Most of the time I’m a cook from scratch kind of gal. Seriously–I feel guilty using jarred spaghetti sauce. So in the normal course of events I don’t buy a lot of frozen meals. Except. . . Whenever I go on a trip I ALWAYS buy frozen meals for the family. This makes it easy… Keep Reading
Father’s Day 4pk Snack Pack
Looking to put together a little something for the special Dad in your life? How about making this cute (and easy!) Father’s Day 4pk Snack that I created for Walmart? To make this craft you do need a little bit of specialized equipment–a bottle capper and some bottle caps. Bottle cappers cost about $17 at… Keep Reading
Teacher’s Gift: Cup of Sharpies
Are you looking for an end of the year teacher’s gift that is useful, looks great, and is easy to boot? Let me introduce you to the Cup ‘o Sharpies. Let’s face it–most teachers probably have enough “cute” to last them a lifetime. This gift is useful (everyone needs to stay hydrated–and what teacher ever… Keep Reading
The Sprint HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Edition Phone
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Sprint. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating. Recently I was selected as a Sprint Ambassador, which means over the next 10 months I get to play with some really great new phones and… Keep Reading
Tomato Tart
Looking for a recipe that’s fresh, simple and perfect for a light lunch or a party snack? Try this Tomato Tart! Walmart asked me to share a tomato recipe with you again this year. In the past for Walmart I’ve shared my favorite salsa recipe: Wonderful Salsa. This time I wanted to try something new–and… Keep Reading
Summer Means Camp Physicals
Do you have a kid heading off to camp this summer? We do! Princess is going to spend 3 weeks at a Masonic camp in the Adirondacks, and now that Buddy has moved up to Boy Scouts he will spend a full week at camp as well. With camp, be it “sleep away” or day… Keep Reading
The Chuckit Dog Toy
Do you have a dog that loves playing fetch but destroys frisbees? I do! Our dog (her name is Summer) will crack a frisbee within a week. Recently Walmart offered to send me the new Chuckit! Flying Squirrel for her to try instead. It’s pretty funny right? Features include: Durable canvas with rubber feet, Raised… Keep Reading
Symphony All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop
I love testing out new things! Recently the folks at Bissel sent several of us Walmart Moms their new Symphony All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop (for sale at Walmart for $198.96). The Frugal Village Homestead is an old turn of the century home. I can’t really say Victorian, because there is a certain ornateness that… Keep Reading
Swimsuit Shopping at Walmart
Ok, I admit it. I hate shopping for bathing suits. It hasn’t always been this way. When I was young and trim, muscled from all that Army physical training, buying a bathing suit was simply a matter of picking out something that looked cute on the hanger and making sure it was in the right… Keep Reading
Skyscape by Reebok
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Reebok. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Shoes are important because feet are important. Yeah, sure, I know there are tons of women out there who think shoes are… Keep Reading
