The Finer Things in Life

Best Bargains This Week

January 11, 2009

I made a haul at Dillons today with the P&G Super Mega Event: Get $5 off a purchase of $25 or more on qualifying P&G products. Strategically combined with some coupons, here's what I got. Olay Ribbons body wash = $3.50 (-$1 coupon and … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Dynamite Deals

Bust a Move

January 10, 2009

Excuses, excuses. I can't get to the gym. I can't afford a membership. It's too cold outside. I don't have a babysitter... For a no excuses workout, Bust a Move with your kids! Read more on my post today at Happy to be at Home. … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Black Bean Tostadas – Use What You Have

January 9, 2009

Black bean quesadillas have become a weekly staple at our house. They make a quick, healthy, and filling lunch or weekend snack after the fridge has been cleaned out. Last week I had them on the menu, but had run out of tortillas. As much as I'd … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Main Dish - Vegetarian, Recipes

Concession Stand Alternatives

January 8, 2009

Because my husband is a coach in a Tiny Town, and because we live 1/2 a block from the school gym and 3 blocks from the football field, and because we love ballgames, and because we feel that it is essential to support our small town activities, and … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Someone needs to come clean.

January 7, 2009

(Pun totally intended.) This little surprise was left for me yesterday. Lovely. You can find more Wordless Wednesday here. … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Just for Fun

I Da Best Mom Ever!

January 6, 2009

And you are, too. ;-) The "Best (insert name) Ever" phenomenon was welcomed into our household one evening as the kids were playing Go Fish with dad. The boy requested a card, dad handed it over, and much to the delight of our funny bones the … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Lessons from the Littles

You Say Potato

January 5, 2009

I say explosion. When I posted my twice-baked potato recipe a few weeks ago, I made sure to include the following tip: I’ve learned a couple of tricks while making this dish. First, bake one more potato than you are going to serve. That … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Just for Fun

Drink Your Greens

January 5, 2009

Now you see it. And now you don't. Know what? You really can't taste it, either. I kid you not. I'll be the first to admit my skepticism when Laura touted the yumminess of a green smoothie (I didn't doubt the nutrition) but when I found … [Keep reading…]