Busy Mommy is a new (and rapidly growing!) online community for moms.  A little bit about this new online community from Rachel of Busy Mommy:

 

 

Busy Mommy is an online community for moms that puts everything moms need in one place. Moms are the writers and any mom that has something to say can make some extra money contributing articles, recipes, and advice. Busy Mommy frequently holds giveaways for registered users, has a growing community forum, and has a weekly newsletter.  

 

 

 

Busy Mommy is offering a Lincoln Logs Frontier Sheriff’s Office building set to one lucky Shake The Salt reader.  To enter, visit Busy Mommy, have a look around, then come back and tell us something you like about the site or a piece of useful information you came across. 

 

For an extra entry, subscribe to my RSS Feed, and then leave an additional comment to let me know. 

 

Deadline to enter: 11:59 PM EST August 25, 2008

 

Open to US shipping addresses only.

 

For more giveaways, check the left sidebar or the Launch Party hub.

 

Click HERE to get bonus entries!!

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170 Responses to “Busy Mommy - Surviving Motherhood One Mess at a Time”

  1. LaDonna Says:
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    OH shoot! Only for US residents!!! And we so love Lincoln Logs too! Good luck to all who enter! What a great prize!

    LaDonna’s last blog post: Book It On Friday!

  2. Chrysa Says:
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    I liked the post on Key Questions for Examing Work at Home Opportunities - good info!

  3. Chrysa Says:
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    I’m subscribed to the RSS feed too.

  4. Tammy W Says:
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    I too enjoyed her Work at Home article and I even subscribed to her reader feed!

    Tammy W’s last blog post: Trip to Grandparents Contd

  5. Tammy W Says:
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    Of course i subscribe to your feed also! ;)
    Tammy W’s last blog post: Trip to Grandparents Contd

  6. Amy Says:
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    I spent a while looking around the site and signed up for a user account there. I really like the articles on WAHM opportunities.

    Amy’s last blog post: Friday Fill-Ins 8-8-08

  7. Amy Says:
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    And I’m already subscribed to your feed via Google Reader.

    Amy’s last blog post: Friday Fill-Ins 8-8-08

  8. sandra kao Says:
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    i like the comments on the safe sippy cup

  9. melanie Says:
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    I subscribe to your feed.

    http://www.melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    http://www.melaniescrafts.etsy.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  10. melanie Says:
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    I love the different sections…SAHM…WAHM…WORKING MOMMY…it’s a fantastic site.

    http://www.melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    http://www.melaniescrafts.etsy.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  11. Kama Says:
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    I really like the cooking mommy section.

  12. Kama Says:
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    I am subscribed to the rss feed too.

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  15. Gina Says:
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    can I mention something I wish you had? a Homeschooling Mommy section! Homeschoolers are always on the lookout for more ideas and support!
    Right now, my favorite section would have to be the Cooking Mommy section.

  16. Janet F Says:
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    I like the Frugal Mommy and Cooking Mommy articles.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  17. Janet F Says:
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    I am subscribed.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  18. Susan M. Heim Says:
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    I’m a parenting author, so I love that you publish book reviews. And my twin boys would love to win the Lincoln Log set!

    Susan M. Heim’s last blog post: TwinsTales Needed for "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More"

  19. PsychMamma Says:
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    I love that they have a Special Needs Parenting section. Only one article there so far, so I’m hoping that changes and there will be lots of good stuff to come!

    LOVE Lincoln Logs! Thanks for a great giveaway.

    PsychMamma’s last blog post: Tub Time

  20. PsychMamma Says:
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    I’m also subscribed.

    PsychMamma’s last blog post: Tub Time

  21. Michelle Says:
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    preschool education

    Michelle’s last blog post: I Danced with Cinderella

  22. LaDonna Says:
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    Hi again. I was the first one to post and my bro said I could use his US addy. And I have you on my feed-reader (Yahoo). Thanks for a chance to enter!!! And thanks, bro.

  23. Kristan Says:
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    i love that there are things that focus on moms as people themselves, rather than just on parenting/taking care of the family!

  24. Lynette Says:
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    I love the cooking for kids section!

  25. Amy Says:
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    I love the cooking sections. We are an involved family and the kids and I love to find new things to cook together. What a great site, thank you for sharing!

  26. Laura Says:
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    Liked the article on storing food safely. Really like the amount of good/relevant information on the website! Thanks for the chance to win!

  27. Laura Says:
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    I’m also a subscriber!

  28. Aaren Says:
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    Very interested in the WAHM articles and helps. Need a little boost in that direction.

  29. Karen Says:
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    I learn something new today. NEVER microwave a brocolli. I mircrowave them all the time thinking that boiling them will loose the vitamins because it goes all in the boiling water…so microwaving it would make most sense and looks really fresh and not soggy. Great article on the brocolli,

  30. Karen Says:
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    I’m also a subscriber

  31. Crystal Says:
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    I learned about BPA and how it is harmful and signed up to get the free samples of the Playtex® Drop-Ins® Original Nurser System, which are BPA-free… Get one for your family… http://www.playtexbaby.com/bpafree/info.html

    Crystal’s last blog post: Learning While Parenting

  32. Louise Brouillette Says:
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    The food storage tips were good

  33. Margaret Smith Says:
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    I love the Frugal Mom section. I need to keep checking back to see what you add. With todays economy, every bit helps. Thanks so much for this giveaway.

  34. Desiree Says:
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    I found a great recipe for Puffed Pastry Appetizers ;)

  35. Hil'Lesha Says:
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    Frugal Mom :)

    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

    Hil’Lesha’s last blog post: Princess Time Toys Giveaway

  36. Brian Morin Says:
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    I like all of the resources on preschool education that are available on the site. I am a teacher and my wife (a stay at home mom) has her degree in early childhood education, so we are both really interested in getting both of our kids ready for when they start school. Busy Mommy is a great place to get some ideas.

  37. christopher h Says:
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    love the food storage tips

  38. SANDY Says:
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    like the work at home area too

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  40. Liz C Says:
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    I loved the article on Clean ‘N Flip Cleaning System for Kids and boy do I need it

  41. Tammy Sinclair Says:
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    I had a look through the rcipes and almost didn’t make it back here! LOL! Lots of good stuff.

  42. djp Says:
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    like to win this one

  43. Carol Says:
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    I found a boatload of recipes and even printed two out!

  44. Adrienne Gordon Says:
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    Love teh cooking section, we always make special treats and meals together as a family

  45. Steph Says:
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    I really like the Preschool Education section. Especially the setting up a Pretend Preschool Play Center article. Great info.

  46. charline s Says:
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    Wow It has some much information on the site I am hooked.

  47. Valerie Mabrey Says:
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    I really like the cooking mommy section

  48. tim brown Says:
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    THANK YOU GOD BLESS

  49. Dana Says:
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    I like the Frugal Mommy section.

  50. Sylvia Belle Says:
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    I love the frugal mom because everything is so expensive today

  51. Monique Rizzo Says:
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    Yep Just call me frugal~! Love that section.

  52. Shilo Beedy Says:
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    I love how they have different sections that pertain to different lifestyles such as working moms and stay at home moms. I also love the frugal section since everything is going up in prices so much.

    Shilo Beedy’s last blog post: Decor To Adore contest

  53. Christy Hickman Says:
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    My son is learning his ABC’s right now and I just love the suggestions she gives for Alphabet activities. I love the yarn letters. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  54. Vicky Boackle Says:
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    i like the frugal mommy section.

  55. tanya Says:
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    I love the Special Needs Parenting section, because I have a son with ADHD and a stepdaughter with Autism.

  56. sarah Says:
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    i love the frugal mommy section!

  57. Linda Lansford Says:
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    I liked the article on Clean ‘N Flip Cleaning System for Kids

  58. Maja Says:
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    I liked Work at Home article. Very nice.

  59. Maja Says:
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    subscriber

  60. susan varney Says:
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    the cooking mommy section

  61. Stacy Says:
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    I like that they have a working mommy section. Sometimes we are overlooked, so that was nice.

  62. Alicia Says:
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    lithium salt

  63. beth shepherd Says:
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    Thank you for having this. I like the frugal tips on the site. Thank you!

  64. sabb266 Says:
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    I love the different sections like working moms and stay at home moms. I also really enjoy the frugal section, the fact that they have book reviews is very nice and there are some great tips on how to teach the ABC’s

  65. Vergie Says:
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    frugal tips, i do not like to waste.

  66. Angel Says:
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    I really liked the article Taking the Plunge - Becoming a Mompreneur in the WAHMommy section. Its hard to find articles like this that really give you an idea of how some Moms did it, I was starting to think it was top-secret! :)

  67. Julie Says:
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    Another working mom who often feels overlooked in the blogosphere. Thanks for remembering us!

  68. Julie Says:
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    I subscribe via google reader.

  69. Kelly Ann T. Says:
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    I like the cooking mommy. I will be using some of these recipes.

  70. Tammy Says:
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    I like the mom reviews section - it’s always nice to have somebody try a product before you go out and buy it!

  71. Stephen Saunders Says:
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    gotta love the work at home part…

    Stephen Saunders’s last blog post: Another trail picture I like.

  72. Sharon Jones Says:
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    I really like the Cooking Mommy Section!
    and am a subscriber…THANKS!

    Sharon Jones’s last blog post: Being Kind

  73. toasters Says:
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    I like the info about safe sippy cups.

  74. Christine Says:
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    The article on Frugal grocery shopping was helpful.

  75. Jessica C Says:
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    I loved the article on Preparing Your Child to Start Preschool

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  77. CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) Says:
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    There is a wealth of info…I love the Frugal tips and the WAHM info…I’ll have to spend more time on Busy Mommy!

    onlycancan at hotmail dot com

    CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)’s last blog post: HABA Good Time

  78. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings Says:
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    Great site with lots of info!

    I like the section for Mommies of Preschoolers but also the section for Go Green Mommies.

    This article in particular caught my eye…
    http://busymommy.us/index.php/Healthy-Mommy/Green-Living/Become-a-Green-Mommy.html

    We are trying to go more green than we are so this was a great read.

    Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings’s last blog post: GIVEAWAY: FRANK on DVD from First Look

  79. Bebemiqui Says:
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    The article about Triclosan in hand soap and toothpaste(?!) was good.
    Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82@yahoo.com

    Bebemiqui’s last blog post: Flowing Through My Fingers

  80. sue Says:
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    I absolutely love the Frugal Mom section.

  81. Kirsten Says:
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    The cooking and the frugal sections are very helpful.

  82. Colleen Says:
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    I’m most drawn to the frugal mommy tab. I always need new ideas or tips to stay frugal.

    Colleen’s last blog post: Work, Work

  83. Matt Says:
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    I’m already subscribed to your feed

  84. Matt Says:
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    Very clever web. Thanks Busy mommy.

  85. Belinda A. Says:
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    I was horrified by the article entitled ‘Hand sanitizers and Triclosan’. Oh my gosh, Triclosan is a pesticide! And is found in a mothers breast milk . . . I’m going back to soap and water, thank you.
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Belinda A.’s last blog post: Beautiful shoes for little feet

  86. Belinda A. Says:
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    I’m subscribed via email.
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

  87. Debra Ford Says:
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    I always enjoy recipes, and got some great ones off the cooking mommy section. And Im going to try homemade sloppy joes tomorrow!

  88. Cindy Phillips Says:
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    I learned that tea tree oil is a natural disinfectant. Great site.

  89. pligg.com Says:
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    Busy Mommy - Surviving Motherhood One Mess at a Time | Shake The Salt…

    Busy Mommy is offering a Lincoln Logs Frontier Sheriff’s Office building set to one lucky Shake The Salt reader….

  90. James Jenkins Says:
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    Tea Tree Oil is a natural disinfectant

  91. evelyn Says:
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    I like WAHM

  92. Amir Says:
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    I love the many choices of great products on the site!

  93. Vicki Wurgler Says:
    93

    I like the cooking mommy and cooking for kids

  94. Christi Says:
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    I like the Prepared Mommy section….goodness knows I need some help in that area! Thanks for sharing this community!

    Christi’s last blog post: It’s official! I R a Master’s Student!

  95. Christi Says:
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    I also subscribe to your feed!

    Christi’s last blog post: It’s official! I R a Master’s Student!

  96. Karen Gonyea Says:
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    Love the cooking mommy section.

  97. Carol Drury Says:
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    i love the cooking with kids - my grandkids love to cook with me!! My son is the cook in his family as I started him cokking very young - his wife thanks me today!

  98. Eryn Says:
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    Wow, the article titled “Hand Sanitizers and Triclosan” was really eye opening. I am glad that she linked some safer alternatives. I headed over to formykidsonline.com to check out the other products she suggested.

  99. Eryn Says:
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    I am also a subscriber to your feed :)

  100. Pearl Says:
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    Looks like a very well thought out site! I was glad to see a section for Special Needs children and families… Organization tips would come in handy, too!

    Pearl’s last blog post: God’s Blessings…

  101. Christy Goodwin Says:
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    My five year old would love this!

  102. Sandy Says:
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    The ‘frugal mommy’ tab … you don’t have to be a mommy to be frugal.

  103. Christina E Says:
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    I would love to play with this with my son! I loved Lincoln logs when I was a kid!

  104. Christine Says:
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    Lots of good ideas there…I like the label idea to try to keep track of things better. thanks@!

  105. Jennifer Hedden Says:
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    Work at Home article

  106. rebecca Says:
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    Frugal mom section, you can never have enough ideas for cutting costs.

  107. danielle Says:
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    The cooking section, not to mention the link to the Playtex freebie.

  108. Meredith Peters Says:
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    Lincoln Logs are a great classic. Can’t beat them!

  109. Steve Scott Says:
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    The work at home article was very enlightening.

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  111. Staci A Says:
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    Loved checking out the reviews. It’s always nice to hear others opinions. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Staci A’s last blog post: A Bad Momma

  112. pauline Says:
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    honeslty, as a freelance writer, i like that they are hiring writers, i will put together some stuff to pitch this evening. thanks for the lead!

    pauline’s last blog post: Get your groove on with Recess Monkey

  113. pauline Says:
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    oh yeah, and that subscription thang? yeah, i got that.

    pauline’s last blog post: Get your groove on with Recess Monkey

  114. amy Says:
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    i like the work at home posts

  115. Meg Says:
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    No way! I was just thinking I needed a new fish recipe and then I go to this site and the 1st thing that pops up is a recipe for Almond Crusted Tilapia! Looks good.

  116. Meg Says:
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    Also a subscriber.

  117. Chrysa Says:
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    I also blogged about this here: http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2008/08/lots-of-contests-from-shake-salt-ends.html

    Chrysa’s last blog post: Lots of Contests from Shake the Salt - Ends 8/25

  118. Chrysa Says:
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    I also blogged about this giveaway here: http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2008/08/lots-of-contests-from-shake-salt-ends.html

    Chrysa’s last blog post: Lots of Contests from Shake the Salt - Ends 8/25

  119. Staci A Says:
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    I’m a subscriber!

  120. Lori Allen Says:
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    Great giveaway! My kiddo loves Lincoln Logs.

  121. Mary Says:
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    I loved the site!! I got side-track for quite a while just checking out the recipes! I’ve bookmarked it and I’m sure I’ll return as there is a lot there!

  122. joan olson Says:
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    I love the family fun and frugal living I have been to this site before. It is a great informative site.

  123. Ashley Says:
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    I like the tips that are given to be a successful SAHM.

  124. Cindi Says:
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    The Stay at Home Mommy” from the main menu is my favorite section because that is what I am! Thanks Cindi

  125. Cindi Says:
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    Hi! I am subscribed with my Yahoo Reader. Cindi

  126. Cassady Says:
    126

    The recipes. I Love new recipes.

  127. cyndie Says:
    127

    My nephew would love those lincoln logs, I remember playing with them when I was younger

    cyndie’s last blog post: Good Day!!

  128. Noreen Says:
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    cooking mommy section looks great, always looking for new ideas

  129. Brooke Lorren Says:
    129

    The cooking section.

    Brooke Lorren’s last blog post: Olympian Chooses Life Over A Medal

  130. kim Says:
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    This is a site I will definitely give to my daughter who has a more than full time job while her husband cares for their two year old. Advice from anyone else is always much more acceptable. thank you

  131. julie Says:
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    I love the quick and easy recipes
    3beez at bellsouth dot net

  132. Kathy Scott Says:
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    I like Frugal Mommy because that is me.

  133. Kathy Scott Says:
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    I have subscribed. Thanks for the chance at such great prizes.

  134. Elizabeth M. Says:
    134

    I love Busy Mommy and am a member there. The blog and forums are my faves.

  135. Elizabeth M. Says:
    135

    I subscribe too.

  136. Stephanie V Says:
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    Love the article 10 ways to go green with your kids. Play games that involve earth friendly concepts. If you’re going on a road trip maybe try to have the children spot windmills and explain what they are. Have them try to find a Hybrid and expain what a Hybrid car is is one way listed.

  137. Erma Hurtt Says:
    137

    I love the different sections…SAHM…WAHM…WORKING MOMMY. It is a cool site.

  138. Patricia Hill Says:
    138

    I like Frugal Mommy. It fits with my life style.

  139. Marion B Says:
    139

    I like the different “mommy” tabs and the recipes.

  140. Janet F Says:
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    I like the Frugal Mommy and the Healhy Mommy.

    I think it looks interesting.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  141. Janet F Says:
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    I am a subscriber.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  142. Janet F Says:
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    I clicked and voted on Buzz Up!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  143. Janet F Says:
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    I blogged your giveaway.

    http://luckygiveaways.blogspot.com/2008/08/shake-salt-busy-mommy-surviving.html

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  144. Paula H Says:
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    I like her recipe section. I’m going to have to try making the Pinto Beans. It looks simple.

  145. Terry C Says:
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    I like the Cooking Mommy section. I am always looking for new recipes. Thanks for the giveaway!

  146. Penelope L. Says:
    146

    I like the articles on parenting.

    Penelope L.’s last blog post: Super Saturday - Homemade Baby Shoes

  147. Penelope L. Says:
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    Subscriber

    Penelope L.’s last blog post: Super Saturday - Homemade Baby Shoes

  148. Leah Juarez Says:
    148

    Love the arts and crafts section!!!

  149. Leah Juarez Says:
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    Subscribed!!

  150. pat s Says:
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    frugal should be in my name! that’s my favorite section…thanks!

  151. Erin Daly Says:
    151

    What a great web site. I love that they have a section for the Stay At Home Mommy.

  152. michelle rosborough Says:
    152

    I liked the Real Stress Relief for Moms post

  153. Kathy Emerick Says:
    153

    Hey Ya’ll I found a website that you can donate shoes and dress-up dresses. The shoes is for people to can not buy a pair of shoes for maybe a job hunt and they give them the shoes the same for the dresses, for teenagers maybe for the prom who can afford a nice dress.
    http://www.donatemydress.org and http://www.giveshoes.org that is run by Soles4Souls. Thanks

  154. Stacy Says:
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    The reviews and the frugal tips are great.

  155. Nanette Olson Says:
    155

    The cooking mommy is fun.

  156. Gianna Says:
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    I love how moms can write and contribute :)

  157. kathy pease Says:
    157

    they have a section for recipes how sweet :)

  158. Carissa D. Says:
    158

    Her Almond Crusted Tilapia sounds great.

  159. Carissa D. Says:
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    I’m a subscriber.

  160. Tamara Bennington Says:
    160

    Seeing the lincoln logs set sure brought back great memories. I like the work at home mommy section great links and the healthy mommy section too.

  161. Tamara Bennington Says:
    161

    I am a subscriber too.

  162. Pamela Says:
    162

    Frugal Mommy is my favorite.

  163. Molly Capel Says:
    163

    I really like the cooking mom part. We can always use new tried & true recipes.

  164. Susanne Troop Says:
    164

    Cooking Mommy article is nice!

  165. reeva Says:
    165

    i like frugal mom :)

  166. reeva Says:
    166

    i’m a subscriber :)

  167. Jean Pohlot Says:
    167

    The Frugal mommy section pls.

  168. Valeen N Says:
    168

    I love the WAHM section. I’m thinking of attempting this and I’m a little nervous about it.

  169. Veronica Garrett Says:
    169

    I like the Almond Crusted Tilapia recipe.

  170. cyndie Says:
    170

    I buzzed you

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