Ten Dollar Tuesday

American Widow Project

by Kate on Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

For the second year in a row we are dedicating every week between Thanksgiving and Christmas we are spotlighting a worthy charity through a Ten Dollar Tuesday post. What does this have to do with $10, you ask? Everything. If 10 readers of The Shopping Mama give $10, that’s a $100 donatio...
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Toys for Tots

by Kate on Dec 06, 2011 | No Comments

For the second year in a row we are dedicating every week between Thanksgiving and Christmas we are spotlighting a worthy charity through a Ten Dollar Tuesday post. What does this have to do with $10, you ask? Everything. If 10 readers of The Shopping Mama give $10, that’s a $100 donatio...
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$10 Tuesday: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

by Kate on Nov 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

For the second year in a row we are dedicating every week between Thanksgiving and Christmas we are spotlighting a worthy charity through a Ten Dollar Tuesday post. What does this have to do with $10, you ask? Everything. If 10 readers of The Shopping Mama give $10, that’s a $100 donatio...
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Fun & Affordable Lunch Box Finds

by Kate on Aug 23, 2011 | 1 Comment

Ten Dollar Tuesday is all about making the most with your money - spending a little to get a lot. Here are some of our favorite affordable picks to help make your kid's lunch a little fun, economical and eco-friendly. We first shared these Personalized Reusable Snack Bags over two years...
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Wooden Star Wands by Imagination Kids

by Kate on May 31, 2011 | No Comments

These colorful wooden star wands by Imagination Kids make a sweet and natural birthday party favor, or the perfect just because gift for your kiddo. The wooden star wands are made from sustainably harvested wood, AP Certified non-toxic paint, and homemade natural wood polish made from b...
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Bedtime for a Whole New Generation of Sandra Boynton Fans {Giveaway}

by Kate on Apr 12, 2011 | 25 comments

One of our favorite authors, Sandra Boynton, has teamed up with Loud Crow Interactive to form Boynton Moo Media. Boynton Moo Media is bringing Boynton's stories to the iPad, iPhone, and iTouch with even more magic than in the originals. We had a chance to review their first offering, an in...
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{handmade} Easter Cascarones

by Kate on Apr 05, 2011 | 1 Comment

What are Cascarones? They're brightly colored eggshells filled with colorful, fun confetti! If you host an egg hunt or Easter party, you'll want to mix in some of these little surprises with your usual treat-filled eggs. Warning: you can't crack just one. You'll be grabbing for more, so...
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Mini Coloring Wallet

by Kate on Mar 22, 2011 | 3 comments

Go With: Mayas Kalupi Mini Coloring Wallet Why We Like It: This crayon wallet is small enough to throw in a diaper bag or back pack for travel, but large enough to carry some valuable entertainment. The crayon wallet comes with 8 crayons and a 3 by 5 inch note pad for your little artist ...
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