Lauren Kostantin's Page

*** I have 70+ successful swaps under my belt, this list is everything after the new swap badge format began***

Rhonda Pizano- Give (3 bags craft raffia and red ribbons) Get (2 pair boys swimtrunks) COMPLETE

Katie S- Give (Nursing Bra) Get (NWT 24 month romper) COMPLETE

Katie Suhr- Give (ON shoes and 2 neutral onesies, Gifted NB pants) Get (3 ON polo shirts, Gifted Tank)COMPLETE

Kelly- Give ($28 in Enfagrow Checks) Get ($20 Shutterfly Giftcard) STILL WORKIN

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So, like most moms out there, I am finding myself over-commited, over-scheduled, and under stress! Although I am developing my own techniques for keeping life organized and productive, I am curious about how other moms out ther do it.

I work part time (20 hours a week) from my home while taking care of my very happy-always hungry-wants my full attention 24/7 6 month old. I run the errands like grocery shopping, picking up the mail, and just about everything else. I'm also very active on SwapMam… Continue

I know there are many Swap Mamas out there who have thought about going the homemade baby food route. Trust me, it sounds more complicated than it is.

We've all seen the fancy machines, the recipe books, the special containers... but all you need to get started is fresh or frozen veggies (organic is always a plus!,) a food processor (even a coffee grinder works,) and ice cube trays.

Steam your veggies (they lose less nutrients this way), toss them in the food processor, fill up the ice cube tr… Continue

Well, I have been a member here on Swap Mamas for a little over a week I'd say. I'm a work at home mom to a 5 month old boy and like everyone else, we don't have a surplus of money after the bills get paid. I signed up to get $5 Similac coupons in the mail after my son started on formula. They send you maybe one a month... my little guy goes through a canister a week, so although it was helpful it wasn't enough. Thats when I stumbled upon coupon swapping.

I had no idea that this was common, but… Continue