I recently went to one of those decorator show houses that charities organize as a fundraiser. The retro-themed nursery was my favorite, but, of course, the price tags were absurd! The bedding alone cost over $700, and I’m not one to spend thousands on designer furniture either. $3000 on a crib? My first car cost […]
Cheer Up a Friend Today
Because I went to college out of state, my friends are spread across the country. Thanks to email and IM, it’s easy to stay in touch, and we get to see each other at weddings and baby showers. But when a friend is down in the dumps over a breakup, it’s really tough to be […]
Shop for Groceries Online: Save Time, Money, and Energy!
Here’s a way to save money, time, and energy! When I was a city dweller, I loved services like Peapod: fresh food direct to your doorstep, even when you do not have the time or energy for a big shopping trip. Then, I had Baby Diva in suburban exile while Captain Dad was away and […]
Future Fromager?
If you read MamaSaga regularly, you probably already know that Baby Diva had her first taste of cheese today. If you’d like to try the Vlaskaas cheese Baby Diva sampled and don’t have a gourmet cheese shop nearby, you can get Vlaskaas and practically every other type of cheese imaginable at igourmet.com. If you’re pregnant […]
Coupon: Practically Free Gerber Baby Food
A friend shared this with me, so I figured I would share it with you! If you live near a Target, you can get a Target Coupon for $1 off Purchase of Two Gerber Foods, Toddler or Baby. Expires 8/15/07. There is also a coupon on that site for $3 off Pampers. You can print […]
Quick Tip: Wallies Cutouts Make Decorating Your Nursery A Breeze
In less than an hour and for under $20, you can transform your baby’s nursery.Wallies Cutouts are prepasted, vinyl-coated wallpaper cutouts. You can apply them in minutes with just a little bit of water. No skill required! (If you live in an apartment or in military housing, they are easily strippable when you move.) Wallies […]
Memorial Day Party Plans
Evite is such a practical timesaver, and Mama-to-Be uses it a lot. So does everyone else. As a result, I now miss getting invitations in the mail. When I was growing up, I remember the fun of getting an invitation to a friend’s birthday in the mail. Getting mail in your name is always a […]
Promote Baby’s Development with High Contrast Wee Gallery Art Cards
Black and white are more than just design choices for a chic summer palette–this pair is also the perfect choice for promoting infant development. Forget those traditional cotton candy pinks and powder blues (yawn!), newborns are best able to distinguish high contrast patterns in black and white, like these stylized, hip art cards from Wee […]
Unique Nursery Decor
Mama-to-Be loves unique hand-painted furniture, but she lacks the patience or artistic talent to paint intricate designs or to sand unpainted wood. Luckily, it’s never been easier to design one-of-a-kind kids’ rooms. Warm Biscuit offers a custom furniture design feature that only requires three steps. Step 1) Pick your furniture. Step 2) Pick your paint […]
Cooking Tip for Busy Moms
Mama-to-Be Cleaning Tip: If soaking and scrubbing doesn’t get the burnt-on food off, fill your pot with some water and add a tablespoon of dishwasher soap. Bring the pot to a boil and then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. When it’s cooled a bit but before the water gets to room temperature, you can […]
