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Freebie Friday: June 19, 2009

I hope everyone is having a great week! Please enjoy all of these fantastic freebies courtesy of Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, to kick off a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget to check her site for the latest round of coupons. … Continue reading


Play It Again, Momma: 35 Ways to Reduce That Grocery Budget

I wanted to bring back this entry because it really is the best showcase of all of our grocery saving advice on the site and on our blogs. If I could add only one tip, I would urge you to … Continue reading


Wordless Wednesday: Mommy’s Hat


Notebook Experiments: Can I Craft Some Bath Toys?

I apologize for all of our technical difficulties! As we are frantically trying to repair all that has been occurring, I share with you one of our favorite crafts. Now that my son is turning seven, I have a feeling … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 06.17.09

This salted butter caramel ice cream looks so delicious (@ David Lebovitz) This fabric table topper would be a fun addition to a playroom (@ ohdeedoh) I love these terry cloth cases for the beach (@ Martha Stewart) This painted … Continue reading


Six Easy Ways to Save on That Weekend Getaway

My husband and I celebrated nine years of marriage last month. We wanted to celebrate our anniversary in a special way and so we decided to take a little trip to Traverse City, Michigan and enjoy a weekend getaway for … Continue reading


Whole Wheat Cinnamon Waffles

You know something is good if it can’t even be photographed before being devoured. These Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles are a new favorite Sunday brunch for our family and I love that they incorporate a bit of healthy in them … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: June 12, 2009

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! I hope you all are having a great week this week. I would like to thank Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, for providing us with her great round-up of the best freebies of the week. Heather … Continue reading


Play It Again, Momma: Making Your Own Pitas

If you would have asked me I thought I could whip up some pitas for my family a few years ago, I would have told you no. I have had this recipe in my collection for so long that I … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 06.10.09

I love this decoupaged window idea for some crafting inspiration (@ ohdeedoh) This pocket pillowcase would be a great thing for keeping track of our beloved bunny (@ elsie marley) I need to replace my French Press so I can … Continue reading