How to make your own Spider Cupcakes

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    Let me guess, you have a Halloween party coming up this week and you need a fun treat? Well…we got you covered. Try making these simple, adorable spider cupcakes….they are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!   What you will need:   * 1 box chocolate cake mix * 24-30 Halloween cupcake […]

Not your Mama’s Chicken pot Pie

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Fall is here, the leaves are changing and a chill is in the air (at least in my neck of the woods)….It’s time to enjoy a little comfort food with your family. This non-tradtitional chicken pot pie will have you begging for more…even my kids go crazy for this dinner. Enjoy. “Not your Mama’s” Chicken […]

Why I Raise my Children with God

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***A couple months ago an article entitled, “Why I raise my children without God” went viral. Of course there was opposing views to such a controversial topic, but overall people thought the author had made some good points. You can read her article here… http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-910282   I wanted to write a response to this article, not […]

Keeping Up with the Joneses

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I live next to the Joneses. And they’re everywhere. On my right and my left and behind and down the block. They have expensive cars, perfectly manicured landscaping, exquisite moldings, custom window coverings, marble, iron, and tile from impressive places, and professionally installed twinkle lights at Christmas time. They’re the people who live in magazine […]

There’s ALWAYS room to save a little more…

SAve Money

  I hope you learned something on saving at the grocery store!  It’s funny how once you start cutting down on your budget it kind of becomes a game… So let’s see if we can find a few other areas you can keep those well earned dollars in your checking account.   First, we need […]

Cut Your Grocery Bill in HALF!!

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  I love this month’s theme!  No brainer for me really.  I have been a cheap frugal person for quite a while.  Mostly out of necessity, but isn’t that what how most great things are learned?   For the first 13 years of our happy marriage we lived in a 2 bedroom, 1200 sq ft […]

Moms ROCK!

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This month is all about mothers of every kind.  I just love that!  I will admit that I am one who really doesn’t care much for the holiday (weird, I know).  Truthfully, it stems from a very bad experience a few years ago that I am having a particularly hard time getting over.  It is […]

Wedding Gifts – Thoughtful and Frugal

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I have been thinking about this month’s theme for quite a while and if I’m being totally honest it has terrified me.  When I first think weddings my mind goes directly to that little girl fantasy place in my mind full of all the grandiose frilliness.  But when it comes down to my expertise on […]

Organize your way to SAVINGS!

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Hey everyone! I am super excited to share some fun insights with you this month about spring cleaning your way to savings!!   To me, the most important part about starting your couponing experience has got to be the way you are organized.  Have any of you watched TLC’s Extreme Couponing?   You must know that […]

Whitney Tibbs- Health and Home Decor

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Motherhood has always been a dream of mine, and now that I have arrived, I endeavor to find a little joy in every day. My 2 year-old daughter, Monroe, is my little gal pal, full of sweetness and spunk. I’m lucky to have a wonderful partner in my husband, Jeff.  He helps keep me grounded […]