Addressing the Reader Feedback from Survey

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Well, I must say that I should have put on my big girl panties before reading the feedback.  I knew there was going to be criticism and all but geez.  There were a lot of great compliments too and I appreciate all of it, just wasn’t quite prepared to hear some of it I guess. … [Continue Reading]

Hot Coupons – Diet Dr. Pepper, Kellogg’s, Dannon, Quaker Oats and more!

There are some hot new coupons to print and some others that are still available. Many of these reach their print limit in a hurry so be fast and get what you want before they’re gone. Some that I see right now are: ~$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes ~$1/1 Quaker Oats Granola Bars ~$.75/1 6-pack of… [Continue Reading]

Improvements Survey – Need Your Input

I’m really wanting to make this blog better for you and would  appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to answer 5 questions in my survey.  I would be forever grateful and there’s a small incentive as well. None of the questions are required by the way so feel free to skip but… [Continue Reading]

Learning Tower Giving Toddlers a Way to Help in Kitchen Safely

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My little guy loves to help in the kitchen as I’m sure most toddlers and preschoolers do so when I was introduced to this Learning Tower, I was excited!  Finally a safe way for my little man to help me in the kitchen but in a safe manner.  Normally my little guy is on a… [Continue Reading]

Smokey Grilled Wild Hog

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I’ll never forget our wedding.  I didn’t know what they had planned for us back at the ranch so you might say I was extremely surprised to show up with a big ol’ lamb turning over a fire, which was our supper.  Since then, we have eaten goat, beef head, tripas, wild hog, and so… [Continue Reading]

Get the door it’s Gevalia

Great offer from Gevalia!  You may have already seen it but I thought I would share.  And be sure to check out my Friday’s Frugal Ideas for more freebies! Choose 3 boxes for $3 & a FREE travel mug Discover the world’s most tempting coffee delivered right to your door. – Enjoy free delivery on… [Continue Reading]

Soft, Chewy Ginger Cookies

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I love any cookies that have molasses in them and these soft, chew ginger cookies are no exception!  I don’t know why but I have been craving sweets here lately and what I love about cookies, is that you can just one or two to satisfy that craving instead of a huge piece of cake. … [Continue Reading]

Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cake

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Here’s a last-minute delicious gift idea – Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cake! Make your loved one a sweet dessert without all of the calories.   This recipe from Chef Chris Malon that will make your sweetheart love you more because they can indulge on some sweetness without  packing on the pounds. INGREDIENTS: •1¼ cups cake… [Continue Reading]

Blackened Salmon with Balsamic Vinegar from Hotel Preston

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Arriving in Nashville at the Hotel Preston, I only had one thing on my mind…food!  I was starved I tell you so when everyone said let’s get a bite to eat in the hotel restaurant, I was right with them. I decided to go with the Blackened Salmon.  And please note that it is pronounced… [Continue Reading]

Virtual Cupcakes are WAY Better than Real Ones!

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Since this involves “cupcakes”, I felt it was appropriate to post it here!  Sending virtual cupcakes are part of Electrolux’s way to get you involved in helping to fight ovarian cancer!  Kelly Ripa teamed up with  Electrolux, who will donate $1 for every virtual cupcake you send during this virtual bakeoff and all the money… [Continue Reading]

The Perfect Sweet Potato Fries

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Please welcome my guest poster Sarah, a 33-year-old Don’t-Stay-at-Home Mom of 3 beautiful girls, who blogs at Real Life, teaches piano lessons and has found ‘real life’ in Jesus Christ. My favorite local restaurant serves the most incredible sweet potato fries! Since my husband and I have a hobby of trying to recreate our favorite… [Continue Reading]

Savory Korean Style Pancakes

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The following is a guest post: Jerry is the epitome of cooking without a plan. As a matter of fact, he secretly wishes he could participate in an Iron Chef America episode, simply because it is one place where he wouldn’t feel at all out of place. Not knowing the ingredients beforehand doesn’t make him… [Continue Reading]

Super-Easy Cereal Bars

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Meet guest poster Dana from The Homesteading Housewife: YOU might know Dana from her appearance on Wife Swap but she also happens to be a great cook! I run our small family farm almost by myself because the Man-of-My-Dreams is working out of state.  There is always something going on.  I have 5 kids.  I… [Continue Reading]