It's no secret that I've got some weight to lose (and yes, I am making progress. When I lose 50 lbs, I'm getting a spa day - how's that for motivation!?!:)

I considered joining weightwatchers.com but didn't really want to commit myself to their "system" and couldn't justify the expense.

Well, I found something that is just as good -- if not BETTER -- and it's FREE!

If you need to lose that baby weight -- you've got check out www.SparkPeople.com

It is an all-in-one weight loss center and community that gives you ALL of the resources that you need (meal planner, calorie counter, exercise  videos and log, blogs, messageboards etc) and did I mention it's FREE?!? (I can hardly believe it!)

The resources are simply excellent and it will keep you motivated on your journey.

And best of all, you can use it with ANY diet or execerise regime you choose. So if you want to follow Fit Yummy Mummy OR the South Beach Diet OR The Flat Belly Diet -- you can.  They have different forums for people following different plans and everything is adaptable.

So you if need to shape up -- go check out SparkPeople.com -- sign up then give yourself about an hour or so to get familiar with all of the resources there, I'm sure you'll be as impressed as I was.

If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Busy Mom's Stress Relief Kit yet -- why not?

You get LOTS of free gifts made just for moms -- and even more delievered every month right to your inbox.

But now, it's even better (if I do say so myself)

I recently added a *new* audio that I think will be helpful to many moms who feel domestically clueless!

It's called "3 Key Family Manager Principles For A Happier Home"

In it you'll learn why running your home is so challenging, and how you can start to get it all under control with just a few simple mind-shifts.

So, sign up to get your FREE Busy Mom's Stress Relief Kit Today -- and get the new audio with all of the other goodies :)

Get it here: 

http://www.solutionsforbusymoms.com/free-stress-relief-kit/ 

 Getting dinner on the table EVERY SINGLE NIGHT can be challenging enough...but when your kitchen is a disaster -- it's at least twice as hard!  Never fear, Shelley from OneRoastVegetable.com to the rescue!

Shelly's hosting a FREE teleclass where she'll actually walk you through organizing your kitchen -- right there on the phone!  

Just imagine what you could get done with a little support and motivation.

So go sign up for it RIGHT NOW at:  http://www.OneRoastVegetable.com/teleclass.htm

And while you're there, get her incredible FREE Roast Vegetable Salad instructions as well. You can get that at  www.OneRoastVegetable.com

Enjoy!

Ladies, it's time talk about our least favorite subject -- money!

 
 I have found a tool that makes watching your pennies much, much easier. Mvelopes, my favorite money management system, offers an entertaining book that, using real-life characters, offers a valuable blueprint for achieving long-term financial wellness (yes, even in a recession!). You can download the ebook version of Money For Life: Budgeting Success and Financial Freedom in Just 12 weeks -- for free here: http://www.solutionsforbusymoms.com/moneyforlife

I've blogged about how to create effective to-do lists before, but you've never heard me explain it like this!  If you're feeling overwhelmed by your huge to-do lists, go listen to this weeks HouseHold Helper Podcast where I share all of my tips and tools for helping you get OUT of overwhelm and into action mode!

Just Click The Link To Listen:

http://thehouseholdhelper.com/podcast/22/episode-11-effective-to-do-lists/ 

You can download it to your ipod or listen right after your computer. Please let me know what you thought of this interview -- did you find it helpful?