Are You a Wasteful Shopper? - Show #27
February 29, 2008 | 1 Comment
My guest this week is Carrie Lauth from Natural Moms Talk Radio and she wrote a very interesting blog post after listening to our shows about CVS shopping and how people walk away paying just pennies for merchandise.
Carrie Lauth’s feelings about CVS Shopping
By joining me this week, Carrie explains in more detail how she approaches frugal living and coupon shopping. She absolutely uses coupons and rebates on products she uses regularly and she certainly shops for discounted prices. But she questions the ethics of stockpiling multiple coupons for one item or buying things you won’t use but will “donate” to charity.
Although it may feel really good to pay only pennies for an armload of goodies, is it really frugal to buy things that you won’t use? When we buy these products that we won’t use, are we in turn telling the manufacturers to keep making these products because they will look great in our landfills? Many people say that they donate the “free” items they receive at CVS but shouldn’t the true donation come from your own pocket rather than CVS’ pocket?
Carrie brings up a lot of interesting questions so please join us! And don’t forget to listen for details about our newest contest!
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Quote the Walls Contest
February 28, 2008 | 326 Comments
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Boca Beth My First Songs in Spanish - Review
February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Boca Beth My First Songs in Spanish
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Anonymous
Rating: 8
Description:
This 15 song CD will help your children learn Spanish through lyrics to songs. These short fun songs will help your child learn to count to 10, their different body parts, colors and more. These songs are not only in Spanish but also English to help your child learn both languages at the same time.
Review:
Like it or not the Spanish language has become a large part of our society. Our young children will be faced with this language throughout their lives on a daily basis as they become adults. It’s just a fact. Why not help your child learn to speak Spanish at any early age so they will never have to struggle like many adults are doing today?
The Boca Beth site is one of the best for helping you find the right way to start your young child on their journey through learning the Spanish language. This CD is no exception. It is geared for children ages birth and up.
These cute little songs are set to music we parents grew up with such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and The Farmer in the Dell. With both Spanish and English words included. There are songs about animals, days of the week, using your manners and so much more.
This CD is so much fun for both my child and myself. We listen, sing along and dance around the house all while learning to speak Spanish together. It’s exciting when I hear my daughter say her colors in Spanish or count to 10. She has even started saying different foods she likes in Spanish. I can’t keep up with her most of the time.
I love the idea that it is in English and Spanish both. It makes it very simple for my child to relate the Spanish words with things she can see and knows in English. When she counts she does it in English then in Spanish and uses her fingers to keep track. It’s great to just sit back and listen and realize she comprehends both languages together. Not to mention, it makes it easier for me to know if she is picking up the correct words. I knew very little Spanish before we bought this CD and it was always a bit hard for me to know what words meant what in English…now I can learn the basics right along side our daughter.
If you are looking for a way to help your child learn Spanish as well as English try Boca Beth. She also has videos that are great and a puppet that the children just adore.
How to Grow Herbs in the Winter - Show #26
February 22, 2008 | 7 Comments
Eating healthy foods is difficult any time of year but finding fresh produce and herbs during the winter season is often difficult. Even southern climates have low temps that can kill delicate herbs or seeds that are left outdoors.
This week I had fun with my friend Judy Davis, who received the exact gift I wanted for Christmas, the AeroGarden. She posted pictures and stories about her gorgeous herbs on her blog, Judith L Davis - To Blog, and now I’m determined to get one for myself (and to beat Judy at our contest!)
Judy walked me through the setup of the garden, where it sits in her kitchen, and what types of plants you can grow in it. Since Judy home schools her children, this serves as a science project as well as a cooking class, since the kids often ask which herbs they can use for dinner.
Even though my family doesn’t like “green stuff” in their dinners, I’m definitely getting one of these (and hope that I can remember to water them!)
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BébéSounds Nasal Clear Battery Operated Nasal Aspirator - Review
February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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BébéSounds Nasal Clear Battery Operated Nasal Aspirator
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Rating: 8
Description:
A battery operated nasal aspirator that includes numerous features to safely help your baby or toddler clear their stuffy nose.
Review:
I absolutely despise those rubber aspirators. They’re hard, clumsy to use and cleaning them is almost impossible. I was always throwing mine away and getting a new one because I didn’t feel it was clean enough to use again and again. My baby hated it too. Every time I would try to use it on her it was like starting World War III.
I found this battery-operated aspirator and because of the features it has, I decided to try it. It’s great. No more battles, no more worry about whether it’s sanitary and no more trying to keep a grasp on it while holding down a baby and doing what needs to be done.
It comes with the softest tips in two different sizes. I don’t have to worry anymore about scratching the inside of my baby’s nose or trying to get my toddler’s nose clear because the tip is too small.
It also plays many different children’s songs. What a relief that is. My baby just lies there and listens to the music while I make her feel better. She actually allows me to do what I need to do without throwing a temper tantrum.
The suction is much better with this than with a manual aspirator. I was concerned at first because I didn’t want to hurt my children’s noses. It works great and there is no discomfort for either one of them. Plus it cuts down the time it takes to do this. Less fuss and strain all the way around.
The best part is it’s easy to take apart and clean. I can even put it in the dishwasher. That’s about as sanitized as you can get. I feel comfortable knowing that no matter how many times I use it, it will always be clean and safe for both of my children.
I wouldn’t be without this aspirator. It’s perfect for both of my children. It’s safe, comfortable and gentle but gets the job done fast and easy.
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