Friday, March 27, 2009

Moth Traps

No one wants pesty moths causing them problems. I know in the south it can become a major concern. Preventative measures can be taken to protect food and grain from an infestation. It's not fun to return home with your groceries, only to find that you have a moth problem ruining your food. A person can now purchase moth traps to assist in controlling such concerns. It seems like a simple solution for protecting your investments and health. It is definitely something worth looking into.

Blackheads

When I was younger I didn't think much of skin care. As I have gotten older it has become more of a concern for me. I have tried different products for moisturizing and cleansing. In recent years I have also began seeing a dermatologist yearly. You can never be too sure if something is of concern or maybe just blackheads , moles or age spots. It is good to take care of your skin.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Coupons

I have never been one to watch for and clip a lot of coupons, but maybe I should. I know there are very good deals to be had in many stores and coupons can come in quite handy. A friend of mine makes it a habit to check the coupons every week. You can even use some of them online. I guess if I can find a good deal and save money it is worth while.My daughter and daughter-in-law are both good coupon savers!

Patio Furniture Covers

Spring is finally coming. We have actually had some warmer temperatures and beginning to think about doing some yard work. Soon we'll move our patio furniture outdoors. In order to keep the furniture looking great we will need to go shopping for some new patio furniture covers. The weather can be brutal on outdoor furnishings. It's exciting to think that grilling season is right around the corner.

Sale

With today's economy who's not looking for a good Sale
or buys We are all watching our pennies and doing our research. Recently in watching the new Howie Mandel video on YouTube, I was informed of the Buy.com website. What a great way to quickly shop and compare for what you may be looking for. I thought the video was also quite entertaining.

Painting

Oh what fun. We have decided it's time to add a bit of color to our home. We are going to work on painting the living room tomorrow. Preparing the walls can be the most time consuming part of all. We have taped off all of the trim, removed electrical covers, light switch covers and moved furniture. I think we're ready to go.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Stay at Home Moms

It has been a few years since I was a stay at home mom, but I remember it well. I feel it was worth all of my time and energy, to be with my children. Who better to influence them as they are developing, but me. I hope many others feel the same. It doesn't take a village to raise my children.

Politics

We try to keep up on what is going on in the political scene. Whether you like the new president or not he is the one we have right now. Someone said he sounded just like during the campaign when he spoke on TV a few weeks ago. I do agree with that. I hope he does well for the sake of our country. One of the issues that seems to be talked about by people I know is the one on health care. Why is it that government run health care has been seen to not work in other countries, but our leaders want it here? That doesn't make sense to me.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Affordable Gift Ideas

Mother's Day will be here before we know it...this is a time to really think of something special for that special lady in your life. Many times gifts for women are thought to include flowers, perfumes and more...but in my opinion, although great, the list could also include things like electronics. There are actually some very affordable gift ideas over at savebuckets.co.uk which include some wonderful electronic items.

As a woman, I can tell you a new laptop would be an outstanding gift. This is something almost everyone can use and enjoy! Whether it be to work on, use for pictures, e-mails or something else....it's the perfect gift. I've come to enjoy my Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS Games as well...I think these are also great gift ideas for that special woman in your life. It's something fun and allows for time to relax...what woman doesn't want that, right?!?

Finding affordable gift ideas doesn't have to be a chore. It can be fun, especially when there's such a wide variety of items to choose from. If you get the chance, head over to savebuckets.co.uk and see what you think. I have a feeling you'll be doing much of your shopping there this Mother's Day!