So last month, I talked about how I buy clothes for my husband and I without going broke by dividing it out over several years. I save money (and space!) by having a desired quantity list of items that I like to have for my girls. When I am packing children’s clothes away, I […] Read more…
May 2012 Recap {May is Grill Month}
I’ve kind of fallen out of the habit of thanking my referrer’s and highlighting some oldies but goodies and I’m going to get back into it. I know that I love it when others do it because I always find good information that I missed — besides, it helps me figure out what types of […] Read more…
Use It Up #8 {Mouthwash Edition}
So I’ve decided to bring back this little ditty that I started doing a few years back. Instead of trying to start up a new linky, though, I’m just going to share tips and missions I’m setting for myself to do a better job at the old adage Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make […] Read more…
Eternal Encouragement – Bundles {Gabby Mom’s Review & Giveaway!}
I have to say that I am constantly challenged by the products from Eternal Encouragement. Hubby and I have been having knock-down, drag out fights about the house for the last couple of months. Yeah. I was working on making things better and trying to get my poop in a group and I made the […] Read more…
100 Things to Do In Summer
1. Spend the day at the beach 2. Have a picnic 3. Go to a museum 4. Go bowling 5. Make lemonade from lemons 6. Make ice cream 7. Ride a train 8. Ride a bus 9. Go for a bike ride 10. Go for a hike 11. Camp 12. Go on a nature walk […] Read more…
Grill Temperatures Cheat Sheet {Printable}
For Memorial Day, I’ve created a Grilling Cheat sheet with information on determining grill temperatures, meat temperatures and burger grilling tips. Click here to download the Grilling Cheat Sheet as a PDF! Enjoy!! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ For more great grilling posts, check out the whole series! This post is linked to DIY Accomplished @ […] Read more…
Memorial Day Grilling Menu
Everyone loves a good cookout for Memorial Day — even in the great white north, where it’s usually pretty darn cold! While we generally like anything that can be thrown on a grill, this is our favorite menu for grill-happy holidays! Main Dish/Meat Best-Ever Hamburger Recipe Side Dishes Tuna Noodle Salad for Picky […] Read more…
12 Oft-Missed Cleaning Spots {Ultimate Blog Swap}
Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at My Favorite Finds about A Trio of Summer Muffin Recipes and I’m super excited to welcome Amy Bayliss from Cajun Joie de Vivre to Happy Little Homemaker! *~*~*~*~*~* I am a die-hard natural cleaning mama. With four boys and a Boxer who thinks […] Read more…
Spicy Chicken Empanadas {Guest Post}
I am so thrilled to be Guest Posting for Jen on The Happy Little Homemaker! Jen & I are pals, so I’ve been following her blog…well…forever. Girlfriend has been blogging since way before I ever imagined that I would ever create a blog of my own. HLH has provided much needed inspiration for me on […] Read more…
Saving Money By Determining Your Style {@Homemakers Challenge}
My first post over at Homemakers Challenge went live last week. If you haven’t seen it, it’s about Saving Money By Determining Your Style. I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for cute. I cannot tell you how many “cute” things I’ve purchased, gotten them home, and sent them to Goodwill a […] Read more…