I took a work assignment that has me travel some back in August. I have worked at the same company for over 8.5 years now and this is the first assignment where I travel. Thankfully the travel isn't much but it still is required. Now is when I should add the disclaimer that I am … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Mamavation Monday: Just a Check-in
It is Mamavation Monday time again! Looking for the Balance Ball post? Did you see my balance ball post on bookieboo.com? It is HERE if you missed it! Join us in the discussion. Look for another post later this week. (I need to get a picture to include in a post as … [Read more...]
Simple Budgeting: A Thankful Budget
Did you miss the post in September on Holiday Budget Planning? If so, go check it out now! Last month I wrote about Tax Increase Budget Readiness so check that out too. It is better to be prepared than to be caught off guard! I debated on this month's topic a lot and decided to … [Read more...]
Wednesday Randoms
What is the purpose of Wednesday Randoms? Well honestly there isn't one besides to share something random.Maybe your child did something new, maybe you baked something yesterday, maybe you are behind at work, maybe you got in your work out today or maybe you didn't. … [Read more...]
Bring on the … FIBER!
Fiber is a good thing, you know that right? It can be hard to find though. If you learn where it hides though it can be easy to make sure you get enough fiber in your diet! How are you going to do this with all of those holiday dishes and meals coming up? Look for the … [Read more...]
The Power of Living within Your Budget
In these financially-challenged times, you will definitely learn to appreciate the real value of living within your budget. You will surely come to realize the importance of the art of not having to overspend for whatever reasons. Living within your budge has a lot of benefits … [Read more...]
Party Tips 101: House Partypalooza – Fuzzoodles Fiesta
I am pleased to say that I was selected to be a Fuzzoodles Fiesta host by House Partypalooza and provided with the supplies for this event! Fuzzoodles are a hot toy hit this holiday season. The best part of them is that there is no mess. No glue, not stickers, nothing messy! … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: Surviving
It is Mamavation Monday time again! Looking for the Balance Ball post? Did you see my balance ball post on bookieboo.com? It is HERE if you missed it! Join us in the discussion. Look for another post next week. Last week, I survived. As a result I am up about … [Read more...]
Wednesday Randoms
What is the purpose of Wednesday Randoms? Well honestly there isn't one besides to share something random. Maybe your child did something new, maybe you baked something yesterday, maybe you are behind at work, maybe you got in your work out today or maybe you … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: I called in sick
It is Mamavation Monday time again! Looking for the Balance Ball post? Well watch mamavation.com! I will be contributing Balance Ball posts over there hopefully starting this week. Cool, huh? Well I hope you read them and Leah doesn't kick me off from posting them! … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites: Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Living on a Budget. The whole point of this feature is to share some of my favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to … [Read more...]
Wednesday Randoms
What is the purpose of Wednesday Randoms? Well honestly there isn't one besides to share something random.Maybe your child did something new, maybe you baked something yesterday, maybe you are behind at work, maybe you got in your work out today or maybe you didn't. … [Read more...]
Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba
What is there to do Orlando besides Disney? That was my question a couple of weeks ago as I realized I hadn't planned a darn thing for my trip to Orlando for a conference I was attending. One of the first options that popped up was Cirque du Soleil in Orlando. I thought the only … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: Back At It
It is Mamavation Monday time again! Looking for the Balance Ball post? Well watch mamavation.com! I will be contributing Balance Ball posts over there hopefully starting this week. Cool, huh? Well I hope you read them and Leah doesn't kick me off from posting them! … [Read more...]
Cooking for Thanksgiving on a Budget
Everyone wants a heritage turkey on Thanksgiving, but the reality is that few of us can afford it, especially these past couple of years. There are painless ways of going thrifty this Thanksgiving, however, from the very turkey you buy to the desserts you make. 1. Let’s get … [Read more...]