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...]
All the way from Massachusetts!
I was really excited to participate in the gift exchange on the blogging community forum. My exchange partner was Karen over at 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires. Karen is ahead of the game and already posted what I sent her on her site. No, I did not send a Virginia Ham to her even … [Read more...]
Thankful for More Birthdays
Just the other night I was reminded about being thankful for more birthdays as we are in this season of giving thanks. At the Daisy Girl Scout meetings, we were blessed to have a volunteer couple come from the local food pantry. We were talking about being friendly and helpful … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Run Accomplished!
Brian ran his first half marathon last Saturday. His time was 2 hours and 32 minutes. He thought he would be at 3 - 3.5 hours so he did really good! It is safe to the running bug has started for him. He is already trying to plan his next race. BEFORE: DURING (near the … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Veteran’s Day
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...]
MyOwnPet Balloons – gifts that give!
Balloon artist Treb Heining turned an unlikely skill and a daydream into a worldwide industry. While working as a balloon vendor at Disneyland at age 15, Treb discovered he was a wizard at tying balloons. He dreamed of turning his unusual talent into a career and the results have … [Read more...]
ZAGGmate for the iPad
Details ... The perfect companion for your iPad 1. The ZAGGmate for the iPad 1 has a thin, eye-catching design that gives your device durable protection, added functionality and style. You'll wonder how you ever used your iPad 1 without one. The ZAGGmate for iPad 1 is made … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
I was out in Chicago last week for the Society of Women Engineer's Conference (bet ya didn't know I was an engineer, huh?) Anyway, the one tourist thing I did was the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise! It was pricey for cheap, budget-minded me but I have no idea if I … [Read more...]
20 Trendy and Cheap Halloween Costumes for 2011
We are excited to bring another guest post to you today from Andrea Woroch! Halloween is now officially the second-highest grossing holiday of the year, right after Christmas. No doubt thrift shops come in for a major cut of that profit. Costume shops do pretty well, … [Read more...]
10 Holiday Planning Tips
10. Pull out your Christmas card list and start editing it now. Who goes? Who stays? Who needs to be added? 9. Make a list of who you are giving gifts to ... just names. A helpful tip is to organize this list by when you see everyone so if you see one set of family members … [Read more...]
A Moment for Me
Every wish for a moment for you? Maybe you go for Spa Days or maybe you go for a quiet place to read a book or maybe you go shopping and splurge on yourself. I admit that I love all of those moments for me but they are treat for us for sure in our budget. A Spa Day is … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Philadelphia
Brian and I had a chance to go to Philadelphia last weekend. I was there for a meeting. Brian was there for the food. I am dead serious. Watch for the Friday Favorite post for proof of this statement. Anyway when Brian was walking around the city, he took some pictures of the … [Read more...]
Women of Faith: Imagine – Washington DC
Once again I will ask ... have you noticed the Imagine badge on my sidebar? Why is it there you ask? I was honored to attend the Women of Faith Conference in Washington, DC on August 26 and 27 thanks to BookSneeze! The Women of Faith Conference was an amazing experience. My … [Read more...]
Overcoming Setbacks, Adversities, and Tragedies
We are pleased to feature a guest post by John Tassone author of the book, Go For It! I wasn't sure what we would post today with all of the anniversary and remembrance events happening around the U.S. today. I had already scheduled John's post for today before even reading it. … [Read more...]
One Nation Under God
"One Nation Under God" is more than just a pretty picture. It is a piece of art to be studied and to invoke thoughts and action by those who want to stand firm on the foundation of the United States, the U.S. Constitution. Jon McNaughton's description of the painting is too … [Read more...]