07.24.08
Posted in Deal of the Day, Momscape's Favorite Things at 10:10 am by scortright
$2,000,000 in Scholarships Helping Working Moms Go Back to College!
Are you a working mom who would love to go back to school, but don’t have the money to make it happen? If so, Project Working Mom can help!
As part of the “Project Working Mom: Putting Education to Work” education awareness program, five top online colleges and universities and eLearners.com, a division of Education Dynamics, have gathered $2,000,000 in full-ride scholarships for working mothers to earn an online degree.
In addition to finding the scholarship application, you will also find an array of self-assessment quizzes to determine your readiness for online education; resources to help working moms balance school, work, and motherhood; and an active online community of moms just like you.
How to apply:
To enter, simply submit an essay describing your career goals, instances of triumph over adversity in your life, and why learning online is a great fit for you.
Where to apply:
To apply for a full-ride scholarship to help make your dreams come true, go to Project Working Mom today!
Deadline:
The deadline to submit your application is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, August 31st, 2008.
Click Here To Visit Project Working Mom
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06.24.08
Posted in Essays at 2:16 pm by scortright
Reflections on a Simple Life
Though these days I live a simple life out of choice, there have been times when I lived it out of necessity. My husband and I have both created businesses that encompass only what we love to do, and, over the years, we have discovered that this type of lifestyle can, at times, make you poor.
It was during one of those times that we discovered our needs are small – tiny, even. When Ty and I were first married, we rented a teeny tiny run-down house in a teeny tiny run-down town, thirty or so miles from the town where we worked.
On Friday nights, we would walk down a gravel road to the video rental store, and we would pick out our movie of the week, which didn’t quite play right on our hand-me-down VCR. The picture would scroll endlessly, but the dialogue came through so it kept our attention, somehow, until the end. After listening to our movie, we would lie in the teeny tiny loft of our teeny tiny cabin, just inches from the ceiling and from each other, and listen to the pinging sound of the rain on our leaky metal roof.
My memories of those days and of that house are as fond as those that I reflect on from yesterday and from last week.
More than a decade later, we look back on all the phases of our lives – those when we lived simply and those when we were too busy, too ambitious – and we strive to strike the best balance so that we can model it to our kids.
In the meantime, we have worked to redefine abundance for ourselves, and, since then, it has become clear to me that we do ourselves a disservice when we think of prosperity and abundance only in monetary terms.
Not long ago, I read a piece of advice that asked me to identify what abundance looked like, smelled like, felt like, and tasted like. It’s a journaling exercise that can bring a lot of insight. I decided that, though no one will ever make a home décor spray from it, abundance smells like my Labrador after he’s been lying in the sun all day. He knows where to sprawl his limbs to extract the most enjoyment from an afternoon, so the sun can strike him just so. He doesn’t hurry off anywhere unless he’s chasing something just for the thrill of it. And he revels in the joy of work, whether it’s chasing sticks or breaking trail for our Nordic skis.
The times when I have felt the most abundance are those times in the early morning when I enjoy a quiet time to work in a silent home as my family sleeps; when I make the time to venture deep into the forest with my kids in the summertime, simply to sit cross-legged and eat raspberries; when my son grasps my finger with his whole entire hand and takes me for a walk, anywhere at all.
I think we’re best served when abundance is defined as that feeling of abundant goodwill, abundant love, and abundant peace. No rushing but a simple, peaceful procession from one moment of life to another.
No matter what your income, it’s infinitely inspiring to slow down and see if you can recognize true abundance and prosperity, not in six and seven figure incomes, but in the physical, mental, and spiritual experience of having plenty: plenty of time and plenty of peace of mind.
I pray that my kids will take pleasure in the simple life for the rest of their days. I pray that they will continue to appreciate tent camping vacations, home cooked meals with fresh vegetables from a local farm and all of the other small and simple splurges that punctuate our days. I pray that they will understand and enjoy the pleasure of lying in the sun for an afternoon as well as the feeling that comes only with hard work, well done.
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06.20.08
Posted in New Coupons, Momscape's Favorite Things at 10:08 am by scortright
Did you know that Six Flags tickets are cheapest when bought online? It’s true!
Six Flags Discount Tickets
Buy Tickets Online and Save
No coupon code required.
Click through link above for details.
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05.23.08
Posted in Momscape's Favorite Things, Household Items at 9:09 am by scortright
I just discovered these great reversible all-weather rugs on Gaiam.com These floor mats are made by Thai artisans who earn a fair wage for their craft, and they are made entirely from recycled soda bottles. They stand up to foot traffic, so try them anywhere: the mudroom, kitchen, or in your outdoor living space. In addition to the floral pattern shown, these rugs come in different color options as well as Oriental and Turkish patterns. They are reversible; won’t fade in the sun; and rinse clean with a hose.
(Order today and save 20%: Regularly priced: $39-$89; On sale for only $31-$71)
Click here for more information on the reversible all-weather rug at Gaiam.com
Also, note that Gaiam.com has great coupon codes throughout the year (and a 15% off coupon code for Memorial Day weekend, with no minimum purchase.) Find the latest Gaiam Coupons here before you make a purchase: http://www.momscape.com/coupon-codes/gaiam.htm
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04.28.08
Posted in New Coupons, Deal of the Day, Great Gifts, Gifts for Her at 5:47 am by scortright
I just found this great bonus buy this morning - just in time for Mother’s Day.
Free Pearl Stud Earrings with Purchase of $100 or more of Select Jewelry from Target.com
Simply click the link above and navigate to Target.com’s Jewelry main page for details as well as to see the selection of jewelry that qualifies for the free offer. A lot of these jewelry selections are discounted, as well.
Offer good while supplies last - Ends May 10, 2008
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04.09.08
Posted in Momscape's Favorite Things, Baby Gear, Great Gifts, Gifts for Kids at 6:05 am by scortright
Here’s a GREAT Baby Shower gift: It looks like a bouquet of flowers, but it’s baby clothes! The bouquet pictured above (the small bouquet) fits up to a 16 lb. baby and is made of 100% super soft cotton and machine washable. This small bunch contains:one pink comfy t-shirt, one pink warm hat, two pairs of stretchy socks and one bib. It’s a great way to give new parents the essentials they need - but still give a gift that’s artfully presented. The Baby Bunch - comes in boy and girl varieties, and in small and medium bouquets or buckets - you can even choose an organic variety. Here’s the direct link to this product at zappos.com. Click here to search by color and price.
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04.02.08
Posted in Momscape's Favorite Things, Travel at 5:41 am by scortright
I think we’ve all been there: Booked the trip, packed everyone’s bags, finally got to the beach, and it’s not exactly what you expected. When you are traveling with a family (especially when your kids are young) you need to know what your beach vacation has in store. Orbitz.com has just released a new tool that will help you plan those summer family beach trips:
The Ideal Beach Finder
Click the link above and you’ll be asked to identify who’s traveling (ie. family with kids), you’ll choose your preferred activities, and identify hotel features and amenities you want. You also can modify your results based on region and sort results by price, location, and hotel star rating… and voila ! Recommendations based on your preferences pop up. Try it out!
You’ll also find Orbitz.com coupons here >
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03.31.08
Posted in Momscape's Favorite Things, Baby Gear, Gifts for Kids at 12:28 pm by scortright
Have you seen these kids’ shoes?
Preschoolians Children’s Shoes won Time Magazine’s Coolest Invention
award for a clear panel on the sole (called Visu Fit), which lets you see how the shoe fits - and when it’s time for a new pair.
The shoes are machine wash and dry. Each shoe comes with three footbeds so you can adjust the width of the shoe. You can also design your own shoe.
These shoes are available only through the website below, and now you can get 15% off. Just click the link below. (For new Preschoolians customers.)
Get 15% Off Your Preschoolians.com order
We’ll keep you updated on Preschoolian’s coupons and special offers here: http://www.momscape.com/coupon-codes/preschool.htm
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