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Melissa
Melissa Smallwood (aka Multi-tasking Mama) has worked with seniors and families as a professional organizer for several years and is the owner of Organized Life by Design, LLC. She has an extensive human services background. She is also the mom of three active boys (one of which has special needs). She enjoys helping people get their lives, calendars and homes organized so that they have time to see and enjoy their blessings! Melissa also has a passion for cheap yet chic home décor and has many resources available for decorating your home on a budget. Melissa has written many articles on organizing for various websites and organizations including Online Organizing.com, Show Mom the Money, Ask Baby Kid, Dr. Mommy Says, Sassy Mamas, Pink Lemonade of Life and more.
My Posts/Listings
Direct Sales
Today on the show we talked about direct sales. This is a booming industry and can be a great way for moms to work from home and make extra money for their households. We discussed the pros and cons of the direct sales industry. Here are a few things we discussed: Make sure that you research a company before you join as a consultant. Know their policy and procedures on topics such... [Read more]
Cookies Kids Giveaway
CookiesKids.com Laptop Giveaway Sweepstakes Is your current computer stalling and giving you blue screen nightmares? Would you love to be able to have one that the kids could use (alas, staying off of yours)? CookiesKids.com feels your pain and has come to your rescue! Sign up to recieve the Cookies Kids Newsletter via e-mail and you’re automatically entered to win one of 4 brand new laptops!! Simply... [Read more]
Favorite Frugal Sites
Since frugal living is an important component of living by design, I wanted to share some of my favorite frugal sites with you. You can also find most of these ladies (and gentleman) on Twitter. ConsumerQueen.com This site is owned by Melissa Garcia, who not only contributes to this site but is also an organizing client of mine. I have learned about so many freebies, coupons, etc from... [Read more]
Giveaway update
Win a $25 giftcard to Eco-Store http://prairie-mama.blogspot.com/2009/06/ecostore-usa-review-and-giveaway.html This site has giveaways galore! http://thingsmomslike.com/ This is a really cool one from the site above: http://thingsmomslike.com/2009/06/30/tundra-books-big-and-small-room-for-all-childrens-book-giveaway-715/ Three giveaways active on this site: http://amoores.com/2009/07/02/giveaways-galore/ Wow,... [Read more]
Summer Fun Products
photo by G Viciano Looking for some great products to make your summer that much more fun and enjoyable? Looking to pamper yourself while the kids are off at camp? Or maybe you’re dealing with summer bumps and bruises. Momfluence has collected some reviews of great products that you need to know about! Check out what our reviewers had to say about these great summer finds. And don’t... [Read more]
The Good Home Cookbook contest!
When I was growing up it was the Joy of Cooking. That was like my mom’s cooking Bible. And, I have found mine. The Good Home Cookbook, edited by Richard J. Perry, is 512 pages of recipes, information and tips. Every recipe I have tried is delicious! I featured one of the recipes on our social network site for Tasty Tuesday. With more than 1000 recipes in 15 chapters, you are sure to... [Read more]
Candi of Nannies4Hire.com
Candi, from Nannies4hire.com was recently our guest on Frugal WAHM Talk Radio. Candi is the president of Nannies4hire, an online nanny placement and database agency. They have placed nannies with high profile families including Jon and Kate +8 and have even been featured on the Dr. Phil show and Good Morning America. Candi has lots of advice for moms on how to select the best child care option... [Read more]
Just in time for the 4th of July
Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Momfluence network has partnered with Sara Lee and Ball Park Franks to provide one reader with a ready-made picnic! One lucky winner will receive 10 packs of Sara Lee’s Soft and Smooth Buns and 24 packs of Ball Park Franks – all delivered to their door! Add the condiments and some sides and you’ve got a holiday celebration to remember. This... [Read more]
Menu Plan Monday
What to eat, what to eat? We have had an incredibly crazy week at my house- my brother and four (turned five today) year old nephew coming unexpectedly, spending five days on a houseboat and coming home to a full schedule has been nothing but nuts! Thank goodness I had my menu planned before we left! This is what my family will be eating this week- how about yours? Sunday: Italian Sausage... [Read more]
Projects Even a Frugal Mom Shouldn’t Do
If you’re a frugal mom like me, you’ve probably gotten used to the idea that you can fix a lot of the problems you encounter around the house without hiring a professional (or even adding it to the honey-do list). However, there are some projects that those of us with out professional training and a lot of experience should not get involved in. Let’s take a look at the types... [Read more]
