Family's Names and Ages: Lorenzo Jr 3
Josiah Ray 8 months
Occupation: I am currently a stay at home mom. I have been at home for almost 2
1/2 years. I enjoy being at home with my children very much. I had
been a cook prior to for 11 years.
If I had a day to myself...: I would do whatever came to mind. I'd get in the car and see where
the wind would blow me.....to the park?....to a beauty salon?.....to the
library to read quietly?......I am not so sure but it would be whatever
I felt like. It also may just lead to an afternoon wraped up in bed with
the TV on Lifetime all day long!
Money Saving Tips: I always shop at the end of a season for the next year. I can find
summer markdown (many times at 90%) and buy for the next summer. Usually
I can find matching shirt and short sets for 3.00 a piece. Then I will
hold on to some for my younger son to wear when he gets bigger. Also,
plan meals ahead. Shopping is easier with a plan.
Bargain Hunting Strategies: My favorite shops are Walmart and JCPenney. JCPenney is good for
finding deals at the beginning of the school year. Every time I have
gone the clothes were 50-75% off!! I had also found a rack of clothes
marked down to $1.77!!! Some of the items original price were $34.
These are great buys for those eBay moms!
Products we can't live without: I could not live without books. It is a nice activity to do together
and also promotes some sit down, wind down time. My son looks forward to
the library and story time right before bed.
In the Kitchen: When cooking big meals (lasagna, stews, casseroles) ALWAYS cook
extra and put in the freezer for a meal in a flash. This will always
make the chaos of life easier if the appointment at the doctor's office
takes longer than expected or soccer practice is delayed. I always try
and make sure that there are no dishes in the sink before going to bed
at night. When I get up and there is a mess in the kitchen it seems as
if it just sets the mode for the entire day.
Organization: I go to Walmart and get the storage bags that you can vacuum the air
out of. I love these! I have 4 sheet sets (king) and 2 comforters in one
bag and it fits nicely in my closet. It makes it flat as a pancake. Easy
storage and it is water resistant and the thick plastic wards off rips
or tears.
No
matter if you're a working mom, a stay-at-home-mom;
