tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82816266435786066842024-11-08T10:37:21.635-05:00MAKING IT LOOK EASY...WHEN MOTHERHOOD IS ANYTHING BUTHip, Savvy Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07814601478731358915noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281626643578606684.post-4275973225116574622010-03-15T11:42:00.003-04:002010-03-15T19:07:53.748-04:00

Many people don't start stressing about the future of our planet until they have kids of their own to inherit it. Find out how to make your household and your world a little greener at the Chattanooga Eco Expo. Support 75+ local vendors who are working to reduce their ecological footprint, and even learn how to save some money while saving the environment. Tuesday,

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It's not easy finding a great pair of jeans with a toddler wrapped around your leg. Since I've become a stay-at-home mama, I haven't had an opportunity to go shopping...well, for myself anyway. Monkey's Auntie M came for a visit, and we escaped to the mall two days in a row sans baby (thanks, hubby!). MISSION: comfy casual for summer and no-fuss glam for a bachelorette party

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Publix shopper? Be sure to sign up for their Baby Club or Preschool Pals program. Baby Club If you are expecting or have a child under 2 years, get a bundle of coupons set to coincide with your child's age, an advice-packed quarterly newsletter, and a free copy of AAP's Caring for Your Baby and Young Child (for first-time parents only). Preschool Pals For ages 2-4, register your little

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Check out the premiere of HGTV's new series Home Rules this Monday night (3/15) at 9/8c. Fran Harris is a life coach who helps bring calm to chaos to families in crisis. Here are three tips from Fran to help break free from complacency: just do it: don't just say you love someone, "execute that love through thoughtfulness and effort" say what you feel, not just what you mean:

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I'm not a flashy shoe person, nor do I need a custom-built closet to contain my footwear habit. But I do know an amazing shoe when I see one, and I'm not afraid to pay a little bit more for it...because you do get what you pay for. And no one wants to get stuck with uncomfortable pumps. Piperlime has a great selection of brands and styles, and they do a nice job of

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asBabies love bananas, but they don't eat an entire banana at once...and rarely do mommies. If you were using plastic bags or plastic wrap (which I despise handling), save your time, money and the environment by investing in a banana saver clip.  I got mine for a whopping $2 at the grocery store...you guessed it, right next to the bananas. It takes up very little drawer

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After dazzling us with brilliant sun for a few days, Mother Nature has done her usual about-face and is showing us her ugly, rainy side. I say "fuh-get about it!" and create your own sunshine indoors. With spring a mere 11 days away and wedding season following right behind, here are a few beautiful bouquets to cheer you up and inspire your next trip

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Right now at LOFT, save 25% off modern slim and skinny jeans. I love the Hand-Sanded Modern Skinny Legs at right. Skinny jeans saw me through my entire pregnancy - they look adorable with long tops and the low rise fits nicely under the belly. My current favorite LOFT piece is the Chiffon Petal Cardigan that comes in vanilla, light peach, coastal fog and black...and I may not be able

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Survey says: 75% of you said that you sneak bites of your baby's food only when it's something yummy. Bring on the bananas! Shop: Cooking for Baby: Wholesome, Homemade, Delicious Foods for Kids From 6 to 18 Months  Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food Kit

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Losing weight after pregnancy is hard, but getting your abs back to their former self can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Terms such as "mama pouch" and "baby cushion" are funny, but nothing in the world can make me laugh when I muffin-top over my snug jeans. And it's not just the front of your belly you have to whip back into shape...the ever-impossible obliques can present the biggest

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Here are a few new deals at BOGOnooga.com! The Station House Restaurant at the Chattanooga Choo Choo: buy 1 $20 certificate, get 1 free; limit one certificate per guest; expires 11/30/10 212 Market - Tennessee's First Certified Green Restaurant: buy 1 for $25, get 1 free; expires 12/28/10

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My little monkey is still learning what a cow says and how to use a spoon, so we're not to the "why?" stage yet. If you are and can't remember back to grade-school history, here's some handy information about St. Patrick's Day. Arm yourself for the moment when she asks, "but whyyy am I wearing a green shirt today?" Modern Symbols and Celebrations March 17th marks the 5th-century death

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Recently, I published a post about the top 12 produce items to purchase organic due to their higher levels of pesticide contamination. According to the Environmental Working Group, the 12 listed below are the least contaminated. If you're looking to save on groceries (and who isn't?), feel better about picking these up at your neighborhood supermarket for less instead of hearing your

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If you are expecting or expecting to be expecting, Pampers.com offers a fun and free widget to get week-by-week pregnancy updates right from your desktop. If you're not the book-reading type or simply don't have the time, this little gadget summarizes the basics in just a few clicks. Select the orange "Download for PC" button in the center of the Pregnancy Widget page, and follow the

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Time "March"es on. It's a new month and time again to find out what's in our shopping carts, on our schedules, and running through our minds.  OBSESSION: couponing, how it works and how much I can save READING: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers WATCHING: Malcolm in the Middle and starting to sympathize with Lois CHECKING OUT: Zulily.com for savings on baby clothing and

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Sometimes a parent can use some back-up when their kid is having a rough time at school or when life has been too hectic to spend enough quality time together. Hallmark has a fun new line of cards and gifts to show your little star how brightly they shine. From simple, sweet greetings to cool water bottles, the line offers an array of fun

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Don't know about you, but I'm getting a kick out of the cries of outrage from hot dog lovers after the American Academy of Pediatrics recently released their policy on choking hazards. While choking is not funny, it's terrifying, I can't help but laugh at how the media has once again dramatized a simple and common-sense precautionary statement. Ridiculous

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Now through midnight Sunday, March 7, enjoy 20% off Isabella Oliver tops from both maternity and 365 collections. Use code TOPS20 to get the discount at checkout, and also receive free shipping on orders over $89 (which is basically one shirt). IO Maternity is popular among expecting celebrities, and includes nursing tops that cover that shrinking

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BOGOnooga.com, a Brewer Media Group project, offers Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals for the Chattanooga area. You can purchase certifcates through the website and receive one of equal value for free. The biggest downside is you can't use them immediately; it takes 3-5 days to receive your certificates in the mail. But you pay zero for shipping! Here are the current deals: Moss' Place II - buy 1 $25

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Check the list of recent recalls below to ensure that you don't have these hazards in your home. Pull-A-Long Friends:  Toucan, Alligator and Sharky Friends pose a choking risk to younger children if wooden components break. Manufactured by Manhattan Group, sold Sept 09-Jan 10 for approximately $22 in stores nationwide as well as online and in catalogs. Return to the store where

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Keep your household pesticide-free or save money? It's a never-ending struggle for most grocery shoppers, especially moms. Hopefully the day will arrive when produce farming is regulated and consumers won't have to endure the battle between wallet and wellness. An article published today on Shine gives us the "dirty dozen," the twelve produce items that have the highest pesticide

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Since I have some Irish heritage and love any excuse for a celebration, I've made a tradition of preparing an Irish cream fudge for St. Patrick's Day. The green top layer and rich Bailey's flavor is my tribute to the holiday. Here's the recipe, inspired by one I found on Allrecipes.com. You will need plastic wrap to smooth out the layers. Irish Layer Fudge Bottom layer: 4 c

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I love me a Frappuccino every now and then...cool and sweet like a milkshake with a boost to follow. Get an easy coupon for $1 off any size bottled Frappuccino coffee drink when you fill out your name, location and a quick blurb about where drinking a Frappuccino takes you. A coffee shop in Paris? A ski lodge? On a caffeine-fueled cleaning rampage? Note that the printable E-coupon is

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Read it...just read it. You'll laugh hard, nod your head in enthusiastic agreement, and bring up the best points at your next play date. The Top 5 Myths of Motherhood courtesy of Shine from Yahoo.com

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We've all seen and probably enjoyed an edible bouquet. Usually of the cookie or fruit variety, they are nice to look at and even nicer to consume. Here's a new one - a veggie bouquet!  Great for an Easter gathering or a Mother's Day brunch, learn how to spruce up your table by following this video tutorial found at the bottom of the article. Fun ideas: display your

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