Okay I admit, I started my Christmas and holiday shopping in late June of this year! It seems like our family is getting bigger & bigger and I need to start earlier & earlier every year. On top of that, I've really gotten into shopping for bargains & deals...so when I see the perfect … [Read more...] about Fun Frugal Finds: Getting a Jump on Christmas Shopping
Best of Bridge The Family Slow Cooker Cookbook
I admit, I'm a slow cooker addict! Seriously, I own 3 different slow cookers and I use them at least three times a week. I enjoy making a variety of soups, stews, meats, breads and even desserts in my slow cooker. During canning season, I'll use it to cook down my pears, peaches and apples to make … [Read more...] about Best of Bridge The Family Slow Cooker Cookbook
DIY Metal Plant Stand Makeover!
If you've been reading this blog for the past few years or even the past few months, you'll already know that I consider myself to be frugal and crafty. I love to decorate my home in a beach & coastal style, but let's face it, these days home decor can be really expensive! My one neighbor moved … [Read more...] about DIY Metal Plant Stand Makeover!
Start Your Day with Barbaras Puffins Cereals
The early morning hours before school starts is one of the busiest's time of the day for my family. Everyone has to get up out of bed, bathe, get dressed, eat, brush their teeth and grab all of their belonging's & supplies for the day. In our home, everyone has less than 90 minutes to get all of … [Read more...] about Start Your Day with Barbaras Puffins Cereals
Family Movie Night: The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today
My 7 year old granddaughter is into everything and anything related to a Princess. She's been wearing princess costumes, watching princess-related movies and playing with royal toys since the ripe age of two. Yup, she's a total girl and 100% in-love with anything to do with a Princess. We were … [Read more...] about Family Movie Night: The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today
SumSonic Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Heat
My husband and I both suffer with a lot of aches and pains. On some days, the pain that I suffer with is so bad that I hardly get out of bed. On other days, it's bad but at least I can move around and be active. My pain is typically in my upper back, lower back and hips. My husband gets a lot of … [Read more...] about SumSonic Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Heat
French Toast with Maple Orange Syrup Recipe
During the weekends my family enjoys sitting down and having a big, hot breakfast together. We all take turns making pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelets, breakfast burritos, various breakfast casseroles and all sorts of other things. Recently we decided to whip up some homemade French Toast … [Read more...] about French Toast with Maple Orange Syrup Recipe
Mom’s Baked Ziti Recipe
My mom is a great cook and taught me everything I needed to know about cooking and baking as a teenager. I'm very fortunate that we spend a lot of time together and often times...that time is spent cooking, baking or canning. Yup, I love being in the kitchen with my mom! Today I'm featuring a … [Read more...] about Mom’s Baked Ziti Recipe