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Easy Oatmeal Bars – Gluten Free
I just love when friends come over, especially when they're sweet friends coming all the way from Texas to NC in an RV. Wait, did I mention they aren't just coming to NC in their RV, but they're traveling up and down the East Coast with their four kids for a few...
Cooking with the Kids: Fun Kid Foods
It's summer time, and with that comes the necessity to be a bit more creative with your cooking for the kids. Just because the kids are home all day doesn't mean you can't have some fun by tweaking typical recipes and making them fun kid foods. We decided to be...
Nielson National Consumer Panel – Earn Cash and Prizes
The Nielson National Consumer Panel opportunity is back and looking for more panelists. Years ago, I participated in a Nielson study and had such fun sharing my ideas and opinions. Honestly, I do not particularly appreciate the way many marketing and product avenues...
Rethinking my Strategy after Extreme Couponing
It's the first day of Super Doubles week at my favorite grocery store, and I'm having to implement a whole new strategy to my "Grocery Guru" status. I shared my opinion on the reality of the Extreme Couponing show, or the fact that it's not reality for the common...
How is Your Garden Growing? Tasty Tuesday
Typically, it's about this time of year when I lose all desire to care for my garden. I mentioned before that I tripled my garden size, which felt so productive in the spring, but now is when reality sets in for the long haul. I realize that are aspects of my...
Frugal Fashionista – Layering the Plain
Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress in designer clothes for less. Yes, for mere pennies on the dollar, all outfits are less than $15, and did I mention…second hand?) As I was looking through my photo card for some daily fashion pictures...
Father's Day Tradition Ideas
Here is a round up of some of my favorite Father's Day ideas. Remember, making Dad's day extra special doesn't mean you need to spend a lot of money, or any money at all. 🙂 Why don't you just make Dad King for the Day – The dads in our life deserve no less than the...
ABOUT ME
As a mom of five blessings and full time family manager, Jen has learned to balance and embrace both the beauty and bedlam of every day life. Her practical, yet tangible, lifestyle ideas encourages others to open their eyes to a “living on less” mentality with hundreds of ideas on living a full life on less money.
She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.
