Okay, I’ll admit, in the past I have been one of those people that jump on board with the “new year, new me” thing, and end up horribly disappointed a few weeks later. Especially with the fact that I have just had a baby, I will NOT be promising to have my shit together, eat…
Need a last minute recipe for cookies to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve? These Snowman Sugar Cookies are so simple to make, and are sure to impress- whether you leave them out for the big guy, or bring them to your next holiday party. These cookies are so easy from start to finish, you…
YES!!! It is almost that time of year! I know we have leaves on trees that haven’t turned color, and we still have 60 degree weather in our future, but Hallmark Channel’s Countdown To Christmas has begun! And with a big thanks to My Home Based Life, we have the schedule that has been released…
Why spend way more money than you need to at a pumpkin patch? Go for the food at one of these patches and score pumpkins at Al’s Garden Center for only $0.99 starting today!!This is the best price you will find around town! I bought a bunch a few weeks ago when they were $1.99 and thought that…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScotchLaminators #CollectiveBias Are you looking to get organized during this busy time of year? Are you looking to have everything in place and ready before the fall festivities kick in? Do you have plans to get your meals…
New Year’s Eve Pomegranate Mimosas Need a quick recipe for New Year’s Eve cocktails? Try out these simple pomegranate mimosas to toast at midnight tonight! The ingredients: Champagne Orange juice 1 cup pomegranate seeds Water Sugar The recipe: Place 1/2 cup of the pomegranate seeds in a small saucepan pan over medium heat. Once they…
How To Buy Your Christmas With Your Clutter The Christmas season can be one of the most magical and frustrating times of the year. Unless you have everything perfectly organized and you finished shopping in September, you are likely to run into a few snags along the gift buying road. There are a ton of…
Peanut Butter Blossom Christmas Cookies Whenever I make these cookies, they remind me of my Great-Grandmother who recently passed. She was one of those grandmothers who would always have cookies and candy within arm’s reach! Every year on Christmas Eve, the whole family would gather in her tiny home. Now, we are a large family,…
There are a plenty of things to love about the Fourth of July. Chief among them in my neck of the woods would be FOOD! Cooking out is a must, but it is not always easy.If you are having a ton of folks over for your cookout, you better set yourself a budget. The good…
Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun and excitement. Unfortunately, safety can get lost in the mix when we are having fun. This is particularly true when you factor in fireworks. Although fireworks have become heavily regulated, there are still plenty of options out there for the amateur on Independence Day. Here are…
Peep Jousting – Start by placing a toothpick sticking out of the front of each Peep. Place two armed Peeps, in a microwave facing each other. As they are heated, they expand, until one Peep’s toothpick makes contact with the other, deeming it the winner! Make Smores – This may not be for everyone at they will be…
Recycle Bank – Recycle Bank earns you points through fun environmental education games with those points you can them redeem them for gift cards, prizes or high valued coupons. PineCone – This is my FAVORITE survey site by far… I have NEVER been screened out and you will get your $3 payment per survey within a…