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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from our family to yours! May it be fun, safe, and not too spooky!


Freebie Friday: October 30, 2009

Happy Freebie Friday from Freebies 4 Mom and MomAdvice! We are so happy you stopped by and hope you will swing by Heather’s site for fantastic freebies and deals all week We have big plans this month to offer oodles … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 10.28.09

I love this tip to skip rinsing those pumpkin seeds (@ Parent Hacks) These fluffy frosted soap cupcakes are adorable (@ Soap Queen) I am loving this lacy cabinet transformation (@ Daily Danny) I love this sweet little Halloween garland … Continue reading


How You Can Help the Unemployed Today

Photo Credit: David Reece It is no secret that our family endured almost a year of unemployment and a mountain of credit card debt that came along with it. I often look back on that time in our lives and … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 10.27.09

Photo Credit: Harker, $28 Welcome to the Apron Full of Giveaways! This is my little link list where you can share your giveaways that you are running on your blogs or find great contests to enter! It is going to … Continue reading


Taste of Fall: Pumpkin Cranberry Cornbread

Ah, the sweet smell of Fall is in the air and I am loving the vivid colors in the trees. Nothing says fall to me though like pumpkins and cranberries. When I happened upon this recipe for cornbread that incorporated … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: October 23, 2009

It is my favorite day of the week today and I hope it is yours too. Thanks to Freebies 4 Mom for sharing the best freebies of the week. Please share your thoughts about Freebies 4 Mom on her quick … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 10.21.09

I want to make a list of 35 things to do before I turn 35 (@ whatever) I like this post on smart storage solutions for kid’s toys and art (@ Tada! Shop) I love this great pumpkin makeover and … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 10.20.09

Photo Credit: Vintage Muse, $24.50 Welcome to the Apron Full of Giveaways! This is my little link list where you can share your giveaways that you are running on your blogs or find great contests to enter! I am taking … Continue reading


Fall ’09 Fashion: Pretty & Penny-Wise Must Haves

photo credit: texantiff23 Guest Post by Ina S., Co-Founder of M641 With temps dropping fast and possibly budgets, given the recent round of back-to-school shopping, what’s a frugal fashion-forward mom to do? We picked some key trends straight from the … Continue reading