The Trials Of A Single Parent

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Freebies, Samples, and Such & Such

Adventures in Parenting (Parenting Book)
The booklet provides real-world examples and stories about how some families include responding, preventing, monitoring, modeling, and mentoring in their own daily parenting activities.

Eucerin Skincare Products (Lotion)
Eucerin is offering a new sample of their repair lotion. When you receive your sample you'll also receive a high value coupon!!

Free Playtex Sport (Playtex Sample)
Request a free sample pack From Playtex liner or pad, and tampon.

Practical Money Skills (Free Resources)
Order by mail or download top quality financial literacy materials, including classroom modules, games DVDs and brochures, are free and available for access now by all educators, parents, and consumers.

Free Sample Of Arm & Hammer (Toothpaste)
Get a free sample of Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant toothpaste when you complete the request form.

IT Security for Dummies Booklet (Free Ebook)
Discover general IT threats, and recognize the biggest threat on your computer. No registration required. Just read or print!

Friday, April 24, 2015

My Birthday Party Planning Checklist (With Tips)

Party planning can be quite difficult, especially if you're new to the game and not exactly sure what to do. I assembled an easy, simple, and to the point check list with tips on hosting a successful birthday party. Save time, money, and energy planning your child's next birthday party!

Create a list of people you would like to invite
Pick a party theme
Clean Any dishes, tableware, or glasses you may need
Decide what food you will serve
Go Grocery Shopping
Order a cake unless you plan on baking one
Develop your music playlist
Clean the house or party location
Send out a party reminder
Do any last minute shopping
Put any pets away
Start decorating
Cook & Prep Food
Have food, games, and music available for guest
Enjoy yourself

If you're going to host a party always remember it's best to develop a plan first, so that you're prepared and eliminate any added stress that comes alone with hosting a successful party.

To avoid over spending while getting your party supplies, always set a spending limit and be firm! Expense doesn't make a party fun, it's the creativity the host puts into party, so think of ways to have fun while spending less.

Always keep a party short, especially if you're hosting a kids birthday party (two- three hours max).

Balloons, cups, napkins, plates, and plastic utensils, and decorations can be purchased at Walmart, Dollar General, and especially Dollar Tree and usually are a dollar a piece.

Make sure you have snacks available for when your guest arrive, and activities available to keep the kids busy.

-bubbles

-dance contest

-musical chairs

For more party planning tips check out:

10 Things to Consider Before Hosting Your Next Party

Monday, March 16, 2015

10 Things To Consider Before Planning Your Next Party

Hosting a birthday party can be hectic, especially if you're not aware of what to do. For your party to be a success it's best to just plan ahead. You don't want to end up like me, a few years ago I hosted a double birthday party, and put so much work into making food, I forgot to pick up games for the kids to have to play.

Planning and hosting a party should always be simple! You should never be a host at a party, and ready for it to end as guest arrive! So I put together a list of things to consider before planning your next birthday party:

1. Who is the party for?

2. If child, are you picking a theme for this party?
(Themes help get the ideas for a party going! Pajama Party, Pirate Party, Dress Your Best Party)

3. How many people are you inviting?

4. Did you pick a date?

5. Check the weather for your party date.
(The weather could be nice today, and be a total wreck the day of the party. You don't want no shows because of a little rain!)

6. How would you like to send out the invitations?
(Mail, E-mail, Phone)

7. What will you feed your guest?
(It's best to plan what you're feeding guest ahead, so you won't have to deal with this last minute.)

8. How will you decorate?
(Streamers, Balloons, Table Covers, Confetti)

9. Are you playing music?
(It's always best to create a playlist ahead of time.)

10. Will you need chairs, tables, or extra help?
(Knowing what you will need ahead of time keeps you from having the stress of gathering these materials when its time to plan for the party.)

For more party planning tips check out:
My Birthday Party Planning Checklist (With Tips)

Monday, March 02, 2015

Today Is The Big Day!! (Freebies & Samples)

Check out the latest Samples & Freebies Page!!

Don't forget today is the day I launched a Samples & Freebies Page on my blog. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I would be making some changes to this blog, and now I'm following through. Please feel free to take advantage of every freebie and free resource that you find on here = )

I placed this list together over the last few months of freebies that I've personally collected for myself, and I just want you all to enjoy the experience of getting stuff free to your door without the gimmicks. If you have any resources or samples that you would like to added on our freebies & sample page please feel free to contact me or leave a link in the comment section!

I've gotten all my freebies now it's time to go get yours!!