The Finer Things in Life

Kitchen of the Week

January 27, 2009

If you've ever been dying to know what a "day in the life of Amy's kitchen" is like... now's your chance. This week I'm the guest Kitchen of the Week over at Happy to be at Home. You can read my intro here, Day 1 here, and Day 2 here. . … [Keep reading…]

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No School Tomorrow

January 27, 2009

I remember as a kid being glued to the tv every time a snowflake would fall out of the sky or whenever the winter wind would whip more than 30 miles an hour. Are we closed? Are we closed? My dad was a teacher and coach and then my principal … [Keep reading…]

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Tackle Tomorrow’s Breakfast Tonight

January 26, 2009

My kids would probably love it (for awhile, anyway), but I just can't see letting them eat cold cereal for breakfast each morning. It's pretty expensive to buy a box of sugar-coated, vitamin-enhanced flakes these days, and cold cereal just doesn't … [Keep reading…]

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Skor Cake

January 26, 2009

For a winning dessert? What better cake to serve than one called "Skor!" And for a bonus... It starts with a mix! Shhhh, no one has to know. Linked to Eat at Home Cooks Cake Mix Ingredient Spotlight … [Keep reading…]

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Giveaway – Taste of Home Magazine Subscription

January 26, 2009

Back in November a friend invited me to the local Taste of Home Cooking School. We had a fabulous time, and our $10 ticket was a fantastic value. In each attendee's goody bag there were product samples and Taste of Home magazines that more than … [Keep reading…]

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Finer Things Friday – At the Park in January

January 22, 2009

I live in Kansas. My calendar says January 22. It can't be. January in Kansas is windy and bitter cold at best, icy and arctic when things get interesting. It was 63° this afternoon. Sunny. No wind. We took advantage and had a wonderful … [Keep reading…]

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Hair Raising Ride

January 22, 2009

After 437 trips down the slide, things got a little hair raising today at the park! 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting a fun photo contest, Horsing Around. This picture is the Finer Things entry. The prize? An adorable rocking horse from A Rocking … [Keep reading…]

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Abundance

January 22, 2009

There are times when this whole frugal thing really starts to get to me. I begin to wonder what it would be like to have a new vehicle, or a finished basement... or cable. I get frustrated with the time it takes to match coupons with sales. I get … [Keep reading…]