Thanksgiving is only a week away.  I know, I can hardly believe it.  To save you some time, I’ve been searching around for great resources for you.  There’s a wide variety to choose from.  Enjoy! For the kids: Thankful tree Thanksgiving coloring pages Thanksgiving place mat Planning Thanksgiving for the Kids Thanksgiving turkey banner craft Thanksgiving Children’s Activities Thanksgiving Party Games and Activities for Kids Thanksgiving word scramble Fall and Thanksgiving songs Thanksgiving place mat Craft for Kids Thankful pumpkins Rustic vests Pumpkin song Thanksgiving baby bibs Decorating and Entertaining: Thanksgiving scripture place cards Pumpkin Serving Dishes Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner 5 Ways to Save... [Read more]

I’m not the kind of gal that goes into a furniture store and picks out her home furniture.  My hubby and I find this to be a bit of a “cookie cutter” style for us.  We prefer to find unique pieces that are functional.  Of course, they need to be inexpensive.  TodayI’m going to show you how to take a few old pieces and make them into something great.  I hope this will inspire you to look around your home to repurpose some items. Here are two apple crates that we’re using as bookcases.  My hubby and I found these in a yard sale many years ago as we were traveling up the mountain to Virginia.  I think we paid $10 for both of them.  We have been using these for about six years and have really enjoyed them. If... [Read more]

A few months ago I was asked to be part of the Bumble Bee “Bee Squad”.  What does that mean exactly?  The Bee Squad consists of nine bloggers who will share information and tips on good eating, shopping on a budget, value and nutrition for the whole family, and more.   Although I have been eating tuna since I was a small child, I was excited to try some of the Bumble Bee products.  Bumble Bee has an assortment of inexpensive and nutritious lunch ideas that I want to share with you. One of my new favorite tunas is the lemon pepper tuna. Bumble Bee now has three flavored tunas – Lemon Pepper, Sundried Tomato, and Spicy Thai Chili.  For less than $1.50, you can get a small can of flavored tuna with crackers.  This... [Read more]

I have been surfing the internet this weekend and “stumbling” some articles.  Here are some great ones that I’ve found. Christmas will be here before we know it.  Rather than buying bows for packages, try this idea for making bows from magazine pages.  These bows save money, repurpose your magazines, and avoid more products being throw away.  I think I will have to try these this year. Times are tough and many of us have had to tighten our budgets.  We all have a service to offer.   This information on how to barter online is helpful.  Custom made aprons seem to be the new rave.  Rather than paying $45-75 for a handmade apron, consider making one yourself.  Here are 52 free apron patterns to get you on your way. ... [Read more]

This morning at 8:30 am my home phone rang.  My suspicions were true.  It was a telemarketer.  Until recently, my husband and I hadn’t had a landline in about four years.  With each call I wonder why I have a home phone, so today I’m exploring the pros and cons of having a landline. 1)  Landlines have 911 tracing to your home which provides extra protection and security.  This is a main reason why people with children have a landline.  Some cell phone provide tracking.  2)  You can call your cell phone when you misplace it.  When I only had a cell phone I would search the house for my phone.  There was no way to locate it.  3)  Cell phones have limited coverage.  The increase in cell phone towers is helping the coverage to... [Read more]