My Summer 2013 Kitchen Makeover, “Pin”spiration, and a Fabulous Pfister Faucet Give Away!

On April 29, 2013, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Giveaways, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I received a Pfister Ashfield 1-Handle, Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet to test it in my own kitchen and collect information for this review.  No monetary compensation was received and a positive review was not required.  As with all Busy-at-Home reviews, the views and opinions expressed are wholly my own and based on my personal experience with the [...]

Effective & Green Spring-Cleaning at Its Best! Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop Review and Giveaway!

On April 27, 2013, in Budget-wise, Giveaways, Healthy/Green Living, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I received a Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop in order to test it in my own home and gather information for this review.  No monetary compensation was received and a positive review was not required.  As with all Busy-at-Home reviews, the views and opinions expressed are wholly my own and based on my personal experience with [...]

A Quiet Moment to Relax with #DeliciousPairings and a Simple DIY Up-cycling Project for Earth Month

On April 22, 2013, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Gardening, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

With me working outside the house for the first time in twenty-nine years, our family has definitely gone through a myriad of changes and adjustments, the last couple of months.  One of the most challenging has simply been the absence of a wife and mom from very early in the morning until well after dinner, [...]

Freshening Up the Car for Spring: A Tiny DIY Project with BIG Budget Impact

On March 30, 2013, in Budget-wise, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I am SOOO excited! The sun has been shining, the temperature has been in the sixties and there hasn’t been a sign of a snowflake in nearly FOUR days! lol I am ready for spring and the slightest indications that it may actually have arrived leaves me a little giddy.  There are two other noticeable [...]

There’s a Garden in My Kitchen! and a $50 VISA Gift Card Give Away!

On February 22, 2013, in Budget-wise, Gardening, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Oh, the irony — I am sitting here, today, in my favorite comfy sweat pants and a snuggily, warm sweater waiting for the biggest blizzard of our winter to arrive.  I need to go down and get a good fire roaring in the fireplace.  As the snow flakes begin their dancing descent, outside the window, [...]

We’re Adding $4588.60 to Our Ten-Year Savings with GE Energy Smart Bulbs!!!!

On January 7, 2013, in Budget-wise, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Back in November, when we talked about the new light bulb legislation, I shared a little bit about our family’s transition away from incandescent bulbs.   I created a homeschool Math lesson for our kids to decide if alternatives to incandescent lights made budget-sense, and if so, which ones were right for us.  We worked, [...]

Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner

On November 29, 2012, in Budget-wise, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

You may remember that I am part of the Carmex Blog Squad, which means I get to try new products, as they’re released, and share them with you.  With cold, winter weather here to stay, it’s perfect timing for Carmex to release their new Everyday Lip Conditioner.  I love Carmex products and have them in [...]

Installing a Hunter Internet Thermostat:a Good First Project for Beginning DIY’ers – Review & Give Away

On November 22, 2012, in DIY Projects/Gifts, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

..I installed a new thermostat in our home, this week.  Yup!  All by myself!  For all of you handy-type DIY people (I want to be you, by the way.  :) ) that may not seem like a big deal, but for someone who feels pretty accomplished at something as simple as painting a room; tackling, [...]

Foaming Handsoap for Only SEVEN Cents! : Simple, Healthful and Inexpensive to Make at Home!!!

On November 18, 2012, in Budget-wise, Health & Beauty Products, Health and Beauty, Home and Garden, Recipe, by Glenda Embree

Since I’m always on a never-ending quest to save money in our family budget, it will come as no surprise to any of you, that I’ve found another way to make a daily-use necessity, at home.  What WILL surprise you, and to be honest, knocked my socks off, (It’s okay.  I prefer to be barefoot, [...]

45 Days to America’s Light Bulb Transition: Which Will You Choose? Making a Budget-Wise Choice

On November 16, 2012, in Budget-wise, Home and Garden, Homeschool, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Agree with it or not, in January, our lighting options are going to change.  Don’t panic.  No one is going to knock on the front door and confiscate your light bulb stockpile.  :) But, manufacturers will no longer be allowed to produce the traditional incandescent bulbs we’ve all been accustomed to.  Standard 100-watt bulbs have [...]

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