tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80683202009-11-20T17:33:38.002-05:00All you ever wanted to know about saving money and feeding the family on a shoestring budget.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comBlogger1741125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068320.post-34771169710997816292009-11-20T08:57:00.002-05:002009-11-20T09:35:00.083-05:00

Hello, friends, and Happy Freebie Friday from myself & Freebies 4 Mom. Also, Heather is giving away two $100 Borders gift cards, so be sure to check that out.Health & BeautyAlways Infinity (Walmart)Kotex (Kroger)Pampers Extra Protection Size 5 (Walmart)FoodSteaz Organic Iced Teaz (printable coupon redeemable at Target)Kashi TLC Granola barKefir Probiotic Wellness Bar (for Facebook Fans)

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I want to knit this infinity scarf (@ tentenknits)This hearty beef stew looks like a great recipe to make in my slow cooker (@ Jolly Mom)This is a great step-by-step tutorial on drawing a turkey (@ Art Projects for Kids)I had no idea how easy it could be to make homemade butter (@ Down to Earth)When the holiday knitting is done, I plan to knit for this cause (@ my happy little life)This

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My favorite gift to give and to receive around the holidays are books for my children. I love seeing my sweet kids curled up with a good book and enjoying a quiet moment reading. Thanks to our frequent library trips and making our own reading a priority, I have raised two readers with ferocious appetites for a good book. I am so proud!This is our list, created with my children, of our favorite

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Photo Credit: Amievoltaire , $24.95Thanks so much for swinging by for our Apron Full of Giveaways! Each week we share a link list of great contests to enter and share about our own latest giveaways.When I promise a giveaway extravaganza, I try to deliver! I got up at five in the morning on Sunday to crank out SIX brand new giveaways along with the two other giveaways that are running from this

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We are continuing our Gifts You Can Make series with one of my favorite gifts to give...bath salts and soaks. Don't forget to also visit last week's tutorial where I shared two of my favorite hot drink mixes to make.Making bath salts and soaks are easy and require little effort on your part. I love to make a giant batch of these and keep them on hand for unexpected holiday occasions like hostess

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Hello, friends, and Happy Freebie Friday from myself & Freebies 4 Mom. This week you will not want to miss Heather's 50 free photo cards freebie as I know it is something that I will be cashing in on to save this holiday season. This one is COMPLETELY free since shipping is covered too (good thru Nov. 30). Hurray for Freebies 4 Mom!This week on MomAdvice we are kicking off our homemade gifts

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Over the years, I have shared many ideas that can be incorporated into your Thanksgiving planning. Today I just wanted to recap some of the best ideas and recipes that have been shared in one spot for your planning needs. I had found a recipe for mashed potatoes that not only freeze beautifully, but they also can be reheated on low in the slow cooker. Both of these qualities make

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I love this beautiful leaf crown (@ elsie marley)This crocheted acorn necklace is so gorgeous (@ A Foothill Home Companion)This idea for using brooches and badges as gift toppers is so smart (@ Bugs and Fishes by Lupin)These button wreaths are just darling & a great way to use up random buttons (@ Craftapalooza)These easy lacy knitted hand warmers would look cute with my winter coat (@ dhbuscher)

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Today's fabulous guest post comes from Katie at goodLife {eats} who offered to share her thrifty cooking knowledge with my readers today! Thank you, Katie!Like most families, our family has finally decided that the time has come for us to start cutting back. That mean fewer unnecessary purchases, buying more of just what we need and not everything we want. I was so inspired when I read about

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Photo Credit: Lulabelle Jane , $35Thanks so much for swinging by for our Apron Full of Giveaways! Each week we share a link list of great contests to enter and share about our own latest giveaways. We are continuing our giveaway extravaganza with two great new giveaways that you do not want to miss!It is going to be a great couple of months ahead with fantastic giveaways for our readers. We are

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I am trying to give as many precious homemade gifts that I can this year. Anything that I am unable to whip up myself, I plan to supplement with shopping on Etsy to fulfill my crafting skill downfalls.First, I just want to say that I don't think you necessarily have to be crafty to offer up beautiful handmade gifts for your friends and family...you just need to be a little resourceful.

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Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! A huge thank you to Freebies 4 Mom for supplying this comprehensive list of freebies for the week. Heather has a great list this week of tons of sweepstakes you can enter so be sure to check that out!This week on MomAdvice, you can learn how to make a fast and easy spinach dip, check out some amazingly great reads for the month, enter to win a fantastic $150 game

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I love these tips on how to keep your sippy cups clean (@ plumpudding)My children would love these glittery water bottle crafts (@ bookhourcraftprojects)My daughter would love this Tinkerbell themed birthday party (@ zakka life)I want to try this recipe for an old-fashioned caramel cake (@ Scribbit)I love making these yummy homemade egg noodles (@ giver's log)I like these ideas for cooking in a

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"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."- Elizabeth Lawrence

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I can't say that my challenge to eat breakfast each morning has been going very good, but I have definitely made reading time a priority this month. I hope that you also are squeezing in some great time to read especially with the holiday festivities quickly approaching. Your me time is more important than ever!At the beginning of each month, I will share with you some of the great reads that I

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Photo Credit: The Nancy Mom Collection , $40Thanks so much for swinging by for our Apron Full of Giveaways! Did you notice how brilliantly designed today's apron is? Why has no one thought to sew in a dishtowel so you can keep your apron looking pretty. Genius, I tell you! I love featuring smart Etsy sellers here!It is going to be a great couple of months ahead with fantastic giveaways for our

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I am an appetizer kind of girl. When we go out to eat, I would be satisfied with three or four different kinds of appetizers so I could dip and gorge myself to my heart's delight. My top favorites? Fried mushrooms, spinach dip, chips & salsa, cheesy dip with french fries, and mozzarella sticks.This recipe combines two of my favorites into one combination- my salsa dip and my spinach dip. The

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I just want to say a special thank you to each of you for visiting my website and sharing it with your friends, family, and your own readers. We had another great month and it is all thanks to you. I hope to continue offering support through our site, lots of giveaways for our readers, and a place where you feel valued and cared for. If there is anything you would like to see on here, please

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Happy Halloween from our family to yours! May it be fun, safe, and not too spooky!

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Happy Freebie Friday from Freebies 4 Mom and MomAdvice! We are so happy you stopped by and hope you will swing by Heather's site for fantastic freebies and deals all weekWe have big plans this month to offer oodles of great giveaways and we are kicking it off with an HP Photosmart Printer With TouchScreen and a Castle Knights board game that you won't want to miss.Of course, if you don't win the

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I love this tip to skip rinsing those pumpkin seeds (@ Parent Hacks)These fluffy frosted soap cupcakes are adorable (@ Soap Queen)I am loving this lacy cabinet transformation (@ Daily Danny)I love this sweet little Halloween garland (@ forty-two roads)I am loving these ideas from a Halloween photo shoot and these batkin rings (@ Eddie Ross)This handmade play tent would be adorable in my

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Photo Credit: David ReeceIt is no secret that our family endured almost a year of unemployment and a mountain of credit card debt that came along with it. I often look back on that time in our lives and wonder how we ever did it. How did we make that situation work? How did our marriage survive it? How did we manage to keep our home and our car?There are so many families right now that are truly

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Photo Credit: Harker, $28Welcome to the Apron Full of Giveaways! This is my little link list where you can share your giveaways that you are running on your blogs or find great contests to enter!It is going to be a great couple of months ahead with fantastic giveaways for our readers. We are trying to give back to you as much as we can with these giveaways because we are so thankful for your

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Ah, the sweet smell of Fall is in the air and I am loving the vivid colors in the trees. Nothing says fall to me though like pumpkins and cranberries. When I happened upon this recipe for cornbread that incorporated my two favorite flavors of the season, I could not delay making it.This recipe is so unbelievably fantastic! Perfectly moist and even better the second day, it is a cornbread that you

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It is my favorite day of the week today and I hope it is yours too. Thanks to Freebies 4 Mom for sharing the best freebies of the week. Please share your thoughts about Freebies 4 Mom on her quick one minute survey while you are browsing around so Heather can continue to help provide the best free stuff on the net.While you are here, be sure to see my favorite bread machine recipe, find out the

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