Scarf from Leftover Yarn Balls
I was being overrun with leftover yarn balls so I decided to make my auntie a scarf. She is a crochet mistress always making beautiful gifts for everyone else.
Recycle for the Best Christmas Decorations
My mom always made our decorations so I love that her ideas from so many years ago are still being used today. My guess is that many crafters had crafty mamas like me. This holiday, use recycled materials to create the best holiday decorations ever.
Seattle’s Best Coffee Honors #BlackFriday Workers with Free Coffee #Café Gratis
Every year I dread Black Friday because I know how many workers must endure the frenzied crowds of frantic shoppers looking for the best deals. This year, some stores decided to open on Thursday evening forcing many workers to miss out on Thanksgiving dinner with their families. I was so thrilled to get an email...
Honoring Joe Hill and My Grandfather
I don’t remember ever learning about Joe Hill in school but in later years read that Joe Hill was born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund on October 7, 1879 in Sweden. He was executed in Utah on November 19, 1915. He was a labor organizer/activist and a Wobbly, a member of the International Workers of the World (IWW)....
#OccupyWallStreet: History in the Making
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African Cats: Showing Children the Savanna Needs Saving
Films about far-off lands and the amazing creatures that inhabit this globe, like African Cats, is one of the best pathways to teaching children about saving our earth.
Peanut Butter: The Working Family’s Staple and a Contest
Peanut butter is one of those staples that’s become a culinary safety net for many working families. It’s full of protein, inexpensive and compatible with so many ingredients. It can be made into a breakfast, lunch or dinner meal making it valuable for those living from paycheck to paycheck. Jif understands the role peanut butter plays in many...
Here's the Straight Talk, Cell Phones Shouldn't Have a Contract
With financial crisis at hand, it doesn't make sense to chain yourself to a one price with a contract. Jobs are lost, pay cuts are possible and medical issues with bills come up. To complicate the situation your phone bill remains the same and even increases in price leaving you held hostage. Straight Talk changes...
Photographer Jen McKen Takes on Bullies and Wins
When Jen found a handful of young women, her clients, bullying on Facebook she informed them she would not be their photographer.
Share the Save: Life is Nutz Plus Bonus Deals
Today’s Save: Life is Nutz Today’s Save:$12 for $25 worth of funky apparel with a big heart from Life is Nutz Expires 11:59 PM – Aug 17, 2011 Bonus Save: Barcelo Costa Cancun Today’s Save:$249 for an all-inclusive, three-night stay for two adults and up to two children at the Barcelo Costa Cancun (up to...
Win a Mars Needs Moms DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack
The importance of moms is universal, that is what is obvious in Disney's Mars Needs Moms which comes out on DVD and Blue Ray August 9th.
This Mom Blogger is Not a McDonald’s Corporate Henchman
This week McDonald's showcased the "major changes" made to its happy meal. I was one of the mom bloggers they contacted to try and drum up some enthusiasm. I didn't bite. Here's what came of the event. They will now offer less fries while adding apple dippers to every meal.
