I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for more ways to save money on groceries! Always! I clip coupons, I shop the sales (especially the loss leaders), and I try to buy in season. I shop the clearance cart and I buy in bulk. And I also try to stick to my grocery […]

Last July my daughters and I moved from Columbia, SC to Charlotte, NC. One of the first differences I noticed is the price of gas. It’s about $.25 to $.40 more expensive here than it was in Columbia. Ouch! While I knew it was more expensive because we drove up here often enough, it wasn’t […]

Book Trailer Excerpt from Chapter 2 from When Perfection Fails Lenora stared at him. “I guess you are bringing Mother Freeman to the house.” Jonathan looked away from his wife’s eyes and nodded. ”She needs us right now.” “Of course.” Lenora rose. She waved her hand at Michael. “Michael, I need you to come with […]

Book: A Man’s Promise Author: Brenda Jackson Publisher: Harlequin MIRA/May 2014 ISBN: Price/Pages: Category: About A Man’s Promise by Brenda Jackson A man’s word is his bond. His family is his strength. His heart is his own. Superstar musician Caden Granger has spent years running from love, commitment and family. Yet despite his fame and […]

The water scare in West Virginia definitely brought attention to contaminants that could be in drinking water. Although that particular water catastrophe is unusual it was a reminder for people to take charge of the drinking water in their homes because community water treatment plants can’t always foresee incidents that may cause contamination in tap […]

About Del Monte® Fruit Burst® Squeezers and Mango Pineapple Fruit Cup® Snacks As kids return to school after the holidays, parents are on the lookout for quick and healthy lunch and snack options. Luckily Del Monte® Fruit Burst® Squeezers and new Mango Pineapple Fruit Cup® Snacks make it easy for you to add a little sweetness to your day […]

Moving may not seem intuitively like an environmentally friendly thing to do, but it doesn’t have to be as big of a drain on mother nature as you may have originally thought. If you use these easy green tips, you’ll cut down on your ecological footprint while still fulfilling all your relocation needs during an […]

Book: Growing Up Amish: A Memoir Author: Ira Wagler Publisher/Date: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc./June 2011 Pages/Price: 283/$14.99 ISBN: 978-1414339368 Category: Christian About Growing Up Amish by Ira Wagler One fateful starless night, 17-year-old Ira Wagler got up at 2 AM, left a scribbled note under his pillow, packed all of his earthly belongings into in a little […]

About Musical Turtle Nightlight This Musical Turtle Nightlight Moon Star Projector Lamp makes a great addition to your child’s bedroom. It can project a complete starry night sky onto the walls and ceiling of rooms, which create magical and tranquil environments that are ideal for easing your child into a restful sleep. It is a […]

I use Grammarly’s plagiarism check because being surrounded by a bunch of kids around doesn’t give you enough ideas for topics to write about! Between December and January it’s a whirlwind of activity around here! First there’s Christmas, and the girls had a blast! We were so amazed at all the gifts, cards, and prayers we received from […]

About Word Search Gold Simply the best high quality word search/word find puzzle game! Play unlimited unique high quality puzzles with the theme you like on your iPhone, iPad or iPod. Pick up your free version here: https://itunes.apple.com//app/word-search-gold/id695752125 Our Thoughts on word Search Gold One word: Fun! My 9 year old and I both enjoy playing […]

About the Motorola Digital 3.5″ Baby Monitor The Motorola Digital 3.5″ Baby Monitor allows parents to see and hear their little ones while they’re in other parts of the house. This baby monitor gives them peace of mind. With a range of almost 600 feet, the monitor allows parents to complete chores or relax, but still […]

Disclosure: I received a free sample of Nature’s Releaf in hopes that I would write a review. The opinions expressed below are my own. About Nature’s Releaf Supports healthy regularity and detoxification when your insides need a little help.* My Thoughts on Nature’s Releaf I didn’t know what to expect from Nature’s Releaf tea, since […]

The holidays can be very stressful. You’re running around getting last minute gifts. Your kids have a couple weeks off from school and you’re trying to figure out what to do to keep them entertained. The malls and roads near the malls are packed with last-minute shoppers. Your in-laws are visiting for Christmas. And they’re […]

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Here’s a new to me iPhone app for younger kids. As much as I have to give up my beloved phone to my children because I’m terrified that they’ll break it, I also realize that by doing so I can keep my kids out of my hair entertained for several blissful moments. And while they’re [...]

We’re not in the market for a new vehicle right now, but if we were a Kia would be at the top of our list. About 2 1/2 years ago we traded in our Kia Sedona for a much smaller vehicle, and while I like the gas mileage, I miss our Kia. And so do [...]

In July I started shopping for prepaid cell phone service. In all the years I’ve had a postpaid cell phone. And I’ve paid for the privilege. A lot. As many of you know, I lost my job almost 9 months ago. And then 7 weeks ago I moved approximately 120 miles from SC to NC, [...]

Is your family safe from your flat panel television? Flat panel TVs are prone to tipping over. I experienced this first hand. Thankfully no one was injured. The TV in our living room is setting on a stand on a table. It has tipped over not once, but TWICE! in the past 2 years. No [...]

About Mike the Knight Each episode of Mike the Knight brings excitement and enchantment to young viewers, as well as strong pro-social themes about problem-solving and doing the right thing.  The characters include young Mike and his trusty horse Galahad, friendly dragons Squirt and Sparkie, and Mike’s wizard-in-training sister, Evie.  With its adorable cast and magical setting, “Mike the [...]

I wasn’t sure if it was real or not, but it appears to be legit. Last week I signed up for a Plink account. I connected it to my debit card. If you’re more nervous than I was then connect it to a prepaid card. I went out and spent money at McDonald’s. That earned [...]

Book: The Night Horses Author: Anaka Jones ISBN: 978-1452882789 Publisher/Date: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform/February 2013 Price/Pages: $11.99/28 Category: Children’s ***** The Night Horses is featured on New Title Showcase and at Book EXPO 2013 at the Javits Center in NYC from May 29th thru June 1st. My Thoughts about The Night Horses This is a [...]

This rub can be used for chicken, steak, or pork, so it’s not just limited to BBQ. Ingredients 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste In [...]

Today, Alison Strobel Morrow’s book Composing Amelia: A Novel will be free on kindle. Remember, you don’t need to own a kindle to read on a kindle. You just need a computer or a kindle smartphone app. I love reading kindle books on my cell phone. It saves me from having to lug a book [...]

It’s called: BoomWriter Storytellers Camp The author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney, is hosting an online camp for middle schoolers to help them write their own story book! Each camp class lasts one week, and each day the kids are provided with an online writing lesson which they must read [...]