On Monday I told you a little bit about the Dyson DC35 Digital Slim vacuum that I was sent to review as a Walmart Mom. I also told you that it retails at Walmart for $299. Now I know some of you may have had a bit of sticker shock when I mentioned the price,… Keep Reading
Walmart Challenge: A Mother’s Day Breakfast So Simple A Child Could Do It.
My kids love to make me breakfast in bed. I’ve been treated to soggy cereal (garnished with pineapple stuck on a toothpick floating in the milk), cold buttered toast, yogurt, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. All made and received with love. . . but perhaps not the most, uh, gourmet of meals. At… Keep Reading
The New Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Vacuum arrives
So, be honest with me. If someone offered you the chance to review a brand new Dyson vacuum cleaner. . .what would you say? What if it was a lightweight, cordless vacuum that could be used for cleaning up those quick messes, getting behind awkward items and doing the stairs without lugging the big vacuum… Keep Reading
Review: Purex Complete Crystals Fabric Softener
One of the really fun things about being a Walmart Mom is that I get the opportunity to review some really cool stuff. I’ve got several this week, but the first one is these Purex Complete Crystals. I have to admit, I usually don’t use fabric softener of any type. During the summer I line… Keep Reading
DIY Easter Basket Challenge
When I was challenged to come up with a DIY Easter Basket idea for Walmart I had big plans. I thought I’d make my own fabric and clothesline basket~ after all Walmart sells clothesline and fabric. Or I’d buy a basket and dress it up with spray paint and glitter, or foam letters and yarn…. Keep Reading
Easter Dinner for 10. . .
This year it’s my turn to host Easter Dinner for Yankee Bill’s side of the family. I enjoy entertaining, and I enjoy cooking–so this is a fun event for me. However the fact that I have to feed 10 folks is a tad bit intimidating. Luckily for me, the task falls right in line with… Keep Reading
DIY: Make a Sugar Egg Easter Decoration
One of my latest Walmart Mom challenges was to make something “DIY” for Easter. I decided to try something completely new–making a sugar egg! Are you familiar with these? It’s like a little Easter diorama inside of an egg made out of sugar. I remember one year when I was a child my mom had… Keep Reading
Walmart’s EDLP
Last week I got an email from my contact at Walmart, asking if I’d be willing to write and tell you all about the Walmart EDLP. My reply? “Not to be an idiot or anything, but what exactly *is* EDLP?” Well it turns out that EDLP is internal Walmart speak for their “Every Day Low… Keep Reading
DIY Floor Lamp Remake
This month Walmart’s DIY Challenge was to do something to get ready for spring. Now, there are lots of great DIY projects out there to get ready for spring-gardening, spring cleaning, Easter, porch and patio decorations. . . but when it’s 30 degrees out and the kids keep having school canceled for snow days it’s… Keep Reading
Recipe & Video: Bourbon Chicken
Looking for a tasty meal your whole family will enjoy that doesn’t break the bank? Try this Bourbon Chicken! I recently used this recipe for my Walmart Mom Meal Challenge-and was able to make this restaurant style meal for just $2.21 a serving (see math & recipe below the video tutorial). Print Bourbon Chicken Ingredients… Keep Reading
