Every mom I know either has or wants a digital SLR camera. I got one last year at Christmas. I had been wanting one for a long time, and my husband bought it for me when he saw it for a crazy price online. Deal on Canon Digital SLR Lens Today I found a good deal at Target – it’s [...]

Every year, I vow to get my Christmas shopping done at least a couple weeks before Christmas so I don’t have to rush around a few days before December 25th finding last-minute presents. I did a little bit better than usual last year, but still found myself at the mall two days before Christmas looking for a couple of things. [...]

I came across a cool promotion in the newspaper coupon insert today – it’s a promotion where Starbucks will give you a $5 Starbucks card for purchasing 3 of their products. I wish it was $5 cash, but I inevitably find myself at Starbucks many times a year, so I can also use a Starbucks gift card. It’s easy to [...]

At WhatMommyDoes, you’ll find lots of posts about saving money.  If you’ve been here since the beginning, it’s possible you’ve seen every single post and remember every single way to save. Realistically, you only know about the savings tips we wrote about in our latest blog posts featured on the home page. I want one place to corral all the [...]

Last year, I purchased Backpack Buddies fundraiser Christmas cards for my daughter’s two preschool teachers, and they were a bit hit!  This year, in addition to purchasing more Christmas cards, I’m helping Backpack Buddies raise money by selling them. It’s really a simple Christmas fundraiser idea. In exchange for a monetary donation, you get little flat note cards (approximately 3″ [...]

I have always wondered how I would react if someone broke into my house when my husband was away on business. Well, tonight I found out. This week, I’m staying with my in-laws while my husband travels.  Every evening, I get the kids down to bed and log on to the computer to grade papers and check email. My mother-in-law [...]

Despite the fact that I love flowers and warm weather, I’d have to say I like the Christmas season more than the spring and summer.  More than anything, I like it because it forces my friends and family to take vacation and obligates them to visit me! haha There’s nothing I like more than getting to spend quality time with [...]