Big D and I are trying really hard to become completely debt free (and I mean completely)!  So, that means we have been looking for ways to save money.  One of the ways LML and I have both mentioned several times is by playing The Grocery Game.  I know you probably think we are paid sponsors, but we aren’t.  We are just believers! (we’d be totally cool if they wanted to advertise with us, hint hint!)

One way that I have been focusing on cutting back is how I entertain the …

To get kids to help around the house, we came up with a chore system. We have a dry erase board that lists the daily mandatory jobs (making your bed, feeding the cat, etc). We also have a list of optional chores that each have a monetary value. The kids can earn up to $5 per week doing optional chores. Once they get their money, they must divide it between savings, spending and giving envelopes.  submitted by Lisa C.

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Ok, we aren’t really rating parents (although, that would be FUN!!!), but we did narrow down your parenting suggestions.  The winner will receive a cute Lazy Mom Tote bag.  Now, girls, I know it seems like we have an endless supply of these, but we actually don’t.  So, get out the vote for your favorite tip.  The big winner can then send us a picture of her with her bag for our Lazy Moms across the world!! 

What’s the best parenting tip?

My tip is for …

Do you have a child like mine who refuses to sit in a stroller or carseat? For those babies who dont like to be confined, try giving them a distraction like a piece of whole fruit to munch on while you push them around. It takes a long time to eat and kids like to hold “ball” shaped fruit such as apricots, which are the perfect size for little hands. I hand my daughter one before every walk and its the perfect season for ripe fruits now that summer is …

This is Denise.  She’s a fellow Lazy Mom from Denver, Colorado.  Everyone say, “hi, Denise.”  (Remember, the first step is admitting you are a Lazy Mom!)  We’ve given out many Lazy Mom tote bags during the year and thought it would be fun to see our bags in action. 

If you have won a Lazy Mom tote bag, please send us an e-mail with a picture of you and your bag so we can post it on our site.  It will be fun to see how many cities, states and countries …

We all have birthday traditions. Blowing out the candles, opening gifts, or a special dinner. We do all those things but we also have another birthday tradition that my kids look forward to.

Each year, the night before their birthday while they are asleep, I decorate their door. The birthday child wakes up to streamers, ballons and a banner. They LOVE it! In fact, they always sleep in the same room the night before a birthday. That way they both get to enjoy the streamers and balloons in the morning.

I started …

I went to Kroger this morning. I had my shopping list in hand printed directly from The Grocery Game along with an envelope full of coupons. As the checker was scanning my items and coupons, I watched my total decrease with every beep. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on that receipt!

On the bottom of the receipt it tells you how much you saved. Are you ready for this? I saved 50% on my grocery bill today! I paid $95.37 and saved $95.36! I wish I would have remembered …

We recently went on a family vacation to Mexico. I don’t think I have told you that yet. We spent five days in Playa Del Carmen and it was fabulous! Lazy Dad Philip and I have vacationed in Mexico several times but this was the first time that we took our kids with us. In the words of our children, “This is better than Disney!” Mommy and Daddy agreed! We stayed at a great all inclusive resort and had the best time just hanging out with our kids.

One thing we …

The winner of the cute necklace from P.S. Designs is:

We all know what a challenge it can be to get out the door with a baby in the morning. One thing that has made my life insanely easier is packing the diaper bag the night before. You put in everything down to the last detail, including snacks, water and keys. This saves SO much time in the morning by not having to run around and look for different objects to throw in. Plus, if you make a checklist …

Remember when I wrote about my thigh-burn? 

Well, I’ve kept the old laptop away from my thigh for  over a month now and wanted to show you the improvement:

Ummm, I’m not sure.  I really thought it was looking better until I compared these photos.  Do you see any improvement?  This could take months to heal!!!  In the meantime, just call me splotchy thigh!