Reality Check

I am not sure why I thought I could go on vacation, move, get ready for BlogHer, finish our school year, and take care of seven kids in a two week period. I am quickly realizing that I do not have time to get everything done. So, since I have to move, go to BlogHer, [...]

Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven on 7/11

Get your free Slurpee at 7-Eleven this Saturday July 11, 2009.

DALLAS (July 9, 2009) – If it’s July 11 or 7/11, then Slurpee® drinks must be on the house at 7-Eleven® stores. That’s because this Saturday is 7-Eleven Day, and the day the world’s first convenience retailer celebrates its birthday. This year promises to be [...]

Sponsorship for BlogHer 09

Since December I have been planning a trip to BlogHer 09. If you are not familiar with BlogHer 09 it is a huge blogging conference that is held once a year. I am attending this year’s conference to meet and hang out with other bloggers and to learn how to make this site a better [...]

Winners of the BornFree Bottles Gift Set

The winners are of the BornFree Bottles Gift Set are:
Here are your random numbers:
10 167
Timestamp: 2009-06-25 02:47:27 UTC
The Diaper Diaries and Jessica!
I am really excited because I met Jill from The Diaper Diaries at Blissdom in February, back before we all knew she was going to have baby #3.
Check your inboxes ladies an email is coming [...]

Please Excuse the Mess ~ Updated

After a nasty hack, the site has been restored. More posts and details coming soon.

No Foolin’ She’s at the Hospital

Toni wanted me to thank you for your suggestions and prayers. She’s at the hospital and they’re starting pitocin. She sent me home to get some rest before the big arrival and so I could put up a post for you all.
We’ll update as soon as we can – the WiFi is down at the [...]

Your Questions Answered

I am on vacation, but thought it would be fun to have a little Q & A with my readers.
My first question comes from long time reader Lawanda:
“How’d you talk your dh into having so many kids? Mine won’t budge! LOL”
Well Lawanda, you might be better off to ask my husband how he convinced me [...]

Welcome $5 Dinner Readers!

Hello everyone from $5 Dinners, feel free to take a look around. I love to write about saving money, military life, homeschooling, big families, recycling and healthy eating (although you wouldn’t know that from my menu this week). I am a Navy wife and a mom to six, soon to be seven children.
Welcome!
For my regular [...]

Make Your Own Starbucks Hot Chocolate

Love the taste of Starbucks hot chocolate but don’t want to pay Starbucks prices? Make your own delicious hot chocolate at home with this recipe.

2 tbsp sugar
1/4 c water
whipped cream or marshmallows
1 1/2 c milk
2 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a 2 cup microwave safe glass mix 1/4 cup [...]

Menu Plan Week of December 8th

I can tell it’s Christmas time because our calendar is filled with fun parties, dinners and activities. It is always a challenge not to overspend on convenience food this month since we are so busy!

Monday
Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch-Quesadillas, apple slices
Dinner- Leftover Buffet

Tuesday
Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch – Muffins, fruit
Dinner – Shepherd’s Pie, Green beans, whole wheat rolls
Wednesday
Breakfast – Oatmeal, Cereal
Lunch [...]