Shake The Salt

Announcement: I’m Expecting!!!

Christy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:34:32 +0000

Oh, Baby! It is semi-official… I’m expecting!! (Home test, no doctor visit yet.) To be perfectly honest, I am freaking out a little. Hubs told me this morning, “you’re pregnant.” LOL! He and Lil Roo made a McD’s breakfast run and when they got back, hubs handed me the pregnancy test, LOL! Not hard to interpret [...]

It’s An Igloo!

Christy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:33:57 +0000

Read more about it, get the instructions, and see more pics - Igloo Craft With Frosting & Mini-Marshmallows Plus Eskimo Coloring Page. (He LOVED creating it!) Share The Love:

Billy The Tree Jewelry

Christy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:23:36 +0000

I’ve been over at Billy The Tree online jewelry shop, browsing around. They have some beautiful pieces. If you are looking for a magnet bracelet, magentic jewelry looks like their specialty, but they have a wide variety of other pieces as well. On top of reasonable prices, they also offer free shipping worldwide and satisfaction guaranteed [...]

Tackling & Overcoming The Clutter

Christy — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:52:30 +0000

This is just a brief post - because I’m pretty excited about it I had to say SOMETHING, lol. (OK, who am I kidding? I can’t write a brief post!) I feel I am actually making a little bit of progress getting a handle on clutter, etc. My desk always seems to collect EVERYTHING. It is in the [...]

My Plan For Free Christmas Gifts From Amazon

Christy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:02:43 +0000

Whether it is one small gift, one very nice gift, or a few misc presents, I plan to have a little shoppping spree later this year at Amazon.com… FOR FREE. I haven’t been doing it much, and was hesitant to bother at first because it just sounded scammy… not loads of misleading emails or steal your [...]

Book Of The Month: One Year To An Organized Financial Life

Christy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:51:10 +0000

Book Of The Month: One Year To An Organized Financial Life by Regina Leeds I will be highlighting one book each month during 2010 from my reading list. The featured book for March is One Year To An Organized Financial Life by Regina Leeds with Russell Wild. It is broken down into monthly chapters, each with an intro and a [...]

It’s Official! I’m BlogHer ‘10 Bound, Baby!

Christy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:21:59 +0000

NYC, here I come! I purchased my ticket last night for BlogHer ‘10 and will be working on all the other travel, conference, and misc details over the coming weeks and months! I can’t wait. Are YOU going? I would love to meet you in person! I’d also love some feedback since this will be my first conference… [...]

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD Review

Christy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:02:00 +0000

CURIOUS GEORGE 2: Follow That Monkey Available on DVD March 2, 2010 Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the new feature-length animated release from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and the followup to Curious George, released in 2006, delighted my three year old, and yes… I admit it… me as well. Curious George is known for always getting himself into [...]

Garden Prep Day Two

Christy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:40:44 +0000

Well, it seems yesterday wasn’t punishment enough, so I went back for more! I didn’t dig deep, but I did turn over the entire top layer today. It makes me feel accomplished, lol, but there’s a heck of a lot of digging left to be done. I need to spend more time reading and researching, so [...]

Hey Mamas-To-Be! Cute Maternity Wear Without Blowing The Budget

Christy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:47:37 +0000

Kiki’s Fashions Maternity offers stylish threads that are actually affordable. There’s even an “Under $10″ section! I’m frugal (if ya didn’t know, lol!) - I like to spend wisely, but I want what I want. We aren’t planning yet for #2, but I could see some of those cute tops and such on me when that [...]

Stockpiling, Organizing The Stockpile, and Creating A Mock Pantry

Christy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:59:44 +0000

I love couponing and getting the deals. I buy 6 papers each week for the coupon inserts (if you get coupons & don’t want them, feel free to send them my way, lol!), which means I’m able to stock-up on great deals. That stockpile has to go somewhere, preferably somewhat organized. That presents somewhat of [...]

Garden Prep Day One

Christy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:22:19 +0000

I did it. I bit the bullet, jumped in with both feet and did it. I’m starting a garden!! This afternoon I marked off an area and started digging! I dug around the perimeter as a start. This is hard work, folks. I had a helper though! I’ll continue to post my progress… feel free [...]

Wondering If A Garden Is For Me…

Christy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:36:40 +0000

I’ve been thinking about starting a garden. I was reading a friend’s blog about her garden prep and talking to her and another friend (who is promising some composting instruction on her blog soon) and the more we talked, the more excited I am about this possibility. Understand though that I have a black thumb. There’s nothing [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Christy — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:05:10 +0000

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Infant Formula: Name Brand Or Store Brand?

Christy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:37:22 +0000

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine. Breast is best, it goes without saying (though the catchy phrase makes it easy to convey the message). It was my first choice when Lil Roo was born, but certain circumstances prevailed and by several months old, he was [...]

A “Not Feeling It” Kind Of Day

Christy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:47:09 +0000

It has been awhile since I wrote a more “personal” / daily life kinda post, so this is much overdue. Unfortunately it’ll probably come across as blah as I feel. Today has just been “one of those days” and not just any “one of” but a real gloomy, not at all feeling it (it being just [...]

Is Your Partner A Snorer? Plus Coupon From Sleep Number

Christy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:43 +0000

Snores come in many varieties: there’s the snorter, the whistler, and of course the freight train. But all of them have a common denominator – they keep their partners awake. A National Sleep Foundation survey showed 23% of married Americans sleep alone, an increase from 12% in 2001. I wonder how many married Americans opted [...]

2010 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Christy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:14:56 +0000

Valentines Day Gift Guide For Men Baskin Robbins Cakes - Shown: Raspberry Fudge Truffle a la mode: mini raspberry filled chocolate cups and vanilla crips pieces top a decadent layer of chocolate fudge ice cream, a layer of raspberry filling, and a crunchy base of crushed chocolate cookie. Febreze Flameless Illuminaries - Break away from the winter blues with [...]

2010 Book & Resource Guide - Self, Home, and Life Improvements

Christy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:01:06 +0000

2010 Book & Resource Guide MAKING 2010 THE YEAR OF GRADUAL BUT STEADY IMPROVEMENTS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE! Instead of the traditional New Years Resolutions - that are often discarded before February - I am opting to make gradual improvements, baby steps if you will, across the board. There’s nothing that cannot be improved or tweaked, [...]

Savvy Shopping, Recall Alerts, Giveaways, Store Deal Linkage & More

Christy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:53:18 +0000

Savvy Shopping, Recall Alerts, Giveaways, Store Deal Linkage & More Sunday Coupon Preview – Get A Sneak Peek! GIVEAWAYS & REVIEWS: Giveaway: Nestle Family Of Products $40 Prize Package Popsicle Giveaway coming soon! Yum! Review: Fiber One Toaster Pastries HOT DEALS: Hot NYC Deal: $100 Spa Package Half Price Til 9 PM! (Thurs 1/21 ONLY) Good Deal Shopportunity: Black Cat Jazz & Blues CD Collection [...]

Aunt Flo Gets A Makeover

Christy — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:00:04 +0000

Earth Mama, Angel Baby - makers of specialized organic teas, organic baby products, and more - is having a Twitter Party to discuss Six Things You Probably Don’t Know About Your Period. Join Shake The Salt ( @SavvyFrugalista ), Earth Mama Angel Baby ( @MamaMelinda ), and many other mamas at the Twitter Party Wednesday, January 20, 2010 [...]

Hot Deals, Coupons, And Freebies

Christy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:55:22 +0000

Recent happenings at Savvy Frugalistas: *HOT* Good Deal Shopportunity: Udder Covers FREE – Pay Only $9.95 Shipping (reg $32 + shipping) Contests: Gone Coupon Crazy’s 10 Weeks Of Giveaways Sweeps: Bravada’s Spot A Mom – Win $500 Of Must Have Baby Items Jiffy Lube Rewards Program Giveaway: Nestle Family Of Products $40 Prize Package Disney Vacation: $685 For Family Of Four (4 [...]

What Would You Suggest To Do In Nassau Bahamas With A Preschooler?

Christy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:57:36 +0000

We will be taking our three year old on his first cruise and will be stopping in Nassau. I’ve been several times, but never with a child. I’ve done excursions and I’ve taken my own path, but again… never with a child. So, I’m fishing shamelessly for ideas. We are thinking of foregoing the pricey [...]

Need Ideas For A Birthday Boy?

Christy — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:06:57 +0000

The following is a guest post from Totsy Mom Audrey of Mom Generations. Gifts For The Birthday Boy Being the mother of 4 little boys, I have begun to know a thing or two when it comes to some great gifts! Toys are great… yes. But sometimes it comes down to some pretty amazing clothes and unique (and [...]

Amon Maternity: 50% Off Sale And A Review

Christy — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:35:36 +0000

Amon Maternity Amon Maternity is having a 50% off sale through Friday, January 15, 2010 - use code SUPERSALE. With prices at $23 and $25, you can get them for $11.50 and $12.50 each through Friday. Plus, get free shipping when you buy 2 or more items. This is a fabulous price for a great product! [...]