whatever it is you need, or want! There are toys, clothes, maternity clothes, boppies, strollers, car seats, bikes, movies, games, bedding, children's bedroom … [Read more...]
Save Money, Buy Used at the Just Between Friends Sale
I'm new to the whole consignment sale thing. Previously, when I would hear about consignment sales my mind would wander to thrift stores and germs. I'm NOT a fan of germs! But then I attended a JBF sale and everything changed.Last year, I went to the Just Between Friends sale (JBF) for the first time and my mind was blown... BLOWN! Seriously, this sale that takes place in a ginormous building is filled with thousands gently used clothes, toys, books, baby gear and more. Everything is clean … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Shopping Tips
Buy in bulk.Although you should not purchase perishable goods in bulk, and some things are more expensive in bulk, you should do your research and buy anything in bulk that you can that is less expensive when more than normal is bought at once. Often times you can find things like seeds and nuts, as well as oats and grains in bulk at a lower cost than purchasing them every shopping trip. Purchase large quantities of meat, especially through services like Zaycon, you can get a nice discount … [Read more...]
Great Deals on Florida Based Cruises
Disclosure: I'm working with Tours4Fun to help promote some of their wonderful deals on travel. This content is sponsored but includes my own opinions.I LOVE cruising. I have blogged about it several times including my 5 strategies to plan the perfect cruise. In fact, I recently arrived home from a cruise that I took with a lot of my family. It's always so much fun to go on a cruise with family and discover new places around the world.So, are you planning a cruise? If not, you should … [Read more...]
5 Easy Steps to Becoming a Princess
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.If you have a young girl at home that is anything like mine, she would love nothing more than to be a princess. This got me thinking that it would be very fun to have a princess makeover and transform my daughter into a princess by helping her learn the qualities of a princess (in my opinion). Inspired by a plethora of #DisneyBeauties, I decided to base my steps to becoming a princess … [Read more...]
