It's the most wonderful time of the year for thrift stores! This is when you can get some great stuff. People tend to unload before the holidays and then do a super sweep right after them. The first week of school is prime time to hit the shops. They have enough time to go through all of their donations and get them out to the floor. Another thing that happens is that if they a … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Mercy Rising: Book Review
Mercy Rising: Simple Ways to Practice Justice and Compassion by Amber Robinson has been quite an inspiring? book to read during this holiday season. I received the book from the publisher to review and have been both moved and inspired to take action. Have you ever thought that you just don't have the resources needed to help those that are suffering? That you don't have … [Read more...]
Time for You With the Kids Home
So, the kids are home for the week and you are wondering how am I going to survive! I have a few tricks that you can try whether you like them or not- they have worked over here. It really is possible to have some time to yourself when the kids are home. You just have to be more flexible and more creative in your thinking and also what you consider to be down time. For me, … [Read more...]
10 Things I’m Grateful For:
I can't believe I haven't been on here since Wednesday! The holidays are always full of activities and frankly, it was too much for me this year. I'm happy to report that I did not let my self get stressed, but I had to back off a few things and this blog was one of them. I have a lot of great things in the works here at Be Your Best Mom, giveaways, reviews and tips! I'm … [Read more...]
iCaughtSanta.com 5 Winners!
Here are my winners! 5 lucky readers won a free gift code to iCaughtSanta.com and they get to surprise their kids with a pic of Santa at their house. I can't wait to show my guys! Here you go: #6 Ida #1 … [Read more...]