Getting a Degree as a Parent

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My sister finished her Master’s Degree with a newborn – so thankfully it was only 3 months or so that she had “triple duty” as a student, mom and employee. My husband, on the other hand, had 3.5 years of working, parenting and school under his belt. And we both felt the pressure. When he… [Continue Reading]

Back-To-School Giveaway with Velcro #win

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Are you ready to get back to school with Velcro? Right now they have this HUGE online sweepstakes going on, which offers up to $5,000 in prizes! You can win: Dorm Room Starter Kit – 1 Winner: MacBook Air, InCase 13″ Neoprene Sleeve, Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Epson All-in-One Printer, $100 iTunes Gift… [Continue Reading]

School Daze: Sip ‘N Go Water Bottles #win (Two Winners!)

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Sip. Flip. Fold. Snap. Those are the four simple steps to using your finished Sip ‘N Go Water Bottle, after you’ve drained it. It is an ingenious product. Just think how often you and your children use up a water bottle. Maybe you recycle at home, but at the gym or outside you are left… [Continue Reading]

11 Intelligent Ways To Save on Textbooks (Without The Bookstore)

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Article by Consumer Savings Expert, Andrea Woroch. Read Andrea’s recent buzz about ways you can save kilowatts and cash. Textbook prices tend to rise at four times the rate of inflation for an average of $900 per year. It doesn’t take a college education to figure out there are alternatives to traditional outlets, but incoming… [Continue Reading]

Back-to-School with Buy.com

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Despite their excitement for back to school shopping, parents are still timid about spending.  According to a new survey, 40 percent of moms are planning to buy the minimum for back-to-school. The common reasoning is, “It’s a tough economy and I’m spending less.” Yet even in the midst of the touch economy, the majority (63… [Continue Reading]

#win Wall2Wall Stickers – For Every Room

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I spent the week before Mother’s Day peeling stickers off my boys walls and doors. It is not an easy task. I sprayed and soaked them in diluted vinegar and window cleaner, trying to loosen the adhesive. I know my kids aren’t the only ones that do this. I understand they want to decorate their… [Continue Reading]

Otterbox iPhone 4 Case

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I’ve owned my iPhone for over a year and a half now. iPhones are AWESOME. Not only do they let you make phone calls, there is texting, a camera, the newer ones like the iPhone 4 take videos and you can upload so many different apps. With lots of capabilities, that means you are taking… [Continue Reading]

Summer Must-Haves for 2011

It’s never too early to prepare for summer here in the south. Since the weather is warming up, here are items the Mom Buzz thinks you should pack in your Beach Tote this summer! 1. Sand Gone – to get sticky sand off (Read Review) 2. Sunscreen 3. UV Swim Shirts from UV Skinz 4…. [Continue Reading]

Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes #win an Easy Lunchbox!

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If your child is in school or daycare, you might run into the problem – what to make for lunch. But you have to take more into consideration than just that. How are you going to pack it and how can you make it healthy. I’ve been doing a lot of research and I can… [Continue Reading]

Birthday Gift Ideas from Spencers

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I have always enjoyed browsing and shopping at Spencer’s. Most recently, a lot of my knee high socks have come from there. Their styles are just fresh, fun and unorthodox. Which makes it a perfect place to find giggle-worthy and unique gifts. Now, I have a “little friend” who just turned 21. (Little, because I… [Continue Reading]

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