Monthly Archives: January 2011
Pretty In Pink Strawberry Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and these Pretty in Pink Cupcakes would be the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner or a fun school treat for your children to share. As I have been doing the last few … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: January 14, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week. Stephanie is week is continuing to share an education on coupons with her readers and is sharing her thoughts … Continue reading
New Year’s Goals: Banishing the Paper Clutter From Your Home

As I shared with you last week, I am working on getting happier this year through the help of, “The Happiness Project,” by Gretchen Rubin. The first month of her book focuses on boosting energy and has several ways that … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 01.12.11

I can’t wait to try this recipe for homemade black bean burgers (@ The Farm Chicks) I love this idea for using up leftover candy canes (@ Pleasant Home) These individual cupcake stands are absolutely adorable (@ Blue Cricket Designs) … Continue reading
Family Meal Planning Ideas & a Fun New Appetizer

One New Year’s resolution that I hear many families are making is to get back to eating around the dinner table together as a family and developing menu plans that really work for them. Meal planning happens to be one … Continue reading
Great Reads for Moms: The Top Ten of 2010 Edition

I am proud to say that 2010 was truly a great year of reading for me. One of my New Year’s resolutions last year was to get back into the groove of reading and I really felt that I did … Continue reading
Tips & Recipes for Pulling Off a Great Winter Party

If there is one thing that I feel I do really well, it is pulling off a budget-friendly and wonderful birthday party for my children. The truth about pulling off a great party though is that it takes a lot … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: January 7, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week. Stephanie is offering some really valuable information that will get your finances and grocery budget back on track in … Continue reading
New Year’s Goals: Embracing a New Workout Routine

Over the next few weeks, I will be republishing a few of the posts that I did last year on goals for the New Year. This year I decided to take the plunge and get a gym membership in town, … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 01.05.10

These DIY photo snow globes are the cutest little gift to give (@ Design Mom) I am going to have to try rimming my mugs in peppermint for a fun cocoa treat this winter (@ How Does She?) My husband … Continue reading





