Maniacal Mommy
I am a stay at home mom who is finally getting her chance to do some writing during nap time. I worked my way through college as a waitress, bartender, book shop clerk, bank teller, and juvenile detention guard (which was my career prior to motherhood).
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Reward Points Websites: Upromise, Roboform, and Mypoints.comThis is a review of freebie websites worth looking into.
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Mystery Shopping: How to Earn Pocket Money and Free MealsWhile mystery shopping doesn't necessarily pay like a real job does, it can be fun freelancing for some extra cash. -
How to Make Trendy ScarvesLong scarves are popping up everywhere. Save yourself some cash and make one yourself!
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Getting the Volunteers You NeedGetting volunteers to agree to help can be "simple" if you make it so. Tell them what they need to do in honest terms, and find a way to recognize their efforts.
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Make Your Own Strawberry JamMaking your own delicious jam is great for family use, or for gifts later in the year -
At-Home Pedicures: Save Money, Look FabulousA pedicure is a pricey luxury these days, but it doesn't mean you have to go without. You just need to learn to do it yourself! -
BYOB- Bring Your Own BagsHaving a cloth bag no long makes cashiers give you the evil eye
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Must-Have Plants for the Very Small GardenMaybe your back yard is itsy. Maybe you only have a cement patio to call your own, or even a balcony. There are still ways to produce some fresh vegetables or fruit to enjoy during the summer months.
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2008's Canceled Prime-Time TV ShowsFor dedicated TV fans, it is always hard to say goodbye to a show you enjoyed. Granted, the complicated ratings, advertising and demographic scales make it difficult for us average people to understand why a decent show we know other people watch gets the ax.
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Thoughtful Ways to Show the Mother of Your Children that You Care and Appreciate HerMother's Day is a holiday to honor mothers. Most mothers would appreciate someone acknowledging the little things they do daily, rather than just a get a heart shaped necklace or flowers.
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The Internet is a Great Option for Swimsuit Shopping for the Rest of UsIt is difficult to choose a swimsuit that won't make you so self-conscious you can barely enjoy a swim.
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How to Enjoy Porn with Your Partner When It's Not Your Cup of TeaWatching porn with your significant other can be beneficial, or at least amusing, if you try -
Your Kids Will Eat This!My kids currently won't touch vegetables or unprocessed meat, but it wasn't always this way, which is why I fall for such articles and shows
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Packing an Eco-Friendly Lunch by Getting Rid of Juice BoxesTaking the time to pack a better lunch for your child can impact both their health and the environment.
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Maximizing Your Grocery Budget in Hard Times with the Day-Old Bread StoreHow bread outlets can stretch your food budget further, without sacrificing quality
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Is it Better to Have a Roth or Traditional IRA?Deciding between a Roth or traditional IRA
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Why Your IRA Might Earn More for YouIRAs can sometimes be rolled into CDs to earn more interest
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What to do When Your Child Gets BurnedYour instincts for treatment might be wrong -
How the Super Bowl Impacts Many Facets of LifeEven for people who do not care much about sports, the Super Bowl is particularly hard to ignore.
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Failures in Health CareWhen health care fails to realize that their patients are "customers," things grow lax.
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Discovering the American Youth Soccer OrganizationI never thought of myself as a soccer mom, but AYSO made me realize that "everyone plays" is just what I was looking for
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Buying Inexpensive Beans: A Way to Reduce Your Grocery BillA look at different ways to cook dried beans, versus buying canned beans at a higher cost.
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When Your Elderly Family Members Need to Give Up Their Car KeysAfter one scary ride with my grandmother almost ten years ago, I have chauffeured her as much as possible, but she might be ready to give up her keys for good if I just say I am available to be her ride.
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Cloth Diapers - The New Green for ParentsWhy cloth diapers will be popular again
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Cheap Like MeThere came a time in my life when I realized that I was a cheap person.
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Baby, It's Cold Outside! Keeping Warm When the Temperature PlummetsTips on staying warm
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Rolling Your Own CigarettesRolling your own cigarettes is both cheaper and easier than you would think!
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Big Sales! Shopping Smart or Just Lucky?A wonderful clerk makes my holiday season bright again
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A Homemade ChristmasTrying to teach my sons the value of time spent as opposed to money spent, for the holidays, and wondering how the rest of the world will interpret it
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Michigan Family Braces for Snow, Winter WeatherOur local meterologists informed us that our region was in for some bad weather. Snow out the whazoo. -
Need Something Fixed? Finding the Way When Your Husband Isn't HomeSometimes I just cannot wait until my husband's days off to have things fixed, and I learned a bit about my capabilities in the process.
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Corn as a Fuel, and it is a Bad Thing?Some thoughts on burning corn, fuel efficiency, and home heating
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Gaming Junkies: A Big Problem!We all know that games are supposed to be fun and recreation. That something we might do to relax from the pressures of life, school, family and work.
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Feeling the Holiday SpiritTrying hard to feel the holiday spirit when my inner Grinch is screaming "no!"
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That Sweet Little Moment of ParentingA mom realizes her kids' need for her, even as they get older.
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Education and Priorities: Decisions for the Working ClassHow my husband and I are debating the costs and benefits of Catholic school for our oldest son
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Why I Don't Let My Kids Watch Commercial TelevisionHow two innocent occurrences led to a bad episode of childhood
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The EBay Predator: Be Aware of Seller ScamsScams that can be pulled on sellers on Ebay, and how I nearly fell for one
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Sesame Street BluesA mommy reflects on Daylight Savings Time, children's programming, and how her kids are cute enough to keep her from going totally mad.