Blog Talk Radio: Vacations on a Budget

It is that time of the year! Many of you may be planning to go on summer vacation - if you haven't already! If so, I hope you tuned in to our show yesterday on blog talk radio: Keeping It Centsible: Vacations on a Budget!

If you missed it - no worries! You can access the show anytime from any computer. Just check it out on my left side bar (the little blue player). You can play the show - or any other show - any time you want.

Here are some highlights from the show!

• Before ANYTHING you should budget your trip - plan early. This means deciding well in advance how much a trip is going to cost you - including travel, stay, meals, and souvenirs. Then you can set aside a little money at a time until you have enough - do go on a trip you can't afford!
  

• Get the whole family involved in saving and planning: brainstorm resources that you can set aside for your vacation (you know "extra" income) like, garage sale proceeds, rebates, eBay sales, cashing in coins, baby sitting money, birthday money, bonuses, etc.
  

• To save money on flights visit kayak.com - it searches lots of other travel sites like Expedia, Hotwire, Priceline, and Cheaptickets to find the best rate possible with TONS of airlines. You can also set it to remind you with an email if a cheaper price comes up. If I am hunting for cheap airfare this is always where I start. You can also search hotels, car rentals, cruises, and packages.

• Save money once you arrive by only eating one nice meal out per day. Make sure your accomodation provide a kitchen or partial kitchen - or at the very least a fridge and microwave. As soon as you arrive visit a local grocery store and purchase bread, cereal, peanut butter, milk, sodas, etc. This way you can have breakfast in the room (if your hotel doesn't provide it) before you leave in the morning and eat a nice meal out mid day. Then, if you are still hungry in the evening you can easily prepare a sandwich in the room. Food eats up a lot of your vacation budget. This is a good way to still enjoy some nice restaurants and keep from piddling your money away on fast food.
  

• Research your trip before you leave. Decide which places are a must see and which ones you can skip. This is a good way to determine cost of admissions before you leave. You can also find a ton of coupons for the places you will visit this way! Print and take them with when you leave.
  

• Go on vacation with another couple or family. Splitting the cost can be helpful. A lot of times you can rent a condo or home for much cheaper than staying at a hotel if you go in with another family. You'll also have a lot of extra amenities this way - like a full kitchen - which will save you a lot of money too! If you are driving this can also help on the cost of gas.
  

• Which leads me to the last tip: ROAD TRIP! Some of my favorite vacations have been road trips. Gas is a lot cheaper than airfare! Pack a cooler with some picnic foods and you'll be saving even more! Even renting a car can be much more cost effective over several airline tickets. Split the cost of gas and you're on your way!

This will be our last official show on Thursday for the summer. We will bring you an all new “make-up show” this coming Tuesday, June 30th. Denise and I decided to focus more on our families this summer so we are putting the show on hiatus. We are exploring other options and formats for the show which we would love to continue in the fall when life is a little less hectic!

We thank all of our loyal listeners for your support over these last 5 months! The archives from past shows will always be available for your listening enjoyment.

Having a "Stay"cation

If you missed it, Alyssa and I talked about having a "stay"cation on blog talk radio tonight. You heard me right, a "stay"cation - not vacation. A "stay"cation is a great alternative to a vacation if you are strapped for cash this summer. You can stay right at home and still have an eventful time and get some much needed R&R.

If you missed the show, you can still listen on demand on my blue BlogTalkRadio player on the left hand side bar. You can listen any day, any time - when it is convenient for you!

Here are some highlights from the show:

• When planning a "stay"cation determine the dates and create a schedule of "events" much like you would for a vacation. If you've got kids be sure to involve them.

• Get your house ready before the "stay"cation: Put clean sheets on the bed - add a few chocolates, purchase some yummy new bath products, a new book or magazine to read, clean the house beforehand so you aren't tempted to do regular chores during your "stay"cation.
  

• Think like a tourist: search the internet for local attractions and/or a calendar of local events (hiking or bike trails, state parks for picnics, theme parks, sporting events, concerts, local festivals, zoos, aquariums, community theater, broadway plays, etc). Also, use the internet to find coupons for these things and for your local restaurants!
  

• Plan an exciting "event" for each day - either something to get you out of the house (see above) or something at home - like theme dinners, renting and watching movies, camping out in the back yard, making your own "water park" via the water hose and a sprinkler or wading pool, playing board games, etc.
  

• Don't do anything you wouldn't do if you were on vacation - UNPLUG! Unplug the phone, computer, cell phones, etc. Check your snail mail but don't open it! Just let it pile up much like it would if you were on vacation. Don't clean out closets or clean house (do that before the "stay"cation).
  

• Break the Rules: Stay up late, sleep in, eat junk food!

• Take lots of pictures: document your fun experiences with photos! You can make a scrapbook and you'll cherish these fun new memories just like you would any vacation - but without the spender's remorse!

Has your family planned or had a "stay"cation? I'd love to hear your tips and ideas! Share it with us in the comments!

Blog Talk Radio Show - Thursday Night 8 PM EST

Thursday at 8 pm EST be sure to tune into our radio show on Blog Talk Radio - Keeping it Centsible! We have a great show this week:

Engaging Your Preschooler: No Fancy Gear Required

with our special guest Angela Santomero, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Super WHY!, an award winning PBS Kids Series!

Angela has an impressive resume including being the developer of Blue's Clues in addition to Super WHY! She did her Masters thesis at Teachers College, Columbia University and is an expert on kids and media. She is going to talk about the tools she uses with Super WHY! to get preschoolers engaged, thinking and reading. She is also going to give us tips on how we can engage our preschoolers at home without fancy toys or expensive gear!

If you want to listen be sure to tune in to our show tonight at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

Do you have a question for Angela? Leave it here in the comments section and we'll share it LIVE on the show! Or, if you have a great way you engage your preschooler - leave that tip in the comments section as well - or call in! We'd love to have you on the show!

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Blog Talk Radio

Tonight at 8 pm EST be sure to tune into our radio show on Blog Talk Radio - Keeping it Centsible!

Alyssa and I have a great show planned for you tonight! We are talking about making meal planning work with a very special guest, Jackie Plant, Food Director of Women's Day Magazine! She'll chat with us about how to make meal planning work - on a budget! Join us and bring your questions!

If you want to listen be sure to tune in to our show tonight at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024 If you want to be on the air or talk to the host because you have a question or comment you'll need to press "1" once you call in.

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

We want your questions too! Share your questions about meal planning. Or, leave your biggest challenge so we can ask Jackie!

Blog Talk Radio Show - Tonight!

Tonight at 8 pm EST be sure to tune into our radio show on Blog Talk Radio - Keeping it Centsible! April is Earth Month - so we have a special edition entitled, "Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse."

We'll be talking about ways that you can repurpose and reuse things you have around the house! Being green and being frugal go hand in hand! Who knew your money saving habits were also great for the environment!?

If you want to listen be sure to tune in to our show tonight at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

We want your green tips too! How do you recycle and reuse? What things are you repurposing? Want to share your tips? Leave a comment here so we can share it with everyone!

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While you're here be sure to enter my two "green" contests going on right now!

• A $25 shopping spree and reusable grocery bag HERE
• Bumkins cloth diaper covers (a 3 pk bundle + a wetbag) HERE

Both end on Friday, April 10th at midnight EST!

Free Stuff to Do with Your Kiddos!

This Thursday at 8 pm EST Alyssa and I will host another episode of "Keeping It Centsible" on Blog Talk Radio. This week the topic is "Cheap Thrills" - all sorts of things to keep your family entertained for super cheap or free!

If you want to listen be sure to tune in to our show Thursday night at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

We want your entertainment ideas too! Want to share your tips? Leave a comment here so we can share it with everyone!

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Speaking of Free Entertainment, here are a few ideas for fun things to do with the family this weekend!

Free family fun event at Michaels on 4/4 HERE.

Free gifts for kids at Toys R Us on Saturday, April 4th 12-2pm during the Nickelodeon Easter Adventure. Call ahead to be sure your store is participating.

Free weekend matinees at Goodrich Quality Theatres Saturday & Sunday 10 and 11 am. Through 4/26. Details HERE.

Free Star Trek movie tickets from Kellogg’s. Details HERE. View all of Kellogg’s special promotions HERE.

Free Chuck E Cheese tokens HERE.

Blog Talk Radio - Recap!

Last night, Alyssa and I hosted another show on Blog Talk Radio all about:

Meal Planning

We discussed all sorts of tips and tricks for planning meals to save you time and MONEY! We had a special guest, Tricia, from Once a Month Mom who talked about her blog and how she totally spells out EVERYTHING you need to do one a month cooking and freezer meals - right down to the printable labels and shopping lists!

I also shared how I do my own meal planning - which is a loose and easy way to meal plan for that anyone can do! I had a couple of people who wanted to see my planner so I promised to post some pictures. Here they are:


Did you miss this week's episode? You can still catch it anytime - any day - on demand on the blog talk radio player on my left hand side bar. All you have to do is click on the episode you want to hear and click play!

Come by next week for our next show on Thursday at 8 pm EST!

Blog Talk Radio - Tomorrow Night! "Meal Planning"

Tomorrow night at 8 pm EST we will be hosting another show on Blog Talk Radio! This Thursday's show is all about:

Meal Planning

Last week the show was about saving money at the grocery store. Now, turn those groceries into meals! No need to waste money on take out or delivery! Listen in tomorrow night to learn how you can save tons of money by making a meal plan. We'll be talking about making a weekly plan, monthly meal plans for freezer meals, and making meals from your pantry. You can call in with your ideas and tips too!

We have a special guest too! Tricia from Once A Month Mom will be talking and giving us tips about her monthly meal planning and how she simplifies the process for all of us moms with her blog!

If you want to listen be sure to tune in to our show Thursday night at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

We want your meal planning ideas too! Want to share your meal planning strategies? Leave a comment here so we can share it with everyone!

Blog Talk Radio Show Tonight! - All about Freebies!

Tonight Alyssa, my cohost from KingdomFirstMom and I will be hosting another show on Blog Talk Radio. Tonight the show will be all about

Online Freebies

We'll be discussing:

• where to find them
• knowing if they are legitimate
• avoiding the inevitable spam
• putting freebies to good use
• tips and tricks for making freebies work for you
• and whatever else you want to hear about!

Feel free to leave your freebie questions here in comments, or tune in tonight at 8pm EST and participate in the live chat.

Wondering how to get started as a Blog Talk Radio listener? Go here.

I'll also be talking about the birth of my baby boy Judah - so if you want a quick update be sure to tune in! =)

Blog Talk Radio Show - Frugal Tips and Tricks!

This week on our blog talk radio show, "Keeping It Centsible," Alyssa and I will be sharing tips and tricks for frugal living. You'll hear tips from Alyssa and I about how you can save money, save time, and cut corners in the kitchen, around the house, at the stores, at home, and on the run! There will be easy tips even the "not-so-frugal" can implement! Be sure to call in and share your own money saving tips with us too! It is at the same time - 8 pm EST and the same place! Hope to see you there!

If you want to listen and learn some new tricks to put in your toolbox be sure to tune in to our show Thursday night at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

We want your tips and tricks too! Have you got a great frugal tip or trick? Leave a comment here so we can share it with everyone!

Recap of Tonight's Blog Talk Radio Show + Winner Announced!

Tonight Alyssa and I had two very special guests, Julie from Ajobebe.net a Momtrepreneur and Mandi a WAHM from doodlesplace. These two ladies shared their stories as well as lots of hot tips for those moms out there looking for answers and inspiration! If you missed it, no worries! You can still listen any time you have "spare" moment by clicking play on the blue Blog Talk Radio player on my left side bar.

Tonight's winner of the "travel duo" diapers and wipes travel case from Ajobebe.net is...

#8: Kim

Who said, "Everything is so beautiful I can't decide between the sling or stroller pad."
I emailed Kim tonight so hopefully she'll email me back to claim her prize!!

Thanks to everyone who tuned in tonight and for all of those who entered the contest!

Be sure to tune in next week for our show on "Keeping It Centsible" where the topic will be:

Frugal Tips and Tricks!

You'll hear tips from Alyssa and I about how you can save money, save time, and cut corners in the kitchen, around the house, at the stores, at home, and on the run! There will be easy tips even the "not-so-frugal" can implement! Be sure to call in and share your own money saving tips with us too! It is at the same time - 8 pm EST and the same place! Hope to see you there!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

Can't make the show? Have you got a question? Leave a comment below and we'll do our best to answer your question on our show Thursday night!

Blog Talk Radio - Enter to Win! - UPDATED!

This week on our blog talk radio show, "Keeping It Centsible," Alyssa and I will be talking about Momtreprenuers and WAHMS. We are interviewing 2 special guests! Our first guest is Julie from Ajobebe.net She is a momtrepreneur and she and her mom started Ajo.bebe when her second baby was 3 months old.

She wants to be an inspiration to moms who are trying to save here and there and not hire a nanny and want to do something productive with their time.

When she is not chasing after a 1 year old, carpooling a 4 year old, cleaning, cooking, teaching, bathing, - you know, during her “free time” she decided to do the “company thing."

Her business boomed after a year of not sleeping and working till 3 am (the line was handmade by her and her mom until 5 months ago when they started manufacturing in Miami). She is going to share the rest of her story with you on Thursday night and will take questions from YOU about what it is like being a Momtreprenuer and how you can become a Momtreprenuer!

Our second guest is Mandi Ehman, a WAHM that does transcription and runs four blogs, one of which is Doodles' Place. Mandi is a mom to 3 with one more on the way!

If you want to listen and learn more about becoming a Momtreprenuer or a WAHM be sure to tune in to our show Thursday night at 8 pm EST!!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

:: GIVE AWAY::

Julie, from Ajobebe was kind enough to offer a give away for our show this week! And what a FABULOUS prize it is!!! All of the baby products at Ajobebe are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

She is giving away one of her "travel duos" - a diapers and wipes case and travel box.

I have one of Julie's baby slings and I have to say it is one of the most beautiful baby items I have!! I am so excited to use it. The fabric is so luxurious and the colors are fabulous! I'm going to feel like I am walking down the runway with this beautiful baby wearing sling!

:: BUY IT ::

If you can't wait to get your hands on one of Julie's trendy and fabulous products you can visit her HERE! Julie's products are sold wholesale, but for a limited time you can purchase directly through her by emailing her at info@ajobebe.net AND, she's offering you 20% off retail price, as a gift to my readers - to help save you a little dough! =)

:: WIN IT ::

1. Visit Julie's site: Ajobebe HERE and then come back and tell me which item you love best.

2. Become a Fan of our Keeping It Centsible FaceBook page! Then come back and tell me you've joined.

3. Listen to one of our past shows on Blog Talk Radio - on the little blue player on my left side bar and tell me what you learned or liked best.

4. Leave a question in the comments for our WAHM or Momtreprenuer that we can ask on our live show this Thursday!

You have until Thurday at noon, EST to enter. I will pick a winner using random.org and announce the winner live on the Blog Talk Radio Show! (You do not have to be present to win, however, the winner will also be announced on this blog.

Keeping it Centisble Blog Talk Radio Show Recap

If you missed it... on our show "Keeping it Centsible," Alyssa and I discussed the ins and outs of CVSing. But, not to worry!! You can still listen to it on demand on the little blue player on my left side bar!

If you are new to CVSing - or share our passion for CVSing be sure to listen and then go and read my article on CVS for beginners HERE. Have you still got questions? Read my article HERE on CVS frequently asked questions (FAQS). And, if you've still got questions email me or leave a comment here and I'll be happy to help you on your way to a whole new world of saving!!

Once you've got your first transaction under your belt, be sure to come back every Friday night or Saturday morning and post your link or leave a comment on my post - CVS Superstars. On CVS Superstars it gives you a chance to show off your mad CVSing skills or to rejoice with other CVS zealots about your first time! =)

Another awesome post you need to go read and get involved in is Alyssa's $5 CVS Challenge.
You can post about a deal you can score for $5 or less - or if you're new (or not new for that matter!) you can stop by and see what other $5 CVS transactions your bloggy friends have come up with. Hey, there is no demerits for copy catting when it comes to CVSing! We love to share!

Need to know the deals each week at CVS? Visit my post HERE each week for the full run down with coupon matches!! You'll also find lots of great scenarios here that you can copy or you can leave a link of your own!

Okay, so on to next week's show...

Be sure to tune in next week for "Keeping It Centsible," episode #5! We'll be interviewing a WAHM (work at home mom) and a "Momtrepreneur," Julieta Castro of Ajo Bebe. So, bring your questions about being a WAHM (or your insights!) or how to become a "Momtrepreneur." We are so excited about this episode - all about powerful moms with ingenuity! And, we can't forget the prizes!!! We'll be giving away some FABULOUS prizes so be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday night at 8 pm EST!!

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

Can't make the show? Have you got a question? Leave a comment below and we'll do our best to answer your question on our show Thursday night!

Blog Talk Radio

I have gotten countless emails from readers that are wanting to know how to better use the CVS Extra Care Buck program or how to get started. I've been working on a post for about 2 weeks now on and off trying to lay it out step by step in an easy to read format. I hope you will find it easy to understand so that you can jump right in and begin lowering your grocery and household budget! See the post HERE

I hope that after reading it, you'll find time to listen to this week's Blog Talk Radio show, rather you are a novice or an expert at CVS shopping.

This week on Keeping It Centsible, our weekly show, Alyssa and I will be discussing the ins and outs of CVS. We want readers like you to listen and participate by sharing your advice and if you are new and have questions we want to help!



If you have not yet discovered how CVS can help you stretch your dollars, or if you just want to learn more about it, you will not want to miss this show!
Listen to our Blog Talk Radio Show this Thursday at 8 pm EST

There are a couple of options for listening:

1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

Can't make the show? Have you got a question about CVS? Leave a comment below and we'll do our best to answer your question on our show Thursday night!

Blog Talk Radio - Bumbleride Stroller Winner!

Tonight we announced the winner of the Bumbleride Flyer stroller and the winner is...

#31 Laura R. Crane

Congratulations Laura and thanks to everyone who entered the give away!

For those of you who missed tonight's show... you can still hear it right here on my blog! Just click play on the left side bar (the blue Blog Talk Radio player). Tonight Alyssa and I shared lots of great ideas on how to have a frugal date night! We also had 3 callers call in and offer their frugal date night tips. Including Malia from Homemaking911.com Those callers won $15 Subway gift cards!

Be sure to tune in next week - Alyssa and I will be discussing CVS!!!

You know this is one of our favorite topics! You can call us with your burning questions or leave a comment here and we'll try to address it next week on our Blog Talk Radio Show next Thursday at 8 pm EST. Hope to "see" you there!

Blog Talk Radio - Preview of "Episode 3"

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Alyssa and I decided that talking about "Frugal Date Nights" would be a great topic for discussion on our next Blog Talk Radio Show.

This will be a great show for anyone who wants to bring back date night or just get new ideas for having "frugal fun" with their spouse or significant other.

Spending quality time with your spouse is such an important part of a healthy relationship. The trouble comes when you are trying figure out what you'll do with the kids and/or how you'll pay for it.

Well, Alyssa and I are ready to share our ideas on how you can bring back date night without breaking the bank - including answering that age-old question of "who will watch the kids."

So, if you've got ideas to share or are in need of a little inspiration...

Listen to our Blog Talk Radio Show this Thursday at 8 pm EST

There are a couple of options for listening:
1.Create an account at Blog Talk Radio -that way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

2. Call in to listen - you won't be on air unless you have a question and you tell us you want to be on the air. You can just call in and hear us. The number is: (646) 727-1024

3. Can't make it on Thursday night? No problem, you can still enter! Just come back here Friday or Saturday and listen to the show in the player here on my blog (in the left hand side bar). The new show will be uploaded!

More great news! We've got more give-aways this week! We'll be giving away 4 Subway gift cards to 4 lucky listeners/callers - so be sure to tune in! You could get a jump start on your first frugal "date!"

And, don't forget... you can still listen to last week's show! AND, just for listening you can enter to win a $300+ Bumbleride Flyer Stroller for yourself or friend! Just listen to the show on the blue player on my left side bar (up at the top). Then go HERE and enter to win!

Blog Talk Radio Tonight!!!

Last chance to vote for a name for our blog talk radio show!!!

Voting will close at 7pm EST on Thursday, January 22nd - TODAY! So, if you haven't already, go vote HERE

Our very first show will follow at 8pm EST and the winner will be announced!

Come and listen... all you have to do is go HERE
or you can call in just to listen at (646) 727-1024
you can also call in to ask questions at the same number!

If you are unable to listen tonight, archives are easily accessible so you won't miss a thing. I highly recommend creating an account at Blog Talk Radio ahead of time. That way you can quickly jump in and participate in the live chat, where you can say hello and ask questions. It's free, of course! An account also allows you to save your favorite shows, and set reminders for upcoming shows as well.

Tonight we will be interviewing one another and taking questions from callers. The outline for tonight's show is going to be relaxed because we want to give you guys an opportunity to get to know us!

We'll also be announcing a big suprise for next week's show!!! So don't miss out!

Come Listen - AND CALL IN - on Blog Talk Radio!

Alyssa from Keeping the Kingdom First and I will be hosting a weekly show on Blog Talk Radio! We are very excited to be joining forces (and brains- you know those preggo brains!) for this show to bring you some exciting information!

If you are new to Keeping The Kingdom First, Alyssa is a CVS fanatic just like me! She is also expecting a baby this year! Although, she is much more savvy in the area of motherhood than I (this will be her third baby)!

We'll be talking about CVS shopping, how to score the best deals at your grocery store, stockpiling, freebies, deals, and we'll be doing give aways! The main theme of this show will be about how to save you money! That includes saving money on your grocery and household budgets as well as saving money raising baby!

We want YOUR input too! Please leave us a comment telling us what topics you would like to hear more about! And, the cool thing is, on blog talk radio, you can call in and talk to Alyssa and I. This will give you an opportunity to ask us questions and to add your two cents!

Our show information can be found HERE
It will be on Thursday evenings at 8:00 EST
Can't make it? No worries, the show will be recorded and you can come right here to my blog and get the link to listen later. Of course, if you are going to participate - call in or talk in the chat room then MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! =)

For now Alyssa and I will be known as the "Frugal Baby Bloggers." But this is just a temporary name. We want YOU to help us name our show - and there is something in it for you! You can win big just for offering your ideas! Check that out in the following post!

Help Us Choose A Name for Our Blog Talk Radio Show ... And WIN!

Alyssa at Keeping the Kingdom First and I are hosting a brand spankin' new show on Blog Talk Radio and we need your help to come up with a catchy name!

We're going to be bringing you lots of information on how to save money on your grocery and household budgets as well as thoughts and advice on how to raise baby on a budget!

If your show name is chosen, you will win a cooler with 4 family-serve entrees (meat and vegetable lasagnas, eggplant parmesan, etc.) from Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods AND 10 free coupons to keep or give to friends!

Here's how the contest will work:

1. Leave a comment here (or on Alyssa's blog) telling us your idea for a name for our blog talk radio show. You have until Friday 1/16 at midnight to suggest a name.

2. On Saturday, Alyssa and I will combine all the names suggested here and on her blog and pick 5 (or more - depending on how many great names you guys suggest!) that we would be happy with.

3. We'll post the top names and then, you guys come back and vote Sunday through Thursday at 7:00 EST - that's your last chance!

4. The winning name will be chosen Thursday 1/22 and announced on our show at 8:00 EST! That person will win the 4 entrees and 10 coupons! Good Luck! And, I can't wait to talk to you guys in person on Blog Talk Radio!