As evident by recent news headlines, produce and vegetable prices are predicted to skyrocket through the roof within the coming months, increasing as much as 4.5 percent nationwide—the highest price inflation for fresh fruits and vegetables the country has faced in three whole … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Simple Budgeting: Do you live a Savings Lifestyle?
Last month I talked about My Dirty Little Secret. Why did I wait until the last minute for this month's post? I was waiting to be inspired. My inspiration came at lunch yesterday with some co-workers. It was a ladies lunch and only four of us made it this time so we had the … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Chipins
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...]
Mamavation Monday: No Excuses
It is Mamavation Monday time again!So last week I worked my butt off outside moving railroad ties with my husband, digging, moving pavers ... oh and mulching. My body hurt. I still have a nice purple bruise on my knee for all of that effort. I figured I would lose weight with all … [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...]
Mamavation: Ice Cream
It is Mamavation Monday time again!So last week, I don't even know what I planned. I still watched what I ate pretty good. I ended up working extra hours and trying to balance a crazy to-do list. I made it through the week and was happy with that. The ice cream place here has 5 … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Angel Food Cake Mix
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 on Thursday
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. Anything … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: Hello again
It is Mamavation Monday time again!Where have I been? Life took over. My work assignment changed, remember I work full time outside the home. This change made the at-home balance harder and I had several weeks I was just happy to make it through. My graduate class is still going. … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Cookie Pops
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...]
You Have Questions … Maybe I Have Answers
I realized today that there a lot of questions in my comments that I haven't answered. Shame on me. So I am going to try to go through so of the ones I found in one of my meal plan posts ..How often do you shop for groceries? We head to the grocery store and/or Sam's Club once a … [Read more...]
Little Switches that Make a Difference
Ever make a little switch that made a big difference in your life? When asked this question, I had to think about it for a minute. I wasn't really sure what switches made that big of a difference in my life. So I started thinking about random things and came up few suggestions … [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. Anything is … [Read more...]
Easy ways to save on gas
If you are planning a summer vacation, don't let the Gas Price Surge affect your plans for a family road trip! If you own a vehicle, you're more than aware that gas prices have skyrocketed through the roof. As of Monday, the national average price for unleaded gasoline was $4 a … [Read more...]