Monthly Archives: July 2009
9 Unique Ideas for Frugal Date Nights
I don’t know about you, but I never knew how creative I would have to be in order to squeeze in a little alone time with my spouse. We don’t get to escape as often as I would like and … Continue reading
An Apron Full of Giveaways 07.14.09
Photo Credit: Anji Beane, $8 for crochet pattern Is that not the most adorable crocheted apron dress ever? I will master crochet one of these days! In the meantime, I just want to remind you that today is the last … Continue reading
Homemade Basic Vinaigrette Dressing
I love making homemade dressings and it truly takes so little time. It is always funny how impressed people are about something that takes two minutes to whip up in the kitchen. The taste transformation that it has in your … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: July 10, 2009
I can’t believe that it is already Friday again. I don’t know about you, but my summer is definitely flying by! A huge thank you to Freebies 4 Mom for sharing freebies with our site each week. Be sure to … Continue reading
Sweet Little Piggy Pancakes
I made piggy pancakes for the kids and they were a huge hit! I wasn’t sure if they would be able to figure out what they were so I let them guess. They decided these were cow pancakes instead so … Continue reading
Notebook Experiments: Can We Survive a Money-Free Weekend?
I am bringing back this little post today as I am heading out of town. Between packing and throwing our birthday bash, I am tapped out for the week! Money-free weekends are one of my favorite ways to get our … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 07.08.09
These pizza idea boxes are genius (@ the giver’s log) I am going to have to try this creative use for mason jars for our next get together (@ A Soft Place to Land) I want to make this thrifty … Continue reading
A Patriotic Birthday Party
I don’t know why it has never occurred to me before, but we decided to have a patriotic themed birthday party for my son’s birthday this year. His birthday is just a few days after the Fourth of July and … Continue reading
Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake
We celebrated another birthday in our family this week and my summer child always seems to get all of the fun cakes for the warmer season. We made this same cake two years ago and I decided to dust the … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: July 3, 2009
Freebie Friday comes to you each week courtesy of Freebies 4 Mom. Be sure to visit Heather’s site because she has gathered up a great list of sweepstakes to enter and highlighted some of the best printable coupons that are … Continue reading
