Name: Jenn
Age:      30
Home: Texas

Occupation:
Stay at home mom, some desktop publishing on the side.

Family:
Husband Craig 32
Son Evan 7
Son Liam 2

Hobbies:
Watch HGTV design shows, clip coupons, surf the net

What Funny Things Do Your Kids Do/Say:
My 2 year old insists on keeping one of his Teletubby dolls on the coffee table in the living room.  No matter how many times we put it away, it will always re-appear in the exact spot on the coffee table.  My 7 year old has gotten into the habit of saying "Oh, MOM!" any time I say something he doesn't want to hear.

The Most Rewarding Thing About Parenting:
Watching my kids play together and enjoy themselves and just seeing the world through their eyes.

The Most Challenging Thing About Parenting:
My 7 year old is a special needs child and some days are just tougher than others, especially when one of us is sick, we're all tired or it's just been a bad day.

Favorites:
My kids love the Wiggles.  We have all of the videos, most of the toys, and t-shirts.

Money Saving Tips:
Coupons for items that you regularly use, and trading the ones you don't use with other people.  There are several online swapping forums for this and everyone can get what they need.  I scout all the sales ads and see who has the best sale and combine that with my coupons.  I also buy clothes from resale shops and resell clothes there as well.

Best Bargain Ever:
I once took my some of my kids clothes to a consignment shop that issued either store credit or gave cash on the spot.  The store credit was always a few dollars more so I opted for that.  I got $10 in store credit and applied it to a Huffy children's bike they had selling for $20.  I got the bike for $10 plus tax and only had to inflate the tires and buy training wheels and a helmet for my son.

In the Kitchen:
Buy in bulk and cook more than you need and eat on the leftovers for other nights' dinners or pack them for lunches.  My husband gets leftovers in his lunch every week and I just add a slice of bread and fruit, yogurt or salad.  Also buy extra bread and freeze the loaf not being used.  Wrap unopened loaf in a plastic grocery bag to avoid freezer burn and thaw in the fridge before using.  You never run out of bread that way.

Organization:
Keep all coupons organized by category and look through them regularly.  When making a shopping list, take out the ones you plan to use on that trip and put in an envelope with the list.  I also keep a pocket calendar in my my purse and write everything in it.  That way I don't have to remember everything I need to do, I only have to remember to look at the calendar.