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Comment on Be thoughtful with secondhand gifts by Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:57:26 +0000

Gift baskets are the way to go when you don’t have a lot of money to spend. I made a gift basket for my cousin in college which included a nice mug plus teas and hot coco mix I already had for those late study nights. I also included a nice pen and a journal notebook, which didn’t cost much at all. Placed them in a decorative box I already had that she could use for extra storage. She LOVED it and it was so inexpensive and so useful!

I go to the post-holiday sales specifically for gift basket items for the following year!

Comment on Four ways to reuse an old shower curtain by Kim

Kim — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:02:55 +0000

I use old shower curtains as groundsheets under my tent when camping. works great and perfect soze for my 3 man tent.

Comment on PetSmart Favorite Affordable Solutions for Pets Contest Giveaway by Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:27:23 +0000

My dog, Bailey, loves to squeak her chicken leg toy repeatedly. It’s even better for her if I’m on the phone! It’s funny how she’s just like a kid… as soon as I’m not paying attention to her, that’s when she decides she needs it… and then gets it by loudly squeaking the toy while I’m trying to talk. I’d be mad if it weren’t so funny!

Comment on PetSmart Favorite Affordable Solutions for Pets Contest Giveaway by Tracy Petley

Tracy Petley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:09:58 +0000

We have four dogs all over 65lbs, 2 cats, 2 rabbits and 2 pygmy goats. My dog Bailey is a Rescued Rhodisian Ridgeback/Boxer cross she did battle last year with a Black Bear protecting her goats. She got some pretty bad puncture wounds from it and was pretty traumatized for a couple of weeks. She is one of the two dogs that doesn’t destroy toys. She also has the worse teeth out of the 4 so she could really use a Kong. Great Contest. – Thank you Tracy Petley

Comment on Four ways to reuse an old shower curtain by My Frugal Miser

My Frugal Miser — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:01:16 +0000

I need to just try a cloth curtain and wash it myself. I don’t know that I was even aware this was an option and I’ve always just bought those cheap throwaways at Wal-Mart. Sure, they only cost a few dollars, but it sure would be nice to just throw it in the washer every week or two.
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Comment on Don’t let baby break the bank by Melissa B

Melissa B — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:08:33 +0000

I wish I had known earlier about consignment stores and (my FAVE) seasonal consignment sales, typically spring/fall. There are 2 types of these sales in MD: buying through a 3rd party ‘organizer;’ and buying directly from the seller. Most sales are through 3rd parties (just as the consignment stores), where mom consigns her clothes through this sale and the sale organizers take a portion. Direct from seller offers better prices. These are often held at fairgrounds where moms can rent a space within the building and sell her stuff. At those sale one can negotiate prices directly with the seller.

This site lists all the major ones I go to in my state, and appears to have info on other states: http://www.kidsconsignmentsales.com/

BTW – I must disagree re not needing a Diaper Genie. You probably need some type of diaper disposal system if you use disposable diapers (Genie requires special bags so I bought a diff diaper pail).

Comment on Four ways to reuse an old shower curtain by Rose

Rose — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:02 +0000

Cut up and make large bibs for the grandchildren for days when you serve spaghetti : )

Comment on Don’t let baby break the bank by Mea

Mea — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:11 +0000

I just remembered 2 more things we didn’t need: a bottle warmer and one of those mirrors you can install to see your baby in the car while he/she is facing backwards. If you are breastfeeding buy the BPA free milk storage bags. You can put them in a glass of warm water to heat up the milk (DO NOT mircowave it). Same with formula. I never even figured out how to install the darn mirror. It remained unused…..

Comment on PetSmart Favorite Affordable Solutions for Pets Contest Giveaway by Kelli Holland

Kelli Holland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:05 +0000

I HAVE A STRAY CAT, MISS KITTY, THAT I TOOK IN AND SHE JUST RECENTLY HAD A LITTER OF 5 KITTENS. THEY ARE NOW 2 WEEKS OLD AND FAT AS LITTLE BUTTER BALLS. HER BOY FRIEND IS WILD AND LIVES UNDER THE HOUSE. HE ONLY COMES OUT FOR HER. THIS IS THEIR SECOND LITTER TOGETHER, SO I GUESS IT’S TRUE LOVE. WE LOVE ALL ANIMALS AND HOPE TO KEEP ONE FROM THE LITTER. THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SOME COOL PRIZES!

Comment on Don’t let baby break the bank by Mea

Mea — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:28:22 +0000

You also don’t need baby monitors. I have become a human baby monitor after my baby was born.