I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Always Discreet. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation Okay gentlemen, this might not be a post that you want to read… I know how squeamish some of you can be. Today,… Keep Reading

As a frugal gal, I’ve always been concerned about saving money at home. I watch my pennies, cook from scratch, grow my own vegetables, and consider all my purchases carefully. Electricity is one of those areas that’s difficult to save in. Sure you can get rid of energy hogs like an older refrigerator, freezer, or… Keep Reading

Father’s Day is right around the corner and Walmart asked me to share some great Father’s Day ideas with you. Father’s Day the time for all of us to remember to thank the wonderful men in our lives. Sure, moms are awesome, I am one and I have one, and most of my really good… Keep Reading

I just love durable goods that can help you save money over the long haul.  Some things are completely worth the money you spend on them for the savings they bring you later.  Coolers are one of those items.  They are extremely durable, and extremely useful. Case in point.  My parents purchased this cooler when… Keep Reading

Boys grow so darn fast don’t they?  Every year at the end of the summer I pack up Buddy’s clothes, hoping against hope that some of them will still fit by the next summer. . . but boys being boys and growing as they do, well, let’s just say that a shopping trip is in… Keep Reading

Did you know that you can have Wedding Invitations (and all kinds of coordinating Wedding Stationery) printed at Walmart? Neither did I!  I tell you, I learn so many interesting things by being a part of the Walmart Mom program! Yankee Bill and I got married in 1999, but I still remember how expensive everything… Keep Reading

I’m a big fan of American Manufacturing.  I personally believe that America is at it’s best when we are making things.  That’s why I’ve been so happy to share with you on Walmart’s behalf  over the last two years, their promise to source $250 billion (with a B) dollars of product here in the USA… Keep Reading

I seriously have no idea how we create so much laundry at my house.  It seems like there is ALWAYS laundry to be washed. . . and folded. . . and put away. Now I can’t promise you a magic bottle that will make all your laundry woes disappear–but I can tell you about a… Keep Reading

Are you familiar with Burt’s Bees?  I grew up in Maine, so of course I have been a fan of Burt’s Bees for years and years. Wait, you don’t know what the Maine connection is?  Well Burt’s Bees started in Maine! “It was the summer of ’84 and Maine artist Roxanne Quimby was thumbing a… Keep Reading