So what do you do when you wake up and the power is still out from when it went out at 9pm? You strategically plan on how both you and your spouse can get items out of the fridge at the exact same time. You talk through where everything is and who gets what and then you open the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Friday Favorite: Bugables
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]
Gunnar Challenge Week 7 Check-in
Who is Gunnar? He's the man behind the hottest bodies in Hollywood Gunnar is one of America’s most sought-after personal trainers. With more than 25 years of unparalleled experience in the fitness game, professional athletes and celebrities alike turn to him when they can’t … [Read more...]
Comet Spring Cleaning Your Stainless Steel
Yeah I know it isn't Spring any more. I just have to look at the thermostat that says it is 100 degrees here to know that. But if you did do some Spring cleaning (I got it about half done!) then you are at the point where you are trying to keep up with it! I was excited that … [Read more...]
Eating with Your Eyes: Cobb Salad 3 ways
I've heard a number of times that you eat with your eyes first. If food looks good, you are more likely to want to eat it. When food looks bland and flavorless, sometimes you'd just rather go hungry. We get a lot of magazines with hopes of being inspired to try something new. … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Derecho
I know this is wordless Wednesday but if you don't live on the East Coast you probably didn't hear this word in the past five days. A dercho is a widespread and long-lived, straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms. Generally, … [Read more...]
Hairthingz
Details ... Hairthingz are a fun new way to style your hair! They're easy to use and won't damage your hair. Layer them, link them, stretch them, twist them - they always return to their spiral shape ready to be used again! Our Thoughts ... I haven't tried twisting these yet … [Read more...]
International Delight Iced Coffee Summer Sweepstakes: Triple C Float!
The "Triple C" stands for coffee, chocolate, and cola (I used Coca-Cola, my caramel flavored drink of choice)! When I first saw Mocha Iced Coffee, I immediately thought about making ice cream. I substituted the iced coffee for the milk in your typical ice cream recipe. I … [Read more...]
Buying a Car on a Budget
Buying a car on a budget often means purchasing one that is pre-owned. The idea of used car buying is nowhere near as dirty as it was in the past. There are far more reputable used car vendors than there were in the past and the growth of online car sales has boosted the used car … [Read more...]
Firecracker Pizza Brownie
So back before Memorial Day, Trisha at posted her Red, White, and Blue Pizza Recipe over at Guilty and Guilt Free. I loved the idea as we were headed to my parents for Memorial Day and the only dessert my brother eats is brownies. (Yes, he is odd like that.) Well I had it all … [Read more...]
Bloggers Wanted: Dyson DC24 Giveaway Event
The Dyson DC24 Cleaner Home Giveaway Event hosted by Mom Powered Media: Iowa-Mom, Powered by Mom and Real Mom Reviews is now open to bloggers! Cost is $5 or free with announcement post. See bloggers wanted post for more details. Prize: Dyson DC24 All Floors … [Read more...]
Hershey’s Simple Pleasures
Did you know? Hershey’s Simple Pleasures chocolates have 30 percent less fat than the average leading milk chocolate. It was easy to provide our thoughts on chocolate ... I love chocolate ... especially Hershey's chocolate. Hershey's Simple Pleasures comes in three … [Read more...]