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Amy Allen Clark
Author - Creator of MomAdvice.com
She
is a stay-at-home
mother of a three year old son and is expecting their second child in December. She is founder
and creator of
www.MomAdvice.com. Her website is geared towards mothers who are seeking
advice on staying organized, living on a budget, and for those seeking
work-at-home employment.
MomAdvice.com creator, Amy
Allen Clark, was searching for information on the internet on topics such as
these, but could not find a site out there that catered to everything that she
was looking for. Amy decided to pool her talents with her web designer husband
and create a site that offered this information for mothers and also create a
safe web community where mothers could chat. With this vision and her husband’s
knack for design, MomAdvice was born.
The author resides in Granger, Indiana and her hobbies
include reading, writing, cooking and cake decorating. Please visit her web site
for more information on these various topics for mothers and be sure to join the
forum where your opinions and ideas count. Please visit her web site for more
information on these various topics for mothers.
Featured Article:
Finding
a Mom’s Support Group -
By Amy
Allen Clark
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Becoming a mom was both an exciting and scary time for me. I returned
back to work full-time and, despite these great changes in my life,
found that my work & friendships resumed back to what they were before I
had my child. I still had people to talk to and was not really seeking
anyone or anything else in my life. My life was busy and my days were
full with working, caring for my child, and maintaining our home. I have put together a
list of support groups that are nationally (and sometimes
internationally) known for providing support to mothers.
Mom Advice Column
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Tips for Single Moms
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twice monthly advice from our contributor Amy Allen Clark at
www.MomAdvice.com
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Tips for a new mom to things that matter
to all Single Mothers.
Happy
Homemaking the Homemade Way
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Amy Allen Clark -
I am not going to launch into a preachy prose about how bad commercial
cleaning products are today when it comes to cleaning your home. It is common
knowledge that a healthy home is not doused in heavy-duty bleach and preserving
our environment should be tops on our priority list. The truth is, if you peeked
inside of my caddy of cleaners, you would see some of these harmful products in
there. The fact is that I am trying to rely less on these cleaners and rely
more on homemade cleaners. I am in the process of making the transition over to
using only healthy homemade cleaners, and feel a lot of pride when I take the
time to do this. I know how much better it is for our environment...and for my
wallet!
Inexpensive Gifts for the Graduate
- Amy Allen Clark
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The end of the school year means, for many of us, lots of high school
graduations and open houses to attend. To go along with these events, comes the
obligatory gift for the graduate and spending money to show appreciation of
their hard work. Just what is a frugal mom to do when the gift-giving season is
upon her? What do you purchase for these graduates without breaking the bank?
This is the time to really let your creativity shine through and create
gifts that are both memorable and affordable. These gifts do not have to be
expensive; in fact, I find that the truly practical graduation gifts require
very little money.Here are a few of my favorite gifts to give that are affordable and
thoughtful.
Frugal Ways to Winterize Your
Home
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By
Amy Allen Clark
- If you live
in regions where it becomes extremely cool in the winter, I am
sure that you can feel the changes in the air and sense what is
about to come. Winter weather is just around the corner and it
is time to prepare your home for the cold weather. For a frugal
person, the important thing is figuring out how to prepare your
home for the cool season and keep the most money in your pocket.
Surviving Winter Break
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By
Amy Allen Clark
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break is much shorter than the summer break, but for many parents it feels like
the longer of the two breaks. Being cooped up in the house can make parents and
children crazy after a few days let alone weeks on end. Here are ten ideas for
you and your children to help you survive the long winter days without blowing
your budget or losing your sanity.
Cloth Diapering 101
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By
Amy Allen Clark
- If you think of diaper pins and plastic pants, when you think of cloth
diapering, you have not seen the cloth diapers for today’s mom. Cloth diapers
are a far cry from this image, and cloth diapering is definitely something to
explore when you are a frugal mother. The days of origami, accidentally sticking
your child with pins, and sloshing diapers in the toilet to rinse them are the
diapering days of our mothers. I am here to tell you that cloth diapering is
easy, affordable, and is worth every moment of your time and dollar investment.
You will not believe how easy it is or how rewarding the process of cloth
diapering is- both financially and environmentally.
The
Prescription Lowdown
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By
Amy Allen Clark
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Prescription medication is an expense that many families cannot afford. If you
do not have an insurance plan that will cover your prescriptions and are a
low-income family, then you are not alone. Fortunately there are programs
available to assist you with your medications, but finding them can be a
struggle.
Aldi’s
Supermarket- The Real Deal?
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I
remember as a child going to Aldi’s Supermarket with my mother to get our
groceries. My mom worked very hard for many years, and deciding to stay home
proved to be very difficult on our family finances. Aldi’s Supermarket provided
some relief to our family’s grocery budget and it now provides relief to
our own family’s tight budget as well.
Gearing Up For Summer
- Summer
is just around the corner and with the warmer weather comes many preparations in
both the interior and the exterior of the home. The best part about
this type of cleaning is that it can all be done outdoors. Not only can you
accomplish a few things off of your to-do list, but you can also get a nice tan
while you are cleaning.
Decorating on a Shoestring Budget
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Right
now one of the most popular shows on television is, “Trading Spaces.” Do not despair just because your money is limited -
you can still create a warm and inviting home frugally.
Eating Out
on Budget
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Eating
a meal out can be a really expensive event, but it really does not have to be.
Ideally, we would all eat our meals at home and save ourselves the expense of
having someone else prepare a meal for us, but I admit that there are just those
nights where I do not feel like cooking. When you find yourself having one of
these nights, keep in mind these tips for saving money on your dinner bill.
Making Your Own Cleaners
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A great place to save money is to make your own household cleaners.
Picky Eater Survival
Guide
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hard enough to menu plan for your family with family members who will eat just
about anything, but try to plan a menu around a picky eater. Trust me, it isn’t
fun! So what is a mother to do with a
picky eater? Here
are a few ideas for the mommies of picky eaters everywhere.
Saving on
Utility Bills
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Some
of our bills can be eliminated as being “extras”, but utilities is just not one
of these. Here are some
helpful tips for ways to decrease your utility bills.
Spring
Cleaning for Today’s Mom
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With spring comes all of the beauty of the changing season. We finally began to
see our grass; we enjoy seeing the new buds on our trees, and the sweet smell of
a good April shower. What also comes along is the dreaded ritual of spring
cleaning.
Tips for New Moms -
twice monthly advice from our contributor Amy Allen Clark at
www.MomAdvice.com
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Tips for a new mom to things that matter to all Single Mothers.
Diaper Bag Essentials
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Amy Allen Clark
There
was a time in my life when I could hop in the car, carrying only a purse, and
head out the door with absolutely no planning. Ah, those were the days! Upon
having our son though, I realized that any trip out the door had to be a
well-executed one and it often took hours just to get ready for our destination.
As he has gotten older, I can now stash the essential items he needs
conveniently in my gigantic mommy purse, but those days of enormous diaper bags
are definitely not far from my memory. Here is a list of my own essential diaper
bag items….
