Helping Others For a Better Tomorrow

What has been done in your community to help others during these difficult economic times? Are there some simple things that other Vocalpoint moms can do to help in their own community?

Last Post: My husband and I clip coupons and get great deals on items and donate them. Latest one was a diabetic monitors $50 to 15.00 they would of cost coupons and store specials we got them  for free. We also give coupons to people at the store. Most people are so excited about getting them and grateful.

Favorite Show of the Week

What’s that one show on TV each week that you just have to watch. What makes it so special?

Last Post: Grey's Anatomy once a week. General Hospital daily

Keys to a Happy Marriage

For some, a great marriage comes easily; for others, it takes a little more work. What do you do to keep the spark alive with your spouse?

Last Post: Well today is my 24anv, and I love him more now then I did when I met him. I  just love being with him and he respcts me. I work and he is diable but he makes sure that dinner is cooking when I come home and he ask me about my day and gives me a kiss and a hug each day.

Simple Ways to Blow Off Some Steam!

What is a quick and easy way you’ve found to relieve stress in your life?

Last Post: Exercise & Music.  If I'm at work music, if I'm at home both exercise & music. Also, I will combine music with walking the dogs. My dogs always calming affect on me!

Money Concepts for All Ages

Kids of all ages can benefit from learning how to handle money responsibly. Do you have a successful tip that may help others teach their children?

Last Post: My sons school has a bank day every two weeks where a local bank comes to the school and the children can make a deposit and record it in their deposit book. He earns his money by doing weekly chores and getting 100's on his spelling test. He was so inspired to make more money that we have started recycling soda cans and turning them in for extra cash. We even continue to do it during the summer months at the bank itself. At the end of the school year he gets to withdraw the amount he needs for whatever his goal was. (Last year it was a D.S.!)

A New You – Makeover Tips

Help other moms look their best – suggest your favorite cosmetic product or share a great beauty tip on our message board.

Last Post: The best way to mend a broke nail is with liquid bandage this will allow the nail to grow out before having to remove it.   liquid bandage also works well on those soft brittle nails. Try coating them with liquid bandage before applying your regular nail polish.  

Multi-tasking: What’s Your Secret?

Able to do two things at once? What time saving secrets do you have to get more things done?

Last Post: i turn the musci on loud and it seems to help pass time plus when you are cleanin you can dance

Home Entertaining Ideas For Less Money

What other inexpensive ways have you found to entertain friends at your home?

Last Post: We enjoy movie night and the last movie we played was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs(the Diamond Edition). My children loved it. It really brought back great childhood memories and that is what I hope I will do for my children. This movie is a great family movie. Everyone enjoyed it. We watched the movie and enjoyed popcorn and hot chocolate.

How Did You Celebrate a Memorable Birthday?

Birthdays can be a great reason to have a celebration and spend some time with friends and family.  Share with us how you celebrated one of your most memorable birthdays.

Last Post: I had a wonderful birthday yesterday. I baked bread all day, then my husband and I went to our daughter's and let her cook dinner for us. It was great.

Tips that Won’t Break the Bank

Share your home improvement tips that won’t break the bank but can create the look you would like.

Last Post: Do as much work as you can yourself.  My husband and I have a 1920s bungalow which we bought in 1995. It was a fixer-upper. Luckily we were young and handy. And the work that we did have done by a professinal we made sure we got a good deal and got a company that was honest and did quality work. Spend time doing your homework, checking out companies.   And the lowest price is NOT always the best company to hire.  Then neighobors could not believe the difference in how our house looked.  It went from probably one of the worst looking houses to one of the best. It took a lot of "elbow grease" but we know most of it we did with our own hands, and are proud of it.  When you do projects on your own you also know it was done the right way, and the way you want it done!Just a little paint, change of window treatments, and a new pillow  (or some little accesory) can make a room look a lot different and fresh! 

Grilling Out? Bring on the Side Items!

What’s the special dish you make for BBQ’s? Oh yeah, don’t forget about the desserts!

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    I like to make nachos over the gril, I use tinfoil and add the tortilla chips then mashed up black beans and small tomatos and seasonings, add that on top of the chips, then add cheese fold the tin foil over the top, check for the cheese to be melted and then when I take them off, I like to add sour cream!  Delish! :)        leahmariehiggs@aol.com
  • What seasonings do you use?  Sound really good!
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What is Your Daring Beauty Tip?

Have you tried something that was totally different and outrageous for you, but looked great? What rules do you keep or break? Be daring, share!

Last Post: I use egg whites for a pore refining mask about once a week. Just apply the egg white to clean skin, let dry, then rinse. And it costs less than a dime!!

Saving on Vacation Spots

What tips do you have on cutting costs for vacations? Is there a special website, magazine, or place that you have found to save a few bucks?

Last Post: I begin searching deals a year out of and I set up the search engines for airfare with pricing I want to pay and watch for sales.  We own timeshares and love seeing the world.   

Words of Wisdom for First Time Mom

Vocalpoint mom wants your advice: “I’m currently pregnant right now and this is my first baby, (I have a stepson). I'm very nervous and just wanted some advice on how to take care of myself and eat right and things like that. I'm so excited too.”

Last Post: YES THAT IS SO TRUE I HAVE FIVE FOUR GIRL,S AND ONE BOY THEY OLDER NOW,AND HAVE SEVEN GRAND KID,S THEY ALL ARE HAPPY AND HEATHY . I TRYED TO ALLWAY,S HAVE HOME COOKED MEAL,S.WE HAVE A GARDEN THAT REALY HELPED A LOT AND I DID A LOT OF CANNING AT THAT TIME TO .THEY ENJOY IT TO THEY WOULD HELP PLANT THE SEED,S OH IT WAS SO FUN TO SEE THEM LOOK AT THERE LITTLE FACE,S WHEN THEY STARTED TO GROW.GOOD LUCK TO ON BABY,MAKE SURE GIVE YOU GIVE YOUR SON A LOT, OF LOVE.TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR LIFE TAKE CARE ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT EVER YOU EAT OR USE ALL GO TO YOUR BABY.AND ALWAYS MAKE TIME FOR YOU SEWING IS FUN TO.CHERYL