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Archive for February, 2009

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A good cup of tea is a staple in our partly British household, and our electric kettle gets a lot of use. It’s so convenient being able to boil water in seconds without relying on the stove. Our kettle has been going strong since we received it as a wedding gift more than three years [...]


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I laughed hysterically the first time I saw this on TV! Commercials are always funniest to me when they capture an aspect of real life that I can relate to.


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This tidbit from MSNBC’s “The Scoop” just made me laugh: Why is Kevin Federline breaking into the children’s clothing business? In part because he’s tired of paying for overpriced jeans for his kids Jayden, age 2, and Preston, 3. Women’s Wear Daily reports that Federline dropped by the Project Trade show in Las Vegas Feb. [...]


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My husband and I swore we wouldn’t join Sam’s Club or any other warehouse club “just because we’re having a baby.” The nearest club is about 30 miles away, and we wouldn’t save enough on things like diapers and wipes to make it worth our while. The game changed though when we learned we’d have [...]


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Even though I don’t use Dr. Brown’s bottles, I was a big fan of their bottle brush for a while. I handwash my baby’s bottles because I want to ensure that they’re spotless…and it’s a great way to unwind! The features I love about the Dr. Brown’s brush include a sponge at one end (crucial [...]


Hi, I'm Jen. I am a product review and frugal lifestyle blogger based in Central New York. Over the years I have learned to stretch my family's household income to the max so I can stay at home and raise my son. I hope that the ideas I share will help you achieve your personal goals, too. learn more...
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