New Year New Mama

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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OiOi Sophisticated Baby Bags Review

by Kate on Jan 17, 2010 | 17 comments

Nothing breathes life into your wardrobe like a new beautiful bag. And, practically speaking, for many moms that bag is a diaper bag. My lackluster wardrobe got a much needed pick me up with the practical yet uber stylish OiOi Giraffe Shopper Tote. Seriously, everything looks better when I...
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Sephora Giveaway from ShopAtHome.com (Closed)

by Kate on Jan 13, 2010 | 950 comments

Every year for the past couple years I've made the same new year's resolution: to be a little more "put together" and wear make up like a grown up. I totally admire those women who always look beautiful - hair brushed, makeup applied, tailored outfit. Me? I'm lucky to put on chap stick and...
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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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New Year, New Adventures! Coleman Giveaway (Closed)

by Kate on Jan 11, 2010 | 211 comments

The holiday season may be over, but the Coleman Twitter 50 days of giveaways continue! It's the perfect time for this giveaway on The Shopping Mama, actually, because you might remember that one of my new year's resolutions is to step away from the computer and get active with my family. C...
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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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New Year, New Mama in 2010

by Kate on Dec 31, 2009 | 10 comments

This is the last post of 2009! Woo hoo. I have to admit when I started The Shopping Mama in January, I never imagined it would take off and take over my life the way that it has. But, I am thankful for all the amazing opportunities, friendships and connections I've built throughout the las...
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