Thanks for the great tip regarding finances. I plan on using most of what you said for our family. Keep sharing great advice. I can tell that family time is important to you.

posted on 1/12/2010 1:55:40 PM

I SPRAY MEASURING CUP WITH NON STICK SPRAY BEFORE I MEASURE THINGS SUCH AS PEANUT BUTTER. IT SLIPS RIGHT OUT!

posted on 12/22/2009 11:44:50 AM

when making mashed potatoes and stuffing add a can of chicken broth to each.   makes them moist and flavorful.  so good.     the commerical is right it does work.

posted on 12/7/2009 12:29:00 PM

when cooking your turkey in the oven be sure to add some water to the bottom of your pan. it helps with the juices from the turkey .. and you can use it to baste the turkey while its cooking. also keeps the pan from going dry.  

posted on 12/7/2009 12:28:10 PM

Great tip! I also was constantly thinking of that and then I decided to be a better steward of my finances, do thing frugally and the time now I spend with my kids and husband, enjoying them rather than focusing on the bills all the time. It makes for a less stressful life!!

posted on 11/27/2009 8:07:17 PM

That was the best suggestion I've heard in a long time and I've been around quite a while!  Thanks, Alabama!!

posted on 11/25/2009 10:10:23 AM

I think that is a wonderful ideal

posted on 11/17/2009 9:24:15 PM

@ Sheryl - I think her point is to have a set time where you shut-down...adjust it to your schedule.
Shirley - My husband and I both work from home...and now we have a 5-month old.  We both tend to be workaholics and we typically have a daily discussion about what needs to be done & when we're planning on winding down from WORK and shifting into HOME.  Otherwise, I think we would go crazy.

posted on 11/16/2009 12:40:58 PM

That's great for stay-at-home moms, but I work, and don't get home untill after 5.. So if I go by this  idea, finances would never get done!

posted on 11/15/2009 4:10:46 PM

Interesting, but how can you discuss important financial decisions and work on a budget together if you don't do it when the Hubby is home (ie, evening or weekends)??

posted on 11/15/2009 9:51:39 AM

Thanks for such a great idea!!!  I definitely needed help de-stressing, & I think this will really help.

posted on 11/14/2009 1:42:02 PM

this really works. I have a calender on the fridge. I put all the bills that I owe, and put it on the day that it is to be paid on. This also works for dr. appts, or any other appt. My mother taught me this, when I struck out on my own.

posted on 11/11/2009 10:56:15 PM

I love this idea.  I have been a stay at home mom for 5 years now, and the only way I can keep our finances in order is to treat it like a desk job-and even then Im not that great at it. What a relief to know that other moms dont keep it all in their minds for easy recall. 

posted on 11/10/2009 2:19:31 PM

Excellent suggestion for everyone!  Men and Women/Dad's & Mom's we all need to de-stress and turn off our work mode in the evening.  We've worked all day and need some time off to regenerate our minds.  Thank you for this post... I'm closing my work mind at 6pm tonight!!  Ta-Da :)

posted on 11/3/2009 5:34:58 PM

I learned the hard way what stress can do to.  It's very important to take a break when needed.  Your body let you know when, but many of us ignore them and keep going.  That super women attitude will come back to hurt you, believe me.  Chilling out is better, find a moment for yourself, give yourself what you call stress free time, may it be a special bath time, music, candles, white wine, a dark quiet room, take the time and chill out.  It can't kill you to do that but stressing can kill or harm the body in such a way, it would feel like you killed it.

posted on 11/3/2009 3:19:13 PM

That's a great suggestion.  So simple too and worth the effort.  Maybe I'll finally get a peaceful evening.  Thank you.

posted on 10/31/2009 11:23:48 PM

Thank you!  It seems I always try to deal with bills and money at night when the house is quiet but my my mind is always racing as I try to go to bed.  Going to try this!

posted on 10/31/2009 9:37:28 PM

LOL, I would have to seriously declutter to find a spot to hang a bulletin board.  Actually I have the board, I just need to de-clutter it of past family photos.I love the idea though, and as soon as I get rid of the mice in my kitchen, I'm going to give it a try.  Bleach water here I come... then it's peppermint oil on cotton balls for those nasty little stinkers!=) Gayle

posted on 10/31/2009 2:59:36 PM

I never thought of that way, but now i'm gonnamarcia 10-31-09

posted on 10/31/2009 11:40:29 AM

Thank you. I needed this.

posted on 10/31/2009 11:11:10 AM