On the Creative Naming of Dinner, or “Fish Balls!”

Pin itYesterday, I went to the Grocery Store, and paid $103 for $233 worth of food. Yay me!  I love coupons. But anyway, enough bragging. I came home with my haul, and put it away promptly.  My husband was at a rehearsal for his Middle School Band.  Yes, he listens to squeaky clarinets for a [...]

Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs!

Pin itI have an awesome friend, Amber, who introduced me to the fact that one CAN actually make great Barbecue Ribs at home! She and her husband had us over for ribs one day last summer.  You know, one of those days when you arrive right after lunch, let the kids play outside, walk through [...]

Got Cold Feet? (Or Cold Hands?)

Pin itI don’t know about you, but my hands and feet get SO cold in the winter! And even in the summer, after getting out of cold pool water in the mountain breeze. I have one daughter who is always cold! So having hand warmers and foot warmers around our house is always a good [...]

Cute, Inexpensive Party Favor Bags!

Pin itWe are in full prep mode for my daughter’s 10th birthday party. Being in January, it is almost ALWAYS postponed, due to snowy weather! This year is no exception, but it looks like it will actually happen on the second try this year! I always like to look for creative ways to do party [...]

The Grocery Store Meat Guy is Your Friend! {Save $}

Pin itI want to share a quick tip that I have for saving money on meat at the grocery store. Aside from buying beef in bulk each year and freezing it, I often use this tip to make sure I have inexpensive meat on hand. Every now and then, my grocery store will have whole [...]

How to Keep Front Loading Washers Mold-Free

Pin it“Wait,” you say. “You don’t have a front loading washer!” Why yes, you are correct! But one of my best friends Amber does!  And she doesn’t have a blog, so I will be her surrogate blogger for the day! I was hanging out at her house the other day, doing laundry.  Well, she was [...]

Yummy Treat for Entertaining or Teacher Gifts

Pin it I find myself this Christmas season with very little time, or money to do anything!  But one thing I do not want to skimp on, is giving our children’s teachers a little treat for the holiday. I was watching a show on MomTV featuring Maria Bailey, and she reminded me of a easy, [...]

Easy “Sweet” Sourdough Bread

Pin it I first tasted this bread about 4 years ago, and I had to get the recipe. It is actually a little bit sweeter than traditional sourdough bread, however it is the best bread I have ever tasted! This bread is great alongside soups or chili, as a snack with butter, or as a [...]

“Cake-in-a-Cup” for Inexpensive Christmas Gifts

Pin it All parents struggle with Christmas gifts for teachers, coaches, friends, etc. As a former teacher, I can tell you that you will never go wrong with food! (good food, that is) I have done a few things over the years that got rave reviews, and were very inexpensive. Of course, I’m willing to [...]

Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers Carnival Nov 15-19 {Giveaway}

Pin itWhat do you do with all of your Thanksgiving leftovers? I know, I know.  You’re saying, “Sarah, why are you asking about leftovers weeks before Thanksgiving?” I assure you, I am not stuck in a time warp, in which I have been to the Thanksgiving of  the future, and returned with tin foil packets [...]

Pumpkin Maple Pie with Fresh Pumpkin

Pin itI originally saw this recipe in Cooking Light magazine. Usually the CL recipes tend to be too complicated and expensive for me, but this is a definite exception. Every year, my husband starts to ask for this as soon as the pie pumpkins come to the produce stand. I adore cooking with fresh ingredients [...]

Pumpkin Spice “Cake & Ice Cream” Cup Cakes with Lovin Scoopful Ice Cream

Pin itI love cooking with fresh pumpkin in the fall! My husband loves ice cream! So I am thrilled to be partnering with Lovin’ Scoopful brand ice cream to create this fun recipe for Pumpkin Spice “Cake and Ice Cream” Cupcakes! Lovin’ Scoopful is a great brand that says, “It loves you as much as [...]

Organizing with Molly Gold: Fall Wardrobe Switch, School Papers & a GIVEAWAY

Pin itI was excited to attend a conference call last week with Sam’s Club and organizing expert Molly Gold, of GOMOM inc. I always learn so much when I spend time with Molly, and it seems like she has a good system for every organizing and scheduling problem! I’ve included some great notes from the [...]

Easy Crock Pot Recipe: Coffee Rubbed Pork

Pin itUsually, the ingredients, Coffee Grounds, Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, and Pork do not grace my lips in the same sentence.  In this case, however, they combine to help create the MOST delicious Pork Barbecue I have ever tasted! I got this recipe from a friend of mine, Rick.  He said he got it from a [...]

How to Save Money on Groceries With “A Full Cup!”

Pin it If you know me very well, you know that I am a cheapskate very frugal! So I always look for ways to save money, especially on groceries.  Since I can’t really keep anything to myself, I love to share it here.  There are tons of resources to use when finding coupons and saving [...]

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