When we moved into this house, we knew we were going to need new appliances but we didn't understand how home appliance replacement really worked. Our previous house was a new build townhouse that came with all new appliances and we were only there two years. Then we moved here … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Flash Giveaway … Green!
This is a different kind of giveaway so be sure to read the details! First off, you don’t leave comments for your entries. Just use the Rafflecopter form! Prize: 3 Cheryl's Shamrock Cut-Out Cookies & The Popcorn Factory's Green Popcorn Factory Details: There is one … [Read more...]
Welcome to Spring … or not
It is spring time which also means it is bug time. If you had a mild winter like we did, you might think the bugs never left. Well I was thinking that until I noticed all of the gnats by the window the other day when we had them open. Oh how I didn't miss the bugs this winter. … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Three of a Kind
This week has been a sick week at our house so far which left me digging through some old pictures to find one to share. After everyone has been so sick (minus Grace), I was excited to see some smiles from my kiddos. It is hard to get a picture of all three of them ... this one … [Read more...]
A Budget of Convenience
Is your budget a budget of necessity or a budget of convenience? With a budget of necessity, you are down to what you need. You may be paying off debt. You may be adding to your savings. You aren't buying extras such a dinner out or hitting up a sale to look for new shoes for … [Read more...]
Waterpik SinuSense: Natural Remedy for Spring Allergies
We were recently asked to try out the Waterpik SinuSense. To be honest, we weren't sure about this product when we received it. We use nose spray from time to time but that is honestly about it. Beth suffers a lot from allergies (year round, not just in the Spring) so I had her … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is one of those yummy, comforting dishes that seems so fancy that you have to go to a nice Italian restaurant to get it. Just like so many comfort foods, however, risotto started out in the homes of Italian grandmothers. Basically, it consists of oil, rice, broth, and … [Read more...]
Family Health Tips
We are excited to share some of our health tips that are great for families! 1. Exercise as a family. You don't have to break out the Richard Simmons DVDs to do family exercise! Try going for a walk around the shopping mall or plaza when you go to the store or restaurant. We … [Read more...]
Waterpik: Flossing without the Pain
We were recently asked to try out the Waterpik. Since my one comment every dentist visit is to floss more, I figured it was worth the try. The setup of the Waterpik is really simple. It does require an outlet so be sure to place it next to one and not across the counter from your … [Read more...]
Dear Budget – March 18
I have a love/hate relations with our budget. I decided I would share some of our victories and struggles with our budget so you can see that it happens to all of us. It is past the middle of the month and we are still friends. I realize that this might change next week as … [Read more...]
Tablet Time – LeapPad Explorer or $250 Cash Edition Giveaway
This is a different kind of giveaway so be sure to read the details! First off, you don’t leave comments for your entries. Just use the Rafflecopter form! Prize Details: LeapPad Option LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet LeapPad Green … [Read more...]
Thursday Thought: A Best Friend and A Clover
I was looking for a quote to provide inspiration for the rest of this week and knew this was the one for sure when I read it. How lucky are you to have your best friend? If you don't have a best friend right now ... keep looking, they are hard to find in the clover … [Read more...]
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Diapers & The Lorax
The Seventh Generation family of Free & Clear baby products continues to deliver on your needs as it expands in March, with the addition of NEW Overnight Diapers. Moreover, Free & Clear diapers have been redesigned with new, improved tabs for better fit while Free and … [Read more...]
March into Spring Giveaway
Welcome to the March into $pring Giveaway! I've teamed up with 19 other blogs to give you the chance to win over $750 in gift cards! Each participating blog is giving away a gift card worth $25 or more! Once you've entered my giveaway, make sure to enter each participating blogs … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Just in Case I Forget
Let us know where your Wordless Wednesday is! … [Read more...]