Showing posts with label WFMW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WFMW. Show all posts

Wednesday

WFMW: Bulk Blogging


I like to do things in bulk. I like to do one shopping trip for the week, JUST ONE. I do not like to go back to the store for two items! I like to clean the whole house at one time (but I don't, of course, who has the time?) I like bulk - it's usually cheaper too.


[warning: rabbit trail] My hubby and I had a job once where we got paid ONCE a month. We paid all of our bills and grocery shopped ONE time. It was so hard, but good for us to learn to budget.

I find that writing in bulk is also the most comfortable way for me to sit down and blog. I have two mornings during the school year and one during the summer that I dedicate to writing time. I write several posts in one sitting. If this isn't possible (and let's face it, even with the best laid plans, life happens), then I take one evening away from the house to write.

I publish mostly every day. I always have posts in my queue. I love this because I don't always know how I feel about something until I write it. This gives my words time to marinate. It also gives me time to edit.

Bulk blogging works for me!

Thank you for joining me for WFMW! {You can read the guidelines here.} Have a Works-For-Me Wednesday tip you'd like to share? I'd love for you to join us!

Please mark your calendar for a special (and popular!) Themed Summer Edition: "Mom, I'm Bored!" in TWO weeks!




WFMW: Internet Safety Software/Apps


I love the Internet. We have a great relationship. It's completely taken the place of TV in my life -I probably watch about 30 minutes of Television a week. (There's just not much on that's good anymore!) I read all my news and keep current by getting online (yo, Twitter).


But, the Internet is not a safe place. It makes me sick, SICK to think of all the evil things online. And it makes me mad that the pornography sites not only want my attention, they go after it. They even try to entice my children.

If you don't have safety software, parental guidelines and restrictions or your computer in a high traffic place, you're being foolish. It's just a matter of time for this filth to invade your home and your child's mind.


Thank you for joining me for WFMW! {You can read the guidelines here.} Have a Works-For-Me Wednesday tip you'd like to share? I'd love for you to join us!



  1. Smockity Frocks-The Buddy System For Large Familie
  2. Baseball Treats
  3. Leslie (1 hour beans- no soak!)
  4. FishMama (Build a Diaper Basket)
  5. Coffee with Me (The Best of WFMW)
  6. How to Submit Your Site to Google, BloggingWithAmy
  7. The Meanest Momma (Summer Fun w/Little Ones in DC)
  8. Home renovation (ilovemy5kids)
  9. How to Buy Kids Clothes For Less Using eBay
  10. Getting Freedom (Cleaning Soap Scum)
  11. Delighting In His Richness -- quick sheet change
  12. Gen X Moms (Sting-Free wipes GIVEAWAY!)
  13. Lynns Kitchen Adventures (how to separate eggs)
  14. Julie From Inmates (Quick Dessert)
  15. Nikki (baby wipes in five minutes)
  16. Save Your Electronics @ Moneyless Mommas
  17. How to Save 50% off Dining Out in Chicagoland
  18. Raising Arrows {Color Coded Children}
  19. Heavenly Homemakers (Healthy Lemon Cupcakes!)
  20. The Diaper Diaries (Blogging Tip)
  21. Dress it up with a Scarf @ FashionCentsforMom
  22. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet (No Travel Messes)
  23. My Secret Energy Boost from Amy @ Day in the Life
  24. Build a Better Budget: He Said, She Said
  25. Betty Homeschool Workboxes into Study Binders
  26. It Feels Like Chaos (recover patio cushions)
  27. Saving Dollars and Sense (Couponing & GIVEAWAY)!
  28. Impress Your Kids {Creative Organization for Kids}
  29. Kitchen Stewardship (CHEAP, non-toxic dishes!)
  30. Disney Pin Trading Tips
  31. Lifestyle Logic- restaurant. com
  32. TheFrugalGirls. com {How to Make Easy Freezer Jam!}
  33. FREE accent balls
  34. Tasty Garlicky Guacamole
  35. ElizabethG (Online Tools for the Disorganized)
  36. TheFrugalGirls. com {Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe!!}
  37. Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect (guest posting)
  38. ENHANCED WASTEBASKET- a little bit of everything
  39. My own personal Food Revolution
  40. Growing Up Gabel (Cleaning Plastic Storage Bags)
  41. Curlformers (Best hair tool) @ Amy Day in the Life
  42. momstheword (Easy Furniture repair tip)
  43. 7 Blogging Tips
  44. Simply Practical (help for a runny nose)
  45. easy FIRE stand @ dollar store
  46. skeleton key wall art
  47. mini dresser for ORBd
  48. monogrammed plate tutorial
  49. Cool and Creative TEACHER GIFTS @ MarytheKay
  50. How to Make Gluten-Free Pizza/Pie (Frugal Granola)
  51. Sandra @ A Lot of Savings(Ordering Bugs w/habitat)
  52. Cash only budget without the cash (Mama Says)
  53. Teacher Appreciation Week
  54. Easy Gum Removal
  55. Weird, Unsocialized HSers (Top Picks 7&8 grades)
  56. Rebecca at Turned Loose (Planning for Summer)
  57. Such The Spot - Age Appropriate Chores
  58. How to Set Summer Goals with Kids (FREE chart)
  59. Blog design/layout tips
  60. Tip for Packing a Compact and Organized Suitcase
  61. Rockin Deals
  62. Faux custom Bookshelf
  63. Safe, green, HOMEMADE deodorant
  64. Vintage Baby Shoe Pincushion giveaway
  65. Fun, easy, and inexpensive family birthday party
  66. Kayren {Storing Decorative Flags}
  67. Twin tips for moms of multiples. . . getting a shower
  68. How To Save Money On Your Ebay Listings
  69. Janna - Learning to Pray about Childrens Talents
  70. Amy @ Gospel Homemaking (clean up tips)
  71. GROCERY CART CHALLENGE (reuse wax milk cartons)
  72. Mama Jenn ~ No More Thumb-sucking!!!
  73. Tangled Zen - DIY foaming handsoap
  74. Wiping my babys bottom
  75. Easy Composting Bin - Gretchen @ Second Blooming
  76. Financial Update April. A Whole Lot Of Nothin
  77. watercolor pencils, NEAT! (Empty Handed)
  78. Kingdom First Mom (Getting inspired to cook!)
  79. Grateful for Grace(half off great stuff!)
  80. Crazy Adventures in Parenting
  81. Molly Green(Virtual Vendor Halls)
  82. Hair Bow Tutorial
  83. Encouragement for the Difficult Days
  84. STEALING (or being inspired by) THINGS!
  85. DrKim @ FamilyNatural (assigned dinner helpers)
  86. Persnickety Peacocks Garden Markers
  87. Getting ready to start school
  88. Menu Planning in Season (3 free downloads!)
  89. Family Stamping FOOD (How to cut Brownies)
  90. Natural Acne Cure (Melissa @ CI)
  91. How to Draw A ROSE
  92. A Busy Mom of Two (Decision Making)
  93. Annie Kate(Frugal Celebrations Including Weddings)
  94. Catching Cancellations @ the DR . . .
  95. Tara @ Feels Like Home (sausage nachos)
  96. Mari (making good use of your dishwasher)
  97. Like a Bubbling Brook {Feeling Overwhelmed}
  98. Easy-Peel Boiled Eggs (Cardamoms Pod)
  99. Parenting Miracles (shredded cheese)
  100. Painted Ceiling Fan @ Dittle Dattle
  101. Its come 2 this . . . (keeping a clean car)
  102. Stephanie (Menu Planning Simplified)
  103. Samples Anyone? @ Fiskerelli Bellies
  104. Stain Fighting Frugally- Penniless Parenting
  105. Penniless Parenting- Frugal Dates
  106. Alicias Homemaking--Quick Schedule
  107. Making the most of recipes gone wrong!
  108. Jenny @ Just Jennifer
  109. NeverBored - Freezing grapes (or leftovers)
  110. Jenny 867-5309 (Muffins old ladies want!)
  111. Does Your Home Have A Family Office Manager?
  112. Shelley @ MAHM (Seasonal Monthly Menu Planning)
  113. Tips for kids birthday parties that save money!
  114. How to make colorful frosting swirls for cupcakes!


  1. Song Of The Sagebrush: Convenient Wet/Dry Erase
  2. I Want to Get Out of Debt - NOW WHAT?
  3. Raising Olives - Be a Yes Mom
  4. Laundry tip for large family
  5. pennypinchinmomma(making a weekly plan)
  6. Ginny @ makeadiff21 (Wallpaper Woes-HELP!)
  7. The Frugal Frontier-Organizing RSS Feeds in Reader
  8. Adding vegetables to desserts!
  9. 144 Balloons @ HowDoesShe?
  10. Twinkilicious
  11. Photo Tips for Bloggers
  12. Please Knock. . . @ HowDoesShe?
  13. Eden @ MothersWhoKnow (Easy Mothers Day)
  14. Se7ens Great Australian Round-Up for Kids
  15. Getting Ahead (Using up leftovers)
  16. Homemade Baking Powder - Homemade Mamas
  17. Brain Cake - Homemade Mamas
  18. Health Home and Happiness (Challah and Sabbath)
  19. Super Easy Childs Apron
  20. OLbD- Blender Fail and smoothie recipe
  21. Compost Bin @ Newby At Home
  22. Easy plants for children to grow
  23. Staci @ teaching money to kids (skip counting)
  24. Homeschooling Hearts&Minds- Lighthouse Cake Tute
  25. Lindas Lunacy (Storing Fresh Beets)
  26. A Slob Comes Clean - Setting Up Your Garage Sale
  27. Feeding Four - free products
  28. ~~Easy & Cheap Jar Full Of Love Gift~~
  29. Michelle (Overnight Vegetable Stock)
  30. A Spindle Lamp Revamp. . . spraypaint!
  31. {Canvas Dropcloth Curtains}
  32. Sweet Surprises & I NEED YOUR IDEAS! {bakeat350}
  33. Saving Bits and Pieces - Pork Loin or Pork Chops
  34. Frugal Frontier--Things to do before going to bed
  35. Once A Month Mom (HELP! Pressure Cookers)
  36. My Daily Round: hand towels for little ones
  37. Elena @ My Domestic Church- coping with pain.
  38. Macaroni Improv: Chicken Bouillon for Quick Meals
  39. BlingedOutCupcakePicks @ SimplyRed
  40. Freeze Your Cheese! Frugality in the Hudson Valley
  41. Training Happy Hearts(new attitude & home org. )
  42. How to make *free* phone calls
  43. Recipes for Moms (20 Ways to Raise a Veggie Lover)
  44. Llama Momma (end of year teacher gifts)
  45. Menu Planning
  46. How To Dye Leather (furniture, shoes, belts)
  47. Homemade laundry soap(Moms got a glue gun)
  48. Under the Big Oak Tree (Garanimals Blocks)
  49. Bitterroot Mama (Family Traditions Book)
  50. Make waffles ahead for the week!
  51. Autumnfawn Lane (Out of Face Wash?)
  52. How to Line a Round Cake Pan (perfectly)
  53. BEST potluck salad, empty bowl every time!
  54. Happy Little Homemaker - Morning Sickness!
  55. Homemade Potato Chips in the MICROWAVE!
  56. DIY Floor Runner
  57. Sandwiched (Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH)
  58. Remember When? (Smart Money Mom)
  59. SoHelpMe (KLOVE: Christian Radio Nationwide)
  60. The Gaines Gang {Doilie Tote How too}
  61. Avoiding the Fashion Police (Unintended Housewife)
  62. Kirstin: Cleaning Stainless steel pans
  63. Teaching the birds and the bees
  64. From The Trenches Of Motherhood - WhenLifeIsHard
  65. Breakfast theme idea: Elvis Waffles!
  66. Lisa @ Extraordinary Life (Swiffer Wet Cloths)
  67. DIY bookshelf @ Casa Haus
  68. The Fifth Street Palace Pop Bottle Watering System
  69. Dresser Before and After @ Black Kats Design
  70. Repurposing #7 Plastic Food Containers
  71. Marsha @ Taste and See (homemade brown sugar)
  72. OhThePlacesYoullGo - Cupcake/cake/cookie carrier
  73. Abbi @ Proverbs 31 Living (Childbirth)
  74. Planter @ junkblossoms
  75. Amyswandering (Printable Menu Planners)
  76. The Pickens @ frugalcrunchychristy
  77. Tami (cook once / serve twice works for me!)
  78. DIY furniture refinishing
  79. Live, Laugh, Love~ Mopping Floors
  80. I MET THE PIONEER WOMAN!!
  81. Chocolate and flowers in one vase!
  82. Melissa @ To China and Back - Budget
  83. Mary Anns House(Bible Reading Plan)
  84. The Big Challenge @ My Dear Trash
  85. My Frugal Lifestyle {Make a Gardening Journal}
  86. annies home - unclog drain using household items
  87. The Crunchy Kitchen with Lentil Sloppy Joes
  88. Tips for The Girls, yep those girls
  89. Finding time to read @ 1crazyjourney. com
  90. Dark & Dreary to Bright & Beachy @ The Thriftress
  91. Just Say YES!
  92. make your own baby legs
  93. Odd Mom (Making Sushi with the Kids)
  94. Lori @ The Davidson Den: Baked Oatmeal Recipe
  95. Quitting Sugar: A personal journey
  96. Fun with Corrugated Cardboard squares
  97. Simply Sweet Home (spring wreath)
  98. PeacefulHome (dealing with picky eaters)
  99. Jill @ findfaithful/ Joining a Community Garden
  100. RedemptionUnlimited (Gift Ideas via Library Books)
  101. BackToBasics: Cornstarch @ con-tain-it
  102. GroovieMom - (FREE Summer Movies)
  103. Annie Kate (Free Virtual Homeschool Vendor Hall)
  104. Kim (Making the dishes fun. . . an App for that)
  105. Sassy Dress Shirt @ Potholes and Pantyhose
  106. Taras Faves - Why I give.
  107. Settee Makeover @ la maison LaFortune
  108. Surviving Vacation: PACKING TIPS!
  109. Jennifer @ McQuill-land (Fighting Kids Boredom!)
  110. 5 Days of Freeze-Ahead Lunches
  111. Homemade Butter - Learning to Live on Homemade!

  112. This linky list is now closed.


WFMW: Backwards Edition


Today, I'm hosting The Backwards Edition of Works For Me Wednesday-where you turn the table and ask for tips from your reader! (If you forgot and have a regular tip, it's okay! Themes are just suggested!)


I've been looking forward to this because I have a doozy of a question and I'm desperate for help!!

I think I should be embarrassed to confess this, but y'all know already I'm terribly human and lead of life of perpetual embarrassment!

So. In a nutshell: 3/4 of my cotton shirts hanging in my closet have a tiny hole in them. The holes just appear out of nowhere. At first, I thought it was my washing machine or dryer snagging the shirts. But then, I thought it might be a bug problem (I KNOW!!)

I've never actually seen a bug or even evidence of one. I bought the moth ball stuff at WalMart to hang in my closet and it didn't seem to stop the holy shirts. I hate the smell of moth balls, so I bought the Fresh Scent. Don't let that fool you. It's not a pleasant smell. So, I tossed the stinky things in the trash because holes are better than stink any day.

So, do bugs eat cotton? Help?? My hubby's cotton shirts are fine and my other clothes are good. It's a conspiracy, I tell you!

Got any tips for me?

Thank you for joining me for WFMW! {You can read the guidelines here.} Have a Works-For-Me Wednesday tip you'd like to share? I'd love for you to join us!




  1. Coffee with Me (Best of WFMW)
  2. GenXMoms (Non-disgusting swim diaper)
  3. Smockity Frocks-Getting Rid of the Pacifier
  4. How to Decorate a Cupcake Vlog
  5. Organizing Closets
  6. Low-Stress Homeschool Calendar (Joy @ Five Js)
  7. Is Cooking From Scratch Worth It?
  8. The Lumberjacks Wife: Laundry Tips Wanted
  9. DHM, Travel Games?
  10. How do you balance your online & offline lives?
  11. Saving Dollars and Sense(Small space gardens)
  12. Jeni @ Peace and Carrots (Shoes? Accessories?)
  13. FishMama (Diff Ways to Wrap for Freezer)
  14. Coffee with Me (Bible Curriculum?)
  15. Maximize Freezer Space for OAMC Bulk Cooking
  16. The Budget: A Seat Belt, Not a Shackle
  17. Loving My Domestic Life (Digital SLR Replacement)
  18. HS Classroom (The Traveling Classroom)
  19. Tame the Morning Madness (giveaway)
  20. Julie From Inmates (iPhone Apps)
  21. Upstatemomof3 (musical beds)
  22. Janna- How do you help children love learning?
  23. Raising Arrows {The Baking Cabinet}
  24. Kitchen Tip: Lemon Juicer
  25. Baby-years cravings
  26. List of the best girls dress tutorials
  27. Kris @ Eclipsed (Work Routines?)
  28. How we did Prom Affordably
  29. ElizabethG (Celebrating Cinco de Mayo)
  30. Starting a DIY HOME REMODEL + GWY(ilovemy5kids)
  31. Painting Our Interior Doors Black @ Remodelaholic
  32. Help Me Get My Kid To Eat Dinner!
  33. April Grocery Totals How did You do? LTDL
  34. Staci @ teaching moneyto kids (real money vs. fake?
  35. Amy @ Tiny Blessings (potty training relapse)
  36. FOOTLOCKER TO STORE CHILDRENS MEMORIES
  37. Life-altering MAKE-UP BAG DILEMMA-help MarytheKay!
  38. Weird Unsocialized HS (Top Picks 5th/6th grade)
  39. Toddler Art Mothers Day Cards
  40. Perfect Gluten Free Flour Tortillas from GFNancy
  41. Perfect GF Flour Tortillas(this is the right link)
  42. Cure for NON Sleeping Beauty??
  43. Downsizing for Extreme Savings- PennilessParenting
  44. Homemade tiered strawberry bed
  45. Jennifer @ McQuill-land (Secure a Cub Scout Slide)
  46. Simply Sweet Home (poppy seed cake)
  47. Delicious Breakfast Muffin
  48. Graduation Memory Board
  49. Savvy Mothers Day Ideas even if youre not crafty
  50. Cheap Furniture Solution (Budgeted Life)
  51. Cleaning inside small vases
  52. Simple decorating
  53. PLEASE HELP! Spring Cleaning water stains
  54. 4 year olds night moves (Home School Dad)
  55. Cloth Diapering: Fuzzy Bunz or Bum Genius???
  56. Persnickety Peacocks Robin Egg Wreath
  57. mistie-homemade dish soap
  58. Laryssa @ HeavenInTheHome (Natural Soap Giveaway!)
  59. How To Fold Napkin Rose - Mothers Day DIY Project
  60. GROCERY CART CHALLENGE (reuse junk mail)
  61. Mothers Day Tea Towel Cake
  62. **Secret Family Chilli recipe**
  63. Lamp Unto My Feet - How do you teach common sense?
  64. Laura @ Homemaking Joyfully (stain removal)
  65. Tangled Zen wonders how do you stay motivated?
  66. Molly Green (maintaining a positive attitude)
  67. How To Antique A Mirror
  68. Tulle Necklace and GIVEAWAY worth $53!!!
  69. How to Stay Creative in the Kitchen?
  70. Stop and Smell the Chocolates (Housecleaning Help)
  71. MomsFrugal (freebies in community)
  72. Chicken Enchiladas & Salsa Verde for Cinco de Mayo
  73. {Cake Mix Cookies} @ The Tidy Nest
  74. Help! Share Your Bulk Food Storage Tips
  75. A Busy Mom of Two (Yoga)
  76. NeverBored (having a relaxing Mothers Day)
  77. Monica @ DailyDwelling
  78. Parenting Miracles (Flower Craft for Mom)
  79. Tracey @ Girls to Grow (Kids Outdoor Activities)
  80. Annie Kate (Easy Yummy Banana Ice Cream)
  81. Frugal Follies - Are Warehouse Clubs Worth It?
  82. Mandi @ itscome2this (garage sale prep)
  83. OLbD- Organizing Cookbooks
  84. Fiskerelli Bellies (Teacher Appreciation Gifts)
  85. Lorena Bee: How do you calenderize summers?
  86. Shutters Memo Board
  87. Kathleen/bedwetting
  88. Fleur de Lis 4 Footballer
  89. Packing Tips/And Need More
  90. Vacuum Cleaner?
  91. Moneyless Mommas {New Soap Bottle}
  92. Getting the Best Prices on Amazon!
  93. Some Cellulite Success (Melissa @ CI)
  94. A Bubbling Brook (Being PRESENT w/ My Children)
  95. WHY Frugal Living? - Couponomic Stimulus Package
  96. TrainingHappyHearts(Moms Day Mary Garden Baskets)
  97. Key Chain for Mom @ A Crafty Escape
  98. Ally @ The Frugal Frontier--Night Time Play Group
  99. flexible dreams (the laundry game)
  100. Polka Spot Farm: No Poo in my Hair
  101. Shelley @ MAHM (Simplifying and Organizing)
  102. FOR THE LOVE OF NAPS - string cheese!
  103. Kristen @ Hope Abound: Farmers Co-op-Any Ideas?
  104. Island Homemaker {how to make biscuit mix}
  105. KLee- tools for character training for kids
  106. Sandra- less whining


  1. Kristi- computer time management
  2. Frugal Homemaking - Calculating My "Hourly Wage"
  3. Jenny @ Just Jennifer
  4. MamaHall: Big Kid Bedrooms
  5. 3under4
  6. Alicias Homemaking--I Need Moving Tips!
  7. Kaye (Help for a Thumb Sucker)
  8. Feed Hungry Kids for Cheap!
  9. Lil Round Table
  10. Lizz (Traveling with Children)
  11. School Bus Party
  12. Book giveaway . . . a way to relax?
  13. Textile Design 101
  14. How can you improve your blog? (BloggingWithAmy)
  15. Marsha @ Taste and See(cast iron cookware care?)
  16. Frgalhomekeeping (Caramel Pie)
  17. 30 - 30 love and $$$ (idea for MOTHERS DAY)
  18. Need painting tips! @ This Blessed Life
  19. QUESTION: Gaining obedience without fussing?
  20. ugly owl turned to beautiful HEADBAND
  21. Getting Kids to eat Veggies(seed giveaway)
  22. bIrThDaY treat ideas
  23. Lindas Lunacy (cole slaw recipe needed)
  24. 200 balloons? bIrThDaY wreath - oh so CoLoRfUl!!
  25. ***Portable Chicken Tacos-Yum!***
  26. How do you load a dishwasher?
  27. How do you grow a garden @ beautifulcraziness
  28. RedemptionUnlimited (Gifting Cookies in Tea Boxes)
  29. Jenny 867-5309 (Summer treats?)
  30. I need help in the kitchen @ Diapers & Hair Dye
  31. Elena @ MyDomesticChurch Ultimate homeschool Expo
  32. Dresser makeover
  33. shirt refashion
  34. Mommys Daily Chores and Weekly Cleaning Rotation
  35. *** MOTHERS DAY Love Jar * KIDCRAFT * Howto ***
  36. Brandi (Summer Activities & Blog Frog Question)
  37. Mary Anns House (packing/moving tips)
  38. Super Cute Flower Headband
  39. Help me buy a car! (Mama Says)
  40. Anthropolige Inspired Earrings
  41. Eden @ MothersWhoKnow (Choosing Good, Better, Best)
  42. Summer learning tip @ The Joy Walk
  43. Smart Money Mom (Wipe Out!)
  44. Adventures in Potty Training
  45. Simply Practical (host a successful yard sale?)
  46. Favorite healthy recipes?(Kim)
  47. Cooking Up A Family- Friend Motivation
  48. How to clean items to sell online
  49. Save $$ and Time w/ Canned Produce
  50. Duklings (Where to Print Wallet Size Photos)
  51. Wedding Tips for young ones in the party
  52. Titus 2 Homemaker (tips for skirts)
  53. Sun-Brewed Iced Tea
  54. Johnlyn (Grocery Budget $300)
  55. Repurposing a key rack for kids hooded towels
  56. Customized Pop Art Monogram
  57. Kids Breakdancing Moves
  58. Homemakers Cottage- recipe/tips for milk allergy
  59. Judi @ Frugal Frolic - pizza dough recipe search!
  60. Recipe for your HUBS to make! Happy Mothers DAy!
  61. Michelle (Active Toddlers/School Days)
  62. Not spending hours at the library!
  63. Feeding Four -Keeping up With it All? & *GIVEAWAY*
  64. How to Stamp Everything!
  65. TOTALLY better way to FREEZE GROUND MEAT
  66. Storing Sheets - A Young Wifes Tale
  67. honest juggling!
  68. Indiana Shannon - homemade EASY apple pie
  69. (GrowthChartMoments) Homemade Pasta Help
  70. Kelli @ SustainingCreativity~DIY Birthday Parties
  71. Family info central - with a cute bulletin board
  72. Bitterroot Mama (Mesh Laundry Bag)
  73. Simply Staci - Garage Sale tips
  74. Muses of Megret - Clothes shopping ideas?
  75. Barb @ My Daily Round: Party Organizing
  76. Before and After End Table
  77. Vampire Cupcakes for Eclipse
  78. $. 99 Goodwill Clothing Remake
  79. Babyproofing Kitchen Cupboards @ SungasaBugBaby. com
  80. The OTHER Family who LOVE Chick-fil-A
  81. Niki @ Free 2 Be Frugal (Water, Water Everywhere)
  82. How can I ask for what I need?? (EnviroBecca)
  83. Making the workboxes work for us again.
  84. Eco-Novice (potty training tips)
  85. Quiet Book and Patterns @ Craftadoodle
  86. Mommas Dinners
  87. Straw Wreath Repurpose
  88. Lilac Frolic
  89. Custom Clipboard @ Abundant Joy
  90. Ladybug Party @ Abundant Joy
  91. Julie Stiles Mills~Whats your best PARENTING TIP?
  92. PeacefulHome (save $ with Groupon)
  93. Jumpin Beans - what to do
  94. National Moms Nite Out 2010 Carolina Mama
  95. Amber @ Classic Housewife (Not sorting laundry)
  96. Fancy Frugalista!(Stamp Out Hunger)
  97. Twin tips and advice. . . . buying nursing bras.
  98. Traveling on a Budget to Disney!
  99. My Frugal Lifestyle {Edible Play Dough}
  100. Grandma Picture Frame @ WhimsiKel
  101. Ruffled Throw Pillow @ WhimsiKel
  102. Conscious Shopper (kitchen time saving tips)
  103. What is YOUR favorite cookbook? {Bake at 350}

  104. This linky list is now closed.



WFMW: A Tip for Moms


I don't know about you, but my life is hectic. (And that's after we've all but minimized after school activities and extracurricular events). I'd like to just unplug all the clocks and throw my watch out the window. Oh wait, that's called summer (and it's coming...wheee!!!)


I thought I'd share a quick Mom tip with you. It helps me manage the household duties: designate days. Pick a day for errands, one for laundry, another for cleaning the house. I even have two days for writing in bulk and Sunday afternoons are for grocery shopping.

Sticking to designated days really helps keep me from feeling overwhelmed and wanting to tackle everything (or nothing) all at once!

It works for me!

Thank you for joining me for WFMW! {You can read the guidelines here.} Have a Works-For-Me Wednesday tip you'd like to share? I'd love for you to join us!





  1. Nikki (Zapping Germs)
  2. How to Write a Killer About Page
  3. Smockity Frocks-Loading 7 Kids N a Van N<50 second
  4. HoosierHomemade{BlogFrog Community}
  5. Bulletin Boards - family info station!
  6. LifeasMOM - Mothers Day Dinner in the Freezer
  7. RobynOHSH{Eyedrops in Childs Eyes}
  8. This Side of Eternity(Percy Jackson Saves the Day)
  9. Lynns Kitchen Adventures -How to Cook Dried Bean
  10. Heavenly Homemakers (Homemade Frozen Hashbrowns!)
  11. Good Cheap Eats - How to Cut a Melon
  12. Kayren (Pillowcases That Fit)
  13. It Feels Like Chaos (one-on-one time)
  14. No room for a bedside table?
  15. Buying Garden Plants Before Planting Season
  16. A Spring Cleaning Tip That REALLY Works For Me!
  17. Amy @ Finer Things (Let them help!)
  18. Muses of Megret - Buttermilk Biscuits
  19. ElizabethG (Greening the Garbage)
  20. Homeschooling and What My Kids Arent Missing
  21. The Diaper Diaries (cleaning tip + GIVEAWAY)
  22. Coffee With Me (Saving Recipes)
  23. Amy @ Gospel Homemaking (vacuum cleaner uses)
  24. Janna - Stop losing Stuff -Use These
  25. Julie From Inmates (Bus Trip Games)
  26. Saving & Giving Build a Better Budget - Why Bother
  27. Kit. Redo-Marty @ A Stroll thru Life
  28. DIY Vintage Spoon to Keychain (and a giveaway!)
  29. Barb @ The Forever Neighbor
  30. Grow Your Own Birdhouse Gourds!
  31. iDreamofClean (Removing Dried Paint)
  32. The Lumberjacks Wife: Cleaning Tips
  33. Raising Arrows {Keeping a Pregnancy Journal}
  34. Grateful for Grace (easy birthday props)
  35. Kris @ Eclipsed (rationing fruit)
  36. Weird, Unsocialized HSers (3rd/4th grade picks)
  37. Recycled Wind Chimes - Homemade Mamas
  38. Tin Can Tea Lights - Homemade Mamas
  39. My Purple Brick Road (The Basket)
  40. Gen X Moms (Cooking for busy moms)
  41. How To Set Summer Goals With Your Children
  42. Free Recycling of Household Goods (Holiday-Haven)
  43. PRETTY VEGETABLES into Delicious Meals work for me
  44. A great way to save $$$ and Time (ilovemy5kidsa0
  45. Feminine Adventure--Homemade shampoo for oily hair
  46. Free 2 Be Frugal (Mamas, Think Ahead!)
  47. NerdFamily: Packing Lists
  48. Checbook Holders @ Robins Nests
  49. Amy @ A Day in the Life (Vinyl Chalkboard Menu)
  50. Call Me Laura Jane: Joy!
  51. The Saved Quarter - How I Saved $1, 100 in April
  52. GROCERY CART CHALLENGE (reuse dryer lint)
  53. Mama Says (Quick easy meal from pantry)
  54. Never-True Tales (Daily Bread)
  55. Marine Corps Nomads - Fun Kids Lunch
  56. House of Hepworths! Inspirational plate trio for $
  57. House of Hepworths! Wheatgrass tin decor
  58. House of Hepworths! Mini Mirror makeover
  59. A place for everything @ beautifulcraziness-
  60. Rachel @ T+E: recycled toy storage solution
  61. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
  62. 10 Simple Mission Projects to do With Kids
  63. How to keep fresh cut flowers fresh(Empty Handed)
  64. Simply Sweet Home (chicken mutz)
  65. "Throw out 50 things" Challenge
  66. Inexpensive Wall Art @ Organize & Decorate
  67. Mrs. WrightGoneWrong (Why I e-mail myself!)
  68. Pretty Summer Toes TRICK!!! @ MarytheKay
  69. Homemade Miracle Grow Compost Tea
  70. mistie
  71. Countertop Fruit Fly Trap
  72. VIDEO: How to Make a Mothers Day Cupcake Bouquet
  73. Molly Green (Vacation Decor)
  74. Molly Green (Vacation Decor - for real this time!)
  75. Blogging OPSEC & Family Safety. What r u sharing?
  76. Junkyard Chair
  77. The Misadventures of Cheri - Saving $$ on shoes
  78. home with little onees-Hallelujah Good Time
  79. Adventures of an Island Mom--Check for the Dents!
  80. Lamp Shade Re-Do that you can do!
  81. Jen @ Moms Sharpening Moms (Celebration Plate)
  82. Se7en Easy Things That Make School More Fun…
  83. Premeditated Leftovers (Reusing Tissue Boxes)
  84. Having Guests- Frugally (Penniless Parenting)
  85. Alicias Homemaking--Switching the Laundry!
  86. FREE PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE
  87. Summer Writing Journal
  88. LABB (Create Blog Button & Code)
  89. Training Happy Hearts (pay-it-forward with books)
  90. Trying a New Routine @ Married To The Farm
  91. Irish by Marriage (Books While Driving)
  92. How to Build a Raised Garden Bed (Feels Like Home)
  93. Monica @ DailyDwelling (personalized coffee mug)
  94. Fiskerelli Bellies (Just A Minute)
  95. HEALTHY SNACKS TO GO *Kitchen Stewardship
  96. Easy Dry Laundry Soap Recipe
  97. Window Wall Art
  98. Mom24--Reducing Rivalry
  99. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet (Reminder Notes)
  100. Gathering Coupons for Shopping-Couponomic Stimulus
  101. Girls in White Dresses/earring exchange for girls
  102. Parenting Miracles (Raising Good Eaters- final pt)
  103. Tea Time with Annie Kate (Tasty, Easy, Frugal Ham)
  104. Fixing hangnails/Songberries
  105. Extracurriculars
  106. Rolling Pin for Cellulite (Melissa @ CI)
  107. NeverBored (keep a dictionary handy)
  108. Jeni @ Peace & Carrots
  109. 15 Tips To Design Your Own Landscape and Save $$
  110. Lisette (a quick and green grocery shopping tip)
  111. ACrafty Escape (Flower Pot for Mom)
  112. Frugal Creativity - Garlicky Green Beans (recipe)
  113. $3. 12 Window Box @ HowDOesShe?
  114. Its NOT Mine! @ HowDoesShe?
  115. TidyMom (Texing Google)
  116. Plantable Flowers @ HowDoesShe?
  117. HouseofHills (Ziploc baggies for freezer cooking)
  118. The Gaines Gang {PEACEOut B-Day Party}
  119. Kaye (Help Infants Grasp Food)
  120. Make Your Own Bag Tags - CLEANMAMA
  121. Kathleen(Batman birthday party)
  122. Jenny 867-5309 (Furniture 4 Kids)
  123. Everyday Oatmeal Bread
  124. How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet
  125. KLee- tips for Google Reader
  126. Alicia- scheduling blog writing time
  127. Sandra- finding pictures for blog posts
  128. Take a break - Gone Fishin
  129. Frugal Frontier (Meal Planning for your Toddler!)


  1. Kristinas 3under4
  2. (THE BEST) Fresh Strawberry Pie!
  3. Homemade Laundry Detergent-Works and Smells Great!
  4. How to do a Triathlon at View From the Shoe
  5. Johnlyn (Order from Azure Standard)
  6. Titus 2 Homemaker (exercising regularly)
  7. How to Make a Diaper Cake (The Parsonage Family)
  8. Family Stamping FOOD ("Pick Your Battles")
  9. Feeding Four - Free Diapers!
  10. Erin @ LTC-Pearl Adorned Paper Blossoms
  11. Learning As They Grow - The Notebook
  12. MOM LOOP
  13. Save $$ DIY Foam Soap - Activity Mom
  14. Allergy Fixes (Unintended Housewife)
  15. DrKim @ FamilyNatural (homemade mixes)
  16. Kate @ Modern Alternative Mama (Allergy Diets)
  17. Rose @ Adventures In Savings (Cleaning out Coupons)
  18. CHORES FOR LITTLE ONES (the mommy on the bus)
  19. 9 months and beyond (taking a vacation day)
  20. Songbirdtiff- Window sill greenhouse (recycled!)
  21. Build a Floor Mirror, Fast & Cheap @ Remodelaholic
  22. Marsha @ Taste and See (vacation preparation)
  23. Cara (Basil Angeled Eggs- Nourishing and frugal!)
  24. Superchikk (Always Feel Like Your House Is Clean)
  25. Such The Spot - Crock Pot refried beans
  26. Frugal Follies - Thrifty Birthday Party Ideas
  27. Sunnymama (Non-Newtonian Slime)
  28. Making EXTRA Cookies {Bake at 350}
  29. silly eagle books: how I clean my books
  30. Becoming a more missional family(tiab)
  31. Trying my best to eat Local and Organic (Dee)
  32. Bead Board Photo Frame @ Love Stitched
  33. The Zucchini Project: Border Crops for Your Garden
  34. Ginny @ makeadiff21 (Kids and Money)
  35. Macaroni Improv: Phony Phried Rice
  36. Eden @ MothersWhoKnow (ER Bag)
  37. Easy pulled pork (tiab)
  38. Son up to Son Down (getting little ones to church)
  39. Car Roll UP
  40. Jute n Shell Napkin Rings. . . Jane @ FF
  41. Island Homemaker {Preventing bread dough collapse}
  42. Young Wifes Tale - Motivation for Dreaded Chores
  43. Mini Flylady Control Journal @ Diapers & Hair Dye
  44. (Brandi)Save Baby Girl Items For Future Play
  45. Christian Frugal Mama (Help!)
  46. Angela @ Simply Practical (veggies for toddlers)
  47. My Heart My Home (Italian Rice Bake)
  48. Nichole gets her stubborn child to take medicine!
  49. PREVENTING LOST BUTTONS a little bit of everything
  50. MillerMix (school uniforms)
  51. Crafting with kids tips and ideas
  52. If you cant do anything else today, do this. . .
  53. Kelli @ writing the waves (FREE Kids Workshops)
  54. Joanna @ keeping feet (Staying Hydrated)
  55. Lisa @ BlessedwithGrace(Potty training journey)
  56. Understanding Reg E Opt-In (Smart Money Mom)
  57. Fairy Bower
  58. Bitterroot Mama (One Hour Kitchen Curtains)
  59. DIY Bathroom Remodel
  60. Catherine @ Adventures In Domesticity
  61. Frugalhomekeeping ("Crowded House" Cucumber Salad
  62. Felt Flash Cards Tutorial @ Sew Much Ado
  63. Homeschool Workboxes in the Garden
  64. Abbi @ Proverbs 31 Living (Parenting philosophies)
  65. Pennies & Blessings - Conquering WP
  66. Frugal Frontier-Chores Your Toddler Can Help With!
  67. Beth @ Not a Bow in Sight (A Good Cry)
  68. Old Jeans to Denim Tassels w/Tute
  69. Make a Frame from Flower Bed Border
  70. How to Organize Blog Buttons
  71. annies home - road trip tips
  72. Simple cure for hiccups! (Heather)
  73. Frugal Twilight Party Decorations
  74. Mothers Day sign
  75. Green Heart Mom- (Pre-scooped ice cream)
  76. EASIEST and most appealing breakfast EVAH!
  77. Recipes for Moms (Jam Stripe Cookies)
  78. Tips for Moms of Twins. . . me series.
  79. Kids and Budgeting
  80. Indiana Shannon-how to eat hot breakfast every day
  81. Seashells By The Seashore Party (on a budget!)
  82. DIY Halloween Decor
  83. Homemade Whole Wheat bread
  84. "From Paris with Love" Adorable little girl party!
  85. Swivel Sweeper
  86. Babys 1st Birthday - LOTS of Pics! @ LilLifeOfMine
  87. Flower Magnets and Memo Board
  88. Re-do and a GIVEAWAY!
  89. Extreme Jewelry Organizer
  90. EnviroBecca: tip for toddlers throwing a ball
  91. Another table @ junkblossoms
  92. Adding Veggies to Recipes @ Blessings Overflowing
  93. Judy @ Frugal at Home (Online Earning)
  94. Sticky sticker situations
  95. Duklings at Camian Academy (Clean Kitchen Sink)
  96. Everything Moms (Losing the baby weight)
  97. My latest addiction from the little green bean
  98. Simplify Lunch and GIVEAWAY! (Maria D. )
  99. OLbD- Convenient Storage
  100. Holly @ A Mommys Blessings (I love labels!!)
  101. Mothers day gift for grandma
  102. Amy @ Tiny Blessings (free BlackBerry apps)
  103. Retro ruffle pillowcase dress @ Simply Modern Mom
  104. Kelli @ SustainingCreativity (DIY Party Bookmarks)
  105. It is OK to CHANGEYOURMIND!
  106. FreezingBerries @ ButterflyKissesnTastyDishes
  107. Lindas Lunacy (Kitchen Island)
  108. Taras Faves (Preserving My Produce)
  109. Penny Raine
  110. Ouch Relief @ frugalcrunchychristy
  111. Cheerios Underfoot-Cheap, easy organization ideas
  112. Amyswandering (A Ducky Little Game)
  113. Tanya - Blogger in Draft
  114. Tanyas Table - Jiffy Pizza Crust
  115. Elizabeth {hand painted canisters}
  116. Science Experiment Birthday Parties
  117. Inexpensive Summer Pajamas
  118. SAVE money for & on VACATION (Bora Bora pix)
  119. Container Gardening in the City
  120. Jenny @ Just Jennifer
  121. Paper Flower Arrangement TUTORIAL @ LittleMissMomma
  122. Fiddleheadin @ Marvelously Messy
  123. Welcome
  124. When I became a Mommy
  125. When I became, Mommy
  126. 2 are better than 1
  127. Little Girls - After Bath!
  128. MothersDay LOVE JAR * Kid
  129. Silver Birdfeeder

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