Free E-books!!!!!

Some Homemaking, Homeschool, Recipes, Budgeting A true must see! Here is the link:
http://www.livingonadime.com/septpromo/sept-thanks-102294.html
And be sure to look at my free downloads on the left! Grab a drink and browse!


NO COST!!!!!!

Enjoy!

Free Recipe E-files!

Parker over at Divine Domesticity is posting two recipe files! A free download of Sweets and Savory! Thanks Parker - Be sure to take a look At her site!

WFMW: Mommy's Power Naps

Bear with me this is a long Intro!
This Is the Parenting Edition of WFMW, Believe me- Mommy's Power Naps make me more patient and sweet as a mommy :)
I have been burning the candle at both ends for some time now. I have worked at least PT (up until this year) every since my babies were little. My hubby and I have always worked this out so that we work opposite schedules so there would be no need for child care. The hardest was the Mid night shifts! This year I have been in Real estate school and plan to start working again in Jan. I am taking classes on line so that my hubby could pick up a PT job (along with the FT job ) to supplement my loss of income. How did we work it out? In order that the schedule would not interfere with my home, I get up before everyone else ( at 5am and do 2 hrs. of classes daily.) I do not have the luxury of getting to bed before 10pm , so usually right after lunch I am worn down. I take a 30 min. POWER nap even though my 3 and 4 year old do not nap. How? I put in a 30 min. kid tape, turn down the volume and curl up on the couch. My oldest is in charge of waking Mommy after the movie! Mother Of The Year? Probably not, but it works for me! Be sure to visit Rocks in My Dryer for more great ideas. Oh, and if you did not know - Check out the Dog Days Of Summer Bloggy Giveaways she is hosting here.

Because I love freebies!!!- A give away for you!

I just HAD to join the fun!



So I am giving away a lovely journal, some Chocolate Macadamia nut coffee, a Parenting Bible and a toddler devotional book . The Bible (NIV) and the devotional are not new but there are no marks , just shelf wear. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. To have a chance to win you need to be sure to leave a comment. Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer is hosting this wonderful Dog days of Summer blog giveaway be sure to visit so you can take a look at the other giveaways, just click on the cute puppy above. Drawing will be held this Friday- Make sure you leave your e-mail so I can find the winner!

Good Luck and be blessed! Oh, And come back to visit me again sometime :)

THE GREATEST GIVEAWAY EVER!

Take a look- leave a comment- cross your fingers and see if you win! Shannon is hosting a Dog days of sumer blogging carnival Giveaway!

Thanks Shannon!

Here: http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/

Free Giveaway!

Mrs. U is celebrating one year of blogging by holding a drawing for:
- a set of Martha Stewart Everyday Towels (like I mentioned here)...
- a pair of earrings of YOUR choosing from the Etsy shop of new jewelry designer and real life friend, Melissa...
- an autographed copy of "Queen of the Castle- 52 weeks of encouragement for the uninspired, domestically challenged or just plain tired homemaker" by Lynn Bowen Walker that I reviewed here (and mailed to you FROM THE AUTHOR HERSELF!!!)...
AND...
- a 2 year subscription to Victoria Magazine graciously sent to you courtesy of Hoffman Media.

Be sure to visit her and leave a comment for your chance to win.

FREE DIAPERS AT TARGET!

That one deserves all caps!

Here is the coupon link :)

http://www.luvs.com/en_US/images/BearHugStretch/TY014_Luvs_webcoupon_July.pdf

Enjoy!

getting free manuels for garage sale finds

Several times I have either purchased items at a garage sale or been given something from Freecycle. Without instructions I would not be able to get the full use of the item . SO here is what I do:
You usually can get a free copy of the manual on the manufacture’s web site, sometimes they have a downloadable PDF , if not call customer service, they can send you one. I have done this with several used items that I wanted a manual for and never had to buy a Manuel or pay for postage! I have done this with everything from Baby strollers to TV's . Usally you can even get replacement parts for a few dollars instead of buying a brand new item replace a small part.
This works for me! Visit Rocks in My Dryer for more useful tips!

I Won A MAJOR AWARD!

Mr. Parker: It's a Major Award!
Swede: Shucks I wouldn't know that. It looks like a lamp.
Mr. Parker: What is a lamp, you nincompoop? Tt's a Major Award. I won it!
Swede: Damn, hell, you say won it?
Mr. Parker: Yeah, mind power, Swede; mind power.












I was picked to win the Polo from the Seabird Chronicles (original post here). I am sooo Excited! I know that My Prince will love it! OOHHH The thrill Of my very first Major Award!

Thanks! - This made my day when it came in the mail!

NEW! ~ Downloads!

I have had a few ladies ask for my Homekeeping notebook pages, so I decided to find a host for pdf's and share them! I am working on getting my Homedaycare stuff set up too. I also plan to share some other cool things so be sure to check back!

:)

Graphic Garden

WFMW -The busy box and the busy shelf

My kids are young still- Princess is 4 and Super Boy is 3, So our Mom I'm bored moments are usually when I am either on the phone, trying to have a quiet moment,cooking, or some other task that needs my attention . You know the days when you seem to have a million calls to make and the temptation is to set them in front of the TV and let them watch PBS Kids all day because you can feel LESS guilty if it is somewhat educational right? WHEEEEEWWWWWW What a sentence!
Well in a stroke of desperation/ inspiration I came up with the idea of .... Drum roll here... The Busy Box! Which has evolved into the Busy shelf :) Inside the original Busy Box you will find three or four of the following: a small chalk board and chalk (dollar store), coloring books and SPECIAL crayons ( they are no different but are special because they are in the Busy Box) , Magnets, A 88¢Wal-mart Magna doodle wannabe, homemade Goop , a couple of cheesy hand puppets, Lacing cards, 88¢ Wal-mart silly putty wannabe or homemade silly putty , stencils and small dollar store toys. I usually rotate the busy box items about once every week or so. Now, as I said, this eventually evolved into an entire BUSY shelf-, which contains the tub of play dough toys with homemade play dough, Leap Frog Fridge phonics, some homemade folder games (free ideas on line) , read along books on tape and a cheap tape player with HEADPHONES, activity bag games* and some Mom approved videos. These items can only be used with permission or at my ummm "suggestion" :) Whenever I announce "THE BUSY SHELF IS OPEN" , you would think it is Christmas at the Acosta's. It usually assures me about an hour of time and sometimes more to be able to finish my task without interruption. There are three rules: YOU must share ,YOU must clean up the one item before taking another and NO FIGHTING.
The Busy shelf works for me.

*e-mail or include your e-mail with your comment and I will share this :)

Visit Rocks in My Dryer for more ideas.

Free desk lamp!

Do you love freebies? I often sign up just to get them and then pass them on to someone else!
Here is a link for a free desk lamp. Be sure to sign up for yours!
http://www.freedesklamp.com/lamp.html

Polo anyone?

The Sea Bird Chronicles is giving away another Polo shirt, This one is even nicer than the last one! Be sure to visit and sign up for your chance to win!

Free Movies - (In the Theatre)!

Ok. This one is so good that I posted it twice! This was 1st posted this past Wednesday ( 5-23-07)on another web site carnival.

Regal Cinemas are again offering free movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer. Free Movies- a chance to have a special "date" with my kids that only cost me gas and time?! Now that really works for me!

http://www.regmovies.com/freefamilyflicks/index2.jsp

See more great Frugal Friday Finds at Biblical Womanhood!

Posted by Doll at 1:20 PM

Free polo shirt giveaway

Just in time for Father's Day!
Who doesn't just love freebies? Here is a chance to win a Polo shirt for the man in your life- blue or white and sizes up to XL! Just leave a comment here for your chance to win - Read more here!
I hope to win- but look luck to you just the same!

Thanks to The Sea Bird Chronicles for this giveaway!

Dolly

Free Cereal Sample

Free Sample of Kashi cereal!

The kids liked it, it seemed a little bland - but what the hay- t was free so I tied it! if you want to try it here is the link: http://www.kashi.com/trialevent3/freesample/default.aspx

Love My Coffee...

And I love Freebies even more!

The WONDERFUL People who make the Senseo are giving them away again! I got mine about a year ago just for filling out a short survey and agreeing to tell people about the best coffee machne ever made! Run over to fill out one to get your right now! This is not a scam- they don't ask for any personal info until you get the e-mail asking where to ship it~ they even pay shipping and Handling!

Here's to a free coffee fix!

http://www.sharesenseo.com/