So what do you get when Walmart gives you $100, 4 weeks, a suggested list of healthy grocery items, the promise of some samples and the goal of having a healthier year? Yeah-I don’t know either-and that’s what we are here to find out!!! How many times have you made New Years resolutions? And how… Keep Reading
Review: Better Homes and Gardens 18/10 Stainless-Steel Cookware
When Yankee Bill and I got married, we did the whole “registering for gifts” thing. It was a bit intimidating to pick out all the different items, but I specifically remember choosing a stainless steel cookware set because I figured it would last me my entire married life without wearing out. About 4 years later,… Keep Reading
68 Ways to Stuff a Man’s Christmas Stocking
Stocking stuffers are a funny thing. As far as I’m concerned the younger the person, the easier it is to fill their stocking-both in ideas and in cost. Young kids are thrilled with pencils, crayons, stickers-all manner of very inexpensive but fun stuff. When you turn your attention to adult men, it gets truly difficult~and… Keep Reading
Holiday Parties: Hosting a Low Stress Cookie Swap
I don’t suppose it has escaped your notice that there is a lot going on at this time of year! We always have tons going on in the last few weeks before Christmas-2 school parties for the kids, a work party for Yankee Bill, concerts for each of the kids, church pageant rehearsal and pageant,… Keep Reading
Walmart Toy Review: Zoobles, Spynet Video Watch and K’nex Speed Demon Coaster
Do you ever look at a gift your kids ask for and think “I wonder if that is worth it?” Do you ever wish you could take it out of the box and look at it before deciding to spend your hard earned cash? I mean we are frugal, right? We HATE to spend money… Keep Reading
How to Save Money Decorating for Christmas
Christmas is a joyful–and beautiful–time of year. I enjoy sharing my love of the season by decorating my home both inside and out. This year Walmart offered me a $50 gift card to show how to shop for Christmas decorations on a budget. It was actually sort of a difficult challenge for me to wrap… Keep Reading
Review & Giveaway: Family Talk Game
Looking for a cute gift that the whole family can use this year? Check out these “Family Talk” cards! Each of the laminated cards on this ring has a “conversation starter” on it. After (or during) supper pull out a card and have everyone around the table answer the question. It’s a great way to… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Rubbermaid Take A Longs & Sharpie Markers
Rubbermaid & Sharpie. . . ah, now those are two brands that I know are guaranteed to excite my readers! I mean really-what’s not to love about either of them? Rubbermaid & Sharpie have teamed up for a fun giveaway this holiday season. The idea is simple-when you are giving home baked treats this holiday… Keep Reading
Shopping for Charity
Here is another opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. Walmart asked me if I’d like to see how many toys I could purchase for charity with a $100 gift card. I got to pick the toys, pick the local charity that would get the items, and all I had to do is share with all… Keep Reading
How to Make Biscotti (a Video Tutorial)
So it wasn’t good enough to give you the recipe for Homemade Almond Biscotti – I’ve made a video tutorial showing you not only how to make biscotti, but also a couple of great ideas on how to package them for gift giving. I really love giving this biscotti as a gift-it come across as… Keep Reading
