Digital scrapbooking is easy-to-do and affordable. Once you learn how to scrapbook, you’ll be able to make great homemade presents on a budget. One of my latest scrapbooking projects was the Family Tree Kit at ScrapQuick. For $2.49, I got everything I needed to make a 4×6 mini-album. I just dropped in the photos and […]
Archives for July 2007
Collage Calendars: An Easy Personalized Gift
I’m always on the lookout for thoughtful, affordable gifts with a homemade touch. Since I lack the artistic talent to make something from scratch, I like using design-it-yourself sites. I was able to design my a spiffy-looking collage calendar on Shutterfly using their pre-designed layouts and themed-background papers (baby, wedding, travel and more). A personalized […]
Reminder: Help Heal Broken Hearts and Be a Winner!
In two weeks (plus a couple of days), Baby Diva will celebrate her first, heart-healthy birthday! Help us raise awareness about congenital heart defects and be a winner like Baby Diva. We’ve added another way to win: donate at least two dollars to the American Heart Association through Baby Diva’s Tribute Page so more kids […]
Gentle Discipline Without Tears: An Interview With Elizabeth Pantley and a Contest
Tired of the whining, tantrums, and tears? Are you sure there must be a better way? Parent educator, Elizabeth Pantley, writes a series of books, providing no-cry, gentle discipline solutions for families. Mama Luxe swears by the The No-Cry Sleep Solution. Recently, Mama Luxe was able to read Pantley’s new book, The No-Cry Discipline Solution: […]
Shop for Groceries Online: Save Time, Money, and Energy!
Here’s a way to save money, time, and energy! When I was a city dweller, I loved services like Peapod: fresh food direct to your doorstep, even when you do not have the time or energy for a big shopping trip. Then, I had Baby Diva in suburban exile while Captain Dad was away and […]
Friday Playgroup: July 20, 2007
More Working Moms Dream Of Going Part-Time 60% of mothers say part-time work is their ideal, but many agree we need more opportunities to work part-time. (CNN.com) Backlash? I, too, am torn between feeling empathy for parents who want a more child-friendly world and utter exasperation over the self-absorption shown by the “my kid can […]
Now, Where Did I Put That Paci???
Mama-To-Be wrote yesterday about a great addition to your diaper bag that organizes all your baby feeding supplies for your future foodie. But what about everything else? Like your cell phone, pad and pen, keys…and where is that freakin’ pacifier?!?!?! Back in the BC era (Before Child), I saw a cute purse organizer at Shecky’s […]
Mamanista Find: Diaper Bag Organizer
No more searching for plastic spoons or those tiny jars of baby food! This handy organizer will neaten up your diaper bag, and the removable dividers can accomodate different size jars and even fit a small sippy cup. This is a great find for busy moms on the go and would be particularly handy on […]
Design a T-Shirt & Win $500 from Hatley
Here at Mamanista, we’re crazy for contests. Right now, we’re running three great contests. Miracle Blanket Giveway: To enter our monthly giveaway for a chance to win a Miracle Blanket simply sign up for our newsletter. Lindie & Friends Giveaway: Leave a comment here for a chance to win a Lindie & Friends homemade doll. […]
Future Fromager?
If you read MamaSaga regularly, you probably already know that Baby Diva had her first taste of cheese today. If you’d like to try the Vlaskaas cheese Baby Diva sampled and don’t have a gourmet cheese shop nearby, you can get Vlaskaas and practically every other type of cheese imaginable at igourmet.com. If you’re pregnant […]