Holiday Foods for the Family

Are you tired of your standard holiday recipes? Are looking for something new to try this year? Consider one of the following options to change up the routine for your traditional meal. No matter how great your recipe is for a main meat dish, your family may grow weary of it if it never changes from year to year. It is also important to switch up the meat that you serve for different holidays. … [Read more...]

Ready, Set, Lose! My Nutrisystem Weightloss Journey Begins! #NSNation #samp

  I have posted recently how I have been having trouble with my weight and how it has made an impact on my self esteem. It is very important that I STOP now and make a change to lose weight. My weight is completely out of control and I started looking into my options. That led me to looking into Nutrisystem. Today I have some exciting news to share with you. For the next few months I … [Read more...]

A Christmas Story Come True: Featuring Santa & The Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun + Daisy BB Gun Prize Pack Giveaway

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When I say "the Christmas story" what do you think of? Maybe the awful lamp that looks like a leg with fishnet stockings. Maybe you think about the boy getting his tongue stuck on the flag pole. For me I always think about little Ralphie and how bad he wanted a Red Ryder BB Gun! His determination and seriousness of the whole situation always makes me laugh! This week we had an experience a very … [Read more...]

Bringing Choices To Light With A Light Bulb Science Project: Which Bulb Is Best? #GELighting

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Over the last few months we have started switching out our bulbs from the incandescent to energy efficient bulbs. We started making the change this year when I heard about how much money could be saved on our electric bill. Honestly that was my only consideration and I just took the claims on the box as the whole truth and never thought about it again. I am glad I have started making the change … [Read more...]

Follow Your Heart! My Work From Home Journey

Recently I have had many friends ask how to do what I do and work from home. I decided I would write a personal post to give you all a little insight into my journey to "follow my heart." You can work from home. It is not easy but you can do it! I started this blog in January 2010 as a way to help me save money, share my money saving tips, search for and share deals and get my life financially … [Read more...]

Handy Holiday Craft Ideas For Kids

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Diwali, or Festivus (the holiday "for the rest of us"), here are creative holiday crafts you can make with your hands -- literally. Five-Finger Christmas Trees Grab some finger paint and construction paper and get to work with your children on this one. Using brown paint on the tip of your pointer finger, make a vertical line for the tree's … [Read more...]

Party Planning Made Easy at Houston Wine Bar

cc licensed ( BY NC SA ) flickr photo shared by puremcc Perhaps a hostess would like to throw a birthday bash for her best friend, but her apartment is simply too small. After some thought, she decides to rent a Houston wine bar. That way she’ll not only have space for all of her guests, but she won’t have to worry overly much about a wine list. But where should one start? Make a List The … [Read more...]

Easy Experiement For Kids: Fizzy Fun Using Household Items

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I try to incorporate at least one sensory building activity each week. This week we used items from the kitchen to have so messy outdoor fun! This is an easy experiment for kids at home! This is a fizzy experiment that is a joy to watch, smell and feel. Items needed: White Vinegar Baking Soda (not powder) cups and dish food Coloring if desired dropper or spoon (medicine dropper … [Read more...]

NIVEA Girlfriend Pampering Time: How to Host a Perfect Spa Party

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When was the last time you and your girlfriends spent real time together? I am talking about quality time without kids, husbands and errands to do. For me it has been way too long! I have missed spending time with the ladies in my family. These ladies are special and deserved something spectacular. I found some creative and cheap spa party ideas to create a perfect spa party! It was so much fun … [Read more...]

30 Days of Friends Celebration! Enjoy Trivia Challenge, Favorite Moments & Limited Edition Prize Pack Giveaway

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Anyone who knows me well knows I LOVE FRIENDS! It is with out a doubt my favorite show of all time. I have all off the episodes on DVD sets. I just got all excited because I heard something awesome! Friends Series on Blu-Ray! Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Friends: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set November 13th 2012! YEAH! To celebrate and help pass the time … [Read more...]