As Halloween approaches, parents are scrambling for ways to make the season fun for kids. Parents too find joy in the season, releasing their inner child by stringing spider webs on the shrubs and transforming the front lawn into a graveyard—but they still need to be mindful of … [Read more...]
Delta Corrente Water Saving Toilet
I participated in this Delta Corrente campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Delta Faucets. I received a product sample and promotional item as a thank you for participating. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Our house is going on 20 years old now. … [Read more...]
Flush for Good Campaign with American Standard
We are excited to work with American Standard on a sponsored review of their Champion PRO Toilet. Doesn't every girl dream of sending her dad a text message that says "Are your toilet install lessons still available?" Thankfully, my dad didn't miss a beat and agreed to help us … [Read more...]
Using Energizer Work Headlights to #LightMyWay
While out on a pre-planned shopping trip, we added an Energizer work headlight to our list as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias. I remember growing up and helping my dad with all sorts of projects. One of my main jobs was to hold the flashlight. Try as I might, I … [Read more...]
Spring: Lilac Blooms
I just can't go Wordless. One of our favorite Spring features in our yard is the lilac blooms. Brian pulled out 13 bushes in front of our house when we moved here. His one request lilac bushes. They sit in front of our dining room bay window and are amazing six years … [Read more...]
We Became THOSE Neighbors
It only sat in the front flower bed for two days. Really. I promise. There is a good reason that this isn't our house any more ... toilet replacement post to come soon. What is the worst thing you have left out in your yard ... for a day ... or two or even three? Leave me a … [Read more...]
Beat the heat with new ways to cool your home.
We are excited to bring you a series of guest posts by Lou Manfredini, host of House Smarts TV! “HouseSmarts” host Lou Manfredini, offers some suggestions for keeping the hot and sticky out of your home during this summer heat wave. As summer heats up this week many of … [Read more...]
Bringing the Shine Back to Your Hardwood Floors
We are excited to bring you a series of guest posts by Lou Manfredini, host of House Smarts TV! I am a big fan of hardwood floors. It is really the only renewable flooring you can put in your home. And it is one that will add overall value. Hardwood floors, when taken care of, … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Parchment Paper Muffin Liners
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. 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 randomly post … [Read more...]
DIY Wedding Cake Series: Final Results
Welcome to the Final Results! (I am posting about trial 1 and trial 3 then the final cake success thanks to the products provided by Wilton and Duncan Hines!) Background: My sister got married in this May. She found the cake she wanted. It is simple and beachy which is perfect … [Read more...]
DIY Wedding Cake Series: Trial 3
Welcome to Trial 3! (I am posting about trial 1 and 3 then the final cake success thanks to the products provided by Wilton and Duncan Hines!) Background: My sister got married earlier this May. She found the cake she wanted. It is simple and beachy which is perfect since she … [Read more...]
DIY Wedding Cake Series: Trial 1
Why do I say Trial 1?? Because this was trail 1 of 3! (I will post about trial 1 and 3 then the final cake success thanks to the products provided by Wilton and Duncan Hines!) My sister got married earlier this May. She found the cake she wanted. It is simple and beachy which … [Read more...]