Do-It-Yourself Ideas with Homemade Simple TV

Whenever I watch TV, it’s always a DIY, Cooking, or a show from the “olden days.” So, I was definitely excited about watching Home Made Simple TV that comes on OWN network. Home Made Simple TV airs on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. EST and is hosted by Soleil Moon Frye. I knew I would love the show. Why wouldn’t I? I’m a Do-it-Yourself girl. I love making, creating, and remaking items. So, this is my kind-of-show. I watched

Making a Bufferin Bucket List

This is not the first time I’ve made a bucket list. I made a bucket list a very long time ago. I’ve always wanted to do certain things in my life. I don’t have a certain time limit for completing the items on my bucket list. I’m just interested in getting them crossed off my list at some point during my life time. Why? It’s really a fun thing to do. I think everyone should have a bucket list, even {Read More}

I Tried the Ditch and Switch Challenge with Bounty DuraTowel

When it comes to cleaning the kitchen, it ranks as my #2 dislike. My #1 dislike is cleaning the shower. So, when I enter the kitchen to clean it up, I do so with a serious madness about it. My mind doesn’t concentrate on how clean it is, as long as it appears clean. If I had magical powers for a limited time, I would use them to clean the kitchen. Not too long ago, I was asked by Bounty {Read More}

A Little Help for the Holidays from Kraft: New England Pot Roast

I know that everyone is in the midst of holiday shopping. Whew! I need a break! Didn’t we just finish all that cooking for Thanksgiving? If you’re as tired as I am now, then you might not feel like cooking any meals at the moment. However, people still have to eat. So, I thought it would be great to review this product when asked by Kraft. You can consider it A Little Help for the Holidays from Kraft. It is {Read More}

A Personal Look At My Blog’s Earnings

I decided to write a different type of post today.  It’s still on the same line as decreasing life’s expenses by making and fixing things yourself.  Wouldn’t making a little income from your blog help to decrease some of those monthly expenses?  I’m beginning to see a glimmer of “income” starting to shine through this little “blog” that I

How To Save On Back To School Clothes At Old Navy

Wow! It’s back to school time already. Thank goodness my kids don’t start school until the end of August. That gives me a little time to finish up shopping and get everything in order. We’re still on vacation! However, vacation does mean that we get to shop while being away from home. I’m always on the lookout for a great sale. My kids

How to Treasure Memories with Junior Monet

My kids are always drawing.  So, I thought this would be a great thing to review since my kids really love producing little sketches.  Now, I didn’t say they were going to be fabulous painters or become known for their work.  They just love to draw.  There is this company called Junior Monet that takes your child’s drawing and puts it onto wonderful

Having Brunch With Triscuit Brown Rice & Wheat Crackers

I was planning a day to have some friends over for brunch. At about the same time, Triscuit asked me to review their new brown rice & wheat crackers that’s baked in real food ingredients. Obviously, this is what gives it that natural flavor. I thought it would be fabulous to combine the two events. Now, when it comes to brunch, you