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Fun and Funny Mom Related Facts

2011-02-10T20:00:00.000-08:00

A baby will have 7,300 diaper changes by age 2.
Preschooler requires mom's attention once every 4 minutes or 210 times / day.
Women average 2.2 hrs / day on chores vs. 1.3 hrs / day for men.
88% of laundry is done by moms, totaling 330 loads of laundry & 5,300 articles of clothing each year.
Moms least favorite chore is vacuuming the stairs.
Bathroom Multi-Tasking for Moms: Reading is the most common activity, followed by talking on the phone, meditating, watching TV, drinking coffee, eating and balancing the checkbook.
Record for the most kids: Mrs. Vassilyev of Russia gave birth to 69 children between 1725 and 1765.
Record for the oldest Mom: Rosanna Dalla Corte gave birth to a baby boy when she was 63 years old in Italy in 1994.
Record for the heaviest Newborn: Signora Carmelina Fedele gave birth to a 22 lb 8 oz boy in Italy in 1955.
1st Mother's Day: May 10, 1908; Founded by Anna Jarvis; made a national holiday in 1914 by President Wilson.
Cost of Raising a Child: Middle-income families spend $242,070 to raise a kid to 18 (not incl. college!)
There are 2 billion moms in the World (82.5 million in the U.S.)
First-time Moms: Average age of new moms is 25, vs. 21 in 1970
Kids: Modern moms average 2 kids (1950s: 3.5 kids; 1700s: 7-10 kids)
4.3 babies are born each second!!!

Good Student Report Card Freebies and Deal

2011-02-09T15:29:00.000-08:00

I remember doing this when I was a child. For those of you who grew up in Yucaipa, do you remember Toy Den!? They used to have a similar promotion. I don’t remember what it was…I just remember when I got good grades grandma would sometimes take me for a toy.

§ Baskin-Robbins -- Get a free scoop of ice cream for good grades on your report card!
§ Blockbuster -- Get a free family friendly movie rental for A’s on your report card!
§ Cheryl & Co -- Get a free cookie for every A on your report card!

§ Chick-fil-A -- Bring in your report card showing all A’s and B’s,and receive a FREE 8-pack of nuggets!
§ Chuck E. Cheese -- Chuck E. Cheese believes in the value of a good education. Have your child bring in their most recent report card and they will receive FREE tokens for good grades.
§ Crown Theaters - Connecticut, Florida, Illinois Maryland, Minnesota and Nevada. Bring in your report card and receive 2 free movie tickets for straight A's, 1 free movie ticket for A's and B's and a free popcorn for all B's.
§ Dairy Queen - Some Dairy Queens will offer rewards for doing well in school.
§ Family Video -- Get a free rental when you show your good report card!
§ Krispy Kreme- Get a free donut for each A (up to 6 A’s)
§ Limited Too - You can bring your report card in, within 30 days of being issued and receive $5 off your total purchase.
§ Long John Silvers - Some Long John Silvers will give rewards for perfect attendance and good grades.
§ McDonalds -- Students with straight A's can get a free Happy Meal!
§ Pizza Hut -- Each marking period, any child who has 3 A’s or the equivalent thereof, will receive one Personal Pan Pizza and a small soft drink or carton of milk by presenting his or her report card to the manager.
§ Sbarro Pizza -- Any student with A’s and B’s on his or her report card automatically becomes one of our PizzAchievers. Sbarro will then provide every PizzAchiever and an accompanying adult with a free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza and a small soda!
§ Topps -- The Topps of the Class program has been created to give you a great trading card gift when you put your mind to work. Every time you bring in a report card to this store, the manager will award you with a gift!
§ Wendy's - Students who receive good grades on their report cards can receive a special treat.

Make sure to call ahead because some of these are listed as ‘participating locations only.

Snapfish Custom Photo Collage only $1.99 Shipped

2011-02-09T15:01:00.000-08:00

You can order a photo collage from Snapfish for just $1.99 shipping! Just go to the link, create an 11×14 Photo Collage from Snapfish, and at checkout use coupon code POSTERBABY to get it for just $1.99 shipped.

Go create you photo collage now!

Go Check Out these Ideas Brought to you by Pinkie's Palace

2011-02-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

Check out the new post here at Gifts on a Budget

The Freebies and Coupons Page is Up and Running

2011-02-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

The Freebies and Coupons Page is Up and Running. Go here to check it out. There are some great sample offers up now! There are samples of Nescafe Tasters Choice Coffee, Dove Shampoo, Maybelline makeup, and magazines!

http://freebiesandcoupons.blogspot.com

Upcoming Events at Mom Headquarters

2011-02-07T19:28:00.000-08:00

You might be thinking.... what are all those links on the left side of the screen??? I have high hopes of creating a grand network of moms, support, and great information. I am working every night to get the framework of the blog group setup. Please be patient as this slow process happens. I promise you won't be disappointed with the product. Have fun browsing what is currently up and running!

2011-02-06T20:48:00.001-08:00

Are You Looking For a Few Ways to Save Money??

2011-02-06T20:24:00.000-08:00

I'm announcing the opening of the second blog link all about saving money! Browse the list and find a few easy ways to cut the spending and free up some money in the budget. Follow the link below and start saving!!!

Follow this link to- 100 Ways to Save Money

Home Organization Headquarters at This Mess or That

2011-02-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

Go check out This Mess or That. It's a blog all about home organization and you can access it by clicking the link below or by clicking on the button on the left side of the home screen of Mom Headquarters. There is also a giveaway on this blog for a cute set of silver plate days of the week clips!!! Everyone loves a giveaway...right!!!

Follow this link

Tour of Mom Headquarters

2011-02-06T17:02:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Mom Headquarters. I have HUGE plans for this network of blogs. It may not seem like much now but please be patient with the progress. Please bookmark this blog and check back often to see it grow and change. On the right side of the screen you will see a Daily Poll. This may be changed less frequently while the blog gets up and running. The daily poll will showcase a question that can answered to reveal the answers of the readers. Also on the left you will see a list of links titled Mom's Tools. This is a collection of my blogs that deal with subjects important to moms. Take a look around and watch this wonderful resource grow.