Author Archive: Tina
Thirty-something, work at home proud mother of two kids, full time marketer, part time writer and lots of jobs in between. I'm married to my best friend and high school sweetheart, love to cook, read, and help companies market themselves. I love to hear from my readers so leave a comment to join the conversation! Tina Becci
Homemade Ice Cream Truck Delights
One of the quintessential sounds of summer, drawing the attention of children all over the country, is the joyful tune emanating from an ice cream truck. You may have seen the joke circulating around Facebook about ice cream trucks: It says something like, “My dad always told me that the ice cream truck played music […]
The Search for Green Laundry Detergent
I have been reading recently about the additives and contaminants found in laundry detergents. My favorite detergent has been Tide: The clothes come out nice and clean, and they smell great, too. Unfortunately, Tide is one of the detergents that contain a lot of potentially harmful chemicals, it seems. Reading more about this issue, I […]
TOMS Shoes and Zulily Bring You Big Savings
Shopaholic Mommy is so excited to announce that two of our very favorite companies are working together, starting today and lasting for the next two days! We know that you are going to want to hear the news, and also that you’ll want to take advantage of excellent savings!
TOMS Shoes are now available on Zulily […]
Is a Dog the Right Family Pet For You?
My family has two cats, who are, of course, well-loved by the kids. Periodically, the topic of getting a dog comes up. Neither my husband nor I want a dog, but the kids are always trying to convince us that we need a canine to round out our family. While we are not going to […]
Family Volunteer Opportunities
Today is Volunteer Recognition Day, a day when organizations often recognize and reward their volunteers. If you have been volunteering, you might receive some special consideration today. If you haven’t volunteered for anything in a while, it might be a nice thing for your family to do together. While it can be difficult to help […]
Summer Health Checklist
Summer is the time when doctors’ offices book up quickly, because parents try to get their kids in for checkups while school is out. I called my kids’ pediatrician the other day to set up their well visits and was given an appointment about 6 weeks from now. This is a good time to be […]
How to Save Money When Dining Out
Most of us strive to serve home-cooked dinners to our families, but sometimes it’s nice to go out for a meal. Some families do this regularly, and others wait for special occasions. One thing is for sure, though: Restaurant meals are usually exponentially more expensive than what you would pay to purchase and prepare the […]
Dealing With Your Toddler’s Temper Tantrums
If you have a two- or three-year-old, you’ve undoubtedly dealt with a temper tantrum. They begin at some point during a baby’s second year, and, depending on the child, can continue occurring until he is three or four, or even older. Usually tantrums are self-limiting and just taper off on their own after a few […]
Teaching Kids to Share
Have you ever had the experience of being at the playground or on a playdate with your toddler or preschooler, and seeing your child in tears because another would not share? Another scenario is when your child is the one making someone else cry with his lack of sharing. These things happen to all parents, […]
Things to Buy on Sale in May
Last year, we talked about some of the best things to buy on sale in May. Most of these ideas, from mattresses to party supplies, to kitchen appliances, cookware and more, will be great deals again this year. May is the beginning of the unofficial “summer” season, and you’ll soon be able to start taking […]
