Babies R Us

Babies R Us is offering this great deal. If you spend $30 or more on certain product you can receive a $10 gift card to Babies R Us. All the products are everyday household items. What a great deal! Buy things you need for around the house and get a $10 gift card to buy something your child might need.

Coupon Divas

I know that money is tight for a lot of people now and we are all looking for ways to save money. One service I like to use is Coupon Divas. It is a free online guide to coupons. The cool thing about this site is it lists how to use the coupons so you can get items for free. We like to use the site for its list of kids eat free resturants...with two kiddos eating out can get rather pricy. You can also find online coupons or printable coupons. Check out the site and let me know what you think. Also let me know your money saving ideas.

Gerber Giveaway

Check out this amazing giveaway from Gerber. Thanks Jenni for this amazing find. What mom doesn't need free stuff? All you have to do is register for your chance to win at Gerber Children's Wear. Good Luck!

Butternut Squash Bake

Nothing says fall like butternut squash and this yummy recipe comes to me from my dear friend Pam and her husband Chris. The best part about this recipe is it sounds really easy. Just cut squash in half, take out seeds and bake face down in a 400 degree oven for an hour. After about half way through flip squash over add a little butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper and continue baking. Then just scoop it out, mash it and enjoy! I haven't tried this yet but I can't wait. I love fall!

If you have a fall recipe you would like to share email me at crafty-moms@hotmail.com.

Fall Ideas

Alright all you mommies out there it is time to share your favorite fall activity. It can be anything you enjoy and reminds you of fall. I am looking for fun things to share with everyone, be it your favorite recipe that reminds you of fall, a fall craft or even a game you play. Please shoot me an email and if you would like attach a picture so we can get sharing. Happy Fall!

Cakebox Cookies

Hosting a fall party and looking for great party favors? Check out Cakebox Cookies. These adorable and tasty sugar cookies will make your event the talk of the town. They have cookies for every theme.
If you want to try your hand at making some of these fun cookies yourself check out Off the Beaten Path for fun cookie cutters.

Animoto

Here is a cool free way to make videos with your photos. Animoto creates a unique video with your photos or video clips. It is really easy! Once you set up an account, upload your photos/video clips and choose a song from their catalog of music and animoto does the rest. You can create free 30 sec videos to share or post to blogs, facebook and twitter. If a 30 sec video isn't long enough, you can create a longer video for a small fee. I have created several animoto videos and my family loves them. Them make great "e-cards." My parents look forward to receiving one via email every year on their birthday.

Calling All Mommies

I need everyone to help me get the word out. I am looking for your favorite time saving ideas. It can be for cooking, cleaning, laundry anything you can think of that can help out other busy moms cut corners and save time. Email me your ideas and I will post them on the blog...if you want attach a picture of you & your little one and I will post that along with your idea. Can't wait to hear ways to save time.

Homade Designs

It is birthday season around our house and if you are like me I am always on the look-out for cute invites for my little ones. These beautiful handmade invites can really make a statement without breaking the bank. You can custom order your invites to fit your birthday child's personality. If you like one of the invites but really wished the child had brown hair to look more like the birthday child...at Homade Designs it can be done. She can even create invites for you to fit your party theme. The best part about this is not only are you getting a beautiful product the proceeds will go to help furnish supplies for students and teachers in Namibia.

Sew Cute Boutique

Here is another crafty lady...not yet a mommy but she is crafty. A friend of mine has started a new adventure with her business. It is Sew Cute Boutique. She is making these adorable tutus, bows and monogram bibs/burp cloths. The best thing about it is they are reasonably priced. All of us thrifty moms want our girlie girls to look great well now they can without breaking the bank. I have purchased bows for my little one from her and she is making a tutu in burnt orange for our little longhorn. Hope you enjoy this crafty gal.

Felt Food

Now that you have the cute little oven why not make some food to go with it. This adorable felt food is handmade in the U.S. by Lilly Bean Market. Not only are all the items made in the U.S. you can also purchase the kits to make them yourself. Not a sewer? No worries, you can purchase already made items as well.
Also check out the Lilly Bean Blog it has videos on making some amazing felt food. This is one crafty mom that took her craft and made an awesome product. Thanks again to Jeanne for this adorable find.

Cardboard-Box Oven

This cute little oven comes to me via email from Jeanne. She was watching Martha Stewart and this was one of the crafts for the day. It is a darling little oven made from a cardboard file box! You can check out all the details on how to make it and watch the video at Martha Stewart. Thanks Jeanne for this cute find!

Spelling Practice

Practicing your spelling words is never a fun homework activity. Here are a few fun ways to spice up spelling practice. Crayola has great bath crayons; while your child is showering give them a "spelling test" and let them write the words on the tile wall. If you have a glass shower door you can write the words on note cards and tape them to the glass and let them trace the words for practice.

Crafty Mom Jewelry

Check out this beautiful jewelry by one crafty mom. This former archeologist now stay-at-home mom is making amazing jewelry. See more of her work on etsy at AntleredRabbit.

Lunch Ideas 2

We have only been in school for a week and I am already looking for more lunch ideas. I found this list of new lunch ideas on the Kraft Recipes website. Not only does this site give you lunch ideas it also has some quick breakfast ideas and some fun jokes to put in your little one's lunch box.