tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35668865637658744162024-02-19T11:52:09.076-05:00Saving SAHM SanityCrafting, cooking, couponing, and having fun, while saving money and being environmentally friendly . All in a days work!Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-42624469122381302022013-08-20T12:03:00.003-04:002013-08-20T12:03:48.333-04:00Summer Fun #19: Marshmallow Sculptures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Simple, easy, fun. Good for a rainy or too hot day. Only need marshmallows and toothpicks. I'd suggest leaving the marshmallows out for a little while so they can become somewhat stale. We used fresh from the bag and our sculptures tended to sag a bit. If they were a tad harder, our sculptures probably wouldn't have fallen over so easily. </span>Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-18534985555037251612013-08-16T11:40:00.000-04:002013-08-16T11:40:47.578-04:00Summer Fun #10: Paint with Sidewalk Chalk Paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We love blueberry picking here! My favorite part is using the berries to make yummy food. This year I had the chance to make three different items with all the berries we picked. I used Pinterest to find new recipes to try.<br />
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I make Blueberry Buckle every year, it is my family's absolute favorite blueberry recipe I make. I use <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/blueberry_buckle/" target="_blank">this recipe</a> from Simple Recipes.</div>
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Next I made Blueberry Lime Cream Cheese Pound Cake. This recipe came from The Novice Chef and can be found <a href="http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2013/06/blueberry-lime-cream-cheese-pound-cake/" target="_blank">here</a>. I mostly stuck to the recipe, the only change I made was using lime juice instead of zest. I just don't like zest in the things I bake.</div>
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Lastly I made a Blueberry Cheesecake Pie. Recipe is over at <a href="http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2013/06/desserts-for-dudes-blueberry-cheesecake.html" target="_blank">Bake at 350</a>. The only change I made was with the crust. I didn't have any gingersnaps, but I did have an unopened, leftover box of Girl Scout shortbread cookies. I used the entire box to make the crust and followed the directions just like I was using gingersnaps. I loved it, but I'm the only one in my home who likes cheesecake, so I ate almost the entire things myself!</div>
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We made Magic Bonbon Cookies. Super easy and they didn't taste to bad, actually they were pretty good! Due to copy write laws and blah blah blah, I won't post the recipe, but I highly recommend if you have a little girl who loves to help in the kitchen, get this book! Get it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fairies-Cookbook-Barbara-Beery/dp/1423602900/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371873290&sr=1-6&keywords=beery+barbara" target="_blank">here</a> from Amazon for only $12.27 or check it out of your local library.<br />
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<br />Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-72187221149424779522013-07-25T17:31:00.000-04:002013-07-25T18:44:59.068-04:00Summer Fun #1: Shaving Cream PaintingThis was fun and easy. All you need is a cookie sheet, thick paper (like cardstock), poster or tempered paint, shaving cream (got mine at the dollar store) and a toothpick.<br />
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It was a last minute idea, but a good idea nonetheless. We took a little road trip to Maine! Got to stay in a cabin in Southwest Harbor for four nights. Went shopping in Bar Harbor. Had lunch at Jordan Pond House. Overall an awesome start to our summer!!!</div>
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My son took this picture. It's of the roof to the cabin we stayed in.</div>
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Our cabin had a small, private beach the kids went to daily. There were hermit crabs at low tide! Outside a class room or pet shop, I had never seen hermit crabs. It was neat to see them in the wild. This picture is of a big crab the kids caught (and released). </div>
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Awesome mini vaca in the Beautiful state of Maine!</div>
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My children still have a week of school left until summer break (got to love those New England winters!) I have friends in other parts of the country who's children got out of school in May. I can't wait any longer to make our annual summer fun list, I can't wait until summer break! This is the first year both my kids were in school all day and I've missed them terribly. Also like last year, most of "my" ideas have come from Pinterest.<br />
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I found this schedule from <a href="http://agrandelife.net/2012/06/01/summer-schedule-for-kids/" target="_blank">A Grande Life</a> and really liked it, so I based a lot of our activities on this.<br />
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1. Shaving Cream Painting</div>
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3. Sun Melted Crayon Candle</div>
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4. Baked Bead Sun Catchers</div>
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5. Styrofoam Printmaking</div>
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A few Bubble Fun Days with some of these ideas:</div>
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8. Bubble Snake Maker</div>
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9. Blow bubbles with water bottles</div>
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11. Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss</div>
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13. Root Beer Float on a Stick</div>
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14. Homemade Rock Candy</div>
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16. Make homemade ice cream, bake cookies, then use the two to make ice cream sandwiches!</div>
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17. & 18. My daughter has the two above cookbooks and loves them. I have to admit, I think they're really cute (and easy) Not sure what we'll do yet but I'm sure we'll make a few recipes from each. If you have a girly girl who loves to be in the kitchen I highly recommend these books. (<span style="font-size: xx-small;">links are NOT affiliated, I just like the books!</span><span style="font-size: small;">)</span></div>
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19. Marshmallow Sculptures</div>
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20. Fizzy explosion bags</div>
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21. Homemade Lava Lamps</div>
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22. Microwave soap</div>
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26. Local Farm to Pick Flowers</div>
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27. Day trip out of state (maybe an overnight trip)</div>
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29. Letterboxing ( <a href="http://www.letterboxing.org/index.php" target="_blank">Letterboxing North America</a> has resources to find local boxes)</div>
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31. Beach!</div>
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33. Go to the movies (so many good ones: Monsters University, Epic, Despicable Me 2, Turbo, Smurfs 2!, Might have to see a few of these)</div>
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35. Bird Watching</div>
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Here are some free and cheap activities to kick off the summer!<br />
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<li>For $2 an activity, kids can to a verity of crafts at Michaels like making a father's day duck tape frame on June 15th, or making silly shells on June 22nd. For a full list check <a href="http://www.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html?#kidsclub" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Buy a Nicole Crafts tote at A.C. Moore and decorate it with Simply Spray for free. Details <a href="http://www.acmoore.com/specialpromo?spid=19" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Every Saturday in June <a href="http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Lowe's build and grow</a> will be making Monsters U items, click the link for more details</li>
<li>On June 6th, Home Depot will have a Despicable Me 2 workshop. Full listing <a href="http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>In you have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch debit or credit card, take advantage of their Museums On Us program. Free admission to over 150 museums across the country. Click <a href="http://museums.bankofamerica.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to find a museum near you.</li>
<li>Select Regal Cinemas will be hosting Summer Movie Express starting in June. For only $1 you can watch movies like The Three Stooges and Ice Age: Continental Drift every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Full listing available <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, Bass Pro Shops will offer a free craft for kids starting from noon-2pm on June 8th. Visit <a href="http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=86326&template=index-summercamp.cfm" target="_blank">Bass Pro Shop</a> for more details.</li>
<li>Visit Petco on June 15th from noon-4pm. There will be a Meet and Greet where guests can interact with various reptiles. Pet parents can show off their reptiles in the Raddest Reptile Contest. There will also be fun reptile matchmaking games. Find your nearest Petco <a href="http://www.petco.com/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
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Barnes and Noble is offering kids in grades 1-6 a free book when they read 8 books this summer. Check <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-reading/379003570?cm_mmc=Targeted-_-Product%20Solo-_-130522_TD_PRS_KIDS_BOOK_SOLO-_-summ3" target="_blank">here</a> for all the details.Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-21739910207094688652013-05-07T12:12:00.001-04:002013-05-07T12:12:35.929-04:00To Your Health!<div align="center">
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Go <a href="https://www.facebook.com/earthboundfarm/app_363333977118775" target="_blank">here</a> and enter for your chance to win an Earthbound Farm reusable shopping bag. I've won these bags in years past and they're great. Bigger than most reusable bags and very durable. Good luck!<br />
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Other than Christmas, this is my favorite time of the year! Everyone is talking about ways to save the planet, the weather is getting warmer, what's not to love? If you haven't started doing more green things, now is the perfect time to start! It's a lot easier than you think.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #274e13;">These only take a few minutes (or less) and cost nothing (most will save you $$)!</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">~Turn lights off when you leave a room.</span><br />
~In the winter turn down the heat by two degrees.<br />
~In the summer turn the AC up by two degrees.<br />
~Drive the speed limit.<br />
~Wash clothes in cold water.<br />
~Use reusable bags<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #274e13;">These take a little more time and cost a little more:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">~Use your library! My library allows me not only to check out books, but magazines, movies, even video games.</span><br />
~Buy local. Meat, veggies, clothes, ect.<br />
~Buy second hand. Especially baby items, babies outgrow items so quickly that many times you can find items at a fraction of retail cost that have only been used a few times. Check out <a href="http://consignmentmommies.com/" target="_blank">consignment mommies</a> for seasonal consignment sales near you.<br />
~Compost. Check out <a href="http://savingsahmsanity.blogspot.com/2010/04/make-your-own-compost-bin.html" target="_blank">this post</a> for a cheap idea on how to get started.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #274e13;">If you've got the time and money:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">~Buy a fuel efficient car.</span><br />
~When replacing appliances, buy the most energy efficient.<br />
~Take public transportation or car pool.<br />
~Buy organic. Clothes can be organic too!<br />
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There are SOOO much more, but I found these are a good starting point. Enjoy Earth Day!<br />
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<script type="text/javascript" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-22116250091751737252013-01-18T20:19:00.000-05:002013-01-18T20:19:47.912-05:00Why I blogBecause I like too! Really. Ok, the real reason why I started a blog, just over four years ago now, was because I had all these ideas that I wanted to get out there. Yes, I could have just created a file on my computer, but I wanted it on the internet because, as they say, once its on the web its there for good! I've had one too many computers crash on me taking all my files with it. I haven't tried that hard to grow this blog because I have it more as a diary than a source of income. Full disclosure: I have not made a penny off this blog, ever!<br />
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I was looking at the first year of posts from 2008 and 2009 and I am surprised at how much my life has changed. The biggest changes have to be my decision to become a full time college student. I've never been to college before, and other than becoming a mom, becoming a student was the biggest adjustment I've ever made in my life! Another big change was my family's eating habits. I looked at the pictures of all my food deals and thought to myself "Wow, we used to eat crap!" Starting in 2009 we started switching our diet to food with less additives and preservatives. Then we added more organic foods. Next I cut out all red meat and pork.<br />
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Since I'm in school to become a registered dietitian, I like this journal to see how things have changed in my diet and life. It doesn't matter to me that I've never been featured in a magazine, or have thousands of followers, it matters that I can look back and see all the progress I've made in my life.Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-12402890063944137302013-01-03T22:14:00.002-05:002013-01-03T22:14:51.956-05:002012 in 2012: The outcome!Since my last post, I purged 283 more items. Including 5 headbands, 8 movies, and 5 more magazines. Grand total for the year<strong>: 1245 items GONE! </strong>I ended up being 767 items short, but as I said in my last post, it has been a hard year. Since I made sure to follow the "one in, one out" rule I can say with confidence that my home is 1,245 items lighter, which is a great thing. I'm going to keep up with the purging in 2013, but I'm not setting a number goal to reach.Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-22763076577068973572013-01-02T15:46:00.001-05:002013-01-02T15:46:18.995-05:002012 My Year in ReviewWell, 2012 was a very bad year for my family. We struggled with many things and even had two close loved ones pass away. The fact that we're still standing and moving forward is success enough for me! Even though I didn't meet most the goals I set out to accomplish, I'm not disappointed. But anyway, this is how I did:<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Save $1,500 by using coupons and $3,500 by shopping sales: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">I spent 9 out of the last 12 months being a full time Honors college student, I didn't have much time to coupon. Oh well.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Read 10 books of my choice: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">This I did! I actually got to read 13!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">I am proud to say my current GPA is 3.</span><span style="color: black;">85</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Brush my teeth twice a day and floss: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">All I have to say is flossing sucks.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Eat breakfast everyday: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Nope</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Be physically active for 15 minutes a day: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Not every day, but maybe 3xs a week</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Implement a skin care routine: </strong><span style="color: black;">Nope</span><br /><strong>Eat at least one piece of fruit and one vegetable a day: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Nope</span><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">Do some type of stress reduction activity daily</span>: </strong><span style="color: black;">and Nope</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Catch up with all my Dr.'s: </strong><span style="color: black;">Some, not all</span><br /><strong>Eat low fat yogurt daily: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Don't think I ate yogurt at all in 2012</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Be physically active for 30 minutes a day: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">no</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Go to bed before 11:30 pm: </strong><span style="color: black;">Is that possible?</span><br /><strong>Eat more whole grains and less refined carbs: </strong><span style="color: black;">Well, I ate less fried foods...</span><br /><strong>Try a new exercise: </strong></span><span style="color: black;">HA!</span>Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-73538101738776185272012-11-27T00:28:00.002-05:002012-11-27T01:22:34.932-05:0035+ Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Girls!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every Christmas I always think stocking stuffers will be the easiest gifts to buy. That is until I'm wondering around Target trying to think what I can stuff into those darn stockings. This will be the list I bring with me for my daughter:<br />
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<li>Candy</li>
<li>Packs of Annies bunny snacks</li>
<li>an apple and/or orange</li>
<li>Hot chocolate mix</li>
<li>$5 gift card</li>
<li>fun socks</li>
<li>hat and mittens</li>
<li>bookmark</li>
<li>stickers</li>
<li>playdoh</li>
<li>small doll</li>
<li>baby doll bottle</li>
<li>Barbie outfit</li>
<li>Squinkies</li>
<li>My Little Pony</li>
<li>Easy Bake Oven mix</li>
<li>headband</li>
<li>hair clips</li>
<li>hair brush and small mirror</li>
<li>silly bandz</li>
<li>markers</li>
<li>crayons</li>
<li>glitter glue</li>
<li>small water color paints</li>
<li>necklace making kit </li>
<li>lip smackers</li>
<li>travel size lotion</li>
<li>play jewelry</li>
<li>fancy key chain</li>
<li>bubbles</li>
<li>nail polish (I love piggy paint)</li>
<li>little note pad</li>
<li>Hello Kitty or Princess bandaids</li>
<li>batteries</li>
<li>tiara</li>
<li>paper dolls</li>
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<br />Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-7972315336874193032012-11-21T21:22:00.000-05:002012-11-21T21:22:00.823-05:00I am thankful for....The following I saw on Pinterest and loved the perspective they give. Since they are things I'm thankful for I decided to use the best ones.<br />
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<strong>Day 12:</strong> I am thankful for the taxes I pay because it means I have a job.<br />
<strong>Day 13:</strong> I am thankful for the clothes that fit a little to snug because it means I have plenty to eat.<br />
<strong>Day 14:</strong> I am thankful for the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.<br />
<strong>Day 15:</strong> I am thankful for all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.<br />
<strong>Day 16:</strong> I am thankful for the piles and piles of laundry to do because it means my loved ones are close by.<br />
<strong>Day 17:</strong> I am thankful for the alarm that goes off early in the morning because it mean I am alive. Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-37646552178577436312012-11-13T14:46:00.000-05:002012-11-27T00:29:31.160-05:00Holiday Prep<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">My favorite holiday :) As much as I love this holiday, it can also be a stressful time. All the shopping, planning, cleaning, ect. ect. ect. I also try to cram as much "fun" as Ican between December 1 and the 24th. These are a few ideas I had to make that time go as smooth as possible.</span></div>
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Try to clean and organize as much as possible now! Catch up on laundry like blankets and curtains, any half done projects (I started painting the trim in my living room in August and its still not done), purge toys, and clean the fridge. That way in December you'll only have to maintain everything.</div>
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Haircuts, family pictures, dinner reservation. Save yourself from the last minute rush. You can even get the family pictures taken now. </div>
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My family does many food based Christmas things. Cookie swaps, Christmas Eve party, Christmas dinner, ect. Figure out what you'll need, go threw your pantry to see what you have, then make your grocery list. It might be helpful to have a different list for each week so you know when to buy any perishables. Lots of staples are on sale now, so its a good time to stock up.</div>
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Many times I've sat down to do a craft of my own or with my children only to discover I was missing something. If you have crafts in mind to do in December, write them down and check to see if you have everything you'll need. Plan a trip to the craft store this weekend to grab anything you don't have.</div>
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Do you need to go to every holiday party? Or is it really important to send Holiday cards? Think about what you really enjoyed during the past few years and what you really couldn't stand doing. The Holidays are suppose to be an enjoyable time spent with family, not a time to please everyone you know! </div>
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Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-63019730797368109992012-11-12T22:01:00.001-05:002012-11-12T22:01:53.933-05:00Out of control?I'm feeling very overwhelmed today. I have a quiz in algebra (my most hated subject) tomorrow, lab homework and a four page paper due Wednesday, and a big biology exam on Friday. Needless to say my house is a disaster! No one has gone to the grocery store in weeks, and my household to do list is longer than I can remember. To top it off, the thought of holiday prep is hanging over my head. I really need to take a step back to breath, regroup, and plan. What do you do when things become overwhelming?Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-61413024200730106842012-11-11T22:13:00.000-05:002013-05-07T12:36:06.065-04:00I am thankful for...<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know it is 11 days into November, but its never to late to think about all the things I'm thankful for. Since my family has only been in the United States for the last 50 years or so, the whole Pilgrim/Indian thing is lost on me. However, I love the idea of setting an entire day aside to spend with family and reflect on all the things to be thankful for. For the entire month (or what's left) of November I will make sure to note at least one thing I'm thankful for a day. Right now I'm playing catch up.</div>
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<strong>Day 1:</strong> I am thankful for my family, my children, and <strike>my husband</strike>.</div>
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<strong>Day 2:</strong> I am thankful for my safe and comfortable home.</div>
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<strong>Day 3:</strong> I am thankful for electricity. We were lucky not to loose power during Sandy. Last year we lost power for almost a week because of Irene.</div>
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<strong>Day 4:</strong> I am thankful for washing machines. I has watching <em>Girl with a Pearl Earing </em>and seeing what that poor girl had to go threw to wash sheets! </div>
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<strong>Day 5:</strong> I am thankful that I have the opportunity to be in college.</div>
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<strong>Day 6:</strong> I am thankful for pizza. Might sound silly, but it is ssoooo tasty :)</div>
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<strong>Day 7:</strong> I am thankful for Pinterest, nuf said</div>
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<strong>Day 8:</strong> I am thankful for books. I love reading, can't get enough of it.</div>
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<strong>Day 9:</strong> I am thankful for music. Its awesome when you find the perfect song that explains how you are feeling in that exact moment. And its fun to dance.</div>
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<strong>Day 10:</strong> I am thankful for food and having enough of it to feed my family.</div>
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<strong>Day 11:</strong> I am thankful for Veterans and their families. For all they sacrifice for our freedom and safety.</div>
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Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-29934971405667925092012-11-05T19:50:00.001-05:002012-11-13T14:49:25.990-05:002012 in 2012 updateNot to confident I'll been achieving this goal :( I didn't think it would be so hard to declutter. I would still need to purge 1050 items, which would be about 19 items a day from now until the New Year. Anyway, since July I have purged 11 magazines, 59 items of clothing, 14 toys, 5 pairs of socks, and sold 115 items at a local consignment sale, and a bunch of other misc items. Total items purged = 353<br />
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1403 - 353 = <strong>1050 items to go!</strong>Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-49396196751146387602012-11-05T19:39:00.000-05:002012-11-05T19:39:58.503-05:00So where ya been?Oh boy! Four months since my last post, geez. I thought having the summer off would mean having a ton of time to do things. HA! Biggest lie I've told myself in awhile. Its good though. Hubby started a new job in June. Only down side is that it is a night job, so he has to sleep all day. That was a big adjustment. Now I'm back in school. Five days a week its Bio, Ethics, Algebra, and American Lit for me. All while dealing with my six and seven year old. Honestly, I enjoy being busy :)Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-79924981607717409332012-07-08T23:49:00.000-04:002012-07-13T23:18:40.514-04:00Blueberries!I can't wait to go blueberry picking this week! To be honest, I'm not a fan of as a snack, but LOVE them made into desserts or other pastry type items (like muffins) I wanted to compile a list of all the yummy things I hope to make with blueberries. I found all the pictures and links on Pinterest, but linked to the exact post from the persons blog. Hope we pick enough, YUM!<br />
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<a href="http://www.alexandracooks.com/2011/06/29/buttermilk-blueberry-breakfast-cake/">Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake</a> from Alexandra's Kitchen<br />
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<a href="http://fluffimama.blogspot.com/2012/03/yogurt-covered-blueberries.html">Yogurt Covered Blueberries</a> from The Caffeinated Chronicles of Supermom<br />
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<a href="http://bakedbree.com/blueberry-cheesecake-bars">Blueberry Cheesecake Bars</a> fromBaked Bree<br />
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<a href="http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2012/05/lemon-blueberry-bread.html">Lemon Blueberry Bread</a> from Sweet Tooth<br />
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<a href="http://bromabakery.blogspot.com/2011/01/blueberry-scones.html#more">Blueberry Scones</a> from Broma Bakery<br />
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<a href="http://www.heydonna.com/2011/06/pop-o-rama-blueberry-greek-yogurt-popsicles/">Blueberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles</a> from Hey Donna<br />
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<a href="http://www.wearenotmartha.com/2011/06/blueberry-lemon-and-white-chocolate-chunk-cookies/">Blueberry, lemon and white chocolate chunk cookies</a> from We Are Not Martha<br />
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Linked to <a href="http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/07/friday-favorite-finds-117.html">Finding Joy in My Kitchen</a>Saving SAHM Sanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945617407151919001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3566886563765874416.post-3050644472314279822012-07-05T16:04:00.000-04:002012-07-05T16:04:00.357-04:002012 in 2012 updateIts been about five weeks since I posted. I'm not going to list everything, but just a few. I got rid of 6 more magazines, over 60 bathroom items (exp meds, lotions, headbands, ect) and over 10 children's toys! <br />
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These were super easy to make, and my 5 and 7 year old really enjoyed doing this. It doesn't require many ingredients either. All you'll need is:<br />
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*Rinse the starberries and dry them very well.</div>
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*Next melt the chocolate in the mircowave according to the packaging instructions. </div>
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*Then dip the dry strwberries into the white chocolate and then gentle into the blue sugar.</div>
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*Place berry on wax paper to harden. </div>
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NOTE: If you dip the chocolate covered strawberries into the blue sugar to hard then it will push all the chocolate off the tip of the strawberry. So instead of having red, white, and blue berries, they'll be red, white, blue, and red.</div>
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