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Videos - VLOGS

Trash to Treasure – Using Glassware to Decorate (vlog)

July 15, 2010

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In this last few years, my appreciation for all things “less than [...]

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A Sunday Moment – Join me…

June 26, 2010

0620 Worship from WAV Technologies on Vimeo.
Not only is it a true privilege to assist in leading worship on Sundays, but it’s my desire to proclaim His goodness. For me, I love sharing that through music.
(If receiving this by email, click over to my site, to see/hear the music while you go about your day.)
Psalm [...]

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Are you a Busy Mom?

June 7, 2010

“Mom, I don’t have any clean socks, and I forgot to tell you that I need brownies for tomorrow!”
“Mom, there’s mud tracked onto the carpet.”
“Mom, driver’s ed starts tomorrow, but it’s during football. How can I be at both?”
“Seriously, Mom, there’s no good food in the house. Can you go grocery shopping?”
Ma, Mum, Mom, Mommy…ahhh…how [...]

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My Fashion Haul – Frugalista Style

June 4, 2010

(Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress for less with designer outfits for mere pennies on the dollar. Yes, all outfits from head to toe are less than $15.)
When I was in NYC with some blogging girlfriends, we were told about this new craze on You Tube [...]

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How to Make Homemade French bread

May 2, 2010

Making homemade bread seems like a daunting task, but this detailed video of me going on and on will show you how you can literally make homemade French bread with only ten minutes of your time (plus, the extra time for the rising and baking process.) My changes to the original recipe are noted in [...]

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Painting a Laminate Cabinet Island

April 7, 2010

For years, I dreamed of having an open kitchen with white cabinets. Envisioning it filled with family and friends was the goal. I knew that laminate cabinets were our option because the alternative was not in our budget, nor was it even important to me.
Well, for nearly thirteen years, I have been more than content [...]

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Make your Own Beans – Freezer Cooking (Refried Beans, Crock Pot Beans)

April 2, 2010

My freezer update posts has been derailed because our camera was loaned out for a few days.
What is a recipe with out the pictures? Cake without frosting, I tell you. Not worth it!
It’s been a busy work day during this freezer cooking/spray paint my kitchen island kind of day.
I have ten pounds of chicken cooking [...]

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Morning Routines…What are Yours?

March 8, 2010

When I was asked to share a little bit about my morning routines, my knee jerk reaction responded,
“Why morning routines? Please, ask me about living on a budget, couponing or raising kids, but to share about my morning routines…AHH!”
There are so many things I can give advise on, and some of it even really solid [...]

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3 Moms, 3 Kitchens, 31 Days

March 1, 2010

Welcome to the Kick off of 3 Moms, 3 Kitchens, 31 Days.
My sweet friends, Toni from the Happy Housewife, Kate from Cooking During Stolen Moments, and I are about to embark on a month long journey of opening our kitchens to you.
As I mentioned on Friday, “I invite you to follow along everyday as I [...]

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Scarves – How do I tie a scarf?

February 2, 2010

Months ago, I shared my new found love for scarves as one of the best ways to spice up a Frugal Fashionista outfit.
Many of you shared that a picture isn’t enough for you “visual learners,” and that you need me to demonstrate how to tie a scarf. Here is the first of two videos that [...]

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Finding Great Clothes at a Thrift Store

January 29, 2010

Thrifting just runs in my blood. I think it’s an additional gene I was given in the womb. My mind thinks in second hand images, so I thought I would take you along for a sneak peak into one of my latest visits to Goodwill. I have the best friends who agreed to model for [...]

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Easy meal planning tips – 4 meals in 4 minutes

September 15, 2009

Easy meal planning tips -
We all desire something quicker, easier and more effective in the world of meal plans.
I spontaneously decided to jump into the world of vlogging today, and I’d love for you to come along and laugh right at me.
I’m showing you how easy it is to make “4 meals in 4 [...]