Menu Plan Monday for July 7

It's time once again for another Menu Plan Monday. How time flies! I can't believe it's July!I had a little extra time today to spend on the post, and … [Continue reading]

Energy Independence Day

If you're like me, you love the idea of having alternative energy sources. However, you realize that even though these alternatives may be available … [Continue reading]

Recipe of the Week: Red, White, & Blue Shortcake

For this week's recipe, I've chosen a simple, yet lovely shortcake recipe from Betty Crocker. Doesn't it look fabulous? And even though it's a 4th of … [Continue reading]

Help Control The Pet Population, Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered

On Monday we took our kittens to have them fixed and to get their first round of shots. Before going to the vet we called to find out how much the … [Continue reading]

Menu Plan Monday for June 30

Monday - Garlic Chicken & Pasta (Campbell's Supper Bake)Tuesday - JambalayaWednesday - Creamy Mustard Pork chopsThursday - Leftover buffetFriday - … [Continue reading]

Recipe of the Week: Flag Cake

This week's recipe comes from Duncan Hines. It's a very festive and patriotic looking cake that would be perfect for the Fourth of July. It's a … [Continue reading]

Sweet Thursday: 4th of July Edition

I haven't done a Sweet Thursday post in quite a while, so I thought this would be a great time for it, particularly since the 4th of July is next … [Continue reading]

Tips & Strategies for Vacation Savings, Part 2

Here's the second half of my list of tips for saving money on your vacations this summer. If you have any tips or suggestions of your own that you'd … [Continue reading]

Menu Plan Monday for June 23

Hello all. I decided to postpone my trip this weekend, which gave me a lot of time to clean up in the house, make a huge shopping trip, and of course … [Continue reading]

Tips & Strategies for Vacation Savings, Part 1

Nearly everyone is looking for ways to save money on their family vacations this year. And since I'm always looking to save money myself, I put … [Continue reading]