My girls were assigned a service learning project at school this year, and they both chose some really good ideas to help out our local community. One of my girls collected canned goods to donate to Christmas Cheer, a local organization that gives food and gifts to those in need. My other daughter chose to… Read More A Time for Giving and a Lesson in Being A Good Citizen
When I think about Christmas decorations, I think of ribbons and bows, and snowflakes. I, of course think about Christmas trees, and I almost instantly think about poinsettias! Those plants are just beautiful to look at. The bright reds and bold greens make any holiday decor, that much more festive. I’ve always seen them in… Read More DIY- Getting Festive with Poinsettias
I love the holidays, and decorating for Christmas is a bunch of fun. This year, I have an amazing dining table thanks to my dear hubby… Yes, he built our dining table, and he did a great job.. Now, I get to decorate it! Last October, I went to the Walmart Home Office and got… Read More DIY Holiday Table Centerpiece Wreath
Can you believe it’s already time to start shopping for the holidays? Where did the year go? I’m not ready for it to be over!!!! I’m excited to get an early start on shopping though, and Walmart is making it easier! They are bringing back layaway again, and this year, it’s even better! It’s FREE!… Read More Get Access to Walmart's Layway EARLY!
So I’ve been seeing these really cute scarves everywhere. They’re ruffly and colorful, and I just knew they had to be easy to make… and they really are! The good news is that whether you knit, or crochet, you can make this scarf easily, and fairly quickly, and for the cost of one skein of… Read More Fun and Funky Crochet Project with Sashay Yarns
The Walmart Moms were given $100 to use as we chose, to do any sort of blog post as we wished. I couldn’t decide between doing some serious crafting, or some sort of DIY job around the house. One day, it hit me. I was at a meeting, listening to them talk about how a… Read More Helping out Christmas Cheer Thanks to Walmart
Being a Walmart Mom is awesome. This year, I was able to travel back to Bentonville, AR and got to check out a whole bunch of cool holiday decorations available this year at Walmart. Christmas is almost here, and many people will have friends and family over for the holidays. It’s so easy to make… Read More Festive Holiday Home Decor
It’s almost time to pick up any layaway items that you’ve had set up at your local Walmart Stores! Friday December 14, 2012 is the deadline for picking up any items you’ve had on layaway, so get back to those stores before it’s too late! Remember that when you pay your layaway in full, you… Read More Don't forget your layaway items!
Just about everyone has an office party, or some sort of group party during the holidays, and when there’s a party, there’s more than likely a gift exchange. Want to save money, but still get something useful? Check out the apparel department at your local Walmart! There are all kinds of really cute gifts that… Read More Fun Apparel Gifts Under $10!
Have you heard the news? Rayovac is super excited about a new technology that allows their alkaline batteries to have a longer shelf life. Don’t be afraid to stock up for emergencies, gift giving, etc! Rayovac batteries can live on for up to 10 years! Rayovac batteries with Ready Power will far exceed the 7-year… Read More Longer Shelf Life from Rayovac Batteries with Ready Power
