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Coupons For Breakfast

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Looking for a tasty way to start your day, and save money while doing it? There are many ways to get coupons for your favorite cereals and other breakfast items. Many of them can be sent directly to your email inbox, or to your mailbox. Here is a quick “round-up” of where to find coupons for breakfast foods. Last month, I wrote about how to get a free sticker from Annie’s. At the time, I was enjoying a box of their Cheddar Bunnies crackers, and noticed the offer for a free sticker described on the side of the box. In … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Foodie Mom, Week Three

I’m down a pound this week! (For a few days I was worried that I wouldn’t have any weight loss to report!) It’s been a weird couple of weeks—I’ve been in a lot of pain so I haven’t been cooking much, and exercising has been harder. Two things which have made it easier are: exercise, no matter how little, and keeping the fridge stocked with hard-boiled eggs, lots of fruits, and low-fat string cheese. I also like to stock V-8 Juice so I can get some veggie servings even when we run out of salad fixings and baby carrots. In … Continue reading →

“Fast Food” for Moms-to-be

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For some moms, pregnancy means an overhaul when it comes to diet. For others, it’s nothing new. Whether or not healthy foods are part of your regular diet, eating healthy on the go can be tricky, especially in a world where cheap, fast food is available everywhere. When your stomach is growling, fight the urge to pull into the drive through by keeping your purse and car stocked with healthy snacks. Prepare snacks ahead of time, storing them in zippered sandwich bags, ready to grab on your way out the door. Not sure what to bring along? Here are some … Continue reading →

Celebrity Moms’ Unique Ways to Get Fit and Inspire Kids

Supermodel Cindy Crawford doesn’t want her daughter to fall into society’s trap of being super skinny, so she employs a simple tactic to encourage 7-year-old Kaia to snack: She goes out of her way to eat ice cream and potato chips in front of her. Does anyone else see the humor in this? Grimaces aside, Crawford is serious about keeping her kids fit and encouraging them to establish healthy body images. The 42-year-old mom recently told reporters that she is determined to keep her daughter from sacrificing her health for her figure, so she goes out of her way to … Continue reading →

Meet a Families.com Blogger – Valorie Delp!

Welcome to a new series here in Media Reviews, where we will get to know our Families.com bloggers a little bit better. Our first interview will be with Valorie Delp. Valorie, how long have you blogged for Families.com? I started in June of 2006. What topics do you blog about? Currently–homeschooling, food and baby (or as someone else aptly put it–the breastfeeding blog) What is your favorite thing about blogging for Families.com? There are lots of things I like–but one thing that stands out here vs just a plain old freelance writing job, is the community. You get to know … Continue reading →

Money Saving Tips for Single Moms

Setting up a home as a single parent usually means looking for ways to cut costs. I know I had to rethink my budget and make some changes. Even though I was receiving child support, the spending had to change. The first thing I did was determine the type of spending habit I had. For me, I discovered I was a compulsive shopper, buying on whim. To help with this, I began to make specific lists before I headed to the store, which helped me stick to the actual things I needed to buy. I also made changes in the … Continue reading →

My Top Five “Mama” Friendly Foods

For moms who want to cook but need a little help in the time department, try these quick and easy ideas: 1.Couscous – if you’ve never made this, you have to try it. Just bring water to a boil. Add the same amount of couscous. Turn off the heat. Stir, and cover. Let it sit 5 minutes then add anything you want. Voila! You can make a main meal out of couscous by shredding up a rotisserie chicken, chopped veggies like cucumber, onion, and tomato, some fresh herbs (parsley, mint, basil, etc.) and maybe a squeeze of lemon juice. 2.Pasta … Continue reading →

Favorite Recipes

Sometimes it is hard to keep track of all of the great recipes that are our there. Today, I thought I would make it a little easier by linking up some of the favorite Families.com recipes that we have posted over the years. It is a good selection of different kinds of food, from soup to desert, although I have to say that I am partial to the desert. Enjoy! *** The Serious Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Cake Have you ever seen the gigantic chocolate cake that Costco sells? It is a 5 layer chocolate cake, with chocolatey whipped frosting and … Continue reading →

The No Sugar Diet

On Monday morning, I was chatting with some of the other moms on the soccer field. Our kindergarten kids participate in pee wee soccer two mornings a week. One mom started telling me that with the exception of natural sugar found in fruit and vegetables, she completely gave up sugar six months earlier. As someone who loves to bake and never met a sweet thing I didn’t like, I was both impressed and shocked. I know I need to cut down on my own sugar consumption. While obesity isn’t a problem for me right now, there are so many other … Continue reading →

Coupons for CPK, Arby’s, Pizza Hut, and More!

Dining out doesn’t always have to be expensive! Take advantage of some of these coupons, deals, and special offers from restaurants and fast food places this week. Your family could enjoy an easy dinner without having it cost a small fortune. Taco Bueno has a coupon for “Buy One, Get One Free” peach empanada. This coupon is valid through September 16, 2012. Taco Bueno also has a coupon for a free cheesecake chimichanga, (with any purchase). This coupon is valid through September 16, 2012. Del Taco has a coupon for a Free Crispy Shrimp Taco (choose original or spicy), when … Continue reading →