We’ve Got Justin Bieber Fever –Movie Review & Poster Fun! (#gluenglitter)

We love Justin Bieber! Yes I said "we'! My daughter and I are both gaga for Justin! So we were so excited to see his movie "Never Say Never." With my toddler we do not get to the movies much so when this movie was released on DVD we were super excited! In case you are a mom wondering if this movie is kid friendly let me give you my "mom's perspective" on Justin Bieber: Never Say Never The movie … [Read more...]

Caring for Children’s Teeth (#BuildingSmiles )

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We have been having a battle in our home about brushing teeth. Specifically with my 5 year old. Trying to get a 5 year old to stand in the bathroom for 2 minutes focusing on her teeth is very challenging! We have tried the flavored tooth paste but that does not help. We have tried "stickers" but that does not help either. I was shocked when I read "Your Child's Mouth" on the Colgate website and … [Read more...]

Wii Select Games – Affordable and Fun

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Nintendo has made game time more affordable than ever! You can now get the Wii Console Bundle , which includes the Wii Mario Kart and Wii Wheel, for only $149! AWESOME DEAL! And check out these four  Nintendo Selects classic games: … [Read more...]

Frugal Fun For Kids – How to Make a Birdfeeder

Thanks to Momondealz for bringing this post to us! Each week I bring you a fun, educational, and frugal craft that you can complete with your child. Since warmer weather is finally here and bird families are everywhere, I thought this would perfect. Will loves seeing birds at our hummingbird feeder and now hopefully we can attract more varieties! Materials: Large piece of Cardboard … [Read more...]

Shopping on Thrifty Thursday…Consignment Shops (& what I found)

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I am a huge resale store fan! I thought I would start sharing my best finds each week with you. See how you can find something great for very little! This week I tried a new shop. This one was a consignment shop. What is a Consignment Shop? … [Read more...]

Online Kids Clothing Swap (So Cool!)

This is so interesting! I signed up last week and had to share this with you! I HATE to pay retail for my kids clothes! ThredUp is a neat online site where moms swap kids clothes and toys. … [Read more...]

Kids Frugal Fun – Encouraging Good Discipline

Each week Mom on Dealz brings us a Fun and Frugal idea for kids. This week is focused on discipline. I can not wait to do this.This is exactly what we need right now! This week I chose to share one that can help with discipline. As an early childhood educator I believe very strongly in positive reinforcement. Some may feel that this is "bribing" but the reality is that by reinforcing your … [Read more...]

Big Changes in Children’s Pain Medication – No More Infant Drops

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Changes being made to prevent overdoses of pain medications in infants and children. According to the Associated Press, Johnson & Johnson and other makers of cold and fever medications say they will discontinue infant drops of medicines containing acetaminophen in an effort to avoid confusion that can lead to dangerous overdoses. … [Read more...]

Rock N’ Learn “Dancing With The Animals” DVD Review & Win a DVD of Choice

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Now that I am a stay at home mom I am always searching for new and creative ways to help my kids learn at home. I do not encourage very much tv time. But there are my exceptions. When I find dvds that are educational or character building I get very excited and so do my kids. For them this means they get to watch tv. So we were all thrilled when I discovered Rock N' Learn! … [Read more...]

Frugal Gardening- Herb Cans

Looking for a creative idea of a Mother's Day? Here is a great idea for a frugal gift you can make with the kids! Thank you Just trying To Save Money for this great post! My mom’s birthday was yesterday (Happy Birthday again Mom) and I always have my girls make something for her. She never wants anything so I figure if her grand kids make it then it will mean more and she will keep it … [Read more...]