Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! I love the cool, crisp air and the brilliant shades of color throughout the trees. Plus, of course it’s the most fun time of year to decorate. But, holy cow are decorations expensive! Take these adorable lights for example…they look sort of like candy corn when they’re …
Need some quick, easy meals that don’t require a ton of ingredients? Here’s 10+ of my favorite 5 ingredient dinner recipes that you can make in minutes! Hello! I hope you’re feeling great today! We got our “Stay at Home” order from the governor last night. And since it seems to be happening throughout the …
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Is your local grocery store sold out of paper goods? Don’t worry – here’s 10 alternatives to paper products that you can make at home today! Happy Tuesday, you guys! I hope you are still feeling well and haven’t gone completely stir crazy with being stuck at home! Today, I’ve put together a little round …
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Government offices are shutting down. Schools are closed to millions of children. Major corporations are working from home and some people have lost their jobs altogether. What’s your plan for survival in a broken world? Let me just start by saying, How Are You? I hope that wherever you are you’re safe and well! Just …
It’s that time of year, my friends – spring has begun and today I’m sharing some of my favorite spring cleaning tips and tricks! After enjoying the rising temperatures this past week, I figured it’s time to get the spring cleaning started. That way, we’ll have lots of time to spend outdoors when the snow …
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The time has come! Spring has arrived and it’s time to get those seeds started! Why not give them a head start and plant them indoors first? If this is your first time gardening, you might be wondering how to start a vegetable garden indoors, without putting a lot of time and money into it…you …
Need some homemade gift ideas for the girl in your life? Here’s 12 easy DIY gifts for girls that she will absolutely love! Having been blessed with 2 daughters of my own, I have searched high and low over the years for easy DIY gifts for girls. And I’ve come across quite a few that …
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Are you sick of wasting your money on expensive zipper bags only to have them thrown into the garbage in just a few short hours? Me too! This past year, my family alone threw away roughly 1,200 zipper bags. It’s terrible, I know. According to the US Census Bureau, there’s a little more than 114 …
Do you feel like you are drowning in your paper clutter? Don’t worry! It happens to the best of us. As a writer and designer, I find myself swimming in paper clutter on a regular basis. Between sketches, outlines, random ideas and general household clutter, I (almost) always have paper everywhere! Reduce your paper clutter…once …
Hippity Hop – Easter is on it’s way! How many DIY Easter Decorations have you made this year? Is your house all decorated and ready for the Easter bunny? Mine’s not, but I’m working on it! I tend to forget about decorating for spring holidays and focus more on decorating in the fall. In the …
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Do you ever wonder where your money goes from week to week? You don’t buy anything “extra”, don’t spend impulsively and yet somehow, you never have any money left at the end of the week. Am I right? Welcome to the American Dream! We work and work and yet, somehow we never have any money …
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Looking for a quick, easy way to get rid of the pain? See how I drink away migraines with a simple beverage you can find in almost any convenience store in the world… Please Note: I am not a medical professional and the information shared in this post is not medical advice. It is simply …
Your dog is part of the family, so why not make him the best homemade dog treats? Try this yummy 2 ingredient recipe today – it’s easy to make and super cheap too! You love your puppy like family, right? So, why would you feed him or her those junky cheap treats from the store? …
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What on earth could be better than a chocolate chip cookie and a big, old glass of cold milk? Homemade chocolate chip cookies and milk, of course! With my delicious Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar you can make your own in just minutes…any day of the week – without the big mess! …
Do you love having frozen cheese pizza handy for quick lunches, but hate the chemicals and preservatives you’re eating in them? Stop buying them and start making your own individual cheese pizza for the freezer with the simple recipe in this post! As you know, I love homemade pizza and we eat a lot of …
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Looking to reduce or replace your coffee addiction? Switch to a healthier option! This post has 4 simple and delicious, hot herbal tea recipes for any day of the year! As I mentioned earlier, I love herbal tea. And my husband and children love it, too. We drink hot herbal tea all winter long in …
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Do you love herbal tea, but hate forking out the excess price for it at the grocery store? Learn how to make your own, delicious and relaxing tea, with this easy to follow tutorial! I’ve had a terrible head cold this past week. My daughter brought it home from the local petri-dish (aka school). But, …
Do you love to write? Are you interested in learning how you can make money writing? Check out this post – it’s full of ideas to help you start earning some extra cash today! I love to write and I’ve been jotting down thoughts, notes and random stories for as long as I can remember. …
Do you spend every waking moment trying to figure out how to make money without leaving home? Are you desperate for some extra spending cash each month? Or do you want to completely replace your “day job”? It’s everyone’s dream to make money without leaving home, right? Most people think about the dream every now …
Is your budget belt pulled as tight as it can go? If you answered yes, then it’s time to make some changes! Try some of the creative ways to save money outlined in this post… Then, you can join those “other” families, like the “Jones’s”… You know…the ones who also drive fancy, expensive cars, take …
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Are you sick and tired of spending a ton of money at the grocery store every week? Me too! That’s why I’m cooking more. Read on to learn how I save money on groceries by cooking more food than my family needs for each meal. Like most Americans, our grocery spending is by far one …
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Need to save money on Easter dinner this year? Check out these super easy recipes! Save Money On Easter Dinner with These Super Easy Recipes If you’re anything like me, you’re disgusted with the rising cost of groceries. And you’re probably trying to save as much money, on food, as you can, right? Maybe you’re …
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Are you a strawberry lover that is sick and tired of the high prices and highly used chemicals on the sweet fruit at the grocery store? Learn how to grow strawberries in a pot so you can have fresh, yummy summer fruit year round! Even on the coldest of winter days you can enjoy your …
$300 Budget Girls Bedroom Makeover My girls share a bedroom. A very small bedroom. And sometimes, the walls clothes in. Yes, I meant to spell close with clothes. Because, as any mother of daughter’s knows, in a girl’s bedroom…there’s new walls built with clothes every day. Recently, the clothing lined walls became a little overwhelming …
DIY Floor Cleaner Cleaning the floors is likely one of your most dreaded household chores. The nasty, chemical smells that come from store-bought floor cleaners probably make it a whole lot worse, too. Especially if you have allergies or sensitivities to strong smells. Plus, those same chemical smells are toxic to you, your family and …
September is National Honey Month – read this post to learn new ways to use honey in your everyday life! September has arrived and with it comes cool, crisp mornings, back to school, fall festivals and National Honey Month! And I love honey! Back in 2005, my family was hit with a multitude of illnesses. …
How often do you walk into the grocery store and feel like a hunter in the woods? You stand in each aisle, waiting desperately for something to catch your eye. Anything that looks good, really…and easy, of course. You’re busy after all and you don’t have time to waste cooking a huge meal night after …
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How to Get Out of Debt: Create Your Own Debt Payoff Plan Congratulations on taking the first steps toward learning how to get out of debt! It sure isn’t easy, but it is so worth it! The first thing you need to do is create your monthly budget, then, you’ll be able to figure out …
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Sick of not having any extra cash? Need to start saving for a big goal? Here’s 7 ways to save money…even when you’re broke! It seems to be impossible to save money these days. The cost of household expenses, groceries, clothing and everything else you need just continues to go up and up. Somehow, the …
$100 Budget Bathroom Remodel ~ The Reveal ~ Holy cow! When I started this project, I had intentions of doing the bathroom vanity makeover, painting the walls and maybe updating some of the decor. I never imagined that 2 1/2 weeks later, my entire bathroom would be remodeled! But, it is and it looks gorgeous. …
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