August 2012

Laboring on Labor Day Weekend…

by Janice August 31, 2012 2 comments

Up in this neck of the Canadian woods, our kids don’t go back to school until after Labor Day, (or as we Canadians spell it, Labour Day.) So for me, my Labor Day weekends are [...]

Creating Custom Clothes for American Girl Dolls

by Guest Contributor August 31, 2012 0 comments

For many children, playing with American Girl dolls is the highlight of playtime. These children like to create their own fun stories and adventures with their dolls. You and your child can work together to [...]

Do You Ever Eat Off of Your Kitchen Counter?

by Janice August 31, 2012 2 comments

My son seems to think plates are optional. He pulls the bread out of the bag, slaps it down on the counter and starts to slather on the peanut butter — as I squeal in [...]

Jessica London Fall Collection – Classic Fashion for Plus Size Women

by Michelle M August 31, 2012 0 comments

I’m thirty-six years old, and I’m just starting to discover my true style. It’s taken me this long to find clothing that I like and that fits me well. And I know I’m not the [...]

Wal-Mart Back to School Closet Creator and a $25 Gift Card Giveaway

by Jennifer Sikora August 31, 2012 40 comments

I am a definite bargain shopper when it comes to clothing. My husband says he can always tell when a bargain is nearby because I get this gleam in my eye like a kid in [...]

Meet Krista- An Amazing Woman Who Makes a Living Selling Avon Products

by Jennifer Sikora August 31, 2012 1 comment

I work from home and I love it. Being a part of the team here at 5 Minutes for Mom has been one of the most rewarding careers I have ever been a part of. [...]

Pin It Friday- Add Your Favorite Pins

by Susan August 31, 2012 3 comments

It’s Friday and time to Pin! Join us for another edition of Pin It Friday. In the linky list below, you can add links directly to your pins on Pinterest OR if you do a [...]

Win tickets for you and a friend to Lifeway’s dotMom conference {Giveaway}

by Jennifer Donovan August 30, 2012 7 comments

The resources that Lifeway publishes can make life easier for the Christian woman: easier when we fail, easier to try to do better, easier to be real with one another, easier to let go of [...]

Get Creative For Back To School With Colortime Crafts (Giveaway)

by Michelle M August 30, 2012 1 comment

It’s back to school, which means that Little Miss’s Brownie leader is hitting me up with ideas for crafts and other activities for the girls to earn their badges. It’s not always easy being the [...]

Second Chance Toys: Helping the Environment and Kids in Need

by Stacey Nerdin August 30, 2012 0 comments

The neighborhood we just moved from had not one, but two garbage days a week. For a flat rate, residents could put out as many bags as they wanted, along with as many household items [...]