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Simple Roasted Asparagus

Side dishes can become rather boring in our house and I tend to rely on my easy standbys like brown rice and green beans to compliment our main dishes.  I forget how easy and lovely it is to add a … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: February 25, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week. Be sure to check this week’s round-up of free printable coupons to apply to your next grocery shopping trip! Stephanie … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 02.23.11

I am madly in love with this random act of kindness party idea (@ The Lettered Cottage) This ruffles t-shirt is so cute and frugal (@ Blue Cricket Designs) This kitchen command station is a great way to tidy up … Continue reading


Giveaway & Returning to the Original Curly-Haired Amy

When I was a little girl, I was blessed with beautiful Shirley Temple ringlets that my mom could wrap around her finger, let go, and a perfect ringlet would stand to attention and hold it’s shape. My mom said that … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 02.22.11

lover dovers clothing, $38 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is … Continue reading


Poor Man’s Date Night: Linguine With White Clam Sauce

There was a time in our married life when even an inexpensive steak dinner was far from something we could afford. When the grandparents would offer to take the kids for us for a date night, we would run to … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: February 18, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week. Be sure to check out her site for all of the latest freebies, grocery deals, and amazing deals on the … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 02.16.11

I am inspired by this DIY freezer paper stenciled scarf (@ How About Orange?) As an Angry Birds addict, I am in love with these Angry Birds cupcakes (@ Confessions of a Cookbook Queen) This comparison of yellow cake recipes … Continue reading


All Knitted Up: Knitted Headbands for the End-of-Winter Blues

After my holiday knitting marathon, you would think that I would want to take a little break on the knitting. I can admit it though, I am addicted to my knitting needles, but I have been attempting smaller scale projects … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways: 02.15.11

mamma.190, $19.46 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is beneficial to … Continue reading