http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:28:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/direct-sales/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/cookies-kids-giveaway/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/favorite-frugal-sites/ 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, a ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/giveaway-update/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/summer-fun-products/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/the-good-home-cookbook-contest/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/candi-of-nannies4hire-com/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july/ Blueberry-Lemon Bundt Cake Everyday foods PBS I used frozen blueberries, thawed them and rinsed them before I used them. This does not need a glaze it is DELICIOUS without but you could add one if you like. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon for blueberries and zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/blueberry-lemon-bundt-cake/ 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 ... http://frugalwahmstalkradio.com/menu-plan-monday/