I'm naturally frugal. As in, the coupon thing wasn't a whole new way of life, it was just a method to support my already-existing cheapness. Another characteristic of my frugality is that I'm always looking to stretch any blessing as far as it can possibly go. Until sometimes it's not such a blessing. When I receive a giftcard, I hit the … [Read more...]
Delusions of My Future
On August 22nd, my identity changes. I will no longer be a mother of pre-schoolers. Being a Stay at Home Mom will take on a new look, and a new definition. People will start to wonder (legitimately) . . . What does she do all day? For years, I've dreaded this day. I love being a full-time mom with little ones by my side every. . . single … [Read more...]
My Savvy Blogging Summit Re-Cap . . . And a Few Plans for the Fall
The kids are at Grandma's for a few days this week. Which means . . . . I'm planning to spend a chunk of time working on my blog. I learned a lot at the Savvy Blogging Summit, and came home with a brain that was whirling from all of the things I could/should/needed-to do. But I also came home to three precious children who will be grown … [Read more...]
No Menu Plan This Week – And The E-Book Winners
The kids are going to be gone several nights this week. I know I'll miss them terribly, but am glad they're getting in some "grandma time" before the school year starts. Soooo, I'm not planning a menu. Because I plan to take advantage of the week-full-of-date-nights. So I'll use this post to tie up a few loose ends - 1. The winners … [Read more...]
Balancing the Coupon-Thing – And a Kroger Gift-Card Giveaway!!!
If you're a regular reader, you know that I took last year off from couponing. I was never a shelf-clearer, but I did come home with things I knew I'd never need. Like athlete's foot powder. And contact solution. When you first start to figure out how to make the most of the promotions stores run, it's difficult to not go overboard. And … [Read more...]
July’s Monthly Decluttering Update – (Hopefully the Last Pathetic One For A While . . . )
In case any of you haven't noticed, it's summer. It has been a good one, but I haven't done much to further my deslobification process. If anything, I've taken quite a stumble backwards. But I'll continue to trudge along, learn from my mistakes, and know that it's worth it to keep on going. So, even though it's now August and time to … [Read more...]
A Double Giveaway of a Great New Recipe E-Book
When I went to the Savvy Blogging Summit, I was excited to re-connect with one of my favorite bloggers. Tiffany, from Eat at Home, is a mom of four who is passionate about cooking meals for her family. Like me. And . . . she's realistic. Like I strive to be. Her blog's tag-line is: Everyday food for busy people. LOVE it. So, … [Read more...]
Menu Plan of Simple New Recipes
Summer will be over in three short weeks! I tend to want to savor each remaining moment, and somehow this translates into a desire to grab fast food. Fast food is fun, and being in the kitchen after we get home from the pool . . . not so fun. You know I'm a fan of quick meals, and this week I'm excited to try some new ones from the brand, … [Read more...]
Decluttering . . . Genghis Khan Style
Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to see the Genghis Khan exhibit at the Irving Arts Center in Irving, TX. I'll be honest. I've never thought much about Genghis Khan other than some vague memories of him as a peripheral character in Mulan. But I love to broaden my horizons, expand my understanding of the world, and expose my kids to the … [Read more...]
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