It is starting to get cold here in Virginia which means it is time to pull out pants for the fall wardrobe. I quickly realized that Matthew had no pants with elastic waistbands. Since he is just potty trained, we know that zippers and snaps on pants are a not a challenge that he … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
LifeLock–Donating Safely Online
Running Away from Donating? As we head into the fall season here, it's not a bad idea to think about how you donate money. Think about it. How many charitable organizations are you asked to contribute to on a daily basis? For me, one issue that I face is my running "habit." … [Read more...]
Walmart HP XL Ink Shopping Haul
I love Walmart. If you love Walmart too, just go ahead and raise your hand. It's ok, no one's watching. Go ahead and raise your hand. Recently, MomSelect sent us a $75 gift card and challenged us to see what all we could get with it at Walmart. Here was the catch: we had to … [Read more...]
Dial Champions for Kids Service Project #DialCFK
I was excited to hear about the Dial into Giving campaign partnering with Champions for Kids because I love to hear how companies give back to communities. #DialCFK We are blessed that our church is very involved in our local community. Near the end of this month, they are … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Pretty but Not Tasty Cake
It was pretty ... it just wasn't tasty. Sometimes there are flops around here. More often they are mine than Brian's! (If you are wondering it was an Angel Food Cake with an Apple Cinnamon Glaze. The glaze was the flop. The cake was great! LOL) Have you had a baking … [Read more...]
Scentsy Buddies for VCU Pediatric Hem/Onc Unit #fundraiser
I admit I have wondered about the Scentsy Buddies when they first came out as I couldn't think of where to use them but the idea to have them freshen a hospital room is an amazing idea. It makes me sad they are discontinuing them but the sale and fundraising effort will really … [Read more...]
October 2012 Monthly Meal Plan
We often buy food based on sales at the grocery store. When ribs or pork shoulders or chicken are on big sales, we stock up. Unfortunately, this often means filling up our freezer with way too much meat. Even when preserved in the freezer, the product is only good for so long. … [Read more...]