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Quick Frugal Tip: Leggings Refashioned

My daughter has an unbelievable collection of leggings that we have relied upon all year, since she loves wearing a dress almost every day. Now that summer season is finally here, our legging collection has gotten a little short and … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 05.31.11

the craftqueen, $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 beneficial … Continue reading


3 Easy Freezer-Worthy Dishes to Create

When my daughter was small, I survived the dinner hour and those early days of motherhood by stocking my freezer and refrigerator with ingredients that could be thrown into our slow cooker in the morning, and forgotten about until the dinner hour … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: May 27, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week.  This week Stephanie is sharing her adventures in jelly-making! This is definitely on my summer to-do list this year and … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 05.25.11

I love this idea for activity jars to keep the kids entertained during the summer months (@ The Crafting Chicks) I want to make one of these threaded necklaces as a way to dress up my tank tops this summer … Continue reading


Great Reads for Moms: May ’11 Edition

Hurray for summer reading! I know many of us are signing our children up for summer reading programs, but don’t forget to get yourself on a reading program too. Summer reading is my favorite kind of reading and next week, … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 05.24.11

Dot’s Diner, $50 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 … Continue reading


Portobello Mushroom Burgers

There are few things I love more than mushrooms and mushrooms happen to be star of the grilling show this week as I have been experimenting with grilled portobello burgers. If you haven’t tried a portobello burger, they are a … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: May 20, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week.  This week Stephanie is hosting $50 Wall Worthy Vinyl Wall Art Gift Card Giveaway! Be sure to head over Stephanie’s way … Continue reading


MomAdvice On the Move: Family Reunions, Vacation Planning,Outdoor Parties, & BlogHer Food

Photo Credit: Simple Tess Craving some afternoon reading today? MomAdvice is on the move and I am sharing on a few other sites this week some fun seasonal advice for the summer season! This week on Goodwill Tips, I am … Continue reading