http://theblogfrog.com/186052/community/feeds/defaultThe latest discussions from the Happy Housewife Community - powered by BlogFrog(c) 2009, BlogFrog, INC. All rights reserved.5Hi Toni!I was on your blog just a moment ago and saw that you are reading "Grace Walk"...now I'm dying to know how you came across that book and what you think of it. I read it this past summer and it impacted my life big time.http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/15084/grace-walk.htmlThu, 11 Mar 2010 17:33:02 GMTDo you have a medical condition you'd like to raise awareness for? Come join the blog hop if you do. It can be for anything or anyone.http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/15051/medical-awareness-blog-hop.htmlThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:46:58 GMTI have a nice set of cookware available for a giveaway and hope you will enter. http://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2010/03/farberware-cookware-cookie-sheet-and.html I also posted my secret cookie recipe on my blog yesterday, and will be posting our homemade pizza recipe tomorrow. What kinds of things do you like to bake? Blessings, Mrs. Whitehttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/15044/farberware-cookie-sheet-and-pizza-pan-giveaway.htmlThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:23:15 GMTDave Ramsey and a few other authors (Kevin Leman) have changed my mind about not giving an allowance. In the past I have thought that if they live in our house... chores are a part of living in said house! While I still believe this, I now see the point that if a child is not given the opportunity to earn money how will they ever learn to use it wisely as a young adult. I am struggling with wanting my kids to have chores that are just expected and chores that are paid and how to enforce the difference. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/14905/chores-and-allowance.htmlTue, 09 Mar 2010 22:31:14 GMTMy son's picture that I submitted to Moonfrye's blog made it to the finals! It's a picture of my three month old baby when he was only two weeks old & in a teacup! Please visit her blog and leave a comment stating you would like to vote for Rita O'Neal's picture. Thank you in advance! Click here to vote for my picture! Click here to visit & join My Lovely Community! Click here to check out my blog!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/13761/photo-contest.htmlSun, 28 Feb 2010 05:42:23 GMTThis prize pack includes one dispenser with 20 sheets, a refill pack of 24 sheets and a canvas laundry bag that has three compartments for easy sorting. To enter, just leave your name and contact information in the comments section of the giveaway post on Occupation: Housewife. Winner of this giveaway will be chosen at random on Friday afternoon. visit Occupation: Housewife to enter (your odds are pretty good). Good Luck!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/13470/enter-to-win-purex-complete-3-in-1-laundry-sheets.htmlThu, 25 Feb 2010 03:15:31 GMTWanted to let you know that I am hosting a VistaPrint sponsored Twitter party tonight from 9-10pm EST to launch my new site. The site (URL not yet public) will be a go-to guide for everything having to do with blog conferences. Included on the site will be a list of all conferences, links to their information, need-to-know dates, as well as posts from conference newbies/attendees on preparing for, traveling to, and experiencing various conferences. The Twitter party is open-house style: come when you can, leave when you need to. VistaPrint will be giving away TEN sets of 250 business cards within the hour, which means giving away a set or two every 5-10 minutes! Come ready to ask conference questions (general or specific) OR come to encourage and help inform conference newbies who are nervous! Any questions? Find me @unxperiencedmom. Please help spread the word! Thanks! Tamara www.theunexperiencedmom.comhttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/13404/twitter-party-tonite-for-launch-of-new-conference-newbie-website.htmlWed, 24 Feb 2010 17:50:17 GMTLife Supplemented.org, a consumer wellness campaign focused on helping you create a healthier lifestyle through the three pillars of health: healthy diet, supplements and exercise is on the final week of their America's Wellness Challenge Sweepstakes. All you need to do is fill out their online form and complete the Wellness Scorecard. Visit Healthy Moms for more information on America's Wellness Challenge.http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/13323/have-you-entered-the-americas-wellness-challenge-sweepstakes-yet.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 18:48:29 GMTthis is my first time writing on a blog, but I was hoping I might be able to get some tips from other moms out there. My 3 year old son is in the bed with my husband and I every night. He wakes up at least 3 times a night with nightmares and just because he is a bad sleeper. I cannot get him to stay in his room. He ended up in our room because his screams from the nightmares were waking up my other son. Does anyone have any tips on how to get him to not only sleep in his own room, but to sleep through the night, or am I just doomed with a bad sleeper? thanks!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/12838/3-year-old-in-my-bedhelp.htmlWed, 17 Feb 2010 21:10:51 GMT Hey all, I would love to invite you all to look into a business opportunity, that has changed my life in such a way, that I dont know where I would be without it. I would love to share with all of you how you an make money while staying home with your little ones, while providing your house with extra income as well as safe ecofriendly, unharmful household products. If you would like some more information, please visit my website. www.momswantmore.com/andreabarisan Warm Regards, Andrea Barisan Javvy27@live.cahttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/12761/stay-home--make-money-).htmlTue, 16 Feb 2010 19:14:53 GMTDont need to do much other then leave a comment :0) Good luck to those that enter! Winner will be announced tomorrow morning.http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/12497/---final-day-$50-grocery-gift-certificate---.htmlFri, 12 Feb 2010 15:15:34 GMTI'm hosting a giveaway exclusively to members of the Larger Family Life BlogFrog Community. It's open to worldwide entrants so click on over and join in!Tania Click here to visit and join my community!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/12042/blogfrog-community-members-exclusive-giveaway.htmlSun, 07 Feb 2010 04:46:53 GMTMy dear friend had an accident one week ago and is helping her son fight for his life. His story is being read across the world and many are joining in prayer for him. If you would like to read her story, there is a link above.Thanks in advance!http://tempuri.org/tempuri.htmlhttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/11959/my-friend-needs-any-support-and-prayers-you-can-lend.htmlSat, 06 Feb 2010 13:27:13 GMTHi, I love this group and wanted to pass on a great deal to make an online swatchbook for FREE. It has 10 double sided pages and fans open. It has so many uses recipes, homeschool, grandma bragbooks,ect. The catch is the coupon expires February 14th. The coupon will cover the cost of publishing and you will just pay shipping around $6. To start your project just go to www.makemeastorybook.com and start a swatchbook project either rectangle or square (normally a $19.95 value). http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/11883/free-swatchbook.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010 17:34:56 GMTHere's the community discussion link: http://bit.ly/cKNShZ Now go check out this Blog Frog Exclusive and spread the word! (((Blog Frog Hugs)))http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/11836/giveaway-for-blog-froggers-only-in-the-earls-daughter-community.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:08:20 GMTok ladies and gents I am having my first giveaway on my blog. Feel free to enter to win... www.mindarellas.blogspot.com http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/11828/having-a-giveaway-if-interested.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 22:16:39 GMTHey everyone, For those of you who are also decluttering or cleaning out, I wanted to let you know I started a Great Decluttering Bloghop today on our blog. Please feel free to stop by and link up. As many of you know, over the past month+ I have been on a mission to declutter at least 500 pounds of junk from our lives. I am up around 300 pounds now and still have plenty of work to do! I'd love to see what you are all doing, too!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/11498/kicked-off-a-great-decluttering-bloghop-today.htmlSun, 31 Jan 2010 16:16:44 GMTCora has been in our room the last 10 months. I am exhausted! I wake up with each move, twist, turn, sneeze, cough, etc... She sleeps in a crib next to our bed, but she still keeps me up all night. Out of all our kids she has been in our room the longest. At this point I don't know about moving her in with her sisters because I don't want them to be up all night too!What about you, do your kids sleep in your room, in your bed, or in their own rooms? I am ready to move her out, but not sure if her sisters are ready!Tonihttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/11134/who-needs-sleep.htmlTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:03:08 GMTArizona Mamma and I are co-hosting a tutorial featuring some basic information about Photoshop layers. Mark your calendars! Kelly My Communityhttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10708/coming-1-21-10!--the-411-on-photoshop-layersa-tutorial.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 21:49:15 GMTI know I'm weird, but I am obsessed with keeping wrinkles out of my clothes so I even iron my jeans. My grandmother used to iron her sheets LOLDo you iron everything you wear minus your underclothes?http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10583/iron.htmlSun, 17 Jan 2010 04:38:40 GMTHi All! Yes, this is a shameless plug to get more friends on facebook. Lol. So, I created a facebook page for my blog, The Days of A SAHM....so, if you read/follow (or even if you don't, and just want to be my friend) my blog can you add me as a friend?Thanks for reading my "shameless plug". ;o)http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10513/networked-blog.htmlSat, 16 Jan 2010 14:44:31 GMTI know many of you are doing similar efforts, so I thought I'd start a thread to try to gather them.I will be making donations in honor of comments, fans and followers on our blog this weekend.http://www.thesnyder5.com/2010/01/helping-haiti.htmlIf you are doing something to support the efforts, please let us know so we can help you help them.http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10501/are-you-making-an-effort-to-help-haiti-through-your-blog.htmlSat, 16 Jan 2010 14:18:15 GMTI'm inundated by these store rewards/discount cards!!! My wallet can't contain them. Even though I rarely use many of them, I like to get my discounts when I do use them. It doesn't help me to have the keytag ones either because my keys are not where my money is, so I forget about the keyfobs.So I was wondering how do you organize your cards? Anne-Mariehttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10463/how-do-you-organize-your-store-rewards-discount-etc-cards.htmlFri, 15 Jan 2010 20:30:05 GMTAs many of you know I am participating in the 730/365 challenge, and have committed to get rid of 730 things from my home this year. I realized that my unmentionable (for lack of a better word) drawer needs a good clean out. I feel bad throwing away things that are new or almost new, but I also know that I wouldn't buy underwear at a thrift store....What would you do, toss or donate? Toni ps- I am not talking about holey underwear, :) I mean nice, new stuff (w/ tags) that I am just not going to use.http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10319/unmentionables-~-donate-or-toss.htmlThu, 14 Jan 2010 13:45:58 GMTI have been thinking that I'd like to do more following the devastation in Haiti and have come up with the idea of organising a BlogHop for Haiti. My idea is that we have a BlogHop from 25th Jan to 1st Feb, and the money we would earn from advertisers (like BlogHer) for the duration of the Hop we would donate. Of course we could host giveaways etc during this time to encourage more visitors. I'm not sure whether this would work, mainly because I'm not sure whether the advertisers would be ok with this. Plus I wanted to get your opinions and gage how many would be interested. Also, would anyone like to design a grab button for me for this? What do you think? Taniahttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10305/bloghop-for-haiti---what-do-you-think.htmlThu, 14 Jan 2010 07:33:37 GMTWhen we moved into our new house we brought with us two recycling bins that picked up from the county recycling center. They are large yellow trash cans that have recycling symbol on them. The bins in our new county are blue and square. The county allows you to use whatever bin you want for recycling it just has to be clearly labeled as recycling.We put our two bins out every week and then one week I went to bring them back and there was only one. I thought maybe it had blown away or someone took it.A few weeks later I noticed a (our) yellow bin outside our neighbor's house on recycling day. I am sure it is ours, as no one else has big yellow bins around here. I was going to say something but this guy is never home, and travels for weeks at a time. I have only seen him once in 6 months. Today, when I arrived home, the yellow bin was out again. This time I took it and put it back in our garage. I feel bad, but it is our bin...What would you have done? Tonihttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10135/taking-back-recycling-bins-~-stealing-or-not.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 16:47:05 GMTWe offer a 15% discount for all Blog Frog users! We create affordable designz for Blogger blogs. We do headers, blinkies, backgrounds, buttons, signatures, navigation bars, and more. Come visit Bloggy Blog Designz!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/10043/does-your-blog-need-a-makeover.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 22:14:13 GMTI've been trying to lose weight since June 2009, after the birth of my eighth child. I've lost 40lbs so far and have kept a weekly record of my progress on my "Monday Weigh-In" posts. I've created a meme for others trying to lose weight to join me on Mondays. Please come along and let us support each other. http://bit.ly/88hQo5Taniahttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9991/trying-to-lose-weight--join-my-meme.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 05:30:01 GMTDon't forget to check out this weeks Men's Monday Meme question before it changes. Here's the link - http://bit.ly/5LpYlA. I would love it if you would participate! Timhttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9951/only-a-day-left-for-this-weeks-men's-monday-meme-question!.htmlSun, 10 Jan 2010 16:24:25 GMTFrom my blogs at 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven, 365 Days of TV-Free Toddler Time, and Mega-Family Blogs I'm giving away a flippin' waffle maker... To enter, go HERE!!P.S. It's great to be back! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9727/i'm-giving-away-a-flippin'-waffle-maker!-(like-the-kind-at-hotel-continental-breakfasts!).htmlThu, 07 Jan 2010 14:36:10 GMTI love Dave! I know many of his principals are basic, but they work! We followed his plan a few years ago and have been debt free ever since. I plan on rereading a few of his books this year, just to stay inspired. What about you? Love him, like him or leave him? Tonihttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9577/dave-ramsey-~-love-him,-like-him,-leave-him.htmlTue, 05 Jan 2010 20:00:23 GMTcome check it out. Hopefully some great tips will be shared. I'm also doing a DAVE RAMSEY giveaway! (Can you tell I'm on a debt free mission this year?) LOLhttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9493/my-first-blog-hop-and-a-giveaway!.htmlMon, 04 Jan 2010 20:42:23 GMTThis dry, winter weather (and possibly my pregnancy hormones?) are wreaking havoc on my skin! My legs are so dry and itchy that I feel like I am constantly wanting to claw at them. What lotions/skin creams do y'all recommend?http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9442/extremely-dry-skin-solution.htmlMon, 04 Jan 2010 04:14:34 GMTI prefer goals rather than resolutions! This year I have put up a link so you all can share your 2010 resolutions/ goals/ or priorities. Feel free to link up with your goals. Tonihttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9281/2010-resolutions.htmlFri, 01 Jan 2010 14:44:52 GMTAre you always late, always early or right on time? Personally I cannot stand to be late. For me being on time is 5 minutes early. Years ago I took an organizing class and the teacher told us that when you are late it is telling the other person they are not valuable to you, because your time is more important than their time. This really stuck with me over the years. I was never chronically late, but I really made an effort to be on time for a few minutes early. How about you?http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9233/late-or-early-.htmlThu, 31 Dec 2009 14:54:09 GMTCall me crazy, but I love to vacuum! I love to see the fresh vacuum marks in the carpet all going the same way.It doesn't even feel like a chore.What is your favorite chore?http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9183/favorite-chore--.htmlWed, 30 Dec 2009 22:57:11 GMTI am looking for ideas on how to celebrate New Year's Eve with your children. I have a few ideas for a post but would love to know what you dohttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/9029/how-do-you-celebrate-new-year's-eve-with-your-kids-at-home.htmlMon, 28 Dec 2009 19:25:59 GMTStop by my blog for a chance to win! This is my first giveaway- I'm excited about it:)http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8940/scrapbooking-giveaway!.htmlSun, 27 Dec 2009 05:58:20 GMTCongrats to Nush of Wife, Mama, and Nush on winning the BlogFrog tshirt give away! Contact tara@theblogfrog.com and we'll iron out all the details! Thanks to everyone for making this such a great community. http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8822/winner-of-blogfrog-tshirt.htmlWed, 23 Dec 2009 03:45:24 GMTI'd love to write a book or find a book for allergen, healthy free cheaper meals! But until then I take other books and adapt.....http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8812/$500-cookbook.htmlWed, 23 Dec 2009 02:18:20 GMTI just wanted to remind everyone to stop by Bloggy Blog Designz and check out all our stuff, we have some pre-made holiday blog designz up right now, and we have giveaways all the time. Check us out if you need a blog makeover! Even if you just need a header, or a background, or button, we do it all! www.bloggyblogdesignz.comhttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8709/stop-by-bloggy-blog-designz-if-your-blog-needs-a-makeover!.htmlTue, 22 Dec 2009 15:21:02 GMTHi Everyone! BlogFrog is doing a little "Holiday Challenge" in December. Each BlogFrog community that adds 20 new participants (someone who starts or replies to a discussion) before the end of the year) BlogFrog will donate $10 to The Children's Hospital (a top 10 hospital for children and teens). Well this community has reached that goal, and we just wanted to say thanks! For a full description of the challenge see this post, and for an update see this post. Here's a full list of the communities that have accomplished the challenge so far: c jane enjoy it 5 Minutes for Mom - Bringing Moms Together My Charming Kids The Happy Housewife From The Trenches Of Motherhood Raising Olives BlogFrog User Community My Little Life BlogStar Premium From My Kitchen to Yours! Our Daze in the Desert Women's Marriage Ministry The Grammie Diarieshttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8630/this-community-helped-the-children's-hospital.htmlMon, 21 Dec 2009 18:32:59 GMTStarting January 1, 2010 I am planning on reading through the entire Bible in 90 Days. Has anyone done this before? I am really excited about it. I read through the Bible in a year a few years back, but doing it in 90 days is going to be a big challenge for me. I'd love to hear your thoughts!Tonihttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8348/reading-through-the-entire-bible.htmlThu, 17 Dec 2009 12:47:15 GMTIntroducing Kid Witty Wednesdays! What are the funny, silly, crazy, witty things your kids/neices/nephews, etc. are saying? Create a post and link back to my blog! DOn't forget to enter in the McLinky! :) http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8237/join-in-on-my-new-blog-carnival!!.htmlWed, 16 Dec 2009 05:12:24 GMTHi Happy Housewife Readers!Toni posted about a contest we are running in The Happy Housewife Community. One lucky reader will win their choice of one of these cute blogging t shirts. All you have to do is start or reply to any discussion in this community. You can be entered in one time each day so check back often for the best chance to win. Be sure to check out other cool features of this community like blog posts and tweets. We're sure you'll make some new blogging friends along the way. So our question for this discussion is:Which blogging tshirt is your favorite? http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8157/blogfrog-giveaway-for-happy-housewife-readers.htmlTue, 15 Dec 2009 13:44:29 GMTHey everyone! I'm newly pregnant with my #5 and I'm swimming in chores and clutter!My energy is low and I'm trying to get as much done as I can but I just keep on thinking there is a better faster way to get things done around here.Any tips or suggestions?Thanks!Nicolehttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/8155/what-are-your-best-housecleaning-tips-.htmlTue, 15 Dec 2009 13:43:32 GMTSince becoming debt free 3 years ago we stopped using credit cards completely. I don't even think I have one anymore. I use debit cards or cash and have never had a problem. Anyone else live a credit card free life?Tonihttp://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/7885/cash-or-credit.htmlFri, 11 Dec 2009 03:21:36 GMTI came to post about a HotSlings giveaway on my site and see it's all the rage to give these away right now! There's at least two other HotSlings giveaways on this forum that I saw in the first minute of poking around! Well, up your chances of winning and check out my giveaway!http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/7795/giveaway!!!.htmlThu, 10 Dec 2009 02:24:47 GMTClick HERE to enter. Here's one you can choose from, but if you don't have young children or are not expecting any, this makes a wonderful Christmas gift!....(Thank you!)http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/7719/i'm-giving-away-a-gorgeous-hotslings-baby-carrier!-come-see!~.htmlWed, 09 Dec 2009 01:09:25 GMTWe always have, it's one of those really fun things at our house. We generally include things like toothpaste (all their own a treat when they usually share with the other 8 children) a new toothbrush, fun socks, but we also try to get each child at least one fun toy to play with on Christmas morning.What do you do?http://theblogfrog.com/186052/forum/7655/do-you-do-stockings-for-your-children.htmlTue, 08 Dec 2009 11:30:25 GMT