Hugo the Happy Starfish - Magic Words Review

        

The kids simply love these Hugo the Happy Starfish books. These books teach emotions and feelings.
You can find the children's books at http://www.mystarfish.org.
The latest book read was MAGIC WORDS - HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH.
This book has a great lesson of the magic words "PLEASE" and "THANK YOU".
There are also great colorful illustrations.
The book is also available on amazon. Magic Words

This is a great read for all children.

Born To Run by Ann Hunter

I recently read the book, Born to Run, by Ann Hunter. Here is a link to the Born To Run book on Amazon. 

This was a interesting beginning to a new series! This book has more realistic and conflicted characters than previous books I have read. Alex was by far my favorite character. Looking forward to seeing the next book!

Wood Furniture Cleaner

Out of Murphy's Oil and needing to clean some wooden furniture.....

Try this mixture....
3/4 cup of Oil (We tried with Olive Oil.)
1/4 cup of Vinegar
Mix together the oil and vinegar in a jar. Then use to rub on wooden shelves trunks etc.
Works similar to Murphy's Oil.

Creamy Cotija Cilantro Dressing

This is one delicious dressing or sauce for dipping vegetables!!!
Creamy Cotija Cilantro Dressing

Goes great with Fish and Chicken too!

Mission today: Free PR for blog and etsy store!
First one seems real promising. 
http://www.freerankdirectory.com/blogs_diaries/technology/
Second one: how-to-find-good-deals freecouponslisting

Saving Money using gift cards

I always forget about gift cards or forget to use them when a good opportunity comes up.
Researching that topic and stumbled across some really good sites about buying and selling gift cards. Check them out.
http://www.giftcardgranny.com/
https://www.raise.com/

I also stumbled across some frugal living sites, that had some great articles! Loved the one about alternative living.
http://www.threethriftyguys.com/
http://www.frugal-retirement-living.com/
Happy reading! Stay frugal and thrifty!

Come on new year 2015!!!

I don't know about all of you, but this year has been one thing after another for me health wise. With kids that is like a show stopper because life keeps moving no matter what even if mom is out of commission and not feeling up to par. I have found some really cool sites while reading about my own health issues. So interesting to know that others feel just like you with the general feeling of malaise and blah everyday. Combine that with other infections and meds that make you feel worse than the actual symptoms one may have in the first place and it just astounds me more and more why the health system is not about a holistic approach. I guess every one has to make the $$ someway right. Just wonder how doctor's who take the oath to help people sell out to the pharmaceutical vendors and what not instead of the well being of the patients.

One of the websites I really liked was http://hypothyroidmom.com/ There is also a corresponding facebook page.  Check hers out. Enjoy!