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It’s’ time to begin drawing names for Christmas gifts! Our family began drawing names for Christmas about 10 years ago when our Christmas lists were getting way too long! 3 brothers, 1 sister, 3 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, 6 nieces and nephews…not to mention parents, in-laws, our immediate family, teachers & more! Over the years, we’ve … Read more
While it might seem silly to start planning how to handle Christmas shopping months in advance, it’s often a far better idea than waiting until the last moment. With the economy somewhat shaky, jobs unavailable, and unemployment soaring, the holidays are an easy time to find yourself broke and feeling a bit sad. Having a … Read more
I think its human nature to want to make money overnight and not have to do much. Let’s face it, mega billionaires such as Warren Buffet or Bill Gates didn’t get rich overnight and neither will you. Unless you win the lotto, or you gain a major inheritance, you will always have to work for … Read more
Did you know that many Senior Citizen discounts start as early as age 50? We’re flattered to still get carded in our 40’s, and then suddenly we’re offered senior discounts at age 50! Don’t be ashamed, take the discount and enjoy the savings! At a recent visit to Taco Bell my husband, age 47, was … Read more
After eating sausage and peppers at a buffet recently my boyfriend was begging me to make some for him at home. This is a really easy recipe I put together that my boyfriend raved about. He loved the sauce so much we had it over pasta the next night! ~~~~~~~ written by: Kelly Noble … Read more
October is here, and the “Boo’s” will soon start appearing throughout the neighborhood! If you’re not familiar with sending a “Boo”, it’s just good clean Halloween fun, and it’s time to start this Halloween tradition in your neighborhood! Before we moved to Texas, I had never heard of sending a “Boo”, but now Halloween wouldn’t … Read more
Host a Halloween party with these 4 easy homemade Halloween decorations and treats! Easy Homemade Halloween Treats Ghost Cookie Recipe Dip Nutter Butter cookies in melted white candy coating. Let dry on was paper Use black decorating gel (found on the cake mix aisle) to make eyes and a mouth Note: the gel does … Read more
Whitening your teeth with over-the-counter products can be expensive and time-consuming. However, natural products used consistently can whiten teeth without straining your budget! Basics for a Whiter Smile Keeping your teeth healthy and white begins with good basic oral hygiene. Sticky plaque, formed by bacteria, needs to be removed at least twice a day with … Read more
I’ve always heard that baking soda & vinegar will clean just about anything…thanks to Felicity at MiniMomos.com for taking the time to explain exactly how to use them! Being budget-minded and green when cleaning makes good sense for both your wallet and the planet. Homemade cleaning products don’t take much time to make, allowing you … Read more
I just bought a $50 AMC Theatre gift card for $43 and a $50 Home Depot Gift Card for $46.50. I was bragging about my bargain when a friend said, “how do you do that?” How to Buy Discounted Gift Cards Here’s a simple tutorial to introduce you to the world of discounted gift cards! … Read more