Make Your Own Fabric Flower Hair Clips: a Quick Easy Sewing Tutorial

On February 3, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Sewing, by Glenda Embree

I recently made each of our granddaughters adorable new “Twirly” Skirts with my new Brother CS6000i sewing machine and I wanted to do something for their hair that would match.  I love all the flower hair clippies you see, around; so I decided to try and do something like that.  I used fabric scraps left [...]

Wool Dryer Balls are Saving Me Big Money in the Laundry Room! Save 10% on Your Own & Enter the Giveaway!

On February 3, 2012, in Budget-wise, Giveaways, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

If you haven’t entered this giveaway, yet, hurry now and get your name in the drawing!  I love the wool dryer balls from Maple Hill Farms, so much, that I have just ordered my second set, for a gift.  My loads are drying literally, in half the time!  I can’t believe the difference!  And wow!  [...]

DIY Handmade Paper Tutorial and a Bloomin’ Valentine’s Bouquet

In case you hadn’t noticed, I kinda, sorta, maybe, a little bit, like Pinterest.  lol  The premise behind Pinterest is a good one, because you find interesting products, money-saving tips and ideas for your home and family, crafty projects you can do with your kids, make for gifts or use to spruce up your home [...]

Maple Hill Farms Wool Dryer Balls: Our Review and Give Away!!!

On January 26, 2012, in Budget-wise, Giveaways, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

After two and a half months making our own laundry detergent and loving the results, I’m moving full-steam ahead to find frugal substitutes for the other products we use in the laundry room.  While I wouldn’t say we spend an exorbitant amount on dryer sheets, if I were to suddenly be left without the need [...]

Share Your New Year’s Resolution with Tropicana and Receive a $1 Trop50 Juice Coupon

On January 25, 2012, in Budget-wise, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Are you a New Year’s Resolution maker?  Maybe you’re one of the thousands who decided 2012 was the year to get healthy and get in shape, to shed those extra pounds and look your best.  If you are, Tropicana wants to help and they want to hear about what motivates you.  Tropicana Trop50 is an [...]

CookiesKids.com: Adorable Kids Clothes at Budget-Friendly Prices!

On January 13, 2012, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Do you like shopping the deep-discount shops that have popped up all over the Internet in the last year or so?  When the phenomenon was new, I checked out several of them and always seemed to click away disappointed.  Though the prices were good in comparison to what they listed as the regular price, they [...]

Panna Cotta with Berry Compote or Hot Fudge Drizzle: My December Secret Recipe Club Entry

On December 12, 2011, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Secret Recipe Club, by Glenda Embree

This month, for Secret Recipe Club, my mission was to browse the recipes at Searching for Spice and pick one to make and share with you.  The talented chef and blogger behind Searching for Spice is Corina; and her blog is her way of recording all the delicious new dishes and delights that she creates.  [...]

Homemade Chicken Veggie Soup with Rich Chicken Stock Made in the Pressure Cooker

On December 10, 2011, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

Nothing seems to cut through winter’s bite quite like homemade soups and bread.  As the snow and wind bluster outside, I have been filling the kitchen and our entire house, with those homey, comforting aromas and to be honest, I’ve never been more content to just be still and stay home.  What a blessing it [...]

Burger King BK Crown Program: A New Look and A New Focus for Kids’ Meals and a $25 Gift Card Give Away!!!

On November 29, 2011, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

Burger King has revamped their familiar kids’ crowns, attached them to their new BK Crown program boxes for kids’ meals and used the new meal containers to help teach our kids about giving, about eating a “little” better and that learning can be fun.  Burger King isn’t beating our kids over the head with any [...]

Stay Warm and Toasty While You Shop Online @Mertado for the Holidays! A Luxurious Blanket Give Away!!

On November 29, 2011, in Budget-wise, Giveaways, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I have been poking around and exploring a new online retail discount site, this week.  I’m all curled up in my big blue chair and I’m wrapped in a gorgeous, burgundy Coral Springs Home Plush blanket.  Shopping doesn’t get much more comfortable than this!    The good news is I get to “share the warmth” [...]

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