Garden Shopping and Peapod Delivery - Show #38
May 29, 2008 | 2 Comments
The warm weather has finally arrived so it’s time to get your garden started! I’m loving my Aerogarden and can’t wait for all those tomatoes to ripen but after my move I’m going to start a larger garden. That way I know it’s all fresh and it won’t cost an arm and a leg!
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, I found some great products that you can use to grow vegetables on your deck. So you can still have fresh vegetables without feeling like you’re a farmer!
My friend Annette Yen from Critters Who Care also introduces us to PeaPod, a grocery delivery program. This is Part 1 of the series and may be the perfect alternative for moms who are super busy or who want to save money by not driving to the store. Be sure to scroll down for your coupon if you decide to give PeaPod a try!
Products mentioned in this episode:
- Aerogarden - I love this thing!
- Topsy Turvy Upside-Down Tomato Planter
- The Upside-down Tomato Garden
- Strawberry Tree Vertical Grow Bag
- Hot Pepper Vertical Grow Bag
- Nesco American Harvest FD-75PR 700-Watt Food Dehydrator
Ready to do some serious shopping for the garden?
- Heirloom Seeds - Growing a taste of yesterday… today!
- Home Vegetable Gardening Ebook - A complete and practical guide to the planting and care of vegetables, fruit and berries
Click here now for $10 off your FIRST purchase
Thanks for “sharing some shopping spirit” with others:
- MoneySavingMom.com
- CrittersWhoCare.com
- Kelly McCausey
- You can share Moms Love Shopping Spirit by telling others about our podcast & site or sharing some link love.
Why You Should Compare Grocery Store Prices - Show #37
May 22, 2008 | 1 Comment
There’s no way to avoid grocery shopping, especially with growing kids, but do you really know how much things cost? How much do you pay per pound for bananas? How about a gallon of milk? If you just buy these things blindly, you may be overpaying for some of the staples your family uses everyday.
My guest host this week is Carrie Lauth from Natural Moms Talk Radio and she interviewed Janine Bolon, author of Money… It’s Not Just For Rich People. Janine shares how she became a financial counselor and how every family can save thousands of dollars a year by comparing prices of the various grocery stores with a pricebook.
Listen in to get money-saving ideas AND for the “secret phrase” for the “But I Didn’t Get an iPod for Mother’s Day and I Really Really Wanted One” contest!
Thanks for “sharing some shopping spirit” with others:
- HomeSchool Blogger
- Frugality In The Making
- Moms Talk Radio
- You can share Moms Love Shopping Spirit by telling others about our podcast & site or sharing some link love.
Shopping With Credit - Show #36
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Do you know your credit score? You should know it because that score will determine whether or not you can get a mortgage or a business loan. Imagine your credit score saving you a bundle or costing you a fortune on one purchase for years to come…
This week my guest host is Carrie Lauth from Natural Moms Talk Radio and she interviewed Elon Bomani from The Dynamic Diva, who counsels women about the importance of good credit and how to consolidate and payoff your debt without declaring bankruptcy.
Elon shares that credit cards, if used correctly, can help us establish our own line of credit. This is important in case of a divorce or death of a husband. Very important information for every woman!
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
New Urban Mom - Buying A Home in Today’s Market
Listen to today’s episode for the secret phrase, then enter the phrase at Mom’s Talk Radio in the form on the right side of the page, midway down. We’ll have another secret phrase for you next week, so don’t forget to listen! Good luck to Moms Love Shopping listeners! 
Thanks for the Link Love:
Moms Group Manual
Snuggles Podcast
Vegan Family Living
Iomega Portable Hard Drive - Review
May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment
The Iomega Portable Hard Drive
One of the problems most computer users face is not having enough drive space. Although you may purchase a computer with the highest hard drive capacity available, inevitably after a few months a new computer with an even higher capacity will emerge.
One of the benefits of utilizing an external hard drive is that it is not only cost-effective but a time saver as well. Not having to spend hours transferring stored information from an old computer to a new one is a plus for anyone who stores large amounts of data on their computer.
Before you consider upgrading your computer because you prefer more hard drive space, consider purchasing the Iomega Portable Hard Drive
The Iomega Portable Hard Drive features include:
- 120GB 2.5-inch black external hard drive with USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 connections
- Support for both USB 2.0 (480 Mbps transfer rate) and FireWire 400 (400 Mbps transfer rate) for maximum compatibility
- Bus-powered design eliminates need for power supply
- 1-year limited warranty
- Device measures 2.9 x 0.5 x 5 inches (WxHxD)
- Capacity: 120 GB
- Format: FAT32
- Rotational speed: 5400 RPM
- Buffer: 8 MB
- Interface: 1 x Hi-Speed USB 4-pin USB Type B, 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire400
- System requirements (PC): 300 MHz processor or higher; USB or FireWire controller; Windows Vista/2000/2000 Professional/XP Home/XP Professional x64; USB 2.0 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 speeds; 4X CD-ROM drive for installation; 1 GB hard drive space for installation of supporting software; 256 MB RAM or more as required by operating system
- System requirements (Mac): G3 (blue and white G3 only) or greater or iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, or Mac Mini computer with built-in USB or FireWire400 connection; Mac OS X 10.1 or higher; USB 2.0 or FireWire400 host connection or controller for USB 2.0 or FireWire400 speeds; CD-ROM drive for installation; 200 MB hard drive space for installation of supporting software; 128 MB RAM or more as required by operating system
- Power supply: USB power
- Dimensions: 2.9 x 0.5 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 0.36 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
- Included in the Box: 33721 portable hard drive, USB/supplemental power cord, FireWire400 (1394a) cable, CD-ROM (Touch-Free automated backup and disaster recovery software, user’s manual and help files), quick install guide
Where to purchase or seek additional information:
Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 120GB Black - 33721
Apple iPod Touch - Review
May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The new Apple iPod touch 
The Apple iPod touch 32 GB
In addition, YouTube can be accessed and videos can be bookmarked for future viewing. You can also sending and receive email; and access such applications as Microsoft Word, Excel as well as graphics incorporated into the email itself. Add to this the fact that you can locate music of all genres, download movies, TV shows, and display thousands of photos; there is no doubt why the Apple iPod has been touted as the best mini-computer of its kind to date.
The Apple iPod features the following:
- Includes five software applications: e-mail, maps, weather, stocks, and notes
- 32 GB flash memory stores up to 7,000 songs, 40 hours of video, or 25,000 photos
- Built-in Wi-Fi capability allows direct access to the Internet via Safari, YouTube videos, and the iTunes wireless store
- Includes earphones, USB 2.0 cable, universal dock adapter, polishing cloth, iPod touch stand, and quick start guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty, 90-Day Single Incident Phone Support
- Capacity: 32 GB flash drive
- Song capacity: Up to 7,000 (128-Kbps AAC format)
- Photo capacity: Up to 25,000 iPod-viewable photos
- Video playback: Up to 40 hours
- Display: 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch display, 480 x 320 pixels
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery; charging via USB or power adapter (not included)
- Battery life for audio playback: Up to 22 hours
- Battery life for video playback: Up to 5 hours
- Battery charging time: Fast-charge time: about 1.5 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity); full-charge time: about 3 hours
- Interface: Dock connector, 3.5-millimeter earphone jack
- System requirements (Mac): Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later; available USB 2.0 port; iTunes 7.4 or later installed
- System requirements (Windows): Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with SP2 or later; available USB 2.0 port; iTunes 7.4 or later installed
Where to purchase or seek additional information:
Apple iPod touch 32 GB
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