confessions of a stay at home mom

Faith in the unknown

2008-09-28T16:59:00.001-07:00

I have come to a total stand still in my blogging ventures. It totally overwhelms me. I am a complete newbie and it is frustrating trying to learn all that there is to learn. I am very thankful for the niche blogger, if you are curious then click the link below, but it still is daunting. I am trying to find my niche. I am a mom, but I have no real specific area that I am extremely knowledgeable in. I am going to keep praying and hoping that there is something out there for me to pursue.

Delay in writing

2008-09-02T15:47:00.000-07:00

So, I have not posted in the past few days because I have really been trying my hand at learning the art in blogging. Niche blogging is what it is called and I am so new to all of this. I feel so dumb! I am learning a little at a time, but there is so much! I don't feel like I have the knowledge to write about any one niche, but I hope that I will get there! It is slow going right now. My brain is scattered between being a mom and trying to earn some money for my family before my husband heads off for Astoria for 10 weeks. Whew!!!! I will get it though! Not that anyone will ever read this, but if you have any words of encouragement from your own experiences, feel free to send them my way!

A NEW WAY TO EARN MONEY!

2008-08-27T15:30:00.000-07:00

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Sell your coupons!

2008-08-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

So, one day I got a coupon in the mail from Gymboree. It was a customer appreciation sale that they were having and in addition to receiving %20 off the clearance price, they had also included a coupon for another %20 off of your entire purchase. Well, I was not planning on going to Gymboree any time soon and it had to be used within 3 weeks so I decided I would put it on Ebay. I offered it starting at .99 and Free Shipping. I put it up on a 3 day auction and it ended up going for $20.00 I was blown away! I know that for some this may not seem like much, but too me it was huge! All I had to pay was the .20 listing, a small final value fee and the cost of a stamp. The entire process was a total profit! It got me to thinking, what other things could I sell? The list is endless!!!! From formula coupons, to BOGO coupons, they sell and they sell for a great amount of money. Look in your junk drawers and see what you can find!

I swear by CashCrate!

2008-06-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

So I know that I may be repeating myself, but there is a great oppotunity out there for you! It is CashCrate! You probably are getting sick of hearing about it, but if you have not signed up, you are missing out! Just click this link and check it out. It is great! http://cashcrate.com/21366 It has a great referral program and that is why I am encouraging everyone I meet to sign up! The possibilities are endless!!!!!

Coupon Cutting!

2008-06-01T11:56:00.000-07:00

Coupons are a great way to save some money at the store when you are grocery shopping. I have found that if I do it right I can save $150! I did it in one grocery trip last week. I haven't totally gotten a method to the madness down yet, but once I do, I will post it here. Usually what I do, is go on Sundays and get the weekend paper. That is where the manufacturers coupons are. Then, I compare the manufacturers coupons to what is on sale in the store ads. Also, did you know Walmart will match competitors prices? As long as they are not the ones where they are like, 10 for $10 or 20 for $20. I will keep you updated on my method and you let know what other great money saving deals I find. Thanks!

CASHCRATE ROCKS!

2008-05-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

You Seriously have to check out CashCrate if you have not already. I know I already posted this, but you have to see for yourself the potential that is there! It is not a scam, it is 100% legitimate!

Once you sign up, it may seem confusing, but it really is simple. The first step I took, was to create an alternate email address, because, don't get me wrong, you will get some junk email, but if you create an alternate email address strictly for CashCrate, your mail will get sent there rather than to your regular email address. I have done this and it has worked GREAT! The other thing that I would recommend is just do the free offers! That is what the majority of them are, but you do come across some that want your Credit Card info for free trials, and well I have done some of these and had no problems, if you have any doubt, just don't do it. Cashcrate never asks for any of your personal info. They do however, if you make over 600.00, need you SSN for tax purposes as you do have to claim the money if you made more than that. They will send you a 1099 for tax purposes at the end of the year if you make more than $600.00. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Thanks! Krystal

Pump pain!

2008-05-23T07:40:00.000-07:00

4.00 a gallon? What is this world coming to? My husband and I do not know how we are going to make it! I think we should sell my mini van and just be a 1 car family. He doesn't think that would work. I think it would be just fine! Why do we feel that we each have to have a car? I know it would save us in the long run, and it would make me have to be more savvy and imaginative in finding things for my kids to do. In my opinion, Summer would be the perfect time to give it a shot. Lower our insurance, our monthly gas bill and get me into better shape because the kids and I would walk more places and not depend on our vehicle to get us places. I don't know, let me know what you think! Not that anyone reads this, but I thought I would put it out there!

Praying for the Chapmans

2008-05-22T14:01:00.000-07:00

My prayers are with the Chapman family today as their 4 year old daughter was backed over by her older brother in the driveway of their home. So many questions start entering your mind, the first of which, WHY???? Death is so far beyond our comprehension, but if we know the Lord, we at least know where our true home is. I pray that they will find peace in this time of sorrow and I pray for their son, that he will forgive himself in time. May the Lord be with them all and watch over them.

Hug your little ones tighter today and know that ever breathe they breath is a gift from God.

Make money from home!

2008-05-21T22:31:00.000-07:00

There are so many moms out there just like me who are trying their hardest to take care of the home, the family and everything else that comes their way with as much grace and sanity as is possible. I have been trying so hard to find ways to make money from home with the littlest effort possible. I found this one site and I have made a pretty good chunk of change from it. Check it out if you want. There are so many ways out there to make money, and I am going to do my best to share what I find with the world.