I’ve been making my way around the b5media Lifestyles Channel.  Here are some interesting articles I have found.  Enjoy!
Making Your Own Journal Saves You Money
The 2 Minutes Toss It Rule
Solar Powered Car for $5,560
Having Fun with Acrostic Poetry
Homemade Cough Syrup
Easy Hamburger Stroganoff
11 Ways to Use Pumpkins
Recycled Ghost Party Favors
Polenta with Prosciutto and Onions
Starbucks Hot Caramel Apple Cider Recipe
Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Congratulations to Mindy!  She is our first Blogtoberfest winner.  Mindy has won a Living the Dream laundry mom t-shirt from LTDchix.com.  LTDchix has fun apparel for every mom.  Check out their other shirts which include multi-tasking, working, cleaning, workout, cooking, beach cart, laundry, mini-van, referee, and shopping.  LTDchix was also interviewed on ABC News.  I hope you’ll stop by to see their humorous t-shirts.

Thanks to LTDchix for donating our first Blogtoberfest prize.

 
The b5media Lifestyles Channel is excited to announce our Second Annual Channel Wide Blogtoberfest!
Blogtoberfest will run an entire two weeks throughout our channel beginning Monday, October 6th and wrapping up Friday, October 17th.
Here’s how it will work:
Each day select blogs within the channel will post as usual, the only difference is, they’ll post our beautiful Blogtoberfest button (shown above) and a special note letting you know that it is a sponsored post. That particular post will have a secret prize assigned to it from our list of awesome prizes that will be announced prior to opening day.
All you have to …read more

While the writers of the b5media Lifestyles Channel may be scattered about globally, one thing we all have in common is a celebration of fireworks.  I hope you’ll enjoy our blast from the past.
Chloe of Tangled Thread shares a few festive fireworks and needlework patterns.
Kerri and Cory at Marriage Actually talk about why having a shared past is one of the best parts about being married.
Heather at A Creative Journal shares her first memory of firecrackers with a view from Australia.
Christine at Mad Cropper remembers Guy Fawkes Day, a day celebrated in New Zealand with lots of fireworks. Find out …read more

As some of you already know, my family will be moving in a few weeks.  In just five weeks, we need to:

sell and/or giveaway about half of our possessions
finish the home repairs we started
put our house on the market
pack our things
celebrate our two children’s birthdays, which includes a small birthday party
take the kids for their yearly well check-up exams
take the kids to the dentist for a check-up
visit with the people here before we move
and tons more!!!!

As you can imagine, my schedule is pretty tight.  As much as I love writing for Thrifty Mommy, I could certainly use the time to work …read more

Amazon is one of my favorite places to go shopping at. Why? haha, I don’t have to leave the house and most of the time I have tons of gift certificates from things I’ve done online. In the past few months I’ve racked up about $100+ in Amazon GCs and I’ve just discovered how to find more things on sale.
In case you don’t normally purchase online you just fill up your cart and click on check out. Once at check out you will get a chance to place your code or promotion. Here’s a few codes for you:
JUNEBAR8- Save $10 …read more

In celebration of the June 20th summer solstice, b5media is having The Great Blog Off.  Participating b5media blogs from the Lifestyles, Business, and Entertainment channels will post content at least once per hour for each hour of the day. 
This is the first time since 1975 that the summer solstice hasn’t occurred on June 21.  On this day, the daytime hours are at a maximum in the Northern hemisphere and night time is at a minimum.  It is officially the first day of summer.
The great blog off begins at 12:01 am on June 20th.  Each blog channel will be accepting charitable …read more

As much as I will miss my blogging twin over at Babylune, I am excited to announce that Eliza Ferree has taken over.  She will do great as she has 4 kids under the age of 10 and obviously knows what she is talking about.  So go on over and welcome Eliza to the b5 family.  I am sure she will appreciate all the conversation she will be getting as she gets to know all of you.

Are you ready for Christmas? We are pleased to announce the First Annual b5media Lifestyles Channel Holiday Blogging Awards.
Judges from around the blogosphere will judge the best entries for the following categories:
Best Holiday decoration of a Blog – Any blog or blogger who has decorated their blog for the holidays either entirely or in an subtle way. Prize: $20 USD via Paypal and links from channel blogs.
Best post about Christmas on a Blog – The best posting about Christmas or holiday activities on a blog. It can be religious or non-religious, but should celebrate the spirit of the season. Prize: …read more

I am pleased to announce that the second prize in the Blogtoberfest is a 6-Month Membership to MySuperSaving.com!  The membership provides a private collection of samples, savings, shopping, rebates, and coupons to help you and your family save.  Also included in the winner’s package is a Lemongrass Clay facial soap.  This package is valued at $18.00.
This prize goes to Richelle.  Congratulations, Richelle!
Thanks to MySuperSaving.com for donating the prize.  Thanks to all of you readers for participating.  Be looking for another Blogtoberfest button soon!