http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog Tips Tricks & Tools for Busy Moms Managing Busy Homes. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:33:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Copyright 2008 - 2009, TheHouseholdHelper, LLC cara@thehouseholdhelper.com (Cara Mirabella) cara@thehouseholdhelper.com(Cara Mirabella) 1440 cleaning,meal,planning,organizing,time,management,frugal,living,household,tips,busy,moms Tips Tricks and Tools For Busy Moms Managing Busy Homes The Household Helper Talk Show is a 20 to 30 minute podcast that provides the information BUSY MOMS need to manage their busy homes: cleaning, meal planning, organizing, frugal living and time management. Cara Mirabella No no http://thehouseholdhelper.com/images/itunes_new_144x144.jpg http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog 144 144 Copyright 2008 - 2009, TheHouseholdHelper, LLCcleaning,meal,planning,organizing,time,management,frugal,living,household,tips,busy,momsKids & Familycara@thehouseholdhelper.comCara MirabellaCarasCoffeeBreakhttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CarasCoffeeBreak/~3/U-3wnEHJqUE/ http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/aprons-i-need-one/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:33:33 +0000 cara@thehouseholdhelper.com (Cara Mirabella) http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/?p=942 I have two aprons, but I don&#8217;t really use them. Why? Because they are so darn cute I don&#8217;t want to! I use them as decoration. Plus, when they are hung in my kitchen, they hide a major flaw in my wall &#8211; LOL! But seriously, The Household Helper needs an apron! I cook, clean and [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog">TheHouseholdHelper</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/just-for-fun-a-contest/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Just for Fun &#8211; A CONTEST'>Just for Fun &#8211; A CONTEST</a> <small>As some of</small></li><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/kitchen-storage-issues/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Kitchen Storage Issues'>Kitchen Storage Issues</a> <small>I have a t</small></li></ol> Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6W7FjZImI1cZN6V7IZ46RkPzRv0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6W7FjZImI1cZN6V7IZ46RkPzRv0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6W7FjZImI1cZN6V7IZ46RkPzRv0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6W7FjZImI1cZN6V7IZ46RkPzRv0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CarasCoffeeBreak?a=U-3wnEHJqUE:pgbuOpN3jss:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CarasCoffeeBreak?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CarasCoffeeBreak/~4/U-3wnEHJqUE" height="1" width="1"/> http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/aprons-i-need-one/feed/ 0 http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/aprons-i-need-one/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CarasCoffeeBreak/~3/wcCYGFlRhNw/ http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/friday-faves-miscellaneous-homemaking/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:39:57 +0000 cara@thehouseholdhelper.com (Cara Mirabella) http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/?p=930 I found some great general homemaking links to share with you this week! Do you know how to fold a fitted sheet? I love these thrifty homemade pillows! Angie shares how she fed 200 people - wow! HomeEc101 explains how to safely thaw a a chicken. SimpleMom brings us Back To Basics with a family mission statement. Jenn gave me a [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog">TheHouseholdHelper</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/friday-faves-past-times/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Friday Faves: Past Times'>Friday Faves: Past Times</a> <small>Favorite P</small></li><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/friday-faves-on-tuesday/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Friday Faves on Tuesday??'>Friday Faves on Tuesday??</a> <small> Marie fro</small></li><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/how-does-your-garden-grow/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Does Your Garden Grow? (Friday Faves)'>How Does Your Garden Grow? 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The problem with sales is that most people use them to buy things they don’t need. So although they’re getting a deal, it’s money they wouldn’t have otherwise spent. Not great for the budget! Instead, look at sales as a way to buy the things [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog">TheHouseholdHelper</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/thrifty-thursday/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Thrifty Thursday'>Thrifty Thursday</a> <small>Don’t be o</small></li><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/target-deal-alerts/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Target Deal Alerts'>Target Deal Alerts</a> <small>Typically </small></li><li><a href='http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/thirfty-thursday-23/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Thirfty Thursday'>Thirfty Thursday</a> <small>Plan to sh</small></li></ol> Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6yjW-mUz5f04esptRZYnjtb9YwA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6yjW-mUz5f04esptRZYnjtb9YwA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6yjW-mUz5f04esptRZYnjtb9YwA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6yjW-mUz5f04esptRZYnjtb9YwA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CarasCoffeeBreak?a=_gsyjL8-uW0:C1dzkXkTc5E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CarasCoffeeBreak?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CarasCoffeeBreak/~4/_gsyjL8-uW0" height="1" width="1"/> http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/thrifty-thursday-44/feed/ 0 http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/thrifty-thursday-44/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CarasCoffeeBreak/~3/tQCkL8cwfNY/ http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/thrifty-thursday-43/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:13 +0000 cara@thehouseholdhelper.com (Cara Mirabella) http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/?p=291 Start a holiday gift lottery. 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How Does Mom Survive The Summer? I have with me today Tashia Calhoun from www.thehouseholdplanner.com ... Whoo Hoo - it's episode #25 of The Household Helper Talk Show! How Does Mom Survive The Summer? I have with me today Tashia Calhoun from www.thehouseholdplanner.com and we discuss her product "The Busy mom's Guide To Summer Survival". Being caregiver of 6 most days, this lady knows how to survive! "In order to have a stress-free and fun filled summer, you have to have a plan!" Tashia and I talk about keeping the kids in order: Make A Plan Use A Daily Schedule Create A Lunch Menu We're giving away a copy of The Busy Mom's Guide To Summer Survival! Simply visit Tashia's site then come back here and post a comment letting me know what you like about her site and how you could use her household planners. A random comment will be selected next Wednesday (July 8). Frugal Family Outings For The Summer Summer outings don't have to be expensive. Here are a few ideas to keep your family busy this summer without breaking the bank. Go To The Movies: Some theaters offer reduced-price matinees during the day. Some even have free kid-oriented movies on weekend days. Play Miniature Golf. Admission is usually quite reasonable, and it provides the opportunity for relaxed yet engaging family competition. Visit A Local Zoo or Museum. Some offer cheap or free admission, while others cost more. But the larger and more expensive ones often sell season passes, so if you live close by, you can visit numerous times for one low price. Do a search online for local zoos, museums and attractions. Attend Events at a Nearby College. These may include plays, concerts, dance recitals and movie showings. Prices are low, and student discounts usually apply to kids, too. Enjoy The Great Outdoors. Parks are great for day trips. Those with playground equipment can keep youngsters entertained for hours on end. Hiking trails offer opportunities for exercise and exploration. Most parks have picnic facilities, so you can pack a lunch instead of eating out. PS: Sorry - subscribing through iTunes is not available at this time. Somehow, my podcast feed isn't getting through to Apple so my show isn't currently available through the iTunes store. I'm trying to get this straightened out. Related posts:Grocery Coupon Q#038;A Where do yEpisode #9 #8211; Getting The Family Involved A big thanWhen You Work Outside of the Home #8211; Episode #18 When I sta Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Podcast Cara Mirabella no No http://thehouseholdhelper.com/blog/episode-25-moms-guide-to-summer-survival-and-frugal-family-outings/http://girlie0226.audioacrobat.com/download/bfdbedbf-f749-f731-65f8-a2a6f4368eb7.mp3 Cara MirabellanonadultTips Tricks and Tools For Busy Moms Managing Busy Homes