Yes, I realize that it is Tuesday. There was a bunch of bloggy chaos yesterday and my menu plan did not get done. I am happy to be back on track and back in control though! I know it’s cliche, but I feel so much more organized with a menu plan in place. Monday: Garden… Keep Reading
I’m Back!
BlogHer was fantastic! I got home to my happy family last night in time for dinner. Today I’ve had a fairly good sized blog panic-those of you who are reading this aren’t effected but basically my old blogspot blog, which redirected here got accidentally deleted and I lost over 800 readers. It’s now back (after… Keep Reading
On The road again
Well, as I write this I am in the air somewhere between Philadelphia and Chicago for the BlogHer* conference. Don’t worry-although I’m typing away on my iPhone it is safely in “airplane” mode for the duration of the trip. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend so many great conferences and… Keep Reading
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Winner!
Marj is the winner of the year’s worth of Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese! Woohoo & congratulations to Marj. Stay tuned for a really awesome upcoming review & giveaway early next week~for a prize valued at over $200. . . .
Homemade Domino Birthday Cake
Buddy’s birthday was upon us (the big SIX) and life was busy. When is it not? We needed a cake for a small family only celebration on the big day-a large friend party would follow later in the month. What to do? Those of you who are long time readers know that I enjoy making… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 7/21
What a chaotic week this is. Yankee Bill left very early Saturday for his annual training with the New York Guard (not the National Guard-the NY Guard) and I’ve been alone with the kids. But I’m leaving bright and early Wednesday morning for BlogHer, while hubs doesn’t get home until 5pm. Daycare has been arranged… Keep Reading
A Call For Frugal Camping Questions & Tips
Camping-an all American pastime. No offense to those of you from strange far away places, like Canada!* This coming Monday’s show on Frugal Coast2Coast will be all about camping, both RV & Tent. Between Lynnae and I we have both of those methods covered (although I won’t tell you which of us does which-you’ll have… Keep Reading
What Would You Do?
I saw an interesting article in my Woman’s Day magazine this month. They had asked their readers “what would you do if you had an extra $20 just to spend on yourself?” I thought that was an interesting question. Even more I thought it sounded like an interesting idea for a regular segment here on… Keep Reading
Giveaway: 1 Year of Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Some things are just a “win-win” situtuation. *cue twilight zone music* Imagine if you will being offered the opportunity to receive a years supply (that’s 50 boxes) of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Who wouldn’t jump at that? After all when you have a 5 (almost 6) year old and an 8 year old… Keep Reading
Frugal Coast2Coast: Get Yourself Organized
One of the biggest issues with a frugal lifestyle is getting yourself organized. How do you schedule your time? What things are worth the time and effort, and which aren’t? How do you keep track of what you have so you can use it effectively? Us as we explore these questions and more tonight with… Keep Reading




