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A Genius Hack for Saving Money at the Pumpkin Patch

September 7, 2021October 3, 2019 by Salty Christine

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Wondering how to save money at the pumpkin patch? We were too! We knew there just had to be some awesome parenting hacks for Halloween that would hold the key to saving money at the pumpkin patch. But after searching high and low, we couldn’t find anything that would save money this Halloween.

So after much research and thinking, we came up with our own genius hack for saving money at the pumpkin patch. Also, it’s a hustle on your kids, which – I think it’s safe to say – we’re all on board for every once in a while! Read on for a genius (and FUN) hack for saving money at the pumpkin patch.

Ask any Mama what she loves about the fall, and nestled somewhere between a Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte and putting on a cozy sweater will be taking the kids to the pumpkin patch. It’s a fun family tradition that you can start when your babies are teeny tiny and keep up as they grow. It signifies the beginning of fall and is something that everyone in my family looks forward to every year. Plus, kids and pumpkins make for insanely adorable pictures. Need proof? Fine.

The pumpkin patch is AWESOME. Whether yours is in the middle of a city and has carnival style rides, a petting zoo and a concession stand or is out in the country and has apple launchers, a corn maze and homemade cider, every one is full of fun for the family.

Also, EXPENSIVE PUMPKINS.

Yes, the seedy underbelly of the pumpkin patch operation is insanely expensive pumpkins. And while you’re there for the adorable (and usually free!) photo ops, your kids are probably there for the expensive stuff – like the rides, treats, and pumpkins. Look, when I go to a carnival, I’m prepared for expensive rides and games. I know I’m going to shell out $5 for a tiny bag of popcorn I could make at home for a fraction of the price. But there’s something about paying extra for those pumpkins that kills me.

The pain that I feel in my heart – and my wallet – as I hand over a credit card to pay $20+ for a pumpkin that I can get for $3.99 at the grocery store is palpable. But what else can you do? It’s a pumpkin patch – you can’t just leave without a pumpkin!

But...the trick to saving money at the pumpkin patch is that you can leave without a GIANT pumpkin! Read on for our genius hack to save money at the pumpkin patch WHILE starting a new fall tradition your kids will LOVE!

Caring for Kids with Asthma with These Organizational Hacks

June 8, 2020August 2, 2019 by thesaltymamas

This post is sponsored by CoHero Health. Use of the BreatheSmart app and the HeroTracker sensors were provided to the Salty Mamas at no cost, and the Salty Mamas were also compensated for this post. You can read more at our disclosures page. As always, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are our own, and The Salty Mamas only promote products we believe in.

Have you been following along with our series featuring the BreatheSmart asthma management app? Join us as we bring you more tips for caring for kids with asthma in this helpful roundup.

When my kids were first diagnosed with asthma, I’m not embarrassed to say that I felt more than a little panicky.

I never had asthma as a kid. I didn’t know what that meant, or what my kids’ futures would look like as a result. Would they be able to run? Play sports? Would they be able to keep up with other kids their age?

And- maybe the most terrifying- would I be able to keep up when it came to caring for kids with asthma?

It hasn’t been the easiest road when it comes to managing my kids’ asthma, but we have stumbled upon so many helpful resources along the way. And while it may never be easy to help your kids with their asthma, there are lots of ways to make it a little easier.

Check out our top tips for caring for kids with asthma (featuring our favorite new tool, the BreatheSmart asthma management app).

Using (and Loving) the BreatheSmart Asthma App

December 29, 2022July 30, 2019 by thesaltymamas

This post is sponsored by BreatheSmart. Use of the BreatheSmart app and the HeroTracker sensors were provided to the Salty Mamas at no cost, and the Salty Mamas were also compensated for this post. You can read more at our disclosures page. As always, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are our own, and The Salty Mamas only promote products we believe in.

As a mother of two kids with asthma, I know how important- and just how difficult- it can be to manage their medications, symptoms, and triggers.

It’s not easy to give doctors accurate reports or keep track of how many attacks occur in a month.

It’s nearly impossible to remember every park, playground, or middle-of-the-night wheezing for which we need to administer a rescue inhaler.

As a result, when it comes time to meet with the asthma specialist for my kids’ yearly check ins, I often find myself feeling frustrated. I’m not the most organized of mothers, and it makes me feel like a failure sometimes when I realize how little I remember about how we manage our kids’ asthma on the day-to-day.

So imagine my sheer and utter relief when I found an app that will take all of that tracking off of my plate. Every trigger, every symptom and every administration of medication can be stored in one convenient place- right on my very own phone.

Digital Asthma Monitoring with BreatheSmart’s New Technology

June 8, 2020July 25, 2019 by thesaltymamas

This post is sponsored by BreatheSmart. Use of the BreatheSmart app and the HeroTracker sensors were provided to the Salty Mamas at no cost, and the Salty Mamas were also compensated for this post. You can read more at our disclosures page. As always, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are our own, and The Salty Mamas only promote products we believe in.

At nine months old, Lila got pneumonia. At a year and a half, she got bronchitis. By the time she was two years old, she was coughing violently- often until she threw up- on an almost daily basis. My gut told me she had asthma, but it was hard to get her doctor to agree.

When we talked to the doctor at her annual checkup, he didn’t seem overly concerned with her symptoms. He prescribed a rescue inhaler, but it was a full three years (and two different doctors) until she finally received an asthma diagnosis. It took another six months to find a preventative medication that got her asthma under control.

It took us more time than I’d care to admit, but now that I’ve finally gotten everything sorted out when it comes to my kids’ asthma monitoring, I find myself completely unwilling to let go of our carefully crafted asthma management routine.

Right now, my kids are little. It’s easy for me to “take charge” of their asthma myself. I talk to their doctors. I make decisions about medications. And when it’s time to administer those meds? Well, I do that too.
But what happens as these kids get older? I mean, they can barely remember to brush their teeth every day, or to comb their hair before school. How on earth are they supposed to remember exactly what it takes to keep their asthma under control?

Thankfully, we now have an asthma monitoring app can help them to do just that.

Which Car Seat Should I Get? The ULTIMATE Car Seat Buying Guide

February 22, 2019 by Salty Jaymi

Need a carseat that's easy to install? Or maybe the best seat for grandma's car? How about a narrow car seat that can fit three across in a sedan? Whatever you're looking for, we've got a list of the best car seats for the job at TheSaltyMamas.com. #carseat #carseatsafety #bestcarseat #carseatbuyingguide #narrowcarseat

The car seat market is absolutely SATURATED with options. There are so many different kinds, each boasting different features, safety specs, and bells and whistles. How are you supposed to know which carseat to choose, especially when your needs are complicated? The Salty Mamas own an astounding 12 car seats between us (and our kids are still little). So if you find yourself wondering, “which car seat should I get?” while frantically scrolling through Amazon reviews- fear no more. Here are the seats that make the cut for our ultimate car seat buying guide.