The Finer Things in Life

The Cellar {Finer Things Friday}

April 12, 2012

My mom remembers huddling in it with her 9 siblings during crazy Kansas storms. I remember hesitantly descending the cement steps into the musky damp to retrieve one of hundreds (it seemed) of jars of canned pears. And then there's … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Finer Things, Finer Things Friday

Plastic Excuses (Chapter 4 ~ The Money Saving Mom’s Budget)

April 11, 2012

Did I really commit to trying all the challenges in the The Money Saving Mom's Budget? I'd like to walk away now, if no one minds. In Chapter 4, Crystal challenges us all to temporarily ditch the plastic. No credit cards. No debit cards. … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Debt-Free Living, Frugal Philosophy

I feel small, and I like it that way.

April 10, 2012

Been a little quiet around the ol' blog this week. I think after celebrating Holy Week and Easter, I'm just feeling a bit small. I serve this big, awesome God who was tortured for me, flogged for me, died for me, and then walked away from the tomb … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: True Riches

Tangy Key Lime Bites

April 5, 2012

Is there anything better than citrus to awaken the tastebuds? These Tangy Key Lime Bites are basically the same recipe as the Lemon Bars we enjoy so much, so feel free to switch and swap as you wish! They freeze beautifully, and are bite-sized … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Desserts, In the Kitchen, Recipes

When Life Gets in the Way

April 5, 2012

Anyone else out there find that one day turns into another turns into a week and then a month before you stop and say "Hey! Wait! I was gonna... (clean out my closet, start a cash budget, write to my sponsored child)" It's not just me, is … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Debt-Free Living, Frugal Philosophy, Home Management, Intentional Living

Restaurant at Home

April 3, 2012

Apparently food does taste better from a restaurant. Welcome to Home Sweet Home Cookin'. While I was buzzing around the kitchen yesterday, the kids asked if they could play restaurant. "Well, I guess, but we'll be eating soon so don't … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Family Life, Motherhood

Basic {Easy!} Homemade Granola with Lots of Variations

April 2, 2012

It never even occurred to me to make my own granola cereal just a few short years ago. Yes, I was the dork buying the expensive stuff in the box. For shame! Homemade granola is about the easiest and most versatile food ever to make, especially … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Breakfast, In the Kitchen, Recipes

Free Shipping at Vitacost ($25 purchase, Vitacost Brand products)

April 2, 2012

Several of you signed up a while back for the $10 Vitacost credit. This is your friendly reminder to use it before you lose it! (I think the credit is good for 60 days.) Throughout the month of April, Vitacost is offering Free Shipping when you … [Keep reading…]

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Filed Under: Debt-Free Living, Dynamite Deals

Weekend Wanderings

March 30, 2012

:: 52 Uses for Coconut Oil ~ Always use organic, cold-pressed coconut oil. My favorites are Tropical Traditions (when they run a buy one, get one sale!) and Nutiva (goes on sale frequently). :: Taking Meals to a New Mom ~ With tips for giving … [Keep reading…]