May 2011

Frugal Gardening 101

May 31, 2011

I interrupt the regularly scheduled Frugal Gardening Post to tell you that I have no idea how my garden is progressing. Over the weekend, my mother was put back into the hospital. We’ve found out that the second tumor in her brain is growing very rapidly, and is very large. Tomorrow {Wednesday} she will undergo [...]

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

May 27, 2011

Hope you all are having a relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend! Here’s some Memorial Day Inspiration from My Blessed Life. I had forgotten all about Banana Split Dessert {how is that even possible!} until Amy posted it on Facebook. Definitely making it for this weekend! Free Memorial Day Printables {many of these would also [...]

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She Laughs

May 27, 2011

My mother is my hero. A few years ago, I never would have dreamed I would utter those words. Sounds harsh, I know. But our past hasn’t always been great. That’s just it. Our past. Today, and actually since December, my mother has been fighting the battle of her life. With far more dignity and [...]

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Busy Mom’s Gardening

May 24, 2011

I cannot even begin to tell you how happy I am that today was the last day of school for us! If the warm weather didn’t make life crazy enough, throw in sports, and the end of school. It’s enough to make my head spin! All of that to say, I’ve barely had time to [...]

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Year of the Staycation

May 24, 2011

I recently shared how it was easy to vacation in Branson, Missouri without breaking the bank. Today I would like to share a roundup of Staycation ideas from all over the United States. Almost every area of the United States is covered in this list, so there’s sure to be a Staycation destination close to [...]

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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

May 23, 2011

Chocolate is a woman’s best friend. But, brownies with an ooey gooey chocolate sauce? Even better! I was flipping through my grandmother’s recipes a few months back, and this recipe caught my eye and has been a favorite ever since. The hardest step in this recipe is the waiting part! Hot Fudge Pudding Cake 1¼ [...]

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Staycation Ideas for Branson, Missouri

May 22, 2011

The words summer and family vacation tend to thought of together. If you are in a tough financial postition, and don’t want to miss out on the fun and relaxation of a vacation, consider going on a fun-filled Staycation instead. Oftentimes we overlook the attractions in our own areas. Southern Missouri is home to many [...]

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

May 20, 2011

I may or may not be guilty of a few of these {ahem}, How to NOT Organize a Pantry. 10 Ways to Respect Your Husband :: This post really hit it with me. Especially this phrase: “I am sarcastic. I can be critical. Sometimes I mean it; sometimes I don’t. The problem with sarcastic and critical [...]

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Purex Complete Crystals Giveaway {3 Winners}

May 19, 2011

While normally I either use homemade fabric softener, or I just skip it all around–I’ve since found a product that I absolutely love! Initially, I stopped using commercial fabric softener because of the harm that it does to your washing machine. Most people do not realize it, but commercial fabric softeners main ingredient is lard, [...]

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Frugal Gardening 101:: DIY Organic Fertilizer

May 17, 2011

Here we are, already in Week 6 of our Frugal Gardening 101 : Busy Mom’s Guide Series! Most areas of the country have warmed enough that you’re able to get a few plants out, if not all of them. Hopefully plant growth and harvesting is the only excitement your garden has seen. And the only [...]