Each year, my family and I take the “no shopping challenge”. This is essentially a time for us to NOT purchase anything. We stop buying groceries, any gadgets, clothing. There are no movies rented, no eating out, no spending of money. The only exception to this is gas for our vehicles, and bills we pay …
Back to school supplies are all over the place and the beloved plastic pencil box is ever prominent. I found these “1/2 size” boxes at the local big box store and was totally floored at what I could do with them. Think they are just for holding pens and pencils? Not even! Here’s a few …
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Summer is here in full swing, and there are trips to the beach, the park, and the zoo to take. Camping comes along for many, as well as trips to vacation resorts and theme parks. The amount of chemicals and plastic you could easily consume or use within a week can be overwhelming. But, it …
My kitchen is in a house that was built in 1899. Now, before you go all nostalgic, it definitely needs updating. We bought this house 8 years ago and knew that it would all need to be redone, and it’s still a work in progress. I haven’t gotten it to where I LOVE my kitchen …
Are you hoping to host a successful yard sale? summer? If so, you shouldn’t go into it blindly – consider these tips for holding the best yard sale ever. Holding a yard sale is the perfect way to de-clutter, get rid of unused or unwanted items and pick up some cash as well. I love …
I worked in the restaurant business for over 15 years, and more than 10 of that as a waitress. I learned a few tricks to working efficiently that I carry over with me in my housework. These are my 25 easy tips to keep your house clean. Clean As You Go That should go without …
I love internet memes. They are usually so “informative” about any opinion, and are just a few words with a fun picture to convey their meaning. And, usually, they elicit a laugh, smile, or full out belly roar. Sometimes, I will share them on my facebook page. Some can provoke thought, inspire action toward change, or …
Do you ever find yourself looking at your closet and wishing you had more options? Do you feel like you can’t afford to buy new clothes? Or maybe you just don’t have the time to go shopping. Well, never fear! There are a few ways to get quality clothing for cheap or free. When it …
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Grocery prices are going up everywhere. The other day, I took my husband grocery shopping with me and I sighed when I looked at all the prices. “I remember when that cream cheese was only $1.09 a block. Now, it’s $3.50 on SALE” “See that sour cream there? It used to be $1.50, now it’s …
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Sometimes, I get burned out on cooking. To the point of “y’all are on your own tonight, Mama is done!” I open the fridge door, and stare at the contents, willing something to jump out at me and when nothing does, I think I need to go shopping. For food, anyways 🙂 Does this happen to you? …
