Real Mom Profile

3.12.2006

Name: Christie H.
Age: 37
Home: Lake City, FL

Family's Names and Ages:
husband--Jeffrey 39
son--Jordan 12 1/2

Occupation:
Elementary Teachers Aide

If I had a day to myself...:
First I would have lunch with my sister, Casey.  Then I would take a LONG soak in the tub with my favorite book or magazine.  Then I would take a super long nap before everyone came home.

Money Saving Tips:
Coupons

Bargain Hunting Strategies:
I love to shop at Walmart, Target and Walgreen's. Shop the endcaps.  Walmart and Target put the best stuff on the ends of the aisles.  Clip the coupons from the Walgreen's sales papers.  They have great deals if you use them.  The Dollar General in our area is great for household cleaners, candles and things for the house.

Products we can't live without:
I could not live without my crockpot.  It is so nice to come home and dinner is almost ready.  I use mine at least once a week.

In the Kitchen:
I have a dry erase board mounted on the fridge.  When we run out of something we jot it down on the board so I know exactly what needs to be bought at the store.

Organization:
Do a daily run through the house before bed.  The house stays cleaner longer (or at least looks that way) if things are not lying around.  Also have clothing and lunches ready for the next day before going to bed.  It only takes a few minutes at night and saves so much time in the morning.