Tag Archives: January

End of Month Spending Check

Tomorrow is the last day of the month, and it is time to do an end-of-month spending check. In January, I have been focusing on groceries and food, keeping track of our spending in those areas and saving as much as I can. Writing down what I spend on each trip to the grocery store has helped. While I still don’t have a lot of coupon use, I’m paying more attention to the sales and not buying things that we don’t need, purchasing more fruit and less snacks for example. This has made a difference. I’ve also been more conscious … Continue reading →

What Are You Paying for Milk in January?

Are you paying more for milk this month? Guess where milk buyers paid a whopping $3.69 a gallon. Or, maybe you want to move to the area that is only paying $2.76 per gallon? In an earlier blog, How Much Did You Pay for Milk Last Year, I wrote about the average prices for milk for the past year of 2006. Some regions seem ridiculously low, while other regions started high and stayed high. The United States Department of Agriculture released a report on the average prices for milk paid so far in January. They based their report on information … Continue reading →

The Let’s Talk Blog Mid-Month Review

We’re halfway through the first month of the year, and already have touched on some interesting topics! I’ve really enjoyed reading everyones comments and hope that we can continue discussing pregnancy-related issues so openly. We opened the month by talking about pregnant bellies in Let’s Talk About Handling Unwanted Belly Touching. Let’s Talk About Handling Unwanted Belly Comments got several comments, and I’m not surprised – it’s a serious issue for many pregnant women. If you’re looking for help in choosing a baby name, Let’s Talk About Naming Your Baby offers plenty of suggestions – some well-known, and some not … Continue reading →

Winding Down Your Biz for the Holidays

For those of you who work in direct sales, you understand that shipping time cuts our December short. I’m working my last week of Discovery Toys right now and admit I’m ready for a break. Though I love direct sales because it is flexible, during the holidays you can find yourself on a Santa’s schedule rather then your own. Here is how I’m working my last week of direct sales holiday joy: I have two more in home parties where I will be focusing on stocking stuffers and teacher gifts. Most people have the big gifts done, but are looking … Continue reading →

Calendar of Strange Holidays and Other Events for Scrapbookers In February

Imagine the strange and jazzy layouts you can make celebrating some of these wild, wacky and unusual holidays. These have been collected and compiled from various sources over the years of my teaching and we celebrated many of them in the classroom. Celebrate them with your children and family and create fun and wacky layouts! The Month of February American Heart Month American History Month Black History Month Children’s Dental Health Month International Friendship Month National Cherry Month National Embroidery Month National Grapefruit Month National Snack Food Month National Wild Bird Feeding Month Responsible Pet Owners Month First Week Agricultural … Continue reading →

Calendar of Strange Holidays and Other Events for Scrapbooking In January

Imagine the strange and jazzy layouts you can make celebrating some of these wild, wacky and unusual holidays. These have been collected and compiled from various sources over the years of my teaching and we celebrated many of them in the classroom. Celebrate them with your children and family and create fun and wacky layouts! The Month of January Eye Care Month National Hobby Month National Soup Month National Thank You Month Oatmeal Month National Staying Healthy Month March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month Whale Watching Month National Egg Month First Week Silent Record Week Braille Literacy Week Universal … Continue reading →