Guest Posts

Strengthening Your Marriage for Valentine’s and Every Day

by Kate on Feb 14, 2011 | No Comments

Adding a new baby to the family has added some extra challenges to my relationship with my husband. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to strengthen my marriage in the New Year, but I wasn’t really sure the best way to go about following this resolution. So I asked my friends at Stron...
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New Year, Greener Mama: Q & A with Gaëlle Wizenberg of Charlie Banana

by Malia on Jan 17, 2011 | 5 comments

Gaëlle Wizenberg CEO of new cloth diaper sensation Charlie Banana stops by The Shopping Mama to share some of her secrets for living a lower impact lifestyle in the New Year. Charlie Banana brand diapers are the hot new thing hitting the cloth diaper stage and The Shopping Mama is fortu...
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5 Must Have Organization Tools {Guest Post}

by Kate on Jan 11, 2011 | 5 comments

January is the time of year when all of us are focusing on doing things “better” or “differently”.  One of the top 3 new year’s resolutions is to get organized, which is a great one to have on your list.  The problem is that once someone puts it on their goal list, they are oft...
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Get Organized! New Year, New Mama Guest Post

by Kate on Jan 25, 2010 | 10 comments

Organizing The New You....But How? Is one of your goals /resolutions this year to be organized? Organize your home, organize your schedule, your kids, your life? It can be done! But be careful not to bite off more than you can chew and end up in "it is too overwhelming and I don't think I...
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Engaging Your Children in Arts and Crafts: New Year, New Mama Guest Post

by Kate on Jan 18, 2010 | 9 comments

Engaging your children in arts and crafts at home doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need a million supplies or spend a ton of money. You will need some patience and a realistic attitude. Most crafts don't last a long time. Don't worry you aren't doing anything wrong, once you have ...
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Saving Money At Drug Stores: New Year New Mama Guest Post

by Kate on Jan 11, 2010 | 13 comments

What most people don't realize is you can get a LOT of things cheap or even free at the drug store.  Things you need everyday like shampoo, deodorant, makeup, paper products and even cereal and snacks for the kids lunches.  No one says we need to buy everything in the food store.  Yes,...
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Get Fit in 2010! New Year, New Mama Guest Post

by Kate on Jan 04, 2010 | 12 comments

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="201" caption="Erin of The Mom Buzz"][/caption] I would guess that 90% of women have a New Year's resolution that involves losing weight, being healthier and/or exercising. Of course, I have no statistical data to back me up, it's just a guess from ...
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