Have you heard about the Balance Rewards Program at Walgreens? I have the Walgreens App on my phone and it is so easy to use! Not to mention how many different things you can do with the app – all from your iPhone, iPad, or Android. You can order photos, refill prescriptions, find coupons, check […]...
“I’m looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before. First is the sunshine, the second is rain. Third is the roses that bloom in the lane. There’s no need explaining, the one remaining, is somebody I adore. I’m looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before.” Every time I think of […]...
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” How many times did we hear that growing up? And how many of us repeat that same saying to our own children? I’m sure there are a lot of us! With a big family, we are on a tight budget, so I take advantage of good […]...
When I was a young girl, I remember the excitement there was around watching the Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) as a family! We’d usually order pizza, eat popcorn and snack on goodies while watching the stars walk up the stage in their beautiful gowns and well-pressed tuxes to receive their award. These were experiences […]...
I grew up with the Kleenex® brand in my home and now, as a mother myself, I make sure that our home is stocked with this durable and soft brand of tissues. Kleenex® is there for me and my family, whether it be a cold, allergies, or special moments in our life. Kleenex® helps reduce the spread […]...
I love decorating for baby showers, birthday parties, holidays and special events, so when I had the opportunity to create a Seductive Tablescape for Two, I was all over it! I have looked through Moll Anderson’s new book, Seductive Tables for Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance so many times! There were so many different […]...
2013 is here, which means it’s a new year with new goals! One of those goals is to build our savings. I don’t know about you, but utility bills can be a piece of mail I dread opening, especially around the holidays. With a big family, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone […]...
This holiday season is unlike any other one I’ve had before. Usually, I shop for my three boys, my sisters, and my parents, but this year, I got to do the holiday shopping with my boyfriend and we added some extras to the list! With that being said, we had a lot of people to […]...
The holidays are here and shopping is underway. Living on a budget and shopping for a big family requires time, strategy and lots of walking. When walking through the stores in search for holiday gifts at the best prices, one must have comfortable shoes on. Not only comfortable, but cute too! Rio Soul Shoes is […]...
I can’t believe that Christmas is almost here! Christmas shopping is underway and so is the search for the perfect stocking stuffers for our kids. Every Christmas, we have a tradition of the boys unwrapping a gift on Christmas Eve. That gift is always a pair of new jammies. This year, the kids will get […]...
Are you familiar with Unilever? The Unilever family of brands includes Ragu, Knorr, Popsicle, Lipton, Dove, Axe, St. Ives, and more. I recently headed to my local Walmart and picked up some of my favorite Unilever brands. I didn’t realize there were so many of our family favorites that belonged to the Unilever family! I […]...
The holidays are here and it’s time to start shopping. Many of us shop by word of mouth. We go to our family, friends, blogs, and holiday gift guides for ideas and coupons! I recently had the opportunity to check out the Party Blu Prints Holiday E-Gift Guide and it’s a pretty good resource to have. […]...
I love food – especially good food that is budget-friendly and simple to make. I grew up with Campbell’s soups and so have my boys, so I was really looking forward to trying out the new Campbell’s Skillet Sauces. Let me tell you, we now have a family favorite in our home! Our local Albertson’s […]...
Imagine a stay-at-home mom with 3 little boys, ages 4, 2, and newborn. She’s looking for a way to feel valued again and make a contribution to her family. She starts a blog and begins sharing her feelings on products she uses in her home and with her family. This mom I’m speaking of is […]...
As a mom of 3 boys working from home, I look for any way I can to cut costs out of the budget. Well, I found a way to save on my electric bills – with GE Energy Smart Bulbs, the savings add up quickly! The boys and I headed to our local Walmart in […]...
You’ve heard of tailgating, but have you heard of homegating? Homegating is basically the same as tailgating, but you do it at home! With tight finances, going to a live football game can prove to be difficult, if not impossible! At a homegating party, you can have family and friends and the love of football […]...
Unilever is the maker of many well-loved brands – many of which we have in our own home. Can you name a few? Brands include TRESemmé, Bertolli, Hellman’s, Lipton, Knorr, Popsicle, Country Crock, Vaseline, Axe, Dove, and many more. I had no idea until this campaign how many Unilever brands we really do have in […]...
Have you ever heard of Cypher Entertainment? Well, they have a new product for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch – and it’s call Cypher Kids Club i3D Interactive Cards. It’s pretty awesome! My boys checked it out and really loved it. I liked that they were playing and learning at the same time! Join […]...
At the end of September, we headed to our local Walmart and pre-purchased The Amazing Spider-Man Limited Edition Masked Gift Set. Part of the purchase included the availability of The Amazing Spider-Man on Vudu beginning on October 30th – just in time for our Halloween Party!!! The Limited Edition Masked Gift Set will arrive on or before November 9th, […...
I have 3 boys and they all love to use the iPad and iPhone. My youngest is 4 and is entering preschool, so why not help him learn his letters a little more while he’s playing with the iPhone or iPad? This is possible with the Cypher Kids Club i3D Interactive Cards, now available at […]...