Girl meets boy, girl falls for boy, girl wonders...is this the real thing? How can you tell if your Summer romance is going to make it through the season change and still be there once you start pulling out sweaters and Winter boots? The truth is, sometimes you just can’t know if your summer fling is going to turn into a long term, “real” relationship. For that matter, why should you over analyze the longevity and potential of a new relationship if you are still just getting to know one another? Image: Newscom Of course, no one wants to waste their time and start emotionally investing in a relationship that isn’t going to progress past the early new/fun stage. Which is why in order to be smart about your feelings it’s... [Read more]

I’m always interested in ways to combine supporting a good cause with a little bit of fun. Electrolux and Kelly Ripa are working together to promote awareness and raise money for The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) with virtual lemonade stands at Kelly Confidential. Is there any more iconic drink of summer than lemonade? Even though you can’t taste the deliciousness through your computer screen, you’re helping raise to raise money by participating. Plus, look at how cute the stand and little glasses of lemonade are! For every stand opened, Electrolux will donate $1 to OCRF as part of its $500,000 commitment to help fight ovarian cancer. When you promote your stand and sell virtual glasses of lemonade (I’m currently... [Read more]

I am so trying this the next time I have some extra cream cheese in the fridge! Flickr user Waldo Jaquith says that “after a decade of complaining about Bodo’s replacement of chocolate-chip cream cheese with strawberry cream cheese (ugh), I finally did something about it. Two packages of cream cheese, one 10 ounce bag of mini chocolate chips, and about two tablespoons of cocoa. Presto—dessert cream cheese.” [Read more]

A Full Cup is a FREE online forum with printable coupons and the latest information on money saving deals. You can click on links to find sale and coupon information for just about any store. They are celebrating the new look and enhanced features by offering giveaways on their site and one here at Thrifty Mommy. I have been challenged to see how much I can save by using A Full Cup. I am excited about using the online printable coupons and the information on coupon match-ups to find the most savings. It’s a thrill to find food and toiletries for almost free! I will be posting my A Full Cup savings later this week, so stay tuned for that. Here’s a YouTube video that explains a little bit about how the site works. I found it to be beneficial. [Read more]

A couple weeks ago I talked about the Red Square Cosmo for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration drink. Well, we’re just days away and I have a couple more options if a Cosmo isn’t your style. Cranberries are a great source of good for you nutrients and antioxidants. So you can feel better about your Valentine’s Day indulgences knowing you’re doing your health and body some good. CRANBERRY KISS Ingredients 6 ounces Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 ounce orange juice Club soda Orange wedge, garnish Directions Pour cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice into a glass with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with orange wedge. Makes 1 serving. CRANBERRY RASPBERRY FLIRTINI Ingredients 2 ounces Ocean... [Read more]