Family's Names and Ages: Randy-40, Zachary-7, Anastasia-5, Molly-3, Maggie-2, Baby-due in
April
Occupation: I still work every other weekend as a nurse in a psych ward. Before
children I taught for a few years.
If I had a day to myself...: I would read, read, read and then sleep and then go for a walk by
myself!! But I know I would already be bored before the day ended and
wishing my children were around!
Money Saving Tips: We buy generic for almost everything that can be bought. Our
outings include the library, the park and the free beach. I hit the
garage sales in the summer, and am always on the lookout for birthday
and Christmas presents. We have saved a lot by cutting our satellite
out and just having fun time. We have also increased our deductibles on
our house and car. Each little way adds up!!
Bargain Hunting Strategies: We have a Super Walmart nearby and do almost all our
shopping--grocery and otherwise there. They even offer 5cents off per
gallon of gas with their gift card! We also hit Goodwill and Kohls.
Products we can't live without: Laundry soap, a broom, and books. That about sums up my day! The
kids love to make six-shake pudding and eat cottage cheese. And cereal
has been more than once a quick lunch or supper if Dad isn't home.
In the Kitchen: I wash dishes by hand, so always have a sink full of water when I am
preparing a meal. Then when supper is done, the pans are already washed
and the kids can finish dishes quickly.
Organization: I have small shoe box size containers for everything---writing
utensils, hair stuff, toys, food packets, etc. We also have a daughter
with celiac disease and have found that having her own cupboard works
great!!
No
matter if you're a working mom, a stay-at-home-mom;
