Real Mom Profile

3.1.2006

Name: Adrienne R.
Age: 29

Home: Houston, TX

Family's Names and Ages:
Gabriel - 32 (Husband)
Anthony - 12
Mateo - 6
Emilio - 3

Occupation:
I am a full time student working on my degree in Paralegal Studies.  I also work part-time.  I have two part-time jobs.  The first one is a

customer service rep for a nationally known business (and I work at home!).  The second job is as a proofreader for a local mortgage company (and I still work at home!!). 

If I had a day to myself...:
Entire day to myself. HMMM....Okay, I'd start my day with a long warm bath with a BIG cup of coffee beside me.  Then head to IHOP for breakfast.  After breakfast, I'd go spend a day at a spa getting the works done to me.  After my pampering session, I'd be at the mall getting myself some new outfits.  I'd head home with a salad from McDonald's (my favorite) and some green tea and eat in my bed.  I'd end my day with an Ann Rule book reading until my eyes closed.  This day would be of course if money was no object either. LOL!

Money Saving Tips:
Shop generic brands and thrift stores.  Thrift stores and garage sales are perfect for kids clothes.  Kids grow so fast and I won't spend too much money on clothes or shoes.  I'd rather spend it on creating memories for my boys.

Bargain Hunting Strategies:
I also shop online.  Target has very good clearance sales online.  Other than that, I watch for coupon codes. 

Products we can't live without:
We faithfully use Lever 2000 soap.  Not sure why, but I love Lever 2000.

In the Kitchen:
To cut up your kids food, use a pizza cutter.  Its fast and easier than using the traditional knife. 

Organization:
Make a file to keep your kids' medical records with a copy of your insurance card in each file.  That way when it is time to head to the doctor, you just grab the file and it has everything you need in there.