School Gear Price Shenanigans: How To Avoid The Trap

DD1 (almost 7 years old) and I were online shopping for her new backpack this morning. Let me tell you that this has been a process. She is very picky and between me vetoing (No, you can’t get a white backpack) and her fussiness, we have spent literally hours looking at backpacks in store and online. Today, I will share …

3 Recommendations For Your New Swing Set

There is nothing like having a play structure in your own backyard. Personally, I love having the kids in my backyard where I can chaperone. (Ok – I’m a control freak – I admit it). I have some great suggestions when it comes to choosing a play structure. Read on to see my 3 Recommendations For Your New Swing Set.…

5 Reasons Consignment Sales are Better than Buy/Sell/Trade

*This post has been sponsored by Just Between Friends Allentown/Bethlehem and Quakertown/Hatfield. All opinions are my own.

If you have never been consignment shopping, you are truly missing out. Find great quality, gently used items at outstanding prices. If you are also a frequent Facebook Marketplace, B/S/T, or Craigslist shopper, you know there are a ton of benefits to shopping …

LuLa Look-Alikes – Get the Look for Less

LuLaRoe is all the rage among Mommies. Buttery soft leggings and comfy tunics have become part of the “Mom Uniform” for on-the-go Mamas. The way LuLaRoe does business definitely creates a buzz around certain prints and styles. I set out to find some cute, comfy alternatives to the LuLa styles that are a bit more affordable and easier to access.

Subscribe & Save Shenanigans

I was reviewing my Amazon Subscribe & Save list today and realized there were a few items that we either had WAY too many of or no longer needed. I went searching in the Subscribe & Save Store to see what else I could add to maintain my 5 item 15% discount.

Whoa, what happened?

When I try to add …

American Girl® Alternatives for Less

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of the links below, MamaSavesALot will get  a small commission from the seller. 

We LOVE American Girl® Dolls in this house. There are more of them than I care to admit. When I was a kid, $60-$120 on a single doll was not an option. To be perfectly …

Minimizing Holiday Toy Overload

I really love the Christmas season. The cookies, the lights, the snow, the music, the cookies… 🙂

One thing that I could really do without, however, is the stress of knowing that there will be a large influx of presents in my house. Don’t get me wrong. I am so grateful for my family and friends who love us enough …

Top 10 Things to Buy at a Kids’ Consignment Sale

Maintaining kids’ “stuff” should be considered a full-time job. I mean, rotating out kid gear is practically ENDLESS. Between clothes, shoes, and toys, kids grow out of things just so darn fast! I spent hours this week pulling out 18 month clothes, unearthing 24 month clothes, and searching the basement for additional age appropriate toys for my 21 month old. …

Gymboree Back-2-School Must Haves!

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I was compensated for this post.

I cannot believe that July is almost over! August is in sight and September and Back-2-School are on the horizon.

Not every kid is excited to hit the books again when summer is done, …

Quick, Fresh Summer Dinner Recipe

I always struggle with what to make for company. I am not a gourmet cook and my family are not gourmet eaters. My family likes my food, but I don’t have any go-to specialties when it comes to guests. When we had company last weekend, we knew we wanted to grill (because the heat has been oppressive lately), but choosing …