Recently I was sent a bag of Weight Watcher’s newest desert, Pecan Crowns.  They are 1 point and absolutely delicious.  I usually don’t like deserts, just ask Karen, but these are really good.  They are like those wonderful pecan turtles minus the guilt.  The chocolate melts in your mouth and I would wholeheartedly recommend eating them for a guilt free desert.

I’m sure some of you have been giving it a lot of thought.  Should I?  Well, I’ll wait till next week.  Um, how ’bout I join after Valentine’s Day?  Let me just finish up this chocolate I have in the house first.  The list of excuses could go on and on.
Now is the time to sign up for Weight Watchers.  They’re running a special right now of free registration.
Even if you don’t want to join, you can still sign up for their free newsletter and you can check out their site for low fat recipe ideas, a Fast Food Survival Guide, …read more

Last night I wrote a list of reasons that I want to lose weight.  Here’s my list so far:
1.  To have more energy and feel better.
2.  To live a longer life.
3.  To not be embarrassed about how I look.
4.  To shop in the skinny people clothes section. lol
5.  To fight off diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
6.  To set a good example for my children.
7.  To look better for me.
8.  To look better for my husband.
9.  To be healthier and save on healthcare expenses.
10. To get a cheaper rate on my life insurance policy.
Do you have any reasons that …read more

Everyone wants to lose a few pounds this time of year.  I could stand to loose about 20 lbs but I don’t think That will never happen now.  Kate over at Babylune talks about losing weight and gives you her favorite book, Chicken Soup for the Dieter’s Soul.  Read carefully and you will find that Kate is actually published in the book itself.  Check it out.  We are in the presence of greatness, folks!

Happy New Year from us at Thrifty Mommy.  We pray that you will have a blessed and prosperous year.
There’s something about a new year that causes us to make resolutions.  I think it causes us to take a look at our lives and see things that should be different.  A new year seems to be a fresh start.
Resolutions about weight loss, debt reduction, and spending habits seem to be the most popular.  The problem with our resolutions is that they are resolutions and not solutions that will help us reach our goals. 
Instead of saying that you want to lose weight this …read more

Wow!  Can you believe that 2006 is almost gone?  No matter how old I get I ask myself this kind of question every year.
Kelly and I have throughly enjoyed writing for Thrifty Mommy this past year.  Below are highlights from our top posts.  Here is our top 10 for 2006:
Top 25 Ways I Save Money – Obviously, this is a list of 25 ways I save money.  LOL
25 MORE Ways to Save Money – I decided the 1st list of 25 was too easy to write.  I decided to pick my brain for more.
Top 10 Ways to Exercise for Free – Kelly …read more

Every female I know, and some males for that fact, wants to change something about their bodies.  Most of the people I know want to loose weight.  But have you seen the prices of some of those diet plans?  Yes.  I realize that exercise and watching what I eat would do the trick.  But most of America is overweight along with me.  Here is in interesting article on weight loss and vinegar.  Yes, I said vinegar…

Note …  I am not advocating this or any other diet.  Just wanted to throw it out there for you to ponder.