Can't get the video to embed, but it's worth watching!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Mommy Madness Houston - 1,000 Votes!
I crossed the 1,000 vote mark today. Thanks friends for helping me in this fantastic endeavor!
If you haven't yet visited the site, check out Mommy Madness Houston.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Simple Way to Save
Does your bank offer a program where they put a set amount in a savings account each month?
My bank takes $1 for every debit purchase and deposits it in a high-yield savings account. Other banks will round up your purchase and put it into savings. (For example, if you spend $19.40, they'll put $.60 into savings.)
Look for these programs. They should be free to sign up for and use. And, they should deposit money into a higher-than-typical interest account.
My bank takes $1 for every debit purchase and deposits it in a high-yield savings account. Other banks will round up your purchase and put it into savings. (For example, if you spend $19.40, they'll put $.60 into savings.)
Look for these programs. They should be free to sign up for and use. And, they should deposit money into a higher-than-typical interest account.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Chevy Traverse Video #1
I'm part of a great promotion with Chevy and CBS Radio. You can read on my personal blog for the details, but here's my first video!
Driving to Downtown Houston - Stephanie Click - MommyMadnessHouston.com from Stephanie Click on Vimeo.
Driving to Downtown Houston - Stephanie Click - MommyMadnessHouston.com from Stephanie Click on Vimeo.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
My Pantry - Pic Heavy
Next month will mark my Second Anniversary of The Grocery Game. Last night, my friend Shelly asked me what my pantry looked like.
Here's a little peak!
This is a look into the pantry. This is my favorite space in our house. I know that I'll never have a pantry this large again. It was the key selling point on this house for me.
The right side houses all of our paper goods, extra bathroom supplies, and at the bottom - laundry supplies. (As well as some various things for my yard sale in three weeks! Pretend you don't see that!)
All of our plasticware is now in plastic shoeboxes. These gems were $1 at The Dollar Tree. They are wonderful. Labeling them is essential. Makes it so easy to grab exactly what we need quickly.
CVS did a huge sale on Bounty paper towels and we stocked up! It's the best time. I can't stand those paper towels that just spread stuff around. I have an equal amount of Cottonelle toilet paper. At last count it was 120ish rolls. We were in good shape when the stomach flu came our way in February!
The top of the center section houses bigger appliances that we don't use a lot (ice cream maker, coffee pot, etc.). The row below that is for Goldfish, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, Potatoes, Ramen Noodles, and Muffin Mixes.
Next row is mix packets, Tuna packets, Mac and Cheese, Salsa, Sauces, and Salad Dressing.
The next two rows are more bare than I've seen them in two years. All canned goods. Canned veggies, fruit, pasta sauce, chili, beans, etc.
Laundry detergent is housed on the floor. I love All Small and Mighty - can you tell?
I hate to store food on the floor, but I'm too that point. (Actually, I guess I could put the appliances down here ... something to think about.) These are boxes of Hot Chocolate, cereal galore, extra boxes of Fruit by the Foot, and Avery's Snacks to take to school each day.
Other side floor holds chips for Avery's snacks, juice (last summer I had 22 containers of juice, these last couple are left from that stockpile), Diet Coke, Popsicles.
On the left is our candy stash. I've got to do something else with this. I just hate to mix chocolate candy with non-chocolate stuff. It's a mess. Beside that are more containers with Fruit Snacks, Jello, and 100 Calorie Packs.
Keep going and you hit all "drink-related" stuff. Containers for SweetNLow, Crystal Light, Tea Bags, and Hot Chocolate
Cake Mixes, Frosting, Cookie Mixes, and Baking Supplies ... Yummy
More cereal!
Second Freezer. It was actually really well organized until Kroger ran a sale on frozen veggies. Those suckers don't stack!!!
Here's a little peak!
This is a look into the pantry. This is my favorite space in our house. I know that I'll never have a pantry this large again. It was the key selling point on this house for me.
The right side houses all of our paper goods, extra bathroom supplies, and at the bottom - laundry supplies. (As well as some various things for my yard sale in three weeks! Pretend you don't see that!)
All of our plasticware is now in plastic shoeboxes. These gems were $1 at The Dollar Tree. They are wonderful. Labeling them is essential. Makes it so easy to grab exactly what we need quickly.
CVS did a huge sale on Bounty paper towels and we stocked up! It's the best time. I can't stand those paper towels that just spread stuff around. I have an equal amount of Cottonelle toilet paper. At last count it was 120ish rolls. We were in good shape when the stomach flu came our way in February!
The top of the center section houses bigger appliances that we don't use a lot (ice cream maker, coffee pot, etc.). The row below that is for Goldfish, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, Potatoes, Ramen Noodles, and Muffin Mixes.
Next row is mix packets, Tuna packets, Mac and Cheese, Salsa, Sauces, and Salad Dressing.
The next two rows are more bare than I've seen them in two years. All canned goods. Canned veggies, fruit, pasta sauce, chili, beans, etc.
Laundry detergent is housed on the floor. I love All Small and Mighty - can you tell?
I hate to store food on the floor, but I'm too that point. (Actually, I guess I could put the appliances down here ... something to think about.) These are boxes of Hot Chocolate, cereal galore, extra boxes of Fruit by the Foot, and Avery's Snacks to take to school each day.
Other side floor holds chips for Avery's snacks, juice (last summer I had 22 containers of juice, these last couple are left from that stockpile), Diet Coke, Popsicles.
On the left is our candy stash. I've got to do something else with this. I just hate to mix chocolate candy with non-chocolate stuff. It's a mess. Beside that are more containers with Fruit Snacks, Jello, and 100 Calorie Packs.
Keep going and you hit all "drink-related" stuff. Containers for SweetNLow, Crystal Light, Tea Bags, and Hot Chocolate
Cake Mixes, Frosting, Cookie Mixes, and Baking Supplies ... Yummy
More cereal!
Second Freezer. It was actually really well organized until Kroger ran a sale on frozen veggies. Those suckers don't stack!!!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Newspaper Subscription
Are you subscribing to your Sunday newspaper yet? Prices are going up all across the nation. Our local Sunday paper was only $1 in 2006, now it's increased to $1.75.If you subscribe, you'll be locked into an agreed upon rate - even if just for a short time. If you are a couponer, you'll more than pay for your paper with just one grocery trip!
Check with your local newspaper today and ask for any specials they are running! It's worth the savings.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Lover of the Arts?
My husband and I are HUGE fans of the arts. We love dance, music, drama ... all of it. There is a hidden gem, most likely, in your backyard.
Your local high school.
In Texas, dance is a big deal. I've lived other places where the "dance team" was nothing more than an extension of the cheerleading squad. But, here, it is so much more.
Two years ago, we attended our first Dance Night at a local school. We knew some kids that were participating and decided to attend. It was better than some things that I've seen professionals do.
This is the time of year where these arts programs will be performing their Spring Concerts, Dance Nights, Plays, etc. Attend these performances. Not only does it support your local school, but these are very cost-effective nights on the town!
Your local high school.
In Texas, dance is a big deal. I've lived other places where the "dance team" was nothing more than an extension of the cheerleading squad. But, here, it is so much more.
Two years ago, we attended our first Dance Night at a local school. We knew some kids that were participating and decided to attend. It was better than some things that I've seen professionals do.
This is the time of year where these arts programs will be performing their Spring Concerts, Dance Nights, Plays, etc. Attend these performances. Not only does it support your local school, but these are very cost-effective nights on the town!
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