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FOR SALE
There’s a FOR SALE sign in our front yard. Actually, there’s a FOR SALE sign in both of our front yards. If we only had one front yard, we wouldn’t need any signs. But, I have to hold tight to my mantra, that “everything happens for a reason”. When we moved here to Little Rock three and a half years ago, the real estate market was in a full-on nose dive. We probably should have realized … Read entire article »
Filed under: Homemaking, Mommyhood
Free Fun For Families: February 27-March 4
This Week: Tuesday, February 28 – National Pancake Day @ IHOP – 7:00am-10:00pm IHOP gives away free short stacks of their signature buttermilk pancakes all day long today. In exchange, visitors can donate to the Children’s Miracle Network. Last year, IHOP raised more than $2.5 million for that organization and other local charities. Thursday, March 1 – Dr. Seuss Birthday Party @ CALS Main Library Branch – 6:30pm Celebrate the Seuss at this bash with stories, crafts and games. Friday, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
What Would You Do With $1000?
Whenever I hear about cash contests or people falling into money they didn’t expect, I like to imagine what I would do if I was given a particular amount of money. So, what would you do with $1000? I would use it to pay for our upcoming family vacation to the beach and then splurge on dinner out at a seafood restaurant while we’re there. Swagbucks is giving away $1000 to 4 people in celebration of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn
Relish! and GFree Meal Planning Giveaway
Happy Monday everyone! After trying out a few different meal planning services, I’ve decided that Relish! is still my favorite. The interface is easy to use, I like the format of the shopping list and recipes, and the meals are easy to prepare, but look and taste gourmet. If you want to know more about Relish! Meal Planning, you can read the review I wrote here. Relish! has also just come out with a new … Read entire article »
Filed under: Homemaking, Mommyhood
Free Fun For Families: February 19-26
This Week: Sunday, February 19 – Geology Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9:00am – 11:00am Meeting place: Visitor Center. Part of the charm of Pinnacle Mountain State Park is the diverse geology found here, and there is no better place to see this than on the Rocky Valley Trail. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center today to hike this trail and discover the unique geological characteristics of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. This is a moderately strenuous hike, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
Help Me Pick a Pic!
This summer I get to travel to Charlotte, NC to attend the Type A Parent Conference (it’s for bloggers). One of the fun things that the conference planners are doing is a photo contest for a calendar that each attendee will receive at the conference. I get to submit one (and only one!) photo that I used in a blog post during 2011. Obviously this is not a photo blog, but I found some fun … Read entire article »
Filed under: Write & Blog
Grab My Button!
