Miserly Moms

With gas and food prices soaring, we as mothers need to find ways to save.. big. We have children, mortgages, food and clothing to provide for our every growing families, and now with the help of Jonni McCoy we can do it all and still live a satisfying life.

You don't have to deprive yourself or your family when you chose to live frugally.. you simply must find a happy medium. Whether that may be couponing to cut cost that literally takes minutes once you get the hang of it. Or shopping good deals off season for clothes for the whole family. Frugality is living smart, not being miserable.

Jonni McCoy mentions a 2 income family transitioning to a 1 income family, through her own experience, she realized there must be a change in order to survive. But her concepts aren't just for stay at home moms. Working mothers can benefit as well.

She not only informs you about your grocery bill and how to drastically decrease it, but she gives you ideas about babies; diapers, food, etc., clothing, and ways to pocket your money to save thousands!

Miserly Moms is an excellent read. Packed with information about how to live frugally, actually save money, and still enjoy life. I found the book extremely interesting. Which gave me some great ideas!


I was also able to review Healthy Meals for Less... and wow. I loved it. It has over 200 recipes that are nutritious and inexpensive. Not only does she show you how to make meals for $1 per serving, but they taste good too! Also, each recipe has a nutritional chart and cost break down. You know exactly what you're making. This was an added benefit. We tried a few before I had to pack it up to move out of state and can't wait to dive back into it! The recipes were simple, easy to read, understand.. and actually easy to prepare! Definitely a must have.

I have found myself as a mother of 3 becoming frustrated at home watching our finances struggle. I have now found a great way to provide my family the things they need, while also giving them the things they want without putting us in debt. I am a stay at home mom and it works for us, but that doesn't make it easier. Miserly Moms and Healthy Meals for Less are now some of my favorite go-to book for everyday life. Such informative books, they teach so much.

Live Well on Less in a Tough Economy.

BUY IT!! For a book about saving money, this is it. Purchase Miserly Moms and Healthy Meals for Less for only $10.99!

*Jonni McCoy provided both Miserly Moms and Healthy Meals for Less books for review.

Wysi Wipes {CLOSED}

One word: Wow! (and love) Oh how I loved Wysi Wipes!

Wysi Wipe is a small pellat, size of a penny (or a stack of pennies), once you add water it puffs up, unwraps and like magic you get a durable wipe in seconds!

A biodegradable Wysi™ wipe is a compact 3/4 inch [2cm] wide, but almost instantly, it turns into an ample 9 x 10 inch powerful, durable, landfill friendly, personal wipe made of cellulose.

Wysi™ closes the gap between a paper towel and washcloth. Yet Wysi™ is soft enough for the most delicate skin; 100% natural; contains no alcohol; and has no added chemicals; and zero scents. Plain and simple Wysi™ is a pure hypoallergenic wipe suitable for all skin types. Even the oxygen based whitener H2O2 has environment benefits. The only additive is the liquid you chose! Try refreshing clean water from your bottle, stream, lake, kettle, tap or hose. Splash on a tablespoon of liquid and watch it grow! Wet & unroll an absorbent, practical, multipurpose, baby soft, scent-free cloth.

Did I mention they're fabulous? They great for everyday uses.. but.. Perfect for camping, diaper bags, cars, motor homes.. you name it. You can literally put them anywhere.

Not only are they portable, they are durable and handy. You can even turn them into sanitized hand cloths by adding some hand sanitizer from your purse or diaper bag. I have found I don't have to take an entire tub of wipes with me. A bottle of sanitizer and a Wysi Wipe and I am set for the park, snack samples at Costco, or trips to the doctor.

BUY IT!! Wysi Wipes are available online 100 Wipes is only $11.95! But they also come in 2-pack, 12-pack, even 500-pack.


*I was given 3 packages of Wysi Wipes to conduct this review.  Opinions are mine

Add More ~ing To Your Life

Learn to not only enjoy your life BUT love your life! By simply changing your internal state you find you will change everything else that happens around you.

Rethinking + Moving + Receiving x 30 days = Changing.

In her hip self-transformational book Add More ~ing To Your Life, motivational speaker and life coach Gabrielle Bernstein truly shows you how to make happiness a way of life. Ms. Bernstein is bringing happy back.

Designed to bulldoze negative thought patterns and create personal change through positive affirmations, physical activity and visualization meditations, Gabrielle guides the reader to happiness in 30-days through her dynamic ~ing Equation a proven method of sharpening ones intuitive senses and activating untapped inspiration.
Gabrielle will prepare you to change your life by accessing a state of “flow” helping you connect with your~ing (inner guide)- readying you to release your limiting beliefs and to choose happiness.

What a powerful and inspiring approach to changing; Your thoughts and your life. Everyone can benefit... all you need is you. Add more ~ing to your Life is a great read. I absolutely loved it! I am sending it to my sisters to read. This book changes you. Gives you the tools you need to find everything you are looking for, within yourself.

Add More ~ing to your Life is a simple, step by step way to be happy. If you are ready to be empowered, let go of negative thoughts, change your perception, and find true happiness WITHIN YOURSELF this is the book for you. Gabrielle teaches you how to build confidence to take on fear. And learn to live in the moment.

"If you feel crappy, you are going to attract crappy. If you feel great you are going to attract greatness!"

We are powerful creatures..Remember the ~ing equation: Rethinking + Moving + Receiving x 30 days = Changing.

Be HAPPY! Connect yourself to your inner guide. Your ~ing.

BUY THIS BOOK!! Start being happy. Start chang-ing... You can purchase Add More ~ing to Your Life at several retailers, Like Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and Borders... find more Here for $14.99.

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*I was given a copy of Add More ~ing to your Life for free to conduct this review. No other compensation was given. 

Yoga-Paws Mini Mats

If you simply can not start your morning without a wonderful Salute to the Sun, like me.. it's better than coffee! I love Sun Salutations {and all Yoga.} So of course, I would love the concept of the Yoga-Paws.

Yoga-Paws not only give you gripping power like a yoga mat, but they are portable enough to fit in any bag.

When I first put them on I thought I had gotten the wrong size foot pads! Turns out, I didn't. They are supposed to fit quite snug and for good reason; they are Mini Yoga Mats for your hands and feet! You don't want them to slip next to your foot or hands while your using them. Many positions in yoga require good foot and hand control... if you don't have it, you won't be getting the full benefits of Yoga itself.

*Yoga-Paws are made from Eco-Friendly yoga mat material. Free of Chlorides, Latex, and PVC. This Eco-Friendly material is composed mainly of Cellomer for high elasticity and resilience. Also containing a super absorbent cloth lining made from 80% polyester and 20% nylon, which provides additional support within the paw and hygienic value by absorbing dirt, oils and perspiration!

Since Yoga-Paws are portable you can take them EVERYWHERE! Yoga-Paws make it easy to practice yoga, no need to worry about how to fit them in your suitcase for travel, or anywhere else for that matter.

Overall, I really loved them. They gave me everything I needed to do my yoga; they were easy to use, gripped perfectly so I didn't slip no matter what position I chose, and I could slip them into my purse at night before heading to the gym and not worry about forgetting my mat.

Salute the Sun in style and convenience.

BUY IT!! Yoga-Paws can be purchased online for $34.95.


*I was given a pair of Yoga-Paws free of charge to conduct this review. Opinions are mine.

Skoy Cloths {CLOSED}

Skoy cloths replace your everyday use of paper towels. Not only are you saving money, think of all those wasted paper towels you used to use! 1 Skoy Cloth is equal to 15 paper towel rolls!

I found the Skoy Cloths fabulous. It helped with all the messes made by me, the kids, even my husband and family and friends for the holidays. They are just like using a dish rag, you can reuse them over and over. Only with the Skoy; instead of washing them after every use, you can simply put them in the microwave to disinfect and lay out to dry!

The SKOY cloth is a fabulous, absorbent, biodegradable and natural multi-use cloth. SKOY Cloths are a European made product and 100% biodegradable because it is made from a natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp. SKOY cloth is a chlorine-free product using water-based colors and inks. After an independent composting test, SKOY cloth broke down completely within 5 weeks. It is also dishwasher and washer/dryer safe. Cleaning your SKOY cloth will keep it healthy and germ-free.

I ended up giving 2 cloths to my sister to review and she loved them too! She told me she loved them more than regular cloths because the texture is great for scrubbing, they absorb a lot of liquid, and they are easy to wash and sanitize. And since they are biodegradable you don't have to worry about waste. SKOY cloths are perfect for everyday messes and even the most special of occasions.. plus they come in such fun colors you are bound to find one of them that fits your personality!

BUY IT!! Skoy Cloths can be purchased online SkoyCloths.com, Amazon.com, or other Online Retailers for $7.99.

WIN IT!! Skoy is graciously offering 2 Packs of Skoy Cloths to (1) Lucky reader!

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*I was given Skoy Cloths package free of charge to conduct this review.  Opinions are mine. No other compensation was given. 

Chicks n' Chickens DVD/CD Collection

Groove to Soothe.. mind, body, and baby.

The New Year is upon us... we've all probably made resolutions to lose weight and become healthy. I had my baby 2 1/2 months ago and have been trying to lose my extra baby weight ever since. But only in a fashion of doing it right, by eating healthy, exercising, and strengthening myself to care for my ever growing children without damaging my milk supply.

I love babywearing, cuddling, soothing, and frankly just being near my babies. Lullaby Exercises promote each one of those concepts and combines them into one great workout!

Lullaby Exercises is a series of fun, easy-to-learn movements—dancing, swaying, stretching & relaxing—that are performed while holding a baby in your arms or in a baby carrier. It’s designed for new moms to share moments with their baby, put a little one to sleep, and to feel good emotionally and physically.

Following Lullaby Exercises was easy. It literally gives you no excuse not to do it everyday. It's that simple, but quite effective. You will sweat. I did, especially holding a baby. Each exercise is done standing up; from squats to sit-ups, cardio and even simple swaying movements.. you're bound to feel the burn. I found myself using the techniques daily. Especially during naps and nighttime... {which is great because it comes with such a fun music collection CD by Lisa Phenix, you can literally do it anywhere} But I also took twenty minutes out my busy day to follow the DVD too. I really enjoyed doing it.

Lullaby Exercises not only helps get you back into those skinny jeans, it helps soothe your fussy baby back to sleep or even back to calm. Being a mother is hard, no two ways about it, why not make it easier by following simple movements that flow to soothing fun music. Your not going to regret it.

BUY IT!! You can purchase Chicks n' Chickens Lullaby Exercises through Barnes and Noble for $29.99.

Flowers Duet DVD and Giveaway! {CLOSED}

Flower Duet was created by two sisters who love flowers. They wanted to help everyone create their own beautiful bouquets for weddings, parties, baby showers, friends, even you own homes!

This DVD Teaches you how to:

*Buy Fresh Flowers (many flowers/greenery and how to find the ones that will last longer)

*Conditioning *Cleaning flowers *Choosing Colors

Flower Duet is a series of Floral Instructional DVDs. This particular DVD show you how to make The European Wrap Bouquets: {or hand tie bouquet}

*Tall Organic Bouquet

*Pink Centerpiece

*Bridal Bouquet

I really liked this DVD. It had step by step instructions that were easy to follow and informative so I could make each bouquet. Flower Duet made it amazing easy to create a beautiful centerpiece for my mother's kitchen table. My sister instantly loved it too. Our houses will be filled with gorgeous flowers and bouquets from now on.

Flower Party in-a-box. Chose from European Wrap, Oblong or Round Floral Centerpiece, Floral Wreaths, Wired Flowers.

The Party box includes:

*How to Create a European Wrap Bouquet DVD to watch with your guests and get to work on your own designs

*Three Flower Recipes for each design on the DVD - nine recipes in all.

*Floral cutters for each guest to use and take home – these are our favorite we use for every class & workshop.

*To-go Vases that are reusable and lightweight – You pick the color for your party theme.

*Floral design Tip Sheets for each guest to take home.

*And…one free email consultation on where to buy your flowers for your party and what to buy!

Make some refreshments and invite your friends and family members over for a Flower Bouquet party. Everyone learns how to make a beautiful bouquets for their own homes.

Also check out their Flower Novelties!

BUY IT!! Flower Duet DVD is available on-line through Flowerduet.com for only $29.95

WIN IT!! Casey and Kit at Flower Duet is offering an Instructional DVD on Flower Arranging to (1) lucky reader! That's right, even you can learn to make beautiful flower arrangements at home. No more buying the expensive bouquets when you can make gorgeous ones from home.

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Fresh Organic Baby Review and Giveaway! {CLOSED}

We all want what's best for our children, and with all the chemicals now a days it can get kinda scary not knowing exactly what we are exposing our children and babies to.

My children have such sensitive skin, I only use all natural products to keep their skin from over drying, cracking, or worse.

Fresh Organic Baby is a great place to start when searching for All Natural baby products. I was able to test out all their baby products; Shampoo and Body Wash, Bubble Bath, Babee Lotion, and Baby Bottom Balm. Each one was wonderful; gentle, soft, fresh, and with an amazing light scent.. you just know their aren't harsh fragrances and chemicals. Fresh Organic Baby uses ONLY Organic aloe vera, shea butter, avocado, jojoda oils; along with Organic white tea, Vitamin A & E, and other natural essential oils.

The Bubble Bath was a favorite for my children, but I really loved the lotions! I love the way they left my children's skin feeling soft and smelling clean.

They make products for adults as well. I fell in love with the Pomegranate Fig Body Butter the second I opened it. I love Figs. I think they are my favorite fruit! The smell was amazing. It's subtle but beautiful. With hint of both pomegranate and fig without being over powering. It also left my skin so soft. I will definitely be ordering again.

BUY IT!! You can buy their product @ Fresh Organic Baby.com with prices $7.99 a bottle! That's an amazing price for all natural organic products!

WIN IT!! Fresh Organic Baby would love to offer a one (1) of my readers exactly what I was able to review! That's right, not only with you win the Travel Pack, a generous amount 2 oz of each product, you will receive a 8 oz Tub of the Pomegranate Fig Body Butter!

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Camibands Review and Giveaway {CLOSED}

I was thrilled to review the Camiband! I am a layering fanatic.. and I do it EVERYDAY. (ask my husband) Whether it's for a cute layer up top to add a little umph to my wardrobe or a little lace at the bottom to add some pazazz to my jeans for a great chic look.

This is perfect for adding just style or covering up the goods without looking drab. The lace is gorgeous and perfect for casual, evening, and even work attire, even adding some hidden effects to your swimwear without covering up.

Camibands covered just enough that I didn't expose too much, but with the gorgeous lace you can't even tell you added anything at all. Camibands are now one of my new favorite accessories for everyday wear. I wore it mostly as the Extender... but I will definitely use this as the swim cover up once it gets warmer. I love laced trimmed tanks, so this was a no brainer for me. Camibands have a generous amount of stretchy lace, so I love that I was able to make the lace as long as I wanted without exposing anything.

BUY it!! Camibands are the perfect accessory, and a must have! Buy them online $26.99 ea.

WIN IT!! Holly from Camibands is graciously offering 1 Camiband of choice, 1 matching stretch lace headband, 1 Black Dickey (This package totals almost $48.00!) Take a look online to see all the options of the Camiband and the Black Dickey. VISIT CAMIBAND and Leave a comment telling which color and size you would like and how you would wear the Camiband! (Top Cami, Extender, or Swim?) YOU MUST DO THIS ONE FOR THE OTHERS TO COUNT!

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Giveaway will End December 11th.

Soap and Glory Scrub of your Life

I have reviewed Soap and Glory before and honestly, I really do like their products. They have such fun ways and quirky sayings to go along with each bottle.

I wanted to do a review for their Scrub of you Life. I love this stuff! It leaves your skin feeling soft, and the smell is pleasant as well.

I initially started using it to rid myself of the bumps on the back of the arms.. never understood why they were even there!! And noticed that it makes them pretty much go away, so I use it everywhere now! Especially my legs. It leaves them very soft and touchable.

I have heard some great things about there Sugar Crush Scrub as well, so that may be my next review! {that and Scrub your Nose in it}

If you looking for some great scrubs check out Soap and Glory. They have a variety of them.. ranging from body to face. I'm sure they have something everyone would enjoy.

Try it!! Target sells these products online and in store. The Scrub of your Life is $14.99.

Mom4Life

Mom4Life is one of my favorite online stores!

I am already making my baby wish list and Christmas list!!

Over @ Mom4Life.com they are having a great contest..

Really amazing prizes! I completely want to win it!

WANTS like this and this!

And NEEDS like this, this, and this!!

Oh, did I mention these too?

Click this Link and enter for yourself. End May 31st.