When I walked by the graham cracker pie crusts in the store last week, I glanced at the price tag and realized that this is yet another convenience food that I could probably make a little healthier and a lot cheaper on my own. A little effort goes a long way… I can make three [...]
Menu Plan, Week of April 6
April 5, 2009
I simply cannot believe that Holy Week has arrived. Where does the time go?! In addition to preparing our hearts and home for Easter, we’re celebrating Lance’s birthday tomorrow. We keep birthdays pretty simple around here, but he will feast on a chocolate chip cheesecake after supper. Here’s what’s on our menu this week. Sunday, [...]
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Finer Things Friday: The Power of Positive Thinking
April 2, 2009
Earlier this week when I was showing off pictures of our snow on Twitter, here, and here, a few people sent their condolences. Better you than me. Oh, I’m so sorry. What a mess. As with nearly any situation in life, our late-March blizzard gave us the opportunity to practice the power of positive thinking. [...]
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Search Swagbucks and Save
April 2, 2009
Like free stuff? Me, too! Several months ago I was introduced to Swagbucks, an online search engine (search results come from Google) where you win random points for searching the internet (something I do anyway.) I signed up right away, downloaded the toolbar so that my Swagbucks search was convenient and I wouldn’t forget about [...]
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Weekly Dillons Bargain Meals, 4/1
April 1, 2009
If you only visit Dillons once this week, go tomorrow! The following fantastic deals are available Thursday, April 2, only. One dozen eggs: 89¢ (Stock up! Buy a bunch for Easter.) Land O Lakes butter: $1.69 (Great price for butter. Go for it!) Kroger Cheese, 24 oz.: $3.00 (The equivalent of $1.00 for an 8 [...]
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