Time Management: Multi-tasking
May 21, 2008 by kellys
Filed under time management
I am all about multi-tasking. You have to be able to multi-task to be able to keep up with kids . . . no matter how many you have. So I have a confession to make. I was really multi-tasking yesterday. I decided to get on a weight loss regiment. I have no extra time to do anything so I performed a very difficult task. Just promise that before you click to see what I did, you won’t laugh until the end . . .
Sign Up for Free Baby Products
April 3, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under baby products
Kelly’s recent breastfeeding dilemma caused me to do a little search for free formula.
With my first pregnancy, the doctor’s office asked if I wanted to sign up to be on a mailing list to receive free products. I signed up and was amazed at all of the free products and coupons I received. For some reason, with my second child, the doctor’s office did not offer to sign up and I did not receive as many freebies. I was really disappointed.
Thankfully, most companies have a mailing list that you can sign up for on your own. Here are some links to …read more
25 Ways to Save Money with a Baby
April 12, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 25, baby products, clothes, financial matters, frugal living, money saving idea, saving money, shopping
1) Check consignment stores or thrift stores for maternity clothes. One day I saw a bunch of nice maternity clothes at Good Will. Check your local store a few times as donations will come in regularly. Also, see if you can borrow some from a friend. You probably won’t wear them that long anyway. Another place to look is ebay.
2) Register for your shower. People will be more likely to get you what you need. Also, if you are registered at Target, they have a more flexible return policy.
3) Nurse if you possibly can. Formulas can cost a lot of …read more
Kelly’s Breastfeeding Story
November 18, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under blogs, health, odds and ends
Kelly’s breastfeeding story is featured at “Breastfeeding 1-2-3″. After giving birth to her daughter, Kelly had a complication from the epidural called spinal headache. Kelly was unable to sit up, but thanks to her hubby she was able to continue breastfeeding. Read the rest of their story.
B5media Welcomes Breastfeeding 1-2-3
October 10, 2006 by kellys
Filed under blogs, news, odds and ends
I can only tell you how excited I am about one of the newest blogs b5media is announcing. EXTREMELY!! Breastfeeding 1-2-3 is live and alive! Packed with great insight on a daunting but totally rewarding task, Breastfeeding 1-2-3 is a great tool to encourage and teach new nursing mothers on the art and privilege of breastfeeding.
Several of my friends have tried with little success to breastfeed their kids. And to them I say “way to go!” They tried and gave it a valiant effort. I applaud them for trying and keeping up the effort. …read more
