Category Archives: cheap is cool

a dollar saved is a dollar you can spend on something fun

Casa Barilla: Pasta in Central Park and VIP Andrea Bocelli Tickets!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cool Mum

Yesterday I took the Cool Kids to Casa Barilla, which is basically Pasta Heaven set up in Central Park for a few days. We arrived a little after the published start time of 10am. The doors weren’t open yet, so … Continue reading →

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Modern Homesteaders: Self-Sufficient or Self-Centered?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Cool Mum

Cool Dad and I had a great conversation on our way home from the Old Sturbridge Village outdoor museum yesterday about urban homesteading, which is doing things the old-fashioned way and living simply. My fascination with this idea has increased … Continue reading →

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I’m Supposed to Give HOW MUCH for the Tooth Fairy?!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Cool Dad

We were talking with friends the other day, and the topic of losing teeth came up. Yes, I’ll admit it: I went a little overboard during National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week and didn’t brush my teeth. Joking! We talked about … Continue reading →

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2 Favorite Kitchen Gadgets For Making Baby Food and Toddler Food

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Cool Mum

1. Electric Vegetable Steamer – Every few days, I load this up with big chunks of organic fruits and frozen vegetables. Mine has two stacking compartments (only one compartment shown above), allowing me to steam vegetables, chicken, or fish at … Continue reading →

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Wonderwash Review Update: Week 3

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Cool Mum

This week, I’ve decided that laundry is a result of the Fall of Man. Remember the good old days before Eve took the fruit? No clothes meant NO LAUNDRY to be done! I’ve also started to identify just a little … Continue reading →

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