Homemade French Bread Recipe
We had a family dinner the other day and I was in charge of bringing bread. We were having pasta so I really wanted to bring French bread but I have never made it before. I didn’t want to go buy it because we are on a no spend challenge. After looking around I finally [...]
Eastern vs. Western Parenting
I’m a pretty laid back mom. I expect my kids to take responsibility for themselves in a lot of situations. I want them to do their homework without me standing over them. I want them to do their chores without me nagging them. I want them to find their passions and explore their own interests. [...]
Anniversary Equals A Family Tradition
What would one expect for their very first wedding anniversary? A romantic dinner out? A bouquet of beautiful red roses? A Domino’s Pizza? No? No pizza? Oh shoot, I guess Big Daddy and I got it all wrong then. Darn. January 16, 1999 we celebrated our first wedding anniversary. We couldn’t afford a baby-sitter for [...]
Two Weeks For Only $5
Please allow me to be frank. I love to save money. However, I DO NOT like all the work that comes along with buying the newspaper, pulling out the coupon inserts, flipping through them to see which coupons and items I may actually purchase and use, then grabbing the scissors and cutting along those annoying [...]
LEVERAGE and A DVD Giveaway
I swear I must be living under a rock, because I’ve never heard of this series that has just wrapped up it’s third season … LEVERAGE follows the adventures of a highly skilled team out to settle scores against those who use power and wealth to victimize others. The gang is led by former insurance [...]
Featured Blogger: The Stumbo Story
Ellen says: I am a wife, and a mom of 3 girs. Ages 2, 4 and almost 5! Life is busy. My youngest 2 have special needs. CP and Ds and we are loving it. Our middle daughter just came to our family through adoption. The Stumbo Story Featured Blogger Participants: Head on over to The [...]
My Boys – Back With Season Four (And A Giveaway Too!)
My Boys is back for Season 4!!! This TBS hit comedy about a group of close friends who always make time to get together, drink beer, play their weekly poker and support each other through the ups and downs of dating, break-ups and career highs and lows. Season 3 ended with the gang in Arizona [...]
Featured Blogger: The Flege Farm
Amy says: I am a stay home mom of three who has been married to my hubby for 18 years. We have three beautiful kiddos. Jayden, Rylee and Mayson. Mayson was born with something extra … an extra chromosome. She is such a blessing to our family. This blog was started because of her. The [...]
Featured Blogger: Live In Des Moines
Amber Says: I’m an Urbandale, Iowa mom to my 5 year old gal and 4 year old guy. I blog about Des Moines area real estate and why everyone needs to Live In Des Moines! Live In Des Moines Featured Blogger Participants: Head on over to Live In Des Moines and leave Amber a comment letting her [...]
Featured Blogger: Me and Craig …
Dawn Says: I’m interested in God, marriage, family, friends, healthy living, spirituality, lifelong learning, personal finance, frugality, quilting, gardening, cooking, crafting, painting, art, and so much more! I’m the girl Craig was meant to love. He is the guy I was meant to love. We are blessed with two wonderful sons – Dillon (25 years [...]
