On Grace’s 11 month birthday we decided that we would celebrate by cashing in her free ice cream cone coupon that she earned by completing the summer reading program at the library. Although I’m not a fan of McDonald’s, that is where the coupon was for so that is where we went! As Nate and…
Going into my labor and delivery there were just three things that were really important to me besides having a healthy baby: I really wanted to avoid being induced. I really REALLY wanted a midwife to help me deliver. I was going to try to go all natural, but if I ended up needing some…
Every time I travel I take whatever hotel room freebies I can. I figure that the cost of these things was already factored into my room, so why not? In the past I have taken notepads, matches, coffee, lotion, mouth wash, and bar soap. However, the one thing that I just can’t leave behind is…
Update October 2014: I have taken my experiences with excess lipase activity, combined it with interviews with trusted medical professionals, and turned it into a 40+ eBook. If you are looking for more information about excess lipase activity, breast milk donation, and support from a mother who has been there, then this eBook is for…
Earlier in the summer I read an article by Frugal Girls on how to save money on swim diapers. The article suggested a couple of ways to save money, but one of them really stuck with me. They suggested washing your used disposable swim diapers and using them again.  Really???  You can wash disposable swim diapers??? Yes!  Yes you can!! One…
If you haven’t signed up for Swagbucks yet then you really truly should. You are missing out on one of the best sites that the internet has to offer. By signing up, I earn points (called swagbucks) by searching online just like how you would use Google. Then I can redeem my swagbucks for prizes. …